THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Directed by Claire Devine, this production of Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest is about two best friends who are in love with two women who are both in love with a man called Earnest. Produced by Rosie McGowan & the Buds Theatre Company, the comedy boasts a cast that includes Huzir Sulaiman, Michael Corbidge and Rob Jenkin.

Where: Victoria Theatre, Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Thu - Sun , 8pm, also 3pm on Sat Admission: $40 Info: visit www.centre-stage.com/tickets/iobe for tickets and e-mail budstheatrecompany@gmail.com for inquiries

Art

ONE DAY I'LL FLY WITH YOU: A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION BY M. SURIYAMOORTHY
View this retrospective exhibition by M. Suriyamoorthy, an important South Indian artist known for his portrayal of Indian life, especially that of women.

Where: Artmosaic Gallery, MICA Building, 01-02, 140 Hill Street MRT: Clarke Quay/City Hall When: Thu - March 19, 11am - 5pm (Mon - Fri), by appointment on Sat & Sun Tel: 6336-6406

COLOURS OF MONGOLIA
Get a glimpse of Mongolia through the artworks of three Mongolian artists - B. Nasantsengel, B. Khongorzul and B. Batzorig. Nasantsengel is known for her splendid portraits of contemporary Mongolian women, Khongorzul combines Western and Eastern painting styles in her works, while Batzorig's art features circular images.

Where: Artoholic Gallery, Nota House, 422 Joo Chiat Road MRT: Paya Lebar When: Till Sun, 9am - 5pm (Mon - Fri), by appointment on Sat & Sun) Admission: Free tel: 6348-7793 Info: www.artoholic.sg

PORTRAITS OF NATURE
An ink painting exhibition by local artist Ling Yang Chang, whose works ponder the beauty of nature.

Where: Momentous Arts, 20 Lorong Telok, Level 2, behind Boat Quay MRT: Raffles Place When: Till Feb 26, 11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), noon - 6pm (Sat), by appointment on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6535-3961 Info: www.momentousarts.com

A BABA'S COLLECTION & RECOLLECTION EXHIBITION
Check out this exhibition by Peranakan collector Richard Wee featuring old photographs, beadwork, costumes and books showcasing the lifestyle, hobbies and pastimes of the Peranakan.

Where: Pauseability, Block 125 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, 01-541 MRT: Braddell When: Till Feb 28, 2 - 10pm (Mon - Fri) 11.30am - 10pm (Sat) & 4 - 10pm (Sun), closed on Tue and Wed Admission: Free Tel: 9790-9792/6259-7336

WATER WORLD - JIANG CHUAN SOLO EXHIBITION
Intrigued by water and its mystique, young Chinese artist Jiang Chuan uses it as a theme and pours his mixed emotions of fear, sorrow, loneliness and love on canvas.

Where: Art Seasons Singapore, Eunos Technolink, 02-12, 7 Kaki Bukit Road MRT: Aljunied When: Till March 1, 11am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), closed on Mon & public holidays or by appointment only Tel: 6741-6369

BMW YOUNG ASIAN ARTISTS SERIES II, SINGAPORE EDITION: DAVID CHAN, DONNA ONG AND PHUNK STUDIO
View fresh, cutting-edge works by rising Singapore artists - David Chan, Donna Ong, and Phunk Studio - who spent two weeks at the Singapore Tyler Print Institute's workshop to explore new ideas and techniques for this exhibition.

Where: Singapore Tyler Print Institute, Gallery 41, Robertson Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till March 7, 10am - 6pm (Tue - Sat), closed on sun & public holidays, by appointment on Mon Admission: Free Tel: 6336-3663

EYETOUCH: RECENT WORKS OF MANJEET SHERGILL
This exhibition by Manjeet Shergill, a leading Singapore contemporary artist, focuses on light and colour, shape and shade, decoration and disguise, faith and fantasy, as well as darkness and tears.

Where: Art Space, Royal Plaza On Scotts, 25 Scotts Road MRT: Orchard When: Till March 9, 11am - 8pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 9734-4838 Info: www.ArtSentralAsia.com

WE ARE TRAVELLING TOGETHER BY AIR (YANJUNI LAJU KARNKANI KUJUNGKA)
Check out the artworks of the Martumili Artists from the remote art community of Western Australia's remote east Pilbara region, who are known for their fine art.

