I can’t quite believe Songbirdis premiering in less than ten days. It’s been a whirlwind journey, for sure. The idea took root over a year ago, sometime last May – and it’s quite crazy that the wisp of a dream is now something I can (well, somewhat physically) hold and definitely touch today. All thanks to a great team and a whole bunch of people working crazy hours behind the scenes to bring you a full app-in-a-show-in-an-app. (Shout out to our developers Tinkertanker – they’re awesome)
If you’re keen in trying out new ways of telling a story, or interested in film, music, technology – you should download the app and go for the walk. We promise it will be pleasant, and with some nice surprises along the way. Admission is free, reservations are essential. Book here or through the Songbird app. Search for “Songbird Story” in the iTunes app store, and you’ll see Studio Now & Then‘s very first app. My heart does a little leap every time I see it on the store. I can’t quite believe it’s ours – and it’s out there.
So there you go – May 24 to 27 at the Singapore Arts Festival. We’ve been lucky enough to get some press attention here and here, if you’d like to read more about the show. We hope to see you there.
Chanced upon this super pleasant vegetarian cafe just next to SingTel comcentre at Somerset. The space was airy and sprawling, with long tables anchored by diners and a small grocery section sandwiched on the side. I didn’t get a chance to try out the food, but will be sure to do so soon enough!
This journal has been so ridiculously quiet over the month of April – as Eliot calls it, the cruelest month – but I have a whole slew of stuff to share. But first, to atone for the absence, an art exhibition by Japanese printmaker Shinji Ohmaki called Moment and Eternity. The delicate work, made up of hundreds of small, precious prints, pretty much disappeared 15 minutes after its launch at Hermes, Liat Towers. The ephemeral makes us treasure the moment so much more; its absence strengthens it as a memory for eternity.
This serves as a Public Service Announcement: Sunset Grill & Bar (yes the place with the killer chili chicken wings) is no longer at Seletar Airbase. We know – we drove around for 54 minutes trying to find the road in. We thought it was elusive – nada, it was non-existent.
A forum said it’s moved to Ang Mo Kio – but it’s not there either!
Snaked round the back alleys of Everton Park, passing sleazy pubs and rags hung on metal grilles, before we came to delicious scent of freshly ground coffee. Step through the doors of two-week-old cafe Strangers’ Reunion, and you’ll feel like you’ve come home. Run by one of Singapore’s top baristas, the cozy little cafe is filled with furniture knick-knacks – all faded wood and fresh flowers. The tiramisu was pretty unsatisfying, to be honest, but the coffee was stellar – bitter, and rounded off on the perfect nutty note. There was a concoction called Magic – ristretto topped with foam – and it was.
