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Pick of the Week

The People's Collection: ADMIRE over 170 items collected from homes, antique shops, offices and shops in Singapore. The objects were collected as part of a six-part television series entitled Treasure Hunt that was shown on Channel News Asia earlier this year. The series aimed to explore Singapore's history through the gathering of national heritage "treasures". The collection is now complete and on display at the National Museum.

The People's Collection runs until April 29 2014 at the concourse of the National Museum of Singapore. The exhibition is open from 10am to 6pm daily. Admission is free. Log on to www.nationalmuseum.sg for more information

>Outings

The Circle Of Life: Admire the art works of Hong Kong based painter Justin Y at his first Singapore solo exhibition, The Circle of Life. The exhibition will feature 21 pieces of abstract finger painting and will be divided into three sub-section: A World of Luxury; Love and Prosperity; and Abundance.

The Circle Of Life runs until April 6 at the John Erdos Home, 7A and 7B Dempsey Road. The exhibition is open from 10:30am to 6:30pm daily, including Sundays and public holidays. Admission is free. For more information contact justinyart@gmail.com

>Disney On Ice: See some of Disney's most well-known characters performing stunts on ice. From Disney's first animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to the more recent Tangled, Disney On Ice: Treasure Trove merges all of Disney's animated hit feature films into one big ice skating show.

Disney On Ice runs to March 23 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. There are two shows on today at 3:30pm and 7.30pm. There are three shows on March 22 and March 23 at 11:30am, 3:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets cost $20, $40, $60 and $95 (VIP). Log on to www.sistic.com for more information.

>Traces: Watch NUS Dance Synergy and Re: Dance Theatre perform together this weekend. Choreographed by Albert Tiong and inspired by Nobel Prize winner Gao Xing Jian's script The Other Shore, Traces explores the nature of human relationships and character.

Traces runs for one night only, March 22, Saturday, 8pm at the University Cultural Centre Hall. Tickets are prices at $19, $23 and $29. Log on to www.disneyonice.com.sg for more information

>Hit The Roof: Join the Edible Garden's Pop-up event this Sunday. Hit the Roof aims to promote the "Grow Your Own Food" movement and show people that urban farming is possible in Singapore. Local F&B outlets such as The Cajun Kings and Ice Cream & Cookie Co will also be setting up stalls at the event.

Hit The Roof will take place on March 23 from 4pm to 10pm at Level 6 of the People's Park Complex carpark

- Compiled by CHEW HUIYAN