Indigo Girls consisting of Emily Saliers (left) and Amy Ray, who have been playing together since 1985 and have built up their names as female folk-rock icons. -- PHOTO: ESPLANADE
Today's top pick
INDIGO GIRLS
Folk-pop-rock figureheads, socio-political stalwarts and gay musical icons Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have more than 10 albums, are known for their intelligent, heartfelt and tuneful songs. Part of the Mosaic Music Festival. The Straits Times Life! is the official newspaper for the festival.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Mon, 7.30pm Admission: $61 - $121 Tel: 6348-5555
Art
TRANSIENT LINES
Attuned to the spiritual nature of the world, the artworks of Indian-born artist, poet and ex-Buddhist monk Sohan Qadri display a tranquil co-existence of binary opposites - male and female, known and unknown, physical and spiritual.
Where: Indigo Blue Art, 33 Neil Road MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Till March 31, 11am - 5pm (Mon - Fri), by appointment on Sat and closed on Sun & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6372-1719 Info: www.indigoblueart.com
MARCH FEATURED ARTIST: YAN YA YA
Yan Ya Ya, said to be one of the most well known female artists in China, is captivated by the joy and innocence of the Uyghur children in China's Xinjiang province.
Where: Connoisseur Art gallery, Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade 02-23, 328 North Bridge Road MRT: City Hall When: Till March 31, 10.30am - 7pm (Mon - Sat), by appointment on Sun & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6837-0320
Info: www.connoisseur-art.com
VISIONS
A showcase of African 'modern primitive paintings' by Morocco-born artists Ali Maimoun and Said Ouarzazu. Part of Francophonie Festival 2009.
Where: SG Private Banking Gallery, Alliance Francaise, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till March 31, 11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 11am - 5pm (Sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6737-8422 Info: www.AFexhibitions@alliancefrancaise.org.sg
DESTINAZIONE - OZ LAND
The stunning landscapes in Australia and the mix of indigenous, Western, European and Asian cultures inspired the artworks of six Australian artists showcased at this exhibition. The artists are David Williams, Liz McKay, Dragica Milunovic, Jane McKay, David Giles and Waldemar Kolbusz.
Where: Momentous Arts, 20 Lorong Telok, Level 2, behind Boat Quay MRT: Raffles Place When: Till April 2,
11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), noon - 6pm (Sat), by appointment on Sun Tel: 6535-3961 Info: www.momentousarts.com
THE NAKED TRUTH - A GROUP EXHIBITION
Young Asian artists from Singapore, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan team up to portray the nude form in their paintings, photographs and sculptures.
Where: Art Seasons Singapore, Eunos Technolink 02 -11/12, 7 Kaki Bukit Road 1 MRT: Eunos When: Till April 5, 11am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), closed on Mon and public holidays or by appointment Tel: 6741-6366 Info: www.artseasonsgallery.com
Books
CAREER GUIDE 2009
Job seekers can get a copy of the Cats Recruit Career Guide 2009 to get an idea of the job market and what they can expect from the industries. It is packed with information, including salary benchmarks, job profiles and tips from experts. A collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Singapore Press Holdings.
Info: The Career Guide is available at major bookstores and newsstands at $6.80 a copy Tel: 6319-5917
Class
LIFE IS DELICIOUS MACROBIOTIC COOKING CLASSES
Learn to cook gourmet vegan macrobiotic dishes such as wine-flavoured stew, oil-free chocolate muffins, delicious soups and salads. Weekly classes are run by Lusher Than Life, a macrobiotic services centre.
Where: Lusher Than Life, a macrobioic services centre,
Where: Marine Drive MRT: Eunos When: Sun , March 27 & April 3 & 12, 9.30am - 3.30pm Admission: $250 a class Tel: 9004-2645 (call macrobiotic counsellor Simone Vaz for details on the venue) Info: There is a 10 per cent discount for at least three persons
Classical
COMMUTER CONCERTS 08/09
Enjoy classical music pieces such as Robert Schumann's 3 Romanzen and David Gillingham's Blue Lake Fantasies, at this concert at Nanyang Academy of Fine Art's Lee Foundation Theatre.
