A new show by Disney On Ice, featuring the House of the Mouse's seven favourite princesses, including Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. Tinker Bell is a special guest.

Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium MRT: Kallang When: Till Tue 3.30pm Admission: $22.50 - $62.50 Tel: 6348-5555

Art

TRANSIENT LINES

Attuned to the spiritual nature of the world, the artworks of Indian-born artist, poet and ex-Buddhist monk Sohan Qadri display a tranquil co-existence of binary opposites - male and female, known and unknown, physical and spiritual.

Where: Indigo Blue Art, 33 Neil Road MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Till March 31, 11am - 5pm (Mon - Fri), by appointment on Sat and closed on Sun & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6372-1719 Info: www.indigoblueart.com

VISIONS

Walk on the wild side. Morocco-born artists Ali Maimoun and Said Ouarzazu depict fantastic animals and characters in this showcase of African Modern Primitive Paintings. Part of the Francophonie Festival 1009.

Where: SG Private Banking Gallery, Alliance Francaise, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till March 31, 11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 11am - 5pm (Sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6737-8422 Info: www.AFexhibitions@alliancefrancaise.org.sg

MARCH FEATURED ARTIST: YAN YA YA

Yan Ya Ya, said to be one of the most well known female artists in China, is captivated by the joy and innocence of the Uyghur children in China's Xinjiang province.

Where: Connoisseur Art gallery, Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade 02-23, 328 North Bridge Road MRT: City Hall When: Till March 31, 10.30am - 7pm (Mon - Sat), by appointment on Sun & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6837-0320 Info: www.connoisseur-art.com

THE SOLO EXHIBITION OF YE JIAN QING

The solo exhibition of Chinese artist Ye Jian Qing depicts Chinese land and cityscapes in an almost dreamlike manner, triggering emotional and philosophical responses in viewers.

Where: iPreciation, The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Square, 01 -08 MRT: Raffles Place When: Till April 2, 10am -7pm (Mon - Fri), 11am - 3pm (Sat), by appointment on Sun & public holidays Tel: 6339--0678 Info: www.ipreciation.com

DESTINAZIONE - OZ LAND

The stunning natural landscapes in Australia and the unique mix of indigenous, Western, European and Asian cultures have inspired the artworks of six Australian artists, which are showcased at this exhibition. The artists are David Williams, Liz McKay, Dragica Milunovic, Jane McKay, David Giles and Waldemar Kolbusz.

Where: Momentous Arts, 20 Lorong Telok, Level 2, behind Boat Quay MRT: Raffles Place When: Till April 2,

11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), noon - 6pm (Sat), by appointment on Sun Tel: 6535-3961 Info: www.momentousarts.com

THE NAKED TRUTH - A GROUP EXHIBITION

Young Asian artists from Singapore, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan team up to portray the nude form in their paintings, photographs and sculptures.

Where: Art Seasons Singapore, Eunos Technolink 02 -11/12, 7 Kaki Bukit Road 1 MRT: Eunos When: Till April 5, 11am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), closed on Mon and public holidays or by appointment Tel: 6741-6366 Info: www.artseasonsgallery.com

LIM HAK TAI: QUINTESSENTIAL NANYANG ART EXHIBITION

Take a peek at more than 50 artworks at this exhibition by Lim Hak Tai, the founding principal of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. They include Chinese ink works on subjects such as bamboo, birds and flowers and oil and acrylic paintings of portraits, landscapes and still life.

Where: Lim Hak Tai Gallery (former Gallery 3), Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Campus 1, 80 Bencoolen Street MRT: Bugis When: Till April 30, 11am - 7pm Info: The artworks are from the NAFA Permanent Collection and Mr Lim's family's collection. E-mail artgalleries@nafa.edu.sg

Books

CAREER GUIDE 2009

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

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

Classical

WIND, BRASS AND PERCUSSION CHAMBER RECITAL

Enjoy pieces such as Villa-Lobo's Bachiana Brasileira and Damase's Wind Quintet and music by Bach at this concert by the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music's Wind, Brass and Percussion ensembles.

