Music 101 with Dr. Raul Sunico set on Nov. 5

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the FEU Auditorium, the FEU Center for the Arts proudly presents “Music 101: 600 Years of Music, an “informance” featuring Dr. Raul Sunico, a “world-renowned award-winning pianist” (Tatler Asia), who will give a lecture demonstration on music history from medieval to contemporary periods this November 5, 2024. 

There will be two “Informance” sessions: 

the first session is at 9:00 AM and will focus on the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical Periods. 

The second session will start at 1:00 PM and will revolve around the Romantic, Post Romantic and 20th Century Periods.

Dr. Sunico earned his Bachelor of Music (cum laude), Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and Master of Statistics from the University of the Philippines. He completed his Master of Music at Juilliard in New York City and his Ph.D. in Piano Performance at New York University through a scholarship provided by former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos by way of the Young Artists Foundation of the Philippines. 

Alice Reyes Dance Philippines Unveils "Mga Kuwento ni Juan Tamad":

A New Dance Adventure for Young Audiences

MGA KUWENTO NI JUAN TAMAD is the latest addition to Alice Reyes Dance Philippines' expansive repertoire of Filipino works, this time designed specifically for Children's Dance Theater. 

This new offering marks a significant milestone for one of ARDP’s talented choreographers, Erl Sorilla, who has crafted both the book and his first full-length choreography. 

The production is brought to life with a captivating musical score by award-winning singer-songwriter Toto Sorioso, and magical sets and costumes designed by the renowned Filipino Director and Broadway Designer, Loy Arcenas.

Max: The New Streaming Experience Coming To Southeast Asia, Taiwan And Hong Kong On November 19

Max, a brand new streaming experience for Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong, will launch on Tuesday, November 19. Bringing together the highest quality entertainment from brands like HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Discovery, AFN, Cartoon Network and HGTV, fans will be able to enjoy blockbuster movies, groundbreaking series, iconic hits, engaging real-life content and family favorites all in one place.

As the exclusive home of HBO Originals, Max will premiere Dune: Prophecy from the expanded universe of Dune on November 19, starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May and Mark Strong. Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. 

Bell Kenz-Pharma Inc. Launches Program to Provide Essential Skills and Information to Filipinos

In the Philippines, where 8 out of 10 cardiac arrests occur outside hospitals, most often in the homes, with family members nearby but with little to no knowledge of lifesaving skills, being prepared can mean the difference between life and death. Access to essential life saving knowledge, like cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), remains a critical gap in many parts of the country. To address this, Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc, through its health initiative, Barangay BK, has embarked on a series of CPR trainings. 

FDCP conducts the 8th Film Industry Conference 2024

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is set to host the 8th Film Industry Conference (FIC), a two-day event bringing together local filmmakers to discuss the latest trends, opportunities, and platforms in the industry. The conference is happening on October 24 to 25 at Lanson Place Manila in Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

FIC aims to provide a platform for Filipino film professionals and media practitioners to engage in critical discussions on the current state of Philippine cinema and explore ways to elevate the quality and global competitiveness of Filipino films. By bringing together industry experts, professionals, educators, and stakeholders, FIC 2024 aims to address the challenges faced by the industry and map out a vision for a brighter future.

QCinema announces participants selected for the 2024 QCinema Critics Lab 2024

For its 12th year, QCinema International Film Festival (QCIFF) is opening its doors for the second time to six (6) emerging and established critics from all over the Philippines to participate in the QCinema Critics Lab. Motivated by a desire to expand and deepen the discourse on Filipino, Southeast Asian, and international cinema, QCinema has created the lab to actively support film criticism, promote coverage of non-English language and arthouse films in the Philippines, and assist talented film critics from any background and at any age in developing their careers as independent cultural workers with uncompromising voices.

The 2024 QCinema Critics Lab participants are Acer Batislaong, Brontë Lacsamana, Joaquin Singson, Ligaya Villablanca, Maverick Alviar, and Mac John Bautista. More information about each of them can be found below:

Instituto Cervantes shows a creative dialogue between Spanish painter Marty and Kidlat Tahimik

Wolves at the Door. Cosmic Encounters

Artist: Enrique Marty (Salamanca, 1969)

Curator: Kristine Guzmán (Manila, 1974)

With the special participation of Kidlat Tahimik (Baguio, 1942)

Venue: Instituto Cervantes de Manila (Intramuros Branch)

What can result from the meeting of the Spanish painter Enrique Marty with the legendary artist from Baguio, Kidlat Tahimik? Wolves at the Door. Cosmic Encounters is a proposal by the artist Marty, a project partially born during his visit to the Philippines and meeting with Kidlat Tahimik. It is made specifically for the Instituto Cervantes de Manila, and based on a work in progress that he has been undertaking since 2013, in the form of short video-essays entitled All your world is pointless, in which Marty condenses his philosophical views on art, the world and humanity; and which serve, in most cases, as a starting point for a larger work.