‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Eric Carle Favourites’, March 2016

ACT 3 INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS
‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar 
& Other Eric Carle Favourites’ 
by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Canada

Drama Centre, 5 to 13 March 2016 (no show on 10 March 2016)
For 3 to 6 year olds

This magical work of black light theatre brings together the beloved tales of award- winning children’s book illustrator and writer Eric Carle – The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Little Cloud and The Mixed Up Chameleon – is suitable for 3 to 6 year olds.

This timeless production is the perfect platform to introduce drama to children as it is a captivating showcase of stunning visual effects, innovative shadow puppetry, and vibrant music. Within a short span of one hour, little ones will be also be enriched by knowledge of science, the arts and even morality – all inspired by the themes highlighted in the storybook. 

This triple bill will enthral the young with its magical transformation of well-loved tales into a larger-than-life piece of theatre. 

For more information;
T: +65 6735 9986
W: www.act3international.com.sg 

Note: For information only
Credits: ACT3 International 

NICKELODEON’S 2016 KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2016

Country Music Superstar BLAKE SHELTON to host "Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards", 

Airing in Asia on 14th March 2016

Country music superstar and coach on the Emmy winning NBC’s The Voice, Blake Shelton, will host Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards, airing in Asia on 14 March 2016. Super-sized surprises will take over next year’s Kids’ Choice Awards honouring favourites from the worlds of film, music, and television, and giving kids a front-row seat to slime, stunts and celebrities. The show will be seen by kids around the globe on Nickelodeon channels in 180+ countries and territories. Additional Kids’ Choice Awards news will be announced in the coming months.

More information from:  www.nick-asia.com

Credits: Nickelodean Singapore

Note: For information only

Top 10 Best Sellers For Your Little One!

If you are a first time parent and you are not sure what to get for your little one? You are not alone! Here are the top 10 best sellers to get for your baby.

Top 10 Best Sellers For Your Little One

1. Item: Wee Can Too Veggie Baby Finger Paint 

Who says babies can’t have fun? Kick start the development of your child’s imagination and encourage learning of the senses with Wee Can Too Veggie Baby Finger Paint! Made from organic ingredients, this is not only safe for the young ones, but it also paints a whole new world!

2. Item: Vtech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker



Toddlers are born to discover, grow and learn. Encourage your child’s transition from all fours to his first steps with one of our best seller Vtech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker! With over 70 sing-along songs, an easy to remove activity panel, this interactive walker will be a safe, enriching choice for your little one to grow up with.

3. Item: Vtech Toot Toot Drivers - Train Station
There’s no better way to develop your child’s motor sensor skills while allowing him to have fun at the same time! Lazada’s hot selling item, Vtech Toot Toot Drivers - Train Station builds on introducing colors, early language skills & basic time concepts within a kid. With 32 varied track pieces, it allows children to exercise their imagination to their hearts content!

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Containing naturally active cultures of BL Bifidus, Nestle Nan Gro 3 fulfills specific nutritional needs of older infants. With the initial developmental stages of any child being the most crucial period, the improved protein and fat blend, consisting of moderated mono and poly-unsaturated fatty acid are the essentials your little kiddo needs. A little add on bonus would be to have tins of milk delivered all the way to your door step!

5. Item: Philips Avent Combined Steamer and Blender 

The little ones can be a little tough to please sometimes. Manually dicing and preparing ingredients take up too much of precious time especially for a mother with little time on her hands. A simple flip of the jar does the job between steaming and blending your ingredients. To top it off, this Philips Avent Steamer and Blender is able to retain cooking liquids that might come from fish, meat, vegetables or fruits, you name it!

6. Item: Little Tikes Cookin' Sounds Gourmet Kitchen 


Nothing beats pretend play with a full kitchen set, inbuilt with light up “flames” and motion sensors which trigger dish and silverware sounds. Children like to grow up way faster than they actually do and the Little Tikes Cookin’ Sounds Gourmet Kitchen lets them be an “adult” in their tiny kitchen. Look out for a little junior chef in the making!

