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So the Minister for Social and Family Development, Chan Chun Sing, says pro-infidelity website Ashley Madison (tagline: Life is short, have an affair) is not welcome in Singapore. “Promoting infidelity undermines trust and commitment between a husband and wife, which are core to marriage,” he says. A Facebook group petitioning against Ashley Madison’s plans to launch here next year garnered more than 25,000 likes in less than a week. And the MDA says it will take public sentiment into account when evaluating the site, if and when it is set up. But just what do the public really think about it? We hit the streets to find out.
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Of the husbands and wives we polled, 100% said they strongly opposed such an insidious platform, though went on to say that they were a little too busy to sign the petition as they needed to get back to trawling AdultFriendFinder, Badoo, Tinder and the host of other platforms already available here for their next discreet liaison.
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Asked whether they’d mind their parents playing away, the kids we spoke to said they weren’t sure it’d make much difference. One pointed out that it had been a full three weeks since he’d looked up from his iPad and admitted he could no longer pick out his parents in a crowd. Another said she was in favor of anything that would make her mom and dad happier, but since neither of her parents ever come home from work before midnight she doubted they would have time to cheat. The older generation were a little more reticent. Most said they’d love to stop and discuss whether such a development would lead to the corruption of traditional values and an increase in morally suspect behavior, but were in a bit of a rush to get to the blackjack tables at the Integrated Resorts. Down at the Merlion, visiting tourists said they were surprised at all the fuss. “Don’t you guys have a problem making babies?” asked one. “Maybe you need to stop worrying about who and where they come from.” One group, however, was defiantly opposed to the idea. “We’re right behind the sacred, inviolable institution of marriage,” said a made-up government spokesperson. “Also, we’ve already lost the Speaker of Parliament to an extra-marital affair. Let’s not make it any harder for ourselves.”
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The gay couples we spoke to said that, as with all depraved practices, they loved the idea of an affair, but would regrettably not be able to indulge since they’re still not allowed to get married here in the first place. So it wouldn’t be an affair they’d be having, just a very heated argument the next morning.
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Following the recent White Paper population rallies and the online furor over the Randstad job advertisement, the foreigner debate has taken a twist. Influential former opposition party member-turned-activist, Vincent Wijeysingha, condemned the tone of the debate, calling it “untutored solipsism” and urged the government to “to change policy, not punish those foreigners who are already in our midst.” He was strongly backed by other bloggers such as Yawning Bread and news commentary websites like Yahoo Singapore and The Breakfast Network.
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Cycling path networks With Sembawang now declared the second cycling town in Singapore after Tampines, cyclists have more reason to cheer. Speaking at the official opening of the latest cycling path network, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Transport Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim tipped Ang Mo Kio, Choa Chu Kang and Toa Payoh as towns where they will next implement the network. This bodes well for Singapore’s vision to achieve an island-wide cycling path network for cyclists. Next stop (hopefully), more attention to downown.
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Be Good Watering Holes If you’re looking at going green but not sure how to, get some guidance from the good folks at Green Drinks Singapore. They’re a non-profit environmental group that organizes simple and unstructured information sharing and networking sessions between industry experts and the larger community. From local farming produce to safer skincare, you’re sure to find a session that piques your interest. Find out more and participate by logging onto www.sggreendrinks. wordpress.com. The next session is on Nov 8-10, with a focus on public cleanliness, recycling and dengue prevention.
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“Do you think it’s a family business?” – Yeoh Siew Hoon, producer of Web in Travel, in response to a comment at this year’s event that “Singapore is the best run company in the world”.
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Wunderworks The German Film Festival is edgier than ever this year. Don’t know where to start? See Film, page 29, for our top five picks. Through Nov 17.
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Off the Record Gilles Peterson’s record collection is bigger than yours. So much so that there’s even a virtual radio station in GTA V named after him. Get a taste of the jazz-obsessed London DJ’s madcap musical style as he comes to Velvet Underground on Nov 8. See Nightlife, page 29.
Local auteur Ho Tzu Nyen’s haunting new exhibition, Pythagoras, is a must for art buffs (like us). See Art, page 26. Through Dec 15. Michael Janssen Gallery, #02-21, 9 Lock Rd., 6734-8948, www.galeriemichaeljanssen.de. Free.
CALENDAR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Media preview of brand new multidisciplinary creative fest The U Factory, which boasts (among many other things) a Monocle magazine pop-up shop, a cool magazine library, live music, lots of local labels and designers selling their wares, cocktails and even a laksa bar. 5:30pm. 37 Malan Rd., www.theufactory.com. Invite-only. Festival runs through Jan 2014.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Singapore Writers Festival ends with some literary fireworks. Our picks: the screening of Dancer in the Dark, with lyrics written by Sjón (10am; see Scenestealer, page 26) and lesbian icon Carol Ann Duffy coming face-to-face with prolific local poet Edwin Thumboo (4pm). Various venues, www. singaporewritersfestival.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Local labels A.K.A Wayward, Weekend Sundries and Mandy Wu collectively launch their new collections at Threadbare & Squirrel with nibbles and drinks. 4:30pm. 660 North Bridge Rd., 6396-6738, www. threadbareandsquirrel.com. Invite-only.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Funnyman Michael McIntyre makes his Singapore debut at The Star Performing Arts Centre. 8pm. See Stage, page 25.
Art space, café and all-round-cool Arab Street haunt Artistry turns one, and they’re throwing a bash to celebrate. 8pm. 17 Jalan Pinang, 6298-2420, www.artistryspace.com. Free. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Opening party for Chefs With Altitude. Expect fancy-pants drinks and todie-for canapés by culinary A-listers. 7pm. Invite-only. See Food & Drink, page 27.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 The two-day Wagner at 200 fest, which celebrates the German composer’s turbulent life and works, closes with a screening of Werner Herzog’s The Transformation of the World in Music, plus pre-film cocktails with the GoetheInstitut and the Richard Wagner Association. Screening Room, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6900, www.theartshouse. com.sg. Free.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Indian playwright Girish Karnad’s dramatic monologue Flowers, telling the tale of a priest who’s fallen from grace, is easily the highlight of this year’s edition of Indian arts fest Kalaa Utsavam. Through Nov 20, 8pm. Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Dr. 6828-8377, www. kalaautsavam.com. $28 from Sistic.
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One Mic Stand Forget the festivals, stop obsessing over big-name international acts. Our home-grown live scene has never been more vibrant. By Terry Ong
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he evolution of Singapore’s live scene over the last year or two has been pretty remarkable. And we’re not just talking about music, which is in ruder health than it’s been for a long time. Open mic sessions and comedy nights have become increasingly popular, with Home Club and Blu Jaz holding regular nights for aspiring stand-ups. Meanwhile, budding poets, artists and entrepreneurs get to show off at diverse events like SPORE Art Salon and PechaKucha, which open their doors to anyone with an idea and a Powerpoint slide. And a few enterprising start-ups are looking to make it easier than ever to organize, and discover, cool live events. Of course, some of the old gripes remain: more hype (and money) for high-profile international names, punitively high rent costs and tricky licensing issues (for a particularly salutary story, see our interview with George Grover of the now defunct Broadcast HQ on page 11), and a grumbling, widespread refusal to accept that there’s local talent to be proud of. So, to show otherwise and to celebrate all that’s great about what’s going on right now, we spoke to a bunch of people behind the scenes to find out what makes the whole thing tick.
Music When it comes to live music, there’s certainly a lot out there: From daily offerings at Timbre, to Blu Jaz’s weekly showcase of lesser know jazz and world music talents, and Hard Rock Cafe’s weekly offerings. We spoke to up-and-coming Gareth Fernandez, who performs regularly at Timbre and Blu Jaz, about the scene.
What do audiences look for at a live gig? It’s about having a good time out with your friends. I recently went to see Charlie Lim and the Mothership’s gig at Blu Jaz, where he had completely packed the place out. It was a ticketed event too, which shows people are willing to pay good money, even on a Thursday evening, to go out and appreciate music.
There seem to be more gigs now than ever. Your thoughts on our live music The music scene here is definitely venues? growing. I’ve performed at and The live venues here are great. I’m grateful been to so many events in the for places like Esplanade, Hood Bar and past few months, including Café, Blu Jaz and Timbre, that “There are tons of the SGMUSO House Party regularly feature original music. live shows with great They understand that new artists and MAAD Sounds. There acts going on and are tons of live shows with need a platform for expression to more opportunities great acts going on and more truly pursue their wildest dreams. opportunities for performers to for performers to strut I do hope that more establishments strut their stuff. will spring up in future, like more their stuff.” jazz or soul bars. Gareth Fernandez Fernandez performs next at Singapore Originals: The Auditory Effect. Nov 27, 7:30pm, Timbre @ The Substation.
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Saxophonist Grey Lyons, organist Chok Kerong and drummer Darren Moore perform a heady jazz set.
The brilliant Shirlyn Tan’s undeniably rocking set is still popular after all these years.
Nov 8, 9:30pm. Blu Jaz. First drink charge.
Every Fri, 10pm. Hard Rock Café. First drink charge.
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Blues Jam featuring Raw Earth / Chicken Shack Revival Smashing blues and rock tunes by two outstanding bands. Every Sat, 9pm. Barbershop. Free.
VIDEO STARS Singapore-based American indie filmmaker Daniel Rucerito recently made a full-length documentary Here We Are tracing the evolution of the local music scene, featuring interviews with acts like Kevin Lester, The Great Spy Experiment and Caracal. Also included are interviews with behindthe-scenes veterans Leonard Soosay and Syaheed from Bedsty Music. Check it out at is.gd/hereweare.
Band Together Local startup supports local music scene? What's not to like? Bandwagon (www. bandwagon.sg) serves as a gig finder for all the great stuff going on here, with the team also offering up their take on concerts, new albums and developments on Clarence Chan the ground. “We’ve built up a 1,000 gigs a month database in Singapore alone,” says founder Clarence Chan. “Yes, there are that many gigs happening on our small island. The next stage is to improve the way we connect people to live music. One of which is through objective-based finding, where we help users find gigs based on their intent. A mobile app is definitely in the plan as well.”
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For budding artists and poets, the monthly SPORE Art Salon is one platform to showcase their work. New cafe Lowercase also holds a new night featuring a multidisciplinary set of new talents. Salon’s founder Olivia Kwok tells us why it’s one of the most experimental nights in town.
dance, theater, film or visual art. No two editions are the same. There seems to be a big “refresh rate” in audience for each edition, which widens our reach. There are about 80 people on each night.
What happens at the Salon? The three-hour event usually starts with a 20-minute session of life drawing, which continues between the stage performances that follow. There could be poetry, music,
“No two editions are the same.” Olivia Kwok
How has the Salon grown over the years? We moved from a little cafe in Chinatown, to a one time stint at the now defunct Pigeonhole, then had a good year or two at Blu Jaz. We turn three in November so will be having an extended line up of 10 featured artists comprising of various performance artists and poets.
The next SPORE Art Salon is on Nov 26, 7:30pm. Artistry. $10.
For more artistic presentations, don’t miss: Lowercase Sessions
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This new night at hip new café Lowercase feature poets, artists and writers. “These sessions are created for artists with a stronger and more creative bent, usually those who are a bit more leftfield,” says events coordinator Josh Q.
An established open mic night that showcases new local poets, musicians and storytellers.
Nov 8, 15, 18, 8pm. Lowercase. Free.
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Nov 11, 7:30pm. Blu Jaz. $4.
