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CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA Experience Australia at SM Aura Premier (Taguig) until Feb. 25. Get a taste of Australian food and fashion on Feb 21. For more schedule, visit www. philippines.embassy.gov.au.
CHINESE NEW YEAR WORKSHOPS Chinese brush painting workshop on Feb. 23, 25. Chinese opera mask making on Feb. 27. Facilitators are Rosel Valenzuela and Jonah Mari Valenzuela. To be held at Gateway Gallery (Gateway Tower 2, Araneta Center, Cubao, QC). Email: gatewaygallery@ aranetagroup.com.
ASIA YOUNG LEADER'S SUMMIT Presents the stories of the nation's most prominent new generation leaders. Speakers include: Mon Abrea, Bryce Maddock, Ramon Rufino, Paul Rivera, Leandro Legarda Leviste and Sarj Estrella. Feb. 24 at Marriott Hotel. Register at asia-ceo. org/?event=asia-young-leaders-summit-2016 .
WORKSHOPS AT SUNSHINE PLACE
Memoir: What's Your Story, aimed to be a memory exercise, self-discovery, and self-healing experience with Dr. Oscar Penaranda on Feb. 24-25, March 2-3, 9. Free hair and make-up basics demonstration by James Corpuz on Feb. 27. How Sweet It Is: Prevention and Treatment for Diabetes by Dr. Jimmy Galvez Tan on March 5. ✆ 856.4144
BRITISH FESTIVAL Experience the best of Britain on Feb. 26-28 at High Street, Bonifacio Global City (Taguig). One of the new attractions at this year’s festival is the Shakespeare Pavilion, which will house a series of events and performances that celebrate the life and works of one of the greatest and most influential literary figures in the world. Budding artists can join the children’s workshop conducted by the Philippine Education Theatre Association (PETA). Others can take part in Everyday Shakespeare talks by the Manila Shakespeare Company. Everyone will enjoy excerpts of PETA’s highly-lauded Shakespeare rap-musical William and William Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits by Word of Mouth Theatre, excerpts
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MILLIONAIRE MIND INTENSIVE MANILA The secret psychology of wealth with trainers T. Harvey Eker and Robert Riopel. Feb. 26-28 at SMX Convention Center (SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay). ✆ 505.3746 or pmcm.events@gmail.com
BRITISH COUNCIL'S IELTS FAIR Brings together language and review centers, immigration and consultancy firms, and education agents to provide support to potential test takers for living, studying, or working abroad. Feb. 27, 12 noon at Novotel (Araneta Center, Cubao, QC). Visit https://www.britishcouncil.ph/
PERSONAL ESSAY WRITING CLASS
Your Personal Journey: A Rich Source of Stories on Feb. 28, 1:30 pm at Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street (Taguig) with Neni Sta. Romana Cruz. After the class, in commemoration of 30 years of the EDSA Revolution, there will be a book signing open to the public of The Aquino Legacy written by Elfren S. Cruz and Neni Sta. Romana Cruz. ✆ 09176240196 or writethingsph@gmail.com.
MALASIMBO FESTIVAL Music and arts festival on March 4, 5, 6 at Mt. Malasimbo, Puerto Galera (Oriental Mindoro). ✆ 891.9999
CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS SUMMIT March 5, 1 to 5 pm at Commune Cafe (Polaris cor. Durban Sts., Poblacion, Makati). Organized by Writer's Block Phls. Email-writersblock.ph@gmail.com.
UP FILM INSTITUTE WORKSHOPS Film Appreciation & Criticism by Patrick Campos (March 5). Non-Linear Editing by Apol Dating (April 1-2, 8-9, 15). Basic Screenwriting by Mark McKeown (April 2, 9, 16, 23). Digital Photography with Renan Saliva (April 15, 16, 22, 23). Film Directing with Milo Paz (May 6-7, 13-14). Analog Photography with Renan Saliva (May 7, 14, 21, 28). Digital Cinematography with Nap Jamir. For details, send email at upfi_workshops@yahoo.com.ph or visit: filminstitute.upd.edu.ph