Singapore Tourism Board Roundup: Art and Culture come alive in unexpected places and formats this November

From sketching lessons in Singapore’s last fishing village to musical performances in the back lanes of Muscat Street, and even leaving their mark on a wall mural in Little India, locals and visitors to Singapore can look forward to encountering art in its various forms in unexpected places around the island this November. Singapore’s key lifestyle and cultural precincts – namely the Civic District/Marina Bay, … Continue reading Singapore Tourism Board Roundup: Art and Culture come alive in unexpected places and formats this November

NYC & Company Invites Visitors to Come Celebrate The Holidays In NYC

New York – NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, invites worldwide visitors to enjoy the festive annual holiday season in the greatest city in the world. NYC & Company forecasts seven million visitors will visit the City during the 2019–2020 holiday season. From the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to the Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center and the New Year’s Eve ball … Continue reading NYC & Company Invites Visitors to Come Celebrate The Holidays In NYC

Making the Met: The Met Announces Celebrations for Its 150th-Anniversary Year in 2020

New York – The Metropolitan Museum of Art  (The Met) has announced the key components of its 150th-anniversary celebration in 2020, including major gifts of art from around the world; exhibitions and displays that will examine art, history, and culture through spectacular objects; and dynamic programs that will engage The Met’s local and global communities. Highlights of the year include the exhibition Making The Met, 1870–2020, … Continue reading Making the Met: The Met Announces Celebrations for Its 150th-Anniversary Year in 2020

Empire State Building Unveils New 102nd Floor Observatory

New York – The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced the third phase of its top-to-bottom reimagined Observatory Experience, the newly renovated 102nd floor Observatory. Opening to the public on 12th October 2019, the 102nd floor will feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows where guests can step right to the edge of the World’s Most Famous Building. Guests experience their first “wow” moment when they enter an all … Continue reading Empire State Building Unveils New 102nd Floor Observatory

MoMA: The Expanded and Reimagined Museum of Modern Art Now Open

New York – The Museum of Modern Art opened its expanded campus on 21st October 2020, 2019, with a reimagined presentation of modern and contemporary art. Arguably one of America’s most famous museum of modern art, the expansion, developed by MoMA with architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, in collaboration with Gensler, adds more than 40,000 square feet of gallery spaces and enables the Museum to exhibit … Continue reading MoMA: The Expanded and Reimagined Museum of Modern Art Now Open

Rainforest Fringe Festival 2019 Opens

SARAWAK, MALAYSIA –  Organised by Joe Sidek Productions, the third edition of the annual Rainforest Fringe Festival (RFF) has officially opened, graced by the royal attendance of Duli Yang Maha Mulia (HRH) Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. Hosted by Ministry of Tourism, Art, Culture, Youth & Sports Sarawak (MTACYS), RFF is held as a prelude to the annual Rainforest … Continue reading Rainforest Fringe Festival 2019 Opens

Capella Curates: Capella Hotels & Resorts Launches Cultural Experiences

Committed to maintaining excellence in the craft of hospitality, the criticallly-acclaimed Capella Hotels & Resorts have launched Capella Curates, offering exclusive adventures, interesting characters, whimsical traditions, and the opportunity to hone unexplored skills in one incredible experience. Capella Curates offers a range of on and off-site experiences designed by the Capella Culturist in every property, allowing guests to glimpse the soul of each destination and be guided by … Continue reading Capella Curates: Capella Hotels & Resorts Launches Cultural Experiences

Preview: Rainforest Fringe Fest 2019

SARAWAK, MALAYSIA – The third edition of Sarawak’s annual Rainforest Fringe Festival returns to Kuching this July, set to once again shine a spotlight on Sarawakian arts, culture and heritage through an all-inclusive programme. Says Minister of Tourism, Art, Culture, Youth & Sports Sarawak, YB Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah: “We are proud to host the Rainforest Fringe Festival once again and we felt that the people … Continue reading Preview: Rainforest Fringe Fest 2019

Preview: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s Cultural Extravaganza 2019

  The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s annual Cultural Extravaganza is back for its 3rd edition this May! Celebrating all facets of Chinese culture over 3 weeks, come witness the centre come alive with an immersive line-up of programmes, inviting all to rediscover cultural influences intertwined in our everyday life. This year’s programme is set to be a treat for all the senses, with heart-stopping action to insightful exhibitions, … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s Cultural Extravaganza 2019

Arts Open Call: Rainforest Fringe Fest 2019 Wants More Proposals

SARAWAK, MALAYSIA – Taking place from the 5th to 12th of July 2019, Sarawak’s Rainforest Fringe Festival returns to Kuching for yet another round of showcasing the best music, art, craft, film, photography, food, and culture of the Malaysian state. Impressing us with its slew of programmes for the past two years, the festival has only grown from strength to strength as it continually amps up … Continue reading Arts Open Call: Rainforest Fringe Fest 2019 Wants More Proposals