Fashion Forward: TaFF Trunks – The First-Ever Showcase of Singapore Men’s Fashion at The Cocoon Space
TaFF Trunks: Men’s Edition, is the first-of-its-kind in Singapore focused on celebrating men’s fashion, curated by local designer Leonard Augustine Choo and organised by the Textile and Fashion Federation at The Cocoon Space located above Design Orchard. With an increasing interest in men’s fashion and how it has evolved over the past decade, the Men’s Trunk Show will showcase and share stories of local brands … Continue reading Fashion Forward: TaFF Trunks – The First-Ever Showcase of Singapore Men’s Fashion at The Cocoon Space
Preview: Am I Old? by Sharul Channa
Fresh from a laugh out loud stand-up performance on Valentine’s Day, local comedian and actress Sharul Channa’s is already hurtling into her next performance of 2020. Following on from the stellar character work she’s displayed in Disco Sheela and Other Indian Superwomen (2018) and Crazy Poor Sita (2019, for which she was nominated for a Life! Theatre Award for Best Actress), this March, Sharul is set to … Continue reading Preview: Am I Old? by Sharul Channa
Music Is: SSO Subscription Concert – Fauré – Cantique et Requiem by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (Preview)
Stephen Layton, one of today’s foremost choral conductors, brings a programme of ethereal choral music to the Victoria Concert Hall on 27th and 28th March. Fauré’s beautiful short piece Cantique de Jean Racine opens the concerts, setting a peaceful tone, and whetting the appetite for the composer’s great Requiem, which brings the evening to a close with a mesmerizing depiction of Paradise. In between are … Continue reading Music Is: SSO Subscription Concert – Fauré – Cantique et Requiem by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (Preview)
Review: The Lifespan of a Fact by Singapore Repertory Theatre
★★★★☆ (Performance attended 27/2/20) Poignant and entertaining reminder that truth is neither absolute fact nor pure fiction. In cartography, there exists a concept known as the coastline paradox, which considers how there will almost always be inconsistencies in measuring the length of a coastline the more accurate one tries to be. In a similar vein, the harder we try to get at the absolute truth, … Continue reading Review: The Lifespan of a Fact by Singapore Repertory Theatre
Art What!: The Seeds We Sow at the Mizuma Gallery
Amidst the rapidly growing urban landscape of Singapore, the ‘Garden City’, lies numerous carefully selected and planted natural greeneries–a demonstration of the human’s desire for control. Human intervention in nature is not exclusive to Singapore. Though the two often seem disconnected with one another, the truth is, humans are undoubtedly an integral part of nature. And the aftermath of such control has no doubt a … Continue reading Art What!: The Seeds We Sow at the Mizuma Gallery
The Banter: An Interview with Sheena Ling and Dyllis Teo, Co-Directors of Hurstville – The Heir
Oftentimes, immersive experiences are centred around pure entertainment, whether as Instagram museums, or sprawling, exploratory works taking audiences to out of this world realms. Rarely though, have they ever been used as a vehicle for social good, something that Underground seeks to change with their works. As the theatrical arm of Social Emotional Intelligence training company The Inside Space, Underground aims to take the philosophy … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with Sheena Ling and Dyllis Teo, Co-Directors of Hurstville – The Heir
Museum Musings: SINGAPO人 at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Laksa is one of Singapore’s most iconic dishes. Did you know that it is a tasty marriage of the rich heritage of the Chinese, Malay, and Peranakan communities in Singapore? From food to music; popular culture and language; and festivals that we celebrate; discover the many facets of our distinctive Chinese Singaporean identity, at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s inaugural permanent exhibition SINGAPO人: Discovering Chinese Singaporean Culture … Continue reading Museum Musings: SINGAPO人 at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Television Time: An Interview with Fred Sirieix, Host of BBC Lifestyle’s Extraordinary Places To Eat
Fred Sirieix is probably one of the most famous maître d’hôtels around. Born and raised in France in 1972, Sirieix started his journey in the food service industry early, receiving training as a chef at catering college before switching to front of house work and training at a Michelin-starred restaurant in France. From here, he moved to London, working as Chef de Rang for La … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Fred Sirieix, Host of BBC Lifestyle’s Extraordinary Places To Eat
National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Bukit Panjang
Timed to coincide with the school holidays, Arts in Your Neighbourhood (AYN) March 2020 will focus on the vibrant neighbourhood of Bukit Panjang. It is organised by the National Arts Council and will take place over three weekends from 12 to 29 March. As the arts have the ability to lift spirits and unite communities in challenging times, this edition of AYN encourages Singaporeans to get some fresh air and enjoy … Continue reading National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Bukit Panjang
Food For Thought: Brewerkz Partners with PUB to Bring Back NEWBrew, Craft Beer Made with NEWater
Brewerkz has partnered up with national water agency PUB to bring back NEWBrew for Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2020 this July. Unique to NEWBrew is how it is made with NEWater – Singapore’s own brand of ultra-high grade recycled water. A limited quantity will also be available for public sale in the month of July. When it first debuted at SIWW 2018, NEWBrew proved … Continue reading Food For Thought: Brewerkz Partners with PUB to Bring Back NEWBrew, Craft Beer Made with NEWater
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