Martin Loh, a self-taught Peranakan artist and former journalist with The Straits Times, investigates a darker psychological mindscape, where nyonyas toy with anthromorphic animals and danger.
Where: Utterly Art Exhibition Space, diagonally opposite the Sri Mariamman Temple, Pagoda Street Exit MRT: Chinatown When: Sat, noon - 8pm Sun, noon - 5pm Admission: Free Tel: 6226-2605 Info: E-mail utterlyart@pacific.net.sg
Art
SCENT OF A GARDEN
Five artists here - Soon Lai Wai, Ling Yang Chang, Rico Lascano, Tang Hong Lee and Dragica Milunovic - interpret the allure and beauty of land and its vegetation in their unique artistic styles to celebrate Nature's awesome landscapes and flora.
Where: Momentous Arts, 20 Lor Telok, behind Boat Quay, Level 2 MRT: Raffles Place When: Till July 23, 11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), noon - 6pm (Sat), by appointment on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6535-3961 Info: www.momentousarts.com
Audition
CASTING CALL FOR 'GO THADDEUS!'
Lighthouse Pictures is casting roles for the upcoming Yasmin Ahmad film Go, Thaddeus! They are for the title character, who is a 17-year-old triathlete; Thaddeus' mother, an IT professional in her 40s; and Thaddeus' aunt, a doctor in her 40s.
Organised by POSB and Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC, this fundraiser is in aid of the Singapore Children's Society and underprivileged students in the constituency.
Where: Sengkang East Drive MRT: Pasir Ris When: Sun, 7.30am Admission: $30 (8km competitive run and 3.5km fun run) and $5 (1.6km kids' run) Info: Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean will be present. Sign up for the run at www.posb.com.sg or at POSB branches
H-TWO-O ULTIMATE CHALLENGE
Play futsal and take part in a biathlon challenge to help raise funds for disadvantaged children in Singapore. All proceeds from registration fees will go to the Jamiyah Children's Home. Registration closes on Wed.
Where: Nanyang Polytechnic, 180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 MRT: Ang Mo Kio When: Next Sat, 7.30am - 6pm Admission: $20 Tel: 6849-6562 Info: www.yeos.com.sg
BOOK DONATION DRIVE
Give new or used English children's books to the South Africa Mobile Library Project as part of a book donation drive by The Sony Group of companies in Singapore.
Where: Sony Style Store, 04-08 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Till July 31, 11am - 10pm daily Tel: 6238-1825
Carnival
SHAPE RUN CARNIVAL
Browse through the latest health, beauty and fitness products and services at 26 booths at this carnival, check out hot offers and giveaways, subscriptions gifts, fun games and win prizes. Held in conjunction with the Shape Run 2009 on July 19. Organised by SPH Magazines.
Where: Marina Square Level 2, Central Atrium MRT: City Hall When: Till Sun, 11am - 9pm Admission: Free Info: www.shape.com.sg
CATS CLASSIFIED CAR-NIVAL 2009
Pick from an array of accessories and peripherals or hunt for your dream carsat this Car-nival. There will also be stage activities, games, various goodies and freebies.
Leaders can learn how to inspire and motivate employees by creating a collective identity, building trust among employees as well as empowering them.
Where: SPH News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: July 28, 9am to 5pm Admission: $389 (with GST for ST701 member), $459 (with GST for non-member), $329 (with GST for ST701 members before July 21), $389 (with GST for non-members before July 21) Tel: 6319-5979/6319-5923 Info: Register for free as a ST701 member of St701.com to enjoy discounted workshop fees. Email st701@sph.com.sg
PSYCHOLOGY OF BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY
Increasing staff productivity in a profitable manner is a way for a business to succeed. Participants can gain specific skills, measures, awareness and tools at this session to enhance their productivity for themselves or their team.
