Pamana ni Lola Basyang: Writing and Illustrating Stories for Children
on 27 Nov 2006, 8am-12nn at The National Library, TM Kalaw St.,
Manila.
Speakers are Prof. Rene O. Villanueva & Ms. Mari Jina Andaya.
This forum is part of the National Book Week Celebration.
Reg fee is P100 for UPLSAA members and undergrad students with ID,P150 for non-membersfor reservations, please email emang796@yahoo. com
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Experimental Manga at the Expo
The Japan Foundation, Manila, in cooperation with theFuture Prospects Art Space and the Artists' Den,presents "Experimental Manga at the Expo", a series ofmanga drawing workshops at the Future Prospects ArtSpace, Marikina Shoe Expo, Araneta Center, Cubao,Quezon City on November 18 & 25, December 2 & 9 2006and January 13 & 20, 2007, from 2-5 pm.
Topics to be covered are:
1) Illustrating Emotions Through Facial Features byElmer Damaso (Nov 25);
2) Exploring and Expressing the Darker Emotions byMarius Cornelius Funtilar (Dec 2);
3) Alternative Media in Emotional Drawing by NelzYumul (Dec 9);
4) Women, Emotions and Drawing by Joanah Tinio (Jan13); and
5) Techniques in Expressing Emotions with Drawings byMelvin Calingo (Jan 20). L
yndon Gregorio will facilitate the initial workshop on November 18.
The culminating activity will be anexhibition of the works by the participants on January28, 2007 at the Future Prospects Art Space.
Workshops are free but participants are required tobring their own drawing materials (sketchpad/ paper,colored pens and pencils and, other coloringmaterials).
Only fifteen slots are available persession, thus, interested workshop participants areencouraged to call and register their attendance on orbefore Friday, November 17.
For inquiries andreservations, please call the Japan Foundation, Manilaat tel. no. 811-6155 to 58. Bambi C. Diaz,Program Officer for Arts & CultureThe Japan Foundation, Manila12/F Pacific Star BuildingSen. Gil Puyat cor. Makati AvenueMakati City, PhilippinesTel # 811-6155 to 58 Fax # 811-6153
Topics to be covered are:
1) Illustrating Emotions Through Facial Features byElmer Damaso (Nov 25);
2) Exploring and Expressing the Darker Emotions byMarius Cornelius Funtilar (Dec 2);
3) Alternative Media in Emotional Drawing by NelzYumul (Dec 9);
4) Women, Emotions and Drawing by Joanah Tinio (Jan13); and
5) Techniques in Expressing Emotions with Drawings byMelvin Calingo (Jan 20). L
yndon Gregorio will facilitate the initial workshop on November 18.
The culminating activity will be anexhibition of the works by the participants on January28, 2007 at the Future Prospects Art Space.
Workshops are free but participants are required tobring their own drawing materials (sketchpad/ paper,colored pens and pencils and, other coloringmaterials).
Only fifteen slots are available persession, thus, interested workshop participants areencouraged to call and register their attendance on orbefore Friday, November 17.
For inquiries andreservations, please call the Japan Foundation, Manilaat tel. no. 811-6155 to 58. Bambi C. Diaz,Program Officer for Arts & CultureThe Japan Foundation, Manila12/F Pacific Star BuildingSen. Gil Puyat cor. Makati AvenueMakati City, PhilippinesTel # 811-6155 to 58 Fax # 811-6153
Burn Magazine Launch
This is from Luis:
Just wanted to remind alla youse about BURN BABY BURN:the massive concert put together by BURN magazine!
It's happening this Thursday, November 23, at theMusic Hall in SM Mall of Asia, and it starts at 5 PM.(Originally slated for last September 28, it waspostponed when mega-typhoon Milenyo hit.)
Just flash a copy of BURN issue 3 or 4 to get in.
Here's the lineup.
Radioactive Sago Project
Sitti
Orange and Lemons
Johnny Alegre
Moonstar88
Hemp Republic
Sugarfree
Callalily
Drip
Chillitees
Itchyworms
Up Dharma Down
Hale
Sino Sikat?
Pupil
Imago
6cyclemind
Spy
Bamboo
Jeepney Joyride
Nyko Maca
Dice & K9/Mobbstarr
Hope to see you there --Luis
http://burn.ph/
I say, whee! :D
Just wanted to remind alla youse about BURN BABY BURN:the massive concert put together by BURN magazine!
