Rock star Sting plays the music of 16th century English composer John Dowland, in collaboration with Bosnian lute player Edin Karamazov and Stile Antico, an award-winning British a cappella choir.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Mon , 7.30pm Admission: $103 - $603 ($103 & $203 tickets are sold out) Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Visit www.sting.com
Art
THIS IS NOT CHINESE LANDSCAPE (WANG YIGANG'S FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION)
Showcase of Chinese contemporary artist Wang Yigang's provoking and impactful oil-on-canvas works.
Where: ARTrium, MICA Building, ground Floor, 140 Hill Street MRT: Clarke Quay/City Hall When: Till Tue , 10am - 8pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6296-0073
LOST CITY 2 - A COLLECTIVE ART EXHIBITION
An exhibition by five award-winning local artists who attempt to identify the energies and tensions arising from the hyper-globalisation of the world today.
Where: Sculpture Square, 155 Middle Road MRT: Bugis When: Till Dec 17: 10am - 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 6336-1055
GLOBALISATION + MIGRATION + IMMIGRATION
This site installation by Indian artist Sovan Kumar is a scathing critique of the impact of development and globalisation on the people and culture of his native Orissa.
Where: Indigo Blue Art Gallery, 33 Neil Road MRT: Outram When: Till Jan 2 next year, 11am - 5pm (Mon - Fri), 2 - 5pm (Sat), closed on Sun and public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6372-1719 Info: E-mail info@infigoblueart.com
Asia On The Edge
THE FOUNTAIN WITHIN
A display of outdoor sculpture and installation works by five artists from South-east Asia: Sun Yu-Li (Singapore),cRamlan Abdullah (Malaysia), Kumari Nahappan and Manop Suwanpinta (Thailand) and Eko Prawoto (Indonesia).
Where: Various Outdoor Spaces, Empress Place Precinct MRT: Raffles Place When: Till Feb 13 next year: whole day Admission: Free Info: Visit www.asiaontheedge.com
Charity
2008 YMCA FLAG DAY
The YMCA of Singapore aims to raise $60,000 to enrich the lives of intellectually, mentally and physically challenged, out-of-school youth, youth-at-risk, underprivileged and abused children, the poor and elderly. Besides donating moeny, you can sign up as one of 450 volunteers to sell flags around Singapore.
Where: Islandwide When: Wed : 9.30am - 3.30pm & 2 - 6.30pm (two shifts to sell flags) Admission: Free Tel: 6586-2343 Info: Individuals can donate $50 while corporations can donate $500 each. Donors can send their donation cheques payable to 'YMCA of Singapore' and mail them to One Orchard Road, Singapore 238824 with their names, addresses, IC numbers and mark 'YMCA Flag Day 2008' on the back of the cheques to receive official aknowledgments. E-mail flagday@ymca.org.sg by Mon to sign up as a volunteer or visit www.ymca.org.sg/flagday for details.
IMM DOLL HOUSE MINI WINTER WONDERLAND/LAUNCH OF IMM'S CHRISTMAS CHARITY INITIATIVES
View and photograph miniature displays of Victorian-style doll houses illuminated by colourful fairy lights. They are part of the winter wonderland setting, which includes Santa and more. It's part of the mall's Christmas Charity Initiatives to help Habitat For Humanity build affordable house for the needy.
Where: IMM, Level 1, Atrium MRT: Jurong East When: Mon - Dec 21, 10am - 10pm (Thu : 4 - 5pm - Launch of IMM's Christmas Charity Initiatives with Habitat For Humanity to raise funds to support its mission to build affordable houses for needy people of all backgrounds, races and religions) Admission: Free Tel: 6665-8288 Info: You can experience 'snow' at the mall's level 3 Garden Plaza daily at 8pm from today till Dec 21.
PARAGON CHARITY GIFT HOUSE
Make a $15 donation to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and pick up a token gift in exchange at the Charity Gift House at Paragon Shopping Centre.
