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Can

Hipsters Save The Hawker Center?

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Time once again for our seasonal quiz. What’s been making the headlines? How closely have you been paying attention? How little do you care?

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1) Why was February Singapore’s driest month?

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2) Who has MP Baey Yam Keng not been dressed up as in a meme currently doing the rounds online?

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3) Why might Tiger Airways pull out of Indonesia? a. Their pilots can’t see through the smog b. They’re struggling to make a profit c. Bali is just so not cool any more

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a. Alcohol taxes went up, so everyone stopped drinking b. There’s still a whole four months to go before the crazy-exciting Water Week 2014 c. There hadn’t been that little rain since 1869

a. Kim Jong Un—to get earlybird tix for the G-Dragon fan meeting in March b. Robert Mugabe—for an operation on his eyes c. Bashar Al-Assad—he just loves the combo of shawarma and fixed gear bicycle stores on Haji Lane 5) The government recently announced it has stockpiled 16 million what? a. Plates of chicken rice, to keep prices stable for the next 50 years b. Dollars, to pay for a secret burlesque show at the Istana c. N95 facemasks in preparation for the return of the haze 6) Singapore recently topped which list? a. World’s most expensive cities, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit b. The Press Freedom Index, according to the North Korean Journalists Association c. All lists ever, according to the Straits Times

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Freelancers looking for access to office amenities now have a new solution. Selected public libraries, like those in Jurong, Geylang East and Toa Payoh, are offering Smart Work Centers equipped with print and copy facilities, video conferencing services and high-speed Internet access. This collaboration between the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore and the National Library Board is expected to expand to other libraries.

Celebrating the city’s entrepreneurs, start-ups and innovative thinkers

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20 Singapore just recorded its worst-ever showing in the Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom report. Our little red dot slipped to 150 (out of 180) in this year’s recently released report, just ahead of Mexico and The Democratic Republic of Congo. Only Vietnam and Laos placed worse among Southeast Asian nations.

“Just because you try to pick up a high-end social escort…in Desker Road doesn’t mean she will charge you cheaper than if the solicitation happened at MBS.” – Daniel Goh of The Good Beer Company (see cover story, page 6) when asked why he sells craft beers at bar prices despite being located in a hawker center

Last Month In Reality Feb 20 More than 180 websites were hacked with images of defaced Singapore flags. The cyber attacks took place on two separate occasions, while the perpetrators were allegedly from Anonymous Indonesia.

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A picture may tell a thousand words but a short film might be able to inspire and change lives. Singapore International Foundation’s The Good Story Competition is calling for filmmakers—amateur or professional—to put together video stories, as part of a fundraising drive to help non-profit beneficiaries. They will showcase real stories of people doing good in Asia and propose ways to contribute to the featured cause. Winners and the social enterprise featured will get equal cash prizes. Entries close on March 21. For more information, visit www. ourbetterworld.org/goodstoryasia.

61-year-old Lim Cheng Hoe, who formerly headed the protocol department (how ironic) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been sentenced to 15 months jail for graft. He inflated expenses for more than $80,000 worth of pineapple tarts and wine, which were supposedly purchased as gifts for dignitaries.

MAR 4 The record for the longest dry-spell in Singapore since 1869 was broken at the end of February. It was also the windiest month in three decades.

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We help users share skills they are proficient in and earn some money.

In the process, they meet new people, educate them and learn more about themselves too. The ease with which people can access a plethora of information on the web right now is frankly quite amazing.

Where did the idea come from?

While in university, both of us attended multiple training gigs but realized the majority of what was taught was quite useless. We were on a beach in Bali when we decided to give it a shot. The plan was to create a user-friendly platform that could allow anyone with advanced knowledge or experience to step up and share it with the world.

What are some of the more unexpected career-hobby combinations you’ve dealt with?

We’ve have a regional sales manager who DJs, a teacher who does 1-on-1 pole dancing lessons and banking folks who teach cosplay costume creation.

Any words you live by?

Keep on sailing. Men of the sea are used to unstable turf—they can adjust the winds and seas. Men on land should be the same. Khairul Amri

CALENDAR Essential Events March 14 - 27 DO This

On the Road Head to St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival on Circular Road for St. Paddy’s day, Singapore style—live music, street parties and lots of Guinness. Mar 14-16. See Nightlife, page 21.

DON’T Miss

Master Chefs It’s a super delicious showdown of culinary heavyweights at this year’s World Gourmet Summit. Mar 26-Apr 5. See Food & Drink, page 21.

CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 14 ‘60s French indie pop duo Les Brigitte play flower power sounds at Alliance Francaise.

8pm. 1 Sarkies Rd., 6737-8422. $42 from www. alliancefrancaise. org.sg.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20 Press preview of Salvador Dali: The Pierre Argillet Collection at Redsea Gallery. 3pm. Inviteonly. See State of the Art, page 20.

Salvador Dali: The

FRIDAY, MARCH 21 Guitar god Steve Vai hits town. Get your air guitars ready.

8pm. See Music, page 19.

Pierrer Argillet SATURDAY, MARCH 15 Snazzy CBD club Kyo turns one If you couldn’t snag with a big VIP bash and free flow of tix to the sold-out Rolling Stones’ booze. 9pm. #B1-02 Keck Seng Tower, concert, watch the live simulcast at Marina Bay Sands Rocks Singapore. 133 Cecil St., 8299-8735. Invite-only.

4pm. See Music, page 19.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Expand your mind at world music fest SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Culture Clash Festival. 5pm onwards.

Brunch till you drop at Superbrunch See Music, page 19.

(The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7

Raffles Ave., 6337-8888). See Food & Drink, page 21.

MONDAY, MARCH 17 Check out Lowercase’s new local comedy night Gypsy Comedy.

8:30pm. #01-01 Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6337-5581. $12 from Peatix.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 An exclusive poetry workshop (just 15 participants!) with Indian poet and critic Arvind Krishna Mehrotra. 7pm.

Living Room, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6900. $40-60.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Yoga with glow-in-the-dark body paint? Only at Glo-Yoga, probably.

7:30pm. Marina Promenade. $30.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 Take part in The Arts House’s mini 10th anniversary arts and lit festival.

Mar 26-Apr 6. See Scene & Heard for more details, page 19.

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Stalled Are cronuts and craft beer the answer to our food court woes?

By Crystal Lee & Samantha David

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amenting the loss of Singapore’s hawker traditions is nothing new.

You know the story: after years of generational hand-me-downs, today’s kids don’t want to take over their mom and pop’s business, don’t think running a food stand is what a uni-educated, high flyer should strive for. Perhaps their parents have higher hopes for them too. Monocle’s Tyler Brûlé had a point when he said recently that, unlike Japan, “…where there’s a growing culture of young people who are assertive about their choices [and] it’s a respectable option if you want to run a café…

Singaporeans see it a little differently… such jobs are for the labor classes.”

There has been no shortage of attempts to stem the tide, from strict control of rental regulations in hawker centers (implemented in April 2012) to prevent food prices from going up, to

getting social enterprises to step in to manage hawker centers. What’s never really been done, though? Making casual style hawker cuisine, rough and ready dining spots and the idea of mixing and matching your dishes seem cool.

Yet that’s exactly what’s happening right now. A host of new spots and concepts, typically run by folks too young to remember the glory days of the mid-80s when there were some 150 hawker centers across the island (the number today is closer to 100) are turning expectations about what to expect from a cooked food center on their head.

From craft beer stalls in Chinatown to a hybrid mee pok-yakitori concept in Tiong Bahru, everywhere you look there’s someone experimenting with something a little different. On their own, of course, they’re but a drop in the deep fat fryer.

Some of the concepts scream try-hard; others obviously won’t last. But throw in

The Good Beer Company

Check out is.gd/oldhawkers for a neat photo essay on hawker centers from the past from Remember SG

Fat Plates and Skinny Jeans Where to go for your hip hawker fix.

Alibabar the Hawker Bar Previously known as Ali Baba Eating House, this East-side hangout went through a major revamp and came back as a “Hawker Bar”. A coffeeshop by day and hawker bar by night, this is where you can sip on upmarket brews and a cup of milo peng, all in one place.

125 East Coast Rd., 6440-6147.

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Bincho

Alibabar the Hawker Bar

Part of Loh Lik Peng’s Unlisted Collection group (Esquina, Burnt Ends), this eatery in one of Tiong Bahru’s art deco blocks leads a double life.

In the day, it’s an old-school mee pok stall and at night, it transforms into a so-hip-ithurts Japanese yakitori bar.

#01-19, 78 Moh Guan Terrace, 6438-4567, www.facebook.com/binchohuabee.

Bokky Curry Young couple Lim Kim Bak and his wife Eunice Oh run this new hawker stall (opened early February) in Hong Lim Food Centre selling curry chicken, a hot local favorite. Drop by early to avoid disappointment—their main star runs out fast.

How fast? Follow them on Facebook (they’re super active there) to find out. #01-67 Hong Lim Food Centre, 531A Upper Cross St., www. facebook.com/bokkycurry.

Bincho

Coocci Contemporary Japanese This Japanese stall couldn’t feel more out of place. On offer are classic Japanese creations (like curry udon and rice bowls) as well as other random fusion plates, including chicken tortellini.

Stall 92 Commonwealth Crescent Market, 118 Commonwealth Crescent.

smarter social media marketing around home-grown dining concepts (witness The Tuckshop’s ingenious happy hour promotion in response to the Anton Casey affair), recent calls online for the establishment of a National Food Council, last year’s Youth Hawkerprise initiative and, if only for the name, Mediacorp’s new Wok Stars TV cooking show, and it all seems indicative of a new, grass-roots appreciation for our foodie heritage that goes far beyond tiresome arguments over who serves the best chicken rice.

