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Singapore River Festival 2018 Brings Food, Games, Circus Acts, And A Chance To Win $15,000

This October and November, gear up for Singapore River Festival 2018 (SRF) as it kicks off its fourth edition that’s bound to be bigger and better.

Instead of just a weekend, the Singapore River Festival will stretch over a month this time, so visitors can enjoy the street bazaar, live performances as well as an aerial kite show.

Your River, Your Vibe

Happening from 16 October to 11 November 2018 across all three quays – Clarke Quay, Robertson Quay and Boat Quay, SRF is bringing a larger dose of local goodness, with an exciting line-up of locally themed performances and activities.

Here are some of the events you can’t miss at the Singapore River Festival 2018:

1. LAH Bazaar

Kicking off the festival is LAH Bazaar – Singapore’s first ever riverside e-payment driven outdoor market.

LAH stands for “Local At Heart” or colloquially, “Long Zong Also Have” to reflect the heartland personality of the Bazaar.

Open throughout the festival period, on Tuesdays to Sundays, the outdoor marketplace boasts over 100 vendors and and activities selling all things uniquely Singaporean.

Feeling hungry? Take your pick from their range of F&B stalls. Choose from local favourites such as Ramly burger – perfect for any time of the day or the famous Taiwanese style blow torched beef cubes from Beef Bro SG.

Go cashless at this event as payment can be made with your EZ-Link cards! EZ-Link cards are available for purchase on-site, and cash top ups can be made via on-site top up stations.

Alternatively, you can top-up your cards via the EZ-Link mobile application and earn 8x Linkpoint when you tap and pay with your EZ-Link.

LAH Bazaar
Venue: Across Clarke Quay
Date: 16 October – 11 November 2018
Time: 3pm – 10.30pm

2. SR Day Out

Held at the open field beside Fort Canning MRT, SR Day Out is a family friendly activity area with carnival games, bouncy castles and movie screenings so there’s something for everyone to look forward to.

Lay out your picnic mats and gear up for some outdoor fun as it’s a great place to spend time with your families, especially with the LAH Bazaar F&B options just right beside.

Be sure to look out for the Instagram-worthy photo booth projections on the building walls which will make any photographers squeal in delight!

SR Day Out
Venue: Open Field Beside Fort Canning MRT (beside Liang Court)
Date: Movie Screening: 26-27 Oct & 2-3 Nov

3. Sky Aquarium

Watch with awe as the Singapore skyline lights up once again!

The last festival weekend marks the return of the much-loved synchronised LED Kite display by Singaporean kite creators –  GoFlyKite, which debuted at Singapore River Festival 2017.

Taking on a marine theme this year, watch as the LED kites drift through the sky elegantly to the music and be sure to whip your cameras out for a super Insta-worthy scene!

Sky Aquarium
Venue: Boat Quay
Date: 2 – 3 November
Time: 7pm – 10pm

4. Riverfront Spectacular

Clarke Quay Central’s iconic promenade becomes the stage for stellar performances by Singaporean talents.

Look out for the jaw-dropping laser acts by Circus in Motion and “modern magic” performed by TK Jiang all against the backdrop of the Singapore River.

Mascots and Puppets by Streets of Singapore! and The Annoying Brothers will also add on to the colourful acts that are to come.

Riverfront Spectacular
Venue: Clarke Quay Central
Date: 26-27 Oct & 2-3 Nov
Time: Fri: 6-10pm, Sat: 3-10pm

5. Master Brain at Singapore River Festival

Put your general knowledge to the test at Master Brain at Singapore River Festival. Pit yourself to a trivia game that will test both your memory and wits!

Held in partnership with live streaming platform BeLive, they are bringing the platform’s popular online streaming game – Master Brain, to the banks of Robertson Quay.

To play, you simply need to download the BeLive application on your mobile device and get ready to be tested on topics ranging from general knowledge, pop culture and local history across ten trivia rounds.

From 26 – 27 October and 2 – 3 November 2018, each festival day will consist of 2 sessions of Master Brain games (7.00pm & 9.00pm). The Master Brain grand finales will be held on 3

November and participants can stand a chance to win a whopping $10,000 cash prize!

Here’s how you can stand a better chance at winning:

1. Look out for the Bonus Question. 1 out of 10 questions will be released at Robertson Walk earlier in the day so participants will have ample of time to search for the answer.