For laugh-out-loud comedy, Jonathan dealt with in a comedic context. Atherton’s weekly (and perpetually jamWhat would you like to see more of in packed) Talk Cock Comedy nights are a the scene? must, alongside Kumar’s fortnightly stint I’d like to see more promoters who at Home Club and the weekly open mic actually care about Comedy Masala, if you’re keen comedy, who try to “Live comedy to discover budding standfoster the art rather than ups. spurs post-show focus solely on the conversation, as business. At a What never fails to make many serious Singaporeans laugh? grass roots level Making fun of Malaysia is issues are dealt the Singapore a sure fire way to get a rise with in a comedic scene is very out of Singaporeans—almost encouraging. context. “ as much as making fun of The Jonathan Atherton Singapore in Malaysia. promoters come Why shouldn’t we just go to a from comedy backgrounds club or the movies? and we work together in a For an intelligent person live comedy complimentary way. We feel is the ultimate form of entertainment. a responsibility for nurturing It demands more in terms of thought the new wave of local talent, process and forces you to confront for building an indigenous your ideology. It also spurs post-show comedy culture. conversation, as many serious issues are Atherton appears at Talk Cock Comedy. Every Wed, 8:30pm. Blu Jaz. $10.
For more riotous comedy nights, don’t miss: Open Mic Stand The irrepressible Kumar unleashes his acid-tongued jokes on a riotous crowd. Second and fourth Thu of the month, 8pm. Home Club. $15 one drink included.
The Comedy Guide to Singapore A one-man standup comedy show featuring new talents. Every Wed, Fri, 8pm. Mulligan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant. $20.
Comedy Masala Hosted by Umar Rana, this weekly comedy night is a must to discover new comedic talents. Every Tue, 9pm. Home Club. $15 one drink included.
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SLAM SESSIONS Poetry and story slamming sessions can be quite a hoot, with budding as well as established talents like Poetry Slam organizer Deborah Emmanuel, braving the stage to share their creative work (and beat one another in the process). Emmanuel tells us about this riotous scene.
audience reaction and silence when it matters.
How have the numbers grown? The Poetry Slam competitions this year have drawn 40-50 people per event, with highs of 100. We get participating audiences, but most of the time we keep it among the How is the vibe? four or five of us on stage. It’s quite casual, with a host What about our talent pool? to show you that poetry It’s great. There’s a nice “Poetry Slams draw amount of diversity which doesn’t have to be stiff. people who are The gigs are held at grows as we are exposed there to be turned places like Blu Jaz, Home to writers from other on intellectually or cultures and new ways of Club, or Aliwal Arts Centre. Poetry Slams and writing and performing. emotionally.” Deborah Emmanuel open mics draw people What do you want to see who are there to be more of? turned on intellectually Fearlessness! Open or emotionally. They are respectful but mouths, arms and hearts. want to have fun, so there’s laughter, The next Poetry Slam is on Nov 28, 7:30pm. Blu Jaz. $5.
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This is Awkward A story slamming competition featuring talents from NYU Tisch Asia. Three audience members will be invited to share their stories on stage. Nov 11, 8pm. Home Club. $8 one drink included.
New Japanese import Peatix (www.peatix.com) offers an interesting alternative to big players like Sistic. They're a ticketing and event management platform that Peatix’s Fabian Lua purposefully works with "non-traditional" events (typically those that can't afford or don't want to pay the cut that bigger players take from ticket sales); in recent months they've partnered up with Archifest and Digital Fashion Week. For users it's pretty neat: the site recommends other events based on what you've already been to. But it's really if you're putting on an event that you'll want to talk to them: think of them as Asia's answer to Eventbrite. “Our event organizers love that Peatix goes beyond technology—that we believe in providing support however we can, building long-term relationships and growing with them,” says community growth manager Fabian Lua.
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COVER STORY Creative presentation And for everything else, there are creative presentations like PechaKucha Night and Lean Startup Circle, where photographers, entrepreneurs, journalists, writers, philanthropists and everyone else get to see and present works in casual, fun settings. At PechaKucha, each participant gets to present works in a “20 x 20” format (20 slides for 20 seconds each). Founder Jon Siegel tells us what to expect at these networking nights.
“PechaKucha is a casual affair, no suits or ties, and there’s easy access to drinks.“
How’s the vibe at PechaKucha? PechaKucha is a casual affair, no suits or ties, and there’s easy access to drinks. We have an energetic crowd and speakers, all Jon Siegel of which create great vibes. PechaKucha Night is similar to TED in terms of curating speakers from different backgrounds for innovative idea creation. If a person is motivated and passionate about sharing unique ideas, we are open to having them speak. What are the no-nos here? One thing we are making sure of is that all of the speeches are not sales talks. At an earlier event, some speakers attempted a sales talk and it completely turned off the audience. We learned a lesson from this, and we now pay more attention to presentation contents beforehand. How’s the response so far? We’ve hosted six events with 60 speakers. The audience seems to have stabilized around 200-250 people for each event but we’ve had some events where numbers blew past 400. We love it when everyone leaves with a smile and a look of determination from being deeply inspired.
The next PechaKucha Night is January, 2014. If you’d like to participate or simply attend, log onto www.pechakucha.org/cities/singapore.
PechaKucha Night
For more cool creative presentations, don’t miss: Lean Startup Circle
Business Rocks!
See the latest efforts from entrepreneurs at this popular networking session. Nov 12, 7pm. Blu Jaz. $10 one drink included.
Meet business owners and entrepreneurs who are eager to share stories and rant about the start-up industry. Nov 26, 7:30pm. Blu Jaz. $25 two drinks included.
blinkBL-NK A social gathering featuring a cross section of artists, academics, designers and entrepreneurs to share little-heard, cool ideas. Nov 20, 7:30pm. Blu Jaz. Pay as you wish.
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TEDXSingapore The upcoming TED session will focus on the latest global inventions, with inventors and designers from the US and Korea. Dec 7, 10am. Venue to be confirmed. Register at www. tedxsingapore.sg.
Cast Away
Performers at the defunct Broadcast HQ
George Grover
Much missed restaurant-bar-record shop concept Broadcast HQ in Little India, which held live DJ gigs from cool collectives like Darker Than Wax, closed down three months ago after it was refused a PE Category 1 entertainment license. Co-owner George Grover tells us what happened. What was the problem? We were licensed to a Category 2 for Public Entertainment level, stipulating “No live music” but recorded music was permitted, which we presumed meant we were permitted to have DJs. Singapore Police Force officers, during one of our nights, highlighted that DJs were considered to be live “if there is no support for performance. We stopped PE Category 1 licensing all our DJ nights while we appealed to obtain a outside the main category 1 license, but after entertainment hubs, several months, our appeal was rejected.
there will be no strong alternative music scene.”
How did the closure dampen the scene? It means there is one less venue that is willing and motivated to support local music and artists. More broadly, we think that people considering a similar concept in Singapore will think twice before trying to execute it. Without a doubt, all healthy local music scenes around the globe have developed through a strong grass roots music scene. This is impossible to develop if artists don’t have venues that will employ them, promote them and provide them with a forum to get their music out to the public. If there is no support for PE Category 1 licensing outside the main entertainment hubs, there will be no strong alternative music scene. George Grover
Address Book: Artistry, 17 Jalan Pinang, 6481-8589, www.artistryspace.com. | Barbershop, #0103, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6336-3386, www.timbregroup.asia. | Blu Jaz, 11 Bali Lane, 6292-3800, www.blujaz.net. | Hard Rock Cafe, #02/03-01 HPL House, 50 Cuscaden Rd., 6235-5232, www.hardrock.com. | Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928, www.homeclub.com.sg. | Lowercase, #02-01 Blk. D, LASALLE College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6337-5581, www.lowercase.sg. | Mulligan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, #01-02A Blk. C Clarke Quay, 3 River Valley Rd., 6305-6726, www.mulliganspubs.com. | Timbre @ The Substation, 45 Armenian St., 6338-8030, www.timbregroup.asia.
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All Aboard
A few ways to set sail on the Andaman Sea, even if you can’t afford your own yacht. By Carl Dixon
The Sail Spin
Jabudays
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ith its good year-round sailing weather and proximity to at least 30 smaller, idyllic islands, Phuket has become the sailing and yachting hub for Thailand. And it seems the world’s taking notice, too. The organizers of the Singapore Yacht Show (www. singaporeyachtshow.com) recently announced a sister yacht event to be hosted in Phuket from December 2014 to sell the region as a charter destination, while many Mediterranean-based yacht owners and captains are seeing it as an increasingly popular winter destination. The island is already home to four full-service marinas, all located on the eastern side of the island—Royal Phuket Marina (Koh Kaew), Yacht Haven (Laem Phrao), Phuket Boat Lagoon (Koh Kaew), and Ao Po Grand Marina (Ao Po)—and countless yacht charter operators providing various types of cruises. With peak cruising season beginning in December, now’s the time to hit the water. One of the major draws of yachting is that it provides a better chance to really explore the smaller islands of the Andaman. When you are looking to book a trip you have three main options: either to hire a bareboat yacht, a fully crewed yacht or—the middle ground—a bareboat yacht with a skipper. A bareboat charter is where you take full responsibility for the boat and the trip, which means navigating, mooring, motoring, cooking and cleaning. It can be likened to renting a mobile vacation home, where you have the freedom to go wherever you want, whenever you want. But before you set sail for the high seas do note that at least one of your party must have a marine skippers certificate (see Get Qualified). Booking a crewed boat, however, can make for a much more relaxing holiday, as you don’t have to worry about doing any hard work. The downside can be having to stick to a more fixed itinerary. Many operators offer this option, with up to six crew members to take care of all necessities. Hiring a bareboat charter with a qualified skipper means you have someone on-board to take responsibility for the navigation but you still get the feeling of sailing your own boat. The skipper will most likely look to involve you by asking you to help out with everything from raising the sails to dropping anchor.
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Tiger Marine Charter
Get Qualified When it comes to bareboat charters, most charter companies ask for one to three years’ skipper experience on a similar size yacht. Keppel Bay Sailing Academy (6303-8448, http://www.marinakeppelbay.com) have yachts available for charter and also offer sailing courses. For those with no previous experience, there is the five-day live-on-board RYA Competent Crew course, in which you sail between ports in Singapore and Batam. The course ranges from $1,150 to $1,450, depending on when you do it. The next level is the RYA Day Skipper course, in two parts, shore-based ($1,050) and practical ($1,550), five days for each part, which certifies you to charter a boat yourself.
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THE CREWED RENTAL
The Sail Spin
Tiger Marine Charter
If you love meeting new people and want to hit the water with a minimum of fuss, this option could be for you. Organized by Sunshine Nation, a Singapore-based event and travel company that’s been up-and-running for about 18 months, The Sail Spin is a flotilla sailing event that takes place about 10 times a year involving up to 20 yachts cruising together through the Andaman Sea. Gather a group of friends and book a yacht to yourselves, or—if you’re more social— secure a cabin and go with the flow. While sailing generally requires a lot of preparation, The Sail Spin crew takes care of most of basics: your yacht’s pantry is fully stocked, while professional skippers take the ship’s helm. It’s not all about topping up your tan and sipping cocktails on deck, though; your skipper will be more than be happy to send some sailing tasks your way. The itinerary is a mix of sightseeing and partying (Koh Phi Phi), a touch of luxe (private beach dinners at highend resorts; visits to two of Phuket’s chicest beach clubs, Catch Beach Club on Surin Beach and Xana Beach Club on Bang Tao Beach) and the adventurous (cliff jumping and kayaking). They also run a pirate radio station with DJs on-board, making even the less-glamorous jobs like cooking and cleaning more fun. Do note that while Instagramready scenery abounds, professional photographers are also on-board to document your trip. PRICE: An upcoming Sail Spin event to setting off from Yacht Haven takes place Jan 30-Feb 4, 2014 (five nights/six days) from $3,500 for a double cabin or from $6,600 for a four-person, 32-foot yacht up to $31,200 for a 12-person, 58-foot deluxe yacht with private chef and special amenities.