It's happening this Thursday, November 23, at theMusic Hall in SM Mall of Asia, and it starts at 5 PM.(Originally slated for last September 28, it waspostponed when mega-typhoon Milenyo hit.)
Just flash a copy of BURN issue 3 or 4 to get in.
Here's the lineup.
Radioactive Sago Project
Sitti
Orange and Lemons
Johnny Alegre
Moonstar88
Hemp Republic
Sugarfree
Callalily
Drip
Chillitees
Itchyworms
Up Dharma Down
Hale
Sino Sikat?
Pupil
Imago
6cyclemind
Spy
Bamboo
Jeepney Joyride
Nyko Maca
Dice & K9/Mobbstarr
Hope to see you there --Luis
http://burn.ph/
I say, whee! :D
Let's Walk!
WALK BACK IN TIME Intramuros Theater-in-the- Round Event
November 17-December 23, 2006
Fridays and Saturdays, 6-12 midnite at Plaza San Ignacio
THEATER-IN-THE- ROUND
Tanghalang Pilipino
7:15pm - Parade of colonial characters from Manila Cathedral to Plaza San Ignacio
8:00pm - First Theater Run
9:30 pm- Second Theater Run
BAND PERFORMANCES
Friday Night only : 10:30pm Plaza San Ignacio
Nov 17: PIDO with Take One
Nov 24: Clique
Dec 1: 7th Soul
Dec 8: Industria
Dec 15: Firm Session
Dec 22: Toy Symphony
CHORALE PRESENTATIONS for December 15 / 16 / 22 / 23
7:15-8PM, also 9:00-9:30pm
AUDIO VISUAL PRESENTATIONS
6-7pm and 9-9:30pm on the walls of Plaza San Ignacio
Land of Our Birth
Peoples of the Philipines
Intramuros: Sanctuary of the Filipino Spirit
Images of the Philippines
CUISINE FESTIVAL
Filipino - Via Mare (including the puto-bungbong and bibingka festival)
Chinese/Thai/ Vietnamese - ZNH Chinese Bistro
Spanish - Illustrado Restaurant
Arab/Middle East/Persian/ Indian - Shawarma Middle East Cuisine
PAROL INSTALLATION - on view anytime
A Walk Back in Time: Intramuros Theater-in-the- Round will run from November 17– December 23, 2006/ 6 pm–12 midnight.
The event is FREE for the public.
Please check the weblog http://awalkbackint ime.multipy. com
http://clickthecity .com/event/ detail.asp
November 17-December 23, 2006
Fridays and Saturdays, 6-12 midnite at Plaza San Ignacio
THEATER-IN-THE- ROUND
Tanghalang Pilipino
7:15pm - Parade of colonial characters from Manila Cathedral to Plaza San Ignacio
8:00pm - First Theater Run
9:30 pm- Second Theater Run
BAND PERFORMANCES
Friday Night only : 10:30pm Plaza San Ignacio
Nov 17: PIDO with Take One
Nov 24: Clique
Dec 1: 7th Soul
Dec 8: Industria
Dec 15: Firm Session
Dec 22: Toy Symphony
CHORALE PRESENTATIONS for December 15 / 16 / 22 / 23
7:15-8PM, also 9:00-9:30pm
AUDIO VISUAL PRESENTATIONS
6-7pm and 9-9:30pm on the walls of Plaza San Ignacio
Land of Our Birth
Peoples of the Philipines
Intramuros: Sanctuary of the Filipino Spirit
Images of the Philippines
CUISINE FESTIVAL
Filipino - Via Mare (including the puto-bungbong and bibingka festival)
Chinese/Thai/ Vietnamese - ZNH Chinese Bistro
Spanish - Illustrado Restaurant
Arab/Middle East/Persian/ Indian - Shawarma Middle East Cuisine
PAROL INSTALLATION - on view anytime
A Walk Back in Time: Intramuros Theater-in-the- Round will run from November 17– December 23, 2006/ 6 pm–12 midnight.
The event is FREE for the public.
Please check the weblog http://awalkbackint ime.multipy. com
http://clickthecity .com/event/ detail.asp
A Little Bit of Culture
ARTURO LUZ "Major Works, Temples and Objects of the Past"
Opens November 18 at Galerie Joaquin Main
This November, National Artist Arturo Rogero Luz turns 80. The month promises to be an event filled one with the country’s leading cultural institutions planning no less than eight celebrations and tributes to this great artist.
These institutions include the National Commission of Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the National Museum, the Metropolitan Museum, the Design Center of the Philippines, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the Ayala Museum and the Ateneo Art Gallery.
