While some indie kids were out there pretending to learn chords on their guitar, DJ Steve Lawler was honing his skills at getting the party started!

So the “Gahmen” is now stepping up to the plate, with the help of the 25-member Economic Strategies Committee that was set up last year following Singapore’s worst recession since dinosaurs roamed Sentosa.

(USA) Directed by Nimrod Antal. Stars Matt Dillon, Columbus Short, Laurence Fishburne and Jean Reno. Continuing.

Abundant Australia

In his past life, he was known in certain quarters as the writer of Chang & Eng the musical. Nowadays, he’s better known as an artist, scoring honorable mention at last year’s Venice Biennale no less.

HOT

Fake IDs
More teens here using better quality fake IDs—and getting away with it.

Roger Federer
Tennis’ King of Cool wins another Grand Slam and raises over $800,000 for Haiti earthquake relief. What a guy!

JANUARY

25 Mon

An all-star ensemble cast will get you in the mood for love in Garry Marshall’s V Day romcom Valentine’s Day.
By Terry Ong

This Valentine’s Day I-S lovingly hand-holds the love seeker on the journey down the road of no return. By Rachelle Low, Cecilia Quintanilla and Ramesh William

The M1 Fringe Fest was absolutely DA BOMB. My only gripe was with the theme Art & The Law. I initially thought we would see some wily acts of mischief artfully executed all in the name of art. You know, like urinating in a cup in public, “defacing” structures, snipping off pubes, that sort of stuff.

Two Paddocks Pinot Noir 2006
Central Otago, New Zealand

dj gigs

Osunlade
Fans of deep, soulful house with an african tribal twist will know what to look forward to from Osunlade as we welcome him back to bring us to soul heaven. Feb 5, 10pm. Velvet Underground, 17 Jiak Kim St., 6738-2988. $28-35 includes two drinks.

Daikokuya Japanese Ramen Dining
Japanese. #B1-47 Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd., 6737-5416.

I am tempted—sorely, I hasten to add—to venerate another deceased writer within this space. Regular readers (I could be kidding myself with the use of the plural form, but hey…) of this recently hatched column would know that in my last musing I paid an ode to one of my literary heroes, Goh Poh Seng.

After over 30 years of break-ups and make-ups, 11 albums (a quarter of which made the UK Top 20), and motorcycle accidents that eventually led to the death of two band members, Echo & The Bunnymen have finally gotten their act together for a way overdue, one-night only concert in Singapore. Lead guitarist Will Sergeant counts the ways the music scene has changed.

Tell us about the ‘80s. Do you guys miss those times?
Sure, it was a great period, but you know you can’t keep going back to it. We’re still playing the same stuff we played then so it should be the same, but it isn’t.

It’s safe to say that the Oxford Playhouse’s One Small Step is no Avatar.

classical

Schumann Symphony Spectacular: Musical Journeys (SSO)

sports activities

Singapore’s First Artificial Outdoor Ice Rink Trials

(USA) Directed by Terry Gilliam. Starring Christopher Plummer, Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Colin Farrell and Lily Cole.

Chinese New Year’s here again—and it’s time to feed that tiger in your belly exactly what he wants. By Belinda Wan

For this season of love, I-S gives you perfect ideas for both him and her! Compiled by Zaki Jufri