2. Invite a friend to earn an Extra Revive. This gives you an advantage to continue playing whenever you get a question wrong

3. Keep your eyes peeled for Hint Cards that will be given at site as a form of incentive.

4. Alternatively, you can read our previous article on hacks to help you survive all 10 rounds of Master Brain!

BeLive Master Brain
Venue: Robertson Walk
Time: 7.00pm & 9.00pm
Date:  26 – 27 Oct & 2 – 3 Nov

Singapore River Festival 2018
When: 16 October – 11 November 2018
Where: Singapore River, across Boat, Clarke and Robertson Quay

Broke AF Couples Can Finally Afford A Staycation In Sentosa Starting April 2019

It’s confirmed. Singaporeans LOVE going on staycations.

No, really. Expedia did a whole survey on it.

In their 2018 Singapore Staycation Study, Singaporeans go an average of 2 staycations per year whereas parents with children are also most likely to go on one.

Planning your next staycation? Again? Well you’re not alone because a lot of us are probably planning our annual year end staycations as well. As much as we love cosy boutique hotels in the city, the idea of spending the night at a luxury hotel in Sentosa sounds perfect too!

But if the thought of spending a minimum of $600 per night makes you cry, don’t fret. 3 new mid-tier hotels will be opening in Sentosa from April next year according to a report by Channel NewsAsia.

Living The Luxe Life

The hotels which was announced first last year, will target the mid-tier segment which includes families, young adults on staycations as well as business travellers.

The 3 hotels are:

1. Outpost Hotel (Opening April 2019)

2. Village Hotel (Opening April 2019)

3. The Barracks Hotel (Opening August 2019)

All 3 hotels are situated in the Palawan area – giving you easy access to the Imbiah monorail station and across the road from Universal Studios Singapore.

Here’s a sneak peak of the hotels:

Village Hotel Sentosa

The largest of the 3 hotels, Village Hotel at Sentosa will house 606 rooms targeted towards families, business travellers and groups. Facilities include themed pool zones, a children’s play pool as well as a lazy river pool.

Outpost Hotel

Slightly more atas, Outpost Hotel will feature 193 rooms – which includes a rooftop pool and bar as well as a wedding hall – perfect for couples who are planning on a luxurious wedding set in Sentosa.

If you’re looking for a more romantic option, Outpost Hotel is the perfect option for a getaway with bae.

The Barracks Hotel

The smallest of the 3 hotels, The Barracks Hotel is nothing short of spectacular. If you have extra cash to spare, go for The Barracks as its 40 rooms promise guests exclusivity and privacy.

Just like the hotels in the Changi vicinity, the development will be housed in a refurbished conserved colonial building.

So if you’ve been longing for a short getaway away from the hustle and bustle of the city, your Sentosa staycation dreams are about to come true.

Because let’s be real, who can really afford Capella, right?

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Ed Sheeran Returns To S’pore In April 2019 – Tickets Go On Sale 25 October

Just as we were about to accept the fact that we won’t be seeing our favourite ginger crooner again for the next couple of years, he decides to drop a bomb on us.

Ed Sheeran, the best selling artist of 2017, is set to return to Singapore on 26 April 2019.

Following his two sold-out dates in Singapore in 2017, the upcoming show will be his largest one yet as he performs at the National Stadium for the very first time.

His return to Asia will also include dates in Korea (April 21) and Bangkok (April 28).

At the moment, there is only one available date so fastest fingers first!

Tickets are priced at $158 for standing and between $68 – $248 for seated.

Prepare to camp at your computers because tickets will be going on sale at 10am this Thursday, 25 October 2018 at Sports Hub Tix and all SingPost outlets!

Ed Sheeran Live In Singapore 2019
Ticket Prices: $68 – $248
Venue: National Stadium Singapore
Website

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A Sneak Peek Of i Light Singapore Happening Jan 2019 – The Biggest One Since 2010

The year 2019 will mark 200 years of history for Singapore, and a slew of events have been lined up to commemorate the nation’s bicentennial milestone.

An anchor event to kick-start the Singapore Bicentennial commemoration, i Light Marina Bay festival will return with a special i Light Singapore – Bicentennial Edition from 28 January to 24 February with sustainable light art installations curated to the theme “Bridges of Time”.

This festival will be the largest since it’s first edition in 2010 – expanding beyond Marina Bay to include the civic district, Singapore River and Raffles Terrace at Fort Canning.

