Leading lifestyle destination Shangri-La Plaza welcomes March with an amazing line-up of events to fill mall guests’ desires for musical, cultural and celebratory pleasures. Headlining the roster of top local acts to fill the halls of the Shang with sweet music are Matteo Guidicelli and theater sweetheart Joanna Ampil.
First up, 6 at 6:30 p.m. today, Matteo Guidicelli takes over the Grand Atrium for his 2016 Album Tour. Initially gaining fame through his racing career, Matteo took an interest both in singing and acting, releasing his first-ever single, “Someone Like You” in 2011 under Star Records. This year, he finally launched his first, self-titled album culling a number of pop tunes and sentimental hits.
On March 10 to 13, Shang hosts the annual Ikenobo Exhibit by the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Manila Chapter 67. Offering mall guests a new and refreshing art-in-nature experience at the Main Wing’s Grand Atrium, the anticipated exhibit and live demonstrations featuring “Ikebana” (the Japanese art of flower arrangement) styles and techniques, provide a wonderful opportunity to better understand and appreciate this disciplined art form. Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Serenading shoppers to mark the all-important International Women’s Day, Krissy Villongco will be on stage March 12, 6:30 p.m. at East Atrium. The young talented singer/composer and YouTube sensation (together with sister Ericka) is set to present her repertoire of popular self-composed songs including hit single “12:51”.
The awarded theater actress Joanny Ampil whose body of work counts starring roles in West End musicals including Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar, Avenue Q and Les Miserables is set to perform at the Shang’s Grand Atrium on March 19 at 6:30PM. Ampil will fill the evening with heartwarming songs from her extensive repertoire and previous two solo albums.
Film enthusiasts are in for a treat as the mall presents the 2016 CineFilipino Film Festival. Screening the 36 finalists of the competition for categories such as original feature-length films, shorts section, documentary, and TV series, the festival, organized and led by Unitel Productions, Inc. and MediaQuest Holdings, Inc. aims to support and develop new cinematic, audience-friendly works by emerging and established filmmakers with works of 25 artists to be shown in the cinemas. Catch the screenings starting March 16 until the 22nd at the Shang Cineplex. Tickets cost P180.00 for regular patrons and P100.00 for students.
Finally, welcome Easter with an awesome event specially designed for kids. From fun games, tempting food booths, to the great goody hunt, nothing quite beats the fun as Shang mounts “Shang’s Sweet Patisserie”, its annual grand Easter Party, on March 27 at the Main and East Atria. For details on how to register, log on to www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaofficialfanpage.
For inquiries, call 370-2500 loc. 597. Follow the Shang on Instagram: @shangrilaplazaofficial