I-sis Trio, a new local classical chamber music group, will re-interpret works by major composers such as Bach and Piazolla. I-sis comprises Cindy Yan (violin), Natasha Liu (cello) and Katryna Tan (harp).
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Wed , 7.30pm Admission: $33 Tel: 6348-5555
Art
SCENARIO BY JUANITO TORRES
The works of Filipino artist Juanito Torres feature large-scale fantastical narratives of people he meets in unlikely and surreal situations.
Where: Utterly Art Exhibition Space, 229A South Bridge Road, Level 2, diagonally opposite the Sri Mariamman Temple When: Till Sun , noon - 8pm (Mon - Sat), noon - 5pm (Sun), Admission: Free Tel: 6226-2605 Info: E-mail utterlyart@pacific.net.sg
LOCAL GINGER PART 2 - BAGUS SIOK
A showcase of Singapore artists featuring rich colours, radiant sunshine and local elements in oil, watercolour, acrylic and calligraphy.
Where: Dynasties Antique & Art Gallery, TradeHub 21, 01-136, 18 Boon Lay Way MRT: Jurong East When: Till May 30, 11am - 7pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6875-0022 Info: www.9911art.com
A course which helps prepare senior citizens for re-employment after retirement.
Where: Centre for Seniors, Junction 8 Office Tower, 10-02, 9 Bishan Place MRT: Bishan When: Thu , 9.30am - 5.30pm (Mandarin) & May 26, 9.30 - 5.30pm (English) Admission: $14 Tel: 6478-5010
HIGH PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP IN TURBULENT TIMES
A workshop by Robin Sharma, the author of international best-seller The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.
Where: Raffles City Convention Centre, Collyer Room MRT: City Hall When: Fri , 9am - 6pm Admission: $1,388 - $1,888 before GST Tel: 6732-6188 Info: Register online at www.hrnet-consulting.com/robinsharma/index.asp
Classical
SIGNATURE TUNES
Under the baton of conductor Shui Lan, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra will perform Debussy's orchestral masterpiece, Images, and Rachmaninov's Third Concerto, which was used as the soundtrack in the movie, Shine. The concert features pianist Boris Berezovsky.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Fri , 7.30pm Admission: $12 - $63 Tel: 6348-5555
Contest
SPH 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS CONTEST
A total of $25,000 worth of Paragon vouchers will be given away in this contest celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Singapore Press Holdings (SPH). Each person can win up to $2,000 worth of vouchers. Just answer the question: In which year was SPH formed?
Info: Complete the contest form published in The Straits Times Life! on April 22, attach three of the new SPH logos found in The Straits Times or Lianhe Zaobao from now till Sun, and mail them to Locked Bag 002, Macpherson Road Post Office, Singapore 913486. Or drop them at Paragon Shopping Centre, Customer Service Counter, Level 1. Closing date: May 17
'LOVE 101' CONTEST
Couples stand to win round-trip plane tickets to Taiwan with a three-day stay at the Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel. The top prize includes a one-carat diamond ring and a dream proposal at Tawian 101, a romantic landmark in Taiwan. To take part, write your own vows according to the theme of '101' in no more than 101 words. Closing date: Wed .
Info: www.welcome2taiwan.net/love101
Film
VAN GOGH - BRUSH WITH GENIUS AN IMAX MOVIE
An Imax film about the famous Dutch artist Van Gogh.
Where: Omni-Theatre, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road MRT: Jurong East When: Till Oct 9, various times Admission: $10 (adult), $5 (children) aged three to 10) Tel: 6425-2500 Info: Visit www.omnitheatre.com.sg for show times
Festival
SINGAPORE ARTS FESTIVAL 2009
The month-long Singapore Arts Festival features performances such as dance from Scandinavia, infectious African rhythm and groove, classics by Asian theatre groups, nouveau martial arts, and hip-hop.
Where: Various venues When: Fri - June 14, various times Admission: varying prices Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.singaporeartsfest.com
Gig
ETHNOFONIK
A showcase by a local five-piece ensemble whose music combines elements from Chinese, India, English, Latin, Middle Eastern and Malay music.
A concert by The Victoria Junior College Choir featuring Latin sacred music as well as contemporary Asian and Western compositions.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Thu , 7.30pm Admission: $21 - $53 Tel: 6348-5555
THE SHEETS
A local singer called James performs the songs of Barry Manilow, Jason Mraz and Burt Bacharach. He is joined by celeb friends such as Hossan Leong.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Thu & next Fri , 8pm Admission: $48 Tel: 6348-5555
Nominations
PRESIDENT'S DESIGN AWARD 2009: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nominations are open for Designer of the Year and Design of the Year.
Info: For details and nomination forms, visit www.designsingapore.org/pda - which also provides more information on the award and nomination process. Closing date for submission of nomination forms: June 5, 6pm. Closing date for submission of portfolios/projects and supporting documents: June 19, 6pm
Readings
THE BAADER-MEINHOF COMPLEX
A reading by Stefan Aust, former editor-in-chief of German weekly news magazine Der Spiegel, from his book about the Red Army Faction (RAF) in the 1970s, which comprised a small group of middle-class young Germans who turned to violence out of righteous anger at the Vietnam War and the injustices of capitalist society.