Bridges Of Time

Next year’s edition has received the festival largest response ever to the call for artwork proposals – with over 249 submissions from 36 countries including Singapore in just 2 months.

Here’s a sneak peek of the installations you can expect at i Light Singapore next year.

One of the international light art installations to be featured at the upcoming Festival is “City Gazing Singapore” by artists Mingus Vogel and Justus Bruns from Dutch design collective VOUW. The artists have specially designed the installation to resemble the map of Singapore.

By hanging the installation over an open space at The Lawn@Marina Bay, this artwork will have lights programmed to show how the city has grown over time. Festival goers can stand beneath the artwork and turn their gaze upwards into the sky to view the illuminated outlines of our country.

Here’s a video of VOUW’s installation in Amsterdam:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARTEK7gu_lQ

The festival will welcome back Singaporean industrial designer, Yun, who enthralled us with her iconic light art installtion “MoonFlower” at i Light Marina Bay 2017.

Yun will be showcasing her new work called “The Rainbow Connection” which will feature islands of solar light modules in upcycled PET containers suspended in the air which will “come alive” as they sway in the wind.

The use of solar powered lighting and upcycled materials for the artwork will help to remind visitors about the importance of sustainable development. Designed to be co-created with the local community, the installation will see members of the public and not-for-profit organisations join the artist at 12 pre-Festival workshops around Singapore to design 800 used cookie containers.

In addition, the festival also launched the inaugural i Light Student Award to provide local and international tertiary students a platform to present their own sustainable light art installations at the Festival.

Five student artworks – out of 48 submissions involving 115 students from nine countries (including Singapore) will be showcased at i Light Singapore – Bicentennial Edition.

More details on the line-up of the artworks at the Festival will be revealed soon!

Mark your calendars and get your cameras ready for 28 January – 24 February 2019 as i Light Singapore – Bicentennial Edition will be the biggest one yet.

i Light Singapore – Bicentennial Edition
When: 28 Jan – 24 Feb 2019
Operating Hours: Sun – Thurs: 7:30pm – 11pm, Fri – Sat: 7:30pm – 12mn
Website

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Gardens By The Bay Gets A Glow Up – Meet Neon Animals, Circus Performances & Movie Screenings

Get your cameras ready because for the first time ever, the Supertree Grove at Gardens By The Bay will transform into a neon jungle with the largest collection of neon light installations in the form of endangered animals.

Step into the Neon Jungle after dark and spot the wildlife Illuminated in the urban oasis. From a glow-in-the-dark party to circus street performances, enjoy a host of exciting programmes at Gardens By The Bay this October.

Step Into The Neon Jungle

With groovy neon animals amidst the flora and lights at the Supertree Grove, these installations are sure to make any photographers squeal in delight.

Discover for yourself the largest collection of psychedelic neon lights, featuring some of the most endangered animals native to the biodiversity-rich South East Asia. Spot the neon animals scattered throughout the grove, with the likes of pouncing tigers, rhinos and elephants thrown into the mix.

Neon Animal Installations 
Venue: Supertree Grove
Date: 19 – 28 October 2018
Time: 6.00pm – 11.00pm

Circus Street Performances

Once you’re done taking all your IG-worthy portraits, be sure to catch the Circus Street Performances by Bornfire Singapore.

Diabolo, juggling and spinning, get ready for an awesome fun experience through a variety of circus tricks and performances.

Circus Street Performances
Venue: Colonnade
Date: 19 – 21 October 2018
Time: 5.00pm – 5.30pm

Film Screenings

For two days only, Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is bringing you two free outdoor screenings in the lead up to the film festival.

The inaugural Moonlight Cinema series begins with My Girl (USA, 1991) and My Girl (Thailand, 2003) – two coming-of-age films set in the time of childhood with the blossoming of first crushes. The films’ soundtracks have also gained popularity and become part of the cultural fabric of their times.

Come early as the talented dancers from Luminous Dance Academy will perform to the iconic soundtracks of the two films.

SGIFF Moonlight Cinema
Venue: Supertree Grove Lawn
Movie Schedule: 26 Oct – My Girl (USA, 1991), 27 Oct – My Girl (Thailand, 2003)
Time: 9.00pm – 11.00pm

Neon Night Market

Pop by the eco-friendly market and check out an eclectic mix of offerings – from handmade goods, upcycled creations and environmentally friendly products to organic bites, gourmet vegan snacks and the trendiest Insta-worthy food.

