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Ongoing
		Aura: Religious Art At the BSP collection, at The Basement Gallery, Metropolitan Museum, Pasay City. For information, call (+632) 5211517, 5231566. Tatlong Maria Tatlong Maria, Rody Vera’s adaptation of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov’s “Three Sisters”, a magnificent tragicomedy about the decay of the privileged class in Russia and the search for meaning in the modern world. Tatlong Maria is about the slow destruction of a family once regarded as one of the most respectable in society. From the original Russian setting, the play moves to a remote small town in the Philippines during the first decade of Martial Law. Internationally renowned New York-based director/designer Loy Arcenas directs Mailes Kanapi, Diana Malahay, Angeli Bayani, Cheryl Ramos, Nonie Buencamino and Paolo O’Hara. The play runs from February 19-21; 26-28 and March 13-15; 20-22, 2010 at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Toltino. For more information, please call Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) at 832-1125 locals 1620 & 1621/telefax: 832-3661 or e-mail at ccptanghalan@yahoo.com or visit tanghalangpilipino.com. Fernando Zobel in the 1950s: The Formative Years Until January 17, 2010 at the Ayala museum, 3/F Gallery. For information, visit www.ayala museum.org, or call 757-7117 to 21. Kalpana: 14 Figurative Painters Of India In Conversation With Filipino Artists Kalpana, Sanskrit for “imagination”, is a powerhouse gathering of India’s most important figurative artists of the 20th century on view until January 30 at Upper Level Galleries, Met Museum at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. For information, call 5211517, 5361566, or 5230613. Sleeping Beauty A sleeping princess, a spellbound Prince and more fairies than you can shake a stick at are all part of this quirky adaptation of the popular tale. The evil Trollarina exacts her revenge on the royal family by sending the beautiful Princess Melisande into an everlasting sleep, but little does she realize more than one spell is about to be broken by the kiss of an enchanted Faun. A new look at an old, old tale: she is not only the spellbound beauty, the Prince is an enchanted Faun, and his kisses release more than one spell, to the dismay of the wicked Fairy Trollarina. Another children's musical from the Prince Street Players. Songs include "I'm So Mad", "It's Lovely To Be A Troll" and "Spinning Song". From Repertory Philippines starting August 14 to December 10 at Onstage, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City. For tickets, call 8870710.
January
13		MCCQC Midweek Gathering of Faithful Sa mga hindi nakakapagsimba ng Linggo, meron na tayong midweek service para sa inyo magmula ngayong Wednedsay, January 13, at 7.30 PM. Halina't sumama at magyaya ng mga kaibigan, kapamilya at kapuso.With celebratory dinner at the MCC Chapel, 3/F 56 Mindanao Avenue, Project 6, Quezon City. For information: Rev. Ceejay Agbayani at rev.ceejay@yahoo.com.



15-31		DUETS by Peter Quilter A Philippine premiere of a new romantic comedy by the author of GLORIOUS! Four sets of characters, four crucial moments; Jonathan and Wendy are on a blind date and hope their bad taste is only in their clothing and not in a prospective partner; Barrie is gay and Janet wishes he wasn’t; Shelley and Bobby are divorcing on a holiday in Spain but drunk on emotion; Angela is about to marry for the third time and brother Toby hates the dress, the groom, the party and only wants the best for her—really. All played by two actors in a fast, furious and hilarious tribute to humankind. Duets is four vignettes performed by two actors that explores the lighter side of romance and relationships. Theatrically brilliant, Duets is created for the audience to witness the magic of theatre as actors perform costume changes onstage as the scenery shifts to the next story - all written as part of the performance. Directed by Ana Bitong. At Onstage, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City. For tickets, call 8870710.








23		Viajeng Cusinang Matua (Old Kitchen Tours) An Exclusive GLBTQIA Tour The Kapampangan cuisine is highly regarded as one of the most delicious variety in the Philippines. Discover the secrets of the locals and explore the rich culture of Pampanga through this one-of-a-kind cultural culinary experience. We will bring you to an extra special tour by bringing you to some of the old kitchens of Pampanga, in the belief that the best Kapampangan dishes are made at home. Isama lahat at mag-enjoy sa umaatikabong lafang galore. For information, contact Haids at 0915 7829883; contact (+632) 2390950, 09209235615, 09177375998, or 09228935998; or email traveltales@ymail.com.







