Cebu Photography Workshop 4

The 4th Cebu Photography Workshop is on! This time, it will be held on a more convenient weekend for Cebuanos – April 16, 17 & 18, 2010, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – to accommodate requests from folks who cannot leave work or school on weekdays. The daily workshops will be from 9am to 5pm.

Venue is the Sacred Heart Center along D. Jakosalem St. in Cebu City. The workshop fee of P5,500 includes meals for the 3-day event. FPPF photography instructors from Manila are flying in to Cebu for the workshop.

This workshop will cover DSLR camera operation and handling as well as understanding ISO, aperture and shutter speed and how they relate to correct exposure. The participants will also be taught how to master depth of field, understand how the camera meters, as well as lessons on composition, elements of design, lighting theory and practice and a comprehensive introduction to the digital imaging workflow. The lessons will be full of hands-on exercises using the DSLR camera. The lighting session will simulate studio photography, complete with studio strobes, for the participants to have an in-depth understanding of lighting principles.

The hands-on shoots will require participants to create photographs relevant to the lessons of the day. Critique sessions follow, wherein participants’ photos are evaluated for their technical and artistic merits.

Our organizer and contact person in Cebu is Mr. Icky Salazar of the Salazar College of Sciences & Institute of Technology (SCSIT). Filling out and sending the form below will send him an email with your information.

source: PhotoWorldManila

Side A Live at Ayala Center Cebu

You read right! Side A will once again serenade the Cebuano audiences as they perform live at the Ayala Center Cebu!

Let's catch the sounds of romance once again!

Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu.

Stonebridge @ The Terraces (Ayala Cebu) on April 17, 2010

People of Cebu! Witness one of the most sought after international DJ. Get ready and witness as the entire metro converges to the center of Cebu, The Terraces, at Ayala Center Cebu.

OFFICIAL ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY OF STONEBRIDGE'S NEWEST ALBUM
"THE MORNING AFTER"


*TICKET PRICES*
Gen Admission: P450 + 2 free drinks
VIP: P650 + 2 Free drinks
VIP TABLES: 5K (5 PAX) + 1 BOTTLE OF BACARDI APPLE
(Free Drinks courtesy of Bacardi)

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FOR THE LOVE OF HOUSE! FOR THE LOVE OF CEBU!! JOIN US AND ENJOY THE BIGGEST PARTY THIS SUMMER!!!

For Tickets and Table Reservations Call Numbers:

Paolo Mendoza- 0915 851 7875 / 0922 899 3250
Janra Gimenez- 0915 2826 799 / 0932 520 3473
Chai Martinez - 0917 6312256
Olga Moriles - 0916 6248814/ 0922 8856083

You can also purchase tickets at the ff locations

AYALA CENTER CEBU CONCIERGE (starting Monday MARCH 7)
CLUB RADIO 93.1 FM BOOTH AYALA ACTIVE ZONE (Starting MARCH 6)

MORE LOCATIONS SOON OR CALL NUMBERS ABOVE FOR DETAILS

EACH EVENT ATTENDEES GETS A CHANCE TO WIN RAFFLE PRIZES COURTESY OF OUR SPONSORS!! LOTS OF PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY!

*VIP TICKETS ARE LIMITED*

Robinsons Cybergate Cebu opens

Cebu City, ranked as the number one city among the world’s Top 50 Emerging Global Outsourcing Cities, is the host of Robinsons Land Corporation’s latest mixed-use project, Robinsons Cybergate Cebu.

Opened Dec. 9, Robinsons Cybergate Cebu is a seven-story mixed-use development with dining options, a medical and wellness component designed to supplement the services offered by the adjacent Chong Hua Hospital and other medical facilities and three floors for office.

The new medical-commercial development sits on a 5,000-sqm lot and will have a gross leasable area of 12,500 sqm. It will have a total of 55 shops and restaurants as well as 35 wellness clinics.

