Featuring paintings of street and kampung scenes of 1960s Singapore as well as landscapes, figures and bronze sculptures inspired by the travels of 77-year-old Waldon Aw Tee Hong (left) of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Nafa). -- ST PHOTO: GEORGE GASCON
Thursday's top pick
RENEWED ACQUAINTANCES - SINGAPORE IN THE 60s
Featuring paintings of street and kampung scenes of 1960s Singapore as well as landscapes, figures and bronze sculptures inspired by the travels of 77-year-old Waldon Aw Tee Hong of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Nafa). Part of the sales proceeds go to Nafa.
Where: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Galleries 1 & 2, Campus 1, 80 Bencoolen Street MRT: Bugis When: Till May 5, 11am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), closed on Mon & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6512-4043 Info: Visit www.nafa.edu.sg and Aw's revamped website - www.awteehong.com
Art
ABSOLUTE VAN GOGH BY VON TJONG
Singapore artist Von Tjong, a Van Gogh enthusiast and the creative director of The Arts House, merges the aesthetics of Chinese brushwork with Van Gogh's colourful style.
Where: The Arts House, Gallery, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Thu - April 23, 10am - 10pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-6919 Info: Von Tjong will conduct at workshops in conjunction with her exhibition. To sign up, e-mail your name, and contact number to absolutevangogh@yahoo.com. Free for the first eight participants to sign up.
JAGADE WONG JOWO
An astute observer, Indonesian artist Roedy Mardijanto documents his countrymen engaging with their rich culture.
The new abstract works of Singapore artist Simon Wee who is known for his minimalistic calligraphic strokes.
Where: Mulan Gallery, 02-33 Tanglin Shopping Centre, 19 Tanglin Road MRT: Orchard When: Till April 22, 11am - 6pm (Mon - Sat), 1 - 6pm (public holiday), closed on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6738-0810 Info: www.mulangallery.com.sg
FROM DESERT TO SALTWATER COUNTRY
A showcase of the paintings of the Yuparija people of Australia.
Where: ReDot Gallery, 11 Everton Road MRT: Outram When: Till May 16, noon - 7pm (Tue - Sat), by appointment on public holidays and other times Admission: Free Tel: 6222-1039 Info: www.redotgallery.com
Classical
IN ANXIOUS TIMES
Enjoy Haydn's greatest choral masterwork, Mass In Times of Distress, at this concert by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra which will perform with the Singapore Symphony Chorus, Singapore Bible College Chorale, Hallelujah Chorus and The Philharmonic Chamber Choir.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Sat, 7.30pm Admission: $12 - $63 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Haydn created his masterwork, also known as Mass in D minor 'Nelson Mass' in honour of Lord Nelson, the British admiral who defeated the French fleet at the Battle of the Nile, off Egypt, in 1798.
Club
ETC:: EASTER TREATY
Acclaimed British alternative rock 'n' roll duo Etc, unveils new songs as well as its own favourites plus some local classics at this watering hole.
Where: P.O.W - The Prince of Wales, 101 Dunlop Street MRT: Little India When: Thu , 9,30pm (two sets) Admission: Free Tel: 9076-5090 Info: http://www.last.fm/music.etc+etc/+albums
Contest
SPH-NAC GOLDEN POINT AWARD 2009
Write a short story or poem in the four official languages here and win $4,000 cash, a trophy and a $6,000 enrichment grant. Held in conjunction with the Singapore Writers Festival 2009 (Oct 24 - Nov 1). Singapore Press Holdings and SPH Foundation are sponsors of the festival.
Info: www.singaporewritersfestival.com, www.nac.gov.sg or www.theartshouse.com.sg, e-mail nac_gpa@nac.gov.sg. The closing date: May 29.
Dance
JONATHON LIVINGSTON SEAGULL
It's Jonathan Livingston Seagull with a twist. This bestseller and movie about a seagull who sees a higher purpose to flying than searching for its next meal, is presented as a contemporary Indian dance drama by The Temple of Fine Arts with music by Neil Diamond and some English dialogue.
Where: Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Fri - Sun, 7pm Admission: By invitation (Donations are welcome) Tel: 6535-0509 Info: Call Temple of Fine Arts for an invitation card or get one from its office at Chinatown Point B1-02, 133 New Bridge Road.
Easter
EASTER CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH AT RAFFLES
Treat your family to an Easter Champagne Brunch with spring-time favourites, such as roasted milk-fed Easter Lamb from Wales and Easter eggs. Children can take part in a colouring competition, egg-themed craft making and an Easter Egg Hunt too.
Where: Raffles Hotel, Bar & Billiard Room, 1 Beach Road MRT: City Hall When: Sun , 11,39am - 3.15pm Admission: $168 (adult) & $72 (child), including a free-flow of Veuve Cliquot champagne Tel: 6412-1816 Info: E-mail dining@raffles.com
EASTER CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH At HILTON
Indulge in gourmet delights such as charcoal-grilled whole baby lamb crabmeat, Ikura caviar and more while kids can take part in activities such as face-painting at the kids' corner.
