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It's cosplay, Chinese ink-style. Quek Liat Sing, an award-winning Singapore artist and part-time lecturer at Nanyang Academy of Fine Art, explores different themes in her contemporary Chinese ink works. They include cosplay, which features costume play by young people, as well as tropical ferns.

Where: Studio Miu, Takashimaya Shopping Centre 04-20V, 391 Orchard Road MRT: Orchard/Somerset When: Today - Sept 28: 10am - 8pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6733-0917 Info: You can visit www.quekkiatsing.com for information about the artist

Art

COLOURS OF INDIA

View fresh works by young Indian contemporary artists at this exhibition, which will also showcase a preview of works by senior Indian artists

Where: ARTrium, MICA Building, 140 Hill Street MRT: City Hall/Clarke Quay When: Last day: 9am - 8pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6270-7988

TRAVELOGUE

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

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: Till Fri: 10am - 5pm (Mon - Sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free, Tel: 6496-5000 or visit http://www.lasalle.edu.sg

FUSION III

It's a mix of contemporary Indian art including the young and senior, new and known artists. Ceramic works are also showcased.

Where: Artmosiac Gallery, Mica Building 01-02, 140 Hill Street MRT: City Hall/Clarke Quay When: Till Sat : 11am - 5pm (Mon - Fri), 2 - 4pm (Sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6336-6406 or visit www.artmosaic.com.sg

SOMETHING OLD...SOMETHING NEW (GALLERY STOCK ROOM SHOW)

Take a peek at 20 fine aboriginal acrylic on canvas paintings from the Australia's Northern Territories and Western Australia.

Where: Redot Gallery, 11 Everton Road MRT: Outram When: Till Sept 12: noon - 7pm (Tue - Sat), by appointment on Sun, Admission: Free Tel: 8113-5333 Info: Visit http://www.redotgallery.com

QIU ZHIJIE: THE BRIDGE. NANJING. UNDER THE HEAVEN

Renowned Chinese contemporary artist Qiu Zhijie explores the basis of nationhood, the geopolitical and psychological attachments to Nanjing City in more than 40 stunning works created during his residency at the Singapore Tyler Print Institute earlier this year.

Where: Singapore Tyler Print Institute, 41 Robertson Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till Sept 27: 10am - 6pm (Tue - Sat), closed on Sun & public holidays, by appointment on Mon Admission: Free Tel: 6336-3663

A TRIBUTE TO THE GARDENS BY ONG KIM SENG & STUDENTS

Visit Villa Halia, a restaurant at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and buy any of 77 paintings by Ong Kim Seng, Singapore's top watercolorist and Cultural Medallion recipient, and his students, which capture magical glimpses of the garden.

Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Villa Halia, Ginger Garden MRT Orchard When: Till Sept 30: noon - 11pm (Mon - Fri), 9am - 11pm (Sat & Sun) Admission: Free Tel: 6476-6711 Info: you can catch a talk by Ong Kim Seng and artist's live class on Sept 13 & 14 from 4pm at Villa Halia. You can also visit www.halia.com.sg for information

Charity

FIGHT WORLD HUNGER

Spare a thought for the hungry. When you dine or buy takeaway food at any KFC Restaurant or Pizza Hut restaurant here, you donate $2 to the United Nations World Food Programme which will go to help fight world hunger and support victims of disasters.

Where: All KFC Restaurants outlets and Pizza Hut Restaurants outlets here When: Till Sept 28: 11am - 10pm (KFC outlets), till Oct 7: 11am - 10pm (Pizza Hut outlets) Admission: Free, Tel: 6290-7591 Info: Visit www.kfc.com.sg or www.pizzahut.com.sg, you can also donate online by visiting www.fromhungertohope.com. Donors will each receive two appreciate gifts - a limited edition World Hunger Relief 2008 wristband and KFC or Pizza Hut meal coupons

Classical

BEETHOVEN COMPLETE PIANO SONATAS (RECITAL BY BORIS KRALJEVIC)

Be treated to Beethoven's Piano Sonatas C minor Op.13 'Pathetique', C sharp minior Op. 27, No. 2 'Moonlight' and D major Op.28 'Pastoral' at this recital by Ukrainian pianist, Boris Kraljevic. Part of a cycle of 10 Beethoven Complete Piano Sonatas recitals.

