NCCA Manifesto # 2A Puppy in the NCCA Window?Is culture going to the dogs? We're asking because, as we write this, the beleaguered NCCA Board is facing another acid test with the receipt of a "desire letter" expressing Malacanang's preference for the appointment of Education Undersecretary Labrador as NCCA Acting Chairman.The "desire letter" is the latest in a series of what could only be perceived as state control and intrusion into the country's cultural affairs. Malacanang has previously...
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Manifesto on NCCA Fiasco # 1
Manifesto on NCCA Fiasco # 1:DELICADEZA, OR THE ABSENCE OF IT:Not Something to Crow About at NCCAIt has been almost a month since the "Dear Madame Armida" letter first came out and raised more questions about the integrity and credibility of some already beleaguered personalities in the Philippine culture sector – particularly the NCCA Executive Director, her trusted artist-collaborator s, and the NCCA Board of Commissioners led by Chairman Ambeth Ocampo.Written by a certain New York-based...
Monday, August 27, 2007
When the Curtains Go Down…The 9th Cinemanila at Closing Time
In the short span of twelve days, Gateway Cineplex 10 played host tothe 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival, recognized by localcineastes as the Festival of Festivals. Indeed, only Cinemanila canboast of no less than 50 films from almost just as many countries,movies as diverse in theme and flavour as their origins. Films fromBollywood, epic Thai war movies, works by Almodovar, Grindhousepictures, the best of the local digital scene: Cinemanila gave itsaudience these and much more.Tarantino...
Pistang Panitik 2007
Malugod kayong inaanyahan ng UP Insitusyon ng Malikhaing Pagsulat sa Pistang Panitik 2007. Ang Pistang Panitik ay isa mga programa ng UP ICW kung saan ipinapakilala sa madla ang mga likhang akda ng ating mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining sa Panitikan. Nasa ibaba ang listahan, araw at oras ng lektyur ng bawat "national artists" at ng kanilang kritiko. (ITO AY WALANG BAYAD.)PISTANG PANITIK 2007The 28th Manila International Book FairWorld Trade CenterAraw ni Bienvenido LumberaAUGUST 30 Function...
Thursday, August 23, 2007
2007 NCCA Writer's Prize
NCCA ANNOUNCES ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRIES TO THE 2007 NCCA WRITERS' PRIZEExecutive Director Cecile Guidote-Alvarez of the National Commissionfor Culture and the Arts (NCCA) announces the acceptance of entriesto the 2007 NCCA Writers' Prize.The NCCA Writers' Prize is a biennial grant awarded to six (6)writers, one for each of the following categories: novel, shortstories (including children's stories), poetry, drama, essay(English) and literary biography (English/Filipino) . The grant, inthe...
Revved Evolution Art Exhibit
KUBOin cooperation withTHE ENTERPRISE CENTERand KUSINApresents"REVVED EVOLUTION" an Art Exhibit by:EGHAI ROXASLIRIO SALVADORLEOPOLDO AGUILARCRISTO ABELEDA &DONDON VILLALUZAugust 29, 2007 @ the ART HALL LOBBYTHE ENTERPRISE CENTER, TOWER 1Ayala Ave. cor Paseo de Roxas, Makati CityOpening cocktails: 5:00 pmexhibit runs until Sept. 12, 2007http://da-beehive. deviantart. com/art/REVVED-EVOLUTION-62615402KUBO is a non-stock, non-profit organization composed of variousartists with all ages...
UP Film Institute's Forthcoming Screenings
Please watch UP Film Institute's forthcoming screenings. Featuredfilms screen in celebration of the anniversary of the movies whichwas invented more than a hundred years ago in September. Pertinentdescriptions and details of concerned screenings are as follows:THEY TROT THE GLOBEAround-the-World- in-Cinema Special for the Anniversary of MoviesAug 23 Thu 5 p.m.BoratA 20th Century Fox Release through Warner Bros. PicturesPresented by UP BatanganKazakhstan's leading TV journalist is dispatched...
