THE BAYANIHAN EXPERIENCE - EMBRACING TIES THAT BIND YOU
A charity concert by Bayanihan, the national dance company of the Philippines, in aid of Community Chest and the Philippine Bayanihan Society (Singapore), which promotes skills upgrading for Filipino workers here. The concert also marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Singapore. President S R Nathan and Mrs Nathan are guests of honour.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Tue , 7.45 - 9.15pm Admission: $30 - $5,000 (individual and corporate donations) Tel: 6474-3700 Info: You can get a tax deduction of 2.5 times on each donation
FEEL GOOD MARTINIS
Drink the Crossroad Martini and 50 per cent of the proceeds from each martini will go to the Rainbow Children's Home charity.
Where: KPO (former Killiney Post Office, 3 Killiney Road MRT: Somerset & Quintessentially, High Street Centre 06 -31, 1 North Bridge Road MRT: City Hall/Clarke Quay When: Till July 1, 10am - 6pm (Mon - Fri only) Admission: Free Tel: 6733-9400 (KPO), 6511-1199 (Quintessentially)
Class
ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Two workshops organised by ST701 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, 1000 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 Wed Tel: 6319-5979 (office hours) Info: E-mail st701@sph.com.sg
Contest
'CELEBRATE NATURE' WITH ART ON SIGG BOTTLE DESIGN COMPETITION
Design a Sigg bottle around the theme of Celebrate Nature and you could walk away with the top prize of US$2,000 and the chance to see your design emblazoned on Sigg bottles.
Info: Mon - Aug 31, submit your design for a SIGG bottle for a chance to win. The competition is divided into two categories - a Junior Category for those below 15 and an Open category for all ages. Visit www.sigg-jp.com/compe2009
SCRATCH AND WIN SURPRISE
Buy a box of doughnuts from Donut Empire to get a scratch card, which may win you free donuts and a 42-inch Toshiba LCD television set.
Where: Donut Empire outlets When: Till July 11 Tel: 6742-2322 Info: www.donutempire.com
24-HOUR PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
A top cash prize of $700 awaits each of the winners of the youth and open categories at this competition. Organised by TheatreWorks Writers' Laboratory in collaboration with the South East Community Development Council.
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
Dance
SONGS FOR GAIA
A contemporary dance choreographed by Singapore inter-disciplinary artist Tan How Choon. Held to celebrate the 13th anniversary of dance company Ecnad.
Where: The Arts House, Chamber, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Wed - Fri, 8pm, Sun , 3pm Admission: $30 Tel: 6332-6919 Info: A Keppel Night subsidy of 50 per cent is available for the June 21 concert. www.theartshouse.com.sg or visit www.keppelnights.com for password details and conditions
Encore!
STRAYED (LES EGARES) (M18) (SCREENING)
Set in Paris during World War II, this French film directed by Andre Techine is about a woman who leaves Paris with her two children to escape the Germans. Hiding in an abandoned house, they are helped by a man dressed as a clown. In French with English subtitles.
View the changing social and geographical landscapes of China and India at this showcase of 26 works by eight French and Chinese photographers. Part of Month of Photography Asia.
Where: Alliance Francaise, SG Private Banking Gallery, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till July 18, 11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 11am - 5pm (Sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free Info: www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg and www.phish-comms.com
Family celebrations
SENTOSA SUMMERFEST
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
Gig
AIR SUPPLY LIVE IN ASIA 2009
Evergreen pop act Air Supply must really have fans in Singapore. Just a year after the British-Australian duo last performed here, they are back with more of their hits such as Every Woman In The World and Sweet Dreams.
Where: The Max Pavilion @ Singapore Expo MRT: Expo When: Fri , 8pm Admission: $61 - $131 Tel: 6348-5555
VIDEO GAMES LIVE
The largest and most popular video game concert makes its debut in Singapore enabling you to experience a full concert orchestra accompanied by game footage on giant video screens. Performed by creators Rommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, accompanied by the NUS Symphony Orchestra and NUS Choir.
Meet Dora the Explorer at this screening of the hit pre-school television series.
Where: Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, corner of Grange Road and Somerset Road MRT Somerset When: Every Sun during the June school holidays, various times Admission: $37 for a Jumbo Combo set comprising four movie tickets, two large popcorn tubs and four drinks Info: www.cathay.com.sg
MEET AND GREET WITH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS AND PATRICK STARFISH
The Singapore Flyer will be hosting meet-and-greet sessions with Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Starfish. As a bonus, up to four children aged three to 12 can enjoy free rides on the Singapore Flyer for every two full playing adults.
Where: Singapore Flyer MRT: City Hall When: Sat , Sun , June 27 & 28, 11am, 1pm, 7pm, 3pm Admission: Free Tel: 6333-3311
PORKY PIES AUDITIONS
Auditions for children aged six to 12 for a new theatre production, Porky Pies, to be staged by Pop Off The Pages Of Books Club. For club members only.
Where: Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Mon & Tue, 9am - 5pm Admission: Free (Pop Off The Pages Of Books Club members). To join the club, pay $60 (Singapore citizens & permanent residents) or $150 (foreigners) Tel: 9755-6947 Info: www.geocities.com/ pj.popoffthepagesofbooks@rocketmail.com
TRANSFORMERS MEET & GREET SESSION/SINGTEL F1 ROADSHOW
Children can meet their legendary hero bots Bumble Bee and Optimus Prime from the movie, while adults can experience virtual F1 racing and meet the SingTel Grid Girls.
