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After the worst riots here in 40 years, the government moved quickly to enact an alcohol ban in Little India, citing the problems caused when large groups of men gather to drink cheap liquor on the street on Sundays, starting fights and generally making a nuisance of themselves. In some quarters the new rules were judged reactionary, if not a little racist. Thankfully, the body Of Over Zealous executives (bOOZe) this week stepped in to clarify the rules about when, where and why you’re allowed to drink in public here.

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1. Drinking on the street is generally discouraged. However in safer environments, such as bridges over the river or by the seafront, it is perfectly acceptable.

2. Large groups of aggressively drunk men are entirely free to gather in one place, but that place must be china One at 3am.

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3. Drinking cheap liquor inside paper bags is frowned upon, unless you’ve paid $60 for an ironic take on it at a hipster cocktail bar.

4. Getting drunk on a Sunday is a really bad idea. Unless it’s a champagne brunch, in which case: best. Idea. ever.

5. Drinking so much you try to start a fight with everyone around you is utterly unacceptable. It is also known as christmas. Wear a Santa hat and you can get away with murder.

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Police operational effectiveness The Singapore Police Force is rolling out a new initiative to transform police posts island-wide.

Unmanned police posts in West Coast, Radin Mas and Marsiling have been opened, where residents can make police reports, apply for a passport and drop off any found items, without the aid of an officer. As a result, personnel are freed up for patrols. If residents encounter difficulties, a video function or phone will connect them to an officer.

Be Good Spare a thought for the ex-offenders from The Help Hand Befriender Group and contribute towards their employability by spending time networking with them. As a way to facilitate their re-integration into society, these sessions bring volunteers with specific skills to speak with the beneficiaries and develop creative ways for re-employment. Set up an appointment with Vincent Tan by calling 9295-2515 or email at vincenttan@thehelphand.org.

Charting the ups and downs of Singapore's openness, tolerance and freedom of expression.

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Popular social news commentary site, The Breakfast Network, was wrestled to submission earlier this month by the Media Development Authority (MDA), having to register their site and vow not to receive foreign donations. Founder Bertha Henson said the registration required listing all contributors for the MDA. The team has moved back to blogging instead, with political commentator, Cherian George, lamenting the loss of the Government’s temporary relaxed attitude towards the media.

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number of runners in the Standard Chartered 2013 marathon unfairly disqualified or given inaccurate timings after a timing glitch

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54,000 number of runners in all three race categories this year

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“We heard that Singaporean girls are aggressive. Is that true?” ” – Toru Kawabe of Japanese band Weaver, in an interview promoting new TV show Find The Wasabi.

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number of people caught on camera for highrise littering in Singapore after an initiative by National Environment Agency

880 number of surveillance cameras installed in locations around Singapore

$16.90 Amazon River Quest Latest attraction at Singapore’s River Safari South America Open top ride and plunges 483 meters long

River Island Attractive online shopping option London Products and checkouts 1.9 million likes

average cost of half a liter of beer in Singapore, making it the priciest place to drink in Asia

30th Singapore’s ranking in the most expensive locations in the world for expats

$100 McDonald’s vouchers going viral online. The fast-food chain has confirmed that it’s fake.

The odds: River Island 2:3. One’s more fashionable than the other.

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Cutting-edge arts fest M1 Fringe Festival is back with boundary-pushing contemporary works like Hiroshi Sunairi’s Majulah Singapura – Tree Project. With tickets at a mere $19 each this year, there’s no excuse to miss it. Jan 8-19. www.singaporefringe.com.

It’s not the first zombie run to hit town, but Run for Your Lives, which is super popular Stateside, claims to be the original. Well, count us in— even if dodging the undead isn’t your thing, the post-race party is going to be truckloads of fun. Jan 11, 1pm. The Padang, Connaught Dr., www. runforyourlivesasia.com.

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Before Midnight Whether you like yours beachy, loud, geeky, cheesy, tasteful or Champagne-soaked (though really, must we choose?), we’ve got your New Year’s Eve party plans all laid out. Dec 31. See Countdown Celebrations, page 31

CALENDAR OPEN STORE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 Last day to grab bargains at The Society of Black Sheep popup at carrie K. Atelier. See Sales & Fairs, page 36.

Italian institution Gattopardo bids Fort canning farewell with its last dinner service on the hill, before it moves to up-and-coming Tras Street. The massive nine-course meal has all of their greatest hits, like the signature seafood stew and risone pasta with braised octopus and bone marrow.

7pm. Hotel Fort canning, 11 canning Walk, 6338-5498, www.gattopardo.com.sg. $188.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 excuse us while we check into the Westin’s new Heavenly Spa for A New Year, A New You spa deal that lets you mix and match three out

of five 30-minute lot of ass. See Sport, treatments: back page 34. massage, facial, salt scrub, and Forward-thinking hand or foot electronic music treatments. collective midnight Decisions, Shift’s latest guest decisions…

DJ is Dutch acid Through Jan 31. The techno (it’s the ‘90s Gattopardo Westin, 12 marina View, again?) upstart Tapirus. We Asia Square Tower 2, 6922can’t wait. 10pm. Kyo, #b1-02 6977. $195.

Keck Seng Tower, 133 cecil St., www.clubkyo.com. $20-25.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 There’s nothing like a good old WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 bbQ, beer and beats combo The opening night of angsty at Timbre Saturday Social to Take Me Out, the Tony stave off the post-festive blues. award-winning play about hot See Stuff, page 34. baseball star Darren Lemming who comes out as gay, thinking One for the macho bros: it’s no big deal to his fans.

UFC Fight Night is Turns out it is—in a really bad Ultimate Fighting way. Through Jan 31. Various championship’s— venues. $65-75 from www. basically the timgarnerproductions.com.

World Series of mmA— exciting debut in Singapore and it’s going to kick quite a

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cOS

The buzz: H&m’s higher-end sister label cOS, short for collection of Style, recently opened its first Southeast Asian store at ION Orchard to give Zara a run for its money.

The vibe: Sparse, muted and minimal, in the same vein as the brand’s design ethos. The 5,900 sq. ft. space seems to go on forever, with womenswear, menswear and childrenwear neatly displayed for easy browsing.

The goods: Whatever the season, the cOS look is always impeccably cut and luxuriously crafted in distinct minimalist style. colors are often safe—black, white, grey and navy—though there’s some red and green in the current

Autumn/Winter collection. For Spring/ Summer 2014, expect the same rigorous silhouettes in soft pastels. Price-wise, the numbers start where H&m’s end: $29 upwards for tops, $49 upwards for trousers, $69 upwards for dresses and $135 upwards for outerwear.

Why you’ll be back: Now, who can say no to great style at affordable prices? besides, everyone’s wearing Zara to death. And while there’s a second outlet that just opened at Westgate mall, the ION boutique is bigger and more conveniently located.

#03-23 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6238-8933, www.cosstores.com.

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COVER STORY Start In November, Cyber activists 1 Anonymous threatened to bring down government networks if laws restricting online news portals were not withdrawn. These men in Guy Fawkes masks present a faceless threat, just like... the 2 haze in June, which brought Singapore to a standstill.

For more than a week, the air smelt of smoke and recrimination.

Everyone stayed indoors, unlike the many people who came out for...

3 Pink Dot, for its biggest incarnation yet, in June. For the first time a serving member of parliament ( 4 Vincent Wijesingha) announced he was gay. 21,000 supporters went to Hong Lim Park dressed in pink, unlike...

Connecting the dots between the 52 biggest things that happened in the Year of the Snake. By the I-S team

singer 13 Sun Ho, who along with her husband and founder of City Harvest Church, Kong Hee, was in the news in June for allegedly misusing church funds to launch her singing career in the US. Having more success in the entertainment scene was... local author Kevin Kwan’s satirical spin 12 Crazy Rich Asians, published in June, about the jet-setting lifestyle of a super-rich, pedigreed Chinese family, reflected through the comings and goings of...

5 Karl Lagerfeld, who was here in May to showcase his Autumn/ Winter collections at Dempsey Hill, dressed in black.

The invite-only party saw throngs of unsolicited fashion fans and bloggers queuing to grab available empty seats, just like...

10 the online Facebook protest group, kick-started by transitioning.org, which petitioned against the government’s 11 Population White Paper proposal in February that aims to increase the city’s population to 6.9 million by 2030. Citizens are concerned about their quality of life and the rifts between the rich and the poor, sentiments echoed in...

the crowd at McDonald’s, for the launch of 6 Singing Bone Hello Kitty toys, in June. The toy had already sold out by the time breakfast was served. Yes, even the guys at...

8 Ashley Madison, the extra-marital dating website which failed to launch here in November when it was banned by the Media Development Authority who found its content objectionable. This was part of 9 MDA’s move to regulate mainstream and online media, which sparked debates among Netizens, similar to...

7 Krispy Kreme didn’t manage to attract such a frenzy, when opening their first outlet at TANGS in October. They were giving away free doughnuts to spread the love, unlike...

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filmmaker Anthony Chen’s debut feature-length film 14 Ilo Ilo about domestic life in the ‘90s, which won numerous prizes at the Cannes Film Festival in March and at the Golden Horse Awards in November, despite its relatively small budget of $700,000. The awards bode well for the local film industry, unlike... the uninspiring cable TV show 15 Serangoon Road that premiered in October, the first HBO Asia drama produced in collaboration with Australian Broadcasting Corporation, set during the ‘60s around the Serangoon Road area, which was also...

home to the recent 16 riots in Little India, the country’s first since 1969, involving 400 foreign workers who overturned police vehicles and set fire to an ambulance. Twenty-four individuals have been charged in court. In another case...

17 legal action was taken against blogger Alex Auin October for allegedly accusing the Supreme Court of deliberately manipulating hearing dates in his blog yawningbread.com.

Since then about 170 individuals have signed a statement of support for Au. No support was given, however, to...

Alison McElwee, who put an eight-month-old adopted mongrel, 18 Tammy, to sleep in November. McElwee claimed that Tammy had bitten her children and guests. Animals were also the focus at...

the newly-launched 19 Amazon River Quest Boat Ride at the River Safari. The latest feature at the attraction is a bumpy 12-minute ride that meanders through a 483-metre long manmade river from where you can occasionally spot swinging monkeys, birds and unfortunately, not much else. Try your luck at...

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve instead. The nature park, known for its wide variety of bird species and other wildlife, is attracting 20 more saltwater crocodiles, with the latest appearances reported in August.

Fortunately, none were spotted at…

this year’s 21 ZoukOut in December, which had 41,000 revellers partying by the beach at Sentosa.

Other interesting nightlife developments: News of 22 Avalon closing down at Marina Bay Sands in October turned out to be a hoax (the troubled club is still operating), while hip 23 The Vault relocated from Chinatown to Boat Quay in November.

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The YeaR in numbeRS 6.6 its 24 car-free trail along Circular Road— from Lorong Telok to Molly Malone’s on North Canal Road—that launched in November, is quite the success. For three months, traffic is prohibited from entering the area every Friday and Saturday between 6pm-11am; the stretch has become the hotspot for post-work drinks. Meanwhile, less cars and drunk driving means...

less 25 road accidents.

A horrific road incident at Bugis in May, involving a speeding Ferrari and a taxi, had Singaporeans up in flames. Although, we were more forgiving when...

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33,568 number of new flats launched by the Housing and Development Board, surpassing its promised target of 25,000

55 number of areas where CCTV is to be installed by HDB to deter illegal parking

30 number of taxi model types plying the roads this year

$50,000 performance bond of the recently introduced MDA licensing scheme for online websites that regularly report Singapore news and have significant reach

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$300 mILLION the launch of new shopping mall 26 Jem at Jurong East in June was delayed due to the lack of proper fire units. The incident bewildered some 100 shoppers, who left complaints on the mall’s Facebook page.

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amount spent on glasses in Singapore every year, highlighted by Professor Tin Aung of the Singapore Eye Research Institute in his speech to mark World Sight Day)

76.25mHz new free-to-air channel called Supersports Arena by Starhub and the Singapore Sports Council containing local sports content to promote the scene

19% rise in museum visits after free admission for Singaporeans and PRs was introduced

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$32 mILLION cost involved in replacing all farecard readers in 4,500 buses on the roads. The previous ones were installed 10 years ago

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COVER STORY 27 50 Things

to Eat Before You Die piece, our annual roundup dining story of the best things to eat in the city, which has hit more than 9,000 Facebook likes since October. Read all about it on is.gd/50thingstoeat if you haven’t already. Thankfully though, not quite to-die-for is...

