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CARIBBEAN FINE ART FAIR OPENING IN BARBADOS

by Liz.

NEW WORKS BY SEVERAL LEADING CARIBBEAN ARTISTS DEBUT AT 2013 CARIBBEAN FINE ART FAIR OPENING IN BARBADOS, MARCH 13 – 17

Ademola Olugebefola (USVI) The Mighty Atlantic

We are delighted to announce this important cultural event presented by our colleagues in one of the best island destinations.

The 3rd Edition of Caribbean Fine Art (CaFA) Fair Barbados will be March 13-17 at the exciting new venue in the heart of historic Bridgetown, Barbados – the Spirit Bond Building. CaFA Fair opens on Wednesday, March 13, 6-9 pm with a Gala Reception featuring a live musical performance, presentation of the Caribbean Luminary of the Arts Award, and a preview of over 35 exhibitors of paintings, sculpture, photography, drawings, original limited edition prints and new media exploring the cultural traditions of the Caribbean.

A special feature of CaFA Fair Barbados 2013 will be performances and film screenings scheduled for each day of the event. Trinidadian Shelley Worrell of CaribBEING will present screenings by filmmakers from Guadeloupe, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago, while Barbadian performer NaLa will entertain with his unique brand of humor.

We are pleased to welcome celebrated US artist and cultural entrepreneur Danny Simmons; former Sothebys executive and principal of New York’s AK Art, Amy Kisch; and world renowned artist and lecturer Dr. Ademola Olugebefola, USVI, as presenters at the Caribbean Art Symposium, scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2013.

Daniel Lind Ramos (Puerto Rico)
New works by Puerto Rico’s Diogenes Ballester and USVI’s Ademola Olugebefola, will headline the selection of artworks by over 35 artists representing 13 Caribbean nations. 2 participating artists, Jamal Ince, Barbados, and Jamaica’s Ava Tomlinson were recently selected to showcase their paintings at Art Africa Miami 2012, which was a part of the Art Basel Miami week, December 2012. Internationally recognized contemporary artists such as Ras Ishi Butcher, Carlton Murrell, and Ras Akyem I Ramsay, Barbados; David Wilson, Dominica; Carl E. Hazlewood and Philip Moore, Guyana; Patricia Brintle, Haiti; Abishag Voundi, Martinique; Daniel Lind-Ramos, Puerto Rico; Marcel Pinas, Suriname; David Boothman, Trinidad & Tobago; will be represented at CaFA Fair Barbados. Emerging artists Nicolle Blackwood, Jamaica; Minerva Diaz, Puerto Rico; and many others from the English-speaking, Hispanic and Francophone Caribbean will also be on exhibit.

Carl Hazlewood (Guyana) – White Angel Rising
Event partners include Barbados Tourism Authority; Barbados National Cultural Foundation; BMW; CaribBEING; Intimate Hotels of Barbados; Laparkan Shipping; Latin American Art; Lush Life Resort; Naniki Restaurant; and Virgin Atlantic Airways.

Ras Akyem I Ramsay (Barbados) – Blakk Bird
Diaspora-Now was formed in 1986. Our primary mission is to increase awareness and appreciation of Caribbean culture through the distribution of information and presenting works of art. For updates please visit event website www.cafafair.com or call 646-267-8831.
Abishag Voundi (Martinique)

Hats and Horses

May 5th, 2012

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Hats and horses are paired annually the first Saturday in May for the Kentucky Derby. No need to be near Kentucky, nor have a race track, but everyone can enjoy observing the tradition with a derby party and fancy hats while watching the running of the famed race.

The lavish — and sometimes gaudy — hat is one of the race traditions dating as far back as the late 1800s when women were trying to look their best mingling with the rich and famous owners and attendees in the clubhouse and paddock areas. A lady certainly cannot go to the derby (still to this day) without a big hat! Feathers, flowers, ribbons and more adorn the wide variety of millinery, which is big business during spring when we have the race and other social events as great excuses for parties.

Let’s have all the trimmings, such as hors d’oeuvres, mint juleps, music, and of course, a big hat contest and the Kentucky Derby on a big screen. Where will you be? Have a hat photo to share?

In A Stew

Mar 27th, 2012

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What do you get when you put chicken, pork, beef, squirrel, rabbit, tomatoes, lima beans, corn, okra and a few more vegetables to cook in a big pot for a few hours over an outdoor open fire? It’s Brunswick Stew!

Well, not all of these items are needed. Maybe you don’t have any squirrel or rabbit, and maybe not all of those other ingredients either. The outdoor fire is not even required.

Brunswick stew has more unique recipes and special ingredients than can be counted. The main secrets to this famed dish are the lengthy cooking time and the thickness of the rich stew, which differentiates it from soup.

Brunswick, GA and Brunswick County, VA both claim to have originated this stew, but anyone can claim it really, and there are as many different recipes as there are chefs creating it.

Brunswick County, NC celebrates this stew with its fourth annual Brunswick Stew Cook-off on April 21 in Shallotte. Arts, crafts, entertainment and kids’ activities are included with this popular event.

