Valentines & Chinese New Year Celebrations at Bluewave Mall

Bluewave celebrates both Valentines day and Chinese New Year with its list of mall events lined up for this weekend.

On February 13, 2010, Bluewave will be holding a free pre Valentines concert entitled "An Acoustic Evening With Luke Mejares" at 6:00pm. Former South Border member and R&B sensation Luke Mejares will perform a series of love songs to get you into the romantic mood.

And the next day, on February 14, 2010, Bluewave celebrates the Year of the Metal Tiger with a traditional Chinese Dragon Dance at 5:00pm, Kung Fu & Wushu exhibition at 7:30pm and a Pyro Display at 8:00pm.

Aside from this weekend celebrations, the month-long Oriental Bazaar is ongoing.

Be serenaded with romantic songs and usher in the Chinese New Year both at Bluewave this weekend.

Let's Build A Church Concert

St. Paul of the Cross Parish in SSS Village has been actively helping out the Sto. Domingo Parish, Talim Island, Binangonan Rizal.  During Sunday mass, representatives of the Parish come to SSS Village to spread awareness of their parish and current state.   They sell fishes which is part of the livelihood of the people in Talim Island.   

This time, with the support of Darwin Hernandez of Soupstar Entertainment, a fund raiser entitled "Let's Build A Church" will be held on May 6, 2009 at the St. Paul of the Cross church grounds.   Darwin, also a resident and part of the parish, will be organizing the event and bringing in the popular rock bands that Soupstar Entertainment manages.   6cyclemind, Imago, Sandwich, Pedicab, Callalily, Paraluman, Duster, Protein Shake, Manibela, Ernville, Aurora and Blue Ketchup are all set to perform in this concert for a good cause.  

Tickets are sold at P150. each.  All proceeds will go to the rehabilitation of Sto. Domingo Parish, Talim Island, Binangonan Rizal. Tickets are available at the Parish office.  For inquiries, call 0906-5825470 or 0915-8619056.

Marikina Riverbanks Amphitheater

Marikina Riverbanks is literally at the banks of the Marikina River, hence its name. 

This cozy place has been sort of a little Luneta for Marikenos as the soft grassy slopes are ideal for sitting down and hanging around.  It serves as a park for strolling.  The bottom cemented area is also a place where you can stroll with your bike.  If you don't have one, don't worry cause there are bikes available for rent as well.

The curvature of the Marikina River caused the nearby slopes' shape to appear as a huge semi-circle,  similar to that of an amphitheater.  This is why it's been coined the Marikina Riverbanks Ampitheater. 

Several Major concerts and performances have been staged here, including concerts of Eric Santos, Gary V and just last December 2008, the APO Hiking Society in a year-ender celebration of music followed by a grande fireworks display.

Be it day or night, the Marikina Riverbanks Amphitheater is truly worth visiting.