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BY day, the state of the art The Philippine
Educational Theater Association (PETA) Center is thee venue for
cutting edge theater performances than inculcate, advocate and
provoke nationalist ideals. By night, it’s a party place with an
artsy twist.
Every Friday night this April,
Midsummer Nyts Hap’nins! transforms the theater center roof deck
into a bar where people can walk-in and expect different kinds of
treats.
It’s Salsa Nyt on April 4 as
Grupo Filipino Salsa gets you dancing to the lively beat of Latin
American music.
The Philippine Playhouse tickles
your funny bone on Comedy Improv Nyt on April 11. On April 18, PETA
transforms into a French café chantant with Women’s Cabaret.
Carnivale Nyt on April 25
showcases poi (fire juggling) and an outrageous fashion parade by
the Australian College for Hairdressing and Make-up.
Tickets are at P200 inclusive of
a free drink. The bar opens from 6 to 9 p.m. for dinner and happy
hour. Entertainment begins at 9 p.m.
Also this April, the PETA Theater
Center hosts Encuentro Filipino, the Manila Concert! featuring the
world-renowned Loboc Children’s Choir on April 12 and 13, 2008, at
3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The prestigious group will be
joined by guest choirs such as the Mandaluyong Children’s Choir on
April 12, 3 p.m.; UP Cherubims on April 12, 7:30 p.m.; and the UP
Singing Ambassadors on April 13. Tickets are available at P1,000,
P700 and P500. Proceeds from the concert will be donated to the
restoration of the Loboc Church (a National Heritage site) and for
the scholarship fund for these talented young Boholanos.
For details call 725-6244,
410-0821 or 0917-5394707 or visit PETA at 5 Eymard Drive, New
Manila, Quezon City (at the back of the QC Sports Club).
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