City Weekly, 27 February 1998

Microfilm: NL21368
Total Pages: 20
1 20 City Weekly
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    25 1 CITY Weekly THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND RETAIL PAPER distributed free with thb straits times MITA (P) 041/10/97 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1998 VW.II N 0.7
    25 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      121 1 See Page 7 :> C l S' K P i ’Ta 5 5 V vv S:c,ik $2 1.00 .F Chi'?*. >' In’^lvLc: C' $18.50Prices include: All-You-Can-Eat Salad Buffet, Today's Soup, Fruits, Ice Lemon Tea, Coffee &Tea. f 11K Slip* WmSmm >b uuKlkXiS v< rW SmV. <■ ,T,:sfg Sir s <f/
      121 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Article, Illustration
    Our little amazing school kids
    640 2  -  By CELINE TEO ONE hundred school children get to see pharaohs and pyramids every night without even having to set foot in Egypt! It is a dream come true for pupils from Bedok West, St Margarets Primary School, Methodist Girls’ School and ACS Independent who
    640 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Last piture show for Olio Dome II
    299 2 IT’S goodbye for Olio Dome II at Picturehouse not because of the economic turmoil but the end of its three-year lease. The outlet, which was the fourth Dome franchise to open in 1995, closed its doors after failing to re-negotiate its rental with
    299 words
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      62 2 tU ADMIRAI ,IRCO r ON ,c nUlfllllflb fNGINFFRING PTF ITD ADMIRAL ENTERPRISE BLOCK 5040 *Ol-435 ANG MO KIO INDUSTRIAL PARK 2 SINGAPORE *****3 FAX 482 3654 (GST REGISTERED) 1 Room(s)| 2Rooms(s) 3Rooms(S) 4Rooms(s) TOSHIBA CARRIER Si I I 4. I I NATIONAL Window Unit: Fr S6OO Carrier Casement Window: SlO5O
      62 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      51 2 sufeS S I FILING CABINETS CUPBOARDS A LOCKERS ntn nwyiu Cupboard $165.00 MM Colour Gray. Beige BroaiVßaiga 1Z448 40 > Cabinat $186.00 30 Cabinat FuH Haight Cupboard $186.00 20 Cabinat $176.00 $165.00 UVINQ ROOM OFFICE SYSTEMS PTE LTD 20 Shaw Road, #Ol-02 Ching Shine Ind. BuikJing, 5’*****6. Tel: *****00, *****68
      51 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • RETAIL NEWS
    • Article, Illustration
      When being cheap means being smart
      435 3  -  Budget shops offering great buys spring up all over town By ANGELICA TAN “LEH-LONG! Lehlong! The cheapest in town!*, speakers blare while the sign boards scream “Hurry! Closing down sale!" You cannot ignore these budget shops as you walk down places such as Chinatown,
      435 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      75 3 HAIR-FREE ELEMNC! YOU HAVE ALWAYS DESIRED Introducing DID RF Romovatron a painless hair removal system which leaves your skin smooth and irritation-free. Plus, BioCpil Body Smoothing Programme which is highly recommended for correcting ingrown hairs and rough, flaky skins, resulting from non professional hair removal Call now for a PRII
      75 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      93 3 GERMITROL use Sale! Car Air m Alter and System to till w»w any i N Ij H W-.dy n «.p>, W <C*l Model GI2C aiminn For other models Call us: 254 6041 Toa Payofi lor 1 Warehouse #O5-25 BIK 9/0 UPtsearct T ir": 1:: Btt »70 »J 11/14 To* Pmft
      93 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • THE ARTS
    • Article, Illustration
      He paints flowers by the window
      615 4  -  By CELINE TEO THE unusual sight of an artist on his knees in the Debony Gallery has prompted curious passers-by to stop and find out what is going on. Most artists choose to paint in the privacy of a studio but Belgian artist, Jean-Franco
      615 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      165 4 t: Ctmmm DunioDOo rs UP SI9OO k NOW NOW $1550 3+l♦l A I t ONLY AT RIVER VALLEY SHOWROOM J id UP $2400 NOW $lB5O Queen Size Divian Set NOW $490 ONLY KING KOIL MATTRESSES 30% 50% SALE mfm Mah W. Dinning Set 1900 .Teak Wood Japansese Table Free delivery
      165 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      46 4 SILVER CRYSTAL (In the business of clo<k for 3-Generation) SALE 01-21 KATONG MALI Former Katong People Complex 112 EAST COAST ROAD TEL: *****95/*****29 (Opening lira: Tbes-Sun. 12 noon -7.30 pm) No Othor Brandies. Import 100% German-made Grandfather, wall and table clocks from the famous blockforest clockmakers.
