If you’ve been to the various local craft markets, you’ve likely seen fashion and jewellery designer Johann Mohammed, whose eclectic sense of style and use of African fabrics makes him stand out. Mohammed said his style draws from many different influences, including the need to re-invent himself after recovering from drug addiction. One of his … Continue reading
The launch of “16: A Collection of Short Stories” drew a packed-to-capacity crowd to the Kaiso Blues Cafe on April 25. The book features authors such as Elspeth Duncan, Judith Theodore, Ty N. Batson and June Aming. Editor Jeanne Mason said the unifying factor shared by the 16 authors is that their stories are characteristic … Continue reading
Trinidad Theatre Workshop founding member Eunice Alleyne has had a long and varied life in theatre, beginning in high school. While at St. Joseph’s Convent Port-of-Spain, she was drawn into the choral group because of the quality of her voice. During A-Levels, Alleyne joined the Barajuan (Barataria/San Juan) Literary and Cultural Club, where she participated … Continue reading
Shades of I-She: Every Woman’s Story, the award-winning production by poet Eintou Pearl Springer and the Indigenous Creative Arts Network (ICAN) will return to the stage from May 27 to May 29 at the Big Black Box in Port of Spain. Springer said the production aims to get women to confront the problems and challenges … Continue reading
The NGC Bocas Literary Festival National Poetry Slam, always a special event, was further enhanced this year by the participation of Tourism Minister Shamfa Cudjoe, who performed her first ever Spoken Word poem as a guest at the show. Her poem, titled “What If These Children Knew?” encouraged children from troubled areas to rewrite their … Continue reading
“Rock It to Soccolo,” the Port of Spain to Paramin tour being held on May 7 by final year Tourism Management students at the T&T Hospitality and Tourism Institute, promises to be an enlightening, educational and exciting experience. Lecturer Kathryn McConnie said the Port-of-Spain leg of the tour leaves the Cruise Ship Complex in Port … Continue reading
The opening of the UWI Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA) Fine Arts and Design Exhibition 2016 at the National Museum and Art Gallery of T&T drew upwards of one hundred people. Exhibits were presented by 22 Fine Arts students and 17 design students, exploring issues ranging from child sexual abuse to anxiety to … Continue reading
At age 85, Freddie Kissoon can be regarded as one of the grand old men of T&T theatre. He’s best known for being the creator of the popular radio play, Calabash Alley, and the founder of the Strolling Players theatrical troupe. Kissoon detailed his history in theatre to a fascinated audience at the Monday Night … Continue reading
Rhyme: An Evening of Poetry, Music and Cocktails, the first official event in the 2016 NGC Bocas Literary Festival calender was held on April 9. The event was put on by First Citizens Bank as a mixer for the finalists of the First Citizens National Poetry Slam, bank members and members of the literary community. … Continue reading
The Monday Night Theatre Forum on March 14, featuring T&T-born, Canada-based actress Rhoma Spencer, drew the biggest crowd of the series thus far. She is a product of the Best Village school of theatre, which she credits with teaching her the traditions of T&T, especially traditional Carnival characters. Spencer is probably best known in T&T … Continue reading
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