anniversary
HER WORLD GLASS HOUSE
Spend $50 in a single receipt at the Her World Glass House for a chance to win an Osim uSoffa Petit worth $998. Buy special-edition designs created for Her World by local designers Ashley Isham, Nicholas and Jo Soh of Hansel and $5 from the sale of each T-shirt and tote bag will be donated to Unifem Singapore. Part of Her World's 50th anniversary celebrations.
Where: Her World Glass House, Wisma Atria's outdoor atrium, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Till March 25, 11am - 9pm Admission: Free Info: Subscribe to 12 issues of Her World at only $50 and receive ZA and Redken vouchers worth more than $100. Go to www.herworld.com
GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL'S 110TH ANNIVERSARY CELBRATIONS
Goodwood Park Hotel has launched two promotional room packages to celebrate its 110th birthday this year. It offers a 110th Anniversary Weekend rest & Relax Package at $110 a person a night from Friday to Sunday for at least two guests in a deluxe room with buffet breakfast at $11 a person a day. The other is a 110th Anniversary Luxury package at $1,100 for two nights in a Poolside Suite, including complmentary bottle of champagne and strawberries, daily room service set breakfast for two and $110 nett worth of dining credits at Gordon Grill.
Where: Goodwood Park Hotel, Scotts Road MRT: Orchard When: Till Dec 31 Admission: $110 a person a night to $1,100 for two nights Tel: 6737-7411
art
ATTITUDE
Take it or leave it. That is the attitude of the artists at this exhibition who are guided by artistic integrity rather than commercialism.
Where: Linda Gallery 01-08, 15 Dempsey Road MRT: Orchard When: Today - April 6, 11am - 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 6476-7000
BLACK TENDENCIES
Subtle representations of evil haunt the paintings of award-winning Filipino artist Andres Barrioquinto.
Where: Utterly Art Exhibition Space, 229A South Bridge Road MRT: Chinatown When: Till Sun, Mon - 8pm (Tue - Sat), noon - 5.30pm (Sun) Admission: Free Tel: 6226-2605
FOLKISH: NATIVE SOUTH INDIAN LIFE IN ART
View paintings by S. Elayaraja, S. Kumar and S. Sivabalan featuring rural life in South India.
Where: The Gallery of Gnani Arts, The Regent Singapore, 01-05, 1 Cuscaden Road MRT: Orchard When: Till Tue, 11am - 7pm daily, closed on Mon Admission: Free Tel: 6725-3112
REVISITING CHUA EK KAY: TRIBUTE TO THE INK MASTER
An exhibition held in honour of the late Cultural Medallion recipient, comprising 26 artworks reflecting his inspiration, processes and thoughts.
Where: Singapore Tyler Print Institute Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till March 20, 10am - 6pm (Tue - Sat), by appointment on Mon, closed on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6336-3663 Info: www.stpi.com.sg
LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY - TALES OF TWO WOODCUTTERS
Indonesian artists Daniel 'Timbul' Cahya Krisna and Francisco Panca use carved wooden images featuring characters symbolising real people to comment on Indonesian social and political issues.
Where: Dahlia Gallery, 69A Pagoda Street, Level 2 MRT: Chinatown When: Till March 21, noon - 7pm (Tue - Sat), noon - 5pm (Sun), by appointment on Mon Tel: 6222-7809
NEW WORKS BY DRAGICA MILUNOVIC
The Australian artist explores a defined range of mark-making through the investigation of material, scale and colour. See My Weekend on facing page.
Where: Momentous Arts, Level 2, 20 Lorong Telok (behind Boat Quay) MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till March 25, 11.30am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), noon - 6pm (Sat), Sun by appointment only Admission: Free Tel: 6535-3961 Info: www.momentousarts.com
ETERNAL MAYA
Colombian-born French artist Tikal Dumas, who is inspired by the Mayan civilisation of South America, uses ancient carvings to create abstract hieroglyphics.
