Russian artist Tatiana Alieve focuses on oil paintings depicting the sea, boats and hot-air balloons while Ukrainian artist Kateryna Pervak's works depict the scenery of countries such as Thailand and Myanmar at their joint exhibition.
Where: Gallery Nawei, Marina Mandarin Hotel, Level 4 & 5, 6 Raffles Boulevard MRT: City Hall When: Till Dec 28, 10.30am - 7pm (Mon - Sat), by appointment on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 9668-4313
Art
APPRECIATION OF SELECTED WORKS OF ART BY SIEW HOCK MENG
Malaysia-born artist Siew Hock Meng is fascinated by Singapore's MacRitchie Reservoir, as reflected in his 50 works. Where: MICA Building ARTrium, 140 Hill Street MRT: Clarke Quay/City Hall When: Till Sat: 11am - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 6738-3268 Info: E-mail 9911art@gmail.com
OUR MESS
This exhibition features works by artists from diverse fields and interests who are united in a common artistic cause. They include artists in print-making and Chinese painting, a photographer, a ceramist, a librarian and an arts manager.
View the female perspective on life at this group exhibition of artworks by seven Singapore-based female artists who work in different media and hail from diverse backgrounds. They include Namiko Chan Takahashi, Marisa Keller, Dahlia Osman, Grace Tan and Madhvi Subramaniam.
Where: FOST Gallery, 65 Kim yam Road MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till Jan 17, noon - 7pm (Tue - Sat), by appointment on Sun, Mon & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6836-2661
NATARAJ SHARMA: AIRSHOW
Indian artist Nataraj Sharma's imagination takes flight as he explores notions of space, power and the mechanics of travel in relation to mobility in his solo exhibition Airshow.
Where: Bodhi Singapore, Robertson Walk 01 -20, 11 Unity Street MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till Jan 30, 11am - 7pm (Mon - sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6235-1497 Info: www.bodhiart.in
Charity
LAUNCH OF GOOD LIFE RECIPE BOOK WITH A HEART
Buy a copy of the Good Life Recipe Book at any NTUC Fairprice supermarket or hypermarket and help raise more than $100,000 for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, which helps needy schoolchilden here.
Where: All NTUC FairPrice supermarkets and hypermarkets in Singapore When: While stocks last Admission: Pay $12.80 for the book or $3.90 with purchases of $25 and above Tel: 1800-5522-722 (9am - 5pm on weekdays) Info: The book contains 16 innovative recipes by local celebrity chefs including Violet Oon, Chan Kwok, Sam Leong, Angelo Sanelli and Chookiat Kantha.
THE BOYS' BRIGADE SHARITY GIFT BOX 2008
Share a gift with the less fortunate this Christmas season by donating daily necessities or fulfilling a specific wish of a child, an elderly person or a family.
Where: Send donations to the Main Gift Box outside Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard/Somerset & donation boxes outside several NTUC Fairprice outlets When: Till Fri, usual mall/supermarket opening hours Admission: Free Info: Visit www.bbsgb.org.sg
PARAGON CHARITY GIFT HOUSE
Make a $15 donation to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and pick up a token gift at the Charity Gift House at Paragon.
Where: Paragon shopping centre, Orchard Road
MRT: Somerset When: Till Dec 26, 10am - 10pm
Tel: 6738-5535 Info: www.paragon.com.sg
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
BEAR A BEAR, BLESS A LIFE
Adopt a limited-edition charity bear or bunny from Spinelli for $39.90. All proceeds will go to Mustard Seeds, a non-profit organisation for needy children and the elderly in the Asia-Pacific region. 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 passport and a gift box. www.spinellicoffee.com
Christmas
AGAPELLA CHRISTMAS 2008
Get into the spirit of Christmas. Enjoy Yuletide songs at Agapella's Christmas performance at the Esplanade Concourse On Thursday and Friday. On Sunday, the a cappella group will present Christmas @ Buona Vista (BV) at the amphitheatre at Block 2, Holland Close near Holland Village Shopping Centre.
