Ateneo Blue Repertory's "Bare: A Pop Opera" (February 29-March 10, 2012)

In line with its 20th anniversary, the Ateneo Blue Repertory of the Loyola Schools Performing Arts Cluster proudly presents Bare: A Pop Opera. The Off-Broadway musical narrates the story of two boys at a Catholic boarding school as they struggle through the challenges their clandestine love brings.

This play was first staged by Blue Rep in 2009 having sold out 3-week run. The theater group has decided to revive Bare as the featured season finale for school year 2011-2012, showing on February 29 to March 10, 2012 at Teatrino located at The Promenade in Greenhills, San Juan.

8th Virgin Labfest: Call for Submission (2012)

The Virgin Labfest, now on its 8th year is open for submissions of both one-act and full-length play scripts. The Virgin Labfest is an annual festival of unpublished, unstaged, untried and untested works for theater held in June and July at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila. 

This festival is a partnership project of the Writer's Bloc, Inc., Tanghalang Pilipino, Inc. and the Cultural Center of the Philippines set from June 26 to July 8, 2012.

In the past seven years, the Virgin Labfest has distinguished itself by producing outstanding plays many of which have been recognized by the Palanca Awards for Literature. For the past three years, the one act play category has been dominated by Virgin Labfest works. In the performing arts, artists who took part in the Labfest has been recognized by the Aliw and the Gawad Buhay.

Works may be in Filipino, English or any Filipino dialect (with translations). Interested writers may submit their works to:

CLOTILDE GEALOGO-LUCERO
Performing Arts Division
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
drama_ccp@yahoo.com

or

RODY VERA
Chairman – Writer’s Bloc Inc.
rodyvera@gmail.com

Submission Deadline: March 31, 2012. Official entries will be announced first week of May 2012.

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De La Salle University launches its centennial coffee table book, "The Future Begins Here"

De La Salle University celebrates an important milestone of its 100-year history with the coffee table book, The Future Begins Here. It was purposely conceptualized not to be a traditional history book, but a reference that would best express the spirit of the University – keeping pace with the changing times while being true to the original ideals of its Founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle.

In the book, the inspiring and heart warming story of the De La Salle schools is carried out in many ways. The approach is thematic rather than chronological. The story is related through the story of the Christian (La Salle) Brothers who have selflessly given of themselves in the name of education. 

Korean & Filipino Opera artists perform in "La Traviata" (March 2-4, 2012)

THE Cultural Center of the Philippines in cooperation with the Opera Guild Foundation of the Philippines, and Daejeon Opera Company of Korea will present the well-loved Italian opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi on March 2-4, 2012 at the CCP Main Theater.

A stellar cast led by multi awarded Korean soprano Yun-Kyoung Yi, Korean baritone Daesan No, Korean tenor JaeWook Lee and Filipino opera stars Rachelle Gerodias, Andrew Fernando, and La Scala tenor Arthur Espiritu will essay the title roles of Violetta, Alfredo and Germont. The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Prof. Jae Joon Lee, will provide live orchestral music, while the internationally awarded UST Singers will render choral support.  

Floy Quintos directs the production with set design by Ricardo Eric Cruz and costume design by Eric Pineda.

4th Wall Productions presents "Rivalry, the Musical" (February 12-March 11, 2012)

There is always a competition between La Salle and Ateneo in almost all fields - may it be sports, literature, writing, theater and other arts. Putting this subject in a musical theater is a rare opportunity.

Rivalry: The Musical produced by 4th Wall Productions is showing at the Meralcon Theater in Ortigas, Pasig City that started on January 27 until March 11, 2012. Ed Gatchalian, the show’s executive producer is also its musical director, composer, arranger and orchestrator.

Completing the triumvirate were well-known theater actors and directors namely Jaime Del Mundo, who wrote the book, and directed the musical; and Joel Trinidad, who penned the lyrics.

Wikimedia Philippines and Mozilla Philippines hold "Open Web Day" on February 25, 2012

Wikimedia Philippines and Mozilla Philippines will hold their first Open Web Day for the year on February 25, 2012 at 2-6pm at Netopia Robinson's Place in Malate, Manila. Open Web Day is a free mini-workshop that aims to teach how to edit Wikipedia entries online.

Slots are very limited. Register only when you are sure to attend as to not waste the opportunity  to learn from the workshop. To register, go to: http://openwebday.eventbrite.com.

Those who officially registered and who will receive confirmation from the organizer will be admitted to the workshop. Please be guided accordingly.

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DLSU restages "A Fire in the Soul: A Cantata" (Feb 26-27, 2012)

A Fire in the Soul: A Cantata tells the story of a crucial event in the history of the Lasallian mission in Southeast Asia. On February 12, 1945, as American forces bombarded the City of Manila, a group of Japanese soldiers entered the De La Salle College campus on Taft Avenue and attacked the people who were living there. Twenty-four men, women, and children, and 16 La Salle brothers died in the massacre. 

War turns human beings into monsters. It also forges heroes out of its flames. We tell this story to honor their memory, their service to humanity, and to remember them eternally.

Malate Literary Folio holds "Convention for the Arts" on Feb 11, 2012

Poster by Julia Sombilon

The Malate Literary Folio, De La Salle University-Manila’s official art & literary publication, will be holding its annual Malate Convention for the Arts on February 11, 2012 (Saturday), from 9:00am to 4:00pm. It will held at Rm 1506 of Bro. Andrew Gonzalez Building in DLSU.

Malate Convention for the Arts is a seminar where prominent Filipino artists, photographers and writers will be sharing the craft of their expertise. Speakers include: Marc Gaba (Poetry), JP Cuison (Art), Romain Rivierre (Photography), and Genaro Gojo Cruz (Prose).

This event is open to non-Lasallians as well, provided that they confirm their attendance by sending an e-mail to: juliodiego.ibarra@yahoo.com.

International Coffee Hour at DLSU

International Coffee Hour is being held for 3 months at De La Salle University (DLSU) and is organized by the International Center, Office of the External Relation and Internationalization of the university in Manila. This has started in January 2012 and will have another one in February and March 2012. Venue is inside the DLSU campus. Everyone is invited!

January 18, 2012

3:00 pm

Central Plaza

February 22, 2012

3:00 pm

Yuchengco Lobby B

March 14, 2012

3:00 pm

Yuchengco Lobby B

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Home Mavericks: destined for great design

The home furnishings and pieces on display in Home Mavericks' showroom along Arnaiz Ave. (across New World Hotel) are exclusively Cebu-made and typically end up in the living spaces of design-savvy New Yorkers and Londoners. Cebu furniture pieces has become the stamp of “world-class quality.” Home Mavericks products are different - its Filipino design & ingenuity is  guaranteed of high-quality.

Repertory Philippines' "Leading Ladies" (February 10-March 4, 2012)

Repertory Philippines proudly presents the hilarious hit comedy titled Leading Ladies written by Ken Ludwig. It will make sophisticated and reasonable men and women of the 21st century cackle till their faces hurt. The play is showing on February 10 to March 4, 2012 at the Onstage at Greenbelt 1 in Makati City.

Leading Ladies is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Agency. Co-presented by the City of Makati, Enderun Colleges and Bellaroc Island Resort and Spa.