7. Item: GOO.N JV Diapers (Tape/Pants)


Straight from Japan, Goon diapers - the top selling diaper brand in Lazada – is the perfect example of good quality diapers that comes at a reasonable cost. Goon diapers provide the essential comfort for babies with soft breathable diapers that goes easy on the skin, reducing diaper rash. Together with double leak guards and a wetness indicator, it is also designed to have a high absorbency rate – diaper mess will now become a thing of the past!

8. Item: 99.9% Pure Water Wipes - Parabens FREE : Carton Deal - 80 sheets x 20packs


Being the world’s first 99.9% pure water wet wipes, breaking the world’s highest standard for pure water ingredients, sits the 99.9% Pure Water Parabens Free Wipes series. The top leading product for wet wipes, together with 3 other variants; 99.9% Pure Water Thick Wipes, 99.9% Pure Water Hand and Mouth Wipes, and 99.9% Pure Water Parabens Free Flushable Wipes. Containing natural Green Tea Anti-Bacteria Extract and moisturizer contents, 99.9% Pure Water Wipes are safe and recommended for babies even with the most sensitive of skins.

9. VX Shark Micro Kid Bike Scooter



With 6 different ways of riding on the VX Shark Micro Kid Bike Scooter, getting from point to point will never be the same again! With safety as the top most priority, this Scooter comes with inbuilt brakes to allow easy stopping. Allowing adjustment of the handle bar to 3 different heights also means that it can be shared and adjusted amongst friends, siblings – so, share the love now!

10. Joovy Caboose Too Ultralight Stand-On Tandem Stroller



It never hurts to have a stroller equipped with a parent organizer, child tray, universal car seat adapter, and removable car seat. Joovy Caboose Too Ultralight Stand-On Tandem Stroller sits two, with two full-sized reclining seats! To top it off, a lightweight double stroller weighing just 23.8lbs is a god sent! Need I say more?

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Meanwhile, be sure to check our best deals from 11 - 11 to 12 -12

Christmas Wonderland @ Gardens by the Bay

Christmas Wonderland @ Gardens by the Bay Returns Bigger, Brighter, Cooler

28 November 2015 to 3 January 2016

Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair, Christmas Wonderland, returns to Gardens by the Bay from 28 November 2015 to 3 January 2016. The fair will showcase more Italian Luminarie light sculptures, an expanded event ground, a European-style Festive Market, traditional rides and games, and a comprehensive repertoire of new attractions and entertainment for visitors of all ages.

Riding high on a successful inaugural year in 2014, this year’s Christmas Wonderland @ Gardens by the Bay will be nearly doubled in size at 35,000 square metres. Visitors can embark on an experiential journey through four main areas – the spellbinding Luminaries which begin at the Golden Garden and extend throughout the festival site; the Festive Market at the Supertree Grove; The Fairground near The Meadow; and the Christmas Toyland floral display in the Flower Dome.

Kaleidoscopic Festive Treats

Lending a festive air to the Gardens, visitors will be greeted by a resplendent display of Luminarie light sculptures, a returning crowd favourite, from the moment they step into the grounds.Handmade by Italian craftsmen using white-wood from the south of Italy, these picturesque masterpieces feature an all-new architectural design reminiscent of the medieval period. 56 enchanting sculptures – the tallest towering over 20 metres – will nestle amidst the greenery within the Supertree Grove, Dragonfly Bridge and Flower Dome.

A brand-new Christmas Toyland floral display will be showcased at the Flower Dome. This year, toys reign supreme amidst yuletide floral favourites like the poinsettia, Christmas rose, winter heather and holly. 

Believe in the Christmas Magic of Play

The Fairground offers a delightful array of traditional carnival rides for the first time in Singapore. They include the Helter Skelter – the tallest slide in Singapore, a vintage style carousel and a trackless train. Apart from rides, visitors can also pit their skills at game stalls such as Extreme Basketball, Can Smash and Roll-a-ball. Prizes include memorabilia from Disney and Warner Bros.

An entirely different experience awaits at the Ice Palace over at the Supertree Grove, which offers a cool and refreshing wintry Christmas in the tropics. Visitors can make snow angels, build their very own Olaf at the Snow Playground or choose to unleash their inner Michelle Kwan and glide on ice at the Ice Skating Rink.

