KENA LOE! A SOLO EXHIBITION BY YOGI SETYAWAN The 15 humorous paintings of Indonesian artist Yogi Setyawan will remind you of the simple joys and happiness of life. -- PHOTO: GALLERIE EVE
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KENA LOE! A SOLO EXHIBITION BY YOGI SETYAWAN The 15 humorous paintings of Indonesian artist Yogi Setyawan will remind you of the simple joys and happiness of life.
Where: National Library, Level 8, Promenade, 100 Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Till July 15, 10am - 9pm daily, except public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 9099-3965 Info: E-mail krissetl@galerieeve.com
Art
VIB-RA-FON A solo exhibition by Australian artist Tony Twigg, depicting his fascination with space as a medium.
Where: Taksu Singapore, Block 43 Workloft@Chip Bee, 02 -74 Jalan Merah Saga, Holland Village MRT: Buona Vista When: Thu - July 18, 10am - 7pm (Mon - Sat), by appointment on Sun and public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6476-4788 Info: E-mail sing@taksu.com and visit www.taksu.com
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
Charity
FEEL GOOD MARTINIS Drink the Crossroad Martini concocted by the funky new warehouse-style KPO (former Killiney Post Office) and Quintessentially 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) Info: Quintessentially will also accept donations of items such as stationery, clothing, toys and books for children
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 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: $389) for ST701 member and $459 for non-member for one-day workshop and $769) for ST701 member and $889 for non-member for two-day workshop Tel: 6319-5979 (office hours) Info: E-mail st701@sph.com.sg
Club
KENJI OMAE TRIO + WEIXIANG Unwind at Jazz@Southbridge with prize-winning saxophonist Kenji Omae from Toronto, Canada and members of his trio - Chris Varga (drums) from Chicago, the United States and Martin Zenkar (double bass) from Frankfurt, Germany - who are accompanied on the piano by Singaporean WeiXiang.
Where: Jazz@Southbridge 82 Boat Quay MRT: Raffles Place When: Thu , 9.30pm - 1am, Fri & Sat , 9.45pm - 2am Admission: $15 (Thursday, $20 a day (Fri & Sat Tel: 6327-4671 Info: www.southbridgejazz.com.sg
Dance
SONGS FOR GAIA Be treated to songs, music and contemporary dance choreographed by Singapore inter-disciplinary artist Tan How Choon at this concert. Held to celebrate the 13th anniversary of Ecnad, a Singapore dance company.
Where: The Arts House, Chamber, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Till Fri, 8pm, June 21, 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!
ERASED BY BERTRAND MEUNIER French photographer Bertrand Meunier has created a montage of his black-and-white photographs snapped in China in the mid-2000s. Part of Month of Photography Asia.
Where: Alliance Francaise, SG Private Banking Gallery, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Thu - July 18, 11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 11am - 5pm (Sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free Info: www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg and www.phish-comms.com
CABARET BY JEAN-JACQUES BELLOT/FETE DE LA MUSIQUE The Fete de la Musique kicks off on Friday with a production of Cabaret, directed by Jean-Jacques Bellot, a French playwright, actor and French specialist, for intermediate and advanced French students. On Saturday unwind with concerts, including rock and blues, a salsa performance, and French songs.
Where: Alliance Francaise, AF Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Fri 8pm, Sat , 4pm Where: Pot-Pourri Restaurant and Lounge, 42 Waterloo Street MRT: Bugis When: Sat 7.30 - 11pm (Fete de la Musique Party) Admission: Free
Info: Entry tickets, food and drinks coupons for the party to be collected early at the Alliance Francaise Bookshop. Visit www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg for updates
DON'T MOVE! (VISUAL ARTS) Award-winning French photographer Francoise Huguier captures images of HDB dwellings. Part of Month of Photography Asia.
Where: Lasalle College of the Arts, Brother Joseph McNally Gallery, Institute of Contemporary Art, 1 McNally Street MRT: Bugis When: Till July 19, noon - 7pm (Tue - Sun), closed on Mon Admission: Free Info: www.lasalle.edu.sg and www.phish-comms.com
CHANGING ASIA (A FNAC GROUP SHOW) (VISUAL ARTS) 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
Gig
AIR SUPPLY LIVE IN ASIA 2009 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 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.
I AM KIDS @ WORKSHOP This integrated and movement skills programme wil develop and enhance your child's cognitive executive functions, movement skills, co-ordination and fitness. They can enjoy fun games and activities, stretch, play and more.
Info: Registration is required. To register visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf to 'Bounce' to reserve your seat. The event is limited to 15 kids aged five to seven.Dress in comfortable attire such as T-shirt, long pants and covered sports shoes
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
DORA SAVES THE SNOW PRINCESS 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
DORA THE EXPLORER'S AIRPORT ADVENTURES 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
LIFESTYLE AUSTRALIA 2009 Children can enjoy a slice of Australian culture from popular brands to new attractions for them from Down Under. They can check out cool fun wall stickers, colourful soaps, unique bags for them called 'Tantrums'
Where: Marina Square Shopping Mall, Central Atrium MRT: City Hall When: Till Sun, 10am - 9.30pm Admission: Free tel: 6339-8787
TRANSFORMERS MEET & GREET SESSION/SINGTEL F1 ROADSHOW Children can meet the robots Bumble Bee and Optimus Prime from the movie, while adults can experience virtual F1 racing and meet the SingTel Grid Girls.
