museum
OF FINGER BOWLS & HANKIES
Artist and photographer Chris Yap explores what it means to be Peranakan in the modern world.
Where: Baba House, The Gallery, Level 3, Neil Road MRT: Tanjong Pagar/Outram When: Till March 21 Admission: Free, by appointment only Tel: 6227-5731
INVISIBLE LIFE
Learn about the world by studying a pair of flip-flops? Find out how artist Michael Tan and sociologist Caroline Knowles do it.
Where: NUS Museum, University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Crescent MRT: Clementi When: Till March 21, 10am - 7.30pm (Tue - Sat), 10am - 6pm (Sun), closed on Mon Admission: Free Tel: 6516-8817
QUEST FOR IMMORTALITY
Learn about the ancient Egyptians' attitude to life and the afterlife. The 230 artefacts on display date from 4000BC to AD950.
Where: National Museum of Singapore exhibition galleries, basement, 93 Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till April 4, 10am - 6pm daily Admission: $15 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg
THE BAG - CARRIER BAGS IN SINGAPORE FROM THE 1950s TO THE 1980s
From basic utilitarian objects, carrier bags in Singapore have come a long way to become museum pieces. This exhibition traces the evolution of local consumer culture through 60 carrier bags.
Where: National Museum of Singapore, The Balcony, Level 2, 93 Stamford Road MRT: City Hall When: Till April 18, 10am - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-3659
CLASSIC CONTEMPORARY
Accessible and quirky exhibition that aims to introduce the ideas and art forms of contemporary art.
Where: Singapore Art Museum at 8Q, 8 Queen Street MRT: City Hall When: Till May 2, 10am - 7pm daily Admission: $1.50 (senior citizens), $3 (students), free after 6pm (Fri) Tel: 6332-3200
INDONESIAN PICTURES BY EUROPEAN ARTISTS
A showcase of paintings by early 20th-century Indo-European artists such as Adolfs, Hofker, Sonnega, Rizek, Bonnet and Locatelli, selected from the Kwee Swie Teng collection.
Where: Art Retreat, Ubi Techpark 01-45/47, Lobby C, 10 Ubi Crescent MRT: Aljunied When: Till May 29, 11am - 6pm daily except Sun, Mon & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6749-0880
THE EGAWA DONATION
An exhibition highlighting the development of ceramic production in the West and how the products were inspired by Japanese and Chinese originals. Featuring European ceramics produced mainly in the 18th century. Donated by Mr and Mrs Toshio Egawa.
Where: Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foundation Foyer, 1 Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Till May 30, 1 - 7pm (Mon), 9am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), till 9pm (Fri) Admission: Free Tel: 6332-7798 Info: www.acm.org.sg
TREASURY OF THE WORLD
An exhibition of more than 400 jewelled works of art from the Mughal empire.
Where: Special Exhibitions Gallery, Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Till June 27, 1 - 7pm (Mon), 9am - 7pm (Tue - Thu & Sat), 9am - 9pm (Fri) Admission: $4 (concession), $8 (adults) Tel: 6332-7798 Info: www.acm.org.sg
NEW LIGHT ON OLD POTTERY
Featuring ceramics produced in South-east Asian kilns from as early as the 11th century.
Where: NUS Museum, University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Crescent MRT: Clementi When: Till July 25, 10am - 7.30pm (Tue - Sat), 10am - 6pm (Sun), closed on Mon & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6516-8817 Info: www.nus.edu.sg/museum
RAMAYANA REVISITED
The Ramayana epic from India unfolds through shadow puppets, paintings and photos of ancient monuments from South and South-east Asia.
Where: Peranakan Museum, 39 Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Till Aug 22, 1 - 7pm (Mon), 9.30am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), till 9pm (Fri) Admission: $6 (adults), $3 (children). Free for Singapore citizens and permanent residents above 60 Tel: 6332-7591
CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DANGER
An exhibition for children who can view tiger stamps as well as learn about the plight of the animal in the world today.
Where: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23B Coleman Street MRT: City Hall/Clarke Quay When: Till Aug 31, 1 - 7pm (Mon), 9am - 7pm (Tue - Sun) Admission: $5 (adults), $4 (children aged three to 12 & senior citizens). Free for senior citizens who are Singapore citizens and permanent residents every Mon Tel: 6337-3888 Info: www.spm.org.sg
THE ORIGINAL SINGAPORE WALKS & CHANGI MUSEUM WAR TRAILS
Explore various parts of Singapore to learn about ancient Chinese funeral rituals, Malay folk traditions, war strategies and more.