Where: Hilton Singapore, Checkers Brasserie, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Sun, noon - 3pm Admission: $85, $115 with free flow of wine or three glasses of champagne or $165 with free flow of champagne. Children aged six to 12 pay $35 Tel: 6730-3390 Info: E-mail Checkers.Brasserie@hilton.com to book a place
SIGNATURE PICASSO EGG
Surprise someone with the gift of a 15cm or 17cm sculpted Signature Easter Picasso Egg this Easter season. It comes with a gravity-defying chocolate feather swirl and a cloak of 100 per cent Valrhona dark or white chocolate sprinkled with gold dust.
Where: Hilton Singapore, Checkers Deli, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Till Sun, 11am - 9pm daily admission Free entry Tel: 6730-3392 Info: Pay $36 for a 15cm sculpted Easter Picasso Egg or $48 for a 17cm Picasso Egg
EASTER SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Tuck into hearty roasts and stews at Equinox Restaurant. Children can enjoy treats such as an Easter Bunny cheese cake and get balloon bunnies from a balloon-sculpting clown.
Where: Equinox Restaurant, Level 70, Equinox Complex, Swissotel The Stamford, Stamford Road MRT: City Hall When: Sun, 11am - 1.15pm (first seating) & 2 - 4.30pm (second seating) Admission: $128 with free flow of Moet & Chandon Champagne. Children aged eight and under pay $55 Tel: 6837-3322 Info: E-mail reservations@equinoxcomplex.com
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH (FAMILY FIESTA)
Savour swordfish with black olives, oven-baked lasagna with sauteed seafood and more while your children can meet Easter Bunny and take part in an Easter Egg Colouring Competition. Buy Easter eggs and the money will go to charity.
Where: Fairmont Singapore, Prego MRT: City Hall When: Sun , 11.30am - 3.30pm Admission: $86 each with free flow of Soave Brut, soft drink, coffee & tea, $65 each with free flow of soft drink, smoothies, coffee & tea, $35 for a child aged six to 12 with free flow of soft drink and smoothies
Encore!
CHRISTIAN LACROIX: THE COSTUMIER
For the first time in Asia, you can view 80 spectacular costumes and 60 sketches from renowned Parisian designer Christian Lacroix. Part of Encore! The European Season In Singapore and Voilah! French Festival Singapore 2009.
Where: National Museum of Singapore, Exhibition Gallery 1 and The Canyon, Basement 1, 93 Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till June 7, 10am - 6pm daily Admission: $8 (adults), $4 (children aged seven to 12) & senior citizens (aged 60 & above) Tel: 6332-3659 Info: www.nationalmuseum.sg
VICKIE CRISTINA BARCELONA (FILM SCREENING)
This Spanish-American movie is about two young Americans who spend a summer in Spain and meet a flamboyant artist and his beautiful but emotionally unstable ex-wife portrayed by Penelope Cruz, who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role. Part of Encore! The European Season In Singapore.
Enjoy more than 200 films from more than 45 countries, including a tribute to Israeli film-maker Amos Gitai.
Where: Various venues When: April 14 to April 25, various times Admission: $10.50 (pay $33 for opening film Sincerely Yours, including a free copy of a collectible book and $21 for Milk, the closing film) Tel: 6348-5555
Film
A STATE OF MIND
Get a rare insight into the hearts and minds of North Koreans in this documentary by director Daniel Gordon which follows two North Korean schoolgirls and their families for seven months leading up to the mass games, the biggest and most elaborate human performance on earth.
Where: Sinema Old School, 11B Mount Sophia B1-12 MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Thu, 8pm (interactive talkback session by the documentary's associate producer Nicholas Bonner), Fri, 8pm, Sat, 4 & 8pm, Wed, 9.30pm, April 17: 8.30pm & other screening dates till April 30 Admission: $10 Tel: 6336-9707 Info: Visit www.astateofmind.co.uk for details on the documentary
Gig
SONGS OF LOVE, DESPAIR & HOPE
Be enthralled by songs & excerpts from operas and musicals from Handel to Purcell at this concert by Opera Viva, a newly-launched opera company here. The concert features Singapore-based singers such as Julia Abueva, R.J. Rosales, and Elena Wang with Noorlinah Mohammed as the song-weaver.
Where: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Lee Foundation Theatre, Bencoolen Street MRT: Bugis When: Till Thu , 8pm Admission $28 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: http://www.operaviva.com.sg
LET'S GO LOCAL! (ON THE WATERFRONT - A CAPPELLA!)
The spotlight is on local talent. Catch homegrown acappella groups showcasing their talents at The Esplanade Outdoor Theatre as part of the SPH Gift Of Music concert series.
View 80 rare treasures from the Palace Museum in Beijing which are showcased for the first time in South-east Asia. The artefacts range from imperial robes to snuff bottles and furnishings.
