THE ALL-NEW GRAND CHINA ACROBATIC CIRCUS at Smart Araneta Coliseum

Araneta City’s entertainment mecca, the Smart Araneta Coliseum, brings in to the country the multi-awarded performances of the China National Acrobatic Troupe in a Christmas Show titled  “The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus.”

The Grand China Acrobatic Circus presents the daring, the splendid, the bold and the spectacular. It features mind-blowing tricks, death-defying acts, graceful choreography loaded with color and excitement deftly presented by internationally renowned and multi-awarded Chinese acrobats.

The Circus themed performance is set to give Filipinos personal firsts experience of heart-stopping shows, daring and thrilling performances guaranteed to be a hit among audiences young and old. 

One never-to-missed act is the Rose Bud contortionist, a mythical fox in a trance of contortion and coquetry. Another jaw dropping act is the Peking Opera’s Huadan (heroines) in Diabolo, where performers in majestic suits intrinsically play the Chinese Yo-yo.

The All-new Grand China Acrobatic Circus will run from December 25, 2019 to January 4, 2020 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Enjoy a 25% discount on every purchase of ten (10) tickets by using a Mastercard Debit, Credit, and Prepad card in any Ticketnet outlets. The promo can also be availed via www.ticketnet.com.ph and the Araneta City Mobile app by using the promocode MCARANETA25. 

Interested buyers may also call 8911-5555. 

The Grand China Acrobatic Circus Mastercard Promo runs under DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-21402 Series of 2019.

Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension : Celebrating 5 Decades of Music

"Classy" is the word used over and over to describe THE 5TH DIMENSION. With over 20 million record sold worldwide, 22 TOP 40 Hits, 5 No. 1 hits and 6 GRAMMYS, THE LEGENDARY 5th DIMENSION continues to awe sold out audiences with their amazing harmonies, immaculate showmanship,and exciting energy wherever they perform. Their classic songs include: "Up, Up, and Away,""One Less Bell to Answer," "Last Night I Didn't Get to Sleep At All," "Wedding Bell blues", "Stoned Soul Picnic," and the iconic "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In."

THE 5th DIMENSION'S impressive resume includes memorable performances on some of the world's most prestigious stages, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, the Hollywood Bowl, the Greek Theatre, Radio City Music Hall and multiple stages in casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Canada. The group also boasts many television appearances over the past decades including the Ed Sullivan Show, PBS performances, Good Morning America, The Grammy Awards show, and the Frank Sinatra Special (after a European tour with Mr. Sinatra). 

The 5th DIMENSION has received many accolades for their performances, including, induction into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, citations from cities across the nation, induction of "Up, Up and Way" and "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" in to the Grammy Hall of Fame, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Original member and lead vocalist, Florence LaRue is celebrating 50 years with the group. With Willie Williams, Leonard Tucker, Patrice Morris and Floyd Smith, she has put together a show with more vocal range than ever and material that is fresh and varied. Much to the audience's delight, she workshard to remain true to the sound of THE 5th DIMENSION's original recordings, and performs their hits in their entirety. It's no wonder THE 5th DIMENSION continues to appeal to audiences of all ages and nationalities. Reviewer David Spats of the Atlantic City 

Press said it best with his critique: "Personal changes have done little to affect the overall quality of THE 5th DIMENSION'S sound. The blend of voices is giving THE 5th DIMENSION a well - deserved reputation for producing some of the cleanest sounding music of this era. The group consists of five very different personalities and contrasting voices that have set a standard for musical quality few groups could ever hope to match."

Celebrate 50 years of music with Ms. Florence LaRue & The 5thDimension as they perform in Smart Araneta Coliseum on May 24, 2016 at 07:30PM.

Tickets are available at Ticketnet - 02 - 911 5555 pr log on to www.ticketnet.com.ph .

Ticket Prices:

PHP 5,500

PHP 4,500

PHP 3,575

PHP 2,500

PHP 1,500

PHP 750

Visit Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension Facebook page here for more details.

Karma is Digital : Good Samaritans at Disney On Ice

Woohoo! This is my first post for 2016. The reason why the blogpost is entitled - Karma is digital...

We are now in a digital era. Digital marketing, digital technology, everything around us is digital -even KARMA.

