CCP presents Earth Day art installation
TO CELEBRATE Earth Day 2022, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is launching a unique conceptual art installation by visual artist Jinggoy Buensuceso titled KAINGIN on April 30, 5 p.m., at the CCP Front Lawn and fourth floor. A performance will be rendered by Ea Torrado during the launch. The installation will transform the CCP Front Lawn into a burnt forest through the use of more than a thousand contemporary bulul.
Celebrating Earth Day at Arroceros Park
CELEBRATE Earth Day at Arroceros Park in Manila on April 30 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) with a yoga class, a mindfulness talk, and live art and music. There will be food booths and environmental products on sale. It is suggested to bring picnic or yoga mats and mosquito spray. Attending organizations include the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, and The Philippine Native Plant Conservation Society. The event is held cooperation with the City of Manila and the Department of Tourism. For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/402124318056329/.
Giant Quiccs installation at Robinsons Galleria
FILIPINO toy designer, illustrator, and graffiti artist Quiccs has made waves worldwide for his unique creations. Now they can be found at various malls as Quiccs partners with Robinsons Malls. There will be a larger-than-life Quiccs installation, R-TEQ63, on view at Robinsons Galleria’s Level 2 Atrium from April 30 to May 31. The massive, 25-feet inflatable figure takes after the design elements of the toy designer’s signature TEQ63 character. “TEQ” is short for “technique,” while “63” is the Philippines’ country code. Aside from the inflatable figure, there will be a Quiccs’ toy booth up from April 30 to May 1 where visitors have a chance to meet the artist himself. Visitors have a chance to win a random Quiccs toy every week through the R-TEQ63 Selfie Raffle Promo. To join the contest, take a selfie with R-TEQ63 at Robinsons Galleria, and follow and tag the official Facebook and Instagram accounts of both Robinsons Galleria and Quiccs. Winners will be announced every Friday. The promo runs from April 30 to May 31. R-TEQ63 is set to visit other Robinsons Malls such as Robinsons Magnolia and Robinsons Place Manila. For more information, visit www.robinsonsmalls.com or follow Robinsons Malls’ social media pages.
Redraw Your Summer program at a mall
THE CARTOON Network and Ayala Malls launch the Redraw Your Summer program from May 1 to June 30. The program starts with a meet and greet with iconic Cartoon Network characters. Children can also participate in designing community art murals featuring specially made Tweety 80th anniversary artwork at select Ayala Malls. The SoFA Design Institute will offer workshops in Glorietta, Alabang Town Center, TriNoma, Greenbelt, and Market! Market! to encourage kids to jazz up their summer style by crafting their own Cartoon Network themed mask lanyards, headgear, tops, and tote bags. Steps Dance Studio will hold workshops for children to groove to their favorite Cartoon Network tunes at Glorietta, Alabang Town Center, TriNoma, Greenbelt, Market! Market!, UP Town Center, and Ayala Malls Cloverleaf. Marquee, Abreeza, and Solenad will also work with community partners for dance and martial arts workshops. International art enrichment program Global Art will lead workshops for children to discover their inner artist by coloring their favorite Cartoon Network stars at Alabang Town Center, Glorietta, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Abreeza, and Greenbelt. UP Town Center, Solenad, Ayala Malls Serin, Centrio Mall, and The District Imus will also work with various artists and organizations. Make Believe Productions will hold Cartoon Network theater workshops at Alabang Town Center, Glorietta, Trinoma, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Feliz, and Market! Market! The Mind Museum will partner with Glorietta, The District Imus, Marquee, and Harbor Point for science shows for children looking for fun ways to learn about science. There will also be plenty of games, prizes, and opportunities to meet characters from We Bare Bears, Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, Adventure Time, and The Amazing World of Gumball. Visit www.ayalamalls.com for full details. Health and safety measures will be implemented.
2nd fireside chat on youth and elections on May 3
WITH a few days left before the 2022 elections, the J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF), the social development arm of the Araneta Group, will hold a second YoVote fireside chat on the importance of elections and the youth. YoVote 2.0 will be held at the Happening at the Gateway Gallery on May 3, 2 p.m. It will delve into the decision-making process for the upcoming May elections. Invited resource speakers are Eugene Kaw, a Professor of Law at the Ateneo de Manila University, and Dr. Clarita Carlos, a Political Science Professor from the University of the Philippines. Admission to this event is free. To register, visit: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JxI2J8NeasbVXThXEyA5CDP_oxyd9_mXWrox4KXf7mo/edit?usp=sharing.
Spanish musician holds concert
INSTITUTO Cervantes presents a concert by Spanish artist Pedro Bonet on May 3, 3 p.m., at the National Museum of Fine Arts (3rd Floor, old Senate Hall). Titled From the first circumnavigation to the Manila Galleon: Music on the Iberian circumnavigation routes, the concert is organized in the framework of the Quincentennial celebration of the first circumnavigation. The musical pieces, which will be played on 14 different flutes, have been selected to represent a site in the journey or a historical figure relevant to the expedition. A music professor specializing in the recorder, Mr. Bonet is a founding member and director of the baroque music ensemble La Folía. Prior to the concert, there will be a guided tour through the exhibit “The Longest Journey: The First Journey Around the World.” Admission is free but prior registration is required by sending an e-mail to cenmni@cervantes.es. For more information, visit the Instituto Cervantes Facebook page (www.facebook.com/InstitutoCervantesManila).