Visitors will also be able to hop onto the Swinging Chairs and enjoy the rush of air on their faces while they take in the panoramic sights of the festival grounds.

In addition, visitors can experience ‘snow’ in Singapore during Blizzard Time at the Spalliera, the largest Luminarie light sculpture, or have Fun With Bubbles at The Fairground.

Feast, Shop and Have a Merry Christmas

Complete the festive experience with a feast for the senses and partake in a spot of Christmas shopping along the way too. The fair will see the charming European-style Festive Market make its comeback at the Supertree Grove with more to indulge in. 

Featuring traditional wooden huts specially brought in from the United Kingdom, visitors can enjoy a greater selection of international cuisine and wines from renowned food and beverage operators such as Brewerkz, Sebastian, Café Iguana, Shabestan, The Diner by the Travelling C.O.W. and Paul’s. Apart from festive nibbles, the market will also offer a wide variety of Christmas gifts, including new craft items. 

For more information, please visit:

Official website: www.christmaswonderland.sg

Facebook: Christmas Wonderland Singapore

Instagram: @ChristmasWonderlandSG

Official hashtag: #ChristmasWonderlandSG

Credits: Christmas Wonderland @ Gardens by the Bay

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Treasure Island (Oct - Dec 2015) at DBS Arts Centre

Treasure Island

Till 13th Dec 2015
DBS Arts Centre - Home of SRT

REVIEW:
With the pirates, ship captains and coconuts around, we had a fantastic time watching Treasure Island stage show at the DBS Arts Centre - Home of SRT last weekend. Musical and a bit hilarious, our 4 and 6 year old enjoyed every bit of it. From sets to costumes and characters, it was a job well done.

The moral of the story was to cherish friendships more than the worldly treasures. A new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's popular novel of the same name, Treasure Island follows the adventure of Jim Hawkins, a lion-hearted 13-year-old girl who receives a treasure map from a kooky old seaman. Jim is tasked to help find the hidden treasure, but the road to riches is never smooth sailing. 

We also loved the idea of having a little interactive workout cum dance with the cast and music at the end of an hour-and-a-half long play. 

A whimsical theatre performance with Captain Smollett, Captain Flint - Billy Bones, Black Dog and others like Jim Hawkins and Squire Trelawney is not to be missed during this holiday season. 

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Treasure Island
A swashbuckling, action-packed musical for the entire family!
Presented by SRT's The Little Company
From 30 Oct 2015
DBS Arts Centre - Home of SRT

Shiver me timbers, ahoy there matey!

This year-end, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) The Little Company (TLC) is set to stage Treasure Island, a hilarious and exhilarating musical production suitable for the entire family.

A swashbuckling, action-packed musical about friendship and trust. This exhilarating show for the entire family will keep you on the edge of your seat!

More information from:
W: http://srt.com.sg

Credits: DBS Arts Centre - Home of SRT
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Singapore Dance Theatre presents Swan Lake 2015

Singapore Dance Theatre presents Swan Lake 2015 

3 – 6 December 2015
Esplanade Theatre 

For 6 years and above

With an ever-compelling story and technically demanding choreography, this is the ballet not to be missed! An ideal performance for seasoned audiences and novice attendees, Swan Lake offers a clear plot to follow and a spectacle unlike any other. With exquisite costumes and enchanting moments, this classic piece remains to be the favourite ballet of many children and adults.

A timeless masterpiece by the legendary choreographers Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, Swan Lake is well established in SDT’s repertoire. The company premiere was in December 2007, and has since been restaged in 2009 and 2012. 

