Paula Lindo Sunday 16 February 2020 PAULA LINDO Over $6 million was spent to refurbish the Diego Martin Central Community Centre as an investment in the people of the community, Minister of Community Development, Culture and the Arts Dr Nyan Gadsby-Dolly said as she re-dedicated the centre last Tuesday. She said, since 2015, approximately 40 community … Continue reading
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Spoken word, sci-fi and fantasy in a mix (July 24, 2019)
Writer and spoken word poet Brandon O’Brien’s first ever solo show, Distress Signals, will showcase his spoken word poetry and science fiction and fantasy (SFF) writing, as well as a conversation with the artist. The show takes place on July 26 at the Writers Centre, 14 Alcazar Street, St. Clair, Port-of-Spain. O’Brien has had short … Continue reading
Memorial for Raymond Choo Kong tonight (July 19, 2019)
Grief, sorrow and anger are the prevailing emotions in T&T following the death of veteran theatre practitioner Raymond Choo Kong. Choo Kong, who would have been 70 on August 5, was found dead at his Arima home on July 15. Choo Kong was an award winning producer, director, and actor who founded the well-known company … Continue reading
Emergence ends on Sunday (June 26, 2019)
VisualArt Galleries’ latest exhibition, Emergence Group Art Exhibition, is currently taking place at the UTT NAPA Campus, Keate Street, Port-of-Spain. The exhibition, which runs until June 30, showcases the work of 26 emerging artists. The artists whose work is on display include: Andrew Fitt, Annalise Dos Ramos, Dunieski Lora Pileta, Douha Aboud, Enaldo Byno, E.R.R, … Continue reading
Local writer to attend World Science Fiction Convention (June 19, 2019)
The World Science Fiction Convention is the largest science fiction and fantasy (SFF) Convention in the world and is home to one of the most prestigious awards in the genre, the Hugo Awards. Local SFF writer Brandon O’Brien plans to attend this year’s conference in Dublin, once he can find the financing to go. O’Brien … 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
Kyle sings his way to Spain (March 11, 2019)
T&T singer and actor Kyle Richardson has been chosen to go to Madrid to be a part of the Lion King Musical’s cast. He was called back following auditions held in T&T on February 21. Richardson said he was chosen to be a Singer Swing, that is, someone who will cover multiple roles across the … Continue reading
PreMature baby is a big girl now (February 20, 2019)
Spoken word poet Deneka Thomas will be hosting her first solo show, entitled PreMature, on February 24 at the Little Carib Theatre. Thomas, who is the 2018 First Citizens National Poetry Slam defending champion, will also be launching her first ever EP at the event. Thomas said the name was chosen for its relevance in … Continue reading
Julius Caesar talking Trini (April 23, 2017)
The works of Shakespeare have been reworked and reimagined many times to make them more relevant/appealing to readers, and they are taught in schools the world over. The current CXC text, Julius Caesar, is being presented to students in an abridged theatrical version with a Trini twist by recently formed local production company, Tout Moun … Continue reading
Women tell their stories at women’s event (April 9, 2017)
The International Women’s Week event, Her Stories, saw an capacity crowd turn out to hear readings by a panel of authors on March 9 at the Alliance Francaise. The panel, consisting of writers Elizabeth Walcott-Hackshaw, Danielle Boodoo-Fortune, Dr. Angelique Nixon and Aaliyah Eniath, was chaired by poet and author Shivanee Ramlochan. In introducing the panel, … Continue reading
