MISALUCHA. Performs in one-of-a-kind concert.
Treat yourself to an extraordinary weekend at the country’s only heritage resort by the sea, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, on Oct. 31, as Lani Misalucha serenades guests for an enchanted evening of music and memories in “Harana.”
The one-of-a-kind concert happens at Las Casas’ newly opened Hotel de Oriente convention center, a replica of the first luxury hotel in Manila.
Aside from Lani’s special performance, guests will savor a four-course dinner in the picturesque hall, which features outstanding Filipino artworks and crafts. Call 891-9999 or 332-5338 for details.
‘American Ultra’
Jesse Eisenberg stars in the intriguing thriller, “American Ultra,” showing exclusively at Ayala Mall Cinemas.
He plays a stoner whose small-town existence is disrupted when his past comes back to haunt him in the form of a government operation set to wipe him out.
At Rizal Park
On Oct. 23 at Rizal Park’s Open-Air Auditorium, boy scouts from Aurora A. Quezon Elementary School unveil their precocious performing skills in a diverting program titled “Talents Unlimited,” a part of the park’s continuing Weeknights @ 6 continuing showcase, which features the best of the seven arts.
On Oct. 18, “Concert at the Park” features the De La Salle Santiago Zobel School Symphony Orchestra and Chorale, with the DLSZ Symphonic Band and the DLSZ String Ensemble.
Holiday giveaways
Since Christmas calls for something extra special, your holiday giveaways to clients, colleagues and friends should include King Sue hams, which are especially appreciated by recipients.
King Sue’s variety of options include sweet ham, Hawaiian ham, Chinese ham bone-in, piña ham and pear-shaped ham. Call 881-0530, or check out kingsue.com.
‘Pan’ grosses P50M
The family-oriented action fantasy, “Pan,” starring Hugh Jackman, topped the Philippine box office with an opening four-day take of P50 million.
In the popular film, an orphan boy is spirited off to a world of pirates, warriors and fairies called Neverland. Along with Tiger Lily and James Hook, he must defeat the ruthless pirate, Blackbeard, to save Neverland—and discover his true destiny!
Top six
The McJim Dreams Get Real Talent Search’s top six are gearing up for the tilt’s grand finals at Music Museum on Nov. 15. They include Apple Deleva, Zsarina Concepcion, Carmela Ravanilla, Erickson Malabanan, Micah Llona and Trix Casauay.
Prizes include P100,000 from McJim Classic Leather, an album and music video grant, and a talent management contract.
Octobeer Feast Fever
Boulvar, Manila Pavilion Hotel’s sports bar, pumps up the “Oktobeer Feast” fever with delicious finger-food selections paired with subzero local drinks. Yummies include dimsum, fish and chips, cheeses and pizzas. Call 526-1212.
Halo Sleep Sack
Through its #SafeSleepPH campaign, Halo Sleep Sack Philippines seeks to educate Filipino parents on the importance of safe sleep for babies.
The Halo Sleep Sack is a blanket worn over regular sleepwear as a safer alternative to loose blankets. Visit www.halophilippines.com
New partnerships
Precor recently forged partnerships with Queenax and Spinning fitness training programs to make them available for the first time in the country through The Finix Corp., one of the pioneers in providing the latest exercise machines. Call 915-1698 or 99, or check out www.finixcorp.com for details.
‘Here Comes Mr. Oh’
“Here Comes Mr. Oh” follows the story of two men (Oh Jar-yong and Jin Yong-seok) who marry two sisters.
The popular Koreanovela is being aired weekdays at 5:30 p.m. on PTV-4. After the series wraps up its extended run, it will be followed by “The Legendary Doctor.”
‘One Night of Queen’
On Oct. 24 and 25, the acclaimed “One Night of Queen” show goes onstage at The Theatre of Solaire Resorts and Casino. Headlined by Gary Mullen and his band, The Works, the “tribute” concert pays homage to one of the greatest bands of all time, Queen, and features Gary’s spot-on imitation of legendary frontman, Freddie Mercury.
At Vivere
Vivere Hotel & Resorts presents “An Enchanted Halloween” on Oct. 25, with delightful activities and prizes for the whole family. Features include an enchanted forest filled with mystery and fun, and a delicious merienda cena. Call 771-7777.