Three Days of Art at ManilArt10

ManilArt10, the country’s top international art event now on its second year had attracted a lot more leading art galleries and a few international. Art collectors and hobbyists alike filled the event from July 30 - Aug. 1, 2010 at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. Almost sixty exhibitors joined and showcased their finest art pieces!

With an entrance fee of P200 or $4.50, participants of ManilArt10 had the chance of attending any of the seven FREE art lectures. I was lucky enough that ManilArt10 had "Artwork Photography" by Ross Capili, an award-winning professional photographer and visual artist. He talked about the techniques and legal ways in capturing a particular painting or artwork from a point of view of a novice photographer to those who make it as a living.

He emphasized that photography is a business anyone can easily put up. He also said that a photographer should be always cautious in publishing his shots that he should be aware when it comes to copy rights. A resposible photographer should make sure that he be credited in his works: at least a name below the picture etc. Uhum! the lecture is just so timely for ManilArt10 since it is about Art Photography. Check out these photos I took if I absorbed anything during the lecture:

18th Defense & Sporting Arms Show and 2010 Green Film Festival at SM

SM is not only the heaven and hell when it comes to shopping. Take a look at these ongoing events that most of us would be interested. So shoppaholics out there, I dare you to at least skip one of your favorite hangout store and learn about guns and self-dense and how is our planet doing.

18th Defense & Sporting Arms Show

Free Seminars:

Gun Safety & Responsible Gun Ownership

Gun Maintenance Workshop

Legal Aspect of Gun Ownership

The Future in Sport Shooting

Olympic Shooting Sport: An Intro

Israeli Combat: A Self Defense

Starting the Airsoft Hobby

Filipino Martial Arts

Anis Applications

Street Smarts

Street Safe

July 15-19 | 10AM-8:30PM | Halls 1&2

5/L MEGA B, SM MEGAMALL

Event Highlights

D2K10: Design, Operate & Dominate

A Fashion Show by Tactical Option

Best Dressed Gun Competition

2010 Green Film Festival. State of the Planet: About the destruction of the rainforest, extinction of the species, global warning and rising sea levels and other ecological crises our planet faces. Warnings from the Wild: Examines how global warming is affecting the Earth, from polar bears getting thinner and producing less offspring to the migration of the Adelie penguin from its home in the Antarctic. The 11th Hour: Lead by Leonardo DiCaprio  who explores the devastating effects of carbon dioxide emissions on the planet and the possible ways we can switch and use renewable energy sources. Known environmental activists such ad former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, scientist Stephen Hawking and other experts are there to share their thoughts too on how humans can reduce their carbon footprint on earth. Planet Earth : Believed to be the most elaborate documentary series ever produced to showcase the earth’s last wilderness and its wildlife.                                                                                                                                                                   Shown every third Monday and Tuesday of the month, this Green film festival is in connection and celebration of World Environment day.

Eiga Sai 2010: Contemporary Japanese Film Festival tickets in Shangrila Mall for Free!

Whew! It took me 4 days before I knew that there is a free film showing in celebration of the Philippines-Japan Friendship Month this July. Eiga Sai 2010 in cooperation with the Japan Embassy which means "film" festival" in Japan is bringing 8 contemporary films and 2 animated films in an effort to showcase Japanese art and culture.

                                           
Shangrila Plaza Cineplex 6th Floor is the place where anyone can get a free ticket. Just a very friendly reminder: please, please be there like an hour before the movie starts as the line of people waiting is longer and they come earlier than what you think of. You may enjoy their limited seats from July 6 - 11 but don't worry there are a few places that will follow where you can watch it. Next stop would be: Gaisano South City Mall, Davao (July 23 - 25); Ayala Center Cinema 4, Cebu (Aug. 3 - 8) and in UP Film Institute, UP Diliman (Aug. 18 - 21).


For the complete list schedule, here is the official website of Japan Foundation Manila http://www.jfmo.org.ph/. This site is the best spot where you can any stuff about Japan: Arts & Culture, Japanese Language & Studies, grants anything you may need to know.


SHANGRILA


July 1
7 p.m. - Always Sunset on Third Street 2 (invitational)


July 2
2 p.m. - Fourteen
4:30 p.m. - How to Become Myself
7 p.m. - I Just Didn't Do It


July 3
2 p.m. - Glasses
4:30 p.m. - The Battery Future in Our Hands
7 p.m. - The Bandage Club


July 4
1:30 p.m. - Franz Kafka's A Country Doctor, Miyori in the Sacred Forest
4:30 p.m. - I Just Didn't Do It
7 p.m. - TOKYO TOWER Mom & Me, and Sometimes Dad


July 5
2 p.m. - Fourteen
4:30 p.m. - I Just Didn't Do It


July 6
2 p.m. - Glasses
4:30 p.m. - The Bandage Club


July 7
2 p.m. - How to Become Myself
4:30 p.m. - The Battery Future in Our Hands
7 p.m. - Always Sunset on Third Street 2


July 8
2 p.m. - Fourteen
4:30 p.m. - TOKYO TOWER Mom & Me, and Sometimes Dad


July 9
2 p.m. - The Bandage Club
4:30 p.m. - Always Sunset on Third Street 2
7 p.m. - Franz Kafka's A Country Doctor, Miyori in the Sacred Forest


July 10
2 p.m. - How to Become Myself
4:30 p.m. - The Battery Future in Our Hands
7 p.m. - Always Sunset on Third Street 2


July 11
1:30 p.m. - Franz Kafka's A Country Doctor, Miyori in the Sacred Forest
4:30 p.m. - Glasses
7 p.m. - TOKYO TOWER Mom & Me, and Sometimes Dad