Where: Alliance Francaise, Societe Generale Private Banking Gallery, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till March 27, 11am - 5pm (Mon - Fri), 11am - 7pm (Sat), closed on Sun & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6833-9314 Info: www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg
MANY MINDS ONE DESTINY: 4 DECADES OF NANYANG ARTISTS (1938-1979)
More than 50 Singaporean and Malaysian artists who graduated from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) from 1938 to 1979 team up to showcase their recent works in this exhibition featuring Chinese ink, watercolour, acrylic and oil paintings in the Western and Chinese painting traditions. The participating artists include five Cultural Medallion recipients - Ang Ah Tee, Tan Choh Tee, Lee Hock Moh, Wee Beng Chong and Thomas Yeo. Jointly organised by Club NAFA and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.
Where: NAFA Galleries 1 & 2, Campus 1, 80 Bencoolen Street MRT: Bugis When: Till March 27, 11am - 7pm (closed on Mondays) Admission: Free Tel: 6512 6099 Info: E-mail mhchan@nafa.edu.sg
SENSE AT PLAY
In his new series of 25 collage-on-canvas paintings, Singapore artist Lim Tiong Ghee focuses on the Bodhi tree, which is revered as a symbol of wisdom and happiness.
Where: Art-2 Gallery, Mica Building, 01-03, 140 Hill Street MRT: City Hall/Clarke Quay When: Till March 31, 11am - 7pm (Mon - Sat), closed on Sun & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6338-8713
PINK OVER BLUE!
Artist and teacher Kenn Wong presents artworks inspired by his experiences in childhood and adolescence. The open house art exhibition also includes paintings and sculptures by three of his young students. Organised by Tomorrow's Children.
Where: Tomorrow's Children, 22 Hooper Road MRT: Newton When: Mon - April 15, 11am - 5pm Admission: Free Tel: 9746-0383
MEANWHILE
Eight artists from Indonesia, the Philippines, India and Argentina, provide their unique perspective on life for this diverse and colourful exhibition: Diah Yulianti, Putu Sutawijaya, Gatot Widodo, Stefan Buana, Christian Tamondong, Vincent Padilla, Feroz Khan and Diego Menendez.
Where: Galerie Waterton, Tanjong Pagar Distripark 39 Keppel Road, 02-01 MRT: HabourFront When: Till April 11, Thu-Fri: 1pm-7pm (Thu & Fri), 10am-7pm (Sat & Sun) Admission: Free Tel: 9783 2144 Info: Go to www.galeriewaterton.com
THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE: DEFORESTATION * DESTRUCTION* EXTINCTION * TRANSFORMATION
This solo sculpture exhibition by artist Han Sai Por depicts how the tropical rainforest has been replaced by a man-made landscape in Singapore and how it has adversely affected the native wildlife and plants, many of which have become endangered.
Where: The Luxe Art Museum, 6 Handy Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till April 25, 11am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), close don Mon & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6338-2234
books
BOOK LAUNCH: BABY PANDA FINDS HIS WAY
Enjoy a story-telling and autograph session at this book launch of Baby Panda Finds A Way by the award-winning team of author Emily Lim and illustrator Li Dan. This second book in the Asian Values Series is about a baby panda getting lost in the forest and learning the importance of showing respect.
Where: Borders Wheelock, Children's Section, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Tomorrow 3 - 4pm Admission: Free Tel: 6251-3798 Info: E-mail publishing@selectbooks.com.sg
charity
GORGEOUS IN PINK
Help a good cause. Support this star-studded fund-raising cocktail held to highlight breast cancer awareness and donate to the Breast Cancer Foundation. The event features a catwalk show with celebrities such as Kumar, Singapore's drag queen and stand-up comedian, ESPN Star Sports broadcaster Dawn Ho and MC Alan Wilkins.
