City Weekly, 21 March 1997

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    Masthead
    23 1 CITY Weekly THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND RETAIL PAPER DISTRIBUTED FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES MITA (P) 114/10/96 FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1997 Vol.lDJloill
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      66 1 Just a small reminder that we still take the world’s greatest pictures. Nikon o S»A*L*o*N* OVLT S?or Qjc Crowning Glory... Spired of dull f split ends and rough hair? Treat yourself at Jean Yip Salon and we'll give you an uplifting experience with our new RELAXER HAIR PROGRAMME. Find out
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      77 1 WWXMt ■v/.v.. -s" u Wmtwz w*ft erf o :r Renowned artist Dr Chen Wen Hsi once told her that she would be an artist if she worked hard. Today, Eilleen Chia does porcelain painting, drawing inspiration from nature. For a glimpse of her work, turn to Page 2. FOREVER fupß
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    Flowers so real, you can even smell them
    662 2  -  By BALVINDER SANDHU RENOWNED artist Dr Chen Wen Hsi once told this woman that she would be an artist if she worked hard at it. “He was my teacher when I was 15 years old and he told me that if I
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      121 2 AVAST YE RIDS AND WELCOME TO THE PIRATES 9 COVE AT If you’ve made it this far. then you’ve got a pirate’s eves for treasure. JOIN the TREASURE HUNT at KEN AIR’S FUNWORLD latest attraction •THE PIRATES’ •obstacle course v s T T Or mu are not tough enough to
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      399 3 r w ■lift U_ A T X r, ~4 r, El v -in our »*l'' iS -La-Carte Buffet [tf a LUNCH 8.00 (FOR WHKDfiYSI iinr IFOR WFIKffJDSI Ten Items Of Hong Kong Tim Sum mm Five Kinds Garnish Dish mwm Sweet-Com Crabmeat In Thick Soup Steamed Talipia With Yellow Bean
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    Svelte legs
    114 4 THIS gel is the latest to join in the ranks of “cellulite fighters”. After the success of Dior Svelte, Christian Dior introduces the oilfree, fast-absorbing Dior Svelte Perfect which is designed to help refine the silhouette, reduce signs of cellulite and smoothen skin. The honey-coloured gel is said
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    Shoulder on
    74 4 IF YOU’VE yet to own one of those short shoulder-strapped bags, check these out. From Fendi comes the kidskin (left) and goatskin Tube line which has the new distinct logo in Palladium -a nickel coated with white gold. There’s also the Roma range which gives the mesh shopping
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    Velvety lashes
    53 4 LOOK no further if you want thick lashes. Estee Lauder’s Pure Velvet Dramatic Volume Mascara (right) has a special formula to make lashes look thicker, and a built-in foundation that coats lashes for added colour and depth. The no-flake, no-smudge, conditioning mascara, at $3O, is available in black,
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    Moshi, moshi, the doctor's in
    342 4  -  Mt Elizabeth officially opens Japanese clinic at Paragon By ANDRE YEO CATERING to the growing number of expatriates here, a Japanese clinic, the first of its kind to be managed by a hosiptal, will be opened officially tomorrow. Japanese ambassador Mr Katsushisa Uchida, will grace
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    Egg-citing, fun-filled games for Easter
    244 4 HAVE fun at this shopping centre that’s celebrating Easter with a month of games and activities. Bring your tikes along and thrill them with Randy the Rabbit, a costumed character that will be walking around with balloons and candy, tomorrow and on March 29, at
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    Swap Golden Village smart card for Movie Money
    102 4 IF YOU’RE thinking of paying for your tickets with your Golden Village cinema smart card, don’t. Golden Village is withdrawing all existing cards this month due to a $500,000 scam involving two of its managers who had apparently tampered with the cards.
