Check out this Peranakan play by the Gunong Sayang Association about a matriarch who gets a friend to matchmake her stepson to a nonya (Peranakan woman). Directed by Tony Quek.
Where: Victoria Theatre, Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Last day: 8pm Admission: $33 - $53 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Part of the proceeds from this play by the Gunong Sayang Association will be used to fund its 100th anniversary celebrations in 2010.
Art
FUTURAMANILA
See a vision of the past, present and imminent future of The Philippines at this exhibition featuring the works of 23 contemporary Filipino artists. It paints a picture of the developing urban society in Manila.
Where: Osage Singapore, 11B Mount Sophia 01-12 MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Today - Dec 7: 10am - 7pm (Tue -Sun), including public holidays, by appointment on Mon Admission: Free Tel: 6337-9909
Books
T.H.E. A2z DIET BY DR YEO NING HONG (BOOK LAUNCH)
Drink 10 glasses of water a day, halve the size of your meal and walk 10,000 steps daily. These are some of the tips from T.H.E. A2z Diet: Dieting Made As Simple As Possible, a 152-page book by Dr Yeo Ning Hong, Singapore's former Communications and Defence Minister and currently a director of Singapore Press Holdings. It provides the most basic principles of effective dieting, which he has been using with success ever since he almost had a heart attack 25 years ago. You can exchange pointers with him on healthy eating habits and get him to autograph a copy of his new book.
Where: Kinokuniya Singapore Main Store, Crossroads, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Today : 3 - 4pm Admission: Free Tel: 6466-5775 ext 248 Info: Published by World Scientific, the book retails at major book stores including Kinokuniya at $26.70 including GST.
Classical
SSO GOES FAR EAST
Enjoy popular light classics and familiar favourites by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra at Far East Plaza. The free concert, which is under the baton of conductor Joshua Tan Kang Ming, also features mezza-soprano Rebecca Chellappah and young violinist Jaz Loh Wan Zhen.
Where: Far East Plaza, Scotts Road MRT: Orchard When: Tomorrow: 5.30pm Admission: Free (first-come-first-served) Visit www.sso.org.sg
A WOMAN'S LOVE AND LIFE BY ANNA KOOR AND SHANE THIO
Singapore mezzo-soprano Anna Koor will move you with German and English love songs such as the German Lieder, comprising two well-known song cycles - Robert Schumann's Frauenliebe Und Leben (A Woman's Love And Life) and Gustav Mahler's first song cycle Lieder Eines Fahrenden Gesellen (Songs Of A Wayfarer). Shane Thio is at the piano. This Aftereight Series Concert is by the Young Musicians' Society.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Tue : 8pm Admission: $22 Tel: 6332-5813 Info: E-mailmakemusic@yms.org.sg
Club
ECLECTIC JAZZ BY HAVANA BROWN TRIO
Enjoy an eclectic mix of swinging jazz and blues, bossa nova and pop by the Havana Brown Trio featuring local vocalist Michelle Chua, soulful pianist Leonard Lee and guitarist Amos Tadete.
Where: The Old Brown Shoe, a pub at 619F Bukit Timah Road next to Coronation Plaza, MRT: Newton When: Today : 8.30- 10.30pm Admission: Free (pay for food and drinks) Tel: 6468 4626/ 9225-1005
Who will be crowned the next virtual Rock Band Star and walk away with the top prize of $1,200 cash plus Rock Band Instrumental Edition, games and more? To find out, catch The Straits Times Digital Life Rock Band Challenge at Marina Square. It's a competition organised by Digital Life which is being held as part of the activities at the Microsoft X08 Event featuring the best upcoming games in the Xbox 360 universe.
Where: Marina Square Atrium, MRT: City Hall When: Today : 11am - 2pm (auditions for the Digital Life Rock Band Challenge), Tomorrow : 3 - 6pm (finals for the Digital Life Rock Band Challenge), (registration for the Rock Band Challenge has closed but spectators are welcome) Admission: Free Tel: 6319-8850 Info: E-mail mkgdlpromo@sph.com.sg.
PRIZE PRESENTATION FOR 24-HOUR PLAYWRITING COMPETITION 2008
Who will win this year's 24-Hour Playwriting Competition by TheatreWorks? Find out at this prize presentation and watch excerpts from the winning plays.
