15 Outdoor Activities in Singapore this June
Ditch the lame excuses, here are 15 fabulous reasons to get your ass out of the house.
Interview: Tenor Melvin Tan for Opera in the Park 2012
Gearing up to perform at the Singapore Lyric Opera’s annual outdoor show, tenor Melvin Tan talks to Chin Hui Wen about interpreting songs, secret musical pleasures and using his voice to score.
Interview: :phunk Studio apprentice Lin Yu Shan
As one of the apprentices of local art collective :phunk Studio (who took home the title Artist of the Year at this year’s I-S Readers’ Choice Awards), young artist Lin Yushan’s kaleidoscopic works are informed by the transcendental nature that is the universe. Terry Ong has a quick chat with Lin at her recent group show TRANSMISSION: Kaleidoscope, held at :phunk Studio’s new art gallery.
Top 10 Things to Do in Singapore this June
From indie and heartwarming charity concerts to exhibitions of the magical kind, these are fun things to do in and out of the scorching heat this June in Singapore.
Amarone
Trattorias have been enjoying a real revival of late, what with the opening of recent additions OTTO Locanda and Trattoria Gallo D’oro being prime examples. Bucking that trend is Amarone (named after the DOCG Italian red wine). It’s a much swankier setup than those home-style eateries. Located on the ground floor of Capital Tower, Amarone […]
Seki
It’s possible to have a good experience at the Rendezvous Gallery’s Japanese spot, you just need to know what you’re in for. Don’t expect a fine dining temple or a sophisticated space. (A dead giveaway: the place is right next to Tex Mex fast food joint Baja Fresh.) Seki’s an affordable outlet that’s just right […]
Kitchenette
Kitchenette offers classics like steak frites ($20) and confit de canard ($19) at very affordable prices, as well as breakfast items including their signature breakfast set that’s a steal at just $15 for two eggs, beef Stilton, bacon, beans, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, potatoes and a choice of fresh orange juice or coffee. They’re also a […]
Interview: Markus Pabst for Soap! The Show
Chin Hui Wen talks to Markus Pabst, one of the directors of this off-beat performance, which blends music, circus acrobatics and comedy in a tale of bathtubs and eccentric characters.
Interview: Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer
This famed dog behavior specialist—who has worked with celebs like Oprah Winfrey, Scarlett Johansson and Will Smith—is in town for his show Cesar Millan Live: Unleash Your Packpower. He tells Chin Hui Wen why he was destined for this career, his best tips and how important it is to challenge your pet.
K-pop superstars BIGBANG to perform full solo concerts in Singapore on September 28-29
YG Entertainment’s top act BIGBANG will be in Singapore from Thursday evening to promote their first solo concerts here on September 28-29.