Hanson

MANILA, Philippines — The 1990s marked the rise in popularity of boy bands like Boyzone, Backstreet Boys, Westlife, 98 Degrees, N’Sync and many more. Their songs were charting and playing almost incessantly in all radio stations and music channels globally. In 1997, three brothers entered the music scene bringing with them a fresh sound and a song that toppled the charts. They were not singing and dancing, they were playing instruments. They don’t have rock hard abs and gorgeous body then, they were boys. “MMMbop” became an international success that propelled Hanson to fame.

“MMMBop” was followed by the emotion-filled ballad “I Will Come To You” from their “Middle of Nowhere” album. Notable songs released from the same album were “Thinking Of You” and the upbeat and energetic “Where’s The Love?.”

Catch “Hanson Live in Manila” on March 30 at Smart-Araneta Coliseum and Cebu on March 31, 2012 at Waterfront, Cebu, Lahug.

“Hanson Live in Manila and Cebu” is presented by DAYLY Entertainment in association with Rockstar Touring and LAMC Productions.

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All-New Barney Live Musical

The all-new live musical adventure of Barney, the most adored purple dinosaur in the world, is coming to Manila. “Barney’s Space Adventures” will be staged at the Aliw Theater, from April 26 to 29, 2012.

Based on the popular children’s television show “Barney and Friends,” “Barney’s Space Adventures” features Barney’s friends, BJ, Baby Bop and Cousin Riff who together head on an exciting adventure aboard a spaceship.

Starring a cast of 14, “Barney’s Space Adventures” is a delightful and entertaining musical show. 90 minutes (2 Acts, including 20-min. interval) filled with fun, fantasy and excitement. All your favorite Barney songs are there and more!

All tickets are available at all TicketWorld outlets, selected National Bookstore branches, Robinsons Department Store (Galleria, Malate, Metro East, Festival Mall, and Starmall Pampanga) and Ayala Center (Greenbelt 1, Glorietta 4 and Trinoma Mall Cinema Booths) and the TicketWorld office at 6793 Ayala Avenue, Suite 701 V. Madrigal Building, Makati City.

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Indonesian Artist Promotes Shadow Puppets

Images touching on Christian faith and spirituality serve as centerpiece of an ongoing solo art exhibit at Diamond Hotel featuring the works of Indonesian artist Anin Baroto, a product of UST Fine Arts and whose wife is a Filipina. The exhibit entitled “Indonesian Expressions” has put on display more than 50 of his artworks, some of which are representations of religious figures painted on carabao, cow or goat skins. These are called Wayang Wahyu, or religious puppets.

“What I do is one medium of evangelization. I want to introduce something new to the Philippines and carabao skins as canvass is one, not to mention they’re durable which can allow your artwork to last for 200 years,” Baroto said.

The exhibit’s “Christian Faith” and “Religious Shadow Puppet” series showcase Baroto’s realistic and abstract portraits of popular figures like Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene, Pontius Pilate, and Pope John Paul II. The rest of the paintings are oil paints on canvass, with the Wayang Series featuring figures from the Indonesian shadow puppet theater as main attraction. Others are seascapes and flowers.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, March 28, go to Consul General of Osaka, Japan Antonio P. Villamayor, Lita M. Esteban, Roselle Nava, Lily Mendoza, Esperanza Cabunoc, Katrina M. Mercado, Mrs. Elsa Syjuco, Amada Ocampo Gutierrez, Cynthia C. Evangelista, Polly J. Bautista, Noel D. Le, New York-based Espie D. Martinez, Joseph Bitangcol and Thou (Joseph) Reyes of Star Magic…