The Play It Forward Singapore movement has a quirky, high-spirited goal — find neglected pianos and put them in public spaces so that everyday Singaporeans can have access to it.
Launched in September last year by "three piano nerds", the Play It Forward series has gone into its second edition that's currently ongoing till the end of next month. Right now, six pianos are scattered across Marina Bay— all of which are completely available for anyone to jump in and play.
The stage is set for the soul of Bukit Batok after a calamitous end to the political career of David Ong, the former Member of Parliament who allegedly had a saucy extramarital affair with a grassroots volunteer in his constituency.
His resignation left a vacuum of power, leading to a showdown between the replacement nominated by the People's Action Party (PAP) Murali Pillai and Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Dr Chee Soon Juan. Weeks of intense campaigning (PAP threw in all their big guns) followed without knowing when voting day will be — until now.
Hey, fans of Carrie K. The homegrown jewellery label has now moved to a new space at the National Design Centre. But don't go looking for it at the main building, 'cause the atelier is nestled in the annex building by Queen Street.
Its new digs fit its playful pieces — elegant and stylish, with just a touch of quirkiness. The range includes fabulous necklaces, bold cuffs, funky rings and custom-designed jewellery, so pop by the cosy shop to say hi and accessorise yourself.
Carrie K Atelier is at #02-03 National Design Centre, 111 Middle Rd. Mon-Sat noon-7pm.
A supermassive blaze broke out this afternoon at Jurong Island, where an oil storage tank at 23 Tembusu Road caught fire.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were called in on an "Oil Tank Fire" at about 3pm, dispatching multiple resources at the scene. The cause of fire is unclear, but from the video that's quickly spreading on Whatsapp, you can see the tank buckle and fold from the intense heat
In anticipation of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (slated for this December) — and in honour of May the 4th — Uniqlo is launching a new range of Star Wars tees. The men's line features 13 designs, while the boys' line has seven, and these include graphic t-shirts, pocketable parkas and polo tees splashed with iconic imagery and motifs from the franchise.
To make full use of your new threads, head to the Bugis+ Uniqlo outlet on May 4 to hang out with fellow fans and rave about all things Star Wars. Check the brand's social media platforms for updates on how to score an invite.
Get into the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with a week of debauchery at rooftop bar Terra. The five-day fiesta starts on May 2 and lasts till May 6, with ongoing specials to take a load off your mind and spur you on towards the ultimate bash on May 5.
In celebration of the Mexican holiday, there'll be Latin American-inspired influences from the kitchen. Think veggie tostadas and chorizo empanadas, as well as beergaritas and piscola on the drinks side. Enjoy drink deals like lime margaritas and strawberry basil margaritas for $8, bloody Marias for $12 and half a dozen tequila shots for $48.
Well done Singapore, we've achieved yet another milestone — sinking to a new bottom in this year's World Press Freedom Index, making it the fourth consecutive year tumbling down the ranks.
Now landing at the dismal ranking of 154 out of 180 countries, the little red dot's journalistic freedom and independence is deemed under intense attack in the past year. The index is based on an evaluation of media freedom that measures pluralism, media independence, quality of legal framework and safety of journalists — and we're not doing well in those aspects. In comparison, Singapore was ranked 153rd in 2015, 150th in 2014 and 135th in 2012.
Our love for Game Of Thrones is as sweeping as The Wall that stretches across the northern border of the Seven Kingdoms, but it looks like many others feel the same — and they're even acting on their devotion to the HBO series.
Flight data from global travel search engine Skyscanner has revealed increasing travel interest from Singaporeans to visit the awe-inspiring locations that form the background of the show. According to the data taken between December 2015 to March 2016, more Singaporean travellers are interested in checking out sites in Ireland, Croatia and Spain.
Remember when Annie Leibovitz's A Photographer's Life came to town and people flocked to the ArtScience Museum? Well, we're in for another Leibovitz treat, as her new show, Women: New Portraits, opens in Singapore next week.
Part of a ten-city world tour with commissioning partner UBS, the exhibition will be staged at a space that holds a special place in our hearts: Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. And even better, it's completely free to the public.
After a 5-hour long scorching race against time, the Singapore Civil Defence Force managed to put out the blaze that had erupted from an oil storage tank in Jurong Island, with around 150 personnel involved in the battle.
Amidst heavy rain, the massive inferno broke out shortly before 3pm, producing a plume of black smoke that could be seen from afar. A video captured yesterday showed the oil tank collapsing into itself — such was the intensity of the fire.
