| FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 | THE STRAITS TIMES | happenings life C5 GIGS Boon Chan Assistant Life Editor recommends The Show Goes On... Line: Eli Hsieh In this February 2017 concert, Picks Taiwanese singer-songwriter Eli Hsieh, winner of Best New Artist at the 2016 Golden Melody Awards, performed a selection of originals Music from his debut album, Progress Reports. Presented at Huayi Chinese Festival of Arts under in::music, the arts centre’s platform for up-and-coming Chinese singer-songwriters. WHERE: Watch it at esplanade.com/ offstage/arts/eli-hsieh Ash Grunwald Lockdown Gig Australian blues musician Ash Grunwald is holding an online concert where he will perform original tunes and take song requests from viewers. He will also host a 10-minute Zoom meeting with viewers. 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This talk is organised by the Society of Sheng Hong Welfare Services and will be conducted via Facebook Live on the Life Point By Sheng Hong’s Facebook page. CO Chats! Sundays Gathering: character and the key elements to Life Point is a project that aims to The Baton Story, Voice Of The consider. Facilitator Zaki Ragman promote a positive outlook towards Young SG CO Conductors has 20 years of experience in the death and dying. This online session, initiated by animation and creative industries, Want expert advice on WHEN: Mon, 10.30am - noon Singapore Chinese Orchestra’s and has worked in companies such as ADMISSION: Free music director Yeh Tsung and Southern Star, Scrawl Studios and parenting and education? 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Guan Liang, author of Bitter Punch, a They will share what books they Design Your Own Comic Book poetry collection shortlisted for the would take along while travelling. Character Singapore Literature Prize in 2018. WHEN: Today, 5 - 6pm This Zoom workshop, targeted at WHEN: Next Fri, 2 - 3.30pm ADMISSION: Free with registration teenagers aged 13 to 16, teaches ADMISSION: $15 INFO: bit.ly/3dJThok participants how to create a comic INFO: bit.ly/35WjsoY.