Invitation to Rivermaya's Christmas Party 2009!!!

You're invited to the Rivermaya Christmas Party this Sunday (December 20) at Capone's. Fun starts@5pm. 1st 20 to arrive get a free copy of their new album. Special prizes from Nike, Warner, guitars & other merchandise from JB Music, iPods & Nokia Cellphones, and a roundtrip ticket to HongKong! Free entrance! Bring something worth 200 para kasali kayo sa exchange gift. Merry Maya-Christmas!

*Capone's is at the 2nd floor of A-Venue on Makati Avenue, near Wendy's and right across Great Eastern Hotel Aberdeen Court.

Presenting: Atlantis Productions 2010 season

Avenue Q:  March 12-27, 2010
Legally Blonde (staring Nikki Gil as Elle Woods): June 25 - July 28, 2010
Xanadu (with Rachel Alejandro):  Sept 3 - 19, 2010
A Little Night Music (with Dawn Zulueta):  October 2010

It looks like it's going to be a Happy New Year!  =)

For those who want to get first dibs on show buying packages, call Atlantis Productions (look for Lawyn) at 892-7078 or 840-1187.

Missed out on Lea's concert last weekend?

Do not despair,  Lea will be performing LIVE @ the Alabang Town Center

December 20, 6pm - Activity Center

Also featuring Gerard Salonga with the FILharmoniKa and the special participation of Woodrose Paref and De La Salle Zobel Chorale Groups


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LEA SALONGA LIVE!

A Chance to Share Christmas Campaign

for the benefit of Munting Kalinga Foundation, SOS Children’s Village and Tuloy Foundation

FOR AYALA MALLS A CARDHOLDERS:

1. The first fifty (50) Ayala Malls A Cardholders to reserve seats by calling the Alabang Town Center Concierge at 775-1860 or 842-2782 are entitled to two (2) seat stubs. Reservation starts on December 18, 2009.

2. When reserving seats, Ayala Malls A Cardholder will be required to give his/her A Card number for identification & a mobile number where a text message will be sent regarding the confirmation & details of the scheduled reservation.

3. Customer shall present the Ayala Malls A Card & confirmation text at the A Card Concierge located at the Activity Center, on December 20 – 10am and donate at least two (2) items from the charity wish list to get seat stubs. The presentation of Ayala Malls A Card & confirmation text will be strictly implemented.

GET A CHANCE TO WATCH LEA SALONGA LIVE!
1. Two Hundred (200) seats await Alabang Town Center customers on a first-come, first-serve basis. Get one (1) seat stub for every P2000 worth of single / accumulated receipt/s in any ATC establishment dated December 20, 2009 and a donation of at least two (2) items from the charity wish list.

2. Maximum of 2 seat stubs shall be given to customers with P4,001 and above worth of single / accumulated receipt/s.

3. Alabang Town Center reserves the right to validate the receipts from any of the Alabang Town Center establishments. Defaced, crumpled, tampered or receipts lesser than ¾ its actual size will not be honored.

4. Redemption period is on December 20, 2009 at 10:00 am until seat stubs last.

CHARITY WISHLIST

Choose at least two (2) items to donate to Munting Kalinga Foundation,

SOS Children’s Village and Tuloy Foundation

FOOD TOILETRIES

* Milk * Bath Soap

* Rice Grains * Shampoo

* Vinegar * Toothpaste

* Soy Sauce * Toothbrush

* Sugar

* Canned Goods

For inquiries, please call Alabang Town Center's Concierge Hotline at 842-2782 / 772-1860.

Ballet Philippines presents The Nutcracker

Ballet Philippines’ 2009 production of the Nutcracker ballet is all about Christmas, both in its essence and trappings. It is also a story about a girl Marie, dreaming about white Christmas, about traveling to foreign lands, and about meeting a handsome, gallant prince one day. Set in the early 1900s in cool, pine-clad Baguio, a Filipino-American couple celebrates Noche Buena in their Camp John Hay residence with their multinational guests and children. The family and guests are entertained by Conde de Montaña, a mysterious toy maker/inventor who is also Marie’s Godfather. A post-party series of magical events occur from a battle scene between the wicked mice of the Mouse King and toy soldiers led by the Nutcracker before a giant Christmas tree; a journey through a snow storm to the Kingdom of the Sweets where Marie and the Nutcracker Prince are treated to a feast of delights. About the triumph of Good over evil and of Love over a curse, about gifts and giving, this ballet also tells of the coming of age of our heroine from her passion for dolls to the thrills of first love.