The PEZA-accredited project is located along J. Llorente St. cor. Don Gil Garcia St. and facing Fuente Osmena Circle.
Its location in the heart of Metro Cebu, gives Robinsons Cybergate Cebu unmatched accessibility.

source : Manila Bulletin

Love Rocks..Arnel Pineda Concert in Cebu

This Valentines season, Pinoy Rock sensation Arnel Pineda will be conquering Cebu City in his concert on February 12, 2010 at the Waterfront Hotel Cebu, Lahug, Cebu City. His concert is entitled “Love Rocks”. Special guests for the concert are Rachelle Ann Go and the Ammo Band.

Tickets are available at the following outlets: SM Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, The Waterfront Hotel Cebu, and WROCK 96.3.


Ticket prices: P2,000, P1,500, P1,000, P800, and P500.

This concert is sponsored by MJM Productions Inc. and ASAP Live.

Kris Allen Concert in Cebu! Musicfest 2010

Yes,you've heard it right! Kris Allen is coming to Cebu! On February 5,2010,Friday,Metrocardclub.com in cooperation with Channel [V] Philippines, GMA 7, PLDT myDSL WATCHPAD present MUSICFEST 2010 with Kris Allen, Jabbawockeez and Boyce Avenue.This Philippine Tour lands in Cebu for its first stop and starts at 8 p.m. at the SM City Cebu North Open Parking 2.

Tickets are sold at P526.80 (Bronze), P1,053.60 (Silver) , P3,160.80 (Gold-reserved seating) and P5,268 (VIP reserved seating).

Tickets are available at the SM Cebu Concierge and Customer Service, the TicketWorld Outlet at the customer service department of Robinson’s Place Cebu -Fuente or call 255 4041, Metro Card Club (A.S. Fortuna) or call 236 1800, 236 1802, Vudu (Crossroads), Formo (Banilad Town Centre), iStore Ayala Center Cebu, iStore SM Cebu or contact 09157457131 to 33. MUSICFEST 2010 is also powered by SM Cebu the official venue sponsor, Alcordo Advertising and SunStar Cebu. This is another live event by Fearless Productions, the same promoters of the David Cook and David Archuleta concert.

Triple Treat Concert in Cebu - Side A, Freestyle & Juris

SIDE A
FREESTYLE
JURIS of MYMP

30 January 2010, 8pm
Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City

Ticket prices:

Diamond P2,000 reserved seating
Gold P1,400 reserved seating
Silver P800 reserved seating
Bronze P400 free seating

Contact 0909 111 2111
Buy your tickets at Ayala Center Cebu Customer Care and SM City Cebu Dept. Store Customer Service, Parkmall and Waterfront Hotel Lahug, Cebu City.

Sinulog Festival 2010 Schedule of Activities

December 01, 2009 (Tuesday) to January 31, 2010 (Sunday)
Sinulog Street Fair, Osmena Blvd.

Janaury 03 (Sunday) to 31 (Sunday), 2010
Sinulog Photo Exhibits featuring 2008 Sinulog Photo Contest Winners
2nd level of the Northwing, SM City Cebu

Janaury 03 (Sunday) to 31 (Sunday), 2010
Sto. Nino Exhibits
SM City Cebu Art Center

January 09 (Saturday) to 19 (Tuesday), 2010
Dancing Pilgrims: Sinanduloy of Tangub City
Exhibit of Tangub City dancers from past to present
SM City Cebu

January 07, 2010 (Thursday) – Sinulog 2010 Opening Salvo

• 4:00 AM:: Walk with Jesus | Assembly Area: Fuente Osmena
• 4:30 AM: Start of Walk from Fuente Osmena Blvd. to Basilica del Sto. Nino
• 5:30 AM: Installation of Hermano and Hermana Mayores 2010

