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The ‘Beatles’ are coming for The Estate Makati

SMDC and Federal Land, Inc. are celebrating what is quintessentially British by hosting an exclusive one night-only performance like no other. The two biggest real estate developers in the country have flown in stars from the revamped production of "Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles" from London’s…

Three-man exhibit takes center stage at ManilaART 2019

ArtFarm is proud to present "Rhythm," a three-man exhibition featuring the works of Raul Lebajo, Nikulas Lebajo and Ivan Co at ManilART 2019. "Rhythm" promises to treat viewers' eyes as well as their other senses to the varying melodious tempos that art offers. Raul Lebajo’s paintings of forest growths, fantastic…

Entering Lambana’s mythical realm

Immerse yourself in Filipino folklore with Tipsy Tales' Lambana, an intimate, multi-sensory and interactive 75-minute theater experience that takes you into the world of whimsical Filipino tales. Set at the fourth floor of Eastwood Mall, Quezon City, this is Tipsy Tales’ first foray into theater production. The production centers on…

Sweat, blood and song: Jett Pangan and Lea Salonga star in Sweeney Todd’s 40th anniversary show in Manila

By Bryle B. Suralta 'Lovett' or hate it? Lea Salonga most certainly makes sure you'll feel both about her character: "There are a lot of roles written in theater that are not nice people. These two, here (in this musical), our faces so prominent, we’re not nice folks. I find…

Ryan Chris’ new bridal collection takes us into the ETHEREAL

Imagine your favorite fairy tale characters brought to life, added by a twist of modern-day minimalism and profound taste. This is what you get with fashion designer Ryan Chris Baylen's newest bridal collection. R Y A N C H R I S™️' launches "ETHEREAL - The Tale of a Bridal…

So, what’s your favorite Wine Story?

By Bryle B. Suralta Nobody becomes a wine connoisseur overnight. It take years (and sometimes a few levels of course accreditation) to master the art of drinking wines and spirits the right way. Most people don't even know where and how to start. Fortunately, one of the most respected wine and…

Bali’s “King of Cocktails” now reigns supreme in Aqua Boracay’s exclusive drink selection

Who better than to show you a good time than Bali's "King of Cocktails" himself? And there's only one place you can find him--at one of Boracay's newest party destinations, luxury resort Aqua Boracay. But Raka Ambarawan isn't the only one who's coming to the party. Alongside the famed mixologist is…

Hong Kong’s “mooncake royalty” is here in Manila!

By Bryle B. Suralta As the mooncake season approaches (September 13 is the Mooncake Festival to be exact), the mid-autumn celebration is in full swing. And what better way to prepare for this time than to bring Hong Kong's best-selling mooncake brand for 21 years, the Hong Kong MX, to the Philippines.…

One year of Casa Luxia: The art of luxury entertaining

By Bryle B. Suralta "It seems as if it was just yesterday when I was telling my husband about my dreams of pursuing the tablescape rental business," said Casa Luxia founder Ginger King Villavicencio in her speech during the Casa Luxia anniversary celebration. "It's been a year now, and here we…

Salcedo Auctions finds another well-appointed masterpiece

By Bryle B. Suralta By now, Salcedo Auctions has been known to challenge the Philippines’ own historians and art connoisseurs with each new discovery. Whether it’s the record-setting boceto for the “Spolarium” by Juan Luna y Novicio last year or the two Lunas (“The Death of Cleopatra” boceto and “The…