2009 09/09-09/15

MANILA MAIL COMMUNITY

The APO Hiking Society will be singing all-time favorite hits inHayward, CA on Friday, October 23rd.

Moving to LA. This column wishes the best of luck Berkley-based part-time model and one of the Ginoong Filipinas previous runner-up winners, JERALD LUCIANO MUTIA on his impending move to seek greener pastures in the lala landof Holywood, CA. Jerald can be seen performing mostly emceeing chores on various high-profile Filipino events in the Bay Area. Good luck, Jerald!

Joey Guila performs with the APO Hiking Society in Hayward this October.

Bituin Escalante topbills the Hayward October show with the APO Hiking Society.

APO Hiking Society To Perform In Hayward

Their songs are considered timeless classics now. As a matter of fact, the Apo Hiking Society’s originals have been adapted and remade by current crop of song artists as they appeal to the general masses’ hearts very easily.

Apo Hiking Society will be celebrating their 40th year anniversary at Chabot College 's Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 23rd at 8 pm.

Additional acts includes singer Bituin Escalante, comedian Joey Guila, and twelve-year old Samantha Costales. Tickets range in price from $45, $65, and $100 are available now online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/7623 or by calling888.416.3331. Tickets can also be purchased from the following ticket outlets:

• Howell Felix ( Sacramento ) 916.601.9859

• Fil-Am Youth Foundation (Elk Grove) 916.509.9663

• New Filipinas ( San Francisco ) 415.571.5108

• Edwina ( Daly City ) 650.278.0692

• Archie (Union City/Hayward)510.552.1546

• Imelda/St Anne's Parish (Union City)510.676.1895/856.0089

• Merineth Store ( San Jose ) 408.226.5677

• Manila Oriental ( Milpitas ) 408.945.7711

• Samut-Sari (inside Seafood City-Vallejo) 707.567.4234

• Eison Hair Cutters (Stockton) 209.946..1744

• Zeny ( Modesto ) 209.390.8307

• Albert ( Reno ) 775.636.4779

For further tickets and sponsorship questions, please feel free to contact directly Roel Almares at 888-416-3331 or via internet at www.phase1ent.com

Or call Manila Mail at these numbers: 650/992-6345 650/992-5474 and 925/389-1382.

SEEN IN THE CITY

Club Royale’s New ‘King’ To Be Announced

Club Royale International recently had an organizational meeting in San Francisco to prepare for their next event to held soon. The charitable organization’s yearly gala night is always the talk of the town with its collective gathering of well-dressed and recognized people in Northern California .

This year, I believe the club had selected its Club Royale King (no word yet on the Queen selection).

I am looking forward to attending this year’s event. The invitation is in the mail, Mr. Gil Navarro and his lovely wife, Jett Viray-Navarro?

TO-BE-SEEN IN THE CITY

Macy’s Passport Fashion Show

The ever-popular mainstream event – Macy’s Passport Fashion Show is returning to San Francisco this year on Thursday, September 17, 8:00 PM at the Festival Pavilion of The Fort Mason Center located at Marina Blvd & Buchanan St, San Francisco , CA 94123

Tickets Costing starting at $125.00 are still available by calling (415) 441-3400 .

Founded by Hollywood ’s purple-eyed Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Macy's Passport began as just a fashion show held inside an employee cafeteria in 1982 and has blossomed into one of the largest and longest-running events to benefit AIDS/HIV related charities.

The event, which combines fashion, live theatre and fine food, has raised over $28 million for AIDS/HIV education, research, care and direct services since 1988.

This year's show benefits six great charities: The AIDS Emergency Fund, Glide Memorial Church , Huckleberry Youth Programs, New Conservatory Theatre Center of San Francisco, Project Open Hand, San Francisco School Health Programs Department

The 2009 show features The Harajuku Girls.

The Thursday event night schedule:

5:30 PM Passport Reception, Gourmet Cuisine and Cocktails

7:00 PM General Wine Reception

7:30 PM Show seating

8:00 PM Passport Fashion Show

There will be an exclusive Wednesday night show which is not ticketed for the general public and only sold through the San Francisco Unified School District . There will be separate Macy’s Passport Fashion Shows also to be held in Los Angeles on September 24-25, 2009.

PERSONAL NOTES

FREE ‘David Foster and Friends’ HP Pavilion San Jose Concerttickets, feauturing the Philippine pride and joy, Charice, singing on one venue, together with David Foster’s superstar friends, are to be raffled-off by Manila Mail to a couple of individuals who will email their name, address and contact phone number to info@emanilamail.com.

Hurry and send that email now! The earlier you submit the greater chance of winning!

Male Models Wanted by celebrated Bay Area-based Fashion Designer, Crisanta Malig for a traditional and contemporary men’s line of wearable wears. Qualifications include, among others, ages between 18-28. No previous modeling experience necessary. Contact Crisanta Malig directly at (650)257-1112.

Female Models Wanted for a Fall/Summer Collection Fashion Show to be held in Los Angeles . A ‘go-see’ is happening soon, so kindly email your profile and stats to Bradford_adkins@yahoo.com for consideration.

Quote of the Week – “Yesterday is history; Tomorrow is a mystery; Today is a gift- that's why it's called the PRESENT.” by Anonymous

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