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Arts, Checkpoint Theatre, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Tender Submission by Checkpoint Theatre

Politics and convictions clash in one couple’s struggle over faith in church and marriage. Love is a fickle thing. While a person may initially seem like ‘the one’, as years go by, both parties will almost always undergo changes in personality and beliefs, as they continue to grow with each new life experience. How then can the sanctity of marriage be upheld when both you … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Tender Submission by Checkpoint Theatre

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Arts, Museums, Preview

Museum Musings: Notes From the Ether – From NFTs to AI at the ArtScience Museum

ArtScience Museum’s latest exhibition, Notes From the Ether: From NFTs to AI, offers a gateway into a new frontier of digital art driven by technologies that are shaping artistic expression today. Running from 19 August to 24 September, this show invites both enthusiasts and newcomers to encounter artworks by contemporary artists who are pushing the boundaries of creativity through Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Generative Artificial … Continue reading Museum Musings: Notes From the Ether – From NFTs to AI at the ArtScience Museum

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Arts, News, Singapore

Keppel extends partnership with Esplanade for Keppel Nights programme with $500,000 commitment

Keppel, through its philanthropic arm, Keppel Care Foundation, pledged $500,000 over the next three years to extend its partnership with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay to continue the highly popular Keppel Nights programme, which provides students with access to high-quality performances presented by Esplanade. This renewed partnership was unveiled today, with close to 30 students from Deyi Secondary School attending Mosaic, a play by … Continue reading Keppel extends partnership with Esplanade for Keppel Nights programme with $500,000 commitment

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Preview: SMU Arts Festival 2023 – POST

Every ending is a new beginning. But what comes after, in the ‘post’? Returning for 6 weeks from 18th August to 24th September, the annual SMU Arts Fest is back to explore the uncertain future with POST. Set against the backdrop of a post-Covid world and what some call the beginning of a post-human era, POST will feature a series of artistic and creative programmes … Continue reading Preview: SMU Arts Festival 2023 – POST

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How to Plan the Perfect Outfit for a Concert

Attending a concert is not just about enjoying the music; it’s also an opportunity to express yourself through fashion and create lasting memories. Whether you’re going to a rock concert, a pop gig, or a classical performance, choosing the right outfit can enhance your concert experience and help you feel confident in the crowd. Here’s a guide on how to plan the perfect outfit for … Continue reading How to Plan the Perfect Outfit for a Concert

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Arts, Opera, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Dvorak’s Rusalka by New Opera Singapore

“Tell him, silvery moon, that I am embracing him. For at least momentarily let him recall of dreaming of me.” – Rusalka Composed by Antonín Dvořák with its first performance in the Prague National Theatre (1901), Rusalka has become a beloved Czech opera and one of Dvořák’s best works. Rusalka tells the story of how the water nymph Rusalka turns to a witch to help … Continue reading Preview: Dvorak’s Rusalka by New Opera Singapore

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Esplanade’s The Studios 2023: An Interview with director Tan Shou Chen and playwright Joel Tan on ‘Mosaic’

Built in 1979, the iconic Toa Payoh Dragon Playground and its brethren have long been a part of millennials’ memories growing up, eventually becoming key landmarks and cultural symbols in Singapore. Unfortunately, due to safety concerns, many of the other dragons have since been demolished, leaving the Toa Payoh Dragon Playground one of the few still standing, even amidst en bloc redevelopment of the flats … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2023: An Interview with director Tan Shou Chen and playwright Joel Tan on ‘Mosaic’

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Arts, News

Koh Wan Ching appointed Head of Acting at ITI

Singaporean actor and director Koh Wan Ching has been appointed Head of Acting at Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI), beginning on 1 July 2023. This appointment signals the first succession of leadership since the school – formerly known as the Theatre Training and Research Programme (TTRP) – was co-founded by Kuo Pau Kun and T. Sasitharan in 2000. To this day, ITI offers the only Professional … Continue reading Koh Wan Ching appointed Head of Acting at ITI

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How to Use Astrology for Goal Setting and Personal Development

For methods to forecast and explain seasonal swings and behaviors, ancient philosophers looked to the stars. They would observe the sky’s changes and chronicle them, noting patterns and synchronicities by comparing them to their daily experiences. The science of astrology began in the third millennium BC as a divination method for determining how the moon, stars, and planets affected people’s personalities, lives, and earthly affairs. … Continue reading How to Use Astrology for Goal Setting and Personal Development

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How to Build an Effective Skincare Routine: Top Tips

Your everyday behaviors have a significant impact on what you see in the mirror, so having great skin is not only a question of genetics. However, there are an overwhelming number of viewpoints on everything from how to moisturize to how to protect oneself from UV radiation, depending on which product reviews you read or doctors you consult. In the end, skin care is only … Continue reading How to Build an Effective Skincare Routine: Top Tips

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