Where: Bobby's @ Chijmes, B1-03, Fountain Court, Chijmes, Victoria Street MRT: City Hall When: Today 7pm Admission: $60 nett, including food and beverage, entertainment and fashion show Info: Guests can make cash or cheque donations during the evening and crossed cheques should be made out to 'Breast Cancer Foundation'. Bobby's is also pledging 50 cents to the Breast Cancer Foundation for every receipt at its Chijmes outlet during its Stand Up To Breast Cancer Charity Drive now on till Oct 31. All donations above $60 are tax deductible. Go to www.bobbys.com.sg
BIRDS IN A GARDEN CITY
Check out this photo exhibition comprising 60 photographs from a coffee table book, Birds In A Garden City, at the Paragon Atrium. They were taken by the chief photographer of Lianhe Zaobao, Mr Lee Tiah Khee, who is a member of The Photographic Society of Singapore (PSS). The book was launched yesterday by the society to celebrate the its 60th anniversary and is in aid of the SMRT Silver Tribute Fund which raises money for needy elderly and their caregivers here.
Where: Paragon shopping centre, Atrium, Level 1, Orchard Road MRT: Somerset/Orchard When: Today - Sun, 10am - 9pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 1800-336-8900 Info: Go to www.smrt.com.sg
COMMUNITY CHEST'S 'GIVE A HAND!'
Buy artworks and handicrafts made by beneficiaries of the Community Chest, Community Chest souvenirs or buy a Charity Donation Draw ticket for a chance to drive home a Honda Civic Hybrid car and help raise funds for the 157 social sevrice programmes supported by the Community Chest.
Where: Parkway Parade, Marine Parade Road MRT: Eunos When: Tomorrow & Sun, 4 - 6pm Where: Tiong Bahru Plaza, Tiong Bahru Road MRT: Tiong Bahru When: March 20 & 21, 12.30 - 8.30pm Admission: Free (pay for handicrafts by the beneficiaries or pay $20 for a charity donation draw ticket) Info: Go to www.comchest.org.sg
class
YOGASPACE OPEN HOUSE
Try free meditation, breathing and yoga lessons.
Where: Yoga Space, 28A/B Liang Seah Street MRT: Bugis When: Sun, 10am - 4pm Admission: Free Tel: 6338-9642 Info: www.yogaspace.com.sg
CARTOONING WORKSHOPS
Learn how to draw cartoons from Iskander who will explain the basics of cartooning.
Where: Pomo, 1 Selegie Road, 05-01 MRT: Dhoby Ghaut/Little India When: March 20, 11am - 12.30pm (beginners), 1 - 2.30pm (beginners), 3 - 4.30pm (intermediate) Admission: $35 Tel: 6293-1309 Info: E-mail sgcartoons@gmail.com
THEATRE FOR SENIORS: SHORT TERM WORKSHOPS
Those above 50 who are looking for a fun and creative pastime can learn all about drama performance and the administration of a theatre company at this drama programme for seniors. Facilitated by The Necessary Stage with support from the Council for Third Age.
Where: Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan, 397, Lorong 2, Toa Payoh 02-05 MRT: Toa Payoh When: April 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 28 and 30, 7.30 - 9pm Admission: $150 (eight sessions) Tel: 6440-8115 Info: E-mail outreach@necessary.org with your full name, age and contact details. Closing date: April 1
classical
FAIRYTALES IN MUSIC: MELVIN TIX, CLOWNDUCTOR (CONCERTS FOR CHILDREN)
Clownductor Melvin Tix (Petter Vabog) brings new life to music from the ballet, theatre and movies and shows how music can be used as hilarious sound effects. Suitable for children aged from five to 12.
Where: Victoria Concert Hall, Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Tomorrow, 10.30am & 12.30pm Admission: $28 & $33 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: There will be 30-minute pre-concert activities at 9.45am and 11.45am. No entry for children aged four and below.
THE EXOTIC AND THE MYTHICAL
Led by the Conservatory Orchestra's music director Wang ya-Hui, this concert features two of the greatest ballet scores of the 20th century - Ravel's Daphnis & Chloe and Stravinsky's magical Petrushka. Presented by the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music.
Where: Conservatory Concert Hall, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Kent Ridge, National University of Singapore MRT: Buona Vista/Clementi When: Tomorrow: 7.30pm Admission: $16 Tel: 6348-5555
JIMMY MCKISSIC 70TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE CONCERT
Enjoy works by Robert Schumann, one of the most famous Romantic composers of the 19th century, at this first piano recital by Jimmy McKissic, the resident pianist of Raffles Hotel. Held to celebrate his 70th birthday.
