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CultureAugust 20, 2013January 20, 2016

LOWERCASE WEEK: 5 Emerging Acts to Keep Your Eye On

A good story will keep you in palm-sweating suspense. A good story does not reveal its true ending until the last moment. Right now, I am going to bre…

Art & DesignAugust 17, 2013March 27, 2016

National Art Gallery of Bangkok

The National Art Gallery of Bangkok holds many traditional Thai paintings, mainly from the 17th century. One problem however is that most of the paint…

Art & DesignAugust 11, 2013May 9, 2018

Bras Basah Complex

If you're a book-lover or budding artist, Bras Basah Complex is a definite must visit. With it's sprawling five storeys of bookstores selling everything from Shakespeare to past year exam papers, and…

Art & DesignAugust 8, 2013March 22, 2016

Sri Mariamman Temple

Located in the heart of Chinatown, the Sri Mariamman Temple stands as a national monument with of its original structure being preserved since the ear…

Art & DesignAugust 8, 2013July 25, 2024

Chestnuts 6.9 – The Less Miserable White Paper – Singapore-style Parody at its best!

Get ready to celebrate Singapore – the Chestnuts way! 'Chestnuts' Singapore's very first and longest running parody show has spoofed movies, televi…

Art & DesignAugust 7, 2013May 9, 2018

Sakenan Temple

Sakenan temple has beautiful coastal views of Nusa Dua Beach. Built in the 10th cenutry, Sakenan Temple access is via the bridge that leads to Serangan Island. Worth a visit if you are headed to Nusa …

CultureAugust 2, 2013May 18, 2020

National Day: The best spots to get your patriotic party on!

So, you've decided to stay in Singapore for the public holiday...but what to do? Well, don't be jealous of your pals on their hugely expensive Bali br…

Music & FestivalsAugust 1, 2013January 20, 2016

Sofar Sounds: Bringing Back The Magic To Music

A vaguely-mysterious looking email popped up last Friday – Ok so I had asked to be part of the burgeoning international movement of Sofar Sounds as a …

Art & DesignAugust 1, 2013September 28, 2025

They’ll call it Awesome August, that’s what they’ll say!

Mother said it's not nice to brag, to toot one's horn, blow your own trumpet so to speak! (snigger) But we're so excited about the plethora of amazing offers we've got lined up for our members for Aug…

Art & DesignJuly 30, 2013May 9, 2018

MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands

With plush red seats, grand high ceilings and large orchestra pits, the Master Card Theatres at Marina Bay Sands are dedicated to creating a night of …

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