Where: Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Till June 14: 1 - 7pm (Mon), 9am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), till 9pm on Fri Admission: $8 (adults), $4 (students aged seven & above & senior citizens aged 60 & above). Free for senior citizens on Mon Tel: 6332-3284
Roadshow
FEVO ROADSHOW
Buy a FEVO pre-paid card at this roadshow at Topshop at VivoCity and you can enjoy a free make-over and dress-up in the latest Spring/Summer collections with advice from Topshop's professional stylist and be photographed by Singapore photographer Billy Poh.
Where: Topshop, 01-72, Level 1, VivoCity, MRT: HarbourFront When: Fri & Sat , noon - 10pm Admission: Free entry (Pay $10 for an ordinary card or $15 for a persoanlised Fevo pre-paid card at the roadshow) Info: Those using the card can get a 20 percent discount at Topshop, Top Man and Dorothy Perkins stores during the roadshow. Visit www.fevocard.com to find out how to use the card
Show
THE SEED THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Learn about the incredible story of rubber and the Sngapore Botanic Gardens' role in helping to spark the rubber industry in Asia at this exhibition held in conjunction with the 150th anniversary celebrations.
Where: Singapore Botanic GArden, Botany Centre, Cluny Road MRT: Orchard When: Till April 30, 9am - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 6390-3345W
Sports
FITNESS AT WORK
Get fit by taking part in this one-hour workout session at the National Library every Thursday this month.
Where: National Library Building, The Plaza, Victoria Street MRT: Bugis When: Thu & every Thu this month Admission: Free Tel: 6332-3255
Talk
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT DURING HARD TIMES
Employers can learn to find a balance between engaging their workers while being mindful of the bottom line at this human resource seminar.
Where: Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) Auditorium, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: April 16, 2-6pm Admission: Pay an early bird fee of $329 with GST (ST701 member) & $389.00 with GST (non ST701 member) by Thu, after that pay $389 with GST (ST701 member) & $459 with GST (non member). You can register as a ST701 member on ST701.com to enjoy the discounted seminar fees. Registration is free Info: To register and for information, visit jobs.st701.com (payment by credit card only). For inquiries, call 6319-5917 (office hours) or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg
ST701 PROPERTY SEMINAR 'BUYING SMART DURING HARD TIMES'
If you're thinking of buying a property, check out this seminar where you can learn about financial planning in the purchase of a Housing Board flat, using CPF for housing wisely and understanding your property contract. Organised by ST701.com, the e-marketplace of CATS Classified, Singapore Press Holdings.
Where: HDB Auditorium, 480 Toa Payoh Lorong 6 MRT: Toa Payoh When: April 18, 10am - 5pm Admission: Pay an early bird fee of $25 (ST701 member) & $35 (non-member) before Thu , After that pay $35 (ST701 member) & $45 (non-member) Tel: 6319-8636 (office hours)
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT FOR LEADERS
Leaders of companies can learn how to lead the way to recovery during difficult times by improving their staff's attitude, and how fun at work can increase staff retention without compromising productivity. The trainer is Kevin Ryan who has worked with some of the largest recruitment firms in Australia.
Where: SPH Auditorium, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: April 29, 9am - 5pm Admission: Pay an early bird fee of $329 with GST (ST701 member) & $389 with GST (non-member) by Thu. After that pay $389 with GST (ST701 member) & $459 with GST (non-member) Tel: 6319-5917 (office hours) Info: Visit jobs.st701.com (payment by credit card only) or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg to register and for information
Theatre
THE ODYSSEY
Go on a fantastic voyage across time and space at this production of The Odyssey, a classic Greek epic by Homer. himself. By the award-wnning ACSian Theatre, the drama club of Anglo-Chinese Junior College
Where: Anglo-Chinese Junior College, Faith Centre for performing Arts, 25 Dover Close East MRT: Buona Vista When: Thu - Sat, 8pm Admission: $25 (free seating) Tel: 6775-0511
THE LADY OF SOUL AND HER ULTIMATE 'S' MACHINE
Who is The Lady of Soul? Find out by catching this play about a man who meets an arts activist, a communist and a mamasan in the quest for the nation's soul. By the National University of Singapore (NUS) Theatre Studies Programme.
Where: The Arts House, Play Den, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Thu , 8pm (preview), Fri & Sat, 3 & 8pm Admission: $20 and $18 (preview) Tel: 6332-6919
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Glen Goei directs an all-male ensemble in bespoke suits, revealing new insights into the comedy about courtship, confused identities and the foibles of high society.
Where: Drama Centre Theatre, National Library Building, Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall When: Till Sat, 8pm (Tue - Fri), 3 & 8pm (Sat & Sun), no shows on Mon Admission: $41 - $72 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: The T'ang Quartet performs at the show.
BEAR AND CHICKEN GO CAMPING
This play is about lovable characters Bear and Chicken who camp in the great outdoors. By The Little Company for children aged two to six.
Where: DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road, Robertson Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till Sat , 10am (Mon - Fri), 11am & 2pm (Sat), no performance on Sun Admission: $19 (children & adults) for weekdays, $21 (children & adults) for Sat Tel: 6348-5555
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