October 2-25, 2o15
EVENTS
Health and Wellness Fair
ABS–CBN Lingkod Kapamilya and its social enterprise arm G Stuff will hold the first “Health and Wellness Fair,” a gathering of providers of organic produce and holistic wellness activities, on Oct. 2 to 4 at the Rockwell Tent in Makati City. The three-day event will feature booths and mini-sessions on health and wellness, spearheaded by some of the country’s experts in their fields. For the entrance fee of P200, guests can participate in programs such as “Organic Vegetable Farming in Your Own Backyard” by Gil Carandang, “Overcoming Cancer” by Bettina Osmeña and “Eating the Right Food to Cure Your Illnesses” by Dr. Albert Jo. They can also shop for fresh produce from the Department of Agriculture. Visitors can also reserve a seat to dinners and a brunch prepared by some of the country’s top chefs. On Oct. 2, Jessie Sincioco will whip up a Filipino-inspired dinner; on Oct. 3, chefs Robby Goco, Ramon Antonio, Mikel Zaguirre and Miko Aspiras combining forces to prepare a dinner; and on Oct. 4, chef Khalel Chan of the Raintree Group will helm the brunch. Tickets to the Health & Wellness Fair at the Rockwell Tent are sold at the G Stuff stores in Rockwell Power Plant Mall, TriNoma and Ayala Town Center as well as the ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Mother Ignacia Road, Quezon City. For details visit healthandwellnessatrockwell@gmail.com, call 416-1828 and follow @GStuffPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Painting workshop
Yuchengco Museum presents Shui Mo: Chinese Painting Workshop (Intermediate) on Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5 and 12. This workshop is open to participants 15 years old and above. Prior experience in Western or Chinese painting is recommended. Workshop fee is P6,500, which does not include materials. Supplies can be purchased from the instructor on the first session. For details, contact Elma Abrina at 889-1234, e-mail emabrina@yuchengcomuseum.org.
Pet blessing at Robinsons
Robinsons Place Las Piñas will hold a fun filled and informational event in celebration of international World Animal Day (also the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi) on Oct. 4 at the Grand Atrium. Events will include a pet blessing, a pets in costume parade, a poster making contest, and a variety of games for pets and pet owners. There will also be talks tackling truths and myths on rabies, understanding cat and dog behaviors, helping pets and the environment, and achieving a sustainable life with pets. To know more about the event, visit www.robinsonsmalls.com.
Pet blessing at Eastwood
Eastwood City will hold its 10th Annual Pet Blessing in celebration of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. It will be held at the Eastwood Mall Open Park on Oct. 4, 4 p.m. Pet owners can bring their pets and register at the registration booths located around Eastwood Mall and the mall’s Open Park. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and is free of charge. Pet owners just need to bring their pet’s latest vaccination papers to secure a pet pass and register for the blessing. Those who do not have their pet’s updated vaccination documents can get a free vaccination for their pets at the venue. Aside from the Holy Mass, which will be followed by the blessing of the animals, there will also be a variety show where pet owners and their pets can take part in games and activities. There will be a Pet Styling Demo, a talk on how to handle active dogs and proper dog training, and special awards for the Early Bird (the first pet to register), Best Dressed (the most fashionable), Head Turner (the most unique), Life of the Party (the most active and compelling) and Star of the Night (the most adorable). There will also be a pet fair with a wide array of pet merchandise, pet supplies, novelty items and other pet needs. For details call the Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Concierge at 709-9888, 709-0888 or 0917-838-0111 or visit www.megaworldlifesytlemalls.com.
Coca-Cola exhibit
The exhibit The Coca-Cola Bottle Art Tour: Inspiring Pop Culture for 100 Years honors the legacy of the iconic Coca-Cola bottle through an array of historical artifacts and artwork by world-renowned artists such as Andy Warhol and Norman Rockwell. Interactive installations and experiences will complement the art. The ehxibit will be on view on Oct. 2 to 4 at Bonifacio High Street Central, Taguig City. For details visit www.coca-cola.com.ph/en/BottleArtTour/.
