Feelin’ the Street Vibes
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This September, French artist Andree Weschler will be exhibiting Solitude, an art installation, at The Asylum, Singapore. Weschler has been living and practicing her art in Asia for over 10 years, the current exhibition sees her using empty wine bottles engraved with drawings to express the emptiness of solitude. Details all up on the flyer.
Last Saturday at 12am, Leftfoot Entrepot launched the long awaited New Balance China Mask 576 pack to a crowd of hungry sneakerheads. For those who haven’t been following Streething regularly for the past few months, the China Mask pack is the biggest project to come out of New Balance Asia Pacific this year. After the initial three kicks were announced, New Balance held a massive media event in Shanghai to unveil the Wu Shuang editions. Employing a rather flamboyant “ying-yang” sort of colour scheme and being limited to just 576 pairs, it’s unsurprising that the Wu Shuangs were most peoples choice at the midnight launch.
Before the kicks were up for sale, New Balance Singapore had a set of China Mask 576s to divide between the three best mask designs of the night. Apart from that, DJ Rough and DJ Ritz kept the beats tight whilst everyone just mingled and tried their best to finish off the generous allocation of booze courtesy of Jim Beam. The night ended earlier and more quieter than usual parties due to Leftfoot founder Anthony Ho emerging from the storeroom with five bottles of tequila, which managed to almost instantly scare off everyone in the store. Lesson learned - next time break out the hard liquor one by one instead of going the “shock and awe” route.
For a chance to win a pair of Wu Shuangs, check out the New Balance 576 China Mask giveaway we’re running.
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An end of an era draws near: the same day that Malaysia celebrates it’s 51st Merdeka (Independence Day), will sadly be the same day that The Loft at Zouk KL will be permanently closing to accommodate a massive renovation. Although regular occupants Twilight Action Girl will be moved to a new area within the building - that promises to be bigger, better, louder and more banging than before - many will no doubt have fond memories of the dingy, smoke-infested room that gave a common ground for people seeking alternative music to jump around on.
As a final tribute to The Loft, Lapsap and friends will be taking to the decks on Wednesday, whilst on Friday TAG will play their final regular night with the help of live acts MUZE and Killer Calculateur. The grand finale on the 31st will see KBnL and Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! join TAG for their final Loft night, which is guaranteed to be more packed than a tin of sardines, so y’all better come early if you want in. It also helps that early birds will be plied with free booze and goodies from Sony BMG, Universal Music and Converse.
Lapsap and Co. will be playing on August 27th, whilst the regular Friday night TAG will run as normal on August 29th, and the final ever TAG will coincide with Merdeka on August 31st. As per usual, the music starts at 10pm and doesn’t end until 3am, whilst entry is free before the clock strikes midnight.
This Friday, Leftfoot Entrepot will be holding a midnight launch for the New Balance 576 China Mask pack. Leading up to launch time, New Balance Singapore and Leftfoot will be throwing a party with a sample shoe showcase, an opportunity to design your own mask, as well as a chance to win all four kicks from the China Mask pack. DJ Rough and DJ Ritz will be providing the beats for the night, whilst Jim Bean have been kind enough to spare a few hundred bottles of their pre-mixed whisky and coke. Did we mention that the party is open to all? Details up on the flyer - see you all there.
Also, check out the New Balance 576 China Mask giveaway we’re running.
Roots, rock, reggae is back again at Palate Palette this Sunday. Apart from live music and DJ sets, there will also be reggae inspired art and films for all to see. Details up on the flyer.
Anything Goes, Anything Shows! That would be Palate Palette’s monthly Thursday night film screening, dedicated to showing whatever tickles their fancy. It could be one of this year’s blockbusters, a classic romantic comedy, or the more independent and less commercial releases that seldom get shown here.
The next screening will be Earthlings, a a feature length documentary about our absolute dependence on animals, yet at the same time our complete disrespect for these non-human lifeforms. The film will be shown in the cozy lounge area upstairs and entry is free. The good people at Palate Palette will even provide curry and seaweed popcorn for you to munch on, what more can they do? Just remember to show some appreciation by silencing your phone once the film starts.
Earthlings will screen at 9pm, August 21st, 2008, at Palate Palette, 21 Jalan Mesui, Off Jalan Nagasari, 50200 Kuala Lumpur; T +603 2142 2148.
The bi-monthly Lapsap Junkyard is back once again this Sunday. Head over to Palate Palette for some drinks, food and to snap up some bargains. The Lapsap boys will be providing the music whilst you all munch and mingle the lazy Sunday afternoon away. Don’t forget to order the Philly cheese steak, awarded the seal of approval by the well travelled taste buds of 5ft and Mr Puah nonetheless.
The Lapsap BBQ/Junkyard Sale will be held from 1pm - 7pm, August 17th, 2008, at Palate Palette, 21 Jalan Mesui, Off Jalan Nagasari, 50200 Kuala Lumpur; T +603 2142 2148.
After launching their NSW range to invited media and guests last Wednesday, Nike granted Streething use of their pop-up space outside Pavilion KL for The Eight, a one-night event to introduce the eight icons of NSW to our friends and family.
Apart from the installations by Vincent Leong, Ultraboy, Lisa Foo, Hugo Gardens, Saiful Razman, Findars, Bright Lights at Midnight and us, there were some mini-performances by several sports enthusiasts. Lastly, Arabyrd came out of her nest to rap for a while, then Blink took to the decks to keep people moving whilst the mingled.
After the generous supply of booze was almost depleted, everyone made their way down to Cloth & Clef for a secret after party. Blink met up with his old mate Ah Xu, where they joined forces and transformed into 5ft and Mr Puah, their Lapsap alter egos.
The night ended more laid back than usual, no crazy stories to bitch about, just good times and good people. We would like to thank Nike Malaysia for giving us the chance host our own event. For those that weren’t able to make it, you can still check out the pop-up space from 4pm - 8pm, 14th - 16th August 2008.
For more information on NSW, head over to the Nike Sportswear website over here.
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