1 August 2009 (Saturday)
11 am to 6 pm
The Plaza, Level 1
National Library Building

National Library Singapore is back with the Heritage Road Show once again!

What do you remember from the years of growing up in Singapore? Do you recall the opening of the National Stadium in 1973? The Heritage Road Show this year focuses on the theme of ‘I Remember Singapore’ and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s self-governance from 1959 to 2009. What do you recall of your own life against the backdrop of significant events in the last 50 years of Singapore’s self-government? Your experiences and stories form a part of the history of Singapore and we want to hear from you! If you have written narratives, print materials or photos of these significant events and milestones in your life, do share your life experiences with us at iremember.sg@nlb.gov.sg. Your stories and photos may be selected and showcased on our website at www.iremember.sg (from 1 July 2009). Your contributions stand to win cash prizes of up to $5,000!

How to donate your stories or photos:
1. If you have personal stories to share on your memories of Singapore for the past 50 years, you can email them to: iremember.sg@nlb.gov.sg

2. If you have photos illustrating Singaporeans of all walks of life, places and landscapes of Singapore for the past 50 years and have a flickr account, you can upload your photos to Flickr_SNAP  and select the ‘I remember.sg’ category to contribute your photos.

3. If you know of someone who wishes to share their stories and photos but are unable to email or upload their photos by themselves, bring them down to our Heritage Road Show on 1 August at The Plaza of the National Library Building from 11 am to 6 pm and we will be happy to help them out.

Book a date with the National Library this coming 1st of August! Visit Go Library  and surf on to ‘I Remember.sg’ for more details.

8 June 2009 – 31 December 2009
10 am – 9 pm
Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, Level 8, National Library Building

Free Admission.

Collection from Singapore Art Museum.

One of art history’s most renowned figures, Michelangelo Buonarroti (Caprese 1475-, Rome 1546) has been the subject of numerous studies and publications. The Renaissance artist was known for his talent in depicting grand and inspiring imagery and his relentless dedication to perfection. This deluxe volume of Michelangelo. La dotta mano, or The Wise Hand, presents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and the spirit of excellence that follow the tradition of Michelangelo. This book is produced by Italian fine art publishing house Marilena Ferrari-FMR. A gift from His Excellency Andrea Griminelli, Ambassador of San Marino to Singapore President S.R. Nathan, the book was donated to the Singapore Art Museum by President Nathan on 22 January 2009. It will be housed in the National Art Gallery Library when the new state art gallery open its doors in 2013.

Visit Go Library for more programmes and exhibitions.

In 2008 it’s been twenty years since MLTR played their first live-concert. The band celebrate their anniversary by releasing their seventh studio-album. The album is titled ”Eternity” – maybe a good indication that the band plan to make music for as long as they still find joy in the process.

The many classics from MLTR are still heavily rotated on the Danish radio stations. Hardly ever does a day go by without DR P4 (Denmarks largest radio channel) playing one or more MLTR tunes. This qualify MLTR as one of the absolut greatest ”popmakers”. Their writing talent is still used in on ”Eternity”, which adds potential smash-hits such as ”When Tomorrow Comes” (first single) and ”Sweet Surprise”, to the already great hit-material.

MLTRs music has been described as the Scandinavian light meeting the classic international popsong. Refined through the years by great artists such as The Beatles, Eagles, Elton John and Billy Joel.

Buy your tickets today & show it to any Gramophone store island-wide to get a special $5 discount when purchasing a copy of MLTR new CD “Eternity”.

Offer open until Aug 10th, so hurry & get your tickets & get this special package today.

Inversion: The Blindfolded Upside Down Escape

Date: 21st June 2009 (Sunday)

Time: 6pm

Location: Central Gallery (Retail Mall located at Clarke Quay MRT)

In the current age of CGI, special effects and ‘reality’ television, entertainment has lost its authenticity. On Sunday 21 June 2009, Singapore’s only professional female magician & escape artist, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, will be bringing back real danger in a live extreme escape stunt.

