Art Talk: We bring Edvard Munch to You
THE Munch Museum is holding a webinar about Edvard Munch’s relationship to the coast, nature, and recreation. The talk will be helmed by curators Patricia Berman and Signe Endresen. The talk can be seen free of charge by following this link: https://vier.live/acts/munch-relationship-to-the-coast-nature-and-recreation, on Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. UTC+02. (UTC 4 p.m. in Manila is at midnight). Other talks may also be accessed at the museum’s Facebook page, @munchmuseet.
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra’s pocket concert series
THE PHILIPPINE Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) continues its concert series PPO By Your Bedside, on Aug. 7, 8 p.m., on the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ website. The concert’s repertoire will include the songs “Usahay” by Gregorio Labja, to be performed by Joy Allan De la Cruz on the viola; “Bayan Ko” by Constancio de Guzman, to be performed by Jay Ar Mesa on the French horn and Manuel Agustine Chua on the guitar; the Pangasinense folk song “Malinac Lay Labi” as performed by Dino Decena and Christian Tan on violin, Rey Casey Concepcion on the viola, Giancarlo Gonzales on the Cello, and Rommel Cruz on the contrabass; and Wency Cornejo’s ”Hanggang,” performed by Hercules Santiago on flute, Christian Tan on violin, and Giuseppe Diestro on cello. PPO By Your Bedside is part of The Music for Healing: PPO in Quarantine Pocket Concert Series, an ongoing program which can be viewed on the PPO FB page and the CCP YouTube as platforms. Initially intended as an online music offering to Filipinos who are recuperating in their beds in hospitals or at home as therapy to aid in their healing, it also aims to accompany the whole family in coping with the pandemic situation and the frontliners who bravely provide their services to fellow countrymen in need. The series offers two other programs, the PPO in the Workplace pocket concert and the PPO in your Living Room pocket concert.
Gabriel Barredo’s Opera by Ballet Philippines
GABRIEL BARREDO’S Opera, with choreography by Redha, considered by Ballet Philippines’ President Kathleen Lior-Liechtenstein as one of their best performances, will only be available for streaming until Aug. 14 as the ballet has been accepted to the International Ballet Festival of Miami 2020. The ballet is currently on view on the Ballet Philippines website: ballet.ph.
Bimpo Improv offers class
IMPROVISATIONAL theater group Bimpo, is holding an hour-long session featuring improv games and exercises “in a safe, non judgmental space.” Called Quaranbreak: Pause and Play, the session is free and will be held on Aug. 15, 7 p.m., via Zoom. Slots are limited. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/y5a5dvvh or message 0956-554-1933.
PETA’s Online Theater Workshops
THE PHILIPPINE Educational Theater Association (PETA) is holding a series of online theater workshops starting Aug. 17 until Sept. 5. Topics include introductions to visual arts and writing, acting workshops for screen and theater, and creative musical theater. For more information and to register, visit www.bit.ly/PETAOnlineWorkshop or contact betitasarmiento@petatheater.com or via 0926-406-6858.
PPO Instrument Petting Zoo spotlights the French Horn
THE PPO Instrument Petting Zoo continues with its live online program with the spotlight on the French Horn on Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. via the PPO Facebook page. French horn player Jay-Ar B. Mesa, a member of the horn section of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), will talk about the French horn and demonstrate how it is played. Mesa will also perform classical pieces suited for the French horn. The PPO Instrument Petting Zoo, a project of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the PPO, aims to promote appreciation for musical instruments of the orchestra and its music among children and families. It is held every Sunday at 4 p.m., and runs for several months.
Ballet Philippines holds masterclass
BALLET PHILIPPINES’ Masterclass by the Masters this week features Victoria Ananyan, a Principal Dancer at Les Ballet de Monte Carlo, on Aug. 7, 4 p.m. For details go to ballet.ph.
Enchanted Kingdom’s Kiddie Chef Challenge 2020
ENCHANTED KINGDOM’S Kiddie Chef Challenge 2020: Recipes from Home Edition is an online challenge open to all aspiring little chefs ages four to 12 years old who want to show off their culinary skills. The child’s food entry, made using Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog, SPAM Luncheon Meat and/or Magnolia products inspired by one of EK’s seven themed zones (check the official website for information on EK’s zones www.enchantedkingdom.ph), can be shared until Aug. 11. Winners will be announced on Aug. 14, and will receive four Regular Day Passes each plus a special gift basket from EK partners. To join one must first “like” Enchanted Kingdom’s official Facebook page. All entries must have the complete recipe (including the participating products used) and a photo collage of the finished dish with participant’s photo while cooking. Post the photo at EK Kiddie Chef Challenge FB post’s comment section, and use the hashtags: #EKKiddieChef, #iloveEK and #EKatHome. For more information, visit Enchanted Kingdom’s official website and Facebook page at www.enchantedkingdom.ph and www.facebook.com/enchantedkingdom.ph or click https://web.facebook.com/notes/enchanted-kingdom/kiddie-chef-challenge-recipes-from-home/3624944944200412/?_rdc=1&_rdr to know the complete contest mechanics.