The shows range from retrospectives of paintings, prints and sculptures, and exhibits on the life of Luz including an interpretation of his works in song, dance and music.
In full support of these activities and as a major way to greet the artist, Galerie Joaquin Main together with leading figures in the private sector and his major collectors has calendared a special exhibit titled "Arturo Luz: Major Works, Temples and Objects of the Past". The show, which opens Saturday, November 18 at 6 PM, features thirty-five works of Luz done since 1991 till the present period. It is a show put together in honor of the master by collectors for collectors.
"Major Works, Temples and Objects of the Past" is a follow up of the highly acclaimed and successful show "Temples, Performers and Cities of the Past" that opened last June. This show features a new collection with many of the larger works never having been shown in an exhibit before. It also introduces a favorite theme of Luz after he went on an Asian sojourn and visited ancient Asian temples starting 1988. These are the Objects of the Past.
Galerie Joaquin Main is located at 371 P. Guevarra st. corner Montessori Lane in San Juan. Tel nos. 7239253 or 7239418. website.www. galeriejoaquin. com
Note:
The tributes by the country’s cultural institutions include an exhibit mounted by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) on November 14 on the life of Luz as National Artist and his contributions to the collective practice of museum work. On November 9, The National Museum has calendared the show "Luz: Traces of Depiction" an exhibition seeking to situate the art of Luz in the context of abstraction in Philippine culture drawing from the collection of the National Museum, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Metropolitan Museum of Manila. The Design Center will open "Mano Po Manong" a show of photographs, graphic, product and exhibition designs and relevant quotes from Luz on how his vision has helped in the development of Philippine design.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines hosts two projects: "Luz , Let There be Light", an event inspired by the works of Arturo Luz where the audience will witness performances by theater artists, dancers and musicians inspired by the works of Luz. There will also be a show at the Bulwagang Juan Luna Gallery titled "Prints/Imprints" featuring fine prints from the CCP Collection of Luz works as well as those from selected contemporary artists that manifest a marked impression by the artistry of Luz. The Metropolitan Museum will be opening "A Light in the Museum" (November 23) an exhibition which will explore the parameters and vectors of the agency of Luz and his continuing influence in the conceptual framework of the Museum while the Ayala Museum will be mounting an exhibition reviewing selected works by Arturo Luz in the buildings of fellow National Artist and modernist Leandro Locsin (November 27) while the Ateneo Art Gallery will show a retrospective of drawings and paintings of Luz from the 1950s to the 1960s.
Opens November 18 at Galerie Joaquin Main
This November, National Artist Arturo Rogero Luz turns 80. The month promises to be an event filled one with the country’s leading cultural institutions planning no less than eight celebrations and tributes to this great artist.
These institutions include the National Commission of Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the National Museum, the Metropolitan Museum, the Design Center of the Philippines, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the Ayala Museum and the Ateneo Art Gallery.
The shows range from retrospectives of paintings, prints and sculptures, and exhibits on the life of Luz including an interpretation of his works in song, dance and music.
In full support of these activities and as a major way to greet the artist, Galerie Joaquin Main together with leading figures in the private sector and his major collectors has calendared a special exhibit titled "Arturo Luz: Major Works, Temples and Objects of the Past". The show, which opens Saturday, November 18 at 6 PM, features thirty-five works of Luz done since 1991 till the present period. It is a show put together in honor of the master by collectors for collectors.
"Major Works, Temples and Objects of the Past" is a follow up of the highly acclaimed and successful show "Temples, Performers and Cities of the Past" that opened last June. This show features a new collection with many of the larger works never having been shown in an exhibit before. It also introduces a favorite theme of Luz after he went on an Asian sojourn and visited ancient Asian temples starting 1988. These are the Objects of the Past.
