Wings
The buzz: This latest drinking joint in Clarke Quay features an aviator-themed concept. To add to the vibe, the waiters are all garbed in jumpsuits like aircraft service personnel. The décor: Evoking a hangar, the 80-seater joint has metallic finishing and aircraft memorabilia on its walls, sandbags stored under its booth seats and floors with […]
Interview: Bibo Reynes and Rachel Alejandro for Avenue Q
Three-time Tony Award winning show Avenue Q follows a fresh grad as he starts his adult life in a wacky neighbourhood. A hilarious performance, the show deals with deep coming-of-age issues through puppets. Chin Hui Wen talks to two of the cast members Bibo Reynes, who plays the characters Trekkie and Nickel, and Rachel Alejandro, who plays Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut. They explain the genius of using puppets, their favorite songs and about the show’s lasting appeal.
Interview: Loren Meeker for Manon Lescaut
This thrilling Puccini opera tells the tale of Manon, who leaves her lover Des Grieux for the wealthy Geronte but later regrets her decision. Loren Meeker, the director of the show tells Chin Hui Wen about choosing between love and money, being a romantic at heart and opera’s lasting appeal.
7,500 tickets for Shinee World Tour II Singapore on sale August 31
Only 7,500 tickets for k-pop group Shinee’s second solo concert in Singapore to go on sale on August 31.
Youtube sensation Ryan Higa in Singapore September 1 for meet and greet
Co-founder and star of popular Youtube channel Nigahiga Ryan Higa, will be in Singapore for the first time to greet fans on September 1.
Baby Phat
The New York fashion brand synonymous with stars like Eva Mendes, Jennifer Lopez and Selena Gomez has launched their first standalone boutique in Singapore and Asia—approximately 1,600 square feet of space filled with apparel and accessories in the label’s signature playful colors.
Upside Motion
Gillman Barracks
This new unique and iconic international art destination boasts an enclave of 13 pioneer contemporary art Asian galleries, including Tomio Koyama Gallery and The Drawing Room, displaying works by top contemporary artists like Yayoi Kusama (Ota Fine Arts) and Agus Suwage (Equator Art Projects). Exciting artist line-ups representing acclaimed contemporary artists, such as Takashi Murakami […]
Uma Uma Ramen
The Singapore outlet of this Fukuoka-based ramen chain offers a solid ramen selection.
Club Lava
The buzz: Taking up residence in what used to be Le Baroque, this 300-capacity spot is part of the early wave of a CHIJMES renaissance. Trust us, you’re going to be hearing plenty more from this part of town in the coming months. With a capacity of some 300, there’s potential for it to get […]