VAREKAI - hold on to your seats!

hold on to your seats, Varekai by Cirque du Soleil is here! and for a limited time, you can catch the amazing stunts at the Grand Chapiteau in front of Quirino Grandstand in Manila. the show will be starting today, June 22, 2011.

this was the first time that i actually watched inside the Grand Chapiteau. a blue-and-yellow tent supported by poles and strings. the tent is the stage. as the show starts, you can find any performer from the audience area to the highest point of the Chapiteau. when the light dims out, the tent becomes another world. and you will have a one of a kind experience.

colorful animal-like creatures begin to step up the stage for everyone to see. they may come at you for a close encounter. don't be scared because they don't bite, they will give you an enchanting show. adding a line up of enchanting songs, your eyes and memories will not want to leave your seats.

join the fallen angel in his new world with magical creatures from the forests, the sea, air and creatures of fire. as he is trying to find his happiness from his new friends, everyone will be entertained by amazing acts, dances and music.

other than the breath-taking and death-defying acts from the acrobats, you will also be brought to a good laugh by our good magician friend who is fond of silly things. with his assistant, your night has never been fun and colorful.

Varekai by Cirque du Soleil is one show that you shouldn't miss. it's so good that they brought it here in the Philippines. i almost hurt my hands giving applaud for the magnificent show.

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G's SPA - ecoliving relaxation

standing at the center of ecoliving in Sta. Rosa, Laguna is a place for relaxation and peace. G's Spa Place of Wellness, a short drive from Nuvali, a quiet sanctuary that rejuvenates your well-being with their relaxing services. so at the time that i was asked to try it, i really took the opportunity to pamper myself.

this started from the concept of the Guevarra siblings, who one's wife has undergone an accident and needs therapy. and meeting an Indonesian who is an expert, they have developed an appropriate business that not only lessens stress but provided jobs to nearby residents. a good advocacy to the owners that deserve a good return.

though a long drive from Manila, you will be taken to a soft place designed with traditional Pinoy-con-Thai interiors. overseeing the areas of Nuvali and South Forbes. nature is very much prominent that's why clean air circulates inside the room. life elements such as wood and water are predominantly decorating the spa.


Spa Area and Jacuzzi
welcome yourself with sweet and clearing ginger and lemongrass tea with honey. relax your senses and sip on this concoction before you take the therapy. and once inside the spa area, you will be invited to a cozy feeling. there are rooms good for up to 6 patients and served with friendly and well-trained masseuses.

i tried the Lapis-lapis or the Body Wrap. getting a good moderate massage from head to foot, i was wrapped in plastic for around 15 minutes, while my body is spread with a mixture of macapuno, which is a breakthrough in spa technology, only found in G's Spa Place of Wellness. the heat gives you a relaxing feeling inside the wrap and here's a good catch -- i lost .40 pounds afterwards which is good enough to relive my motivation to lost those extra waist inches and toxins.

and after that relaxing treatment, take a sip again of their signature ginger ale and clear your senses.

contact G's Spa Place of Wellness at the following details:

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the Grand Chapiteau is raised!

it's more than just a yellow-and-blue tent in front of Quirino Grandstand in Manila. the Grand Chapiteau will house the greatest circus from Cirque du Soleil. Varekai, a story of magic and will awe audiences from nearby urban forests of Manila.

the raising of the Grand Chapiteau was witnessed led by (L-R) Manila Hotel’s AVP for PR and Corporate Communications Nian Rigor; NPDC Dir. Juliet Villegas; Hoopla’s Chairman Vicente Cheng; Canadian Ambassador Christopher Thornely; Varekai’s Company Manager Robert Mckenzie; Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim; Manila Hotel’s Exec. Vice-President Enrique Y. Yap, Jr.; BDO’s Senior Vice-President for Branch Banking Group Gerry Diaz; Sun Life Financial Communications Chief Operating Officer Naresh Krishnan.

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GREEN LANTERN movie review

what can you say about the Green Lantern movie starring Ryan Reynolds? other than it's made by Warner Bros. Pictures tying up with DC Comics, it's got great action, OK for 3D, and it's showing starting June 16 in Philippine theaters.

Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) is a brave pilot who was chosen by the powerful Green Lantern ring. from the original owner, he will be tasked to defend the universe from an increasing threat of Parallax. and he will be alienated in a new world in another sector of the universe where he will be trained as the new Green Lantern and be part of the corps.

and with the power of the ring, he will be indispensable. his imagination can defend himself and others from harm. however, disguising under a green mask and a body fit, almost fleshy suit, Carol Ferris (Blake Lively) still recognizes him, which is a very funny part. other than that, i found his imaginations a little bit childish. don't judge me if i'm not a comic-reader or a superhero fanatic, but wheels on a helicopter and making it to a roller coaster?!

anyway, the plot of the movie is just so simple. but i hope sequels will be better. try to watch until the end credits because there's still something for you.

