Sarong Banggi, Ballet Philippines’ tribute to Filipino music and dance on October 16-18

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Rediscover local musical treasures in a new ballet about the Filipino family. Ballet Philippines’ Sarong Banggi features new works by six exciting Filipino choreographers set to classic folk songs from around the country, arranged and orchestrated by Ryan Cayabyab, the country’s best-loved composer. This show is co-presented by the Province of Albay.

The show features choreography by Carissa Adea, Ronelson Yadao, Cyril Aran Fallar, Paul Alexander Morales, Nonoy Froilan, and Carlo Pacis. Each choreographer brings to the stage his/her unique impression of the Filipino family in a new contemporary ballet with the cast led by Jean Marc Cordero, Earl John Arisola, Rita Angela Winder, and Monica Amanda Gana.

“Sarong Banggi will tug at the audience’s heartstrings with its nostalgic music and earnest look at traditional Filipino values,” says Ballet Philippines Artistic Director Paul Alexander Morales”. “It will be interesting to see these choreographers’ different takes on familiar themes; love, loss and reconciliation that cements the Filipino family”

When asked by Morales to create two pieces for the show, Hong Kong-based choreographer Carlo Pacis was thrilled at the chance to come home and work with Ballet Philippines again. “As a Filipino living overseas, I felt that it was my responsibility to give back.” Pacis, former soloist of the Hong Kong Ballet is a two-time awardee for Outstanding Choreography at the Philstage Gawad Buhay Awards.

Sarong Banggi’s opening night on October 16 is a Filipiniana Gala featuring the live performance of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Cayabyab himself.

The music of the show was recently created by the Cultural Center of the Philippines in the special Collector’s Edition CD entitled “Serenata: Well-loved Philippine Folk Songs and Melodies”. Included in the album are the Kapampangan “Atin cu Pung Singsing”, the Hiligaynon “Ay Kalisud”, and the Tagalog “Dalagang Pilipina” and “Saranggola ni Pepe”, among others.

Sarong Banggi’s libretto is by Dennis Marasigan, lighting design by Meliton Roxas Jr., sets by Ohm David, and costume design by Rajo Laurel.

Sarong Banggi will be performed from October 16 to 18 at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater). For inquiries, visit www.ballet.ph, send an email to info@ballet.ph, or call Ballet Philippines at 551-1003. For tickets and reservations, call the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or Ticketworld at 891-9999.

Major sponsors of Ballet Philippines’ 46th Season include Globe Platinum, San Miguel Corporation, and Belle Corporation.

Connect to Ballet Philippines online through the following social media networks:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/balletphilippines

Twitter: @balletph

Instagram: @balletphilippines

YouTube: balletph

To join in the Ballet Philippines conversation, use our official hashtags: #balletph, #dancespring, #sarongbanggi

Britain’s Finest : The Complete Beatles Experience

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Speaking of nostalgia, take a nostalgic tip to Solaire on the 17th of October 2015 and let’s bring the 60s back to life with a Britain’s Finest concert and hop the night away with The Beatles tribute.

“The fab four” – when you hear that phrase only one band comes to mind: The Beatles. The Beatlemania of the 60s are the embodiment of the ideals shared by the era’s sociocultural revolutions and as the band steadily grew in reputation and popularity, armed with the growing sophistication of their songs, the British invasion begun. 

Hit song after hit song and with multiple Grammy, Academy and Ivor Novello awards, this awesome British band has been catapulted to legendary icon status as one of the most influential people and in 2004 Rolling Stones magazine declared The Beatles as the ”greatest artists of all time.”

Now take a trip with me forward from the 60s and into this glorious place we call Now. Straight from Southern California and considered as the “most authentic” tribute band to the Beatles legend, Britain’s Finest takes centerstage bringing to life once again songs like “Hey Jude”, “I Want To Hold Your Hand”, “She Loves You”, “A Hard Day’s Night”, and “Twist and Shout” with their hauntingly accurate rendition, complete with costume changes to show their precise attention to detail, immaculately emulating The Beatles’ career. The high, positive energy of the band and the witty banter demonstrates the youthful enthusiasm the Beatles had during their several live performances in the 60s. 

As the “closest thing to The Beatles since The Beatles” Benjamin Chadwick (Paul), Tyson Kelly (John), Robert Bielma (George), and Luis Renteria (Ringo) are all incredible musicians in their own right and note for note, Britain’s Finest hits the spot accurately every time with such precise vocals conveying a vibe that will have us leaping to our feet and bobbing our heads to the ghosts of comb-overs with sporting sideburns much like it was during the beatlemania days. Now if we can only make them show themselves in black and white, that would certainly bring it straight home because this tribute band can definitely stir up a kind of fresh, energetic rawness that only the original Beatles have managed to bring us in the past. Talk about an actual spiritual take over! McCartney and Ringo must be in nostalgia heaven. 

Living up to its name, Britain’s Finest gives one of the most exceptional tribute concerts to The Beatles this generation. With their uncanny dead-on vocals, endearing persona, undeniable good looks, and witty onstage banter, this group of Southern California musicians effectively takes on the stage personas of John, Paul, George, and Ringo with every performance.

