Jaya Pub
This is a quaint and popular watering hole with great music.
Mistere
Thursday nights explode with live Latin rhythms.
127 Hours
“I am a rock,” sang Paul Simon, “I am an island.” In climber Aron Ralston’s case, it was a rock that did for his pretence of being an island.Ralston (a supremely convincing James Franco) is the self-involved adrenaline junkie who, in 2003, having told no-one where he was going, spent five days trapped under a […]
The King’s Speech
Twelve months ago, an invitation to watch a film about a stuttering king would have sounded like a joke. No one could have imagined that the reality of it would be so inspirational.Prince Albert (Firth), the Duke of York and second in line to the throne, suffers from a crippling stutter. In 1934, he finds […]
Concert Review: Eric Clapton Live in Singapore
Following his blistering last foray here in 2009, The King of Blues himself Eric Clapton summoned his fans (and some lovebirds) to the Singapore Indoor Stadium last night for yet another triumphant performance.Those expecting Clapton to mellow down for V-Day and doing an unplugged set (just like he did for MTV in 1992) were sorely […]
Eddie Has Landed: Iron Maiden arrives in Singapore
The rock gods appear in true rock star style for their maiden concert in Singapore, with I-S Magazine in on the action.
Deftones’ Frank Delgado on Life on the Road
Formed in 1988, the Sacramento, Californian rock veterans have released six studio albums, including Diamond Eyes last May. In the lead-up to the band’s Diamond Eyes Tour date in Singapore, I-S chats with the keyboardist-DJ.
Top Things To Do This Weekend
Get your portrait done by local artists.Head down to the F1 Pit Building for one of Singapore’s biggest parties of the year—City Alive!Why give a dozen roses for V-Day when you can surprise that special someone with more than 200 types of flowers?Load up on some Korean art at ION Art.Pamper yourself at Dr. Georgia […]
Donoma
The buzz: The newest eatery to join the progressively more diverse foodie enclave of Chinatown, with establishments such as Restaurant Ember and Bistro Soori just a few doors down.The vibe: Thanks to the copious use of wood, from the flooring to the tables and chairs, earth-toned furnishings and dim lighting, expect to feel instantly at […]
The University Club: Lounge & Dining Rooms
Trust seasoned restaurateurs Michel Lu and Yuen Oeij (the pair behind hotspots like Privé and Hacienda Café) to dream up yet another eatery in an atypical locale. The University Club is Lu’s and Oeij’s answer to exclusive dining clubs found in universities such as the Harvard Faculty Club. Located on the fourth floor of the […]