On 23 August 2009, the Victoria Concert Hall (VCH) reverberated with sounds uniquely Singaporean as The Millennial Orchestra (TMO) debuted its inaugural public concert. Entitled “Composers & Talents from Home”,…
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Your favorite reviewer had another “Eureka!” moment when he unearthed this little Hokkien gem amidst the Amoy Street “foodies’ enclave”. Stewing in a stuck-in-the-’60s, down-in-Chinatown atmosphere, Beng Hiang Restaurant certainly…
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The way to bring out the champion in your child is to be a parent leader to him — through good communication, not demand for authority. That was the key lesson…
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Big guns and loud explosions feature strongly in this live action flick, but that’s the only bang you’ll be getting for your buck here. Based on the hugely popular toy…
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On 9 August 2009, local indie band Blind Meets Mute staged a gig at Starbucks at ION Orchard, performing a total of eight songs from 8.20pm to 9.10pm. While our island…
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When a movie, and a computer-animated one at that, draws tears within its first fifteen minutes, you know you’re in for something truly special. Marrying delectable storytelling with the most…
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One of the main highlights in the sixth installment of Harry Potter is the maturing of its lead actors, particularly Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, who play the roles of…
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The Big Groove 2009 is touted as Asia’s most anticipated Hip Hop Festival. Held on 28 June 2009, it featured 18 dance crews from seven countries (Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan,…
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1. What do you do for a living? ANS: I’m currently a Lecturer in Media & Communication in the School of Communication, Arts and Social Science (CASS) — Singapore Polytechnic. 2.…
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Recognized for his hilarious yet often accurate depictions of local idiosyncrasies that often hit a nerve with Singaporeans, funny or otherwise, celebrity director Jack Neo delivers once again with his…
Chong’s Yummy Favs: Tang Dian Wang Ginseng with bamboo shoots and chicken “I live on good soup, not on fine words,” mused Moliere, famous 17th century French playwright and avid…
Contributed by Nicolette Tay Situated along Stamford Road, within Capitol Building, is where Bluebay Wedding held its official opening here in Singapore. One steps in to be greeted by an…