Cultural Center of the Philippines exhibit
Ritche Yee’s solo exhibition, Erosion, is on view at the Cultural Center of the Philippines until Oct. 11 at the Pasilyo Vicente Manansala (2F Hallway Gallery). Working in series, the artist produces what he calls “painting-sculptures.” For details, call 832-1125 loc. 1504/1505, 832-3702, 0920-470-0690, e-mail ccp.exhibits@gmail.com, or visit www.culturalcenter.gov.ph.
The Normal Heart
Actor’s Actors, Inc. and The Necessary Theatre present The Normal Heart, the 2011 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a Play about the early days of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City. The play will run from Oct. 2 to 11, at the Carlos P. Romulo auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. Written by playwright and activist Larry Kramer, the play is directed by Bart Guingona who also essays the lead role. Tickets range in price from P500 to P1,500. For details, call 215-0788 or 0917-537-8313, or TicketWorld at 891-9999.
Multimedia dance piece
A presentation of the Goethe-Institut Philippinen, ECHO: It’s Just A Temporary Thing, a critically acclaimed multimedia dance piece that exposes the deep intercultural connection and successful fusion of different dance traditions, will have performances on Oct. 2 and 3, 8 p.m., at PETA Theater Center, No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City. The performance is conceptualized and choreographed by Riki Von Falken, a renowned choreographer from Berlin, Germany together with Naim Syarahzad, a student and a member of the ASWARA dance company from Malaysia. Tickets are P450 for regular audiences and P250 for students. For tickets contact TicketWorld (891-999, ticketworld.com.ph) or the PETA Theater Center at 725–6244 loc. 21-23 or 0927-391-7379 or e-mail peta.theatercenter@gmail.com.
Puccini’s Tosca
Giacomo Puccini’s opera Tosca will be presented at the Main Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines on Oct. 2 and 4 at 8 p.m. Directed by Floy Quintos, it stars Yae-Jin Han as Tosca, tenor Ji-ho Kim as Cavaradossi, and baritone Daesan No as Baron Scarpia. It also features tenor Lemuel de la Cruz, Noel Azcona, and Byeong-In Park as Angelotti. They will be accompanied by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Jae-Joon Lee, and the UST Coro Tomasino under the direction of Ronan Ferrer and Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir under the direction of Maria Teresa Roldan. The production will be a full-staging. For tickets, contact the CCP Box Office at 832-3704.
Romeo & Juliet ballet
Ballet Manila presents Paul Vasterling’s Romeo & Juliet (Oct. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m, and Oct. 4 at 3 p.m.), Osias Barroso’s Pinocchio (Nov. 27 and 28, Dec. 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. and on Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 at 3 p.m.), Martin Lawrance’s Rebel (Feb. 19, 20, 26, 27 at 8 p.m. and on Feb. 21 and 28 at 3 p.m.) and Alan Hineline’s Hansel and Gretel (Jan. 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 31 at 3 p.m.). All performances are at Aliw Theater except for Hansel and Gretel, which will be at the Star Theater. For details, visit
www.ticketworld.com.ph, or call 891-9999.
Millennial monologues
No Filter 2.0: Let’s talk about ME will have performances from Oct. 3 to 25, at the Power Mac Center Spotlight, Circuit Lane, Circuit Makati A.P. Reyes Ave., Brgy. Carmona, Makati City. Presented by The Sand Box Collective, it is an updated version of the original series of monologues focussing the lives and interests of Millenials. It stars Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Sam Concepcion, Lauren Young, Saab Magalona-Bacarro, Carla Humphries, Cai Cortez, Sarah Facuri, Mikael Daez, Micah Muñoz, Paolo Valenciano, and Khalil Kaimo, under the direction of Toff de Venecia. Tickets range in price from P836 to P1,567. For details, call TicketWorld 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.
Rep’s Snow White
Repertory Philippines presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, a staging of Michael Valenti and Elsa Rael’s adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Directed by Joy Virata, the play stars Christine Flores, Alana Vicente, Becca Coates alternating as Snow White; Bituin Escalante, Ring Antonio, and Pam G alternating as the queen; and Hans Eckstein, Jos Jalbuena, Jeff Flores alternating as the prince/woodsman. The play is being staged until Dec. 10 at Onstage Theater in Greenbelt 1, Makati City. Ticket prices range from P400 to P600. For details, call 843-3570, TicketWorld at 891-9999 or www.ticketworld.com.ph.
