HSBC YOUTH EXCELLENCE GALA

Support young musical talents at this concert featuring three recipients of the HSBC Youth Excellence Award for Musical Excellence and proceeds will go to the President's Challenge 2008 and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund. The performers are award-winning United States-based Singapore pianist Clare Yeo, award-winning vocalist Janani Sridhar and award-winning young violinist Gabriel Ng. Organised by HSBC.

Where: Victoria Concert Hall, Empress Place, MRT: Raffles Place, When: Today : 8pm, Admission: $38 & $53, Tel: 6348-5555

Art

TRAVELOGUE

Six students from the Lasalle College of the Arts showcase their artworks inspired by their travels to countries such as Germany, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal and Hong Kong.

Where: Lasalle College of the Arts, Praxis Space, Block H, Level 1, 1 McNally Street, adjacent to Prinsep Street and Short Street, MRT: Bugis/Little India, When: Today - Sept 5: 10am - 5pm (Mon - Sat), closed on sun, Admission: Free, Tel: 6496-5000 or visit http://www.lasalle.edu.sg

TREASURES OF SPRING AND AUTUMN

Admire 38 impressionist-style oil paintings featuring still life and scenery by Chinese artist Wang Da-Bang at this art exhibition.

Where: Dynasties Antique & Art Gallery, MICA Building, 01 - 09, 140 Hill Street, MRT: Clarke Quay/City Hall, When: Today - Sept 8: 11am - 7pm daily, Admission: Free, Tel: 6738-3268

Class

DID YOU HAVE A GOOD LAUGH TODAY? (LAUGHTER WORKSHOP)

Find out why you need to laugh more at this session by facilitator Subina Khaneja, who is a volunteer with the Women's Initiative for Ageing Successfully, an organisation which conducts talks and programmes for women in their 40s and older.

Where: WINGS (Women's Initiative for Ageing Successfully, Bishan Junction 8 Office Tower, 06-05, MRT: Bishan, When: Today : 11 - 11.30am, Admission: $8, Tel: 6250-1012, Info: registration is only open to women in their 40s and above

ST701 CUSTOMER EXCELLENCE WORKSHOPS

Want to a leader in service excellence and provide the best customer service to enhance service leadsherip, customer delight and customer experience? Check out three ST701 Excellence Workshops, which will equip individuals and organisations with skills and knowledge to cultivate a loyal customer base. The speakers are Simon Murphy, a dynamic trainer and public speaker, Victor Koh, a seasoned sales professional, Rowena Chee, an expert hotelier, and Manoj Sharma, who assists people and organisations to boost their profitability and performance.

Where: Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) Auditorium, News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North, MRT: Braddell, When: Sep 9: 9am - 5pm (ST701 Workshop I: How To Say No To Customers Without Offending Them as speaker), When: Sept 25: 9am - 5pm (ST701 Workship II: Taking Customer Service To The Next Level), When: Sept 30: 9am - 5pm (ST701 Workshop III: Creating A World Class Culture of Service Excellence), Admission: pay an early bird fee of $309 with GST (ST701 member) (usual: $369) & $369 with GST (non-member)(usual: $439) for Workshop I by Sept 3, pay an early bird fee for any two workshops of $506 with GST (ST701 member) (usual $618) & $627 with GST (non-member) (usual: $738) by Sept 19 (if one of your choices is Workshop I then the first early bird date of Sept 3 applies, Tel: 6319-5923 (office hours), Info: to register and for details you can also visit jobs.st701.com or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg

Classical

VICTOR ASUNCION: PIANO RECITAL

Be treated to works by composers such as Bach, Mozart, Schumann and Schubert at this piano recital by Dr Victor Asuncion, a United States-based Filipino visiting artiste at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. He is currently the Assistant Professor of Piano and Chamber Music at the University of Memphis in the United States.

Where: Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Recital Studio, next to University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge, MRT: Clementi/Buona Vista, When: Today: 7.30pm, Admission: Free, Tel: 6516-1167, Info: no entry to children under six

Contest<>

60-MINUTE CHALLENGE

Schools from around the island battle it out for the top spot in this 60-Minute aerobics 'towel workout' challenge to get listed in the Singapore Book of Records. They will also participate in a sports fiesta, games and thrilling telematches. Organised by the Health Promotion Board.

Where: Bishan Park, Grand Lawn 2, 1382 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, MRT: Ang Mo Kio, When: Today : 8am - 1pm, Admission: Free, Tel: 6435-3258

Film

JYOYUU (JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL 2008)

This 10-day Japanese Film Festival explores femininity in Japanese cinema, paying tribute to heroines, antagonists and muses in the silver screen. Today, catch Shara (PG) by Kawase Naomi, about the disappearance of a boy one midsummer day and his twin brother's discovery of his sibling's fate five years later. The movie is in Japanese with English subtitles.

Where: National Museum of Singapore, Gallery Theatre, 94 Stamford Road, MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, When: Today : 7.30pm & Sat : 2.15pm, Admission: $9.50, Tel: 9017-0160 or visit www.sfs.org.sg

Getai

HUNGRY GHOST FESTIVAL

Song, dance and glitz in the heartland.