THE PARTY CRUISE
Hot Tropics
The good folks at Zouk have just teamed up with online cruise specialist Openseas to organize a fiveday, four-night trip to Langkawi and Phuket on November 15. You’ll get to travel to two beautiful beachfronts in Asia on a luxury liner Costa Victoria, party with Zouk DJs like Adrian Wee and djB from dusk till dawn, and even learn Pilates and how to mix your own cocktails. Sounds like a sunkissed plan. PRICE: From November 15-19, $562 per person. MORE: 6823-3153, www.openseas.com.sg
MORE: 9006-6557, www.thesailspin.com THE CUSTOMIZED EXPERIENCE
Jabudays
Founded in 2008, Jabudays offers customized cruise-based events including weddings, teambuilding exercises and company retreats. Their Turkish Gullet flagship, the 75-foot Jabuticaba, can cater for up to 60 people for day charters and also be used for longer islandhopping cruises, sleeping 12 in six cabins. Where the company excels, though, is in tailoring one-of-a-kind experiences, under themes like meditation and yoga cruises, adventure cruises, and networking events. Programs can involve nights spent at luxury hotels where the fleet docks or stop-offs for scuba diving or even kite surfing—it’s down to your preference. The spacious yacht, is also the site of much luxury, replete with sunbeds, while massages, live music and bartenders are all available on-board. Detailed sample programs are provided on the website and you’re invited to tweak them to your liking. PRICE: Day charters and customizable tours like yoga and meditation charters start from B52,000 ($2,066), while overnight charters are from B190,000 ($7,550) with a minimum of eight people.
Tiger Marine is a charter operator that offers fully crewed cruises, especially suited to those new to yachting. If you’re a first-timer, Zimbabwean owner Richard Hayes assures us that his flagship catamaran, the 70-foot Shangani, makes the ideal starter boat due to its sheer size, comfort and stability. Setting off from Ao Po Marina, the company’s most popular run is a day charter through the idyllic Phang Nga Bay to what Hayes dubs his “private beach,” a clear sweep of sand that he’s negotiated exclusive access to with the owners. Here, the scene is set with proper dining tables, beach games, massage benches and live music. Other attractions are the water Jacuzzis anchored just off the beach, aqua slides and water trampolines. Threeday and week-long charters are also available, taking in everywhere from Krabi to the Similan Islands, though cruising on the west coast of Phuket is only an option during high season, as between May and October the monsson winds mean the seas are too rough. PRICE: From December to March, B172,500 ($6,854) a day (24-hour period) for 15 people, cheaper in the quiet season. Large groups of up to 50 come in at B187,500 ($7,450) for a day charter. MORE: +66 08 1893-9742 or +66 08 9866-4401, www. tigermarinecharter.com THE BAREBOAT OPTION
Elite Yachting
Founded back in 1993 by two Swiss sailing enthusiasts, Elite Yachting now claims to operate the largest independent bareboat fleet in Phuket, with 22 yachts ranging from 32-50 feet, including seven catamarans, in different price categories. Bareboat bookings require a “marine skippers certificate” and at least one year’s experience (recently reduced from three) on a similar-sized yacht (you can also hire a qualified skipper to accompany you). Bookings are taken one year to one week ahead of the trip. Christmas and New Year is their most popular period, with most yachts booked out up to eight months in advance. A suggested one-week itinerary involves visiting Phang Nga Bay National Park to see the spectacular limestone sea karsts— full of secret caves to explore by dinghy. Then cruising by the long sandy beaches of Krabi, enjoying the nightlife of Koh Phi Phi, where you can also arrange some diving, before kicking back at a secluded island. However, the sea’s your playground and you can go anywhere from the Similan Islands off the west coast of Phuket all the way south to the Butang group on the Malay borders. PRICE: Monohulls start from 190 euros ($324) per day while catamarans are from 370 euros ($632) a day. Hiring a skipper costs an additional 120 euros ($205) per day. MORE: +66 08 1968-4188, www.phuket-yachts.com n
MORE: +66 08 5666-5504, www.jabudays.com
The Sail Spin
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Over the Moon Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District is welcoming two big music events—Clockenflap (www. clockenflap.com) and Blohkparty (www.blohkparty.com)—in a few weeks time. Clockenflap (Nov 29-Dec 1) will include performances by Irish group Two Door Cinema Club and the UK’s Franz Ferdinand and Four Tet, while Blohkparty (Dec 7) will be curated by Grammy award winning musician Pharrell Williams. While in town for the music festivals, stay at new hotel Mira Moon (388 Jaffe Rd., +85 2 2643-8888, www.miramoonhotel. com), a slick 91-roomer, which opens this month.
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Stage Flight If you’re into the performing arts, the 11th Bangkok Theatre Festival is on through November 17, highlighting local arts and culture with shows ranging from classical folk musicals to contemporary mime acts. Fly from Singapore to Bangkok with Thai Airways from $369 return. And while in Bangkok, check out the new Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit (2 Sukhumvit Soi 57, Klongtan Nua,
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Walk on By French sneaker label Bensimon, which started out with surplus military footwear that was revived and resold, is now available in Singapore with a multitude of happy colors to boot. But that’s not the only draw: shoes are dyed by artisans in France and feature the kind of rugged, imperfect finish that’s all the rage right now. And if they get dirty, simply throw them in the washing machine for a clean-up. $59.90 upwards from Robinsons Orchard, #05-05 The Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Rd., 6733-0888, www.bensimon.com.
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Jabra’s Stone3 headset is quite the gem if you love talking on the go. Weighing just seven grams, it features a stylish matt finish and does a great job silencing background noises for crystal clear sound. Plus, it’s designed ergonomically to fit both ears (even if it looks a little like a hoop earring). $198 from EpiCentre, #02-20/23 Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Rd., 6238-9381.
New local skincare brand Mandy T (www. mandytskincare.com) takes weekly buffing from mundane to indulgent with its luxurious, cocktailsounding range of natural, freshly handcrafted body scrubs like Absinthe (sweet fennel seeds and star anise, $36.90) and Caffeine (Arabic coffee and coconut, $39.90). Made free of nasty chemicals and synthetics, every pretty jar packs high quality, environmentally friendly ingredients that promise healthy and radiant skin. Available online and from Reddot Design Museum, #01-08 Red Dot Traffic, 28 Maxwell Rd., 6327-8027.
De’Longhi’s gorgeous Icona Vintage collection might just be what you need to get into better breakfast habits. The range, which consists of a four-slice toaster, a 1.7-liter kettle and a pump espresso machine, sports a retro-chic and sophisticated design inspired by the 1950s and comes in a range of colors including green, black and sky blue. $139 upwards, from major department stores including TANGS VivoCity, #01-187 and #02-189 VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, 6303-8688, www.tangs.com.sg.
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Past Present
FASHION
Local indie stores are reinventing and relocating to make way for even more fabulous buys. By Terry Ong
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ashionistas perpetually crave new things, so it makes perfect sense that stores reinvent themselves to keep up with the times. Local multilabel menswear store K.I.N. (Know It Nothing) shut its Haji Lane outpost last month to focus on its number two outlet at Pact in Orchard Central. And lifestyle furniture store Fred Lives Here has just moved into the same space. Meanwhile, multi-store concept Actually consolidated its two stores into one at 313@somerset, and luxury flea market concept Robe Raiders recently moved into a new permanent home located inside an industrial warehouse. We chart the latest movements in the indie shopping scene to see what these newly relocated shops have to offer.
Fred Perry Laurel Wreath Collection Shop
Pact
Actually
THEN NOW K.I.N. and Fred Lives Here K.I.N. was one of the first few fashion stalwarts along Haji Lane, selling hard-to-find international indie labels since 2008. Fred Lives Here, tucked along a quiet street off Orchard Road at Emerald Hill Road and operating on a by-appointment-only basis, was one of the most innovative home furnishing stores in town.
Robe Raiders Pop-Ups Created by fashion designer Sarah Tan, fashion designer Resham Melwani and business development manager Claudia Sondakh, Robe Raiders have been selling new and used designer clothes at ad-hoc bazaars at venues like Kha and Palais Renaissance for the past three years, as well as through the online store www.roberaiders.com.
Fred Perry Laurel Shop The former shop at Ann Siang Hill was styled after an eccentric English home with its mix of traditional, quirky vintage collectibles and modern industrial finishing—the only store here that carried the more premium Laurel Wreath Collection collection as well as collaborations with the likes of Raf Simons.
Lazy Oaf at Actually
Actually+, ActuallyActually and ActuallyARC Over the past eight years, store owner Paul Khor has been working hard at his craft to bring exclusive funky indie labels to his three stores located all over town, including Arab Street and Seah Street. Now, he has realigned the brand by consolidating the different elements from the various shops into one.
Pact The three-in-one concept store—previously featuring only K.I.N., cafe Kilo and hair salon Kizuki+Lim, set up earlier this year—recently expanded its floor space to include Fred Lives Here, with an unnamed art gallery joining the fray within the next month. The latest buzz is centered on the new 2,000 sq. ft. now home to Fred Lives Here, which carries funky furniture from Thailand’s Propaganda and the UK’s Ooh Deer.
Robe Raiders The goods are the same—essentially a well-curated range of used but good-as-new fashion offerings from covetable luxury labels and past season designer items like Alexander Wang, Isabel Marant and 3.1 Phillip Lim at a fraction of the cost—but now they’re available for physical viewing five days a week in a 16,000 sq. ft. warehouse space.
Robe Raiders
Fred Perry Laurel Wreath Collection Shop Its two-month old space at Mandarin Gallery is more mod, with a smorgasbord of vinyls decked on the walls like a hip indie record store. Currently on the racks are still sought-after Laurel Wreath collection, including apparels, accessories and shoes, for both men ($159 upwards) and women ($109 upwards), as well as collaborative pieces with fellow Brit designer Christopher Raeburn and Raf Simons ($239 upwards).
Actually A best-of really, featuring ready-to-wear and accessories from labels like Freitag, Boy London, Kanken and Lazy Oaf, previously available separately at its various outlets, plus new brands like HUF and Joyrich—with more additions like Penfield, Suit and Vagabond dropping later this year. The vibe at this twomonth old 800 sq.ft. store down at 313@somerset is still very lively, jam-packed with a colorful selection of clothing.
Address Book Pact #02-14/16/19 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd., 6238-6281, www.visitpact.com, www.fredliveshere.com. Open daily 11am-10pm. | Robe Raiders #05-02X Delta House, 2 Alexandra Rd., 9248-7791, www.roberaiders.com. Open Mon-Fri noon-6pm. | Fred Perry Laurel Wreath Collection Shop #03-08 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Rd., 6836-0920, www.fredperry.com. Open daily 11am-9pm. | Actually #04-06 313@somerset, 313 Orchard Rd., 6336-7298, www.actually.com.sg. Open Mon-Sat noon-9pm; Sun noon-7pm.
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NEW OPENING
FITNESS
Virgin Active
STYLE NOTES
With Crystal Lee
Good Stuff
healthy food and drink bar on the second, and the main workout area on the third where all the high-intensity action happens.
