The Ika-21 Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video, will be held on Dec. 8-11, instead of Nov. 17-20, as originally scheduled.

The Ika-21 Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video is the longest running film and video competition in the Philippines. It is a competition for works in 16mm and 35mm format for film and DVD and MiniDv formats for video. It is held in the categories of Short Feature/Narrative, Experimental, Documentary and Animation.

Cash prizes will be given to winners of the different categories. Special Awards will be given for Best Regional Entry, Best Entry based on or inspired by the works of a Filipino National Artist and Best Entry for/on/by Children. Honorable mention may be awarded by the jury.

Winners of the competition will be announced in the awards ceremony on Dec. 11 at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino. All entries to the competition will be screened during the Festival week from Dec. 8-11 at the CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde.

Quantum Hotels, Torre Venezia celebrate the colors of Christmas

It has been said that in all the world, Christmas is celebrated the longest in the Philippines. Once the “ber” months hit the calendar and the chill is felt in the air, Christmas is just around the corner. Apart from the gift-giving, caroling and Christmas parties, brightly colored lights twinkle and sparkle, as if to say that, good times or bad times, no one can stop Christmas from coming.

That is why Torre Venezia is sprucing up the holidays with its “Colors of Christmas” package. From Nov. 16, to Jan. 15, 2010, the whole family can enjoy special Yuletide rates for the following: Superior Room for a daily rate of P3,250 net and a weekly rate of P3,000 net; Deluxe Double unit for a daily rate of P3,750 net and a weekly rate of P3,500 net; and the Double Loft for a daily rate of P4,750 net and a weekly rate of P4,500 net. This package also comes with daily breakfast and delightful Christmas gifts.

Managed by renowned property management team Quantum Hotels and Resorts, Torre Venezia Hotel is located at 170 Timog Avenue corner Scout Santiago Street, Quezon City.

For inquiries and reservations, e-mail: torrereservations@quantumsuites.com.
 
The latest ‘Song of Joseph’

The Oblates of St. Joseph and the Music Theater Foundation Philippines team up to stage “Song of Joseph” at the Meralco Theater on Nov. 17 to 20. The musical is the kick-starter of the celebration of the almost 100th year of “taking care of the interests of Jesus” in the country by the Oblates of St. Joseph (OSJ).

The OSJ Provincial Head for the Philippines Reverend Ronulfo Alconga, produces this latest musical on the often silent spouse of Mary. It veers away from the usual portrayal of Joseph as an old man by showing him as a “young, virile and handsome man,” as described by its librettist, Fides Cuyugan-Asensio who is marking her first time to write a religious musical and her 11th original musical.

“Song of Joseph’s” music was composed of husband-and-wife team, Raymond and Jeannelle Roldan, which also marks their first time to work together, and has successful musical theater performers Jon Joven, playing Joseph, and Arlynne Lupas Tecson as Mary; Miguel Aguila joins the cast portraying the teenage Jesus. It also marks Tricia Amper’s comeback to the musical stage – she will be alternating as Mary.

The “Song of Joseph” is a musical on the life, love and death of St. Joseph. It shows the humanness of a saintly man. It is a pre-Christmas musical that will surely warm our hearts. Proceeds will go to the building of the novice and elderly house project of the OSJ.

Get ready for the holiday season with Chalk’s November issue!

Wondering what gifts to give your boy, BFFs, and family this Christmas? Chalk’s got all the answers in their annual Gift Guide Special! Check out the list of the best stores to visit for all your gift-shopping needs, plus UAAP and NCAA Hotties confess what gifts they’d really like to get this year.

Cover girl Carla Abellana talks about her rise to stardom and reveals her top five shopping tips. Find out what’s the hottest upcoming trends are for the holiday parties, then see how you can get the exact same looks – for less! Say goodbye to raccoon eyes and smudges – there’s also a guide on how to make your makeup last the whole night.

Want more UAAP action? Get a load of the pull-out poster recapping all the highlights of the recently-concluded basketball season with photos of all the UAAP team captains inside. Plus Jabbawockeez, model Ian Batherson, Monster Radio RX 93.1’s Paula Santos, and more! It’s all in Chalk’s November issue, in newsstands now.

Fund raising gig

Pencil this in. Jeck Pipil and Peacepipe, Jeepney Joyride and FMD performs in a fund raising concert to raise funds for Kalapnit Neighborhood Pre School and Kalapnit Elementary School of San Luis, Aurora.

The fund raising gig, organized by the group Trails to Empower Kids of TREK, will be held on Nov. 18, 8 p.m. at the Watering Hole at the Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City.

TREK is a group of mountaineers from different organizations joined together by a common mission of helping children who live and study in remote areas.

The gig hopes to raise funds to buy school supplies and construction materials for a comfort room and a reading corner in the said school. The elementary school is one of the lowest performing schools in the province, which may be due to the schools lack of materials and inadequate facilities. TREK’s mission is scheduled on Dec. 12 and 13.