Where: TheatreWorks 72-13 Singapore Ltd, 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road MRT: Clarke Quay When: Today : 3 - 5pm Admission: By invitation only Tel: 6737-7213 Info: Member of the public can call or e-mail tworks@singnet.com to request for an invitation to the event
Dance
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SALSA FESTIVAL 2008
Go Latin. Have a sizzling time with more than 2,000 salsa enthusiasts at this International Salsa Festival. It features workshops during the day and music and salsa performances by international artistes from countries such as South America, the United States and Britain such as Tito and Tamara, a husband-and-wife dance duo from Puerto Rico.
Where: Downtown East D'Marquee, Pasir Ris Close MRT: Pasir Ris When: Till tomorrow 9am -5pm (workshops) & 7pm - 3am (party & performances) Admission: $200 per day for the workshops today & tomorrow , $60 a day for party & performances today & tomorrow Tel: 6227-2460 Info: There will be a live band performing tomorrow . Visit www.sisf.com.sg
DIWALI COUNTDOWN 2008
Bhangra the night away at this eve of Deepavali countdown bash featuring the latest Bollywood hits by Hard Kaur, the India-born British superstar who has taken Bollywood by storm. Where: The Forbidden City, Indochine Clarke Quay, River Valley Road MRT: Clarke Quay When: Tomorrow: 9pm till 6am Admission: $30 including a standard drink before 10pm, $40 including a standard drink after midnight Tel: 9385-2669 Info: E-mail rishi@nasha1.com or visit http://www.nasha1.com
Fair
CHAN BROTHERS CELEBRATE 43! HOLIDAY FIESTA
Enjoy a value-for-money holiday Down Under. Take a Gold Coast Special package from $1,238, $300 less than before or take a seven-day family-education tour to Melbourne at $1,838 (usual: $1,938) and learn about the charming penguins of Phillip Island Nature Park.
Where: Suntec Singapore, Level 3 Concourse MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow: 10am - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 6438-8880 Info:
Film
SCREENING OF SING TO THE DAWN
Catch the screening of Sing To The Dawn, based on the award-winning novel by author and Cultural Medallion recipient Ho Minfong, about a young village girl fighting for her right to basic education. You can snag an autograph from the author who will be present at an informal 'meet and greet' session at the screening.
Where: Jurong Birdpark, Amphitheatre, 2 Jurong Hill Road MRT: Chinese Garden When: Today : 6.30pm Admission: $8 Tel: 6261-1869 Info: There will be a 30 per cent discount for admission for those who wish to visit the Birdpark before 6pm
S11 (M18)
This dark comedy by local film-makers Gilbert Chan and Joshua Chiang is about a lonely clerk at a dead-end job and a girl who sells pirated pornographic videodiscs after school to pay for her brother's education. Their lives cross with life-changing effect.
Where: Sinema Old School, 11B Mount Sophia, B1-12 MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Today : 3.45pm, Tue : 9.15pm & Wed : 9.15pm Admission: $6 Tel: 6336-9707 Info: Join director Joshua Chiang on Sun at 8pm for a dialogue session after the screening, Info: Visit www.sinema.sg/oldschool
AIR HOSTESS
This 1958 Mandarin film follows the lives of three air-hostesses through their training, on-the-job adventures and romances. Vivacious Ge Lan stars with Qiao Hong.
Where: Sinema Old School, 11B Mount Sophia, B1-12 MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Today : 3.45pm & Oct 28: 5.45pm Admission: $6 Tel: 6336-9707, Info: Visit www.sinema.sg/oldschool.
THE HIGH COST OF LIVING (PG)
Directed by local film-maker Leonard Lai, this film centres on two characters on the opposite sides of the law who find out what happens to those who wander off the set path.
Where: Sinema Old School, 11B Mount Sophia, B1-12 MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Today : 7.30pm & Oct 29: 7.15pm Admission: $5 Tel: 6336-9707 Info: Visit www.sinema.sg/oldschool.
Food
EAT & WIN AT CATS CLASSIFIED FOOD FEST
Spend at least $20 at any participating restaurant in the Cats Classified Food Fest 2008 and you might win a Chery QQ Hatch or a Chery T11 SUV, worth $55,000 minus COE, road tax and insurance, in the grand prize draw on Nov 15.
