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Singapore Literature Book Club: Rawa By Isa KamariThe book club will discuss the English translation of Rawa, which throws a rare spotlight on the Orang Seletar community. These sea-faring nomads are believed to be Singapore’s earliest inhabitants, yet few Singaporeans know much about them or their fate as the country developed into a modern city. Author Isa Kamari will be present.WHERE: Visitors’ Briefing Room, Level 1 National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/ Bugis WHEN: Thu, 7 - 8.30pm ADMISSION: Free, register at nlb.gov.sg/golibrary INFO: E-mail [email protected]
ST Book Club: Meet Ho Kwon Ping, Author Of Asking Why
In this sixth instalment of The Straits Times Book Club, ST journalist Ravi Velloor engages with Ho Kwon Ping (left), founding
chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings, who will give his take on various issues to which he asks why frequently. There will be a book signing and question-and-answer session.WHERE: Programme Zone, Central Public Library, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis WHEN: Aug 29, 6.30 - 8.30pm ADMISSION/INFO: Free, register at str.sg/oAXE
CONCERTS
Music Oasis: Hear The Lion RoarCelebrate the National Day weekend over a picnic while watching the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO). Led by resident conductor Quek Ling Kiong, the orchestra will perform works by Singaporean composers, including Phang Kok Jun’s Symphonic Floras, Eric Watson’s Dialogue For Solo Tabla And Chinese Orchestra and National Day favourite Home, rearranged by Law Wai Lun, SCO’s composer- in-residence.WHERE: Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Singapore Botanic Gardens,1 Cluny Road MRT: Botanic Gardens WHEN: Tomorrow, 6pm ADMISSION: Free INFO: E-mail [email protected]
Wave Of Harmony – Indian Classical ConcertThe Lahari Arts Society is organising a concert by the Trichur Brothers – their first in Singapore – featuring Srikrishna Mohan and Ram Kumar T.S. (vocals), Mohan Trichur R. (mridangam), Bombay V. Anand (violin) and Mahesh Parameswaran (ghatam).WHERE: Singapore Polytechnic Auditorium, 500 Dover Road MRT: Dover WHEN: Tomorrow, 6pm ADMISSION: $25 - $40 TEL: 9827-4733 INFO: E-mail [email protected]
Sota Music Faculty ConcertCatch music teachers from the School of the Arts in action in the annual faculty concert.WHERE: Sota Concert Hall, 1 Zubir Said Drive MRT: Bencoolen/Dhoby Ghaut WHEN: Aug 24, 7.30 - 9pm ADMISSION: $25 ($10 for students, $15 for seniors & full-time national servicemen) INFO: sota.edu.sg
DANCE
NUS Arts Festival: Titian NaluriUnder the direction of its resident choreographer and artistic director Osman Abdul Hamid, National University of Singapore (NUS) Ilsa Tari continues its investigation into the role of traditional Malay dance in strengthening identity and social cohesion in Titian Naluri, an evening of dazzling reinterpretations of Singapore Malay folk dance Tari Perbendaharaan Singapur. Dancers from NUS Ilsa Tari share the stage with Beztari (Nanyang Technological University), Indra Nila Kirana (Nanyang Polytechnic) and Itra Tari (Ngee Ann Polytechnic).WHERE: University Cultural Centre Theatre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent MRT: Kent Ridge WHEN: Sept 7, 8pm; Sept 8, 7.30pm ADMISSION: $25 ($15 for full-time students) INFO: www.nusartsfestival.com
EXHIBITIONS (GALLERIES)
Dossier By SotaThis exhibition of works by School of the Arts’ Year 5 visual arts cohort acts as a major checkpoint of the
students’ artistic journey, after which they will continue to expand their repertoire of skills. WHERE: Sota Gallery, 1 Zubir Said Drive MRT: Bencoolen/Dhoby Ghaut WHEN: Till Thu, noon - 8pm ADMISSION: Free INFO: sota.edu.sg
Colour Me Well: Tomoni Shintaku Solo ExhibitionUsing food as the main object of his paintings in his exhibition with One East Asia gallery, Tomoni Shintaku explores issues that people face in modern life.WHERE: 09-03 Thong Teck Building, 15 Scotts Road MRT: Orchard WHEN: Till Aug 21; noon - 7pm (weekdays) & noon - 4pm (Sat), closed on Sun; artist’s talk: Aug 18, 2 - 3pm ADMISSION: Free TEL: 6737-1819 INFO: E-mail [email protected]
In Vain In Vanity: Lim Charlotte’s First Solo ExhibitionSingapore-born artist Lim Charlotte’s first solo exhibition showcases strife in physical and mental intimacy and seeks to articulate and demonstrate what happens when the self defies sexual affirmation. WHERE: 107 Rowell Road MRT: Jalan Besar WHEN: Today, 7pm (opening reception) - Sept 17, 11am - 7pm ADMISSION: Free TEL: 6291-6194
INFO: limcharlotte.com & ultrasupernew.com