Can these places fill the hole left by a generation of hawkers retiring? Of course not. Will the food court of 2020 be made up mostly of cronut stands?

We’d certainly hope not. But if the hawker center as we know it today may be doomed, that pop-up umami burger stall you see today may just be the first iteration of what will ultimately come to replace it.

Heating Up Anthony Bourdain was one of the first to spot the trend. Speaking at last year’s World Street Food Congress here, Mr. Kitchen Confidential predicted these young upstarts could be the salvation of hawker centers. “It’s going to be young hipsters who do not want to be lawyers,” he said. “They’re rejecting what their parents tell them [to do] and, instead, they decide to open a bunch of hawker stands serving delicious, possibly strange food.” He was backed by the former chairman of the National Environment Council, Simon Tay, who said the future

belonged to ““exciting young guys who want to try out something new in our hawker centers”.

Bourdain went on to say that we could look forward to “retro, hipster hawker centers” run by “young, hip kids who want to (do things) the oldschool way.” And this is a man who loves the hawker concept so much he plans to open a huge street food market in New York, with a “dream list of chefs, operators, street food and hawker legends from around the world”. He told New York’s Eater, “I hope to soon be able to enjoy a really good chicken rice in NYC.”

Overcooked Lack of interest in the trade isn’t just about better jobs in other industries. A shift toward healthier food options, a failure to think ahead and the troubles of balancing the books all play their part.

Costs are an especially sensitive issue: many first-generation hawkers enjoy heavily subsidised rent; secondgen’ers often sub-let for sky high prices (a practice which will come to an end in 2015); the latest class are neither subsidized nor can they sub-let; and the net result is a lack of real parity: three generations of hawkers can exist side by side, each paying vastly different rent.

And despite all this, there’s a general expectation that hawkers will somehow maintain their rock-bottom prices— according to The Straits Times, fishball noodles and chicken rice only went up by $0.50 in three years—through thick and thin (despite our eagerness to pay

“It had to be in a special area where old meets new, where there’s history and heritage in the neighborhood.”

– Victor Tan, owner of Twoface Pizza & Taproom, on why he chose to set up in a hawker space

upwards of $5 for a flat white).

Makansutra’s KF Seetoh (a good friend of Bourdain’s, by the way, and the guy behind World Street Food Congress which returns in early 2015; wsfcongress.com) has bemoaned the lack of entrepreneurship around many of even the most successful hawkers; who do a great trade but too rarely plan for the future or even look to expand in the present. And complacency has certainly crept in; we’ve taken the hawker culture for granted and perhaps standards have slipped (how else to explain Gordon Ramsay winning one of the three rounds of last year’s Singtel Hawker Heroes?).

Says Daniel Goh, whose Good Beer Company at Chinatown Complex was one of the first of this new wave, “Hawkers don’t get enough respect for what they do.

While famous hawkers are lauded, by and large people look down on them as lowly educated and servile.”

As Goh notes in some insightful essays at his blog The Beer Hawker (thebeerhawker.tumblr.com), “the

biggest problem facing our hawker heritage is the fact that there is little or no renewal in the system.” 2013 saw the death of hawker legends like Ng Ba Eng of Eng’s Noodle House and Andrew Lim of Yue Lai Xiang Chng Tng at Bedok Corner and, on a larger scale, longstanding hawker centers are closing at a depressing rate, with both Golden Bridge and Commonwealth Avenue shutting up shop as recently as 2011.

Get With The Program So what’s being done? Clearly a few smart, hip operators alone can’t reverse the decline. But by helping to recast people’s preconceptions and make the hawker trade a viable career choice, they may just spark a much needed revitalisation of the street food sector.

The Government is throwing its weight behind a new Hawker Master Trainer Pilot Program (a joint effort of the

“In order to best develop and promote our food industry—and I mean both the services and manufacturing sectors—we need a coordinating body, staffed by people that really know food and the global culinary scene, to articulate a vision and drive really powerful and effective programs that can help us achieve these national goals [to promote our F&B industry and its heroes]” – Aun Koh of food and lifestyle blog Chubby Hubby

Twenty-ish-somethings who, depending on your point of view, are either worthy champions of new trends and ideas or annoyingly derivative and more-than-a-little smug (delete as applicable)

The Good Beer Company

PasarBella

The Soup Bar

Daniel Goh’s great little drinks stall offers over 50 different beers and ciders, from countries like Taiwan and the US. He also owns Smith Street Taps, a stall selling craft beer on tap (which is right next door).

With everything from a mini wet market at Oceans of Seafood to food stalls selling artisanal products (run by passionate folks like Ai Ming Syu at The Cheese Ark and Corrine Chia at the neighboring Great Beer Experiment), PasarBella is as much upscale hawker as it is farmers’ market.

Helmed by chef Gary Lum (who spent 10 years working in the kitchens of places like The Ritz Carlton and Brasserie Gavroche), this new stall serves wholesome gourmet soups, pasta and salad.

#02-58 Chinatown Complex, 335 Smith St., 9430-

200 Turf Club Rd., 6887-

2750, www.facebook. com/goodbeersg.

0077, www.pasarbella.com.

#02-51 Tanjong Pagar Plaza Market and Food Centre, 6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza,

» Twoface Pizza & Taproom Another case of split personality in Tiong Bahru. By day this spot is a kopitiam and by night it’s a self-service pizzeria (well okay, maybe the kopitiam tradition of self-service is still kept alive) serving locallyinspired grub and craft beer.

Twoface Pizza & Taproom

#01-46, 56 Eng Hoon St., 6536-0024, www.twoface.sg.

www.facebook.com/thesoupbarsg.

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COVER STORY Singapore Workforce Development Agency and the National Environment Agency (NEA)), which launched last month and sees 50 aspiring “hawkerpreneurs” undergo on-the-job training with four veteran hawkers, for five to six months. “This collaboration [...] will contribute to preserving our unique hawker heritage and ensuring that traditional hawker fare will continue to thrive, even as times change and food tastes evolve in Singapore,” says Richard Tan, director of NEA’s Hawker Centres Division.

Addressing the growing demand to eat clean, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) also jumped in to salvage the hawker situation with the launch of the Healthier Hawker Programme (www.hpb.gov.sg) in 2011, encouraging hawkers to offer more wholesome food choices.

There are also plans to build an additional 10 new hawker centers by 2017 and in doing so increase the number of available stalls, especially in areas that are currently underserved. As well as hopefully driving down rents, there’s been some interesting experimentation with how these places are run; though the first hawker center run by a not-for-profit social enterprise, Kampung @ Simpang Bedok, closed in October 2013 after barely a year of operation. The group of friends behind it, with backgrounds in finance and construction, admitted they

lacked the experience to make it work. And though other social enterprises and cooperatives recently bid for the soon-to-expire lease on the centers at Ghim Moh Road, Upper Changi Road, Aljunied Avenue 2 and West Coast Drive; Kiang Chou Tong, the president of Ghim Moh Market/Shop Merchants’ Association, told Today last month that their members, “hope NEA will continue to manage the hawker centers because they are a neutral party and will look after the hawkers’ interest. There has been no precedence with other groups, so they’re worried if this will succeed.”

The Dark Side It’s not all peachy keen for every youngster that pursues the hawker dream.

Recently, 28-year-old Tan Jun Yuan and his now defunct bak kut teh stall in a Toa Payoh coffee shop have been all over the news.

The young hawker left his job as a product manager and started the food stall with high hopes, only to decide to shut it down in February due to foreign/local manpower issues (amongst other reasons). When I-S got in touch with Tan for an interview for this story, he apparently had so much to say that he feared his full “statement” wouldn’t be properly represented enough to do the situation justice. Speaks volumes on how the fight to keep hawker traditions alive is an eternal struggle.

The Young And Restless Yet it’s the emergence of these impassioned young operators diving head-first into a seemingly uncool trade that might hold the most promise. While there aren’t enough of them to immediately compensate for the slow death of the hawker tradition (Daniel Goh laments that we are “losing our hawkers far faster than we can replace them”), the new generation of hawkerpreneurs could be the first light at the end of the tunnel.

For these bright sparks, it’s as much about keeping costs down as it is about the heritage-saving mission. “I had a tight budget and the initial outlay for a coffeeshop stall is relatively low… There’s no need

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“It shows how we can not only help to preserve history and culture but also introduce modernity at the same time.”

– Loh Lik Peng, owner of Unlisted Collection, on Bincho’s old-meets-new concept.

The Soup Bar

for furnishings, renovation, etc.” says Andrew Sim, owner of gourmet burger joint De Burg in Bukit Merah.

Sebastian Ho of Sebastian Mix Fusion Cuisine, who puts out Italian-Japanese creations from a small stall in Everton Park, feels the same way: “I chose to set up a hawker space because I wasn’t ready for a full-fledged restaurant and I felt that by starting small, things would be

more steady in the long run. Also, with a hawker stall, I’m able to reach out to more people by serving good food at a very reasonable price so that they can have it every day.”

And whatever the reasons behind their decision, these folks are clearly bringing something new to the table to keep the city’s foodies interested.

“We are reinventing and refining local

hawker fare, rather than changing traditional recipes, with modern cooking techniques” says Gwern Khoo of Amoy Street’s A Noodle Story, a ramen stall offering noodle bowls with a local twist.

Changing perceptions may take time: “Generally customers are thrilled to see something new and fresh, but there are some who require more time to accept different food concepts in a hawker,” says Gary

A Noodle Story

Lim of The Soup Bar. “Business can definitely be better; people just need to ‘know’ or ‘be educated’ that they can find freshly made food at a hawker and at hawker prices.”

