Top 5 art festivals to attend in September
Film
A Design Film Festival
Set over two weekends, a series of documentaries follow the historical and modern tales about design, from Dior, an 80’s music synthesiser, London’s Barbican Centre and more.Shaw Theatres Lido5-13 Sepdesignfilmfestival.com
Contemporary
Septfest
The Substation’s...
10 Minutes with…Maya Nold, Artist and Singapore-based docent at the Asian Civilisations Museum
Why did you become a volunteer museum guide in Singapore?I moved to Singapore only 18 months ago with my husband and two small daughters. My sister, a curator in London for 1:54 Contemporary African...
Finding the Right Hat for You
By Kathy Campbell – Hats Off-Handcrafted Headwear For Very Special Occasions.
As the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival approaches, and you start to gather your thoughts on what dress you will be wearing to this year’s...
Glamorous Giving – Fashion and Homewares Clearance Sale
Glamorous Giving, the fashion, accessories and homewares clearance sale in support of the Singapore Committee for UN Women is back for the fourth time. The event features over 30 independent local brands, designers and...
Cheap Eats
Think Singapore’s costly? Even with a $10 budget, there’s a selection of tastes to choose from. Here’s just a handful.
Mex Out
39 Pekin StreetFar East SquareTel 6536 9953mexout.comThe crunch of a taco is oh so...
Giving your time in Singapore purpose and meaning
Acknowledging our need for meaning and purpose are critical to our enjoyment of expat life, says Intuitive Consultant, Kim Forrester.
Injecting meaning and purpose into your daily life is imperative for your holistic wellbeing. In...
Top 5 Red Dot Gift Shops
There is always an occasion for gift shopping in Singapore. Here are our pick of the best stores for Singapore-inspired gifts.
Naiise
Naiise’s motto is ‘Design for Everyone Everyday’. Naiise stocks international brands as well as...
Teh Right Way
So many variations of local coffee and tea at hawkers, but what do they all mean? We’ve pulled together the lingo you need to have the perfect pick-me-up.
Kopi (coffee)
Famously brewed in a ‘sock’, kopi...
10 Minutes with Sarah Mounsey
Ken Hickson spent 10 Minutes with Sarah Mounsey, Singapore-based self-published children’s book author.
What got you started writing children’s books?
I have always wanted to write books for children! I still have little books and...