Ayala Museum, Filipinas Heritage Library temporarily closed
IN consideration of the safety of guests and staff due to the current COVID-19 surge, the Ayala Museum and Filipinas Heritage Library suspended its operations until Jan. 16. “For those who have booked tickets on those dates, our staff will be reaching out to you to present alternative options,” a post on its Facebook page stated. In the meantime, the museum and library can be visited online via www.ayalamuseum.org and filipinaslibrary.org.ph. For inquiries, send an e-mail to tours@ayalamuseum.org or asklibrarian@filipinaslibrary.org.ph. For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/ayalamuseum/.
Ortigas Foundation Library temporarily closed
THE ORTIGAS Foundation Library has suspended operations until Jan. 14, to ensure the safety of visiting researchers and staff in the midst of the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) surge. For news and updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/Ortigas.Foundation.
Ateneo Blue Rep’s play streaming online
ATENEO Blue Repertory’s new 30th Season production We Aren’t Kids Anymore (WAKA) will be streamed online on Jan. 15, 22, 29, and on Feb. 12 and 19. Directed by Nelsito Gomez, WAKA follows a group of young artists whose dreams are challenged by the sad realities of adulthood. Order tickets at bit.ly/GetWAKATickets. For inquiries, contact Kristin Baingan at 0917-598-1683.
New episode of Muni-Muni Stories up
THE SECOND episode of the second season of the Muni-Muni Stories podcast is now available on Spotify. Episode 2 features director Treb Montreras and singer/actress Chai Fonacier talking about the 2017 film Respeto. The film looks at the connections between two wordsmiths of different generations: an activist poet haunted by the Martial Law era, Doc (played by Dido Dela Paz), who owns a second-hand bookshop; and a young rapper Hendrix (Abra), who comes from an abusive family and dreams of winning rap battles in his own turf. The film draws parallels between two political administrations with the characters’ memories of violence. Playing Betchai, Chai Fonacier sings a Visayan song in one of Respeto’s most chilling scenes. Fonacier and Montreras break down the creative challenge of sound-tracking the scenes of violence in homes and communities. They also reflect on art and literature as ways of surviving. Muni-Muni Stories, a podcast co-produced by Filipinas Heritage Library and Podcast Network Asia, launched its second season on Jan. 3. In this new season, many heavyweights in the film and music industries talk about official soundtracks (OSTs) in Pinoy movies. Now streaming is Episode 1 of Season 2 featuring director Joey Reyes, and singers Gary Valenciano and Jungee Marcelo discussing the music of the 1995 film Hataw Na! Coming soon is Episode 3 in which Mikey Amistoso and Jazz Nicolas discuss the music of the 2012 film Ang Nawawala. Also in the line-up are Glaiza De Castro, Antoinette Jadaone, UDD’s Armi Millare, JP Habac, and more guests. Muni-Muni Stories Season 2 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other podcast streaming platforms. Filipinas Heritage Library and Podcast Network Asia can also be followed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more updates.
Ikarus Theater holds online workshops
THE IKARUS Theater Collaborative is hosting virtual performing arts workshops titled SOAR. Facilitators will use an interactive teaching approach in their classes. The workshops are open to participants ages 15 and above. The courses offered are musical arrangement (Jan. 15 and 22, 1 p.m.); voice classes with Arielle Magno (Feb. 12, 19, and 26, 3 p.m.); an Introduction to Narrative Photography and Filmmaking by Kit Singson (March 12, 19, 16, and April 2, 1 p.m.); and Sumayaw Nang Malaya Kasama ni Ahlex Leyva (April 9, 16, and 23, 1 p.m.). For information, visit www.ikarustheater.com/shop.
Pacquing show opening moved
THE OPENING of Silverlens’ first gallery show for 2022, “Disquietude,” featuring works by Bernardo Pacquing, has been moved to Jan. 14. It will run until Feb. 12. The exhibit features a series of works shaped by the precarity and separation lived through by the artist while in lockdown in a foreign country. Referred to as the red paintings, the huge monochromatic diptychs signal a new phase in Pacquing’s oeuvre as it breaks away from the textures and colors that defined his practice in the past. Most notably, red is used as the dominant color for the first time. The gallery is located at 2263 Don Chino Roces Ave. Ext., Makati City. For more information call 8816-0044 or 917-587-4011, or e-mail info@silverlensgalleries.com.
