UP Orchestra Plays at the CCP

The University of the Philippines Orchestra heralds the start of celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the UP College of Music in 2016 with a concert at 8 PM, September 1, 2011 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Billed Countdown to a Century, the concert will feature pianist Nita Abrogar-Quinto with the UP Orchestra with conductors Michi Martinez and Rodney...

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Necro Rites for National Artist Edith Tiempo in Dumaguete City

THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) pay homage to the late National Artist for Literature Edith Tiempo. Necrological Rites will be held at Dumaguete City on August 29, 2011, 9 a.m., at the Silliman Church and interment at the Dumaguete Memorial Park on the same day. The tribute by the artists community at the CCP will be announced. Tiempo passed away last August 21. A poet, teacher, fictionist and literary critic, Edith...

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Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) 29th Season

September 9, 2011 PPO SEASON CONCERT I “A HERO’S LIFE” Olivier Ochanine, conductor Renato Lucas, soloist Saint-Saens, Camille - Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah Elgar, Edward - Cello Concerto Strauss, Richard - Ein Heldenleben October 7, 2011 PPO SEASON CONCERT II “MUSICAL LANDSCAPES” Olivier Ochanine, conductor Ariel Sta. Ana, clarinet Revueltas, Silvestre - Sensemaya Mozart,...

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ART IS NOT A CRIME - An Online Art Exhibit

There are two functions of Art in society, one is to mirror all it's glory and beauty, the other is to mirror all it's grotesque misery. The former encourages it to surpass itself, the latter makes it look at itself in a new way that it may avoid decay. Art is not a crime, those who stifle it are. ART IS NOT A CRIME An online art exhibit http://artisnotacrime.tk/ Featuring the works of: Marius Black | JL Burgos | Benjie Belgica | Rustom Casia | Xander Calceta | Jeff Carnay | Ceej Gomera...

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NCCA Opens ManilArt 2011

The National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Bonafide Art Galleries Organization (Bago) will open ManilArt 2011 on Aug. 24-27 at the NBC Tent in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. ManilArt 2011, the 3rd Philippine International Art Fair, is the country’s biggest gathering of galleries with diverse and vibrant art expositions. “Viewers shall witness a groundbreaking launch—the simultaneous opening of various art exhibitions during gala night,” ManilArt 2011 director Delan Lopez...

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UMPIL Holds Its 37th Annual Congress

UMPIL HOLDS ITS 37TH ANNUAL CONGRESS, THE RIZAL SESQUICENTENNIAL LITERARY CONFERENCE FOR TEACHERS, AND THE 24TH “GAWAD PAMBANSANG ALAGAD NI BALAGTAS” RITE ON 25-27 AUGUST 2011 As a commemorative event and important part of its annual convention, the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL) will hold the Rizal Sesquicentennial Literary Conference for Teachers on 25-27 August 2011 at the Claro M. Recto Hall, College of Arts and Letters, Rizal Building, College of Arts and Letters, University...

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Open House @ Filipinas Heritage Library

BOOK AT THE LIBRARYOn the occasion of the Filipinas Heritage Library’s 15th year, we are hosting an open house for the venues that we offer for both corporate and personal celebrations. On August 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., interested clients will be given a tour of all the event venues by our event coordinators. You can also avail of the following perks:·Get tablescape ideas or possible themes for your next event. Our preferred caterers will present thematic table settings.·Select...

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PETA Battles Shakes-fear with Rap and Hip-hop

Young peeps with caps and blings are found rolling rap rhythms, chanting complicated metaphors while bouncing high-energy hip-hop numbers. Sounds like a Gloc 9 concert or the latest FlipTop Battle in Manila, ain’t it? But it ain’t one. It’s Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (PETA) new Shakespeare rap musical, “William”. After the success of “Care Divas”, PETA ventures into another...

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10 Finalists of the 4th SILVERSHORTS.MOV 2011

"Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you're a director. Everything after that you're just negotiating your budget and your fee." – James Cameron .MOV Fest asked for shorts, and you gave us shorts – more than a hundred of them, in fact. Thanks to all who submitted....

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Digital Darkroom for Photographers Workshop

Digital Darkroom for Photographers August 23, 25, and 27 at 6-9pm Basic photo editing and digital darkroom abilities have become part of the skills required of photographers. There are a lot of tasks and tools involved in the digital workflow but knowing how to crop or sharpen an image, fine tune settings such as exposure and saturation, or add a text can come handy for aspiring photographers.All photographers, regardless of skill levels, have a lot to gain in learning the different digital...

