Wednesday 10 April 2013

June 1 (Sat) - Piano Conversations with Julian Gargiulo

01 Jun 2013 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The Botanic Gardens are pleased to invite back to the Symphony Stage, Julian Gargiulo - a dynamic classical pianist who renders compositions of renowned masters with extraordinary passion and precision.

Since 2001, Julian has introduced comedy into his performances, combining piano and humor in a way that "...allows the listener to participate in the way of conceiving art and life of the great musicians of the romantic period”

This concert is sponsored by Room to Read and the Italian Cultural Institute. Room to Read seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.

May 12 (Sun) - Singapore Symphony Orchestra on Mothers Day

12 May 2013 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

If you missed last years Mother's Day special by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, we recommend you mark your calendar early for this one!

At Botanic Garden

Apr 28 (Sun) - Singapore Chinese Orchestra at Botanic

A crowd favourite in the Gardens which you should not miss!

Date :
28 Apr 2013 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Venue :
Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage

May 25 (Sat) - Of Babies (not really) and People at Gardens by the Bay

Supertree Grove

18 Marina Gardens Drive
01 Gardens by the Bay
Singapore 018953
Tel: 64206848

FREE admission

Watch this witty piece about young lady curious about motherhood giving an "indecent" proposal to her best friends - a Malay couple who have trying to conceive without luck.

It is heart-warming and identifiable by the man-in-the-street and expresses the meaning of true, pure love - one that transcends obstacles and that is overwhelming.

Source:
http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/home.html

Apr 27 (Sat) - Singapore Chinese Orchestra at Gardens by the Bay

Supertree Grove

18 Marina Gardens Drive
01 Gardens by the Bay
Singapore 018953
Tel: 64206848

FREE admission

Gardens by the Bay brings you an outdoor performance by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) this April. Be enchanted by the lively sounds of the orchestra as you unwind in the magnificence of the Supertrees.

Source:
http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/home.html

Apr 27 (Sat) - Park Clean-up 2013

Bishan - Ang Mo Kio Park

Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1
Singapore 569626

Celebrate Earth Day 2013 by bringing your family and friends for a park clean up at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park. Do your part for the environment!

Source:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=523424997696981&set=a.228201063886044.55944.224288277610656&type=1&theaterhttp://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=523424997696981&set=a.228201063886044.55944.224288277610656&type=1&theater




Apr 18 to 28 - RSYC BOAT SHOW

DAY / DATE: 18 to 28 April 2013

TIME: 9am to 6pm daily

VENUE: Republic of Singapore Yacht Club

Itʼs that time of year again when boat enthusiasts gather for some serious shopping... and this year, the RSYC is joining in the fun with a boat show of its own!


Don’t miss the RSYC’s Boat Show this coming April! To be held over two exciting weekends, the inaugural boat show will showcase more than 30 new and used pleasure crafts... from jet skis and power crafts for the experienced boaters to entry-level boats and leisure cruisers for the family, you will be spoilt for choice!


On display will be a wide range of marine equipment and accessories, boating gears and fishing accessories for sale, as well as information on boat chartering... Plus, boat owners can participate in talks and demonstrations on boating and maintenance tips. This is also the opportunity for those interested in boating lifestyle to find out more about our Sailing, Power Boating and Navigation courses.


Do bring along your boating kakis as well as the whole family for there is a host of fun activities and entertainment.



BOAT SHOW BRUNCH

Enjoy a special Boat Show Buffet Brunch at The Bridge Restaurant, available from 11am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays at $22 per adult and $10 per child. CLICK HERE for menu.


ADMISSION IS FREE!


More on RSYC Boat Show coming up... stay updated through our e-newsletter.


Source:
http://www.rsyc.org.sg/events/upcoming-events.html#item_1006

Apr 20 (Sat) - Global Picnic 2013

Overseas Family School

25F Paterson Road
Singapore 238515
Tel: 67380211
FREE

This event is organised at OFS every year by the Parent Association with the help of the school’s entire parent community. They aim to share each country’s unique customs, traditions, culture and food with one other in a lively atmosphere.

The Global Picnic is a celebration of the school’s cultural diversity. This event is organised at OFS every year by the Parent Association with the help of the school’s entire parent community. Its true spirit revolves around the desire to share each country’s unique customs, traditions, culture and food with each other in a lively atmosphere.

This year the Global Picnic will be held on Saturday, 20 April 2013 at the OFS Campus from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

Sampling food from over 50 countries in a single afternoon can be an unforgettable experience, something you would not get to do easily anywhere in the world.

At the same time, the Global Picnic will feature cultural performances, dances and fashion from across the world which are sure to thrill you !

The Global Picnic offers something for everyone - there will be supervised bouncy castles for the younger ones, while the older ones can enjoy Forest Adventure, Outdoor rides and the games and crafts.

Of course, don’t forget to get a photo souvineer from the funky Global Picnic photo booths.

The event is definitely one of a kind and absolutely free for OFS families.

Source:
http://www.ofs.edu.sg/info/parents/parent-association/global-picnic-2013/

Apr 11 to 14 - Extreme Sailing Series 2013

The Promontory at Marina Bay

11 Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018940

Extreme Sailing Series 2013 will not only feature the Extreme 40 boat sailing race but also a public Race Village with a host of entertainment, public bar, food stalls and trial sailing activities for the audience to enjoy throughout the day.


