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EVENT: Markado Lifestyle Convention – May 7 – Philippines

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I’ll be doing my 1st international event in the Philippines on May 7, 2010 at the Markado Lifestyle Convention. It’s being held at the Mall of Asia SMX Convention Center. Tattoos, art, music, workshops and girls.

In a society that is undoubtedly full of despair, hate and loss, others chose to create vivid works to inspire, to give hope and to mark their existence. People who chose to live a life over the edge and boundary of what should be accepted, of what should be the ordinary. A lifestyle dedicated to those who chose to exist and mark their existence, a lifestyle dedicated to those who create works of art that is either unconventional or new or just simply overlooked.

This year, 2010, a great number of these people will gather and create their marks in this society, marked as the most exciting convergence of artists showcasing the country;s finest tattoo artists and collectors…unconventional crafts of graffiti artists…finest artworks by visual artists… and the mastery of multimedia practitioners.

This is the “MARKADO, A LIFESTYLE CONVENTION.” On the 7th of May, 2010 at the SMX Convention Center , Mall of Asia Complex, Manila, Philippines., in a whole-day affair marked by competitions in tattoo, graffiti, painting and multimedia arts. Throughout the day, top-notch entertainment will be provided by named bands and making the event more exciting is the holding of a mud wrestling gig. For enthusiasts, booths are open all-day for workshops and merchandising activities.

Visit the official website for more info

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EVENT: Babaylan conference Sonoma State University 4/17-4/18

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I will be at the 1st International Babaylan conference at Sonoma State University 4/17-4/18 taking part of a Baybayin panel discussion and overview of the writing system. You can also see some of my latest art pieces.

We are passionate about the significance of the babaylan in our communities and world today and would like you to join us in bringing about this very unique and special gathering through your efforts and presence.

We believe in the power of the Indigenous Soul and the Indigenous World View, as embodied by primary/land-based babaylans in the Philippines and contemporary babaylan/culture-bearers in the Philippines and in the diaspora, to provide a narrative that restores a sense of wholeness, beauty, and integrity to our pagka-Pilipino.

In a world that aches for peace, justice, and healing from the violent effects of colonial and imperial histories, our Babaylan and our indigenous knowledge systems and practices (IKSP) offer a path to re-membering and remembering the sacredness, strength, beauty, and the creativity of our Filipino Loob.

Registration Info: http://babaylan.net/register

Baybayin event in Houston, Texas

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I recently had a conversation with artist Minette Mangahas regarding her Baybayin art project in Houston, Texas. Check it out if your in the area.

Artist talk: Thursday, March 25th
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 27
Installations on view: March 27, 2010 – June 20, 2010

“No longer bound to a sense of having to restrict one’s focus, material, or genre, many contemporary artists of color move back and forth between past and present, between history and fiction, between art and ritual, between high art and popular culture, and between Western and non-Western influences. In doing so they participate in multiple communities. “
-From English Is Broken Here by Coco Fusco, participating artist

Project Row Houses is excited to announce the opening of Artist Installation Round 32: eco, xiang, echo: meditations on the african, andean & asian diasporas. These Artist Installations will be on exhibit from March 27, 2010 through June 20, 2010 and are free and open to the public. There will be an Artist/Community Talk on Thursday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. in our main building at 2521 Holman Street.

More info

EVENT: Inihaw and Baybayin at Tribu Grill 2/27

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I’ll be doing an informal Baybayin workshop at Tribu Grill on Saturday 2/27. Worksheets provided along with other goodies.

FREE event but I believe it’s KKB.

Organized by the Meetup.com Filipino group RSVP here.

32208 Dyer St, Union City, California 94587
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In the LA area? Check out this workshop on 2/20

Asian Art Museum recap

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Had a great time at the Asian Art Museum on Sunday 12/6 for Parol and Baybayin demo with Ray from Malaya Designs. People learned how to make a parol and learn about Baybayin. Ray carved bamboo tiles on the spot. I brought over some of my prints and paintings as well as my book.

Masamang balita galing sa mga bituin

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Showing some artwork

Ray carving bamboo

People making parols

Here’s my nude parol. Guess what I’ll be doing with it?

EVENT: Pasko! At the Asian Art Museum

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Sunday, December 6

Art of the Parol Slide Lecture

11:30 am–1:00 pm

Education Studios

Hands–on Parol Workshop

Baybayin Demonstration

1:00–4:00 pm

Samsung Hall

Part of the Target First Free Sunday program

Celebrate Pasko, the Filipino Christmas, and explore the parol, the illuminated star, a symbol of community, which helps define Filipino Christmas festivities. Attend a lecture on the art of parol with MC Canlas of the Bayanihan Community Center and the Filipino–American Development Foundation in the Education Studios from 11:30 am–1:00 pm, and then learn how to make your own parol at a workshop led by members of the Bayanihan Community Center from 1:00–4:00 pm. Also on hand are artists Christian Cabuay and Ray Haguisan, putting a contemporary spin on the ancient Tagalog script, Baybayin. You won’t want to miss this!

“Target First Free Sundays”—free admission on the first Sunday of every month and the family programs offered on that day—is made possible by Target. Free admission to Target First Free Sundays is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Supplies are limited. Due to capacity restrictions, admission is not guaranteed.

Check out the Asian Art Museum for more info.