Check out River Lotus Designs for their elegant and one of a kind jewellery. We heard that they’ll be featuring new designs that are not featured on their Instagram yet.

Fickle about getting a permanent tattoo? Get a temporary, organic & pain free tattoo from Out And Ink while you’re there. Their tattoos lasts up to two weeks!

Grab yourself a refreshing cup of Saiko’s Butter Brew which is made of premium crafted hand-brewed soda. This concoction is infused with an aromatic butterscotch topped with a thick and sweet layer of cream – crafted with premium ingredients.

Neon Night Market
Date: 19 – 21 October 2018
Time: 4.30pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Supertree Grove

Recycling Jam

Join in the fun and dance along as the energetic and engaging OutcastSG use the human body and recycled materials to create amazing rhythm and dynamic sound.

As part of the Youths Celebrate! Sustainability festival, Gardens by the Bay will be completely transformed into a man-made neon jungle, filled with animal light installations, a neon night market and more.

Get ready your cameras because, for the very first time ever the Supertree Grove is having a full on neon jungle makeover you won’t want to miss!

Neon Jungle Gardens By The Bay
Address: Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay
Date: 19 – 28 October 2018
Time: 19 – 21 Oct: 4.30pm – 11pm, 22 – 28 Oct: 6pm – 11pm
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From Fluffy Pancakes To Fresh Oysters, honestbee Welcomes You To Their New Supermarket X Dining Space

Apps that provide convenient services have become part and parcel of modern life. From ride sharing to finding a date, there’s an app for almost every need and concern.

Enter honestbee – if you think all it does is just shop your groceries for you, then you’re wrong.

From online to offline, Asia’s leading marketplace that delivers quality food products and experiences, unveils their latest offering: habitat by honestbee – the world’s first tech-integrated multi-sensory grocery and dining destination of its kind.

habitat marks honestbee’s first foray into brick and mortar: its a supermarket, restaurant and retail innovation lab all in one.

A Multi-Sensory Experience

Occupying a 60,000 square feet space in an industrial building in Pasir Panjang, habitat comprises a full supermarket stocked with over 20,000 curated Asian and international produce and essentials.

You can also expect a dining area featuring 15 unique food and beverage concepts – from grain bowls and grilled wagyu meats to Japanese soufflé pancakes and homemade kombucha, there’s something for everyone here.

habitat is honestbee brought to life. It is a cashless space that ensures your experience is fuss-free, all you have to do is come equipped with the honestbee app.

Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect at this one of a kind tech-enabled multi-sensory, grocery and dining experience.

Concepts

Shufu

Possibly our favourite spot in this place, Shufu is a little reading corner at habitat. With high ceilings and plenty of natural light shining into the space, Shufu is a good vantage point for all the excitement at habitat.

Shufu also overlooks lush greenery – perfect for cosying up with a good read and a cuppa. Shoppers can pick from an array of exclusively curated books and periodicals revolving around food, design, chefs and local literature.

Seafood

The trio behind Bear Bear Fresh, Roger Wong, Chen Wei Nan and Christopher Chan believe in all things local, especially seafood from Singapore’s very own shores.

With a network of local fishermen casting the net in our backyard, the fish that comes to habitat are locally sourced and completely fresh. You can also find oysters, lobsters and alaskan king crabs.

You can also buy your oysters and get them chucked on the spot so you can eat it while it’s fresh.

Butchery 

Browse and select from a wide variety of premium cuts of meat. Customers have the freedom to choose the amount, types of cut and number of years aged – all straight from the butcher.

If you love your meats, some of the interesting selections include snow-aged beef from Niigata and Mayura station beef, where the cows are fed with chocolates.

Hanaya

A tribute to the level of artistry of the floral works in Japan, Hanaya (also known as “florist” in Japanese) is habitat’s very own florist. At Hanaya, you are invited to embrace the scent of fresh blooms and even learn to arrange a bouquet.

Dining Concepts

With something for every type of foodie, dine fresh in over 15 F&B concepts. Here’s what we tried and loved!

hinoki (IG: @hinoki_sg)

White or black, single origin or house blend – each and every cup of coffee from hinoki embodies understated elegance, like the Japanese cypress tree it’s named after.