      46 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • AT THE MOVIES
    • Article, Illustration
      Scream 2 that's not worth a whisper
      365 5  -  Same cast, same story, no wonder film can't live up to prequel By DESMOND NG THIS time around it was not a case of who dun it, but rather, one of who didn’t do it as a star-studded cast is pursued by a
      365 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Pulling the bow for good cause
      208 5 At the Dramaplus Arts Centre “A Gift of Music”: A concert in support of gifted young musicians in Singapore, with proceeds going to The NAC Gifted Young Musicians’ Bursary Scheme and The Young Artist Instrument Fund for Lee Huei Min. Lee Huei Min is
      208 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      76 5 Firs LIANG ENTERPRISES Eik 31 EionßoaO >Ol 1J? OH Hj«noi» Re jO Sim;jporr 031* lOpoC'.ilr CONCORD*. HOIEII Ampin Pj:»i i$ in 1U3D1T34 ***** m Hit7ll BABY SEAT/BOOSTER iKmM IN $6B Master Cmh.on SM 129.90 SEAT COVERS Shcoßt »aet tar *B •earn <H an Rtmolt Car Alan* al Gaol frtte! i&iUi
      76 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 2
      122 5 Radiant Skin In Just Minutes twice a day! Estcrdlc Coffret Home Peeling D, l eveloped in France by a French Dermatologist, the Esterelle range contains glycolic alpha hydroxyacid (AHA) which gives you fantastic results in just minutes! Esterelle Home Peeling improves skin problems like: Uneven Skin Pimples Acne Scars Dry,
      122 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • WEEKLY DIARY
    • Article, Illustration
      Loving strokes by French artist
      482 6 DANCE “Cinderella”: Singapore Dance Theatre presents Prokofievs “Cinderella”, a full-length ballet-based modem dance drama in three acts. Choreographer Graham Lustig brings out the romantic, humorous and darker side of this fairy tale, making it accessible and relevant for todays audience. When: March 19 to 21,
      482 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      232 6 ar How much cam you eat? jjfr] from our Hong Kong food A-Lcl-CcirtC Buffet Bttan (SAT, SUN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS] Shark’s Fin Dumpling Soup (SSARSKX) (One bowl per person) Steamed Hong Kong Tim Sum 10 items Deep-fried Hong Kong Tim Sum 10 items Cantonese Cuisine 7 items 285$ Dessert 3 items
      232 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article, Illustration
    Space-age lobbies
    219 7  -  Hotels splurge on their grand foyers Story by DESMOND NG Pictures by FRANCIS LEE FIRST impressions count and whether the feeling comes across as warm, spectacular, enticing or even spaceage, one’s perception of a hotel often begins with its lobby. We take a peek at some lobbies around
    219 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      104 7 m PMtMft •fc MOMIJITEPPANYAKI SPECIALS nPPANYAKI SET I Only SSIS.OOh per person Salmon Mushroom Chicken Mixed Vegetables Rice Miso Soup Pickles Kobachi TEPPANYAKI SET I Only S$ 20.00 King Prawin in Goma Sauce Rice Chicken or Fillet Steak Miso Soup Snow Fish Pickles Mixed Vegetables Kobachi aW pp g WMIWKI
      104 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article, Illustration
    Rise of the ethnic club
    920 8  -  They head for Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street By GINNY SEAH TRY asking your friends out to Chinatown at 11 on a Friday night and you’ll probably get a response like why would you want to go there anyway? Would you believe clubbing? After
    920 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      272 10 </$> I PRO DE BEALTE “Tm** A S< Uy I Coleman Street #O2-26 The Adelphi Smgaport *****3 Tel 337 5986 ‘The skin is not like an onion that one can peel layers off, thus revealing instant youth. It is, rather, a series of hills and valleys, new skin cells and
      272 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 10 Advertisements Column 2
      228 10 CARRIE MAKEUP A HAIR TRAINING STUDIO A) PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTISTE A HAIR STYLING COURSE HiTf jfMI mWEVS WMRN IM MR §1 Ilf mrIm wwU m wki l bdr ityflM wtbtry? l__J L m |L. 1 J L aL. ■n ty JiMi fi in ■•*1 m nvn. MAKEUP SYLLABUS: > 1
      228 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 11 Advertisements Column 1
      53 11 F€€LTH€ LUXUfiV OF OUR S6COND SKIN Sensual Imported Active Wear, Ballet Dance Wear, Swimsuit Bikini lead the ladies’ sport wear fashion trends. Cup D, Maternity, Kid’s Sun Protective Swimsuit and Men’s Swimwear are also available. #Ol-24 Wlsma Atria Tel: 7372 822 Hong Bahru Plaza Tel: 2781 822 of DANSKJN JX.