Where: Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert hall, next to University Cultural Centre, Kent Ridge,Ntonal University of Singapore MRT: Kent Ridge When: Tue, 7.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6516-1167 Info: No entry to children below six. Visit www.music.nus.edu.sg

MUSIC PLATFORM: A SERIES OF STUDENT RECITALS

Escape the urban rush with 45 minutes of inspired classical music at this series of recitals by Diploma and BA (Hons) students from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts' Department of Music.

Where: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Lee Foundation Theatre, Campus 3, 151 Bencoolen Street MRT: Bugis When: Wed (Piano) & March 25 (Trumpets), 12.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6513-4179 Info: www.nafa.edu.sg

OF HEROES & DESTINIES

Under the baton of Lim Soon Lee, the Singapore National Youth Orchestra will perform Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Cellos featuring soloists Melissa Ong Shi Ching, a Junior College I student of Hwa Chong Institution and an assistant principal cellist of the orchestra, and Jula Fung Shan-Wen, 13, a Secondary 3 student of Singapore Chinese Girls' School.

Where: Victoria Concert Hall, Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place When: Wed, 7.30pm Admission: $6 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.snyo.org.sg

Choirs

ASIA PACIFIC YOUTH CHOIR FOR PEACE

Young people aged eight to 21 who love singing can let their vocal talents blossom by joining the Asia Pacific Youth Choir For Peace directed by Janet Swain.

Where: YMS Arts Centre, 54 Waterloo Street MRT: Bugis When: March 28, 10.30am - noon (start of rehearsals) Admission: Free Tel: 9239-0183 Info: Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays during the school term. E-mail janet@janetswain.comClassical

Contest

SPH-NAC GOLDEN POINT AWARD 2009

Write a short story or poetry in the four major languages here - English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil - and you might walk away with the top prize of $4,000 cash, a trophy and a $6,000 enrichment grant and a chance to be represented by a well-known international publisher and or a literary agent. Organised by the National Arts Council and The Arts House, this biennial national writing competition is being held in conjunction with the upcoming Singapore Writers Festival 2009 (Oct 24 - Nov 1). Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and SPH Foundation are sponsoring the Golden Point Award as well as the Singapore Writers Festival.

Info: Download an application from www.singaporewritersfestival.com, www.nac.gov.sg or www.theartshouse.com.sg. Participants can write on any subject or theme. Poetry entries must be submitted in a collection of five to eight poems while short story entries should not be longer than 5,000 words. The closing date: May 29, For details e-mail nac_gpa@nac.gov.sg

Food

FLASH YOUR AGE!

Celebrate your birthday at Shangri-la Hotel's five restaurants and you will receive a dining discount equivalent to your current age. For instance, if you are 50 years old, you will receive a 50 per cent discount for yourself and up to eight guests dining at the table. Prior reservation is required.

Where: Shangri-La Hotel's BLU Restaurant, The Line, nadaman, Rose Veranda and Shang Palace, Orange Grove Road MRT: Orchard When: From Tue onwards, usual meal times Admission: Varying charges Tel: 6213-4398 Info: E-mail dining.sls@shangri-la.com

Health Screening

BOWEL CANCER SCREENING

To catch colorectal cancer early, those aged 50 and above can receive free bowel cancer screenings by the Parkway Cancer Centre at booths at Raffles Place, Singapore Post Centre and VivoCity as part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this month. They can save at least $25 - the combined cost of faecal occult blood test and consultation fee at a general practitioner's clinic.

Where: Raffles Place, Zoysia lawn facing OUB Centre MRT: Raffles Place When: Till Thu, 10am - 4pm Where: Singapore Post Centre, Level B, opposite the food court MRT: Paya Lebar When: March 23 - 26, 10am - 4pm, Where: VivoCity, Level 1, West Boulevard, near La Senza, 01 -148 MRT: HarbourFront When: March 27 - 30, 10am - 4pm Admission: Free Tel: 6738-9333 Info: e-mail canhope@parkway.sg

Holidays

EX'BIRDITION TOUR @ DISCOVERY CENTRE

Step into the fascinating world of birds at the Bird Discovery Centre and play matchmaker to the birdies in the 'Match My Mate' game. You can also unearth the secrets of nest-making, learn egg facts and play the 'spin an egg' experiment to find out how the shapes of different eggs help birds adapt to different circumstances. Part of the Bird Park's 'Fun With Eggs and Chicks' March holidays programme.

