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The most anticipated concert of the year just got bigger with the addition of Justin Timberlake and Jojo to the “Changing Lives: Timbaland Presents the Shock Value II Tour.” The benefit concert presented by Smart Buddy at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on March 27th, 2010 will benefit the PLDT Smart Foundation with all net proceeds donated to the charity.
TIMBALAND l For more than a decade, super-producer Timbaland has dominated the pop charts by producing an endless stream of hits for the likes of Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, 50 Cent and Nelly Furtado. So prolific a hitmaker is he that in the span of a single year - 2006-2007 - the multiple Grammy Award winner produced more than 10 International chart-toppers, including Nelly Furtado’s “Promiscuous,” Timberlake’s Sexy Back, and 50 Cent’s “Ayo Technology”. Timbaland has been hailed by musicians and music critics alike as a sonic auteur in the tradition of such iconic, history-making producers as Brian Eno, Gamble and Huff, and Phil Spector.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE l Justin Timberlake is a singer/songwriter/producer actor and entrepreneur. He has become an accomplished artist who is now widely-considered one of pop culture’s most influential entertainers. Timberlake came to fame as a member of the pop group *NYSNC and through a successful solo career, has gone on to win 6 Grammy Awards, 2 Emmy Awards and dozens of accolades from around the world.
JOJO Joanna l “JoJo” Levesque is an international Recording Artist, Songwriter, and Actress. She shot to fame with her Multi-Platinum debut album, JoJo. At the age of thirteen, she was setting records as the youngest Solo artist in U.S. history to have a #1 single and the youngest nominee ever for an MTV Video Music Award - “Best New Artist”. Her follow up release, The High Road, also garnered JoJo platinum success with its lead single, “Too Little Too Late”, which broke Billboard Magazine’s record for the biggest jump in the history of their charts from #66 to #3 in just one week. JoJo’s acting career includes co-starring with Emma Roberts in the Fox motion picture film, Aquamarine. JoJo’s follow up film, RV, co-starring Robin Williams and Cheryl Hines debuted at #1 at the Box Office upon its release.
Watch Changing Lives: Timbaland Shock Value II Tour with special guests Justin Timberlake and Jojo on March 27 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds! Donate at any TicketWorld outlet at P4,500 for VIP Donation tickets, P3,000 for Gold Donation tickets, P1,500 for Silver Donation tickets and P 300 for Bronze Donation tickets plus service charge! Contact TicketWorld at 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph. For more information, log-on to www.u92.fm.
“Changing Lives featuring Timbaland Shock Value II Tour with Jojo and special guest appearance by Justin Timberlake” is a premiere live concert of U92. A production of N91LIVE in partnership with All Youth Channels, Inc.
Timbaland presents Shock Value II is now available in all major record bars nationwide and is exclusively brought to you by MCA Music Inc.
This event is Presented by Smart Buddy; Co-presented by McDonald’s, Samsung, Smart Bro, SM Mall of Asia and TV5; Major Sponsors: 2nd Avenue, ETC, Jack and Sandbox; Official Carrier: Philippine Airlines; Official Hotel Residence: Sofitel Philippine Plaza; Media Partners: Business World, Business Mirror, The Philippine Daily Inquirer and The Philippine Star; Special thanks to: Converse and MCA Music.
MARCIAL PONTILLAS: A New Take on the Familiar
COLORSCOPE Exhibit Opens March 2 at Bravo Ristorante
Marcial Pontillas, best-known for his paintings depicting the chaos and congestion of city-life (“TALKS” 2008, “PINAS” 1998), is revisiting these themes, but in a fresh new light. After delving into abstraction and monochrome paintings; his ‘break’ from the madding crowd as it were, Pontillas’ latest obsession is in photograph-like, figurative images captured on canvas. He employs his characteristic impasto painting technique in this latest collection which he calls the “Quiapo Series.” “Nandoon pa rin ang mga ‘crowds’ pero ngayon mas-bright ang kulay na ginamit ko.” (The crowds are still present, but this time I used brighter colors.) His latest work will feature easily recognizable sites captured from a different point of view. Silhouetted subjects and back-lit scenes offer a different take on the once familiar.