32 Dick Lee to return to

our stages, in November, with his extravagant musical Lightseekers, which is ongoing at Resorts World Sentosa.

The veteran singersongwriter also created quite a stir in September when he held his first solo art show at Utterly Art. Speaking of art...

the 28 dengue outbreak that happened in June, with 842 dengue cases reported in a single week and more than 13,000 infected by mid-July.

No casualties were reported, but it’s a different story for...

29 our local indie scene. Multi-label boutiques Blackmarket and Hide & Seek closed down in September due to high rental costs, while restaurantbar Broadcast HQ was forced to shut down in June, due to licensing issues.

Debut dance fest 30 1 World Music Festival was also cancelled in September due to bad ticket sales, unlike...

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local artistphotographer 33 John Clang bagged the Design of the Year award at the President’s Design Award in December for his exhibition Being Together: Family & Portraits. The 34 Singapore Biennale returned in October after a two-year hiatus with a stronger lineup of shows than ever before, while arts enclave Gillman Barracks welcomed new art center 35 Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) in November.

CCA not only holds art exhibitions, it also holds artists talks and residencies. Equally multi-faceted is...

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the fifth and latest 31 F1 Night Race, which featured top acts like The Killers and Rihanna rocking the crowd and one of the most exciting races yet in its history the same month. The season has been so successful, that we’ve signed on for another five years.

Although it took more than five years for...

36 the URA Draft Master

Plan launched in November which outlines the government plans to make Singapore a better city through more homes, de-centralization of business districts, new ecospaces and a better transport system. But not all of the upgrading projects are as welcome, including…

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COVER STORY 39 new Downtown MRT lines,

including Telok Ayer MRT Station.

In celebration of the station’s launch, fashion boutique Doorstep Luxury, located nearby, declared December as Telok Ayer Day and held a fun shopping party. More retail hotspots also abound at…

the controversial construction of a 37 new dual four-lane road that cuts through Bukit Brown.

Public up-earthing of the historic graves started in October. On the subject of highways...

the new 38 Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) that opened in December is Singapore’s first under-sea road. Other than Marina Bay, the hip neighbourhood Chinatown is also more accessible than before, with the recent opening of the…

The National Housing Board announced in July that 52 singles over 35 years of age can purchase new HDB flats. Only resale flats were available for hip singles previously—certainly one of the best public policies implemented by the government this year. n

Debut indie music festival 43 Camp Symmetry held at Gardens by the Bay in November. Proof of its success are the thousands of #CampSymmetry pictures posted on Instagram, many of which are…

44 selfies, which became Oxford Dictionaries’ Word of the Year. If there was an award for Best Selfie Taker of 2013, we’d hand the crown to 43-year-old MP Baey Yam Keng, a fitness buff who takes shots of himself at the gym or pounding the pavements of…

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51 Neko no Niwaat, a new“cat café”that opened in December, housing more than 10 free-roaming felines for visitors to pet, play, groom and dine with (really). If all else fails however, consider staying home as...

the Standard Chartered Marathon and Men’s Health Urbanathlon. This year’s running calendar is also packed with more unconventional races like Color Run, Illumi Run and the zombie obstacle dash Run For Your Lives. Surviving the chase of the undead was tough, and we thought…

50 Spanish plates, arguably this year’s hottest cuisine. For a list of what we think is best in town, log on to is.gd/ top10spanish. If you’re looking for a last-minute dining date, consider heading to...

Jurong East’s sevenstory 40 Westgate Mall (see page 17) that houses major brand names including Tim Ho Wan, Royce, COS and…

comeback kid 41 Borders.

Some 1,000 people reportedly signed up for membership on opening day. Also making a return to Singapore is…

42 The Westin Singapore—

reincarnated from The Westin Stamford, once the world’s tallest hotel—is now open at Asia Square Tower 2 after a hiatus of more than a decade.

It’s the city’s first hotel that’s located within an office building. Speaking of firsts, we also dig…

whistle blower Edward Snowden leaked top-secret documents that revealed 47 Singapore as part of the “5-Eyes” intelligent group, monitoring neighboring Malaysia’s communication networks. Perhaps it was miscommunication that had…

46 Batman bin Suparman would save us all from apocalypse.

However, the Internet Hero was too busy stealing at Depot Heights Shopping Centre and was caught on CCTV. Singapore’s own spying skills, however, turned out to be less efficient when…

49 Singaporean women considering signing up for the Singapore Armed Forces. In a survey held in October by the Institute of Policy Studies, to gauge public attitudes on National Service, one out of 10 women said that they would take it up.

If they do, they’d better hope that catered food during NS includes...

furniture giant 48 Ikea suspend its famous meatballs after food authorities in Czech Republic found traces of horse meat. Test results later found them to be unaffected and sales were resumed at 10 cents apiece.

Food for thought for the...

THE YEAR’S MoST MEMoRABlE QuoTES “Singaporeans are forgetting we have a biological clock.”

Dr. Paulin Straughan, sociologist, on the rising number of single Singaporeans in January.

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“It’s not about the cleanliness of the ceiling, it’s about clean politics.”

“You have to be a prostitute once in a while.”

– Vivian Balakrishnan, minister for Environment and Water Resources, explaining the Aljunied hawker center cleaning saga to members of parliament during a debate with the opposition in July.

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes, speaking at a conference about sponsoring manchester United despite him hating the club, in August.

“out of consideration for the living and the trees, could we not burn hell banknotes in bigger denominations? or write a cheque?”

Ivan Heng, in a Facebook post during the Hungry Ghost Festival in August.

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The Westin Overview: after a two-year absence from Singapore, plush hotel The Westin has re-opened its doors high up on floors 32 to 46 of asia Square Tower 2 at marina bay. for those in need of rejuvenation, this is where to come for the signature Westin Heavenly 12 Days of Gifts logo: ENG beds, luxurious in-room amenities, and in the name of well-being, WestinWOrKOUT fitness Studio, The Heavenly Spa by Westin and an outdoor roof-top infinity pool. Signature restaurant Seasonal Tastes serves up international cuisine, and gastro bar cook & brew has an extensive collection of over 100 beers and an enomatic wine system.

Design: They’ve made the most of the panoramic views from the hotel’s impressive vantage point with 11-meter high windows, in a luxurious space that incorporates unique features like wine decanter light-fittings. rooms and suites feature a nature-inspired color scheme and are also outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Rave: The city and bay views, especially from their rooftop infinity pool or while sipping champagne in cook & brew.

Rant: easy on the air-con.

Price: from $345 per night for a sea view room, through april 30, 2014.

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Of these, the ski-in ski-out sTayc aTion resort at the base of mount an’nupuri, The Green Leaf Niseko Village award-winning boutique (www.thegreenleafhotel. hotel Naumi (www. com), just reopened naumihotel.com) has after a refurbishment by reopened after a multichampalimaud design. million dollar renovation. après ski, guests can created by design studio unwind in the hotel’s natural White Jacket, the light-filled, naumi onsen and spa, or curl up by the sound-proofed rooms incorporate fire. Open for the ski season from furniture by renowned international december 1 to march 30 2014, rates designers, state-of-the-art technology start at JPy20,000 ($243) per room. and commissioned artwork. With three gyms, the restaurant Table by rang The M aldives mahal and cloud 9 rooftop bar and infinity pool, you won’t want to leave.

The no-frills airline Tigerair (www. room rates start from $350 per night. tigerair.com) is now offering direct lowcost flights between Singapore and the Maldives. flights to the archipelago’s capital malé will operate four times a week, from January 24 2014. This new budget option makes the maldives even more accessible than before, which is good news for those planning a trip to the islands. bookings are already open.

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as their first property in indonesia, Luxury french hotel group Sofitel opened Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort (www.sofitel.com) on december 20, incorporating a beach-front pool, So fiT gym and So SPa, with décor that fuses french elegance with indonesian influence. each of the three restaurants, two bars and beach club offer a different eating and drinking scene.

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Singapore Art Week 2014 Special

SINGAPORE'S ART GEMS Galerie Sogan & Art

BE DAZZLED BY THE RANGE OF QUALITY ART EXPERIENCES DURING SINGAPORE ART WEEK 2014.

Singapore’s visual art scene will come alive with the return of Singapore Art Week from January 13-19 2014. Join art collectors and enthusiasts alike as they enjoy a variety of blockbuster art events featuring international artists alongside established and emerging talents. Here are some key highlights not to be missed.

Art Stage Singapore Seize the opportunity to enjoy the newest and most cutting edge masterpieces at the fourth edition of Asia’s leading contemporary art fair. Underscoring the fair’s Asian identity, Asia-Pacific galleries make up 80% of more than 100 top international galleries, with 29 Singapore-based galleries showcasing both established and emerging local artists including Sarah Choo, Jolene Lai and Jane Lee. Local artists will also get their chance to shine at the specially curated South-East Asia Platform this year, one of eight platforms with a museum-like layout showcasing art from a specific region or country.

Jan 16-19 2014. Halls D, E, F, Level B2, Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Ave., www.artstagesingapore.com.

S$33 (day pass), S$63 (season pass).

With more than 50 arts groups and artists calling it home, the Aliwal Arts Centre showcases its diverse mix of creative talents during Singapore Art Week. Discover this art gem and immerse yourself in the creations by these local talents through a series of art exhibitions, musical performances and art jams. Watch visual artist Tang Ling Nah as she works with dancers and musicians across different art practices in a unique multi-disciplinary showcase. Participate with performance artist Malvina Tan and a ‘traveling trunk’, as she takes visitors on a nostalgic journey that traces the paths of old immigrants arriving along the Singapore River. With an energetic lineup of live bands, DJs, street art and dance performances by some of the city’s most talented artists, the vibrant arts centre and residency’s one night festival is not to be missed.

An Evening at Gillman Barracks Expect a night of special happenings and the premiere of exciting new shows at Gillman Barracks. Home to 16 international world-glass galleries presenting cuttingedge exhibitions against lush greenery and colonial buildings, this is one of Asia’s prominent districts to enjoy international and local art. Talents to catch include three of Singapore’s most promising local artists—the latest video works from multidisciplinary artists Charles Lim (Future Perfect) and Ang Song Ming (Fost Gallery), and a showcase of Jane Lee’s new series of paintings (Sundaram Tagore Gallery). Be sure to stop by the Centre for Contemporary Art for its first exhibition, Paradise Lost, as well as experimental pop-up, The U Factory, an eclectic showcase of Singaporean tastemakers in design, culture, art and dining, which will host art exhibitions by Boedi Widjaja, ROOTS, and Malaysia’s L.I.E. Jan 17 2014, 7pm-late. (Exhibitions are ongoing throughout the whole of Art Week.) 9 Lock Rd., www.gillmanbarracks.com. Free admission.

Aliwal Urban Art Festival

Jan 18 2014, 5-10pm. 28 Aliwal St., 6345-0131, www.aliwalartscentre.sg. Free admission.

Art in Motion Sign up for this bespoke art tour that will bring you to 13 participating galleries across the city’s arts and heritage district, including Raffles Hotel Arcade, Tanjong Pagar Distripark and Old Hill Street Police Station. Here, visitors can witness Singapore’s diverse gallery scene in a hassle free setting, including new works by local artists Dawn Ng, Hong Sek Chern, Boo Sze Yang, Lee Wen, Michael Lee, Tang Da Wu, Tay Bak Chiang and Tan Ling Nah, across the various participating galleries. This is one of the most efficient ways to view the best in local art—you can also look forward to mingling with artists and the who’s who of the art industry at the official launch, as well as at the various brunches and cocktail receptions during the tour.

Jan 18-19 2014. Various venues. To register, log onto www.agas.org.sg or email info@agas.org.sg. Free admission.

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Singapore Biennale Singapore’s premier contemporary art exhibition is also one of the best places to see a diverse range of local works.

Titled If the World Changed, the Biennale draws on the expertise of 27 curators and features over 100 artworks from 82 artists and artist collectives, more than half of which are special commissions. Spread across different venues around the Bras Basah and Bugis precincts including the Singapore Museum, National Museum of Singapore and Peranakan Museum, be sure to catch immersive works by local talents like multi-disciplinary artists Robert Zhao Renhui and Lee Wen, and filmmakers Royston Tan and Boo Junfeng.

