EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE
This showcase of oil on canvas paintings by local artist Wang Huixia and Chinese artist Yang Hongho depicts the beauty and value of love through human and abstract images which evoke varying emotions.

Where: Pan Pacific Singapore, Public Art Space, Level 2, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square MRT: City Hall When:

Till April 14, 10am - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 6721-8888

Art

1 X SUITCASE
This travelling exhibition by eight local artists showcases drawings and installation art depicting their travel stories, travelogues, photo albums, sights, people and dreams. The artists include Agnes Lim, Dominic Wang and Iman Ismail.

Where: Alliance Francaise, SG private Banking Gallery, Level 2, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till Fri, 11am - 7pm Sat: 11am - 5pm Admission: Free Tel: 6833-9314 Info: www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg

WINDMILLS WONDERLAND
You can find windmills at a hospital here. The gardens at the Singapore General Hospital's Blocks 5 & 7 have been transformed into a 'windmills wonderland' as part of an annual community art projects by the SingHealth Foundations Arts for Health.

Where: Singapore General Hospital Gardens at Blocks 5 and 7 MRT: Outram When: Till March 15, 24 hours Admission: Free Tel: 6326-5158

Info: Comprising more than 1,000 pinwheels by patients, caregivers and hospital staff, the installation project was spearheaded by students from the Anderson Junior College and installed using bamboos and recycled wood by undergraduates from the Department of Architecture, National University of Singapore.

ONE DAY I'LL FLY WITH YOU: A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION BY M. SURIYAMOORTHY
A retrospective exhibition by M. Suriyamoorthy, a South Indian artist known for his portrayal of women and fishermen.

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

PRECIOUS THINGS
This three-dimensional exhibition of intricate and precious works of pottery, ceramics and jewellery feature local potters such as Chua Soo Kim and Nelson Lim, sculptor Steven Hwang and Singapore-based jewellery artist Carree L. Syrek.

Where: CharKOL Gallery, an art gallery at the Mandai Orchid Garden, Mandai MRT: Yishun/Choa Chu Kang When: Till March 21, 8.30am - 6.30pm daily, till 10.30pm on Sat (by appointment on other evenings) Admission: Free Tel: 6363-3731

NIPAN ORANNIWESNA SOLO EXHIBITION
Thai artist Nipan Oranniwesna explores the fragile state of contemporary societies in the age of globalisation. For instance in the installation, City of Ghosts, he uses talcum powder and cut-out maps of 10 cities to create a sprawling cityscape to reflect the interconnectedness of societies.

Where: Osage Singapore, 01 - 12, 11B Mount Sophia MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till March 29, 10am - 7m (Tue - Sun & public holidays, closed on Mon Tel: 6337-9909 Info: www.osagegallery.com

Book

CAREER GUIDE 2009
Job seekers should get a copy of the new CATS Recruit Career Guide 2009 to get a clear idea of what they are getting into and what they can expect from the industries. It's packed with an array of information, including salary benchmarks, job profiles, testimonials and tips from experts. It's a collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Singapore Press Holdings.

Info: The CATS Recruit Career Guide 2009 is available at all major bookstores and newstands at $6.80 a copy Tel: 6319-5917

BORDERS' EXCLUSIVE 'WATCHMEN' BOOK AND PREMIERE TICKET DEAL
Buy a 'Watchmen' Absolute Edition book from Borders at Wheelock Place or Parkway Parade and get a pair of tickets to catch the film adapatation of the graphic novel by Zach Snyder four days before the Singapore screening. The critically-acclaimed novel which is set in an alternatve universe where superheroes are the norm, features heightening tensions between the United States and the former Soviet Union.

Where: Borders, Wheelock Place MRT: Orchard & Borders Parkway, Parkway Parade, Basement 1 MRT: Eunos/Paya Lebar When: Till March 2: 9am - 11pm (Sun - Thu), 9am - midnight (Fri & Sat) for Borders Wheelock Place, 10am - 10pm (Sun - Wed), 10am - 11pm (Thu - Sat) at the Parkway Parade store) Admission: Free Tel: 6235-7146 (Borders Wheelock Place), 6345-9796 (Border Parkway)

Info: Buy the 'Watchmen' Absolute Edition bundle or the 'Watchmen, The Art Of The Film' bundle. Each book comes with two tickets to the March 2 movie premiere and a set of limited edition Watchmen postcards and is priced at $125.90 for $79.90 respectively.

Charity

FIGMENT
Buy photographs and mixed media artworks by two student artists - Jolene Koh from the Singapore Institute of Management and Melissa Hallie Lim from the National Institute of Education - at this exhibition and 50 per cent of the proceeds will go the Children's Cancer Foundation. Their works capture certain special memories in their lives.

