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Look out for these Arts Events happening near your place!
1) Series of outreach talks
Description of Event: As part of this year’s South East District Arts Festival (DAF) to promote a culture of arts appreciation in the heartlands, the South East CDC together with the National Library Board (NLB) is organising a series of talks and workshops at the various Public Libraries in the South East District. Conducted by professionals in the various artistic domains that South East CDC will be showcasing at this year’s DAF, residents who fancy a little artistic flair in their lives can look forward to learning more about different art forms.
The talks are:
(A) Discovering Chinese Opera
(B) How to Write a 20-Minute Play in 24 Hours
(C) Introduction to Street Arts
(D) The Basics of Graffiti Arts
Date/Time/Venue:
20 June (Saturday), 3pm to 4.30pm, Talk (A) Marine Parade Public Library (Activity Room, Level 2)
28 June (Sunday), 3pm to 4.30pm, Talk (B) Bedok Public Library (Programme Zone, Level 1)
5 July (Sunday), 3pm to 4.30pm, Talk (C) Geylang East Public Library (Merpati Hall, Level
12 July (Sunday), 3pm to 4.30pm, Talk (D) Marine Parade Public Library (Activity Room, Level 2)
Organiser: South East CDC Supported by: Public Libraries Singapore - National Library Board
Ticketing details (if any): Free admission
Contact Person for more information: For registration of all the above talks, please contact: Ms Tan Hui Yu Tel: 6319 8743 / Tan_Hui_Yu@pa.gov.sg or Ms Janice Seah Tel: 6319 8724 / Janice_SEAH@pa.gov.sg
2) Ramayana – A Chinese Opera Performance
Description of Event: South East Community Development Council & Chinese Opera Institute presents Ramayana in conjunction with the South East District Arts Festival – Art Xpressions. A monument in Indian classical literature, Ramayana has profound influence in Southeast Asian theatre. Scripted by Dr. Chua Soo Pong in 1988, Ramayana was presented in Teochew, Li Yuan, and Huangmei opera in Singapore. The Hokkien version was premiered in India in 2005 and Indonesia in 2006. * Performed in Teochew, Hokkien and Mandarin with English surtitles
Date/Time/Venue:
27 June (Saturday), 6.30pm to 7.30pm (By invitation only)
28 June (Sunday), 3pm to 4pm & 8pm to 9pm (Ticketed) Marine Parade Community Centre (Theatrette)
Organiser: South East CDC in partnership with the Chinese Opera Institute
Ticketing details (if any): $5 per admission
Contact Person for more information: Tan Hui Yu 6319 8743 / Tan_Hui_Yu@pa.gov.sg or the Chinese Opera Institute at 6222 6551
3) Bring your Drawing Day
Description of Event: Residents are invited to showcase their personal works of art at this mini art exhibition, be it a child’s drawing or a professional painting, so long as the work exudes creativity and charm, it will be displayed for all to admire. To heighten the atmosphere, there will also be food, games and arts performances from performing groups for the whole family to enjoy.
Date/Time/Venue:
27 June (Saturday), 7pm to 9pm, Blk 51 Bedok Neighbourhood Park Organiser: Bunga Merah RC and Ixora RC
Ticketing details (if any): $4 per ticket
Contact Person for more information: Jasmaine Quek Tel: 6442 5317 / Jasmaine_Quek@pa.gov.sg
4) Siglap SCEC Singing Demo Nite – Performing Arts @ Siglap
Description of Event: Initiated by Siglap SCEC, Performing Arts @ Siglap is a highly anticipated singing competition, featuring evergreen melodies. It provides an excellent platform for residents to bond and to present their multi-facetted musical abilities. The event is a great avenue for aspiring singers to start their dreams!
Date/Time/Venue:
4 July (Saturday), 7pm, Siglap Community Centre Organiser: Siglap SCEC
Ticketing details (if any): $15 per ticket
Contact Person for more information: Sherry Chia Tel: 6449 8040 / Sherry_Chia@pa.gov.sg
5) Movie*o*la
Description of Event: The theme of this show is movies. The plot is about a girl who had won a dance competition and the prize is a trip to Movie Town. All the music for the dances will be songs from various movies like Finding Nemo, The Bee Movie, Singing in the Rain, Sound of Music etc. The Guest-of-Honour is Mr. Chan Soo Sen, Member of Parliament for Joo Chiat Constituency and Adviser to Joo Chiat Grassroots Organisations.