But while it’s still early days, there’s enough buzz around this ground-up movement to suggest it might just be the tonic the trade needs if it’s to evolve rather than go extinct. n

Essentials A Noodle Story #01-39 Amoy Street Food Centre, 7 Maxwell Rd., 9027-6289, www.anoodlestory.com | De Burg #01-40 Stall 1, 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1, www.facebook.com/deburgsingapore | Sebastian Mix Fusion Cuisine #01-01, 7 Everton Park, 8126-0646, www.xiaodidelivery.blogspot.sg/p/sebastian-fusion-cuisine.html APBS-032-14 IS Mag@ol.ai

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CITYSCAPE Eyes Right

Making a Scene

The best things to see and do during Singapore Design Week (through Mar 16, www.designsingapore.org/SDW).

Credit: Aaron Pollock

The new National Design Centre kicks into gear for Design Week. By Clara Lim

Made in SG Market Credit: Aaron Pollock

National Design Centre

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Housed in a conservation Art Deco The Whiteboard Dialogues (kicking building, the city’s latest design off March 14, 7:30pm) and monthly hub is far from flashy. But the design film screenings—the first of SCDA Architects-designed which is indie film OBJECTIFIED National Design Centre (March 15, 5:30pm), exploring doesn’t have to shout to be the relationship between heard. Apart from housing us and our possessions. the DesignSingapore It looks like Singaporeans Council (which promotes are set to become more Jeffrey Ho local design) and indie studios, design-literate with programs the building is also the locus of like these. “We believe more design programs for the public. people will learn to appreciate good Atrium of National Design Centre Having played host to fresh events design and make better design like The Made in SG Market last month, choices in their daily lives,” says People’s Park Complex, 1 Park Rd.). it is now one of the primary venues Ho. “More design-savvy consumers And it sure looks like up is the for the ongoing Singapore Design will drive the demand for wellway to go. Architect and TV host Week (see right). “The inaugural designed products and services.”

Jason Pomeroy considers “skycourts edition brings together over 50 local Industry insiders agree that we’re and skygardens” the future of urban and international design activities looking at a sea change in the local planning for an increasingly cramped open to the community, businesses, market. “People now have more Singapore, and are important spaces design students and the choices in terms of products in which we’ll grow not just our general public,” says Jeffrey than before, so I greens, but also “a sense of Ho, executive director of think we’ll become community and neighborhood.”

DesignSingapore Council. more designGoes to show that design If you’re stopping by the centric as a society, doesn’t just belong in luxury center, be sure to check out rather than being magazines—it’s an everyday the SG Mark and President’s intimidated by design as aspect of city living that you Dennis Tay Jason Design Award exhibitions a high-brow, alienating Pomerroy can’t afford to not care about. (through March 16), which thing,” says Dennis Tay, 111 Middle Rd., www. champion brilliant local design. founder of online store Naiise. designsingapore.org.

Open daily 9amYou can also look forward to popcom, which currently has a physical 9pm. up stores like Kapok (through March presence at urban rooftop farming 16) from Hong Kong, talks such as pop-up NÓNG (through Mar 31. 6/F

Aspects

SIP Cycle

Local design studios—including Hjgher and The Little Drom Store—create glassware inspired by Singapore. Yoshifumi Saito of Shotoku Glass Company will also talk about the craft of glassblowing.

This group cycle (bring your own bike or kick scooter) takes you around the Bras Basah/ Bugis district. There’s also a pop-up Levi’s bike store (10am-1pm) if you want a tuneup or shop for some biking gear. March

March 14, 7:30pm.

Supermama, SAM at 8Q, 8 Queen St. Free.

16, 8am. Dhoby Ghaut Green. $10 from www. designsingapore.org/ SDW.

Creative Circuits Hop on a shuttle bus and tour six “design havens” around the city, including NÓNG, craft hub Tyrwhitt General Company, and boutiques Foundry and The Redundant Shop.

March 15, 11am-6pm.

National Design Centre, 111 Middle Rd. Free with registration at goo.gl/gCYRhF.

Collective Consciousness in 3D Scan yourself in 3D at this archival/ installation project and print out a creepy facsimile of yourself.

March 15-16, 9am-9pm.

Prototyping Lab@NDC, National Design Centre, 111 Middle Rd. Free.

OPEN store

The buzz: Events and floral specialist Wonderland for Detailed Planners (WFDP) has opened a multi-concept café and lifestyle store, which also offers home décor services and craft workshops.

The vibe: The eclectically-stocked threestory emporium stays true to its name with a quirky, olde-worlde garden setting. There are flowers and greenery everywhere,

complete with pretty intoxicating scents to transport you a long way from Arab Street.

The goods: Founder Melissa Wang certainly has a soft spot for local artisans. On the first floor is The Pantry (the shop’s café), which serves coffee and baked goods from local indie brands such as Maple and Market, Plain Vanilla and Patisserie G. Upstairs, the retail-workshop space is chockfull of soft

37 Haji Lane, 6299-5848, www.wonderland.com.sg. Open daily 10am-8pm. Crystal Lee

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Check out 30 tree logs that were salvaged from pruning and transformed into works of art.

Through March 16.

National Design Centre and Dhoby Ghaut Green. Free.

Tokyo Avant Garde 90’s Founder of Tokyo design company E&Y, Yoichi Nakamuta curates fantastically experimental objects created in Japan during the 90’s design boom.

Through March 16, 9am-5pm. Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Dr., 64032160. Free.

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furnishings and décor pieces ($9.90) by cool labels like Supermama, When I was Four and Bertha & Biggs.

Why you’ll be back: Hip lifestyle wares, an in-store café and whimsical charm— what more do you need?

March 14 - 27, 2014

Shot in the dark

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Stage Flight Five of the region’s biggest and most exciting music festivals worth traveling for. By Crystal Lee

Stereosonic

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

had around 100,000 ‘Ultranauts’ raving Kasabian, Metronomy and many more. know who’s scheduled to play at the event, over two days last year to a star-studded Why you should go: Because no-one loves but based on its track record, the lineup THIS Future Music weekend! lineup of top DJs including indie music quite like the Japanese. is sure to be packed with famous DJs as Carl Cox, Armin van Plus, there’s an amazing venue well as local Aussie acts that are unique to Festival Asia Buuren and Afrojack. setup on an island at the each city.

What: The overseas edition of this Aussie Who: Already confirmed edge of the city, (typically) November/December. Venue TBA. music festival is one of the largest in for its phase one great weather and a www.stereosonic.au.

Southeast Asia, having drawn a whopping lineup are EDM’s 60,000-strong crowd.

55,000-strong crowd last year. Its third biggest names— August 16-17. Maishima edition is set to be the biggest yet, with Goa, India Avicii, Hardwell, Summer Sonic Osaka over 70 international and local acts taking Nicky Romero, Site, 2-2-15 over multiple stages at the Bukit Jalil Sunburn Festival W&W and Alesso.

Hokukoryokuchi, National Stadium across three days.

What: Goa sure knows how party, and Why you should go: Ultra Konohana Ward, Osaka, Who: EDM royalty including deadmau5, this seven-year-old EDM festival, which is famous for its amazing Japan. www.summersonic.

Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix and has since cast its net in Colombo, Mumbai party vibe, thanks in part to a Ultra Korea com/2014. JPY 13,000-28,000 Paul van Dyk, alongside hot and Dubai—and is rumored to be hitting killer schedule of EDM’s ($161-348). names like Pharell Williams, Singapore in the near future—is proof. It’s brightest superstars. Just watch Tinie Tempah and not just mind-blowing sets you’ll be getting; the official after-movie on Wu-Tang Clan. last year, Sunburn had its own cruise, a Sydney, Australia YouTube and you’ll see why.

Why you should flea market, a Ferris wheel and multiple June 13-14. Seoul Olympic go: It’s only about Stereosonic after-parties within walking distance.

Stadium Complex, 10 an hour if you fly Who: The lineup for this year is What: One of Australia’s Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, ($77 for round-trip still unconfirmed but expect most happening and Seoul, South Korea. www. ticket with AirAsia) its organizers to pull out fastest growing music umfkorea.com. KRW and there’s plenty the big guns, with the likes festivals—also 120,000-250,000 ($142-295). of different music of Swedish House Mafia, held in Brisbane, genres for audiophiles.

Axwell, Tiesto, Above & Adelaide, Perth and March 13-15. Bukit Jalil Future Music Osaka, Japan Beyond and Dash Berlin, Melbourne—this National Stadium, Malaysia.

Festival Asia having made appearances awesome electro www.futuremusicfestival.asia.

Summer Sonic in previous years. shindig saw over RM 208-588 ($79-224).

What: This annual two-day rock, pop Why you should go: It’s a 200,000 attendees and and indie music fest is a worthy rival to massive three-day carnival with seven stages last year.

Fuji Rock—and you don’t even have to great music covering all genres of Stereosonic Seoul, South Korea Who: The lineup is slated to camp. Festival-goers can look forward to the electronic spectrum and more. be announced in July, but after Ultra Korea impressive acts across a number of stages; 2013’s edition featuring David Guetta, December 26-28. Venue TBA. Muse, Metallica, Linkin Park and Fall Out Armin van Buuren, Calvin Harris and www.sunburn.in. INR 4,891-6,521 What: One of the most talked-about Boy topped the bill in the last edition.

Nero as headline acts, alongside major ($100-132). music festivals in the world (the original Who: Headlining this edition are Arctic players like Afrojack and Sebastian Miami edition’s early bird tickets sold out Monkeys, Robert Plant, Phoenix, Avenged Ingrosso, 2014 shouldn’t fall short. within minutes), this high-energy, buzzing Sevenfold, The 1975, Azealia Banks, Why you should go: OK, so you don’t juggernaut, with an impressive stage setup,

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ESCAPE ROUTES

with Lauren Jade Hill

Point Yamu by COMO

Thail and

Get the Point On the tip of Phuket’s Cape Yamu, new luxe resort Point Yamu by COMO has opened with some pretty tempting rates. Overlooking the Andaman Sea and limestone landscape of Phang Nga Bay, rooms and villas, by Italian designer Paola Navone, exude contemporary Thai luxe. The property features a 100-meter pool, COMO Shambhala wellness retreat and world class Italian, Thai and COMO Shambhala cuisine. Room rates are from THB 15,000 ($580) per night, with opening offers like four nights for the price of three, until April 30. Details at www.comohotels. com/pointyamu.