Tel: 6319-5924 Info: The names of the participating restaurants will be published fortnightly in Lianhe Zaobao (Tue), The New Paper (Wed), Lianhe Wanbao (Thu) and Shin Min Daily News (Sat) till Nov 8. There will be four fortnightly draws
Games
X08
Itching to get hold of highly anticipated games such as Gears of War, Tomb Raider Underworld and Hero World Tour? Make a date with X08, the biggest Xbox event to be held in Southeast Asia.
Where: Marina Square Atrium MRT: City Hall When: Till tomorrow : 11am - 8pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6347-2305
HarpFest 2008
A TETE-A-TETE WITH JAKEZ FRANCOIS
Have a chat with French harpist Jakez Francois and find out how he jazzes up the harp.
Where: The Arts House, Living Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Today : 4.30pm Admission: $22 Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Visit www.harpfest.com, Also check out a free harp exhibition by Camac harps at the Blue Room of The Arts House till tomorrow
HARP JAZZED!
Get jazzed up with the Isis Trio - comprising New Zealand violinist Cindy Yan, Singapore-based harpist Katryna Tan and Singapore cellist Natasha Junyan Liu - who will present classical as well as finger-snapping music.
Where: The Arts House, Chamber, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Today : 8pm Admission: $42 (students pay $36) Tel: 6332-6919 Info: In a special segment Jazz On Harp, French harpist Jakez Francois will perform with Singapore musicians - Tama Goh on percussions and Tony Makarome on bass. Visit www.harpfest.com.
HARP POTPOURRI
Support young talents. Catch this special concert featuring young harpist talents from Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Where: The Arts House, Chamber, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place Today & tomorrow : 2pm Admission: $12 Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Visit www.harpfest.com
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR THE DARING HARPIST! BY LYNNE ASPNES
Come and uncover the secrets of playing the harp effectively and creatively with tips from American harpist Lynne Aspnes.
Where: The Arts House, Living Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Today : 11am Admission: $22 (suitable for all levels) Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Visit www.harpfest.com
MASTERCLASS WITH ISABELLE MORETTI
International harp soloist Isabelle Moretti will coach and share her insights into the playing of the instrument at this masterclass.
Where: The Arts House, Living Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Tomorrow : 11am (Part 1), 4.30pm (Part 2) Admission: $82 (active participant), $22 (non-active participant) Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Visit www.harpfest.com and www.thearthouse.cm.sg for programme and ticketing details Info: E-mail info@harpfest.com to apply for the masterclass
HARP RECITAL WITH LYNNE ASPNES
American harpist Lynne Aspnes will treat you to music from Bach, Korngold, Piazzolla and more at this recital which also features New-Zealand-based guest violinist Cindy Yan and harpists Gulanara Mashurova from Kazakhstan and Huang Yu Hsin from Taiwan.
Where: The Arts House, Chamber Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Tomorrow : 8pm Admission: $42 (students pay $36) Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Visit www.harpfest.com
Gig
VOICES FROM THE GRAMAPHONE 2008
Enjoy more than 30 signature tunes by Zhou Xuan, Li Xiang Lan. Bai Guang and Ge Lan - four Heavenly Queens who reigned on the silver screen and stage from the 1930s to 1950s at this musical concert. The lineup include singers such as Chen Jian Bing, Ella Chen and Jessica Tan. In Mandarin.
Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Last day(: 8pm Admission: $50 - $120 Tel: 6348-5555
AIZA SEGUERRA LIVE IN CONCERT
Fans of Filipino Aiza Seguerra can catch her singing songs such as Home and Open Arms, from her latest album, Open Arms, at her first one-night gig here.
IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD (JUDY ONGG SINGAPORE CONCERT 2008)
Catch Japan-based Taiwanese songstress Judy Ongg belting out evergreens in Mandarin, English, Japanese, Hokkien and Cantonese at her one-night gig here.
AN EVENING WITH WORLD FAMOUS GLEN MILLER ORCHESTRA
Enjoy the music of Glen Miller at this concert under the musical direction of Rick Gerber featuring tunes such as In The Mood. Held in conjunction with the 21st Singapore International Ballroom Dancing Championships 2008.
