TEMPORARY ESCAPE
This exhibition by Filipino artist Fernando Escora allows you to explore and discover things like a child.

Where: Utterly Art Exhibition Space, 229A South Bridge Road, Level 2, diagonally opposite the Sri Mariamman Temple, Pagoda Street Exit MRT: Chinatown When: Till Sun, noon - 8pm (Mon - Sat), noon - 5.30pm (Sun) Admission: Free Tel: 6226-2605

Art

MOVING
Three artists - Julia Roberts, Kelly Reedy and Marisa Keller - reflect on the nature of change at this exhibition.

Where: The Substation Gallery, Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Tue - March 15, 11am - 8pm daily Admission: Free Tel: 6337-7535

Info: the artists will make a gallery walkthrough at 3pm on Sat. Visit http://www.substation.org/whats_on/visual_arts.html#moving

LIFE IS A CANDY: DELIGHTFUL PAINTINGS BY STEPHANE DELAPREE AND PON RAGUNATHAN
A joint exhibition featuring Cambodia-based French-Canadian artist Stephane Delapree's works of vibrant hues and humorous subjects and South Indian artist Pon Ragunathan's robust figures.

Where: The Gallery of Gnani Arts, The Regent Singapore, 02-05, 1 Cuscaden Road MRT: Orchard When: Till Thu, 11am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), closed on Mon Admission: Free Tel: 9135-1716

CON-FUSION: IF YOU'RE NOT CONFUSED, YOU'RE NOT PAYING ATTENTION
Kitschy icons, religious figures, rusty street signs and peeling architecture come together at this exhibition combining Asian pop art and furniture by Singapore-based Indian artist Ketna Patel.

Where: The Coffee Connoisseur (TCC) The Gallery 51 Circular Road MRT: Raffles Place When: Till March 31, 11am - midnight (Sun - Thu), 11am - 2am (Fri & Sat) Admission: Free Tel: 6479-2445

Books

CAREER GUIDE 2009
Job seekers can get a copy of the new Cats Recruit Career Guide 2009 to get an idea of the job market and what they can expect from various industries. It is packed with information including salary benchmarks, job profiles and tips from experts. It is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Singapore Press Holdings.

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

Class

BELLY DANCE
Try belly dancing and learn how to shimmy and roll your way to losing your extra flab.

Where: Attitude Dance Studio, Palmer House, 02-01, 70 Palmer Road MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Tue, 7.30 - 8.30pm Admission: $100 for six lessons Tel: 6226-2381 Info: www.asiasalsa.com

Classical

ST THOMAS BOYS CHOIR LEIPZIG
The world-famous 55-member boys' choir from St Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany, which counts composer Johann Sebastian Bach among its alumni, will perform psalms and other vocal works by Bach and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy at its debut concert here.

Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Fri, 7.30pm Admission: $41 - $121 Tel: 6348-5555

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

Dance

CINDERELLA
The Singapore Dance Theatre give this timeless fairy tale about true love a Singaporean makeover. Choreographed by American Repertory Ballet's artistic director Graham Lustig and set to music by Sergei Prokofiev.

Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun (March 8), 3pm Admission: $51 - $141 Tel: 6348-5555

Info: No entry to infants in arms and children under six

Contest

THE STRAITS TIMES LIFE!/CATS TIMELESS MEMORY CONTEST
Share a timeless memory and you might win prizes totalling over $8,000, comprising a pair of tickets to Cats, the forthcoming Andrew Lloyd Webber musical at the Esplanade Theatre, a weekend's stay in the President's Suite of Conrad Centennial Singapore, a buffet dinner for two at Oscars and a pair of Longines watches. The contest is organised by The Straits Times Life!

Info: Share a story, song, photo collage or video clip. Written entries should not be more than 300 words and photos and drawings must include a caption and short description while video clips must be sent in 'mov' or 'avi' format and songs in 'mpeg' format with a maximum file size of 2MB.

E-mail your entry to mkglifepromo@sph.com.sg with your name, address, age, occupation, IC and contact numbers. You can also send it to The Straits Times Life!/Cats Timeless Memory Contest, Locked Bag 002, MacPherson Road Post Office, Singapore 913486. Send entries by Fri. The Cats musical will be on from April 10 to May 3.

Enrolment

SINGAPORE SINGS! COMMUNITY CHOIR
If you love to sing, join the Singapore Sings! community choir to learn songs from around the world, ranging from folk and pop to traditional and modern songs. They are mostly sung a cappella style. The choir rehearses every Wednesday.

Where: Red Sea Gallery, Dempsey Hill, off Napier Road MRT: Orchard When: 7.30 - 9pm every Wed (ongoing) Admission: Free Tel: 9239-0183 Info: www.singaporesing.com.sg

Gig

NAC-EXXONMOBIL CONCERT IN THE PARK
This Australian musical group is not called Totally Gourdgeous for nothing. It performs tunes using vegetable gourds as well as conventional instruments. Mexico's top contemporary jazz trio, SACBE, will also be there to play music with rock, jazz and African, Asian, Brazilian and Mexican influences.

Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Cluny Road MRT: Orchard When: Sun, 5pm (concert) with fringe activities starting from 4pm Admission: Free Tel: 6288-8478 Info: www.nac.gov.sg

NUS Arts Fest

MUSIC FOR HEALING
Be soothed by the mellow classical Indian music compositions from the 14th to the 18th century at this concert by classical Indian vocalist Dr M. Harre Harren accompanied by the violin, flute and tabla.