Where: ReDot Gallery, 11 Everton Road MRT: Outram When: Till March 14, noon - 7pm (Tue - Sat), closed on Mon, by appointment on publc holidays and outside opening hours Admission: Free Tel: 6222-1039 Info: www.redotgallery.com

Charity

THE RICE PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
This exhibition features the works of 10 Singapore photographers who snapped the photographs in Sri Lanka after winning a 10-day trip there in a photo competition. Make a donation to receive a set of postcards bearing the images. Proceeds will go to the survivors of the Asian tsunami which ravaged the country five years ago.

Where: VivoCity, South Avenue & South Court MRT: HarbourFront When: Till Sun 10am - 10pm daily Admission: Free (donations to the charity are welcome) Tel: 9363-9799 Info: www.thericeproject.com

A POINT OF VIEW
Indian photographer Devendria Bisaria, who has studied the fabric of Asian life closely, captures beautiful images of Asia on film at this photography exhibition. In aid of various charities for disadvantaged children in the world.

Where: The Arts House, Gallery, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Thu (Feb 19) - Sat, 11am - 8pm, Sun, 11am - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-6919

Classical

SSO: BELOVED PLACES
Russian violinist and concert master of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), Alexander Souptel, takes centrestage in two works by Tchaikovsky - the ethereal Entr'acte from The Sleeping Beauty and Souvenir d'un lieu cher (Souvenir of a Beloved Place) in this SSO concert. Under the baton of Finnish conductor Okko Kamu.

Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Fri, 7.30pm Admission: $12 - $63 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: There will be a pre-concert talk at Library @ Esplanade at 6.3pm Info: www.sso.org.sg

Contest

STORY CHALLENGE 2009
Primary and secondary students are invited to spin, create and perform stories in this Mandarin and English storytelling competition. The topic will be given on the day of the contest and the finals will be held at the SPH News Centre Auditorium on March 22. The competition is created by The Theatre Practice and presented by the Singapore Press Holdings Foundation.

Info: The competition is divided into eight categories with prizes, such as trophies, electronic diaries and translation software. Workshops, auditions and preliminary rounds of the competition will be held at River Valley High School, 2 Balan Road, from Feb 28 onwards. Register by Fri Tel: 6337-2525 (inquiries) Info: www.ttp.org.sg.

BLOSSOMING LOVE CHALLENGE
Couples can pit themselves against other couples in a series of challenges for a chance to walk away with $1,000 cash, more than $1,600 worth of Soo Kee Jewellery, and other prizes. Part of The New Paper Wedding Planner 2009, a bridal event from Feb 27 to March 1 at VivoCity Central Court.

Info: Submit your 100-word entry on 'What Makes Your Love Bloom' at www.st701.com/weddingplanner/registration.html. Registration closes at 2pm on Fri . Contestants must attend a qualifying round on Feb 27 at 7.30pm with the semi-finals and final taking place on Feb 28 and March 1 respectively

Gig

JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH (ELECTROLAB)
Four unlikely Singapore bands - reggae band Bushmen, hip hop-style Freaky Z, hardcore band 4sides and homegrown electronic duo The Karl Maka - team up in celebration of the music of Depeche Mode, one of the most successful bands to have emerged from the New Wave and New Romantic movements in British music.

Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Thu, 8pm Admission: $31 Tel: 6348-5555

CHONG FENG 7 CONCERT
Catch unforgettable Chinese folk songs from the decades by talented singers from Taiwan such as Huang Yun Ling and Zeng Shu Qin, and Singapore singers such as Jiang Hu, TCR Acappella and Hong Zhao Xuan. Hosted by Cai Rong Zu. In Mandarin.

Where: Esplanace Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Sat, 7.30pm & Sun, 3pm Admission: $61 - $131 Tel: 6348-5555

Show

AWARE BEAUTY REDEFINED PHOTO EXHIBITION
Photographs that challenge society's limited definition of beauty are showcased at this photo exhibition featuring the top 12 entries from a competition by AWARE (Association of Women for Action and Research).

Where: The Arts House, Print Gallery, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Till Feb 28, 10am - 10pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-6919

ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY IN JAPAN 2008
This exhibition explores the importance of advertising photography in Japan's creative industry. Held by the Embassy of Japan, the Japan Advertising Photographers' Association, the Japan Foundation and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.

