Versatile British pianist Joanna MacGregor, whose recitals encompasses the classical and the avant-garde, will perform music close to her heart, such as Bach, Shostakovich, popular Brazilian composers as well as her own transcriptions of Piazzolla tangos at her debut recital here.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Wed, 7.30pm Admission: $21 - $73 Tel: 6348-5555
Art
CHILDREN'S SCULPTURE EXHIBITION 2009
Balik kampung. This children's exhibition showcases artworks by children aged four to 12 which focus on the theme of kampung days.
Children's book author Joanna Wong will launch her new series of childrens' books, Jo's Early Readers, for children aged seven and below at Borders Wheelock on Sunday. The book launch and book signing session includes storytelling, quizzes and lucky dip prizes. Storytelling sessions will also be held at Borders Parkway and Books Kinokuniya, Ngee Ann City, on June 20 and Popular Compass Point, Sengkang on June 21.
Where: Borders Wheelock, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Sun, 2 - 4pm, Borders Parkway, Parkway Parade, Basement, Marine Parade Road MRT: Eunos When: June 20, 1- 3pm Where: Book Kinokuniya, Ngee Ann City, Orchard Road MRT: Somerset/Orchard When: June 20, 5 - 6pm Where: Popular Compass Point MRT: Sengkang When: June 21, 2 - 3pm Admission: Free Info: You can buy the Jo's Early Readers collection comprising 10 titles at $35, including a free colouring pad and a box of colouring pencil or pay $3.80 - $4.80 for each reader www.banjoandsons.com
Charity
2009 YMCA FLAG DAY
Buy a flag on YMCA's Flag Day on Wednesday and help raise $120,000 for the YMCA Community service programmes which enriches the lives of beneficiaries from 23 voluntary welfare organisations and the YMCA Project Bridge which works with out-of-school youth and youth-at-risk. Some 750 volunteers are also needed to help sell flags.
Where: Islandwide When: Wed, 8.30am - 7.30pm Admission: Donate to charity Tel: 6586-2343 (call to sign up as a volunteer) Info: You can adopt a tin can at $50 for individuals and $500 for corporations and take up pledge cards to circulate among your friends and business contacts Visit www.ymca.org.sg/flagday. Donors can send cheques to YMCA of Singapore and mail to One orchard Road, Singapore 238824 with your name, contact details, address, IC number and put YMCA Flag Day on the back of the cheque
PREVIEW CHARITY SCREENING OF 'TRAIL OF THE PANDA'
The film is about an orphan boy and a lost panda in the mountains of Sichuan, China. Proceeds will go to the World Wide Fund's work on giant panda conservation in China.
Where: Golden Village, Marina Leisureplex MRT: City Hall When: Wed, 7.15pm Admission: call for details on ticket pricing Tel: 6323-0100 Info: Collect your tickets at the door from 6pm on Wed. If you pay by cheque, cross it and address it to WWF - World Wide Fund For Nature (Singapore) Ltd, stating your name, contact number and number of tickets at the back.
HEARTBEAT, A DANCE CONCERT (INSPIRE'09 CONCERT SERIES)
Catch myriad dance performances, including pieces by professional groups such as Funk Faction and Bellydance Discovery and various student groups. Proceeds will go to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund for needy school children.
Where: Hwa Chong Institution (College) Auditorium, Bukit Timah Road MRT: Newton When: Fri & Sat, 7.30pm Admission: $8 MRT: Newton Tel: 9455-3883 Info: E-mail heartbeat@inspire.sg
Class
ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Two workshops organised by ST701 are designed to equip businesses with the best management practices to meet the challenges of a recession. The trainer is Robert Chew.