Trunk Call The always-popular charity event Anantara King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament (August 28-31) is relocating from the coastal town of Hua Hin to Bangkok, and you can be there to join in the fun.

In past years, players have come from across the globe to take part, including New Zealand All Black rugby players and Thai supermodels.

The tournament raises money for and awareness about the plight of elephants in Thailand. Find out more at www.anantaraelephantpolo.com.

each year, the eco-tours could really make a difference. A three-day, twonight trekking tour costs from US$155 ($196). Find out all you need to know about taking on the volcano in our Rinjani Travel Guide (is.gd/rinjani).

Tibet

Airs and Graces

Plush new hotel Shangri-La Lhasa will open on April 17, offering a luxury base for adventurous travelers. At 3,650 meters above sea level, the city is surrounded by the Himalayan landscape, while the city itself is an important Buddhist site. The hotel combines traditional Tibetan architecture with contemporary design, and to help guests acclimatize, there’s an oxygen lounge.

Other facilities include an Elephant indoor pool, spa and gym, Polo with International and Tibetan dining options. Room rates start from RMB 2,300 ($481). Read more at www.shangri-la.com/lhasa.

Indonesia

Branching Out It’s no secret that Indonesia has a deforestation issue, so eco-friendly tour company Green Rinjani (www. greenrinjani.com) is offering Mount Rinjani trekking trips in which everyone gets to plant a tree. On any of the Rinjani treks, travelers plant their tree between Senaru and base camp before tackling the famous volcano’s slopes. With Rinjani’s 3,000 visitors

Austr alia

The Joker The Sydney Comedy Festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary next month with appearances from famed international and local comedians, while the biggest event on the festival calendar is the acclaimed Cracker Night, featuring an impressive line-up of comic stars at five different venues from April 28-29. Tickets can be bought for AU$59.90 ($68). Meanwhile, one-man shows include appearances by Bob Saget from the US and Jimeoin from the UK. Find out more and buy tickets from www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au.

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FASHION + FITNESS + TECH + HOME + BEAUTY | Get More Out of Singapore

home Throwaway Line

Hats Off Just in time for your upcoming summer vacay: Club 21b now stocks sustainable Australian headwear and bag label Helen Kaminski, and its latest collection looks just perfect for even the chicest of beaches. Most of these hats are handcrafted with fine, flexible and durable Madagascan raffia which is rollable and packable, so they won’t take up too much space in your weekend bag. $260 upwards, from #01-07/09 Forum The Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Rd., 6304-1459, www.club21global.com.

Tired of the usual white boring paper plates? Look to homegrown creative agency, The Local, which has just launched its Disposable China Collection—intricately designed, disposable partyware that looks just like their porcelain counterparts. These gorgeous pieces are perfect for jazzing up your dinner party (and you won’t have any tedious washing up to do after). $14 upwards, from Goods of Desire, #02-08 The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen St., 6593-3228, www. goodsofdesire.com.

fitness Max it Out

Nike’s popular sneaker family is growing. The latest Air Max Lunar90 combines two cushioning systems (both with space-age names), the Max Air and Lunarlon, to provide even more lightweight comfort. Other modifications include softer materials for the tongue and lining, a no-sew construction for maximum flexibility, and a compressionmolded collar for a snug fit. Its sibling, the Air Max 90 Jacquard, comes in smore complex (and cooler) colorways. $219-$239 from Nike, #02-02/03 Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Rd., 6738-1965, www.nike.com/sg.

tech Wear Rubber

Yamaha’s new Bluetooth speaker, the NX-P100 is more than just a portable speaker system. It doubles up as a charger when your smartphone’s on the low—just connect via USB—and is also a hands-free speaker for your voice calls. The allround splash-proof silicon protection guards against rain, shine and abuse. $329 frm Yamaha Showroom, #03321/324, Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, 6740-9346, sg.yamaha.com.

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Midnight Mass

fitness

Here’s a list of gyms that open till late, so you can squeeze in that extra bit of workout time.

Can’t sleep? Now you can work out in the early hours. By Delle Chan

Anytime Fitness @ Macpherson CC Macpherson Community Club, 400 Paya Lebar Way, 93406233, www. anytimefitness.sg.

Open daily, 12am-12am.

If you always struggle to get a workout in during the day, there’s some good news—a small, but increasing, number of gyms are beginning to accommodate late-night fitness buffs.

US-based chain Anytime Fitness opened its first 24-hour gym here last October at Woodlands’s ACE The Place Community Club, and has just launched another 24/7 branch at Macpherson Community Club. The group also has grand ambitions to open a whopping 100(!) franchised outlets in Singapore by 2019.

We paid a visit to Anytime Fitness

California Fitness

California Fitness 8/F Ngee Ann City, 391A Orchard Rd., 6834-2100, www. californiafitness.com. Open Mon-Sat 6am-12am; Sun 8am-10pm.

Anytime Fitness @ Macpherson CC

Macpherson, and liked what we found.

While it’s a compact, no-frills gym, it features a decent range of basic equipment—there’s a number of treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise machines that will provide an effective workout for the average gym-goer. (However, if you’re looking for more luxe facilities like pools and steam rooms, you’ll be left disappointed.)

Members are each given security keys that enable them to access the gym at any time of the day, as well as the other 2,400 Anytime Fitness gyms worldwide.

According to Ming Koh, one of Anytime Fitness Macpherson’s franchisees, “the response has been amazing. Many people are excited about the 24-hour access, as this allows them to exercise whenever they want.” Ming and his partner, Joanne, were inspired to bring Anytime Fitness here, as they feel that “Singaporeans tend to finish work later, making it hard for them to work out at conventional gyms.”

While Anytime Fitness Macpherson is already attracting a decent number of late-night gym goers, it seems that

Closing Time

early hours workouts have yet to catch on islandwide. Some Gymmboxx outlets operate till 11pm on weekdays; but, says, Gymmboxx’s Marketing Manager, Ikram Kalil, “the peak period is between 5 to 9pm. Thereafter, the crowd will either be finishing their last reps, or washing up”. However, he says that they still choose to extend their operating hours to accommodate “a small group of gym goers who work late, or have to tuck their kids into bed before enjoying some ‘me time’.”

Fitness First Singapore’s Managing Director, Anthony Tottman, agrees. The majority of Fitness First outlets operate till 10pm, as they currently don’t see a demand for an extension of operating hours. “Based on our observations, we find that the busiest periods of the day are usually in the mornings and evenings— before and after work,” Tottman says.

“However, we’d be happy to work out how we can potentially extend our operating hours if the need arises.”

As fitness trends go, it looks like this one has more legs in it than most.

Fitness First Platinum @ One George Street #05-01 One George Street, 1 George St., 6538-7666, www. fitnessfirst.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri 6am11pm; Sat 7am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm.

Gymmboxx XL @ Bishan CC #0401/02 Bishan Community Club, 51 Bishan St., 13, 8499-4897, www. gymmboxx.com. Open Mon-Fri 8am11pm; Sat-Sun 8am-8pm.

Pure Fitness 6/F Asia Square Tower 1, 8 Marina View, 6100-2233, www. pure-fitness.com. Open Mon-Sat 6ammidnight; Sun 8am-10pm.

Solitude of Strength #01-04 Blk 37, Lorong 23 Geylang, 8123-4362, www. solitudeofstrength.com. Open daily 6.30am-11.30pm.

True Fitness 7/F Chevron House, 30 Raffles Place, 64383000, www. truefitness.com. sg. Open Mon-Thu 6am-11pm; Fri 6am-10pm; Sat Solitude of 6pm-8pm; Sun Strength 8am-6pm.

STYLE NOTES

With Crystal Lee

holidays (we got our products in a matter of hours). In store are more than 15,000 products spanning home ware, fashion goods, electronics, beauty products, sporting equipment and stuff for kids, plus there’s free returns and delivery on purchases over $40. Register for the first time and get a $10 credit voucher.

Cassey Gan

Curated by Ek Thongprasert

In a Jiffy Internet shoppers know too well—you buy a dress or shirt, hoping to wear it for an important occasion, but your package still hasn’t arrived. That’s about to change with new Singapore-based e-tailer Sosoon (www. sosoon.com.sg), a minimalist, fuss-free site to give Qoo10 (www.qoo10.sg) a run for its money with its promise of delivering purchases within 24 hours, including public

Two to Tango Cult New York-based fashion label alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet is set to open its first Southeast Asian boutique (#0317 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, www. aliceandolivia.com) in April. Expect the brand’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection in store, including gowns, footwear and handbags, in its signature fun, feminine and whimsical style when the store is ready for business. Speaking of openings, MM6

by Maison Martin Margiela (finally!) is also slated to open its first standalone store

(#01-08 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, www. maisonmartinmargiela.com) this month with its Spring/Summer collection of sheer, structural pieces with clean lines and pale hues. Go crazy, fashion fans.

architecture-inspired label Stolen ($129 upwards). Other regional names to look out for are Curated by Ek Thongprasert from Thailand and J Apostrophe, LIE by Lie Sang Bong and One Choi from Korea.