Where: Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel MRT: City Hall When: Tue, 8 -9pm, 9 - 10pm (cocktail reception at Jubilee Hall Foyer) Admission: $71 Tel: 6348-5555/6412-1340 Info: E-mail jubileehall.raffleshotel@raffles.com
SSO @ TOA PAYOH CENTRAL (SPH GIFT OF MUSIC SERIES)
Heartlanders in Toa Payoh can enjoy popular melodies from The Sound Of Music by Rodgers and Hammerstein at this Singapore Symphony Orchestra concert. Under the baton of award-winning conductor Darrell Ang, the other items include The Spring Festival Overture by Li Huan Zhi and John Williams' soundtrack for Schindler's List, featuring homegrown violinist Chan Yoong-Han.
Where: In front of Toa Payoh Community Library, Toa Payoh Centre MRT: Toa Payoh When: March 20, 6pm Admission: Free Info: www.sso.org.sg
club
MANA MANA TRIO BY THE BEACH
Dine on pasta, satay and Vietnamese spring roll at the Mana Mana Beach Club (East Coast) and enjoy nostalgic music, such as A Wonderful World, Blue Hawaii and more, by the Mana Mana Trio comprising Ernesto Valerio, Greg Anderson and Shane Hon.
Where: Mana Mana Beach Club (East Coast), next to the East Coast Food Centre and Cable Ski Park, 1212 East Coast Parkway Area E (Carpark E2) MRT: Bedok When: Every Wed & Sun, 8pm till late Admission: Free Tel: 6339-0810/6339-8878 Info: enquiries@manamana.com
contest
SINGAPORE'S NEXT FASHION SUPERBLOGGER (ARE YOU FASHION?)
Win a total of $8,000 shopping spree including the first prize of $2,500 worth of shopping vouchers by taking part in this 'Singapore's Next Fashion Superblogger' contest if you reckon your blog is an influential style setter. The winner will be appointed the official online fashion ambassador for Tampines 1. By The Straits Times Urban & Tampines 1.
Info: To enter, e-mail your details such as name, NRIC number, age, occupation, contact number, Blog URL, a summary of your fashion style and a recent photo of yourself in your chicest outfit to Tampines1@ymail.com Closing date: Sun
'I WILL' ONLINE CONTEST
Commemorate Total Defence Day by pledging to protect something you hold dear. Submit your pledges from now till March 15 in text, images or videos. The best video and the most popular pledge will win prizes.
Info: www.iwill.sg
MY KID'S GOT TALENT! CONTEST
If you reckon your child can bring the house down with her sweet vocals or impress people with a magic trick or two, sign her up for this talent contest for a chance to win the top prize of $500 cash and a family photo session worth $350 a category. Organised by ST701, the e-marketplace of Singapore Press Holdings - Singapore's leading online marketplace for jobs, cars, property and shops.
Info: Go to events.st701.com/nurtureyourchild to sign up your child with a video link (preferred) or a picture of your child performing her talent. Write in not more than 35 words why you think your kid is talented and should be picked to perform on April 10 at the My Kid's Got Talent! Contest held in conjunction with the Nurture Your Child's Potential Exhibition and Seminar at Suntec Singapore Concourse. Closing date: March 19. Between March 22 & April 1, the public can vote for their preferred entries and stand to win 10 sets of shopping vouchers worth $50 each. Go to events.st701.com/nurtureyourchild to register
SCIENCE CHRONICLES 2010 (SCIENCE FICTION WRITING COMPETITION)
Students here aged 15 to 18 who are budding writers can send entries for this competition by A*STAR's Institute of High Performance Computing. The competition is aimed at fostering a new generation of scientific thinkers and writers, who can create original and well-explained science fiction. Attractive prizes await the best entries.
Info: The deadline for submission: April 11. Go to www.ihpc-outreach.sg/sciencechronicles for details
THE ART OF CAN
Let your imagination take flight and transform a Red Bull can into a work of art.