January 08, 2010 (Friday) – Sinulog Festival 2010 Kick-Off

• 2:00 PM: Sinulog Photo Exhibits through the years @ SM City Cebu, Ayala Center Cebu, MCIAA
• 3:00 PM: Solemn Mass (Basilica del Sto. Nino)
• 7:00 PM: Launching Parade (Basilica del Sto. Nino to Cebu City Sports Center)
• 7:30 PM: Opening and Launching Program, Fuente Osmena featuring Mandaue City Children’s Choir, Dancesports Team Cebu and Dance Troupes from Cebu’s schools and universities
• Ms. Cebu 2010 Presentation, Fuente Osmena

January 09, 2010 (Saturday) – Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan

• 1:00 PM: Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan Kick-Off
• 2:00 PM: Parade of Participants, Capitol Site to Cebu City Sports Center
• 4:30 PM: Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan, Cebu City Sports Center
• 7:30 PM: Awarding of Winners
• 9:30 PM: Cultural Show (Fuente Osmena) by DepEd and Cebu Province
• Concert and Street Party Bands, Fuente Osmena

January 10, 2010 (Sunday) – Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan

• 1:00 PM: Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan Kick-Off
• 2:00 PM: Parade of Participants, Plaza Independencia to Cebu City Sports Center
• 4:30 PM: Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Dakbayan, Cebu City Sports Center
• 7:00 PM: Awarding of Winners
• 9:00 PM: Cultural Show (Fuente Osmena) by Southwestern University, Asian College of Technology, Salazar College of Science and Institute of Technology
• Concert and Street Party Bands, Fuente Osmena

January 11, 2010 (Monday)

• 7:30 PM: Cultural Show (Fuente Osmena) by University of Southern Philippines Foundation and University of Cebu
• 9:00 PM: Concert and Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmena)

January 12, 2009 (Tuesday)

• 7:30 PM: Cultural Show (Fuente Osmena) by University of San Carlos
• 9:00 PM: Concert and Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmena)

January 13, 2010 (Wednesday) – Miss Cebu 2010 Coronation Night

• 9:00 AM: Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
• 7:30 PM: Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmena) by Abellana National School, Cebu Doctors’ University, Cebu Technological University, USJ-R COE Talents Guild
• 8:00 PM: Ms. Cebu 2010 Coronation Night, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino (Lahug)
• 9:00 PM: Concert and Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmena)

January 14, 2010 (Thursday) – Sinulog Festival Queen Photo Shoot

• 9:00 AM: Airport Welcome (Balikbayan Flights)
• 10 AM to 9:00 PM: Photo Shoot – Sinulog Festival Queen, SM City Cebu Entertainment Plaza
• 7:30 PM: Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmena) by University San Jose Recoletos, Cebu Institute of Technology and Velez College
• 9:00 PM: Concert and Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmena)

January 15, 2010 (Friday) – Walk With Mary, Translacion, Cebu Pop Festival, Sinulog Festival Queen 2010 Competition

• Visual Merchandising Contest (Dept. Stores and Malls)
• 4:00 AM: Walk with Mary (Fuente Osmena to Basilica del Sto. Nino)
• 7:00 AM: Misa de Translacion (Motorcade)
• 7:30 PM: Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmena) by DepEd and Cebu City
• 7:30 PM: Cebu Popular Music Festival, Cebu Coliseum
• 7:30 PM : Sinulog Festival Queen 2010, Cebu City Sports Center
• 8:00 PM: Balik Cebu, Welcome Party @ Ayala Center Cebu
• 9:00 PM: Concert and Street Party Bands (Fuente Osmena)

January 16, 2010 (Saturday) – Fluvial Procession, Solemn Foot Procession, 2nd Sinulog Fireworks Competition, Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras

• 6:00 AM: Fluvial Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Nino, Mactan Channel
• 9:00 AM: Re-enactment of the Baptism of Queen Juana and Rajah Humabon at the Basilica del Sto. Nino
• 2:00 PM: Solemn Procession of the Miraculous Image of Sto. Nino
• 6:30 PM: Cultural Shows (Fuente Osmena)
• 7:00 PM: Street Party @ Fuente Osmena and Plaza Independencia
• 8:00 PM: 2nd Sinulog Fireworks Competition, fronting SM City Cebu Northwing
• 8:00 PM: Kasadya Nite Mardi Gras @ Ayala Center Cebu
• 8:00 PM: Handumanan Concert, USP-F Theater for the Performing Arts