Where: Downtown East, Event Square, Pasir Ris MRT: Pasir Ris When: Till June 28, 3.30 & 7pm (Transformers Meet & Greet Session) Where: Downtown East, The Alley MRT: Pasir Ris When: Till June 21, 11am - 9pm (SingTel F1 Roadshow) Admission: Free Tel: 6589-1688
SCHOOL'S OUT! PROMOTION Children pay $1 for every year of their age when they dine at Parkroyal On Beach Road's Plaza Brasserie during the school holidays this month.
Where: Parkroyal on Beach Road, Plaza Brasserie, Beach Road MRT: Bugis When: Till June 30, noon - 2.30pm (lunch from Mon - Fri), noon - 3pm (lunch on Sat & Sun), 6 - 10pm (dinner) Admission: $32 (lunch), $38 - $39.80 (dinner) Tel: 6505-5710 Info: There is a Hainanese food fare till June 21.
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 chilli 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
Show
SINGAPORE 1:1 ISLAND @ HDB HUB This travelling exhibition highlights Singapore's architectural and urban design uniqueness through architectural projects island-wide over the past four decades. Part of URA's ongoing effort to promote architecture and urban design excellence here.
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
CHINATOWN IN A GLOBALISING SOUTHEAST ASIA The human face of Chinatown in Southeast Asia is told through photographic 'stories' at this exhibition by the Chinese Heritage Centre and HuayiNet.
Where: Marine Parade Library, 278 Marine Parade Road, 01 -02 Marine Parade Community Building MRT: Eunos When: Till July 12, 10am - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6790-6176 Info: E-mail chc@ntu.edu.sg
Singapore River Fest
'A RIVER ROMANCE' (BUMBOAT PARADE & DANCE MUSICAL) Set in the 1900s, this spectacular water and land celebration pays tribute to the people of the river with a colourful bumboat parade and a dance musical highlighting a love story between a nonya maiden and a coolie amidst the hustle and bustle of the the trading port. Presented by Singapore River Cruises & Leisure.
Where: Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Fri - June 27, 7.30 - 8.30pm (Bumboat Parade), Fri - Sun Where: UOB Promenade MRT: Raffles Place When: June 26 - June 27, 8.30 - 9.30pm Admission: Free
Info: A River Romance was conceptualised and producted by Splash Entertainment with Jeremiah Choy as the director of the dance musical. Visit www.rivercruise.com.sg and www.splashentertanment.com.sg
SINGAPORE RIVER EXPERIENCE - THE TALE OF 2 QUAYS/THE NEW RIVER EXPERIENCE - THE TALE OF 3 QUAYS Enjoy two river cruise tours that will show you the vibrant sights and sounds along the Singapore river banks.
Where: Boat Quay, Clarke Quay & Marina Bay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Fri - Sun and June 26 - 27, various times (The Tale Of 2 Quays) Admission: $13 (adult) & $8 (child) Where: Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Robertson Quay & Marina Bay When: Fri - Sun and June 26 - 27, various times (The Tale of 3 Quays)
Admission: $18 (adult) & $10 (child) Tel: 6336-6111 Info: Two children can sightsee free with every two paying adults for the Singapore River Experience - The Tale of 2 Quays or The New River Experience - The Tale of 3 Quays, as part of the Singapore River Cruises & Leisure Family Package enquiry@rivercruise.com.sg and www.rivercruise.com.sg
CAMPFIRE DANCE This outdoor dance performance with interesting costumes, characters and music created by Ecnad artistic directors, Lim Chin Huat and Tan How Choon, is the opening highlight of the Singapore River Festival.
Where: Asian Civilisations Museum Green MRT: Raffles Place When: Fri, 7.15 - 7.45pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-6919
Sports
NATIONAL RUNWAY CYCLING & SKATING Cycle or skate for 6 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
BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY AND MAKE CHANGES IN YOUR DAILY LIFE Learn how to boost your immunity and get information on how to make little changes in your daily life at this session by nurtitionist Ms Christine Teo.
Where: Women's Initiative for Ageing Successfully (WINGS), Junction 8 Office Tower 06-05, 9 Bishan Place MRT: Bishan When: Thu 4 - 5pm Admission: $8 Tel: 6250-1012 Info: Registration is open to women in their 40s and above only. A free recipe will be given out at the end of the session.
Theatre
MANI This inspiring 'Tanglish' (English & Tamil) adaptation of the life story of popular dancer Manimaran chronicle the struggles and successes of the larger-than-life artiste. By Punch Theatre.
Where: The Substation Theatre, Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Fri, 8pm, Sat & Sun, 2pm Admission: $20 Tel: 9027-7985
DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER ME A thought-provoking play by The Necessary Stage which portrays the trials and tribulations of people with dementia and their struggles in coming to terms with the illness. 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
Water Festival
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL WATER FESTIVAL Have a splashing time at this Inaugural Singapore International Water Festival featuring, a dragon boat and canoeing competition, international raft race, walking on water, on-the-spot art contest, street netball, kite flying, solar-powered boat race, amazing green race and tour of the Marina Barrage. Held by Singapore Polytechnic and the Public utlities Board (PUB).
Where: The Marina Barrage, MRT: City Hall When: Sat & Sun , 8am - 10.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6772-1147 Info: www.sp.edu.sg/siwf
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