SONGS FOR GAIA
A contemporary dance choreographed by Singapore inter-disciplinary artist Tan How Choon. Held to celebrate the 13th anniversary of dance company Ecnad.

Where: The Arts House, Chamber, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place When: Wed - Fri, 8pm, June 21, 3pm Admission: $30 Tel: 6332-6919

Info: A Keppel Night subsidy of 50 per cent is available for the June 21 concert. www.theartshouse.com.sg or visit www.keppelnights.com for password details and conditions

Art

KENA LOE! A SOLO EXHIBITION BY YOGI SETYAWAN
The 15 humorous paintings of Indonesian artist Yogi Setyawan will make you smile as they will remind you about the simple joys and happiness of life.

Where: National Library, Level 8, Promenade, 100 Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Till July 15, 10am - 9pm daily, except public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 9099-3965 Info: E-mail krissetl@galerieeve.com

Charity

FEEL GOOD MARTINIS
Drink the Crossroad Martini concocted by the funky new warehouse-style KPO (former Killiney Post Office) and Quintessentially and 50 per cent of the proceeds from each Martini will go to the Rainbow Children's Home charity.

Where: KPO (former Killiney Post Office), 3 Killiney Road MRT: Somerset & Quintessentially, High Street Centre 06-31, 1 North Bridge Road MRT: City Hall/Clarke Quay When: Till July 1, 10am - 6pm (Mon - Fri only) Admission: Free Tel: 6733-9400 (KPO), 6511-1199 (Quintessentially) Info: Quintessentially will also accept donations of items such as stationery, clothing, toys and books for children

Class

CAMP A CAPPELLA 09
Singers will learn to appreciate pop and jazz a cappella-style in a new way at this camp.

Where: Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre MRT: Tanjong Pagar/Raffles Place When: Thu & Fri, Sat ,Admission: $25 a day (two-day student camp), Admission: $25 an adult Info: Visit www.a-cappella.org.sg or register at www.a-cappella.org.sg

ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Two workshops organised by ST701 to equip businesses with the best management practices to meet the challenges of a recession. The trainer is Robert Chew.

Where: Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North, Braddell Road MRT: Braddell When: June 26, 9am - 5pm (one-day workshop on Cost Reduction And Workplace Improvement) When: June 29 & 30, 9am - 5pm (two-day workshop on Build Your Own Roadmap To Business Excellence)

Admission: Pay an early bird fee of $329 with GST (usual: $389) for St 701 member and $389 with GST (usual: $459) for non-member for the one-day workshop and $659 with GST (usuual: $769) for ST701 member and $769 with GST (usual: $889) for non-member for the two-day workshop by Wed Tel: 6319-5979 (office hours)

Info: E-mail st701@sph.com.sg

Contest

24-HOUR PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
A top cash prize of $700 awaits each of the winners of the youth and open categories at this competition. Organised by TheatreWorks Writers' Laboratory in collaboration with the South East Community Development Council.

Where: Marina Barrage, 260 Marina Way MRT: City Hall When: July 18 - 19, 4pm, July 18, to 4pm July 19 Admission: $25 (youth category for those aged 15 to 18), $35 (open category for those aged 19 and above)

Info: Visit www.theatreworks.org.sg to obtain an application form or get it at TheatreWorks at 72-13, Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 239007

Encore!

DON'T MOVE! (VISUAL ARTS)
Award-winning French photographer Francoise Huguier captures images of HDB dwellings. Part of Month of Photography Asia.

Where: Lasalle College of the Arts, Brother Joseph McNally Gallery, Institute of Contemporary Art, 1 McNally Street MRT: Bugis When: Wed - July 19, noon - 7pm (Tue - Sun), closed on Mon Admission: Free Info: www.lasalle.edu.sg and www.phish-comms.com

CHANGING ASIA (A FNAC GROUP SHOW) (VISUAL ARTS)
View the changing social and geographical landscapes of China and India at this showcase of 26 works by eight French and Chinese photographers. Part of Month of Photography Asia.

Where: Alliance Francaise, SG Private Banking Gallery, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till July 18, 11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 11am - 5pm (Sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free Info: www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg and www.phish-comms.com

Family celebrations

SENTOSA SUMMERFEST
Enjoy a host of family-oriented activities at Sentosa's Palawan Beach. Held in conjunction with the National Family Celebrations by the National Family Council.

Where: Sentosa, Palawan Beach MRT: HarbourFront When: Till June 28, 10am - 6.30pm Admission: Free (just pay island entry fee of $3 by Sentosa express/Sentosa Bus), pay for some demonstrations and workshops

Info: You can buy a Summer Pass at $35 (adult) & $30 (child), which includes island entry, Sentosa Luge & Skyride, a ride on the Tiger Sky Tower and entry into the latest attraction, Desperados, plus free activities or workshops and more. Visit www.sentosa.com.sg

Gig

AIR SUPPLY LIVE IN ASIA 2009
Just a year after the British-Australian duo last performed here, they are back with more of their hits such as Every Woman In The World and Sweet Dreams.