Through Feb 16 2014. Various venues, www.singaporebiennale.org. S$10.

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FASHION + FITNESS + TECH + HOME + BEAUTY | GEt MorE out of SINGAporE

Burn Baby Burn Italian-French shoe label Ash’s first store (#0302A Ngee Ann city, 391 Orchard Rd., 6881-4685, www.ashitalia.it) in Singapore looks like it’s nicely lived-in, with wooden shelves and vintage leather couches. currently in store is the Spring/ Summer 2014 collection of chunky, rock-chic footwear for men and women ($130 upwards)— including their signature wedge sneakers—as well as sleek heeled boots for a smarter look.

tech Skin Deep

Protect your prized gadgets with the nüüd casings from accessories brand Lifeproof (www.lifeproof.com).

They use screen-less technology with a compression lock system to envelop your device—while leaving the screen uncovered—sealing it tight to keep out water and dirt. Various casings for popular Android and Apple products are available. $109 upwards from Nubox, #03-21, Funan Digitalife Mall, 109 North Bridge Rd., 6334-3531, www.nubox.com.sg.

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There’s no need to fly all the way to Seoul to get your hands on Innisfree, now that the sought after Korean beauty brand has opened its first Singapore outpost at takashimaya. Trusted for its 100% natural ingredients (no scary-sounding chemical additives are used in the products) sourced from Jeju island, and eco-friendly packaging, the earthy-toned, tranquil store offers an affordable range of cleansers, creams, mask sheets and makeup products ($20 upwards) for every skin type. #B2-34/35, Takashimaya Shopping centre, 391 Orchard Rd., 6733-6728, www.innisfree.co.kr.

fitness Take Strides Sportswear stalwart adidas has recently launched its new range of Crazycool running shoes for women—just in time for you to start on that New Year’s resolution. Designed to be highly flexible, breathable and durable, these lightweight kicks are outfitted with the brand’s signature climacool ventilation technology and anatomical flex grooves on the sole for a comfortable stride. They also come in various striking colors, including purple, pink and green. $159 at all adidas Sports Performance and retail stores, including Adidas, #01-323/324 Suntec city, 3 Temasek Blvd., 6334-3107, www.adidas.com.sg.

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10 of the hottest independent stores to open in 2013. By Crystal Lee FASHION

Robe Raiders

#05‑02X Delta House, 2 Alexandra Rd., 9248‑ 7791, www.roberaiders.com.

The permanent showroom of online boutique Robe Raiders stocks used but good-as new fashion offerings from covetable luxury labels and past season designer items (think Alexander Wang, Isabel Marant, 3.1 Phillip Lim) at unbeatable prices.

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Salon by Surrender

#B2‑232/233 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave., 6688‑7813, www. salonbysurrender.com.

Fifty Five

Nana & Bird

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Actually

The Actually crew’s biggest boutique to date is still as off-beat and hip as ever, with more labels to be had, including mainstays like Freitag and Boy London alongside local names such as Coupe Cousu.

This small but well-stocked flea market of a shop offers an ever-changing collection of restored furniture and eccentric antiques such as a French medicinal bottle and vintage wine barrels. Prices are incredibly affordable and up for negotiation, too— extremely rare for a shop on Orchard Road.

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013 was a year of sad closures.

We said goodbye to Blackmarket in September, after it won our Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Indie Boutique for the third year running.

Multi-label boutiques Hide & Seek and The Society of Black Sheep soon followed suit, though the latter is moving to a new location next year.

We were thrilled however with more openings and expansions in the indie retail scene, worthy of celebration. Here is our pick of the ten best:

The Moongi Project

#B2‑23/24 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd., 9889‑7541, www.themoongiproject.com.

Fifty Five

55B Boat Quay, 9724‑9246, www.facebook. com/fiftyfivesg.

The Godown

HOME

#04‑06, 313@somerset, 313 Orchard Rd., 6336‑7298, www.actually.com.sg.

Clad in dark wood and industrial fittings, this swanky boutique offers a faultless range of menswear and accessories from local indie labels K by Kevin Seah and Ed Et Al as well as international names like Jack Spade and Masunaga Eyewear from Japan.

HOME

The Godown

44 Zion Rd., 6333‑8966, www. thegodownstore.com.

Everything you see in this quaint vintage home furnishing store—whether it's the herringbone-patterned coffee table, or the glass table lamp—is for sale and new items are added each month, so there's always something new to discover.

FASHION

Nana & Bird

#01‑65 59 Eng Hoon St., 9117‑0430, www. nanaandbird.com.

The second and flagship store of Nana & Bird retains the intimate, homey vibe of the first outlet, but offers different labels spanning ready-to-wear, accessories and homeware such as Heinui from France and British brand Falcon Enamelware.

LIFESTYLE

PACT

Styled like a quaint 18th-century tea salon with a modern, minimalist approach, the hip sibling of Surrender carries cutting-edge names like Viktor & Rolf and Christian Dada in menswear, womenswear and accessories.

LIFESTYLE

Supplies & Co.

#03‑07 Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge Rd., 6337‑4763, www.facebook.com/ suppliesandco.

Helmed by former Surrender folks Danny and WJ Tan, this multi-label boutique specializes in hard-to-find furniture, homeware and accessories that blend heritage with modernity. Noteworthy labels include Stephen Kenn and Maison Martin Margiela.

LIFESTYLE

Temporium

72 & 74 Dunlop St., 6294‑1139, www. temporium.com.sg.

We love pop-ups, and this store-diner-gallery (through Mar 8) is arguably one of the most interesting so far. The 4,000 sq. ft. space carries a cool range of clothes, ceramics, books and curios, plus food and coffee. n

#02‑14/16/19 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd., 6238‑6281 (K.I.N)/ 9641‑7727 (Fred Lives Here), www.visitpact.com.

Singapore’s best retail outlets— only in our Top Shops guide

The three-in-one concept store has expanded its floor space to include Fred Lives Here, which comes replete with a giant half pipe, an art gallery, a food truck serving hot coffee, and seriously funky furniture from Thailand’s Propaganda and the UK’s Ooh Deer.

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The buzz: Hot on the heels of i.t’s first multi-label flagship comes a second outlet at Bugis Junction, this time smaller and fronted by Hong Kong-based cult label Chocoolate.

The vibe: Each of the four labels housed within the 5,300 sq. ft. store has its own distinct theme. Chocoolate, which takes up a large part of the multi-concept space, follows the same design concept as seen in its Hong Kong and China stores—clean-lined, polished and monochromatic, with a couple of walls made to look like a giant chocolate bar. Izzue, 5cm and fingercroxx, on the other hand, feel somber and rough around the edges.

The goods: Japanese label A Bathing Ape’s collaborative line with Chocoolate ($50 upwards) is currently in store for Fall/ Winter, alongside the brand’s signature preppy-chic (and slightly eccentric) pieces. For sharp, grungy styles, izzue hardly disappoints. Fingercroxx stands out with crazy colors and prints on sportswear-inspired looks, while 5cm’s goth-y vibe and slim silhouettes should do well with dark dressers.

Prices range from $29 for a t-shirt to $49 for a skirt.

Why you’ll be back: Hong Kong isn’t very far, but finally having Chocoolate right at our doorstep means saving on airfare and more cash to burn on the highly popular label.

#02‑11 Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria St., 6338‑5958, www.itlabels.com.sg. Open daily 10am‑10pm. CRYSTAL LEE

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(Indonesia), Joe Chia (Malaysia), Mob (Philippines), Greyhound and Painkillers You know a label has hit (Thailand). Each T-shirt costs cult status when it’s just $9.90, so no excuse not to seen on almost every show some love to regional high-profile name’s talents. Available at all Uniqlo #ootd post. Slow & stores including #03-27 to Steady Wins the 34, 313@somerset, 313 Race and LPD New Orchard Rd., 6834-4073, York are two such www.uniqlo.com/sg. brands and—rejoice— Slow & Steady they have now descended on Wins the race Wild Wild West our shores. Get your hands Compared to most of the so-so malls on Slow & Steady Wins the in the heartlands, the new Westgate (3 Race’s roomy four-sided rectangle Gateway Dr., 6826-5450, www.westgate. handbag ($1,620) at nana & bird’s com.sg), which is about as big as Raffles flagship (#01-65, 59 Eng Hoon St., City in square feet, has much to love.

9117-0430, www.nanaandbird.com) Kate Spade Saturday, COS (see page 15) and “The Dream Team” series of t-shirts and indie multi-label store Workshop ($109 each) from LPD New York, which Element (previously at Wisma Atria) features high fashion designer names in are residents, plus there are about 60 basketball jersey style, at Actually (#04restaurants, cafes and food kiosks to 06 313@somerset, 6336-7298, www. fuel up at. And for that tenant mix, we’ll actually.com.sg) before they sell out. gladly trek all the way to Jurong East.

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Digging Deep There’s a different kind of online shopping in town, and you won’t need your credit card (well, not immediately anyway). Travelshopa (www.travelshopa.com), a searchbased site featuring only local designers and retailers across fashion and homewares, is a great place to discover established and emerging names and keep updated on exclusive shopping events. Notable labels like Ong Shunmugam, hansel and ARC are already part of it. style@asia‑city.com.sg

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The cool-new Moselle Backpack ($399) from French bag specialist Côte&Ciel, now available at its pop-up store till Feb 15 (2/F, Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Rd., www.coteetciel.com), is the perfect example of form meets function. Evolved from the brand’s Seine bowler bag and constructed with gridded mélange fabric, it’s roomy enough for just about everything in your life, including a 13” laptop or an iPad that would slide right into the inside pocket, and can be worn as a backpack or a stylish tote.

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The buzz: Moda Pacifica, the company who brought Brazilian flip-flops Havaianas to Singapore, expands its portfolio to include more casual-chic labels—all of which are housed in its first multi-label concept store at ION Orchard.

The vibe: Splashy, fun and madly colorful, like a fashion-focused candy store. As if the kaleidoscope of rainbow hues from the products isn’t enough, edgy geometric patterns and more bright colors add to the happy, carefree atmosphere, for a weekend feel.

The goods: Havaianas’ standalone store at the mall has shuttered, but the

summery, sand-appropriate footwear ($32.90 upwards) are now consolidated in the new boutique, alongside French names like lifestyle label Bensimon ($59.90 upwards), and all-terrain shoe specialist Praiaz ($69.90 upwards).

The store also carries its own in-house collections, including ballet flats from Allegrina ($69.90 upwards), basics from Thread 365 ($29.90), and retroinspired hip shades from Hoola ($64.90 upwards).

Why you’ll be back: Because everyone needs some trusty flip-flops, sensible kicks for the weekend, cheapand-chic sunnies and well-made basics.

a r t w e e k . s g

#B2‑18 ION Orchard, 6509‑9042, www.commonthreadonline.com. Open daily 10am‑10pm. CRYSTAL LEE

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Style Salutations

Rebel Yoga Capri Pants, $59, from Reebok at Stadium

FITNESS Essentials adidas Sport Performance Store #B4-25/25A ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6238-7908, www.adidas.com.sg

With cool studios and hipster yoga events popping up all around town, you’d better tackle the downward facing dog fashionably, in these chic sportswear items. By Crystal Lee.

H&M Orchard Building, 1 Grange Rd., 6235-1459, www.hm.com/sg Juicy Couture Ngee Ann City, #03-03 Ngee Ann City, 6736-3597, www. juicycouture.com

Racerback Sports Bra, $60, from Juicy Couture

Teeki Tarot Magick Hot Pants, $88, from Touch the Toes

Clima Training 3-Stripes Racer Bra, $65, from adidas

Long-sleeve sport top, $39.90, from H&M

Stadium by Royal Sporting House #B2-28/31 Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd., 6538-8888, www.reebok.com Touch the Toes 2/F, 31 Arab St., 6396-5025, www. touchthetoes.com

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Here are the top gaming releases for the next-gen consoles to look out for. By Thanasee Sethi

Xbox One Microsoft launches the third Xbox edition, Xbox One, almost six years after the release of the previous Xbox 360.

Call of Duty: Ghosts

Need for Speed rivals

10 years in the future, after a nuclear bomb detonated in the Middle East, leaving the USA crippled. South America’s oil-producing nations have formed The Federation, which invades and conquers Central America. They then hijack an orbital super weapon, ODIN, and use it to destroy cities in the southwestern United States.

