Spooktacular Halloween and SALE at the Araneta Center

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Its that time of the year again where spooking your friends, family and even strangers are okay!
Are you ready for your spooky tactics and costumes?
Well come over at Araneta Center on October 27 and join the centerwide "Spooktacular Halloween" actvities! You, your family, and your friend will surely enjoy the activities, especially the kids!

Well let's not forget our lovely shoppers, alright?
Araneta Center is having a Spooktacular SALE from October 30 until November 4.
Up to 70% off on your favorite items!

See you at the Araneta Center on these dates, okay? :)

Maroon 5 Goes Beyond Loud in the Big Dome

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Photo by Bruce Casanova

ICONIC PERFORMANCE AT AN ICONIC VENUE

All roads led to the Big Dome last Tuesday and fans from all over the city filled the iconic coliseum to the rafters in an unprecedented turnout as the pop-rock band Maroon 5 held the Manila leg of their Overexposed World Tour 2012. Although this was the third time the band performed on local soil, it seemed like it was their first as the event quickly turned from a one-night concert to a historic musical experience in the Philippine concert scene.

The queues at the newly-transformed Grand Atrium of the Smart Araneta Coliseum said it all. It was a veritable sea of humanity as excited fans snaked through the lines to enter the venue. There was a mad rush to buy the merchandise and the glow sticks around the coliseum concourse before they positioned in their places. No one wanted to miss a second of the much-awaited performance. Who could blame them? The mad scramble for tickets to the concert started as early as June when these were uploaded on TicketNet Online. In just a few days, the concert was sold out.

When Maroon 5 finally came on stage, the screams went beyond loud. Adam Levine and his band brought the house down with the opening number, “Payphone”. Glow-sticks illuminated the Big Dome as Adam Levine wowed the crowd with favourites that catapulted them to worldwide fame like “This Love,” “Harder to Breathe,” “Won’t Go Home Without You,” “Misery” and much, much more. Aside from their hits, the band also gave worthy covers of The White Stripes (Seven Nation Army), Justin Timberlake (SexyBack) and Human League (Don’t You Want Me). They even teased with samples of the dance craze “Gangnam Style” only to rouse the crowd and lead them to their finale number of “Moves Like Jagger.”

Levine also showed why he is considered as one of the world’s leading pop icons with his tireless energy as he crooned, rocked, and screamed their hits to the tens of thousands of Pinoys  in attendance. He sang, he played the drums and guitar, he teased, he rocked the Big Dome into a frenzy. No fancy stage-work and production was needed as the lead singer’s stage appeal and his band’s musical prowess were enough to keep the crowd electrified throughout the night.

The choice of venue couldn’t be more apt as the Big Dome has hosted numerous global icons in the past and has been the Philippine home of foreign acts for decades. It is but fitting that Maroon 5, a band that was able to deliver an iconic concert to their Filipino fans perform in the only iconic venue in the Philippines.

Disney On Ice presents Princesses and Heroes

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I'm a certified Disney kid. I loved (and still do) my Disney movie collection and I believe those stories somehow contributed to my upbringing.

My favorite Disney Princesses are Aurora and Belle. Aurora, because of her beauty and grace, while Belle for her strength and wit (and she's pretty too, of course). Watching those Disney movies or just seeing the characters is very nostalgic for me, bringing me back to my younger years.

And now, we can all relive our fondest memories with our favorite Disney Princesses and Heroes!



Araneta Center invites you to the grandest spectacle on ice this Christmas

with Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes!

Enter a world of wonder where heroes and hearts prevail...

Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves

and Prince Eric breaks Ursula’s slithering spell to reclaim his one true love.

See Prince Philip defeat the evil Maleficent as she transforms herself into a fire-breathing dragon

in a race against time to rescue Sleeping Beauty’s Aurora.

Be there to discover a whole new world with Jasmine and Aladdin.

And, watch in awe as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, and Tiana all come true.

High flying jumps, daring acrobatics, breathtaking skating

and lovable Disney friends are just a wish away!

There’s even a special appearance by Disney’s newest princess, Rapunzel.

See Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes

from December 25 to January 3

at the Smart Araneta Coliseum!

For your reference. :)

Kids Rule At Araneta Center

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I don't know about you, but one of the best childhood memories I have is doing stuff with my mom: 

cross stitching, coloring books, attending cooking classes and even doing the laundry.

Bonding with my mom, even now, still warms my heart because I know I'll always be her baby. :)

Those treasured memories really made a difference as I was growing up. I am proud to say I have never brought disgrace or (too much) headache to my family. Needless to say, I had a happy childhood. :)

That's why I've always kept in mind that when I get my chance to be a parent, I will do the same thing.

I will bond with my kid(s) as much as I could. I'm telling you, that makes a huge difference.

A perfect example of a bonding activity with your kids is the Creativity Carnival, happening at the Gateway Mall and Ali Mall from August 11 to September 30. This activity is brought to us by Kids Depot, the country's leading distributor of quality children's products. 

For a minimum single receipt purchase of P100 of any regular-priced Moon Dough, Rose Art and Beados items, you and your kids can join fun kiddie workshops like beads-making and computer-learning activities at the Gateway Cineplex 10 lobby and the Ali Mall activity area from Monday to Sunday, 10AM to 9PM.

You can also enjoy great deals from participating brands such as Beados, VTech, Oregon, Moon Dough, Rose Art and more!

Plus, your little princesses can enjoy a bit of pampering and primping at the Barbie Booth, also at the the Ali Mall activity area.

Visit the Areneta Center Facebook page for more details.

The Ali Mall Cineplex 4

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The Ali Mall Cineplex 4, situated at the topmost level of Ali Mall, is a state-of-the-art cinema complex with the latest amenities to ensure maximum convenience, comfort and viewing pleasure. The 548 total seat complex consists of four 60-foot wide screens providing moviegoers a more intimate but no less exciting viewing experience.

Like the cinemas at Gateway, Ali Mall Cineplex 4 uses the Boral cinema acoustical wall system to ensure total sound realism. Built-in JBL surround speakers driven by powerful QSC amplifiers are incorporated with the very latest Dolby Digital EX theatrical sound system so you can almost feel the emotion, drama and suspense of every anticipated film title. US-brand Simplex projectors provide crisp and clear pictures to make moviegoers feel like they’re right in the middle of every epic moment onscreen.

Stadium-style stepped seating ensures an unobstructed view of the wall-to-wall screens from every seat. The comfort designed chairs and armrest are all standard amenities. Ample legroom guarantees room to stretch and allow other patrons to pass with the least inconvenience.

The Cineplex’s central lobby is conveniently situated next to the mall’s foodcourt and provides a meeting point for those who want a little chitchat before seeing a film.

A large SNAXX counter offers the usual cinema favorites of soda, popcorn, hotdogs and nachos as well as candy, ice cream and other temptations.

The central box office features the Vista computerized ticketing system, a first in the Philippines. The Vista system provides fast ticket service, ensuring you get the seats you want on your chosen screening schedule, all with the touch of a screen. The system is also tied in with the ticketing service at Gateway Cineplex, ensuring moviegoers have a wide range of screening schedules to choose from, whether at Ali Mall or Gateway. And going to and fro between malls is a breeze with the free shuttle service provided for moviegoers.