Utopia: Idyllic Vistas by Art Sanctuary

Utopia: Idyllic Vistas By Art Sanctuary August 6, 2010 – October 30, 2010 Great artists transform what they see into images that take us to other times and distant places. In Utopia: Idyllic Vistas, renowned Filipino artists Fernando Amorsolo, Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo, Prudencio Lamarroza, Vicente Manansala, Hernando Ocampo, and Juvenal Sanso take us into an exploratory tour of diverse styles...

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The Right Or What's Left Of It by Cris Villanueva Jr. @ Nova Gallery

"The Right Or What's Left Of It" Cris Villanueva Jr. Nova GalleryOctober 1 – 29, 2010 "The Right Or What's Left Of It" -- 10th solo exhibition of Cris Villanueva Jr. at Nova Gallery Cris Villanueva Jr. is left-handed and The Right Or What’s Left of It, his 10th one man show, zeroes in on this imposed metamorphosis (painting with his right hand), this necessary transformation, this game of duality...

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Saving Grace: An Enchanted Musical by Eureka! Performing Arts

Saving Grace An enchanted musical by Eureka! Performing Arts Produced, Written and Directed by Kahna Velasco & Ron Samala Music by Jokko Peña This 2010 we are proud to present our first musical fantasy, “Saving Grace” – a charming tale about a princess on a quest for adventure, a king who loves his daughter, a brave knight, an enchanted forest and magical creatures who dance in the moonlight. Featuring an original soundtrack portrayed through dance and acting, this show is a must-see...

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D2R by Jojo Lofranco @ BlueLine Gallery

D2RJojo LofrancoBlueLine GalleryOctober 2 – 23, 2010 Jojo Lofranco Merges Manga and Abstraction D2R, Jojo Lofranco's latest one-man exhibition of works in acrylic on canvas at BlueLine Gallery, seamlessly merges pop art, abstraction, and expressionism. The show runs from October 2 - 23. In D2R, Lofranco appropriates images taken from Japanese comics (manga), transforming these into paintings where...

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Kurosawa at UPFI Film Center This Week!

Kurosawa at UPFI Film Center this week! A grand total of 21 titles will each have a screening for the UP Film Institute engagement of the Japan Foundation's Kurosawa Film Festival beginning this Wednesday 22 September 2010 until the end of the month. Admission is free. Venue is the 800-seat Cine Adarna of the UPFI Film Center along Magsaysay Avenue in UP Diliman. Featured films are all shown in original 35mm print. The festival marks the birth centenary of legendary Japanese director...

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Old Manila Walks by Ivan Man Dy

Just a heads up on our September Tour specials for the month! In brotherly partnership with Ultimate Philippine Tours, may we present: The Ultimate Pampanga Food and Culture Tour! Journey to the central heartland as we immerse ourselves in things Kapampangan! From Baroque to betute,its fun-filled day as we poke around and get intimate with the very best of Pampanga's cultural offerings! Gawk at the jewel-box of church in Betis while wading through the lahar-buried town of Bacolor. We'll...

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September at the UPFI Film Center

The UP Film Institute announces screening and event highlights for September 2010 at the UPFI Film Center. The showcase for Cinemalaya Netpac films with respective titles taking turns for their premieres at the country's premier state university goes on with TJ Trinidad's MKAK on September 2, Thursday; Mes de Guzman's Ang Mundo sa Panahon ng Yelo on September 8, Wednesday; Khavn de la Cruz's The Trial of Mister Serapio on September 16, Thursday and Arnel Mardoquio's Sheika on September...

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