Info: Send entries by May 15. Selected entries will be exhibited. Go to www.redbullartofcan.sg for information and ebtry conditions
dance
GISELLE (SINGAPORE DANCE THEATRE)
This classic ballet staged by Singapore Dance Theatre tells the tragic story of a young girl who kills herself after being betrayed by her lover.
Where: Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place/City Hall When: Thu (fundraising gala performance), 8pm, Today - Sun, 3pm & 8pm Admission: $51 - $503 from Singapore Dance Theatre and Sistic Tel: 6348-5555 and 6338-0611 Info: Go to www.singaporedancetheatre.com
MARCH SPIN MINI
Dancers at Ecnad, a contemporary dance school, will showcase their dance and choreographic talents at this mini concert.
Where: Ecnad Studio @ 182 Cecil Street, Level 4 MRT: Raffles Place/Tanjong Pagar When: Tomorrow, 7pm Sun, 3pm Admission: Donate at the door Tel: 6226-6404 Info: E-mail info@ecnad.org for tickets
fair
BRITISH CLUB WELLNESS SPORTS FAIR
Stimulate your mind, revitalise your body, satisfy your soul and pamper your senses by taking part in wellness workshops, meditation and yoga sessions, readings, performances, children's activities and charitable causes at this wellness and sports fair by The British Club. There will be lucky draw prizes too.
Where: The British Club, 73 Bukit Tinggi Road, off Dunearn Road MRT: Newton When: Today & tomorrow 10am - 6pm Admission Free Tel: 9693-2338 Info: Pay for purchases. Free hourly shuttle bus pickups from 10am at the Holland Village Cold Storage Taxi Stand or 10.20am hourly from the Newton MRT station Taxi Stand, same side as Sheraton Hotel
EDUCATION UK EXHIBITION
Find out where to get a British education, from pre-university to postgraduate. Over 40 education providers will present their programmes at this exhibition. Attend the seminars to get more advice.
Where: Hilton Hotel, Grand Ballroom MRT: Orchard When: Tomorrow, 11am - 5pm Admission: Free Info: Check out the full list of participating institutions and register at http://www.educationuk.org.sg/exhibition2010 or email ukstudy@britishcouncil.org.sg
festival
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE (IRISH FOR A DAY, GREEN FOR LIFE!)
Don a green hat and head to Boat Quay to catch the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade featuring marchers and performers who will start at the Raffles Statue at the Asian Civilisations Museum before heading across the Singapore River to UOB Plaza.
Where From the Raffles Statue near the Asian Civilisations Museum across the Singapore River to UOB Plaza, Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Sun, 3.30pm Admission: Free Info: Go to www.stpatsparadesingapore.blogspot.com for updates on the parade
film
THE CLASS (SFS TALKIES)
Featuring a cast of real teachers and students, Laurent Cantet's gripping film offers a microcosm of contemporary society and explores the difficult issues facing education today. The award-winning drama is based on Francois Begaudeau's best-selling novel, Between The Walls.
Where: The Picturehouse, 5th Floor, The Cathay, 2 Handy Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Tomorrow, 1pm Admission: Free for members of the Singapore Film Society (Pay $30 - $90 to become a member) Tel: 9017-0160 Info: http://www.sfs.org.sg/event.php?id=262
UN SECRET ( A SECRET) (M18)
This movie which was nominated for 11 Cesar Awards in 2008, is about a teenager who learns a shattering truth tying his family's past to the Holocaust. The backdrop of World War II and the Nazi pursuit of Jews provide the setting for this story about human nature and the Nazi menace.
Where: Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Tue, 8pm Admission: $8.20 Tel: 6348-5555
ENJOY MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
Shoppers can enjoy outdoor movie screenings, such as Ice Age 3 on Saturday, Cheaper By The Dozen on March 20 and Horton Hears A Who on March 27. Organised in conjunction with Ion Orchard's participation in the Singapore Tourism Board's Late Night Shopping programme.