Date/Time/Venue:
4 & 5 July (Saturday & Sunday), 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Victoria Theatre Auditorium
Organiser: Joo Chiat CCMC
Ticketing details (if any): $10, $20 & $30
Contact Person for more information: Joo Chiat CC Tel: 6344 1926
6) Singapore Arts Street 2009 @ South East
Description of Event: Bring art appreciation up a notch as you meet the artists behind the works at the Singapore Arts Street! This refreshing outdoor event will have you discover just how casually art can be shared and enjoyed by all. Singapore Arts Street not only provides crucial free space for local artists, it boldly brings art right into the heartlands so that even the most unassuming of crowds will not miss it!
Date/Time/Venue:
11 July (Saturday), 11am to 8pm
12 July (Sunday), 11am to 6pm
Official Opening Ceremony: 11 July (Saturday), 2pm Marine Parade Promenade (Between Parkway Parade and Marine Parade hawker Centre)
Guest of Honour: Mr Matthias Yao Chih, Mayor, South East District
Organiser: South East CDC & Singapore Arts Street
Ticketing details (if any): Nil
Contact Person for more information: Ms Juan Wong Tel: 6323 3708 / 9873375, Email: juan@singaporeartsstreet.com,
website: www.singaporeartsstreet.com
7) Boon's Pottery Ceramic Handbuilding (short) courses
Description of Event: Ceramic Handbuilding (short) courses
Date/Time/Venue:
11 July, 11am to 8pm (Saturday) 12 July,
11am to 6pm (Sunday)
Organiser: South East CDC & Singapore Arts Street
Ticketing details (if any): $10 to $20
Contact Person for more information: Juan Wong Tel: 6323 3708 / 98733753Email: juan@singaporeartsstreet.com, Website: www.singaporeartsstreet.com
8) The Art Therapy Project Art workshop
Description of Event: Art workshop using art therapy frameworks to encourage reflection and personal creative journaling for emotional well-being.
Date/Time/Venue:
11 July (Saturday), 11am to 8pm
12 July (Sunday), 11am to 6pm
Organiser: South East CDC & Singapore Arts Street
Ticketing details (if any): Fee: $28/$50
Contact Person for more information: Juan Wong Tel: 6323 3708 / 98733753, Email: juan@singaporeartsstreet.com
9) Art Bus
Description of Event: The workshop aims to create awareness on recycling by selling DIY painting set for recycle bag. Aims to encourage use of shopping bag instead of plastic bags.
Date/Time/Venue:
11 July (Saturday), 11am to 8pm
12 July (Sunday), 11am to 6pm
Organiser: South East CDC & Singapore Arts Street
Ticketing details (if any): $16
Contact Person for more information: Juan Wong Tel: 6323 3708 / 98733753, Email: juan@singaporeartsstreet.com
10) GAT (Gift and Take)
Description of Event: Semi-completed handicraft products (ie pencil case, mini-bags, stuff key chains) made by disadvantaged group and to be completed by participants. The Project Seed planter workshop is a project initiative from GAT (gift and take) whereby it hopes to develop the sensitivity in each being towards the marginalized in the society and enage the participant to play in their role in social eco-system through the Arts.
Date/Time/Venue:
11 July (Saturday), 11am to 8pm
12 July (Sunday), 11am to 6pm
Organiser: South East CDC & Singapore Arts Street
Ticketing details (if any): Fee: TBA Contact Person for more information: Juan Wong, Tel: 6323 3708 / 98733753, Email: juan@singaporeartsstreet.com
11) Cut With Kim
Description of Event: Alumimum Can cutting art like making Sun Flower, Peacock, Butterfly & Roses.