Where: The Max Pavilion @ Singapore Expo MRT: Expo When: Fri, 8pm Admission: $61 - $131 Tel: 6348-5555

VIDEO GAMES LIVE
The largest and most popular video game concert makes its debut in Singapore enabling you to experience a full orchestra accompanied by game footage on giant video screens. Performed by creators Rommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, accompanied by the NUS Symphony Orchestra and NUS Choir.

Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium MRT: Kallang When: Fri 8pm Admission: $58 - $118 Tel: 6348-5555

Holidays

MEET AND GREET WITH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS AND PATRICK STARFISH
The Singapore Flyer will be hosting meet-and-greet sessions with Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Starfish. As a bonus, up to four children aged three to 12 can enjoy free rides on the Singapore Flyer for every two full playing adults.

Where: Singapore Flyer MRT: City Hall When: Sat, Sun, June 27 & 28, 11am, 1pm, 7pm, 3pm Admission: Free Tel: 6333-3311

LIFESTYLE AUSTRALIA 2009
An exhibition of lifestyle products from Australia.

Where: Marina Square Shopping Mall, Central Atrium MRT: City Hall When: Till Sun 10am - 9.30pm Admission: Free tel: 6339-8787

DORA SAVES THE SNOW PRINCESS
Meet Dora the Explorer at this screening of the hit pre-school television series.

Where: Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, corner of Grange Road and Somerset Road MRT Somerset When: Every Sun during the June school holidays, various times Admission: $37 for a Jumbo Combo set comprising four movie tickets, two large popcorn tubs and four drinks Info: www.cathay.com.sg

TRANSFORMERS MEET & GREET SESSION/SINGTEL F1 ROADSHOW
Children can meet the robots Bumble Bee and Optimus Prime from the movie, while adults can experience virtual F1 racing and meet the SingTel Grid Girls.

Where: Downtown East, Event Square, Pasir Ris MRT: Pasir Ris When: Till June 28, 3.30 & 7pm (Transformers Meet & Greet Session) Where: Downtown East, The Alley MRT: Pasir Ris When: Till June 21, 11am - 9pm (SingTel F1 Roadshow) Admission: Free Tel: 6589-1688

DORA THE EXPLORER'S AIRPORT ADVENTURES
A tour designed to engage children and their parents with a variety of learning techniques based on Nickelodeon's play-to-learn philosophy.

Where: Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, public area MRT: Changi Airport When: Every Tue & Wed till June 30, 2 or 4pm (register for tours at these times) Admission: Free (Spend $70 by Visa or $100 by other means at Changi Airport to join the event) Tel: 6542-1122 Info: www.changiairport.com

SCHOOL'S OUT! PROMOTION (HAINANESE FOOD FARE)
Children pay $1 for every year of their age when they dine at Parkroyal On Beach Road's Plaza Brasserie during the school holidays this month.

Where: Parkroyal on Beach Road, Plaza Brasserie, Beach Road MRT: Bugis When: Till June 30, noon - 2.30pm (lunch from Mon - Fri), noon - 3pm (lunch on Sat & Sun), 6 - 10pm (dinner) Admission: $32 (lunch), $38 - $39.80 (dinner) Tel: 6505-5710 Info: There is a Hainanese food fare till June 21.

Shopping

PURRFECT DEALS AT NIGHT SAFARI (GSS)
During the Great Singapore Sale this month, visit the Night Safari at a 50 per cent discount. Retail items and chilli crab at the Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant are also going at half price.

Where: Night Safari, 80 Mandai Lake Road MRT: Yishun/Choa Chu Kang When: Till June 30, 7.30pm - midnight Admission: $11 (adult) & $5.50 (child) or a 50 per cent discount on the usual entry fee of $22 (adult) & $11 (child) Info: www.nightsafari.com.sg

SPH SHOP & WIN (GREAT SINGAPORE SALE)
Spend a minimum of $30 in a single receipt at any participating outlet and you might win a Subaru car. More than $200,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs.

Where: Participating outlets, such as Paragon Shopping Centre, Orchard Road MRT: Somerset/Orchard Where: The CentrePoint, Orchard Road MRT: Somerset Where: VivoCity MRT: HarbourFront Where: Parkway Parade, Marine Parade Road MRT: Eunos Where: Junction 8, Bishan MRT: Bishan When: Till July 26, 10am - 10pm Admission: Free

Info: To participate in the draw, SMS your entry to 77877 in this format: SPHGSSNRICDate of PurchaseAmount SpentPlace of Purchase. Mastercard shoppers simply key in "Mastercard" at the end of the SMS.

Show

FLORA & FAUNA - A QUILT EXHIBITION
View more than 130 quilts, some of which were inspired by the Botanic Gardens. They were crafted by quilt specialist Ira Joseph.

Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Botany Centre, Cluny Road MRT: Orchard When: Till Sun , 9am - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 6471-7138 Info: There will be demonstrations of quilt-making

EYE E CITY - A VISUAL ACCOUNT OF THE LAST 24 HOURS OF 2008
Buildings and places that have ceased to exist or are about to be redeveloped, such as the New 7th Storey Hotel, are highlighted in this exhibition.

Where: Bras Basah Complex Foyer, 231 Bain Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Till June 30, 7am - 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 9017-0418 Info: http://eyeecity.muliply.com or e-mail eyeecity@yahoo.com

CHINATOWN IN A GLOBALISING SOUTHEAST ASIA
The human face of Chinatown in Southeast Asia is told through photographic 'stories' at this exhibition by the Chinese Heritage Centre and HuayiNet.

Where: Marine Parade Library, 278 Marine Parade Road, 01 -02 Marine Parade Community Building MRT: Eunos When: Till July 12, 10am - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6790-6176 Info: E-mail chc@ntu.edu.sg

Singapore River Fest

'A RIVER ROMANCE' (BUMBOAT PARADE & DANCE MUSICAL)
Set in the 1900s, this spectacular water and land celebration pays tribute to the people of the river with a colourful bumboat parade and a dance musical highlighting a love story between a nonya maiden and a coolie amidst the hustle and bustle of the the trading port. Presented by Singapore River Cruises & Leisure.

Where: Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Fri - June 27, 7.30 - 8.30pm (Bumboat Parade), Fri - Sun Where: UOB Promenade MRT: Raffles Place When: June 26 - June 27, 8.30 - 9.30pm Admission: Free

Info: A River Romance was conceptualised and producted by Splash Entertainment with Jeremiah Choy as the director of the dance musical. Visit www.rivercruise.com.sg and www.splashentertanment.com.sg

SINGAPORE RIVER EXPERIENCE - THE TALE OF 2 QUAYS/THE NEW RIVER EXPERIENCE - THE TALE OF 3 QUAYS
Enjoy two river cruise tours that will show you the vibrant sights and sounds along the Singapore river banks.

Where: Boat Quay, Clarke Quay & Marina Bay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Fri - Sun and June 26 - 27, various times (The Tale Of 2 Quays) Admission: $13 (adult) & $8 (child) Where: Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Robertson Quay & Marina Bay When: Fri - Sun and June 26 - 27, various times (The Tale of 3 Quays) Admission: $18 (adult) & $10 (child) Tel: 6336-6111

Info: Two children can sightsee free with every two paying adults for the Singapore River Experience - The Tale of 2 Quays or The New River Experience - The Tale of 3 Quays, as part of the Singapore River Cruises & Leisure Family Package enquiry@rivercruise.com.sg and www.rivercruise.com.sg

Sports

NATIONAL RUNWAY CYCLING & SKATING
Cycle or skate for 6km or 15km with your family. Held in conjunction with the National Family Celebrations.

Where: Paya Lebar Air Base, Airport Road MRT: Paya Lebar When: Sun, 8am (gate opens at 7am) Admission: Free Info: Register by Mon. Visit www.safra.sg/nrwcs or e-mail nrwcs@safra.sg for registration & details

Talk

BLOOD PRESSURE AND EFFECTS OF HYPERTENSION ON BRAIN, HEART AND KIDNEYS
Get updated about the causes and risk factors for hypertension, blood pressure readings, complications and effects of the disease at this educational session by nutritionist Ms Diana David.

Where: Women's Initiative for Aheing Successfully (WINGS), Junction 8 Office Tower, 06-05, 9 Bishan Place MRT: Bishan When: Wed, 4 - 5pm Admission: $8 Tel: 6250-1012 Info: registrations is only open to women in theri 40s and above

IS THERE REALLY 'THERAPY' IN AROMATHERAPY?
Learn about the difference between oils that smell good and pure therapeutic-grade essential oils at this session by Dr D. Gary Young, the American author and founder of Young Living Essential Oils.

Where: Suntec Singapore, Level 3, Room 301 - 303 MRT: City Hall When: Wed 7pm (register at 6pm) Tel: 9852-8025 Info: E-mail fullerlifetherapy@gmail.com to reserve a place

Theatre

MANI
This inspiring 'Tanglish' (English & Tamil) adaptation of the life story of popular dancer Manimaran chronicle the struggles and successes of the larger-than-life artiste. By Punch Theatre.

Where: The Substation Theatre, Armenian Street MRT: City Hall When: Fri, 8pm, Sat & Sun, 2pm Admission: $20 Tel: 9027-7985

DON'T FORGET TO REMEMBER ME
A thought-provoking play by The Necessary Stage which portrays the trials and tribulations of people with dementia and their struggles in coming to terms with the illness. Written by Haresh Sharma, directed by Alvin Tan and commissioned by the Health Promotion Board. The cast includes Karen Tan, Timothy Nga and Rodney Oliveiro.

Where: Various venues When: Till Sept 26, 7 - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 9726-1281 Info: E-mail hpb_mhe@hbp.gov.sg to register. Visit www.healthymind.sg

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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