Where: Art Loft Gallery, 249 Alexandra Road MRT: Queenstown When: Till Feb 10, 8.30am - 6pm (Mon - Sat), 10am - 6pm (Sun) Admission: Free Info: www.florencenotte.com

Art

A JOURNEY TO CHINA, RUSSIA & SINGAPORE
Exhibition of oil-and-gold leaf paintings on canvas by three artists: Liu Zaijun from China, Vitaliy Didenko from Russia and Chen Caizong from Singapore.

Where: Pan Pacific Singapore, Public Art Space, Level 2, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square MRT: City Hall When: Till Feb 15 Tel: 6721-8888 Info: www.yanggallery.com.sg

JAPAN: STREETS WITHOUT NAMES
A photo exhibition by Andrew Chew, a Singapore-based photographer and writer who snapped a series of photographs on the streets of Tokyo, Nagasaki and Kanazawa, capturing the loneliness of life in urban Japan.

Where: The Cathay Gallery, 02-16 The Cathay, 2 Handy Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till Feb 26, noon - 8pm (Mon - Sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6337-8181 Info: www.thecathaygallery.com.sg

Charity

DINE @ MINE
Bring hope to the sick. Host a fund-raising party for your relatives and friends during the festive season and get them to donate to the Singapore Cancer Society to help needy cancer patients.

Tel: 6421-5837 Info: E-mail aeran_lee@singaporecancersociety.org.sg

KIDZ 4 KIDZ MYSTAMP
Pay $20 for a limited-edition of the Kidz 4 Kidz MyStamp charity stamp sheet featuring the children of celebrities such as Zoe Tay. The money will go to help children with special needs via the Asian Women's Welfare Association.

Info: The stamps are available at all post offices here till tomorrow while stocks last. Or place your orders at shop.vpost.com.sg

Club

THE DOUGLAS O BAND
Rock with veteran singer Douglas Oliveiro and his three-piece band.

Where: The Bar at Coleman, Grand Park City Hall Hotel lobby, 10 Coleman Street MRT: City Hall When: Ongoing, Every Tue, Thu & Sat, 9.15 - 10pm, 10.15 - 11pm, 11.15pm - midnight Admission: Free (pay for food and drinks) Tel: 6432-5888

Contest

ASIAN CHIC WRITING COMPETITION
Do you have what it takes to be Singapore's Candace Bushnell or Sophie Kinsella? Compete for a chick lit publishing contract in Singapore's first-ever Asian Chic Writing Competition. Organised by Marshall Cavendish and the National Arts Council.

Info: The competition is open to all female Singaporeans and permanent residents. Closing date is tomorrow. Results will be announced on Feb 28. Visit www.mc-asianchic.com

WHAT WILL WE DEFEND?
What will you defend in times of crisis? Reveal your thoughts in a short video clip of under two minutes in this online video contest. You stand to win the top prize of a MacBook laptop worth $1,588. Winning entries are selected by public voting. Organised by Singapore Press Holdings' RazorTV and Nexus, the central coordinating agency for National Education.

Info: Submit entries to www.whatwilludefend.sg/takepart by Feb 15. Your video file must be submitted in 3GP, AVI, MPEG or WMV format and be under 5MB in size. Vote by Feb 28 on the same website. Visit SPH RazorTV or www.whatwilludefend.sg to find out more.

TRANQUILITY IN A BUSTLING CITY
Capture images depicting Singapore as a resort getaway amid a cosmopolitan city and you could win the grand prize of a two-night Villa Package worth $5,100 at The Sentosa Resort & Spa.

Info: Submit entries in both print and digital formats saved in a CD-ROM by noon on Feb 28. You can submit up to five entries and send them by hand or mail them together with completed entry forms. Visit www.thesentosa.com for more information. Winning entries will be announced and featured online on the resort's new website, www.thesentosa.com, from April 2.

MY PAPER EXECUTIVE LOOK
Wanted: Someone who best represents the modern Singapore working executive. Organised by my paper.

Where: VivoCity Central Court MRT: HarbourFront When: April 3 (grand finals) Info: executivelook.mypaper.sg

Gig

ROD STEWART ROCKS HIS GREATEST HITS
Veteran British singer Rod Stewart will be here for one night to perform his greatest hits.

Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium MRT: Kallang When: Feb 28, 8pm Admission: $92 - $402 Tel: 6348-5555

Museum

THIS IS NOT A PRINT!
From pop multiple prints by Jasper Johns and David Hockney to the sculpture and conceptual works of John Newman, Claes Oldenberg and Roy Lichstenstein, this exhibition traces the evolution of print making in Europe and the United States.

Where: Singapore Art Museum, Bras Basah Road MRT: City Hall When: Till July 26, 10am - 7pm daily (till 9pm on Fri) Admission: $8 (adults) & $4 (students & senior citizens aged 60 & above) Tel: 6332-3222

KOREAN CONTEMPORARY SHOW
This exhibition examines Korean contemporary art development over the last five decades and features more than 40 works by 12 artists. Held in conjunction with the Korean Festival in Singapore.

