Preview: Dvořák Cello Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

This November, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) presents a masterful concert featuring cello pieces by Dvořák. Starring the SSO Principal Cello Ng Pei-Sian, get yourself ready for an evening listening to music of magisterial demeanour and melodic magnificence. Conducted by Bulgarian conductor Pavel Baleff, who is also chief conductor of the Philharmonie Baden-Baden and last conducted the SSO in their Diana Damrau gala last November, this concert will … Continue reading Preview: Dvořák Cello Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Museum Musings: Ota Fine Arts Singapore Presents Firoz Mahmud’s Drawing Revolution

Ota Fine Arts Singapore presents a new solo exhibition by Firoz Mahmud featuring his drawings, paintings and wood carvings. Based in New York City, Firoz takes inspiration from Bangladeshi history and the region. Many of Mahmud’s works explore colonial narratives of Bangladesh and its capital, Dhaka, and how they have been transformed by colonialism. Works such as Traitor of Faith [Plot #2 Shiraj & Mir] (2010) … Continue reading Museum Musings: Ota Fine Arts Singapore Presents Firoz Mahmud’s Drawing Revolution

Review: Bulan Madu – A Double Bill by Teater Ekamatra

Two plays that discuss issues of identity, trauma, and loss.  A state of pure bliss and peace is what comes to mind when thinking of the word ‘honeymoon’. Yet as wonderful as it is, a honeymoon is also defined by its temporal nature, the calm before the storm of marital strife and uncertainty in the years to come. The title of Teater Ekamatra’s Bulan Madu then … Continue reading Review: Bulan Madu – A Double Bill by Teater Ekamatra

Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Sydney) Presents Dawn Ng’s Perfect Stranger

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA “It often strikes me that when someone says they miss something, they ordinarily allude to a person, time or place; when what they truly miss is a version of themselves, which they can never get back to again. After all, what is each of us, but a vessel of vanishing selves?” After catching a glimpse of her new work at DISINI 2018, Sullivan+Strumpf … Continue reading Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Sydney) Presents Dawn Ng’s Perfect Stranger

WTA Finals 2018: Gala Night and Singles Draw

The last WTA Finals to be held in Singapore kicked off with a stunning gala night last Friday at venue partners Marina Bay Sands. Taking on the theme Singapore Celebrates, the black tie Gala welcomed the eight finalists for the Singles matches, as well as celebrities and personalities from all walks of Singapore, featuring a three course dinner, plenty of glitz and entertainment from some … Continue reading WTA Finals 2018: Gala Night and Singles Draw

MINDSET Challenge & Carnival: A Charity Fund Raiser

This Saturday, the annual MINDSET Challenge & Carnival returns to help raise funds for  the MINDSET Learning Hub – Singapore’s first Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) and non-WSQ job training and placement centre for mental health persons-in-recovery (PIRs). The MINDSET Challenge & Carnival 2018 consists of a 33-floor vertical race up the Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, and a retro-themed carnival across at The Lawn @ Marina Bay. … Continue reading MINDSET Challenge & Carnival: A Charity Fund Raiser

Preview: ETHNI-CITY III – Kali Yuga by SAtheCollective

Art collective SAtheCollective presents their latest offering as part of their ETHNI-CITY series this October. Bringing together Singapore’s diversity of cultures and ethnicities, ETHNI-CITY aims to unite our country using the universal language of music, bringing together artists of different backgrounds and practices, from musicians to dancers, and even calligraphers. With their third instalment, ETHNI-CITY III: Kali Yuga takes inspiration from Sanskrit scripture and the Mahabharata, and … Continue reading Preview: ETHNI-CITY III – Kali Yuga by SAtheCollective

She’s A Great Way To Fly: An Interview with Tan Kheng Hua, presented by The Substation

In The Substation’s latest programme lineup, the arts centre has been tackling one of Singapore’s most famous icons of all – the Singapore Girl, as they present a series of talks, performances and parties interrogating, exploring and of course, celebrating the sarong kebaya clad stewardess in all her myriad forms. Of these programmes, local thespian and newly minted “Crazy Rich Asian” Tan Kheng Hua will be … Continue reading She’s A Great Way To Fly: An Interview with Tan Kheng Hua, presented by The Substation

China Confirms Strong Contingent of Finalists for FINA Swimming World Cup in Singapore

As the FINA Swimming World Cup fast approaches in November, China has confirmed their list of participating swimmers for the three-day meet. Featuring a line-up of Olympic and Asian Games medalists, the Chinese contingent will pose a strong challenge to the other participants, with Zhu Meng Hui, Liu Ya Xin, Zhang Yu Fei, Xu Jia Yu, Yan Zi Bei, Li Zhu Hao, Wang Shun, Lin … Continue reading China Confirms Strong Contingent of Finalists for FINA Swimming World Cup in Singapore

Halloween Specials at Marina Bay Sands: The Return of Adrift’s Masqued Ball and More

This October, Marina Bay Sands is setting the stage for a lineup of Halloween parties and limited time specials from their celebrity chef and signature restaurants! This season’s spooky offerings will come from Adrift by David Myers and LAVO Italian Restaurant and Rooftop Bar, while the all new Black Tap will be offering up a Halloween CrazyShake. The Junior Pastry Academy by db Bistro & Oyster Bar is also making its return … Continue reading Halloween Specials at Marina Bay Sands: The Return of Adrift’s Masqued Ball and More