★★★★☆ Book Review: Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha

A freak incident blows open old wounds and dark secrets in this novel about the destruction wreaked by fear and racism. Throughout American history, Asians have always taken the backseat when it comes to discussions of race, with the Black or Latinx community always the minorities featured at the forefront, and their issues prioritised due to their urgency. As the ‘model minority’, Asians still bear … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha

★★★★☆ Book Review: Ace Agent Spycat and the Flying Sidekick by Darren Lim

Anthropomorphic felines star in this action-packed adventure. If you ever wondered what cats get up to when you’re not looking, then let your imagination run wild with Darren Lim’s new Ace Agent Spycat book series, where cats from an international spy organisation save the world, one mission at a time. In the first book of the series, Ace Agent Spycat and the Flying Sidekick, we’re introduced to our … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: Ace Agent Spycat and the Flying Sidekick by Darren Lim

MASKquerade!: Annual W!ld Rice Ball goes virtual for 2020

Leading theatre company W!ld Rice’s annual Rice Ball is back for its 19th edition, only this time, instead of staging it at the Shangri-La Hotel’s Island Ballroom, the fundraising gala will be hosted online. Often touted as one of the year’s most anticipated social events, the Rice Ball has distinguished itself as one of Singapore’s most entertaining and creative fundraising events. “COVID-19 has challenged us to … Continue reading MASKquerade!: Annual W!ld Rice Ball goes virtual for 2020

Fashion Forward: Up close and personal at The Front Row

If there’s one industry that’s been hit hard during the pandemic, it’s the fashion industry. Unable to present live runways, faced with the difficulty of organising photoshoots with limited crew, and the drop in sales, the fashion industry has been learning just as much as anyone else how to adapt to the crisis. Over summer, we’ve seen countless fashion shows and launches being cancelled or … Continue reading Fashion Forward: Up close and personal at The Front Row

SIFA v2.020: Full lineup for Singular Screens released, available as video-on-demand and at Oldham Theatre

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) unveils the full lineup for Singular Screens, now available both on-demand and at Oldham Theatre as part of SIFA v2.020 from 4 September 2020. Curated by the Asian Film Archive (AFA), Singular Screens celebrates diverse and independent visions, now in its third annual edition since 2018.   “Singular Screens has been a significant part of SIFA for the past three years, showcasing some … Continue reading SIFA v2.020: Full lineup for Singular Screens released, available as video-on-demand and at Oldham Theatre

Ready For Takeoff: British Airways says goodbye to first of its last 747 jumbo jets

On 18th August 2020, British Airways retired its first Boeing 747 since announcing last month that all 31 of its jumbo jets had sadly flown their last commercial services. The Boeing 747-400, registration G-CIVD, departed from London Heathrow this morning under flight number BA9170E after more than 25 magnificent years of flying. The aircraft received an emotional farewell from the NATS Air Traffic Control Tower … Continue reading Ready For Takeoff: British Airways says goodbye to first of its last 747 jumbo jets

Dance With Me: From Heart To Hearts For Hearts by Grain Performance and Research Lab (Review)

Photo Credit: Megan Chia Getting to the heart of CHD through dance. Often, words alone cannot describe what it is like to live a life that’s different from ‘normal’. For visual artist Kylie Boo, who was born with a rare congenital heart defect (CHD), that’s something she expresses through her surreal paintings of hearts, from being surrounded by tigers, to vessels and arteries with the … Continue reading Dance With Me: From Heart To Hearts For Hearts by Grain Performance and Research Lab (Review)

Music Is: re:Sound is LIVE this August

Music, like great food, wine and the other pleasures of life, needs to be savoured live! In the first live orchestral concert in Singapore since Singapore’s Covid-19 Circuit Breaker. re:Sound invites you to a live-streamed after-dinner treat of Peter Warlock’s Capriol Suite and Mozart’s Symphony no. 40. Safety is paramount, so the musicians will perform with the aid of microphones and headphones, while maintaining approved … Continue reading Music Is: re:Sound is LIVE this August

Preview: Sight Lines Entertainment presents Asia’s first interactive 360° digital theatre experience

Following their debut Zoom production Murder at Mandai Camp, Sight Lines Entertainment is back for a brand new project this August. Teaming up with local e-ticketing and live-streaming startup Xctuality, Sight Lines will be introducing an immersive experience combining virtual reality (VR) and 360° streaming, bringing traditional theatre performances online and promoting them to  new, international audiences. “Moving forward, the big question is: does it … Continue reading Preview: Sight Lines Entertainment presents Asia’s first interactive 360° digital theatre experience

Four youngsters hoping to make an impact in the Premier League this season As the days count down ahead of the new Premier League season, supporters are gearing up to return to stadiums and watch their teams in action for the first time in a while, with capacity crowds set to make a comeback. It’s been a long time coming, and it will be a … Continue reading