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EXHIBITS

Finale Art File opened three exhibitions which are on view until Jan. 5, 2017: Painting Baggage by Lyra Garcellano and W. Don Flores, Swan Song Part Two by Liv Vinluan, and Tropical Snow Flake by Jeona Zoleta.

Simbuyo, an exhibit of ceramic sculptures by Rita Cudiño, is on view until Dec. 27 at the Hiraya Gallery, 530 United Nations Ave., Ermita, Manila.

A Stone’s Throw, The Syjucos at Galerie Roberto, featuring works of Cesare A.X, Jean Marie, Michelline, Beatrix, Maxine, and Julian, runs until Dec. 18. Galerie

Roberto is located at the Molito Complex, Madrigal Avenue cor. Commerce Ave., Alabang, Muntinlupa City. West Gallery has four exhibitions which are ongoing until Dec. 31: Lynrd Paras’ Exit Wounds, Lec Cruz’s The Sun Sets in the West, Don Djerassi Dalmacio’s Hi Hello, and Jeff Tan’s Slipping Into The Unknown. ArtInformal has four ongoing exhibitions: Invisible Gardens by Yasmin Sison, Lost Highway by Mariano Ching, Untitled by Christina Quisumbing Ramilo, and a group show Interstitium by Titat Naval Ledesma, Carlos Sevilla, and Iori Espiritu. On view until Dec. 17.

Ateneo Art Gallery presents #LUZ@90, curated by Ambeth R. Ocampo, which runs until April 8. Featuring recent and early works, the exhibition celebrates the 90th birth anniversary of Arturo R. Luz, National Artist for Visual Arts. The Cultural Center of the Philippines celebrates the birth month of National Artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco via the exhibit Homebound: A Survey of Recent Developments in Angono Contemporary Art, on view until Feb. 12. The Metropolitan Museum of Manila presents three exhibits, collectively called FORTY, in celebration of its 40th anniversary. The MET Collection and New Acquisitions and The MET Archives are on view until Jan. 8, while The MET and the BSP Print Collections runs until Jan. 13. Along with the three exhibits, The MET is displaying Ronald Ventura’s iconic two-piece carousel at the museum lobby. The Metropolitan Museum of Manila is located at the Bangko Sentral Compound, Roxas Blvd., Malate, Manila.

Tie a String Around the World, a re-staging of the Philippines’ official exhibition to the Venice Art Bienalle in 2015, is on view at the UP Vargas

Museum’s 1F and 3F Galleries. The show features works by Manuel Conde, Carlos “Botong” Francisco, Manny Montelibano, and Jose Tence Ruiz.

PERFORMANCES

9 Works Theatrical presents the timeless Charles Dickens classic, A

Christmas Carol, on Dec. 16 to 18, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 25 at 7 p.m., at the Globe Iconic Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. For tickets call TicketWorld at 891-9999, or e-mail info@9workstheatrical.com. Repertory Philippines closes its 2016 season with the musical A Little

Princess, with performances until Dec. 18 at the OnStage Theater, Greenbelt 1, Makati. The musical features the direction and choreography of Dexter Santos. For details, call Rep at 843-3570 or visit www.repertoryphilippines.ph/. Repertory Philippines presents Hansel

and Gretel until Dec. 15 at Greenbelt 1, Makati City. A musical adaptation by Erwin Fajardo and Sach Castillo, it is directed by Joy Virata. For details, call 843-3570 or TicketWorld at 891-9999, or visit www.repertoryphilippines.ph.

The re-run of Tanghalang Pilipino’s production of Nicanor Tiongson’s Mabining Mandirigma: a steampunk

musical is ongoing until Dec. 18, with performances from Friday to Sunday, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., at the Little Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City. This is a contemporary musical foregrounding the intellectual heroism of Apolinario Mabini, who in the second phase of Philippine revolution, displayed an uncommon vision, a warrior’s spirit, and a principled character, as he struggled against all odds to enjoin his countrymen to go beyond considerations of class, clan, economic gain, and personal ambition, so they could think and act as citizens of one nation. Tickets are available through TicketWorld (891-9999, www. ticketworld.com.ph). UST’s Paskuhan 2017 kicks off on Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m., with a mass at the university’s Quadricentennial Pavilion. The Paskuhan concert features popular bands on Dec. 16, 6 p.m., at the UST Grandstand and will be capped by a fireworks display at 9 p.m.