Where: SPH News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: July 29, 9am to 5pm Admission: $389 (with GST for ST701 member), $459 (with GST for non-member), $329 (with GST for ST701 members before July 21), $389 (with GST for non-members before July 21) Tel: 6319-5979/6319-5923 Info: Email st701@sph.com.sg
Classical
PRIVATE PASSIONS
Acclaimed mezzo-soprano Rebecca Chellappah and international prize-winning pianist Lim Yan perform Schumann's famous musical cycle of poems, Frauenliebe und Leben, the moving story of a woman's love for a man.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Sat, 7.30pm Admission: $21 Tel: 6348-5555 Info; Enjoy other works such as Samuel Barber's Hermit Songs and an eclectic selection of Chinese songs.
ALAPANA 10TH ANNIVERSARY
This special Carnatic vocal music concert is by P. Unnikrishnan who is popular in the field of Indian classical music. He will be accompanied by R.K. Shriramkumar on the violin, K.V. Prasad on the mridangam and A.S. Shankar on the ghatam.
Where: Singapore Polytechnic Auditorium MRT: Dover When: Sat, 7.30pm Admission: $25 - $100 Tel: 6396-3296 Info: You can also obtain tickets from Alapana Arts, 375 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218122 Visit http://www.alapana.org
STRAVINSKY: THE SOLDIER'S TALE (L'HISTOIRE DU SOLDAT)
The Philharmonic Orchestra (Singapore) will perform this timeless parable about a deserting soldier who trades his violin to the devil for a book showing him how to get all he desires. Fusing jazz with tango rhythms, marches and a waltz, it is conducted by music director, maestro Lim Yau.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Sun, 7.30pm Admission: $27 Tel: 6348-5555
SCHUBERT'S TROUT QUINTET
The musicians of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra perform Schubert's Trout Quintet as well as Arensky's Piano Trio In D Minor.
Where: Victoria Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Sun, 5pm Admission: $11 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Show your ticket at Victoria Cafe from 4 to 5pm to enjoy a free cup of coffee or tea and a slice of cake
A MIDSUMMER'S EVENING
Promising 15-year-old Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) violinist, David Ang Kai Jie, will perform Violin Concerto No. 2 Op. 22 in D minor by Henri Wieniawski at this SNYO concert, which will also premiere a commissioned work 'Summer Rhapsody' by Phoon Yew Tien. Conducted by Lim Soon Lee, it's being held as part of the Singapore Youth Festival 2009 celebrations.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Mon, 7.30pm Admission: $8 Tel: 6348 5555
Contest
COSFEST VIII: A VERY HAPPY EVENT
Find out who will win Cosfest VIII, the Singapore round of the World Cosplay Summit for anime and manga aficionados, at D'Marquee @ Downtown East. The winner will be flown to Japan to compete in the finals with the world's finest cosplayers. Jointly organised by NTUC Club and Singapore Cosplay Club. Supported by the Embassy of Japan and the Japan Creative Centre.
Where: D'Marquee @ Downtown East MRT: Pasir Ris When: Sat & Sun, 2 - 6pm Admission: Free Info: Veteran cosplayers will vie in three different cosplay competitions - the Individual, Group and World Cosplay Summit. Visitwww.cosfest.com
MISS SINGAPORE WORLD 2009
Ogle 22 finalists at two previews of the Miss Singapore World 2009 beauty pageant at Eastpoint Mall in Simei this weekend. They will parade in the latest bikinis while strutting down the catwalk with some 'Fashion Dogs'. The winner of the grand final at Shangri-la Hotel on July 31 will represent Singapore at the Miss World 2009 contest in South Africa on Dec 12 and take home prizes worth more than $20,000.
Where: Eastpoint Mall MRT: Simei When: Sat (Preview 1) & Sun (Preview 2), July 18 (Preview 3) & July 19 (Preview 4), 5pm Admission: Free (preview) (pay $3,000 - $10,000 per table for the charity gala dinner by the Down Syndrome Association plus grand final at Shangri-La Hotel's Island Ballroom at 7.30pm on July 31) Tel: 6733-7747 Info: Pet Lovers Centre, which is organising the fashion dogs parade will award the Miss Personality 2009 title to a contestant and a Pet Personality 2009 title to a canine.