Where: Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) News Centre, 10000 Toa Payoh North, Braddell Road MRT: Braddell When: June 26, 9am - 5pm (one-day workshop on Cost Reduction and Workplace Improvement) When: June 29 & 30, 9am - 5pm (two-day workshop on Build Your Own Roadmap To Business Excellence) Admission: Pay an early bird fee of $329 with GST (usual: $389) for St 701 member and $389 with GST (usual: $459) for non-member for the one-day workshop and $659 with GST (usuual: $769) for ST701 member and $769 with GST (usual: $889) for non-member for the two-day workshop by next Wed Tel: 6319-5979 (office hours) Info: E-mail st701@sph.com.sg
Classical
OPERA IN THE PARK/OPERA AT THE RACE COURSE
Enjoy popular and favourite arias by composers such as Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Dvorak and Puccini, including Sartori's Con Te Partiro, at two free outdoor concerts this weekend at the Singapore Botanic Gardens and the Singapore Race Course under the baton of New York-based young Singapore conductor Joshua Tan Kang Ming. Presented by Singapore Lyric Opera, they feature renowned local opera singer Lim Shieh Yih and emerging singers - sopranos Li Yang and Kristin Solverson.
A cash prize of $700 awaits the top winner of the youth and open categories of this 24-Hour Playwriting Competition held this year at the iconic Marina Barrage with support from the PUB. It is aimed at nurturing aspiring playwrights and bringing playwriting closer to the wider community. By TheatreWorks Writers' Laboratory which is collaborating with the South East Community Development Council (CDC).
Where: Marina Barrage, 260 Marina Way MRT: City Hall When: July 18 - 19, 4pm, July 18, to 4pm July 19 Admission: $25 (youth category for those aged 15 to 18), $35 (open category for those aged 19 and above) Info: Visit www.theatreworks.org.sg to obtain an application form or get it at TheatreWorks at 72-13, Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 239007
Encore!
THE FLUTE FESTIVAL SINGAPORE
This four-day Flute Festival features renowned flutists from Sweden, Bulgaria, the United States as well as Singapore's own Goh Tiong Eng. The event includes the first flute competition here, concerts, recitals, masterclasses, workshops and exhibitions.
Where: Young Musicians Society Auditorium, 54 Waterloo Street MRT: Bugis When: Thu - Sat, 10am - 10pm, Sun, 2 - 10pm Admission: $10 - $150 tel; 8383-4268 Info: www.flute.com.sg
ITALIAN FILM FEST '09
This year's line-up includes The Girl By The Lake, Days And Clouds and Good Morning Heartache. Part of the European Season.
Where: The Picturehouse at The Cathay Cineplex, 2 Handy Road & The Arts House, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Till June 15, various times Admission: $10 Info: Free admission for fringe events. www.theartshouse.com.sg/tickets
THE VENICE CARNIVAL UP CLOSE (PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION)
View photographs of the 2008 & 2009 Venice Carnival by photographer Foong Lian Fey at this this exhibition.
Where: Bistro Senso @ the Singapore Flyer MRT: City Hall When: Till June 30, 10.30am - 10.30pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6479-2445
Film
SHORT VIDEO AND ANIMATION WORKS BY AUSTRALIAN ARTISTES
View 11 short video and animation works by artists from Australia, including Be Famous and Die by Simon O'Carrigan, Changing Days by Joanne Lisinksa and No Magicians by Jacqueline Felstead who is also the curator of this exhibition. Part of the Subststaion's Moving Images programme.
Where: The Substation Theatre, Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Thu, 7.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6337-7535
Gig
THE YALE ALLEY CATS
Keep a date with one of the most renowned a cappella groups from the United States - the 14-member all-male Yale Alley Cats, which performs jazz, Motown, pop, classical and more - at its one-night gig at The Arts House.
Where: The Arts House, Chamber, Old Parliament House, 1 Old parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Thu, 7.30pm When: $37 Tel: 6332-6919 Info: E-mail contact@a-cappella.org.sg
MELT (CORINNE GIBBONS)
Independent singer-songwriter Corrine Gibbons from Australia sings songs from her new album, Melt.