Where: Forth Gallery, 69A Pagoda Street, Level 2 MRT: Chinatown When: Tue - Sun, 11.30am - 7pm, Admission: Free Tel: 6222-7809 Info: www.forth.sg

CHARITY ART SALES
The proceeds of the sale of paintings by Chinese artist Wang Zhen will go to projects by the Kampung Senang Charity & Education Foundation, which helps cancer sufferers and runs a day-care facility for the elderly.

Where: Kampung Senang Charity & Education Foundation, 01-205 Holistic Lifestyle Centre, 106 Aljunied Crescent MRT: Aljunied When: Till Wed 10am - 6pm (Mon - Sat), closed on Sun & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6749-8509 Info: E-mail kampungart@yahoo.com.sg

A-DOG-TION DAY ADOPTION DRIVE
Adopt one of 10 to 14 cute and cuddly puppies and dogs at this adoption drive by the Action for Singapore Dogs Society.

Where: Little Paws, Kurau Court 01-03, 201 Telok Kurau Road MRT: Eunos When: Sat & Sun, 11am - 5pm Admission: Free Tel: 6345-1233 Info: Adoption costs $200 each for a male and $220 for a female, for sterilisation, vaccination, microchipping and check-up.

Class

BOLLYWOOD DANCE
Want a fun and trendy way to get aerobic exercise? Come and swing, twirl and groove to this contagious Bollywood fusion style dance which incorporates both traditional Indian styles and western influences.

Where: Attitude Dance Studio, Palmer House, 02-01, 70 Palmer Road MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Sat, 4 - 5pm Admission: $100 (six lessons) Tel: 6226-2381 Info: www.asiasalsa.com

Classical

GAMES & LEGENDS
This chamber music concert at the Esplanade Recital Studio features masterworks of Mozart, Carter, Bax and Schumann which are inspired by playful games, childhood stories and the human spirit.

Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall When: Tue, 7.30pm Admission: $13 Tel: 6348-5555

Info: The performers at the concert are Jean Johnson, a former clarinetist with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, viola player Lionel Tan of the award-winning T'ang Quartet and pianist Shane Thio, a renowned performer in Asia.

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

CONTIKI BEACH NETBALL FESTIVAL COMPETITION
More than $1,000 cash and $1,800 worth of Contiki travel vouchers await the top winning team in each of three categories in this Continki Beach Netball Competition. For the first time both men and women will compete in the four-by-four Netball on the sands of Sentosa.

Where: Sentosa, Palawan Beach MRT: HarbourFront When: March 8: 10am - 5.30pm Admission: $60 per team of six

Info: The categories for the competition are Under 23 (junior college and tertiary institutions), Women Open (18 - 35) and Mixed Open (18 to 35). Submit entries by Sat. Visit www.netball.org.sg or e-mail events@netball.org.sg for details

THE STRAITS TIMES LIFE!/CATS 'TIMELESS MEMORY' CONTEST
Share your recollection of a timeless memory and you might win prizes worth more than $80,000 comprising a pair of top-tier weekend tickets to Cats, the forthcoming Andrew Lloyd Webber musical at the Esplanade Theatre, a night wekend stay in the President's Suite of Conrad Centennial Singapore, buffet dinner for two at Oscars and a pair of Longines watches. The contest is organised by The Straits Times Life!

Info: Share your own recollection of a tmeless memory through a story, song, photo collage, video clip or art. The entry which best reflect the timeless memory will get the top prize. Written entries are limited to a maximum of 300 words and photos and drawings must include a caption and short description while vieo clips must be sent in 'mov' or 'avi' format and songs in 'mpegs' format with the maximum file size: 2MB.

E-mail your entry to mkglifepromo@sph.com.sg together with your name, address, age, occupation, IC Number and contact number. You can also send your entry to the Straits Times Life!/CATS' 'Timeless memory' Contest, Locked Bag 002, MacPherson Road Post Office, Singapore 913486. Send entries by March 6. The musical will be on from April 10 to May 3.

Gig

CRESCENT GIRLS' SCHOOL SYMPHONY BAND
Support young talent. Check out this music concert by the Crescent Girls' School Symphonic Band which has garnered accolades for participating in the Singapore Youth Festivals and the National Band Cometitions.Part of The Esplanade's Limelight programme.