A tour designed to engage children and their parents with a variety of learning techniques based on Nickelodeon's play-to-learn philosophy.
Where: Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, public area MRT: Changi Airport When: Every Tue & Wed till June 30, 2 or 4pm (register for tours at these times) Admission: Free (Spend $70 by Visa or $100 by other means at Changi Airport to join the event) Tel: 6542-1122 Info: www.changiairport.com
GET-KIDS-AFLOAT PROGRAMME
A four-day sailing course for children aged seven to 17. Organised by the SAF Yacht Club.
Where: SAF Yacht Club Sembawang Clubhouse, 43 Admiralty Road West MRT: Sembawang When: Tue - June 19 & June 23 - 26, 9.30am - 5.30pm Admission: $74.90 (SAF Yacht Club members), $192.60 (non-members who are Singapore citizens & permanent residents), $321 (foreigners). The fees include lunches and a souvenir T-shirt. Tel: 6389-3773 Info: www.safyc.org.sg
LIFESTYLE AUSTRALIA 2009
An exhibition of lifestyle products from Australia.
Where: Marina Square Shopping Mall, Central Atrium MRT: City Hall When: Till Sun , 10am - 9.30pm Admission: Free tel: 6339-8787
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
Shopping
PURRFECT DEALS AT NIGHT SAFARI (GSS)
During the Great Singapore Sale this month, visit the Night Safari at a 50 per cent discount. Retail items and chill crab at the Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant are also going at half price.
Where: Night Safari, 80 Mandai Lake Road MRT: Yishun/Choa Chu Kang When: Till June 30, 7.30pm - midnight Admission: $11 (adult) & $5.50 (child) or a 50 per cent discount on the usual entry fee of $22 (adult) & $11 (child) Info: www.nightsafari.com.sg
SPH SHOP & WIN (GREAT SINGAPORE SALE)
Spend a minimum of $30 in a single receipt at any participating outlet and you might win a Subaru car. More than $200,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs.
Where: Participating outlets, such as Paragon Shopping Centre, Orchard Road MRT: Somerset/Orchard Where: The CentrePoint, Orchard Road MRT: Somerset Where: VivoCity MRT: HarbourFront Where: Parkway Parade, Marine Parade Road MRT: Eunos Where: 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
THE PARAGON SALE
Spend at least $100 at Paragon and you can buy a funky luggage tag for just $8 (usual: $27), while stocks last. Tourists can redeem an umbrella worth $54 when they spend a minimum of $500.
Where: Paragon Shopping Centre, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard/Somerset When: Till July 26, 10am - 9.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6738-5535 Info: www.paragonsc.com.sg
SALE OF PAINTINGS
Snap up paintings and drawings by international and emerging artists at discounts of up to 50 per cent at The Gallery of Gnani Arts here. Held in conjunction with the Great Singapore Sale.
Where: The Gallery of Gnani Arts, Contemporary Art Gallery, The Regent Singapore 01 -05, One Cuscaden Road MRT: orchard When: Till July 31, usual opening hours Admission: Free Tel: 6725-3112.
Show
FLORA & FAUNA - A QUILT EXHIBITION
View more than 130 quilts, some of which were inspired by the Botanic Gardens. They were crafted by quilt specialist Ira Joseph.
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Botany Centre, Cluny Road MRT: Orchard When: Till Sun , 9am - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 6471-7138 Info: There will be demonstrations of quilt-making
EYE E CITY - A VISUAL ACCOUNT OF THE LAST 24 HOURS OF 2008
Buildings and places that have ceased to exist or are about to be redeveloped, such as the New 7th Storey Hotel, are highlighted in this exhibition.
Where: Bras Basah Complex Foyer, 231 Bain Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Till June 30, 7am - 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 9017-0418 Info: http://eyeecity.muliply.com or e-mail eyeecity@yahoo.com
Sports
NATIONAL RUNWAY CYCLING & SKATING
Cycle or skate for 6km or 15km with your family. Held in conjunction with the National Family Celebrations.
Where: Paya Lebar Air Base, Airport Road MRT: Paya Lebar When: Sun , 8am (gate opens at 7am) Admission: Free Info: Register by Mon . Visit www.safra.sg/nrwcs or e-mail nrwcs@safra.sg for registration & details
Talk
CONVICT BUILDERS: A HISTORY OF THE COLONIAL PRISON IN SINGAPORE
Find out more about the role convict labourers played in the growth of Singapore. The speaker is senior lecturer Anoma Pieris.
Understand the art of trading and assess the influences from the environment at this session.
Where: National Library Building, Possibility Room, Level 5, Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Tue , 7 - 8.30pm Admission: Free Info: Visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg/ and surf on to "Business" or register at the e-kiosks at any of the public libraries.
Theatre
DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER ME
A thought-provoking play by The Necessary Stage which portrays the trials and tribulations of people with dementia. Written by Haresh Sharma, directed by Alvin Tan and commissioned by the Health Promotion Board. The cast includes Karen Tan, Timothy Nga and Rodney Oliveiro.
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
Web
THE STAR BLOGGERS
The Star Bloggers discuss the latest topics in their inimitable way.
Info: Visit www.stomp.com.sg/starblog to read their takes
Compiled by Magdalene Lum
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