Where: University Cultural Centre Dance Stdio, NUS Centre for the Arts, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Crescent MRT: Clementi When: Fri, 8pm (workshop: 6 - 7pm) Admission: $11 (concert), $16 for both concert and workshop) Tel: 6516-2492

Info: Before the concert, check out a 90-minute workshop focusing on the healing powers of Indian music therapy, sacred sounds and chanting. Visit www.nus.edu.sg/cfa/nusartsfestival

STATE OF EMERGENCY
The relationship between man and the environment is explored through contemporary Malay dance, electronic music and short film in this multi-disciplinary performance at the University Cultural Centre Theatre.

Where: University Cultural Centre Theatre, NUS Centre for the Arts, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Crescent MRT: Clementi When: Fri , 8pm Admission: $15 & 18 Tel: 6348-5555

Info: the concert is being held by two student performing arts groups - NUS Ilsa Tari, an NUS Malay dance group helmed by well-known Singaore dance choreographer Osman Hamid, and the NUS Electronic Music Lab - together with local film-maker Shaun Koh.

ALLURE BY NUS CHINESE ORCHESTRA
The beauty and ferocity of nature is depicted through music, such as The Yellow River Concerto, at this concert by the NUS Chinese Orchestra which also features the premiere of a newly-commissioned work, Song Of Kent Ridge, by renowned local composer Mr Phoon Yew Tien.

Where: University Cultural Centre Hall, NUS Centre for the Arts, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Crescent MRT: Clementi When: Sat 8pm Admission: $14 - $24 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Visit www.keppelnights.com to check on the half-price tickets with Keppel Nights subsidy.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE 80TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION - DISCOVERIES IN SCIENCE
An exhibition featuring some of the discoveries and inventions that have come from the smart brains at the NUS Faculty of Science.

Where: University Cultural Centre, Suite Two and Level 2 Foyer, NUS Centre for the Arts, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Crescent MRT: Clementi When: Till March 15, 10 - 6pm (Mon - Thu), 10 - 10pm (Fri - Sun) Admission: Free Tel: 6516-8817

Info: www.nus.edu.sg/museum To register for free guided tours for pre-registered groups of 20 e-mail scissh@nus.edu.sg

Party

SINGAPORE ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS CELEBRATION PARTY
Catch foreign and local stars such as Raymond Lam, Cheer Chen, Jack Neo and Royston Tan at this 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: Sat , Admission: $148 each for an exclusive stage-front ticket. Limited centre-front tickets worth $88 are now available at $50 each.

Info: Entry to the party is by ticket. Buy the promotional tickets at the main lobby of SPH News Centre reception, 1000 Toa Payoh North, MRT: Braddell from now till Fri from 9am - 6pm (Mon - Fri) and noon - 2pm (Sat). Info: http://sgeawards.omy.sg

Prudential Children First!

ALLENBY'S FAMOUS FLEA CIRCUS
Be amazed as Fearless Francine, a daredevil stunt-flea, executes the 'Leap Of Death' and nose-dives into a tiny bucket of water and more at this Flea Circus by Artemus Allenby, a character by the 1850s comic writer Artemus Ward. By Murphy Puppets of Australia. Suitable for all ages, it is presented by Act 3 International.

Where: The Arts House, Foyer, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Sat - 17, various times Admission: $13 for child or adult Tel: 6348-5555 (tickets), 6735-9986 (inquiries) Info: www.childrenfirst.com.sg

ALICE
Be dazzled by multimedia projections as the drama of Alice's Adventures In Wonderland is performed with original contemporary live music. Based on Lewis Carroll's children's classic, it's suitable for children aged seven to 12. Staged by L'Arsenal A Musique of Canada and presented by Act 3 International.

Where: Victoria Theatre, Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: March 10 - 15, 10am (Tue), 10am & 3pm (Wed), 3pm (Thu & Fri), 11am (Sat & Sun) Admission: $28 for child or adult

Sports

HSBC WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS
A total prize money of US$2 million (S$3 million) awaits the winners at the HSBC Women's Champions, Asia's most significant women's golf tournament. Singapore will host 78 international golfers, including the defending champion Lorena Ochoa from Mexico.

Where: Tanah Merah Country Club - Garden Course MRT: Expo When: Thu - Sun from 8am Admission: $21 - $33 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.hsbcgolf.com

Theatre

AESOP'S FABULOUS FABLES
Children can enjoy a fun-filled musical celebrating some of the fables associated with Greek poet Aesop. This takes you through the lives, lunches and misadventures of a miss-matched band of scruffy, silly and sometimes stubborn creatures who slowly and painfully learn life's little wisdoms. By I Theatre.

Where: Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till March 19, 11am & 3pm (Mon), 9 & 11am & 3pm (Tue & Thu), 11am & 3pm (Wed & Sun), 11am, 3 & 7.30pm (Fri & Sat) Admission: $20.50 Tel: 6348-5555

Info: The concert blends Asian aesthetics of mask and movement with Western theatre styles.

PAST CARING
This inter-disciplinary and inter-cultural work explores adoption, displacement and family in Singapore and Australia. A collaboration between The Necessary Stage (Singapore) and the Tony Yap Company (Australia), it is 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: Till Sun, 8pm (Wed - Fri), 3 & 8pm (Sat), 3pm (Sun) Admission: $25 & $30 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sistic.com.sg

SLEEPLESS TOWN
Superheroes have been summoned to battle an evil queen but they are bogged down by their own problems. Find out more at this musical by local theatre 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: Till March 14, 8pm (Mon - Fri); 3 & 8pm on Sat & Sun Admission: $28 - $71 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Visitwww.sleepless-town.com

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

Compiled by Magdalene Lum

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