Christmas shopping & Christmas romance
TOYOTA-SPONSORED CONCERT
Different Toyota distributors all over Asia host Toyota Classic on November 13 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. This annual classical concert aims to celebrate the music, culture, and the arts in the host countries. Now in its 16th year, it features the Hungarian State Budapest Operetta Theater in its Manila concert. (+63-2-8321125 to 39; ccp@culturalcenter.gov.ph)
CINDERELLA & AN ANGEL, AND A CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE CCP
The Philippine Ballet Theater brings to life the classic rags-to-riches fairy tale of Cinderella (with choreography by John Peter Comelin and music by Sergei Prokofiev) on November 18 to 20 at the CCP. On December 2 to 4 also at the CCP, An Angel Earns His Wing through the performance of Ballet Philippines, while on December 9 the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra fills the air with Christmas Romance.
SHOP @ THE FORT
The best bazaar for every season spurs another season of shopping of quality products at the Fort: at NBC Tent on December 3 & 4, Le Pavillon on November 26 & 27. Organized by Karl Edward International. (+63-2-3743726; kardelle@pacific.net.ph)
SANTA RETURNS
For the benefit of Children's Hour, the World Bazaar Festival is bringing back for the fifth time the real Santa Claus from Finland on December 8 to 16 at the World Trade Center.
PREXMAS BABY EXPO
Can't wait for Christmas? Find all you'll ever need for you and your baby at "My Baby & Me Expo" on November 25 to 27, 2005 at Megatrade Hall 3, SM Megamall. Get to shop for children's books, clothes, toys and a lot more! Freebies await parents. Organized by VRC Creative Events.
STUDENT ART
From November 6 to December 7, works by students from schools in Metro Manila are on show at the CCP galleries. This is organized by the Philippine Art Educators Association. On December 15 up to January, the entries and winners of the 2005 PAP open fine print competition will be showcased.
HISTORY IN PHOTOS
One hundred fifty years of photography in Spain travels to the Museum of the Filipino People at Teodoro Valencia Circle, Rizal Park. The works of Spain's most highly respected photo-historian Publio López Mondéjar will be showcased until November 16. Organized by Instituto Cervantes. (+63-2-5261482; manila.Cervantes.es)
FUZION SMOOTH
The Fuzion Smoothie café offers unique and healthy smoothie action with its over 200 flavors derived from different fruits, without adding sugar or ice, but having the best of fruits' delicious taste, nutrients, and fibers. Fuzion also offers full meals, snacks, desserts, and teas. Located at The Podium, Robinsons Galleria, Promenade, and Greenbelt 3. (+63-2-9156007; Meredith.ngo@fuzionphils.com)
ZESTFUL GIFTS
Looking for delightful gifts for your loved ones this Christmas? Try Zen Zest's Body Care gift packs. Each Zen Zest product--from the subtly scented body sprays and antibacterial hand sanitizers enriched with moisturizing aloe vera to luxurious and refreshing body washes that leave the skin soft and supple--is delicately infused with the natural essences of apple, melon, or raspberry, or touched by the gentle aroma of talc or ocean breeze.
Banish the day's stresses and bring a refreshing touch into your home with Zen Zest Room and Linen Fragrances. The clarifying aroma of Uplifting Room and Linen Fragrances ensures a more positive and upbeat aura around you. The exhilarating and revitalizing aroma of sweet balsamic Stimulating Room and Linen Fragrances will revive any living space. The relaxing and balancing aroma of Calming Room and Linen Fragrances' bouquet of floral essences ensure peaceful sleep. Spritz your rooms with Room Fragrance and spray Linen Fragrance on beds, pillows, curtains and carpets. Available at Zen Zest outlets in malls.
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