Eastern Charm

Trick or Trade

Robinsons Orchard isn’t all about shiny If you’ve been meaning to retire your abused international brands like Sergio and battered suitcase, now’s a good time Rossi and See by Chloe. Within its as the Great Samsonite Trade-in mammoth space are also some of (through March 31) returns for its Asia’s most prolific talents, who eighth year; this time in partnership have recently launched their latest with the Salvation Army. Bring in Spring/Summer collections as a your used luggage, which will be collective. From home, there’s donated to charity, and purchase an new label Cassey Gan with her S’cure four-wheeler, the lightest lazy-day dresses with bold graphic range in the brand’s portfolio, prints ($79 upwards), Saturday’s at $339 upwards (usually $550 free-spirited sister line CRUISE upwards). Available at all Samsonite Samsonite S’cure ($99 upwards), womenswear stores including #01-91 VivoCity, 1 brand still for its youthful and Harbourfront Walk, 6376-9425, www. understated pieces ($99 upwards), and samsonite.com.sg. clee@asia-city.com.sg

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DINING OPEN door

Lunch Box Zafferano

Concetto by Saveur

The buzz: The folks behind the ever-popular pocket-friendly French eatery Saveur have opened this new affordable Italian dining joint.

The vibe: With two levels and two open concept kitchens, it’s an airy space that belies its 90-seats. There’s lots of concrete, naked light bulbs—yup, you guessed it, it’s hipster-industrial chic. But that does mean the focus is on the striking feature of an indoor garden, planted with herbs like rosemary and thyme.

The food: The menu’s divided into four

main sections: Earth, Land, Seas and Light. From Earth, there are starters like grilled octopus with calamari and anchovy dressing ($10.90), while the Land and Seas sections showcase all the main courses, including crab risotto with crispy rice crackers ($12.90) and duck tortellini with poached egg and parmesan emulsion ($12.90). For Light, classic Italian desserts such as tiramisu ($10.90) and pistachio panna cotta ($6.90) take center stage.

But the slightly overblown concept is enlivened by unexpected ingredients; almost everything comes with a twist.

The drinks: Nothing worth writing home about. Soft drinks and juices aside, there’s a small range of beers ($13), wines ($8 per glass), and mocktails (a lemon fizz ($3) and a Shirley Temple ($3) to be exact).

Why you’ll be back: Like Saveur, it’s all about tasty, reasonably-priced dishes that you’d pay double for elsewhere.

The Cathay, #01-11/12, 2 Handy Rd., 6735-1141, www.concetto.sg. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm. SAMANTHA DAVID

your appetite with the truffle-infused mushroom soup, before moving on to mains like oven baked Scottish salmon with Italian parsley, or slow cooked pork belly with berry sauce. Then, round up your meal with a sweet treat, like the royal cheese cake with raspberry coulis.

The deal: Perched on top of Ocean Financial Centre, this contemporary Italian restaurant offers a value-for-money three-course set lunch ($52). Whet

Why it’s worth it: It’s a great place for business lunches—clients are going to be impressed with the service and scenic view. Plus, the menu is revamped every month, so there’ll always be something new.

43/F Ocean Financial Centre, 10 Collyer Quay, 6509-1488, www.zafferano.sg. DELLE CHAN

Sustainable Dining It's Earth Hour on March 29, so head to these environmentally-friendly restaurants serving up good food with a conscience.

The Garden The Sentosa Resort & Spa, 2 Bukit Manis Rd., 6371-1130, www. thegarden.sg.

Morsi & Sorsi #01-02 51 Telok Ayer St., 6222-7530, www.facebook.com/ morsiandsorsi.

Oxwell & Co 5 Ann Siang Hill, 6438-3984, www. oxwellandco.com.

GRUB Bishan Park 1, 510 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, 6459-5743, www.grub.com.sg.

Orgo #04-01 The Esplanade, 8 Raffles Ave., 6336-9366, www.orgo.sg.

Table 24 24 Temple St., 62259925, www.table24.sg.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

With Samantha David

Oyster Bar World Gourmet Summit

Summing Up The World Gourmet Summit is back for its 18th year from March 26 to April 5 and there’s no shortage of big names and local talents participating in this 11-day culinary festival. Take your pick from the many events happening around town, from wine dinners (how 'bout one with renowned celebrity chef Sergi Arola?) to cooking demos (Gastronomic Jam Sessions, anyone?) and workshops. Visit www.worldgourmetsummit.com for a full list of happenings.

Ale to the Chief Time to get them beer goggles on—Beerfest Asia is back from June 12 to 15 at the Marina Promenade and tickets have just gone on

sale, so get them while they’re hot (from $15).

This is your chance to sample over 400 types of beers from all over the world during this four-day festival, which also features live music performances by Ice Cold Chili Peppers and nOasis from Australia. There are also standup comedy acts, tempting grub, plus beer workshops and talks. Visit www.beerfestasia. com for tickets and updates.

Split Personality

where you can shop for bikes and accessories and chill out at the café for brunch (from $12.90) or burgers (from $13.90).

Midday Meals

We’ve got a bunch of new lunch spots for you to check out. At Bugis Junction, Japanese-French café Miam Miam (#02-14 Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria St., 6837-0301, www.miam.sg) serves creations like squid ink pasta tossed in wasabi oil ($16.80). Or head to Kensai Kitchen (#B103/04/05 Liang Court, 177 River Valley Rd., 6337-5105, www.facebook.com/ KensaiKitchenSpore) for a Japanese buffet spread (from $19.90). Love roasted meats?

There’s 180 Rotisserie (#02-02 Asia Square Tower 2, 12 Marina View, 68449838, www.facebook.com/180rotisserie), Miam Miam where you can get a meal for under $10.

Dual concept stores are a dime a dozen these days but here are some new ones in town. For art lovers, drop by Elffin & Elffin Gallery Café (29 Haji Lane, 98156701, www.elffinandelffin.co.nr) for coffee and cake ($4-$6.90) while admiring the works of local illustrators Kenn Lam and Ahmad Fauzan. If you want to do a little bit of shopping, head east to Carry On (348 Tanjong Katong Rd., 6348-2495, www.carry-on.sg), where Filipino accessories brand YADU products (like bags) are available alongside a range of Filipino bites like a corned beef pan de sal bun ($5). For cycling enthusiasts, there’s Wheeler’s Yard (28 Lorong Ampas, 6254-9128, www.facebook.com/wheelersyard),

Guide Me Don’t miss the next issue of I-S (out March 28): it comes with a free copy of our awesome new dining guide, I-S Eats, with over 200 venues featuring the best burgers, sushi, noodles and more. Email us at register@asia-city.com.sg to pre-order a copy to be sure you don’t miss out.

Make like all those hipster bars you keep reading about, and plant your own greens. Pop-up urban farming initiative NÓNG offers a range of micro-green seeds ($2.90 for 10g), as well as micro-greens growing systems ($6.95)—the latter are essentially seeds pre-packed in soil, so you can start growing them right away. You’ll have your very own sweet peas and oats in no time, making delicious additions to your smoothies and salads. Find them at #06-01/02 People’s Park Complex, 1 Park Rd., www.facebook.com/ nongediblegardens. Delle Chan

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Need to know Theater & Arts The Arts House > 6332-6919 www.theartshouse.com.sg

Esplanade Box Office > 6828-8377 www.esplanade.com

Fort Canning Park > 6332-1302

chart the weeks ahead

www.nparks.gov.sg

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

National Museum of Singapore > 6332-5642

Ticketbooth > 6296-2929 www.ticketbooth.com.sg

Cinema Ticketing Hotlines Cathay > 6337-8181 www.cathay.com.sg

Eng Wah > 6836-9074

www.ewcinemas.com.sg

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

Golden Village > 1900-912-1234 www.gv.com.sg

www.nationalmuseum.sg

Shaw > 6738-0555

Singapore Art Museum > 6332-3222

Other Ticketing

www.singart.com

www.shaw.sg

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

Peatix > www.peatix.com Sportshubtix > 6333-5000

The Substation > 6337-7535

www.sportshub.com.sg

www.substation.org

DON'T Miss

The A-Team Mexican art collective Arma Blanca makes their Singapore debut with a showcase of compelling works spanning various mediums.

See Art, page 20

DO This

SEE This

Take It Easy Get yourself down to Zouk Flea & Easy, this time featuring a sneaker pop-up party by Sole Superior.

See Sales & Fairs, page 21

Worlds Collide Culture Clash Festival returns to Singapore after a seven-year hiatus with live performances and DJ sets by local and international names.

See Music Festivals, page 20

STATE OF THE ART Christine Argillet

Over 100 works by Salvador Dali will be on show at Dali: The Pierre Argillet Collection. Argillet was Dali’s friend and publisher, and owns one of the most spectacular collections of Dali’s work. His daughter Christine tells us what it was like growing up with the great man.

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What was your impression of Dali?

Dali was a workaholic, very much into his projects with my father. He was always busy with his paintings and talking to all kinds of people—from scientists with whom he spoke about DNA research, bakers with whom he was preparing the longest baguette in the world with, Vogue magazine when they had Dali design their summer issue, fashion designers and models—all these people would mingle together in his hotel in Paris. He loved being in the center of the royal court.

What do you remember of his working style?

Dali would stay in his home in Port Lligat, Spain, working from early morning to late afternoon on his paintings. He tried

all kinds of materials—he worked on his copper plates with roulettes, scissors, nails, diamond and ruby stylus; he even asked for my mother’s lipstick to draw with. One day, he had found on the seashore a beautiful dead octopus, which he immersed in acid and imprinted on a copper plate. From this animal imprint, Dali created the Medusa from the Mythology series, which will be on display during this exhibition.

What’s your most vivid memory of him?

My father had organized a huge meeting in Paris where Dali was going to etch in public—there were maybe 200 journalists present. When Dali arrived, he had strange, fixed eyes. He went on stage,

drew furiously in a whirl and then left abruptly. My father ran after him, but Dali left without saying a word. A few days later, I went to his hotel with my father to bring him the copper plate, and we found out that Dali, following Timothy Leary’s suggestions, had taken LSD for the first time on the day of the public etching.