Where: Block 540 Bukit Batok Street 52; Block 171 Stirling Road; Block 29 Havelock Road; Leng Kee Car Mart, 5 Commonwealth Lane; Block 119 Potong Pasir Avenue 1; OG Albert Complex; Block 144 Teck Whye Lane; Block 207 Bukit Batok Street 21; Sam Leong Road; Block 245 Yishun Avenue 9, When: 7.30 - 10.30pm

Museum

WEAPONS OF MASS DESIRE (DESIGN AND CONSUMPTION IN THE AFTERMATH of WORLD WAR II)

Find out how production shifted from military hardware at the end of the war to consumer products in the 1960s such as televisions and transistors.

Where: National Museum of Singapore, The Canyon, Basement, 93 Stamford Road, MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, When: Today - Jan 4: 10am - 8pm, Free, Tel: 6332-3659 or visit www.nationalmuseum.sg

Show

COMEX 2008

You might be richer by $20,000 when you shop for IT products, such as computers, mobile phones and other electronic products, at Comex 2008, billed as Singapore's biggest IT & Consumer Technology Exhibition. Every $100 spent at the exhibition gives you a chance to win the money which is the top prize in the lucky draw.

Where: Suntec Singapore, Levels 1 - 4 & 6, MRT: City Hall, When: Today - Sun : noon - 9pm, Admission: Free, Tel: 6747-4620 or visit www.comexshow.com.sg

Storytelling

ASIAN MUSIC, MASK AND MYTH (LEARN STORYTELLING SKILLS)

This Asian-Pacific playshop for classroom teachers uses folk-masks, dances, songs and storytelling to explore Asian culture.

Where: The Arts House, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, MRT: Raffles Place, When: Today : 9.30am - 12.30pm, Admission: $125 each, Tel: 6848-8290 or visit www.bookcouncil.sg/sisf/seminars.htm to register on line

Theatre

APPLES AND LADDERS BY LEMONY S, AUSTRALIA

This haunting puppet piece is aimed at inspiring young adults and developing their respect for diversity. It portrays two elderly neighbours living beside each other with an apple tree between their houses, but a gulf of apathy and isolation separates them. This inaugural Theatre For Teens presented by Act 3 International is meant for those aged 13 to 16.

Where: Act 3 Theatre, 126 Cairnhill Arts Centre, 126 Cairnhill Road, MRT: Newton, When: Last day : 3pm, Admission: $28, Tel: 6348-5555 or call 6735-9986 (Act 3 International), Info: teens can attend special workshops with the artistes to pick up skills to further their interest in the arts

GORILLA THEATRE

Go bananas. This no-holds-barred improvisational theatre by The Loose Moose Theatre Company of Canada is created by members of the audience taking turns to direct scenes. Jointhe mayhem as 'directors' and 'actors' strut their stuff by singing, dancing and miming to create improvised scenes. Presented by Act 3 International it is meant for those aged 10 to 16.

Where: Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road, MRT: Newton When: Last day : 3pm, Admission: $28, Tel: 6348-5555 (tickets) or call 6735-9986 (Act 3 International for workshops), Info: teens can attend special workshops with the artistes to pick up skills to further their interest in the arts

RESERVOIR

Discover the Syonan Jinja, a Shinto shrine, built during the Japanese Occupation at the MacRitchie Reservoir. A creative team from Singapore and Japan, led by Singapore director Choy Ka Fai, have re-imagined it as a sacred site in a tapestry of images, sound and movement. Written by local playwright Ng Yi-Sheng and presented by TheatreWorks.

Where: TheatreWorks, 72-12 Mohamed Sultan Road, MRT: Clarke Quay, When: Today - Sat : 8pm nightly, also 3pm on Sat , Admission: $28, Tel: 6737-7213 or e-mail tworks@singnet.com.sg, Info: tickets are also available at $15 for students, national sevricemen and senior citizens)

PUCCINI'S TURANDOT

Be uplifted by the music of Puccini at this opera about an icy Chinese princess who refuses to marry unless her suitor can solve three riddles. Held by the Singapore Lyric Opera to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini's birth (1858-1924). Performed in Italian with English and Chinese surtitles.

Where: Esplanade Theatre, MRT: City Hall, When: Tomorrow - Sat & Sept 1 - 3: 8pm, Admission: Tickets: $28 - $133, Info: Tel: 6348-5555

MORE OR LESS

With nothing but a simple item or a basic scene from children's favourite classic tales, artistes from The Loose Moose Theatre Company of Canada will spin an extraordinary tale with your suggestions and wild ideas. Anything goes in this improvisational theatre where you and your children can be part of the action. Presented by Act 3 International for children aged four to eight.

Where: Act 3 Theatre, 126 Cairnhill Road, MRT: Newton/Somerset, When: Sat & Sun & Sept 6 & 7: 11am & 4pm, Mon - Sept 5): 19am 7 3pm, Admission: $21, Tel: 6348-5555

THE WRITE STUFF

This production features 12 stories written by children about crazy characters and madcap adventures. They include imaginative tales such as aliens taking over a local school, a journey back in time to meet William Shakespeare. Recommended for children aged seven years and above, it's presented by The Little Company, a division of the Singapore Repertory Theatre, with Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) Foundation as the presenting sponsor.

Where: DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road, MRT: Clarke Quay, When: Till Sat : various times, Admission: $21 - $28, Info: call 6345-8888

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