Monthly Archive for May, 2009

Drawing Sessions (June)

Published on 31 May 2009 in Anime/Manga Events and Events Calendar.

Hi all,

Here’s more drawing sessions for you to unwind after the term tests and find excuses to get together during the holidays! Anyone who is interested in drawing in the style of Japanese animation is welcome. This is a relaxed get-together for artists of any level, giving anyone an opportunity to come together, draw, share tips, make friends, chill out and have fun.

Day: Mondays (8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th June 2009)
Time: 6pm to 7.30pm
Venue: 5-5-15 (Applied Science)

As Monday, 1 June 2009 falls during the term test week, there will be no drawing session on that day.

Admission to drawing sessions is free.

Membership Cards and Payment of Fees

Published on 30 May 2009 in General.

Hey all!

Most of you have been waiting for your membership cards!

If you haven’t paid the membership fee yet, you may do so on weekdays, any time from 9am to 5.30pm, by contacting Furtado at 97360875. Please do so by Wednesday, 3 June 2009, or the printing and collection of your membership card may be delayed.

Membership cards will be given out after the mid-semester break. We’ll be posting up news on membership card collection on our website and through our mailing list, so do look out for it!

Also, please remember to register yourself as a member of Temasek Polytechnic Japanese Cultural Group in TP’s SEAL Point System. This ensures that you are eligible to earn SEAL points through participation in our events.

Organization Type: INTEREST GROUP (Others/Non-SAA)
Organization: Japanese Cultural Group

If you have any enquiries, do email us at comm@tpjcg.org. See you at our events!

Ichibantei Ramen Restaurant Outing

Published on 27 May 2009 in Cuisine Events and Events Calendar.

Hi all!

We’re having an outing for all members to get together and enjoy special, unique or just delicious Japanese cuisine. Members can also make new friends and catch up with one another.

This month, we’re having ramen – soupy noodles with toppings such as sliced pork (chashu), bamboo shoots and spring onions. Ichibantei is a chain of ramen restaurants in Japan that has expanded into Singapore for quite some time already, bringing with them authentic ramen that is wildly popular with Japanese expats.

Date: Saturday, 6 June 2009
Time: 6.30pm to late
Venue: Ichibantei Robertson Quay (meeting at Clarke Quay MRT control station)
Budget: $20 (most main courses)

If you’re interested, please email cu@tpjcg.org (subject: Ichibantei Ramen Restaurant Outing) with your name and contact number by Wednesday, 3 June 2009. Places are limited, and priority will be given to all JCG members who can make it on time. So sign up now!

See you there!

Video Games Live!

Published on 22 May 2009 in Events Calendar and Main Events.

Hi all,

Video Games Live is coming to Singapore!

A concert put together by veterans of the video games industry, Video Games Live features music from extremely popular video games like Halo, Metal Gear Solid, Mario, Zelda and Kingdom Hearts. You’ll also see exclusive footage of your favourite games synchronised perfectly to the music and lights, and even a theatrical stage show with live action performances.

There’s also the pre-show festival, with a cosplay contest, a chance to meet Metal Gear Solid composer Norihiko Hibino, and a chance to try your hand at classic arcade games like Pac Man and Spade Invaders!

Date: Friday, 19 June 2009
Time: 6pm to 10.30pm
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Admission: Tickets cost $55, $70, $85, $115*

Thanks to the organisers of Video Games Live in Singapore, we’re pleased to be able to offer a discount of 20% off normal ticket prices to all members! This is a savings of up to $23 a ticket!

*(Ticket prices listed do not include SISTIC fee of $3 per ticket.)

So grab a few friends, whether they’re members or not, to watch this concert with!

If you are interested in joining us in watching this concert, please send an email to comm@tpjcg.org (subject: Video Games Live) with your name, contact number and the number and types of tickets you are interested in by Sunday, 24 May 2009. Please note that a deposit is payable on Monday, 25 May 2009 before we proceed with our booking. We’ll contact you with more details on payment after you’ve emailed in.

This video game concert is definitely one not to be missed!

Dance Sessions (May)

Published on 18 May 2009 in Arts and Entertainment Events and Events Calendar.

Hi all,

Here’s a way for you to exercise and have fun! Come and join us at our dance sessions, where we learn some great choreography and sweat it all out while having fun. Don’t worry if you don’t dance, we’ll teach you all the moves. So come on down and get ready to move!

Updates!

Due to the mid-semester tests, there will be no dance session on Tuesday, 26 May 2009 and Saturday, 30 May 2009. Please take note!

Day: Tuesdays (19 and 26 May 2009)
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Venue: Temasek Convention Centre

Day: Saturdays (30 May 2009)
Time: 1.30pm to 4pm
Venue: 5-5-15 (Applied Science)

Admission to dance sessions is free. Do remember to wear comfortable clothes and shoes!