Where: Most tours start from various MRT stations When: Ongoing, Mon - Sat, various times Admission: $28 - $45 Info: www.singaporewalks.com
WU GUANZHONG'S PAINTINGS
Singapore is home to the world's biggest collection of paintings by Wu Guanzhong, one of China's greatest living artists. This exhibition includes works from Kwee Swie Teng's collection.
Where: Art Retreat, Ubi Techpark, 01-45/47, Lobby C, 10 Ubi Crescent MRT: Aljunied When: Ongoing, 11am - 6pm daily except Sun, Mon & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6749-0880
nature
NATURE ART EXHIBITION
View paintings and art visuals depicting Hortpark and the Southern Ridges by Tham Puisan and students from the NAFA Department of Media and Design. From next Friday till March 22, spot an artist at the park and he will talk to you about his inspirations and techniques. Part of Connecting With Nature held in conjunction with the United Nations' Year of Biodiversity.
Where: HortPark, Exhibition Gallery, Hyderabad Road MRT: Queenstown When: Tomorrow - March 28, 9am - 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 6471-5601 Info: E-mail NPARKS_HortPark@nparks.sgov.sg
nightlife
MAGIC HOP ON HOP OFF PARTY BUS
Enjoy magic performances on the bus as you are whisked to top party venues to enjoy drinks worth more than $100. End the night partying to authentic Cuban music at Azzucar in Clarke Quay.
Where: Overeasy, House in Dempsey, Loof and Azzucar in Clarke Quay MRT: Orchard When: March 31, 7pm Admission: $55, $63 with food Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg or www.singaporeparties.com.sg
NUS arts fest
THE RAIN CAME DOWN LIKE PEARLS THE NIGHT I DIED
A 'sing-and-tell' musical where singers such as Jacintha Abisheganaden, Gani Abdul Karim and Denise Tan perform while composer Mark Chan narrates the love story of a female Japanese ghost and the two men in her life.
Where: University Cultural Centre Dance Studio, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Today, 12 & tomorrow, 8pm Admission: $5 & $15 Tel: 6516-2492 Info: Go to www.nusartsfestival.com
R.O.J.A.K (NUS ELECTRONIC MUSIC LAB)
The NUS Electronic Music Lab takes you on a sonic journey through the history of Singapore through a sprawling soundscape installation, which mixes ingredients from colonial times to the globalisation of the present. Later, enjoy music from computers, electronic instruments and interfaces.
Where: University Cultural Centre, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Today - Sun, 8pm Admission: $10 Info: Go to www.nusartsfestival.com
101 GUIDE TO THE INSTRUMENTS OF THE ORCHESTRA (NUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA)
Be captivated by the warm tones of the woodwinds, the majesty of brass, the power of the strings and the versatility of the percussions and hear how these contrasting voices weave together a wonderful tapestry of sound at this musical guide to the instruments by the NUS Symphony Orchestra.
Where: University Cultural Centre Courtyard, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Today , 8pm Admission: Free Info: Go to www.nusartsfestival.com
UNVEILINGS - TERPSICHORE 2010 (NUS DANCE SYNERGY)
The NUS Dance Synergy celebrates Asian subtlety through interplays of light and shadow, sound and silence, and movement and stillness.
Where: University Cultural Centre Theatre, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Today, 8pm Admission: $14 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Go to www.nusartsfestival.com
ISRAELI FILM SCREENINGS
Catch three Israeli films, including Sallah Shabatti by Ephraim Kishon today. It is about a Yemenite Jewish family flown to Israel during Operation Magic Carpet. The other films are Yellow Asphalt by Dan Verete (next Fri) and Under The Dommim Tree by Eli Cohen (March 19).
Where: Faculty of Science, LT31, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi W
SHILI AND ADI
Be entertained by ShiLi and Adi who will perform their range of soothing jazz and R&B songs.
Where: University Cultural Centre Theatre Foyer, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Today, 7pm Admission: Free Info: www.nusartsfestival.com
CHICKEN SHACK REVIVAL
Comprising four friends, the band give their take on the blues.