January 17, 2010 (Sunday) – Sinulog 2010 Grand Parade: 30th Year

• 4:00 AM: Mananita Mass @ Basilica del Sto. Nino
• 6:00 AM: Pontifical mass with His Eminence Ricardo J. Cardinal Vidal, Basilica del Sto. Nino
• 9:00 AM: Sinulog Grand Parade Carousel Kick Off
• 7:00 PM Grand Fireworks, Cebu City Sports Center
• 7:30 PM: Street Party Bands at Fuente Osmena
• 9:00 PM: Sinulog Grand Fireworks Display at Ayala Center Cebu

January 18, 2010 (Monday) – Sinulog 2010 Awarding Ceremonies
1:00 PM: Awarding Ceremonies, Cebu City Sports Center

January 22, 2010 (Friday) – Hubo
4:00 AM: Hubo Mass Ritual @ Basilica del Sto. Nino (end of Sinulog 2010 festivities)

January 29, 2010 (Friday)
6:00 to 8:00 PM: Showing of Sinulog Short Film Festival, SM Cinema 4

January 30, 2010 (Saturday)
1:00 PM: Awarding Ceremonies Photo Contest and Video Documentary Contest

February 1 (Monday) to 10 (Wednesday), 2010
Photo Exhibits – Winning Photos of Sinulog 2010 @ SM City Cebu

Sinulog Festival 2010 Events

Sinulog 2010 Concerts in Cebu!

One Night Only - Sam Milby and Pokwang
When: January 16, 2010, 8:00 PM
Where: New Cebu Coliseum, Sanciangko St.
Cebu City

Tickets available at:
Gaisano Metro - Ayala Center Cebu
Cebu Coliseum
Ila Puti at IT Park, Lahug, Cebu
OCMI Office



Kanto Boys Live in Cebu - Sinulog 2010!

Catch Billy Crawford, Luis Manzano, Vhong Navarro and John Lloyd Cruz in their first concert ever as ASAP’s Kanto Boys this coming January 16, 2010, 8 P.M. at the Cebu International Convention Center located in Mandaue City, Cebu. With special guests Anne Curtis, Pooh, and the StreetBoys. This event is brought and presented to us by ASAP LIVE! and the MJM Productions.Ticket prices are:
P3,000
P2,500
P1,500
P800
P500 (SRO)

Tickets are available @ SM City Cebu Customer Service, Ayala Center Cebu Concierge Desk, Cebu Parklane International Hotel, and 96.3 WRock.


source: www.cebudaily.com

Lea Salonga...Your Songs - Live in Cebu

Lea Salonga is coming to Cebu again for her concert entitled Your Songs....Watch out and grab your tickets now if you definitely don't want to miss it! See you in Waterfront Hotel, Cebu!

Date: January 10, 2010, 8:00 PM
Venue: Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City

Tickets available:
- Php 3,500.00 Section A , reserved seats
- Php 2,800.00 Section B , reserved seats
- Php 2,200.00 Section C, reserved seats
- Php 1,500.00 Section D, free seating
- Php 900.00 Section E , free seating (Ground Back Area)
- Php 600.00 Section F , free seating (Mezzanine 3rd Row and Above)

Together Again - Live in Cebu! with Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez

Together Again - Live in Cebu! with Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez

When: January 9, 2010, 8:00 pm
Where: Pacific Grand Ballroom, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City

Tickets available:

Club Ultima, Osmena Blvd., Cebu City
Tel. no. (032) 418 - 7777 loc. 1903

3rd Cebu Photography Workshop - Jan. 6 - 9, 2010

Following the successful first and second Cebu workshops, the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation Inc. (FPPF) is conducting the 3rd Cebu Photography Workshops this coming January 6-9, 2010, Wednesday through Saturday at the Sacred Heart Center in Cebu City. The workshop will be two-pronged: one for Basic Photography and another for Advanced Photography, to be held simultaneously in different halls of the Sacred Heart Center, located in Jakosalem Street, Cebu City. The advanced class is for those who have already taken the 1st and 2nd Cebu workshops.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your DLSR's and SLR's now and join the workshop.

