Spice up your pantry with finds from Eastwood Mall’s Weekend Spice Souk

Eastwood City is encouraging foodies and homemakers to spice up their dishes with finds from Eastwood Mall’s Weekend Spice Souk, happening on Aug. 14 – 16 and 21 – 23 at the second floor of Eastwood Mall.

Mallgoers can shop for a wide variety of herbs, spices and sauces at this weekend event. At Casanova Garden, guests can pick up potted and cut herbs, like sweet basil, tarragon, lemon mint, choco mint, Vietnamese coriander, lemon balm and more while those who are into spices can purchase turmeric powder from India, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano powder and more at R2R Trading.

Sayaw, Hataw, Galaw with Link Center for the Deaf Scholars at Eastwood Mall

Eastwood Mall is inviting all families to witness an awe-inspiring talent showcase this July!

Shining the spotlight on the hearing-impaired, Eastwood Mall, in cooperation with the Quezon City Performing Arts, plays host to Sayaw, Hataw, Galaw, an annual talent showcase of the Link Center for the Deaf.

Over 50 talented children and youth from the Link Center for the Deaf and the Quezon City Performing Arts will take center stage and showcase their God-given talents through a variety of fun dance numbers on July 25, 5PM at the Eastwood Mall Open Park.

MUSIC LYF: Sabrina - Sa Bawat Paghinga (OST)

Sabrina's SA BAWAT PAGHINGA is the Theme Song of GMA Koreanovela ANGELS TEMPTATION

Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart SABRINA releases her new single “Sa Bawat Paghinga” off her latest album “Acoustic Love Notes”.  The track, written by award-winning composer/ singer Toto Sorioso, is the theme song of GMA’s latest Korean series “Angel’s Temptation” which will premiere this August 27. It will be aired on prime time before the newscast “Saksi.” 

“Angel’s Temptation” is a drama of love, family, revenge and reconciliation based on the theme, “Good and evil sprout from one root, and there is no absolute evil, nor absolute good. Revenge is not in the hands of man.” It stars top Korean actors Han Sang Jin as Cedric Shin, Bae Soo Bin as Angelo Ahn and Lee So Yeon as Anna Joo. Follow its story everyday and find out why it perfectly captures the lyrics of “Sa Bawat Paghinga.” 

MUSIC LYF: Gloc-9 - MKNM Album Launch

Gloc-9 gives in to fans’ requests; holds show at Eastwood

Rapper Gloc-9 broke sales records when he launched his newest album Mga Kwento Ng Makata (MKNM) in three different malls. The success of the string of shows fanned out requests for him to do another show, and with the overwhelming support Gloc-9 and his album MKNM are enjoying, this gifted rapper is more than willing to oblige.

This August 17, 7 p.m.,  Gloc-9 will be having a special MKNM show at the Eastwood Central Plaza featuring Ebe Dancel, Denise Barbacena, Q-York, Mike Swift, Silent Sanctuary, among others.

Fans who will purchase the CD at the venue will have free limited edition MKNM lanyards and poster, on a first come, first served basis.

MKNM, upon its release, immediately topped the albums and singles chart of downloading site, www.mymusicstore.com.ph.

MUSIC LYF :Sabrina - Acoustc Love Notes Album Launch

SABRINA “ACOUSTIC LOVE NOTES” LAUNCH—A SUCCESS!

Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart SABRINA recently held a successful launch of her latest album “Acoustic Love Notes” at Megaworld Lifestyle Malls last July 13 at Eastwood Mall Open Park, July 14 at Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill and July 15 at Lucky Chinatown Mall. She was joined by special guests- popular radio and TV personality Joe D’Mango and up and coming singer Anj Sulit who are both featured in Sabrina’s album.

Sabrina displayed flair on her spiels and demonstrated how vocally gifted she was throughout the 3 day launch and was backed up by a four-piece band with back-up singers. The 12 song set includes her carrier single “Somewhere Down The Road”; all-time love hits like “The Art of Letting Go”, “Insensitive”, “Cry”, “Officially Missing You” and “One Last Cry” among others as well as her original songs “Sa Bawat Paghinga”, “One True Love”, “Over For Now But Not Forever” and “Again”—her duet with talented singer Anj Sulit. The show was made special by the presence of Mr. Joe D’Mango who, in between songs, gave his love advice on-stage like his famous program “Love Notes”. Though it rained during the first day of the launch at the Eastwood Mall Open Park, fans still trooped and bought albums of Sabrina. She was also able to attract and impressed new fans during her shows at Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill and Lucky Chinatown Mall. MyPhone raffled off brand new Q88 cellphones for album buyers.

Congratulations to the New MYX VJs!

The time has come to reveal the newest VJ in town for the number onw music channel in the Philippines. From hundreds of who auditioned for the spot to be the new face in MYX Music Channel, the people and the management has spoken. And MTL was there to witness the great event.

