As timeless as their music

The APO Hiking Society has been in the entertainment industry long before America heard of Osama Bin Laden. They have created beautiful music for over 30 years, and unlike the Taliban forces, they show no signs of retreating. Their brilliance is non-negotiable. Their magic is aligned with both the north and south alliances of the entertainment industry.

Some people wonder why I venerate the APO. It has nothing to do with age, really. After all, if you see Buboy’s grin, you’d think he hasn’t passed puberty. It has something to do with their music – simple, fun, Pinoy and timeless. They write songs that make you smile, because they say things you would say yourself under the rain, in the darkness, even during revolutions.

No, I am not nominating APO for beatification. They would not like it. Aside from being young and alive, on Dec. 18, they will have a special Christmas concert titled Rated APO at 9 p.m. at Onstage Greenbelt. APO fans are up for a night of fun, live entertainment when the group spices up the evening with their well-loved hits and their brand of comedy, some holiday tunes and of course, their signature potshots on life, love and politics.

Tickets for Rated APO, priced at P1200, P600 and P900, are available at Don Henrico’s, National Bookstore, Tower Records, Robinsons Department Store Ticketworld Outlets and at the Onstage Greenbelt Ticketron. For details call tel. no. 8915610 or 8105437.

Recently, DJ Joel Lai invaded the Philippines with his distinct sound of dark, progressive and tribal beats via a party at Wherelse?. Tagged as Hong Kong’s number one DJ, Joel Lai has performed alongside Paul Oakenfield, Pete Tong and Boy George. He has also brought to Hong Kong techno bigwigs Nick Warren, Paul Van Dyk, John Digweed, Goldie and Qattara. DJ Joel’s performance was broadcast live over NU 107’s Open House hosted by Katrina Tuason.

A new Greenhills Theater Mall

The Greenhills Theater Mall is now a landmark reinvented for all your needs and more. Starting Dec. 16, every 5 a.m., Simbang Gabi will be held at the Al Fresco Lobby of the Greenhills Theater Mall to be officiated by Fr. Nico Bautista. He will also administer the sacrament of reconciliation before each mass. After the mass, there will be bibingka and puto bungbong while coffee shops will open to the public.

The Greenhills Theater Mall located in the heart of the Greenhills Shopping Center is the newest endeavor of the Music Museum Group, Inc., which has decided to reinvent the bargain-hunting shopping concept that Greenhills is known for. So, besides housing the numerous boutiques and shops that are easy on your budget, the Greenhills Theater Mall offers more as it is spacious, fully air-conditioned and offers free parking for its shoppers.

The Greenhills Theater Mall also has two movie theaters that will show the latest flicks. Each cinema is a 225-seater theater, complete with digital sound, upholstered seats and wall-to-wall carpeting. These movie houses are at par with the best movie houses in the world.

Besides these excellent cinemas, the Greenhills Theater Mall has a food court offering wide range of dining opportunities. Superb food and delightful drinks are offered by a variety of restaurants, cafés, bars and food booths. Starbucks and Delifrance led the pack by holding a soft-opening recently. More food havens will soon open.

Visit the Greenhills Theater Mall and experience a whole new concept of shopping and movie watching.