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Statement on the Closure of the 'Kulo' Exhibit at the CCP by the Department of Art Studies, UP Diliman

No to Closure, No to Censorship!We, faculty members of the Department of Art Studies, University of the Philippines in Diliman, urge the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) to reopen the exhibition “Kulo" featuring 32 works from artists who contributed to the curatorial concept of revolutionary ferment in contemporary Philippine society as inspired by Dr. Jose Rizal’s life and ideals.While there are contending interpretations of an image presented by art, the ethical course of action...

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Rizal Lectures this August @ Yuchengco Museum

August Rizal Lecture Series13 and 20 August (Saturday), 3 - 5 p.m.Comes with museum admission(P100 adults, P50 students, P25 children and seniors)Our popular series of Saturday lectures on Jose Rizal continues, with our August talks looking into the Knights of Rizal and the National Hero's concept of Filipino nationhood. Both lectures come with museum admission (P100 for adults, P50 for students,...

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Eiga Sai 2011 @ UPFI Film Center

EIGA SAI 2011 the Japanese Film Festival Aug 17-20, 2011 Cine Adarna @ UPFI Film Center FREE ADMISSION AUG 17 WedSummer Days with Coo (138 mins) 12:30 PMOne Million Yen Girl (121 mins) 3:00 PMYunagi City, Sakura Country (118 mins) 5:30 PMVillon’s Wife (114 mins) 7:30 PMAUG 18 ThuYour Friend (125 mins) 12:30 PMYunagi City, Sakura Country (118 mins) 3:00 PMFeel the Wind (133 mins) 5:15 PMClimber’s...

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Press Statement by Mr. Chris. B. Millado

PRESS STATEMENT BY MR. CHRIS B. MILLADO, VICE PRESIDENT AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES 12 August 2011 FIRST ALLOW ME TO THANK EVERYONE FOR COMING. IN BEHALF OF THE OFFICERS AND STAFF OF THE CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON SOME ISSUES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISUNDERSTOOD OR MISINTERPRETED. FIRSTLY, LET ME RESTATE IN MY OWN WORDS THE VISION AND MISSION OF THE CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES:...

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2011 Ateneo Art Awards Shortlist

The Ateneo Art Gallery, widely recognized as the country's first modern art museum, is pleased to announce the 12 artists short-listed for the Ateneo Art Awards 2011: Anatomy of Autonomy. They are:Renato Barja Jr.The Jungle and the RainSolo ExhibitionBlanc Compound15 January - 5 February 2011Frank CallaghanRiver of Our DreamsSolo ExhibitionManila Contemporary2 - 24 October 2010Olivia d'AbovilleNew...

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NCCA Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Month in Davao Region

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts’ (NCCA) annual celebration of National Indigenous Peoples’ Month moves to Davao Region in Mindanao with Tagum City as its main venue. This October, Dayaw: Indigenous Peoples Festival 2011, under the auspices of the NCCA’s Subcommission on Cultural Communities and Traditional Arts and Mindanawon Foundation, in partnership with local governments, government agencies and the private sector, focuses the spotlight on the country’s indigenous...

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Press Statement of the CCP on the Kulo Exhibit

Due to numerous emails, text messages and other letters sent to various offficers of the CCP, and to the artists themselves, with an increasing number of threats to persons and property, the members of the Board of the Cultural Center of the Philippines have decided to close down the Main Gallery where the Kulo Exhibit is on display. This decision was made amidst controversy and deliberation by the Board as to what steps are necessary to avoid future similar incidents. In the light of...

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Philippine Opera Company Presents Ang Bagong Harana

The word “harana” is a Tagalog word (the predominant Philippine dialect) that connotes a traditional form of courtship in which a man woos a woman’s affection by singing love songs. This iconic romantic tradition is the penultimate test for the Pinoy macho in the early 1920’s to court the woman he fancies in their neighborhood. Accompanied by two to three other male ‘barkadas’ with the guitar as the only musical instrument, the main male proponent would sing around two to three...

