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Arts, Fashion, shopping, Singapore

Pasar Glamour collaborates with pre-loved marketplace HuntStreet for its annual fundraiser

Singapore’s favourite pre-loved fashion bazaar is back, as Pasar Glamour 2021 arrives this December. Founded by Singaporean actresses Pam Oei, Janice Koh and Petrina Kow, Pasar Glamour is a is a not-for-profit social enterprise run wholly by volunteers, and since 2017, has held jumble sales to sell pre-loved clothing at affordable prices and raise some funds for charity. This year, the team has decided to … Continue reading Pasar Glamour collaborates with pre-loved marketplace HuntStreet for its annual fundraiser

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Arts, Fashion, Museums, National Design Centre, Singapore

Pasar Glamour Art Aid: Janice Koh, Pam Oei and Petrina Kow Band Together To Help The Local Arts Scene

Since 2017, prominent members of the local arts scene Janice Koh, Pam Oei and Petrina Kow are known for their annual fundraiser Pasar Glamour, which sees the three ladies collecting pre-loved fashion and re-selling it in a glammed up bazaar. Previous editions have seen proceeds going to the Emma Yong Fund, as well as other charities such as Daughters of Tomorrow, Arc Children’s Centre, and W!ld Rice’s … Continue reading Pasar Glamour Art Aid: Janice Koh, Pam Oei and Petrina Kow Band Together To Help The Local Arts Scene

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Run, Singapore

Day 1 of Registration For Great Eastern Women’s Run 2019 Attracts Nearly 1,000 Registrants

The launch of the 2019 Great Eastern Women’s Run (GEWR) saw a great turnout earlier today at Guoco Tower, with close to 1,000 coming forward and committing to the Run on 3rd November. In conjunction with ‘Plan Like A Woman, Plan For the Long Run,’ a campaign focusing on helping women with their physical and fiscal wellness by Great Eastern, this year’s GEWR will also see … Continue reading Day 1 of Registration For Great Eastern Women’s Run 2019 Attracts Nearly 1,000 Registrants

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Run, Singapore

Great Eastern Launches Plan Like A Woman, Plan For The Long Run

Having championed the importance of women’s health since the launch of the very first Great Eastern Women’s Run in 2005, Great Eastern has now launched its brand new Plan Like A Woman, Plan For The Long Run campaign to bring into focus the various aspects of life and to encourage all women to plan and cater for their physical and fiscal health for the long run. … Continue reading Great Eastern Launches Plan Like A Woman, Plan For The Long Run

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Fashion, Singapore

#DontTellMeHowToDress: NomadX Wants You To Stand Up For Women

Plaza Singapura’s NomadX is taking a stand against sexual assault and victim shaming of women in Asia this April with #DontTellMeHowToDress. An initiative fronted by Thai supermodel and actress, Ms Cindy Sirinya Bishop (best known as the host of “Asia’s Next Top Model”), what was initially a social media campaign quickly evolved into something far greater as Philippines and now, Singapore has caught on to the … Continue reading #DontTellMeHowToDress: NomadX Wants You To Stand Up For Women

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Arts, Checkpoint Theatre, Drama Centre Black Box, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: Still Life by Checkpoint Theatre

An activist uses art as a means of  finding new ways of seeing and recalling her mother.  Former AWARE president Dana Lam is known more for being an activist than an artist. But take a peek at her biography in the programme booklet, and you’ll notice that she’s performed in more shows that you’d expect. In addition, Dana is also a trained painter, and it … Continue reading Review: Still Life by Checkpoint Theatre

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Checkpoint Theatre’s Still Life: An Interview with Playwright/Performer Dana Lam

When we first met Dana Lam at a preview of her new play Still Life last year, we were struck by the quiet strength the former AWARE president exuded as she confidently performed a poetic interpretation of scenes from her life. This was helped in part by the countless artworks displayed all around her studio in Goodman Arts Centre, offering us a glimpse into Dana’s life not just … Continue reading Checkpoint Theatre’s Still Life: An Interview with Playwright/Performer Dana Lam

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Preview: Still Life by Checkpoint Theatre

Last year, we caught a preview of a new play from Checkpoint Theatre while it was still in development. Now, that play is finally ready to be staged, as Checkpoint Theatre premieres artist-writer Dana Lam’s Still Life as the very first production of their 2019 season this February. Directed and dramaturged by Checkpoint Theatre co-artistic director Claire Wong, Still Life is Dana Lam’s reflection on her life and art-making, … Continue reading Preview: Still Life by Checkpoint Theatre

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Singapore, Singapore Sports, Singapore Sports Hub, Sports

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

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WTA Finals 2018: Peripheral Activities Galore As The Finals Hit Town

As the fifth and final BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global arrives to our shores once again this week, Singapore is set to be gripped by tennis fever islandwide as the Singapore Sports Hub comes alive with the matches, arrival of women’s tennis’ biggest and brightest stars, and plenty of action for the fans at the WTA Finals Fan Village, incorporating the Singapore Tennis … Continue reading WTA Finals 2018: Peripheral Activities Galore As The Finals Hit Town

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