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Battlefield 4 Pitch: Battlefield differs from your usual first-person shooters in its ability to give you control of vehicles and jump around from soldier to soldier, giving you the impression of leading an entire campaign at both a strategic and tactical level. This edition of the beloved game, set in the near-future, pits the USA, China and Russia against each other.

Who made it: EA Digital Illusions CE (DICE) is published by Electronic Arts.

Most anticipated feature: Battlefield 4 will run up to 60 frames per second and it features support for 64-player multiplayer matches on PS4 and Xbox One. Bonus drama: There’s an actual Jason Bourne-style plot in the single player campaign by Jesse Stern, who has writing credits on scores of US TV series like NCIS (about the Naval Criminal Investigative Service). His series have a tendency to never make it past the first season, though. Just sayin’.

Perfect for: Those who dodged their military service and are having second thoughts.

Call of Duty: Ghosts Pitch: This is the first-person shooter of choice. And while most kids on the multiplayer maps won’t care about the plot, here goes: The game is set

Release Date: Unfortunately it won’t be available in Singapore until late 2014(!) but you should be able to find units on eBay.

Who made it: Infinity Ward, Neversoft and Raven Software.

Most anticipated feature: “Dynamic Maps” introduce midgame events that can flatten entire portions of a map, while players can strategically destroy parts of the map to open or block passageways.

Bonus drama: Tony-Award nominated Stephen Lang (Col. Miles Quaritch from Avatar) is the voice of Elias Walker and the game’s script is written by Stephen Gaghan (Traffic and Syrianna).

Perfect for: Your typical gamer who needs a little more violence in his life.

Dead Rising 3 Pitch: Following the well-received previous installments, Dead Rising 3 takes place 10 years after the events at Fortune City. The protagonist, a young mechanic named Nick Ramos, attempts to survive a massive zombie outbreak. To do so, Nick has a tendency to build madcap contraptions that cause massive mayhem.

Who made it: Capcom Vancouver and Microsoft Most anticipated feature: Players now have the ability to create weapons and vehicles on the go. Rollerhawg, anyone? It’s the combination of a chopper and a steamroller.

Bonus drama: This is a Capcom game and its many references to Hollywood zombie flicks have trickled through Japanese arcade game culture, making it a pretty brain-dead experience. But

hey, you’re here to kill zombies, not watch Oscar-winning performances.

Perfect for: Walking Dead fans who would like to experience the thrill of crushing hordes of zombies.

NBA Live 14 Pitch: The 14th edition of the NBA’s only official basketball simulator.

Who made it: EA Sports.

Most anticipated feature: BounceTek; a new dribbling physics-based system that allows the players to have more control over the ball and better responsiveness.

Bonus drama: Six of the league’s youngest point guards lend their faces and physiques to the game: Kyrie Irving (NBA All Star 2013), alongside Damian Lillard, John Wall, Kemba Walker, Ricky Rubio and Victor Oladipo.

New Features: • Blu-ray player, 500GB harddrive and 8GB memory.

• Multi-tasking with music, video, Skype and Internet Explorer.

• Improved cloud computing and on-demand streaming of games onto your consoles.

• Improved Kinect functionality: a 1080p wide-angle camera that captures your movements and gestures, allowing you to control the on-screen action.

• Kinect microphone that remains active at all times, and can be woken with a voice command when in sleep mode.

• The new wireless Xbox One controller features new vibration motors in the triggers.

• Expanded TV and entertainment options.

Perfect for: Those too short to make the high-school team.

Need for Speed Rivals Pitch: Your usual Need for Speed format: cops chase you, you shake them off your tail, you challenge rival racers, your reputation grows. This time around, you can also play as the cops, though.

Who made it: Ghost Games and Criterion Games.

Most anticipated feature: AllDrive is a new online feature that allows players to seamlessly transition between single player, co-op, to multiplayer mode.

Bonus drama: Ken Block is the series’ appointed racing advisor. He’s this mad Gymkhana driver who can pull some awesome driving stunts.

Perfect for: Guys who crash their car trying to pull these stunts in the real world. n

PlayStation 4 The PS4 is the successor of PlayStation 3, which was released in 2006.

Release Date: December 19 for Singapore

New Features: • New controllers have a “share” button for easy access to social features like the “viewin-game” live stream from friends.

• A cloud-based gaming service that streams video games and connects to your Sony smartphones, tablets and PlayStation Vita.

• It includes a blu-ray player (like the previous model), 500GB hard-drive for additional storage, 8GB of system memory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and two 3.0 USB ports.

• The PlayStation Camera, a motion-sensing digital camera.

• There are other audio/video output options such as HDMI TV and Optical S/PDIF audio to use your PlayStation 4 as a one-stop media center. $639 from Challenger, #02‑34/35, Vivocity, 1 Harbourfront Walk, 6376‑6100, www. challenger.com.sg.

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REVIEW Samsung Note 3

TECH THE GOOD:

THE BAD:

+ The S Pen stylus works perfectly, allowing you to make beautiful sketches anywhere. The handwriting recognition also works wonders, although it’s a bit of a gimmick, as typing remains faster and more convenient.

- Do you normally sketch a lot? If not,

+ Android offers the best integration with Google: contacts, calendars and documents all work seamlessly.

+ The sharp 1920 x 1080 screen is so big you can even do things previously reserved for tablets or desktops, such as working on a spreadsheet. Of course, it looks great when you show pictures and movies on it, too.

Phablets, which sit somewhere between a smartphone and tablet, are a pretty niche category. The Samsung Note 3 does fit in your jeans pocket, but not comfortably or discreetly. The tradeoff is a massive 5.7” screen, which makes browsing the web and viewing movies an experience that puts iPhones’ 4” screens to shame.

The Note 3 is promising more than display real estate, though.

Its stylus is meant to make it a creative device that allows you to draw, crop and lay out images on the go.

+ This thing is fast. Whether you’re shooting with the very capable 13MP camera or running two applications at once in the split window, everything just whizzes along.

you’re going to use that stylus twice and then forget about it. The handwriting and scrapbooking, too, are really just gimmicks.

- The stylus and screen size are basically the two major differences with the Galaxy S4. And we actually think this screen is too big for comfortable one-hand use.

You’re constantly shifting the device in your palm to reach all four corners.

- Of course, the second size issue is portability. This is not going to look good in your jeans, or fit into them at all if they’re skinny.

- The design—fake leather and plastic metallic trim—is tacky and cheap. iOS7 also remains a lot more streamlined than Android. These aren’t deal breakers, but if you’re a design fanatic, the Note 3 just won’t cut it for you.

VERDICT: It’s the best phablet out there: great screen, camera, processing speeds, stylus, battery, etc. But while that massive screen is a joy under some circumstances, it’s just as often unwieldy. Unless you’re dead set on having a stylus, just get the Samsung S4, whose 5” screen is much closer to the ideal smartphone size. $1,048 from Samsung Experience Store, #02‑28/29 Vivocity, 1 Harbourfront Walk, 6376‑9150, www. samsung.com. GREGOIRE GLACHANT

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DINING brunch Bubbling Over

Lucky Eight IKYU might no longer be the only Japanese restaurant in Tiong Bahru (see Bincho, page 28), but they are offering a special winter menu this Christmas (until January 1). Priced at $188, the eight-course menu will feature creations from the season’s best ingredients, including Miyazaki wagyu and Japanese oysters.

5 Yong Siak St., 6223-9003, www.ikyu.com.sg.

Take your brunch up a notch with InterContinental Singapore’s “The Art of Sundays” ($128, unlimited soft drinks). The menu is pretty lavish: think foie gras, Tasmanian oysters, and artisanal cheeses. Opt for free-flow Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Magnum Champagne and Pink Elephant Rosé ($158) to top it off. InterContinental Singapore, 80 Middle Rd., 63387600, www.intercontinental.com/singapore.

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New takeaway hot dog joint The Mustard Incident features a menu influenced by American, Mexican and Southeast Asian flavors. On offer are signatures like Frankenstein ($10), a beef-and-pork sausage combo wrapped in streaky bacon. Artisanal beer is also available for $12 per bottle. Basement One, TANGS Orchard, 310 Orchard Rd., 6836-3647, www.facebook.com/TheMustardIncident.

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New online marketplace WineFamily (www.winefamily.com), which boasts a growing collection of labels for every budget (from $19 to $859), isn’t just a webstore. The interactive site allows you to learn more about the wine offered directly from winemakers, and spark interesting debates through the social networking platform Grapevine—perfect for novices who aren’t keen on wine appreciation workshops. See page 27 for founder Paul Gerken’s top affordable bubbly.

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Morsi & Sorsi The buzz: Opened by chef Lino Sauro, Morsi & Sorsi is a cheaper and more casual alternative to his fine dining eatery Gattopardo.

The vibe: It’s located within the CBD so expect a crowd of execs for both lunch and dinner. With an alfresco dining area out front, and back-toback seats around the U-shaped bar and along one side of the restaurant, the use of space is smart in this seemingly small outlet. Also, it’s an

open-concept kitchen so you can watch chef Lino and his team in action.

The food: Creations like beef lasagna ($13), quinoa with fresh vegetable salad ($12), and toasted panini with parma ham, mozzarella, rucola and tomato ($13) pepper the menu and are pretty reasonably priced. If you prefer, opt for a platter to share (the buffalo mozzarella with parma ham, baby spinach and cherry tomatoes ($23) is a great choice), or order a sandwich

to go, like the roasted porchetta with cheese, mustard and grilled capsicum ($11). A small selection of cold and hot tapas (from $5) is also on offer.

The drinks: Italian labels make up most of the drink list here, including beer like Peroni ($8), wine by the glass ($8), spirits (from $6), and cocktails, e.g. Bellini and Rossini ($10).

Why you’ll be back: If you’re pressed for time, it’s the perfect go-to spot for a quick, tasty meal.

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El Celler de Can Roca in Spain and Andre Chiang of Restaurant ANDRE team up for 4 Hands (Feb 21, Joan Roca 2014, 7pm, Restaurant ANDRE, 41 Bukit Pasoh Rd., 65348880, www.restaurantandre.com), a one-night-only dinner in support of the victims of the Typhoon Haiyan disaster. Only 30 seats are available at this exclusive event featuring an eight-course degustation menu priced at $980 per person.

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Meat Galore Forget about that diet and tuck into the sinful stuff at new arrivals Wings World (214 East Coast Rd., 62477477, www.wingsworld.com.sg) and Keith Crackling Roast (Stall 37, The Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Rd., 9119-5994). You can chow down on hot wings ($7.95 for a six-piece set) at chicken wing specialist Wings World, and for pork lovers, there’s crispy pork roast ($8 for regular serving) to bite into at Keith Crackling Roast.

There’s a new tart specialist in town.

Tart Blanc (#01-102 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd., 6238-6893, www. tartblanc.com) whips up sweet treats like banana chocolate silk tart ($7) and seasonal specials such as saffron poached pear tart ($7.50). Cookies and macarons are also on offer, as well as bigger bites like pitas and refreshing tea mocktails. food@asia-city.com.sg

Down Under Delights Famed Australian pastry specialist Becasse Bakery (#04-27/32 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 68845365) is now open for business,

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Organic Restaurants In need of a detox after all that Christmas feasting? Eat clean at these organic cafés and restaurants.

7 Sensations P3-07 PARCO Marina Bay, Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd., 6298-8198, www.7-sensations.com.

Ci Yan Organic Vegetarian Health Restaurant 8 Smith St., 6225-9026.

Delcie’s Desserts & Cakes 951 Upper Serangoon Rd., 6282-2951, www.delciesdesserts.com.

Glow Juice Bar and Café Hilton Singapore, 581 Orchard Rd., 6730-3397, www.singapore.hilton. com.

Poison Ivy Bistro 100 Neo Tiew Rd., 6898-5001, www.bollywoodveggies.com.

Real Food 110 Killiney Rd., 6737-9516, www.realfoodgrocer.com.

The Green Room Café Bishan Park II, 1382 Ang Mo Kio Ave. 1, 6456-6556, www.greenroomcafe. com.sg.

