Tuesday's top pick

THE HEART IS A DARK FOREST (M18)

It's a wife's worst nightmare: A woman discovers that her husband and the father of her child is leading a double life with two of everything - two wives, two homes, two families. There is nudity. A film by Nicolette Krebitz in German with English subtitles. Part of the German Film Festival

Where: Cathay Cineplex, 2 Handy Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Tue : 7.15pm Admission: $10 Tel: 6735-4555 Info: Visit www.cathay.com.sg/GFF08 and www.goethe.de/singapore

Art

VIETNAM: THE HIDDEN CHARM

The concept of transition is at the heart of this exhibition, featuring more than 40 works by eight Vietnamese artists. They depict the transition between generations, between painting and photography and between the abstract and figurative. There will be autograph sessions for the Spring & Summer Catalogue from Tue to Thu.

Where: Alliance Francaise, SG Private Banking 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Tue - Nov 19: 11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 11am - 5pm (Sat), 2- 7pm (Sun) Admission: Free Tel: 6737-8422 Info: Visit www.alliancefrancaise.com.sg

KEANE'S ROUTE

It's fun-tastic. Nine-year-old artist Keane Chua Wei Yi's style is a fusion of fine art and graphic illustrations. He has bagged the Best Prize at The Annual Children's International Art Exchange Exhibition Korea 2007. All proceeds from the exhibition will go to The Little Arts Academy.

Where: The Arts House, Foyer, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Till Sun : 10am - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-6919

GOAT GALORE: THE CURIOUS ANIMAL IN ART

Artist N. Manoharan, also the head of the Department of Painting at the Government College of Arts & Crafts in Chennai, India, captures the essence of the goat on canvas and paper at his first solo exhibition here.

Where: The Gallery of Gnani Arts, The Regent Singapore 01-05, One Cuscaden Road MRT: Orchard When: Till Nov 23: 11am - 8pm (closed on Mon) Admission: Free Tel: 6725-3112

BROOK ANDREW: EYE TO EYE

An exhibition by internationally celebrated contemporary Australian artist Brook Andrew featuring works in portraiture, taxidermy and neon installation. Supported by the Australian High Commission.

Where: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Nafa) Campus 1, Galleries 1 & 2, Bencoolen Street MRT: Bugis When: Till Dec 6: 11am - 7pm (closed on Sun) Admission: Free Info: E-mail artgalleries@nafa.edu.sg

AND THE DISH RAN AWAY WITH THE SPOON

The essence of childhood when imagination ruled and fantasy took flight: That's what this art exhibition is about. Featuring works by artists from the United States, Latin America and Britain.

Where: Collectors Contemporary Pte Ltd, 01-03 Petro Centre 5 Jalan Kilang Barat MRT: Red Hill/Queenstown When: Till Dec 10: 11am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), closed on Mon Admission: Free Tel: 6878-0103 Info: Visit www.collectors.com.sg

Class

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

Workshops for company executives who need to understand how to create and retain key accounts crucial to the success of their companies. Held at Singapore Press Holdings News Centre. One workshop titled Developing Top Producing Key Account Managers is conducted by trainer Virendra Shelar. Another titled Developing Top Producing Key Account Managers is held by Rob Salisbury. Both trainers have worked in Fortune 500 companies.

Where: Singapore Press Holdings (SPH News Centre), 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: Nov 25 : 9am - 5pm (Implementing And Planning Key Account Management), Nov 26 : 9am - 5pm (Developing Top Producing Key Account Managers) Admission: Pay an early bird fee of $329 with GST (ST701 members) a workshop & $389 with GST (non-member) a workshop by Nov 19, those signing up after that, pay $386 with GST (ST701 member) a workshop & $459 with GST (non-member) a workshop Tel: 6319-5917 (office hours) Info: Visit st701.com or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg

ANIMAX - ANIME BLOG WORKSHOP WITH DANNY CHOO

Learn how to be a super blogger with tips from Danny Choo, an Internet celebrity and the son of renowned shoemaker Jimmy Choo. This exclusive anime blog workshop hosted by Animax! will run for a month from Dec 1 and contestants with the best blogs stand to win prizes such as a mini laptop, Sony Playstation Portable handheld game console and more.

Where: *scape Youth Centre, 113 Somerset Road MRT: Somerset When: Nov 19: 1.30 - 3.30pm (light refreshments will be served) Admission: Free Info: Register for the workshp by visiting Animax Asia's website at www.animax-asia.com/promotions/blog_workshop

Classical

MODERN iCONS: MAGIC MOMENTS

To celebrate Messiaen's birth centenary, the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music New Music Ensemble will present music by his students - Chen Qigang, the director of music for the Beijing Olumpics, Pierre Boulez and Karlheinz Stockhausen. Under the baton of Chan Tze Law, the ensemble will also perform works by Singapore-based composer John Sharpley and two others from the conservatory alumni. Part of Spectrum, a new music series.

Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Tue : 7.30pm Admission: $27 Tel: 6348-5555

A GERMAN REQIUEM

Brahm's mastery of the orchestral and choral come together in his landmark work, German Requiem, at this concert by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, the Singapore Symphony Chorus, the Singapore Bible College Chorale and the Hallelujah Chorus. Under the baton of Lan Shui. The concert features soprano Brigitte Wohlfarth and baritone Liao Changyong.

Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Thu : 7.30pm Admission: $12 - $63 Tel: 6348-5555

Contest

DESIGN A CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION

Get into the mood for Christmas. Children aged seven to 12 are invited by the Singapore Philatelic Museum to each design a Christmas card (A5 size) and write about their most memorable Christmas celebration or experience on it. The designs with the most meaningful messages will win prizes, and shortlisted entries will be displayed at the museum later.

Tel: 6513-7347/6337-3888 Info: Mail the card to Design A Christmas Card Competition at the Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807, Closing date: Fri

THE AMAZING WAITER RACE 2008

Waiters who are quick on their feet and steady with their hands can form teams of two for a chance to win the top prize of $1,000 cash per team in this Amazing Waiter Race plus the Amazing Waiters' Challenge Cup. By Cats Classified.

Where: Singapore Expo Hall 5 MRT: Expo When: Sat , 11am (qualifying round), 2pm (final round) Admission: Free Tel: 6319-5924 Info: Submit entries by e-mailing cats4@sph.com.sg (subject: Amazing Waiter Race 2008) by Tue with names, IC numbers, job designations, mobile numbers and names of the food and beverage outlets they work in

Film

DAYS AND NIGHTS IN THE FOREST (ARANYER DIN RATRI)

Auteur Satyajit Ray's beautiful and touching story about four middle-class men from the city who learn lessons about life and love as their conceited worldview is challenged by the local girls of Palmau in the Indian countryside. In Bengali with English subtitles. Part of the World Cinema Series, a programme of the National Museum Cinematheque co-presented with the Singapore Film Society.

Where: National Museum of Singapore Gallery Theatre, Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Tue : 7.30pm Admission: $8 ($6.40 for Singapore Film Society members) Tel: 6332-3659 Info: Visit www.nationalmuseum.sg to book online

Hokkien Festival

BOOK LAUNCH: TRADES OF LOCAL HOKKIENS - PAST & PRESENT

Trades of Local Hokkiens and Past & Present traces when and how Singapore's Hokkien forefathers carved out their niches and built their trades here.

Where: Singapore Conference Hall, Shenton Way: MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Tue : 10am Admission: Free Tel: 6222-8212

HOKKIEN FOOD GALORE

Tuck into traditional Hokkien delicacies including Kim Men popiah, Amy Street dumplings, Fuzhou mee sua and Tan Hock Seng assorted pastries at this exhibition.

Where: Singapore Conference Hall, Shenton Way: MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Till Sun : 10am - 9pm Admission: Pay $10 for a coupon Tel: 6222-8212

CULTURAL EXHIBTION

Find out about traditional Hokkien customs relating to birth, marriage and longevity.

Where: Singapore Conference Hall, Shenton Way: MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Till Sun : 10am - 3pm Admission: Free Tel: 6222-8212

Korea Festival 2008

KOREAN CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION

Featuring works by distinguished artists, ranging from masters of Korean modernism to emerging young talents.

Where: Singapore Art Museum, Bras Basah Road MRT: City Hall When: Till March next year: 10am - 7pm (till 9pm on Fri), Admission: $8 (adult), $4 (students & senior citizens) (pay $10 for (adults) and $5 (students & senior citizens) for a joint ticket which also cover visits to 8Q, the museum's branch at 8 Queen Street Tel: 6332-3222 Info: Visit www.koreafestival.com

Kalaa Utsavam

WEDDING ALBUM

This hilarious play reveals the many layers of a traditional Indian wedding. On the surface it's a joyful event but behind the perfect smiles simmer suppressed suspicions, jealousy, frustrations and aggression.

Where: Esplanade Theatre Studio MRT: City Hall When: Wed & Thu : 8pm Admission: $38 Tel: 6348-5555

Nominations

NOMINATIONS FOR POSB EVERYDAY CHAMPIONS AWARD 2009

Know any of your colleagues, friends, teachers, coaches or neighbours who have a passion for sports and inspire others to play sports and grow through sports? If you do, nominate them for the POSB Everyday Champions Award 2009 in three categories - individuals, organisations and coaches. The winners in each category will receive a cash prize of $2,000 while the people who nominate them will receive $1,000 each. Submit your nominations by Sun on official forms, which are available at the Singapore Sports Council's main office at 230 Stadium Boulevard and at all POSB branches.

Visit www.singaporesports.sg/posbchampions

Reflections 2008

YOUTHS ALOUD

A must for die-hard rockers, this highly charged rock concert by the Republic Polytechnic Jammerz Arena features five different bands.