Ai! Ai! Ganda! Nanay Dionisia: The Hot Comedy Show of the Year

Ai! Ai! Ganda! Nanay Dionisia: The Hot Comedy Show of the Year

Starring Ai Ai Delas Alas, Vice Ganda and Nanay Dionisia
With guests Jon Avila, Hansen Nichols, Derek Ramsay, Chivas Malunda and Gabby Concepcion

January 16, 2010 | Saturday
8:00 PM
Waterfront, Cebu City


Ticket Prizes:
VIP: Php 2,400 (Reserved Seats)
Patron: Php 1,400 (Free Seating)
Balcony: Php 550

Christmas Food Street Festival

CHRISTMAS FOOD STREET FESTIVAL

December 22 | Cebu City

Spearheaded by the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC). For this year, the event features the Food Stalls, Midnight Market, Big Screen Movies, Christmas Carols/Concerts and Lantern Competition. Likewise, food and handicraft demonstration by certain personalities will be showcased for the public.

source: http://www.tourism.gov.ph/

Kayak Explore -- Cebu - Bohol Crossing

December 3-6, 2009

A prelude to launching the 125km kayak marathon and flotilla crossing is the Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Kayaking Eco-Games and Forum. This day is intended to show the sporting challenges and fun aspect of kayaking with its relevance to community-based efforts to provide livelihood and capability building opportunities. Local participants will be coming from some coastal municipalities of Cebu and Mactan. This will be held on December 3 under the new Fernan Bridge hosted by Lapu-Lapu City Tourism Commission and the Sports and Events Bureau.

From Mactan Island, Cebu to the Island of Bohol, kayakers will cross the 125 km scenic route passing through a motley of islets coves, mangroves and river deltas. From Punta Engano down following a 5 km coastal run along Mactan Island passing through resorts and other sites, then on to Olango, down to Getafe, Bohol.

The race and eco touring flotilla will then move eastward towards Panglao passing through coastwise and municipal waters; stopping by at designated control points where local packages and tours are introduced. Coastal municipalities participate with their local cuisine, products and cultural presentation.

The crossing would have four (4) components, namely:

a. 3-Leg 125Km Kayak Marathon under two (2) categories, the sit-in and the sit-on-top
b. Kayak Clinics and 5km Novice Races
c. Flotilla – For pre-booked tourists, supporters and sight seers who would be riding a banca following the route of the paddlers for the entire trip, stopping at points of interests, eco-cultural tourism sites and attractions in the coastal communities along the way;
d. Eco tour day, overnight and 3Days/2Night packages available from Mactan to Getafe, Tagbilaran to Tubigon, Maribojoc and Panglao.

This three-day event would have overnight sleep-overs at locations in Tubigon and Maribojoc. Finish line is set at the Bohol Beach Club, while awarding ceremonies and a victory party to be conducted at the Dumaluan Beach in Bolod.

source: http://www.kayakphilippines.com/

Kabkaban Festival 09 - Carcar, Cebu

Carcar celebrates KABKABAN FESTIVAL 2009

When: Nov. 24 - 25, 2009

The festival is not just a religious fanfare in honor of the town’s patroness, St. Catherine of Alexandria, but a cultural catalogue of the town’s historical periods and industry like shoemaking, as well as their arts that is showcased through street dancing and parade.