The Living Café 779 Bukit Timah Rd., 6762-8029, www.balancedlivingasia. com. Delle Chan

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Recipes for Success Make good use of that latest kitchen equipment you got for Christmas with these three new(ish) cookbooks. By Delle Chan Best Brunch Ever: Delicious Morning Recipes to Savour Brunch is fast becoming a national obsession and kitchen giants Tools of the Trade (ToTT) are riding the wave with this brunch cookbook featuring 24 recipes across different cuisines, from American to Singaporean to French. At just $12.90, it’s also cheaper than your next plate of eggs ben. $12.90 from ToTT, 896 Dunearn Rd., #01-01A, 6219-7077.

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The Kinfolk Table Fans of hip indie food bible Kinfolk will love this gorgeous cookbook, filled with 85 recipes from tastemakers all around the globe. With simple, fuss-free recipes such as Pulla (Finnish dessert bread) and almond jam tart, The Kinfolk Table aims to focus instead on the relationships that surround eating. Even nonobsessives will find the sumptuous photography hard to ignore. $59.80 from BooksActually, 9 Yong Siak St., 6222-9195.

plussixfive: A Singaporean Supper Club Cookbook The brainchild of the Singaporeans behind the plussixfive supperclub in London, this cookbook has a staggering 256 pages. Filled with over 50 recipes, irreverent doodles, tips and anecdotes, Goz Lee and friends teach you how to whip up local fare. Definitely useful for homesick Singaporeans living abroad, or for those leaving our sunny shores. $48.04 from Kinokuniya, Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd., #03-09/10/15, 6737-5021.

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Yveline Prat Brut Tradition Champagne

pre-date Champagne, and in keeping with their ancient traditions these wines are slightly sweeter and lower in alcohol.”

selected by Antoine Rouland of Ô Batignolles “Ripe apples, fruit jelly and honey— this traditional mix with fine bubbles that dances elegantly on the palate. A bubbly moment at a reasonable price! Pair it with foie gras, savory quiche or smoked salmon.”

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Champagne Pannier Vintage 2005 selected by Vincent Morello, co-founder of The French Cellar

$68 at Ô Batignolles, 2 Gemmill Lane, 6438-3913, www.obatignolles.com.

Rives Blanques Blanquette de Limoux 2010 selected by Paul Gerken, founder of Wine Family “Blanquette de Limoux refers to sparkling wines from an area of southern Frances, just south of Carcassonne. Locals claim their wines

“This beautiful 2005 vintage is a surprising and exciting wine: elegance, balance and finesse. Expect a delicate attack with fine bubbles, fruity notes mingling candied citrus, yellow and white fleshed fruits and nice notes of toast and hazelnuts. Perfect with on smoked salmon or prawns on toast.” $74 from The French Cellar, www.thefrenchcellar.sg.

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The drinks: The darkened corridor doubles as a bar, serving a selection of sake, whisky and beers from craft brewer Hitachino, as well as cocktails dressed up as “Japeritifs” (Yuzu Be Alright, $23; The Yeast I Could Do, $22).

Why you’ll be back: Retaining the balance of old and new is what drew the hipster crowds here, but once the Keppel Land condo across the road goes up (next year), that old world charm might be gone for good. Until then, don’t miss out on the sake cheesecake.

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The deal: For $45, you get a four course lunch at Singapore’s best known fine dining joint, including dishes like tomato mozzarella salad, French onion soup with cheese toast, and black cod grenobloise-style.

Why it’s worth it: There isn’t a more affordable way to dine at the iconic 20 year-old establishment. OK, so the food doesn’t provide as much excitement as of some of the newer names on the restaurant scene, but it’s a space that continues to draw the city’s movers and shakers. #02-16 Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Rd., 6733-2225, www.lesamis.com.sg.

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Begin your count down at Edge with our New Year’s Eve dinner and New Year’s Day lunch from $158. Alternatively, Hai Tien Lo presents a New Year’s Eve six course set dinner and a New Year’s Day Yum Cha brunch from $68.

Experience traditional Japanese New Year dishes at Keyaki with our New Year’s Eve set dinner and New Year’s Day set lunch, from $170. Poolside’s Bar-And-Grill Night will feature a seafood menucomplemented by spectacular views of the fireworks, from $158.

Enjoy a Samba themed party at Atrium, from $188 per person or $288 for two persons, inclusive of free flow of champagne, wines, spirits and finger food.

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Need to know Theater & Arts

The Substation > 6337-7535

The Arts House > 6332-6919

Ticketbooth > 6296-2929

Esplanade Box Office > 6828-8377

Cinema Ticketing Hotlines

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Fort Canning Park > 6332-1302

chart the weeks ahead

www.substation.org

www.theartshouse.com.sg

www.nparks.gov.sg

Gatecrash > 6100-2005 www.gatecrash.com.sg

National Museum of Singapore > 6332-5642

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Cathay > 6337-8181 www.cathay.com.sg

Eng Wah > 6836-9074

www.ewcinemas.com.sg

Filmgarde > 6344-5997 www.filmgarde.com.sg

www.nationalmuseum.sg

Golden Village > 1900-912-1234

Singapore Art Museum > 6332-3222

Shaw > 6738-0555

www.singart.com

www.gv.com.sg www.shaw.sg

Sistic > 6348-5555 www.sistic.com.sg

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Double Duty Prep yourself for some serious dancefloor action at the Para//el presents Tiefschwarz gig before hitting all the New Year’s eve shindigs.

See DJ Gigs, page 36

DO This

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Sitting Pretty

Think Green

Last chance to catch the legendary creations

by Charles and Ray Eames at the Essential Eames: A Herman Miller Exhibition.

Head to the Singapore Botanic Gardens for another rejuvenating session of Yoga in the Park.

See Art, page 32

MUSIC concerts & gigs

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R3B007 Riot !n Magenta electronica outfit Riot !n magenta unveil their new, long-awaited eP, which sports a heavier sound with bleaker, more contemplative overtones. Dec 27, 9:30pm. esplanade Recital Studio, 1 esplanade Dr., 6828-8377. $25.

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Ireson Get down with some sizzling live Latin tunes with Alina Ramirez on piano and mario Lopez on bass. Dec 27, 9:30pm. blu Jaz, 11 bali Lane, 6292-3800. Free; first drink applies.

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Rain with Nine Muses Live in Singapore 2013/2014 South Korean superstar Rain will be returning to Singapore, after a two-year hiatus, on New Year’s eve and New Year’s Day, at the Sands Grand ballroom. Rain will be joined by Korean girl group Nine muses. Dec 31, 10pm; Jan 1, 7:30pm. marina bay Sands expo & convention center, 10 bayfront Ave., 6688-8868. $88-488 from Sistic.

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Greg Lyons’ Monster Trio british composer-saxophonist Greg Lyons, as well as jazz band monster Trio, perform great jazz hits alongside original works.

Jan 4, 9:30pm. blu Jaz, 11 bali Lane, 6292-3800. Free.

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Omniform Jazz things up at this monthly event with this 10-man jazz ensemble, headed by saxophonist Greg Lyons, who will perform their unique variety of music. Jan 6, 9:30pm. blu Jaz, 11 bali Lane, 6292-3800. Free.

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Living with Jasper and Pauline Join Jasper Goh and Pauline Lee as they bring you a night filled with music

by French composers from the era of romantic songs, ranging from Gaubert to Widor. Jan 13, 8pm. Living Room, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6900. $10.

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Phoenix - Live in Singapore Hip Grammy Award winning indie rock act Phoenix debut here with a concert to promote their latest album Bankrupt! Jan 15, 8pm. The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green. Call 6348-5555 for more info. $68-148 from Sistic.

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Late Nite: Nathan Hartono 22year old musical talent Nathan Hartono will demonstrate his unique jazz-based, pop-infused and soul-inspired sound at this concert, where he will sing his original compositions as well as cover songs. Jan 17, 9:30pm. esplanade Recital Studio, 1 esplanade Dr., 68288377. $25 from Sistic.

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Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Live In Concert catch Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons live as he—and a newly constituted Four Seasons’— performs catchy hits such as 'Sherry' and 'big Girls Don't cry'. Jan 24, 8pm.

The Star Performing Arts centre, 1 Vista exchange Green. call 6157-1450 for more info. $98-198 from Sistic.

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Notre Dame de Paris based on the classic novel by Victor Hugo, this award-winning musical spectacular revolves around a stirring love drama between the hunchback Quasimodo and the beautiful esmeralda. Dec 17-20, 24-27, 8pm; Dec 21-22, 2pm, 8pm; Dec 28-29, 2pm, 8pm. mastercard Theatres at marina bay Sands, b1/F The Shoppes @ marina bay Sands, 10 bayfront Ave., 6688-8868. $55-175.

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Excess The joint exhibition between chinese artist Fu Lei and American artist Dane Patterson explores the excess of sensuality and desire conveyed through various depictions of the female figure. Through Dec 27. Art Plural Gallery, 38 Armenian St., 6636-8360. Free.

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Festive by the Bay catch the first fireworks of 2014 in their full glory at marina bay, with Kurt a.k.a. clash the Disko Kids on the decks. Dec 31, 9pm.

Overeasy bar & Diner, #01-06 One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Rd., 6423-0701. $25 one drink included.

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Laneway Festival Singapore Made for the indie crowd, this hip music festival brings together hip names like Savages, Mount Kimbie, Jamie xx, Daughter, Chvrches and the Jezabels. So cool it hurts.

Jan 25, 11am. Gardens By The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr., 6420-6841. $150.

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I-S PICK> Standup Comedy Open Mic catch brilliant budding comics at this side-splitting open mic night under the guidance of Jonathan Atherton. Don't miss the great drink deals all night. Jan 8, 8:30pm. blu Jaz, 11 bali Lane, 6292-3800. $15.

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Triple Bill: White, Bufo Alvarius and Compose enjoy an evening of three exciting and diverse performances from Frontier Danceland's contemporary dance repertoire. Jan 22, 8pm.

University cultural centre Theatre, National University of Singapore, 50 Kent Ridge crescent, 65162492. Free.

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Singapore International Bachata & Latin Festival Three days of workshops, competitions, shows and parties await at this festival celebrating street dance genres like bachata, salsa, chacha, samba and tango. Jan 24-26, 7pm. Various venues call 91597811 for more info. $199-319.

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A Way of Life : Photographs from the Leica Collection Outstanding photography exhibition featuring original prints by the legendary Henri Cartier-Bresson, Constantine Manos, René Burri and Klavdij Sluban, among many others.

Through Dec 31. Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, 6332-7798. Free.

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The Art of Collecting before the successful private museum Pinacothèque de Paris officially opens its first international outpost in Singapore in 2015, look out for its pop-up exhibition this year. The showcase will include 19 masterpieces by european masters such as botticelli, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, monet, modigliani and Picasso. Through Dec 31. Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris, Fort canning centre, cox Terrace. $12-15 from Sistic.

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FOUND Loosely based on the different contexts of the word “found”, several local artists including Ade Putra, Amirah eliyana Insyirah and Ashley Yeo rediscover their own individuality and vindication to pursue a career as a visual artist here.

Through Dec 31. mOcA@Loewen, 27A Loewen Rd., 6479-6622. Free.

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Ghost: The Body at the Turn of the Century Drawing inspiration from eric Khoo’s film Pain, this exhibition poses questions about the representation of the human body in art. Through Dec 31. Sculpture Square, 155 middle Rd., 6333-1055.

Free. www.sculpturesq.com.sg.

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Other Nature Local and Asian artists Yeo Shih Yun, Tian mangzi and max Kong explore the beauty of nature through a series of paintings and installations. Through Dec 31.

Art Forum, 82 cairnhill Rd., 6737-3448.

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continuing Floating Clouds Dreamy works by chinese artist Liu Qiming, who explores clouds and other materials with shifting textures. Through Jan 3. Studio67 Art Space, 67 Kampong bahru Rd., 6225-7667. Free.

I-S PICK> Brand New Day with Jon White Say hello to the New Year on the sandy shore of Tanjong beach club with DJ Jon White heating things up alongside beach balls, floating lanterns, fire-twirlers and confetti. Dec 31, 4pm. Tanjong beach club, 120 Tanjong beach Walk, 6270-1355. Free.

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New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner Ring in the new year with a gastronomic treat featuring an appetizing spread of food, which include highlights like the braised beef cheek, dried shrimp sambal and turkey kapitan. Dec 31, 6pm. Flavours At Zhongshan Park, Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park, 16 Ah Hood Rd., 6808-6846. $88-118. www.ramadadayshotelssingapore.com.