The buzz: Sir Richard Branson’s famed fitness chain finally opens here—the first in Southeast Asia. The vibe: The whole setup looks straight out of a sci-fi flick with state-of-the-art facilities and metallic finishes. And they’ve gone a little overboard with the red (Virgin Active’s corporate color), though the sprawling floor space makes it less intimidating than it should. There’s a Zen-like Relax and Recovery Zone on the first floor, a lounge-cum-
The goods: The gym comes fitted with Technogym’s line of Android powered machines known as ARTIS, which operate on cloud technology so you can monitor your progress closely each time you hit the gym. By simply plugging in a USB device, you can access training records and even follow specific exercise programs. Tech talk aside, other features like the salt room for meditation classes and sleep pods (hello, power nap), as well as classes like anti-gravity yoga make this the new gym to beat. Why you’ll be back: It’s a flat rate of $170 per month, $42.50 per week, with access to all facilities and classes. Not cheap—but no hidden costs, no hard selling, nada.
6F, Tower 2, One Raffles Place, 6908-7878, www.virginactive.com. sg. Mon-Fri 6:30am-10:30pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun and PH 10am-5pm. SAMANTHA DAVID
Nana & Bird
In celebration of their first anniversary, local label In Good Company is setting up home at TANGS Orchard (310 Orchard Rd., 6737-5500, www.tangs.com. sg) in the form of a 800 sq. ft. pop-up from Nov 1 to Feb 28. The IGC concept store will also play host to six other homegrown names including illustrator Kuanth, artisanal aromatherapy and apothecary Mmerci Encore and BooksActually’s publisher Math Paper Press.
Birds of a Feather
All for Love
What started out as a pop-up concept store by owners Georgina Koh and Tan Chiew Ling has now expanded to include two boutiques. Nana & Bird’s latest flagship store (#01-65, 59 Eng Hoon St., 9117-0430, www. nanaandbird.com) retains the intimate, homey vibe of its sister outlet, but offers different labels spanning ready-to-wear, accessories and home wares such as Heinui from France, Los Angeles-based Building Blocks and British brand Falcon Enamelware.
French designer Isabel Marant’s collection for H&M will be out on Nov 14, but there’s another Going Down collaboration closer to home MUJI fans, rejoice: the to buy now. Local e-tailer Japanese lifestyle Love Bonito (www. brand has opened its lovebonito.com) has seventh store at 313@ teamed up with somerset (#B2-38 Parisian couturier 313@somerset, 313 Julien Fournié for a Orchard Rd., 6634-5053, capsule line, and you www.muji.com.sg) and can expect a chic range announced a price reduction ($50 upwards) of affordable Love Bonito of 10 to 20 percent on more wardrobe staples like than 2,000 of its products. dresses, tunics and tops Here’s to more guilt-free shopping! that’ll take you from work to play.
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TECH
In or Out These portable, wireless speakers are perfect for both home and outdoor entertainment. By Khairul Amri
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BEOLIT 12 Size: A heavyweight. You’ll need a sizeable duffel bag to carry this with you. Sound: We were pleasantly surprised by its crisp sound, which holds up when transitioning between bass, mid-bass and midrange tones. Looks: Its leather carrying straps, clean front face and aluminium grill make it the kind of package you’d want to show off anywhere. Verdict: PPPPP $1,200 from Bang & Olufsen Hyatt
Q&A Soren Kokholm, General Manager of Bang & Olufsen (#01-05 Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Rd., 6737-7500, beostores.bangolufsen.com.sg) shares his tips on how to get better sound at home.
JABRA SOLEMATE Size: Slightly on the hefty side but it’ll still fit snugly in your tote bag or backpack if you’re lugging it around. Sound: We like the loud thumps and bass it produces, but the treble is sorely lacking and distorted when played loud. Looks: The Solemate has a threaded rubber base, which looks like the underside of boot. And there are just three highly visible and simple buttons on its crown. You won’t find anything more rugged than this. Verdict: PPPPP $228 from EpiCentre
BOSE SOUNDLINK MINI Size: The dimensions bid well in terms of portability. Some may find it a tad bulky, but that’s just an indicator of its impressive sonic quality. Sound: Deep and rich. Be it for an office party or a beach barbeque, this baby’s all you need. Looks: The sleek design and silver finishing also adds a touch of luxe. Plus, it’s surprisingly affordable. Score: PPPPP $299 from Bose @ Millenia Walk
LOEWE SPEAKER 2GO MARLEY CHANT Size: The runt of the family. Just slightly bigger than a drinks can and you can even hang it from your belt with a karabiner. Sound: Not incredibly loud but it’d be fine for a picnic. Looks: Neat. It’s got a wooden finish, but it’s the red, yellow and green stitching, befitting its namesake, that makes it a winner. Verdict: PPPPP $138.90 from HMV
Size: Slim and travel-friendly. Leaves plenty of leftover space in your luggage but don’t be fooled by its dimensions—it packs a punch elsewhere. Sound: Sonically superior to the rest of the pack, and versatile when alternating between soft, acoustic tracks and club or rock tunes. A rubber stand allows you to re-focus the sound around the room Looks: Minimal finishing for those looking for something more subtle. Verdict: PPPPP $599 from Atlas Experience Boutique n
How can you improve sound quality at home without purchasing new gadgets? If you are playing your digital music on your phone or laptop, make sure that the audio file is ripped in the highest quality. Carpets, curtains and soft wall coverings absorbs sounds so it doesn’t bounce off the walls What about setting up a hometheater system? The best option is to get a professional set it up for you since there are a lot to consider, like the size of the space. But if you’re doing it on your own, take note that speakers should be at ear level, or playing towards ear level. Subwoofers should preferably be location in the front of the area. The quality of the center speaker is very important as it plays all the vocals and speech. Does size matter? Yes, bigger speakers are typically better than a smaller one, because of the size of the cabinet and the speaker drivers. A bigger interior space also requires a more powerful sound system, like a bigger car needs a more powerful engine. It’s physics, really. Crystal Lee
Essentials Atlas Experience Boutique #01-14/15 TripleOne Somerset, 111 Somerset Rd., 6339-0966, www.atlassv.com | Bang & Olufsen Hyatt #01-05 Grand Hyatt, 10-12 Scotts Rd., 6737-7500, www.bang-olufsen. com.sg | Bose @ Millennia Walk #01-35 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd., 6339-0966, www.atlas-sv.com | HMV #04-23/24 313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Rd., 6733-1822, www.hmv.com.sg | EpiCentre #02-20/23 Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Rd., 6238-9381, www.epicentreasia.com.
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DINING Open Door
Supply & Demand The food: A value-for-money selection of Latin recipes like ceviche mixto ($16)—shrimp, scallops, fish and squid in zippy lime dressing— as well as Italian fare like pizza (from $17). There are also unique fusion specialities such as pasta all’arrabbiata with minced pork and chorizo ($14). If you drop by on a weekday, the $10 specials—served with soup or salad—featuring simple recipes like pasta alfredo are a great deal too. The drinks: Peruvian-inspired cocktails like the chilli pisco sour ($16), in addition to easy drinking beers (from $5 during happy hour; from $7 otherwise) and house spirits (from $10).
The buzz: The spacious 200-seater takes over the old digs of Italian trattoria Al Dente offering both Italian fare and Peruvian grub.
Why you’ll be back: The mix of Peruvian and Italian grub is unique, filling and affordable. And you’d be hard pressed to find a better deal on happy hour beer—keep it in mind for a casual Friday night with friends.
The vibe: The restaurant is an industrial chic space with exposed light bulbs, concrete floors and raw metal furnishings. There’s also a cool rooftop bar with clear waterfront views.
#01-13 The Esplanade - Colours by the Bay, 8 Raffles Ave., 6336-0588, www.cre8group.com.sg. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-11pm; Sun 11:30am11pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am-2am. Chin Hui Wen Official Partners
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Lunch Box The Rabbit Stash The deal: A three-course lunch goes for $38, and four-course meal goes for $45 at this cozy 30-seater helmed by chef Matthew Mok. There are three or four options for each course including starters like spicy balsamic winglet and mains such as roasted chicken leg with sweet potato “risotto”.
so it’s not too crowded and you can linger over a long lunch.
Why it’s worth it: It’s a rare find, offering sophisticated fare in the suburban Alexandra neighborhood. Also, they’ve been keeping a pretty low profile since opening last year #01-07, 354 Alexandra Rd., 9173-0723, www.therabbitstash.com.sg. Available Wed-Sun noon-2:30pm. Chin Hui Wen
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Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse’s (25 Mohamed Sultan Rd., 6735-6739, www.bistecca.com. sg) Perfect Steak Set ($138) would make a mean Christmas gift for any carnivores in your life. It includes eight steak knives, a bottle of extra virgin olive oil (imported just for Bistecca from Florence) and the restaurant’s own proprietary Tuscan salt rub. To prevent things from getting too messy, there’s a limited-edition apron to boot.
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4 x FOUR, Bo Innovation
Big Bad WOLF Fans of offal and off cuts now have a new place to indulge. The Prive Group’s new nose-to-tail eatery WOLF (18 Gemmill Lane, 6557-2224, www. wolf.com.sg) serves food influenced by Fergus Henderson’s well-regarded restaurant St. John, including head, ear and heart dishes (not revolutionary in this kway chap loving town, but appealing nonetheless).
Closing Time Speaking of big name restaurants, some have just announced closures. Vietnamese restaurant Annam and Duxton watering hole The Vintage Room have just shuttered. French restaurant Au Jardin (EJH Corner House, Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre, 1 Cluny Rd., 6466-8812, www.lesamis.com.sg) will close in April, 2014. And Wild Rocket (G/F Hangout @ Mount Emily, 10A Upper Wilkie Rd., 6339-9448, www. wildrocket.com.sg) will cease operations on December 1. Latin restaurant SUR Nuevo Latino Kitchen is closed due to a shareholder dispute too.
Four Play Singapore's latest pop-up is 4 X FOUR (Marina Bay Waterfront, Marina
Blvd., 6736-1458, www.4xfour.sg) on until November 23 offering food from four eateries worldwide: The Hand and Flowers (London), Can Fabes (Barcelona), Mozaic (Bali) and Bo Innovation (Hong Kong).
Take the Cake Bakeries are proliferating across the island with newbies like Cakes Literally (138 Owen Rd., 6295-1545, www.facebook.com/cakesliterally)—an 18-seater offering signatures like orange almond cake ($5.50)—as well as #1 Baker Street (#B2-09, Unit 8, Thomson V Two, 11 Sin Ming Rd., 9173-3955, 1bakerstreet.com.sg) serving up cupcakes ($3) in flavors such as banocolate (banana chocolate). If you’re an aspiring baker yourself, enter your creations in our Christmas Cupcake Challenge. Read more at is.gd/cupcakechallenge.
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Early Breakfast Before you head to work, dig into the most important meal of the day at these restaurants which serve food from 8am. Caveau Wines & Bar #0210 Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Rd., 6737-2622, www. caveau.com.sg. Choupinette #0101, 607 Bukit Timah Rd., 6466-0613, www.facebook.com/ ChoupinetteCafe.
NamNam Noodle Bar #B146 Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Rd., 6336-0500, www. namnamnoodlebar.com.sg.
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Common Man Coffee Roasters #0100, 22 Martin Rd., 6836-4695, www. commonmancoffeeroasters.com.
Nassim Hill #01-03 Tanglin Post Office, 56 Tanglin Rd., 6835-1128, www.imaginings. com.sg.
Oxwell & Co. 5 Ann Siang Hill, 64383984, www.oxwellandco.com. Chin Hui Wen
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DINING Open Door
Drink
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The buzz: The latest project by the team behind Lady M and Procacci, this Japanese-Italian restaurant doesn’t offer traditional yoshoku (Japanese-Western food) but more contemporary cuisine, blending ingredients from both Japanese and Italian cultures in innovative ways. The vibe: It feels like dining amongst ancient Roman ruins, with dramatic arches and slate-colored
furnishings. Cool graphic murals by local artists are a nice touch.
