There’s no better time for KTV than Chinese New Year. Gwen Pew and Ma Xiangyu test out five of the best karaoke venues in town where you can get a private room for your party. 1 Feb 2013: Cash Studio BEST FOR J-POP LOVERS Cash Studio has been around for quite some time now – and it shows. The décor wears thin … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Top KTV Joints
Despite living abroad, John Clang attempts to connect to his family through his photography and Skype. Gwen Pew asks the photographer more about ‘Being Together’. 4 Feb 2013: John Clang, whose real name is Ang Choon Leng, first earned his moniker from the badge on his National Service uniform, which read ‘C L Ang’. After a short stint … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: John Clang
4 Feb 2013: Founded by the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) in 2001, the President’s Young Talents (PYT) is a commissioning exhibition that gives the most promising emerging young local artists – all national or permanent residents of Singapore aged below 35 – a chance to be mentored through the process of art making. There are a number of … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: President’s Young Talents 2013
Two teens have boldly taken on the challenge of writing, directing, producing and acting in their own show – 9 Squares – without the help of adults. Gwen Pew catches up with the boys to find out just what the experience was like. 16 Jan 2013: Putting on a show is no easy feat even for theatre veterans – but … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Vishnucharan Naidu and Isaac Tan
As KidsFest returns to Singapore for its second edition, Gwen Pew sums up the five shows that will be hitting the stage this year. ‘Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans’ in KidsFest 2013. Photo courtesy of ABA Productions. 10 Dec 2012: Little ones are in for a treat this at KidsFest. Hosted by Hong Kong-based international theatre company ABA Productions, … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘KidsFest 2013’ Preview
A strategically placed mirror in Marina Bay. Photo courtesy of Samuel He. 4 Jan 2013: After invading the residential neighbourhoods of Niven Road, Marine Parade and Tiong Bahru the past three years, OH! Open House is back once again – with the theme ‘happiness index’. Aptly enough, they will be targeting the very heart of our … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: OH! Open House 2013
9 Nov 2012: As one of only 13 Lego-certified professionals in the world, New York-based artist Nathan Sawaya, 39, demonstrates how he earned the prestigious title with this 52-piece exhibition – the largest show he’s ever put on. Originally a lawyer, Sawaya became a full-time artist when his brick-themed hobby website got so many hits that … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Nathan Sawaya’s ‘The Art of the Brick’ Review
GoGreen After Dark Segway Tour. Photo courtesy of GoGreen Segway Eco Adventure. 17 Dec 2012: Come the small hours, there’s more to do in Singapore than just clubbing and drinking. Gwen Pew and Lee Min Kok test out some fun activities in the dark of the night. Night Safari Yes, this is certainly one of the more mainstream tourist attractions … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Things To Do In Singapore After Dark
29 Nov 2012: The latest exhibition at Hermès’ third floor exhibition space is another site-specific installation – this time by young local artist Joo Choon Lin, who specialises in stop-motion animations with various media (such as her video segments in ‘Too Big in the Tank’, which was featured at the Esplanade Tunnel as part of … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Joo Choon Lin’s ‘Resolution of Reality’ Review
29 Nov 2012: Is there anywhere Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama isn’t at these days? The polka-dot obsessed, famously eccentric 83-year-old’s work seems to be everywhere, globally – from a massive Tate retrospective earlier this year to the window displays of Louis Vuitton stores worldwide (including Singapore) – and locally – from the rooftop garden at Orchard … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Yayoi Kusama’s ‘Love Forever’ Review
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