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Three Solo Shows by Women Artists @ Boston Art Gallery

Three solo shows by women artists at Boston Art Gallery this August: Weena Soberano-Espardinez, Tammy Tan, and Sonia Alluso Opening on August 13, 2011 at Boston Art Gallery in Cubao are simultaneous solo exhibitions of recent works by Weena Soberano-Espardinez, Tammy Tan, and Sonia Alluso.Weena Soberano-Espardinez unveils her “Trying Waters” show of recent paintings in acrylic on canvas. Her...

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Rizal Lectures at Yuchengco Museum this August

The Yuchengco Museum continues its popular Rizal Lecture Series, this time looking into the Knights of Rizal and Jose Rizal’s concept of Filipino nationhood. The series began last July as a highlight of RIZALizing the Future, an exhibit on view at the museum until October 29, 2011.Two Rizal lectures are scheduled this August, both held on Saturday afternoons beginning at 3 p.m. On August 13, Justice Justo Torres, Jr. will talk about The Knights of Rizal: Through the Years, shedding light...

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Tour of Negros Occidental by Museum Foundation of the Philippines

Tour of Negros OccidentalOrganized by the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.Negros is known as the sugar central of the Philippines. The cultivation of sugar and the affluence it brought to the island’s economy created a unique lifestyle. This is best reflected in its heritage houses, museums, churches and the delectable food served on its table. An intimate glimpse of “La Dulce Vida” awaits you. Join us and discover what the Sweet Life in Negros is all about.August 18, 2011 to...

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SEAIR's "Animated Short Tails" Contest Deadline Extended

SEAIR's "Animated Short Tails"

Get a shot at winning a dream vacation package for two at one of the country's best year-round destinations, Batanes, with the extended run of the "Animated Short Tails" contest.

Due to insistent public demand, the animation competition is extended until September 15, 2011, Thursday. Awarding will coincide with the 5th Philippine Animation Festival, Animahenasyon, on November 25, 2011.

Presented by South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR), together with the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI), "Animated Short Tails" is open to all Filipinos. Registration is free and forms can be downloaded at www.animahenasyon.com. Competition updates will be posted at www.facebook.com/flyseair

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COC Collection Series at NOVA Gallery Manila

 NOVA Gallery Manila features a Collection Viewing from the Carlos Oppen Cojuangco archives. The Main Gallery showcases artist Leonilo Doloricon's twenty-four piece rubbercut series produced from 1987 until 1991. The series reflects the socio-political condition of the Filipino society during the late 80's and early 90's, portraying poverty and struggle. The Collector's Gallery...

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Art Classes from July-September 2011 @ Young Artists' Studio

Start your journey to artistry with Young Artists’ Studio’s art programs this quarter! Start young, start right! ART FOR BEGINNERS for ages 5-7 (Saturdays 10am-12nn / starts on July 23)BASIC PAINTING for ages 7 up (Sat-Sun 10am-12nn / starts on July 30)FASHION DESIGN for Kids & Teens ( for ages 10 above, Saturdays 2pm-4pm / starts on July 30)BASIC ANIMATION ( for ages 9 above, Saturdays 2pm-4pm / starts on July 30)STORYTELLING & PUPPETRY (Sundays 10am-12nn / ongoing)ART & PLAY...

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PEACES - An Exhibition By Deform @ Atomika Design Studio

PEACES is peace with an extra "s" and sounds like "pieces".The installation is a collection of tidbits inspired by "Tingi-Tingi" - a Filipino term regarding items of small quantity, reconceptualizing Atomika Design Studio as a working space composed of drawings, graffiti and altered objects.The exhibition also marks the launch of the "Sprayer" figure produced in collaboration with Whooop Factory,...

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UPFI Film Center this August 2011

The UP Film Institute announces its main slate of screenings for August 2011 all at the UPFI Film Center. Cinemalaya fever continues with the Netpac Best Film Winner, Benito Bautista’s Boundary; the premier state university’s premiere of Cinemalaya’s closing film, Jade Castro’s Zombadings and a selection of outstanding student films under the Best of UPFI banner. The national cinemas of Japan and...

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Mapua Tekno Teatro Stages Three Original Plays For Dramafest 2011

Mapua Tekno Teatro (MT2), the official drama organization of the Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT), is staging Dramafest 2011 on August 3, 4 and 6 at the Seminar Room of the MIT main campus in Intramuros, Manila. Dramafest 2011 consists of three original one-act plays written and directed by MT2 members to close the group's 10th anniversary celebration. MT2 was founded in August 2001. The organization...

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