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
First Film and Folklore Festival on Sunday (April 26, 2019)
T&T’s first-ever Film and Folklore Festival will take place on April 28. Founded by Annisia Cadogan and Leslie Ann Wills-Caton of FIXERfilm Studios, the launch of the Festival will feature an immersive experience and a film screening. Wills-Caton said the Festival came about through the production company’s passion for telling the Caribbean narrative. “In 2017, … 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
Colouring for adults: Dreamscapes by Chinyere Brown (April 15, 2019)
In recent years, colouring books for adults have become more and more popular. A local version, Dreamscapes, has been created by artist and sociologist Chinyere Brown. Brown, who was born in Jamaica, grew up in Trinidad and has a Guyanese mother, said she was inspired to create a colouring book with Caribbean motifs and familiar … Continue reading
Mother’s Day gardening workshop coming (April 13, 2019)
Food costs have become increasingly worrisome for many in T&T, especially for those who are facing an economic downturn. In light of this, landscape design company La Souce Environmental Designs will be offering a Home Gardening Basics workshop in May, just in time for Mother’s Day. Manager Indira Jagoo-Teloka said the workshop “is targeting all … Continue reading
Praise workshop teaches worship and ministry (April 6, 2019)
Christian author and musician Leah Lewis will be holding a workshop for persons in Christian ministry. The workshop, titled The Principles of Worship in the Spirit, will take place on April 13 at the Lions Cultural Centre, Fitz Blackman Drive, Woodbrook, Port-of-Spain. Lewis said the workshop is a training session for those operating in Christian … Continue reading
Practicing faith is personal (April 5, 2019)
Like many other Christians, members of the Spiritual Shouter Baptist faith have a personal relationship with how they practice their faith. How they minister to others is also a matter of personal choice and the talents they have. Well-known Baptist singer Beverley “Sister Bev” Irish said she doesn’t think there is much difference between the … 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
Connecting people 50+ (April 4, 2019)
Conec Professional Life Coaching Services Limited will host CONEC-TIONS 50+ on April 7 as part of Conec’s Life Journey 50+ movement for people 50 and over. Managing Director Jennifer Gibbons-Joseph said the cocktail event offers people aged 50 and over the opportunity to come out, mix, mingle, network, make new friends, and have a fun … Continue reading
