The literary arts scene is a-bustling with activities. SWC brings you the latest happenings in the literary circuit.
If you would like your event to be featured here, send details of your event (date, venue, time, admission fees (if any), e-fliers and other marketing collaterals (if any) to swc_info@bookcouncil.sg.
Boot Camp on Digital Storytelling
2 to 4 September 2008, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Carnegie Lab, Toa Payoh Community Library
This state-of-the-art workshop describes the process of crafting a short media-rich digital story by combining digital multi-media production techniques with a personal narrative. With a goal to create a unique non-fictional 3-5 minute digital story, you will be immersed in weaving personal tales using images, graphics, music and sound, all strung together with a personal story voice. $590 / $540*
Asian Digital Storytelling Congress
5 to 6 September 2008
Possibility Room, National Library Building
By examining new creative works, the Congress, an international meeting of professionals and digital media enthusiast, will discuss, share and communicate new concepts in the art of digital storytelling. The discussion will lay its focus on the use of digital storytelling in education, community building, business, personal development and entertainment.
Asian Congress of Storytellers
1 & 2 September, 8.30am – 5.30pm
The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane
Explore the power and magic of storytelling with internationally acclaimed storytellers. This two day programme includes keynote addresses, hands-on workshops, storyclinic and performances by professional storytellers who will share their insights on diverse areas of storytelling.
Read to Lead
30 August 2008, 4 pm
Jurong Regional Library
Imagine a workplace where everyone chooses to bring energy, passion, and a positive attitude to the job every day. Imagine an environment in which people are truly connected to their work, to their colleagues, and to their customers.
That’s the happy outcome that the authors of FISH! (Stephen C. Lundin, John Christensen) are trying to create - harmony, balance and productivity. Can it be done?
This inspirational, snappy little guide, written in the form of a parable, is inspired by Seattle’s famous Pike Place Fish Market.
Join us on Saturday, 30th August, 4 pm, at Jurong Regional Library, as we share how we can be both happy and productive, as inspired by FISH!
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SeptFest Exhibition : New Castle - A solo Exhibition by Chua Chye Teck
- 6 to 16 September 2008
Opening hours: 11am to 8pm daily - The Substation Gallery
45 Armenian Street
Singapore 179936 - 6337 7535
An exhibition of photographs taken during Chye Teck’s residency in Newcastle, UK. With this series of photos, the artist explores “how space planning affects society and the way people behave”. This exhibition is supported by NAC, Arts Fund, Alcan, Dibond and Q Framing. Official Wine Sponsor: Caveau
The Substation Moving Images Presents : Reel Revolution
- Continues through 30 August
Learn from the mentors. Observe your environment. Capture a statement. Spread the message. Start the Revolution! For more information please visit http://revolution.youth.sg
The Boy Who Touched The Moon (and other stories with TICK, TACK, TOCK by Acts Theatrics)
- 30 & 31 August 2008, Saturday & Sunday, 11am (Sunday only), 2pm, 4pm
- $15, Family Package: $50 for 4 tickets
Come listen to the heart-warming story of a boy who tries to touch the moon with his own reflection. In this interactive performance featuring puppetry and shadow play, children will learn how to cast animal shadows using their hands and fingers.
SeptFest Opening Night : Performance Art & Literati
- 29 August 2008, 8pm
- The Substation Theatre
45 Armenian Street
Singapore 179936
http://www.substation.org/ - 6337 7535
- Admission by donation
Act 1: Performance Art by anGie seah, Juliana Yasin, Wilson Goh and Chin
Act 2: Literati - a showcase of poetry, prose and music delivered by Kamini
Ramachandran (a professional storyteller), Cyril Wong (author and recipient of the Singapore Literature Prize in 2006), and Jon Chan (frontman of punk-rock legendary band Plainsunset, currently working on his debut solo release). Organised by Platform (The Label).
SeptFest Opening Weekend : AYASCHOOL : JUNGLEGYM
- 30 August 2008, 8pm
- The Substation Theatre
45 Armenian Street
Singapore 179936
http://www.substation.org/ - 6337 7535
- $25 from The Substation Box Office Tel: 6337 7800
Aya Sekine is an energetic, quirky, experimental jazz pianist who will be performing with Budi & Riduan Zalani (Wicked Aura Batucada), Tan Boon Gee and Yuta Nakayama. There’ll be jazz riffs, Brazilian beats, analogue synths and DIY gadgets that will make for a marvellous mayhem! ONE NIGHT ONLY!
SeptFest Opening Weekend : ROJAK 12
- 31 August, 3 to 6pm
- The Substation Theatre
45 Armenian Street
Singapore 179936
http://www.substation.org/ - 6337 7535
- Free admission
The 12th ROJAK by FARM is hosted by The Substation features a fabulous assortment of 10 local creatives. Presented by FARM. Featuring: Eng Yee Peng, Regina de Rozario, Jacen Tan, Randy Chan, Ang Song Ming, Lawrence Abrahamson, Laura Soon, Lim Shengen, Jing and Mintio.
For more information visit http://www.farm.sg
SeptFest Performance : Nanjing 1937: A Solo Performance by Nelson Chia
- 5 & 6 September 2008, 8pm
- The Substation Theatre
45 Armenian Street
Singapore 179936
http://www.substation.org/ - 6337 7535
- Tickets: $15 & $10 for 4+ students, $12 for PAssion members, from The Substation Box Office on 6337 7800
The next phase of a work first presented during SeptFest 2007, based on materials on the Nanjing massacre during the second Sino-Japanese War. The artist reflects on our contemporary response to the brutal facts as recorded in historical texts, as well as the historical records themselves.
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The Substation Presents: HAO: Confronting the future of arts & culture from Asia
- 9 to 12 September
- Sentosa
- Registration: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Substation & Khai Hori have secured some impressive keynote speakers for HAO, including Matt Mason, British author of the best-selling “The Pirate’s Dilemma: How Youth Culture Reinvented Capitalism”; Marco Kusumawijaya, eco-architect, Chairman of Jakarta Arts Council and innovator of the Green Maps project; S. Karthik, founding chairman of Singapore’s Global Brand Forum; Abdul Rahman Mohammad Abdullah, Total Quality Management specialist from Sanden Singapore and Shannon Tham, art director for O&M HK. The Summit includes creative workshops, group activities & exercises and discussions aimed at unlocking creative ideas for the future. Download forms and get more info at:
http://www.haofellows.wordpress.com
Open Up Your Life To New Experiences: Courses: Stencil Graffiti, Poetry Workshop and Batik Painting
We have course starting soon so sign up now! Stencil Graffiti, Poetry Workshop with Cyril Wong and Batik Painting classes are starting shortly. Sign up now!
For more info, visit http://www.substation.org/courses/