Lim Cheng Hoe: Painting SingaporeThis survey showcases Lim Cheng Hoe’s inspiring journey towards becoming Singapore’s leading plein-air (the practice of painting outdoors) watercolour artist as he captured the country’s evolving landscapes and people across four decades.WHERE: Level 4 Gallery, City Hall Wing, National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Road MRT: City HallWHEN: Till June 9 next year; 10am - 7pm (Sat - Thu), 10am - 9pm (Fri)ADMISSION: Free INFO: goo.gl/F2EtCK
EXHIBITIONS (SHOWS)
Natas HolidaysTravel specialists, tour operators and national tourism organisations will present popular and special travel destinations from around the world. WHERE: Halls 3 & 4 Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Drive MRT: Expo WHEN: Aug 17 - 19, 10am - 9.30pm ADMISSION: Free TEL: 6534-0187 INFO: E-mail [email protected] or go to natastravelfair.travel/ natas-holidays-2018
THEATRE
Late-Night TextingFor the third year running, Centre 42 throws open its doors for two nights of text-based experiences, with more than 30 short plays by theatre collectives Ground Z-0, Dark Matter Theatrics, Main Tulis Group and The Second Breakfast Company. There will also be a pop-up store and programming by BooksActually.WHERE: 42 Waterloo Street MRT: Bencoolen/Bras Basah WHEN: Aug 24 & 25, 7 - 11pm ADMISSION: Free; first-come, first- served INFO: centre42.sg/lnt2018
The Fall By James FritzSingapore Repertory Theatre’s The Young Company will perform James Fritz’s The Fall for its graduation show. Directed by Daniel Jenkins, the production is a candid and moving look at young people’s relationship with ageing and intergenerational differences. WHERE: KC Arts Centre – Home of SRT, 20 Merbau Road MRT: Fort Canning WHEN: Aug 24 & 25, 8pm ADMISSION: $30 ($20 for students, full-time national servicemen & seniors) TEL: 6348-5555 INFO: www.sistic.com.sg
TRADITIONAL FLUTE FESTIVAL This celebration of wind instruments from across Asia features more than 100 exponents from China, Japan and Asean countries. It is organised by the Singapore Dizi Society, under the artistic direction of three Singaporean musicians: dizi maestro Zhan Yong Ming, award-winning bansuri player Ghanavenothan Retnam and flautist Tan Qing Lun.
There are free concerts in the Civic District and heartland, alongside ticketed events such as Twilight Tunes tomorrow, in which Japanese musician Yasukazu Kano (above) and Thailand’s Surasak Kingsai play jazz using the traditional shinobue and khlui flutes.
The festival closes on Sunday with Wings Of Resonance, in which an international ensemble plays a variety of wind instruments, including a nose flute from the Philippines.
Twilight TunesWHERE: Ngee Ann Auditorium, Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place WHEN: Tomorrow, 7.30pm ADMISSION: $25 from Sistic INFO: dizisocietysg.wixsite.com/tff2018
Wings Of ResonanceWHERE: Victoria Theatre, 9 Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place WHEN: Sunday, 4.30 and 8pm ADMISSION: $18 to $68 from Sistic INFO: dizisocietysg.wixsite.com/tff2018
happenings
THE CAT IN THE HAT Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Little Company stages Dr Seuss’ popular book as a play in Mandarin. Hang Qian Chou (right) is the titular Cat In The Hat who has come to shake up the day of two children, played by (from far left) Sugie Phua and Ann Lek.
Recommended for families with children aged two and up.
WHERE: KC Arts Centre – Home of SRT, 20 Merbau Road MRT: Fort Canning WHEN: Till Sept 7, 10am (weekdays) and 11am (Saturdays and public holidays); additional 2pm show tomorrow ADMISSION: From $26 from Sistic (call 6348-5555 or go to www.sistic.com.sg) INFO: www.srt.com.sg/show/ catinthehat
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IMAGINARIUM: INTO THE SPACE OF TIMEThis family-friendly exhibition at SAM at 8Q features interactive installations to interest kids, such as the squeaky yarn toys of The GedAze Project’s Passage.
Young and old can seek familiar landmarks in the giant, detailed
cartoon mural In Our Time (above) by illustrator Lee Xin Li.
Today, the museum canopy also hosts SAM Late Nights, a block party which lasts till 11pm and has live music by home-grown band Ocean’s Children.WHERE: SAM at 8Q, 8 Queen Street MRT: Bras Basah WHEN: Until Aug 26,
10am to 7pm (Saturdays to Thursdays) and 10am to 9pm (Fridays) ADMISSION: Free for Singapore citizens, permanent residents and children under age three. For others, $6 (adults) and $3 (students and senior citizens). Free admission on Fridays from 6 to 9pm and on Open House days
Register at www.straitstimesrun.com
Date: Sept 23, 2018 Time: From 4am Venue: Singapore Sports Hub
For enquiries, please call 6248 5777(Mon – Fri, 10.30am – 5.30pm, except public holidays)
or e-mail: [email protected]
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D6 life | THE STRAITS TIMES | FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2018 |
