Tuesday, May 31, 2016

2nd Season of Artist Playground starts on June 9 with "Happiness Is A Pearl"

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What Can You Do For Love ?????

"Happiness is a Pearl,” an original play penned by Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature Hall of Famer Rody Vera is all set to open on June 9 at the 1701 The Little Room Upstairs located at Landsdale Tower, Mother Ignacia St. corner Timog Avenue, Quezon City.



The play shall run until July 3, 2016 with 7 pm shows from Wednesday – Friday; 3 pm and 7 pm shows  every Saturday and Sunday.

As the opening production for the second season of Artist Playground, “Happiness is a Pearl” revolves around three characters ---Kenji, a male courtesan; Maria, a poor Pinay Japayuki; and Mari, a wife who falls in love with Kenji.

Before becoming a prostitute in a club in Kabukicho, Tokyo, Mari was married to a wealthy businessman. But Mari’s billionaire husband soon leaves her when she becomes attached to a male gigolo named Kenji, who has a pearl stitched under the skin of his penis. However, Kenji sets his eyes on a poverty-stricken Filipina entertainer named Maria. Intertwined by fate and struggles, how will Kenji, Maria, and Mari find the true meaning of love and happiness?

“Happiness is a Pearl” will be directed by Paul Jake Paule, an esteemed actor, director and Aliw Awards nominee.

The cast shall feature guest artists Ruth Alferez (Mari); indie film actor Tomas Miranda (Kenji); together with The Players, Artist Playground’s very own group of artists namely Cath Go (Mari, alternate), Jerome Rosalin (Kenji, alternate); Shiela Espina and Irra Ruzz (Maria).

The Players are young budding professional group of artists, discovered by Artist Playground through its series of workshops. As in-house members of the company, they can write, direct or act in the year-long season of plays. They are also given the opportunity to hone their skills by mounting fresh and well-thought of productions that are entertaining, mind boggling, and socially relevant. through the professional guidance by some of the most respected artists in the industry.

In so doing, The Players are able to cultivate their talents and skills by engaging in powerful artistic explorations, and even act as mentors amongst each other as one family. Driven by the love for theater, The Players shall continue develop enjoyable theater masterpieces for its audiences regardless of age, gender, and class, in the entire Philippines, if not in the world.

The artistic team of “Happiness is a Pearl” are as follows: Paul Jake Paule (Director); Roeder Camanag (Artistic Director), Rody Vera (Playwright); Jesse Lucas (Music); Sharon Perlas (Sound Designer); Rowena Jarito (Sound Designer Apprentice); Melvin Sumalinog and Erick Jonathan Sumalinog (Guitarists); Joseph Navarro (Lights Designer and Board Operator); Lezlie Dailisan (Choreographer); Reynoso Mercado (Production Designer); Sem Pabion (Dramaturg);  Mailes Kanapi (Creative Consultant); and John Mark Yap (Lay-out Designer).

The production team is composed of the following: Kimberly Claire R. Somoza (Production Manager); Dayana Dancel (Stage Manager); Jacelle Escanan and Princess April Tuason (Assistant Stage Managers); Reynoso Mercado (Set Head); Coleen Lanit (Costume Head0; Christian James Tiongson (Props Head); and John Paul Racho (Spinner).

For tickets and inquiries, visit their Facebook Page: Artist Playground or contact 0926-9323179.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Boulangerie 22: Experience French X Korean Fusion in the Heart of Makati

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French X Korean? Yes, there's such a thing!

Boulangerie 22 is the product of two wonderful traditions fused into one! The French are popular for their breads while Koreans are popular for their beauty products and food! So what happens if these two are combined together? Take a look on its magic!

These stalls look like those we see on movies on the sidewalks of France selling scrumptious baked delights! And what do these stalls have?
Chocolate Dulce De Leche Bread
Japanese Custard Cream Cheese Bread
What I like about their store is that the breads are individually wrapped! It's fit for those OC with regards to cleanliness like me! Whenever I'm in a bakeshop, what I notice is that people pick from the array of choices using thongs which are not really sanitized properly. What's worse is that the breads have been stung by flies! So looking at these individually wrapped breads are a very big plus points for me.

Also, unlike the regular bakery, Boulangerie 22 welcomes guests to sit and enjoy the baked goodies in their store. There are Korean drinks available and you can even request them to heat up your bread for you which brings out the flavor of the breads more!
Korean Black Sesame Soy Milk
Look at the oozing fillings of the Chocolate Dulce de Leche and Japanese Custard Cream breads!
Hot drinks are also available! Perfect match with any baked goodies.
You'll love these cute Korean cakes perfect for any occasion in their glass covered fridge! Just staring at them makes me want to dip my fingers in to try a piece.
Mr. Piggy - Vanilla chiffon with fresh strawberry buttercream covered with strawberry chocolate ganache
Year of Me - To celebrate the year of the monkey, this is an auspicious chocolate chiffon with caramel buttercream covered in chocolate ganache
What's Up Wabbit - Combination of fresh carrots, coconut, pineapple and walnuts with cream cheese frosting and covered in white chocolate ganache
Lovely Teddy - Very lovely indeed!!! All chocolate from chiffon, frosting to the ganache!
Strawberry Surprise Cake - Vanilla chiffon with a strawberry surprise!
Look at the time of the clock behind it. It's 1:43 which represents "I love you!"
Dark Chocolate Curls Cake - Chocolate chiffon, chocolate buttercream with a generous serving of dark chocolate curls on top!
But wait, there's more! Boulangerie 22 also offers these colorful macarons that are whipped to perfection - crumbly, creamy and the fruity sweetness is just right. They're individually wrapped too! Very good for sharing.
Want to take a visit? Go to their newly opened store at GL2 One Legaspi Park Condominium, Rada Street, Legaspi Village, Makati.

Or find a store that's near you! Here's a list of their branches:
G/F Eton Baypark Manila, TM Kalaw cor. Roxas Blvd., Manila
G/F Natividad Bldg., Chino Roces Avenue Extn., Makati
Unit 26 The Portal, Mayflower cor. United St. Greenfield District, Mandaluyong
Madison Galleries, Don Jesus Blvd., Alabang Hills
They're also found inside Yoree BGC & Alabang branches!

Look at that awesome filling oozing out from this Blueberry Cream Cheese bread!
Interested to know more about Boulangerie 22? Follow them on Facebook: Boulangerie22 or visit their website at http://www.boulangerie22.ph today!
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