Date/Time/Venue:
11 July (Saturday) 11am to 8pm
12 July (Sunday), 11am to 6pm
Organiser: South East CDC & Singapore Arts Street
Ticketing details (if any): $12 to $15
Contact Person for more information: Juan Wong, Tel: 6323 3708 / 98733753, Email: juan@singaporeartsstreet.com
12) Creative Ideas - DIY Beading workshop
Description of Event: DIY Beading workshop, jewellery making workshop for kids & melting beads workshop, Making of simple shapes & coaster.
Date/Time/Venue:
11 July (Saturday), 11am to 8pm
12 July (Sunday), 11am to 6pm
Organiser: South East CDC & Singapore Arts Street
Ticketing details (if any): $2 to $10
Contact Person for more information: Juan Wong Tel: 98733753
13) Multi Racial Art Festival cum Harmony Day
Description of Event: The theme of the competition will be based on Racial Harmony Concept with the objective to enhance racial harmony and tolerance as well as good neighbourliness. In line with the proposed event title, there will be exhibition & activities’ booth to engage residents of all ages & races. Heina Drawing (Indian Culture) – To promote Indian Art. Chinese Calligraphy (Chinese Culture) – Chinese Character writing. Kutupat making (Malay Culture) – Handicraft corner, learning the art of making Malay Kutupat.
Date/Time/Venue:
12 July (Sunday), 11am to 6pm, Blk 242 Serangoon Ave 3
Organiser: Braddell Heights Zone A RC
Ticketing details (if any): Nil
Contact Person for more information: Gary Tan, Chairman Tel: 6282 6349, Braddell Heights Zone A RC
14) 24-Hour Playwriting Competition
Description of Event: Calling all writing enthusiasts! Now into its 12th year, the 24-Hour Playwriting Competition, organised by TheatreWorks (Singapore), is the perfect opportunity to get those creative juices flowing in the name of fun. Held at interesting venues since its inception, participants are required to write and incorporate five stimuli into their play within 24 hours. Held at Singapore’s latest waterfront icon, Marina Barrage, this year’s competition marks South East CDC’s second collaboration with TheatreWorks to bring it into the heartlands, and will be staged at a location within the South East District. Winners will be announced in October 2009
Date/Time/Venue:
18 July to 19 July (Saturday to Sunday), 4pm to 4am, 260 Marina Way Marina Barrage Singapore 018976
Organiser: TheatreWorks (Singapore) Ltd, Marina Barrage, and South East CDC
Ticketing details (if any): $25 per registration for Youth Category (15 to 18 years), $35 per registration for Open Category (19 years and above)
Contact Person for more information: Miss Ong Soo Mei Tel: 6737 7213 Email: tworks@singnet.com.sg, Website: www.theatreworks.org.sg
15) MUSIC aLive @ Fengshan!
Description of Event: One of the best ways to reach out to the residents is through the universal medium of music. MUSIC aLive @ Fengshan!is a performing stage for all budding musicians and young amateur bands to help them realise their potential, creativity and talents!
Date/Time/Venue:
25 July (Saturday), 7.30pm to 10.30pm, open space near Blk 85 market at Bedok North Road
Organiser: Fengshan Diamond RC & Fengshan Topaz RC Ticketing details (if any): All residents are welcome
Contact Person for more information: Ms Audrey Lim Sock Ju Tel: 6441 2412 Email: LIM_Sock_Ju@pa.gov.sg
16) Graffiti Xpressions
Description of Event: To all graffiti arts lovers — here is your chance to express yourselves in an unbridled fashion through the hip and happenin’ art of graffiti! Spearheaded by the Racial Harmony Youth Ambassadors (RHYAs) commissioned by South East CDC, Graffiti Xpressions targets Singaporeans, New Citizens or Permanent Residents of different races who study in South East District schools. Themed “Friendship without Boundaries”, winning teams can get up to $500 in prizes and will get a chance to have their creative works of art displayed at Playground @ Big Splash
Date/Time/Venue:
20 to 22 July (workshops at various schools)
26 July (Sunday) (Competition), 3pm to 6pm Playground @ Big Splash, East Coast Park
Ticketing details (if any): Nil
Contact Person for more information: Mr Derrick Ang Tel: 6319 8725 / Ang_Ting_Wei@pa.gov.sg
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