Living in Style – International 2009

A week of exhibitons, conferences and fashion shows leading up to the F1 weekend will feature the couture line by the “master of fabric and fantasy” Rohit Bal. Latika Alok of local label Glitterati will also be unveiling her teen line at Keppel Island, Keppel Drive.

When: Sept 22 to 27
Tickets: $88 (adult) & $25 (child) – fashion shows are priced separately.

For more information www.livinginstyle-international.com

2009 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX

Chaka Khan, the Backstreet Boys and Scottish rock band Travis are some of the performers who will entertain the crowd at the Marina Bay circuit park over the F1 weekend.

When: Sept 25 to 27
Tickets: From $38 at http://tickets.singaporegp.sg or call 6738-6738

Fuel Party

The who’s who of the dance music world, including Will.i.Am from Black Eyed Peas, will be at the GP weekend at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Hall 6 and Singapore History Museum.

When: Sept 24 to 27, 9pm onwards
Tickets: From $60. Call 6348-5555 or www.sistic.com.sg

The Podium Lounge by B-Yond

A gourmet dinner, free flow of G.H. Mumm champagne with a fashion show by swimwear boutique La Cascara and luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet at the Greco-Roman pool, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia.

When: Sept 25 to 27
Tickets: $108 a person (fashion show); $208 (fashion show and a bottle of G.H. Mumm); $328 (fashion show, dinner and drinks). Call 9459-5211.

For Plush discount, click here.

Red-in-my-head pop-up F1 gallery

Mega club St James Power Station at Harbourfront will be hosting its GP party with Ferrari F1 cars, racing simulators, street art and an air-conditioned outdoor party area called the Red Dome.

When: Sept 23 to 26
Tickets: Free on Sept 23 to 26; free entry to the Red Dome on Sept 26 for those in red, first-come-first-served

Pole position party and Mambo Jambo

The BMW Sauber F1 team will make an appearance at the pre-race party at Velvet Underground and Zouk.

When: Sept 23
Tickets: $25 (includes two drinks) at Velvet Underground; $23 for men (includes two drinks) at Zouk, women get in free.

The Science of F1 Exhibition

Science Centre Singapore presents an exhibition that will give you a peek into the science and technology behind the F1 races and the cars.

When: Till Nov 1
Tickets: $6 (adults) $3 (child aged three to 16), $3.60 (senior citizens, 55 and above). Log on to www.science.edu.sg

Wheels and Reels

Singapore-based artist Lee Gilbert puts his interpretation of the F1 energy into this exhibition inspired by the Singapore GP season at the Forth Gallery on 69A Pagoda Street.

When: Till Sept 27, 7 to 9pm
Free admission. Call 6222-7809

This article was first published in tabla!.

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