Category: Music, Theater, Dance and Art Program

Bamboo and Strings 2014

The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. is once again proud to present the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble in a concert entitled “Bamboo and Strings 2014” on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 3:00PM at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center.

Songs, Bamboo Music and Dances

Songs, Bamboo Music and Dances: The Philippine Cultural Experience

Take your students to a journey to see the Philippine Enrichment Complex and enjoy “Songs, Bamboo Music and Dances – A Philippine Cultural Experience.” You and your students will be fascinated by this amazing performance!

Summer Recital 2014

Once again, the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc., through the efforts of PCFI Board Member Dr. Melissa Santiano-Martinez and her husband, David, presents Summer Recital 2014 at 3pm on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center’s Grand Sampaguita Ballroom. This recital features various talents from the Filipino-American youth sector in the Tampa Bay Area. There will be a suggested donation of $5.00 for this event.

Filipino Community Participation at AsiaFest 2014

This year’s AsiaFest had a big Philippine representation once again: dances by the Philippine Performing Arts Company, music by the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble, emceeing by Joey Omila, April Barrido’s participation in the Miss AsiaFest Contest, food booth by Jolen’s Catering and flyer and program design by Aurora Fortson among others.

Photos from ARTE 2014

The first ARTE On-the-Spot Painting Competition held at the Sinagtala Theater of the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex on March 8, 2014 was a complete success after nine talented artists participated as the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc. members served as subjects for the competition.

Philippine Music at the 3rd Annual International Festival in Brandon, FL

With the participation of the Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc. and the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble, there was a significant Filipino presence at the recent 3rd Annual International Festival at the Village Early Learning Center in Brandon, Florida on March 29, 2014. This has been the second year that the two PCFI performing arms have been invited to the festival.

Christmas in March: Musikong Kawayan Performs at All Nurses Assisted Living Facility

The Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble performed a post-christmas show at the All Nurses Assisted Living Facility in Tampa, Florida on March 23, 2014 as part of the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc.’s outreach program to bring Philippine music to those who are not physically able to attend the ensembles performances at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center and other venues.

Classical Concert Series 2014 Features Local Fil-Am Artists

The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. is proud to present its Classical Concert Series Program for 2014 featuring sopranos Carissa Chanrasmi and Rhovi Ann Allado, alto Connie Chanrasmi, baritone Vic Omila, Jr., bass Jeff Ryan Miraflor and pianist Nhick Ramiro Pacis on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 3:00PM at the the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center.

ARTE: On-The-Spot Art Competition on Philippine Culture

As part of ARTE 2014 visual art program, the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. (PCFI) is organizing the first-ever “On-The-Spot Art Competition” on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex (aka PhilFest Grounds) at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive in Tampa, Florida.

Musikong Kawayan Performs at Nurses Helping Hands

Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble performed two Christmas shows for the residents of Nurses Helping Hands Assisted Living Facilities in Dunedin and Pinellas Park, Florida as part of its outreach program to provide entertainment to people who are not capable of going to the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center.