Where: Gallery, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Bencoolen Street MRT: Bugis When: Till March 17, 11am - 7pm daily (closed on Sun and public holidays) Admission: Free Tel: 6830-3584

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: Thu , 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

COMMUNICATION: YOUR TOOLKIT FOR SUCCESS
Pick up oral and written skills, as well as poise and presence to help you build better relations with your bosses, colleagues, clients and friends at this half-day seminar at the Singapore Press Holdings.

Where: Singapore Press Holdings News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: Feb 27, 2 - 6pm Admission: pay an early bird fee of $329 with GST (ST701 member) & $389 with GST (non-member)when you register by Fri, after that pay $389 with GST (ST701 member) and $459 with GST (non-member) Tel: 6319-5924 (office hours)

Info: Topics include Introducing Your Communication Toolkit, Don't Let Writing Be Your Weakest Link and Presenting Your Perfect Professional Package. Visit jobs.st701.com to register or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg for more information

Theatre

DUA DAI JI AKA NEWS BUSTERS!
This first 'mockumentary theatre' by the Drama Box pokes fun at news headlines and satirises current events affecting people here. In Mandarin.

Where: The Arts House, Chamber, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Hotel When: Thu & Fri : 8pm, Sat & Sun , 3 & 8pm Admission: $22 (Upper Chamber) & $27 (Lower Chamber) Tel: 6332-6919 (tickets) or 6324-5434 (Drama Box)

Info: There will be a post-show session with the co-creators and cast on Fri

SUAP
This Teater Ekamatra play by Zizi Azah, which combines sound design, movement and poetry, questions and explores the mundanity of monotonous life that we lead. Directed by Mohamed Fared Jainal, it stars Rizman Putra, Suhaili Wijaya and Anwar Hadi Ramli. In Malay.

Where: The Substation Theatre, Armenian Street MRT: City hall When: Thu - Sat , 8pm Admission: $15 (buy tickets at the Substation Box office) Tel: 6323-5443 Info: E-mail ticketing@ekamatra.org.sg

STORY OF A RABBIT WITH HUGH HUGHES
This comic and curiously uplifting new story by Hoipolloi Theatre of Britain is about a man finding a neighbour's dead rabbit which lifts the lid on life's final mystery.

Where: National Museum of Singapore, Gallery Theatre, Basement Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till Sat, 8pm, also 3pm on Sat, Admission: $30 Tel; 6332-3659 Info: visit www.nationalmuseum.sg to book online and www.hoipolloi.org.uk for information

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
This international hit musical celebrates women and the Big Change.

Where: DBS Arts Centre, Merbau Road MRT: Clarke Quay

When: Till Sat Admission: $61, $81, $101 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg

WHAT THE BUTLER SAW
This play by the late British satirist Joe Orton is about a married psychiatrist who tries to seduce 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, National Library Building, Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall

When: Till Sun Admission: $32 - $68 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg

THESIS: A DOUBLEBILL
Students from the National University of Singapore's Social Work course stage two original plays. Scarred deals with domestic violence and the consequences on victims, while Just A Little Different is about a girl's acceptance of her father's disabilities resulting from Asperger Syndrome.

Where: Drama Centre Black Box, National Library Building, Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall When: Fri & Sat, 8pm Admission: $13 Tel: 6348-5555

Voting

SINGAPORE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS
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 Sun, the public can vote via SMS on hotline 1900-912-0009 or online at sgeawards.omy.sg. You can also vote at roadshows this month 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.

Web

THE LATEST USER-GENERATED VIDEOS
Watch the latest user-generated videos from the Stomp community. Browse extensive categories such as traveller's tales, just for laffs, everything under the sun and much more.

Info: Visit www.diy.stomp.com.sg

Wedding

HER WORLD BRIDES FABULOUS WEDDINGS 2009
This one-stop bridal shopping platform showcases a wide variety of wedding-related services to make your wedding a fuss-free and memorable experience. Check out fashion shows featuring bridal and evening gowns. Organised by SPH Magazines.

Where: Suntec Singapore Concourse MRT: City Hall When: Sat - Sun), 11am - 9pm Admission: Free Registration for couples for the bridal event on Sun has closed but visitors are welcome to check out the event. Tel: 6319-5812

Compiled by Magdalene Lum

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