A few days later, he etched the Women in the Waves, which is one of the most striking etchings of the Hippies series.

Dali: The Pierre Argillet Collection is on from Mar 22-Apr 20 at Redsea Gallery, #01-10 Dempsey Hill, 9 Dempsey Rd., 6732-6711, www.redseagallery.com. Free. CLARA LIM

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I-S PICK> The House of Bernarda Alba This famous Spanish play, about a tyrannical mother who seals her family off from the world after her husband's death, gets a Singaporean remake.

Through Mar 14, 18-21, 25-28, 8pm; Mar 15, 3pm, 8pm; Mar 16, 2pm, 6pm; Mar 22, 3pm, 8pm;

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To Belong -cyclonicdream- This performance explores local myths, culture and philosophy, and how the old connects to the new, using a combination of video, music and dance. Mar 18-19,

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Perfect 10 The Arts House Turns 10 (Mar 26-Apr 5) this month, and we couldn’t be more psyched for its unusual lineup of theatrical events. “We didn't want to do the usual celebration with pomp and flair,” says The Arts House director William Phuan. So the team, with playwright Chong Tze Chien, created “an alternate universe where The Arts House does not exist anymore, but is replaced by a boutique hotel, dance hall and a giant bookstore.” Join in the bash to find out how exactly they’re going to pull that off. Find out more at www.theartshouse.com.sg.

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Performance Tour of Marco Polo This play, which was Jovi Tan's winning entry for the 24-Hour Playwriting Competition 2013, revolves around two blind friends who meet again after death, and attempt to figure out if they have ended up in Heaven or Hell. Staged at various venues. Through Mar 29, marcopolotour2014.wordpress.com.

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I-S PICK> A Singaporean in Paris This 2010 sold-out show is back due to popular demand. Join Hossan Leong as he travels to chase his dream of performing in a cabaret in this exciting comedy, which also stars Linden Furnell, Mina Kaye, Peter Ong and Vicky Williamson. Through Mar 23, 8pm. SOTA Drama Theatre, School of the Arts Singapore, 1 Zubir Said Dr., 6594-8411. $44-69 from Sistic.

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Romeo & Juliet The Singapore Dance Theatre present its take on the timeless tale of two star-crossed lovers. Mar 15, 8pm; Mar 15-16, 1pm; Mar 16, 7pm.

Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Dr., 68288377. $30-70 from Sistic.

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Gypsy Comedy @ Lowercase.An offbeat stand-up comedy show, featuring a slew of local comedians. Mar 17, 8:30pm. Lowercase, #01-01 Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 63375581. $12 from Peatixf.

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Mar 23, 2pm, 6pm; Mar 29, 3pm, 8pm. Drama Centre Theatre, National Library, 3/F National Library, 100 Victoria St., 68378400. $45-75 from Sistic.

8pm. University Cultural Centre Theatre, National University of Singapore, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, 6516-2492. $23-29.

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Guitar Heroes We’ve barely recovered from the eardrum-blistering Singapore Rock Festival earlier this month, but we’re already prepping for another musical onslaught as more old school metal royalty descend upon us. Practically playing back-to-back are guitar god Steve Vai (Mar 21, The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, 6636-0055. $78-148 from Sistic) and ex-Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di’anno (Mar 25, Hard Rock Cafe, #05-01 HPL House, 50 Cuscaden Rd., 62355232. $45-50 from EventClique).

Shutterbugs, rejoice: There’s going to be a new major contemporary art fair with a focus on your favorite hobby this year. The Milan Image Art Fair (Oct 24-26, www.miafair. it) is debuting in Singapore, hand in hand with the Singapore International Photography Festival (www.sipf.sg). With a purported 50-50 mix of Asian and Western exhibitors, this looks like the place to be if you want to check out cutting-edge photographic and video works from all over the world. clim@asia-city.com.sg

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Made in Singapore: Rising Son Set during the Japanese occupation, Dick Lee's latest production Rising Son (the first of a three-play series) narrates the coming-of-age stories of his father, aunt and a Japanese army lawyer. Mar 27-Apr 12, 8pm. DBS Arts Centre - Home of SRT, 20 Merbau Rd., 6733-8166. $3055 from Sistic.

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-M- (Matthieu Chedid) One of France's biggest pop-rock stars is here for one night only. Mar 16, 8pm.

Kallang Theatre, 1 Stadium Walk, 63487907. $105 from Sistic.

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Il Divo: A Musical Affair Operatic pop vocal group Il Divo will perform some of the greatest songs from the world's favorite musicals. Mar 17, 8:30pm. The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, 6636-0055. $98-278 from Sistic. www. ildivo.com.

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Bruno Mars: The Moonshine Jungle Tour Grammy award-winning singer Bruno Mars performs hits like “Grenade” and “Just The Way You Are” at his first ever concert in Singapore.

Mar 26. Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk. Call 6333-5000 for more info. $128-328.

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White Lies The popular British band is bringing its unique brand of dark indie rock to town. Mar 22, 8pm. The Coliseum™, Resorts World® Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 6577-8888. $85-118 from Sistic.

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Singapore Originals: Stopgap Stopgap, a five-piece local rock band boast a versatile music style. Mar 26, 7:30pm. Timbre @ The Substation, 45 Armenian St., 63388030. Free.

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Suzanne Vega—Live! The American singer-songwriter conveys her contemporary folk style through acoustic guitar. Apr 1, 7:30pm.

Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377. $148 from Sistic.

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I-S PICK> Culture Clash Festival Blitz & Squash Brass Band from Japan, our very own funksters The Mighty Mighty and futuresoul trio The Astral Journey, and DJs including the much-loved Kilowatt crew take the stage at this indie world music fest. Mar 22, 5pm.

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Angles of Incidence This site-specific installation celebrates the collaboration between Singaporean architect Randy Chan and British artist Philippa Lawrence.

Through Mar 23. Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Rd., 9005-4850. Free.

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I-S PICK> Singapore Design Week Meet design talents from Singapore and the rest of the world at a host of design trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, workshops, trails and films. Event highlights include SingaPlural, which showcases the best design elements from diverse creative fields, such as advertising and architecture.

Parisian fair MAISON&OBJET will also be making its first-ever stopover here. Plus, don't miss the inaugural Singapore Good Design Mark (SG Mark) exhibition, which champions holistic design innovations and practices. The President's Design Award, which is Singapore's most prestigious design accolade, will also be presented to recognize design excellence from across various disciplines. Through Mar 16. National Design Centre, 111 Middle Rd.

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Yiruma Live in Singapore The renowned South Korean pianist-composer will be performing in Singapore for the first time at a one-night-only concert. Apr 5, 8pm.

The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, 6636-0055. $38-168 from Sistic.

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I-S PICK> The Gathering: Darkside Critically acclaimed electronic duo Darkside, consisting of Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington, will be headlining the second edition of The Gathering.

Apr 6, 6pm. *SCAPE The Ground Theatre, 2 Orchard Link. $65-80 from EventClique.

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Marina Bay Sands Rocks Singapore This open-tothe-public music festival will feature a free simulcast of The Rolling Stones concert held at the MBS Grand Ballroom, as well as live music performances from local rock acts, including A-List with Douglas O., Heritage, and ZulTania. Mar 15, 4pm. Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza , Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8868. Free.

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Mosaic Music Festival Lots of funk, jazz, pop-rock and electronica to broaden your sonic horizons at this 10-day multi-genre music fest with international and local acts.

Through Mar 16, 7:30pm. Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377. $20-100 from Sistic.

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The buzz: Keong Saik Road isn’t quite as happening as it used to be in its heady, early Jason Atherton days, but that ain’t stopping places like this classy wine bar from setting up shop here.

The décor: It’s one of the sexiest spots along the strip, all tastefully done up in teal and mahogany, with lots of sharp lines. Most of the space is set up restaurant-style, but there’s also a short bar with stiletto-like high stools to perch on.

The drinks: The wine list (from $58/ bottle) has extensive descriptions that are less tasting notes than drunk texts

I-S PICK> SingaPlural 2014: Celebrating Design This islandwide event celebrates design (including but not limited to architecture, urban planning, interior, graphic and fashion design) through a host of installations, exhibitions and talks by top names like Tim Power and Claudio Colucci. Through Mar 16, 12am. Various venues Call 6569-6988 for more info. Free.

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I-S PICK> SOUND: Latitudes and Attitudes This sonic exhibition will bring together the works of seventeen artists, who will present sound as both a medium and a subject in their works. Expect a roster of installations, live performances and sound scores, as well as over 16 listening stations.

Through Mar 16, 11am. Earl Lu Gallery, B1-Mezzanine level LASALLE College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6496-5000. Free.

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The Swimmers Angki Purbandono's 25 artworks comprise 78 scanographies— photographic images created with a scanner—made during his ten-month stint in the Yogyakarta Narcotics Penitentiary.

Through Mar 23, 11am. Mizuma Gallery (Gillman Barracks), #01-34, 22 Lock Rd., 6570 2505. Free.

The food: As with many tapas places in Singapore, the food can be a bit hit-ormiss. Definitely go for the grilled octopus ($17)—one of the best and smokiest we’ve tried—and the “bikini” sandwiches ($10), made with manchego, iberico ham and black truffle cream.

The music: Really downtempo and hush—you can barely hear it.

The crowd: Girls’ night out types, and couples making gooey eyes at each other.

Why you’ll be back: The conversationstarting menu and classy vibe make this a perfect date spot for upscale winos.