Where: Paragon Shopping Centre, in front of the Information Counter, Orchard Road MRT: Somerset When: Till Dec 26, 10am - 10pm Admission: Free Tel: 6738-5535 Info: www.paragon.com.sg
BEAR A BEAR, BLESS A LIFE
Give the needy a beary happy Christmas. Adopt a limited-edition bear or bunny at $39.90 and all proceeds will go to Mustard Seeds, a non-profit organisation for needy children and the elderly. You will also receive a free $5 Spinelli Coffee beverage voucher.
Where: All 27 Spinelli outlets islandwide, When: Till Dec 28, usual store opening hours, Tel: 6339-7538 Info: The charity bear or rabbit comes with a costume and for an extra $8, your furry friend will get a passort and a gift box. Visit www.spinellicoffee.com
ADOPT A PRECIOUS SCHOOL POCKET MONEY FUND BEAR
Support the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund - adopt a Precious School Pocket Money Fund bear for only $2.
Where: Suntec City Mall, Tropics, Level 3, 3 Temasek Boulevard MRT City Hall When: Till Dec 28, 10am - 10pm Admission: Free Tel: 6825-2668 Info: www.sunteccity.com.sg
Christmas
ZIRKUS CHRISTMAS FANTASY
Have a razzle-dazzle time watching the Zirkus Christmas Fantasy ice-skating musicals at Central shopping mall.
Where: Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till Dec 24, 11am - 10pm daily -Ice Skating Show Times: -1 & 7om every Tue - Fri & 1, 4 & 7pm every Sat & Sun), (Till Sun : Zirkus Zirkus), Till Dec 24 (A Fantastinque Experience) Admission: Free Tel: 6532-9922 Info: Spend $30 for a chance to skate in the rink or play a game of Puck Toss, which is like hockey on ice, visit www.thecentral.com.sg
AN EN-DEERING GREEN CHRISTMAS
Celebrate a Green Christmas at the Night Safari. Receive a blessing from Santa when you donate books and toys to Santarina at the Night Safari's Green Hut for children from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Catch musical performances by percussionists using recycled materials.
Where: Night Safari, 80 Mandai Lake Road MRT: Choa Chu Kang/Yishun When: Till Dec 27, 7pm - midnight Admission: $22 (adult) $11 (child aged three to 12) Tel: 6269-3411 Info: Catch a free Creative Percussion Performance at 7.30 & 8.30pm
PRECIOUS MOMENTS LASER SHOW AND FOUNTAIN OF WEALTH CHRISTMAS LIGHT-UP
Shoppers and diners at Suntec City mall will be entertained by the Precious Moments Laser Show during Christmas.
Where: Suntec City Mall, Fountain of Wealth, 3 Temasek Boulevard MRT: City Hall When: Till Dec 28, 7.45, 8.14 & 8.45pm (Precious Moments Laser Show Time) Admission: Free Te:' 6825-2668 Info:www.suntecity.com.sg
HAVE YOURSELF A DILLYDALE CHRISTMAS - MR MEN AND LITTLE MISSES SHOW
The cuties from the Mr Men and Little Misses series come alive at various Frasers Centrepoint malls to entertain children. Fans of Mr Bump, Mr Happy, Mr Rude, Little Miss Sunshine and Little Miss Naughty can meet them and take photos with them when they spend $30 at any of the malls.
Where: Compass Point MRT: Sengkang Tue - Sun , 10am - 10pm, Northpoint MRT: Yishun, Dec 16 - 21: 10am -10pm Admission: Free Tel: 6894-2237 (Causeway Point), 6881-2707 (Compass Point), 6754-2300 (Northpoint) Info: Spend $50 at any of the malls for a chance to drive home in a brand-new 1.4-litre Chevrolet Aveo 5 or a sparkling diamond pendant from Lee Hwa Jewellery.