Where: Max Pavilion, Singapore Expo MRT: Expo When: Mon : 7.30pm Admission: $43 - $83 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: The concert features special guest singers Johnny Gormon and Wendy Brune
'HARMONY FOR HUMANITY' (DANIEL PEARL WORLD MUSIC DAYS)
Enjoy various musical genres from choral ensemble to beatbox and pop at this music evening in memory of late Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. Organised by Clubilya and supported by the United States Embassy here.
Jurong Regional Library (Verging All Teens, Level 4 MRT: Jurong East When: Thu : 6.30 - 8pm Admission: Free: 6332-3255 Info: The performers include Okestra Melayu Singapura (Singapore Malay Youth Orchestra) and AG Flames, an all-girl percussion group from Andrew & Grace Haven.
Jewellery
SINGAPORE JEWELFEST 2008 (THE NATURE OF BEAUTY)
Be dazzled by jewellery worth up to $100 million at the Singapore Jewel Fest featuring more than 30 jewellers from 10 countries including the United States, Germany and Italy. Its festival theme is The Nature Of Beauty.
Where: Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, Jewel Pavilion, Orchard Road MRT: Somerset/Orchard When: Till Tue (Spring/Summer) & Oct 29 - Nov 2 (Autumn/Winter): noon - 9pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6738-0891 Info: Take note that the Jewel Fest will be closed to the public from 6 to 9pm on Wed for a private event, Visit www.singaporejewelfest.com
Pesta Raya (Malay Festival of Arts)
A LOVE STORY BETWEEN JAZZ AND GAMELAN
It's an imaginative sonic brew. Broomsticks, rice sieves and other unconventional musical instrument created from everyday objects are used together with indigenous Indonesian instruments to create music inspired by Balinese, Javanese and Kalimantan music as well as jazz, reggae, rock and pop at this music concert by Kua Etnika, a music group from Indonesia.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Last day : 7.30pm Admission: $33 ($20 for students, national servicemen and senior citizens) Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Kua Etnika is led by renowned Javanese musician and composer Djaduk Ferianto and features one of Indonesia's top jazz vocalists Trie Utami.
SIDANG BURUNG
This play by Teater Ekamatra, a local theatre company, depicts the passage of the human spirit in its quest for truth by teaming traditional Malay and regional theatre elements with those of contemporary theatre. Written by Isa Kamari, winner of the prestigious Southeast Asia Writer Award (2006) and a Cultural Medallion recipient for Literature (2007), it is directed by Sani Hussin, a stage and television actor and director. In Malay with English subtitles.
Where: Esplanade Theatre Studio MRT: City Hall When: Last day : 3 & 8pm Admission: $28 ($19 for students & $25 for national servicemen and senior citizens). Tel: 6348-5555
SEMARAK MUARA/MALAM BANGSAWAN
Explore the rich and colourful traditions of the Achinese and Bataks through songs and dances from Singapore and Indonesia at these free concerts on till tomorrow at the Esplanade's Outdoor Theatre. By the Langkan Budaya Taratak (Indonesia) and Teater Tari Era and Azpirasi (Singapore). Tomorrow catch Malam Bangsawan, a Malay street opera.
Where: Esplanade's Outdoor Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Today : 7.30 - 8.15pm, 8.45 - 9.30 & 10 - 10.45pm, Tomorrow : 6.30 - 7.15pm for Semarak Muara, Tomorrow 10pm - 2am for Malam Bangsawan, Admission: Free Tel: 6828-8377
FATSKUNKS MANIA
Enjoy music by this local band which came out second at the Anugerah Band 2008, a national band competition on the Suria Malay Channel. They perform an eclectic mix of Latin, Reggae, Rock and Funk fused with other styles, such as R & B and Ska.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow : 9pm Admission: $28 ($19 for students and $25 for national servicemen and senior citizens) Tel: 6348-5555
Shopping
TANGS HOME BAZAAR
Save money on household items. Check out the Tangs Home Bazaar featuring marked down offers ranging from cookware, tableware and kitchen linen to electrical and bed and bath items.
Spend at least $50 on home products from any of 120 participating outlets featured in the Cats Classified advertising special for the coming year-end-festive season and you might win the grand draw prize of a 40-inch full HD LCD TV and a DVD Home Entertainment System worth $7,598 plus $2,500 cash on Dec 5. By Cats Classified, Singapore Press Holdings.