Where: Ion, 2 Orchard Turn MRT: Orchard When: Till March 27, 10.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6238-8228
gig
JAM HSIAO MR. ROCK WORLD TOUR 2010
Jam Hsiao is set to rock the house at his debut concert here tomorrow. Besides tracks from his own albums, he will also belt out classics in English, Hokkien, Japanese and Cantonese.
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium MRT: Kallang When: Tomorrow 8pm Admission: $71 - $151 Tel: 6348-5555
PLACEBO LIVE IN SINGAPORE
The 'Best Alternative' winner at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards, Placebo, will perform at Fort Canning Park next week. Jointly produced by Midas Productions and Lamc Productions.
Where: Fort Canning Park MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Thu, 8pm Admission: $101 & $113 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Go to www.placeboworld.co.uk
holidays
QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY
Can an Egyptian live forever? Let your children find out at this tour led by two tomb explorer guides where they can meet interesting characters who will enlighten them all about ancient Egypt's burial rites. Parents can tag along too.
Where: National Museum of Singapore Entrance of Exhibition Gallery, Basement, Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Tomorrow - March 20, 10.30am & 1.30pm Admission: $21 (adult), $16 (child below 12) Tel: 6348-5555
CHILDREN OF ASIA @ Raffles City
Get an insight into the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka at this interactive exhibition featuring 18 of the country's best craftsmen who will demonstrate the intricacies of creating traditional and contemporary crafts such as stone art murals, baskets, hand woven cloth, bobbin lace, handmade jewellery and functional household items. By Act 3 International and Raffles City.
Where: Raffles City shopping centre, City Square, Level 3 MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow, 11am - 9pm Admission: Free (works of art are on sale) Tel: 6735-9986 Info: There will be dance and singing performances and workshops.
CHILD SIZE, A FESTIVAL FOR YOUNG ONES
Catch a world-class puppet or story performance, two innovative workshops and an arts-making activity plus other exciting exhibitions, free-and-easy activities and drop-in reading corners. The international artistes include award-winning master puppeteer Omar Alvarez, acclaimed storyteller Kym Lardner and Australian cardboard sculptor Terry Summers. Meant for chlddren aged three to seven.
Where: The Arts House, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Till Sun, 9.30, 10.34am, 3.30 & 4.45pm (programme packs) (the festival is open to the public tomorrow & Sun from 9.30am - 12.30pm and from 3.30 - 6.30pm) Admission: $33 a child or adult Tel: 6332-6900/6348-5555 Info: 6348-5555 Info: Gifted local talents such as Cultural Medallion recipient Santha Bhaskar, Irene Jansen, Kenny Chan (Bibik Kim Neo) and Joyce Teo will also be featured. Go to www.sistic.com.sg
THE LITTLE MUGHALS CURATOR'S TOUR
Children aged nine to 12 can join this tour where they can don Mughal finery as curator Nicola Kuok takes them on a magical journey back to the time of the colourful Mughal kingdom in India. They can follow the adventure through an activity booklet and create their own Mughal motif photo frame to take home.
Where: Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Tomorrow, 2 - 3.30pm Admission: $12 a child, accompanied by an adult Tel: 6332-3284 Info: To book go to www.acm.org.sg. Limited to 15 participants
SANDY TREASURES (SAND SCLUPTING)
Families can create their own sand sculptures at free workshops conducted by professional sand sculptors and enjoy a fun-filled family day out at Sebtosa's Palawan Beach. You can view four intricately-carved, life-sized sand sculptures by internationally-acclaimed Singapore-born sand sculptor, Jooheng Tan.
Where: Sentosa, Palawan Beach MRT: HarbourFront When: Tomorrow - March 21, 11am - 6pm Admission: Free (pay for island entry and transport) Tel: 1800-736-8672 Info: www.sentosa.com.sg
STORYTELLING
Take your children for the storytelling sessions on The Little Red Helicopter by author Pauline Loh (Illustrator: Ong Sheng Hua) and Like Fins For Feet by author Perry Ho (illustrator: Kristal Melson) at Kinokuniya book store tomrorow. They are the winners of the First Time Writers & Illustrators Publishing Initiative 2009 organised by Media Development Authority and the National Book Council of Singapore. The Straits Times Press is the publisher for the books.
