I mentioned a few weeks ago about the "Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber" to be performed at CCP. (see separate entry) After seeing a lot of teasers, I decided I could not miss this! Afterall, this only happens once in a lifetime right? So we rushed of to the nearest Ticketworld outlet and bought our tickets.
Our Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Tickets
Andrew Lloyd Webber Poster at Greenbelt 5
If you're worried that you didn't bring any binoculars not to worry because binoculars are being sold at Balcony 1 and 2 entrace for only 50 php. Programs were also sold for 500 php.
Disposable Binoculars (50 php)
Disposable Binoculars (50 php)
Program booth (Programs at 500 php)
The show starts was signified by the National Anthem and continues until the 20 minute intermission. As any broad way show, the female singers wore glittery dresses while the men were in shiny suits. The first part was full of our favorite solemn songs. The lively songs were placed during the second part.
Although the show was not the best Andrew Lloyd Webber performance I've watched but it was definitely worth it! The impact of having a live performance is magnificent. The best part was the "Phantom of the Opera" and "Music of the Night" combined in one act. The song "Don't cry for me Argentina" was well sang but I could sense the hint of Australian accent throughout the song. The least I liked was the song "Heaven on their minds".
All of the casts had a good voice. They all sang well. Theirs acts and facial expression complemented their voice. I loved the performance of Michael Cormick above all. His voice is strong and manly.
Everything would have been perfect if there were no bisexuals at our back whispering and singing loudly. I also was surprised that a lot of audiences only entered after the intermission.
Food Bar
Overall, the show was spectacular. The song list was excellent. I never appreciated "Cats" until this show. It also made aware of Andrew Lloyd Webbers songs that I have never heard before. Some from his old shows and some from his new ones like "Love Never Dies", a sequel to the Phantom of the Opera.
A friend inform me of a low profile FREE fun run called "Run for Fun Lung". (I have no idea where she saw it but I glad she did!) It is an advocacy for "Healthy lungs away from smoke" because today is "The World No Tobacco Day". Here are the details:
When: May 29, 2011 Time: 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Venue: CCP Grounds, Pasay City
We were told that only the first 1,500 early registrants are able to avail of the FREE singlet while the rest can still walk-in and be given a race bib. We were not able to register early but because we really support the campaign Kurt and I went there to participate.
We arrived the venue at around 4 a.m. There were tents for the baggage counter, early registrants, late registrants, walk-ins, organizers and Facebook and email registrants. There were also portalets which were clean with water and napkins too. During that time, it was still dark and there were a few registrants. However, we spent around 30 minutes on the "Facebook and email registrants" because the aged woman in charge was confused already. The people ahead of us were 18 in total and the next one who got in between us were 8. She had to attend to their singlets and list down the bibs.
Early Registrants Tents
Inside Early Registrants Tents
Attendant Distributing Shirts
Boxes of Singlets
Baggage Counter
Portalets
The colors of singlets available were pink, dark blue, blue green, jade green, pink, yellow and white. I chose pink while Kurt chose his dark blue singlet. We signed up for 5k but we only found our before the start of the race did we find out that our blue race bibs were for 3k. While waiting for the race to start, we looked at the boards were the route was posted.
3K Route
5K Route
10K Route
Before the race started, the emcee introduced the organizers and they gave their speeches. A runner priest also talked about his brother who died from cancer because of smoking. He said that they currently have an on-going case against Philip Morris. Then he recited a prayer for the cause.
Prayer During Sun Rise
Now for the side track, nothing much to see here. Of course I'm kidding!=p The Miss Earth Candidates were introduced to the stage and Miss Fil. USA East Coast gave her short speech. (see separate photoblog entry for more photos)
Two women from Slimmers World Adriatico branch were called for the warm up exercises. They showed the steps (see video below) while the Miss Earth Candidates supported as back up dancers. Some people danced, some wanted to dance but were ashamed and others were happily watching the dance. The same procedure was done for the stretching exercise. The crowd especially the men applaud and cheered the beautiful and sexy ladies. (Kurt said he just found it funny that people were ashamed to dance and the trainers reaction to it that's why he had a wide smile all over his face until the end of the program=D)
When the race started, I was glad to have picked 3k because I was not in my best condition. I could not identify which part near my stomach became painful. I also found it hard to catch my breathe that I became dizzy. It was just like when I started my training. I never understood why though. Do you?
10K Start Off
Kurt finished when the timer was at around 14 minutes while I finished at around 30 minutes. Upon reaching the finish line, the 3K line was long. The organizers had to collect our stubs with numbers matching our race bibs one at a time. Perhaps, they will use that to identify our rankings since there were no time chips.
The race was well organized. There were race marshals in neon yellow green Tech shirts that guided every corners and traffics every intersection. There were also way points. There were fast-refilling water stations. Straw loops were given per round in different colors each. Although, the route involved cars passing through, it was not much of a hindrance because of the marshals assistance.
Water stations
Intersection with Marshals and Way Points
Straw Loops Being Distributed to 5K runners
After the race, there was a Unilab bus for a FREE body examination. There were several sponsor booths but only the "Livercaire Plus" booth gave away FREEbies such as ice cold mineral water, ice cold wet face towels with menthol and "Livercare Livercaire Plus" samples. Two thumbs up for them!=) I'm not sure what the other booths were but there were runners sitting at their area. The registration booth also gave away the extra pink and yellow singlets which ran out quickly. The organizers booth gave away FREE foldable fans.
Unilab Bus Early Parking
Unilab Bus After Run
Lungcaire Plus Booth
Lungcaire Plus Booth Distributing Bottled Water and Wet Towel with Menthol
Other Sponsor Booths
Extra Singlets Being Distributed
There was a mascot roaming around having pictures with the kids. A guy in Zorro costume and holding a flag was also present. The Miss Earth Candidates had a few pictures with the 3k Finishers and then left.
Zorro
Mascott
There were donation boxes at the organizers box so Kurt and I decided to donate. Because the event was organized and they had a good cause. We donated 50 php each and were surprised when we were given Slimmer's World 1,500 php gift certificates for it.
Donation Boxes for the Advocacy Campaign
Slimmers GC Token for Donating
We were so tired that we did not wait for the winners to be announced. It was already 7:30 a.m. which means we were there for almost 4 hours already. We went home satisfied. It felt that instead of supporting, we were mutually benefited too.
