Help Rebuild Japan through Rockwell's Love Japan fundraising bazaar

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Our country, the Philippines, though located in Earth's disaster zone, in a way has been fortunate enough to always get help from rich and industrialized nations when we are hit by calamities.  And one of which is Japan, which is also considered as one of our strongest partners in the Asia Pacific region.

Although Japan shares the same space as the Philippines in the ring of fire, they seemed to be invincible and unbreakable because of their first world status.  But when nature strikes, there's no rich nor poor nation.  Everyone can be a victim like Japan when it suffered from a devastating earthquake earlier this year.

Our country may be poor or may have never stopped experiencing the wrath of natural disasters, but that doesn't prevent us in helping.  I would like to believe that this situation is same as a parable in the bible that says that small sacrifices of the poor mean more than the extravagant donations of the rich.

It's high time that we help our Asian neighbor and nation friend this time around.  One way is through Love Japan, a fundraising activity to help in the rebuilding of Japan organized by the Philippines' Rockwell Community.

The Rockwell Community, composed of Rockwell Land, Rockwell Club, Power Plant Mall and the Rockwell Center, invites everyone to Love Japan -- a one-of-a-kind bazaar and auction on July 23-24, 2011 for the benefit of Japan’s rehabilitation.

And the answer to the Buon Giorno Readers Trivia Quiz is... Monica Bellucci

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A few weeks back, Tatak Digitista featured the recently launched Buon Giorno Caffe & Bistro in Rockwell Business Center Ortigas.  And in that story, a simple readers trivia quiz took place which asked this question: "Who is the famous actress who was born and raised in Italy and started her career as a lawyer but modeled to pay her tuition fees in law school?", the same tie breaker question used during the mini trivia contest during the event.

And the answer is: MONICA BELLUCI!

Among those who joined and got the right answer, their names were raffled off, and one name was picked up to win the PhP 500 Gift Certificate from Buon Giorno Caffe & Bistro.  And the lucky winner is... NHERZ ALMO!

Buon Giorno is more than Good Day, it's Good Food!

Taste Bud:

I love Italian food.  But I must admit, I carefully choose which restos to go to as real or hardcore Italian dishes are always in friction with my taste buds, because they sometimes can go too sour or spicy for me.  Well, I can try it once or twice but for me to come back and crave for it is another story.  I usually like those with American or Filipino touch but if ever I'm really up for original Italian, I make sure it won't be too alien for me.   Forgive me but I can't let go the "Juan" in me =).

RENT The Musical... Our Generation, Our Music, Our Story -- Catch it in Power Plant Cinema from December 8 to 12

Potato On-the-Go:

♪♫ In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee. ♪♫ In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife. ♪♫ In five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes, how do you measure, a year in the life?  ♪♫ 

After the press screening of RENT The Musical at the Power Plant Cinema last night, I realized that the music of RENT never fails to inspire every person who witnesses this masterpiece.

Seasons of Love is back! See "RENT The Musical" in Power Plant Cinema this December!

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♫♪ Five hundred twenty-five thousand Six hundred minutes, Five hundred twenty-five thousand Moments so dear. ♫♪ Five hundred twenty-five thousand Six hundred minutes.  ♫♪ How do you measure, measure a year?  ♫♪

When I first heard the song Seasons of Love more than a decade ago, there was no doubt that I instantly got hooked with the music of RENT. In fact the said music influenced me to actually liking the musical and lead me to getting its movie in DVD and soundtrack in CD a few years back!  Now, do I need to convince you more?  Hehe.

And, I have a good news for all the rest of RENT fans out there!  Power Plant Cinema, in celebration of its 10th Anniversary is bringing back the award-winning Broadway Musical RENT to Manila.

Kiddie Party Planning 101

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Are you planning for your kid's next birthday party but you don't know where to start and who to call to make it unique and exciting?  Worry no more!  The Grove by Rockwell invites you and your whole family to get tips and ideas on how to throw the best birthday bash ever at the How to Plan a Kiddie Party Fair, to be held at The Grove by Rockwell this August 29 from 10am to 7pm.

Discover plenty of fun ideas for your child’s get-together as The Grove, in partnership with Mommy Mundo, gather top party suppliers in town in one, fun Sunday afternoon. From unique invite designs, yummy snack foods and exciting entertainment options, you can now fill up that party checklist and organize that dream shindig for your son or daughter. Choose from array of activities that kids would love to have in their own birthday parties, plus engage your family to a special sing-and-dance performance by My Masterpiece Movement scheduled at 4:30pm.

A lucky participant will even get the chance to celebrate their special day at The Grove pavilion for free! The Grove pavilion is the ideal venue for kiddie parties with two pavilions that spill out to and a huge lawn. Celebrants may even opt to use the upper deck of the Community Center. In all, the Center can accommodate 220 revelers.

So are you looking at a simple gathering with family? Or do you want a big themed party with games and fancy give-aways?  Either way, stop by The Grove’s “How to Plan a Kiddie Party” Fair and make it the most fun family celebration yet!