EVENT: 1AM SF – Tabi Tabi Po

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“Tabi Tabi Po” is an art show dedicated to celebrating Filipino folklore through urban contemporary art. The Kapre, Manananggal, Dwende, Tikbalang, and Aswang are just a sampling of these haunting creatures that will be brought to life in this exhibit. A percentage of the art sales will be donated to the victims of typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng through BAYAN Philippines and BALSA (Bayanihan para sa Sambayanan).

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Opening Reception: November, Friday the 13th from 7-10:30pm. The gallery will run for 1 month. Check it out at 6th & Howard, downtown SF.

I collaborated with Ray Haguisan of Malaya Designs burning a bahay kubo.

The artists include:

Stateside:
Angry Woebots, Stuter, gaNyan, Marikina, Gem Mateo, CeCe Carpio, Pancho Abalos, Mark Canto, Miguel (Bounce) Perez, Darvin (Boohi) Vida , England Hidalgo, Jerrell Conner, Nic Cowan, Andre Sibayan, Ciriaco Sayoc II, J2, Marc Aure, Peabe, Marlon Sagana Ingram, Minette Mangahas, Dyno, Christopher de Leon, Cat Chiu Phillips, Isabel (Pepper), Roxas, John Yoyogi Fortes, Allison Torneros, Mel Vera Cruz, Simbulan, Ray Haguisan

Philippines:
Manuel Ocampo, Analog, Boy Agimat, Dex Fernandez, Bru, Nelz Yumul, Katwo Puertollano, Jigger Cruz, Sam Ramos, Okto, Abi Dayacap, Melancholy, Liza Flores, Luis Lorenzana, Jon Jaylo, Mica Cabildo, Bjorn Calleja

Norway: Jet Pascua

EVENT – Golden State Warriors – Filipino Heritage Night

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I’ll be promoting Baybayin and providing FREE name translations this Friday, 11/6 at the Golden State Warriors – Filipino Heritage Night at Oakland, CA.

Get your tickets!

Filipino American Arts Exposition (FAAE) to partner with Warriors to host Filipino Heritage Night on November 6. Special Appearance By Arnel Pineda, lead singer of Journey.

Oakland, Ca – On November 6, 2009 for the second year in a row, the Golden State Warriors will be hosting their Filipino Heritage Night at Oakland’s Oracle Arena as they face conference rivals Los Angeles Clippers. In partnership with the Filipino American Arts Exposition, and other organizations such as the Filipina Women’s Network, Manilatown Heritage Foundation, ClubWorks and the Arnel Pineda Foundation, the franchise will celebrate Philippine culture by showcasing outstanding Filipino performing artists such as the Pinay Divas, Kawayan Folk Arts and Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble. Fans can also connect with Filipino culture by viewing historical artifacts and photographs from a special Filipino heritage display and even learn how to write their name in Baybayin, the ancient Filipino script.

From Asian Week

EVENT: Santa Clara University Fiesta 10/10

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I’ll be at Santa Clara University’s Barrio Fiesta 2009 providing FREE Baybayin translations and consultations. Drop by check out my artwork and book.


Date:
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Time:
11:00am – 6:00pm
Location:
SCU’s Graham Lawn
Street:
The Lawn next to Graham adjacent to the Alameda
City/Town:
Santa Clara, CA

This is Barkada’s first event of the year! It is a great way to just enjoy great food and great performances with the friends and members of Barkada while raising money for the survivors and members of the Filipino community after Tyhpoon Ketsana (Ondoy).

About a week ago, Typhoon Ketsana (known in the Phillippines as “Ondoy”) made landfall, and according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Ketsana dropped 455 mm (17.9 in) of rain on Metro Manila in a span of 24 hours on Saturday – the most in 42 years. A month’s worth of rainfall in a single day washed away homes and flooded large areas, stranding thousands on rooftops in the city and elsewhere. Ketsana later crossed over to Vietnam and Cambodia, where it is still active. Over 360 people are known to have been killed, and damage estimates are reaching $100 million. Unfortunately, another tropical storm may be headed toward the southern Philippines on Wednesday but is still 1,000 km (600 mi) off the coast.

This is our chance as a community to make a difference and show our support back home. Hope to see you there!

Entertainment Lineup:
–Philtered Soul
–Nump
–Eye Eighty
–Milynne Ibarra
–Those Kids
–Michelle Martinez
–Tracy Cruz
–Parangal Dance Company
–Hiyas of San Jose
–Steps, Styles, & Spotlights
–Eskrima/Serrada Association
–Sleepless Knights (SCU’s Best Dance Crew Winners!)
–FutureShock San Jose
–Kawayan Folk Arts

I'll be at the Asian Art Museum for Fil-Am History Month 10/4

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I’ll be at the Asian Art Museum in downtown San Francisco to celebrate Filipino American History Month this Sunday October 4th, 2009 from 10AM-12PM as part of the activities event – “Writing your name in Baybayin”. I’ll be bringing some free Baybayin chart & art postcards.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT!

200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA‎ – (415) 581-3500‎

Celebrating 422 Years
Filipino American History Month
Target First Free Sunday*, October 4
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Museum-wide
FREE admission courtesy of Target*

If Baybayin isn’t your thing there’s a lot of programs such as galleries, lectures, storytelling, book reading, panel discussion, film screening and much more going on though the day. Mel Orphilla, Oscar Penaranda, Carlos Zialcita, Leny Strobel and others will be there. See you there!

Please see the Asian Art Museum site for additional information.

The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. But we are more than just an art museum—we are your ticket to Asia. Here, you can travel through 6,000 years of history, trek across seven major regions, and sample the cultures of numerous countries.

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