29 Keong Saik Rd., 6222-1963, www. vidavinogroup.com. Open Mon-Tue 6-11pm; Wed-Sat 6pm-midnight.

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I-S PICK> Edward Burtynsky: Water Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky's arresting works examine the impact of human consumption on the world's water supplies. Through Apr 6, 11am.

Sundaram Tagore Gallery Singapore (Gillman Barracks), #01-05 Gillman Barracks, 5 Lock Rd., 6694 3378. Free.

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I-S PICK> Arma Blanca This exhibition showcases eclectic and compelling artworks— across various mediums like painting, sculpture and photography—by Mexican collective Arma Blanca. Through Apr 5, 11am. EDITIONS by Collectors Contemporary, 01-21 Park House, 21 Orchard Blvd., 62352110. Free.

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I-S PICK> ArtWalk@Wessex Local and international artists living and working in the historical black and white houses at Wessex Estate off Portsdown Road will open their doors for the annual ArtWalk@Wessex. This year there will be the opportunity to visit 14 studios and meet 20 artists working in a variety of media including painting, drawing, printmaking and ceramics. Mar 29-30, 11am. Free.

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False Things View 15 works that span various mediums—from photographs to sculptures—by four young Thai artists at this exhibition. The works are concerned with themes such as materiality, appearances, history and imagemaking. Through Apr 26, 12pm. Galerie Steph, #01-05 ArtSpace@Helutrans, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Rd., 9176-8641. Free.

Of Indeterminate Time or Occurrence Heman Chong's solo exhibition will showcase four different bodies of works that highlight the relationship between image and text. Through May 4, 11am. Fost Gallery, #01-02 Gillman Barracks, 1 Lock Rd., 6694 3080. Free.

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opening Milieu This group exhibition will showcase a series of contemporary works by four faculty members of NAFA's Department of Fine art.

Mar 21-26, 10am. Sculpture Square, 155 Middle Rd., 6333-1055. Free.

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I-S PICK> The Next Page: The Arts House Turns 10 The Arts House will celebrate its 10th birthday with site-specific performances that will reimagine the history of the local arts scene without its own presence. Mar 27-29, 8pm. The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6900. $8-10.

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I-S PICK> Salvador Dali: The Argillet Collection Marvel at over one hundred of Salvador Dali's Surrealist etchings, drawings and tapestries, which will be presented for the first time in Asia. Mar 22-Apr 20, 9:30am.

Redsea Gallery, #01-10 Dempsey Hill, 9 Dempsey Rd., 6732-6711. Free.

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ON THE BAR Paddy's Day The annual St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival (Mar 14-16) is here again—and these Circular Road watering holes are sure to be in the thick of things.

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World Press Photo 13 Singapore View arresting works by award-winning photographers at the 56th edition of this prominent international photography exhibition.

Through Mar 30. Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Rd., 8525-5039. Free.

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SuperBrunch: The Picnic Party Superbrunch: Brunch lovers would not want to miss out this incredible dining experience, complete with highlights like gourmet pies, meaty goodness prepared on a seven-meter long Gridiron grill and flowing Champagne. Email rc.sinrz. restaurantreservations@ritzcarlton. com to book a spot. Mar 16, 12pm.

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue, 63378888.

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Singapore Restaurant Week Snag great deals at popular restaurants all over town during Restaurant Week. As usual, 3-course lunches are $25++ while 3-course dinners are $35++. Head to the website for the full list of participating restaurants. Mar 15-23. Various venues.

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I-S PICK> PasarBella & Friends Go To Town The gourmet farmers' market gets a festival-like makeover with this outdoor event featuring gastronomic treats made by PasarBella's traders.

Through Mar 30, 10am. Marina Bay Waterfront, Marina Blvd.. Call 6887-0077 for more info. Free.

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The Macallan Whisky & Wagyu Dinner Chef Chris Millar presents a six-course dinner paired with unique signatures of Macallan. Apr 2, 7pm.

Stellar at 1-Altitude, 62/F One Raffles Place, 1 Raffles Place, 6438-0410. $348.

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World Gourmet Summit 2014 Themed “Back to the Classics” this year, this eleven-day celebration of fine wines and gourmet cuisine sees big name vintners joining the lineup of prestigious chefs. Mar 26-Apr 5. Various venues Call 6273-7707 for more info.

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Saturday Social BBQ Groove to surf music while enjoying a feast (complete with ice cold beer) at Timbre's monthly BBQ. Apr 5, 4pm. Timbre @ Gillman, #01-05 Gillman Barracks, 9A Lock Rd..

Call 6694-4201 for more info. Free.

Dinosaurs: Dawn to Extinction A large-scale dinosaur exhibition of over 400 fossils and models, some of which are on public display for the very first time. Through Jul 27.

ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8868. $18 from Sistic.

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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. Free.

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AWARE Workshops for International Women’s Day To celebrate International Women’s Day, AWARE Training Institute is offering companies free workshops (usually priced at $250) that share ideas for advocating women. These workshops span topics on gender equality, change-making, and building an inclusive workplace environment for women. Contact Jes at 6779-7137 or training@aware.org.sg. Through Mar 31. Free.

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Writer x Writer This series of discussions, which will take place at BooksActually's pop-up store, will see writers, poets and playwrights pairing up to discuss each other's works.

Mar 27-Apr 6. The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6900. Free. www.theartshouse.com.sg.

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I-S PICK> We Are 10! Open House There'll be a plethora of free activities at this open house, including fun workshops, exciting performances and storytelling sessions. Apr 5-6, 10am. The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6900. Free.

WHY NOT? Go On a Walking Tour Get a dose of history and find out about Queenstown, Singapore’s first satellite town, with the National Heritage Board’s My Queenstown Heritage Trail (free, www.nhb.gov.sg). Held between 9-11am on every last Sunday of the month, the tour will take you to places that are steeped in heritage, such as the first ever HDB blocks, Tanglin Halt estate, and the former Queenstown Polyclinic, just to name a few. Email myqueenstown@gmail.com to register. Delle Chan

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The Vault’s new space stays true to its trademark industrial aesthetic of brick and metal—and yes, they moved their original three-tonne bank vault door, too. Drinks like beer ($16) and cocktails (from $15) are pretty standard, but the revamped food menu is impressive—expect sophisticated plates like raw tuna with marinated watermelon, mentaiko and chilli emulsion ($16).

The laidback Australian bar from Robertson Quay has a new outpost on Circular Road, which opened its doors just a few months back. A favorite with Aussie expats, the bar is also popular with sports nuts, thanks to its multiple flat-screen TVs. Tuck into the hearty steak sandwich ($25) or kangaroo burger (also $25), and wash it all down with a wide range of Australian draught beers, such as Pure Blonde (from $12).

While not a newbie, this casual bar has just undergone a major facelift to stay in the game. Its new look is pared down and simple, but lots of dark wood and dim lights make the place cozy—perfect for unwinding after a hard day’s work. Get beer on tap from $11/pint during happy hour (3-8pm daily), and from $14 thereafter.

23 Circular Rd., 6222-5001, www. thevault.com.sg. Open Wed-Sat 7.30pm-1am.

52 Circular Rd., 6536-4990, www. boomarang.com.sg. Open Mon-Fri 6am-late.

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Art Mart Purchase good books, literary knick knacks, as well as an array of food at this pop up flea market at The Lawn. Mar 28, 5pm; Mar 29, 3pm. The Lawn, The Arts House, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6900. Free.

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I-S PICK> Zouk Flea & Easy: Triple Decker Special A massive showcase of the island's finest designers and lifestyle enhancers featuring a pop-up by sneaker aficionados Sole Superior. Mar 30, 2pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. Free.

I-S PICK> kyo First Anniversary: Future Bound 001 kyo celebrates their first anniversary with the groovy house beats of Oxia and the versatile electronic dance repertoire of Nicolas Masseyeff from France. Mar 21, 10pm. Kyo, #B1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 Cecil St., 8299-8735. $20-25.

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Re:United feat. Ken Ishii Experimental DJ Ken Ishii offers up innovative techno and house compositions. Mar 21, 9pm. Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928. $20.

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MMM feat. Alex M.O.R.P.H. (Armada,DE) Get your trance fix with a special three hour debut set from Alex M.O.R.P.H. Mar 14-15, 9pm.

Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928. $15-25 with one drink.

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Transfix Featuring Roger Shah The German returns to Zouk to provide a dose of his best trance hits like “Going Wrong”, “Who Will Find Me” and “Morning Star”. Mar 21, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 67382988. $25-32.

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kyo First Anniversary: Future Bound 002 DJ and producer Funk D'Void, hailing from the UK, will be showcasing his skills behind the consoles for one night of groovy house tracks. Mar 22, 10pm. Kyo, #B1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 Cecil St., 82998735. $20-25.

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I-S PICK> St. Patrick’s Day Festival This three-day fiesta features live performances by Irish and homegrown bands and a street parade offering Irish food and, of course, lots of Guinness. Mar 14-16, various times.

Boat Quay, www.singapore-river.com.

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Full Steam Ahead Singapore’s only full moon beach party returns with a stellar roster of local DJs as usual. Great food, giant beach balls, beer pong, and of course the iconic infinity pool will make for a crazy cosmic night. Mar 29, 4pm. Tanjong Beach Club, 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, 6270-1355. Free.

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M.O.B. Launch Party DJs Lincey, Tinc and The Professor dish out their unique combination of experimental dance music that promises to alter the perceptions of the genre altogether. Mar 29, 11pm. Velvet Underground, 17 Jiak Kim St., 67382988. $25-32.

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ENCORE at Fort Canning 2014 The city's first movie and music festival features musicals including Mamma Mia! and Grease!, followed by DJ Deepak on the decks while you knock back Kronenbourg beer. Mar 28-30, 5pm. Fort Canning Green, Cox Terrace, 6332-1200. $25.