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Pictorial Tales of Boracay: Exhibit and Talk
"The Alcove Photo Gallery" still has slots for the following workshops:DIGITAL 101: PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE COMPUTERSeptember 3, 5, 10, 12, and 17 at 6:00-9:00 p.m.Food Trip in Bulacan and PampangaSeptember 29 at 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m."The Alcove Photo Gallery" is pleased to announce their next exhibit -PICTORIAL TALES OF BORACAYA one-man exhibit by Jay Alonzo (open to the public)September 1 to October 6, 2007The Alcove photo galleryGallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to6:00 p.m.In...
Cesare A.X. Syjuco | The Sound of 2 Feet Clapping Exhibit | F*ART Gallery
You are invited toan opening exhibit ofCesare A.X. Syjuco"The sound of 2 feet clapping"on Saturday, August 25, 8 pmat Fashion Art (F*ART) gallery24 K-D cor. K-1st, Kamuning, Quezon CityAbout the Artist:Cesare A.X. Syjuco is undoubtedly the most acclaimed Filipino multi-media artist of our time, and is likewise a prizewinning painter, poet, composer and art critic of international stature. Once widely...
Parallel Wounds Art Exhibit by J. Pacena II
"i watch you sleep like the dust you breathe through your nostrils… going inside, deep. deep enough to penetrate your soul. it is i who made you feel tingly inside.. .it is i who made you scream in pain. have you eaten lately? of flesh and burned tissue. reach within... god is watching you. im not god. busy streets of your imaginary road... walking, flying in and out, then out, then in again. it...
Friday, August 17, 2007
Museum Volunteers of the Philippines Holds History Course @ Filipinas Heritage Library
Philippines – Past and PresentA history course presented by the Museum Volunteers of the Philippines: 2007-2008WHAT IS IT?A hands-on, seminar style course, held every Wednesday from September until April covering major historical events in the Philippines. The first day of the course is Wednesday September 19th. Topics will cover key episodes from the pre-colonial period up to the modern day.This year’s course is divided into the following broad sections:1 - Early History2 - The Spanish...
Floy Quintos' Fluid Debuts At The Ateneo Theater Scene
FLOY QUINTOS’ FLUID DEBUTS AT THE ATENEO THEATER SCENE The Ateneo de Manila University Theater Arts Seniors 2008 presents a new production of Fluid, as the fundraising project for their creative thesis showcase which will be staged on November. The play runs for three weeks starting August 30 at the Fine Arts Studio Theater, Loyola School, Ateneo de Manila University. Art is center-stage in this...
Thursday, August 16, 2007
GSM Blue Poster Making Contest Last Call for Entries
ARTIST KA BA? MAKIHALO NA!!! LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES TO THE GSM BLUE POSTER MAKING CONTESTYou've enjoyed the sights…You've been moved by the grooves…Just when you think it can't get any better than this, we'recelebrating our 3rd year with even MORE brilliant performances and MORE exciting activities.And because you've been with us all these years, we're putting thespotlight on YOU!In partnership with GSM Blue, you get a chance to be part of thegrandest gathering of artists and aficionados...
2007 Ateneo Art Awards Winners Announced
2007 ATENEO ART AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCEDThe 2007 Ateneo Art Awards, the country's premier contemporary art prize,were conferred on three young Filipino visual artists for theiroutstanding contribution to the definition and development of modern andcontemporary Philippine art at a formal ceremony at the Rockwell Tent on8 August 2007 following the 2007 Ateneo Art Awards exhibition at theNorth Court, Power Plant Mall from 2 - 7 August 2007.The three winners are Lyle Buencamino for the exhibition...