Beer Trends
The food: Creative hybrid fare such as kabocha soup with onsen egg and crispy parma ham ($15), as well as purely Italian classics like tripe Florentinestyle (from $15).
Danish microbrewery Mikkeller’s brewer and co-founder Mikkel Borg Bjergso was recently in town for a series of talks and appearances at The Great Beer Experiment. So we grabbed him and had him share what he thinks are the three hottest trends in beer right now.
The drinks: Throw back an affordable range of regional Italian wines (from $29), plus a selection of cocktails—by Ethan Leslie Leong of Maison Ikkoku (20 Kandahar St., 6294-0078, www.maison-ikkoku.net)—incorporating Asian ingredients like matcha powder. Why you’ll be back: For high quality East-meets-West fare at a convenient mall location. This place is a godsend after an exhausting shopping spree.
#02-100 Marina Square Shopping Mall, 6 Raffles Blvd., 6822-2097, www. facebook.com/nuvosingapore. Open daily 11am-11pm. Chin Hui Wen
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“Canned craft beers are a big thing in the States; you can get extremely good beer for very little money, and that’s why it’s so big there. It keeps better, you don’t have to keep it out of sunlight, and it’s a lot cheaper to ship.” Evil Twin Hipster Ale. $9 from Working Title, 48 Arab St., 97344187, www.workingtitle.sg.
“Using citrus fruits in beer is really popular at the moment—in the brewing community, we've actually started talking about ICU rather than IBU (International Bitterness Units). There are so many citrus fruits being used now, like yuzu, orange, lemon, lime. I think it’s perfect for beer.” Mikkeller Green Gold IPA. $13.50 from The Great Beer Experiment, Stall 46, Pasarbella The Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Rd., 64697291, www.facebook.com/ TheGreatBeerExperiment.
Low alcohol “Low alcohol with a lot of flavor is a big trend at the moment. I’m often asked what I think the perfect beer is, and in my opinion that would be a beer without alcohol—but with all the flavor—so you can drink it like water.” Brewdog Dead Pony Club. $7.50 from Thirsty - The Beer Shop, #02-34 Liang Court Shopping Centre, 177 River Valley Rd., 8307-1995, www.thirsty.com. sg. CHIN HUI WEN & CLARA LIM
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RESTAURANT REVIEWS Le Petit Navire HHHHH
The Market Grill HHHHH
French, Seafood. 18 Ann Siang Rd., 6221-6897.
American. 208 Telok Ayer St., 6221-3323, www.themarketgrill.com.sg.
Chinatown’s a competitive market for restaurants, but the folks behind 15-year-old stalwart L’Angelus on Club Street seem to have the formula down pat, providing casual French dining to a steady stream of regulars. Their most recent project Le Petit Navire follows in the same vein. Just like the flagship, the food is nothing flashy—just comfortingly simple and reliable. The restaurant is just right for a quiet solo meal: Tucked away on Ann Siang Road—removed from the main Club Street drag—the crowd and vibe is relaxed. Plus, there are plenty of two-tops so you don’t worry about hogging seats. We recommend competently executed mains like lobster pasta ($38) and mussels mariniere ($28). They come in generous portions, perfect for picking at slowly while reading a good book or catching up on some work. The service is great too: They're aware enough to know when you want to be left alone with your meal, but are polite and efficient in delivering the food. We also love that a decent number of their wines are available by-the-glass (from $12). It makes it easy to indulge in fresh seafood-friendly options like pouilly fume and chablis, even solo. OK, so this joint doesn’t provide any surprises, but it is the sort of place we’d return to for an easy relaxing meal any day of the week. Open Mon-Fri noon-2pm; Mon-Sat 7-10:30pm. $$
A Loh Lik Peng project, The Market Grill was almost a guaranteed hit. The man’s name alone (for the uninitiated, he's the guy behind Pollen and Esquina) is known to draw crowds. And in spite of the restaurant’s generic name and basic menu, the no reservations-joint has been packed since opening. That’s not to say the success is undeserved. The place is casual but cool: industrial looking (nothing new here), with an open-concept kitchen. And their simple diner grub is executed almost faultlessly. We’d contend that the burgers—hand-formed to weigh 150g each—are the best in town. Particularly well-balanced is the CW Bleu Cheese ($24), a rich mineral-y beef patty topped with funky blue cheese, sweet caramelized onions and smokey bacon. The genius is that they use classic French techniques to elevate seemingly plain recipes. Their choice of steaks—which includes a commendable selection of tricky-to-prepare but economical off cuts like ox tongue ($36) and brisket ($37)—are expertly cooked, and come to with addictive duck fat-infused sarladaise potatoes (to rival those served at even the best fine dining spots). Service is great, too. The staff (who work for tips—there’s no service charge), are full of American-style good cheer, offering up their favorites from the menu, and reciting the long list of daily specials with impressive accuracy. This is the perfect go-to when you’re craving comfort food, and it does the job fantastically. Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5-10pm. $$$
Ratings ★ Forget it ★★ Only if you're stuck in the neighborhood ★★★ A pleasant dining experience ★★★★ More than just great food, tell your friends ★★★★★ Not to be missed Price Guide $ Less than $40 $$ $40-$80 $$$ $80-120 $$$$ $120-200 $$$$$ $200 and up
Price per person, including one drink, appetizer, main course and dessert. Prices do not include bottles of wine unless stated. New restaurants are not reviewed within three months of their opening.
Reviews are based on actual visits to the establishments listed, without the knowledge of the restaurants. Reviews are included at the discretion of the editors and are not paid for by the individual restaurants.
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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
www.esplanade.com
Fort Canning Park > 6332-1302
chart the weeks ahead
www.substation.org
www.theartshouse.com.sg
www.nparks.gov.sg
www.ticketbooth.com.sg
Cathay > 6337-8181 www.cathay.com.sg
Eng Wah > 6836-9074
Gatecrash > 6100-2005
www.ewcinemas.com.sg
www.gatecrash.com.sg
National Museum of Singapore > 6332-5642
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
DON'T Miss
DO This
Blurred Lines
From mind-boggling found objects to haunting installations, this year's Singapore Biennale is truly riveting. See Art, page 27
Supersized Fun
More credible underground sounds at the second edition of Super O Season— promising lots of dancefloor action. See Nightlife, page 29
SEE This
Camera Obscura Catch local indie flicks for free at Watch Local @ Objectifs. See Film, page 29
MUSIC musicals
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The Merchants of Bollywood Returning after a sold-out season back in 2010, this theatrical dance spectacular about the workings of Bollywood cinema is back. Through Nov 10, 7:30pm. MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, B1/F The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave. Call 6688-1029 for more info. $45-165 from Sistic.
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Starlight Express The energetic musical tale of love, rivalry and hope by Andrew Lloyd Webber makes its debut in Singapore. Expect lots of 3D effects and daredevil stunts. Nov 13-24, 7:30pm. MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, B1/F The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8868. $65-195.
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A French Kiss in Singapore From the creators of the sold-out A Singaporean in Paris comes a new musical featuring plenty of French love songs. Starring Hossan Leong, George Chan, Robin Goh and Linden Furnell. Nov 27-Dec 7, 8pm. SOTA Drama Theatre, School of the Arts Singapore, 1 Zubir Said Dr.. Call 6252-4482 for more info. $35-69 from Sistic.
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music festivals Sundown Festival 2013 Gear up for an explosive music festival, back with yet another line-up of top Asian artists. Nov 16, 3pm. Marina Promenade, F1 tracks behind Singapore Flyer. Call 6636-8478 for more info.
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Claude’s Prism A tribute performance to Debussy as well sonatas from Bax, Takemitsu and Jolivet. Nov 12, 7:30pm. Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr., 68288377. $27 from Sistic.
Symphony Orchestra. Nov 28, 7:30pm. Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Dr.. Call 6348-5555 for more info. $50-335 from Sistic.
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Bjorn Again The light-hearted satirical group dish out some of their best renditions of ABBA tunes. Nov 8, 8pm; Nov 9, 2:30pm, 8pm. MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, B1/F The Shoppes @ Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-8868. $45-105 from Sistic.
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Matchbox Twenty North Tour Live in Singapore The band makes a debut performance in Singapore to promote songs from their North album. Nov 10, 8pm. Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk. Call 6348-5555 for more info. $68-108 from Sistic.
Stefano Rover Asia Tour 2013 Italian pianist Stefano Rover's energetic performance takes audiences through a gamut of classical repertoire including Beethoven, Schumann and Brahms. Nov 14, 7:30pm. Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr., 68288377. $30 from Sistic. I-S PICK> Gala: Lang Lang Live! Piano superstar Lang Lang plays Prokofiev' Third Piano Concerto at this gala concert with Singapore
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Vault This Way Following licensing complications, one of our favorite hangouts The Vault (www.thevault.com.sg) has moved to 23 Circular Road at Boat Quay. The new space occupies a sprawling 5,500 sq. ft. spread over four shophouse units, split into a 40-seater Kitchen for bistro dining an 80-seater Lounge for drinking and dancing. Expect a similar aesthetic at the new digs with lots of dark brick and metal for a New York vibe. Even the same three-ton historic vault door has been reinstalled at the new premise. Some upcoming events to check out: An art exhibition by local artist Sufian Samsiyar on Nov 14, 8pm, and the popular Sunday Artists Market on Dec 8, 1pm. Another venue that's closed and is not relocating is Avalon, which finally shuttered its doors last week after a turbulent two years.
Beach, Please If you've not gotten your tickets to this year’s ZoukOut (www.zoukout.com), happening Dec 13-14 at Siloso Beach, you’d better do it now. Pay just $98 for a one-day Happy Hour ticket (limited to 2,000) that are still available on the site, or get a Afrojack two-day festival pass for $168. The big names in the year’s lineup include Martin Solveig, Seth Troxler and Afrojack, as well as Zouk residents Hong and Jeremy Boon and local up-and-comers Marco Weibel and The Professor.
Fair Game Even with the Singapore Biennale just starting, exhibitors and artists are already gearing up for next year’s Art Apart Fair, which will take place Jan 17-19, 2014 at PARKROYAL at Pickering (3 Upper Pickering St., 6809-8888), held in conjunction with Art Week Singapore. Calls are open now for emerging and mid-career artists to have their works showcased at the fair, which will feature the theme “The Artists’ Garden” held inside a 2,000 sq. ft. presidential suite at the venue. More than 100 artworks will be featured, including participating artists from Indonesia, Russia, China and Vietnam. “The novel and picturesque hotel setting and unusual display options make for a lively and memorable experience,” says Utterly Art founder Pwee Kheng Hock, who participated at this year’s previous edition a couple of months back. Interested artists and exhibitors can email Rosalind at limros@artapartfair.com to book a Art Apart Fair spot at the show.
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Harmoniously Yours - A Tribute to Bee Gees, Everly Brothers and more! Brothers Mel and Joe Ferdinands take you down memory lane with hits by The Righteous Brothers and Bee Gees. Nov 11, 10:30am, 3pm. Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377. $12.
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Megan Nicole Live in Singapore The North American YouTube sensation kicks off her first ever Asia Tour here and will showcase her signature hit covers and original works. Nov 15, 7:30pm. Shine Auditorium, #03-01 Shaw Towers, 100 Beach Rd., 6292-0930. $58-98 from Ticketbooth. com.sg.
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ONE OK ROCK 2013 Headbang your way through Japanese band ONE OK ROCK's high energy rock, emo and heavy metal performance. Nov 22, 8pm. The Coliseum™, Resorts World® Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 6577-8888. from Sistic.