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  • WEEKLY DIARY
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      Works of the great masters
      527 5  -  By CELINE TEO EXHIBITION “Christies Art Tour of Impressionist Paintings”: A rare opportunity to view an exceptional collection of impressionist, modern and contemporary paintings. Highlights of the exhibition will include Gauguin’s “Auto Portrait”, Picassos “Femme Assise” and Monets “Numpheas”. When: March 27 to 30, 11
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      52 5 sueeS I FILING CABINETS CUPBOARDS LOCKERS Half Height Cupboard $165.00 Colour Grey, Beige, Brown/Beige Lockers 1,2,4 4 6 Compartment 4D Cabinet $186.00 Full Height Cupboard $186.00 3D 2D Cabinet Cabinet $176.00 $165.00 LIVING ROOM OFFICE SYSTEMS PTE LTD 20 Shaw Road, #Ol-02 Ching Shine Ind. Building, 5’*****6. Tel: *****00, *****68
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      281 5 PROMOTIONAL SALE New Japanese Tyre 175/70 X 13 $65 185/60 X 14 $B5 (Excluding GST) Min purchase 4 pcs new tyres and get FREE Off Wheel Balancing Wheel Alignment Check While stocks last! Hurry While Stocks Lest. If your steering wheel vibrates at the speed of 80 km per hour
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  • THE ARTS
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      Do you do the tango or waltz?
      698 6  -  Life is like ballroom dancing By CELINE TEO TO TANGO or waltz? There are two kinds of people in life, those who do the tango and those who choose to waltz. Actor Lim Kay Siu, who is directing “Ballroom Dancing”, TheatreWorks’ latest production,
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      Gallery talks for Southeast Asian art fans
      217 6 COLLECTORS and enthusiasts of Asian-inspired artworks can attend a series of gallery talks given by experts and art historians on Southeast Asian paintings. Speakers will include Dr Hugo Kreyger with 'From Ancestor Figures to Court Arts in Indonesian Society" (March 28, 2 pm),
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      137 6 SAFE SOUND WITH THE CHAMPION IN US CLASS ASC line of high quality fire-resistant safes offer a cost-efficient way to safeguard all your business records and documents. Advanced Card System No numbers to remember (or forget!) TypV Easy-to-operate pocket-size cardkey. CN-390 NOW OUTSIDE H3901W5001 D39omm INSIDE H 230 x W
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  • AT THE MOVIES
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      Cruise on a new mission
      707 7  -  Feel-good flick stands out with original story-line, impressive acting By BALVINDER SANDHU THIS is probably the only movie in which you’ll see handsome actor Tom Cruise play a loser. In “Jerry Maguire”, Cruise plays the tide role of a sports agent who learns about life
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      From grafitti writer to famed pep artist
      770 10  -  ‘Basquiat’ paints tragic portrait of black painters life By CELINE TEO PAINTER Basquiat was right in saying that a city has the power to kill someone. Even for the lucky few who make it, such as prominent black painter Jean-Michel Basquiat, in a
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    Lock icon Going Green
    350 8/9 is what this collection is all about. Fresh colours and vibrant prints sMtsf bring Etienne Aigner’s latest range to life. Dresses, blouses and jackets are softly tailored for feminine appeal. The women’s collection comprises three lines Cosmic Energy features ocean blue and fiery red; Bio Energy has green
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    Verkty prints
    164 8/9 IF YOU’RE looking for a little something to peck V up your wardrobe, then check oat Etienne Aigner’s wide range of accessories. For guys are colourful printed silk ties, while the women can brighten up a plain dress with gorgeous scarves (left) which play with the Aigner logo,
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      139 10 ft pKfrnmmnut on the head is divided into throe periods growing. resting and falling. It is normal to drop about 50 strands of hair a day through combing But if the •umber of hair falling-off everyday is above 100 strands, it is time to pay attention to the problem. If
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  • INTERVIEWS
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      Gold band
      483 11  -  Eraserheads, started seven years ago to pass time, has hit gold with every album it has released By BALVINDER SANDHU THIS is probably the only band which has written a children’s book to go with its album. The members of Filipino band, Eraserheads, have written a book with
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      Chris de Burgh still known for decade-old hit