      53 words
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Pre-School A Classified Special
    • Article, Illustration
      You can spare the rod and not spoil your child
      586 12  -  By GINNY SEAH TO BEAT or not to beat. That is the question on every parent’s mind. In this day and age, there is so much controversy related to this topic. Gone are the days when children were just given
      586 words
    • Article
      Tips from experts
      255 12 In Parents’ Bode of Discipline (Ball an tine Books, 1990), developmental psychologists, Barbara and David Bjorklund, say that true discipline comprises erf much more than dealing with behavioural emergencies. The key to effective discipline is to view it as not just what you do to keep your
      255 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Centre that stresses on life-long learning
      273 13  -  By GINNY SEAH GOOD beginnings are essential. As a working parent, finding an affordable, convenient and good child care is a priority. Every child counts this is the hope of the NTUC Childcare group. Its aim is to guide children to become life-long learners.
      273 words
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      166 12 Shwvn NfcPre-Nunery now inTao Nan Pri s» s» s» s# 5# S» Pre-Nursery, 1992 s» s» i, We Specialise in Pre -School Education Day Care Our Pre-Nursery class (I 8 months to 30 months old) Now open fo> registration. Small group. All other classes are full. Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten II
      166 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      68 13 I Every Child Counts at The h/TUC Childcare Our Quality Services Full-day bilixij preschool in English Mandarin. Balanced programme focusing on intellectual, physical, social emotional development. Experiential learning to develop self-help, problem solving, confidence and self-esteem. Immediate Placements for various age groups are available at NTUC CHILDCARE COOPERATIVE LTD Block
      68 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 13 Advertisements Column 2
      159 13 Flying Colors Children’s Academy (Pre-school) A wa Enrol Now Full £r Half Day Toddlers to K 2 Include* Thinking Programme, Phonics, Computer Before and After School Care IndudM Computers, Speech A Drams, Thinking State, Moral VWum Ace School of Performing Arts Playgroup (2 to 3S year-olds) Foundation Programme (4 year-olds)
      159 words
Page thumbnail Page 14
  • EATING OUT
    • Article, Illustration
      Dishes too lovely to eat but too good to resist
      374 14  -  By ANGELICA TAN VIBRANT in colour and attractively garnished, the Japanese dishes looked too lovely To be eaten. But low in fat and yet delicious, it was too good to resist. That’s why you might like to impress your clients,
      374 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Paradise for sweet-toothed
      322 15  -  Desserts use skim milk and fresh fruit By ANGELICA TAN FINALLY, a place which serves gloriously divine and low-fat Italian desserts. Gelostar Caffe, is simply paradise, not only for the sweet-toothed, but for those who have to count calories. The cafe boasts that their desserts have less
      322 words
  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 14 Advertisements Column 1
      172 14 fad &uutce PttytieiA. Foodcourt outlet: 51, Neil Rd #Ol-14/15/16 S'pore *****9 Tel: *****51 Restaurant 12, Afiwal St (Off Beach Road) Singapore *****5 Tel: *****28 Fax: *****31 Authentic Home-Made Hokkien Pohpiah Roll-it-up yourself style mmn±m Soma Specialities at Aliwal St: Shark’s fin Teochew style Steamed fish Teochew Style (Pomfret, Garoupa) Oyster
      172 words
Page thumbnail Page 15
  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 1
      73 15 Come With Your Family Friends and Enjoy A Great Buffet Lunch! Savour our superb Hongkong Dian Xin, exquisite array of authentic Chinese cuisines and complete your meal with our delightful desserts. Adult: $14.95* Children: $8.95* wo* urn Saturday only: 11.30am-2.30pm r« .0 te <4 *a a City 'Restaurant 460 Alexandra
      73 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 15 Advertisements Column 2
      82 15 NON-STOP SERVINGS NON-STOP EATING.... HONQ KONQ TIM-SUM Free Shark's Fin with Crab Meat Soup -DAY: $13.80 w per person WEEK-END: $15.80~* per person 40 OVER DIFFERENT DISHES OF YOUR CHOICE S23.Bo** PER PERSON Free Superior Shark's Fin with WEEK-END: $25.80"* per person Chicken per person m mini HU Free Peking