Synopsis

The story begins with Prince Siegfried, who goes hunting. While hunting, Prince Siegfried sees an amazing swan. As he takes aim to shoot, the swan turns into a beautiful woman. The woman, Odette, tells the prince that she is a princess who has come under the spell of an evil sorcerer called Rothbart. During the day, she must be a swan. At night, she is allowed to be a human again. The spell can only be broken if a nobel prince swears eternal fidelity to her. She tells Prince Siegfried that if he refuses her, she must remain a swan forever. Prince Siegfried falls madly in love with Odette. The Royal Family hosts a party at the palace to celebrate the Prince’s 21st birthday. Prince Siegfried, under a spell casted by Rothbart, accidentally proposes to Odile, Rothbart’s daughter, believing that she is really Odette. Princess Odette, who appears at the party, witnesses Siegfried declaring his love for Odile and feels doomed. The prince returns to Odette at the lakeside and she forgives him. The prince defeats Rothbart in a battle which finally releases Odette and all the swan maidens from the spell to become women once again.

Tickets from: www.sistic.com.sg

More information from:
W: www.singaporedancetheatre.com 

Credits: Singapore Dance Theatre
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ACT 3 DRAMA ACADEMY HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS 2015 - 2015

ACT 3 DRAMA ACADEMY HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

October 2015 to January 2016

ACT 3 Drama Academy recognised for its highly educational yet entertaining programmes for children is thrilled to present its year end workshops from October 2015 to January 2016 (selected dates) inspired by the year end holiday season for babies from 7 months old right up to teens.

October 2015

Of Crocodiles and Gorillas, For 3 year olds

Based on his side-splitting poems – The Crocodile’s Toothache and Gorilla – children will be introduced to these animals while learning the art of storytelling, dramatising, speaking in rhymes and learning new vocabulary.

Ready… ACTion!, For 4 to 7 year olds

Based on What’s in the Sack? and Hungry Mungry, this workshop will encourage children to learn and experience words through movement and action. Key techniques learnt will be loosening up the body and translating words into actions.

Sidewalk Show, For 8 to 12 year olds


Just how much drama can one create in a minute? Inspired by Where the Side Ends, this workshop will encourage children to think out of the box as they create their very own mini ‘oneminute acts’. The body, voice and imagination will be put to the challenge!

November 2015 to January 2016 Workshops 

It’s All About Colours, 7 months to 17 months

28 November to 19 December 2015 (selected dates, one day workshop) 

10.30am to 11.30am 

A fun-filled session of movement and painting galore as both parent and child discover the art of dramatising together. It is inspired by Ellen Stoll Walsh’s Mouse Paint about three adorable albino mice and their antics with paint.

This week long workshop based on the classic tale by The Brothers Grimm will build confidence, spark an imaginative mind and improve speaking skills. 

The Nutcracker, 5 to 7 year olds 

23 November to 16 January 2016 (selected dates, week-long workshop) 

9.30am to 11.30am or 3pm to 5pm 

Basic dramatic skills such as movement, voice and characterisation will be taught as children enjoy this beautiful tale of friendship and 

trust. 

Christmas Past, Present and Future – A Pantomime 

8 years old to teens

23 November to 16 January 2016 (selected dates, week long workshop) 

9.30am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 5pm 

A classic theatrical form, the pantomime requires special techniques of miming and movement and plenty of physicality on stage. 

In this adaptation inspired by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, children will have a riot of a time exploring the life of famous old miser Ebenezer Scrooge! 

To register for all workshops and more information:
T: +65 6735 9986
E: act3int@act3international.com.sg
W: www.act3international.com.sg

ONE-TWO-SIX Cairnhill Arts Centre, 126 Cairnhill Road.

Credits: ACT3 International

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Great Eastern Women’s Run 2015​ (大东方女子竞跑​)​​

Great Eastern Women’s Run 2015

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大东方女子竞跑

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1 November 2015, Sunday

Time: 7.00am (Race Village to open)
           5.30am (21.1km Flag Off)
           7.00am (10km Flag Off)
           7.40am (5km Flag Off)
          *subject to change

Venue: The Float@Marina Bay

This year marks Great Eastern’s 10th year of unifying women in health and life. The run caters to women from all walks of lives. Featuring the 5km, 10km as well as 21.1km race distances, Great Eastern aims to make the run accessible to female runners of all levels. This year, a 100m Princess Dash has been introduced for the young ones. In addition, participants can don a tutu for a good cause.

