Half of Nicanor Garcia closed on weekend for Makati anniversary

MANILA—To make way for a weekend art fair called “Sining Kalikasan sa Reposo,” which is part of the celebration of the 343rd Foundation Day of Makati, the city government will close one lane of Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly Reposo Street) from May 18 to 19.

In an advisory issued Friday, Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay Jr. said that aside from delighting art patrons, the fair offers art and design exhibits, performances by world renowned artists, and  art workshops and lectures organized by Grupo Reposo.

“Grupo Reposo has prepared a multi-faceted lineup of art activities for the enjoyment of visitors. We invite families to visit the fair and delight in the performances of artists and learn useful tips and skills from renowned artists for free,” Binay said in a statement.

Grupo Reposo, a non-profit organization composed of artists and gallery/store owners  at LRI Design Plaza and other establishments located along Nicanor Garcia Street, will open the festival at 9:30 a.m.  Saturday with an upbeat and lively dance performance by the Ati-Atihan and Studio 116.

Participants will also be treated to a furniture and gallery expo and street Bazaar, entertainment by Wanlu, a ventriloquist and puppeteer, and Large canvas paintings by Blumentritt Group of Artists.

A Children’s Art Workshop will be conducted by Arnel Ramiscal and Tintin Sioco for 50 street children of Virlanie Foundation, while a lecture on “Two Social Realists: An Update from 2007 to 2013” will be done by Boogie Tence Ruiz.

Musical performances by Clarissa Ocampo, a Filipino-American mezzo soprano, and Dr. Raul Sunico, internationally renowned and multi-awarded pianist,  will be presented at LRI Pavillion.

At 2 pm, Alliance Francaise will screen musicale films at its auditorium.

At LRI Design Plaza, Banda Kawayan and Filipino musician Bayang Barrios are also scheduled to perform.

On Sunday, May 19, there will be a Furniture and Gallery Expo and Street Bazaar, and presentation of large canvas paintings by Blumentritt Group of Artists at 10 a.m.

At 2pm, Joey Ayala will give a lecture on “Sining Bayan: The Art of Nation-Building”, and Egai Fernandez on “Artist Copy Write”. These will be followed by musical performances by The Filipino Tenors, and Joey Ayala, Contemporary Pop Music Artist. To serenade the guests is PhilBanda under the baton of Dr. Herminigildo Ranera.  The day will be capped with a performance by Alfonso “Coke Bolipata”.

Grupo Reposo’s “Sining Kalikasan sa Reposo” is organized by Market Access & Innovations Events Management Philippines in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, City Government of Makati and LRI Design Plaza. It is also sponsored by SM Development Corp. and Outdoor+Solutions.