The hinoki blend comprises of coffee beans that are sourced around the world and roasted in Kyoto. Japanese fresh milk is used in all white coffees. hinoki also offers tasting and latte art classes, where you get to choose and try new beans and even taste coffee in its most authentic forms.

hinoki is also situated right next to Shufu so guests can head over to the cosy space after ordering their coffee and cakes.

Lazy Loaf (IG: @lazyloaf_sg)

Lazy Loaf is the go-to place for rustic loaves, Asian-sourced flours and spreads.

With a repertoire of homemade spreads that have been perfected through generations of bakers, we highly recommend chef John Tan’s homemade kaya – a recipe that can be traced from his grandmother.

This bakery lets you call the shots. Choose a bread, select a toaster, and dress up your toast. Many of their loaves and breads are lovingly baked in-house and exclusive to habitat, putting a spotlight on premium ingredients and flours.

Campfire (IG: @campfire_sg)

Reflective of the great outdoors – Campfire is perfect for warm meals shared with friends and family. You can buy the meats fresh from the butchery and drop them off at the Campfire and have the chefs prepare it right after.

Featuring both grass-fed and grain-fed beef as well as quality cuts from Tajima Wagyu and Black Angus cows, Campfire’s mains are complemented by sides which are stars in their own right.

Set lunches are at a steal for as low as $12.90 – perfect for the corporate crowd.

Poofy (IG: @poofy_sg)

At Poofy, pancakes are the star. Japanese soufflé pancakes to be specific.

If you’ve patiently queued at Japanese pancake specialist Riz Labo Kitchen’s pop-up shop at Wisma Atria’s Japan Food Town for its soufflé pancakes, you’ll be pleased to know that they’ve partnered with honestbee to open a permanent shop at habitat.

Enjoy a comforting after-meal treat of a good ol’ soufflé pancakes, just the way the Japanese do it – fluffy, light and perfect.

World’s First Cashless, Automated Checkout Experience

Powered by honestbee’s leading edge technology, habitat by honestbee offers two firsts in the world: a cashless checkout experience (AutoCheckout) and fully automated, robotic collection point (RoboCollect) for a seamless and fuss-free grocery shopping experience.

If those two terms are completely foreign to you, trust us, it’s pretty cool.

Here’s how it works:

Use the Bee Pass on the honestbee app to enter the space and make cashless transactions throughout the store with beePay – honestbee’s very own digital wallet.

For purchases of 10 items or less, shoppers can use the “Scan & Go” function on the honestbee app, so you can skip the checkout line and get your items on the spot. No more joining long queues just to pay for a bottle of water!

For more items, drop off your trolleys at the world’s first convenient AutoCheckout and habitat will take care of the scanning and packing. After paying with beePay, you’ll receive a text notifying that your bags are read for collection at the RoboCollect Stations.

While you’re waiting for your orders to checkout and be ready for collection (orders can be processed in “as fast as 5 minutes”), head around habitat to grab a cup of coffee or enjoy a meal at one of their many F&B dining concepts.

At habitat, you can see, feel, hear, smell and of course, taste food items and ingredients at their freshest. Although it is slightly out of the way, we do love the fact that this multi-sensory grocery and dining experience is truly one of a kind.

habitat by honestbee
Address: 34 Boon Leat Terrace, Singapore 119866
Launch Date: 18 October 2018
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NLB Libraries Open Past Midnight This Oct, And You’ll See Things Scarier Than Your Exam Notes

Ever wondered what lurked behind the bookshelves after dark?

Beware, for what’s familiar and mundane might just surprise you.

Night At The Library

If you’ve always wanted to explore our public libraries past regular opening hours, here’s your chance.

As though your mugging sessions at the library was not already a nightmare, the National Library Building and Toa Payoh Public Library will be opening past midnight on 26 – 27 October 2018 as part of the Dark Tales event.

On this haunted trail, prepare to be spooked by creepy local urban legends. Try not to look back while you’re walking down the aisles of the library. You’ll never know what’s lurking in the shadows.

The National Library at Victoria Street will be hosting a “Night At The Library” event.

And the Toa Payoh Public Library will host the “Dark Tales: Reaper’s Trail” event.

Both events will start from 9.30pm onwards and end at 1.30am and are free for the public to attend. The only catch is that participants for both events have to borrow four books or eBooks on the NLB Mobile App during the month of October 2018 to gain individual entry and must present the loan receipt for verification.

Participants who attend both events can redeem a gift.

