“Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Surprising everyone with her latest accomplishment, the ever so talented and stunning Vicky Zubiri recently held her very successful first solo art exhibit dubbed Memories in Watercolor at the Mezzanine Art Gallery of the Peninsula Manila. The exhibit showcased over 40 beautiful paintings inspired by her travels around the world and brilliant studies in Chinese brush works. The show was jam-packed with family led by husband Bukidnon Gov. Joe Zubiri and son Sen. Miguel Zubiri, close friends, art patrons and internationally renowned artists such as maestro Juvenal Sanso and Betsy Westendorp. Proceeds from the sale of her paintings, which were all bought in less than 20 minutes, were donated to San Juan Nepomuceno School of Assumption, Malibay and Missionaries of Charity.
Congratulations and see you in your next wonderful exhibit, Vicky!
A warm welcome
The Johann Strauss Society of the Philippines (JSSP) led by chairman and Monaco Consul Fortune Ledesma recently welcomed Austrian Ambassador Wilhelm Donko and wife Yan Donko with an intimate, candlelit dinner at Rockwell’s Le Souffle. JSSP president Olga Martel gave an overview of the society’s activities. Great wine, good food and romantic music filled the night. Cheers!
Passion for style
The ASEAN Ladies Foundation, Inc. headed by Lovely Romulo, recently held a fashion tribute to Ben Farrales dubbed Passion for Style at the Manila Polo Club. Entertaining the guests were Jose Mari Chan and George Yang. Photo shows (from left) Baby Angara, Chiqui Salas, Ben Farrales, Minerva Tanseco, Nenuca Blardony and Danny Dolor.
GREETINGS
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Bulgari’s Mario Katigbak, Robert Yupangco and Charlie Agatep.
Advance birthday greetings to golfer Steven Chan, twins Ernie and Amby Rufino and balladeer Leo Valdez, Dec. 14, Ramoncito Campos, former Ambassador to Spain Lani Bernardo, designer Mike de la Rosa, socialites Mary Ann Carpio and Rosie Castro, Dec. 15; Don Marquitos Roces, Dec. 16; Edwina Litton Ortigas, Dec. 17; Cesar Buenaventura, Hoseki founder Faico and Lali Herrera, Dec. 18; Muebles Italiano president and CEO Noel Gonzales, Dec. 19.
Belated birthday greetings, Nonie Basilio, Dec. 8.
Happy wedding anniversary to Jay and Georgina Lopez, Dec. 15. May you share many, many cherished years together.
So, how was your week?