Contest
2008 NATIONAL CHINESE MUSIC COMPETITION
Young talents compete on the dizi, erhu, guzheng, pipia, sheng, suona, yangqin and zhongruan in this biennial competition, culminating in a Prize Winners' Concert on Sat at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Till Fri , 9am - 6pm Admission: Free for preliminaries and final, pay $11 for the Prize Winners' Concert on Sat & $6 for a masterclass on Sun Tel: 6348-5555 (tickets for concert and masterclass) 6837-9544 (inquiries) Info: Masterclasses will be held at the Singapore Conference Hall on Sun. Visit www.nac.gov.sg
ELVIS PRESLEY KARAOKE CONTEST
This contest is held in conjunction with Elvis Presley's 74th birth anniversary, with performances by Singapore's own Elvis Presley, Wilson David.
Where: Hotel Royal, Jade Room, 36 Newton Road MRT: Novena When: Jan 8, 6.30 - 11pm (5.30pm: screening of Elvis Presley's Aloha From Hawaii concert) Admission: $40, pay $10 to enter the contest Tel: 9686-3806 (Daniel Chan) Info: The Elvis Presley karaoke contest is open to both genders. Submit entries by Dec 14. E-mail dcelvis_meetup@yahoo.com.sg to book or visit www.elvis_meetup.com/169/about
Film
18 GRAMS OF LOVE (PG)
It's a test of love. This film by Han Yew Kwang is about two men who write anonymous love letters to test their wives' fidelity. Confusion and hilarity ensue when the wives respond.
Where: Old School, B1 -12, 11B Mount Sophia MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Mon , 10pm, Tue , 7.30pm, Thu , 8.45pm, next Fri , 4/15pm, Dec 13, 5.15 & 7.30pm, Dec 18, 6pm, Dec 21, 8.15pm Admission: $6 Tel: 6336-9707 Info: Visit www.sinema.sg/oldschool
Passabe (PG)
A documentary about the remote village of Passabe on the border between East and West Timor, the site of a bloody massacre. By film-makers James Leong and Lynn Lee.
Where: Sinema Old School, B1-12, 11B Mount Sophia MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Mon , 6.30pm & Sat , 3.50pm Admission: $8
PULAU HANTU (PG)
Directed by Esan Sivalingam, this film is about a group of ragtag soldiers who inadvertently disturb a grave site.
Where: Old School, B1 -12, 11B Mount Sophia MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Mon, 4.15pm, Sun , 6.15pm & Dec 21, 2.45pm Admission: $8 Tel: 6336-9707 Info: Visit www.sinema.sg/oldschool
THE ART OF FLIRTING (PG)
This indie film follows a couple on a date. Directed by Kan Lume.
Where: Sinema Old School, B1-12, 11B Mount Sophia MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Mon , 2.45pm, Thu , 4.45pm Admission: $6 Tel: 6336-9707 Info: www.sinema.sg/oldschool
CHINA FILM FESTIVAL 2008
The week-long festival kicks off tomorrow with a documentary detailing the extensive and elaborate preparations for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Where: GV VivoCity MRT: HarbourFront When: Tue , 9pm (Dream Weavers -Beijing 2008: by invitation only), Wed : 7pm (Love, Come Back), 9pm (Mamaiti's 2008), Thu , 7pm (Li Shuangliang), 9pm (The One Man Olympic), Fri , 7pm (The Dream Weavers -Beijing 2008), 9pm (The Longest Night In Shanghai), Dec 13: 4.30pm (Love, Come Back), 7pm (Mamaiti's 2008), Dec 14, 4.30pm (The One Man Olympic), 7pm (Li Shuangliang), Dec 15, 7pm (The LONgest Night In Shanghai, Admission: $10 a film, Info: Visit www.gv.com.sg
ASIAN FESTIVAL OF FIRST FILMS
This annual film and documentary festival celebrates excellence debutants in Asia-Pacific.
Where: The Arts House, Screening Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place Where: GV VivoCity, HarbourFront Walk MRT: HarbourFront When: Till Tue , various times Admission: $10 a ticket Tel: 6332-6919 Info: www.gv.com.sg and www.theartshouse.com.sg
Gig
WORLD YOUTH CHORAL FESTIVAL
The China Broadcasting Children's Chorus, the Oulainen Youth Choir from Finland, and The Indonesian Youth Choir - Cordana perform tunes from their home countries.