Where: Jurong Bird Park, Bird Park Discovery Centre, 2 Jurong Hill Road MRT: Lakeside/Jurong East When: Till Sun , 11.45am & 1.45pm Admission: $18 (adult), $9 (child aged three to 12) Tel: 6661-7818 Info: E-mail ostrichchase@birdpark.com.sg by noon on Fri

DOWN UNDER FLAIR

A mini Australian festival highlighting indigenous and contemporary artworks, chic fashion labels, accessories, wines and beverages. Spend $50 at this Down Under showcase at Raffles City Shopping Centre and you might win a Sydney Romantic & Adventure land package for two.

Where: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City Square, Level 3 MRT: City Hall When: Till Sun , 10am - 10pm Admission: Free Tel: 6318-0238 Info: www.rafflescity.com

Mosaic Music Fest

OLD MAN RIVER

One of Australia's unique music-makers, Old Man River, takes you through love's tender dreams, Queensland dark nights and cherished memories as he wanders through the genres of funk, blues and 1960s-style folk, music of the East, Middle East and West and more at this gig.

Where: Esplanade Recital Studio (Mosaic Studio) MRT: City Hall When: Tue, 7.30 & 9.30pm Admission: $41 Tel: 6348-5555

BRIAN MCKNIGHT

New Yorker Brian McKnight has captured the vibe of vintage soul with his pitch perfect voice and silky style. Catch his romantic soul-pop ballads at Mosaic.

Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Tue, 7.30pm Admission: $61- $151 Tel: 6348-5555

SECKOU KEITA SKQ

Enjoy Afro-Mandika-soul-jazz-classical fusion music by the multi-national Seckou Keita Quintet SKQ led by Senegal-born and Britain-based Seckou Keita, maestro of the kora, a 21-string West African harp flute.

Where: Esplanade Mosaic Studio (Recital Studio) MRT: City Hall When: Wed, 7.30pm Admission: $41 Tel: 6348-5555

BATTLES

The electro-rock sounds of New York band Battles makes one think of helium-voiced gremlins singing wordlessly to a rollicking military stomp-beat, overlaid with electronics and crisp keyboards cutting across precise electro-acoustic guitar riffs.

Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Wed, 7.30pm Admission: $61 & $81 Tel: 6348-5555

Prudential Children First!

ALLENBY'S FAMOUS FLEA CIRCUS

A flea circus show by Murphy Puppets of Australia. Presented by Act 3 International.

Where: The Arts House, Foyer, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Till Tue , various times Admission: $13 (children & adults)

BRADFORD'S SHADOWS

This show is about growing dinosaurs, dancing farmers, singing Frenchmen and a boxer. By Richard Bradshaw of Australia and presented by Act 3 International. Recommended for children aged four to nine.

Where: The Arts House, Blue Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place

When: Till Tue : various times Admission: $21 (children & adults)

THE STORYTELLER

Take an exciting journey into an enchanting world of storytelling based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Princess And The Pea, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Nightingale. Recommended for those aged four to nine, by Canadian theatre group The Trollsons, which uses instruments such as the accordion, flute and cow bells.

Where: The Arts House, Chamber, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place. When: Till Tue , 10am & 3pm Admission: $21

SMALL WORLDS

Experience theatre, puppetry and digital animation in the world premiere of British drama company Mimika Theatre's Small Worlds about journeys and finding and losing friends.

Where: The Arts House, Living Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place

When: Till Tue , various times

Admission: $28 (children & adults)

A PUPPET IN THE DRAWERS

A wacky puppet show where Professor Olaf Stevenson uses everyday objects such as forks, tin cans and balloons to tell stories of life and death, love and romance, politics and science. Staged by La Compagnie Des Chemins De Terre from Belgium. For those aged seven to 12.

