DOLORES This exhibition by Filipino artist Andres Barrioquinto features his portraits depicting women in a vast landscape or a kaleidoscopic bed of flowers, creating a feeling of isolation and loneliness. -- PHOTO: UTTERLY ART
DOLORES This exhibition by Filipino artist Andres Barrioquinto features his portraits depicting women in a vast landscape or a kaleidoscopic bed of flowers, creating a feeling of isolation and loneliness.
Where: Utterly Art Exhibition Space, 229A South Bridge Road MRT: Chinatown When: Till Sun, noon - 8pm (Mon - Sat), noon - 5pm (Sun) Admission: Free Tel: 6226-2605
Art
PULP STORIES II This exhibition, which pays tribute to the monumental and complex pulp works by American contemporary art giants James Rosenquist and Frank Stella, comprises nine large-scale print works with Rosenquist's Time Dust and Stella's The Fountain spanning up to 10 metres. From the Singapore Art Museum Tyler Collection.
Where: Singapore Tyler Print Institute 41 Robeerton Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till July 11, 10am - 6pm (Tue - Sat), by appointment on Mon, closed on Sun & public holidays Admission: Free tel: 6336-3663 Info: www.stpi.com.sg
Children's Season
CHILL OUT Parents and their children can participate in educational games, drawing and book reading. Recommended for three- to six-year-olds.
Where: National Museum of Singapore, Concourse, Level 1, Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till June 7, 10am - 6pm Admission: Free Info: Look out for your free can of Milo on Sat from noon - 3pm
Class
TRADITIONAL CREATIVE AND CONTEMPORARY MALAY DANCE WORKSHOPS Malay dancers of all levels can sign up for these workshops which will include contemporary Malay dance and traditional techniques. They are particularly useful for senior dancers, instructors and choreographers. Conducted in Malay.
Where: Malay Heritage Centre, 85 Sultan Gate MRT: Bugis When: Wed - Sun, 9am - 5pm Admission: $15 (Level 2 workshops), $35 (advanced choreography workshop) Info: E-mail azrin@pacific.net.sg to register
Classical
SONGS OF THE NIGHT Enjoy a delightful evening of choral treats as the International Festival Choir presents Mozart's Vesperae Solennes de Confessore KV339 with the beautiful lullabies of Takatomi Nobunaga on Friday.
Where: Kampong Kapor Methodist Church, Kampong Kapor Road, Little India MRT: Little India When: Fri, 8pm (enter by 7.45pm) Admission: Free with a closing collection Info: http://www.singaporeifc.org
Club
KATE & VINNIE Vocalist Kate Shelton and pianist Vinnie from the Philippines will help you unwind at the Heat Ultralounge at the Royal Plaza on Scotts.
Where: Royal Plaza on Scotts, Heat Ultralounge, Scotts Road MRT: Orchard When: Till Oct 30, 8.30pm - 12.15am (Mon - Thu), 9pm - 1.15am (Sat & eve of public holidays) Admission: Free (pay $30 for a three-course French dinner) Tel: 6589-7722 Info: heat@royalplaza.com.sg
Contest
ST701 SEARCH & WIN CONTEST A total of $5,000 worth of prizes is up for grabs, including the first prize of a Sony Vaio P15 Series, when you take part in this ST701 Search & Win Contest from Mon - June 26. Just visit ST701's revamped website for details from Mon.
Info: searchandwin.st701.com/st
SPH-NAC GOLDEN POINT AWARD 2009 Write a short story or poem to win $4,000 cash and a $6,000 enrichment grant.
Info: Submit your entry by Fri. www.singaporewritersfestival.com, www.nac.gov.sg or www.theartshouse.com.sg
Dance
MOMENTUM 2009 MOULDS FUTURE DANCE MASTERS Performances by youth dance groups from 11 institutions, including five Singapore Youth Festival award-winning schools.
Where: Republic Polytechnic, The Republic Cultural Centre, 9 Woodlands Avenue 9 MRT: Woodlands When: Fri & Sat, 8 - 9.30pm Admission: $10 & $15 Tel: 6510-3100 Info: http://trcc.rp.sg
Family
EAT WITH YOUR FAMILY DAY Strengthen the bonds with your family by having dinner with them on May 29. Organised by the Centre for Fathering. Take a photo of your family during dinner and enter it in a contest to win dining vouchers.
Info: Details of the contest and event will be featured in The Sunday Times Young Classified Section on June 7. Winning entries will be featured in the newspapers and receive attractive dining vouchers.
