History continues to be made, as T&T Pride 2019 comes to an end this weekend, with three major events scheduled. On July 25, veteran actor, director and artist Mervyn de Goeas will host ACTING UP! Chapter 2 – Queer Representation on Stage, Film and Television. The event is a follow-up to last year’s event, which … Continue reading
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Beyond the Dragon’s Mouth (July 5, 2019)
The Beyond the Dragon’s Mouth Festival is a 15 minute play festival showcasing the stories of Venezuelan migrants with an emphasis on human empathy and the similarities of other journeys taken by Trinidadians throughout history. The Festival, which takes the form of the Venezuelan theatre tradition microteatro, or micro theatre, takes place from July 5 … Continue reading
Queen of Socal showcases T&T (April 5, 2019)
Producer Christoper Anthony Din Chong and director Kevin Adams have teamed up to produce the film Queen of Soca. The film, which is a sequel to Adams’ 2012 short film No Soca, No Life, is one of three films chosen to represent T&T and premier at Carifesta 2019. The film is currently in pre-production. Din … Continue reading
Baptists celebrate freedom… Making a call for greater unity (March 30, 2019)
The annual Spiritual Shouter Baptist Liberation Day holiday on March 30 celebrates the repeal in 1951 of the 1917 Shouter Prohibition Ordinance. The Ordinance, issued by the colonial authorities, banned any worship activities by members of the faith, whether in public or private. Well-known Baptist singer Beverly “Sister Bev” Irish said the holiday represents the … Continue reading
Alice Yard celebrates 10 years in existence (September 11, 2016)
As creative space Alice Yard enters its 10th year of existence, its co-founders, architect Sean Leonard, artist Christopher Cozier and writer Nicholas Laughlin say the secret to their success is their spontaneity and responsiveness to what is happening around them. They said they’ve never had a plan for what they’ve wanted the space to become, … Continue reading
Rock it to Soccolo historical tour promises fun, informative experience (May 5, 2016)
“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
