Rak of Aegis online extended
THE PHILIPPINE Educational Theater Association (PETA) is extending the streaming presentation of its jukebox musical Rak of Aegis to include the weekend of Aug. 14 and 15 via www.ticket2me.net. The musical’s story follows Eileen and her efforts to help her community which has been submerged in floodwaters, as told using the songs of the rock band Aegis. Written by Liza Magtoto and directed by Maribel Legarda, the streaming cast includes Aicelle Santos, Pepe Herrera, Poppert Bernadas, Isay Alvarez-Seña, Robert Seña, Joann Co, Jimi Marquez, and Gie Onida. The livestream is available for P350 (8 to 12 p.m., Philippine Standard Time). For more information, follow PETA’s social media pages: Facebook (www.facebook.com/petatheater), Instagram (@petatheater), Twitter (@petatheater), YouTube (www.youtube.com/petatheateronline) or visit www.petatheater.com/rakofaegis.
Unboxing the Galleon Trade
EXPLORE the flavors of history in “Unboxing the Galleon Trade” with chef, artist, and writer Claude Tayag on Aug. 14, 4 p.m., via Zoom. In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the circumnavigation of the world, Ayala Museum and Served Manila will host an experiential historical conversation on the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade — complete with a curated exploration kit that allows the viewer to make and taste the food during the event itself. The session will be surveying some of the most prominent food and dishes exchanged during the Manila-Acapulco Trade to explore the impact of the 250-year relationship between Mexico and Philippines, revealing what it says about the Filipino identity. Some of the iconic dishes that Mr. Tayag will try to unbox are like the proverbial chicken and egg question: chicharon vs chicharron, champorado vs champorrado, tuba vs tuba, and lambanog vs tequila. There will also be a cocktail making segment with guest mixologist, Lennon Aguilar. By marrying food and history together through a sensory experience, this event is just one way Ayala Museum and Served Manila want to continuously find new engaging ways to bring history to the community. For P3,000, participants will get access to the session plus an exploration kit that includes two craft cocktails, a DIY champorado kit, artisanal chicharon, craft chocolates, and more. Register for “Unboxing the Galleon Trade” at http://bit.ly/galleontrade.
Winners of senior citizens painting tilt announced
ROBINSONS Land ARTablado partnered with Roman Scholarship Fund, Inc. (RSFI), a program that has been involved in giving scholarship to indigent but deserving students and artists, to mount a special art competition/exhibit showcasing the artistry of senior citizens. Entitled “Light, Color and Joy in Time of Pandemic,” the competition gave senior citizens who have been homebound for over a year a chance to show their artistic side. Over 20 artworks were submitted and each piece that showcased expressions depicting the joy and fullness of life as seen by the mature population. These artworks were displayed at ARTablado, Level 3, Robinsons Galleria last July. The winners were announced and awarded on July 30. Daisy Carlos bagged the first prize for her artwork entitled Stop and Smell the Flowers, while Flowers in My Window by Joey Rodulfo and Gumamela by Al Perez placed second and third place respectively.