Where: Republic Polytechnic, Student Lounge, 9 Woodlands Avenue 9 MRT: Woodlands When: Tue : 5.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6365-0410

Show

DEFENCE TECHX 2008

Discover what it's like to fight as a new generation SAF soldier and find out how their new camouflage uniforms enhance their concealment and more at this exhibition titled At The Cutting Edge. Organised by the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Science & Technology Agency.

Where: The Singapore Science Centre, The Annexe, Science Centre Road MRT: Jurong East When: Till Tue : 10am - 6pm Admission: Free Info: Visit www.mindef.gov.sg/defencetechx

ENERGY: PORTRAITS OF PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION IN SINGAPORE

A photo exhibition by The Straits Times photojournalist Alphonsus Chern exploring Singapore's energy landscape, from the towering vistas of industrial architecture to the insides of a massive gas turbine. Held by The Straits Times in collaboration with Singapore's Energy Market Authority for International Energy Week Singapore.

Where: National Library Building, Level 8, Promenade, 100 Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall When: Till Wed : 9am - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-3255

THE FOOD SAFARI & HOME ELECTRONICS FAIR

Indulge in a feast for all senses. Food consultant Violet Oon, vice-president of the Singapore Chef Association Randy Chow and The Sunday Times food writers Wong Ah Yoke, Tan Hsueh Yun, Teo Pau Lin and Tng Lay Teen will guide you through an exciting gourmet journey at The Food Safari. Eat, drink, shop and attend Foodies' Workshops.

From 11pm to 7pm on Fri, sign up for The Sunday Times Foodies' 18 food and beverage workshops ($5 each) where you can learn about wine pairing, gourmet food preparation at home, cheese tasting, investing in fine wine and more. You can also visit a home electronics section showcasing the latest gadgets and sniff out exciting deals from as low as $5. This is the first lifestyle exhibition by SPH subsidiary, Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd. The Sunday Times is the official newspaper.

Where: Suntec Singapore, Halls 402 - 404, MRT: City Hall When: Fri to Sun : 11am - 10pm Admission: Free Info: Visit www.thefoodsafari.com.sg

Sports

BARCLAYS SINGAPORE OPEN

Catch some of the world's top golfers, such as Ernie Els, Adam Scott, K.J. Choi and Phil Mickelson, tee off at the Barclays Singapore Open, competing for the prize purse of US$5 million.

Where: Sentosa Golf Club, Serapong Course, Sentosa MRT: HarbourFront When: Thu - Sun : gates open at 7am Admission: Pay $80 for a four-day pass, including island entry, minus vehicle entry fee into Sentosa by Tue , $20 (daily price a day for Thu & Fri , $50 a day on Sat & Sun (pay extra for entry fees into the island) Tel: 6828-2688 Info: Info: For daily tickets you have to buy them at the Sentosa Golf Club's Tournament Ticketing Booth from Wed to Nov 16. The seasonal four-day pass are available for sale pre-tournament at Harry's outlets and Sentosa Golf Club, Visit www.barclayssingaporeopen.com

Theatre

SOMETHING ELSE

This is a touching tale of friendship with inventive storytelling, upbeat songs and lots of laughs. A magical adaptation of the award-winning book by Kathryn Cave and Chris Riddell, it is presented by Players Theatre, a children's theatre company.

Where: Ulu Pandan Community Club Theatrette, 5th Floor, Ulu Pandan Community Club, 170 Ghim Moh Road MRT: Buona Vista When: Till Fri : 9.30 & 11am, 2 & 3.30pm, Sat : 11am & 5pm Admission: $21 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.theplayerstheatre.org

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Follow the yellow brick road. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as they journey to Oz in this I Theatre production adapted from the famous Judy Garland movie with famous tunes such as Over The Rainbow and Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead. Stars Mariel Reyes, Timothy Nga, Robert Jenkin and Gene Sha Rudyn.

Where: Drama Centre Theatre, 200 Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall When: Till Sat, various times Admission: $31 - $61 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg

AVENUE Q - THE MUSICAL

It's Sesame Street with a grown-up twist. One of the hottest shows in London's West End and Broadway and winner of the Best Musical 2004 Tony Award, Avenue Q takes you on a fun-filled romp with an ensemble of actors and some very adult-minded puppets belting out hilarious songs such as I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today. Presented by the Singapore Repertory Theatre.

Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Till Sun , 8pm Admission: $43- $143 Tel: 6348-5555

THE TOOTH FAIRY

What happens with your tooth after the Tooth Fairy collects it? Find out at this fun-filled musical featuring uplifting songs and dance routines and colourful sets and costumes. Performed by The Little Company, a subidiary of the Singapore Repertory Theatre.

Where: DBS Arts Centre, Merbau Road, Robertson Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till Dec 14: 10 & 11am, 2, 5 & 7pm Admission: $25 (weekdays), $31 (weekends) Tel: 6348-5555

Web

THE REAL SINGAPORE

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Compiled by Magdalene Lum

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