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Cultures of Creativity - The Centennial Exhibition of the Nobel Prize

What: The National University of Singapore partners the Nobel Museum to bring you the world-renowned ‘Cultures of Creativity – the Centennial Exhibition of the Nobel Prize’. Launched in 2001 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first Nobel Prize award ceremony in 1901, this traveling exhibition has been a great success, attracting more than 1.8 million visitors worldwide. Singapore is the 12th city to host this exhibition.

Portraits and prize citations of more than 750 Nobel Laureates will be presented along a unique cableway hanging from the ceiling. This Exhibition also showcases original artifacts, visual material, and Laureates' creative work through multimedia, films and archive materials. Free guided tours are available daily.

When: 26th Oct 2006 to 24th Jan 2007
More Info: http://www.nus.edu.sg/nobelexhibition

Christmas in the Tropics

What: Stroll along Orchard Road and Marina Bay and take in the Christmas Light-Up, a 23-year-old tradition that draws local crowds and visitors from around the world. The season also promises many magical moments and performances for young and old alike. With specially decorated shop windows, spectacular mall decorations, extended shopping hours, countdown parties and more, be sure you have the energy for merrymaking, shopping and feasting!

"Must-Dos" this Christmas: See the enchanting Christmas Light-Up aboard the open top HiPPO bus; Late night shopping on Orchard Road and Marina Bay; Watch a Christmas concert; Feast on festive goodies and See the magical Christmas tree!

When: 11th Nov 2006 to 2nd Jan 2007
More Info: http://www.visitsingapore.com/cit06

SITEX 2006

What: SITEX is the launch pad for Singapore's best infocomm and consumer electronic products. It's the infocomm event of the year where consumers come face to face with innovative technologies in computer hardware and software, digital products, wireless applications and solutions from world renowned brands.

SITEX is not only about Value Bargains but MORE. It encompass a learning platform packed with activities for the modern generation to get acquainted with the latest galore of Infocomm and consumer electronic offerings in the market. Learn from interactive workshop sessions and free talks on how to better manage your lifestyle in the fast lane.

When: 30th Nov 2006 to 3rd Dec 2006
Where: Singapore Expo Hall 3 & 4
More Info: http://www.sitex.com.sg/2006

Swingle Singers

What: The world renowned multiple Grammy award winning Swingle Singers perform a concert featuring their unique blend of a-capella sounds in a program ranging from classics to pop and featuring best loved favourites.

When: 2nd Dec 2006
Where: University Cultural Centre Hall, National University of Singapore
More Info: http://www.swinglesingers.com

Singapore Garden Festival

What: Singapore's 1st International Garden and Flower Show - Singapore is the ideal global city for hosting the first international garden and flower show on the equator, after more than four decades of consistent and concerted greening efforts and establishing a hard-won reputation as the premier Garden City of the Tropics.

 The Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) is a floral fiesta of beauty and exciting cultural events to please the eyes and delight the senses. Positioned to take its place amongst the top flower and garden shows on the international calendar, the SGF is a unique showcase of outstanding creations by top award-winning landscape and garden designers, florists, and horticulturists specially invited to the Festival.

When: 16th Dec to 25th Dec 2006
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre (SICEC) Levels 4 and 6
More Info: http://www.singaporegardenfestival.com

Hello Kitty's Fantastical Adventure

What: All the characters in the story are played by Hello Kitty's real world friends, introduced one by one as the story progresses.

Alongside them, live actors sing and dance, playing more characters and often times providing vocal chorus. Weaved into the story are acrobats and circus performers who perform brilliant visual pieces as part of the story line. For example, in the enchanted forest the leaves on the vines come to life with acrobats doing amazing rope routines. A statue in the Kingdom comes to life as two acrobats balance in thrilling poses with each other. All of the story and the visual routines are brought together with an exciting musical score. The characters sing and dance, along with the help of the live singers. Beautiful magical ballads one moment, then funky up-tempo routines the next, and some big musical style numbers that will leave the audience feeling joyous and uplifted. 

When:  2 Dec to 15 Dec 2006
Where: Downtown East
More Info: http://www.ticketcharge.com.sg

Music from Our Hearts "Japanese-Korean Potpourri"

What: The People's Association Youth Chinese Orchestra (PAYCO) is proud to bring you on a fantastic musical journey featuring folk tunes and theme songs from popular anime, hit movies and blockbuster drama serials from Japan and Korea ...

Riding the wave of trend...
Journey through a wide genre of Japanese and Korean repertoire, featuring folk tunes and theme songs from popular animation, videogame, movie and drama; all complete with special lighting and multi-media projection effects!

Anime comes alive...
Relive popular tunes of Japanese anime and manga such as "Totoro", "Doraemon" and "Kiki Delivery". Let the music conjure up memories of well-loved characters close to the hearts of many!

Music from our hearts...
Warm your hearts with theme songs from Korean movie "My Sassy Girl" and drama hit Dae Jang Geum (Da Chang Jin)"!

When: 06 Oct 2006 - 23 Dec 2006
Where: Singapore Conference Hall
More Info: http://cms.pa.gov.sg

Standard Chartered Marathon 2006

When: 3 Dec 2006
Where: Start Point: Esplanade Bridge, End Point: Padang Singapore
More Info: http://www.singaporemarathon.com/en

The Gingerbread Man 

What: The Gingerbread Man, newly baked by the Big Ones, meets Herr Von Cuckoo, who lives in the cuckoo-clock.  He has a sore throat which is ruining his "cuckoos", which threatens to land him in the dreaded dustbin.  The Gingerbread Man's efforts to help Cuckoo's sore throat are hampered by The Old Bag, a nasty tea-bag, and the villainous scavenger, Sleek the Mouse.

A children's classic with lots of interaction, humour and songs, guaranteed to engage the little ones.

When: 18 Nov - 10 Dec 2006
Where: The Singapore Repertory Theatre
More Info: http://www.srt.com.sg

Marina Bay Countdown 06/07 -
Make a Wish  

What: Make a wish for the New Year together as a nation at the Marina Bay Countdown 06/07!

In December, pen your wishes on wishing spheres at the wishing stations located around Singapore. These spheres represent our hopes and the belief that the New Year will always bring us new possibilities in life. Make a wish and we will mark it with the launch of your wishing sphere onto the Marina Bay, a bay of celebration and dreams.

Then come down to the Marina Bay on 31 December and watch the bay transform into a visual spectacle of light and colour. As the countdown reaches its peak, the young and old alike will be awestruck by a breathtaking burst of fireworks as we usher in the new year together. 

When: 31 Dec 2006
Where: Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay
More Info: http://www.esplanade.com/