Venue: Carcar, Cebu

source: http://www.bitemagazine.ph

Friday Nightlife in Cebu

TREFF REWIND

Music from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s
Toast to the good times, or simply wind down with friends after a long
week. Listen to the definitive sounds of 3 of music’s most unforgettable
decades at Cebu’s chicest hot spot on weekends.
Venue: Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Lahug
Phone: 232 6888

ACOUSTIC JAM NIGHTS

With Cebu’s best acoustic bands.
Venue: Alejandro’s Filipino Resto / 10pm onwards
Phone: 253 7921

VUDULICIOUS FRIDAYS

Hip Hop and RnB Beats serve fresh and hot with Deejay Krizz Bones and Marlon Orellano
Venue: VUDU
Phone: 234 0836 / 236 7700

FRIDAY NIGHT RAPTURE

With DJ’s Hans, Marlon & Jude bringing you essential mixes for the week’s end.
Johnnie Walker Man-days, get special freebies when you avail of a JW bottle, Friday nights only.
Venue: Formo
Phone: 416 1990 / 236 7700

WEEKENDS @ F&B BAR

With stand up comedian MYRA and a sing-along session.
Venue: F&B bar
Phone: 262 7631

source: Bite Magazine

Cebu Guitar Festival '09

Cebu Guitar Festival 2009 (November 24 - 28, 2009)

Watch out for the performances of Cebu’s top guitarists. Two-day indoor performances by acoustic and electric bands covering the whole spectrum of the music genre as well as a three-day outdoor concert with all performances becoming a collaboration of our local musicians such as The Dark Side of the Moon Project, the “Bass Collective”. Blues, Rock and Metal Supergroups, Dumaguete’s World Music Assembly and many more collaborations.

With guitar exhibits, workshops and photo exhibits and contests.
Check out www.cebuguitarfest.multiply.com for updates.
Venue: The Outpost, Lahug, Cebu City
Phone: 417 2929

source: http://www.bitemagazine.ph/

The Visayan Music Festival '09

What: The Visayan Music Festival
When : November 6-7, 2009

Where : The Family Park, Talamban, Cebu City

With performances by URBANDUB, UP DHARMA DOWN, RADIO-ACTIVE SAGO PROJECT, DICE & K9, SHEILA & THE INSECTS, JUNIOR KILAT, THE LINE DIVIDES, SLEEPWALK CIRCUS and VISAYAS HOTTEST BANDS.

Ticket Pass: P150.00
Gets you in for 2 days with 2 free drinks
Pre-sell ticket pass: P100.00 (available at the following: Ayala Cebu Center at the Concierge, Zzubu Recording Studio 17 Acacia Street, Cebu, Kalye 80's, Rahman Street, Cebu, Sunburst - Mango Branch)

Doors open on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 5:00pm
On sale now in Ayala Center Cebu

FREE on-site camping:

Camping locations are available for registrant users. Register now to get assign a Free camping space. To register for a FREE on site Camping Location, forward us with the following information:

• First Name:
• Last Name:
• Number of Persons:
• Dimensions of your tent:
• Telephone:
• Mobile Phone:

Free transportation will be provided for the commuting public:

• Ayala Center Cebu: 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm (Friday and Saturday)

From the Family Park going back to the Stations:

• Family Park: 2:00am, 3:00am, 4:00am, 5:00M (Saturday and Sunday. )
  

Parking place are limited and is on a first come first serve basis. We encourage you to use our free transportation services,taxis, public transportation.

ASAP Sessionistas Live Concert at Waterfront, Cebu -October 23, 2009

ASAP Sessionistas are:
Nina, Duncan (vocalist of South Boarder), Richard Poon, Aiza Seguerra, Sitti and MYMP.

Ticket prices:
Sure seats:
2,500
2,000
1,500

Free Seating:
1000
750
400

Tickets are available at Waterfront Hotel - Lahug, Ayala Center Cebu - Customer Service Center, Selected Dunkin Donut's outlets, PAGCOR, Sunburst (Mango & Tabunok), Orosia Food Park (Consolacion) & 868 Mall - Mango Ave.