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Bermuda On Show At 1924 London Exhibition
The British Empire Exhibition which opened in 1924 in north London was a huge trade and travel spectacle which included such attractions as an amusement park, a stadium for mass entertainments — and a full-scale reproduction of the Bermuda house “Walsingham”, now the site of Tom Moore’s Tavern. The idea of a great exhibition... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Literary Awards Presentation
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs announced the winners of the Bermuda Literary Awards 2012, with the awards presented on Sunday [Mar 24] at the Grotto Bay Hotel by the Acting Minister of Community and Cultural Development Leah Scott. Each award carries a cash prize of $2,000. The winners are: The Brian Burland Prize for Fiction: Goree:... Read more of this article
“Gemineye” To Perform At Bermuda College
Bermuda College Literary Society [BCLS] — a student club aimed at promoting literary consciousness among the campus and community — will be hosting spoken word artist “Gemineye” later this month. A spokesperson said, “This powerfu, and versatile slam poet, Christopher Kuretich, also known as Gemineye offers a timely and... Read more of this article
Moore’s Bermuda: “Bless The Little Fairy Isle”
Thomas Moore, his name long memorialised by a restaurant operated at the Hamilton Parish property which was once his favourite local haunt, has been called the “true poet of Bermuda.” Described as “sentimental and humorous”, local historian William Zuill wrote in his book “Tom Moore’s Bermuda Poems” that the “charming... Read more of this article
Books Featuring Young Writers To Be Released
CKC Books and CKC Cares Charity will be releasing two anthologies of creative works by Bermuda’s youth – ‘Art is My Life’ and ‘Superstars Life through Little Eyes.’ The purpose of the project was to provide an opportunity for the island’s youth to freely share their interests, thoughts and concerns through poetry,... Read more of this article
Chewstick To Host Weekend Retreat
On, Thursday October 4th, The Juilliard School Poetry Teacher, Samantha Thornhill will return to Bermuda to share insights on the forgotten art of Letter Writing in an evening of poetry, storytelling and the screening of a documentary at The Chewstick Neo-Griot Lounge & Cafe’. A spokesperson said, “This awe-inspiring evening will introduce... Read more of this article
ChewSLAM Fundraiser Poetry Concert
Sunday, July 8th the Chewstick Foundation will be showcasing the talents of the ChewSLAM Youth Poetry team alongside iconic local poets and performers. They are taking over the Ruth Seaton James Center for the Performing Arts, with an evening of poetry for the “ChewSLAM Fundraiser Poetry Concert”, a poetry showcase to raise funds for the ChewSLAM... Read more of this article
Bermudian Poet Featured On BBC Radio Scotland
[Updated] A poem written by Bermudian Paul Maddern, and read by fellow Bermudian Sharla Cavonne is presently featured on BBC Radio Scotland’s website. The BBC said, “Bodysurf by Paul Maddern captures the Bermudian understanding of the waves which relentlessly roll towards their island. The poem is read by Sharla Cavonne.” Listen to... Read more of this article
Andra Simons Selected For “Poetry Parnassus”
Bermudian Andra Simons has been chosen to represent Bermuda at the “Poetry Parnassus” from the 26 June until the 1 July in the UK, which will feature poets and spoken-word artists from all over the world . The event listing describes the event as: “Set to be the largest poetry festival ever staged in the UK, Southbank Centre’s Poetry... Read more of this article
These Bermudians Have ‘The Write Stuff’
A growing number of Bermudians have what might be called “the write stuff” and are no longer allowing the island’s inherent conservatism to mute their voices. In a major essay in Canada’s online “Numero Cinq” magazine, Saskatchawan-based Bermudian writer Kim Aubrey discusses the flowering of the island’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Poet Feted In Ireland, UK
Bermudian poet Paul Maddern is winning growing acclaim in the UK and Ireland for his “island-flavoured work. Now a Teaching Fellow in Creative Writing at the UK’s University of Leeds, Mr. Maddern recently completed a PhD at the Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry, Queen’s University Belfast. The former Saltus Grammar School student’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Author Launches First Erotic Drama
A Bermuda poet turned novelist’s debut erotic drama is being published next month. Born and raised on the island, Bermudian author LyriQ — a Chewstick Foundation favourite — fostered a love for all forms of art but was particularly drawn to the written word. She has now taken on the role of story teller and lyrical artist with her... Read more of this article
Simons Book Signing A Sell-Out Success
Bermudian De’Jon Simons officially released his first book ’Memoirs of My Scars’, with a book signing yesterday [Nov.12] at The Bookmart. Locals deluged the store until all the copies for the day were sold, and after the book signing finished the list of names of people who came looking to purchase the book continued to grow. Mr... Read more of this article
Chewstick’s Youth Poetry Club Relaunched
The Chewstick Foundation is relaunching its ChewSLAM: Teen Poetry Club today [Nov. 12], the programme it has piloted in Bermuda for the last two years. ChewSLAM is a weekly programme in which where participants are given the opportunity to develop their writing, performance and even recording skills. It is designed to help develop public speaking, community... Read more of this article
Burn Survivor Releases First Book
You may have seen him in passing. He carries the scars from a horrific accident every day but De’Jon Simons is also one of the most confident, kind and positive young men that you may ever meet. Tomorrow [Nov.11] Mr Simons will officially release his intimate thoughts about the horrific bike accident that changed his life through his debut book project,... Read more of this article
Chewstick Promises A Halloween Thriller
The Chewstick Foundation is promising a thriller of an event this evening [Oct. 30] when it stages the Halloween edition of its regular Open-Mic Jam Session. Taking place at Chewstick’s Neo-Griot Lounge & Cafe on Elliott Street, the musical and cultural organisation is inviting all Bermuda rappers, singers, poets and artists to participate.... Read more of this article
