MONTAGE Against the Current at Metrotent
THE FAVE American pop-punk rock band, Against the Current, will set the stage on fire at the Metrotent in Metrowalk, Ortigas, at 8 p.m. on Sept. 5. Performing are lead vocalist Chrissy Constanza, guitarist Dan Gow and drummer Will Ferri. Front act is the neo-soul pop-rock band, Midnight Meetings. Call 470-2222 and 891-9999.
Cathy Yap-Yang
Award-winning broadcast journalist Cathy Yap-Yang is returning to where it all began for her—the Kapamilya network, via ANC, the ABS-CBN News Channel. Starting Sept. 1, Yang will host “Market Edge with Cathy Yang,” and “Business Nightly,” which airs after “The World Tonight.”
In the late ’90s, Yang left the country to anchor for Bloomberg TV Asia-Pacific in Tokyo and Hong Kong, and later worked for CCTV (China Central TV) in Hong Kong. She was cited as the best news anchor in Asia at the 2001, 2002 and 2003 Asian TV Awards.
21st year
Power Mac Center is celebrating its 21st year in the Apple business with the opening of its very own black box theater, Power Mac Center Spotlight, on Aug. 26 at Circuit Lane, Circuit Makati. The new performance venue is ideal for theater, music and dance shows, workshops and launches.
Performing at the launch are the Manila Symphony Orchestra, Urban Dub, Franco and the cast of the “Chuva Choo Choo” musical, featuring songs by Vehnee Saturno.
Viva links up with Cignal TV
Viva Communications has joined forces with Cignal TV to create the Sari-Sari Channel. The 24/7 channel will bring the finest movies and TV dramas to Cignal audiences here and abroad. Industry stalwart Viva will bring its expertise to interesting titles like “Class 3-C Has A Secret,” “Barrio Kulimlim” and “The Feb. 15 Club.”
Best of Animé
On Sept. 21 and 22, the Best of Animé convention at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, is topbilled by Japanese pop singer Eir Aoi, singer-songwriter Joe Inoue and the indie V-Kei band Uchusentai: Noiz. Call 896-0661, or e-mail bookfair@ primetradeasia.com.
‘As Certain As The Dawn’
At 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, a benefit concert, “As Certain As The Dawn,” will be held at Bishop Rooker Auditorium, St. Paul College Pasig.
Performers include The Philippine Madrigal Singers, Bukas Palad Music Ministry, Noel Cabangon, Music Hub Chamber Orchestra and Father Manoling Francisco, SJ. Call 426-6001 (loc. 4889) and 0947 565-9544.
Rainy-day dishes
If you’re craving comfort food that makes you happy while it’s raining, King Sue has an array of meat products that you can turn into delicious dishes that give you the warm and filling taste of home. Call 881-0530, or check out www.kingsue.com
Live red carpet preshow
Kelly Osbourne will host the 2015 MTV VMA Red Carpet live preshow at 8 p.m. on Aug. 30, leading into the live airing at 8 a.m., followed by the VMAs at 9 a.m. on Aug. 31. To vote, go to www.vma.mtv.com.