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Lenka Live in Singapore 2013 Known for songs like 'The Show' and 'Everything at Once' (the
Windows 8 TV jingle), Aussie songbird Lenka performs her sweet hits at the Esplanade. Nov 26, 8pm. Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377. $48-98.
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I-S PICK> Four Tet Brilliant DJ-producer Four Tet plays a live set at (where else?) Zouk. Expect a big dose of abstract post-rock to challenge your aural boundaries. Nov 28, 9pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $40-50.
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Swan Lake by Bolshoi Ballet The acclaimed Bolshoi Ballet makes a stop in Singapore to perform Tchaikovsky' magnificent Swan Lake. Expect amazing sets and costumes on top of the dancers' technical prowess. Nov 20-24, 8pm; Nov 23-24, 2pm. Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Dr., 6828-8377. $60-250 from Sistic.
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I-S PICK> The Suit Originally staged in French, this drama of betrayal and antipathy is set in a South African township during Apartheid. Nov 22-25, 8pm; Nov 23, 4pm. DBS Arts Centre - Home of SRT, 20 Merbau Rd.. Call 6733-8166 for more info. $38-108 from Sistic.
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Golden Teardrop The debut solo show by celebrated Thai artist Arin Rungjang. Golden Teardrop is a series of installations which revisit pivotal moments in Thai history, revealing how details, accidents and innuendo can reshape the fate of nations. Through Dec 8. Future Perfect (Gillman Barracks), 47 Malan Rd., 9835-8271. Free.
who reinterpret mundane objects and exploring their intrinsic values, resulting in an exciting mix of multi-media works. Through Nov 16. 7Adam Gallery, 7 Adam Park, 6463-0777. Free.
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I-S PICK> Michael McIntyre Live in Singapore One of the UK’s most popular comedy performers (he sold out the 13,500 seater O2 Arena in London for 10 nights straight!) brings his everyday observational sense of humor here for a one-night-only showcase. Nov 12, 8pm. The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, 6636-0055. $108-168 from Sistic.
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Imperfect Memory Our very own Dick Lee is also an artist—bet you didn't know that. His first solo show features 24 paintings inspired by nostalgia, replete with local architecture and scenes of everyday life culled from old photographs. Through Nov 16. Galerie Belvedere, #01-10/11/12 Old Hill Street Police Station, 140 Hill St., 6423-1233. Free.
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Near and Dear Objects: New Horizon of Contemporary Korean Art Group show featuring up-and-coming young Korean artists
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Frames Tokyo-based product designer Shigeki Fujishiro prsents a series of sculptures influenced by Marchel Duchamp at a temporary pop-up space at Gillman Barracks. Held at Gallery 38, #01-06 Malan Rd. Through Nov 15. Free.
Authority Sex Money Chinese artist Nan Qi reinvents traditional Chinese ink painting with interesting techniques like dot pointilism and 3D effects. Through Nov 23. Art Plural Gallery, 38 Armenian St., 66368360. Free.
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Peregrination of Colour Parisbased local artist Sujata Bajaj returns with a solo show with a colorful collection of paintings accented with gold leaf motifs and fragments of archaic texts from ancient Sanskrit scriptures. Through Nov 22. Indigo Blue Art, 33 Neil Rd., 6372-1719. Free.
The Face of Facebook Chinese artist Zhu Jia explores the lives of his fellow artists through a series of video works and photographs. Through Dec 9. Shanghart Gallery (Gillman Barracks), #02-22, 9 Lock Rd., 6734-9537. Free.
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VERSUS – Indonesian Contemporary Art Indonesian artists Made Wianta, I Made Djirna and Heri Dono explore the country' various culural references and sensibilities in the modern age. Through Dec 22. Mizuma Gallery (Gillman Barracks), #01-34, 22 Lock Rd., 6570-2505. Free.
Aluminations French photographer Manolo Chretien's exhibition of photography printed onto brushed aluminum sheets works of landscapes around the world. Through Nov 23. Red Sea Gallery, #01-10 Dempsey Hill, 9 Dempsey Rd., 6732-6711. Free.
SCENESTEALER Steve McQueen Band The homegrown band—named after the iconic actor—plays a heady set of jazz and pop tunes at their regular gigs at Blu Jaz. We spoke to Joshua Wan, keyboardist for the band. Why the name? We believe that music has the strange ability to free the soul—the expression of feelings through music is a means to liberate oneself and [the actor] Steve McQueen's portrayals of the anti-hero in iconic films like The Getaway, The Great Escape and Papillon make him the perfect symbol of anti-establishment. How did the group come together? A few of us were at the Java Jazz Festival earlier this year and were inspired by so many of the acts; so much so that we decided it would be fun to form a band and write our own music when we got back. We all knew each other through various music circles and when it came together, we just knew it was something special.
What are some of the band’s musical influences? Well, there are the neo-soul influences of D’Angelo, Erykah Badu and Maxwell as well as the more improvisational approach and sound of modern jazz instrumentalists like Robert Glasper and Darryl Reeves. Lump that together with soul and R&B icons like Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Bill Withers—you get the picture.
Has it been tough finding places to play in? It’s a good gigging situation, but of course, we could always play more. We play at Blu Jaz at least once a month and at Marina Bay Sands twice a week. We have a bit of a following at these places.
Where do you see yourselves five years from now? Touring and stuffing ourselves endlessly with cuisines from all over the world.
The Steve McQueen Band perform Nov 14 at Blu Jaz, 11 Bali Lane, 6292-3800 and every Fri-Sat at Jazz @ The Shoppes, 10 Bayfront Ave, 6688-8868. Free. KHAIRUL AMRI
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Born in Reykjavík, Sjón is the author of From the Mouth of the Whale, The Whispering Muse, and award winning The Blue Fox, among other works translated into 25 languages. He is also a poet, playwright and lyricist; has written songs for Björk; and received an Oscar nomination for the lyrics he co-wrote (with Lars von Trier) for the film Dancer in the Dark. He's appearing at the Singapore Writers Festival this weekend. What have you been working on most recently? I’ve just published a new novel called Moonstone – The Boy Who Never Was about a sixteen year old gay kid living in Reykjavik in 1918. He’s an orphan, obsessed with cinema and a girl he sees as the double of the great French actress Musidora.
I-S PICK> 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.
fisherman’s hut on the south coast of Iceland. There I have a very strong regimen of work, food and sleep, so I can write 12 hours per day. What role do you see for poetry in the present day— or is it the same as it has always been? The art of poetry is perhaps the most mysterious of all human activities. It is the most ‘useless’ thing a man can do, the most unprofitable and most difficult to explain to others why you can’t help doing it. And still a new poet is born every day. There is immense hope in that.
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We understand you’re a big fan of Bowie. What did you think of his latest album? It’s a bit too nostalgic at times but I think Bowie was right to allow us to join him on his journey to his past selves, and therefore to our past as teenagers who did everything to merge with the amazing imagination and emotional power.
Pythagoras The latest work by talented artist and filmmaker Ho Tzu Nyen is built around the notions of veils and ventriloquism to brilliant effect, consisting single channel videos and sculptures. Through Dec 15. Michael Janssen Gallery (Gillman Barracks), #02-21, Lock Rd., 6734 8948. Free.
Sjón is speaking on Nov 9, 4pm, 5:30pm at The Salon, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd., 6332-3659. $15 from Sistic. He'll also be at the screening of Dancer in the Dark on Nov 10, 10am at Moving Image Gallery, SAM at 8Q, 8 Queen St., 6332-3222. Free with festival pass. The festival is on through Nov 10. Log onto singaporewritersfestival.com for more details. RIC STOCKFIS
The Art of Collecting Before the successful private museum Pinacothèque de Paris officially opens its first international outpost in Singapore in 2015,
Do you have a set daily routine? Yes, I go the same cafés, visit bookshops or the library and research on the internet, but when it comes to writing, I stay in a former
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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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To Be a Lady Female 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 2014. Sundaram Tagore Gallery Singapore (Gillman Barracks), #01-05 Gillman Barracks, 5 Lock Rd., 6694-3378. Free.
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I-S PICK> Singapore Biennale 2013 This year' much-anticipated edition of the Singapore Biennale brings together the best and most thought-provoking pieces from around Southeast Asia and farther afield. Through Feb 16 2014, 10am. Bras Basah Bugis Precinct . Free.
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A Changed World: Singapore Art 1950s–1970s 120 paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures from the National Museum’s private collection which depicts the rapid changes that took place in Singapore after World War II. Oct 25-Mar 16 2014. National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd., 6332-5642. $5-10.
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I-S PICK> Not Against Interpretation: Untitled The exhibition features untitled works drawn from the National Heritage Board’s collection of drawings, paintings, prints and sculptures by notable local contemporary artists Cheo Chai Hiang, Chua Ek Kay, Tang Da Wu, Tang Mun Kit and Zai Kuning, among many others. Through Apr 1 2014, 10am. Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd., 6332-3222. $5-10.
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I-S PICK> Affordable Art Fair 2013 The fourth edition of this special art fair returns with galleries from all over the world offering an extensive range of contemporary art like prints and paintings all priced from $100 to $10,000 so you won't break the bank. Nov 21-24, 12pm. F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Blvd.. Call 62205682 for more info. $12 from Sistic.
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Die Blaue Blume Locally-based German artist Philipp Aldrup exhibits photos of urban micro-landscapes of soil, rocks and traces of life, with live performances by musical guests Awk Wah (Nov 22), PIBLOKTO (Dec 1) and Shaun San (Dec 9). Nov 12-Dec 8. Artistry, 17 Jalan Pinang, 6298-2420. Free.
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2am: lab “POP UP” monthly dinner featuring Junk Food This seven-course meal is inspired by junk food. Expect to dine on versions of tacos, burgers, croquettes, satay and donuts. Nov 8, 7:30pm. 2am:lab, #02-13 Connexis North Tower, 1 Fusionopolis Way, 6467-4066. $120.
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I-S PICK> Chefs With Altitude 2013 This fine-dining extravaganza will feature food by award-winning French chef Xavier Beaudiment from Le Pré and Swiss chef Julien Schillaci from Restaurant A L’etage Parc Des Eaux Vives. Nov 11-17. City Space, 70/F Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore, Equinox Complex, 2 Stamford Rd., 6837-3322. $25-358.
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Chance Luck Accident Five local artists explore the complex structure and order of the Chinese belief system of luck while attempting to subvert and transform them. Nov 8-12, 12pm. The Substation Gallery, 45 Armenian St., 6337-7535. Free.
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COSMO: The Constant Self-Recording Mode Multi-disciplinary artist Gilles Massot contemplates on the idea of self for this exhibition which brings together a wide range of his works, including photographs, videos, installations, performances and text. Nov 8-24. Brother Joseph McNally Gallery, #F1-01 LaSalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6496-5000. Free.
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4 X FOUR This pop-up space is offering food from four acclaimed restaurants: The Hand and Flowers (London), Can Fabes (Barcelona), Mozaic (Bali) and Bo Innovation (Hong Kong), plus art installations by talented local artists. Nov 4-23. Marina Bay Waterfront, Marina Blvd., 6736-1458, www.4xfour.sg. $88.
WHY NOT? Take part in a film competition If you’re an aspiring filmmaker or simply think you make the cut to be one, take part in Fly By Night Video Challenge 2013, a film-making competition taking place from December 6-8. Organized by Objectifs, this annual event will test your skills in conceptualizing and making a three-minute video within three days with four other friends. Once the theme is announced, participants are given the green light to produce. For more information and enquiries on registration, go to www. objectifs.com.sg. Applications close at 5pm on Nov 28. Khairul Amri
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The Bull Charge 2013 Race around the CBD for a good cause as the Bull Charge ups the ante for its 10th edition this year, aiming for 10,000 runners to raise $3million. Nov 22, 4:30pm. The Float @ Marina Bay, Marina Bay Floating Platform, 20 Raffles Ave.. Call 6340-4204 for more info.
