MANILA< philippines -- British singer and songwriter Howard Jones is coming over to perform at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Oct. 10. He will be performing alongside ’80s hitmakers Belinda Carlisle and the Human League and their repertoire includes “What Is Love,” “No One is To Blame,” “Things Can Only Get Better,” and “New Song.”

“New Song” was Howard’s first single released in 1983, which subsequently gained momentum in the US and UK charts. But it was Howard’s single “Like to Get to Know You Well” that cemented his star status because it became the unofficial anthem for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 1984. It became such a big hit worldwide that that the title carried 10 different languages in the album’s record sleeve.

Howard is known for defining the sound of “synthpop” in the mid-’80s.

For inquiries and ticket reservation, visit www.ticketnet.com.ph. 

Night of music and roses

An enchanting night of wonderful music, roses and wholesome entertainment awaits everyone on Oct. 1 at the Shrine of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus at the booming Newport City in Villamor, Pasay City.

Basil Valdez and Dulce headline “Talulot Benefit Concert” dedicated to one of the most beloved Saints of all time, St. Therese of the Child Jesus.

The show is one of the highlights of this year’s Talulot Festival 2011. Since 2007, Talulot provides an annual spectacle of music and dance performed by local talents. Close to 2,500 people attend the Pontifical Mass and festivities every year. Talulot is named after the Filipino word for petal, in honor of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus who is also known as God’s Little Flower. Devotees of the Saint believe that she sends a flower or flowers as a sign of granted prayers.

Event organizer Ma. Victoria Ungco of Magnificat Ventures Corp. said, “This is the first time a benefit concert is being staged at the Shrine. We believe that the Shrine of St. Thérèse is a breathtaking venue for celebrating life, spirituality and the gifts that God has given us.”

Proceeds from the “Talulot Benefit Concert” will benefit the St. Thérèse Shrine of the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines Foundation, Inc.

The Festival kicked off with an ongoing photo exhibit “Shower of Roses,” at the Atrium of the Newport Mall until Oct. 2. The exhibit also includes a petition box where devotees can drop their personal intentions for offering on the Pontifical Mass at 8 a.m. on Talulot Day itself on Oct. 2.

For ticket sales and reservations, visit www.Therese.ph. 

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