Welcome to an enchanted landscape bathed in starlight and populated with fairies, nymphs and phantasmal animals with butterfly wings. A site-specific installation by Argentinian artist Flavia Da Rin.

Where: Third Floor, Hermes, Liat Towers, 541 Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Till Dec 28: 10.30am - 7.30pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6738-9807

Art

SOMETIMES A LONG FIVE MILES BY PATRICK STOREY (ARTIST IN RESIDENCE)

No kidding, American artist Patrick Storey is literally living in a 'log cabin with firewood, elk and snow outside' at The Substation Gallery and you can visit him to say hi, play poker or check how he's coping with his new life in Singapore. This is part of an installation/exhibition called Sometimes A Long Five Miles, which refers to how far the log cabin he lived in for eight years in the mountains of Colorado was to the nearest town of Aspen.

Where: The Substation Gallery, Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Till Tue: 11am - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 6337-7535 Info: Visit http://www.substation.org/whats_on/visual_arts.html#sometimes

THE EARTH & MAN

This solo exhibition by Singapore artist Lye Swee Koon features 28 paintings depicting land, water and people.

Where: Monarch Art Gallery, 809 French Road 02-172 MRT: Lavender When: Till Tue : 11am - 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 9679-3118

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.

Where: Alliance Francaise, SG Private Banking 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till Wed : 11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 11am - 5pm (Sat), 2- 7pm (Sun) Admission: Free Tel: 6737-8422 Info: There will be autograph sessions of the 'Spring & Summer Cataloge' till Thu . Visit www.alliancefrancaise.com.sg

ARTISTIC EXPRESSION OF THE WORLD TODAY

What's your opinion of the world today? Eight local artists answer this question through sculptures, photographs and installations. They were commissioned by The Economist magazine to promote independent world view and analytical global insight.

Where: Chevron House, Level 1, opposite UOB Centre, 30 Raffles Place MRT Raffles Place When: Till Nov 26: 11am - 6.30pm (Mon - Fri only) closed on weekends Admission: Free Tel: 6238-2557

WET-ON-WET

Inspired by the tranquil Wessex Estate, local artist Dick Lim creates watercolour paintings in honour of its romantic and idyllic beauty.

Where: d'Art Studio, Blenheim Court, 02-03, 5 Westbourne Road, Wessex Estate, off Portsdown Road MRT: Buona Vista When: Till Nov 29: 11am - 6pm (Mon - Sat) & public holidays, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sun: 1.30 - 6pm Admission: Free Info: Visit www.d-artstudio.com.sg

1571 CARAVAGGIO 1610

Bali-based Italian artist Filippo Sciascia showcases 12 oil paintings which are twists on the stunning masterpieces of 16th-century Italian artist Caravaggio.

Where: Valentine Willy Fine Art Singapore, HT Contemporary Space, Tanjong Pagar Distripark 02 - 04 (enter by Passenger Lift 6), 39 Keppel Road MRT: HarbourFront When: Till Nov 30: 11am - 7pm (Tue - Sat), 11am - 3pm (Sun), closed on Mon & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 8133-1760 Info: Visit www.vwfa.net/sg

Charity

heART: PAINTINGS BY CHILDREN OF CAMBODIA

Help the poor children of Cambodia. Buy a painting at this exhibition by beach and street children of Cambodia and the money will go to the communal fund of the Cambodian Children's Painting Project (CCPP), which provides children with education, medical care and food.

Where: DBS Arts Centre, Merbau Road MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till Dec 14: 10am - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 9711-8207 Info: All the paintings are created by orphans or children from abusive and improverished households who live on a subsistence level by selling fruits and bracelets to tourists or collecting cans for recycling. Visit www.heartcambodia@gmail.com

CHARITY GIFT HOUSE

Don't forget the less fortunate this Christmas season. Make a $15 donation at the Charity Gift House at Paragon Shopping Centre and pick a gift in return. All proceeds will go to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund for needy schoolchildren.