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Southeast Asian Film Festival 2014 Singapore Art Museum’s eye-opening Southeast Asian Film Festival is back this year for its fourth edition, with opportunities to catch rare docus and challenging indie films from the region, as well as to meet their creators. Mar 28-Apr 20, 10am.

Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd.. Call 6332-3222 for more info. $10 from Sistic.

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Week of March 14 © 2014 Rob Brezsny

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): From 2010 to 2012, Eric Garcetti worked as an actor on the TV cop shows The Closer and its spin-off series Major Crimes.

He played the mayor of Los Angeles. Then in 2013, he ran for the office of L.A.’s mayor in real life, and won. It was a spectacular example of Kurt Vonnegut’s suggestion that we tend to become what we pretend to be.

Your assignment Pisces, is to make good use of this principle. I invite you to experiment with pretending to be the person you would like to turn into.

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): A woman from New Mexico wrote to tell me that after reading my horoscopes for three years in the Santa Fe Reporter, she had decided to stop. “I changed my beliefs,” she said. “I no longer resonate with your philosophy.” On the one hand, I was sad that I had lost a reader. On the other hand, I admired her for being able to transform her beliefs, and also for taking practical action to enforce her shift in perspective. That’s the kind of purposeful metamorphosis I recommend for you, Aries. What ideas are you ready to shed?

What theories no longer explain the nature of life to your satisfaction? Be ruthless in cutting away the thoughts that no longer work for you.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): In Arthurian legend, Camelot was the castle where King Arthur held court and ruled his kingdom. It housed the Round Table, where Arthur’s knights congregated for important events. Until recently, I had always imagined that the table was relatively small and the number of knights few. But then I discovered that several old stories say there was enough room for 150 knights. It wasn’t an exclusive, elitist group. I suspect you will experience a similar evolution, Taurus. You may be wishing you could become part of a certain circle, but assume it’s too exclusive or selective to welcome you as a member. I suspect it’s more receptive and inclusive than you think.

Mr. KNOW‑IT‑ALL Our Favorite Smart Aleck Answers Your Questions Dear Mr. KIA, I’m addicted to my smartphone and use it for just about everything. I’m glued to it almost every waking hour—Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Candy Crush...the list goes on. The only thing that irks me is that my data usage goes through the roof every month, so I always end up breaking the bank to foot the bill. Are there any cost-saving measures that I can take to prevent myself from spiralling into poverty?

–iAddict Dear iAddict, No prizes for guessing that you typed and sent your letter on your smartphone, too. Well, there’s good news for smartphone addicts like you. There’s a free app, called Onavo Extend (www.onavo.com) that helps you to reduce your data usage, without changing the way you use your phone. It reroutes your mobile Internet traffic through servers and compresses the data you download

whenever possible. It also works overseas, ensuring you don’t exceed your data roaming plan (that would really cost a bomb).

Dear Mr. KIA, I love my girlfriend but she’s just a bit possessive—if we’re not together, she sends me a never-ending stream of text messages to ensure my thoughts are still on her. I appreciate that I’m the apple of her eye, but sometimes I want to chill out with my bros and hit the gym or play video games. I daren’t complain for fear of offending her. What should I do? –Mr. Meek Dear Mr. Meek, Worry no more—the newly launched BroApp was created for poor fellas like you. This genius app sends pre-selected, thoughtful and charming text messages to your girl to assure her that you’re constantly thinking about her. The app is cleverly disguised on your phone, so she’ll never detect it. You can now chill out with your mates without your girl hounding you for attention.

ANNOuncements notice of Intended marriage I, Rebecca Louise Tomes, single, of Kovan Melody #02-15, 21 Kovan Road, Singapore, 548192, intend to marry Rahul Bowry, single, of Kovan Melody #02-15, 21 Kovan Road, Singapore, 548192 at Palazzo dei Piori, Piazza dei Priori No. 1, 56048, Volterra, Italy on 11/07/2014. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should without delay notify the Consular Service, British High Commission, 100 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247919.

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I, Rahul Bowry, single, of Kovan Melody #02-15, 21 Kovan Road, Singapore, 548192, intend to marry Rebecca Louise Tomes, single, of Kovan Melody #02-15, 21 Kovan Road, Singapore, 548192 at Palazzo dei Piori, Piazza dei Priori No. 1, 56048, Volterra, Italy on 11/07/2014. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should without delay notify the Consular Service, British High Commission, 100 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247919.

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GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20): The renowned Lakota medicine man Sitting Bull (1831-1890) wasn’t born with that name. For the first years of his life he was known as Jumping Badger. His father renamed him when he was a teenager after he demonstrated exceptional courage in battle. I’d like to see you consider a similar transition in the coming months, Gemini. You’re due to add some gravitas to your approach.

The tides of destiny are calling you to move more deliberately and take greater care with the details. Are you willing to experiment with being solid and stable? The more willing you are to assume added responsibility, the more interesting that responsibility is likely to be.

CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22): The English noun “offing” refers to the farthest reach of the ocean that is still visible as you stand on the beach. It’s a good symbol for something that is at a distance from you and yet still within view. I suggest that you take a long thoughtful look at the metaphorical offing that’s visible from where you stand. You’ll be wise to identify what’s looming for you in the future so you can start working to ensure you will get the best possible version of it.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): A large plaster Buddha statue was housed at a modest temple in Bangkok, Thailand from 1935 to 1955. No one knew its age or origins. In May of 1955, workers were struggling to move the heavy ten-foot icon to a new building on the temple grounds when it accidentally broke free of the ropes that secured it. As it hit the ground, a chunk of plaster fell off, revealing a sheen of gold beneath. Religious leaders authorized the removal of the remaining plaster surface.

Hidden inside was a solid gold Buddha that is today worth $250 million dollars. Research later revealed that the plaster had been applied by 18th-century monks to prevent the statue from being looted. I foresee a comparable sequence unfolding in the coming weeks for you, Leo. What will it take to free a valuable resource that’s concealed within a cheap veneer?

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Holistic health teacher Deepak Chopra suggests that we all periodically make this statement: “Every decision I make is a choice between a grievance and a miracle. I relinquish all regrets, grievances, and resentments, and choose the

miracle.” Is that too New Age for you, Virgo? I hope you can drop any prejudices you might have about it and simply make it your own.

It’s the precise formula you need to spin this week’s events in the right direction— working for you rather than against you.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22): In the savannas of Africa, waterholes are crucial for life. During the rainy season, there are enough to go around for every animal species to drink and bathe in comfortably. But the dry season shrinks the size and number of the waterholes. The impala may have to share with the hippopotamus, the giraffe with the warthog. Let’s use this as a metaphor to speculate about your future.

I’m guessing that the dry season will soon be arriving in your part of the world. The waterholes may dwindle. But that could ultimately prove to be a lucky development, because it will bring you into contact with interesting life forms you might not have otherwise met.

Unexpected new alliances could emerge.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): In his book The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human,literary scholar Jonathan Gottschall muses on the crucial role that imagination plays in our lives. “[The] average daydream is about fourteen seconds long and [we] have about two thousand of them per day,” he says.

“In other words, we spend about half of our waking hours—one-third of our lives on earth— spinning fantasies.” I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because you are entering a phase when your daydreams can serve you well.

They’re more likely than usual to be creative, productive, and useful. Monitor them closely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): The Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich wrote his Eighth Symphony in a mere two months during the summer of 1943. He worked on it in an old henhouse on a former chicken farm. The location helped relax him, allowing him to work with extra intensity. I wish you could find a retreat like that for yourself sometime soon, Sagittarius. I think you would benefit from going off by yourself to a sanctuary and having some nice long talks with your ancestors, the spirits of nature, and your deepest self. If that’s not practical right now, what would be the next best thing you could do?

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Is there one simple thing you could do to bring a bit more freedom into your life? An elegant rebellion against an oppressive circumstance? A compassionate breakaway from a poignant encumbrance? A flash of unpredictable behavior that would help you escape a puzzling compromise? I’m not talking about a huge, dramatic move that would completely sever you from all of your burdens and limitations. I’m imagining a small step you could take to get a taste of spaciousness and a hint of greater fluidity.

That’s your assignment in the coming week.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): There are 15,074 lakes in Wisconsin, but more than 9,000 of them have never been officially named. That’s strange to me. In my view, everything is worthy of the love that is bestowed by giving it a name. I have named every tree and bush in my yard, as well as each egret that frequents the creek flowing by my house. I understand that at the Findhorn community in northern Scotland, people even give names to their cars and toasters and washing machines. According to researchers in the UK, cows that have names are happier: They produce more milk. Your assignment, Aquarius, is to name at least some of the unnamed things in your world. It’s an excellent time to cultivate a closer, warmer personal relationship with absolutely everything.

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This is going to sound quite dire, but there’s almost always a “crisis moment” going on at work.

There are a lot of things happening here at once.

Sometimes when I’m talking to someone I suddenly know what astrological sign they are. That really worries me: How do I know that?

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I run on idealism.

If you want to make things happen, you can’t afford to be weak. You can’t afford to give in to your tiredness.

Everything has to be perfect. There are no excuses for shortchanging a visitor’s experience.

Artists are the way they are because they take their work very seriously. If you’re serious about art, you can communicate many things and even change the way society thinks.

For a long time, the government couldn’t see how art was relevant. But now, they do see that there really is such a thing as cultural capital.

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When St. Joseph’s Institution had vacated the building that is now SAM, I snuck into their library with a friend and we found so many books that they’d left behind. It was such a magical moment.

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Everybody thinks I’m a Scorpio.

What keeps me sane?

I try to see the light side of things—and the bigger picture. Nothing worthwhile ever was achieved easily.

My work day started before I’d even gone to sleep last night!

I believe we’re influenced by forces that we can’t measure.

I believe in the unconscious.

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