Stuff to Do (09/05/25)
THE Peninsula Manila has unveiled large-scale artworks by National Artist Federico Aguilar Alcuaz. Curated by Ricky Francisco of Fundacíon Sansó, the latest Art in Resonance program features three never-before seen abstract Art Protis tapestries by the renowned late national artist.
UK rock band Radiohead announces first tour in seven years
LONDON — Britain’s Radiohead announced a 20-date European tour in November and December on Wednesday, the first live performances by the rock band behind...
Venice Film Festival: No reason to boycott actors over Gaza, director Schnabel says
VENICE — US director Julian Schnabel on Wednesday criticized calls for two of the stars of his latest film, Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler,...
Venice Film Festival: Gaza girl’s desperate pleas in The Voice of Hind Rajab shake...
VENICE — The anguished final pleas of a five-year-old Palestinian girl trapped in a car under Israeli fire are retold in The Voice of...
Venice Film Festival: Camus classic The Stranger revitalized
VENICE — Adapting a book for the screen is always “a betrayal,” French director François Ozon says, but in bringing Albert Camus’ The Stranger...
Venice Film Festival: Kathryn Bigelow spotlights nuclear threat in Venice comeback film
VENICE — US director Kathryn Bigelow launched her latest movie, A House of Dynamite, at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday, saying she hoped...
‘Ketamine Queen’ pleads guilty in Friends star Matthew Perry’s drug death
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles drug dealer known as the “Ketamine Queen” pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges that she supplied the dose...
Fogo de Chão opens in Manila
WHILE it was announced that it was coming way back in 2022, it took a while before it came to pass — Fogo de...
Afternoon traditions and the art of slowing down
THERE are hours between midday and evening when the rhythm of the day seems to move at a slower cadence. Either by design of human constitution to recharge or to indulge the palate with preferred company, afternoon rituals have evolved through time.
The sweet journey of Merced Bakehouse
MERCED BAKEHOUSE, a 53-year-old pastry shop in Quezon City, found itself back in the spotlight after a viral video reignited nostalgia for its signature...
Dining In/Out (09/04/25)
COFFEE CULTURE 2025 is Shangri-La Plaza’s annual celebration of all things coffee. Coffee Culture kicks off with Amiel + Cuatro Live at the Shang on Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m., at the mall’s Grand Atrium. From Sept. 5 to 7, the Grand Atrium hosts the Coffee Fair.
Nara Thai stays true to its roots, wins Thai Select seal
THE PHILIPPINE franchise of Nara Thai has won its third Thai Select seal. The seal was awarded to its first branch in the Philippines...