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New Year’s Eve at 1-Twenty Six celebrate the end of 2013 with 1-Twenty Six's special NYe menu. expect to savor plenty of decadent seafood dishes, and of course, lots of champagne. Dec 31.

1-Twenty Six, #01-26 Playground @ big Splash, 902 east coast Parkway, 6348-2126. www.1-twentysix.com.

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Marina Bay Singapore Countdown With a panoramic view of the city, this is one of the best places to spend New Year's eve. Highlights include setting Wishing Spheres afloat in the water against a breathtaking fireworks display. Dec 31, 5pm. marina bay Waterfront, marina blvd.. call 68288367 for more info. Free.

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New Year’s Eve Countdown@ CSC This 70s and 80s themed countdown party features live music, performances, a bbQ buffet and plenty of drinks for everyone.

Dec 31, 7pm. changi Sailing club, 32 Netheravon Rd.. call 6545-2876 for more info.

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I-S PICK> Masquerade Party at FUSE Those who love to dress up can opt to spend New Year's eve at the masquerade Party, where party treats and a photobooth will ensure guests have a whole lot of fun. The first 30 guests to make a booking can choose to pay an additional $30 for a glass of bubbly and the chance to view the fireworks from Sands Skypark. Dec 31, 10pm.

Fuse, marina bay Sands, Hotel Lobby Tower 2, 10 bayfront Ave., 6688-5529. $88.

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New Year’s Eve! Space Invaders may the Force be with you this 2014. Star Wars fans would not want to miss this epic New Year's eve party, which will feature all things related to the movie franchise. Dec 31, 9pm. The Vault, 23 circular Rd., 6222-5001.

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I-S PICK> Menagerie by Midnight with Viceroy Ring in with The White Rabbit's NYe dinner and dance to summery disco tunes by DJ Viceroy.

Dec 31, 9pm. The White Rabbit, 39c Harding Rd., 6473-9965. $118-138.

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Good Times New Year’s Eve Party Party your way into with a slew of bands and DJs who will be sure to keep your energy levels up all night. Dec 31, 9pm. blu Jaz, 11 bali Lane, Menagerie by 6292-3800. $20 one drink Midnight with viceroy included.

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I-S PICK> Siloso Beach Party 2013 At Asia’s largest beach countdown party, bid farewell to 2013 with the best DJs from all over the world spinning the best remixes. The dusk-to-dawn party features distinct party zones where you can dance the night away to trance, house and electro tunes. Dec 31, 6pm.

Siloso beach call 6736-8672 for more info. $45-65.

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Celebrate With The World celebrate with the rest of Singapore, and the world, at this countdown extravaganza. Featuring local and international artists, such as German DJ Ronski Speed, Filipino rock band Rivermaya, and Singapore's very own Juz-b, chris Tong and Sylvester Sim, this is a countdown not to be missed. Dec 31, 6pm. The Promontory @ marina bay, 11 marina blvd.. call 8355-4147 for more info. Free.

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New Year’s Eve at KU DÉ TA Dress in your finest threads for KU DÉ TA's glamorous Royal ball, with resident DJs Yafifth, Suren and Styluxtakut spinning your favorite top 40s hits. For those looking for a more low-key celebration, spend your New Year's eve at Skybar, where you can enjoy a bird's eye view of the stunning fireworks displays from marina bay. Dec 31, 6pm. KU DÉ TA, 57/F marina bay Sands, Skypark, marina bay Sands, 1 bayfront Ave., 6688-7688. $48-198 includes a glass of champagne.

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I-S PICK> ELECTRIFY: A New Year’s Eve Countdown Party Put the spark into your New Year's eve countdown party with DJ Niina, Zig Zach, Heidy and mr. Has on the decks at WOObAR. Dec 31, 9pm. WOObAR, W Singapore Sentosa cove, W Singapore Sentosa cove, 21 Ocean Way (Sentosa cove), 6808-7258. Free.

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F*ck Off 2013 With an open-format musical itinerary (expect bass, boogie, house and hip hop) coupled with lasers, lightsaberers, and all things shiny, this bash is guaranteed to light up your NYe. Dec 31, 9pm. Home club,

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New Year’s Eve 54321 Party count down to (complete with a view of the fireworks) with Tyler made's signature brand of down-tempo, funk, hip-hop, and soul mash-ups/re-ups. Dec 31, 9pm. Loof, #03-07 Odeon Towers extension Rooftop, 331 North bridge Rd., 9773-9304. Free.

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Razzle Dazzle with Fred E celebrate NYe at The black Swan's Powder Room and dance your way into 2014 with Fred e, one half of the infamous electric Ambassadors. Dec 31, 9pm. The black Swan, 19 cecil St., 8181-3305. Free.

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I-S PICK> Decadence Have an extravagant New Year's eve celebration at luxe nightspot Pangaea’s Decadence party. Fork out $214 for free flow moet & chandon from 10pm to 1pm; general admission is at $120. Dec 31, 10pm. Pangaea, #b2-05 South crystal Pavilion, marina bay Sands, 2 bayfront Ave., 6688-7448. $120-214.

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Stay Gold NYE! Supernova Ring in with Italian DJ and production duo Supernova, who will ensure that your New Year's eve celebrations are nothing short of gold. Dec 31, 10pm.

Kyo, #b1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 cecil St., 8299-8735. $35 one drink included.

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Hats and Sequins Countdown Party The Ramada Singapore ushers in the new year with a 1920s style masquerade countdown party featuring live band perfomances, DJ sets and even a cocktail-making competition. Dec 31, 7pm. Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park, 16 Ah Hood Road, 6808-6888. $38.

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I-S PICK> Together in Electric Dreams Usher in the New Year with the cheesiest, biggest tracks of the 80s as Adam Low, the original mambo Jambo godfather, returns to helm the decks for the first time since 2002. Dec 31, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 67382988. $40 two drinks included.

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aRT » food & dRInk » SPoRTS Email event news to art@asia-city.com.sg, food@asia-city.com.sg and stuff@asia-city.com.sg display for the first time. Through Jan 5, 10am. ArtScience museum, marina bay Sands, 10 bayfront Ave., 6688-8868. $8-15.

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Jeremy monteiro is one of Singapore’s most successful jazz musicians, having performed across the world, as well as being awarded a cultural medallion in 2002. The King of Swing tells us about his life, quirks and musical influences.

Myanmar Masters Exhibition marvel at some of the best works of burmese art at this exhibition that will feature top painters like U Lun Gywe and maung Aw. The art pieces on display will encompass different themes and formats, from traditional landscape to figurative portraits and religious paintings. Through Jan 11, 11am.

Art Seasons Gallery, #02-21/24 Pomo, 1 Selegie Rd., 6741-6366. Free. www. artseasonsgallery.com.

Describe yourself in three words.

Hardworking. Lazy. Dreamer.

Which famous musician, alive or dead, would you love to perform with?

American singer-songwriter and guitarist James Taylor.

What is your greatest achievement to date?

The concert I held in 2010 for my 50th birthday. S.R. Nathan (the President then) graced the event as the Guest of Honor, and the concert managed to raise $1.1 million for community chest.

Describe your most memorable performance.

Playing on the main stage at montreux Jazz Festival in 1988 with my bandmates Redd Holt and the late eldee Young. We had a standing ovation from almost 4,000 people! The concert was televised live all over europe.

What are the three things that you absolutely cannot live without? my mac Powerbook, brompton bicycle and custom-adjusted Kawai XO upright-grand piano.

If you were an instrument, what would you be? cello—I love the sound, expressiveness and range of the instrument.

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Sound of Ikebana: Four Seasons Japanese artist Naoko Rosa explores the vibrancy of kaleidoscopic paint through a video work shot at 2,000 frames per second, capturing the textures and images caused by sound waves through paint. Through Jan 13.

ArtScience museum, marina bay Sands, 10 bayfront Ave. call 6688-8868 for more info. Free.

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Residue Dutch photographer-artist marcel Heijnen presents his second solo show here, which merges photographs with abstract strokes to poignant effect. Through Jan 19.

Artistry, 17 Jalan Pinang, 6481-8589.

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Set In Stone Winter Exhibition Get a glimpse of the prehistoric world at this exhibition, featuring an extensive collection of fossils from around the world. The highlight of the exhibition is a 50 million-year-old palm fossil unearthed

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

Flying—I would flit around the world to catch great gigs and concerts.

What is your greatest vice?

I drink too much coffee.

in Wyoming. Through Jan 19, 12pm.

Artspace @ Helutrans, 02-04/05 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Rd.. call 8362-1835 for more info. Free.

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I-S PICK> Sunday Trimbach Wine Lunch French restaurant St. Pierre will be presenting diners with five courses of immaculately prepared dishes, paired with the finest wines.

Tuck into a sumptuous spread while drinking in the views of Sentosa cove.

Dec 29, 11:30am. Saint Pierre, #01-15 Quayside Isle, 31 Ocean Way (Sentosa cove), 6438-0887. $88.

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Omakase Dining Special at Fat Cow Get seriously fancy as Japanese beef specialist Fat cow rolls out its month-long omakase dining special ($180 per person)—think premium tuna and lots of wagyu. Add champagne ($100 upwards) for that VIP experience. Through Dec 31.

Fat cow, #01-01-02 camden medical centre, 1 Orchard blvd.. call 6735-0308 for more info. $180.

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Gastronomic Tour: Veneto chef Denis Lucchi of buona Terra spotlights the food of coastal Veneto, with a fivecourse meal featuring traditional dishes like pasta e fagioli (borlotti bean soup with pasta) and fegato alla veneziana (calf liver with polenta). Jan 14. buona Terra, chateau Tcc, 29A Scotts Rd., 6733-0209. $178.

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MR25 Ultra Marathon 2013 The participant who completes the most laps in 12 hours will emerge tops. Take home a finisher T-shirt and a certificate when you complete a minimum of five 10.2 km laps. Dec 29, 7am. MacRitchie Reservoir, Lornie Rd. www.mr25.org.sg.

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SAFRA AVventura It's not just about running in this marathon. more like an adventure race, this event will have you biking, kayaking, climbing, abseiling and much more to cross the finish line. Location TbA. Jan 12, 7am. www.safra.sg.

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Safari Zoo Run In memory of Singapore's favourite orang utan Ah meng, this unique run will have participants racing among Singapore Zoo and Night Safari's critters. Feb 16, 6:30am. Singapore Zoo, 80 mandai Lake Rd., 6269-3411. www. wrs.com.sg.

Jeremy Monteiro will perform on Jan 3 and 4, 9.30pm, at The Sultan Jazz Club, 2/F The Sultan, 101 Jalan Sultan, 6723-7117, www. sultanjazz.com. $25. DeLLe cHAN

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Annie Cabigting Solo Exhibition Filipino artist Annie cabigting documents the dialogue and interaction between viewer and artwork, where postures and body language reflect silent thoughts through a series of pensive and thoughtful paintings. Through Jan 4. Richard Koh Fine Art, 01-05 Artspace@Helutrans, 39 Keppel Rd., 6221-1209. Free.

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I-S PICK> The Last Thing You See Lauded local artistphotographer Robert Zhao Renhui's latest show centers on nature, where he explores the transient and the material through gorgeous imageries. Through Jan 5. 2902 Gallery, #02-02, 222 Queen St., 6339-8685. Free.

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I-S PICK> Surreal Reality Impressionistic black-andwhite photographs by American Rodney Smith, whose famous piece from 1995, “Don Jumping Over Hay Rool”, is a testament to his wonderful compositions and craft. Through Jan 5. Fost Gallery (Gillman barracks), #01-02, 1 Lock Rd., 6694 3080. Free.

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I-S PICK One of the city’s most prolific visual artists, former graphic designer Kumari Nahappan is most well-known for her sculptures and installations drawn from nature. Her upcoming series “Revisiting Nature” at Art Stage Singapore comprise a myriad of quirky sculptures shaped like chillies, coupled with Angsana seeds. She takes five with us.

What’s the meaning of art?

Art is a methodology of communication and expression that is based on emotion.

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To Be a Lady Women artists from all over the world explore what it means to be a woman today, including names like renowned photographer Annie Liebovitz and local painter Jane Lee. Through Jan 5. Sundaram Tagore Gallery Singapore (Gillman Barracks), #01-05 Gillman Barracks, 5 Lock Rd., 6694 3378. Free.