The event held at Red Box Rock Dine Roll at Eastwood Mall in Eastwood City Libis. Hosted by VJ Iya and VJ Chino which was streamed live at www.myxph.com.ph was a exciting and nerve-wracking event for the twelve finalists. And here are their twitter accounts just in case you want to get in touch with them:

MUSIC LYF: K-POP time, its 2AM in Manila!

K-POP Mania is alive this month with another band coming to Manila this April. 2AM famous for their songs like "This Song" and also won their first Mutizen at Inkigayo for the song, "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die".

Megaworld Lifestyle Centers have become the new haven for today’s hottest K-Pop acts as it brings to Manila, together with MCA Music, the four-member ballad boy band 2AM consisting of members Jinwoon, Jo Kwon, Seulong, and Changmin for a 4-day promo tour of their latest album, Saint O’ Clock, beginning April 27 until April 30. Fans will definitely be thrilled and overwhelmed as their favorite K-Pop group will be invading the entire metro for a series of meet & greets, live performances and a grand show. Catch them at the following venues: April 28, 6:00PM at The Newport Plaza at Resorts World Manila, April 29, 6:00PM at Venice Piazza at Mckinley Hill and April 30, 5:00PM at Eastwood Mall Open Park. Enjoy sweet serenades from MCA Music’s freshest teen acoustic-pop duo, Krissy & Ericka who will also perform in these series of mall shows.

Eastwood Mall, Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill, and Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, are Metro Manila’s premier themed lifestyle centers, owned by Megaworld Corporation.

All those who will purchase 2AM's Saint O'clock Special Edition album during the meet & greet shows on April 28 and April 29 will get the chance to have their albums signed! The special edition album features your all-time favorite 2AM songs from the standard St. O’ Clock album plus 2 bonus tracks and a DVD packed with music videos that is just pure 2AM goodness.

On April 30, catch the boys sing their hearts out in their Grand Show at the Eastwood Mall and witness a night of performance that is full of surprises. Let 2AM serenade you as you sing-along with your favorite 2AM songs.

2AM has charmed their way into winning prestigious awards such as winning in the 25th Golden Disk Awards, 2nd Melon Music Awards, MNET Music awards and Seoul Music Awards. These four boys really give us a fresh insight on the KPOP scene with their multi-awarded ballad songs.

2AM live in Manila is presented to you by MCA Music Inc. and Megaworld Lifestyle Centers. Also by valued media partners, MYX- the official music channel of 2AM in Manila; Barangay LS (97.1, Tugstugan na) - the official radio station of 2 AM in Manila; The Manila Bulletin, Garage Magazine, KPOP Live, Orangemagazinetv.com, EDSA Shangri-la Hotel - the official residence of 2AM in Manila; Maxima Machineries & Hyundai Truck and Bus - the official transportation of 2AM in Manila; Big Hit entertainment Korea, JYP Entertainment Korea and 2 One Day Philippines. This much-awaited promo tour will be the ultimate K-POP event this year!

To get the latest updates on 2AM, visit MCA Music's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mcamusic.

MUSIC LYF: Opera Belles Live!

OPERA BELLES

launched their debut album under Sony Music

Who says opera is dead? well not for these gals, they proven that being a operatic singer can make it big amidst the pop charts. Operabelles gives songs that enchants the heart and also soothes the soul. I used to listen to operating singers lie Charlotte Church was back, and also loved classical opera. And they made a very nice impact to the OPM scene by sharing these songs among the popular pop and rock songs that is the trend now.

They launched their self titled album in Eastwood city mall also bearing their carrier single SUNDO which is already topping OPM charts in radio stations. And they are also now on their way in making their first music video. Included in their debut CD are songs that most of us can relate since they are pop songs with an operatic twist. 

Opera Belles is composed of Allison Tanner, Lara Maigue and Jam Valdes.

Allison started singing when she was 8 years old and was trained at the University of the Philippines Extension Program where she was introduced to opera and classical music. She is currently a sophomore Pharmacy student at Centro Escolar University. She describes recording the album as “like a newborn ---- so many bright new learning – theoretically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.” 

Jam took voice lessons at age 7 but it was not classical training. Her musical skills were honed joining glee clubs during high school and her confidence was boosted when she joined Repertory Philippines’ summer workshops for 7 years. This DLSU Industrial Engineering major started classical training a year ago under the Philippine Opera Company. She enjoys sports, dancing, acting and joining beauty pageants. 

Lara studies Music Education at the University of the Philippines. Both her parents are musicians/music professors with her mother, also a classical singer, being her first voice teacher. Lara started having formal lessons during her second year in high school. Her musical influences include Charlotte Church, Sarah Brightman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Renee Olstead and Michael Buble. 

These three teen female voices perform some of the current crop of pop hits with a classical twist to create a unique sound. Songs in their debut CD include their versions of Love Story (Taylor Swift), The Only Exception (Paramore), Breathless (The Corrs), Heaven (Bryan Adams), Sleeps With Butterflies (Tori Amos), Like A Prayer (Madonna), Only Hope (Mandy Moore), Burn (Tina Arena), Officially Missing You (Tamia), I Turn To You (Christina Aguilera) and Sundo (Imago).