What a crazy week.

Friday night is the SFSU University Chorus' last concert of the semester, which will be a performance of Orff's Carmina Burana. Then Saturday night is PACE's Annual Pilipino Cultural Night. Every year I've been in it I've proud because I'm continuing a legacy which was originated by Ating Tao, a Pilipino American collegiate performing arts group who started the whole PCN phenomenon. Created in the aftermath of the Third World Liberation Front student strikes at State, the content of the performances has changed a little over the years. In fact, some people who've been to quite a few dismiss PCNs as 'been there, done that.' But my mother told me, even though the content is not as 'radical' and 'anti-establishment' like it used to be, the fact that these people are on stage continues the struggle. For some people and organizations, however, PCN seems like the only thing they strive for. This is a thinking that should change. Even here at State, spring semester is usually only about PCN and nothing else, despite the PACE Coordinators' vows that 'this year will be different.'

Still it should be a good show. Unlike the previous two years, the script was written by one person, and it is one continuous storyline, whereas in the past it usually had separate skits. Although how this person is doing his job is beyond me. Add to his workload PACE Head Coordinator, TA and graduating senior, and he should be commended, though I would hate to wish this sort of stuff on anyone. But I bet one thing making it easier is the fact that he doesn't work yet. Ah, I wish for those days!

I'm doing the choir again. We're singing 'Nandito Ako'. Nothing fancy there, just a little background singing here and there. Or is there? We were messing around with a little breakdown today in rehearsal. And we're also doing the Philippine National Anthem, 'Lupang Hinirang.'

So Carmina friday and then PCN on saturday.

Should you or anyone that you know wish to attend either or both here's the info:

When: Friday, May 16
Who: SFSU University Chorus
Where: McKenna Theater, Creative Arts Building, SF State
Why: Perforamance of Orff's Carmina Burana
Cost: $5

When: Saturday, May 17 -- 2 and 6 pm
Who: Pilipino American Collegiate Endeavor
Where: Riordan High School [yes, it's off campus; much drama, but oh well]
Why: 31st Annual Pilipino Cultural Night
Cost: $12 for 2 pm matinee, $15 for 6 pm gala

Both should be good.