Where: University Cultural Centre Theatre Foyer, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Tomorrow, 7pm Admission: Free Info: www.nusartsfestival.com
JAZZ 'IN:FUSION - CONFUCIAN! (NUS JAZZ BAND'S 15TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT)
Enjoy jazz with an Asian favour at the 15th anniversary concert of the NUS Jazz Band which features Red Clay, a gamelan and jazz item performed with a unique gamelan arrangement combined with calligraphy art featuring Confucian values. Cultural Medallion recipient Iskandar Ismail has also arranged a jazz item titled Conversations using Asian instruments such as the tabla, gaohu and erhu. In addition, well-known jazz musicians here such as Alemay Fernandez will also be performing there.
Where: University Cultural Centre Hall, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Tomorrow, 8pm Admission: $16 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: students can get a 20 per cent discount on ticket price. Call 9383-3235
SPOTLIGHT ON NUS ALUMNI FILMMAKERS
Catch two films by NUS Alumni film-makers. The first one is Flooding In The Time Of Drought (PG) by Sherman Ong, a two-part feature film which combines documentary and narrative, depicting the lives of foreign migrants as an impending water crisis begins. It is told as eight interwoven stories in 10 languages. The other film is White Days (NC-17) by Lei Yuan Bin about three young people facing the transience and impermanance of life.
Where: Shaw Foundation Alumni House Auditorium, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi/Buona Vista When: Tomorrow, 2 - 9pm Admission: Free Info: Light snacks will be provided. Go to www.nusartsfestival.com for update on film rating
FITRAH - NATURE OF THE SELF (NUS ILSA TARI)
Catch Si Tanggang, a tale of a filial son's journey on the high seas in search of fortune and a mother's hope for a better life. This integrated productuion of song, dance and theatre by the NUS Ilsa Tari dance group is performed in Malay with English surtitles.
Where: University Cultural Centre Theatre, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Sun, 8pm Admission: $14 & $17 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.nusartsfestival.com
AIR ON A STRING
Enjoy an evening of mesmerising music from anime classics, such as Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam to Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away and the epic Ghost In The Shell, at this musical evening featuring the unconventional Four To Tango string quartet, talented cosplay singer Rika and members of the NUS Symphony Orchestra and the NUS Electronic Music Lab.
Where: University Cultural Centre Courtyard, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Sun, 8pm Admission: Free Info: Go to www.nusartsfestival.com
UP CLOSE WITH EQUIVOX
The award-winning a cappella group Equivox, which comprises doctors, businesswomen, teachers and speech therapists, present refreshing interpretations of popular melodies from an electic mix of genres.
Where: University Cultural Centre Dance Studio, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Sun, 8pm Admission: Free Info: Go to www.nusartsfestival.com
SARAH CHENG
Singer-songwriter Sarah Cheng performs an eclectic mix ranging from jazz and ambient to classical and R&B.
Where: University Cultural Centre Theatre Foyer, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Sun, 7pm Admission: Free Info: www.nusartsfestival.com
COME CLOSER: A FORUM THEATRE WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
This interactive and thought-provoking play focuses on the theme of ageing in the Asian context. The audiences can also share their perspectives and solutions on the issues presented.
Where: University Cultural Centre Dance Studio, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: March 20, 8pm (presentation) Admission: Free for the presentation Info: To register, e-mail nusartfestival@nus.edu.sg
READ ASIA - BOOK INITIATIVE CAPSULE
This capsule serves as a prototype mobile library and lab which promotes the culture of reading with new themes each week.
Where: University Cultural Centre Foyer, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Till March 21 Admission: Free Info: www.nusartsfestival.com
CHEONG SOO PIENG (ART)
This display of the late Cheong Soo Pieng's works - the first time in 19 years that his paintings are being shown here - focuses on his seminal works between 1947 and 1966. Cheong, who relocated from China to Singapore in 1946, is widely regarded as being influential on later generations of Singapore artistes, especially in his expressionistic use of colour.
Where: NUS Museum, University Cultural Centre, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Today - July 31, 10am - 7.30pm (Tue - Sat), 10am - 6pm (Sun), closed on Mon & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6516-8817 Info: www.nus.edu.sg/museum
open house
NUS OPEN HOUSE 2010
Find out more about NUS' student life at more than 50 booths set up by various NUS faculties and attend talks by professors, industry experts and students on admission requirements, NUS latest developments, multi-disciplinary undergraduate curriculum, special programmes and international programmes.
