A message from the Department of English at the University of Puerto Rico. We offer the Department at his family our condolences. I (Lisa) want to personally acknowledge my gratitude for his great kindness and warmth, which I valued immensely: Mervyn Coleridge Alleyne (1933-2016) Mervyn was a renowned sociolinguist and dialectologist whose ground-breaking work on […]…
When artists get together to talk Caribbean Aesthetics, design, sustainability and creativity, interesting things happen, like thinking about another use for an iconic series of fete signs. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqjS5OvUkPo?rel=0] The Sign Books are popping up all over, but you can track their adventures on Instagram: De.Sign.Books
Robert Young welcomed guests to his store, The Cloth at the Hotel Normandie in St. Anns. The store opened last evening with a fashion showcase.
One of my favourite illustrators is a talented jewellery desingner as well. Jade Gedeon had a pop-up at Medulla Gallery last evening. I had to exercise some restraint, and opted for a picture and not the massive hoops I really wanted. If you see something you want, she’ll be at UpMarket on Sunday
Minister of Planning and Development Camille Robinson-Regis installed the National Trust Council on Thursday 10th November 2017. They are: Margaret MacDowall – Chairperson Geoffery MacLean – Deputy Chair Candice Ramsaran – Secretary Aduke Williams Neisha Ghany Louis Vilare
The Ethnic Jazz Club is presenting a special performance on Friday 18th November with Clive Zanda. Clive Zanda will be performing with Richard Joseph (drums), Russell Durity (bass), Natasha Joseph (pans). Clive Zanda’s set will run from 8pm-10pm, so get there early! Tickets can be purchased Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th November between 11am and…
Janice Derrick will host her Christmas Open Studio on the 9th & 10th December at her place in Cascade. This presents a great opportunity for you to shop from an exclusive group of Trinidad’s best artists and designer-makers, away from the crowded malls and busy markets. Alongside Janice Derrick Jewellery will be creations from Adam Williams, Lend&Borough, Richard Hubbard, Horacio Hospedales, Susie Dayal…
Debbie Eswick has taken Bruce Cayonne’s iconic signs and given them new life as note books. They are available for sale at Paperbased Bookshop at the Normandie.
WOMEX drew to a close for its 22nd edition with the Award ceremony Sunday, 23 October. Delegates gathered in Santiago de Compostela’s Auditorio Abanca to celebrate the careers and achievements in artistry and professionalism by three key world music players. Calypso legend Calypso Rose (Trinidad & Tobago) was presented with the WOMEX 16 Artist Award; Colombian…