MANILA, Philippines - Visual art and music come together in a unique and heartwarming show titled “So Nice, Art & Song Event: A Concert and Exhibit for a Cause” tonight, 6 p.m., at SM Megamall Cinema 9 in Mandaluyong City.
The show features recording artist Tess Cobankiat, Pinoy Pop Superstar winners Jonalyn Viray (champion) and Bryan Espartinez (first runner-up) who will sing pop and inspirational songs and showcase their musical prowess which have won them top spots in the TV talent search. Along with the show is an art exhibit featuring the works of celebrated 12-year painter So Nice, who survived systematic lupus erythemathosus. Known for her colorful landscape and abstract paintings, So Nice will display her works that bring out the therapeutic power of art.
According to Mitch Ballesteros, president of Ex-Link Management and Marketing Services Corp and event producer, the event is a thanksgiving for God’s healing powers as demonstrated by So Nice who has become a blessing to people suffering from debilitating diseases. The concert will also feature guest artist Pastor Fernando Acuin, worship head of Chosen Generation Christian Church and Benedict Santiago Jr. Directed by Randy Borromeo, “So Nice, Art & Song Event” is presented by SM Megamall, SM Cinema, Studio A Photography Video, and Ex-Link Management and Marketing Services Corp. Part of the proceeds of the event which will be for the benefit of children cancer patients. For details, call 640-1280 or visit www. exlinkevents.com.