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I-S PICK> Essential Eames: A Herman Miller Exhibition The essential eames exhibition lands in Singapore for the first time and is the biggest one to date. The illustrious design career of charles and Ray eames are on display with a showcase that includes the acclaimed eames chairs and paintings which are on

How is art different from design?

Design fulfills a set criterion or function and is confined to certain perimeters. Art is infinity, an adventure of the mind without boundaries.

What’s your fascination with chilli and plants?

I wanted to explore the metaphor of energy in taste. chillies have the most amount of energy and they are also connected to our culture. Once you delve into this concept, it just grows bigger and bigger.

What fascinates you most?

Nature. Space. cosmos.

Who are your influences in terms of art?

Writers, poets, architects and also friends and family who are positive thinkers.

Famous last words.

Nine steps forward, three steps backwards.

Art Stage Singapore is on Jan 15, 3pm; Jan 16-19, 11am. Marina Bay Ssnds Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Ave, 6224-4975, www.artstagesingapore.com. $33-63 from Sistic. TeRRY ONG

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I-S PICK> Terry Fox Run Participants in this year's Terry Fox Run can choose to run 5km or 10km to help raise funds for the Singapore cancer Society. Feb 16, 7am. Playground @ big Splash, 902 east coast Parkway. call 6622-5485 for more info. www.canadians.org.sg.

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I-S PICK> Yoga in the Park be one with nature at this series of four outdoor yoga classes held at the Singapore botanic Gardens. each 90-minute session will be helmed by founding teacher Sabina Fernandez; email her at yoga@ sabinafernandez.com to book your spot. Dec 28, 5:25pm; Jan 4, 5:25pm. Singapore botanic Gardens, 1 cluny Rd., 6471-7138 / 6471-7361. $25-80.

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New Moon Khcycle MetaSprint Series Singapore Aquathlon This two-stage race starts with a swim along one of Sentosa's beaches, followed by a run to the finishing line on dry land. Feb 16, 8am.

Sentosa call 6838-0873 for more info. www.metasprintseries.com.

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I-S PICK> UFC Fight Night Singapore mmA powerhouse Ultimate Fighting championship (UFc) makes its Southeast Asia debut with a mix of well-known UFc stars like Jake “The Juggernaut” ellenberger and Tarec “Sponge” Saffiedine, plus top fighters from the region, like our very own Royston Wee. Jan 4, 6pm. marina bay Sands expo & convention center, 10 bayfront Ave., 6688-8868. $88-688 from Sistic. www. facebook.com/UFcAsia.

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I-S PICK> Singapore Straits Regatta The 20th edition of this exhilarating regatta will bring together sailing and yachting enthusiasts from the world over. Jan 14-18, 12pm. ONe°15 marina club, #01-01, 11 cove Dr. (Sentosa cove), 63056988. Free. www.straitsregatta.com.

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Christmas by the River The river gets transformed into a carnival with carollers and roving Yuletide characters to get you in the mood. Plus, enjoy special deals and promotions at participating outlets along boat Quay, clarke Quay and Robertson Quay. Through Jan 2, 7pm. Singapore River, Zion Rd.. call 6222-9846 for more info. Free. www.singapore-river.com.

50 Years of TV: Experience the Magic In commemoration of half a century of television broadcasting in Singapore, this month-long festival will be an experiential showcase of television with outdoor screenings, concerts, workshops and historical tours. Through Jan 14, 10am. National museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd., 6332-5642. Free. www.nhb.gov.sg.

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Timbre Saturday Social BBQ Timbre throws a monthly BBQ party with lots of grilled meats and veggies and icecold craft beer to wash it all down with. (Meanwhile, kids can stay happily preoccupied at activity booths.) Jan 4, 4pm. Timbre @ Gillman, #01-05 Gillman Barracks, 9A Lock Rd., 6694-4201. Free. www. timbregroup.asia.

Ice Art 2013/2014 catch this exhibition showcasing some 30-odd pieces of ice sculptures such as the big ben, eiffel Tower and the merlion on 50,000 sq. ft. of space beside marina bay Sands. Through May 15, 10am. Sheares Link. $32 from Sistic.

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Sky High The folks at 1-Altitude (61-63/F One Raffles Place, 1 Raffles Place, 6438-0410, www.1-altitude.com) has something good up their sleeves. They are turning their current 282m and city Golf space—an interactive sports bar concept—into a sleek, futuristic lounge. To be launched in February next year, the stylish, minimalistic white-washed concept will boast VIP bottle services as well as a downtempo music playlist—making it one of the potentially cooler joint to chill out in after work around the cbD.

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Good news for art fans. There will be lots to look forward to next year during Singapore Art Week (www.is-magazine.com/art) taking place Jan 13-19. Apart from the mammoth Art Stage Singapore (Jan 15, 3pm; 16-19, 11am. marina bay Sands expo & convention center, 10 bayfront Ave., 6224-4975, www. artstagesingapore.com. $33-63 from Sistic) featuring more than 100 galleries exhibition, other highlights include ART IN MOTION (Jan Art Stage Singapore 18-19, log onto www.agas.org.sg or email info@agas.org.sg to register. Free), a bespoke art tour that will bring you to 13 participating galleries including chan Hampe Galleries, Art-2 and Art Plural (with brunches and cocktail receptions thrown in for good measure), and Aliwal Urban Art Festival (Jan 18, 5pm), a vibrant one-night music-meets-street art fest featuring an energetic lineup of live bands, DJs, street art and dance performances by some of the city’s most talented artists including masia One, Fungkimunkees, Darker Than Wax, +65 Drum & bass, O$P$ and the RScLS.

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Lots of developments in our local movie scene. Following the success of Ilo Ilo’s Anthony chen wins at overseas awards, local short filmmakers will be shown some love at the next edition of the Singapore Short Film Awards, organized by The Substation and Objectifs. The award ceremony will be held at The Substation some time in February, with filmmakers vying for prizes in categories such as best Feature, best Documentary and best Director. Stay tuned for more info.

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The Technique of Trousers Making II Get in touch with the DIY side of you and learn how to make a pair of trousers in this eight-lesson workshop.

Jan 8, 7pm; Jan 15, 7pm; Jan 22, 7pm; Feb 19, 7pm; Feb 26, 7pm.

LASALLe college of the Arts, 1 mcNally St., 6496-5000. $925.

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I-S PICK> Chapel Market A chance to do your christmas shopping and bargain hunting at the chapel market, an evening flea market held at The Lawn at cHIJmeS. Dec 28-29, 5pm. cHIJmeS, 30 Victoria St.. call 6556-2123 for more info. Free.

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1 Cluny Rd., 6471-7361, www.sbg.org.sg.

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Pop-up Sales Events at SocialHaus Tiong bahru watering hole SocialHaus will be hosting pop-up sales at their cafe space every alternate Saturday (from Nov 9 to chinese New Year) in support of Daughters of Tomorrow, a local charity for low-income women. expect products like skincare sets, candles and stuffed toys to be on sale. Jan 4, 18, 11am. SocialHaus, 11 Yong Siak St., 6557-0286.

You don’t have to have a green thumb to enjoy Singapore Botanic Gardens as the historical park hosts a slew of activities for history buffs, like the Heritage Tour (next one is coming up on Nov 23, 9am), which takes you through the Gardens’ revamped Tanglin core section. Highlights include learning about heritage trees and sculptures dotting the park, and exploring the bandstand gazebo and the Saraca Stream Walk. From Nov 30, there’s also going to be a brand new museum and gallery that chronicle the park’s 154-year history with lots of artifacts, from colonial to contemporary, in its interactive exhibits.

For the full lowdown on this year’s Awards finalists and recipients, head to is.gd/sea2013.

Mount Faber

If you haven’t been to The Jewel Box atop Mount Faber recently, now that the weather’s cooler you have the perfect excuse to do so. It’s got stunning views of the downtown skyline and the Straits of Singapore, you can hop aboard a cable car if you feel like it, and there’s a new casual eatery Spuds & Aprons to check out as well (a must if you love fries!). Plus, you can start on the Southern Ridges walking trail from here—a favorite with nature lovers like our very own Jo Soh, of local fashion label hansel.

“It’s excellent for nature walks with eight trails to explore; the Henderson Waves bridge is also Jo Soh quite a sight when it lights up at night,” she says.

109 Mount Faber Rd., 6377-9688, www.mountfaber.com.sg.

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The Society of Black Sheep Popup The Society of black Sheep is pulling the shutters of its marina bay Sands boutique end of this month, with plans to move into a new space at 218 River Valley Road in march. In the meantime, there’s still chance to grab brands like Injury, Handwritten and Thierry Lasry at this black Sheep pop-up housed within carrie K. Atelier. Through Dec 31, 2pm.

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Off The Record feat. Koflow and Rough Respected turntablists Ko Flow and Rough will wow the crowd with their skills at this hip hop and funk bonanza. Dec 28, 9pm.

The Vault, 23 circular Rd., 6222-5001. Free.

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I-S PICK> Bassis: Roska catch UK funky powerhouse Roska's distinctive mix of jittery percussion, blocky melodies and kneeweakening sub-bass as he takes over Home club's bass night. Dec 28, 9pm. Home club, #b1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper circular Rd., 6538-2928. $22 one drink included.

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Burek Label Showcase feat. Inkswel, Recloose and Mislav This musical showcase by burek Label will flaunt the freshest sounds from up-and-coming talents Inkswel, Recloose and mislav. Dec 28, 10pm. Kyo, #b1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 cecil St., 8299-8735. $20-25 one drink included.

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Poptart “Jingle Hell” expect hipsters galore as indie night Poptart celebrates christmas with tunes from the likes of The xx, Arcade Fire and Two Door cinema club.

Dec 28, 10pm. Velvet Underground, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $25-32 two drinks included.

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I-S PICK> Zouk Soundsystem presents Ummet Ozcan With several #1s on beatport under his belt, Dutch-Turkish star Ummet Ozcan will spin his chart-topping tracks, and then some, at his Singapore debut. Dec 28, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $25-32 two drinks included.

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Good Times A monthly party brought to you by the bedsty collective that features a music policy that is free and easy. Jan 3, 9pm. blu Jaz, 11 bali Lane, 6292-3800. Free.

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Herb & Dorothy + Herb & Dorothy 50X50 The acclaimed documentaries, Herb & Dorothy and Herb & Dorothy 50X50, tell the extraordinary story of Herbert Vogel, a postal clerk, and Dorothy Vogel, a librarian, who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history with very modest means. Dorothy Vogel herself, together with director Megumi Sasaki, will be present to share their personal experiences of making the films. Jan 18, 2pm, 7pm; Jan 19, 2pm. Screening Room, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6903. $10.

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4th Singapore International Photography Festival - Open Call An opportunity for amateur photographers and budding professionals to present their work alongside established photographers.

The final exhibition will be curated by established art figures Tay Kay chin, Dr. Adele Tan, Dr. charles merewether and Alexander Supartono. Through Mar 31. register.sipf.sg.

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Trouse Brothers feat. Emma Hewitt Joining Zouk's Trouse brothers is Aussie songbird emma Hewitt for a euphoric night of trance-inflected house music. Dec 27, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $28-35 two drinks included.

I-S PICK> Para//el presents Tiefschwarz German duo Tiefschwarz demonstrate exactly why they deserve their reputation as an underground powerhouse of the techno scene. Dec 27, 10pm. Velvet Underground, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $28-35 two drinks included.

Bass Rebels DJs King Llota, Layan, Soundsystem, Ras Irie, Rumshot and Sham em return for this monthly Dub Reggae session to get you moving to dancehall and two-tone ska hits. Jan 4, 9pm. blu Jaz, 11 bali Lane, 6292-3800. $10.

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Singapore Island Culture Club with Aldrin Devised to revive jaded clubbers and music enthusiasts from the soul-numbing clutches of modern life, Singapore Island Culture Club (SICC for short), is a series of parties hosted

by Present Purpose and Aldrin, with fresh nu-music, fun and surprises on the menu. Dec 27, 10pm. Kyo, #B1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 Cecil St., 82998735. $20-25 one drink included.

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E Trackx A bunch of emerging DJs drop the best of house, funk and soul in this session. Jan 10, 9pm. blu Jaz, 11 bali Lane, 6292-3800. Free first drink applies.