Where: National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Campus MRT: Clementi Where: NUS Bukit Timah Campus MRT: Newton When: Tomorrow & Sun, 9am - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 6516-5125 Info: Hop onto buses with student tour guides and travel around the NUS campus to visit different schools and faculties and view NUS hostels and other facilities. There is a free shuttle bus service at Dover MRT station to the NUS Open House at Kent Ridge Campus and another one from the Sports & Recreation centre at Kent Ridge Campus to the Law Open House at Bukit Timah Campus. Go to www.nus.edu.sg/openhouse
party
DJ MOTIV8 -HIP HOP LEGEND/OFFICIAL BLACK EYE PEAS DJ (ONE NIGHT PARTY)
DJ Motiv8 (Monroe Walker), the official DJ of multiple Grammy-winning Black Eyed Peas, will entertain you with his new remixes of hit Black Eyed Peas tunes at this one night only party at Supperclub.
Where: Supperclub, Odeon Towers, 331 North Bridge Road MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow, 9pm till 2.30am Admission: $28 (pre-sale), $38 at the door with two drinks Info: Go to www.tdc.sg or visit www.sonicvogue.com for information
FULL FRONTAL
DJs Adrian Wee and Andrew T offer a mix of Neolithic house, dark-age electro and post-nuclear breaks. So get ready for the biggest, loudest and wildest party ever.
Where: Fash (The Butter Factory), One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Road 02-02/03/04 MRT: Raffles Place When: Tomorrow , $21 (Riot Girls), $26 (Rocker Boys) with two standard drinks Tel: 6333-8243 Info: thebutterfactory.com
CLEO 50 MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELORS
Who will be the most eligible bachelor to win $3,000 worth of prizes plus an exclusive Zirca membership? Check out the 50 contestants at this finals party by Cleo magazine. The first 400 Cleo readers at the event will get a free drink each.
Where: Zirca Mega Club, Block C, 01-02/5 & 02-01/08, The Cannery, Clarke Quay, River Valley Road MRT: Clarke Quay When: Next Fri, door opens at 6.30pm Admission: $15, including two drinks before 11pm, $25 & $28, including two drinks after 11pm Tel: 6333-4168
pets
A-DOG-TION DAY ADOPTION DRIVE
Adopt any of 15 puppies and young adult dogs at this adoption drive by Action For Singapore Dogs Society and you will get a friend for life. They were rescued by the society.
Where: K9 Kulture, 110 Turf Club Road MRT: Buona Vista When: March 13 & 14, 11am - 5.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6314-9363/6100-2737 Info: Pay $220 for vaccination, microchipping, sterilisation and check-up for a female dog and $200 for a male dog
SUPER HEROES BY THE BEACH
A get-together for pet owners with contests and activities such as Superhero Parade, featuring owners and their pets dressed in super-hero costumes. A wide array of pet products will also be on sale. CATS Classified Pets' Corner.
Where: East Coast Park E2 (next to East Coast Lagoon Food Centre) When: March 21, 10am - 5pm Admission: Free Tel: 6319-5948/6319-5917 Info: www.st701.com/petscorner
short + sweet
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Young writers are invited to submit entries for Top 40 at the Short+Sweet Singapore festival which returns to The Arts House in July this year. There will be 10 plays each week with each piece being performed in any of Singapore's four main languages - English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. The best 10 plays will be featured at the grand finals from Aug 5 - 7 at The Esplanade.
Info: The closing date: April 11. Pay Australian Dollars $20 via credit card to www.shortand sweet.org/shortsweet-theatre/singapore. Selected plays will showcase a diverse range of characters, themes and stories to feed everyone's taste buds.
shopping
SINGAPORE RIVER MARKET
Stroll by Singapore River and shop at more than 40 stalls offering local and international wares including art and craft, home ware, clothing, handmade gifts, accessories and more. When you spend $50 you could win food & beverage vouchers and other attractive treats in an instant lucky dip. Children will be treated to face-painting, balloon sculpting and performances by street jugglers.
Where: Singapore River, River Promenade in front of Central, Clarke Quay stretching to Read Bridge MRT: Clarke Quay When: Today - Sun, 11am - 10pm daily Admission: Free Info: Go to www.singaporerivermarket.com
WIN GOLD IN THE OLYMPIC DRAW! (PARKWAY PARADE OLYMPIC FEST)
You might win gold medals worth up to $5,000 with every $30 spent at Parkway Parade shopping centre this month. The top prize is a 38g pure gold medal.