Like an early-day Jackie Chan stunt, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning will be attempting a legitimately dangerous escape dubbed Inversion. This stunt is a one-off variation of her signature Straight Jacket Striptease act which Ning candidly describes as “Harry Houdini meets the Pussycat Dolls”.

In addition to being strapped up in the restraint jacket, Ning will also be blindfolded and suspended upside down by her ankles 3 stories high in the air. What makes this escape unique is the fact that she will not be using any safety devices of any kind. Any mistake could lead to a fatal fall.

The choice of not using a safety line in the escape has drawn much concern and criticism from friends, family, clients, peers and supporters from across the world. Typically, escapes of this nature will utilize some form of fail-safes or safety devices that are either used openly or covertly.

The new Inversion escape stunt is to promote a mega magic event that ‘Magic Babe’ Ning and her onstage partner, J C Sum, will be helming as the closing highlight of the Singapore River Festival 2009 organized by the Singapore Tourism Board.

Entitled The Impossible Record, the magic duo is attempting to set a world record for “most number of grand illusions in 5 minutes” on Sat, 27 June ‘09, 9.30pm at Central Promenade by the Singapore River. (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=101566983507&ref=mf)

The events are FREE and open to the public.

Official Page: http://jcsum.com/inversion.html

Facebook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=202890955466#/event.php?eid=202890955466

The Substation Moving Images presents
FIRST TAKE
6 July 2009
The Substation Theatre
8pm, FREE ADMISSION

First Take, happening every 1st Monday of the month at The Substation, is a popular screening of new local short films and is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. A platform for new filmmakers and anyone who is interested in filmmaking to meet, exchange ideas and show their work. See the future talents of Singapore film!

1. ONE PLUS ONE / KELLY SWEE / 11 MIN / 2008 / PG

Synopsis:
A story of two lonely people, who have very similar yearnings for somebody to accompany them, due to their solitary lives and an unknown sense of loneliness. The two characters turn out to complement each other.

Director’s Statement:
This is the first short film produced and directed by me. I had some hands-on experimentation with cameras since mid 2007, and I learnt my film techniques in school.

2. LOVE LAWS / CHERIYAN LYDIA NATALIA / 17 MIN / 2009 /

Synopsis:
The Love Laws govern who should be loved, how much, and by whom. Despite this, Ammu Kochamma, a Touchable widow, has an illicit relationship with her Untouchable lover, Velutha Paapen, and plans to flee with him. The story unfolds to show the dire consequences of transgressing these rules; thus pushes the characters to their limit. Love Laws explores the meaning of forbidden love against the backdrop of tradition.

Director’s Statement:
I sought to create an Indian iconographic piece in the parameters of Singapore while exploring an intense dimension towards the film, filing it with beautiful landscapes while subtly mirroring that of India. Being greatly influence by the works of Director Deepa Mehta and the fascination of the New Indian Cinema, I present a film for all to follow the plight of the characters, while enjoying the emotional journey alongside them.

3. LOL.SG / MARILYN LOO / 18 MIN / 2009 / PG

Synopsis:
LOL.SG is a feature documentary that explores the local comedy scene and the concept of cultural identity in Singapore. “Lame, cliché, boring.” Increasingly, Singapore humour has been labelled as such. However, we offer an alternative and unexpected take on Singaporean humour that shows it is indeed alive and kicking.

Director’s Statement:
Humour has proven itself to be a very abstract topic to tackle, but the satisfaction in seeing this project take shape is immense beyond description. LOL.SG is our first full-fledged short and it has been a learning experience. It is about rediscovering Singapore culture, and reflecting what or where the funny is. It is about ignoring that gnawing fear of failure, and taking the plunge to do something meaningful and possibly funny.

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SUBMISSIONS ARE WELCOME ALL YEAR ROUND! For more information or to
screen your work at First Take, please visit our website at
www.substation.org or contact the Programme Manager of Moving Images
at 6337 7535 / movingimages@substation.org

First Take is presented as part of The Substation Moving Images
programme and supported by the Singapore Film Commission and has Kodak as our Main Sponsor in 2009!

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