Here’s more info. Will we see you at the sampling table?

Salute from the Shore

Jul 3rd, 2011

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“Salute from the Shore” is a great celebration along the whole coast of South Carolina. It’s set for 1 p.m., Monday, July 4 on all South Carolina beaches.

“Salute from the Shore” is an opportunity to salute our armed forces and their families while celebrating Independence Day on South Carolina’s beaches. This second annual patriotic event hopes to have one million beachgoers saluting our Armed Forces as part of an effort to produce a video tribute to our Armed Forces everywhere.

The salute begins at the North Carolina line at 1 p.m., Monday, July 4, and will cover the whole coast in just 20 minutes. Participate by waving flags or creating a display big enough to see from the air as four F-16 fighter jets, flown by members of the 77th Fighter Squadron from Shaw Air Force Base, fly over the entire coastline of South Carolina.

Everyone’s Irish!

Mar 2nd, 2011

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"St. Patrick’s Day"

Tasting History and Health with Wine

Oct 8th, 2010

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The first Bacchus Festival at Hyman Vineyards is scheduled for October 8 and 9, 2010, offering music, food, crafts, and tastings of handcrafted muscadine wine in a celebration of viticulture. Visitors can learn about the art of wine blending and see a winemaking demo. The adventurous can do some grape stomping and enter the Lucy-Look-Alike contest.

Our recent research visit to Hyman Vineyards turned out to be a lot of interesting tasting along with some education. It was before lunch, but we persevered! Greg Hyman’s vineyards, tasting room, country store, and vineyard homesites will soon be discovered by groups thirsty for a look at the land as well as the wine production.

Just five miles out of downtown Conway, Greg’s refurbished tobacco barn is the site of a good bit of history. He’s an exceptional and knowledgeable speaker on South Carolina agriculture and its changes over the years.

Also, his research begun 12 years ago with partner Dr. Bob Bibb has produced extensive information on the health effects of the grape — the muscadine — called the super fruit. Wow! Who knew? One of only two muscadine estate vineyards in South Carolina, this visit also delivers the perfect view of grape growing and the bottled product of these vines.

The wine can be purchased in Boulineau’ s in Cherry Grove or in 25 different Piggy Wiggly stores. The experience can only be found in the vineyard itself with tours and tastings offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12 Noon until 6 pm. Tasting is $5 per person and includes a souvenir glass. Tours are $5 per person with a group of five. Let us know if you need help finding this spot or planning a group tour which could even include lunch and an educational program.

Taste the experience at Hyman Vineyards, whether you love learning about the farming and winemaking or to get a look at typical South Carolina countryside just minutes from Myrtle Beach. Here’s a quick tour along with an introduction to Greg and his wife Rhonda with the new kittens who decided to live here:

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Quaint Little Drinking Town with Fishing Problem

Oct 7th, 2010

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Little River Shrimp and Jazz Fest is an annual October event. Here’s a short documentary of a past festival.

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Pirates Plundering Tybee

Oct 6th, 2010

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Cayman Island pirates are set to reunite at Tybee Island Pirate Festival. Pirate friends EJ Bodden of Grand Cayman and Sharon and Capt. Don May of Beaufort, SC, will enjoy three days of piratical fun at the Tybee Island Pirate Festival. EJ, Sharon and Don have been pirates since the mid 80’s and look forward to this reunion to pillage and plunder Tybee Island.

The 6th Annual festival is October 8-10 featuring Eddie Money and Drivin’ N’ Cryin’. We love you, Eddie! Two Tickets please!!!

Here’s the schedule if you want to have some swashbucklin’ fun too!

Dot Celebrated Her 80th

Oct 3rd, 2010

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Dot Herron was surprised on her 80th birthday with the whole neighborhood throwing a big party for her.

Dorothy Herron

The center of her life is Bill, her husband of 61 years. They have raised six children and seen them through college. They seem to be inseparable as they are frequently seen biking or enjoying beach time with friends.

Dot and Bill

A talented artist, she said she had always painted in oil colors until moving to the beach 17 years ago. Her work can be seen on FineArtAmerica.

“The oils seemed too heavy for the softness of our southern landscapes. I switched to watercolors with the help of Betty Bee.”

She is a member of the Back Porch Painters, The Waccamaw Arts and Crafts Guild and South Carolina Watercolor Society.

She has been active on Briarcliffe Town Council in the small South Carolina beach community, as mayor pro tem and as mayor.

Congratulations on achieving such an important milestone!

Finding Flowers and More

Sep 25th, 2010

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Flowers in the Forest in the Myrtle Beach area is an introduction to flowers, gifts, baskets, gourmet coffee and tea, catering and personal planning to make any day or celebration a special event. You might find tropicals, unique roses, edible fruit and veggie designs. Working with Vickie is a real pleasure. She even sells our new book Myrtle Beach: A Guide to South Carolina’s Grand Strand which can be added to a gift basket for a newcomer or guest.