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Development from inside out: A vision for creative Nassau
Creative Nassau was formed in 2008 by my late husband Jackson Burnside III after we attended a UNESCO Creative Cities Conference on Creative Tourism in Santa Fe which resonated so clearly with our Doongalik Studios’ vision statement that by the year 2020 more persons will travel to The Bahamas because of its art, culture and heritage rather than merely for its sun, sand, and sea.
Correction
IN the Tribune Health story published on Monday, January 13, 2014, with the headline “Signature Events to Raise Money For Health Causes”, Ingrid Sears, public relations of the Heart Ball Committee, was mistakenly quoted as saying that one in six children in the Bahamas are born with heart disease.
Acclaimed film maker back in his groove: Passage continues rounds at film festivals
AWARD winning filmmaker Kareem Mortimer anticipates 2014 will be a very busy year between the world wide screenings of his latest film Passage, closing the financing for a new film and producing more work.
Galleries finalise plans for 2014 exhibits
DOONGALIK Studios and Liquid Courage Gallery will present intriguing and experimental art shows throughout the year. The two local art galleries also promise to be a place where Bahamian art continues to flourish.
Former beauty queen launches career in music
A FORMER Miss Bahamas beauty queen bowed out gracefully from the world of pageantry to pursue another dream. Ordain Moss, Miss Bahamas World 2005, launched her musical career last week with the release of her first single on iTunes.
Music veteran sounds the alarm for the indigenous sound
VETERAN musician Ira Storr said he is concerned for Bahamian musicians who struggle to break through because of a lack of support for Bahamian music.
Mojo's Restaurant: Open for business
WHAT STARTED as a vision for two young Bahamians has turned into a dream come true.
Valley Boys lead costumes help secure double prize
THE VALLEY BOYS have bragging rights all year long since being named champs of both the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Junkanoo parades.
'Picky Head' to provoke conversation of black hair and identity
APRIL BEY’s Hair has always been used by people to place her in a comfortable race category.
$5,000 gospel recording contract up for grabs
The new season of 242 Untapped is bringing new hosts and a $5000 prize, as judges seek out the Bahamas’ next gospel recording superstar. Returning to judge is producer/coach Chris Roberts, international worship leader; recording artist Nadene Moss, singer/songwriter; Jonathan ‘Jonny’ Farrington and Vincent ‘V-Mac’ McDonald of Elevation Records, who wears several hats as host, director and creator of the show.
NAGB gets set for 'vibrant' year in art and culture
The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas is expecting 2014 to be another vibrant year. Amanda Coulson, NAGB’s director, said the gallery will continue in the direction of hosting intriguing arts shows and arts education workshops; engaging in community and regional projects and partnership; and encouraging national dialogue.
Colours Junkanoo: Double champions celebrate family culture
Colours Junkanoo group is on an eight straight Junkanoo winning streak in the B-category with no intention of letting up. Group members told Tribune Entertainment they owe it to the year-round work they do as a group.
Avante Guarden fine-tuning act for Thailand showdown
The award winning local rock band Avante Guarden is gearing for the biggest performance of their musical career during the Global Battle of the Bands competition in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s very own “City of Music”.
Bahamian artist determined to help youth
PUTTING his talents to the betterment of the youth in the country, caricature artist Renbert Mortimer II, recently became involved in several activities to further art in schools and the community.