His latest collection will be put on view in “Colorscope”, New Works by Marcial Pontillas. The opening cocktails will be on March 2, 2010 from 6 to 10 pm at Bravo Ristorante, 114 H.V. dela Costa St., Salcedo Village Makati City. The exhibit runs Mondays to Saturdays, 11am to 9pm, until March 31, 2010. Colorscope is a production of RPA & Communicate with support from Manny O Wines and 100 Magazine.
Having already garnered awards in recognition of his talent, Pontillas, as part of an ensemble of young artists participated in Young Art Philippines 2009 in Europe last June. Organized by the KUNST Gallery, his work was featured at several galleries and museums such as the Chelsea Gallery in London, KAMILLUSHAUS in Germany and MOYA – Museum of Young Art in Vienna. In May, Pontillas had his 8th Solo Exhibit at the Momentous Gallery in Singapore.
Marcial Pontillas was born in Camarines Norte, Bicol where in his elementary years he already showed promise winning art contests at school. His inspiration then was taken from the paintings that were featured as the covers of his school books. Even at a young age, Marcial already admired the masters. He mentions Fernando Amorsolo’s paintings as the first to captivate him. Later on, his interest shifted to the works of Danny Dalena and Victorio Edades. In high school, encouraged by his family and teachers, he joined and either won or placed in several art competitions, slowly honing his talent and feeding his love of self-expression through art. He moved to Manila for college and went to the Far Eastern University (FEU) where he graduated from the College of Fine Arts. At present he holds the position of professor at FEU, teaching Advertising Art and Painting.
“Araw-araw, nagpipinta ako o gumagawa ng mag sketch,” (Everyday, I paint or draw sketches.) the artist explains. “Hindi ko iniisip kung mayroong bibili sa mga ito o wala, basta pinta lang ako nang pinta.” (I don’t think about whether someone will buy them or not, I just keep on painting.)
Heavily influenced by the painting style of neo-expressionist Jorg Immendorf and realist Matthew Radford, Pontillas uses vivid colors and bold brush strokes to draw the viewer in; his message of social responsibility is conveyed only upon closer inspection of the artwork. When asked about his role as a social realist, Pontillas is quick to point out that although the crowds he often depicts reflect the stark realities of city-life, he wants the viewer to come away with a sense of hope; that he or she can be an instrument of change in our society. His paintings are there to mirror what is happening in Philippine society as he believes that it is part of an artist’s responsibility; to show the truth in their art. He attributes this attitude of hope to his strong faith in God, and in the idea that no matter how seemingly hopeless things appear, one need only look up to the Heavens to be reminded that we are not alone in our struggles.
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When was the last time you found a styling product that you could juggle, squeeze, bounce, and toss around the room without breaking?
Probably never! But just grab one of these cute colored balls and try playing with it—and you’ll know why we call these bouncy things Play Ball!
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Last January 30, 2010 the unconventional happened in RCBC Hexagon Lounge as music and art collided into producing something wonderful. UP JMA Team Pubevent’s Bohème, a one-night non-traditional exhibit and black lights party changed the college party landscape as it served to culminate Viva La Vie Bohème, the organization’s installation art contest that was opened to all college students.
In Bohème, dreams came to life in the form of bohemian-inspired installation art pieces displayed in RCBC Hexagon lobby; people wrote about their eccentricities and fantasies on black walls using chalk that glows against black lights enabling bursts of colors in the backdrop.
The event was highlighted by a performance from Rent the Musical for that bohemian vibe. As with the awesome beats and music, drummers from Kuwago, Tonight We Sleep and Enemies of Saturn captivated the audience along with I Love You X Future’s DJs Chie Castaneda and Diego Mapa from Pedicab.
Bohème was co-presented by 9 Works Theatrical, I Love You X Future, Azta Urban Salon and Southern Comfort in cooperation with John Robert Powers and Party Shaker Mobile Bar. It was also made possible by Capteme Photo Booth, Click ‘d Fun Photobooth, Rage Lights and Sounds and Hotshots, together with its media partners: Underground Radio 105.9, NU 107, RX 93.1, Status, Bounce, Garage, Clickthecity.com, Code-Limited.com, Philstar.com, Stylebible.ph, Panda Media, Jack TV and MTV Philippines.
