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 and techniques that reveal how different their vision can be from another’s, and how our imagination is captured with their great artistry.

About the Art Sanctuary
Utopia is an exhibit presented by the Art Sanctuary, a new commercial art gallery that presents works from acknowledged masters of Philippine art. Hosted by the Water Dragon Gallery at RCBC Plaza, the Art Sanctuary is guaranteed to elicit admiration from the discerning collector and art enthusiast.

About the Water Dragon Gallery
The Water Dragon Gallery at RCBC Plaza is a space dedicated to offering fine artworks for sale. Located at the second floor of the Yuchengco Museum, the gallery is open Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For gallery information, e-mail thewaterdragon@yuchengcomuseum.org.

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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 Gallery

October 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 (ambidexterity). The paintings, which count among them portraits lefties and tools meant for the right-handed, explore the permutations of the left/right schism : the political, the moral, the spiritual, the physical. But it’s the process that prevails as its singular statement.

Opens October 1, 2010 at 6pm ends October 29. Nova Gallery (Wharehouse 12A, La Fuerza Compound 2241 Don Chino Roces Ave. Makati City).

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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 for all!

Be a part of the magic!

Last Performance Date: September 4
Venue: Activity Center, SM Las Piñas

New Performance Dates: October 2, 2010
Venue: The Event Center, SM Southmall
Time: Show starts at 4pm
Registration: P200
*THE FIRST 50 WHO WILL REGISTER WILL BE FREE!
**ALL WHO WILL REGISTER WILL WIN A FREE MEMBERSHIP FEE TO EUREKA! ART CLASSES @ OLPMC!

To know more about us, go to: http://eurekaperformingarts.multiply.com/

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D2R by Jojo Lofranco @ BlueLine Gallery

D2R

Jojo Lofranco

BlueLine Gallery

October 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 texts and colors, gestures, and textures are juxtaposed to create multi-layered works.

Lofranco presents portraits of characters—familiar or alien, depending if one is an anime fan or not—rendered all the more real by the rush and tangle of paint and texture. Images and texts are straightforward: snippets of conversations and short phrases are appropriated as titles for the individual works. D2R's paintings set a meeting point between two distinct visual traditions: abstraction from the world of art galleries and museums; and comics, in the commercial realm of popular culture.

Lofranco's exhibition is an experiment in reality and representation, where the artist alters images to reveal a deeper range of perceptions, metaphors and narratives. The artist aims to create works where he can explore “the familiar structure of things” and where “the familiar takes on a new aspect in abstraction”, as he himself describes it.


D2R will be on view at BlueLine Gallery, 4th Flr. Rustan’s Makati from October 2 – 23, 2010. For inquiries, contact Alex at 09175347835

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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 Akira Kurosawa.

The UP Film Institute takes the occasion to acknowledge the generosity of the Government of Japan for the Cultural Grant Aid the country's premier state university received in the form of audio visual equipment for the benefit of UP Film Institute's screenings, classes, workshops and other cultural events. The grant has been facilitated through the assistance of Japan Information and Culture Center of the Embassy of Japan.

Forthcoming UPFI workshops coincide with the semestral break. Offered courses include Basic Video Production on October 9, 16, 23, 30 (four consecutive Saturdays) under Joni Gutierrez and Basic Scriptwriting also on October 9, 16 23, 30 (four consecutive Saturdays) under Cenon Palomares.


*KUROSAWA FILM FESTIVAL
Sep 22 - 30
(FREE ADMISSION)

SEP 22 / Wed
1pm - Judo Saga ( Sugata Sanshiro)
4:30pm - To Live (Ikiru)
7:00pm - The Bad Sleep Well

SEP 23 / Thu
1:00pm - High and Low
4:30pm - The Hidden Fortress
7:00pm - No Regrets for Our Youth

SEP 24 / Fri
1:00pm - Yojimbo (aka The Bodyguard)
4:30pm - Red Beard

SEP 25 / Sat
1:00pm - Seven Samurai
4:30pm - In the Woods ( Rashomon)
7:00pm - One Wonderful Sunday

SEP 27 / Mon
1:00pm - The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
4:30pm - The Lower Depths
7:00pm - Sanjuro

SEP 28 / Tue
4:30pm - Judo Saga Part 2 ( Zoku Sugata SAnshiro)
7:00pm - Stray Dog

SEP 29 / Wed
1:00pm - Dodes'kaden
4:30pm - The Most Beautiful
7:00pm - Drunken Angel

SEP 30 / Thu
4:30pm - Throne of Blood
7:00pm - I Live in Fear

For complete listing and synopses:
http://www.upd.edu.ph/~film_institute/university_of_the_philippines_kurosawa_films.html

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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 stuff ourselves silly with the best Kapampangan fare by one of the country's best known Pampango chefs!

A tour with nothing but Kapampangan cool!

Itinerary: Betis and Bacolor Church, breakfast at Everybody's cafe in San Fernando and 5-hour lunch i Claude Tayag's Bale Dutung

When: September 18, 2010 from 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

Rate: P4,500.00/head (inclusive of tour, breakfast, lunch, transportation, celebrity sightings and lotsa fun!)