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

Party

SINGAPORE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS CELEBRATION PARTY
Make tracks for the Marina Floating Platform Celebration Party on March 7 to catch foreign and local stars, such as Raymond Lam, Cheer Chen, Jack Neo and Royston Tan, at the Singapore Entertainment Awards Celebrtion Party. The Awards are Jointly organised by Lianhe Wanbao, Radio 100.3, omy.sg and U-Weekly.

Where: Marina Floating Platform Grandstand MRT: City Hall When: March 7, Admission: $148 each for an exclusive stage-front ticket MRT: City Hall

Info: Buy tickets at the main lobby of SPH News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North on Wed from 5 - 7pm and from noon - 2pm on Sat. Look out for information for a chance to win tickets to the party in U-Weekly) on Mon and on Radio 100.3 and omy.sg Info: http://sgeawards.omy.sg

Show

BEAUTYASIA 2009
This three-day beauty extravaganza showcases the industry's leading products, upcoming trends and feature key professionals from around the world, You can look forward to interactive beauty and hair workshops, competitions, product demonstations and talks by industry experts too.

Where: Suntec Singapore, Level 4, Halls 402 -404 MRT: City Hall When: Till Wed, 11am - 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 6325-4606 Info: Visit www.beautyasia.com.sg to register for the show

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 pastime of the Peranakan.

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

AWARE BEAUTY REDEFINED PHOTO EXHIBITION
Society's limited definition of beauty is challenged 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 Sat, 10am - 10pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-6919

Talk

COMMUNICATION: YOUR TOOLKIT FOR SUCCESS
Improve your oral and written skills as well as your poise to build better relations with your bosses, colleagues, clients and friends. A half-day seminar at the Singapore Press Holdings (SPH). Topics include Introducing Your Communication Toolkit by communication trainer Cynthia Owens and Presenting Your Perfect Professional Package by Tina Altieri, a television anchor and public speaking trainer.

Where: SPH News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: Fri , 2 - 6pm Admission: $389 with GST (ST701 members) and $459 with GST (non-members) Tel: 6319-5924 (office hours) Info: Visit jobs.st701.com to register or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg for more information

Theatre

PAST CARING
This inter-disciplinary and inter-cultural work explores adoption, displacement, family and journey in Singapore and Australia. A collaboration between The Necessary Stage (Singapore) and the Tony Yap Company (Australia), it's written and directed by Haresh Sharma and Alvin Tan.

Where: The Necessary Stage Black Box, Marine Parade Community Centre Building, Marine Parade Road MRT: Eunos When: Wed - March 8, 8pm (Wed - Fri), 3 & 8pm (Sat), 3pm (Sun) Admission: $25 & $30 Tel: 6348-5555

Info: the performers in this production include Siti Khalijah (Singapore), Leroy Parsons (Australia) and Sukania Venugopal (Malaysia)

THE ODD COUPLE (THE FEMALE VERSION)
The Stage Club presents a female version of Neil Simon's hilarious, classic comedy that spawned a hit movie in 1968 starring Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon.

Where: DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road, Robertson Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Wed - Feb 28, 8pm Admission: $20 (students) $35 (Wed), $40 (Thur - Sat) Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg

THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS
This new play is adapted from C.S. Lewis' classic satire, The Screwtape letters, by The Parables Company about a senior demon's searing correspondence with a greenhorn tempter on assignment on earth.

Where: Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel, North Bridge Road MRT: City Hall When: Fri & Sat , 3 & 8pm, Admission: $32 Tel: 6348-5555

SLEEPLESS TOWN
Super heroes have been summoned to battle an evil queen but they are bogged down by their own problems. Find out what happens next in this musical by local theatrical company Toy Factory. Directed by Beatrice Chia-Richmond, the cast includes Karen Tan, Chou Enlai, Mark Richmond, Elena Wang and 12-year-old singing prodigy Julia Abueva.

Where: Drama Centre Theatre, National Library Building, Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Fri - March 14, 8pm (Mon - Fri), & 3 & 8pm on Sat & Sun Admission: $28 - $71 Tel: 6348-5555

Info: Toy Factory will hold a 'Sleepless Ball' fund-raiser performance at 8pm on Sat , with a reception at 6.30pm to raise funds for its productions. Tickets are priced at $200 and $500 each with double tax exemption. Come dressed in your 'Superhero Glam' outfit and stay on to mingle with the cast after the musical. Visit www.sleepless-town.com for information

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

Weddings

THE NEW PAPER WEDDING PLANNER
If you're planning to tie the knot soon, better check out this bridal fair featuring 32 booths providing bridal products and services. The highlights include a couple contest, bridal fashion show and buyers' lucky draw.

Where: VivoCity Central Court MRT: HarbourFront When: Fri - Sun, 10am - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6319-5948

Compiled by Magdalene Lum

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