Weekly schedule*:

Wednesday 10 April
21.00 - Extreme Sailing Series Welcome Party presented by Red Bull at Ying Yang


Thursday 11 April (Official media day)
11.00-15.00 - Try Sailing
15.00-19.00 - Extreme 40 racing


Friday 12 April
11.00-15.00 - Try Sailing
15.00-18.00 - Extreme 40 Stadium Racing window
18.00-19.00 - The Aberdeen Challenge Trophy followed by prize giving
18.30-21.30 - Live music band “The Common People”


Saturday 13 April
11.00-15.30 - On water activities including Optimist racing, MBA regatta, try sailing and NeilPryde Windsurf Racing Series
15.00-19.00 - Extreme 40 Stadium Racing window
19.30 - Presentation to boat of the day
19.00-20.00 - NeilPryde Windsurf Racing Series
19.30-22.30 - Live music band “Goodfellas”


Sunday 14 April
11.00-15.30 - On the water activities including; optimist team racing, MBA regatta, try sailing and NeilPryde Windsurf Racing Series
15.00-19.00 - Extreme 40 Stadium Racing
19.00 - Act 2 Prize Giving
21.30 - Extreme Sailing Series After Party presented by Red Bull at 1- Altitude bar

*Please note that times/activities might vary. Event open to the public from the 12-14 April. All timings local time

Source:
http://www.extremesailingseries.com/venues/view/act-2-singapore#.UVU5XhfqnFo


Apr 14 (Sun) - Sunday at ACM: Celebrate Songkran

Asian Civilisations Museum

1 Empress Place,
Singapore 179555
Tel: 63327798
FREE

End the Enlightened Ways show with a splash!

Cool down in scorching April by celebrating Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, with fun water-based activities and crafts.

- Admission to museum is free from 9am to 7pm.
- Activities starts from 1pm to 5pm.


Celebrate Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, with fun water-based activities and crafts.

Watch the demo of the traditional Songkran blessing by monks from Wat Ananda Thai Buddhist Temple and learn the importance and meaning of this famous festival.

Learn how to fold your own krathong, dunk your friends in the dunking tank, or challenge them with water pistols in our Water Arena.

Bring a mat and have a picnic by the river. Kids will enjoy storytelling sessions in the Enlightened Ways gallery.


Visitors are encouraged to use public transport for easy access
to ACM.

By MRT: Raffles Place MRT Station (exit H).

By Bus: 75, 100, 107, 130, 131, 167

By Car: New Parliament House, Six Battery Road, One Fullerton,
The Fullerton Hotel, Connaught Drive

Source:
http://www.acm.org.sg/exhibitions/eventdetail.asp?eventID=861

Apr 13 ( Sat) & Apr 14 (Sun) - A night of Mandarin songs at the Gardens: Xin Yao

Free admission
Venue: Supertree Grove

18 Marina Gardens Drive
01 Gardens by the Bay
Singapore 018953
Tel: 64206848

13 April 2013 (Sat):

(90mins Concert)
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Featuring home-grown artistes such as Hong Shao Xuan, Pan Ying, and Chen Wei Lian, the performers will bring you back to the 80s.

Take a trip down memory lane with familiar tunes which accompanied many Singaporeans through childhood or young adulthood



14 April 2013 (Sun):

7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Gardens by the Bay brings you the next generation of singers for an evening of Mandarin Pop, from Roy Loi Fei Huey's Imagine Music SG.


Source:
http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/home.html


13 Apr (Sat) - Serangoon Picnic Outdoor Arts Village

FREE admission
4pm to 10pm

Open field in front of Blk 129.
Serangoon North Ave 1,
Singapore 550108

A 1-day Arts Village within Serangoon to expose residents to the local arts scene, residents are invited to spread their picnic mats and be entertained by a showcase of local artistic talents in the field of music, drama, interactive arts and performances.


Now for an event that’s family-friendly and exciting for the folks… PICNIC is Serangoon’s first ever outdoor arts festival intent to lead the discovery of local arts and cultural talent.

Lay your picnic mats across the soft Serangoon grass patch and revel in the crisp laidback village atmosphere of this festival.

Awaken your horizons to the lyrical tales told by seasoned storyteller, Roger Jenkins, or create your own unique prints with wood-blocking techniques.

Kids can also have their time of day painting on colours to kites.

You can look forward to these activities and acts:
- Storytelling by Roger Jenkins
- BooksActually
- The Silver Yarn project
- Urich Lau Wai-Yuen
- L.K.M visual installation by local artist - - - Dorcas Ng
- Woodprinting
- Kite Painting
- Kombi Rocks

Local indie bands: Pleasantry, Cashew Chemists, Sapporo Safaris
Mobile food truck, The Travelling C.O.W

Age Group
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Preschoolers (4 to 6 years)
Schoolkids (7 to 10 years)
Tweens (11 to 12 years)

Source:
http://www.facebook.com/serangoonPicnic

http://kidlander.sg/events/picnic-outdoor-arts-village/#




Apr 13 (Sat) - Parks, Picnics and Past-Times

FREE admission
Venue: Raffles Place Park

Relive the nostalgic times of our past. Enjoy a picnic in the park with traditional street food, old-time games.

Have a go at the ‘Tikam’ board and stand to win prizes like food vouchers and limited edition NParks collaterals.

Source:
http://nparks.eventshub.sg/ems_wb_Details.aspx?CalID=5&EventID=1292131

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