As there are variations in operating hours, visitors are advised to check the following sites for more details.

For details on the National Library’s Night At The Library event, you can visit their Facebook event page or Library’s event page for more information.

For details on the Toa Payoh Public Library event, you can visit library’s event page as well.

National Library “Night At The Library”
Address: Level 1, National Library Building, 100 Victoria St, Singapore 188064
Website

Toa Payoh Public Library “Dark Tales: Reaper’s Trail Event”
Address: 6 Toa Payoh Central, Singapore 319191
Website

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All Aboard The Pikachu Train! This Event At Tanjong Pagar Lets You Indulge In Japanese Food And Movies From Oct 11-14

Pikachu fans and train otakus, it’s time.

This October, Tanjong Pagar Centre Urban Park will transform into a “Japanese Train” with live music, a wide array of food and movie screenings.

Opened by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), Japan Rail Café will be hosting a train-themed event called “Autumn in the Train” at Tanjong Pagar Centre!

In Japan, 14 October is also known as “The Railway Day” (Tetsudou-no-hi), as it marks the opening of the country’s first railway back in 1872. To celebrate this special day, Japan Rail Café, will unfold a train-themed event at Tanjong Pagar Centre from 11 – 14 October.

Pikachu Meet-And-Greet Session

The most exciting part of this 4-day event is definitely the Pikachu meet-and-greet session. If you missed the first Pikachu Parade that was held at Changi Airport in 2017, this is the perfect time to catch this adorable character in action.

Pikachu will be making a special appearance on all 4 days at different times to promote the makeover of the “POKÉMON with YOU” train which runs between the JR Ichinoseki Station and JR Kesennuma Station in Tohoku.

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to snap a photo with Pikachu at the train photo panel!

If you’re visiting Japan soon, you can purchase the JR-East Pass (for Tohoku) to enjoy unlimited train rides including the special Joyful Train here.

Meet-And-Greet Timings

11 & 12 Oct (Thu & Fri): 1pm – 1.30pm

13 & 14 Oct (Sat & Sun): 2pm – 2.30pm

Food & Movie Screenings

If you’re not into Pikachu or trains, there are plenty of other things to look out for at the event as well such as trying out amazing Japanese food. From onigiri and bentos to cakes and ice cream, you definitely won’t go hungry at this event.

Look out for the autumn-themed cakes by Chef Yamashita, marron cream buns from Hattendo Singapore, roasted sweet potatoes and melon cream buns from Japan Point and much more.

Or catch the critically acclaimed Japanese movie “Jimami Tofu” featuring a Chinese-Singaporean chef discovering his love for Okinawan cuisine. A Makoto Shinkai Anime Marathon will also be held, featuring some of his acclaimed works such as “5 Centimeters per Second”, “Voices of a Distant Star” and “The Garden of Words”.

Jimami Tofu Screening
Date: 11 Oct, Thursday
Time: 7.45pm – 9.45pm

Makoto Shinkai Anime Marathon
Date:  13 Oct, Saturday
Time: 5pm – 7pm

For The Train Otakus

Live your fantasies of driving a train at a train simulation game “Densha de go” – one of the most interesting things to check out at the event, given the depth of the game’s realism.

This game set up has a realistic control system and hyper realistic graphics making it the top train simulator around. Check out videos of the game on YouTube as it’s pretty much a dream arcade game for hardcore train lovers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuEeUlJe9JE

This is possibly the closest you’ll get to Autumn in Japan right here in Singapore. Head down to Tanjong Pagar Centre Urban Park from 11 – 14 October for 4 days of food, anime and trains!

Autumn In The Train
Venue: Tanjong Pagar Centre L1 Urban Park
Date: 11 – 14 Oct 2018
Time: 11am to 10pm

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A Mecca For Music Lovers – This Record Store On Ann Siang Hill Transforms Into A Bar At Night

With Spotify, YouTube and Apple Music, we have a world of music quite literally at our fingertips. But for old school audiophiles and aficionados of analog audio, there’s something so satisfying of about the experience of buying a vinyl record. There’s just something about slipping a shiny new record out of its sleeves, placing it on a turntable and gently dropping the needle.

Which is a far more elaborate process than just hitting “next” on Spotify.

Nestled within the quaint neighbourhood of Ann Siang Hill, White Label Records is a hip record store by day and transforms into a bar by night.