Encore!
PARIS JE T'AIME (NC-16)
Twenty film-makers weave a single narrative by fusing transitional sequences beginning with the last shot of the previous one. Stars Natalie Portman, with English subtitles.
Where: Screening Room, 12 Ann Siang Hill MRT: Tanjong Pagar/Outram When: Sat(9.15pm Admission: $20 Tel: 6221-1694 Info: info@screeningroom.com.sg. There will also be a screening at Alliance Francaise theatre, Level 1, Sarkies Road at 8pm on Tue at $6.10 (Alliance Francaise member) & $8.20 (non-member) Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg
Environment
BEACH CLEANUP
Help keep East Coast beach clean. Join in this community service and receive a 20 per cent discount at Ocean Minded Store at VivoCity.
Where: East Coast Beach, in front of Big Splash. MRT: Paya Lebar When: Sat, 9am - 11am Admission: Free Tel: 6324-6588 Info: Sign up with alicia.lee@crocs.com before next Wed, or e-mail prsg@mcgallen.com
Festival
NIGHT FESTIVAL
An outdoor extravaganza of theatrical performances with live music and dance, as well as interactive light installations created in and around the Bras Basah precinct. Singapore act Bersama Hijau will kick things off with a performance featuring dance, percussion and vocals by 80 performers.
Where: National Museum of Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, The Peranakan Museum, The Substation, Singapore Management University Campus Green, Stamford Green & Stamford Road When: Fri - Sat, 7.30pm - 2am Admission: Free Info: www.nationalmuseum.sg
Film
KAKI BAKAR/THE ARSONIST
This film is a loose adaptation of William Faulkner's classic American Civil War-set short story, Barn Building. Directed by U-Wei Haji Saari, this film premiered at the Singapore International Film Festival 14 years ago. In Malay and Javanese with English subtitles.
Where: Gallery Theatre, 93 Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Tue, 7.30pm Admission: $7.40, free for Singapore Film Society members Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.nationalmuseum.sg
Games
CAN! CLICK
Play digital games created by youths and vote for your favourite game at this preview of the Singapore 2010 Virtual World, organised by Nanyang Polytechnic, to celebrate the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Weiwen Seah is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter who goes by the pseudonym For This Cycle. He will be performing songs from his self-titled debut EP. There will be special appearances by Unplugged, Jon Chan & Kevin Matthews, Fire Away Samson, Tacit Aria and Trella.
Where: *SCAPE Youth Centre, The Flow, 113 Somerset Road MRT: Somerset/Orchard When: Sat, 7.30pm till late Admission: $15 including free EP and *SCAPE freebie for the first 50 guests Tel: 6735-4144
JAZZ BY THE BEACH
Today catch Joanna Dong & the Lullaby Nomads presenting fresh interprations of popular jazz standards as well as original songs from Dong's debut CD, Lullaby Nomad. She shares the stage with Paul Ponnudorai & Friends.
Schools showcase their talents in Singapore Youth Festival performances.
Where: Ngee Ann City, Civic Plaza MRT: Orchard When: Sat and Sun, 4 - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 6733-0337 Info: www.ngeeanncity.com.sg
THE LEGENDS OF DRUMS BY THE PERCUSSION ASSEMBLY
Under the baton of Quek Ling Kiong, the Percussion Assembly performs pieces such as Tiger Grinding Its Teeth, Dragon Dancing And Tiger Leaping, and The Rodent's Wedding. Part of the National Arts Council's Arts For All Community Engagement Plan.
Where: Jurong Green Community Club MRT: Lakeside When: Sat, 7.30 - 8.30pm Admission: Free (refreshments at $2 a person are available) Info: www.nac.gov.sg
JAZZ IT UP AT JURONG BIRD PARK
Spend a jazzy Saturday with the Christian Brothers College Jazz Orchestra from Perth which will entertain you with a repertoire ranging from classic 1940s big band to modern funk rock and evergreen favourites, such as Away, Time After Time and more at the Jurong Bird Park.
