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Expressions and impressions of beauty

OH YES, IT'S JOHNNY! - Johnny Litton -
"The artist is the only man who knows what to do with beauty."– Jean Rostand

Art aficionados came together to celebrate beauty, art and community during the recent unveiling of multi-talented abstract expressionist painter Ivan Acuña’s latest exhibition, Beauty in a Rhapsody of Color Palettes, at Essenses in Rustan’s Makati. The collection uses vibrant shades and rich textures similar to that of global cosmetics brands such as Bobbi Brown, Christian Dior and Laura Mercier to express the many moods of a woman.

As a fitting tribute, a portion of the proceeds from the paintings sold at the exhibit were donated to the Essenses Foundation of Rustan’s which supports various women’s causes. Spotted at the event were Shopwise president Donnie Tantoco and his lovely wife Crickette, VP for marketing and merchandising and the moving spirit behind the event. Also in attendance were Rustan’s VP for cosmetics and toiletries Rhoda Campos, VP for human resources Marilen Tantoco-Valbuena, marketing and services manager Jenny Teves and corporate events manager Toni Abad.

Congratulations to Ivan for another successful show!
Teeing Off In Calamba
All systems are go for the 2005 Ayala Greenfield Invitational, which takes place today at the Ayala Greenfield Estates’ newly completed, all-weather, 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. in Calamba, Laguna. The exclusive tournament, brought to us by Ayala Greenfield, The Bellevue Manila GM Patrick Chan, Smart president and CEO Polly Nazareno, and Sony Ericsson GM Dennis Manzano; in part by Petron Phils. president Khalid Al-Faddagh, PLDT chairman Manny Pangilinan and San Miguel Corp. president Ramon Ang, marks the official opening of the Ayala Greenfield Golf and Leisure Club.

The latest additions to the player list, which is made up of prominent business leaders and executives, include Del Monte Phils. VP-sales Juan Gabriel Sison, Ayala Land VP Rene Almendras, Micro Component Tech senior director Timothy Ray Gosnell, GMA Network Inc. VP Jose Antonio Veloso and MB Phils. GM Mac Panuncialman.

The tourney concludes with a dinner and awards program at The Bellevue Manila-Alabang, the finest business hotel south of Metro Manila. It is also supported by Philippine Airlines president and COO Jimmy Bautista, Lufthansa Philippines GM Christopher Zimmer, Asian Spirit EVP Jack Po, Diamond Motors Corp., Fridays Boracay, Palms Country Club, Escada, Titania Wine Cellar, The French Baker, Pearl Farm Beach Resort, PCSO, Taal Vista Hotel, HSBC, Johnnie Walker, Breadtalk, Fairways & Bluewater chairman Toti Cariño, Franck Provost, Essenses, and Jewelmer.

Good luck to the players!
Johnny Says, ‘Check This Out!’
A much-coveted piece for the home, the Lampe Berger is created by Europe’s foremost designers. Founded in Paris in 1898, Lampe Berger is a decorative home accessory that fragrances the air while purifying. Its peerless beauty and inspired scents has something for every taste and temperament. Each elegantly designed lamp gently burns an enchanting perfume of choice, permeating the air with luxurious custom fragrances whose ability to create atmosphere and evoke memories adds a unique dimension to creating a sense of home.

(For inquiries on Lampe Berger, call Diane Chua of Diane’s Optical at 817-9979.)


White is the color of the night as Camp John Hay presents its White Party:Rock ’n Reggae Bash this Oct. 30, 8 p.m at the Garden Wing of the CAP John Hay Trade and Cultural Center. All guests are required to wear white in the coolest and funkiest styles that they can think of. Rock, pop and reggae music from some of the Baguio’s best bands will keep the people moving, while a beer drinking contest sponsored by San Miguel Beer will keep the booze flowing. Food and drinks will be catered by Le Chef. Tickets are available at the Camp John Hay Manor at P100 each, consumable. The party is presented by Smart Communications, Inc.
Greetings
Advance birthday greetings to Dante Silverio and Maria Montelibano, Oct. 17; FCCP’s Nellie Bengzon, Oct. 18; columnist Chona Trinidad and lovely teener Fiona Young, Oct. 19; Business World’s Raoul Chee Kee, Oct. 20; comedienne Mitch Valdez, PDI’s Lifestyle editor Chelo Banal-Formoso and Tessie Rodrigo, Oct. 21; delightful Tereret Liboro, Oct. 22.

Happy wedding anniversary to Maria and Boy Montelibano. May you have many, many more years of wedded bliss.

So how was your week?

(For comments and inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com)

ASIAN SPIRIT

AYALA GREENFIELD

AYALA GREENFIELD ESTATES

AYALA GREENFIELD GOLF AND LEISURE CLUB

AYALA GREENFIELD INVITATIONAL

AYALA LAND

BELLEVUE MANILA

BELLEVUE MANILA-ALABANG

BOBBI BROWN

LAMPE BERGER

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