Where: Victoria Concert Hall, Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Wed , 7.30pm Admission: $11 Tel: 6348-5555
Guitar Festival/Competition
PAULO BELLINATI/CRISTINA AZUMA (BRAZIL)
A guitar recital by two Brazilian guitarists. Hosted by Tomas Music Consultants.
Where: DBS Auditorium, Shenton Way MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Wed , 8pm Admission: $38 - $73 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: The guest-of honour at this opening recital is RAdm (NS) Lui Tuck Yew, the Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts. Visit www.bellinati.com and www.tomas-music.com
4TH INTERNATIONAL GUITAR COMPETITION
Prizes totalling more than S$38,000, and specially handcrafted guitars and accessories await winners at this competition, with contestants from countries such as China, the United States, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore.
Where: Cairnhill Community Club, 1 Anthony Road MRT: Newton When: Mon & Tue , 10am - 5pm (heats) Admission: $50 for a contestant, $11 a day or $21 for two days for observors, DBS Theatrette, Level 2, DBS Building Tower 1, 6 Shenton Way MRT Tanjong Pagar When: Wed , 10am - 4pm (Semi-Final) Admission: $21, DBS Auditorium, Level 3, DBS Building, Tower 1, 6 Shenton Way MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Dec 14: 8pm (final) Admission: $33 & $43 Tel: 6344-3671 Info: Visit www.tomas-music.com to register
Holidays
NEXT GEN ROCKERS - LET THE MUSIC BEGIN!
If you want to form your own band, attend this five-day music camp at the Singapore Polytechnic.
Where: Singapore Polytechnic, School of Digital Media & Info-Comm Technology, Dover Road MRT: Dover When: Tue - Dec 13, 9am - 8pm daily Admission: $120 a camper or $550 for a group of five campers Tel: 6772-1900 Info: Visit www.sp.edu.sg
GEYLANG UNITED FC YOUNG EAGLES SOCCER CAMP FOR KIDS
Fancy yourself a professional footballer of the future? Get a headstart at this soccer camp where you will learn from professionals such as Noor Ali as well as coaches like Lim Tong Hai. Meant for children aged seven to 15.
Where: Singapore Sports School, Woodlands MRT: Woodlands When: Wed - Sat , Admission: $200 (member), $235 (non-member) including accomodation, soccer training, games and activities, meals and snacks, training euipment such as jerseys and shorts Tel: 6441-7873 Info: E-mail enquiry@gufc.org.sg or visit gufc.org.sg
Kids Performing Fest
JAZZKIDS: INTRODUCING FLUID, VOX BOX AND ALL-STARS
JazzKids, an award-winning young performing group, will perform swing and jazz numbers at this concert, which also features amateur dance company Fluid, a cappella group Vox Box, and musical theatre group All Stars. For children aged four and above.
Where: Esplanade Theatre Studio MRT: City Hall When: Mon , 3 & 8pm Admission: $33 or $93 for one concert and one workshop Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Visit www.ikpf.net and www.kidsperforming.com
JAZZKIDS PERFORMANCE TRAINING WORKSHOP
Award-winning young performers JazzKids will share their experiences with you while Kuo Po, the group's founder, will give you tips in singing and basic choreography.
Where: Esplanade Bay Room MRT: City Hall When: Tue ), 4.30 - 6pm Admission: $73 or $93 for one concert and one workshop)
JULIA ABUEVA 'I BELIEVE'
Young Asian singing sensation Julia Abueva, aged 12, from The Philippines who will entertain you with Broadway and jazz numbers as well as tracks from her new album at her debut solo concert here. Recommended for those aged four and above.