Galerie Joaquin Main is located at 371 P. Guevarra st. corner Montessori Lane in San Juan. Tel nos. 7239253 or 7239418. website.www. galeriejoaquin. com
Note:
The tributes by the country’s cultural institutions include an exhibit mounted by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) on November 14 on the life of Luz as National Artist and his contributions to the collective practice of museum work. On November 9, The National Museum has calendared the show "Luz: Traces of Depiction" an exhibition seeking to situate the art of Luz in the context of abstraction in Philippine culture drawing from the collection of the National Museum, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Metropolitan Museum of Manila. The Design Center will open "Mano Po Manong" a show of photographs, graphic, product and exhibition designs and relevant quotes from Luz on how his vision has helped in the development of Philippine design.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines hosts two projects: "Luz , Let There be Light", an event inspired by the works of Arturo Luz where the audience will witness performances by theater artists, dancers and musicians inspired by the works of Luz. There will also be a show at the Bulwagang Juan Luna Gallery titled "Prints/Imprints" featuring fine prints from the CCP Collection of Luz works as well as those from selected contemporary artists that manifest a marked impression by the artistry of Luz. The Metropolitan Museum will be opening "A Light in the Museum" (November 23) an exhibition which will explore the parameters and vectors of the agency of Luz and his continuing influence in the conceptual framework of the Museum while the Ayala Museum will be mounting an exhibition reviewing selected works by Arturo Luz in the buildings of fellow National Artist and modernist Leandro Locsin (November 27) while the Ateneo Art Gallery will show a retrospective of drawings and paintings of Luz from the 1950s to the 1960s.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Why Mario Dumawal Must Die
I'm not even sure I spelled his name right. All I know is Mario Dumawal, senior showbiz reporter for TV Patrol has no breeding. I was interviewing Alfred Vargas during the Gigil press con when he suddenly appeared, TV crew behind him, and proceeded to inteview Alfred IN THE MIDDLE of my interview!
Some actors, like Pavlov's dog, are conditioned to respond to a TV crew -- the actors, not the dog -- so Alfred went along and answered Mario's cohort's questions. My first impulse was to pick a fight. My second impulse was to walk away, crossing the camera's line of sight and thereby ruining their footage. But then, I didn't want Mother Lily banning us from all her press cons, or to give anyone the chance to say that people from our channel like to pick fights.
So I let Mario and the rest of his uneducated crew finish their interview, keeping my recorder on the whole time. I've already used Alfred's answers to their questions in my article. Call it passive revenge. And I didn't even have to make a scene!
Some actors, like Pavlov's dog, are conditioned to respond to a TV crew -- the actors, not the dog -- so Alfred went along and answered Mario's cohort's questions. My first impulse was to pick a fight. My second impulse was to walk away, crossing the camera's line of sight and thereby ruining their footage. But then, I didn't want Mother Lily banning us from all her press cons, or to give anyone the chance to say that people from our channel like to pick fights.
So I let Mario and the rest of his uneducated crew finish their interview, keeping my recorder on the whole time. I've already used Alfred's answers to their questions in my article. Call it passive revenge. And I didn't even have to make a scene!
Learning to Fry
Mnay things have been happening the past few days, which is why I haven't been able to update any of my blogs *guiltyguilty*.
One of them is that I've learned, by necessity, to (drum roll please) fry an egg. Yes, I've never fried an egg. I can cook soups, pastas, and I think even did steak once, but I have never, ever, until now fried an egg.
It was an interesting experience. I was angsting because there was no olive oil around and was frettig that the yolk would overcok or the white would be undercooked. I think they came out decent enough. I haven't been brought to the hospital yet. I still have to master the art of making the white crisp at the sides and the yolk runny.
I've also been writing a lot. Unfortunately, none of them fiction. Most of it is for my day job as mild-mannered showbiz writer. The office has been in a flurry these past few days as artistas come in and out to be taped, recorded and photographed. The three top office favorites - Dennis Trillo, Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin.
You will never get to fully appreciate Marvin until you have met him in person. He's sweet, charming, friendly and easy to work with. The same goes for Jolina, who, aside from being all that, has the nicest boots! Her new 'do is pretty, too. Dennis will always be a crowd draw. Everyone loves the good-looking mysterious guy-next-door-ness.
We also finished printing and delivering the latest issue pf Gusto! to Shopwise. It should be out this month so if you have a Wise card, head on over to your nearest Shopwise customer's service for a complimentary copy. We've featured Dawn Zulueta on the cover, with an inside feature on Toni Gonzaga.
I've also been busy with the Wish bazaar, ICAAA and AAXS's joint annual Christmas, er, bazaar. This year's event happenson the 2nd and 3rd of December in the Xavier School grounds. It will; feature booths, a rock concert, exotic pets, cars and more.
Last but not the least, Leah has come back from the U.S., bringing gifts of chocolate. She gave me a Ghirardeli Christmas pack, for which my tatse buds are enternally grateful, but my waistline is not. I love you, Leah!
One of them is that I've learned, by necessity, to (drum roll please) fry an egg. Yes, I've never fried an egg. I can cook soups, pastas, and I think even did steak once, but I have never, ever, until now fried an egg.
