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Arts, Music, Preview, Singapore

LIVE In Concert: Stiff Little Fingers Comes to Singapore February 2020

Formed in 1977 in Belfast, Northern Island, Stiff Little Fingers were among some of the pioneers of punk rock, bringing in a new era of music and keeping that spirit very much alive even 42 years on. This is no doubt thanks to their debut album Inflammable Material, released on 2nd February 1979, with the legendary tracks ‘Suspect Device’ and ‘Alternative Ulster’, which celebrates its fortieth anniversary … Continue reading LIVE In Concert: Stiff Little Fingers Comes to Singapore February 2020

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Perspectives Film Festival 2019

The Perspectives Film Festival – Singapore’s first and longest student-run film festival, is back for its 12th edition this October! Taking place for a single weekend from 24th to 27th October at the newly opened state-of-the-art Oldham Theatre, this year’s festival takes on the theme of “Crossroads”, as the team explores what it means to be at an intersection, both traditionally and in the present … Continue reading Preview: Perspectives Film Festival 2019

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Singapore, travel, travelXculture

Hotels & Holidays: Club Med Bali’s Eat, Play, Renew Returns For Second Year

Club Med, the leading pioneer of premium all-inclusive holidays is back with the second edition of their successful ‘Eat, Play, Renew’ programme, which features unique traditions and cultures of the beautiful island of Bali that will put families at ease and at peace through Club Med Bali’s specially curated activities. The programme will run from 8th to 29th October 2019. “Nestled within all the beauty … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Club Med Bali’s Eat, Play, Renew Returns For Second Year

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Food, Review, Singapore

Rang Mahal shares warmth and joy with a curated collection of wholesome mithais this Diwali

In celebration of Diwali, Rang Mahal, one of Singapore’s leading Indian fine-dining restaurants has launched its collection of mithais (sweet confections) comprising a range of healthy ingredients and wholesome flavours. In its continual efforts to support the community, the restaurant will also be donating 10% of profits from its mithai sales to the Breast Cancer Foundation this year. A stalwart in the culinary scene, Rang … Continue reading Rang Mahal shares warmth and joy with a curated collection of wholesome mithais this Diwali

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Arts, Concert, Esplanade Concert Hall, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: The Night Garden by Jo Anne Sukumaran

The Night Garden marks the debut concert of Singaporean-based, Swiss-trained bassoon soloist Jo Anne Sukumaran, celebrating the launch of her solo album of the same name recorded in Montesilvano, Italy in 2018. The Night Garden is set to be an exhilarating journey of discovery leading audienc members through the dusk, emerging into the light, a safe space for the heart and mind. In a chamber setting, a select … Continue reading Preview: The Night Garden by Jo Anne Sukumaran

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Arts, Opera, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Don Pasquale – An Italian Opera with Singlish by The Arts Place

Marking their debut on the local arts scene, new company The Arts Place opens with a quintessentially Singaporean production – their very own local take on traditional Italian opera Don Pasquale…with Singlish! Reimagining the commedia dell’arte in present-day Singapore with an original script, Don Pasquale features fresh dialogue in English and Singlish, and relatable characters modelled after familiar figures in Singaporean society. The plot follows a young couple in … Continue reading Preview: Don Pasquale – An Italian Opera with Singlish by The Arts Place

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Food, Interview, London, Singapore, travel, travelXculture

Familiar Faces In A Foreign Land: An Interview with Sandra Leong, Director of Old Chang Kee UK

LONDON – It’s not easy uprooting from one’s home and moving to a foreign country alone. If anything, it’s often the lack of familiarity and family that gets to you first, and even knowing full well the number of fellow Singaporeans in London, it’s hard not to miss home from time to time. That’s a feeling Ms Sandra Leong has encountered more than a couple of … Continue reading Familiar Faces In A Foreign Land: An Interview with Sandra Leong, Director of Old Chang Kee UK

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Arts, Dance with Me, Review, Singapore

da:ns festival 2019: Acosta Danza (Review)

Gravity defying, intricate choreography marrying the discipline of ballet with the richness of Cuban culture. Almost certainly one of the greatest dancers to have emerged from Cuba, Carlos Acosta is a modern legend in the world of ballet and contemporary dance. The first Cuban principal dancer of London’s Royal Ballet, Acosta’s meteoric rise is nothing short of spectacular, and as the opening show for this year’s … Continue reading da:ns festival 2019: Acosta Danza (Review)

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Food, Singapore

Hotels & Holidays: A Taste of Tuscany at il Cielo, Hilton Singapore

  Award-winning rooftop Italian restaurant, il Cielo, helmed by Chef de Cuisine Yohhei Sasaki is known for continuously elevating the Italian culinary standards in the city with his unique Japanese influence. Chef Sasaki is inviting diners on yet another gastronomic best to experience Tuscany through his eyes. As a tribute to the beautiful region where he once called home and honed his skills as a … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: A Taste of Tuscany at il Cielo, Hilton Singapore

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Wild Rice

Review: Emily of Emerald Hill by W!ld Rice

A stellar performance from Ivan Heng at W!ld Rice’s new home.  In many ways, Stella Kon’s Emily of Emerald Hill should be considered one of W!ld Rice’s most signature productions. Each time the company has staged it (including as their debut production back in the Jubilee Hall in 2000), W!ld Rice artistic director Ivan Heng has risen to the iconic role, one that he may perform in … Continue reading Review: Emily of Emerald Hill by W!ld Rice

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