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Review: Dr. Ridley-Smith’s Performance Part 2
[Written by Dale Butler] I am happy to report that pianist Constance Ridley-Smith added another title to her music career in the prestigious Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, June 23rd at 1.00pm. Thirty-seven participants represented themselves very well in front of an audience of attentive parents and friends. This is certainly not a concert... Read more of this article
Review: Dr. Ridley-Smith’s Performance Part 1
[Written by Dale Butler] In August 2021, I did a review of a concert entitled “Reflection of a Hymn” and stated that I was most impressed with the performance of Dr. Constance Ridley-Smith [piano] and flutist Michael J.Taylor. I wondered where they had been hiding with so much talent. In a recent interview, prior to her second performance in the... Read more of this article
Column: Jazz Event To Honour Duke Ellington
[Written by Dale Butler] Once again the legendary saxophonist, music teacher, and big band leader, Wendell “Shine” Hayward has organized a spectacular evening of jazz celebrating Duke Ellington, who would have been 125-years-old had he been alive on his birthday. Duke was born on April 29, 1899 and passed on May 24, 1974. International Jazz Day... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: TMQ Jazz Event At Victoria Park
[Written by Dale Butler] The Tino Martinez Quartette, just back from the SXSW Music Festival, in Austin, Texas, wasted no time in performing at Lido at Elbow Beach on Thursday nights and arranging a “Thank You” free concert at Victoria Park on Sunday, April 14th from 4 to 7 p.m, which featured many highlights from guest singers and the band. With... Read more of this article
Review: Monologue Slam At Bungalow 56
[Written by Dale Butler] I did not know what to expect when I saw this event advertised for March 30th at the Bungalow, 56 Reid Street, Hamilton. Producer and organizer, Chardonne Paynter, produced a first class event that drew a well dressed, enthusiastic, supportive and mature crowd who were held on the edge of their seats as 10 women and 3 men gave... Read more of this article
Review: ‘Gold Bermudians’ Film Presentation
[Written by Dale Butler] ‘Gold Bermudians’ is a new project launched by the Department of Culture in 2023 and, on March 25th, five new films were presented to a full house that left everyone very satisfied but wanting to know why there was such a strict time limit on such important topics. With a new opening song by singer Joy T. Barnum... Read more of this article
Review: The Tasting Room & Willowbank
[Written by Dale Butler] I thought I could take a break from music once I returned from the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas featuring 150 bands, including Bermuda’s own Tino Martinez Quartette, but on Friday, March 22 I chose two Bermuda venues: The Tasting Room, 8a South Road, Smith’s Parish, billed as Bermuda’s premium wine and spirit... Read more of this article
Review: Bermuda Idol Singing Competition
[Written by Dale Butler] Congratulations are in order for Inter-Island Communications Limited, celebrating 20 years in business come this July 5, 2024. They operate the Hott 107.5 FM and Magic 102.7 FM radio stations and have a lengthy list of community activities which they support. The development of Bermuda Idol is one of the most anticipated music... Read more of this article
Review: De Island Shack On Somerset Road
[Written by Dale Butler] During my visit two weeks ago to interview Barbara [nee Bassett] Dillas at the bus stop in front of the former Arnold’s Supermarket in Somerset about her memorial to Somerset businesses, as I looked across the road, I observed a constant stream of people going to the window of De Island Shack, described as the “local... Read more of this article
Column: Onion Seed Series: Darius Richardson
[Written by Dale Butler] Darius Richardson is a Bermudian who has had numerous work experiences in a short space of time where he has been able to shine and grow with every experience. He is only 56 and his career list is impressive: At age 9 his mason apprenticeship came to an end when his father died. But the desire for building remained in his... Read more of this article
Review: Curry Leaf Take-Out Restaurant
[Written by Dale Butler] It is always a joy after morning chores to pick a take-out restaurant I have never attended in order to satisfy my one meal a day journey in life that started four years ago. Having seen the Curry Leaf advert online, I was impressed and became even more determined to find it to experience their food. Located on the corner of... Read more of this article
Leopards Club Donate To Christ Church
[Written by Dale Butler] As the Leopards Club International approaches its 75th anniversary in February, the executive and members have been busy increasing membership, renovating, preparing for their annual general meeting on Sunday, November 5, and fundraising. On Thursday, October 26, Vice President Calvert Harvey and Assistant Secretary Keith Battersbee... Read more of this article