NORDLYS/P-NOiSE Contemporary

Dance will be held at the Metropolitan Theater at Plaza Lawton, Manila and at Pineapple Lab at 6071 Palma Street, Makati City, from Dec. 15 to 18, 7 p.m. NORDLYS (Northern Light) is a collective of artists from Denmark, Sweden Norway, and Finland. They will stage their walking performances where the audience moves with them and within the venue in an exploration of bodily, emotional and spatial relationships. NORDLYS/P-NOiSE Contemporary Dance brings together the Nordic and Filipino artists in a showcase of contemporary dance and performance art in the urban landscape of Manila. Opening night on Dec. 15 will be at Pineapple Lab (tickets: P300) and will feature art performances, debate, and a film screening. There will also be a live vocal and DJ performance. A “Walking Performance” will then be held at the Metropolitan Theater on Dec. 16 and 17 by NORDLYS. Closing night on the 18th is at Pineapple Lab (tickets: P300) and will feature art performances and debate, a performance piece and film. There will be live music. For schedule of activities, visit the Embassy of Denmark’s Facebook page.

Basil Valdez will be performing in a concert at San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila on Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. Guests are the Orchestra of the Filipino Youth, the Adeodatus Children’s Choir, and Shanne Dandan from the Voice Kids. The fund-raiser will benefit the San Agustin Apostolate for the Homeless People of Manila. Tickets are P1,000. For details, call 527-2746. The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) presents the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Herminigildo Ranera, and featuring bassoonist Adolfo O. Mendoza, in Timeless Classics, on Dec. 16, 8 p.m., at the Main Theater of the CCP, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City. The evening’s repertoire features Suppe’s Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna – Overture; Buenaventura’s Concert for Bassoon and Orchestra in F minor op. 87; and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.4 in F minor. Tickets are available through TicketWorld (8919999, www.ticketworld.com.ph).

Changing Partners, a Torch Musical written by Vincent de Jesus and directed by Rem Zamora, will have a re-run on Dec. 16 to 18 at the PETA Theater Center, No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City. The musical explores the alchemy of relationships which questions the nature of fidelity and the complex issues partners face regardless of gender. Tickets are available through TicketWorld (891-9999, www.ticketworld.com.ph). The children’s show Hi-5 Faitytale, will have performances on Dec. 17 and 18 at the Newport Arts Theater, Resorts World manila, Pasay City. For schedule, details and tickets, contact TicketWorld (891-9999, www.ticketworld.com.ph). The Cultural Center of the Philippines and Bayanihan Folk Arts Foundation present Fiesta Folkloriada 2016, an international folk dance festival that aims to promote solidarity and goodwill among participating countries. Performing ensembles from all over the world showcase their unique cultural heritage through folk dance and music on Dec. 18, 8 p.m., at the CCP Main Theater. Tickets range in price from P309 to P515 and are available through TicketWorld (891-9999, www.ticketworld.com.ph).

FILMS

Genghis Khan, a film by Manuel Conde and Carlos “Botong” Francisco, is playing at the UP Vargas Museum until February at the 1F West Wing Gallery. For the screening schedule, visit the UP Vargas Museum Facebook page. A QC Short Film Corner screening will be held on Dec. 16 at the Monoxide Works, 24 K-J St. (cor. K-7th), Quezon City. Film lineup includes Limang Libo by Ice Idanan and Kanluran by Silver Belen at 7 p.m., Contestant #4 by Kaj Palanca and Jared Joven and Kusina

ni Clara by Nikki Ferriols at 9 p.m., and Saglit by Dev Angeo and Santa Nena! by Tim Villanueva at 11 p.m. Tickets are P150 per timeslot.

EVENTS

The World Bazaar Festival, the longest running annual charity bazaar in the Philippines, is ongoing at the World Trade Center until Dec. 22, with more than 600 exhibiting companies and around 700 booths. It opens 10 a.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 10 p.m. from Sundays to Thursdays.