Where: Kinokuniya Main Store, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard/Somerset When: Tomorrow, 2 - 3pm Admission: Free Tel: 6319-8346 Info: Children can create 'helicopters' to wear on their fingers and fold 'whales' out of paper. For details E-mail claraw@sph.com.sg
SCHOOL'S OUT PROMOTION
Primary school students pay according to their educational level when they dine at Parkroyal on Beach Road's Plaza Brasserie during its School's Out Promotion this school holidays. For instance, a Primary One student pays only $1 for the eatery's Best of Asia's buffet lunch and buffet dinner. Meanwhile, teachers will receive a 25 per cent savings when they dine there.
Where: Parkroyal on Beach Road, Plaza Brasserie, Beach Road MRT: Bugis When: Tomorrow - March 21, noon - 2pm (lunch), 6 - 10pm (dinner) Admission: Primary students pay according to educational levels, $20 (non-primary students), $24.75 (teachers) & $33 (adults) for lunch, Primary students pay according to educational levels for dinner (Mon - Sun) for dinner while non-primary students pay $24, teachers pay $29.25 and adults pay $39 for dinner from Mon - Thu, non-primary students pay $25, teachers pay $31.50 and adults pay $42 for dinner (Fri - Sun) Tel: 6505-5710
HAPPILY EVER AFTER (STRAITS FAMILY SUNDAY)
Children aged six to eight can join a speical tour to view wedding purses and other Peranakan wedding objects at this event. They can also create their own purses to keep little items.
Where: Peranakan Museum, Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Sun, 1 - 5pm Admission: the workshop is free with entry ticket of $6 (adults), $3 (children). Free for Singapore citizens and permanent residents above 60 Tel: 6332-7591 Info: Wedding purses used by Peranakan brides and grooms were decorated with beads forming auspicious motifs, such as a pair of ducks representing fertility. Got to www.peranakanmuseum.sg
SOUTHERN RIDGE NATURE TOUR
View flora and fauna at this nature tour of the Southern Ridge, a soothing sanctuary of greenery which is home to flora and fauna. Suitable for children above six years of age.
Where: Meet at Henderson Waves Entrance, along Mount Faber Loop at least 10 minutes before the tour starts MRT: Harbourfront When: Mon - next Fri, 9am - 11am Admission: $8 each Tel: 6471-5601 Info: E-mail NPARKS_HortPark@nparks.sgov.sg
DISNEY ON ICE: A DISNEYLAND ADVENTURE
Take your family to see Disney characters Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto as they embark on adventures on the Jungle Cruise with Baloo; rock 'n' roll with Stitch in the Tiki Room; go on a wild spin at the Mad Tea Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter; and more madcap escapades. By Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey International.
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium MRT: Kallang When: Thu - March 21, 3.30 & 7pm (Thu & Fri), 11am, 3.30 & 7pm (Sat & Sun) Admission: $16.50 - $78.50 Tel: 6348-5555
WHITE SANDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Catch the okto SpellCast Challenge at 2pm tomorrow and meet SpellCast semi-finalists and octo host Sarah Tan. Or spend $50 and sign your children up for the McDonald's Happy Times Session where they can enjoy an interactive art segment, a mcDonald's Happy Meal and meet Ronalad McDonald at 11am on Sunday, 4pm on Tuesday and 4pm on Thu or 1.30pm on March 20.
Where: White Sands shopping centre, Pasir Ris MRT: Pasir Ris When: Till March 21, 10am - 10pm Admission: Free Tel: 6585-0606 Info: There will also be storytelling & quiz sessions by the Pasir Ris Public Library at noon on Sun, 2 & 5pm on March 19 and 2 & 4pm on March 21.
International Women's Day
ORCHID TRAVEL SET FOR WOMEN
To mark International Women's Day on March 8 this month, the Museum Shop by Banyan Tree has created the Orchid Travel Set for women to improve their travelling experience. The pouch comprises items which helps them to relax and rest during flight. It includes an eye mask, a velvet inflatable neck pillow and a ring bolster to hold rings while you rest.
