A new door was opened last night at Eastwood City Walk. From its flagship store in La Fuerza Plaza- Makati, Republ1c has reached out in the north with their newest branch. This two-storey store reflects the interesting street lifestyle and fashion in the city. Urban dwellers can freely express their identity with its diversity of designs. A haven for skaters and wake boarders with its array of funky brands that are inspired from LA and New York, Republ1c is a multi-experiential scene for both boys and girls.

Seen in the shelves are well-picked brands and pieces that give the liberty to mix trendy and comfort feel. Graphic tee, tapered jeans, hoodies, caps and skate shoes are visual delights to match eye-catching board designs mounted on the walls. The arresting uniqueness and color of headphones is attention grabbing that’ll surely elevate your listening pleasure.

I guess this Republ1c experience is well worth the trip to Eastwood City Walk with everything needed to make a statement both on the ground and in the water. Better be ahead of the…

Disconnection and Wellwishes

MANILART O9 is the first international art fair to be hosted in the Philippines.  Leading art galleries in the country and those from the near Asian countries will also be participating.  Contemporary art can be viewed and enjoyed by art collectors and enthusiasts alike.

The opening night, which is by-invitation-only, will serve as a preview to the entire art fair and will be held from 6 to 11 pm on July 16, 2009.

MANILART 09 will then open its doors to the general public from 11 am to 8 pm on July 17 to 19, 2009. Admission tickets are priced at Php200. or US$5.00 each.  The venue will be at the NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City Taguig.

For more info visit www.manilart.com or call Bonafide Art Galleries Organization (BAGO) at their landline (632) 5316231, fax (632) 533.6818 or email them at info@manilart.com.

Asia Art Archive (AAA) and the Lopez Memorial Museum are pleased to announce The Chabet Archive, a milestone research and digitization project focusing on the work of The Philippines’ foremost conceptual artist, Roberto Chabet. One of the most influential artists of his generation and a key figure in Philippine contemporary art, Chabet’s work questions fixed notions about art, meaning and modernity. The research is the point of entry into the understanding of Chabet’s vision of art and his impact on the development of the art scene in the Philippines.

The Chabet Archive consists of thousands of documents including unpublished photographs, notes, sketches, letters, invitations, and press clippings, covering the artist’s work from the 1960s to the present day. Aside from his own exhibitions, the Archive also includes documentation of exhibitions he curated and works of other artists close to him. It provides an unprecedented account of his artistic process, the vision that he espoused, and the generations of artists whom he mentored at the University of The Philippines College of Fine Arts.

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Be in our best-sophisticated chic attire and head over this Wednesday night at Nu Vo for a NU Vogue presents Ralph Lauren Romance. On July 15, 2009, Wednesday, 9PM.  Look your best and get a chance to be ‘NU VOGUE Personality of the Night’ and win amazing prizes courtesy of RL. With music by DJ Arnel Genterone & John Monreal. Nu Vo is located at the Ground Level of Greenbelt 2 Ayala Center Makati City. For more details, please call 757-3698 to 99 or 813-6978.

Good company, cold booze and hot blues. What could be better? On Tuesday, July 14, 9PM at Capone’s (located at 2nd level A. Venue Mall). For more information, please text 0918-9911120 or email joey.server@gmail.com.

In the world of music, only a handful have the combination of good looks and even better talent. Bellhaus Entertainment presents its HOTTEST creation yet…”The Pretty Young Thing”!

Meet Nichole, Ava and Dania, 3 sizzling hot girls with equally hot talent. They will captivate you with their catchy songs and infectious moves. These girls are sure to mesmerize you with every beat, bump and grind.

Catch PYT live at Club Phi in Metrowalk on July 17, 23, 24, 31. Show starts at 9pm.

Cinemalaya’s Philippine Independent Film Festival is now on its 5th year and still producing ground breaking and unforgettable films and film makers.  The festival aptly called Cinemalaya Cinco will unveil 20 new digital films that will compete on July 17-26, 2009 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Visit www.cinemalay.org for more information.  And for ticket inquiries please call the CCP Marketing Department at 551-7930 or 832-1125 local 1800 to 1808 and the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or 832-1125 local 1409.

eCircle Entertainment & Management Corp. presents The Comedy Cartel in Standup Showdown on July 13, 8PM at Spicy Fingers, G/F Greenbelt 2 Ayala Center, Makati City.

Driven Manila and World Wide Womb presents MANILA and WORLD WIDE WOMB present one of the most consistent and freshest DJs around—DJ Paul Thomas following the success of John”00″Fleming, James Zabiela and Kaskade gigs in Manila.  Catch him whip up his DJ-ing prowess on July 17, Friday. Gates open at 9PM. Tickets are also available at selected Folded & Hung outlets. For table reservations, please call 0920-9389005. For more info, please call 8972472 and 8957471. Log on to www.drivenmanila.com, www.eventscapemanila.com and www.myspace.com/djpaulthomasuk.

The feast of San Fermin in Spain is well known for its weeklong celebration in Pamplona. The highlight of the fiesta is the daily running of the bulls along the city’s streets. Take part of this cherished Spanish tradition at Tapella today, Friday, July 3rd. It’ll be a celebration of wine, music, dance and great food.  For reservations, please call 757-2710.  Tapella is located at G/F Greenbelt 5.