Feast for eyes, ears at Ayala Center Cebu

Make way for all-out entertainment at Ayala Center Cebu beginning this Friday, August 11, 2006.

The party begins tonight as Ayala Food and Entertainment Center (AFEC) marks five years of bubbling up the city's nightlife with its array of dining choices for food and drink aficionados.

See the country's RNB Princess, Kyla perform live with the Akafellas, the premier popcapella (pop music sans instrumental accompaniment) at 8 pm tonight at the AFEC fountain area. Dubbed "Flavors at 5," the event promises to be a feast for palates and the ears as AFEC's outlets - Café Havana, Table 7, Big Mao, Lemon Grass, Persian Palate, Grand Majestic, Hap Japs, Don Henrico's, Bo's Coffee Club, Bigby's, Gerry's Grill, Tequila Joe's, Sbarro, La Maison, Starbucks, Alyssa Vinoteca, Laguna Garden Café, Ratsky, East West Café, Rai-Rai Ken, Starbucks - can entitle a patron to tickets to the concert.

A minimum of P1000 accumulated receipts, dated from August 4 to 11, can qualify for the promo; single receipts must have a P100-minimum recorded purchase. Receipts presented should have an affixed signature from the outlet's manager or person in charge for verification purposes. Redemption of the promo ends August 11. Receipts can be presented at the promo booth located in the ground floor of AFEC from 12:30 to 10:30 pm. Only a total of 100 umbrellas or tickets will be given away each day.

Likewise, everybody will have an opportunity to witness never-before-seen stunts of the world renowned acrobatic group, Cirque Imago, starting today until Sunday, August 13, 2006 at 11 am, 3 pm and 6 pm at the Ayala Activity Center. The Cebu leg forms part of the Ayala Malls tour.

Founded by former Cirque Du Soleil members Darren Deneault and Etienne Bersuk in 2001, Cirque Imago has established itself as one of the world's most respected acrobatic arts companies. Deneault and Bersuk made up the duo that hooked audiences on the edge of their seats with their unique hand balancing number and the original Duo Silk act.

Cirque Imago has impressed the international scene with breathtaking performances, including TV presentations on "Good Morning America," "Late Show with David Lettermen" and NBC's "Extreme Variety Show," among others. They've also performed for the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day shows with Leanne Rimes and the Creed.

Shoppers can get entry passes and even meet and greet these much talked-about acrobats. For a minimum single purchase of P500 from any Ayala Center Cebu outlets or a minimum P2,000 single purchase receipt from the supermarket dated August 4 - August 13, one entry pass for the Cirque Imago show will be given to the shopper. Each entry pass is valid for two persons.

The first 300 shoppers to register in a show schedule will receive an entry pass. Meanwhile, the first 50 shoppers to register in a certain schedule can join, along with a companion, the Meet-and-Greet session after the show. For more information, you may contact Customer Care Hotline 231-5342 local 324 or text (0927) 890-2327. - Rhea A. Papas, Correspondent