Where: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Lee Foundation Theatre, 151 Bencoolen Street MRT: Bugis When: Today: 8pm Admission: $28 Tel: 6348-5555

THE GENTLEMEN OF ST. JOHN'S CHOIR, CAMBRIDGE

They are said to be among the freshest and most exciting male choral groups from Britain in the past 30 years. Catch the Gramaphone award-winning Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, who will perform a diverse repertoire of songs, such as the Purcell Anthems, accompanied by the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music graduate string students, as well as part songs, folksongs and modern harmonies.

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

Contest

NATIONAL INDIAN MUSIC COMPETITION 2008

Who will be the Indian musical stars of the future? Check out this National Indian Music Competition where young Indian musicians here will battle it out for cash prizes totalling $27,500 before an international jury comprising five classical musicians from India. Organised by the National Arts Council.

Where: Drama Centre, National Library Building, Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall, When: Today - Thu : 10am & 2pm (competition rounds), Fri : 5 & 7.30pm (Final - Open Category & prize presentation ceremony for all categories), Sat : 10 - noon, 12.30 - 2.30pm & 3 - 5pm (Masterclasses at Drama Centre Function Rooms 2 & 3) Admission: Free for competition rounds and prize presentation, pay $6 a class for the masterclasses Tel: 6348-5555 (tickets) Info: The competition comprises an intermediate category where the top winner gets $600 cash and trophy and an open category where the top winner gets $1,000 cash and trophy. For more information visit www.nac.gov.sg/nimc

NATIONAL JUNIOR ROBOTICS COMPETITION

You can expect more challenges, fun, excitement and surprises under the theme of 'Saving Global Environment' at this premier robotics competition which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. By Agency for Science, Technology and Research.

Where: Singapore Science Centre, Annexxe Building, Science Centre Road MRT: Jurong East When: Today - Sat : 8.30am - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 6425-2799

14TH NGEE ANN CITY NATIONAL LION DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008

Who will be the Lion King? Catch 25 of Singapore's top lion dance teams battling it out for the Ngee Ann City Challenge trophy and top cash prize of $6,000 at this lion dance tournament at Ngee Ann City.

Where: Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard/Somerset When: Till Sat: 7.30pm nightly Free Tel: 6733-0337 or visit www.ngeeanncity.com.sg

MY FUN CLASS OUTING (COOL PIX!)

Snap humorous or crazy snapshots of your class outing for a good laugh. Then share them with The Sunday Times Young Classified (YC) readers and selected entries will be published in the Young Classified on Sept 27. This contest is meant for those aged 12 to 18.

When: Submit the photos by Sept 20 Tel: 6319-5924 Info: You have to say briefly in not more than 25 words where you went for the outing, and provide personal particlars, such as name, age, school, class, address, contact number and identity card number, and send them to http://my.st701.com/shops/yc/photogallery.html

Education

CATS CLASSIFIED LEARNING FOR SUCCESS EDUCATION EXHIBITION 2008

Make the right education and career choice. Head for this Education Exhibition where you can get information on local and overseas certificate diploma, degree and postgraduate courses and select from more than 400 programmes. Sign up for a course at the exhibition and you might win a HP TouchSmart desktop computer worth $2,499.

Where: Suntec Singapore Concourse, Level 3 MRT: City Hall When: Sept 13: 10am - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 6319-5917 Info: You can find out more from various educational institutions, such as the Asia Pacific Management Institute and the Marketing Institute of Singapore, as well as top universities

Food

EAT & WIN AT CATS CLASSIFIED FOOD FEST

Spend at least $20 at any participating restaurant in the Cats Classified Food Fest 2008 and you might win a Cherry QQ Hatch or a Cherry T11 SUV, worth $55,000 minus COE, road tax and insurance, in the grand prize draw on Nov 15.

Tel: 6319-5924 Info: The names of the participating restaurants will be featured in Lianhe Zaobao (Tue), The New Paper (Wed), Lianhe Wanbao (Thu) and Shin Min Daily News (Sat) till Nov 8. There will be four fortnightly draws. The first draw on Thu is offering a three-day stay for two at the Banyu Biru Villa on Bintan

Gig

JAZZ TRIO IN CONCERT

Enjoy jazz standards at this life jazz concert featuring three foreign performers - Malaysian jazz pianist Tay Cher Siang, American bass guitarist John Cavendish and drummer Adam Osmianski.

