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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Singapore Art Week 2020: Programmes At Gillman Barracks

While a little off the beaten track, Gillman Barracks remains one of Singapore’s premier visual arts destinations with its host of galleries all gathered in a single location. For Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2020, the venue will host an array of inspiring and innovative art experiences from 11th to 19th January 2020. Expect to see work by over 80 artists from Singapore and beyond, including … Continue reading Singapore Art Week 2020: Programmes At Gillman Barracks

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Arts of the UK 2020/21: Cinderella at Opera House Blackpool (Preview)

BLACKPOOL – The Winter Gardens Blackpool announced their partnership with West End Producer Mark Goucher (Hairspray, Priscilla Queen of the Desert) to bring Blackpool’s biggest ever family pantomime to the Opera House Blackpool next Christmas. Cinderella will play at the Opera House Blackpool from 13th December to 3rd January 2021. Tickets on sale now with star casting to be announced soon. The Opera House has enjoyed years of Christmas musicals, but not … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020/21: Cinderella at Opera House Blackpool (Preview)

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Singapore, travel, travelXculture

Hotels & Holidays: Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali Celebrates Double Win at the 2019 World Travel Awards

BALI, INDONESIA – Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali has just been named as Indonesia’s Leading Resort and Bali’s Leading Family Resort (second consecutive year) at the 2019 World Travel Awards Asia, which are recognised globally as a hallmark of industry excellence. The family lifestyle resort, which is located within easy walking distance to the beach, graciously received both honours in a glittering Gala Ceremony … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali Celebrates Double Win at the 2019 World Travel Awards

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Hotels & Holidays: PARKROYAL on Pickering Celebrates the Year of the Rat

Located close enough to Chinatown to be considered a part of it, this Chinese New Year, consider coming down to Parkroyal on Pickering to ring in the Year of the Rat and indulge in the many festive offerings available at Lime Restaurant. Feast of Fortune (18th January to 7th February 2020) In January, diners will be able to feast on an bountiful menu of traditional … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: PARKROYAL on Pickering Celebrates the Year of the Rat

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Food For Thought: The Social Bar – Strongbow Pop-Up @ The Working Capitol

It’s been raining most everyday in December, and with the temperature down, it’s time to perk up with some quality time. The answer to that comes in the form of Strongbow’s very special pop-up – The Social Bar, taking place from 18th to 21st December at The Commons at The Working Capitol! Packed to the brim with activities and gifts, over the four days of … Continue reading Food For Thought: The Social Bar – Strongbow Pop-Up @ The Working Capitol

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Exhibition Extravaganza: Kelley Cheng’s Proportion & Emotion at National Design Centre

Despite being trained in architecture, designer Kelley Cheng refrains from calling herself one, simply because over the last two decades of her illustrious career, she has done far more than just design spaces. Her breadth of work spans the roles of editor, writer, curator, spatial designer, graphic designer, video director, interactive designer, and educator, among others, and to this day, continues to put out work … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: Kelley Cheng’s Proportion & Emotion at National Design Centre

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Food For Thought: Grand Shanghai Joins Forces With Two Michelin Star Canton 8 For a 3-Night Only Dining Experience

The recently refurbished Grand Shanghai has announced an exclusive collaboration with two-Michelin-starred restaurant Canton 8 from Shanghai. Diners can experience three extravagant nights of gastronomical wonder featuring an eight-course menu comprising of Shanghainese and Cantonese inspired culinary delights. Masterchef Kan Chit Ming of Canton 8 will helm the kitchen of Grand Shanghai as a part of this exclusive collaboration. The unique dinner menu will be … Continue reading Food For Thought: Grand Shanghai Joins Forces With Two Michelin Star Canton 8 For a 3-Night Only Dining Experience

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Food For Thought: Mandarin Orchard Singapore Ushers in The Year of the Rat with a New Line-up of Lunar New Year Goodies

Mandarin Orchard Singapore reveals a stellar line-up of delicacies and takeaway goodies to celebrate the Lunar New Year, from auspicious set meals at two Michelin-starred Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro, or Triple Three’s Lunar New Year offerings. The hotel will also kick off the festivities with a traditional lion and dragon dance performance on the first day of the Lunar New Year (25th January) at … Continue reading Food For Thought: Mandarin Orchard Singapore Ushers in The Year of the Rat with a New Line-up of Lunar New Year Goodies

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Arts, London, Review, Theatre, travel

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Midnight Movie at the Royal Court Theatre (Review)

★★★☆☆ (Performance attended 3/12/19) Learning to find a genuine connection in the digital age with new ways of communication, and the idea of the body on the Internet. LONDON – The beauty of experimental productions lies in how they often bring together completely unexpected methods, ideas and narratives to craft singularly unique experiences in each work. With the Royal Court’s Midnight Movie, a new work by Eve … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Midnight Movie at the Royal Court Theatre (Review)

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In London’s West End 2019: Touching the Void at the Duke of York’s Theatre (Review)

★★★☆☆ (Performance attended 2/12/19) Innovative staging depicting the perils of mountain climbing marred by a dragged out storyline.  LONDON – Much like other extreme sports, alpine climbers lead dangerous lives as they scale one precarious mountain after another, constantly seeking out the next adrenaline rush with a taller mountain with each expedition. It’s no surprise that plenty of them eventually end up dying in climbing-related … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Touching the Void at the Duke of York’s Theatre (Review)

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