Where: Paragon, Orchard Road MRT: Somerset When: Till Dec 26: 10am - 10pm Admission: Free Info: Till Dec 22, Level 5 will be transformed into a kids' world hub with activities such as glitter tattoo, hair braiding, caricature drawing and nail art at 2 & 4pm. Children can also take part in a craft workshop from noon to 7pm. Just present any Paragon Junior receipt and pay $18 to register (usual: $25), Visit www.paragon.com.sg

LET'S TAKE A WALK

Walk around the island and help raise $80,000 for the Raleigh Society and Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (Minds). This walkathon has three categories - a 10km JalanWalk, a 50km PowerWalk and 100km ExtremeWalk.

Where: start from MINDS headquarters at Margaret Drive for the 100 km ExtremeWalk MRT: Queenstown, Tampines Sports Hall for the 50 km walk MRT: Tampines and Playground@ Big Splash for the 10km walk and end at the Singapore Management University at Bras Basah Road MRT: Paya Lebar When: Dec 20 & 21: various starting times Admission: $25 (10km walk), $60 (50km or 100km walks) Info: The closing day for registration is Wed , Visit www.letstakeawalk.sg to register, check on the various starting times for the 10km walk, 50km and 100km walk and dates of the training walks and clinics

Class

IMPLEMENTING AND PLANNING KEY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

Workshops for company executives who need to understand how to create and retain key accounts. Trainers are Virendra Shelar and Rob Salisbury, who 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 Wed , 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

Classical

SIOW LEE-CHIN: VIOLIN RECITAL

Prize-winning Singaporean violinist, Siow Lee Chin will perform a mix of solo, duo and chamber pieces by composers such as Dvorak and William Grant Still. She will also conduct a violin masterclass with outstanding members of the Singapore National Youth Orchestra.

Where: Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Concert Hall, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge, MRT: Clementi/Buona Vista When: Tue ): 7.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6516-1167 Info: no entry to children under six

ADAM GYORGY, STEINWAY ARTIST, PIANO RECITAL

Enjoy works such as Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 and J.S. Bach- E-Petri's Sheep May Safely Graze at this concert by Adam Gyorgy, an acclaimed Hungarian pianist who has been compared to Frank Liszt for his virtuosity, charm and improvisations on well-known melodies.

Where: Victoria Concert Hall, Empress Place, MRT: Raffles Place When: Wed : 8pm Admission: $40 Tel: 6222-5595 (tickets) Info: Gyorgy will present a piano lecturer and master class @ The Arts House on Sun Visit www.gatecrash.com.sg and www.tgexams.com (piano lecture and master class)

CONTINENTAL THREADS

A showcase of innovative and invigorating contemporary percussion works from around the world, featuring Robert Van Sice and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Percussion Ensemble.

Where: Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Concert Hall, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge, MRT: Clementi/Buona Vista When: Wed: 7.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6516-1167 Info: no entry to children under six

BRAVO, PAGANINI!

Ning Feng, the winner of the 2006 Paganini International Violin Competition, will perform Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 1 at this Singapore Symphony Orchestra concert under the baton of award-winning Young Associate Conductor Darrell Ang.

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

PUCCINI GALA - A CELEBRATION OF PUCCINI'S WORKS

Discover the sublime arias and music from a selection of Puccini's operas, including Tosca, La Boheme, Madama Butterfly and Turandot. Features the Singapore Lyric Opera Orchestra and sopranos Ha Seok Bee (South Korea) and Cecilia Yap and Tan Khar Gee (Malaysia).

Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Fri : 7.30pm Admission: $21 - $61 Tel: 6348-5555

Holidays

THE LITTLE ARTS ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE

Unlock your children's creativity and imagination at interdisciplinary workshops in theatre, music, visual arts and dance.

Where: The Little Arts Academy, The Arts House, Old parliament House, w Old Parliament Labe MRT: Raffles Place When: Today - Sun : 10am - 6pm Admission: Free Info: Visit www.baf.sg

EDWARD DE BONO THINKING CAMP 1 & CAMP 2

Camps for kids where they can learn about the 'Six Thinking Hats' concept which helps them to separate thinking under six categories or 'hats'. By mentally wearing and switching the 'hats', children can stay focused easily or redirect their thoughts during learning and conversations. Camp 1 is for those aged seven to nine. Camp 2 is for those aged 10 to 12.

