Shop and hop

The U2 shopping experience is now a blast with the launch of the new U2 plus card. Held at the U2 flagship store at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall to the upbeat sounds of Superfly, the party boasted pizza from California Pizza Kitchen and special cocktails called U2 Sweet Stinger and U2 Summer Kiss which put everybody in high spirits. The mini-fashion show presented the highlights of U2’s Spring/Summer 2005 collection. At the event, the people on the guest list were given a card. U2 cardholders are entitled to a 10 percent discount. And it’s accessible to anyone since the card is transferable so it can be enjoyed by friends or family. The card has no expiration date either, so you can use it for years without the hassle of renewal. All you need to do is present the card at the counter and your shopping spree is set.

Isabel Roces

How often do you go shopping with your best friend?

I prefer to shop alone. It gives me the freedom to move at my own pace.

Georgina Wilson

What is the most time you’ve spent shopping?

I spend a lot of time shopping. Around half a day, since I pick out stuff carefully.

Valerie De Los Santos

Do you think shopping with your lover is healthy for your relationship?

Yes! I enjoy shopping with my boyfriend very much. We value each other’s opinion. We get to tell each other what looks good or what doesn’t.

Richie Santos

What U2 style would match your personality?

I think the sporty hydrotech shirts of U2 would fit my personality, because I use the shirts for golf. It is super comfortable and stylish. The jackets of U2 are also my favorite because I use them when I go clubbing on weekends.

Apple Lopez

What did you buy with your first shopping money?

A jurassic cell phone unit. This was when text messaging was totally unheard of.

Rissa Samson

Where did you first shop alone?

New York, the stores are style museums. You can learn even if you don’t care to buy.

Robby Mananquil

What would make you shop alone?

I shop alone when I buy gifts for my loved ones – either an anniversary gift for my girlfriend or a birthday gift for my mom. Plus being alone when shopping for gifts is the best way to get great items.

Sid Castro

What was the best shopping bargain you ever had?

Definitely my jackets from U2! They are so versatile. I can dress them up for work or dress them down with jeans.

Rafael Kiefer

Can a lover be your best shopping partner too?

Depends on who’s paying!

Alec Van Dierendock

Who is your shopping buddy?

If I shop, I mostly know what to buy and just buy it by myself, I am not much of a shopper though.

Malou De Venecia

What is the best shopping advice your mother gave you?

Don’t be an impulse buyer. Shop for quality merchandise even if it would cost you more.

Circuit Training Week’s Event Schedule 6 May — Friday

Christian Bautista at Casino Filipino, Paranaque
Suor Angelica / Gianni Schicchi at CCP
Emm Gryner: Philippine Homecoming Tour at Gweilos,
U-Turn at Tapika
Eva at Makati Shangri-la
Albert de Pano and Forte at Merk’s
Once On This Island at RCBC Plaza, Makati
Gogo-Fridays at Bed
Yuppies Night at Istana Bali
Jive Fridays at Temple
Radha with Classified at Red Door
Bedazzled at Club Mwah
Arthur Manuntag & Romy Posadas at the Atrium Lounge
Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center
Eric Obach at Century Park Hotel
Anne Castro & Ben Uy at Century Park Hotel
Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar
Entity/Reign 24 at Boysie’s Bar and Entertainment Venue
Musik Fridays at Embassy
Fresh Fridays at Phi Bar, Metrowalk

7 May — Saturday

Emm Gryner: Philippine Homecoming Tour at Capones
Farinelli at Alliance FranÁaise de Manille
Samurai at the Meralco Theater
Lounge at Paseo Uno, Mandarin Oriental
Once On This Island at RCBC Plaza, Makati
Mae Romero and DG’s Stars On 45 at Merk’s
Savagely Sexy Saturdays at Bed
College Night at Istana Bali
Bedazzled at Club Mwah
Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center
House and RnB at Temple
MMC with Alamid at Red Door
The Family Cruz Band at the Atrium Lounge
Olivia Salazar & Eddie Juatan at Century Park Hotel
Jazz Trio at Captain’s Bar
Soulistic Saturdays at Prince of Jaipur
Pure Instinct / Rated PG at Boysie’s Bar
Dance Deluxe Saturdays at Embassy

8 May — Sunday

Suor Angelica / Gianni Schicchi at CCP

Mild Seven F1 Club at Comfort, The Fort

Samurai at the Meralco Theater

Once On This Island at RCBC Plaza, Makati

9 May — Monday

Once On This Island at RCBC Plaza, Makati
Romy Posadas and Bernie Uy at Merk’s
Roland SCHƒR at Alliance Francaise de Manille
Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah
D Town at Boysie’s Bar & Entertainment Venue
Kreolee at Century Park Hotel
Margarita Saludo & Eddie Juatan at Century Park Hotel
Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar
Escape at Off The Grill
Various Bands at Red Door
Acoustic Night with Release Band at Temple
8Track at Strumms, Makati
I Don’t Like Mondays! at Gweilos

10 May — Tuesday

Romy Posadas and Route 70 at Merk’s
Single’s Nite Out at Metro Comedy Bar
Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah
Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center
Mr. Koko Marbella at Century Park Hotel
Armina & Jerry Cuyas at Century Park Hotel
The Spirit of ’67 at Captain’s Bar
Domination at Boysie’s Bar & Entertainment Venue
Acoustic Tuesdays with Refrain at Red Door

11 May — Wednesday

RJ at Discovery Suites
Emm Gryner at M1: Greenbelt
Agyawan Ta Yo Amin at Century Park Hotel
Once On This Island at RCBC Plaza, Makati
Merk & Friends at Merk’s
Way Back Wednesdays at Bed
Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah
Acoustic Night at Istana Bali
Singles Night at Temple
Escape at Pier 1 Tomas Morato
Acoustic Wednesdays Neutral at Red Door
Mild Seven Smooth Nights at Phi Bar
Chinggoy Alonso at the Atrium Lounge
Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center
Eric Obach at Century Park Hotel
Diane Sison & Ben Uy at Century Park Hotel
Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar
Shoot To Kill at Boysie’s Bar & Entertainment Venue
Smooth Wednesdays at Il Ponticello CafÈ Ristorante
Superklasse Wednesdays at Embassy

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To be included in the week’s schedule of events and parties e-mail me the Monday before the Friday issue at jrisaac2000@yahoo.com and btx16@yahoo.com. Circuit Training is looking forward to hearing from you.