For the first time in history, all three finalists in the First Citizens National Poetry Slam are women. In first, second and third place respectively, were Alexandra Stewart, Shinique Saunders and 2018 defending champion Deneka Thomas. The clean sweep was even more remarkable considering that only five of the 15 finalists were women. The first … Continue reading
Jewelbox: Dharma is the latest presentation of Y Art Gallery and runs from May 5 to 25. It explores the various meanings and interpretations of dharma through the work of six jewellers. The featured artists are Jade Drakes, Janice Derrick, Mairi Millar, Rachel Ross, Barbara Jardine and Sonya Sanchez-Arias. Dharma is a key concept with … Continue reading
Calypsonian Allison “Warrior Empress” Bernard will be having her first solo show on Mother’s Day, May 12. The show, themed With Women in Mind, will feature a variety of female performers from a range of performing arts genres. Bernard said the theme was inspired by her desire to celebrate feminine energy, and felt there was … Continue reading
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