Where: Jurong Bird Park, Pools Theatre, 2 Jurong Hill MRT: Boon Lay/Jurong East When: Sat, 11.40am - 12.40pm Admission: Free (pay usual park entry of $18 (adult) & $9 (child)) Info: http://www.birdpark.com.sg
M-POP! - AN AFTERNOON OF YOUR FAVOURITE CHINESE HIT SONGS!
The Nanyang Polytechnic Chinese Orchestra will perform hits from Chinese artists such as Jacky Cheung, Zhang Hui Mei (Ah Mei) and Leo Ku, as well as the theme song from the popular local Mandarin television series, The Little Nyonya. Under the baton of Mike Chiang, a musician with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra who is also a member of The Huqin Quartet.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Sun, 3pm Admission: Free Tel: 6828-8377
Show
HEALTH & YOU EXHIBITION
Get free health screenings, play table-tennis, basketball and soccer, enjoy giveaways and more at the biggest health and wellness event here. Presented by Nestle and organised by The Straits Times Mind Your Body supplement and Lianhe Zaobao Lohas health page.
Where: Suntec Singapore, Halls 401 - 403 MRT: City Hall When: Sat& Sun, 10am to 9pm Admission: Free Info: mkghealthandyou@sph.com.sg
LAST CHANCE TO SPEND YOUR TNP$ AT THE NEW PAPER AUCTION FINALE EVENT
Bid for a sizzling date with hot bods from The Married Men - Rod Monteiro and Andre Hoeden, who host the drive-time segment on Radio 91.3FM, or a chance to be a co-host on Radio 91.3FM's 'Hot 30 Countdown' with DJ Hutch at The New Paper's live auction using The New Paper Dollars (TNP$).
Where: Suntec Galleria Foyer MRT: City Hall When: Sat, 11.45am - 2pm Admission: Free Info: You can use your remaining TNP$ to bid for mystery items such as home appliances and Mp3s, or use them to take part in carnival games and more. Visit www.sph.com.sg
OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND
Photojournalists Lim Chin Ping and Adeline Ong record the lives and stories of mental illness patients living in Sunlove Home and Surya Home over a five-month period.
Where: Central Public Library, 100 Victoria Street, B1-01 MRT: Bugis When: Till Wed, 10am - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6333-7911
CATS OF THE WORLD PHOTO EXHIBITION
This photographic display by 24 photographers features 40 cat photos in unique settings and backdrops around the world such as Greece, Italy, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Taiwan and Singapore, capturing them in their element - graceful, lazy, sneaky, aloof and loving.
Where: The Arts House Gallery, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Till July 28, 10am -10pm Admission: Free Tel: 9362-3626 Info: www.gattidelmondo.blogspot.com
Singapore Food Festival
CLARKE QUAY FOOD STREET
For the first time, Read Bridge at Clarke Quay will be transformed into a food bazaar with more than 30 stalls selling Peranakan, Chinese, Indian and Malay cuisine, all in one place as part of the Singapore Food Festival.
Where: Read Bridge @ Clarke Qay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Next Fri - July 25, 4pm - 11pm daily Admission: Free Info: www.singaporefoodfestival.com
SINGAPORE RIVER MARKET
Tuck into local delights, chow down a gourmet hot dog or savour the wide selection of Peranakan kuehs, pastries and cakes while browsing the myriad of things on sale. There will be more than 70 stalls featuring unique local as well as international wares.
Where: River Promenade, Clarke Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Next Fri - July 19 and July 24 - 26, 4pm to 11pm Admission: Free Info: www.singaporefoodfestival.com
CLASS AND DINNER ON THE SINGAPORE RIVER
Singapore's food ambassador Ms Violet Oon will cook and teach you how to cook roti jala, chicken or beef curry and banana gula melaka and coconut sauce as you cruise down the Singapore river.