Film
8 FEMMES (8 WOMEN) PG (ENCORE!) Directed by Francois Ozon, this French murder mystery is about eight beautiful and mysterious women who are suspected of murdering the family's patriarch. In French with English subtitles.
UKULELE MEETS CELLO CONCERT - JAMES HILL & ANNE DAVISON Music lovers can enjoy this Ukulele Meets Cello Concert featuring ukulele virtuoso James Hill and cellist Anne Davison from Canada. Hill's versatile repertoire stretches from Schubert to the Beatles and beyond.
Info: The concert will be followed by a hands-on workshop at 10am (beginners) & 2.30pm (intermediate level) on Sat priced at $45 a session Tel: 6296-2030 (send your cheque to Ukulele Movement, 20A Beatty Road, Singapore 209947.) Visit www.ukulele movement.com
International Museum Day
SENTOSA (FORT SILOSO) Discover Singapore's largest collection of World War II memorabilia at Sentosa's Fort Siloso.
Where: Sentosa, Fort Siloso MRT: HarbourFront When: Till Sun, 10am - 6pm Admission: $8 (adult) & $5 (child) each Info: Free guided tour at 11am and 4pm daily and free entry for senior citizens on Mon Tel: 6346-6438 www.museums.com.sg/imd09
Outdoors
NIGHT SAFARI 15TH ANNIVERSARY OFFER People born on Tuesday can enjoy free entry to the Night Safari while Singapore citizens and PRs pay a discounted rate of $15 this month when they present the park's electronic direct mailer.
Where: Night Safari, Mandai Lake Road MRT: Yishun/Choa Chu Kang When: Tue, 7pm - midnight Admission: Free for those born on Tue, while others pay a discounted rate of $15 (adult) & $11 (child aged three to 12) Tel: 6269-3411 Info: www.nightsafari.com.sg
Shopping
SUMMER FAIR @ PICOTIN Check out a wide array of products, including jewellery, baby clothing and leather bags, at this fair. Organised by www.SingaporeFairs.com
Where: Horse City, 100 Turf Club Road MRT: Newton When: Tue, 10am - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 6877-1191 Info: www.picotin.com.sg
Show
UP CLOSE - THE VENICE CARNIVAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION Photographer Foong Lian Fey documented the 2008 & 2009 Venice Carnival for this exhibition, which also sees the launch of her coffee table book, Up Close - The Venice Carnival.
Where: Bistro Senso @ the Singapore Flyer MRT: City Hall When: Till June 30, 10.30am - 10.30pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6479-2445
HEALTH & YOU EXHIBITION 2009 The health-conscious can get healthy living tips at this two-day event which will showcase health products and services at more than 120 exhibition booths. Organised by The Straits Times - Mind Your Body and Lianhe Zaobao-LOHAS.
Where: Suntec Singapore Halls 402 - 403 MRT: City Hall When: July 11 - 12, 10am - 8pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6329-2059 (call to book advertising and booth packages during office hours).
Exhibitor packages include booth space and advertisements in The Straits Times/Mind Your Body and Lianhe Zaobao. You can reach out to more than 100,000 potential customers for as little as $6,800 Info: E-mail mkghealthandyou @sph.com.sg
Singapore Arts Fest
WESTERN CLASSICS ON ORIENTAL STRINGS Musician Tony Loh puts a twist on the traditional Chinese erhu by performing classical and folk songs written for the violin and cello. Part of Flipside.
SPACED OUT TOURISTS (AUSTRALIA) A quirky performance starring two bizarre but friendly 'extra-terrestrials' who try to mimic human beings' behaviour. By Sticky Planet Network (Australia).
Where: Various venues When: Till Mon, various times Admission: Free Tel: 6837-9589 Info: www.singaporeartsfest.com
MONO THE MONKEY (ELECTRIC CIRCUS FROM THE NETHERLANDS) A circus monkey performance.
Where: Various venues When: Tue - Sat, various times Admission: Free Tel: 6837-9589 Info: www.singaporeartsfest.com
SIN SANGRE (WITHOUT BLOOD) A story of haunted pasts, anguish and revenge, this production by Compania Teatrocinema (Chile) is about a young girl who witnesses the murder of her father and brother. In Spanish with English surtitles.
Where: Drama Centre Theatre, Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Tue & Wed, 8pm Admission: $21 - $53 Tel: 6348-5555
Singles
SINGLES CONNECT 7TH AGM/DINNER/MOVIE/KARAOKE Meet and mingle with other singles at this event organised by Singles Connect at the Geylang Serai CC on May 29.