Saturday, August 11, 2007
9th Cinemanila to screen best films in Asia
9th Cinemanila to screen best films in AsiaIN commemoration of the ASEAN's 40th anniversary, the 9th CinemanilaInternational Film Festival (CIFF) celebrates "ASEAN Astig!" The CIFFwill be showcasing several of the region's best films in an ASEANCinema Focus. The official line-up will include Thailand's "The Dorm,""Alone," and "Syndromes and a Century"; and Malaysia's "Village PeopleRadio Show" and "Love Conquers All." The festival will screen severalfilms of Pen-ek Ratanaruang and Garin...
Moonrise Film Festival 2007
Moonrise Film Festival 2007The 3rd Annual Moonrise Filmfest features more documentaries than ever. Riveting footage of national treasure and a cause to support the environment are two reasons to come this year.CEAE in cooperation with the Independent Filmmaker's Cooperative present a varied line-up of documentaries on the country's foremost cultural, environmental and social issues. Included in the...
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Schedules for Cinemanila 2007
Schedules for 9th Cinemanila 2007Please find below the schedule of screenings and special events of the 9th Cinemanila International Film Festival. Tickets are already available at Gateway Cineplex 10. Please be informed, however, that schedules are subject to change without prior notice.Thank you.Ronald CruzFestival Coordinator9TH CINEMANILA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AUGUST 8 – 19, 2007 VENUE 1: GATEWAY MALL CINEPLEX 10 VENUE 2: BORACAY ISLAND, PHILIPPINESAUGUST 8 WEDNESDAY 4:30PM CONTROL...
Backdoor Ventures Sets 3rd Arts and Music Festival
It will be yet another feast for the senses as Backdoor Ventures presentsits ground-breaking roster of live performances and artists at the*3rd Backdoor Ventures Arts & Music Festival & Trade Fair at theMegatrade Hall 3of SM Megamall from August 24 to 26*.The event is the only one of its kind that fuses arts and music in thecontext of a trade exposition catering to enthusiasts and promotes thediversity and artistry of Pinoy art and music.With over a thousand participating artists...
Schedule of 9th Cinemanila Digital Lokal Full-Length Films
9th CINEMANILA Digital Lokal Full-Length Competition Schedule(Filipino Films)Official Selection for 9th Cinemanila Digital Lokal Full-lengthCompetition1. Ala Muerte Ala Swerte by Briccio Santos2. Autohystoria by Raya Martin3. Juan Baybayin by Roxlee4. Pain Things by John Red5. Tilted Screens and Extended Scenes of Loneliness: Filipino onHigh Definition By John Torres9th Cinemanila Digital Lokal Competition Juries1. Oliver Piere-Artistic Director Director's Fornight CannesFilm Festival2....
Final Schedule of Cinemanila Short Films For Competition & Exhibition
CINEMANILA: SCHEDULE of CINEMANILA Short Films for Competition & ExhibitionFINAL SCHEDULE of CINEMANILA Short Films for Competition & ExhibitionAUGUST 8 to 19, 2007VENUE 1: GATEWAY MALL CINEPLEX 10VENUE 2: BORACAY ISLAND , PHILIPPINESAUGUST 11 SATURDAYCINEMA 4CINEMANILA7:00PM YOUNG CINEMA NIGHT SHORT FILM COMPETITION1. Libingan (Ramon del Prado)2. The Calling (Christopher Gozum)3. Three Boys (Ming Kai Leung)4. Delusions (Ernest Michael Manalastas)5. Parang Sirang Plaka (Real Florido)6....
Reflecrions - A Painting & Photography Exhibit @ Granos De Cafe
REFLECTIONS - A Painting & Photography ExhibitExhibit opening: August 10, 2007, 6PM Exhibit runs until September 10, 2007 Granos De Cafe, Timog Avenue, Q.C.(front of Zirkoh) A Group Exhibit featuring: Jose Barja, Grandier Bella, Jes Evangelista, Lucy Fernando, Kara Iñigo and Dennis Rito present photos and paintings in "Reflections, " which opens on August 10, 2007, 6 p.m., at Granos de Café, 39 Timog Avenue, Quezon City (front of Zirkoh).As the title of the show suggests, the works...
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