HABI market fair to highlight textile weavers
The Likhang HABI Market Fair, a three-day event slated from Oct. 13 to 15 at the Glorietta and Palm Drive Activity Center in the Ayala Center, Makati, will feature not only handwoven textiles, ready-to-wear clothing, and items for the home, but also several activities for the public, including a book launching, a textile/art exhibit by artist Paul Jatayna, and the announcement of winners of its nationwide 辫颈帽补– and abaca-weaving contests. For the 13th edition of the annual Likhang HABI Market Fair, members of HABI: The Philippine Textile Council pay homage to the growing interconnectedness of people, places and things, or 鈥渢he way textiles tie and bind us to each other,鈥 said Adelaida Lim, former president of HABI. This year, the number of vendors has grown from 60 to almost 100, representing various regional and ethnic groups from all over the country. For more information, visit the HABI: Philippine Textile Council website: .
Trade fair, art, and parties at Shang
Shangri-La Plaza is going all out this October with a lineup of events that celebrate local businesses and artists, broaden knowledge and perspectives, and Halloween parties. National Bookstore will launch The Hurricane Wars, the first in an upcoming trilogy by speculative fiction writer Thea Guanzon, on Oct. 14 at Level 1, Main Wing. Enjoy a cozy weekend date at The Marketplace鈥檚 Wine Fair until Oct. 15 at the Grand Atrium and indulge in some of the finest wines from countries like France and Chile. Or have some family fun at the Alter Ego: Big Board Game Day from Oct. 13 to 15 at the East Atrium and enjoy popular board games. Gain new perspectives as Shang hosts the 22nd edition of the Pel铆cula/Pelikula Spanish Film Festival at the Red Carpet Cinemas until Oct. 15, which include cinematic masterpieces by acclaimed auteur Carlos Saura. The DTI Ok! Bikol Fair showcases Bicolano fare like authentic Bicol Express, pinangat, pili nut confectionaries, and lemongrass brew from Oct. 19 to 22 also at the Grand Atrium. Marking World Mental Health Month, MindNation and Belle de Jour Power Planner present 鈥淵ou Got This! Creating Safe Spaces, Crafting Tomorrows,鈥 featuring well-being workshops, plenary sessions, and one-on-one consultations with psychologists, on Oct. 19 to 22 at the East Atrium. 鈥淧eering Through the Keyhole鈥 exhibit by Buensalido Public Relations and Communications will run from Oct. 24 to 26 at the East Atrium to celebrate its 40th anniversary featuring works by its own artists. The month ends with a video game-inspired Halloween party, 鈥淗allowQuest Shang Spookfest 2023,鈥 on Oct. 28 and 29 at the Grand and East Atriums. The two-day celebration promises frightful fun, thrilling costumes, and eerie entertainment for all ages. For updates and inquiries, follow Shangri-La Plaza on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaofficial and on Instagram @shangrilaplazaofficial.
PPO features soloist Wen-Sinn Yang for Italian Night
CELLIST Wen-Sinn Yang will be the featured soloist for the 2nd concert of the season of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), under the baton of Grzegorz Nowak. The concert will be on Oct. 13 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit, Makati. For the concert, dubbed Italian Night, the Swiss-born cellist will perform Antonin Dvo艡谩k鈥檚 Cello Concerto, op.104, B minor. The concert鈥檚 program also includes Sarung Banggi: A Symphonic Serenade by Potenciano Gregorio, Sr. (arr. Angel Pe帽a), and Felix Mendelssohn鈥檚 Symphony No. 4, op.90, A major (鈥泪迟补濒颈补苍鈥). Enthusiasm for the unknown and constant research distinguishes Wen-Sinn Yang as one of the most versatile cellists today. His performances not only revive the music of 19th-century cello virtuosos such as Adrien Fran莽ois Servais and Karl Yulievich Davydov, but also introduce his audiences to such modern composers as Aribert Reimann and Isang Yun. Concert tickets range from P800 to P3,000. For more information, visit the CCP website at .
Ayala Museum hosts Ambeth Ocampo lectures
TO encourage people to learn more about Philippine arts, culture, and history, the Ayala Museum is presenting the 鈥淗istory Comes Alive: Eras鈥 lecture series by Dr. Ambeth Ocampo. On Oct. 14, the first lecture will be about the stories behind various artifacts in Philippine history, based on Dr. Ocampo鈥檚 latest work Cabinet of Curiosities: Eras in Philippine History. The second lecture, on Oct. 21, Saturday, focuses on Juan Luna鈥檚 long-lost painting, Hymen, oh Hym茅n茅e and how it affects people鈥檚 perception of Juan Luna, his art, and his time. The painting was first unveiled to the public at the Ayala Museum last June in time for the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence. It is the centerpiece of the museum鈥檚 鈥淪plendor鈥 exhibit, which runs until the end of the year. To learn more about Ayala Museum Memberships and the museum鈥檚 latest activities, visit ayalamuseum.org.
Big Bad Wolf goes to Iloilo for the first time
THE Big Bad Wolf book sale is going to Iloilo from Oct. 13 to 22, bringing over two million books to residents of Iloilo and nearby cities, who can expect exclusive deals, promos, giveaways, and discounts of up to 95% off on selected books. Big Bad Wolf鈥檚 roster will include bestsellers, classics, contemporary fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, cookbooks, design books, architecture books, thrillers, young adult titles, and children鈥檚 books. The sale will be at the Lower Ground Floor of SM Iloilo. For more information regarding Big Bad Wolf鈥檚 current and upcoming Book Sales, visit their or check out their social media accounts on or .