Ah well, they jinxed it. Just mere days after Minister of Transport Khaw Boon Wan celebrated a milestone of 100 disruption-free days for the North-South Line (NSL), it got hit by issues yet again today.
The disruption occured this morning, with a train fault affecting train services from Marina South Pier all the way to Newton, in the direction towards Jurong East. It took an hour for SMRT to get the NSL up and running in full again, but alas, the damage was done — the clock turned back to zero.
The days have been hot, and it'll just get hotter in the coming week. After an absolute scorcher at Seletar last week — the hottest daily maximum temperature in a decade— Tuesday was noted to be the hottest day on record.
According to Meteorological Service Singapore, the average daily temperature shot up to a record high of 30.6°C on Apr 19, surpassing the highest ever recorded daily mean temperature of 30.2°C on June 22 last year. Temperatures rose as high as 36°C at Choa Chu Kang on Tuesday, just a smudge short of the one recorded at Seletar last Wednesday.
A woman's drunken, topless swim at Tanjong Beach Club's pool ended up in tears when she woke up in a police cell the following day.
After having a tad too much to drink at the Sentosa club in April last year, 26-year-old Zhao Xiaotian violently struggled against attempts to get her to put her bikini top back on, and even spat, slapped and verbally abused police officers.
The intensity of her disorderly conduct was severe indeed — she was sentenced to two weeks in jail yesterday on two counts of using criminal force on a public servant in the execution of duty, The New Paper reports.
Hey, indie pop lovers. Twin sisters Tegan and Sara are returning to our shores armed with tunes from their latest album, Love You to Death. Set to drop in June, the Canadian duo's eighth studio album comes three years after Heartthrob, and if the first two singles 'Boyfriend' and 'U-Turn' are any indication, it's gonna be well worth the wait.
Take a listen below and get your tix when they come out next week.
Tegan and Sara perform on Jul 29, 8pm at The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green. $68-$228. Tickets on sale Apr 27.
It took eight years, but they're finally releasing the follow up to one of the most unique video games in modern gaming: Mirror's Edge.
The game's selling point is that it puts you in the nimble shoes of a parkour artist as you tumble, run and climb across rooftops, walls, and other urban obstacles in a futuristic dystopian society. Come May 24, Mirror's Edge Catalyst— a reboot of the original — will be released, promising even more parkour and overthrowing of totalitarian authorities.
Say goodbye to those tediously dull moments in between painting your nails and waiting for the polish to dry. With the new Paint Can Spray by Nails Inc, you can get ready for a night out in no time at all. Simply paint on a base coat, spray the paint onto your fingernails (don't worry about getting it all over your hands), apply a top coat for a glossy finish, and wash away the excess polish with warm soapy water or facial wipes. But be sure to head to the sink sooner than later, or you'll be stuck scrubbing your hands for a while.
Yesterday, the whole world (and most probably a segment of Singapore's population) celebrated 4/20: National Weed Day— and it was on this day that de facto marijuana mecca Jamaica rebuked the United Nations on their "outdated" status on cannabis.
Jamaican Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson-Smith had some pretty strong words for the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday, VICE News reports. She contended the fact that cannabis is still deemed a dangerous drug with no medical use under international law, calling the classification an "anomaly".
Delve into the spellbinding story of two friends as different as night and day — the popular and perky blonde Glinda, and the green-skinned outcast Elphaba. Set in a vivid fantasy world of wizards, witches and all things magical, Wicked follows their journey with familiar tunes like 'Popular' and 'Defying Gravity' scattered throughout the story.
There's a reason why the musical has 100 international awards, including three Tony Awards on Broadway, under its belt. So if you haven't gone over to the green side, you're in luck, as Wicked returns to Singapore for a two-week run in September.
Check out the photos below for a glimpse of what to expect.
Tony Eusoff — regular actor in multiple Singaporean productions — won't be appearing on screens and stages for a while. He was sentenced to serve eight months in jail after being caught in possession of cannabis last month at Tuas Checkpoint, Channel NewsAsia reports.
The 38-year-old Malaysian actor had been travelling to Singapore to for a shoot in a Mediacorp TV series titled The Hash Hush, carrying 4.56 grams of weed in his bag. Before his bus arrived at Tuas Checkpoint however, he hid the packet behind the last row of seats on the bus, which he intended to retrieve after clearing immigration.
A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Apr 22
Add to your collection artworks that won't break the bank. Local and international galleries will be presenting a range of contemporary art priced between $100 to $10,000, with three-quarters of the pieces going for under $7,500. Not a bad price for both first-timers and seasoned collectors alike.
Until Apr 24; various times at F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Blvd. $15-$20, free for children under 16.
