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JOIN “PINOY NIGHT” FOR
GOD OF CARNAGE
IN SINGAPORE
The Singapore Repertory Theatre, in association with Atlantis Productions, stages
God of Carnage
at the DBS Arts Centre — Home of SRT in the Lion City this month. Written by Yasmina Reza,
the play is about two pairs of parents who meet to discuss their kids’ fight in a park in a civilized
manner, but with chaotic and hilarious results. On November 8, catch the “Filipino Night”
performance, after which the cast, including award-winning actress Lea Salonga will gladly sign
autographs for Pinoy patrons.
God of Carnage
is directed by Bobby Garcia and presented as part of
Audi Classics 2012. Tickets available from SISTIC,
tel: +65 6348 5555
,
JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
IN KOTA KINABALU
On November 24 and 25, check out the Wellness
Journey at the Sabah Trade Fair, Likas. The two-day
event organized by Maxx Media Sdn Bhd and the Sabah
Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association
(
SWEPA) will feature The Exhibition Gallery with
vendors and exhibitors offering a range of organic food,
health supplements, fitness classes, cosmetics and
spa treatments; a Wellness Conference with experts in
health and beauty; and a Wellness Garden where visitors
can rest in lush, verdant environs. There will also be
free Enriching Workshops to teach visitors how to live
healthier, happier lives.
Books that will uplift spirits
during your journey
Inspiring titles
THE FEMINIST
FAIRYTALE
Eight Girls Taking Pictures
By Whitney Otto
The author of
How to Make an
American Quilt,
Whitney Otto,
brings into focus the lives of eight
female photographers who,
despite living in different cities
and times throughout the 20th century,
share universal tensions and conflicts:
does one pursue passion or security, art
or domesticity, kids or creative freedom?
Otto spins together stirring vignettes about
eight passionate women artists into a
magical tale. US$25 (PHP1,040),
THE GROWN-UP
FABLE
The Time Keeper
By Mitch Albom
In this novel, three people
grapple with time: Sarah,
a teenager who due to
unrequited love, is thinking
of ending her life; the very
wealthy but aging Victor, who wants
to extend his life via cryogenics; and
Father Time, the inventor of the world’s
first clock, who is banished to a cave
for centuries for trying to measure
God’s greatest gift. PHP749,
fullybookedonline.com
THE RAGS-TO-
RICHES KIDS’ BOOK
Big John: The Life Story of John
Gokongwei Jr
By Yvette Fernandez
Big John
tells the life story of
the man behind famous brands
Robinsons Malls and Cebu
Pacific. Intended as a personal
gift from Mr John Gokongwei’s
children on his 85th birthday, the family
decided to publish it under Dream Big
Books. The delightful illustrations by Abi
Goy and easy prose of Yvette Fernandez
will captivate the kids, but the message
will surely inspire people of all ages.
PHP125, at National Bookstore and
PowerBooks.