Info: Check out Beautiful Homes, a Cats Classified's advertising special which features ideas to enhance your home's comfort, space and style. This feature runs fortnightly till Nov 19 in The Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao and Berita Harian
Sun Festival
JESSE COOK AND SPENCER DAY: FIRE AND ICE
Chill out with virtuoso flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook and the velvet bartitone voice and original compositions of Spencer Day at Timbre @ The Arts House. Cook has broken new ground by blending African percussion, Cajun accordion, classical cello and pop vocals with his own rumba flamenco style to create a multi-textured hybrid. Day's music fuses jazz, contemporary and folk and country music.
Where: Timbre @ The Arts House, 01 - 04 Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Today : 7 - 8pm (dinner including drink and a three-course meal), 7.30 -8pm (opening act by Michael Therese, 8.15 - 9.15pm (performance by Spencer Day), 9.45 - 10.45pm (performance by Jesse Cook) Admission: $38 (free seating/free standing, $73 each (two-seater), $63 each (four-seater) and $53 (six-seater) Tel: 6348-5555
THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC WITH ESA-PEKKA SALONEN AND SARAH CHANG & YEFIM BRONFMAN
Captivating and gifted violinist Sarah Chang will perform Sibelius' Violin Concerto 'Death of Melisande', Op 46 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, one of the premier orchestras in the United States, today . Tomorrow , the Singapore Sun Festival closes with the orchestra performing works, such as Stravinksy's Firebird, with Grammy Award-winning pianist Yefim Bronfman. Conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT City Hall When: Today: 7.30pm (The Los Angeles Philharmonic with Salonen and Chang), Tomorrow: 7.30 (The Los Angeles Philharmonic with Salonen and Bronfman) Admission: $51 - $161 a concert Tel: 6348-5555
THE SHAPE OF COLOUR
German-born and United States-based artist Sibylle Szaggars, fiancee of Hollywood star Robert Redford, paints large-scale works influenced by Native American culture. You can view her abstract oils at this exhibition.
Where: The Arts House, Living Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Till tomorrow : 10am - 8pm Admission: Free Info: Visit www.singaporesunfestival.com for details
Sports
11TH ASIA FULL CONTACT KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2008
Witness this exciting karate tournament featuring participants from 15 Asian countries including China, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia and The Philippines. Hosted by Singapore.
Where: Jurong East Sports & Cultural Centre, 21 Jurong East Street 31 MRT: Chinese Garden When: Today : 2 - 9pm Admission: $25 - $80 ($10 for students and national servicemen) Tel: 6323-3392
Talk
EFFECTIVE CHANNEL MANAGEMENT
Learn how to effectively manage your trade distribution channels so that they become an asset to your total company sales and marketing plan at this half-day seminar for businessmen by ST701, the online marketplace of Singapore Press Holdings. The topics cover Integrated Channel Management And Channel Operations and Motivating And Retaining Your Key Partner.
Where: SPH News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: Thu : 2 - 6pm Admission: $389 with GST (ST701 member) & $459 with GST (non-member) Tel: 6319-5948 to register during office hours Info: Sign up online at st701.com with your credit card details for payment and e-mail st701@sph.com.sg for inquiries. Register as a ST701 member on ST701.com free of charge to enjoy discounted seminar fees
PODCAMP SINGAPORE v2.0
No need to be a podcaster to attend tis event. Anyone keen to learn more about digital media are invited to join this Podcamp, an unorganised conference, where they can elect to be a speaker and discuss topics which are digital media-related, such as podcasts and blogs. They can interact with like-minded people to air their views and share their expertise. Organised by the Singapore Management University (SMU) Undergraduate Project Team.
Where: Singapore Management University, Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut/City Hall When: Nov 1: 10am - 4pm Admission: Free Info: Visit http://podcampsingapore.eventbrite.com to sign up for the event or visit the Podcamp Singapore blog at www.podcampsingapore.wordpress.com
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Follow the yellow brick road. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as they journey to Oz in this I Theatre production adapted from the famous Judy Garland movie with famous tunes such as Over The Rainbow and Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead. Stars Mariel Reyes, Timothy Nga, Robert Jenkin and Gene Sha Rudyn.
Where: Drama Centre Theatre, 200 Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall When: Till Nov 15, various times Admission: $31 - $61 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg
Web
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