Crazy Kart 2: Race Battle Online (CK2RBO), the evolution of the highly popular Crazy Kart franchise, is finally going commercial with increased difficulty levels, pumped up features and the introduction of a Cyber Racing League where top players can go head to head for gamer pride and a slew of exciting prizes.
The CK2RBO Cyber Racing League, being staged in cooperation with SM CyberZone, will provide players from all over the Philippines the chance to test their online karting skills. Players from Baguio down to Davao will compete using a variety of advanced maps and any one of the fastest karts in the game.
The tournament is scheduled for eight legs in eight SM CyberZone branches all over the Philippines from February to September 2010. The top four winners of each leg will automatically represent the SM CyberZone branch where they competed and get the chance to vie for a slot in the biggest online gaming event, LevelUp! Live 2010 where they stand to win cash prizes and the honor of being named the first ever CK2RBO Cyber Racing League Champion.
According to Jeff Paulino, brand manager for Crazy Kart and CK2RBO, the CK2RBO Cyber Racing League will provide elite Crazy Kart players – the varsity – to test their skills in an intense and competitive setting. “The launching of the Cyber Racing League on the same day that CK2RBO goes commercial is a milestone not just for the game but also for all online racing fans as they now have a venue by which to reach and compete at Level Up! Live – the dream of most online gamers in the Philippines.”
CK2RBO still features everything that the players loved about Crazy Kart 1 – ease of play, rich and massive 3D atmosphere, loads of karts and tracks of racing maps. The enhancements can be experienced with improved graphics, more serious and action-packed game play, increased levels of difficulty, and loads of game features. Players can navigate across over 5000 kilometers of various track types, using more than 200 kart-types in all new game modes. They can also expect hair-raising twists and turns in more challenging maps, boss/chase battle, race team formation system, quest system, and even a driver evolution system.
Level Up! has also signed one of the hottest female racing personalities in the country, Gaby dela Merced, herself an avid gamer, as CK2RBO’s brand ambassador. “Being part of CK2RBO is a personal way of encouraging Filipino gamers to live their dreams,” she says. “I used to dream of becoming a race car driver tracing back to the time I would play the latest racing games, and I have for so many years done everything to work towards that goal, and so too can everyone if you put your heart and mind to it.”
With the ever-evolving audioscape in the Philippine music scene, Bratpack brings to you “Freeplay,” CD featuring today’s breed of independent Filipino musicians.
For every single-receipt purchase of P2500, one could get a free CD.
The compilation of nine electronic indie pop tracks also feature artists with considerable mainstream experience such as Diego Mapa (of Pedicab fame) and Zach Lucero (drummer for pop-rock band Imago and ex-jock for rock station NU107)
Audiophiles will thoroughly enjoy this eclectic compilation – like, for instance, the duo of My Parasol in their hushed, subdued tones open the album with “Spacetalk,” a dream pop track with its trademark meek, melodious singing and passive beats with electronic slashes; while Couchlab’s “I’m Just So Happy” sounds like a Korean video game background music at first – but the imposing bass and sustained treble sequence turns it into an electronic mosaic – like a bohemian rhapsody of sorts.
Then there’s also ex-punk drummer Spazzkid and the velvety sound of Techy Romantics in a track called “Nightout” — rough, callous orchestra hits with dreamy chimes and a quirky declaration of love muffled by synths. Spazzkid eventually pines over a lost love with a rushed, almost asthmatic, staccato of beats and subtly steely vocals in “I Left My Heart.” The Techy Romantics get on the floor and dazzle with their club-like brand of electronica and a foxy, subdued female voice with “Photos Fade.”
The compilation manifests its contrasts through Techisoba’s “The Unstoppable,” an aggressive instrumental with searing synthesizers, and Arigato Hato’s “Mmm” which, on the other hand, drizzles with cool, clammy celesta notes and a hoarse female singing leading to a persistent bass and the unceasing plucking of the guitar – breathy and breathless all at the same time.
