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An Evening of Music

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Suharto and Manoling organized an evening of music … I thought it was a great idea!!! Imagine we had our own private music /entertainment!  A nice way to spend time and enjoy with friends! Thanks to Manoling for providing the venue and the drinks

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 Before everyone arrived, it was just Nikki, Juan Miguel and us and Juan Miguel asked me if I knew how to play the piano and sing – he made me sit there and test the sounds and piano….only to find out that he is the one who knows how to sing and play the piano!  It was a revelation to us that evening 🙂 So he warmed up the evening…..Juan Miguel reminds me of Martin Nievera a bit when he sings and moves 🙂

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Suharto brought Kate Torralba to sing…apparently she is a very good musician aside from being a fashion designer!

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Juan Miguel apparently has an in house pianist who he also invited to play that evening 

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Manoling invited Nino Mendoza to come over as well…. Bombi was whispering to us- Nino was the ex-husband of Snooky Cerna! 🙂

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I was really amazed with Juan Miguel and his singing talent! 

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Just like Sandie and Manoling 🙂 Definitely a couple that knows how to enjoy life! Thanks for a great evening!  Looking forward to PART 2!

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Universal Studios Japan

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After Tokyo, we took the bullet train which took two hours to get to Osaka.  We enjoyed Universal Studios two years ago, so we wanted to go back again 🙂    

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Taken from their website:  Universal Studios Japan 

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Since it is holiday for the Japanese as well, it is worth it to buy the FAST PASS tickets so that you don’t wait too long in the lines or else you won’t finish all the rides in one day

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One of the BEST! You feel like you are in the comic book itself! 

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Dad was eyeing this Spiderman thing in the shop!  OH NO! 

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Guaranteed to get wet if you sit in front! 

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Waterworld…a stunt show!  I wish Kevin Costner was actually there 🙂 

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We go crazy with all the kinds of hats they have there!!! And it really keeps you warm- not only as decoration for your head!  🙂 

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 There are rides and shows for all ages 

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YUMMY CHURROS AND HOTDOGS!!! 

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The latest ride is their roller coaster  

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 Some pages taken from their website, for more information, please visit:  Universal Studios Japan

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I-Land

By | Arts and Culture, Entertainment | One Comment

 From Malu Gamboa who is part of the Asian Cultural Council ( ACCP ) Foundation Inc. of the Philippinesi_landflyer08_55×85.jpg

 

What happens when the HULA meets HIP-HOP?

Come to “I Land” and find out.  This is Manila’s first must-see show of the year.  It was a big hit off-Broadway and its run has been very well-received by critics. The CCP and the Asian Cultural Council Foundation Inc. of the Philippines are presenting “I LAND” for a limited run on January 22, Thursday (Gala Night at 8 p.m.) with regular performances on Jan. 23, Friday and Jan. 24, Saturday (8 p.m.) and Jan. 25, Sunday (3 p.m.) at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (The Little Theatre) of the CCP. 

In the New York run, audiences came back to see the show more than once! Get a sneak peak in You Tube and see why! 

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The one-man show stars Hawaiian-born actor and dancer Keo Woolford. Keo starred in the London production of “King and I” as the King a few years back!“I-LAND” is Woolford’s semi autobiographical search for the meaning of his Hawaiian heritage in a post-modern world.  In a tale woven from traditional Hawaiian hula and Hip-Hop routines, Woolford chronicles how he first learned to dance from his idol, whom he dubs the “Hula god,” before a fleeting brush with fame as a member of a boy band that almost hits the big time. His subsequent descent into a world of drugs and partying culminates with his rediscovery of the dance that connects him to both his culture and to himself. 

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Ticket prices are P3,000. (Gala – Orch. Center), P2,000. (Gala – Orch. Side), P500.00 and P300.00 (Regular shows). 50% discount for students with I.D. and 20% for senior citizens. Call the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or 832-1125 loc. 1409 or call Ticketworld at 891-9999.

            Your support will be much appreciated! Proceeds of this fund raising effort goes entirely to provide grants and further education to the brightest among our Filipino artists through the Asian Cultural Council Philippine Fellowship Program and the Philippine High School for the Arts in Makiling. 

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LazerXtreme

By | Entertainment, For kids | No Comments

I took Javier with his cousin, Lucas, today at LazerXtreme.  Javs had a party here and he enjoyed it so much.  The next day, his older brother also went here with his teenage friends.   It seems to be very popular among the kids.  One game lasts for around 20 minutes.  I went inside with them and it does look like fun, even adults will enjoy playing with each other.  Looks like this will be the latest hang out of the kids 🙂lazerxtremelogo.jpgp1060162.JPGp1060167.JPGp1060177.JPGp1060174.JPGp1060195.JPGp1060197.JPGp1060179.JPGp1060190.JPGp1060192.JPGp1060210.JPGp1060213.JPGp1060214.JPGp1060215.JPGp1060169.JPGlazerxtreme-website-lazertag-arena-in-manila-20081116.jpg  p1060157.JPG

website:  LazerXtreme  

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Laro!….. Child’s Play

By | Entertainment, For kids, Giving Back | 3 Comments

From my friend, Maja Olivares Co

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To our valued friends…

In these past years of consistent growth, the Philippine Youth Symphonic Band (PYSB) has been fueled by affirmation from both our audiences and our generous benefactors like yourself.

 

In response, we have dreamed up new creative ways to keep the joy of Filipino music alive.

We have a dream and a plan to make it happen. With the help of several solo artists we will reintroduce today’s Filipino children to our rich heritage of folksongs. By resetting familiar “play songs” into reggae, jazz, latin, pop and rock arrangements our well loved ditties like Sitsiritsit/Leron-Leron Sinta, Sarungbanggi, Dandansoy and Tongtongtongtong Pakitong/Penpen De Sarapen will be refreshed. They will be fun again. They will reclaim their place in our children’s memory.

Come and hear the PYSB with May Bayot!

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LARO!… Child’s Play

October 17, 2008 (Friday), 6:30 P.M.

Rockwell Tent Power Plant Mall, Rockwell CenterMakati City

Ticket Prices: P2,500, P2,000, P1,500, P1,000

For Ticket Information and Children’s/Pet Furniture Auction details please call Marissa: 0927-3910762

Ticket also available at Ticketworld: 891-9999

THE YOUNG MUSICIANS DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (YMDO)

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Power Plant Cinema

By | Entertainment, What's New at Power Plant Mall | One Comment

Power Plant Cinema is our favorite movie theater!  We already listed down our favorite seats in all the 6 cinemas so that when we buy our tickets in advance, we already know which seats we like.   

We like watching our movies here because it is cozy, friendly, we feel at home, we see familiar faces, we get to drink our favorite drink from Starbucks… 

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 we get to eat yummy nachos….. 

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or if not nachos, available right there is our favorite Quezo ice cream from Fruits in Ice Cream ( FIC )

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Starting today, Heart2Heart has put up a Power Plant Cinema button on the right hand side of the website which you can easily click on and will take you directly to the schedule of movie showtimes in Power Plant.    

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 This will make it easier for everyone who visits Heart2Heart to check the latest movies showing in PowerPlant Cinema at Rockwell.  

 

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