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XMEN FIRST CLASS movie review

20th Century Fox and Marvel unfolds the story behind the mutant group that is either our friends or enemies. X-Men First Class shows the beginnings of the league started by Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) which opens today, June 2 in Philippine theaters and June 3 internationally.

in time of war, the mutants are already upon us and Charles Xavier devoted his time researching for the cause and how it can be utilized in every day life. unfortunately, military tactical groups have seen this opportunity to utilize mutants for warfare. and on the other side of the story, bad mutants like Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon), Emma Frost (January Jones) and Riptide (Alex Gonzales) had been scheming with the other military team for business purposes and domination of the world.

as Xavier discovers the wonders of mutation, Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender), a depressed Polish is in search for the Nazis who killed his parents. he developed his power in anger and rage. they got a chance to meet with Xavier and learned to control his rage along with the other young mutants.

other than all the mutant-powers extravaganza of the story, you may also want to check out the story of Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) on how she discovers and uses her powers to capture the hearts of men. on the note that she is in full-blue, the costume is great with scales. her love story with Hank McCoy (Nicholas Hoult) gave as the human characters of mutants in order to understand that they want to live normally as humans do.

set in around 1940-1960's, when the Americans and Russians are racing each other for advancements, the technical sets are noticeable with materials and equipments. even the fashion of the cast blended in.

generally, the movie is good and a must-watch even for non-geeks. the movie generally focused on the storyline other than giving us blasts and violence. this is rather emotional than visual, i think.

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THE HANGOVER part 2 movie review

much-awaited sequel to one of the most hilarious movies of 2009, The Hangover part 2 will never fail to make you laugh at your seats. the wolf pack which is composed of Doug (Justin Bartha), Phil (Bardley Cooper), Alan (Zach Galifianakis) and Stu (Ed Helms) is out for another problem while getting lost in Bangkok.

as Stu (Elms) gets ready for his marriage to a foreign muse in Thailand, of course the wolf pack as his best friends has to be there. however, Alan should be left behind after the bad things happened in Las Vegas. in this case, Alan felt bad and don't know how to deal or accept it. then again, since the wolf pack had their guilt for what they will be doing to Alan, they tagged him again to fly to Bangkok.

wedding preparations are almost done and they're only waiting for the day itself. as the boys went for a night out, along with the bride's brother, Teddy (Mason Lee), unplanned things happen. a tour in Bangkok has been one of the most unforgettable nights they had -- and a very unexplainable one.

the groom should be at the wedding. even worse, the brother (Mason Lee) has to be there too! otherwise, Stu will be damned by the bride's father for life. other than that, they have to face a whole lot of problems which they encountered in Bangkok. like setting fire a whole compound of bars and night clubs, Stu has a tattoo on his face, getting involved with a monk and with a drug syndicate.

things have really gone wrong when they're are in Bangkok. and things really come as you don't expect it. they have solved their problems and Stu's wedding went fine, with blessings from the father.

but still, memories are kept during their stay in Bangkok. and Teddy has all the evidence that they had the time of their life. and that's what you have to find out.

amidst of all the things to enjoy in Bangkok, girls, sex, vices, etc. have been displayed in the movie. i'm thankful that they rated this R-18. but still a good laugh, the R-18 content rises until the end of the show.

The Hangover Part 2 opens on June 8, 2011 in Philippine cinemas, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

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SAM CONCEPCION flies as PETER PAN!

Repertory Philippines and Stages bring us to Neverland in their own rendition of the classic and well-loved JM Barrie book, PETER PAN. Peter Pan will be starred by celebrity youth icon, Sam Concepcion and will be staged in Meralco Theater on September 29 - October 30 2011.

Peter Pan is about a boy who never grew up who lives in a magical place called Neverland. where he had lots of adventures and fighting the nemesis Captain Hook. as he accidentally went to London, he meets these children and shared his adventures going back to Neverland. meeting with fairies, pirates, mermaids and the Lost Boys, the Darling children had their share of happy thoughts and a good story that may pass generation to generation.

JM Barrie created the boy who never grew up and has been portrayed many times by a girl so this will be the first, as Repertory Philippines and Stages placed a boy in the production. also, this will be a darker version of the musical but it will be a great show for everyone to enjoy. our favorite pirate villain Captain James Hook will be played by no other than Michael Williams. Ms Pinky Marquez will take on the role of Mrs. Darling. the role of Wendy will be taken on by two great actresses, Tippy Dos Santos and Cara Barredo. and happy for their biggest break yet in Repertory, Nacho Tambunting and Juan Miguel Santos will play the roles of John and Michael, Wendy's brothers.

expect a good production as Meralco Theater can make Peter Pan really fly. as Menchu Lauchenco-Yulo and Jaime Del Mundo guarantees the safety of our cast. the magic of fairy dust will be upon us with the happy thoughts in our heads. this will be a show that children will really remember and adults to recall their childhood.

for inquiries and other information, call Repertory Philippines at 571-6926 and 571-4941 or email info@repertory.ph. tickets are also available at Ticketworld at 891-9999 or
www.ticketworld.com.ph. Visit www.repertory.ph, subscribe to youtube.com/repertoryphils, and add “Rep Phils” in Facebook.

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