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Solid Gold catch DJs Ko Flow and Ollie Des spin anything that is steeped in hip hop, such as funk, dancehall and disco. Dec 27, 10pm; Jan 24, 10pm. blu Jaz, 11 bali Lane, 62923800. $10.

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awesome night of old-school music and dancing for everyone. Hosted by authentic hip-hop DJs D-Swift and Anand mixxalott. Jan 11, 9pm. blu Jaz, 11 bali Lane, 6292-3800. $5; free before 9.30pm.

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on THe baR bars from the future If those ubiquitous speakeasies aren’t your thing, here are three places for the forward-drinking.

Chroam: Cue the Music The chroam music collective presents a special evening of R'n'b, soul, dancehall, reggae, jazz, funk and hip hop, with guest DJs Paulsilver and Drem. Dec 28, 10pm; Jan 25, 10pm. blu Jaz, 11 bali Lane, 6292-3800. Free; first drink applies.

The Fever Singapore's newest hip-hop/funk party will provide an

wHY noT? Fly a Simulator Always had ambitions to don a cap and fly solo in the cockpit? Take baby steps towards that dream by trying out the flight simulator at Simulation Centre Changi (15 changi North St., #01-27, 65439591, www.sgflightsimulations.com.sg). This is meant for those up for a challenge—you’ll get the feel of what it’s really like to handle an A320, in the four-hour introductory course ($499) that involves learning all the ropes from aircraft ground operations and full flight segments, to pre-flight and postflight briefings. Khairul Amri

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Japanese bartender Tomoyuki Kitazoe’s glass-and-metal booths atop the esplanade are “shapeshifting modular structures” that form the previously mobile bar.

The 360 degree views of marina bay and the cbD just sweeten the deal. Drinks-wise, expect creative use of tropical fruits, and the odd exotic ingredient (like wasabi salt); fitting for a bar whose name is short for “organic chemistry”.

It’s a strange location for a bar, but being on top of a Supertree at Gardens by the bay really works. Our number one tip: come here after dark to see the Supertrees lit up in Avatar blues and greens. Plus, on the alfresco rooftop bar—which revolves!— the view is great.

W Hotel’s lounge bar is no wilting wallflower. everything is bathed in purple light and the cocoon seats look like props from the set of Alien. Step in here and you’ll soon forget you’re in familyfriendly, sun-kissed Sentosa—not least with the help of their snazzy cocktails.

#03-01 Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr., 6694-8489, www.indochine.com.sg. Open Sun-Thu 10am-1am; Fri-Sat 10am2am.

W Singapore Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way, 6808-7258, www. wsingaporesentosacove.com.

Open Sun-Thu 8am-midnight; FriSat 8am-2am. cLARA LIm

#04-01 Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, 8 Raffles Ave., 63369366, www.orgo.sg. Open daily 6pm-2am.

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Week of December 27 © 2013 Rob Brezsny

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Derrick Brown has a poem entitled “Pussycat Interstellar Naked Hotrod Mofo Ladybug Lustblaster!” I hope that at least once in 2014 you will get up the nerve to call someone you love by that name. Even if you can’t quite bring yourself to utter those actual words, it will be healing for you to get to the point where you feel wild enough to say them. Here’s what I’m driving at, Capricorn: In the coming months, you will be wise to shed any inhibitions that have interfered with you getting all of the free-flowing intimacy you’d love to have.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): “Artists who are content merely to hone their gifts eventually come to little,” says the Belgian writer Simon Leys. “The ones who truly leave their mark have the strength and to explore and exploit their shortcomings.” Even if you’re not an artist, you will be able to achieve an interesting kind of success if you’re willing to make use of the raw materials and untapped potential of your so-called flaws and weaknesses. Whatever is unripe in you will be the key to your creativity.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): In 2014, you will have the mojo to escape a frustration that has drained you and pained you for a long time. I mean you can end its hold on you for good. The coming months will also provide you with the chance to cultivate a labor of love. While this project may not bloom overnight, it will reveal its staying power in dramatic fashion. And you will be able to draw on the staunch faith you’ll need to devote yourself to it until its full blessings ripen.

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): “Life is best organized as a series of daring ventures from a secure base,” wrote psychologist John Bowlby. Some of you Aries enjoy the “daring venture”, but neglect the “secure base”. That’s why your daring ventures may on occasion go awry. If you are that type of Ram, the first half of 2014 will be an excellent time to correct your bad habit. Life will be offering you considerable inspiration in building a strong foundation. And if you already appreciate how important it is for your pursuit of excitement to be rooted in well-crafted stability, the coming months will be golden.

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I, Colin Pudsey, single, of 14 Robinson Road, #13-00, Singapore 048545, intend to marry Juliene Mae Javier, single, of Manila, Philippines, in Batangas, Philippines on 25 January 2014. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should without delay notify: 100 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247919.

I, Sarah Katherine Doery, single, of Reflections at Keppel Bay #03-65, 19 Keppel Bay View, Singapore 098412, intend to marry William Tapissier Birch, single, of Reflections at Keppel Bay #03-65, 19 Keppel Bay View, Singapore 098412, at the Palazzo Comunale of Spoleto, Piazza del Municipio 1, 06049 Spoleto, Perugia, Italy on 21/06/2014. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should without delay notify the British High Commission, 100 Tanglin Road, 247919 Singapore.

Mr. KNOW‑IT‑ALL Our Favorite Smart Aleck Answers Your Questions Dear Mr KIA, I’m someone who needs more than just 24 hours in a day. From lunch meetings and after work drinks, to gym sessions and meet-ups with friends, there’s virtually no time to run my errands. That increasing pile of clothes isn’t going to wash itself and my groceries are running low—there’s no way I’m resorting to fast food. What can I do? – Hustler Dear Hustler, One thing’s for sure—time waits for no man.

You can also be sure about Task Amigo (www.taskamigo.com), an online service that connects you to reliable help. If you need to free yourself from the burden of errands, sign up and post your tasks on the listings page where people can place their bids to do it for you. You can post just about any menial task and you’ll find people willing to do it.

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Dear Mr KIA, I’m done with enduring the rush hour crowd—not to mention the smell that comes with it. And with the cost of private transport, owning a car is out of the question. Save me from this misery!

– Grumps Dear Grumps, Taking the particularly humid weather into consideration, I’m not surprised at the smell.

But seriously, if you’re swearing off public transport, you might want to check out Lompang (www.lompang.sg), an app for Apple and Android that connects you to nearby riders on scooters. You can “flag” for a rider to pick you up by sending out a notification, to which they’ll respond if they’re up for it. For now you pay a flat fee of $5 for a trip into the Central Business District.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Here’s a tale of three renowned Taurus brainiacs: Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, and Bertrand Russell.

They all had IQs over 175 and all made major contributions to philosophy. Yet all three were physically inept. Kant had trouble keeping a sharp point on his writing instrument, the quill, because he was clumsy using a knife. Mill was so undexterous he found it a chore to tie a knot.

Russell’s physical prowess was so limited he was incapable of brewing tea. Chances are that you are neither as brilliant nor as uncoordinated as these three men. And yet, like them, there is a disconnect between your mind and body — The coming year will be an excellent time to heal the disconnect and fix the glitch.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20): A horticultural company in the UK is selling TomTato plants to home gardeners. Each bush grows both cherry tomatoes and white potatoes. The magic was accomplished through handcrafted hybridization. I foresee a comparable marvel in your long-term future, Gemini. I’m not sure about the exact form it will take. Maybe you will create a product or situation that allows you to satisfy two different needs simultaneously. It’s possible you will find a way to express two of your talents in a single mode. Or perhaps you will be able to unite two sides of you that have previously been unbonded. Congratulations in advance!

CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22): “To destroy is always the first step in any creation,” said the poet E. E. Cummings. Do you buy that idea, Cancerian?

I hope so, because the cosmos has scheduled you to instigate some major creative action in 2014. In order to fulfill that potential, you will have to metaphorically smash, burn, and dissolve any old structures that have been standing in the way of the future. You will have to eliminate as many of the “yes, buts” and “I can’ts” and “not nows” as you possibly can.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): When did you first fall from grace? Do you remember? It has happened to most of us. We spend time being privileged or cared about or respected, and then, suddenly, we no longer are. We lose our innocence. That’s the bad news, Leo. The good news is that I think the months ahead may be time for you to climb back up to one of those high states of grace that you fell from once upon a time. The omens suggest that even now you’re making yourself ready to rise back up—and sooner than you think, there will be an invitation to do so.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Leonardo da Vinci created the painting St. Jerome in the Wilderness around 1480. It now hangs in the Pinacoteca Vaticana, a museum in Vatican City.

For several centuries, though, the treasured work of art was missing. Legend tells us that in the early 19th century, Napoleon’s uncle found the lower half of the painting in a junk shop in Rome. Years later he stumbled upon the top half in another back alley, where it was being used as a wedge in a shoemaker’s bench. I foresee the possibility of a comparable sequence unfolding for you in 2014, Virgo. You just may manage to restore a lost beauty to its proper place of honor, one step at a time.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22): The Italian painter Tintoretto (1518-1594) was a Libra. He worked with such passion that he was nicknamed Il Furioso—The Furious. One of his crowning achievements was his painting Paradise, which is 74 feet long and 30 feet tall — about the size of a tennis court. It adorns a huge wall in the Doge’s Palace, a landmark in Venice.

I propose that Tintoretto serve as your role model in 2014. The coming months will be an excellent time for you to work hard at crafting your own version of paradise on earth. You may not be so wildly robust to deserve the title “Il Furioso.” But then again, you might.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Between 2002 and 2009, Buddhist monk Endo Mitsunaga spent a thousand days meditating as he did a ceremonial walk around Mount Hiei in Japan. In 2006, English writer Dave Cornthwaite took 90 days to skateboard across the entire length of Australia, a distance of 3,618 miles. The first man’s intentions were spiritual, the second man’s adventurous.

The coming months will be prime time for you to contemplate both kinds of journeys.

The astrological omens suggest that you will generate good fortune for yourself by seeking out unfamiliar experiences on the open road.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Many farms in California’s Tulare County grow produce for supermarket chains. Here’s the problem: Those big stores only want fruits and vegetable that look perfect. So if there are brown spots on the apples or if the zucchinis grow crooked or if the carrots get too big, they are rejected. As a result, 30 percent of the crops go unharvested. That’s sad because a lot of poor people who live in Tulare don’t have enough to eat. Fortunately, some enterprising food activists have begun to work out arrangements with farmers to collect the wasted produce and distribute it to the hungry folks. I gather there’s a comparable situation in your life: unplucked resources and ignored treasures. In 2014, I hope you take dramatic action to harvest and use them.

LAST WOrD Best of 2013

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From serious introspections to laugh-out-loud funnies (sometimes both), here are some of our favorites from the past year. www.is-magazine.com

“The meaning of life is found at the bottom of a just-emptied beer glass. You may need to empty a few before you find it.”

“I’m the type of person who tries to see the silver lining in everything. Even if it’s not there, you still have to see it.”

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Valerie Wee, co-founder, Popaganda

“I like to name my zits after men I admire and love.”

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Howard Lo, owner, Tanuki Raw

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Move It Ong Keng Sen, Festival Director, Singapore Arts Festival

“Authority doesn’t intimidate me because I look at all human beings as equals.”

“Hollywood films sell like crazy because they’re made for 16-year-olds.”

Sundaram Tagore, founder, Sundaram Tagore Gallery

“People should dare to make mistake more and not be afraid to say what they mean even if they’re wrong.”

Kanwaljit Soin, Nominated Member of Parliament and founding member of AWARE

United Groove’s DJ Miles Perlich lets us in on his taste in music. is.gd/djmilesperlich

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“Stay in your old job cause you need the security,” is the worst advice I’ve ever gotten.“ “You only know something when it’s your time to know it.”

Bjorn Low, founder, Edible Gardens

Barbara Riedijk of Kala Club talks about their new “hideout”. is.gd/kalaclubhideout

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Jonathan Atherton, director, Comedy Asia

“I’m one of those you wouldn’t want to go on road trips with.”

Lim Li Hsien, owner, The Society of Black Sheep

Heidi Shum, co-founder, Indiescapes

“Real love is a bond between two people that doesn’t involve sex.”

Feroze McLeod, owner, Hounds of the Baskervilles

More than 50 art groups and artists will hold special performances and exhibitions at Aliwal Arts Centre during Singapore Art Week. is.gd/aliwalartscentre

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