Where: Onboard Singapore River Bumboat Cruise MRT: Clarke Quay When: July 18, 5.30pm - 7.30pm Admission: $120 (complimentary $30 vouchers for the Singapore Food Festival Food Street) Tel: 6255-1037 Info: Email rsvp@singaporefoodfestival.com
PERANAKAN CLASSICS 1
Learn from Singapore's food ambassador and acclaimed chef Ms Violet Oon who will teach you how to cook classic dishes such as chap chye, babi pong tay, itek siyow and sambal kimchiam.
Where: Live Kitchen by Mayer at Great World City MRT: Tiong Bahru When: July 18, 10am - Noon Admission: $88 Tel: 6255-1037 Info: Email rsvp@singaporefoodfestival.com
Sports
14TH NATIONAL SCHOOL SPORTS CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP
More than 500 students from secondary schools and junior colleges will battle it out in the individual and team categories at this National School Sports Climbing Championship. Organised by the Singapore Mountaineering Federation and the Safra Adventure Sports Centre as part of SHINE, a youth festival.
Where: Safra Yishun Country Vlub, Safra Adventure Sports Centre MRT: Yishun When: Sat & Sun, July 18 & 19, 8am - 6pm Admission: Free Info: www.smf.org.sg
Talk
PROSTATE AWARENESS PUBLIC FORUM
Find out more about prostate enlargement which affects half of all men over 50. Check out this forum by the Singapore Urological Association where medical experts will discuss topics such as the symptoms of prostate enlargement, how to address prostate problems and the impact on one's sexual health and more.
Where: Orchard Hotel, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Sat, 12.30 - 3pm (English session), 2.30 - 5pm (Mandarin session) Admission: $5 Tel: 9613-2165/67 Info: Visit www.prostateawareness.com.sg to register. Subsidised prostate health check is available this month
Theatre
KOLEJ 56 THE MUSICAL
This Malay musical, directed by local director Hamzah Zulkifli and choreographed by Nor Haizad Adam, is about the unity of friendship and beautiful relationships. It showcases 50 youth talents from the Ain Society, ITE/tertiary students and Variasi artistes. With English subtitles.
This classical pantomime with a modern twist will transport you into the world of fairy tales. This production of Hans Christian Andersen's The Emperor's New Clothes is staged by the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts & Cultural Troupe. In Mandarin.
Where: Victoria Theatre MRT: Raffles Place When: Sat, 3 & 8pm Sun, 3pm Admission: $20 - $28 Tel: 6354-1972 Info: You can also get tickets at 397, Lorong 2 Toa Payoh 02 - 05. Visit www.shhkact.com.sg
IMELDA'S BOYS
A comedy by Action Theatre about the men in the life of Mrs Imelda Marcos, the wife of the former president of the Philippines.
Where: The Room Upstairs, Action Theatre, Waterloo Street MRT: Bugis When: Till Sun , 3 & 8pm Admission: $33 - $43 Tel: 6348-5555
OWN TIME OWN TARGET
Boys doing their national service is the subject of this Wild Rice double-bill comedy directed by Jonathan Lim. Full Tank is written by Laremy Lee and the musical Botak Boys is by Julian Wong.
Where: Drama Centre Theatre, Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Till July 25, 8pm (Mon - Fri), 3 & 8pm (Sat & Sun) Admission: $32 - $62 Tel: 6348-5555
SPELLING BEE
In this 2005 Tony award-winning Broadway musical comedy, six determined adolescents compete against each other in the spelling championship of a lifetime.
Where: Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Aug 12 - 17, 3pm and 8pm Admission: $38 - $81 Tel: 6372-4959 Info: www.sistic.com.sg or www.citystategroup.com.sg
DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER ME
A thought-provoking play by The Necessary Stage that portrays the trials and tribulations of people suffering from dementia. Written by Haresh Sharma and directed by Alvin Tan.
Where: Various venues When: Till Sept 26, 7 - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 9726-1281 Info: www.healthymind.sg or e-mail hpb_mhe@hbp.gov.sg to register
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