Park Bench Deli is No Longer Sandwiched
Andrei Soen isn’t like some chef-owners who look you in the eye, tell you about how exacting their line of work is, then stare off into the distance like a grizzled war veteran.
Slava’s Snowshow – The Clown Prince of Time
It’s been running for close to two decades, yet it’s still touted as a uniquely interactive and beautiful production. Slava’s Snow Show is giving something special and getting that ‘special’ right. Catch the snow spectacle at Marina Bay Sands from now till 9 September.
Juicy Couture Fall 2012 Presentation at Dominic Khoo’s 28th Février
The current season’s presentation took place in spontaneous event and gallery space 28th Février, owned by celebrity photographer Dominic Khoo. As a brand that caters to an ever-changing demographic, Juicy Couture is taking bold steps to stay relevant. Their signature fuchsia pink continued to decorate everything from banners, bags and hats to candy cane straws, that…
Perfect Pop-up Party Pandemonium
Bringing you bi-monthly pop-up parties at novel locations is Midnight Productions, a newly created event company that hopes to revolutionize the Singapore party scene. They held their debut party at the Red Dot Design Museum on the eve of National Day. Spinning the night away were class acts such as DJ Amy van de Beuken,…
Review of Social Rehab @ Loof – 4 August 2012
Ever been annoyed by the person who is perpetually texting when you are trying to engage in conversation? Ever been so caught up with penning that tweet that you ended up missing the train? I have experienced those situations in one way or another, and I’m sure many have too. “Social Rehab”, organized by 3…
Meet Annie, the Red-Headed Orphan that Puts a Smile on Everyone’s Faces
The unrelenting search for her parents leads her to billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. He offers a reward to help locate her parents, and what ensues is hilarious, meaningful exchanges that tug at the heartstrings of many.
Weekend Playlist for July 2012: Nelly Furtado, ShiGGa Shay & an Ex-Danity Kane Member Revisits “Damaged”
While we were trying to get through the work/school/bumming-around week, we've been listening to a bunch of good songs this week, both old and new.
How Many Of Us Would Live In The Same House Until We Die?
Here is our review on Sight Lines Productions' second play, Boom, and all things en bloc. Because really, Singapore is just a land-scarce timebomb waiting to explode with spanking-new buildings, no?
“Boom” by Jean Tay
LIFE! Theatre Awards "Best Original Script" winner Jean Tay takes on a subject close to every true-blue Singaporean's heart - Land. BOOM puts our property woes into perspective, through tales we have been familiar with. The ageing heartlander (Fanny Kee) - unwilling to sell the home she has grown to love. The conniving property agent (Andrew Lua) - eager to make a quick buck and the idealistic civil servant (Erwin Shah Ismail) - assigned with the herculean task of relocating graves.
A Peek Into AFX 2012: Blueprint & The Brandery Asia
We continue our preview into Asia Fashion Exchange with the only Asian tradeshow that has Cruise runway shows – Blueprint. This year, Barcelona urbanwear tradeshow Brandery joins Blueprint for an Asian spin on cutting-edge streetwear.
A Chorus Line’s Timeless Themes of Struggle and Success Are What Makes It Champion
Don't sleep on Singapore's premier of A Chorus Line, a Broadway musical about dancers auditioning to be in the chorus line in a Broadway musical.
Lee Wen’s Works Chronicled At Singapore Art Museum Exhibition
Lee Wen's two-and-a-half decade's worth of artwork questioning social identity and construct will be compiled in a new exhibition by the Singapore Art Museum launching on Friday, April 20. Here is what to expect.
5 Rad Things You Should Know About New Shopping Mall, Jem
You may have heard about all the buzz surrounding new Jurong mall JCube, but wait – here's a second mall offering a slightly different approach to suburban-meets-downtown shopping. Here's a few things we think you'll like about new mall JEM (plus a fashion design competition!).
Here’s What We Think About Eli T.’s New Album
We check out Singapore artiste Eli T.'s newest dance record Revolt and decide the standout singles in this album full of ditties and witticisms.
We Spoke to YouTube Star Dejan Tubic
You may have seen his wicked choreography on YouTube which has racked truckloads of hits. We cozied up with Dejan while he was in Singapore, where he revealed to us a brand-new TV show he'll be on soon, akin to "Project Runway for choreographers".
Amos Yee Speaks Out And Says “Screw The Haters”
YouTube comic Amos Yee has been generating plenty of bad buzz from his satire video of Chinese New Year. In this Popspoken exclusive, Amos speaks out for the first time about his reaction to critics and his heavy American accent, plus that xinmsn article. Retarded. Pathetic American. Banana kid. Fucktard. We could really go on…
5 Things You Need To Know About Art Stage Singapore 2012
Asia-Pacific’s international contemporary art fair is back for a second time and it features over 130 galleries from 18 countries, including renowned ones such as New York’s Lehmann Maupin and Berlin’s Galerie Eigen+Art. We profile 5 things you need to know about Art Stage Singapore, plus a sneak peek into what’s in-store.
