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Andres Bonifacio: Betrayed!
Erehwon Films latest offering to the public shows the historic confrontation at the Tejeros Convention between Andres Bonifacio and Daniel Tirona, a member of the Magdalo faction loyal to Emilio Aguinaldo. On March 22, 1897, two rival factions of the Katipunan, the Magdiwang and the Magdalo, met in Tejeros, Cavite. The meeting had clear objectives: …
Read MoreMike Hanopol Topbills Erehwon’s Filipino Music Legends Series 2
Erehwon Center for the Arts continues its feature on Filipino Music Legends by highlighting Mike Hanopol, another pioneer of rock music in the Philippines. He is best remembered for his trademark song, “Laki sa Layaw,” and the bands, Hagibis, and Juan dela Cruz. In this performance, Mike is accompanied by guitarist Neri Moreto. “Laki sa…
Read MoreHeber Bartolome Starts Off Filipino Music Legends Series
Filipino folk and rock legend, songwriter, composer, poet, guitarist, bluesman, and visual artist Heber Bartolome performed at Behn Cervantes The Roofdeck, moving his listeners with his signature song, “Tayo’y Mga Pinoy,” one of his best known socially relevant songs, which was embraced as a protest anthem from the late 1970s to the 1980s. His compositions…
Read MoreErehwon bids farewell to Bien Lumbera
Erehwon bids its fond farewell to National Artist for Literature Bienvenido “Bien” Lumbera, who has left an indelible legacy as a poet, librettist, dramatist, and critic. Our Center is honored by his guesting at our art events. Lumbera was proclaimed a National Artist in 2006, with the citation pointing out that “as a poet, he…
Read MoreBehn Cervantes Memorial Plaque and Sculpture Unveiled
A life-size sculpture of Behn Cervantes made by artist Jose Al Giroy welcomes all visitors to Erehwon’s new hangout place for artists, The Roofdeck. He stands in front of his memorial plaque installed strategically at this entrance. These are in honor of the late artist and activist Behn Cervantes whose words gave life to what…
Read MoreErehwon Ventures into Short Film Production
Erehwon ventured into its newest undertaking, “films.com,” with its inaugural short film, “Rizal and the Secret of the Light,” open for public viewing through Erehwon’s facebook page and youtube. The next films will feature episodes on Andres Bonifacio, Macario Sakay, the HUKBALAHAP movement, Edgar Jopson, and several other events in history. The first series of…
Read MoreBAYAN BAYANAN: Letters from Home Event
The musical was directed by internationally acclaimed film and theater director, Anton Juan, who transformed it from the classic play written by Bienvenido Noriega, Jr. Noriega has been widely recognized by his peers as the greatest playwright our country has ever known. Co-produced by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Erehwon Center…
Read MoreThe Embassy of France in the Philippines and Erehwon Center for the Arts have agreed to make “BAYAN BAYANAN: Letters from Home,” part of the series of celebrations commemorating the 75 years of France – Philippine relations
It was in 1947 that France and the Philippines signed a Treaty of Amity which established diplomatic relations with the two countries. The Embassy has sponsored the participation of French actress, Ms. Uno Zigelbaum, for a special role in this musical. Bayan Bayanan director and librettist Dr. Anton Juan was knighted twice by the French…
Read MoreErehwon Honors National Artists
National Artist for Sculpture Napoleon Abueva, who was also known as the Father of Modern Sculpture, led an exhibition of sculptors featuring the works of 32 artists in the exhibit, “Diverse Works: Add / Subtract / Construct,” at Erehwon Center for the Arts. The exhibit was curated by Nestor Olarte Vinluan, which also highlighted José…
Read MoreThe Erehwon Art Foundation held the inaugural meeting of the Erehwon Arts Council on July 28, 2021
Heading the attendees were author and playwright Bonifacio Ilagan of the Tag-Ani Performing Arts Society, Almira Astudillo Gilles of the Chicago Field Museum, and the American Museum of Philippine Arts Foundation, well-known sculptor Jose Al Giroy, as well as renowned artists Grandier Bella and Emmanuel Nim. Also represented were partner organizations under the Art Council,…
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