Everyday Adventures: Araneta Center

Kia Theatre Ready for Exciting Concerts

By Mommy Donna and Kib - March 08, 2016

Araneta Center was part of my childhood. When Megamall and Galleria are not yet established, my family always goes to Araneta Center to do our holiday shopping. We shopped at Isetann, SM, Plaza Fair, and Fairmart. We watched the annual Christmas display of COD. We did some recreation activities at Fiesta Carnival. Among all the establishments that I mentioned, the only remaining until now is SM. These establishments need to pave way for the increasing demand for modernization.

Araneta Center is also the hub of Philippine entertainment. Concerts, sports events, beauty pageants, and even movie screening are always held at Araneta Center. The newest landmark at the Araneta Center, Kia Theatre, has officially opened its doors in a recent cocktails attended by top executives of Araneta Center and Columbian Autocar Corporation. Columbian Autocar Corporation is the assembler and exclusive distributor of Kia Motors vehicles in the Philippines.

Kia Theatre, formerly New Frontier Theater, is being developed as one of Metro Manila’s top performing arts venue. With its official launch, avid concert goers can look forward to exciting concerts and performances that will happen here.

Kia Theatre from the inside

Kia Theatre's main lobby

One of the events that people should look forward to is Russell Peters’ Almost Famous World Tour, which will feature the international comedy rockstar’s latest takes on communities, jobs, technology, dating, plus his signature lightning-fast improve with the audience.

Kia Theater reopened its doors to the public with its first show, The Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival. Major events have also jazzed up the venue at the start of 2016, including Pilipinas Got Talent Season 5 Auditions and the concert of Nate Ruess.

Aside from Russell Peters, Richard Marx is also set to perform at Kia Theatre for his Solo Tour this month. Marx will be singing some of his greatest hits, including “Endless Summer Nights”, “Right Here Waiting”, “Now and Forever”, and “Hazard”.

This May, the British female group Little Mix will also liven up Kia Theatre’s stage for their Get Weird Tour. Fans can expect a sassy and fun music experience as Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jesy Nelson heat up the stage with their original songs, including “Black Magic” and “Love Me Like You”.

Expect more concerts and other events at Kia Theatre!

For concert details and updates, follow Kia Theatre on Facebook.

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Disney on Ice: Magical Ice Festival this Holiday Season at Smart Araneta Coliseum

By Mommy Donna and Kib - December 21, 2015

When we were kids, my parents will always let me and my brothers experience Christmas by bringing us to Araneta Center to do Christmas shopping (no SM Megamall nor Robinson's Galleria yet), see the Christmas display at COD, and watch shows at Araneta Coliseum. Those Christmas memories were very special to me because modernization and globalization improved a lot of things around us so what happened in the past, stays in the past; it's already part of the history.

Since those memories were very meaningful to me, I also wanted to continue this Christmas tradition with my son.

Two years ago, me, my mom, and Kib watched Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove. He enjoyed watching it that until now, he has been wearing the Mickey Mouse crown we bought during the show whenever he feels like playing pretend play. Last year, we didn't watch Disney on Ice because the story revolved around Disney princesses. For sure my son won't enjoy it, haha.

This year, we will be watching Disney on Ice: Magical Ice Festival this coming Christmas break, wee!

Now on it's 33rd show worldwide, Disney on Ice presents Magical Ice Festival will once capture the hearts of the Filipino fans--both parents and their children--who will watch the show at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

This year's grand production will wow viewers as it features Disney's The Little Mermaid, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, and --for the first time-- the Academy Award-winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Frozen!

Disney on Ice presents Magical Ice Festival showcases a medley of splendid set elements, impressive light display and costume pieces, along with show-stopping performances by a cast of world-class skaters!

Kib having his photo opportunity with one of the performers during the press conference of Disney on Ice featuring Magical Ice Festival

One of the highlights of the show will be when Ariel (The Little Mermaid) be slowly being pulled upwards and rapidly twirl above the ice. This is the first time that Ariel's transformation from mermaid to human be captured like this in a production. The scenes selected to be shown on ice were the ones never done before. This makes Magical Ice Festival special because the whole production also worked hard on the details to make all the scenes 'ice-perfect'.

One of the most-awaited part of the show is that people can see Anna and Elsa and the rest of the Frozen characters come alive on the ice! People have been wanting to see that Frozen will be an ice skating performance just like the rest of the Disney animated films.

It is my dream to have my picture taken with any of the Disney characters (I haven't been to any Disneyland). You can see how kilig I am during the photo opportunity.

Of course, Disney on Ice will not be complete without the appearance of the original Disney characters. We can still see Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy perform on ice during the show.

Celebrate the Yuletide season with your loved ones by watching Disney on Ice presents Magical Ice Festival from December 25, 2015 until January 3, 2016. Tickets are available at TicketNet and you may also call 911-5555 for more inquiries.