28		1st Philippine International Guitar Festival 2010 The Cultural Center of the Philippines and The Guitar Friends will hold the 1st Philippine International Guitar Festival 2010. With the objective of promoting the classical guitar, the festival offers exciting musical performances by outstanding guitarists from the Philippines and abroad. Among the featured performers are Steve Lin, Michael Dadap, Jose Valdez, Perfecto de Castro, Sixto Roxas, Kasilag Guitar Trio, Tabs, UP Guitar Orchestra, Fundacion Centro Flamenco and the winners of the Namcya 2009 Guitar Category. More artists and groups including the Manila Symphony Orchestra are expected to be included in the list of festival performers. One of the highlights will be the concert by a Spanish guitar soloist to be brought in by Instituto Cervantes. The 1st Philippine International Guitar Festival 2010 will offer master classes and lectures on topics such as "Building a Performing Career", "Flamenco", "A Guitarist's Pain", "Jazz Improvisation", "Ensemble Playing" and "Musicality, Intelligence and Technique". The festival will also feature booths and displays by guitar makers and manufacturers. For inquiries, call Jose Valdez at (63 917) 526-6377, Phil Valdez at (63 920) 498-2720, Jenny de Vera at (63 915) 921-3440, or email philguitarfest@gmail.com.








February
5-28		Romeo & Bernadette by Mark Saltzman You just thought he was dead! Romeo, that is. No, he didn't die when he drank that poison at the end of ROMEO AND JULIET. Because it wasn't poison at all; just a sleeping potion that put him out for a few centuries. And when Romeo awakens, he finds himself in 1960 Brooklyn, chasing a girl he believes is his beloved Juliet. But no, it's not Juliet - it's Bernadette, the beautiful, sassy daughter of a local mobster. Romeo finds himself aligned with the rival crime family and… poor Romeo! It seems he's got what the therapists would call, “a pattern.” But unlike Shakespeare's account of the tale, ROMEO AND BERNADETTE barrels along with dames, dons and dizzy comedy to a happy ending, accompanied by some of the world's most recognizable Italian melodies, famous from movies, television and many, many pizzerias. At OnStage, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City. Directed by Joy Virata and Rem Zamora. For tickets, call 8870710.









13		The Philippine Madrigal Singers: Madz About Love For the benefit of Project Brave Kids and Kalinangan Youth Foundation Inc., the Philippine Madrigal Singers will do a fund-raising concert featuring their love songs, aiming to raise funds for the undertakings of KALFI, such as establishing study centers which supplement the university instruction of students and the career development of young professionals all over the country through activities which incorporate formation on human values like leadership and industry. This project will also raise funds for Project: Brave Kids Social and Family Life Support Program. For ticket inquiries, call Ticketworld at (63 2) 891-9999.




5		AFTERCALL'S Commitment and Dedication Day Show of Commitment From 3:00pm at Stella Maris College, Quezon City. Visit www.aftercall.ning.com for further information.
March
11		Concert For A Culture Of Peace CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo and International Peace Foundation presents "Concert For A Culture Of Peace" featuring Pianists Vladimir Ashkenazy and Vovka Ashkenazy and Clarinetist Dimitri Ashkenazy. In the years since Vladimir Ashkenazy first came to prominence on the world stage in the 1955 Chopin Competition in Warsaw he has built an extraordinary career, not only as one of the most renowned and revered pianists of our times, but as an artist whose creative life encompasses a vast range of activities. Clarinetist Dimitri Ashkenazy has appeared at the Royal Festival Hall in London with the Royal Philharmonic, at the Hollywood Bowl with the Deutsches Symphonie Orchester Berlin. Vovka Ashkenazy's debut was with the London Symphony performing Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concert. At the Cultural Center Of The Philippines (CCP), Roxas Blvd. cor. Pablo Ocampo Sr. St., CCP Complex, Pasay City. For information, call 8321125.






12-13		Ballet Philippines Company Auditions 41st Season (2010-11) Under the direction of Artistic Director Paul Morales on its 41st year, Ballet Philippines is one of Southeast Asia’s major dance companies and maintains an internationally recognized repertoire of classical, neo-classical, contemporary and modern works from local and foreign choreographers. Come to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) to become a part of the premier dance group of the country. Applicants must come in complete dance attire (ladies must bring pointe shoes). Send CVs with photo to: Ballet Philippines Paul Morales, Artistic Director Ground Floor, Cultural Center of the Philippines CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City, Metro Manila 1307 Ballet Philippines’ 2010/2011 season will run between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011. The Company will perform four programs of both classical and contemporary works at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. In addition, the company may be featured in some national and international touring engagements. The thirteen month contracts include salary, health coverage and educational opportunities. For information, email info@balletphilippines.org.









July
9-25		Equus by Peter Shaffer Psychiatrist Martin Dysart is brought the most challenging case of his career. Alan Strang seems like a normal seventeen year old. His life appears routine and his family loving. However, Alan’spassion for horses and an encounter with stable hand Jill has led him to behave in the most devastating way. Dysart must discover why this severely troubled teenager, has gouged out the eyes of six horses with a hoof pick. Dysart slowly realizes that Alan has evolved his own bizarre religion, in which horses are his gods — and has enacted a strange Passion Play. Only Dysart seems able to grasp the answer to this psychological puzzle. He understands that to cure the boy, he must take from him the richest and most profound experience of his life. The boy’s fierce passion forces Dysart to recognize the barrenness and aridity of his own existence. At OnStage, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City. Directed by Joy Virata and Rem Zamora. For tickets, call 8870710.













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