MAYTIME MUSINGS

It's May and our thoughts naturally turn to Mother. Hallmark once said that they sold the most cards on Mother's Day. I wonder if that still holds true in this era of e-cards and SMS greetings, but Mother's Day remains one of the most popular special days in the world, and understandably so. The bond between a mother and child, primal and instantaneous as it is, is often the first attachment an individual makes. As that individual goes through life, the degree of that attachment can vary in intensity and complexity, of course, but I would like to think that for most people, the love of a mother guides, sustains and endures.

On Sunday, May 14, we celebrate Mother's Day with our traditional buffet brunch. It has always been one of our crowd-drawer events, and this year, postpandemic, we look forward to celebrating fully with all mothers and their families at the Club.

Happening in this merry month of May, too, is everyone's favorite Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo. Our celebration comes a day late (May 6), but with the full Mexican experience intact - tequilas, margaritas, tacos, burritos, even a Mariachi band! It's a fiesta you won't want to miss.

And on May 17, we launch our Concert Series with an American Idol crowd favorite - in fact, there are many who think she should have won - Jessica Sanchez. The Filipino-American powerhouse has only gone from strength to strength after her stint on American Idol, and she comes to Manila House to perform at a very special dinner-concert.

Mothers, music and margaritas: we've got you covered for May.

Bambina Olivares Director of PR and Arts, Culture, and Education Programs

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Manila House Concert Series: Jessica Sanchez

17, 2023