MCAD open house
MCAD will hold a open house on Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be a day of art, engaging activities and giveaways for all ages. As part of the museum’s current exhibition, What Lies Within: Centre of the Centre, which features the works of Mel O’Callaghan (Australia), Laurent Grasso (France), Suzanne Treister (United Kingdom), and Pamela Rosenkranz (Switzerland), visitors can take part in themed challenges, memory games and scavenger hunts inspired by the artists’ works. The Museum of Contemporary Art and Design is at the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde, School of Design and Arts Campus, Dominga St., Malate, Manila.
Programs at the Met
AS part of the celebration of Museums and Galleries Month in October, the Metropolitan Museum of Manila presents a Special Guided Tour: Abstraction in the Met Collection on Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Museum admission (inclusive of the tour) is P100 for adults and students and P80 for senior citizens and PWDs. Slots for each of the tours is limited to 30 participants. Meanwhile, on the same day from 2-5 p.m., there will be an Introduction to Chinese Painting: Demonstration and Workshop with artist and teacher Arsenia Lim. It will begin with an introduction to the materials, followed by a demonstration of the artist’s process. Participants will then be guided in the creation of their paintings. The workshop is open to adults, with no prior painting experience required. The workshop fee is P1,000 (inclusive of museum admission and materials). Limited slots. The Met is at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Blvd., Malate, Manila. For information and reservations call 8708-7828 or e-mail info@metmuseum.ph.
PPO tribute to Berlioz
TO commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of French composer Hector Berlioz, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the Embassy of France to the Philippines, with Stores Specialists, Inc. present Berlioz and Friends on Oct. 25 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater) at 8 p.m. Widely regarded as the inventor of the modern orchestra, Hector Berlioz gained a reputation as an innovative composer whose unconventional body of work and exuberance made him a hero of romanticism in France. He was a close contemporary of Franz Liszt, who transcribed Berlioz’ orchestral works for the piano, and of Richard Wagner, who found inspiration in Berlioz’ works for his own compositions. French conductor Michaël Cousteau will take the baton for a one-time concert with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring soloist Rey Casey Concepcion on the viola. The program includes Berlioz’ Harold in Italy, op. 16 and Romeo and Juliet: Love Scene, as well as Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde: Prelude and Liebestod and Lizst’s Les Preludes. While in Manila, Mr. Cousteau will also conduct a musical lecture on the life and works of Hector Berlioz entitled “Ma vie est un roman qui m’intéresse beaucoup” (“My Life is a Novel that Fascinates Me”) at the Alliance Française de Manille in Makati on Oct. 24 as part of Les Jeudis culturels (Cultural Thursdays). This event is free and open to the public. To register, send an e-mail to lesjeudisculturels@gmail.com. Tickets to the CCP concert range in price from P400 to P1,500, and are available through the CCP Box Office at 8832-3704 or via TicketWorld at 891-9999 or www.ticketworld.com.ph. For more information about the concert visit www.ccp.gov.ph or contact the CCP at ccpsalesandpromo@gmail.com.
Arcamo and Tabije at Kaida
KAIDA CONTEMPORARY presents Artificial Staging by Mark Arcamo, and Beast Mode by Angelo Tabije. Both exhibits are on view until Nov. 4. In Artificial Staging, Arcamo examines the influence technology holds over our daily lives. In Beast Mode, Angelo Tabije transforms motorcycles into wild beasts. Kaida Contemporary is located at 45 Scout Madriñan St., South Triangle, Quezon City.
Casa de Memoria auction and preview
LIVING FOR THE PRESENT, Auction 18, is Casa de Memoria’s theme for its holiday auction set for Nov. 9. The preview begins on Oct. 24, until Nov. 8 at Palacio de Memoria. The collection will feature a diverse array of collectibles with over 220 lots on preview. The yuletide sale includes intricate Edwardian filigree jewelry (Lot 180), a Spanish bargueño (desk, Lot 67) and an assortment of dinnerware. “The extensive offering for the season is perfect for those of you who are looking for that special gift for oneself, or for something unique. This is our first Christmas at the Palacio, and we are working to create a full pre-war experience as well as a series of activities that come with our Holiday auction,” Camille Lhuillier, General Manager, was quoted as saying in a press release. For details, visit www.casadememoria.com, e-mail hello@casadememoria.com, or call (02) 253-3994.