It was an interesting experience. I was angsting because there was no olive oil around and was frettig that the yolk would overcok or the white would be undercooked. I think they came out decent enough. I haven't been brought to the hospital yet. I still have to master the art of making the white crisp at the sides and the yolk runny.
I've also been writing a lot. Unfortunately, none of them fiction. Most of it is for my day job as mild-mannered showbiz writer. The office has been in a flurry these past few days as artistas come in and out to be taped, recorded and photographed. The three top office favorites - Dennis Trillo, Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin.
You will never get to fully appreciate Marvin until you have met him in person. He's sweet, charming, friendly and easy to work with. The same goes for Jolina, who, aside from being all that, has the nicest boots! Her new 'do is pretty, too. Dennis will always be a crowd draw. Everyone loves the good-looking mysterious guy-next-door-ness.
We also finished printing and delivering the latest issue pf Gusto! to Shopwise. It should be out this month so if you have a Wise card, head on over to your nearest Shopwise customer's service for a complimentary copy. We've featured Dawn Zulueta on the cover, with an inside feature on Toni Gonzaga.
I've also been busy with the Wish bazaar, ICAAA and AAXS's joint annual Christmas, er, bazaar. This year's event happenson the 2nd and 3rd of December in the Xavier School grounds. It will; feature booths, a rock concert, exotic pets, cars and more.
Last but not the least, Leah has come back from the U.S., bringing gifts of chocolate. She gave me a Ghirardeli Christmas pack, for which my tatse buds are enternally grateful, but my waistline is not. I love you, Leah!
Sunday, November 05, 2006
My Story in the Free Press
Here's an excerpt from my short story, "Transmission Ended," which came out in this week's Free Press:
I helped myself to the pack beside him as he stared at the night sky. “Cigarette smoking is bad for the health,” I said, quoting the Surgeon General’s warning.
“That’s all right,” Jason said. “I plan to quit when I’m twenty seven. That gives me five years.”
For all my playful warnings, I was genuinely surprised. Jason had never expressed any fears about his mortality. “You’re going to start worrying about your health then?” I asked.
Jason snorted. “I’m not afraid of death,” he said.
“Why the cut-off age?” I asked.
“Smoking causes wrinkles,” Jason said. “I don’t want to get wrinkles.”
I laughed. “You are the vainest boy I have ever met.”
"Musical Atrocities," the other story in the mag was very, very interesting. I want to read more of the author's stuff.
I helped myself to the pack beside him as he stared at the night sky. “Cigarette smoking is bad for the health,” I said, quoting the Surgeon General’s warning.
“That’s all right,” Jason said. “I plan to quit when I’m twenty seven. That gives me five years.”
For all my playful warnings, I was genuinely surprised. Jason had never expressed any fears about his mortality. “You’re going to start worrying about your health then?” I asked.
Jason snorted. “I’m not afraid of death,” he said.
“Why the cut-off age?” I asked.
“Smoking causes wrinkles,” Jason said. “I don’t want to get wrinkles.”
I laughed. “You are the vainest boy I have ever met.”
"Musical Atrocities," the other story in the mag was very, very interesting. I want to read more of the author's stuff.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Post-Halloween Posting
I've posted a new article in my GMA Pinoy TV Column, Candy Coated Karma (that's at www.gmapinoytv.com/karma/ , folks -- plug, plug -- tell your friends and family overseas to check it out, and get the channel as well) about how I spent my Halloween/ All Saints Day.
What I forgot to put in was that I also spent the last few days demolishing all the dark Kit Kat I had Kage buy for me in Hong Kong (Thanks again, Kage! And thank you, Waya, for lending me Candy Freak (the book that started it all), and letting me know about Dark Kit Kat in HK). As if that wasn't enough, Jilly, who just came back from New York, brought chocolate for everyone (Thanks, Jill!). I'm on a choco high.
Before that, I posted a pre-Halloween, well, post suggesting some websites to check out in the spirit of the season . Be sure to check that out, too!
Belated Samhain, everyone!
What I forgot to put in was that I also spent the last few days demolishing all the dark Kit Kat I had Kage buy for me in Hong Kong (Thanks again, Kage! And thank you, Waya, for lending me Candy Freak (the book that started it all), and letting me know about Dark Kit Kat in HK). As if that wasn't enough, Jilly, who just came back from New York, brought chocolate for everyone (Thanks, Jill!). I'm on a choco high.
Before that, I posted a pre-Halloween, well, post suggesting some websites to check out in the spirit of the season . Be sure to check that out, too!
Belated Samhain, everyone!
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