Where: DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road MRT: Clarke Quay When: Thu - Sat, 8pm, also 11am on Sat Admission: $63 with CD, $53 (minus CD) for the evening shows. $103 (family price for two adults and two children up to 18 years old plus one DVD for the 11am matinee on Sat ) Tel: 6348-5555 Info: The new album comprises a CD and a bonus DVD - a collaboration with the National Geographic Lindblad Expedition - which contains footage of animals, nature and people from all walks married with Gibbons' original compositions from the album. Vsiit www.corrinegibbons.com
JAZZ YOU UP (SCO 2009)
Triple Play, comprising bassist-pianist Chris Brubeck, harmonica player Peter Madcat Ruth and guitarist Joel Brown, collaborate with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra to perform Bach Prelude in D Minor, Rhapsody Of The Grassland and Summer Palace.
Where: Singapore Chinese Orchestra Concert Hall, Singapore Conference Hall, Shenton Way MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Sat & Sun 8pm Admission: $38 - $68 Tel: 6348-5555
Holidays
BOTANICAL WONDERS OF MACRITCHIE - PRUNUS TRAIL GUIDED WALK
Young children can learn about the flora and fauna of the mature secondary forest at MacRitchie Reservoir Park by joining the walk along a boardwalk at the reservoir.
Where: MacRitchie Reservoir Park, off Lornie Road MRT: Novena When: Sat, 9.30am (meet at 9.25am at the entrance of Prunus Trail, 50km after the canoe kiosk in the eastern side of the reservoir park) Admission: Free Tel: 6554-5127 Info: Register three days earlier. Walks will be cancelled in the event of bad weather.
FUN FOR ALL UNDER THE STARS
Fun, laughter and entertainment awaits families at the Singapore Racecourse on Thursday. Have fun at the Meet & Greet session with Bugs and Tweety and participate in a Looney Tune colouring contest. There are also equine activities including Pat-A-Horse, trail gallops and photo taking with the horses. Other attractions include BMX free-styling and motor bike stunts as well as a musical showcase of young talents from the Dance Arts and L'Academia de Danse.
Where: Singapore Racecourse, Grandstand Level 1 & 2 Kranji MRT: Kranji When: Thu 5 - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6879-1000 Info: There will be a special appearance by MediaCorp artiste Felicia Chin at the event. Visit www.turfclub.com.sg
CLEVER MONKEY SEBUNG
Musicians are transformed into monkeys in the colourful dance-drama about a gamelan ensemble preparing for a temple anniversary in a small Balinese village. Presented by Gamelan Singamurti, recommended for those aged five and above. Part of I Theatre's Ace Festival 2009.
Where: Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till Sun, 10.30am & 2.30pm Admission: $21 Tel: 6348-5555
METAL MAGIC
Gamma Rays, a sub-group of Gamelan Asmarandana, fuses the exotic sounds of the gamelan with jazz, pop and rock elements. at this concert for those aged five and above.
Where: Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: newton When: Thu - Sat, 7.30pm, Sun 5.30pm Admission: $21 (adult or child) Tel: 6348-5555
COME AND MEET YOUR SUPEHERO
Find out more about comics by visitiing the 'Comics and Superheroes' exhibition. Showcased are 300 stamps from around the world which feature characters including Superman, Batman, Asterix, Tintin, Astroboy and more.
Where: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23-B Colement Street MRT: City Hall When: Thu, 9.30am - noon Admission: $20 Tel: 6513-7348 Info: You can create your own comic strip, participate in a treasure hunt and learn how to make a superhero mask. E-mail Jonna_Chan@nhb.gov.sg
YOUNG MATHEMATICIAN OF THE GARDEN (GUIDED TOUR)
Have fun learning about mathematics and plants at this guided tour where you will learn about addition, subtraction and other mathematical skills to apply when learning about plants. Suitable for children from Primary 3 to Primary 6 levels.
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, enter via Bukit Timah Road MRT: Newton When: Thu & June 20, 10 - 11am Admission: $6 a child, $6 for parent Tel: 6471-9961 Info: Visit www.sbg.org.sg (under education) to register online
BUDS PLAYTENT SUMMER CAMPS
A drama camp by Buds Theatre Company in association with Centaurs Gym and Studio at Turf City.