Where: National University of Singapore, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Block AS7, Kent Ridge MRT: Clementi/Buona Vista When: Wed , 11am Admission: Free (by registration) Tel: 6735-4555
Show
SHELTER OF SORROW
French photographer Geraldine Agren restores beauty and dignity to foreign workers instead of depicting them only as the victims of harsh working conditions.
Where: Central Public Library, National Library Building, Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Till Thu , 10am - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-3255
ANIMALS MATTER TO ME
At this exhibition, learn about animal welfare issues and discover how you can make a difference in the lives of animals.
Where: Ang Mo Kio Public Library, 4300, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6, MRT: Ang Mo Kio When: Till May 21, 10am - 9pm Admission; Free Tel: 6332-3255
Talk
DIET, DISEASE AND THE MIND
Nutritionist Diana David talks about how nutrition is linked to memory, learning, behaviour and mood and how a diet which avoids disease formation improves brain health.
Where: Women's Initiative for Ageing Successfully (Wings), Junction 8 Office Tower, 06-05, 9 Bishan Place MRT: Bishan When: Wed , 4 - 5pm Admission: $8 Tel: 6250-1012 Info: Registration is open to women aged 40 and above.
ACHIEVE COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Learn about service leadership and how to cultivate customer loyalty and business growth at two ST701 workshops: Winning Through Superior Service In Challenging Times and Build Your Resilience To Serve And W.O.W Your Customers. The trainer is Seow Bee Leng, an adjunct lecturer at the Nanyang Technological University.
Where: Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: May 19 & 20, 9am - 5pm (Winning Through Superior Service In Challenging Times) Admission: Pay $769 (ST701 member) or $889 with GST (non-member) Where: SPH News Centre MRT: Braddell When: May 29, 9am - 5pm (Build Your Resilience To Serve And W.O.W Your Customers) Admission: Pay $389 with GST (St701 member) or $459 with GST (non-member) Tel: 6319-5917 (office hours) Info: Visit jobs.st701.com (pay by credit card only) or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg or call 6319-5948 (office hours) for inquiries
VEIN & YOU FORUM
A free forum about varicose and spider veins problems and their treatment. The speaker is Dr Imran Nawaz, a consultant vascular surgeon from the Singapore Vein Centre.
Where: Camden Medical Centre, Function Room, 09-08, MRT: Orchard When: Sat , 2 - 4pm Admission: Free Tel: 9721-5173 Info: E-mail enquiry@svc.sg
Theatre
PROOF
An award-winning play about a mathematician who discovers a theorem that mathematicians had thought was impossible, in a notebook of his former teacher who suffered from mental illness. The play won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2001 Tony Award for Best Play. By Wessex Theatre. Where: DBS Arts Centre MRT: Clarke Quay When: Wed - May 16, 8pm Admission: $43 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Contains some coarse language.
BUMIPUTRA CINA (THE CHINESE SON OF THE SOIL)
This physical theatre performance explores issues of longing and desire and the conflicted sense of belonging and identity of a young Chinese woman who comes to terms with the fast changing landscape that she grew up in. Written by Verena Tay and directed by interdisciplinary artist Noor Effendy Ibrahim. In English and Malay.
Where: The Substation Theatre, Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Thu - Sat , 8pm Admission: $15 Tel: 6337-7800
I AM NUMBER 1 (CHILDREN'S MUSICAL DRAMA)
A musical drama about a boy who wins a storytelling competition but is still unhappy. On the other hand, a charming girl loses the competition but is happy. By Arts Theatre of Singapore. In Mandarin.
Where: Victoria Theatre MRT: Raffles Place When: Fri , 11am & 3pm, May 16, 3 & 8pm May 17, 3pm Admission: $18 - $24 Tel: 6348-5555
HIP HOPERA
Directed by Huzir Sulaiman, this English drama graduation show is a tongue-in-cheek musical set in a nightclub. Part of the Nafa Graduation Shows 2009 - May & June.
A musical basedon the popular TV series The Little Nyonya. Stars Jeanette Aw, Dai Yangtian and Xiang Yun from the original cast and other MediaCorp artistes such as Ann Kok and Rayson Tan. Organised by MediaCorp VizPro and produced by Toy Factory Productions. In Mandarin.
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium MRT: Kallang When: Sat 8pm Admission: $61 - $99 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Limited number of Meet the Cast tickets up for grabs at $118
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
A staging of the famous Shakespearean romantic comedy under the stars at Fort Canning Park. Directed by Edward Dick, presented by the Singapore Repertory Theatre and starring Adrian Pang and Michael Corbidge.
Where: Fort Canning Park MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till May 31, 7.30pm Admission: $46 & $51 Tel: 6348-5555
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