Last year (2015),  whenever I see an online contest for Disney On Ice, I would join because I want my kids to witness it this time.  I joined a telco's online contest, I won but since I replied to their email late at night because I attended an event the whole day, they disqualified my entry. I was broken hearted back then. I just whispered "God has a better plan". I even signed-up to cover the event in one of the blogger groups I'm in, but to no avail. Also failed to join Araneta's contest in Instagram wherein you need to upload a 15 sec video of your child singing Let it go. Since my son was not being cooperative, I let it go... hehe. We are always tuned in to Disney Channel, therefore, my daughter would ask me when are we going to watch "Frozen" (referring to DOI since she's a big fan of Elsa and Anna), I would tell her "on Christmas, Jesus' birthday". Almost everyday everytime the ad will flash on the screen. So, as a mom who would want to give everything to her child/children to make them happy, I asked Mr. MITD if we could let the kids watch, and he gave in. Yay!!! 

A day after Christmas, our family decided to drop by Smart Araneta Coliseum to buy General Admission tickets for the next day's show (Dec 27) since our itinerary that day is to bring the kids in a playhouse nearby.  General admission tickets cost P175 per pax, it's really far from the stage where the artists will perform. But that's okay, Mr. MITD and I just wanted to try if it's feasible with our son with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) . When he throws meltdown/tantrum, the ticket price wont put a hole in Mr. MITD's pocket. We will just leave the area and go home. At least our unica will hear her favorite disney songs and get a glimpse of the characters. 

While we were waiting in line to get to the cashier, two(2) strangers came by and asked me if we are going to watch the show. At first I was hesistant to answer, I thought they were scalpers, so I said we will buy discounted ticket since my son has PWD ID, while saying this I held my daughter tight and close to me. Because they might kidnap my daughter (seriously? In a crowded area? Haha. Silly me. YES. I'm serious because we wouldn't know who the good and bad guys are nowadays). I was once kidnapped. I know how it feels, the trauma and all. But that's a different story.

They asked again if we are going to watch the show and introduced themselves that they are from Maybank  and so on. I asked "how much are we gonna pay?" they said "IT'S FOR FREE!!!" Really?! Then, they handed me 4 tickets. I didn't even look at the seat/location written on it. Their last words were "Enjoy the show! " then I answered "Thank you and God bless."

As we entered The Big Dome, we were directed to door #7! We were running towards the door 'coz the show is about to start. An usher assisted us to our seats. Oh em gee... goosebumps, teary-eyed. We were seated on the 3rd row at the side of the stage! And each ticket costs P2,200!!! I can't talk that very moment coz if I did, tears will fall down right there and then. I just hugged and kissed my kids. And said a prayer "Lord, thank you! that was too fast! And even more better than what we have planned. From the farthest location/seats to almost front seats. You are totally awesome.Thank you so much. I love you!".

Why I said too fast?

On Christmas Day till the 26th, I have with me a medium-sized eco bag with goodies (candies, cookies, mallows, cupcakes) inside. Whenever we see kids on the street, my daughter will give them random treats. She was very happy, hopping while we were walking away. She's cheerful when she gives, without even asking what she's gonna get in return. What made her even happier was when the kids said " Thank you, bhe(baby) " . I can see the happiness in her eyes. I want that to inculcate in her. To be a giver not a taker. And that there is really joy and fulfillment when we make someone happy and just a simple thank you will go a long way. We are so blessed even in small things that's why we are sharing it to others.

The reason why I don't have my tab and camera with me to capture the moment, the show and my kids' expressions, was because of the goodies in the bag. Good thing Mr. MITD brought his smartphone. We were able to take some photos. 

The kids were in awe the moment the show started even my son with ASD was very happy, waving his hands to the artists especially to Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy. Even singing some of the songs. My daughter can't say a word. She was starstruck and still couldn't believe we are watching DOI in eye level.

And then it snowed... Let it snow! Let it snow! Ü

As the old saying goes "WHAT YOU SOW IS WHAT YOU REAP". If you do something good, something good will happen to you.

Again, thank you so much Maybank PH  for making our family happy and for being God's intrument to show us really the true meaning of Christmas. 

Everything that we have are blessings from God.

"No one has ever become poor by GIVING". - Maya Angelou

"Receiving is good, but giving is much better. Nevertheless, sharing is the BEST" -

" The willingness to share does not make one CHARITABLE, it makes one FREE. - Robert Brault

"HAPPINESS does not result from what we get, but from what we give" - Ben Carson