Where: Esplanade Theatre Studio MRT: City Hall When: Tue , 3 & 8pm Admission: $33 or $93 for one concert and one workshop Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Visit www.ikpf.net
WE DANCE. YOU SING. I ACT! VIDEO CONTEST
Shoot a one-minute candid video performance by your child for a chance to win the top prize of $1,000 plus a $50 Popstar City voucher. Also, vote online for your favourite 'We Dance. You Sing. I Act! Video' by tomorrow and you could take home $500 cash when you pick the winning video.
Info: Upload your video via www.ikpf.net to the contest and selected videos will be broadcast over the website. The top three favourite videos will be announced on Wed .
Show
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EXHIBITION
An exhibition where you can find out all about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) which played a role in the formulation of international treaties, national constitutions and law.
Where: National Library, Level 7, 100 Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall When: Till Tue : 10am - 9pm, Jurong Regional Library MRT: Jurong East When: Dec 10 -22: 10am - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-3255
Talk
DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES
Learn how effective digital marketing strategies can maximise your business results at this ST701 seminar.
Where: Singapore Press Holdings Auditorium, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: Tue , 2 - 6pm Admission: $369 with GST (ST701 member), $439 with GST (non-member) a workshop Tel: 6319-5924 (office hours) Info: To register visit jobs.st701.com or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg. The panel discussion will feature panelists such as Adrian Tay, editor of ASiaOne, Lim Chuan Jer, general manager of new Media Unit, SPH magazines and Alan Soon, head of Online Business and Technology, ST701.
PICTURE BOOK FORUM
First-time writers and illustrators feature at this Picture Book Forum featuring The Straits Times Press book publishing team, Australian writer Meredith Costain and Leigh Hobbs, an Australian artist author and illustrator of children's books.
Where: Grand Plaza Park Hotel, Ballroom 1, Level 2, 10 Coleman Street MRT: City Hall When: Fri & Sat, 8.30am - 5.30pm Admission: $55 a day and $85 for two days Tel: 6848-8290 Info: The forum is organised by the Media Development Authority and the National Book Development Council of Singapore. Visit www.bookcouncil.sg
Theatre
SUNSHINE GIRL - THE MUSICAL
Composer, playwright and singer Dick Lee is the force behind this musical extravaganza about a young performer and her ambitious mother as they venture forth in the entertainment world. Part of VivoCity's second anniversary celebrations.
Where: VivoCity, Amphitheatre, Level 3, HarbourFront Walk MRT: HarbourFront When: Till Mon , 8pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6377-6860/6870 Info: Just spend $80 at any store at VivoCity till Mon and you will receive a a pair of complimentary tickets for the musical, American Express cardholders can spend $50 to qualify for the tickets. Visit www.vivocity.com.sg
SIMON SAYS
An intense study of the human psychology under pressure, this play asks questions about your faith, beliefs and place in the social system. This play won the first prize in the Singapore Young Dramatists Awards (Category B) in 1999.
Where: The Arts House, Play Den, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane When: Till Wed 8pm Admission: $27 Tel: 6332-6919
THE OFFICE PARTY
This comic drama will take you on a rollercoaster ride through a minefield of office politics, petty differences, sexual harassment and hidden desires. Directed by Tracie Pang.
Where: DBS Arts Centre, Merbau Road, Roberston Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till Sat : 8pm, also
4pm on Nov 28 & 29, Dec 5 & 6 & Dec 12 & 13 Admission: $51 & $61 Tel: 6348-5555
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
Catch this pantomime which gives a twist to the beloved fairy tale of Snow White, complete with side-splitting gags and snazzy songs. Directed by Hossan Leong, this Wild Rice production features Sebastian Tan as The Queen and Elena Wang as Snow White.
Where: Drama Centre Theatre, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Till Dec 20, 7.30pm (Tue - Fri), 2.30 & 7.30pm (Sat & Sun) Admission: $41 - $62 Tel: 6348-5555
Web
THE STAR BLOGGERS
The Star Bloggers discuss the latest topics in their inimitable way.
Info: Visit www.stomp.com.sg/starblog to read their takes
Compiled by Magdalene Lum
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