HONG KONG
CATHAY PACIFIC/ CREDIT SUISSE HONG KONG RUGBY SEVENS
28-30 MARCH
It’s party time in Hong Kong as the world famous Rugby Sevens hits town. One of the friendliest sporting events in the world, everyone is guaranteed a good time, whether or not you’re a rugby fan. Devotees come from around the world so book early. Three day ticket: adults HK$1,080 (PHP5,611 /USD138), children HK$300 (PHP1,558/ USD38). Hong Kong Stadium, tel: +852 2504 8311, www.hksevens.com.
SINGAPORE
HARRY CONNICK JR AND HIS BIG BAND
7, 19 MARCH
Catch the smoothest crooner who’s enjoyed hits such as We Are In Love, Promise Me You’ll Remember and classic swing standard Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off. Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, and Singapore Esplanade. Tickets from HK$290 (PHP1,505/USD37), tickets: www.hkticketing.com, tel: +852 2989-9239 or www.sistic.com, tel: 6348 5555.
MANILA
Silverlens Gallery
Silverlens gallery (2320 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City, tel:
(2) 816 0044 or 0905 265 0873, manage@silverlensphoto.com) is one of the leading lights in presenting modern photography in Manila and is now holding photography workshops run by photographers Isa Lorenzo, Creative Director of the gallery and Johann Espiritu whose work is even featured on limited-edition postage stamps. Workshops last for five sessions and cost PHP6,500 (USD160).
JAKARTA
INCUBUS CONCERT
5
MARCH 2008
Incubus’ singles like Drive or Wish You Were Here were runaway hits a few years back. Five years, and a handful of other songs later, fans can rejoice for this Californian band in a one-night performance at Tennis Indoor Senayan, their only tour stop in Southeast Asia.
For more info on tickets go to 
www.javamusikindo.com
BJORK CONCERT
12 FEBRUARY
It’s time to forget the ridiculous swan dress Bjork wore to the Oscars. Instead go gaga with her spectacular performance this February in Tennis Indoor Senayan crooning her best in years, from It’s Oh So Quiet to Army of Me to her latest single Declare Independence. Bjork’s Jakarta stop for her worldwide Volta Tour costs IDR 500,000 (free seating) and IDR600,000 (free standing). Check www.javamusikindo.com for details.
BANGKOK
MAROON 5
3 MARCH
The boys with the golden touch are back. From wooing Kelly Preston in their hit She Will Be Loved to scooping up awards for their debut album Songs About Jane they’ve been in and out of the news since they made it big. Their new album It Won’t Be Soon Before Long hasn’t wowed the critics so much, but this concert is bound to get the crowd going. 8.30pm, Muangthongthani, Changwattana Road, Bangkok. Tickets BHT600-4,000 (PHP824-5,490/USD20.25-135) www.thaiticketmajor.com
CEBU
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
2 FEBRUARY
Mitch Albom’s much-loved novel, Tuesdays With Morrie, has been turned into a stage play by Little Boy Productions and Repertory Philippines. For one night only the relationship between teacher and student is explored as each learns more about life. 7:30 pm, tickets PHP200-600 (USD5-15) and are available at East, West Cafe in the Ayala Center, Cebu, tel: (032) 233-0236 or 233-0452
SINGAPORE
THE POLICE
4 FEBRUARY
Music legends The Police are back on the road with Roxanne, Message in a Bottle and Every Little Thing She Does and you can catch them at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, 8pm. Tickets HK$98 – 600 (PHP2,776-16,996/USD68-420), tel: (+65) 6348 5555, www.sistic.com.
ILOIO
3RD GUIMERAS INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL
28-30 MARCH
Daisy Yanson gives the low-down
1- Who participates?
Mountainbikers and enthusiasts from the country and around the world. Local racers are composed of representatives from bike clubs, the Philippines national bike team and individual racers. International group are represented by tourists, guests and bike club members from around Asia and the US.
World-class mountain bike trails through 75k of mango and coconut plantations and orchards, farms and white sand beaches, no traffic… need we say more! After the oil spill tragedy in August of 2006 the island has got back on its feet and we want to establish it as the mountain biking destination in the Phil.
3- What’s the highlight?
On the 29th there are the downhill race and four cross competition and games. On 30th March there’s the exciting cross-country race and awards ceremony.
4-How can people join in?
They can register on line through the website www.guimarasmtbikefest08.tripod.com or through the information we will distribute around bike shops and through the bike clubs or c/o the secretariat : Daisy Cheryl Yanson (33) 321-43-29 mobile 09177171348 or 09167163748 e-mail: d_yanson@yahoo.com.