SHALL WE DANCE? The Commodore Ballroom
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The Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville St.
Tel: 604-739-4550
She’s been standing on Granville St. in downtown Vancouver for over 75 years, a majestic Art Deco venue that for years has been one of the stars of the city’s entertainment and night scene. The Commodore Ballroom first opened its doors in 1929 and over the years the elegant ballroom has welcomed some of the biggest names in show business including Count Basie and George Burns. There were house bands hired for exclusive engagements,...
January 22nd, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Attractions, ballroom, heritage, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance
Latest News on Arnel Pineda
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A few weeks ago, I watched Arnel Pineda perform as a guest on ABS-CBN’s star-studded show ASAP!. I wondered what the high-powered vocalist has been up to these days. Looks like Arnel has been very busy. You might get a chance to see him perform at a venue near you one of these days.
Here’s what I’ve been able to find about Arnel Pineda’s projects.
Arnel will have a series of concerts with Lani Misalucha at the following venues:
Jan. 29 – at Chabot College in San Jose, CA Jan....
January 21st, 2009 | Maricar | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: arnel pineda, arnel pineda concerts, arnel pineda journey, Arts and Entertainment, lani misalucha
Philippine Casting Call for BBC’s ‘World’s Strictest Parents’
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“Strict ang parents ko.” (My parents are strict.)
We’ve all heard the line, or maybe even used it ourselves. It’s the standard excuse, in jest or seriousness, to give to friends when we don’t want to do something that may bend (or break) the rules. If you think your parents are strict, or you’re one yourself, here’s a chance to show the entire world just how strict.
London’s Twenty Twenty Television is looking for straight-laced no-nonsense Filipino parents to appear on the BBC show...
January 20th, 2009 | Maricar | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Filipino families, Filipino parents, General: Philippine Culture, Philippine families, strict parenting, world's strictest parents
Charice Pempengo returns for a concert
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International singing sensation Charice Pempengo returns to the Philippines for a one-night concert just for her Filipino fans!
Charice was discovered in YouTube in 2006 when someone posted a video of her at a Philippine singing competition. Soon after, the video went viral and Charice got invited to sing at the UK, Korea and finally the US. Last year, music producer David Foster took her under his tutelage and managed her career.
Inquirer.net interviewed the YouTube fame about her new life as...
January 15th, 2009 | Maricar | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Charice Pempengco, david foster, international star, Oprah, People, youtube
Gary Valenciano repeats concert with children Paolo, Gab and Kiana
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There is no other performer like Gary Valenciano! Celebrating his 25th year in showbusiness, the energy that is Gary V just never wanes.
He performed his tribute concert “Gary V. Live @ 25” at the Araneta Coliseum in November 2008, and now there is a repeat performance this February 20! He will have the same guests as before and what should really rock your world is the presence of his teenage children Paolo, Gabriel and Kiana!
I saw Youtube videos of their performance with dad and...
January 10th, 2009 | Maricar | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, concert, gabriel valenciano, gary v at 25, gary valenciano, kiana valenciano, paolo valenciano, People
In search of the most beautiful Cebuanas
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The search is on to find the most beautiful young woman of Cebu!
Running yearly for 25 years now, the Miss Cebu 2009 Pageant continues its search for the woman who “best defines the authentic characteristic of what a lovely Cebuana is, and how she lives up to her platform to make Cebu an even more captivating city both to come by and to live in”.
Twelve young women are competing for the title of Miss Cebu in a live telecast at Studio 23 on January 24. You can vote ONLINE for the candidate...
January 10th, 2009 | Maricar | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, beauty pageant, cebuana, celebrity bloggers, miss cebu 2009, online voting
January at the Paramount
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If you’re looking for an evening of entertainment this month, The Paramount offers up a wide variety of choices.
Take a look:
January 12th – The Magician, 7 pm. A showing of this 1926 silent movie based on a novel by Somerset Maugham. The Paramount’s Wurlitzer organ provides accompanying music. Tickets $12.
January 15th – Martin Luther King Jr.Celebration, noon. Entertainment and awards honoring local residents whose life and work has been about Breaking Barriers. ...
January 7th, 2009 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Events, Family Friendly, History & Information, music, nightlife, Paramount-Theater, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance
Kids at the House Program Announced
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The locals know the Sydney Opera House isn’t just for the grown-ups. This wonderful venue has just announced their new Kids at the House program, guaranteed to entertain little ones through 2009.
The wonderful Babies Proms is always a highlight. In 2009 the program features the world’s most loved lullabies, African rhythms, and the beauty of ballet. Then there are performances of some favourite stories like The Little Mermaid, Jason and the Argonauts, and Romeo and Juliet. Big mouths...
November 27th, 2008 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Babies Proms, children, Family Friendly, Kids at the House, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance, Sydney-Opera-House
Nektar
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For the ultra-urban and chic dining experience, may I suggest: Nektar. So in demand, dinner reservations are made weeks in advance because it’s an experience worth all the bucks you’re going to spend. Walking down the stairs into the restaurant, you walk into a rather “normal” looking bar. It’s wooden floors and tables are dotted with a few Asian influences such as paper lanterns and red colored seating. As you are directed to the coat check in area by your dressed-up hostess...
February 20th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Food & Beverage, nektar, Restaurants & Bars
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