Where: Centaurs Gym and Studio, Turf City 02-05, 200 Turf Club Road, off Dunearn Road and Eng Neo Avenue MRT: Newton When: Every Mon - Fri from this month till Aug 14, 9.30am - 12.30pm Admission: $300 a child a camp or $510 for any two camps Info: Claire@budstheatre.com and www.budstheatre.com
STARQUEST SCIENCE WORKSHOPS
Sign your child up for any of four exciting hands-on Starquest Science Workshops. For those from Primary 1 - 6.
Where: Starquest Enrichment, King's Arcade 02-01, 559 Bukit Timah Road MRT: Newton When: Thu ) & Fri, 9.30am - 12.30pm (Dynamic DNA Science Explorer), Thu & Fri, 2 - 5pm (Super Science Explorer) Admission: $230 nett a workshop including materials Tel: 6469-3839
BASIC MANNERS BEGIN AT HOME
Image consultant Sherrine Teoh will teach children aged five to 12 proper manners, such as how to speak to adults, compliment family members and be considerate towards others.
Enjoy a host of family-oriented activities at Sentosa's Palawan Beach. Held in conjunction with the National Family Celebrations by the National Family Council.
Where: Sentosa, Palawan Beach MRT: HarbourFront When: Till June 28, 10am - 6.30pm Admission: Free (just pay island entry fee of $3 by Sentosa express/Sentosa Bus), pay for some demonstrations and workshops Info: You can buy a Summer Pass at $35 (adult) & $30 (child), which includes island entry, Sentosa Luge & Skyride, a ride on the Tiger Sky Tower and entry into the latest attraction, Desperados, plus free activities or workshops and more. Visit www.sentosa.com.sg
Roadshow
PROJECT YOUR FUTURE @ VIVOCITY
What lies ahead? Head for VivoCity to create your dream future using the Aviva Futurator, comprising touchscreen computer terminals. A financial planning roadshow.
Where: VivoCity, Level 1, The Plaza MRT: HarbourFront When: Till Wed, 7pm - midnight daily Admission: Free Info: You can also create your future online at www.yourfuturewithaviva.com
Shopping
SPH SHOP & WIN (GREAT SINGAPORE SALE)
Spend at least $30 in a single receipt at any participating outlet and you might a Subaru car and more in eight weekly and final draws. More than $200,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs.
Where: participating outlets, such as Paragon shopping centre, Orchard Road MRT: Somerset/Orchard, The CentrePoint, Orchard Road MRT: Somerset, VivoCity MRT: HarbourFront, Parkway Parade, Marine Parade Road MRT: Eunos, Junction 8, Bishan MRT: Bishan When: Till July 26, 10am - 10pm Admission: Free Info: To participate in the draw, SMS your entry to 77877 in this format: SPHGSSNRICDate of PurchaseAmount SpentPlace of Purchase. Mastercard shoppers simply key in "Mastercard" at the end of the SMS
Show
WHAT IF I WANT TO WATER SKI? AND OTHER QUESTIONS
This digital media-based exhibition by Victoria Cattoni, an Australian multi-media artist, also features photographic portraits of the Muslim women in Singapore. Besides documenting the types of tudong worn here, they present an alternative and personal depiction of the veiled woman.
Where: The Substation gallery, Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Wed - June 24, 11am - 8pm daily Admission: Free Info: www.victoriacattoni.net
NECESSARY EXTRAVAGANCE (FINE ART GRADUATION SHOW 2009
View 80 works ranging from painting, sculpture, photographs and video installation by 39 graduating students from the Diploma, Bachelor (Hons) Degree and Masters programmes.