Asian Masters 2013 A month-long festival of food-centric events that run the gamut from workshops to tastings to gala dinners. Nov 1-30. Various venues Call 63191888 for more info. $25-1,000.
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Brooks Run Happy 2013 You've never run like this before: 9km all out and right into a nightlife party with Zouk' resident DJs spinning tunes at the finishing line. Nov 16, 7pm. Marina Barrage, 8 Marina Gardens Dr.. Call 6570-5939 for more info. $40-55.
Swissôtel Vertical Marathon 2013 Make your way to the top, literally, at this annual vertical race up Swissôtel The Stamford. (That's 226 meters, to be exact.) Nov 24, 6:40am. Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore, 2 Stamford Road. Call 9474-1803 for more info. $45-55.
Run for Hope 2013 A non-competitive leisure run in support of cancer research in Singapore by Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and Regent Singapore where participants can choose between the 3.5 kilometer or 10 kilometer routes. Nov 17, 7am. The Promontory @ Marina Bay, 11 Marina Blvd.. $48.
Illumi Run 2013 The first of its kind non-competitive night running event in Asia held in a carnivalesque atmosphere featuring glow water that await runners as they pass through different zones. Dec 7, 8pm. F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Blvd., 6884-6940. $58-68.
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I-S PICK> Leggo Flowboarding Day Wave House Sentosa celebrates its birthday with food, drinks, music and, yes, plenty of flowriding fun. Nov 9, 4pm. Wave House Sentosa, 36 Siloso Beach Walk, 6377-3113. Free.
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Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2013 A major highlight of the local sports calendar, Singapore' marquee running event comes with with races for individuals, teams, the wheelchair-bound and kids, making it a truly inclusive celebration of sport. Dec 1, 5am. Call 6643-9191 for more info. $20-360.
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MR25 Ultra Marathon 2013 For the MR25 Ultra Marathon, take home a finisher T-shirt and a certificate when you complete a minimum of five 10.2 km laps. Participants who complete the most laps in 12 hours win. Dec 29, 7am. MacRitchie Reservoir, Lornie Rd. $20-65.
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31st Singapore River Regatta 2013 Dragon boat teams muscle their way into first place atone of the sport's marquee events. Nov 9-10. Singapore River, Zion Rd. Free.
Timbre Saturday Social BBQ Timbre throws a monthly BBQ party with lots of grilled meats and veggies and ice-cold craft beer to wash it all down with. (Meanwhile, kids can stay happily preoccupied at activity booths.) Dec 7, 4pm. Timbre @ Gillman, #01-05 Gillman Barracks, 9A Lock Rd., 66944201. Free.
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HSBC Asian Sevens Series: Singapore Sevens Top Asian rugby teams such as defending champions Hong Kong, along with Japan and Singapore go head to head in the concluding leg of the Seven Series. Nov 9-10, 12pm. Yio Chu Kang Stadium. $11.
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iFS White Collar Boxing Singapore The White Collar Boxing programme trains ordinary office workers for 12 weeks, after which they'll participate in a three-round showdown. You'll get to see the results of that training on this exciting night. Nov 29. Raffles City Convention Centre, 2 Stamford Rd., 6787-2288.
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Anime Festival Asia 2013 A threeday festival of Japanese anime and pop culture, complete with performances by J-pop stars and a parade of cosplayers. Nov 8-10, 10am. Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Blvd.. Call 6471-4011 for more info. www.animefestival.asia.
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Singapore Writers Festival 2013 This multi-lingual literary festival features talks, readings and fringe programs with local and international authors ranging from crime author Stephen Leather to philosopher A.C. Grayling. Through Nov 10. Bras Basah Bugis Precinct. $15 from www.bytes.sg.
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I-S PICK> Bay Market Expect jazz music, artisanal food and scenic views on top of the usual offerings at this flea market along Marina Bay. Nov 9-10, 4pm; Dec 14-15, 4pm; Jan 18 2014-19 2014, 4pm. Marina Bay Event Square, Marina Bayfront, 2 Raffles Link. Free. www.forfleasake.com.
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Marmalade ($20)—oolong infused gin, lavender and marmalade—and a selection of 10 gin labels (available in flights of four to five), including many rare and artisanal specimens such as Monkey 47. To go along with the drinks, there's East-meets-West snack foods like beef and cheese satay sliders and spam fries.
The buzz: This nail salon-cum-bar is run by the people behind local beauty parlour Manicurious. By day, the place is open for manicures and pedicures, and by night, it is a swish bar specializing in gin cocktails. The decor: The theme of duality also influences the design of the space. It’s an industrial chic set up, with lots of cold concrete, but that’s balanced with warm dark wood furnishings. The drinks: Cocktails come care of former Bar Stories mixologist Jeff Ho. Expect concoctions like Lady
The music: Old school jazz (think crooners like Dean Martin) keeps things classy. The crowd: Execs looking for a quiet post-work drink as well as friends of the young founders—it’s still pretty low key. Why you’ll be back: The bar holds its own as a neighborhood watering hole and craft cocktail spot. But it’s also a novel concept, just right for hen parties, or getting dolled up before a night out on the town. 49 Tras St., 6222-3349, www.49tras.st. Open Mon-Thu 6pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 6pm-1am. chin hui wen
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NCA Charity Christmas Fair Shop for a good cause at this charity fair selling home décor items, jewellery, clothing and unique gifts. There' also a lucky draw where you can win a KLM ticket to Amsterdam. Nov 14. Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park. Free.
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I-S PICK> Treats of the Trade Casual eatery Mad Nest plays host to a slew of local online retailers in this retail-exhibition, which aims to provide a physical space for homegrown businesses like accessories label Banwagon and record label Riot Records. Through Nov 19. Mad Nest, 378/380 East Coast Rd., 6348-6861. Free.
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The Tabitha Silk Foundation Fair Looking for a Christmas gift? Check out the beauty and vibrant colors of handmade Cambodian silk on handbags, scarves and accessories. Nov 20-21, 22, 10am. Originals, Sime Darby Centre, 896 Dunearn Rd., 6471-9918. Free.
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SITEX 2013 Singapore' longest-running consumer IT exhibition, this event showcases innovative technologies and unmissable deals (just in time for the festive season). Nov 28-Dec 1, 11am. Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Dr.. Call 64032110 for more info. Free.
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I-S PICK> Singapore Art Book Fair Spearheaded by Books Actually’s Kenny Leck and collective Hjgher , the inaugural edition of this local art and design literature fair features artist talks, film screenings, book sales and launches—definitely a must for bookworms. Nov 30-Dec 1. Gillman Barracks, 37/38/39 Malan Rd. Free.
classes & workshops ACM-NUS China Affair Lecture Series: The Southern Film Company and the Popularity of Chinese Opera Films in Southeast Asia (1950s-1960s) The workshop examines what Chinese cinema has brought to the region's film-importing business. Nov 9, 2pm. Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, 6332-7798. Free.
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Introduction to Collagraph Print Learn this flexible printmaking technique that gained popularity during the Abstract Expressionism art movement. Nov 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 7pm. LASALLE College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6496-5000. $400 To register, email shortcourses@lasalle.edu. sg or call 6496-5066.
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the star of the night—enough said! Supported by Mixmag Allstars and local veteran Jeremy Boon. Nov 8, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 67382988. $25-32 two drinks included.
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town. One for the house heads. Nov 16, 10pm. Kyo, #B1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 Cecil St., 8299-8735. $20-25 one drink included.
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Zouk x Mixmag present TJR Zouk partners UK club music magazine Mixmag for a bash with DJ TGR and Mixmag Allstars. Expect a madcap mix of acid house, techno and huge summer anthems. Nov 8, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $25-32 two drinks included.
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Forward ft. Just Be Formerly known as Bushwacka, illustrious UK dance veteran Just Be makes his Singapore debut. Expect an eclectic selection of genres that reveal his roots in acid house as much as his present day work on top labels like Get Physical. Nov 9, 10pm. Kyo, #B1-02 Keck Seng Tower, 133 Cecil St., 82998735. $20-25 one drink included.
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Forward ft. Darius Syrossian Award-winning UK DJ/ producer and serious house music devotee Darius Syrossian swings by
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Para//el presents Carl Craig A night of pure Detroit techno, as delivered by one of the city' biggest musical exports, Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Carl Craig. Nov 16, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $25-32 two drinks included.
CODE: TOKYO Join Zouk residents Hong and Matthew as they take aural inspiration from major cities—this time, it's Tokyo—for a night of electro house and tech-funk madness. Nov 15, 10pm. Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St., 67382988. $25-32 two drinks included.
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French Movies 2013: Michel Petrucciani The show by Michael Radford examines the title name' arduous journey to become an internationally renowned jazz pianist and his sources of inspiration. Nov 12, 8pm. Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Rd., 6737-8422. $7 from Sistic.
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French Movies 2013: La Danse Documentarian pioneer Frederick Wiseman gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the Opéra de Paris ballet and their exceptional stage shows. Nov 19, 8pm. Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Rd., 6737-8422. $7 from Sistic.
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I-S PICK> Watch Local @ Objectifs A mini festival of local
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Free Fall A hardworking policeman (Hanno Kofler), whose wife is pregnant, starts to develop feelings for a charismatic cop (Max Riemelt). Unlike the flux of gay films out there, this one’s played out beautifully. Nov 15, 11:15pm.
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World Cinema Series: Kalpana One of the most lauded films in Indian cinema, this autobiographical film by Uday Shankar centers around a dancer who yearns to set up his dance company. Nov 12, 7:30pm. Gallery Theatre, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd., 63323659. $8 from Sistic.
The German Film Festival returns with a wide selection of genre films, from period dramas and romantic comedies to thrillers and Ulrich Seidl’s critically-acclaimed Paradise: Love and Paradise: Hope (Paradise: Faith is banned here). Here’s what not to miss.
I-S PICK> Zouk x Mixmag present Gilles Peterson Prolific UK producer and tastemaker Gilles Peterson is
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I-S PICK> Super 0 Season: The Return Another series of pop-up parties, this time with a lineup of underground DJs and producers including Berlin’s Tama Sumo and Ryan Elliott (Nov 9), the UK’s South London Ordnance (Nov 16), Detroit’s Daniel Bell (Nov 23) and a big Kompakt finale party (Nov 30). Nov 9, 16, 23, 30, 10pm. Annex @ The Mill, 5 Jalan Kilang. $25-35.
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MMM ft. Arctic Moon Catch Polish trance up-and-comer Arctic Moon on this night dedicated only the most euphoric sounds. Supported by DJs Arrakeen and Ming. Nov 8, 9pm. Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928. $25 one drink included.
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Om Project: Psychosonica This massive two-day do celebrates psytrance label Jatadharya Records by bringing together DJs like Yadin from the Good Times crew, Nstomp, and Euphoriaz and Anjan from the US. Nov 16, 10pm; Nov 17, 5pm. Home Club, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928. $15 one drink included.
Paradise: Love A docu-drama equal parts illuminating and repulsive, this. An unflinching look into the dark nature of the human condition, Austrian director Ulrich Seidl examines the effect of loneliness and the elusive search for love through its main protagonist Teresa (Margaret Tiesel, winner of the best actress award for her role here at the recent Austrian Film Festival), a plussized recent divorcee who goes on a solo holiday to Kenya. Although quietly reserved at first, she soon gets sucked into the hedonistic lifestyle of similarly bored housewives hoping to find meaning in their lives by playing “sugar mamas” to young, Paradise: Hope eager Kenyan men.
