Renowned violinist John Storer, along with a chamber orchestra, will be hosting a performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on June 9 at Christ Church, Cascade, beginning at 6 pm. Part proceeds for the concert will go towards offsetting the cost of travelling to T&T to teach masterclasses and recording a violin sonata written especially for … Continue reading
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Calypsoes to build shelter in Tobago (June 6, 2019)
Calypsonian Georgia “The Messenger” McIntyre is the driving force behind the upcoming concert, Shatter the Silence and Begin the Healing, in collaboration with the NGO Women of Substance (WoS). The proceeds from the concert will go towards a domestic violence shelter being built by WoS in Tobago. Veteran calypsonian Sandra “Singing Sandra” Des Vignes Millington … Continue reading
Dances for Two brings piano magic (May 23, 2019)
T&T’s first ever two-piano duet recital, Dances for Two, will take place on May 25 and 26, at the Department of Creative and Festival Arts on Gordon Street. The concert will be presented by pianists Rosie Ward and Alan Cooper, and will also feature a number of vocalists and instrumentalists, with part proceeds going to … Continue reading
Hold My Beer Comedy Tour continues (May 22, 2019)
The Hold My Beer Haul Yuh Mic Comedy Tour continues to make its way around the country, showcasing local talent to growing audiences. The initiative, the brainchild of comedian Rhea-Simone Auguste, has more than tripled in participation of comedians since its inception. Auguste said she began the Haul Your Mic comedy showcase and platform in … Continue reading
La Petite Musicale celebrates 50: Choir stays true to Caribbean legacy of music (April 24, 2019)
The choral ensemble La Petite Musicale of Toronto celebrates 50 years of existence in 2019. Artistic Director Lindy Burgess said the anniversary will be commemorated with a series of events, including a gala dinner, a concert series and fundraising events, under the theme of Legacy Alive. The original La Petite Musicale was started in T&T … Continue reading
Art exhibition celebrates the angels among us (April 18, 2019)
Who are the angels in your life? The upcoming interactive art exhibition and charity fundraising event, I See Angels, explores this theme through the eyes of five artists. The event, which was conceptualised by mixed media artist Anika Plowden-Corentin, brings together five amazing artists: abstract artist Joy Luk Pat, abstract expressionist artist Leela Makha, photographer … Continue reading
International Women’s Empowerment event comes to T&T (March 28, 2019)
The T&T launch of the Caribbean Women’s Power Lunch (CWPL) will take place on March 31 in Trinidad and April 6 in Tobago. The event is hosted by President of Kerra Denel Entertainment, Kerra Denel. Denel said she was inspired to create the event because “we currently have a need for female empowerment within our … Continue reading
Walk for the Cure today (March 18, 2019)
Following a successful Walk for the Cure campaign in 2018, CIBC First Caribbean (CIBCFC) and the T&T Cancer Society (TTCS) will be launching their 2019 campaign on March 18. The theme of the campaign will be #discoverytodiagnosis. CIBCFC Managing Director Anthony Seeraj said Walk for the Cure has become the foundation’s flagship activity and one … Continue reading
San Juan North represents T&T in St Lucia (March 15, 2019)
The San Juan North Secondary School (SJNSS) will be representing T&T at the Caribbean Secondary Schools’ Drama Festival (CSSDF) in November 2019. The school, cast and crew will be hosting Encore, a duo of plays from March 29 to 31 at the Little Carib Theatre to assist in raising funds for the trip. The two … Continue reading
Milwaz Productions hosts fundraising concert Amani (January 18, 2019)
The upcoming Milwaz Productions event Amani is a fundraising effort to cover the costs of emergency surgery for company member Christopher Tudor. Amani is an African-themed production which takes place on January 19. The word Amani is Swahili for Peace. Company director Janeika Tudor-Baptiste said the inspiration for the name comes from “the traumatic experience … Continue reading
