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NEWS
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CALENDARP lan Ahead
FEBRUARY 2014
ROMEO AND JULIET
13 – 23 FEBRUARY
The tragedy of star-crossed lovers who
are determined to be together, even in
death. Presented by Toy Factory in a
bold and modern style. Drama Centre
Theatre.
LOUD FAST PLANES
15 – 16 FEBRUARY
Asia’s largest air show: aircraft tours,
aerobatic flying displays and meet-the-
pilot sessions. Your ticket includes a two-
way MRT transfer from Singapore Expo.
Changi Exhibition Centre. Tickets from
Sistic.
TERRY FOX RUN
16 FEBRUARY
Bring the whole family to celebrate the
life of Canadian hero Terry Fox. Run, walk
or push a stroller while raising money for
the Singapore Cancer Society research
programme. Flag-off at 8am. Big Splash
at East Coast Parkway.
GEORGE WASHINGTON BALL
22 FEBRUARY
The American Association’s 81st George
Washington Ball is a black-tie Moonlit
Masquerade of dining, dancing and much
more. Proceeds benefit charity. 7pm. W
Hotel, Sentosa Cove. Register at www.
or
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THE ANT AND THE
GRASSHOPPER
26 FEBRUARY – 15 MARCH
A bright, breezy musical based on
Aesop’s famous fable, with colourful
characters, puppets and catchy
songs. For ages three to 12. Raffles
Hotel, Jubilee Hall, 1 Beach Road.
MAGICAL MOZART
28 FEBRUARY, 1 AND 3 MARCH
Enjoy the foibles of romantic love
with Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte , roughly
translated as “Women Are Like That”.
This opera has stood the test of time.
8pm. Esplanade Theatre. Tickets
from Sistic.
MARCH 2014
ERIC CLAPTON
4 MARCH
The guitar legend who needs no
introduction performs live in Singapore
for the fourth time. 8pm. Singapore
Indoor Stadium. Tickets from
FREE CLASSICAL MUSIC
8 MARCH
Singapore Symphony Orchestra plays
a free concert for classical music fans.
Perfect for a picnic. 6.30pm. Gardens
By The Bay. Tickets from Sistic.
FUTURE MUSIC
13 – 15 MARCH
The Future Music Festival Asia
is a smorgasbord of activities,
spectacular music and light shows
with DJs Deadmau5, Paul van Dyk and
Macklemore playing for an estimated
75,000 fans. The Mines Wonderland,
Mines Resort City, Kuala Lumpur.
Tickets from .
BABAR THE LITTLE ELEPHANT
15 MARCH
This Singapore Symphony Orchestra
concert for children tells the tale of one
little elephant’s rise from rags to riches.
Suitable for kids aged four to 14. 11am
and 1pm. Republic Polytechnic, 9
Woodlands Avenue 9. Tickets from
Sistic.
ROMEO AND JULIET
13 – 16 MARCH
Singapore Dance Theatre brings to life
this legendary tale of young passion
and romance, through the balletic
interpretation of Shakespeare’s great
tragedy. Esplanade Theatre. Tickets
from Sistic.
C oming Up!
ASSOCIATION AND
CHAMBER BALLS 2014
25 January: Australian
Chamber of Commerce Australia
Day Ball
22 February: American
Association George Washington
Ball
7 March: St Patrick’s Society of
Singapore Ball
25 April: Australia New Zealand
Association Ball
26 April: Canadian Association
Maple Leaf Ball
14 June: British Association
Grand Finale Show and Dinner
23 August: New Zealand
Chamber of Commerce Ball
Any more to add? Please submit
your event online at www.
expatliving.sg.
Loud Fast Planes