All 17,000 race slots have been ful

ly subscribed and a great turnout is to be expected on race day. 

Members

 of the public are 

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welcome

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to join

at the race village, where​

 various fun and exciting activities 

​catered for both adults and kids of all ages. 

​It will be a good opportunity for all to bond and have a healthy day out with your family!

More information from:

W: www.greateasternwomensrun.com 

F: www.facebook.com/GreatEasternWomensRunSingapore

Note: For information only!

National Gallery Singapore!

National Gallery Singapore To Open Region’s First Art Education Centre for Young Visitors

A new immersive learning facility at the National Gallery Singapore will soon open to give young visitors more reasons to cultivate their interest in art. The activities will form the core of the purpose-built Centre, where families can extend their art journey from the gallery spaces into another seamless world of interactive, hands-on art exploration.

The Keppel Centre for Art Education will be the first of its kind in the region to provide young visitors the opportunity to access original artwork, handle art tools, select artworks, write labels and conduct exhibition tours for their peers through experiential learning and role-play in masterclasses led by artists and educators. Through this unique visitor experience and other art-making and active learning programmes, the Gallery hopes to encourage curiosity, imagination and thoughtfulness among young audiences, ultimately enriching art education in Singapore and enabling more visitors from all walks of life to appreciate art.

Based on the three board principles of Learning about Art, Learning from Art and Learning through Art, the Keppel Centre for Art Education will feature art commissions that are purposefully designed to stimulate the imagination of younger audiences, based on the belief that every person is born creative:

•   Art Corridor – Young children will be invited to touch, explore and change the look of artworks through interacting with moveable elements. Highly tactile and visually impactful, the Art Corridor provides a unique interactive art experience that may be enjoyed not only by very young visitors, but by visitors of all ages.
  
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•   Art Playscape – Inspired by the idea of "entering a painting", Art Playscape develops curiosity and imagination through active play, movement and discovery for young visitors. Through different adventure trails, visitors uncover hidden stories. Mysteries, unexpected surprises and fantastical characters await the most curious visitor.
  
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•   Project Gallery – Designed as an immersive and contemplative environment, the Project Gallery invites visitors to use art to imagine creative solutions to real world issues. Visitors can also display their art pieces in the Project Gallery as part of the collaborative learning process that connects their creative ideas with the artist’s artworks.
  

 Children’s Museum – Visitors to the Children’s Museum will gain insight into the creative process of different artists in an environment inspired by their respective studios. Through experiential learning and role-play, young visitors will learn to select artworks, write labels and conduct exhibition tours for their peers.

The Keppel Centre for Art Education is slated to open together with the Gallery on 24 November this year. Located on the ground floor of the City Hall Wing, the Centre is easily accessible to schools and families with young children. Admission to the Centre is free.

More information from: www.nationalgallery.sg

Credits: National Gallery Singapore. 
For information only.

Pink Ribbon Walk 2015

Pink Ribbon Walk 2015 

3 October 2015 (Saturday)

2pm – Carnival Commences

5pm – 3.2km Walk Commences

Marina Bay Event Square @ Waterfront Promenade

Pink Ribbon Walk (PRW), organised by Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) aims to bring breast cancer fighters, survivors and supporters together in a symbolic 3.2km walk and hopes to raise awareness of breast cancer amongst others who are unfamiliar with or unaware of the gravity of the disease. This event is in conjunction with the internationally recognised Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Join in the fun activities for young and old at the carnival taking place before the walk. Commencing at 2pm at the Waterfront Promenade’s Event Square, the carnival is open to members of the public. 

With an estimated turnout of 6,000 participants, expect waves of pink – the internationally recognised colour for breast cancer awareness – to take over Singapore’s evening skyline as the walk flags off at 5pm.

Registration is now open at www.pinkribbonsingapore.com.
All participants will receive a PRW tee-shirt, goodie bag and a chance to win great prizes in the lucky draw. They will also be able to mingle with the cast from Pangdemonium’s upcoming play, Chinglish, as well as fairies from WINX.

More information from:

W: www.pinkribbonsingapore.com 

Note: For information only

Credits: Pink Ribbon Walk Singapore