Where: Geylang Serai CC, 99 Haig Road MRT: Paya Lebar When: Fri, 6.30pm (registration), The closing date is Thu Info: singlesconnectevent@yahoo.com.sg
Talk
YMCA RECRUITMENT TALK Check out this talk where you can find out how you can make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate locally and overseas by being a volunteer under the YMCA's community service prgrammes.
Where: YMCA of Singapore, Level 4, Tan Chin Tuan Function Room 3, Orchard Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Wed, 7.30 - 8.30pm (register from 7pm) Admission: Free Tel: 6586-2352 (inquiries)
Info: If you are keen to attend the session, e-mail fiontan@ymca,org.sg by Mon
ACHIEVE COMPETITIVE EDGE THROUGH SERVICE EXCELLENCE Learn about service leadership and how to cultivate customer loyalty and business growth at this ST701 workshop: 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: Fri, 9am - 5pm (Build Your Resilience To Serve And W.O.W Your Customers) Admission: $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) with inquiries
Theatre
TOP GIRLS BY CARYL CHURCHILL This play focuses on the various roles of women in society. This classic of feminist literature opens in a restaurant where Marlene is hosting a dinner party for five female friends who are either long dead or fictional characters from literature and paintings. Presented in association with Aware.
Where: DBS Arts Centre, Merbau Road MRT: Clarke Quay When: Wed - Fri, 8pm Admission: $43 Tel: 6348-5555
IN SEARCH OF WONDERLAND This play by Teater Ekamatra is about a family of five tending to their sick mother. In Malay.
Where: The Substation Theatre, Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Thu - Sat, 8pm Admission: $16 Info: ticketing@ekamatra.org.sg
FANTASTIC MR FOX Adapted for the stage by David Wood, this Roald Dahl children's story features Boggis, Bunce and Bean, three greedy farmers out to make life miserable for Mr Fox, his family and friends. Meant for all ages, it's by Players Theatre, a children's theatre company here.
Where: Ulu Pandan CC Theatre, 5th Floor, Ulu Pandan Community Club, 170 Ghim Moh Road MRT: Buona Vista When: Till Sun, 9.30 & 11am (Mon - Fri), 11am (Sat), 1pm (Sun) Admission: $25 (adult/child) Tel: 6446-4430 (weekday shows), 6348-5555 (weekend shows) Info: www.theplayerstheatre.org
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (ENCORE!) A staging of the famous Shakespeare 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 Sun, 7.30pm Admission: $46 & $51 Tel: 6348-5555
FAIRYTALEHEART (ENCORE!) A tale about two lonely teenagers which encourages youths to think beyond the five Cs. Meant for those aged 11 to 19, this I Theatre production is part of the Ace Festival 2009.
Where: Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till June 4, various times Admission: $21 (adult/child) Tel: 6348-5555
THE GINGERBREAD MAN (ENCORE!) This classic tale is staged with catchy songs and crazy characters and loads of interaction and fun. Recommended for children aged three and above, it's written and directed by Brian Seward. This I Theatre production is part of the Ace Festival 2009.
Where: Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till June 7, various times Admission: $21 Tel: 6348-5555
Volunteers
CRACKERS? VOLUNTEER PERFORMERS Singapore Arts Festival 2009 is looking for 30 volunteer performers for its premiere show of Crackers? by The World Famous (UK). Crackers? is about taking risks and volunteers can pick the level of risk they are prepared to take.
Where: MICA Building, Esplanade Room, 140 Hill Street MRT: Clarke Quay When: Mon, 3 - 4pm (pre-registration is required) Tel: 6837-9541
Info: Send your CV and a short description of your bravest act. E-mail lilyana_gan@nac.gov.sg
THE BIG GAME VOLUNTEER PERFORMERS Six volunteers are needed to be directly involved in the Big Game show as 'gatekeepers' to six different worlds of the game - Ocean, Dice, House, Swamp, Volcano and Rainbow. Your role is to encourage the audience to cheer for their team while one volunteer operates a puppet in the show.
Where: MICA Building, Esplanade Room, 140 Hill Street MRT: Clarke Quay When: Mon, 4 - 5pm (Pre-registration is required) Tel: 6837-9541
Info: Send your performing CV and a short description of your experiences working with children by e-mailing lilyana_gan@nac.gov.sg
Web
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