Where: Esplanade Concourse MRT: City Hall When: Thu & Fri, 7.15 & 8.15pm Amphetheatre @ Block 2, Holland Close near Holland Village Shopping Centre, Sun, 8.25 & 9.25pm Admission Free Tel: 6828-8377 Info: E-mail chris@foodfella.com
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Check out affordable artworks as Christmas gifts for children and adults from Redot Gallery at this Christmas Bazaar which comes with coffee and festive treats.
British organist Marc Rochester will team up with three award-winning school choirs here - the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Secondary School (Toa Payoh), Methodist Girls' School, and Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' Secondary School - for this magical Christmas choral music concert. Part of The Esplanade's Pedals & Pipes programme.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Fri, 7.30pm Admission: $33 Tel: 6348-5555
CHRISTMAS FLOATS GALORE
Catch eight beautifully lit Christmas floats travelling from Orchard Boulevard to Tanglin Road and Orchard Road before making their way to Joo Chiat to Odeon Katong.
Where: From Orchard Boulevard the floats will move to Joo Chiat and Katong via Tanglin Road and Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Fri, 6.30pm - 10.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6339-9115 Info: The Christmas float will stop at Plaza Singapura to pick up the guest-of-honour, Mayor Amy Khor
A JAZZY CHRISTMAS - NOEL SAMBA BOSSA NOVA
This Christmas, Singapore's King of Swing Jeremy Monteiro jams with legendary harmonica player Toots Thielemans and Polish-American singer Grazyna Aguscik.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Sat, 7.30pm Admission: $43 - $83 Tel: 6348-5555
'BETHLEHEM' - AN EVENING OF SACRED MUSIC FOR ADVENT & CHRISTMAS
Celebrate Christmas at this concert of sacred music for Advent and Christmas by the Cathedral Choir of the Risen Christ at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Under the baton of Peter Low.
Where: Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Queen Street MRT: City Hall When: Sun, 8pm Admission: all are welcome but no admission to children under eight. To reserve a seat, donate to the Cathedral Restoration Fund. E-mail propontifice@yahoo.com
ANOTHER CRAZY CHRISTMAS
The Dim Sum Dollies - Selena Tan, Pam Oei and Emma Yong - join Hossan Leong, husband-and-wife thespians Lim Kay Siu and Neo Swee Lin, and Broadway Beng Sebastian Tan to spice up your Christmas festivities at this Crazy Christmas show.
Where: Suntec Theatre, Suntec Singapore, Level 2 MRT: City Hall When: Till Mon, 8pm including 3pm matinees on Sat & Sun Admission: $41 -$71 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Take note that Hossan Leong will not perform at the 8pm show on Dec 22, www.dreamacademy.com.sg
Contest
DISNEY PRINCESS MAKEOVER CONTEST
Your little daughter might win up to $3,000 worth of prizes and be crowned a Disney Princess. Just sign her up for this Disney Princess Makeover Contest. Meant for girls aged four to 10.
Where: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City Square, Level 3 MRT: City Hall When: Till Thu, usual opening hours Admission: Free entry Tel: 6216-8388 Info: You have to buy a Disney Princess costume package at $139.90, which includes a Disney princess costume, wand, tiara, shoes, bag, makeover and photography session to enter the contest
THE LITTLE RED DRESS FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
This is a contest for budding fashion photographers who stand to win mentorships with renowned photographers Geoff Ang, Ivanho Harlim and Lance Lee. The 'Little Red Dress' is an international symbol for women's fight against heart diseases and stroke.
Info: Submit entries by Dec 28. To download a competition brief, visit www.http://myheart.org.sg. This inaugural competition is organised by the Singapore Heart Foundation to kick off its annual Go Red For Women campaign.
Dance
THE NUTCRACKER
A mega-production by the Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT) about a girl and her adventures after she receives a nutcracker doll (right). In celebration of SDT's 20th anniversary, with Singapore Press Holdings as the silver anniversary sponsor.
Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Till Sat, 8pm Admission: $51 - $141 Tel: 6348-5555
Film
C.R.A.Z.Y. (M18)
Accompanied by a great soundtrack by David Bowie, Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones, this film is about a man who is born different from his brothers. Part of Run and Re-Run!, a film programme highlighting selected films and re-runs on a thematic basis each month.
Where: The Arts House, Screening Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Thu, Dec 26 & 30, 7.45pm, Sat: 8.30pm, Sun, 6.30pm & Dec 28, 4.30pm Admission: $8.50 Tel: 6339-6919
18 GRAMS OF LOVE (PG)
This work by Han Yew Kwang is about two men who wrote anonymous letters to test whether their wives are faithful to them.
Where: Old School, B1-12, 11B Mount Sophia MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Thu , 6pm, Sun , 8.15pm Admission: $6 Tel: 6336-9707 Info: www.sinema.sg/oldschool
HAPPILY EVEN AFTER (PG)
Directed by Un Su Lee, this film is about two dysfunctional siblings following their parents' death.
This film by Jean Yeo is about the chaotic professional and family life of a woman called Cecilia and how she manages to juggle her two roles successfully.
Catch red-hot Taiwanese group Fahrenheit at this one-night gig. The four members of the group, which has been successful in television, drama and the movies, will perform here on their first concert tour.
A camp for children aged nine and above to learn the ropes from professional wakeboarding coaches.
Where: Maxout Hydrosports, a premiere seasports centre at Raffles Marina, 10 Tuas West Drive MRT: Boon Lay
When: Mon, Wed & Dec 26 or Dec 29, 31 & Jan 2 (beginners' camp), Jan 5, 7 & 9 (intermediate camp) Admission: $410 per camper, including all wakeboarding gear, snacks and drinks Tel: 6869-2291
Shopping
ST701 & GARDENASIA - CAR BOOT SALE
Browse car boots filled with an eclectic mix of goodies. Family-friendly activities and contests also await you.
Tel: 6319-8929 Info: Individuals and companies can also sell their second-hand or new items there. Visit www.st701.com/gakidsbootisale
Show
'A JADE FOR ALL REASONS' SHOW
More than 1,000 pieces of jade jewellery from Myanmar ranging from rings to earring and bracelets are displayed at this show. Prices start from $100.
Where: Li-Hong Jade, 20/20B Smith Street MRT: Chinatown When: Thu - Jan 4, noon - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 6323-3919
Theatre
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
This beloved fairy tale is given a twist and accompanied by 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 Sat , 7.30pm (Tue - Fri), 2.30 & 7.30pm (Sat & Sun) Admission: $41 - $62 Tel: 6348-5555
DO NOT DISTURB - LATE CHECKOUT, PLEASE (TEACHER'S DAY & BRUNCH) (M18)
Singapore actress Tan Kheng Hua makes her directorial debut with two double-bills. This double-bill Teacher's Day & Brunch explores themes about illicit love, claustrophobia and revenge.
Where: Esplanade Theatre Studio MRT: City Hall When: Sat & Sun, 3 & 8pm Admission: $38 Tel: 6348-5555
Tour
GHOST TOUR
Take part in this special spine-chilling adventure tour through some of Singapore's most infamous cemeteries and you might win four Singapore Flyer tickets worth $118. Organised by Asian Geographic magazine for its readers and co-organised by Mystique Events.
Where: Bukit Brown Cemetery, off Lornie Road MRT: Novena When: Fri, 7pm - 2am Admission: Free for new subscribers to the ASIAN Geographic magazine and those who renew their subscriptions. Subscription is $45 for a year (eight issues) & $80 for two years (16 issues), non-members pay $50 for the tour while Xplorer members (current subscribers) pay $25 Tel: 6298-3241 Info: Each participant will receive an Asian Geographic goodie bag worth $38. To subscribe online visit www.asiangeo.com
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