Category Archives: Arts and Culture

Bring Out The Artist In You

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BRING OUT THE ARTIST IN YOU!……PIETRO will be offering acrylic painting classes starting mid september WED 2-5pm, taught by Gerry Ingco. Have a creative afternoon with us! P6500 for 6 sessions. The new Pietro location, Warehouse 7 La Fuerza Compound , 2241 Pasong Tamo Makati. SEE YOU THERE!

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Encantada Gala Night

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Thank you to Smart Infinity for a lovely evening at the CCP!!!  

I am into noticing chandeliers nowadays and of course noticed this as soon as I entered… a beautiful Filipiniana piece

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I invited my good friend and ballerina, Maritoni and she brought along one of her ballerina friends, Liza dela Fuente-Castañeda

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and of course my bestfriend, Eds and it was so nice to bump into Nay Nay

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When I saw the friend of Eds with these little girls, I remember the days when Lola Glecy or Mom would take me and my sister to the CCP regularly and it was really a formal affair.  Mom would dress us up and everyone else was in their formal attire.  We had fond memories of the ballet…I miss those days

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and bumping into more familiar faces- Bernice and her Mom and Eds’ cousin

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Margie Moran, Ballet Philippines President

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Previous Entry:  Encantada August 6, 2011 

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And the show begins

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BRAVO!! BRAVO!!

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The cast coming out on the stairway 

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Maritoni knew of course the two Principal Dancers – Katherine Trofeo and Georgette Garcia-Sanchez

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Southern Fair

By | Arts and Culture, Events and Launches | One Comment

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An exciting lifestyle community in the South

Celebrate as we create a community that shares the same passion in food, music, art, wellness and living at Southern Fair – a new destination place in the South, at the heart of Filinvest Corporate City!

Southern Fair is a weekend experience that kick-offs on September 18. It will not only offer the best selection of sumptuous food, hand-made crafts, art and furniture, flowers and plants, but will also share events and experiences that will nourish the spirit, explore living artfully and authentically, and will transform culture in joyous and healthy ways.

This new and exciting lifestyle community will likewise provide wholesome delight with live entertainment, food showdowns, arts and craft workshops for kids and adults, fitness and wellness activities and other suprises at every turn of the path!

Fun activities for kids include a showcase of friendly pets, pottery workshops, a cupcake eating contest, sports training camps, and many other much-awaited happenings that will surely be an unforgettable experience.

To join as a merchant or sponsor, please call 09163756523 or (632)7755450. For more information about the Southern Fair, you may also e-mail info.southernfair@gmail.com  See you there!

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Encantada

By | Arts and Culture, Smart Infinity | One Comment

A modern ballet collaboration between old colleagues Joey Ayala and Agnes Locsin with the Ballet Philippines.

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On August 12th at the CCP, an explosion of culture, music, politics, and history will once again be witnessed. Set in the Spanish colonial era, Encantada dances the story of an Indio rebel, Estranjero, escaping pursuit from the guardia civil. The story centers on this man’s encounter with a mountain spirit, the Encantada. Music is by Joey Ayala, and choreography is by Agnes Locsin.

Joey Ayala is a Philippine institution, best known for promoting Filipino ethnic instruments and combining these with more modern instruments, such as electric guitars and drums.

The other half of this brilliant partnership is the pioneer of the neo-ethnic dance style (and Ayala’s friend) Agnes Locsin.

Other featured artists in Encantada are Bayang Barrios, Onie Badiang, Cynthia Alexander, Cutie Paduano and Connie Lawigan-Chua.

Smart Infinity, the premium postpaid service of Smart, is dedicated to giving its users great customer service, compelling promotions, and invitations to exceptional events. For Encantada, Smart Infinity subscribers are entitled to a 20% discount. For more information, interested parties may call 637-6278.

Evening performances are on August 12th and 13th at the CCP.

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Umbrella

By | Arts and Culture, Heart Songs | No Comments

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Songwriters: Carter, Shawn; Stewart, Christopher; Harrell, Thaddis; Nash, Terius;

You have my heart

And we’ll never be worlds apart

Maybe in magazines

But you’ll still be my star

 

Baby ’cause in the dark

You can’t see shiny cars

And that’s when you need me there

With you I’ll always share

Because

 

When the sun shines, we’ll shine together

Told you I’ll be here forever

Said I’ll always be a friend

Took an oath, I’ma stick it out till the end

 

Now that it’s raining more than ever

Know that we’ll still have each other

You can stand under my umbrella

You can stand under my umbrella

 

These fancy things, will never come in between

You’re part of my entity, here for infinity

When the war has took it’s part

When the world has dealt it’s cards

If the hand is hard, together we’ll mend your heart

Because

 

When the sun shines, we’ll shine together

Told you I’ll be here forever

Said I’ll always be a friend

Took an oath, I’ma stick it out till the end

 

Now that it’s raining more than ever

Know that we’ll still have each other

You can stand under my umbrella

You can stand under my umbrella

 

You can run into my arms

It’s okay don’t be alarmed

Come here to me

There’s no distance in between our love

 

So go on and let the rain pour

I’ll be all you need and more

Because

 

When the sun shines, we’ll shine together

Told you I’ll be here forever

Said I’ll always be a friend

Took an oath, I’ma stick it out till the end

 

Now that it’s raining more than ever

Know that we’ll still have each other

You can stand under my umbrella

You can stand under my umbrella

 

It’s raining

Ooh baby it’s raining

Baby come here to me

Come here to me

 

It’s raining

Ooh baby it’s raining

You can always come here to me

Come here to me

 

It’s pouring rain

It’s pouring rain

Come here to me

Come here to me

 

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Between Episodes

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Congratulations to my friend, Toots! 

Previous entry:  Toots Magsino June 13, 2007 

Abrakadoodle Art March 10, 2011 

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Each person has a unique way of expressing themselves and Toots does it through her works of art.  I admire her for being able to cope with life and how she continues to keep her head up and have a positive outlook in life despite what she has been through.  We will always be here to support you Toots

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The show was jam packed at the Ayala Museum!! So many friends and family who all love Toots and supported her! 

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I hope you can read the descriptions of each work of art.  Heart2Heart likes how Toots described each piece

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Click below to go to her website:

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