June 1 to 30
Cebu Business Month’s Arts and Culture showcases a series of exhibits, trade fairs, sporting events, conferences, fellowships and cultural presentations. Often referred to as the second biggest festival in Cebu, next to the Sinulog, the event aims to promote tourism and information technology. Contact the DOT-Region VII at (32) 254 6077/6650/3534 or the CCCI at (32) 232 1421 to 24 for details.

June 1 to 30
Rizal Artist Festival aims to create awareness and appreciation of Philippine Art and Culture among local and foreign tourists. Home to various national artists, musicians and other artists, Rizal has the potential of becoming an arts and crafts tourist destination. For more information, contact Mr. Randy Mariano at (2) 451 0272.

Now until June 28
Neues Bauen International 1927|2002 gives audiences a unique overview of the icons of early modern architecture. The exhibit features designs by Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius and Frank Lloyd Wright. Exhibit venue is at the 8/F De La Salle-College of St. Benilde School of Design and Arts, 950 Pablo Ocampo St., Malate. To learn more, call (2) 817 0978 or visit www.goethe.de/manila

Now until July 6
Kisame: Visions of Heaven on Earth showcases photographs of ceiling murals on colonial churches in Bohol. The religious architecture and church interiors offer a unique view of Philippine cultural heritage. The photographs are displayed at G/F Ayala Museum, Makati Avenue corner De la Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Makati City. For more information, contact (2) 757 7117 to 21 or visit www.ayalamuseum.org.

June 7 & 14
Basic & Advanced Landscape Photography Workshop with Richard Larrios is a series of two-session workshops aimed at developing skills in landscape photography. The workshops in Laguna and Batangas, which deal on landscape photography techniques, composition and exposure techniques, post-processing, advanced landscape photography, infrared photography and extreme long exposure, include a one-on-one session with Larrios, who has won several local and international awards and whose photos have been featured in major publications, here and abroad. For reservations, contact Richard Larrios at (919) 537 3541 or e-mail rllarios@yahoo.com.