Where: Metropolitan YMCA, 60 Stevens Road MRT: Newton When: Wed - Fri : 9am - 5.30pm Admission: $290 (members), $300 (non-members) Tel: Tel: 6839-8355 Info: E-mail programmes@mymca.org.sg

'DO RE MI' -JUNIOR BROADWAYKIDS WORKSHOP

Pre-schoolers aged four to six can learn how to sing and move at this workshop which will end with a mini showcase.

Where: Popstars City, Robertson Walk, 02 -01, 11 unity Street MRT: Clarke Quay, Wed : 10am - 11.30am Admission: $62 Visit www.kidsperforming.com

A KOOKY CHRISTMAS ESCAPE

A workshop for children aged seven and above where they can learn to make their own gifts for the season, such as a Santa or snowman mug and Christmas cookies.

Where: 306 River Valley Road MRT: Clarke When: Fri & Dec 19: 9.30 - 11.30am (Christmas Cookies & Craft), 11.30am - noon (lunch), noon - 2pm (Christmas ornament & Mug) 2 - 4pm (Let's Make Christmas Cookies) Admission: $45 a workshop or $119 for a full day themed workshops comprising three workshops with a light lunch Tel: 9815-2711 Info: E-mail enquiry@kookyart.com.sg or visit www.kookyart.com.ag

THE VERY HUNGRY CAPERPILLAR

Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Carle's work comes to life on stage, presented by the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Canada. For children aged three to six.

Where: Victoria Theatre, Empress characters from The Very Hungry Caterpillar & other Eric Carle tales MRT: Raffles Place When: Tue : 10am, Wed : 10am & 2pm, Fri : 10ams & 7.30pm, Sat & Sun: 11am & 4pm Admission: $21 & $28. Tel: 6348-5555

MATISSE'S FACE, AN ART & CRAFT WORKSHOP NY LPN ART SCHOOL

Children can find out more about the artist Matisse. Parents get to paint on their children's face too. For 15 pairs of a parent and a child aged three to 12.

Where: Bukit Batok Puvlic Library, MRT: Bukit Batok When: Fri : 1.30 - 2.30pm Admission: Free Info: Visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg

RAINFOREST KIDZWORLD

The Singapore Zoo now has the Rainforest Kidzworld, where children can take part in fun, educational activities. Young ones can cool themselves at the many waterspouts in the playground and take up the rainforest challenge.

Where: Singapore Zoo, Kidzworld, 80 Lake Road MRT: Choa Chu Kang/ Yio Chu Kang When: Ongoing: 8.30am - 6pm Admission: $18 (adult), $9 (child) Tel: 6269-3411

Noise Singapore

PHOTOJOURNALISM

Learn what qualifications or skills are needed to become a successful photojournalist at this workshop by Bryan Van Der Beek, a Straits Times photojournalist who has worked with several newspapers in the United States.

Where: Republic Polytechnic, 9 Woodlands Avenue 9 MRT: Woodlands When: Sat : 10am - noon Admission: Free Tel: 6344-2953 Info: E-mail workshop@noisesingapore.com with the workshop title, your name, IC number and contact number

DESIGN THE SINGAPORE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA LOGO CONTEST

Win $2,500 cash by designing the winning logo to brand the Singapore Arts Festival's resident orchestra, the Singapore Festival Orchestra (SFO).

Info: Visit www.noisesingapore.com for information on guidelines, rules and requirements and submit entries by Nov 30. The competition is open to citizens and Singapore residents aged 35 and below

Reflections 2008

CAPOEIRA

A heart-thumping interactive concert by the Republic Polytechnic Capoeira Group, with music celebrating the powerful Brazilian dance-cum-martial arts.

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

ABRACADABRA!

Be mesmerised by magic performances by the Republic Polytechnic Magic Group.

Where: The Republic Cultural Centre, Studio, Republic Polytechnic, 9 Woodlands Avenue 9 MRT: Woodlands When: Tue : 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 6365-0410 Info: www.rp.sg

100 TECHNICOLOUR BOTTLES

This first solo performance and installation by musician Rafi Dean incorporates unconventional sight and sound experiments.

Where: The Republic Cultural Centre, Lab, Republic Polytechnic, 9 Woodlands Avenue 9 MRT: Woodlands When: Wed : 12.30 & 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 6365-0410 Info: www.rp.sg

SIAPA BABA?

