Arts & Entertainment

Flamboyant teacups and bowls

THE THIRD biennial All Ceramic Exhibition (ACE) gathered a full house at Doongalik Art Studios, last Thursday. Under the theme ‘My Flamboyant Teacups and Bowls,’ thirteen ceramic artists displayed their best works.

Halloween things to . . . BOO!

THE time is here again, for the ghost; goblins, angels, avatars and superheroes to come out of hiding. Whether they will be flying into the downtown area to “Via Cafe” or crawling over Paradise Island to “Aura Nightclub,” the talk on the town is that they are all finding something to do. For those undecided costume fanatics, here are a few Halloween scene ideas for you to keep in mind and check out.

Introducing Paula McKeva

PAULA McKeva’s distinctive style and vocal range has gained her much notoriety in the Bahamas and internationally. She is no stranger to the music scene or performing live. This proud mother of three is seeing her dreams as her ever growing body of work is being well received.

New date set for GBOB 2013

SIX Bahamian bands will gather on one night, at one venue, for one showdown of original live music during the Global Battle of the Bands Bahamas competition. The showdown will be held on November 30 at the Botanical Gardens where the musical groups will fight for the title, best band in the Bahamas.

Researcher digs deeper: What language do Bahamians speak?

ANN Lawlor’s exploration of the Bahamian vernacular in a new research paper points to the roots of popular expressions often dismissed as dialect or bad English.

New exhibitors form new networks at Wine and Arts Festival

THE BAHAMAS National Trust (BNT) opened its gates for the 23rd annual Wine and Art Festival, last Saturday.

New exhibit celebrates Cuba-Bahamas cultural exchange

IN ADDITION to showcasing Bahamian art, celebrating the work of artists in the Caribbean and across regional borders has always been an objective of Hillside House Studio and Gallery.

Endorsement deal signals major turn for teenage artist

SECURING the contract to become the face of Cable Bahamas was a major milestone in the life of Bahamian teen sensation Angelique Sabrina. She joins the ranks of Bahamian Olympians, who have previously secured endorsement contracts from corporate Bahamas.

Artists capture 'essence of the Bahamas' for domestic terminal

IT WAS long road to walk for three Bahamian artists who were tasked with the responsibility of creating artwork for the domestic and international departures terminal of the Lynden Pindling International Airport almost three years ago.

Amateur artists embrace their elders at NAGB exhibit

THE NATIONAL Art Gallery of the Bahamas hosted its fourth annual All-Start Amateur Artist (AAA) event on Sunday.

New talent to step out at Fash|Art 2013

Fash|Art, one of the biggest fashion and art events on the local entertainment calendar, is just one week away. Organisers promise, the year’s event will be bigger and better.

Ya Hear?

• Ya hear Kanye West and Kim Kardashian to tie the knot? Social media was buzzing as news broke of the couple’s engagement.

Art competition recognises two top participants

THE CENTRAL BANK added an honourable mention prize to its art competition in recognition of the “spectacular” work submitted for the exhibition this year.