You wouldn’t want to miss this! Catch this band perform at The Theatre and find out for yourself why this group continues to win the hearts of audiences worldwide.

Britain’s Finest- The Complete Beatles Experience is another Boardwork’s production.

Buy your tickets now! Call TicketWorld at (+632) 891-9999 or visit ticketworld.com.ph.

BRITAIN’S FINEST: THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE

October 17, 2015 ● Saturday ● 8:00 PM

The Theatre at Solaire

Buddha-Bar Manila brings back “Sushi Disco Night: REMIX” this October

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Saturday night fever continues at the most posh party destination in the metro. 

Buddha-Bar Manila brings back by popular demand “Sushi Disco Night” all Saturdays of October for partyphiles to enjoy. Originally a concept from Buddha-Bar Baku in Azerbaijan, “Sushi Disco Night” hit Manila by storm from July 25 to August 29. “Sushi Disco Night: REMIX” #buddhabarmanila2015 #sushidisconightremix allows Manila’s glamorous set to swing and groove to well-loved retro music and eat lots of delightful sushi.

For Php599 net, the “Eat-All-You-Can Sushi Creations” promo can be enjoyed from 6 pm to 9 pm. The “buy 1, take 1” promo of selected sushi creations is from 9:01 p.m. to 2 a.m. Customers can avail of five bottles of local beer at Php 499 net, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Get your dancing shoes ready as well since to add more pleasure to your sushi indulgence, the best disco music from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and early ‘90s will be played. Setting the disco and sushi-loving mood even further are some of Manila’s finest DJs namely Pablo Javier “DJ Ouch” Guzman, Manolet “DJ Papi” Santos, Frankie Cortes, Gerald Henson and BoyetSison. 

Only dine-in customers can avail of the promo. Walk-in guests will be seated on a first-come, first served basis.

Buddha-Bar Manila, a franchise of Buddha-Bar Paris, is located at Picar Place, Kalayaan Avenue, Makati City. For reservations, call +632 8566859, +632 8566719 and 0998-983-3918. 

You may also reach them at info@buddhabarmanila.com or like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @BuddhaBarMNL.

ATC Brighten Years Campaign (with Kim Chiu, Carla Abellana, Nikki Gil, ATC endorsers) : First of the Many Decades to Come

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Through the  BrighTEN Years campaign, ATC Healthcare wishes to acknowledge and welcome the support and patronage of all those involved in making it the Pinoy’s trusted life ally.

In recognition of past accomplishments and in anticipation of more years to serve the Filipino people, ATC Healthcare is elated to share this milestone with everyone on October 10, 2015 at the Isabela Ballroom, Makati Shangri-La.

Kim Chiu (Fatout Endorser)

ATC Healthcare International Corporation firmly believes in the value of health. It is their mission to empower all Filipinos to live life to the fullest by being their trusted life ally in all things health-related. And it seems the public appreciates their efforts as they continue to support ATC’s tenth year of providing products such as Robust, FatOut, Vita-E, Strike and many others.

Amy Perez (Strike Endorser) as host of the night together with Papa Jack, and Jackie Rice (Robust Endorser)

Starting modestly in 2005, ATC Healthcare has grown to become one of the leading healthcare providers in the country.

Mr. Derick Wong and Ms. Nikki Gil (Reducin Endorser)

Carla Abellana (Vita-E Endorser)

Today, ATC Healthcare continues to progress with their unfailing will to provide safe, effective and innovative products to their Life Ally, the Filipino people.

The Voice Season 9 with Fil-Am stunner Amy Vachal joins team Pharerel

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“You can win this whole thing” expressed Adam Levine who had a full team and was unable to bid for Fil Am stunner Amy Vachal. All three other judges Pharrell, Gwen Stefani and Blake Sheldon took only seconds to turn as Amy sang the classic Dream a Little Dream of Me.

The 26-yr old from Brooklyn, New York is also into painting. Musical talent runs in the blood, as her father used to be a member of a Grateful Dead cover band. Val picked a Pharrell to be her mentor – the same judge who produced last season’s winner.

After a standing ovation from the judges; Stefani gushed that that Val was a “princess” and “angel-like.” And Sheldon stated “I’m looking at a superstar”

But it was Pharrell who will get to further refine and enhance this talent and hopefully bring her to superstardom. If their initial exchange was an indication, the viewers can expect a hybrid of soulful, classic style blended with a shot modern hipness from this pretty and talented hopeful.

Last year’s winner, Sawyer Fredericks (Team Pharrell), set a show record by posting nine top ten iTunes singles for six straight weeks. This is a feat that this year’s winner should look forward to matching (if not surpassing).

The Voice Season 9 airs Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:50PM, within 12 hours of US broadcast. First and exclusive on AXN. 

AXN is seen on Cable Link Channel 38, Cignal Digital TV Channel 61, Global Destiny Cable Channel 61, Dream Channel 20, Gsat Channel 12, SKYCable Channel 49.

www.AXN-Asia.com