Dubbed the Green Revolution Party, the Castro party was filled with guests ready to indulge in a wicked night of cocktail revelry. The drink choices varied from sweet to bitter taste mixtures. As the fete progressed, I observed how an individual choice of drink reflected personal complexity.
After several cocktails were served, the guests painted their own image of a hero. And in the end, it was a delight to know from both a historical and literal sense that a hero symbolizes the nation’s resilient attitude towards hope.
Angelo Villanueva
Who among the heroes would you have a drink with?
Gabriela Silang, because she’s one of the few female heroes we look up to.
Joey Server
Whose monument should be erected in EDSA and why?
The Filipino people, because they have to be pretty heroic to have been able to survive the politicians that keep messing up the country.
Don Escudero
Who among the heroes has the best fashion sense?
Jose Rizal. If you read some of his correspondence, you’ll see that he already had the sensibility of today’s metrosexual in the late 19th century.
Ramon Cacho
Which decade would you like to be born as a hero?
The ‘70s! I want to be like Donna Summers, my hero.
Josh Dieron
Who is a modern hero that needs styling?
Darna! She needs to get out of that horrible red outfit.
Dodo Lim
Which hero’s face would you like to have printed on your T-shirt?
Gregoria de Jesus. She was one tough lady and she married my grand uncle.
Chuck Janolino
Which among the Justice League heroes can save our country from its scandalous political situation?
Wonder Woman. She can tie the President (and all the senators) up with her magic lasso, giving them no choice but to tell the truth.
Markus Schmidt
Who is the hero of your life?
My boyfriend Richard Danao. He is the reason for my being in this country. Talk about karma!
Angelie Bautista
Which among our historical heroes would you have a romantic night with?
Emilio Aguinaldo, because he was a very powerful man in his time and I like powerful men.
Cacay Guerrero
Which cocktail would you drink with the Green Lantern?
Don’t think he’d have time to stop for a drink, what with his saving the world and all, but he might just grab a Tanqueray bottle and replace his ring’s power pack with it.
Jim Tan
What would you talk about over a bottle of liquor with Imelda Marcos?
Shoes! Can she talk about anything else?
Colin Mackay
If you had super powers for a night, what would it be?
Beauty and power because you can never be too thin and gorgeous. Power just flows from that.
Anthony San Pedro
How would you celebrate Independence Day with Jose Rizal?
We’d talk over cocktails and discuss the government now.
Christine Gella
How would you revolutionize your happy hour at Castro?
I can’t revolutionize it any more than I already have.
24 June — Friday |
The White Party 4 at Bed
Beauty and The Beast at the Meralco Theater
Of The Hook at Azzurro
Ella May Saison at Serendipity Lounge
K and the Boxers at Metro Concert Bar
South Border at the Araneta Coliseum
Manila Day at Café in the Park
After Hours for Amanilahhh at Government
Special Edition at Streetscape
Cocktail Crazy at Komiks
Friday After Hours at Castro
Engelbert Humperdinck at the PICC
103.5 Crossover Concert at Eastwood City
Yuppies Night at Istana Bali
Passage at Fiesta San Miguel
Fantastic Fridays at Prince of Jaipur
Jive Fridays at Temple
Bedazzled at Club Mwah
Fierce Fridays at Government
Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center
Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar
Musik Fridays at Embassy
JiveFridays at Temple Bar
Seafoods Nights at Paseo Uno
Yoga at Yoga Studio Mandarin
Giraffe Night at Absinth Café Bar
Reign 24 / 2nd at Boysie’s Bar
