Acoustic Bands, Kuh Ledesma in Concert
Matrix 2: Reloaded special screening
 MUSIC & DANCE
Acoustic Nights
Onstage-Greenbelt and Viva Concerts present the
Acoustic Night Out Series this May. Featuring Side-A on May 16, 17, 30, and 31; Southborder on May 9, 10, 30, and 31; and Paolo Santos on May 23 and 24. Shows start at 9
P.M. (+63-2-7297777;
www.sureseats.com)
Kuh-la-la
Kuh Hits Back at the Music Museum, Greenhills on May 16 and 17 at 9
P.M. Presented by Headline Concepts, this concert features Kuh Ledesma with special guests Kyla and Ara Mina. (+63-2-7210635)
Stateside Steps
From the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group and the Likha Pilipino Dance Ensemble is
Noon O Sa Amin: Carnival de Manila, a historical dance-drama highlighting American influence on Filipino dances, music, and dress. On stage at the Cultural Center of the Philippines Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo on May 22 and 23, 8
P.M. (+63-2-8323878, +63-2-8323681, +63-2-5517930 or +63-2-8321125 loc. 1801 to 1806;
marketing@culturalcenter.gov.ph)
Making Life with Dolls
Also at Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo is a well-loved ballet classic to the music of Delibes. Presented by Steps Dance Studio,
Coppelia is the tale of an old doll-maker, whose life revolves around his doll collection. On May 31 at 6
P.M.
VISUAL ART
Of Rice and Men
Dedicated to our national hero,
Laon/Laan: The Exhibition on Rice offers a sweeping look into the
role and value of rice in Filipinos' lives. Features the extensive National
Museum ethnography collection, fossil rice from an archeological site in Mindoro, antique plows, unusual stone mortars, baskets for storing and presenting rice, dibbles that are also musical instruments, and a sampling of the various rice varieties in the country. (+63-2-5270278 and +63-2-5271215)
China From the Past
Interested to see the 1.7 million-year-old Peking Man, the Ming tombs? Go to Benito Cu Uy Gam Hall (Kaisa Heritage Center, Cabildo St., Intramuros) for the 100 Major Archeological Discoveries of China in the 20th Century. This exhibit runs until May 10.
Projections
The Lopez Museum invites everyone to embark on a journey through history and art, science and emotions, static views and moving images, and across disciplines in its exhibition
Projections. Running until July 26, it features antique charts, navigational and military maps, travelogues, and works by visual artists. At the Benpress building in Ortigas Center, Mondays to Saturdays, except holidays. (+63-2-6312417 and +63-2-4492355)
Stamped in
Trace the development of the postal service with stamps, photographs, and old post office equipment at the Philippine Philatelic Museum (Post Office Annex Building in Plaza Lawton, Manila), reopened as a project of the University of the Philippines. Open Mondays through Fridays until 5
P.M. Free admission.
Sights and Symbols
The Samoy Art Museum is all about symbols, abstractions, and emotions. Artist Antenor R. Samoy creates works like
Eklipanga, the woman caught in an eclipse while resting. Discover his vision at 151 E. Gomez St. Pob. Bacoor, Cavite. On view until May 31. (+63-46- 4342625;
joszen2001@yahoo.com)
Heavenly Art
Langit, Mga Nahuling Kerubin is on view at the Sanctuary Gallery at Maryknoll, Campo Sioco, Baguio City. Features paintings and sculptural works that take us across the landmarks of four artists' spiritual journey. (+63-74-4424602;
era@bgo.csi.com.ph)
REEL TIME
Reload!
Set your sights on the special screening of the much-awaited movie,
Matrix 2: Reloaded at the Premiere THX Cinema, Milelong Drive on May 17, 6
P.M. Presented by the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center Department of Dermatology.
DINING OUT
English 101
It's back to basics for the Prince of Wales in Greenbelt, Makati. Having returned from its journey through Europe and the Middle East, it is now open for business doing what it does best-being an English Pub. Serving lunch and beers 11
P.M. onwards.
TRAVEL & LEISURE
Pure Yoga
Mandarin Oriental, Manila's resident yoga instructor Prakash Singh Bist from India conducts yoga classes twice a day except Mondays at the Pure Yoga studio on the 18th floor. Not just for the hard-core ascetics, yoga classes will help participants strike a balance between living well and being well. Sign up now and experience the power of meditation and time-tested yoga techniques. (+63-2-7508888 local 2101)
ETC.
BIO-Search
The Center for International Trade Expositions, and Missions will showcase a variety of organic, herbal, and natural health products and services June 19 to 22 at the Philippine Trade Training Center. (+63-2-8312201, +63-2-8323956, +63-2-8312382;
corplan@citem.com.ph;
www.citem.com.ph)
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