Performances
May 5 & 6, 2012
Sponge Colaperforming live at beale street music festival
This popular Pinoy rock band hits the mark with contemporary pop influences even from their alt-rock roots. Formed in 2002, the band’s popularity has been growing ever since.
Beale Street Music Festival Tom Lee Park, Memphis, Tennessee May 5 & 6
May 10, 2012
The Philippines! live from the islands Filipino Cultural Performance:
The magic of Manila hits the stage with the Bayanihan the National Dance Company of the Philippines. Bayanihan, the world-renowned and award winning troupe epitomizes the spirit of Filipino folkloric dance and traditions but translated into the modern stage.
The dramatic world of Filipino martial arts unfolds on the stage with an exciting showcase from the Worldwide Family of Modern Arnis. See the evolution of one of the best known martial arts in the world filled with beauty, grace and lethal power.
A sample taste of authentic Filipino cuisine from Chef Claude Tayag will be served during intermission to complete the evening. May 10, 2012 • 7 PM
Tickets: $15 Orpheum Theatre 203 S. Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 Tickets can be purchased through: •Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com •The Orpheum Box Office at (901) 525-3000 Group tickets (20 or more): $10 each For more information or for group sales call (901) 525-4611.
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The Simultaneous Chess Exhibition
May 20, 2012 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
International Master Angelo Young will take on all challengers regardless of age or level.
International Master Angelo Young of the Philippines holds the record for earning his 3 norms to become an International Chess Master in only 21 days. He tied for 3rd in the 1996 World Open Chess Tournament. He is a full time chess instructor and owns Touch Move Chess Club in Chicago. He is a 7-time Illinois State Chess Champion and is capable of playing blindfold chess simultaneously against 5 advanced players.
Jason’s, Conference Hall
3473 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
$15.00 per person to participate