Bossa Night at Stone House and Star Tavern
Soniata at Chef & Brewer Café and Restaurant
Freestyle & D7 Band at Casino Filipino, Airport
The White Party 4 at Bed
White House Ball at Government
4th of December at Streetscape
Lindslee Solo Exhibit at the CCP
Rica Arambulo at Wasabi
Chedi at Gateway
C Majors at CCP Main Theater
Savagely Sexy Saturdays at Bed
College Night at Istana Bali
90’s Night at Fiesta San Miguel
Superfly Saturdays at Maestro’s Lounge
Meat Packin’ Saturdays at Government
Soulistic Saturdays at Prince of Jaipur
Bedazzled at Club Mwah
Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center
House and RnB at Temple
The Family Cruz Band at the Atrium Lounge
Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar
Dance Deluxe Saturdays at Embassy
Absolutely 80’s at 826 DanceHall Theatre & Lounge
The Next Chapter in Manila Nightlife! at Paseo Uno
Jazz Trio at Captain’s Bar
Yoga at Yoga Studio Mandarin
Lush at Absinth Café Bar
Entity / Rated Tj at Boysie’s Bar
Chill Out at the Top at Stone House and Star Tavern
Happy Hour at the Pool at The Bellevue Hotel
Smokin’ Meat at Komiks
Eggcology at the CCP
Human Excess at the Phil. Center for Creative Imaging
Lindslee Solo Exhibit at the CCP
Studs and Suds at Sanctuario Spa
Maquiling at Galleria Duemila
Eggcology at the CCP
Human Excess at the Phil. Center for Creative Imaging
Multiple Originals, Original Multiples at the Ayala Museum
Philippine Traditional Crafts at the CCP
Power+Faith+Image at the Ayala Museum
Lindslee Solo Exhibit at the CCP
Maquiling at Galleria Duemila
Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah
Retro Night at Fiesta San Miguel
D Town at Boysie’s Bar
Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar
Escape at Off The Grill
Various Bands at Red Door
Acoustic Night at Temple
8 Track at Strumm’s
Jazz Trio at Captain’s Bar
Soul Seduction at Absinth Café Bar
D Town at Boysie’s Bar
Nothing But Sweet at Stone House and Star Tavern
Foursome at Chef & Brewer Café and Restaurant
Men N Beer at Fiesta San Miguel
Willy Wankah’s Music Factory at Gweilos
Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center
The Spirit of ’67 at the Captain’s Bar
Yoga at Yoga Studio, Mandarin
Velvet Party at Absinth Café Bar
Screamage at Boysie’s Bar
Joan Gonzales at Stone House and Star Tavern
Comnposed at Chef & Brewer Café and Restaurant
MOBB at Captain’s Bar
Mild Seven Smooth Nights at Phi Bar
Way Back Wednesdays at Bed
Bernie Uy at Fiesta San Miguel
Ladies Night at Prince of Jaipur
Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah
Ladies Night at Bellevue Hotel
Acoustic Night at Istana Bali
8 Track at Chef and Brewer, Ortigas
Weight Loss Yoga at Yoga Studio Mandarin
Yoga at Yoga Studio Mandarin
Come As You Are at Absinth Café Bar
Shoot to Kill at Boysie’s Bar
Kris Garcia at Stone House and Star Tavern
Singles Night at Temple
Escape at Pier 1, Tomas Morato
Mild Seven Smooth Nights at Phi Bar, Metrowalk
Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center
Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar
Superklasse Wednesdays at Embassy
Jazz Trio at Captain’s Bar
Phuture Thursdays at Bed
Follies De Mwah at Club Mwah
Amazing Philippine Show at the Manila Film Center
Jazz Trio at the Captain’s Bar
Chocolate Milk Thursdays at Government
Myxtreme at Fiesta San Miguel
Yoga at Yoga Studio Mandarin
Riddm at Absinth Café Bar
Squib Cake at Boysie’s Bar
Michelle de Guzman at Stone House and Star Tavern
Flintstones at Chef & Brewer Café and Restaurant
To be included in the week’s schedule of events and parties e-mail me the Monday before today’s Friday issue at jrisaac2000@yahoo.com and btx16@yahoo.com. Circuit Training is looking forward to hearing from you.