Where: The Japanese Association Singapore, 120 Adam Road MRT: Toa Payoh/Newton When: Today : 7.30pm Admission: $30 Tel: 9637-4573

Mid-Autumn Festival

LANTERN FANTASY 2008 - F8 HELLO KITTY GO RACES

Take your family to the Lantern Fantasy extravaganza celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Chinese Garden where they can bask in the warm glow of more than 2,000 lanterns including 280 Hello Kitty and Friends' lanterns. You can catch the popular Sanrio characters taking part in various races, the highlight being a sailing race featuring 15 colourful lantern sailboats in the garden's Stoneboat Lake.

Where: Chinese Garden, 1, Chinese Garden Road, Jurong MRT: Chinese Garden When: Today - Sept 28: 6 - 11pm daily, Admission: $12 (adult) & $8 (child aged three to 12) from Mon - Thu & $15 (adult) & $10 (child aged three to 12) from Fri - Sun Tel: 6475-2944 Info: Other highlights include a show by a troupe from China, lion dances and food stalls. Visit www.2008lanternfestival.com.sg for details

Storytelling

SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL STORY TELLING FESTIVAL: CELBRATING CREATIVITY

Catch various world-class storytelling performances by international storytellers.

Where: The Arts House, various venues, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Till Sept 9: various times Admission: $27 (adult) & $20 (child aged seven to 12) Tel: 6332-6919 or e-mail tickets@toph.com.sg

Theatre

PUCCINI'S TURANDOT

Be uplifted by the music of Puccini at this opera about an icy Chinese princess who refuses to marry any man unless he can answer 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: Till tomorrow : 8pm Admission: $28 - $133 Tel: 6348-5555

MORE OR LESS

Artistes from The Loose Moose Theatre Company of Canada will skillfully spin an extraordinary tale with your suggestions and wild ideas. Anything goes in this improvisational theatre presented by Act 3 International for children aged four to eight.

Where: Act 3 Theatre, 126 Cairnhill Road MRT: Newton/Somerset When: Till Fri : 10am, Sat & Sun : 11am & 4pm Admission: $21 Tel: 6348-5555

THOMAS & FRIENDS LIVE! ON STAGE: THOMAS SAVES THE DAY

Families and pre-schoolers should not miss this brand-new musical, which features trains with engaging personalities, a thrilling story and new railroad-themed songs.

Where: Singapore Expo Hall 3A MRT: Expo When: Tomorrow - Sun : various times Admission: $31 - $71 Tel: 6348-5555

THE RAINBOW FISH

This musical for the young and young-at-heart about a proud and pretty Rainbow Fish is told in a magical mix of black light, music and fishy mayhem. Based on Marcus Pfister's award-winning storybook, the script and lyrics are by Brian Seaward, the artistic director of I Theatre.

Where: Alliance Francaise, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till Sept 14: varying times Admission: $20 (adult or child) Tel: 6348-5555

Web

THE REAL SINGAPORE

Want to know the real Singapore? Go to Singapore Seen for local content that affects you.

Info: Visit singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/index.jsp

Wedding

THE NEW PAPER WEDDING PLANNER

Prizes worth a total of $4,000 are up for grabs in a buyers' draw at The New Paper Wedding Planner exhibition featuring an eclectic array of wedding-related products and services. Just buy anything at this exhibition to qualify for the draw. Spouses-to-be can also join a wedding cake eating contest for a chance to win the top prize of $1,000 cash.

Where: Suntec City Mall, Entertainment Atrium MRT: City Hall When: Sept 12 & 13: 11am - 10pm (exhibition), Sept 13 & 14: 5pm (Bridal Couture Fashion Runway Show featuring stunning wedding gowns), Sept 14: 11am - 9pm, Admission: Free Tel: 6319-5916 Info: On Sept 14 at 4pm, you and your spouses-to-be aged 18 to 40 can take part in a wedding cake eating contest for a chance to win $1,000 cash To participate couples have to submit their photographs with their names, age, identity card numbers and contact numbers to cats@sph.com.sg by Sun

Compiled by Magdalene Lum

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