ART IS A BANG: Ballet Philippines Holds Search For The Next Rama and Sita on March 22


Ballet Philippines’ (BP) hit pop opera ballet, Rama Hari, slated for November 30, 2012 at the CCP Main Theater, will rock the world of musical theater aficionados once again, as the country’s premiere dance company begins the search for the next Rama and Sita.

Rama Hari, a dance-musical based on the Indian epic, The Ramayana, was created by BP’s founding Artistic Director Alice Reyes, featuring the music of Maestro Ryan Cayabyab with libretto by National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera and costume design by National Artist for Theater Design Salvador Bernal. Premiered in 1980, the extravagant and luxurious production boasted the decade’s top singers including Basil Valdez as Rama, Kuh Ledesma as Sita, Leo Valdez as the villain Ravana, Gigi Escalante and others.

ART IS A BANG: Cirque Mother Africato Performs at Resorts World Manila

For the first time in Manila, the world-renowned Cirque Mother Africa (created by professional acrobat Winston Ruddle) will dazzle and mesmerize local audiences with wild African music, dance and performance in a two-hour showcase.

The series of performances will start from April 19 to 22 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

Having performed insold out shows staged in Germany, Italy, Romania, Russia, Netherlands, Australia, Belgium and Spain - CirqueMother Africa will tantalize audiences in Manilawith a unique African-themed spectacle.

Dancers, percussionists, singers, acrobats and contortionists energetically take to the stage in a celebration of the culture of the traditional and modern African arts and culture.

ART IS A BANG: Call for Entries for Manila Archdiocese Painting Competition

Young Filipino artists will have a chance to showcase their talent and passion for the art at the Manila archdiocese’s 5th annual painting competition.

Organized by the archdiocese’s Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church, the contest has actually started last December and scheduled to end this month.

The theme for this year’s competition is “The Rosary, its Mysteries and the Filipino Family.” The contest is open to Filipino students and out-of-school youths, ages 15 to 25 years old. Organizers said the contest hopes to foster contemporary artistic interpretations of the Catholic faith particularly among young artists, and seeks to promote awareness and appreciation of religious art.

The first prize-winner will take home P40,000. The second placer will receive P30,000. The winner for third place will receive P20,000. Three “Juror’s Choices” will also receive P10,000 each.

Submission of artwork entries is on Jan. 27, 2012 at the Museo ng Arkidiyosesis ng Maynila in Intramuros, Manila. Awarding of winners will be on February 4, 2012.

Entry forms for those who are still interested to join are available at the MACC office, in selected schools and parishes, or may be downloaded at the archdiocese’s official website www.rcam.org . [CBCPNews]

ART IS A BANG: PASINAYA 2012 Call For Volunteers

Lets bring art closer to our lives this February! VOLUNTEER FOR PASINAYA 2012! lets enjoy music, dance, film, theater, visual arts, literature, culinary arts and more! Tell your friends, relatives, distant relatives, strangers on the street, everyone! PASINAYA 2012 Open House Festival is on Februrary 26, 2012.

ART IS A BANG: Ballet Philippines’ The Sleeping Beauty

Audiences still have the chance to watch "The Sleeping Beauty" presented by Ballet Philippines at the CCP Main Theater. They have shows on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 10 AM and 3 PM, Friday, Dec 9 at 3 Pm and 8 PM, and Sunday, Dec 11 at 3 PM. The performances on Saturday (3 PM and 8 PM) are sponsored by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Employees Association and Knowledge Channel, respectively. 

The Manila Symphony Orchestra will play Tchaikovsky's music live for one last time on Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 PM, with Katherine Trofeo as Princess Aurora and Jean Marc Cordero as Prince Desire. 

ART IS A BANG: Filipinana Sunset

Colourful pageantry of local folk songs and dances set against the world famous Manila sunset. 

Filipiniana Sunset featuring the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe will happen on Wednesday, 14 Dec / 6pm / CCP North Promenade, Manila

For inquiries call 832-3704 / 832-3706 of visit their website www.pbfdt.com
Free admission

ART IS A BANG: 3rd Pandayang Lino Brocka Political Film and New Media Festival

The Pandayang Lino Brocka Political Film and New Media Festival is a cultural gathering that aims to inspire the creation and popularization of truthful, artistic and relevant audiovisual works to enlighten and cultivate critical consciousness of the mass audience. This maiden launch of this festival in 2009 aims to be an aggregate of efforts in political cinema production and distribution in the first decade of the 21st century, a time of worsening economic crisis aggravating the poor people’s plight.

ART IS A BANG: Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe Celebrates its 65th Anniversary with BALANGAY

The Cultural Centre of the Philippines and the Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe (PBFDT) join forces to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the PBFDT – the longest running folk dance troupe in the country, founded in 1946 by Dr Paz-Cielo A Belmonte – and proudly presents their gala show 'Balangay'.

New Things to watch out for MTL!

Yes, things are getting cooler here at Manual to Lyf as we its transforms to like a newspaper or magazine that have segments for easier reading. This would help you know what to read in the right places. Last month I intoduced LakBayan and Fashionista. Putting them into categories not only gives order to post but also a sleeker look on the topics. Presenting the new Manual to Lyf segments!

ART IS A BANG: MAGANDANG PILIPINAS - Pagpupugay kay Mommy Bel

Watch Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe

Founded in 1946 by Dr. Paz-Cielo A. Belmonte (Mommy Bel)

Celebrating 65 years of excellence in folk dance traditions

MAGANDANG PILIPINAS - Pagpupugay kay Mommy Bel

on June 5 (Sunday), 6pm

at the Concert at the Park, an open auditorium in Rizal Park, Manila

ADMISSION IS FREE!

ART IS A BANG: The Joy Luck Club

As the Chinese new year starts, Repertory Philippines shows a one of a kind master piece that is close to our hearts as we, just like the Chinese, share almost the same value for the family. The Joy Luck Club is a novel made by Amy Tan and was made into a film in 1993 produced by Oliver Stone and Wayne Wang. It deals with the lives of four immigrant Chinese women and their daughters who go through challenges in life as well as the Chinese values that clash with the American culture in which the daughters were raised.

Now made into a play by Repertory Philippines, the shows offers an experience of awakening the Chinese in all of us as it it very touching and highly entertaining. Featuring Repertory's Finest actresses and actors it is a must see for all, even you are not Chinese. 

Better prepare tissues for the funny and dramatic scenes that are strong and well delivered. The story would also bring you into the rich culture of the Chinese people as it shows a rich heritage and values that they have and how they share it to their families.

The Joy Luck Club
February 4 - 20, 2011
8:00 PM on Fridays & Saturday
3:30 PM on Saturdays & Sundays


Venue
OnStage
2/F Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City


Director
Anton Juan


Tickets
Lower Orchestra Center P 800.00
Upper Orhcestra Center P 600.00
Lower Orchestra Side P 400.00
Upper Orchestra Side P 400.00
Orchestra Side Obstructed View P 250.00


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For tickets, call (63) (2) 571-6926. Or logon to Ticketworld

ART IS A BANG: Ani ng Sining Philippine Arts Festival 2011!

Its almost February and we can have a lot of fun with Art at the Philippine International Arts Festival 2011, check on the poster for schedules and activities! And to kick it off, they have this event this January 30 and the festival runs the whole month! So art lovers arise!