Where: Nafa Campus 1, Galleries 1 & 2 (Diploma) & the Lim Hak Tai Gallery (BA & MA), Bencoolen Street MRT: Bugis When: Wed - Sun (June 14), 10am - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 6512-4086
THE PC SHOW 2009
If you need a new computer, check out the latest IT products at this PC Show - Singapore's longest-running IT and consumer electronics show. New products showcased include the iNo Mobile, the first locally-manufactured mobile phone for the young and elderly. Spend $50 at the show and you mgiht win the grand cash prize of $10,000n in the Lucky Purchaser's Draw.
Where: Suntec Singapore, Levels 1, 3, 4 & 6 MRT: City Hall When: Thu - Sun , noon - 9pm daily Admission: Free Info: www.thepcshow.com.sg
Singapore Arts Fest
DREAM-WORK/DREAM-HOME (ENCORE!)
These two walking performances by Spell#7 (Singapore) and Bodies in Flight (Britain) explores our daily journey from the private to the public and back again with audience members tuning in to personal receivers broadcasting the sounds, the speech and the songs that make up a life in the morning and then unmake them as night draws in.
Where: Chinatown MRT, Exit A, street level When: Till Fri, 7.30am, 8.30am and 9.30am (Dream-Work); and 5pm, 6pm, 7pm and 8pm (Dream-Home) Admission: $21 Where: Raffles Place MRT, Exit A, street level When: Mon - Fri Admission: $21 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: The two-part work is co-commissioned by the Singapore Arts fest and the Inbetween Time Festival of Live Art and Intrigue (Arnolfini, Bristol, Britain)
MOSCOW STATE CHAMBER CHOIR
Led by conductor Vladimir Minin, the Moscow State Chamber Choir will perform liturgical music rarely heard in Singapore and stirring Russian songs.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Thu, 7.30pm Admission: $17 - $63 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.singaporeartsfest.com
THE MOSCOW SOLOISTS
The 30-member Moscow Soloists, one of Russia's most dynamic ensembles, will perform works by composers, such as Bach, Brahms, Bruch, Grieg and Stravinsky, and also team up with the Moscow State Chamber Choir. Led by its founder-director and world-renowned violist Yuri Bashmet, it has won a Grammy Award for the Best Small Ensemble Performance, 2008.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Fri : 7.30pm (Moscow Soloists with Yuri Bashmet & Moscow State Chamber Choir), Sat , 7.30pm (Moscow Soloists with Yuri Bashmet) Admission: $21 - $103 a concert Tel: 6348-5555
SHUT UP, PLAY!
Meet The Original Tempo comprising six zany Japanese musicians who play unlikely 'instruments' with exciting visuals which offer a kaleidscope of sound, theatre and colour in their signature 'pop experimental comedy'.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Fri - Sun, 8pm Admission: $38 Tel: 6348-5555
Sports
AVIVA OPEN SINGAPORE 2009 SUPER SERIES
Catch some 207 top shuttlers from 24 countries, including 65 per cent of the world's Top 10 players, vying for the prize money of US$200,000 at the Aviva Open Singapore 2009. Organised by the Singapore Badminton Association with support from the Singapore Sports Council.
Learn how to prevent and manage osteoporosis (brittle bones) as well as osteoporotic fractures by working your way to healthy bones at this session. The facilitator is physiotherapist Ms Li Mingjuan.
This play is about four friends who start to question their plans for the future in the week before their polytechnic graduation. Presented by Team Peter Pan.
Where: The Arts House, Play Den, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Sat, 7.30pm Admission: $25 & $27 Tel: 6332-6919
DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER ME
A thought-provoking play anout the trials and tribulations of people with dementia and their struggle to come to term with their illness. Written by Haresh Sharma, directed by Alvin Tan and commissioned by the Health Promotion Board, this touring production by The Necessary Stage has stars such as Karen Tan, Timothy Nga and Rodney Oliveiro. Presented in English and Mandarin to raise awareness and understanding of dementia here, it comes with a post-show dialogue session on dementia.
Where: various venues When: Till Sept, 7 - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 9726-1281 Info: E-mail hpb_mhe@hbp.gov.sg to register. Visit www.healthymind.sg
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