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Events roundup: Spanish rock, exhibits, and more

Nov 11, 2008 by FN's Shar Bareng

* Spanish rock band Standstill is in Manila for a one-night concert! Catch them at Puerta Real Gardens in Intramuros this Friday, November 14, at 9PM. To hear the music and learn more about this Barcelona-based band, log on to http://vivalaguerra.com. The concert will also host a competition of college bands.

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* Are you an aspiring food writer? Enjoy Food and Writing 101, a workshop featuring the best of Bulacan and Pampanga cuisine at Filipinas Heritage Library along Makati Avenue on November 22. A pre-registration fee of P1,000 is required and will be entertained until November 14. For more information, visit www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph.

* Show your support for Philippine soldiers at From Russia With Love, a benefit concert featuring Steinway artist and Carnegie Hall performer Katya Grineva. Soprano Joanna Ong Go also graces the concert with a special performance alongside the Clarion Chamber Ensemble. This magical evening of romantics, classics, and opera is happening at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on November 19. For ticket sales and more information, check www.ticketworld.com.ph.

* Yuchengco Museum maintains its focus on national artist Fernando Amorsolo with Mukhang Tsinoy: Portraits by Fernando Amorsolo, an exhibit featuring prominent Chinese Filipino personalities and their families. These portraits are open for viewing at the Yuchengo Museum in RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue until January 17, 2009.

* Pay tribute to 12 Pinoy icons from the entertainment and sports industries at the Pinoy Icons exhibit. This tribute to personalities who inspired and gave hope to many opens at Shangri-La Plaza Mall on November 27.

Photo courtesy of Instituto Cervantes

 

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