Where: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Campus 3, Lee Foundation Theatre, Bencoolen Street, MRT: Bugis When: Mon, 6.30pm Admission: $9 Tel: 6512-4179 Info: music@nafa.edu.sg
MUSIC PLATFORM: A SERIES OF STUDENT RECITALS
A series of recitals by students from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts' Department of Music.
Where: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Lee Foundation Theatre, Campus 3, 151 Bencoolen Street MRT:
Under the baton of Lim Soon Lee, the Singapore National Youth Orchestra will perform Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto For Two Cellos, featuring soloists Melissa Ong of Hwa Chong Institution and Julia Fung Shan-wen of Singapore Chinese Girls' School.
Where: Victoria Concert Hall, Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Wed , 7.30pm Admission:
$6 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.snyo.org.sg
Contest
SPH-NAC GOLDEN POINT AWARD 2009
Write a short story or poetry in the four major languages here - English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil - and you might walk away with the top prize of $4,000 cash, a trophy and a $6,000 enrichment grant and a chance to be represented by a well-known international publisher and or a literary agent. Organised by the National Arts Council and The Arts House, this biennial national writing competition is being held in conjunction with the upcoming Singapore Writers Festival 2009 (Oct 24 - Nov 1). Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and SPH Foundation are sponsoring the Golden Point Award as well as the Singapore Writers Festival.
Info: Download an application from www.singaporewritersfestival.com, www.nac.gov.sg or www.theartshouse.com.sg. Participants can write on any subject or theme. Poetry entries must be submitted in a collection of five to eight poems while short story entries should not be longer than 5,000 words. The closing date: May 29, For details e-mail nac_gpa@nac.gov.sg
Health Screening
BOWEL CANCER
f you are aged 50 and above, get a free bowel cancer screening conducted by the Parkway Cancer Centre. Part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Where: Raffles Place, Zoysia lawn facing OUB Centre MRT: Raffles Place When: Mon - Thu ,
10am - 4pm Where: Singapore Post Centre, Level B, opposite the food court MRT: Paya Lebar When: March 23 - 26,
10am - 4pm, Where: VivoCity, Level 1, West Boulevard, near La Senza, 01 -148 MRT: HarbourFront When: March 27 -
Game for an 'Amazing Race' at Jurong Bird Park? Just sign up for the Ostrich Chase where you and your team of three to six have to overcome obstacles and challenges to finish the race. Part of the Bird Park's 'Fun With Eggs and Chicks' March holidays programme.
Where: Jurong Bird Park, Palm Plaza, 2 Jurong Hill Road MRT: Lakeside/Jurong East When: Sat , 2 - 5pm Admission: $18 (adult), $9 (child aged three to 12) Tel: 6661-7818 Info: E-mail ostrichchase@birdpark.com.sg by noon on Fri
Step into the fascinating world of birds at the Bird Discovery Centre and play matchmaker to the birds in the 'Match My Mate' game. You can also unearth the secrets of nest-making, learn egg facts and play the 'spin an egg' experiment to find out how the shapes of different eggs help birds adapt to different circumstances. Part of the Bird Park's 'Fun With Eggs and Chicks' March holidays programme.
Where: Jurong Bird Park, Bird Park Discovery Centre, 2 Jurong Hill Road MRT: Lakeside/Jurong East When: Till Sun , 11.45am & 1.45pm Admission: $18 (adult), $9 (child aged three to 12) Tel: 6661-7818 Info: E-mail ostrichchase@birdpark.com.sg by noon on Fri
DOWN UNDER FLAIR
A mini Australian festival highlighting indigenous and contemporary artworks, chic fashion labels, accessories, wines and beverages. Spend $50 at this showcase at Raffles City Shopping Centre and you might win a Sydney Romantic & Adventure land package for two.