Performance dates :
Dec. 3 & 6 - 10am & 3pm
Dec. 4 & 5 - 3pm & 8pm
Dec. 12 - 10am & 3pm & 8pm
Venue : CCP Main Theater - Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo

For tickets call : Ballet Philippines 551-1003/8326011



Ticket World - 8919999

Nov 23-26: Books & Arts Fest

Showcase of the best of Filipino literature, food, and art in one venue.

For five days, Greenbelt 3 Park becomes a haven for artists  (literary, culinary, and visual) and art lovers where one can experience this unique mixture of the arts at the heart of the city.

Cats Manila in July 2010 Features Lea Salonga as 'Grizabella'

CATS, the second longest-running musical in Broadway history, will have a limited run at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) beginning July 24, 2010. This production will feature Tony winner Lea Salonga as Grizabella, and an international cast that will primarily come from Australia, and the United Kingdom.

BroadwayWorld.com Philippines had a quick interview with Lea while enroute to Toronto, Canada for her U.S. and Canada 2009 concert tour. "The tour has been going along very nicely! We've had very receptive and enthusiastic audiences at every stop, and it makes me happy we've been greeted so wonderfully. I think CATS in Manila is also a touring production. But I'll only be part of it in Manila," she said.

"I'll be playing Grizabella (aka the non-dancer part). As for what attracts me to her, besides the big song? Grizabella is The cat that shone in the spotlight once upon a time, and doesn't anymore. She's scraggy, dirty, ugly, and relives the Glory Days in her mind. It'll be interesting to play someone that once shone, and no longer does," noted Lea.
CitiGroup Inc. offers tickets exclusively to Citi clients till December 6, 2009. Present your Citi credit or ATM card at any Ticketworld outlet, and get 10 percent discount. For more details, contact Ticketworld at (632) 891-9999 or visit http://www.ticketworld.com.ph/.

source:  http://www.broadwayworld.com/

Filipinas Heritage Library ~ Travel Writing with a Viaje del Sol Day Tour

Galing Pinoy, Basahin! 13th Philippine Book Development Month

Photography workshops at FHL: DOUBLE FUN-SHOOT WEEKEND

The Alcove ends its photography season this November with a double fun-shoot weekend that promises to bring excitement twice over—a treat to photography enthusiasts.

Scheduled on November 21 and 22, the fun shoots will take the participants from the enthralling Enchanted Kingdom to the busy streets of Binondo.

To show our appreciation to The Alcove’s photography workshop participants, we will be extending a 50 percent discount to previous and present workshop participants (regular workshops and Fun Shoot Series only).  For non-Alcove participants who wish to join both fun shoots will be given a Php500 discount.  Discounts apply if the nonrefundable joining fees are paid in full on or before November 7.

We look forward to spending a weekend of shooting and having fun with you!


FUN SHOOT SERIES | Photographing Fireworks in Enchanted Kingdom
with Jay Alonzo November 21, 2009 (1:00-8:00p.m.)
As another photography year at The Alcove comes to a close, we are ending it with a BANG! 

Theme parks offer a wide variety of picture-perfect subjects—delighted park guests, exhilarating rides, colorful scenes, and of course, grand fireworks display.  For this fun shoot, there is no better place than ENCHANTED KINGDOM.

Noted photographer and photography instructor Jay Alonzo will deliver a short lecture before the trip.  He will offer tips and tricks on how to take memorable theme park photographs, be it the joy in every patron’s face or the thrill of every ride.  Special focus will be given to discussing the best way to photograph fireworks, in preparation for the grand firework display that will be held before the park closes for the day.