      82 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • BITES
    • Article
      Enjoy bird's nest dumplings
      65 16  -  By ANGELICA TAN HERE’S dim sum with a difference. Concorde Hotels Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant has over 20 dim sum delights flavoured with herbs and spices. Try seafood dumplings with bird”s nest, stuffed bean curd with seafood paste and fu ling herbs or seafood rolls in
      65 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Where delicious laksa ayam await
      109 16 IF YOU appreciate a relaxed ambience and good food, check out this restaurant. Fashionably furnished, Cafe Palm at the Oriental is now known as Cafe des Artistes. Here, you can enjoy curry-scented sauteed prawns served with avocado, wok-fried Boston lobster claw or some good old-fashioned
      109 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Fresh fruit with cool creations
      101 16 HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK ICE-balls are making a comeback at this ice-kacang promotion. Called “Snowball Surprise”, it comes with attap seeds, red beans, cream com, chendol, mango sherbet and fresh fruit coulis. Also on promotion are other ice-kacang-inspired delights including Wild Forest Fruits and Pacific
      101 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Dine on fried rice and bean sprouts
      98 16 AT THIS buffet you can find cold Japanese mee sua, assorted sushi and roti prata. New Park Cafes East meets West buffet dinner offers an eclectic range of dishes including fried rice with bean sprouts, steamed glutinous rice, wrapped tenggiri in banana leaf
      98 words
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      153 16 < fi/ooii/* the £ru// SrhuMHu* of* i oa/* with 16 Tim Sum Items 10 Chinese Dishes inclusive of Shark’s Fin Soup (Limited to 1 Bowl per person) *14.8# (Monday Friday) si(».80 (Saturday Sunday Public Holidays) Minimum 2 Persons Extra Charges on more than IOOg o< balance food No Take Away
      153 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Out & About
    • Article, Illustration
      Free beer – if you're 100
      291 17  - Free beer if you're 100 By DESMOND NG IF YOU’RE 100 years old, you will get to drink beer for Bee at this hotel! Hotel Inter-Continental Singapore has introduced a “Discount Your Age” policy, in which the age of the patrons determines the percentage discount on their total bill at
      291 words
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      114 17 Golden Garden It o i I t 1 1 <: n I t < New Renovation New Management Let our Charming e3 Experience Pamper You after Your Tiring Day. Swedish Massage Shiatsu Massage Golden Landmark Hotel Level 5 390 Victoria Street SingaporelBBo6l Tel: 291 5366 291 5368 Please Call Berlnda
      114 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 17 Advertisements Column 2
      204 17 ihut tvi i n 1 o**l Hsttfl** 1 emitted' 0 o( oot Gy*Fooi.S^*”^^ v> •Foot Reflexology ’Swedish Shiatsu Massage ’Video Coflee Lounge *Well-Fumished Rooms with shower attached ’Steam Sauna ‘Gymnasium WWW.Webads.com .au/Tropical RIVIERA HEALTH CENTRE 382 Havelock Road, sth Floor, Riverview Hotel Singapore *****9 Business Hrs 10am 12 midnight Tel:
      204 words
Page thumbnail Page 18
  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 18 Advertisements Column 1
      1044 18 KOl-unn rrm" t ■Tin e 22 DOMESTIC HELP 102 MAKING FRIENDS Ixx)kinj» For A (xxxl Maid lUIRTUHL CHAT THE MAW SERVICE PEOPLE TALK AMOVT Get on the Virtual Chat now and have i virtual conversation on the telephonei one or more persons in virtual time. Employment Services //>< <>»//•, i/n
      1,044 words
Page thumbnail Page 19
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 19 Advertisements Column 1
      2510 19 Advertisement \Zm mmm mm mm m i V mmi■ W am ,tfl ittuu A ip ii i; HTifttlfl iITI IMII itlttlftlfil r 3509-Vsnon, 22, student In foreign land, likes movies, watersports. music and aerobics. Pis leave a mag. 3501 D.S. 37. childcare teacher. Hobbies include movies, chatting. Seeking frds male
      2,510 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 20 Advertisements Column 1
      846 20 WHEEL ALIGNMENT ENGINE OVERHAUL AUTO AIRCON REPAIR RADIATOR REPAIR EXHAUST PIPES ACCIDENT REPAIR I PAINTING TYRE SALES SERVICE eiF QUALITY CAR SERVICES MOTOGARD SERVICE CENTRE PTE LTD Blk 9006, Tampines St 93, #Ol-212, Singapore *****0 (Off Tampines Ave 1- Behind Tampines SAFRA) Tel: 783 2332 Fax 781 6702 SUPER SPORTI
      846 words