Where: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City Square, Level 3 MRT: City Hall When: Till Sun, 10am - 10pm Admission: Free Tel: 6318-0238 Info: www.rafflescity.com
SAVE THE BABY ANIMALS WITH DORA THE EXPLORER/THE MAGIC HOUR (MAGICIAN'S APPEARANCE)
Have a fun-filled holiday at the Singapore Zoo with Dora The Explorer as she goes with Boots to look for missing baby animals. Children can help reunite animals with their babies at activity sessions. And during The Magic Hour, a magician appears to show off his bag of tricks.
Where: Singapore Zoo, Rainforest Kidzworld, 80 Mandai Lake Road MRT: Yishun/Choa Chu Kang When: Sat& Sun , 11.15am and 3.30pm (Save the Baby Animals With Dora The Explorer), 1.30 & 4.30pm (The Magic Hour) Admission: $18 (adult), $9 (child aged three to 12) Tel: 6269-3411
BEAR AND CHICKEN GO CAMPING
A song and dance session by The Little Company from the Singapore Repertory Theatre.
Where: Singapore Zoo, Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre, Mandai Lake Road MRT: Yishun/Choa Chu Kang When: Fri & Sun , noon & 2.30pm Admission: $18 (adult), $9 (child aged three - 12) Tel: 6269-3411
Mosaic Music Fest
OLD MAN RIVER
One of Australia's unique music-makers, Old Man River, takes you through love's tender dreams, Queensland dark nights and cherished memories as he wanders through the genres of funk, blues and 60s-style folk, music of the East, Middle East and West and more at this gig.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio (Mosaic Studio) MRT: City Hall When: Tue, 7.30 & 9.30pm
Admission: $41 Tel: 6348-5555
BRIAN MCKNIGHT
New Yorker Brian McKnight has captured the vibe of vintage soul with his pitch perfect voice and silky style. Catch his romantic soul-pop ballads at Mosaic.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Tue, 7.30pm Admission: $61- $151 Tel:
6348-5555
SECKOU KEITA SKQ
Enjoy Afro-Mandika-soul-jazz-classical fusion music by the multi-national Seckou Keita Quintet SKQ led by Senegal-born and Britain-based Seckou Keita, maestro of the kora, a 21-string West African harp flute.
Where: Esplanade Mosaic Studio (Recital Studio) MRT: City Hall When: Wed, 7.30pm Admission:
$41 Tel: 6348-5555
BATTLES
The electro-rock sounds of New York band Battles makes one think of helium-voiced gremlins singing wordlessly to a rollicking military stomp-beat, overlaid with electronics and crisp keyboards cutting across precise electro-acoustic guitar riffs.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Wed, 7.30pm Admission: $61 & $81 Tel: 6348-5555
Prudential Children First!
ALLENBY'S FAMOUS FLEA CIRCUS
A flea circus show by Murphy Puppets of Australia. Presented by Act 3 International.
Where: The Arts House, Foyer, Old Parliament House,
1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Till Tue , various times Admission: $13
(children & adults)
MALL WORLDS
Experience theatre, puppetry and digital animation in the world premiere of British drama company Mimika Theatre's Small Worlds about journeys and finding and losing friends.
Where: The Arts House, Living Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place
When: Till Tue various times
Admission: $28 (children & adults)
BRADFORD'S SHADOWS
This show is about growing dinosaurs, dancing farmers, singing Frenchmen and a boxer. By Richard Bradshaw of Australia and presented by Act 3 International. Recommended for children aged four to nine.
Where: The Arts House, Blue Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place
When: Till Tue : various times Admission: $21 (children & adults)
THE STORYTELLER
Take an exciting journey into an enchanting world of storytelling based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Princess And The Pea, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Nightingale. Recommended for those aged four to nine, by Canadian theatre group The Trollsons, which uses instruments such as the accordion, flute and cow bells.
Where: The Arts House, Chamber, Old Parliament House,
1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place
When: Till Tue , 10am & 3pm Admission: $21
A PUPPET IN THE DRAWERS
A wacky puppet show where Professor Olaf Stevenson uses everyday objects such as forks, tin cans and balloons to tell stories of life and death, love and romance, politics and science. Staged by La Compagnie Des Chemins De Terre from Belgium. For those aged seven to 12.
