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Eerie Kiddie Halloween at Araneta Center

October 24, 2009, 4:07pm

There’s more to enjoy at Araneta Center than just shopping, dining, and entertainment!

Celebrate an Eerie Kiddie Halloween at Gateway, New Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza on Sunday, Oct. 25. Get spooked as Live Mannequins and Cosplayers spread ghoulish fun as they roam around Araneta Center.

Register early at the Activity Areas of the malls and join the Trick or Treat activities to be held at 1 p.m.

Dress up your kids in the best Halloween costumes you can find and win prizes. Cool ice cream treats from Magnolia, yummy sweets, choco and juice drinks from Columbia Foods, exciting kiddie activities and loads of surprises are in store at Gateway, New Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

For more details about Eerie Kiddie Halloween at the Center, see posters and flyers or visit the registration areas at the Ali Mall ground floor and Gateway Mall concierge. Check out the latest happenings at www.aranetacenter.net or www.gatewaymall.com.ph.

‘Parol ni Bro’ lanterns for the benefit of ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya

With the theme “Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko,” ABS-CBN will soon kick off its Christmas campaign this coming Nov. 4 with simultaneous Parol lighting ceremonies to be held in ABS-CBN’s compound in Quezon City, key areas in the Regional Network Group stations, and select ABS-CBN Global offices worldwide.

Kapamilyas across the world will gather in this special event to light parols which will serve as symbols of hope and sharing, especially these past months when the country faced various challenges and calamities.

ABS-CBN already started selling specially-made Christmas lanterns called “Parol ni Bro,” which was inspired from the hit primetime teleserye “May Bukas Pa.”

“Parol ni Bro” lanterns are available at SM Kultura and SM Department store outlets in Las Piñas, Fairview, North EDSA, Mall of Asia, Megamall, and Makati. Kapamilyas may also opt to order online via http://abscbnstore.multiply.com and the Starry Starry Store at http://www.starrystarry.com.

This November, ABS-CBN will hit the malls and celebrate early Christmas with you as they bring your favorite Kapamilya artists to SM Fairview on Sunday, Oct 25, SM Southmall on Nov 7, and SM San Lazaro on Nov 14.

Homegrown music legends perform at Ayala Malls

As the premier lifestyle and shopping destination, Ayala Malls continues to reward families and its other patrons with a wide array of retail and food establishments, convenient mall amenities and various activities for utmost enjoyment! Leading in world-class mall entertainment is Ayala Malls as it brings another musical spectacle that will revive the sweet rock ‘n roll sounds of the ’60s! Get ready as the top combo of its time, The Electromaniacs, performs live at the Ayala Malls!

Ayala Malls relives the music of the 1960s, with Electromaniacs original members Lito Toribio on drums, Emil Caballero on bass, and Ernie Delgado on lead guitar and new additions to the group Lenny de Jesus, Rolly Roldan and Noel Plana together with Tonyboy Cojuangco as they perform in Ayala Malls this month of October.

After many years and countless music bands entered the industry, the Electromaniacs revives its sweet sounds. Long gone are the spray nets, pouf hair and stirrup pants, but The Electromaniacs of their era remains an icon and major contributor to the Philippine music industry. Catch the Electromaniacs with guest Tonyboy Cojuangco on Sunday, Oct. 25 in Glorietta 5 Atrium.

Libera at the PICC Sunday
     
From the South of London and from across the world, Libera is ready to enthrall Filipinos with its celestial music as they stage their first Philippine concert on Sunday, Oct. 25, at the PICC as the highlight of the RP-UK Friendship Week 2009. They will also perform on Oct. 28 at the Waterfront-Lahug, Cebu City.

Libera will be here as Ambassadors of Goodwill, to help the British Alumni Association (BAA) (in partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce, the British Council, and British Embassy Manila), to raise funds for BAA’s Foundation for the Disadvantaged Children, as well as for the Children’s Hour.