Where: Parkway Parade shopping centre, 80 Marine Parade Road MRT: Eunos/Bedok When: Till March 31, 10am - 10pm Admission: Free Tel: 6344-1242 Info: Till March 21, excluding Monday, you can participate in the Wii Games Challenge at any Wii Sports Booth at the shopping centre's basement atrium when you spend $30 at the shopping centre. You could win attractive prizes at the grand finals on Sun and March 21. Register at the basement atrium before 11am.
show
IT SHOW 2010
Spend $100 at this IT Show at Suntec Singapore and win the top prize of $20,000 cash. Billed as the largest IT, digital, mobile and consumer electronics exhibition here, it features 820 leading manufacturers and suppliers who offer great bargains and big savings on new products and tech gadgets for your personal, business or home use.
Where: Suntec Singapore, Levels, 1 - 4 & 6 MRT: City Hall When: Till Sun, noon - 9pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6747-4620 Info: E-mail easternd@singnet.com.sg
TSUZURI PROJECT EXHIBITION BY CANON AND THE KYOTO CULTURE ASSOCIATION
This exhibition aims to preserve and share Japanese culture through the application of digital technology, by showcasing Japanese art pieces dating back to the 16th century.
Where: Japan Creative Centre, Embassy of Japan, 4 Nassim Road MRT: Orchard When: Till March 20, 10am - 6pm (Tue - Sat), 1 - 6pm (today), 10am - 3.30pm (March 20) Admission: Free Tel: 6737-0434
S. RAJARATNAM, THE SINGAPORE LION
This exhibition is a tribute to Mr S. Rajaratnam, Singapore's first Minister for Culture and first Minister for Foreign Affairs, who helped shape the national identity and put Singapore on the world map. Organised by the National Library and Institute of Southeast Asian Studies of Singapore.
Where: National Library Building, Promenade, Level 10, Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Till April 4, 10am - 9pm (closed on public holidays) Admission: Free Tel: 6332-3255
THE TSUNAMI THAT SHOOK THE WORLD
This exhibition unravels the science behind earthquakes and tsunamis.
Where: Singapore Science Centre MRT: Jurong East When: Till July 10, 10am - 6pm Admission: $3 (children), $6 (adults) Tel: 6425-2500 Info: www.science.edu.sg
sports
SINGAPORE BIATHLON 2010
Hang out at the chill-out area or cheer on the participants as they take on the 1.5km swim and 10km run in Singapore Biathlon at East Coast Park, billed as the largest and most competitive biathlon in Southeast Asia. Organised by SAFRA and the Republic of Singapore Navy.
Where: East Coast Park, Car Park F2 MRT: Bedok When: Tomorrow, 7am Admission: Free for spectators
I-RUN
Working adults can join in the 3, 5 and 10km run as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Where: Science Park 1, Science Hub MRT: Buona Vista When: Today & every Fri, 6 - 7pm Where: Changi Business Park, The Signature MRT: Changi Airport When: Every Mon, 6.15 - 7.15pm Where: Singapore River Promenade, next to UOB Plaza MRT: Raffles Place When: Every Tue & Thu, 6.30 - 7.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6435-3166 Info: To register, call 6872-2201 or e-mail exerfitcs@yahoo.com
RUN 350 AT PULAU UBIN
Young NTUC is holding a mass running event with proceeds going to reforestation efforts in the Garden City Fund's Plant-a-Tree Programme.
Where: Basketball court in front of Ubin-HSBC Volunteer Hub, Pulau Ubin When: March 20, assemble by 3.30pm (10km participants), 4.30pm (5km participants) Admission: Free for spectators Info: Registration has closed. Go to www.run350.com
J.P. MORGAN CORPORATE CHALLENGE 2010
A 5.6km team road race to be held along Esplanade Drive on May 6.
Admission: $50 an entrant and each team must have at least four members Tel: 6372-6392 Info: Go to www.jpmorganchase.com/cc to register for the race, which will start from Esplanade Drive at 6pm
talk
FIRST MUMS' AND DADS' CONGRESS
Celebrities Zoe Tay and Darren Lim will share their experiences of being first-time parents at this public forum held to help first-time parents prepare for their child's birth and cope with needs and challenges as the child grows up.
Where: Raffles City Convention Centre, Stamford Ballroom, Level 4 MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow , noon - 5pm Admission: $15 Tel: 6277-6254 Info: You can also get pregnancy tips and advice on health for babies from experts from Thomson Medical Centre at the forum. Go to www.abbott.com.sg/family to register
travel
VISIT BRITAIN/EMIRATES CAMPAIGN
Book your holiday to Britain on Emirates which is offering travellers an all-in airfare of $888. It flies daily to six British destinations - London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Info: www.britainemirates.com
theatre
BREAKOUT 2010
This dynamic comedy performance from Korea, based on a story of prisoners breaking out of prison, features some of Korea's leading B-boys and mixes the hottest B-boy dance moves with stunning gymnastics, martial arts and hilarious visual comedy.
Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Today - Sun , 8pm, 1pm (Sun only), 3pm (Sat only) Admission: $31 - $76 Tel: 6348-5555
What does it take to be a model citizen? The Necessary Stage puts on a typically intelligent and searching work in response to this question. The play Model Citizens follows three very different women who are connected by a violent incident - the stabbing of a Member of Parliament. Stars Siti Khalijah Zainal, Karen Tan (above) and Goh Guat Kian.
Where: The Necessary Stage Black Box, 278 Marine Parade Road, Marine Parade Community Building, B1-02 When: Today, tomorrow, March 12 - 13, 8pm, tomorrow, Sun, March 13 & 14, 3pm Admission: $27 from Sistic (www.sistic.com.sg or call 6348-5555) Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg
PIANO WITH BEIJING OPERA 'THE RED LANTERN' APPRECIATION CONCERT
This modern Beijing Opera created during the Chinese Cultural Revolution in 1968, focuses on the revolution in China before 1949.
Where: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Theatre, Bencoolen Street MRT: Bugis When: Sun (march 14), 8pm Admission: $18 & $28 Tel: 9750-6666/6292-3393
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
Based on a book by Laura Numeroff, this play for children features the adventures of Mouse as he laughs and learns life's important lessons. By Players Theatre. Directed by Carina Hales and adapted by Jody Davidson.
Where: Ulu Pandan CC Theatrette, 5th floor, Ulu Pandan Community Club, 170 Ghim Moh Road MRT: Commonwealth When: Till next Fri, various times Admission: $27 for adult/child and $96 for family package for four persons with at least one child Tel: 6348-5555/6446-4430 Info: www.theplayerstheatre.org
IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE
Based on a book by Laura Numeroff, this play for children features the adventures of Mouse as he laughs and learns life's important lessons. By Players Theatre. Directed by Carina Hales and adapted by Jody Davidson.
Where: Ulu Pandan CC Theatrette, 5th floor, Ulu Pandan Community Club, 170 Ghim Moh Road MRT: Commonwealth When: Till March 19, various times Admission: $27 for adult/child and $96 for family package for four persons with at least one child Tel: 6348-5555/6446-4430 Info: www.theplayerstheatre.org
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
A stylised and unconventional adaptation of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Singapore director Goh Boon Teck. The cast in the Toy Factory production includes Brendon Fernandez, Tan Shou Chen and Julie Wee. Sponsored by SPH Foundation.
Where: Drama Centre Theatre, National Library, Level 3, 100 Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Till March 21, 8pm (Tue - Fri), 3 & 8pm (Sat), 3pm (Sun). No shows on Mon Admission: $38 - $62 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg
tour
TREASURY OF THE WORLD CURATOR'S TOUR
View stunning jewellery pieces which belonged to Mughal emperors and princes and learn about the artistic sophistication and technical finesse of Indian craftsmen in the 16th to 18th centuries at this tour led by curator Nicola Kuok.
Where: Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Today 7.30 - 8.30pm Admission: $12 each Tel: 6332-3284 Info: Go to www.acm.org.sg
voting
SINGAPORE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
Vote in the 17 most popular categories in the Singapore Entertainment Awards 2010 celebration concert tomorrow at The Float @ Marina Bay through SMS 77877 or online at sgeawards.omy.sg. There will be 45 awards to be presented in 11 categories, including the inaugural TV award category (local and regional).
Info: Tickets for the Entertainment Awards are $11 and $21 plus 7 per cent GST from Sistic (www.sistic.com.sg or call 6348-5555). Organised by Singapore Press Holdings' Chinese media, Radio 100.3, Omy.sg and UW (U Weekly)
web
SHOPPING PRIVILEGES AT CLUB STOMP
Visit the website to check out promotions and tie-ups with Stomp merchants.
Info: club.stomp.com.sg/clubstomp/index.jsp
weddings
A GARDEN WEDDING SHOWCASE
If you plan to tie the knot soon check out the offers available at this Garden Wedding Showcase at Villa Halia at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Where: Villa Halia, Singapore Botanic Gardens MRT: Orchard When: Sun, 5 - 8pm Admission: $38 nett a couple Tel: 6287-0711 Info: E-mail alicetang@halia.com.sg
Compiled by Magdalene Lum
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