UP Film Institute


August 18
2 p.m. - The Battery Future in Our Hands
4:30 p.m. - TOKYO TOWER Mom & Me, and Sometimes Dad
7 p.m. - I Just Didn't Do It


August 19
1 p.m. - Franz Kafka's A Country Doctor
2 p.m. - Glasses
4:30 p.m. - I Just Didn't Do It
7 p.m. - TOKYO TOWER Mom & Me, and Sometimes Dad


August 20
12 p.m. - Miyori in the Sacred Forest
2 p.m. - Fourteen
4:30 p.m. - The Bandage Club
7 p.m. - Always Sunset on Third Street 2


August 21
1 p.m. - Franz Kafka's A Country Doctor
2 p.m. - Miyori in the Sacred Forest
4:30 p.m. - Always Sunset on Third Street 2
7 p.m. - How to Become Myself

Glad to be Part of the 15th Inauguration Ceremony of Pres. Noynoy Aquino

Almost half a million Filipinos gathered to watch the Inauguration of the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines last June 30th in Quirino Grandstand, Luneta while me, was lying like a knocked out boxer from a fight. I just finished a 9-6 night shift so I’m off to sleep. But from the walls of the sleeping quarters I hear the noise of my fellow officemates. “It’s the Inauguration day of P-noy!”

I'm giving him a 100% grade for his speech in Tagalog. Pinoy na Pinoy! As expected in every president inaugural speech, there are always parinig or innuendo in Spanish about the outgoing president. If I were Pres. GMA and I was listening to it personally, I would have melted right away or walked out. Hmm, speaking of her, why is it her name was not acknowledged on the speech when the other past presidents were? Very light and detailed... that's how he tacked the issues he is most concerned of. Corruption is still at number one spot. Sigh, when would be our country be free from it?

Bawal na ang Wang-wang! This is the only issue that never crossed in my mind a President would be so much concerned of. Kayo ang Boss ko! I Like this line! Really, really glad to be part of Inauguration of the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines at least in front of the TV. Please do not frustrate us in the 6 years to come P-noy!

Free Movie Passes for the 15th French Film Festival at Shangrila Mall

Of french fries and french kiss... I love this sinful food and I can kiss this way. Oh, the Paris! Spelled as the E-i-f-f-e-l T-o-w-e-r... France's culture is everywhere around the world. Free movie passes is given to movie goers in Shangrila Mall, Mandaluyong from June 3 - 13 in celebration for the 15th French Film festival . Don't worry, English subtitles to the rescue.

Had a chance to watch last June 4th the movie simply titled "Welcome". About a 17-year old Iraqi boy named Bilal who wanted to follow his girlfriend who illegally migrated to London with her family 6 months ago. Because of no pertinent documents and no money, he was stucked in France together with other illegal migrants. He studied swmiming lessons and befriended his swimming instructor Simon who provided him shelter and food even though there is a law in France that the local people should not provide anything to the Kurds (illegal migrants) because helping them encourages more to be like them.

Simon who is currently undergoing divorce process with his wife said one time to her: "This boy walked 4000 km and now planning to swim the Channel (shore that connects France to London) just to be with his girl when I couldn't even cross the road to get you back." Sigh, how sweet! Anyway, it is a crime to tell the end of the story so go and watch this and other films. I am lucky at that time there is a free scoop of ice cream courtesy of Selecta's new flavors choco almond fudge and coffee almond fudge.

For complete list of movie schedules, you may check: Spot.ph or if you can't make it at the dates mentioned above you may watch at Cultural Center of the Philippines (June 15-20), Ayala Center Cebu (June 18-20) or UP Film Institute (June 22-24).

Free Backpacking Talk w/ Lilianne of Wanderlass About Her Upcoming Around the World Trip

A free talk about travel and backpacking around the world on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 7:00 pm at R.O.X. – Bonifacio High St. Lilliane Cobiao is a blogger, traveler, scuba diver and couchsurfer. To read her blog Wanderlass you may click here. Joncy Sumulong is also a blogger and traveler and will share his latest India and South East Asia Trips. To read his blog Banana Pancake Trail, you may click here

Artisans at Work: A Photo Exhibit on Filipino Arts and Crafts

The art of photography attempts to freeze passing moments into permanence. It hopes to capture timeless and unforgettable moments into a series of images. This is according to the people behind the photo exhibit entitled "Artisans At Work" which pays tribute to the men and women who produce useful objects that enrich Filipino culture. These photos taken by amateur and professional photographers focus on celebrating Filipino arts and crafts. Take a look!

Painter

Sculptor

Potter

Fishermen

Jeepney Driver

Dancers

This exhibit is about a typical Filipino: it could be a jeepney driver, sculptor, fisherman, potter, weaver or a dancer. According to them "they are guided by a clear and a sure hand, these artisans create products that serve their function well they clothe us, store our food, help us travel. And yet these products possess a humble but genuine beauty that transcends everyday functions--the delicate needlework in traditional fabrics, the precise geometric patterns in woven baskets, the colorful flags and aluminum horses of jeepneys. These unique features prove we Filipinos glorify even the most ordinary articles with adornment."

The mosted noted photographer of this exhibit is Jaime Zobel de Ayala, the first Filipino photographer to be confirmed "Licentiate" by the Royal Photograpic Society and has received similar commendation from the French and Spanish government. Joining him is a priest, a columnist, a pastry chef, a Cebu-based dentist, a priest and even Piolo Pascual a local actor.

If you want to see these photos you may visit: Market! Market! (May 18-31), Glorietta (June 1-14), Marquee (15-28), Trinoma (June 19-July 12), Alabang Town Center (July 13-26), Ayala Center Cebu (Aug. 7-21) and Bonifacio High Street (Aug. 20-Sept.12).