Where: Museum Shop by Banyan Tree, Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), 1 Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place Where: Museum by Banyan Tree, National Museum of Singapore, Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Ongoing, 1- 7pm (Mon), 9am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), till 9pm (Fri) at ACM and 10am - 7pm (Mon - Thu) & 10am - 8pm (Fri & Sat) at National Museum of Singapore Admission: Pay $69 for the Orchid Travel Set Tel: 6336-9050 (ACM shop) & 6336-3670 (National Museum of Singapore shop) Info: Go to www.museumshop.com.sg & http://www.banyantreegallery.com
indian music & dance
FESTIVAL OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC AND DANCE
Catch free music concerts and dance performances at the Festival of Indian Classical Music & Dance by the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society.
Where: Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS) Auditorium MRT: Farrer Park When: Today - March 28, various times Admission: Free Tel: 699-5925 Info: The ticketed concerts will be held at the Esplanade Theatre and Concert Hall on March 21, 23, 26, 27 and 28.
media fiesta
ENCHANTING JOURNEY THROUGH THE PAGES
Children can gain hands-on experience in story writing and e-publishing at this interactive workshop at Woodlands Regional Library. Part of Media Fiesta 2010, a month-long festival, themed 'Celebrate and Discover Media'. Hosted by the Media Development Authority (MDA) and PICO Art International.
Where: Woodlands Regional Library, Everest Room, Level 4 MRT: Woodlands When: Sat & Sun, 10am - noon & 3 - 5pm Admission: Free (you need to register online) Tel: 6332-3255 Info: Children aged 9-12 can register at http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg/Event.aspx?EventID=32038 and click add to cart. For more about Media Fiesta, go to mediafiesta.sg.
mosaic music festival
CHRISTIAN McBRIDE & INSIDE STRAIGHT
American jazz bass player Christian McBride and his band, Inside Straight, plays music 'straight' and 'inside' the harmonies, giving their classic references fresh themes and a new vivacity.
Where: The Esplanade Mosaic Studio (Recital Studio) MRT: City Hall When: Today 7.30pm & tomorrow 9.30pm Admission: $43 Tel: 6348-5555
BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET
Catch gems such as original compositions as well as familiar jazz classics at this concert by the Branford Marsalis Quartet from the United States. It comprises instrumentalist and composer Marsalis, Eric Revis on bass, Joey Calderazzo on piano and Justin Faulkner on drums. Marsalis' latest quartet recording, Metamorphosen, which garnered rave reviews, marks the band's 10th anniversary.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow 7.30pm Admission: $43 - $103 Tel: 6348-5555
65DAYSOFSTATIC
It is a fusion of man and machine when this British post-rock group delivers barrages of crunched guitar, delicate piano, samples and glitches and hardcore drums with a crackling intensity that builds up like static electricity.
Where: Esplanade Theatre Studio (Heineken Music Club) MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow (March 13), 10pm Admission: $43 (with one complimentary drink), $51 (show day) Tel: 6348-5554 Info: All aptrons must be above 18
LIVING TANGO - CAFE DE LOS MAESTROS
Initiated by Oscar-winning Argentinian musician Gustavo Santaolalla who composed the film scores for Babel (2006) and Brokeback Mountain (2005), this project from Argentina brings together some of Latin America's best tango musicians. Part of a world-touring concert.
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Sun, 7.30pm Admission: $43 - $83 Tel: 6348-5555
LIONEL LOUEKE TRIO
Bandleader, jazz guitarist and vocalist Lionel Loueke makes music that marries the techniques and harmonies of modern jazz, the simple melodies, cyclical rhythms, wordless tongue-clicking ebbullience of Afro-pop and other influences from Spanish Spanish to Brazilian music.
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio (Mosaic Studio) MRT: City Hall When: Thu , 9.30pm Admission: $33 Tel: 6348-5555
For more events listings, see What's on: Friday's picks (II).
