Paula Lindo Wednesday 25 March 2020 MANY people who are self-isolating in keeping with government mandates arising from the covid19 pandemic are complaining of boredom. However, there are many activities that can be carried out online or come with an offline format. Choreographer Bridgette Wilson is offering free dance classes on Instagram, with a different format … Continue reading
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Mourner turned away from pan pioneer’s funeral (March 21, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 21 March 2020 Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra arranger Leon “Smooth” Edwards was denied entry to the funeral of steelpan legend Neville Jules on Friday. The doors of the Trinity Cathedral were closed after ten people had entered. Edwards said when he reached the church, he was told the police said the maximum … Continue reading
IMAX to remain open (March 15, 2020)
Paula Lindo Sunday 15 March 2020 CinemaONE Ltd is implementing measures to combat the spread of the covid19 virus. The company said they will be taking all necessary precautions for the well-being of patrons who visit their theatres at One Woodbrook Place, Woodbrook. In a media release, CinemaOne said they will not be allowing more than … Continue reading
Performance spaces closed for a week (March 14, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 14 March 2020 The Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts has temporarily closed all performance spaces, as well as the National Museum, from March 13-20. It said these measures are part of a proactive approach to minimising the spread of the covid19 virus. In a release, the ministry said the performance … Continue reading
TT, regional events cancelled over covid19 (March 13, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 13 March 2020 In light of the Ministry of Health’s advice to avoid large gatherings, many producers and promoters have begun cancelling upcoming events. Large and small events of all types have been affected. The vast majority of cancellations came following the confirmation of TT’s first case of the coronavirus on Thursday. The … Continue reading
Primary school choirs shine at Music Festival (March 12, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 12 March 2020 A large crowd of parents and supporters turned out to support the performers in the Junior Choir category of the Music Festival on Wednesday. It was the largest audience present at Queen’s Hall during the morning session since the beginning of the festival. The first class was the finals of … Continue reading
Splendid vocal class finals at Music Festival (March 10, 2020)
Paula Lindo Tuesday 10 March 2020 Singing was on display during the North Music Festival’s morning session on Monday as the finals of four vocal classes were held at Queen’s Hall, St Ann’s. Adjudicator Roselyn Ward commended all participants in the solo and choral categories and encouraged them to keep singing. The vocal solo class for … Continue reading
10 move on to vocal solo finals (March 7, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 7 March 2020 The competition was stiff for places in the finals of the girls’ vocal solo class of the Music Festival for ages 7-10 years as 40 competitors took part in the semi-finals at Queen’s Hall on Friday. The top 10 performers picked to move on to the finals scored between 89 … Continue reading
Solo classes wow at Music Festival at Queen’s Hall (March 5, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 5 March 2020 The Music Festival continued on Thursday with lively competition at Queen’s Hall in St Ann’s in the contemporary religious solo and solo folk song categories. Holy Name Convent, Port of Spain and the Holistic Music School dominated the entries in the categories respectively. Following a late start, 16 of a … Continue reading
Talk Tent continues this weekend (February 28, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 28 February 2020 The annual Talk Tent comedy show with Paul Keens-Douglas began last night and continues until February 29. This year’s show features a host of talented performers showcasing top-quality humour, storytelling, spoken word, social commentary and thought-provoking entertainment. Talk Tent is hosted by singing MC David Bereaux, and will feature Miguel … Continue reading