Make Vinyl Great Again

After five years of sharing their deep love for music and its most iconic recording format through the social e-commerce platform #vinyloftheday, founders Kurt Loy and Darren Tan took the plunge with the launch of their first brick-and-mortar venture.

Serving as a community space for music enthusiasts, White Label offers the perfect experience as one can relax and kick back over food and drinks, thumb through records, catch DJs and live acts, and meet other crate diggers.

Apart from stocking a current selection of records and highlights from various eras, White Label will feature a regularly rotating, curated selection of offerings from local and regional record stores so there’s always something new waiting for you each time you visit the store.

For hardcore analog audio enthusiasts, you can expect many special music-themed nights to follow as the founders will showcase vinyl records from their diverse personal collections. Who knows, if you like what you hear, they will be more than happy to help you track down a copy!

With warm-toned lighting illuminating the space, White Label provides a casual, laid back space and chill vibes from the moment you enter the store.

A record store by day, this space transforms into a bar by dusk, offering a rotating all day that features a selection of cold brews, mixed drinks, craft beers and bar bites. All beers and house pours are $10 nett.

White Label’s signature cocktails will include a Vodka-based fresh fruit Mojito, the White Label Iced Tea, a tea-based Long Island, as well as a Chrysanthemum vodka martini. A seasonal selection of handpicked single malts and gin, craft beers, boutique champagne and wines will also be available.

If you’re craving for a meal, limited lunch sets will be available at midday, on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Looking for a space to wind down after work? Get acquainted with the magic of analog music and head on to White Label Records to indulge in your love for all things vintage and crate dive for that limited edition gold clad Pink Floyd LP – or Taylor Swift’s Reputation, if that’s how you roll.

White Label Records
Address: 28 Ann Siang Road #01-01, Ann Siang House, Singapore 069708
Opening Hours: Mon – Tues: 11am – 9pm, Wed – Sat: 11am – 12am, Sun: 11am – 5pm
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Chanel Is Painting The Town Red With Its New Le Rouge Beauty Pop-Up This October

Whether the holiday warrants formal social gatherings or a friends-only dim sum feast, there’s truly no better time to swipe on a crimson lipstick.

To many of us, red represents the colour of love and passion. But not to forget, red is also the colour of life for Gabrielle Chanel herself.

CHANEL presents LE ROUGE, that’s scheduled to open in Singapore from 17 – 21 October. This exclusive beauty pop-up will consist of three showrooms, each unveiling the creative process behind a particular product.

The House of CHANEL

In 1924, she turned an intense vermillion red into her first signature lipstick which was a symbol of courage and passion. What better way to pay homage to the brand’s iconic colour than a pop-up store dedicated to exploring red in a myriad of textures and forms.

In conjunction with the new Rouge Allure Velvet Extreme and Rouge Allure Liquid Power – the French fashion house will be launching its third pop-up concept in Singapore.

That being said, the LE ROUGE pop up will feature its very own Red Factory where you can expect an infinite array of lipstick and nail polishes. Beauty lovers can see and play around with the brand’s iconic red makeup and learn more about the process behind the creation of your favourite Chanel makeup.

Perfect for the gram, there are plenty of IG-worthy photo opportunities such as large industrial tanks filled with lipsticks, nail polishes in an acrylic red cage and a wall of lips that hides a passageway coloured in red.

Be one of the first few to discover and own the coveted red edition of  Chanel N°5  L’Eau and N°5 Eau De Parfum, which will be exclusively pre-launched at the pop-up. The iconic N°5 bottles will be swapping its usual clear flacon to a crimson hue. You definitely won’t want to miss out on this!

Guests are also treated to the sight of the Red Bar, reminiscent of a covert lounge. Spritz some of the limited red edition Chanel N°5 on yourself before sipping on a red cocktail specially concocted for this event.

So save the date and make sure to swing by CHANEL LE ROUGE pop-up store for an experience like never before. The pop-up will open to public from 17 – 21 October, so it’s best to register your attendance here to secure yourself a slot into the store.

Calling all Chanel fans, swipe on your best red lipstick and paint your nails red this October. It’s what Coco Chanel would have wanted.

CHANEL LE ROUGE Pop-Up
Address: 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 239007
Date: 17 – 21 October 2018
Operating Hours: Wed – Fri: 11am – 10pm, Sat – Sun: 10am – 10pm, Last admission at 9pm
Register Here

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