First new mall in 10 years opens - Orchard Central. Towering over Somerset MRT, Orchard Central opens its doors to the public this month, and promises to wow a jaded shopping audience with new attractions. A 24-hour public rooftop garden will showcase cutting-edge Singapore artwork, and house a Discovery Walk with a light and sound show. The multicolored lights on the membrane façade and the stunning views from the verandah dining areas are mere preludes, of course, to the magnificent Singapore shopping experience you can only expect from the retail-mad island-state.
Singapore Art Show 2009 kicks off August 19. A biannual visual arts festival that promotes the island's visual arts community, the Singapore Arts Show begins its 2009 run with over forty events that showcase both traditional and experimental art forms. The whole show culminates with the Singapore Art Exhibition & Prize. Prepare for great deals on artwork and a chance to see the next hot star in the Asian art world. Runs from August 19 to September 30. For more details, check out the National Arts Council of Singapore website.
Beyonce's rocking Singapore Grand Prix 2009. And the Black Eyed Peas. And ZZ Top. And Simple Minds. And N.E.R.D. Race fans will be in for a treat from September 24 to 26, as Singapore Grand Prix kicks off with the inaugural F1 Rocks festival in Singapore. The concert will take place at Fort Canning Park, and the Singapore Grand Prix itself opens on September 27. Read the official Singapore Grand Prix Tourism site for more information.