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film screenings including My Dog Dou Dou (Nov 8) and That Girl in Pinafore (Nov 9). Email info@objectifs.com.sg to register. Through Nov 9, 8pm. Objectifs, 56A Arab St., 6293-9782. Free with registration. www.objectifs.com.sg.
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Loof Presents Gigamesh Remix king (check out his version of Foster the People' “Pumped Up Kicks”) Gigamesh takes over Loof for a night of housey, discoey mayhem. Nov 9, 9pm. Loof, #03-07 Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop, 331 North Bridge Rd., 6338-8035. Free.
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Butter Up Sundays No Sunday is better spent than one along the beach with Butter Factory's Dave Does delivering the best mash up and electronica hits to prep you up for the coming week. Nov 17, 2pm. Tanjong Beach Club, 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, 6270-1355. Free.
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relationships by acquiring more money from her as she ventures further into depression and rage. The film, beautifully lensed in long takes by Ed Lachman (The Virgin Suicides) and Wolfgang Thaler, disquietingly illustrates the thin line between sex, love and money, with the naturalistic Tiesel, an amateur actress, at the core of this devastating depiction. And the film’s raison d’etre, a girls’ night in where Teresa and friends objectifies a Kenyan stripper during the former’s birthday party, is tough to watch because of its ugliness and realism. Nov 9, 11:45pm; Nov 14, 9:30pm.
Paradise: Hope The last film in the Paradise series centers on Teresa’s teenage daughter Melanie, who falls for a 50-year-old trainer at a boot camp. The searing tension between the two leads (Melanie Lenz and Joseph Lorenz) is reason enough to watch this. Nov 9, 9:25pm; Nov 16, 9:30pm.
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Exit Marrakech This scorching family drama by Caroline Link (the Oscar-winning Nowhere in Africa) stars The White Ribbon’s Samuel Schneider as a 17-yearold attempting to reconcile with his estranged father while being sucked into the underbelly of sleazy night clubs. Nov 17, 8:30pm.
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LAST WORD freewill astrology
Week of November 8 © 2013 Rob Brezsny
SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Scorpios are obsessive, brooding, suspicious, demanding, and secretive, right? That’s what traditional astrologers say, isn’t it? Well, no, actually. I think that’s a misleading assessment. It’s true that some Scorpios are dominated by the qualities I named. But my research shows that those types of Scorpios are generally not attracted to reading my horoscopes. My Scorpios tend instead to be passionately focused, deeply thoughtful, smartly discerning, intensely committed to excellence, and devoted to understanding the complex truth. These are all assets that are especially important to draw on right now. The world has an extraordinarily urgent need for the talents of you evolved Scorpios. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): “If you’re in pitch blackness, all you can do is sit tight until your eyes get used to the dark.” That helpful advice appears in Norwegian Wood, a novel by Haruki Murakami. Now I’m passing it on to you, just in time for your cruise through the deepest, darkest phase of your cycle. When you first arrive, you may feel blind and dumb. Your surroundings might seem impenetrable and your next move unfathomable. But don’t worry. Refrain from drawing any conclusions whatsoever. Cultivate an empty mind and an innocent heart. Sooner or later, you will be able gather the clues you need to take wise action.
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CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Have you thought about launching a crowdfunding campaign for your pet project? The coming weeks might be a good time. Have you fantasized about getting involved in an organization that will help save the world even as it feeds your dreams to become the person you want to be? Do it! Would you consider hatching a benevolent conspiracy that will serve as an antidote to an evil conspiracy? Now is the time. You’re in a phase of your astrological cycle when you have more power than usual to build alliances. Your specialties between now and December 1 will be to mobilize group energy and round up supporters and translate high ideals into practical actions. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): In 2008, writer Andrew Kessler hung out with scientists at NASA’s mission control as they looked for water on the planet Mars. Three years later, he published a book about his experiences, Martian Summer: Robot Arms, Cowboy Spacemen, and My 90 Days with the Phoenix Mars Mission. To promote sales, he opened a new bookstore that was filled with copies of just one book: his own. I suggest that you come up with a comparable plan to promote your own product, service, brand, or personality. The time is right to summon extra chutzpah as you expand your scope. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Right now you have a genius for escaping, for dodging, for eluding. That could be expressed relatively negatively or relatively positively. So for instance, I don’t recommend that you abscond from boring but crucial responsibilities. You shouldn’t ignore or stonewall people whose alliances with you are important to keep healthy. On the other hand, I encourage you to fly, fly away from onerous obligations that
give you little in return. I will applaud your decision to blow off limitations that are enforced by neurotic habits, and I will celebrate your departure from energy-draining situations that manipulate your emotions. ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): “I’m greedy,” says painter David Hockney, “but I’m not greedy for money—I think that can be a burden—I’m greedy for an exciting life.” According to my analysis, Aries, the cosmos is now giving you the go-ahead to cultivate Hockney’s style of greed. As you head out in quest of adventure, here’s an important piece of advice to keep in mind. Make sure you formulate an intention to seek out thrills that educate and inspire you rather than those that scare you and damage you. It’s up to you which kind you attract. TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): French philosopher Simone Weil described the following scene: “Two prisoners in adjoining cells communicate with each other by knocking on the wall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means of communication.” This muted type of conversation is a useful metaphor for the current state of one of your important alliances, Taurus. That which separates you also connects you. But I’m wondering if it’s time to create a more direct link. Is it possible to bore a hole through the barrier between you so you can create a more intimate exchange? GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20): “I had tended to view waiting as mere passivity,” says author Sue Monk Kidd in her memoir. “When I looked it up in my dictionary, however, I found that the words “passive” and “passion” come from the same Latin root, pati, which means “to endure.” Waiting is thus both passive and passionate. It’s a vibrant, contemplative work...It involves listening to disinherited voices within, facing the wounded holes in the soul, the denied and undiscovered, the places one lives falsely.” This is excellent counsel for you, Gemini. Are you devoted enough to refrain from leaping into action for now? Are you strong enough to bide your time? CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22): “Venice is to the man-made world what the Grand Canyon is to the natural one,” said travel writer Thomas Swick in an article praising the aweinciting beauty of the Italian city. “When I went to Venice,” testified French novelist Marcel Proust, “my dream became my address.” American author Truman Capote chimed in that
“Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs at one go.” I bring this up, Cancerian, because even if you don’t make a pilgrimage to Venice, I expect that you will soon have the chance, metaphorically speaking, to consume an entire box of chocolate liqueurs at one go. Take your sweet time. Nibble slowly. Assume that each bite will offer a distinct new epiphany. LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Do you have any interest in reworking— even revolutionizing—your relationship with the past? If so, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to do so. Cosmic forces will be on your side if you attempt any of the following actions: 1. Forgive yourself for your former failures and missteps. 2. Make atonement to anyone whom you hurt out of ignorance. 3. Reinterpret your life story to account for the ways that more recent events have changed the meaning of what happened long ago. 4. Resolve old business as thoroughly as you can. 5. Feel grateful for everyone who helped make you who you are today. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): “As a bee seeks nectar from all kinds of flowers, seek teachings everywhere,” advises the Tibetan Buddhist holy text known as the Dzogchen Tantra. That’s your assignment, Virgo. Be a student 24 hours a day, seven days a week—yes, even while you’re sleeping. (Maybe you could go to school in your dreams.) Regard every experience as an opportunity to learn something new and unexpected. Be ready to rejoice in all the revelations, both subtle and dramatic, that will nudge you to adjust your theories and change your mind. LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22): Don’t you wish your friends and loved ones would just somehow figure out what you want without you having to actually say it? Wouldn’t it be great if they were telepathic or could read your body language so well that they would surmise your secret thoughts? Here’s a news bulletin: IT AIN’T GOING TO HAPPEN! EVER! That’s why I recommend that you refrain from resenting people for not being mind-readers, and instead simply tell them point-blank what you’re dreaming about and yearning for. They may or may not be able to help you reach fulfillment, but at least they will be in possession of the precise information they need to make an informed decision.
Jason Erik Lundberg This busy bee (writer, editor, Nine Inch Nails fan...) has just published four(!) new books. He talks to Clara Lim about what he does and doesn’t believe in.
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X’mas Factor My path in life has been fairly linear. I have wanted to be a writer since I was seven. Most of my choices since then have been in support of this goal. This persistent emphasis on money, money, money at the expense of almost everything else, including happiness, is anathema to my sensibilities. If your head is so far up your ass that you can’t bother to show the slightest shred of human empathy or kindness, then you are utterly wasting your time on this earth.
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thinking about the current workin-progress, and counting the minutes until I can get back to it. I’m a Humanistic Buddhist, in that I treat Buddhism more as a life philosophy than a religion. I don’t necessarily do a lot of chanting of mantras or meditation.
I have little patience for stupidity, so people who display intelligence are almost immediately attractive to me. I try to surround myself eavesdrop with as many of in cafés them as possible.
I like to think of myself as a classy, reasonably sophisticated guy, but fart jokes just crack me the hell up. I write literary speculative fiction, which is set in a place that looks an awful lot like our world, but one that is slightly off-kilter, so the fantastic is possible and metaphors can become literalized. I was a teacher for four years and the principal was shocked into silence when I turned down a promotion in favor of fewer working hours. The most difficult part of my day job (as literary fiction editor at Epigram Books) is actually finding the time to read manuscripts. Writers never get a break. The times when I’m not directly writing or revising, I’m still constantly
I recently bought a PS3, and have so far finished L.A. Noire, Sleeping Dogs, Red Dead Redemption, Uncharted 3, LEGO Batman 2, and Rocketbirds. I’ve got Bioshock Infinite and the Mass Effect trilogy, too—but won’t start until I’ve finished revising my novel. I love Junot Díaz. He’s so effortlessly smart, I could just listen to him talk all day on YouTube.
Every so often, I’ll eavesdrop on conversations in cafés in the CBD, which are full of corporate speak and euphemistic buzzwords—all are concerned with either the acquisition or retention of wealth. I saw the South Park movie on opening weekend in 1999, and was sore all over for a week afterwards, for all of the laughing. The Internet is fantastic for finding a wealth of visual stimuli.
Brace yourself for this year’s slew of Christmas dining deals. is.gd/christmas2013
Sound Art
In terms of politics, I definitely lean leftward. For a while I was a member of the Green Party in the USA. The only Nine Inch Nails song I didn’t have in my collection was “Home”, and its absence drove me batty. A friend eventually emailed me an MP3 of it. Otherwise, I consider myself a law-abiding citizen. I make enough money to live on, and a bit more for the occasional nice dinner out, movie or new book. That’s enough for now.
New arts residency Centre for Contemporary Art opens at Gillman Barracks. is.gd/cca
Clouds Away
I tried writing under the influence a few times, but the prose turned out far less shiny in the sober light of day. It was a lot like dictating a dream—it may make complete sense within the dream world but reads like utter nonsense once fully awake. I write while listening to Nine Inch Nails and Trent Reznor’s other sonic projects. His songs often put me into a sort of in-between dream state that facilitates creative thinking.
Sarah Burton, the winemaker at New Zealand label Cloudy Bay, introduces her 2013 Sauvignon Blanc. is.gd/cloudybay
Lundberg’s short story collection Strange Mammals ($18), chapbook Embracing the Strange ($10), speculative fiction journal LONTAR ($22) and anthology The Epigram Books Collection of Best New Singaporean Short Stories ($24.90)—phew!—are available at BooksActually (9 Yong Siak St., 6222-9195, www.booksactually.com).
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