Eggboy’s “Sana,” while maintaining that indie vibe, sounds more like a down tempo track from a 90s Pinoy rock band. After all, Eggboy is none other than Diego Mapa himself. He also remixed Zach Lucero’s single “Matina Town Square” featuring Sarah Marco on vocals, giving the syrupy original a harder, grittier edge.
Head to your nearest Bratpack, grab yourself some new gear, and get this limited edition compilation exclusively at the Bratpack stores at (insert shops here). Promo period is from December 1-31 2009, or until supplies last – so go make that holiday purchase now!
Bratpack is a concept store of Primer Group of Companies with branches nationwide. Visit Bratpack at; Ayala Cebu, SM The Block, Greenbelt 5, Marquee Mall, Robinson’s Galleria, Robinson’s Manila, SM Cagayan, SM Davao, SM Pampanga and SM Southmall.
NM+PG’s Digital NIYOG:
the pioneering release of Nykó Macá + PLAYgROUND’s debut album in USB format
CarnaManila @ The Rockwell Tent
Feb. 13th, 2010 @ 10pm
NM+PG takes you traveling on a uniquely Brasilipino voyage - send your analog luggage ahead of yourself and travel light with the limited edition launch of their “Niyog” debut album in USB format! Stowing luxurious sonoric goods in its carry-on, pick up 1 out of a 100 of their futuristic brazilian nuts in transit before you reach your next destination.
Travel in first-class carnaval style where in-flight entertainment will premiere their upcoming single, a cross-cultural remake of the Freddie Aguilar classic “Anak” with guest performers:
• Jonan Aguilar
• Members of Radioactive Sago Project
• Brigada - the Philippines’ streetstrong percussion ensemble
• EBC Philippines - Capoeira in musical motion
plus other fabulous onboard offerings courtesy of:
• SoFA (School of Fashion and the Arts)
• Eileen Sison e Guarana
• Escola de Samba de Manila
• SamBrazil, All-Brazilian band from Macao
• Brazilian cuisine by Chef Carla Abaya
• Free drinks from the Havaianas Beach bar
*NM+PG’s “Niyog” CD exclusively available at all Fully Booked stores February 2010.
CarnaManila is brought to you by:
The Embassy of Brazil in Manila
Powerplant Mall
Havaianas
‘Tis the season to empower ourselves as the May 2010 elections draws closer. And as we all know, information is key. Wear your political colors and, more importantly, your patriotic spirit as 100 magazine, the black book of brands, commerce and culture, runs down its most significant list to date—“The 100 Visionaries List—on January 27, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., at Bonifacio High Street Oval (fronting Nike Park and Krispy Kreme), The Fort in Taguig City. This “a.political party” will be an evening of celebration as 100 introduces its positivism and responsible voting campaign, “I Am A Visionary,” in cooperation with the City of Taguig.
Visionaries from public service and the private sector will be recognized at the event alongside 100 cover personalities, CamSur Governor L-Ray Villafuerte and Taguig Mayor Freddie Tinga. 100, the most coveted list in biz lifestyle magazine boosts the nationalistic spirit as it releases its first ever political issue through “Visionaries List: 100 names to reckon with in the 2010 elections.” Following the success of its first two magazine editions, which covered rising Filipino entrepreneurs as well as the food and beverage industry, 100 now highlights the most influential vocation in the country—public service. 100’s Visionaries List is a fully packed list of 100 personalities to watch out for in the 2010 Philippine elections. The list is an insider coverage of the lives, visions and inspirations of tomorrow’s patriotic mavericks. These subjects are national and local politicians as well as individuals from the private sector who will be significant names in May 2010.
So whatever political party you belong to, this is the perfect time to turn on your visionary mode and imbibe that new-world optimism! Jam 88.3’s DJ Scottie will host the event and share some insights about 100’s new edition, while chillout band Techy Romantics will give some of their love. If that’s not enough, watch out for those smashing Visionary Graphic Tees to be given away to lucky guests. 100 also supports Habitat for Humanity as it shares proceeds of the magazine sales to the partner foundation.
For invites to the event, e-mail corporate@octobereighty.com or call Jan at 637-9991 to 95. Details are on http/twitter.com/100magazine and www.octobereighty.com. Get “a.political” and be visionary!