When: December 18, 2020 from 7:00 AM-10:00 PM (in time for the Christmas Ligligan Parul Festival )

Rate: To Be Announced, seating slots to the Lantern Festival limited, book now!

Walk for a Cause!

S.O.S. Save our San Sebastian!

The 120-year old all-steel church of San Sebastian is in slowly rusting itself too death. And want to do our bit so this architectural jewel will survive another century! Join as as on this special walk as we explore the history, the architecture and pressing challenges that is eating up (literally!) this engineering marvel. Together with steel conservationist Tina Paterno, we'll climb where no parishioners have climbed before as we explore every nook and cranny of the San Sebastican Basilica!

Rate: P1,000.00/head (inclusive of tour and merienda)

When: Saturday, September 25, 2010 in the afternoon. Time to be announced

* All the proceeds of this tour will be donated to the San Sebastian restoration program
* As there a load limits with certain parts of the church that we'll be visiting, slots are will be limited.

And our regular walks!

The BIG Binondo Food WOK!
Nibbling Our Way Through Chinatown

September 03 (Saturday) at 9:00 AM
September 11 (Saturday) at 2:00 PM
September 25 (Saturday) at 9:00 AM

Power, Palace and a SHOT of Beer! A San Miguel- Malacanang Palace Walk
September 24 (Friday) at 9:00 AM

Walls of THIS Content!
An Intramuros Interactive Walk

Book anytime!

Ivan Man Dy
Old Manila Walks
"Your First Step to Knowing Manila!"
www.oldmanilawalks.com

For more Museum Foundation events and activities please visit our website at http://museumfoundationph.org/news/

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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 21, Tuesday. All screenings will be held at the Main Cinema (Cine Adarna) at 7pm.

Three more screen gems are lined up for the Brazilian Film Festival with Caramuru on September 3, Friday at 5 and 7 pm; O Invasor on September 10, Friday at 5 and 7 pm; and A Partilha on September 17, Friday at 5 and 7 pm. Venue is Videotheque. Admission is free.

In commemoration of the 1st death anniversary of young film critic Alexis Tioseco, a special installation of films and video love letters to honor his memory is slated on September 15, Wednesday from 12 noon to 12 midnight at the Videotheque.

As the year marks the birth centenary of legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, Japan Foundation mounts an entire festival consisting of a bulk of the icon's accomplished films that have been the toast of the world in a career spanning six decades. Daily screenings are set from September 22, Wednesday to September 25, Saturday and from September 27, Monday to September 30, Thursday.

Over at the Ishmael Bernal Gallery, two new exhibitions will run from September 10 – October 1: UGATLahi Artist Collective’s Nasaan and U.P. CINEASTES’ Revolutionize. Cinematize.


1) CINE ADARNA / MAIN CINEMA :

*CINEMALAYA NETPAC FILMS:

MKAK by Tj Trinidad
Sept 2 (Thu) / 7 pm

ANG MUNDO SA PANAHON NG YELO by Mes De Guzman
Sept 8 (Wed) / 7 pm

THE TRIAL OF MISTER SERAPIO by Khavn Dela Cruz
Sept 16 (Thu) / 7 pm

SHEIKA by Arnel Mardoquio
Sept 21 (Tue) / 7 pm


*KUROSAWA FILM FESTIVAL
Sep 22 - 30
(FREE ADMISSION)

SEP 22 / Wed
1pm - Judo Saga ( Sugata Sanshiro)
4:30pm - To Live (Ikiru)
7:00pm - The Bad Sleep Well

SEP 23 / Thu
1:00pm - High and Low
4:30pm - The Hidden Fortress
7:00pm - No Regrets for Our Youth

SEP 24 / Fri
1:00pm - Yojimbo (aka The Bodyguard)
4:30pm - Red Beard

SEP 25 / Sat
1:00pm - Seven Samurai
4:30pm - In the Woods ( Rashomon)
7:00pm - One Wonderful Sunday

SEP 27 / Mon
1:00pm - The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
4:30pm - The Lower Depths
7:00pm - Sanjuro

SEP 28 / Tue
4:30pm - Judo Saga Part 2 ( Zoku Sugata SAnshiro)
7:00pm - Stray Dog

SEP 29 / Wed
1:00pm - Dodes'kaden
4:30pm - The Most Beautiful
7:00pm - Drunken Angel

SEP 30 / Thu
4:30pm - Throne of Blood
7:00pm - I Live in Fear


2) VIDEOTHEQUE :

*BRAZILIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2010
Sep3 - 17
(FREE ADMISSION)

CARAMURU
Sep3 / Fri / 5pm & 7pm

O INVASOR
Sep10 / Fri / 5pm & 7pm

A PARTILHA
Sep17/ Fri / 5pm & 7pm


*THE LETTER I WOULD LOVE TO READ TO YOU IN PERSON
In memory of ALEXIS TIOSECO (1981- 2009)
Sep 15 (Wed) / 12noon - 12 midnight


3.) ISHMAEL BERNAL GALLERY :

*NASAAN?
Isang Eksibit Tungkol sa Karapatang Pantao
UGATLahi Artist Collective
September 10 – 17

*REVOLUTIONIZE. CINEMATIZE.
UP CINEASTES’ STUDIO
September 14 – October 1

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