Where: Singapore Art Museum, Bras Basah Road MRT: City Hall When: Till March 15, 10am - 7pm daily (till 9pm on Fri) Admission: $8 (adults) & $4 (students & senior citizens aged 60 & above) Tel: 6332-3222

AND THE DIFFERENCE IS
An exhibition celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Memorandum of Understanding between Arts Victoria and National Arts Council. Participating artists include Matthew Ngui, Charles Lim, Noor Effendy Ibrahim, Danielle Freakley, A Constructed World and Simon Pericich.

Where: NUS Museum, University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore MRT: Clementi When: Till Feb 15, 10am - 7.30pm (Tue - Sat), 10am - 6pm (Sun), closed on Mon & public holiays Admission: Free Tel: 6516-8817 Info: www.nus.edu.sg/museum

IS IT TOMORROW YET?
An exhibition of car-related art by Andy Warhol and other artists from the Daimler Art Collection in Stuttgart, Germany. The show's title reflects the hopes and aspirations behind many art movements in the 20th century.

Where: Singapore Art Museum, Bras Basah Road MRT: City Hall When: Till March 1, 10am - 7pm daily (till 9pm on Fri) Admission: $8 (adults) & $4 (students & senior citizens aged 60 & above) Tel: 6332-3222

COME-IN (INTERIOR DESIGN AS A CONTEMPORARY ART MEDIUM IN GERMANY)
An exhibition by a group of artists whose works include drawings, installations, sculptures, models, photography and videography.

When: National Museum of Singapore, Exhibition Gallery 2 & Canyon (basement) MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till April 12, 10am - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-3659 Info: www.nationalmuseum.sg

SERENITY IN STONE: THE QINGZHOU DISCOVERY
Featuring 35 of the best preserved Buddhist sculptures which were unearthed in Qingzhou, Shandong province, in 1996. Recognised as one of the most important archaeological discoveries in China, these stone sculptures date back to the 6th century, when Buddhist art was at its peak.

Where: Peranakan Museum, 39 Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Till April 19, 1 - 7pm (Mon), 9.30am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), till 9pm on Fri Admission: $8 (adult), $4 (child) Info: www.peranakanmuseum.sg

'A COW AND BULL STORY' EXHIBITION
Learn more about the traits of those born in the Chinese Year of the Ox at the Singapore Philatelic Museum. Also, admire ox and Chinese zodiac stamps from around the world.

Where: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23B Coleman Street MRT: City Hall/Clarke Quay When: Till August, 1 - 7pm (Mon), 9am - 7pm (Tue - Sun) Admission: $5 (adult), $4 (child three to 12), $4 (senior citizen aged 60 and above. Free admission for seniors every Mon) Tel: 6337-3888 Info: www.spm.org.sg

SUN YAT SEN NANYANG MEMORIAL HALL
Learn more about Dr Sun Yat Sen's unique connections with Singapore at the newly renovated Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall.

Where: Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, 12 Tai Gin Road, off Balestier Road MRT: Novena When: Ongoing, 9am - 5pm (Tue - Sun), closed on Mon & public holidays Admission: $4 (adults) & $3 (children & senior citizens) Tel: 6256-7377

COMICS AND SUPERHEROES
Caveman Alley Oop meets amateur sleuth Tintin in the world of make-believe at this exhibition which explores the origins and development of comics and superheroes.

Where: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23B Coleman Street MRT: City Hall/Clarke Quay When: Till June 30, 1 - 7pm (Mon), 9am - 7pm (Tue - Sun) Admission: $5 (adults) & $4 (children aged three to 12 & senior citizens aged 60 & above). Free for senior citizens every Mon Tel: 6337-3888 Info: www.spm.org.sg

APAD: TRADITION, INNOVATION AND CONTINUITY
A collaboration between the Singapore Art Museum and non-profit art group Angkatan Pelukis Aneka Daya (APAD), this exhibition showcases works by current and former members of APAD, ranging from established artists such as S. Mohdir, A. Ghani Hamid, Iskandar Jalil, Sarkasi Said and Tumadi Patri, to young promising ones such as Rofizano Zaino, Harman Hussin, Amin Yasin, Sazali Rahmat and Rudy Djoharnaen.

Inspired by APAD's 46 years of history and tradition, this exhibition reflects the group's diversity in art practices which straddle both the old and new.

Where: Singapore Art Museum, Bras Basah Road MRT: City Hall When: Till April 5, 10am - 7pm daily (till 9pm on Fri) Admission: $8 (adults) & $4 (students & senior citizens aged 60 & above) Tel: 6332-3222

Shopping

ST VALENTINE'S LUCKY DRAW
Spend a minimum of $50 at any Frasers Centrepoint mall and you stand a chance to win a Chevrolet Spark and a premium diamond ring by Lee Hwa Jewellery.

