Big promises for art community
THE arts and culture community plan the hold the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) to its promises, now that a landslide victory in the general election has heralded them into power.
THINGS TO DO 5/8/2012
Sunflower Day Exhibition and Concert When: Saturday, May 12 @ 7.30pm
Fashion comes to life for a purpose
PATRICIA Chatti of Cia Monet said she learned about the women's suffrage movement through articles published in the 2012 telephone directory.
Perlite and vermiculite
Some gardeners with heavy clay soil swear by adding sand in order to provide aeration. They obviously forgot the formula: clay, plus sand, plus water equals cement, which produces concrete.
The Idol end is near
The Idol end is near By LESH THE LIGHTS dimmed for the last time for American Idol hopeful Skylar Laine, after host Ryan Seacrest revealed her elimination from the show last Thursday. Skylar's fans hoped she would make it as far as the top 3, but the 18
Spreading the "Rumah"
SINCE eight years old, Bahamian artist Rumah has been flexing his vocal muscles. Now, the Grand Bahama native is all grown up, with three rhythm and blues singles currently out, "Made for You, Baby", "Hold You Down" and "Made for You Baby".
Artisans to showcase funky fashion at IWFS
Fashion designers will no be the only ones in the spotlight at the upcoming Islands of the World Fashion Showcase (IWFS) this May.
Body's of Eve
NUDE, faceless figures, with disproportional hips, thighs, breasts, and legs protest the Bahamian and global standard of beauty for women through the eyes of artist Sue Katz's. Her Body's of Eve exhibition is currently on display at the Central Bank of the Bahamas.
Pink party presents 'Summer So Bright'
THIS year, The Little Pink Party plans to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of women. The annual fashion, business networking and shopping event will be held at the British Colonial Hilton, Saturday, under the theme "Summer So Bright".
Teenagers can paint for profit too
Yes young folks can begin making money too but you don't have to take my word for it. Ask 11th grade student Davette Morley a graduate of a recent Texture Painting Class in Savannah Sound Eleuthera. Davette is already selling her wares at the local venues held on the island of Eleuthera.
Gardening in May
The tomato season has come to an end as far as sowing is concerned. High night temperatures in May and June will preclude pollination of regular tomatoes and only a few varieties such as Italian plums and cherry tomatoes will produce fruit.
Elise Testone gone - Five remain
WITH no 'safety card' left, anything is bound to happen on the American Idol stage. Contestant Elise Testone found that out the hard way last week, when she was eliminated from the competition. The 28 year old, rockstar-like lady came up short in viewer votes.
Dancing to an election drum beat
ON an average day neither the Prime Minister nor the Leader of the Opposition would ever be caught bopping heads to the music of dancehall artists Popcaan and Vybz Kartel.
GAME OF THRONES: Alfie Allen talks to the Big T
• THE Big T got a chance to sit down with three leading actors from the award-winning HBO show “Game of Thrones” as they wrapped up their tour of the region to promote the second season. In a Tribune exclusive three-part interview series, find out what is in store for the new season and get up close and personal with Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy) and Richard Madden (Robb Stark).
Dancers get groovy for womanhood
IN A tribute to women, the National Dance School of the Bahamas celebrated its 35th anniversary with rhythm and cheer. The dance and drum concert drew a full house at the National Center for the Performing Arts, last Thursday.