Requirements
- Basic knowledge of photography; must have taken FHL's Digital 101 or an equivalent course
- Camera, digital or film based
- Tripod
- Other camera accessories (optional)

Joining fee
P2,400 inclusive of lecture fee, limited edition The Alcove t-shirt, transportation, and EK ride-all-you-can admission ticket


FUN SHOOT SERIES | Photographing Street Culture in Binondo
with Jay Alonzo November 22, 2009 (1:00-6:00p.m.)Across the Pasig River from Intramuros is the Binondo area, home of Chinatown. The district is filled with all things Chinese from Peking duck and Buddhist temples to gold watches, snake soup, and wonder herbs.  Even before Miguel Lopez de Legazpi established the city of Manila in 1571, Binondo had been a bustling center of trade with the Chinese.
Binondo/Chinatown still continues to surprise everyone who pays the place a visit. Teeming with people doing an assortment of day-to-day activities, Binondo’s streets are rich with images waiting to be captured digitally or on film.

A short lecture before the trip will be conducted by Jay Alonzo to discuss the basics of street photography.  
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of photography; must have taken FHL's Digital 101 or an equivalent course
- Camera, digital or film based
- Tripod and other camera accessories (optional)

Joining fee
P1,600 inclusive of lecture fee, limited edition The Alcove t-shirt, and transportation

Lectures will be at the Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City (across The Peninsula Manila).  Additional tips and on-the-spot critiques will also be shared during the trip.

To cap the activity, a group exhibit will be mounted at The Alcove photo gallery of the Filipinas Heritage Library to showcase the trips’ best photographs.

BAHA-BAHANG BUHAY:

Mga Kuwentong Ondoy

Fourteen stories of loss, pain, frustration, sadness, compassion – and hope

written and directed by members of
Tanghalang Ateneo

November 19-21, 24-28 at 7 p.m.
November 21 and 28 at 2 p.m.
Rizal Mini-Theater
Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University

Proceeds of the show will help rebuild schools and communities devastated by Typhoons Ondoy, Pepeng, and now Santi

Ituloy natin ang pag-aalaga sa mga tao’t nayong nasalanta ng bagyo!

Nov 13: Rock For Life: Benefit Concert for Ondoy & Pepeng Victims

ROCK FOR LIFE: Rock To Save A Life!

A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE VICTIMS OF TYPHOON ONDOY & PEPENG

Featuring performances by:

Asylum
Set Lasers To Stun
The Reminiscent
Mango Float
Ars Moriendis
MIGUEL ESCUETA
ANGULO

Location: Southridge Auditorium

Doors Open @ 6:30pm

Show starts @ 7:00pm

Tickets @ P150!

Come down South to watch and enjoy the music and to support the continuing effort to reach out and give aid to our brothers and sisters greatly affected by the recent typhoons! This is our opportunity of helping in little ways to do great things!

PETA presents C MO SI DIREK!

PETA goes Pelikula!

This November, get a chance to get up close and personal with Soxie Topacio, Maryo J. Delos Reyes and Joel Lamangan.

Philippine Educational Theater Association

with the support of APT Entertainment presents

C MO SI DIREK

Featuring:

Soxie Topacio's Ded Na Si Lolo on November 13
Maryo J. Delos Reyes' Kamoteng Kahoy on November 14
Joel Lamangan's Fuschia on November 15

All films start screening at 7:30PM
at the PETA Theater Center
#5 Eymard Drive, New Manila Q.C.

After each screening there will be a forum giving you a chance to interact with these directors!

Get your tickets at P500 for a 3-Day Pass and P 200 for a 1-Day Pass.

For reservations call 410.0822/ 725-6244.
You may also call or text 0909-8705601 / 0917-8044428.

Oct 31: My Little Art Place wants to celebrate Halloween with you!!!

Come to My Little Art Place this Saturday, October 31, 2009 in your bestest and scariest costume and get a chance to win ART WORKSHOPS with the best art teachers!!!

There will be fun and exciting games and FACE PAINTING for KIDS!

Merriment will start at 2PM!

There will also be a VEGETARIAN FOOD FAIR and ART BAZAAR on that day.

RSVP is REQUIRED to enable adequate preparation of materials for the games and face paints. Please register with Rigette through mylap.rigette@gmail.com or 0915.939.5723.

 

Send the ff info:
Name of Child
Age

I Love Halloween at ATC

For Trick or Treat registration and inquiries, please visit or call Concierge at 842-2782.

Oct. 30: Freeky Fright-Day @ TriNoma