Joget over and re-discover the roots of Baba culture at this fun-filled multi-media Peranakan musical by The Main Wayang Company.

Where: The Republic Cultural Centre, Theatre, Republic Polytechnic, 9 Woodlands Avenue 9 MRT: Woodland When: Fri & Sat , 8pm, also 3pm on Sat Admission: $15 - $30 Tel: 9730-8815 Info: Browse through a Baba bazaar and catch food and handicraft demonstrations and music performances an hour before showtime, E-mail tickets@mainwayang.com

Talk

BOUND FOR GLORY: ART, POLITICS AND CIVIL SOCIETY (PANEL DISCUSSION)

A panel discussion about the impact and limits of social and political engagements in art situations and conditions. Held in conjunction with the Bound For Glory: Wong Hoy Cheong exhibition on at NUS Museum till Sunday.

Where: NUS Museum, University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge MRT: Clementi When: Tue : 4 - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: call 6516-8817 to register for the session Info: E-mail museum@nus.edu.sg

OVERCOMING YOUR E.R.P TO SUCCESS

Learn to overcome obstacles in your life by changing your beliefs, breaking through your limitations and preparing for a paradigm shift with help from two professional speakers - actress-entrepreneur Irene Ang and John Kanary, a business and life coach.

Where: Suntec Singapore, Level 2, Meeting Room 201, 1 Raffles Boulevard MRT: City Hall When: Thu & Fri 9am to 1pm or 2 - 6pm Admission: $300 nett with a tea-break for a half-day session Tel: 6224-3188 Info: E-mail talks@fly.com.sg or visit www.fly.com.sg/erp

Theatre

THREE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES (DISNEY LIVE!)

Beloved fairy tale characters Snow White, Cinderella and Belle from Beauty And The Beast come alive in this all-new Disney stage spectacular.

Where: Singapore Indoor Stdium MRT: Kallang When: Tue - Thu , 7pm, Fri , 3.30 & 7pm, Sat & Sun , 11am, 3.30 & 7pm Admission: $32.50 - $62.50 Tel: 6348-5555

CATCHING ADAM CHENG

Four golden girls from a nursing home decide to live their lives to the fullest by running away to catch a concert by Hong Kong singer Adam Cheng at the Esplanade. Winner of the Best New Play Award at Theatre Idols 2008, this feel-good comedy stars Belinda Sunshine, Fanny Kee, Beatrice Chien and Carena Chor, with a special appearance by Lee Weng Kee.

Where: The Room Upstairs, Action Theatre's 42 Waterloo Street MRT: Bugis When: Thu - Nov 30: 8pm daily, also 3 pm on Sat & Sun Admission: $38 - $48 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Winner of the Best New Play Award at Theatre Idols 2008, this feel-good comedy Jacke Chye which is directed by Jeffrey Tan and produced by Ekachai Uekrongtham has stars like Belinda Sunshine, Fanny Kee, Beatrice Chien and Carena Chor with a special appearance by Lee Weng Kee.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

Journey around the world without leaving your seat. Catch this Broadway-style family musical production of Around The World In 80 Days. By ABA Productons.

Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: Kallang When: Fri - Dec 7: 8pm (Wed - Sat only), also 2.30pm (Sat) & 12.30 & 5.30pm (Sun only) Admission: $31 - $146 Tel: 6348-5555

DAS EXPERIMENT: BLACK BOX

Catch the world premiere of Mario Giordano's acclaimed novel and film Das Experiment: Black Box about a group of volunteers taking part in a two-week scientific experiment to analyse behaviours of a controlled prison environment. It's based on real life events of the Stanford Experiment in 1971. Directed by by award-winning director Samantha Scott-Blackhall and produced by Claude Girardi, the cast includes Beatrice Chia-Richmond, Gerald Chew, Claude Girardi and Rodney Oliveiro.

Where: Far East Square, The Pavilion, 28 China Street MRT: Chinatown/Raffles Place When: Till Nov 29: 8pm Admission: $39 - $43 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: The play is presented by Blank Space Productions in collaboration with Goethe-Institut Singapore with SPH MediaBoxoffice as the official outdoor media.

THE TOOTH FAIRY

What happens with your tooth after the Tooth Fairy collects it? Find out at this fun-filled musical performed by The Little Company, a subsidiary 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

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