Where: The Arts House, The Hall, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place. When: Till Tue : 10am &3pm, Admission: $21

LITTLE BIG SHOTS

Catch the best short animation and live-action films for children from around the globe, including Germany,

Australia and Japan. For those aged two to 12. Presented by Act 3 International.

Where: The Arts House, Screening Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place. When: Till Tue , various times Admission: $13

St.Patrick's Day

GUINNESS ST PATRICK'S DAY 17.59 HAPPY HOUR

Cheers! For one hour, lovers of Guinness beer can savour its goodness at just $5 at a special Happy Hour at pubs along the Singapore Rivers such as Harry's Bar, Molly Malone and The Penny Black, as part of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations on Tuesday.

Where: Harry's Bar, Molly Malone's and Penny Black, Boat Quay, along Singapore River MRT: Raffles Place When: Tue 5.59 - 6.59pm Admission: Free (just pay $5 each for Guinness beer at Harry's Bar, Molly Malone and The Penny Black at Boat Quay Tel: 6860-3003 (Elena Chan)

Talk

HAPPY & HEALTHY KIDS SEMINAR (HEALTH & YOU 2009)

Parents can get tips on how to care for the health of their children aged from one to six. Topics include The Role Of Parents In Child Development and Investing In A Lifettime of Smiles. Organised by The Straits Times Mind Your Body supplement and held in conjunction with the annual mega health & You Exhibition.

Where: SPH News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: Sat, 2 - 5pm (sign in for goodie bags from 1 to 1.30pm) Admission: pay $12 each including light refreshments Tel: 6319-2828Info: Complete the form published in The Straits Times last Wed and present it with your payment and collect the goodie bag

RECESSION PROOF YOUR RETAIL BUSINNES

It may be a rough ride ahead during the current recession but retailers can still keep their tills ringing with the right strategies. Get useful tips at two talks by Marie-Louise Jacobsen, author of a new book, The Art Of Retail Buying, who has more than 30 years of international marketing experience.

Where: SPH News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: March 24, 9am - 5pm (From Recession to Boom - Using the Downturn to Improve Your Business Strategy), March 27, 9am - 5pm (Mechandising Strategies During Difficult Times) Admission: pay an early bird fee of $329 with GST (ST701 member) & $389 with GST (non-member) till Tue, after that pay $389 with GST (ST701 member) & $459 with GST (non-member) Tel: 6319-5912 (office hours) Info: Visit st701.com or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg

Theatre

LES CONTES D'HOFFMAN (THE TALES OF HOFFMANN)

Jacques Offenbach's opera staged by the Singapore Lyric Opera features three fantastical tales by writer E.T.A. Hoffmann. Directed by Paul-Emile Fourny, artistic director of Opera de Nice, and conducted by Benjamin Pionnier. In French with English and Chinese surtitles.

Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Tue, 8pm Admission: $21 - $133 Tel: 6348-5555

KUMAR: STRIPPED BARE AND STANDING UP

Singapore's most famous drag queen Kumar reveals the naked truth about his life.

Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Thu - Sat, 8pm, also 3pm matinee on Sat Admission: $19 - $81 Tel: 6348-5555

AESOPS' FABULOUS FABLES

This fun-filled musical takes you through the lives, lunches and misadventures of a mismatched band of scruffy, silly and sometimes stubborn creatures. By I Theatre.

Where: Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road

MRT: Newton When: Till Thu, 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

BEAR AND CHICKEN GO CAMPING

This play is about lovable characters Bear and Chicken who camp in the great outdoors. Written by Katerina Tiapila, it is staged by The Little Company. For children aged two to six.

Where: DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road, Robertson Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till April 11, 10am (Mon - Fri), 11am & 2pm (Sat), closed on Sun Admission: $19 (children & adults) for weekdays & $21 (children & adults) for Sat Tel: 6348-5555

Web

THE REAL SINGAPORE

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Info: Visit singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/index.jsp

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