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Erehwon Collaborates with Ateneo for “Amon Banwa sa Lawud”
Erehwon chairman Rafael Benitez and Areté Artistic Director (both seated), with film maker Anton Juan and Erehwon Art Foundation president Jesus Varela welcome guests to the gala preview of “Amon Banwa sa Lawud” at Ateneo de Manila University. Erehwon Center for the Arts’ showed its first full-length feature film, “Amon Banwa sa Lawud,” in a…
Read MoreAng Amon Banwa sa Lawud Premiers in Negros
Introducing and reacting to the film are Director Anton Juan (center) flanked by (from left), Sagay City Information and Tourism head Helen Cutillar, former Film Development Council chairperson Liza Dino-Seguerra, Negros Museum Executive Director Tanya Lopez, and cinematographer Nathan Bringuer. At the Bacolod City premier were award-winning writer Jose “Butch” Dalisay, art restorer June Dalisay,…
Read MoreErehwon’s 2022 Yearenders
Erehwon Center for the Arts culminated its series of performances in 2022 with two events. One was a major anniversary set of plays by the UP Repertory Company; the other was a recital organized by classical tenor Malvin Beethoven Macasaet. UP Repertory’s Golden Anniversary Show The UP Repertory Company held its 50th Anniversary celebration, “RPN:…
Read MoreErehwon Wins Prestigious Award as a Cultural Institution
PHILIPPINE LEAF AWARDS. In the acceptance speech said on behalf of Rafael Benitez, Erehwon Art Foundation president Jesus Varela said, “Erehwon started as an art center with the sky as its roof, and its grounds in a poor inner community… This award strengthens our resolve to continue as a people’s art center, accessible to people…
Read MoreBoni Ilagan soon to Launch his first Coffee Table Book
His play has remained relevant for the past 46 years, and continues to reverberate daring responses to issues of the times. “Pagsambang Bayan” has become one of the most restaged shows in the Philippines today. The playright is Boni Ilagan, whose works as scriptwriter and librettist for theater, film, television, and radio, have been multi-awarded…
Read MoreErehwon’s latest coffee table book now on sale!
National Artist Series: Carlos “Botong” Francisco This is the first of a series of coffee table books being produced by Erehwon Artworld Corporation to honor National Artists. This book features Carlos V. Francisco, affectionately nicknamed “Botong.” It narrates his life and features many of his greatest works. He has been well regarded as a genius…
Read MoreErehwon Short Film on Young Rizal Wins IFFM Festival Director Award
Erehwon founder Raffy Benitez (center) is flanked by film maker Fritz Silorio and director/scriptwriter Bonifacio Ilagan (both behind), and on the right by veteran actress Ruby Ruiz, and Prince Red Casiple as the young Jose Rizal. Erehwon Center for the Arts’ production of “Young Rizal and the Secret of the Light” copped the Festival Director…
Read MoreErehwon Short Film Seeks to Compete in International Fest
Erehwon Center for the Arts filmmaker Fritz Silorio has submitted erehwonfilms.com short film, “Ang Batang Rizal at ang Lihim ng Liwanag” (Young Rizal and the Secret of the Light) at the International Film Festival in Manhattan. This is the first short film produced by erehwonfilms.com and is available to the public through Erehwon’s youtube channel. …
Read MoreJoey Ayala is the Next Erehwon Filipino Music Legend
Joey Ayala is a Filipino singer, songwriter and former chairman of the music committee of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. His music combines the sounds of Filipino ethnic instruments with modern pop music. He entertained guests with his original songs at a special event at Erehwon Center for the Arts’ Behn Cervantes…
Read MoreErehwon Center for the Arts produced the musical, “Bayan Bayanan: Letters from Home”
Which was performed at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Cultural Center of the Philippines last July 29 to 31, 2022. Let us share with you some reviews. (reprinted from tatlerasia.com) Tatler Review: Anton Juan’s Musical Adaptation of ‘Bayan-Bayanan’ by Bienvenido Noriega Words by CARLO LAURENA August 19, 2022 This classic play, which captures the indomitable spirit…
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