Where: The Arts House, The Hall, Old Parliament House,
1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place
When: Till Tue : 10am & 3pm, Admission: $21
LITTLE BIG SHOTS
Catch the best short animation and live-action films for children from around the globe, including Germany, Australia and Japan. For those aged two to 12. Presented by Act 3 International.
Where: The Arts House, Screening Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place
When: Till Tue , various times Admission: $13
St.Patrick's Day
GUINNESS ST PATRICK'S DAY 17.59 HAPPY HOUR
For one hour, lovers of Guinness stout can enjoy the tipple for just $5 at a special Happy Hour at pubs along the Singapore River - Harry's Bar, Molly Malone and The Penny Black. Part of St Patrick's Day celebrations on Tuesday.
Where: Harry's Bar, Molly Malone's and Penny Black, Boat Quay, along Singapore River MRT: Raffles Place When: Tue, 5.59 - 6.59pm Admission: Free (just pay $5 each for Guinness beer at Harry's Bar, Molly Malone and The Penny Black at Boat Quay Tel: 6860-3003 (Elena Chan)
Talk
HAPPY & HEALTHY KIDS SEMINAR (HEALTH & YOU 2009)
Parents can get tips on how to care for the health of their children aged from one to six. Topics include The Role Of Parents In Child Development and Investing In A Lifettime Of Smiles. Organised by The Straits Times Mind Your Body supplement and held in conjunction with the annual mega health & You Exhibitiont.
Where: SPH News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: Sat , 2 - 5pm (sign in for goodie bags from 1 to 1.30pm) Admission: pay $12 each including light refreshments Tel: 6319-2828 (Mon - Fri: 9am - noon & 1 - 5pm by Thu Info: Complete the form published in The Straits Times last Wed and present it with your payment and collect the goodie bag
RECESSION PROOF YOUR RETAIL BUSINNES
Get useful tips at two talks by Marie-Louise Jacobsen, who has more than 30 years of international marketing experience.
Where: SPH News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: March 24, 9am - 5pm (From Recession to Boom - Using the Downturn to Improve Your Business Strategy), March 27, 9am - 5pm (Merchandising Strategies During Difficult Times) Admission: pay an early bird fee of $329 with GST (ST701 member) & $389 with GST (non-member) till Tue , after that pay $389 with GST (ST701 member) & $459 with GST (non-member) Tel: 6319-5912 (office hours) Info: Visit st701.com or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg
Theatre
LES CONTES D'HOFFMAN (THE TALES OF HOFFMANN)
Jacques Offenbach's opera staged by the Singapore Lyric Opera features three fantastical tales by writer E.T.A. Hoffmann. Directed by Paul-Emile Fourny, artistic director of Opera de Nice, and conducted by Benjamin Pionnier. In French with English and Chinese surtitles.
Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Mon & Tue , 8pm Admission: $21 - $133 Tel: 6348-5555
PRINCESS WISHES - WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE (DISNEY ON ICE)
A new show by Disney On Ice, featuring the House of the Mouse's seven favourite princesses, including Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. Tinker Bell is a special guest.
This fun-filled musical takes you through the lives, lunches and misadventures of a mismatched band of scruffy, silly and sometimes stubborn creatures. By I Theatre.
Tel: 6348-5555 Info: The concert blends Asian aesthetics of mask and movement with Western theatre styles
BEAR AND CHICKEN GO CAMPING
This play is about lovable characters Bear and Chicken who camp in the great outdoors. Written by Katerina Tiapila, it is staged by The Little Company. For children aged two to six.
Where: DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road, Robertson Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till April 11, 10am (Mon - Fri), 11am & 2pm (Sat), closed on Sun Admission: $19 (children & adults) for weekdays & $21 (children & adults) for Sat Tel: 6348-5555
Web
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Info: Visit www.stomp.com.sg/starblog to read their takes
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