      373 11  -  'The Lady in Red' more popular now than when it was first released By BALVINDER SANDHU THE ballad, “The Lady in Red”, may be considered a classic love song, but its singer didn’t expea it to be that successful. “When I wrote
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  • EATING OUT
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      Harry challenges you to finish his fish and chips
      591 12  -  Walk away with a cert and sweet of your choice By PEARLIN SIOW IF YOU have a big appetite, prove it at this fish and chips outlet and walk away with a certificate. Simply take up the Harry’s Challenge ($29.50) which
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      Rich carrot cake and Poor Boy Sandwiches
      236 12 FANS of the carrot cake must check out this oldfashioned recipe. One of the highlights this month at Aromaz Bakery and Deli is the carrot cake which is made with butter, carrots, fragrant nutmeg and lemon zests. It costs $5 a slice or
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      Spoilt for choice
      741 13  -  Large menu makes it easy to find something you would like By LEE GEOK BOI IT CAN be hard to take your pick from the menu of this Italian restaurant that is packing them in. Grappas Ristorante at Chijmes has a large selection of items with cream
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      203 12 CPY Friday April 25, 1997 With high income and favourable exchange rates, more Singaporeans are travelling overseas for their holidays. The extensive range of innovative yet affordable tour packages also contribute to the travel boom In our travel guide, WEEKENDeast and City Weekly will publish a special feature to inform
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      96 13 El p a p 3 r=a f 3 r=» 477 CHANCI ROAD SINGAPORE *****3 TEL: 741 9838/742 1119 Hokkien nee metis Outstanding n I Menu Fried hokkien mee, pepper crab, barbecued sotong, abalone special noodle, fish maw soup, chilli crab, special seafood fried rice, oyster egg, etc. MUMUfcfeW. Opening Hours:
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  • BITES
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      Game spread
      81 14 HAVE a selection of game dishes buffet style. Dishes include fried hare with Chinese red wine, Sichuan-style sliced emu, sauteed guinea fowl with cherry sauce and confit of duck gizzards. Le Meridien Singapore’s The Verandah will be serving the spread, priced at $32, till March 28. The buffet,
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      Business lunch
      66 14 THERE’S food in this convention and exhibition centre. The Congress Deli Lounge on Level 1 of the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre serves a pasta lunch buffet for $10.50. Indulge in a tantalising spread of pasta in a variety of sauces, as well as a daily soup
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      Bubbly meal
      99 14 INDULGE in a champagne lunch. Priced at $45, it is served at Marina Mandarin Singapore’s Ristorante Bologna. The lunch offers semibuffet appetisers and desserts, with a choice of main courses from the a la carte menu. The main courses include dishes such as shellfish in a light tomato
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      Fiery treat
      86 14 FISH head curry fans are in for a fiery treat. Hotel Boulevard’s Cafe Carousel will be serving the curry dish, priced at $2O per serving for two people, dll April 15. It is served with rice, acar and papadum. If you want something cool after the spicy indulgence,
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      Tempura ice-cream
      61 14 IF YOU enjoy eating ice-cream, how about trying tempura ice-cream for a change? Concorde Hotel’s Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant is serving the sweet concoction on its dessert menu. Priced at $7.50, it is actually deep-fried ice-cream scaled in a crispy and light battier and served with a mango
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      40-year-old pancake recipe still good after all these years
      384 14  -  By PEARLIN SIOW CULLED from a recipe that is almost half a century old, the met chang kuih or pancake at this stall still retains its traditional heritage. Since inheriting the stall from her father five years ago, Madam Yeo Siang
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    ROPICAL FUN
    708 16  -  I f/ J' J' r> ‘.V y i BARBARA KOH THIS Englishwoman is taking local batik prints to new height And they are hardly the motifs you find on those long-sleeved shirts politicians wear. Instead, Jane Glascow gets them as bright as possible and places them on outfits
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