Where: The Centrepoint MRT: Somerset Where: Causeway Point MRT: Woodlands Where: Compass Point MRT: Sengkang Where: Northpoint MRT: Yishun Where: Anchorpoint MRT: Queenstown Where: Robertson Walk MRT: Clarke Quay Where: Valley Point MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till Feb 15 Tel: 6737-9000 (The Centrepoint), 6894-2237 (Causeway Point), 6881-2707 (Compass Point), 6754-2300 (Northpoint), 6475-2257 (Anchorpoint), 6834-2465 (Robertson Walk), 6737-5523 (Valley Point)

Info: Maximum three same-day-same-mall receipts, prize car excludes COE, registration fee, insurance, road tax and radio licence. Visit www.fraserscentrepointmalls.com for details

Show

LEONARDO DA VINCI 'DO UNDO REDO'
Leonardo Da Vinci and his creativity are celebrated at this exhibition of works, models and drawings by first-year architecture students of the National University of Singapore.

Where: Singapore Institute of Architects Gallery, 79B Neil Road MRT: Outram/Tanjong Pagar When: Till Feb 18, 10am - 5pm Admission: Free Tel: 6226-2668/6516-8736 Info: www.ldv-nus.com

MARSHALL OF SINGAPORE: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE & TIMES OF DAVID SAUL MARSHALL (1908-1995)
Learn more about Singapore's first chief minister - the brilliant and charismatic David Marshall.

Where: National Library Building, Promenade Level 10, Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Till Feb 20, 10am - 9pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6332-3255

Sport

OCBC Cycle Singapore
Designed to promote an active lifestyle among people of all ages and fitness levels, this is Singapore's first mass cycling event on fully closed public roads.

Where: Starts and ends at the F1 Pit Building, Republic Boulevard When: Feb 22, timings depend on which race you join. Info: www.ocbc.cyclesingapore.com.sg/ for details and to register

Talk

LEADERSHIP IN CHALLENGING TIMES
Learn how to stay ahead in these challenging times at this ST701 workshop designed for those in leadership positions. Conducted by Manoj Sharma.

Where: Singapore Press Holdings News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: Feb 19, 9am - 5pm (Knowing Transformational Leadership Communication In A Disruptive Future - Transforming Your Leadership Communication Style) Admission: $419 with GST (ST701 members) and $489 with GST (non-members) per workshop Tel: 6319-5917 (office hours) Info: jobs.st701.com or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg

theatre

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
The American hit musical that celebrates women and the Big Change.

Where: DBS Arts Centre- Home of SRT MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Feb 6- Feb 21 Admission: $61, $81, $101 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg

WHAT THE BUTLER SAW
A play based on the late British satirist Joe Orton's satire about a married psychiatrist who tries to woo another woman. This Singapore production stars Gerald Chew, Vernetta Lopez, Elizabeth Tan and Timothy Nga and is directed by Loretta Chen.

Where: Drama Centre Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Till Feb 22 Admission: $32 - $68 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg

Valentine's day

CATS CLASSIFIED VALENTINE'S LOVELINES
Declare your love in the classifieds and you could win a Valentine's Day programme worth $1,500 each. Each package includes a picnic on a love cruise, a night's hotel stay with breakfast and a professional makeover session.

Info: When you advertise in Lovelines, your loved one will receive a pair of hearts that emit heat, together with a card to notify her or him to look out for the Valentine's Lovelines in CATS Classified in The Straits Times or Cats Fastads in The New Paper on Feb 14. Tel: 1800-289-9988 during office hours to place your Lovelines dedication

Volunteering

OVERSEAS EXPEDITION: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Raleigh Society (Singapore) is looking for 120 young volunteers for an expedition to build a hospital for the people of Nilgiri Mountains in India. Sixty volunteers are needed from May 16 to June 5, and another 60 from May 31 to June 20.

Info: www.raleigh.org.sg/expedition/index.html or e-mail publicity@raleigh.org.sg. Register by Wednesday, Feb 11.

Voting

SINGAPORE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
Vote in SPH's inaugural Singapore Entertainment Awards at roadshows next month and stand to win exclusive stage-front tickets to the mega party on March 7. The awards recognise the best in both the local and Asian entertainment scenes. Organised by the Singapore Press Holdings Chinese media, including Lianhe Wanbao, Radio 100.3, omy.sg and UW (U-Weekly).

Info: Till Feb 22, the public can vote via SMS on hotline 1900-912-0009 or online at sgeawards.omy.sg. You can also vote at roadshows next month (Feb) and win tickets to the mega entertainment party to be held at Marina Bay Floating Platform Grandstand on March 7, when the awards will be handed out.

Some 10,000 tickets, valued at $88 each will be distributed free via the media and promotions while 200 stage-front tickets will be sold at $88 at roadshows and at the main lobby of SPH News Centre every Wed from 5 - 7pm from Feb 18.

MMSING TALENT CONTEST (VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE SINGER)
Vote for your favourite online singer in the MMSing Talent Contest and he or she might be richer by as much as $20,000. This online singing contest is organised by Stomp, Asia's No. 1 social networking and citizen journalism website.

Info: You can vote until March 31. Visit www.stomp.com.sg/mmsing3 and click on the relevant button to vote. Top prize for Category A for online singers aged 15 and above is $20,000 while the winner in Category B, for those below 15, will take home $3,000

Compiled by Anjana Krishna Kumar

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