Arts Picks: Christmas Art Spree, holiday tunes at Esplanade, poetry open mic at Thryft
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Find a functional and aesthetically pleasing gift at Mulan Gallery's Christmas Art Spree, which features wares by Singapore-based artists and ceramicists.
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Christmas Art Spree at Mulan Gallery
If you are looking for a Christmas gift that is functional and aesthetically pleasing, swing by Mulan Gallery’s current display of wares by Singapore-based ceramicists.
In one corner, a set of oyster-shaped plates that can elevate a light appetiser dish. In another, a set of mountain-shaped cerulean vases perfect for small flowers. Each unique piece is a gesture more thoughtful than the average mass-produced ware.
Expect a variety of artworks with several artists on show. Works by Suriani Suratman, Heiko Schulze, Hiroko Mita and Eddie Yee provide earth tones and varied textures, while Karrisan Chua and Agnes Lim’s sleek wares are perfect for a minimalist home.
You can score smaller wares like cups and sauce holders for around $50, while larger bowls and vases with more unusual designs go for above $100.
Prints and paintings are also available for sale, including limited-edition prints of works by Singapore Literature Prize-winning comic artist Sonny Liew.
Where: Mulan Gallery, 01-07, 36 Armenian Street str.sg/mMsZ
MRT: City Hall
When: Till Dec 21, 11.30am to 6.30pm
Admission: Free
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Free Christmas programmes at the Esplanade
The MacPherson Philharmonic Orchestra will perform timeless tunes like White Christmas at the Esplanade on Dec 21.
PHOTO: ESPLANADE – THEATRES ON THE BAY
Those in search of some festive cheer the weekend before Christmas can look forward to free holiday-themed programmes at the Esplanade.
On Dec 21, the MacPherson Philharmonic Orchestra will perform timeless tunes like White Christmas and selections from The Nutcracker Suite in a 45-minute concert at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at 7.15 and 8.45pm.
On Dec 22, pop band Novo Winds will perform holiday classics with a jazzy twist at the Esplanade Concourse at 6.45 and 7.45pm.
Holiday programming stretches into the new week with community choir The Joyful Voices presenting choral music on Dec 23 (Concourse, 6.45 and 7.45pm). On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, close-harmony trio The Sugar Bees and singer-songwriter Owen Li will be performing at various timings in the evenings at the Concourse and Outdoor Theatre respectively.
Where: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Drive str.sg/mVdF
MRT: City Hall/Esplanade
When: Till Dec 25, various timings
Admission: Free
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Five Go To An Island – A Poetry Reading & Open Mic
Read with Cikada Prize-winning writer Theophilus Kwek and other Singapore poets at a poetry reading and open mic at Thryft Hub.
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Get a chance to read with five poets in Thryft’s new space in Bukit Merah amid pre-loved books, clothes and records.
Five Go To An Island brings together five poets in a reading that is accompanied by an open mic. The featured poets are Cikada Prize-winning author Theophilus Kwek, as well as poets Jerrold Yam, Laetitia Keok, Anurak Saelaow and Izyanti Asa’ari.
You do not have to commit to being part of the line-up in advance as you can sign up for open-mic slots at the door.
While at the event, browse the collection of second-hand goods at Thryft Hub and find a pre-loved gift or book for the holiday season.
Where: Thryft Hub, 01-15, 120 Lower Delta Road str.sg/Gokr
MRT: Tiong Bahru
When: Dec 21, 7.30pm
Admission: Free with registration
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