“Letters to the Rock” book launch
A local resident, turned poet, is celebrating this Christmas with the launch of her first poetry book, Letters to the Rock. The poems tell of a spiritual journey from reliance on worldly concerns through a time of conflict, to the…
Idle thoughts of yesteryear
By Joan Wilson (from her book “Buried Treasures”) Sometimes I let my thoughts run wild when I’m sitting idle My mind just wanders and wanders going back in time And in the middle of my thoughts are my parents…
Abigail thrills Cayman with concerts
International Soprano from the United Kingdom with Jamaican parents, Abigail Kelly, thrilled the audiences at her two concerts last weekend, Fri (26) and Sat (27) at St. George’s Anglican (Episopal) Church. Although the church was not full on Friday it…
Why have they destroyed my Islands?
By Brenda Quin Developers? No. They are the destroyers of our environment. Dollar signs are their vision. Rip out the mangroves. Uproot the trees. Shred the remains! Gone are the habitats of birds, whistling ducks, and the bees. Devastation…
‘Lost’ Beethoven hymn unearthed
By Ian Youngs Arts reporter, BBC News A previously unknown Beethoven arrangement for an ancient hymn has been uncovered after 192 years. The composer wrote a harmony for the Gregorian chant Pange Lingua and modified its tune, said the University…
Cuban musicians venture into enemy territory to celebrate art, not politics
By Oakland Ross the star KANSAS CITY, MO.—Nearly 1,600 mostly well-heeled denizens of the U.S. heartland stood at attention one night this month as Cuba’s national anthem was played for their benefit. Then they burst into eager applause. The next…
Meet Leigh Pawling
Leigh Pawling is a local artist who has been exhibiting her paintings throughout Pennsylvania and at her studio space in Kingston for 15 years. She has also done shows at the Grand Cayman Islands in the Caribbean. Pawling, 42, attended…
National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) Community Calendar
NGCI Grand Cayman Thursday 25th October Live Studio Night Location: The National Gallery Education Centre Day: Every Thursday Evening Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm Fees: Single drop-in session $15 (members only) The programme is created for the purpose of learning how…
Douglas & McIntyre owner files for bankruptcy
The Canadian Press Parent company D&M, owns Douglas & McIntyre and Greystone Books Independent publishing house D&M Publishers Inc. says it is filing for bankruptcy protection. The Vancouver-based publisher says it is working to locate an investor or purchaser for…
Philip Glass Among Winners of Japanese Arts Awards
The composer Philip Glass and Cai Guo-Qiang, the Chinese contemporary artist who designed the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics, are among the winners of the Praemium Imperiale arts awards given out by the Japan Art Association….
