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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

Museum Musings: The National Heritage Board commemorates the 78th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore

Come 15th February 2020, Singapore will mark 78 years since its fall to the Japanese in 1942 – the start of several tumultuous years of the Japanese Occupation of Singapore. Stories of the Fall of Singapore and the Japanese Occupation of Singapore are usually associated with prominent war sites or National Monuments, such as Fort Siloso, Former Ford Factory, Fort Canning or Adam Park. There … Continue reading Museum Musings: The National Heritage Board commemorates the 78th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore

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Review: Almost 55 乔杨 by City Contemporary Dance Company (Huayi 2020)

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 9/2/20) Age is no barrier to Qiao Yang in this dance-biopic of her life.  While most of the narrative heavy-lifting in biopics is often done via text, for a show about a dancer’s life, it makes perfect sense that the story is told not by words, but by her body instead. First performed in Hong Kong in 2019, City Contemporary Dance Company’s … Continue reading Review: Almost 55 乔杨 by City Contemporary Dance Company (Huayi 2020)

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Arts, Singapore

Preview: The Lifespan of a Fact by Singapore Repertory Theatre

The Singapore Repertory Theatre doesn’t seem to let up at all; fresh from bringing in a production of Sweeney Todd, they’ll be starting off their 2020 season with a brand new staging of Broadway’s The Lifespan of a Fact. Hailed as both engaging and hilarious, The Lifespan of a Fact seems only appropriate and deathly relevant in our post-truth, fake news world. Written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell … Continue reading Preview: The Lifespan of a Fact by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Food, foodXculture

Food For Thought: Get A Taste of Chiba This February with Seasonal Produce at Kuriya, Singapore

Chiba Prefecture, Japan, along with its vibrant ambassador CHI-BA+KUN, are holding a special promotional campaign of its attractions and healthy produce from 30th January to 28th February 2020, where one can taste Chiba produce at Kuriya Dining, Great World City, with a limited menu crafted by the head chef of Kuriya. The promotion opened with an exclusive showcase held on 1st February at OUE Social … Continue reading Food For Thought: Get A Taste of Chiba This February with Seasonal Produce at Kuriya, Singapore

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: N89 at Matchstick Piehouse (Preview)

LONDON – Matchstick’s 2020 begins with a bang, with a staging of brand-new hilarious and heart-warming comedy N89.  Marking their third collaboration with writer-director team, Mark Daniels and Edwina Strobl, N89 encapsulates Matchstick’s ethos of making challenging and entertaining theatre that appeals to both local and wider audiences. Saturday morning. 1am. Trafalgar Square. Kim stumbles onto the N89 and falls asleep on a stranger’s shoulder. That … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: N89 at Matchstick Piehouse (Preview)

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Food, Review

Hotels and Holidays: Khum Hom introduces honest regional Thai cuisine to diners at Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort

Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort, the health-focused retreat in downtown Bangkok, has continued to introduce innovative culinary concepts to guests and local residents with the launch of Khum Hom.   This unique restaurant specialises in “honest” Thai cuisine, using fresh ingredients to bring a contemporary twist to classical recipes from the four main regions of Thailand: north, northeast, central and south. Khum Hom is overseen by … Continue reading Hotels and Holidays: Khum Hom introduces honest regional Thai cuisine to diners at Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort

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Art What!: An Interview with Artist Eva Armisen (Love Stories at Ode To Art Singapore)

Spanish artist Eva Armisen arrives in Singapore for her first solo exhibition, Love Stories, with Ode to Art gallery and for the inaugural launch of OLA Executive Condominium which is developed by Evia Real Estate and Gamuda Land this February. In Love Stories, Armisen focuses on family portraits, with a series of work  that spans three generations and includes family pets, suggesting the significance of … Continue reading Art What!: An Interview with Artist Eva Armisen (Love Stories at Ode To Art Singapore)

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Books, literature

Preview: #BuySingLit 2020 – Buy Local, Read Our World

The annual #BuySingLit returns this March in its fourth attempt to continue pushing the public to take an interest in local literature, and purchase local authors. Taking place over two weekends, beyond just book fairs, members of the public can look forward to an islandwide programme of activities that will have words leap off the page via performances, workshops and more. Themed ‘Buy Local, Read … Continue reading Preview: #BuySingLit 2020 – Buy Local, Read Our World

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Food For Thought: Partake in the spirit of joyful eating with India Street Food Specialties at Table Restaurant

Back by popular demand since its debut last year, Table Restaurant & Bar managed by Rang Mahal Restaurants is delighted to bring back its India street food specialties. Starting 8th February, on Saturdays and Sundays, diners will get to enjoy the most representative street food dishes at $12++ each, originating from six cities spanning Mumbai, Delhi and Amritsar to Pune, Ahmedabad and Jaipur. “When we … Continue reading Food For Thought: Partake in the spirit of joyful eating with India Street Food Specialties at Table Restaurant

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