Results for: Arts and Culture

Baha Mar, the leading luxury destination in The Bahamas, has been awarded the prestigious IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Best New Food and Beverage Festival or Special Event for its 2022 Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival. The award recognizes the festival’s creativity, innovation, and excellence in developing a new festival or event centered around food and beverages that stands out in the industry. Launched in 2022, the Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival at Baha Mar aimed to establish Baha Mar as the Caribbean’s premier culinary and arts destination. The three-day festival featured internationally acclaimed chefs, interactive cooking demonstrations, and exhibitions from local artisans. The 2023 festival saw further growth, with Sting as the musical headliner and the introduction of FUZE, a showcase for Caribbean-inspired art.

A North London employer has come under fire for using offensive language in its job adverts. Camden People’s Theatre (CPT) used the terms ‘benefit class, criminal class and underclass’ in two job adverts. The language has been widely criticized as insulting and offensive. CPT has since said it’s reviewing the language of the adverts and is continuing its efforts to diversify its talent.

The blunder comes after new research this week showed the arts to be extremely exclusive. It found that six in 10 of all arts and culture workers in the UK come from middle-class backgrounds, compared with just over 42% of the wider workforce.

The report was shared by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, which broke down inequalities in the UK’s arts, culture and heritage workforce by background and region. It also found that 90% of workers in the arts are white and only 20% are disabled.

Derby, often overlooked as a leisure destination, has been ranked as the worst big city in the UK for a short break. However, a closer look reveals a city with hidden gems, a vibrant arts scene, and a rich motoring heritage. Explore Derby Cathedral, the Museum of Making, and Sadler Gate’s independent shops. Embrace the city’s culinary delights at Birds Bakery, renowned for its cobs. Despite its low ranking, Derby is quietly creative and striving to become the UK’s City of Culture in 2029.

Event registration is now open for Culture Days 2024, a three-week national celebration of culture, arts, and creativity taking place from September 20th to October 13th, 2024, across Canada. Organizations, individuals, groups, and communities can register to present interactive arts and cultural experiences to participants as part of the countrywide network of free events, activities, presentations, workshops, and more.

Every fourth Sunday of the month, the Bowenpally neighborhood in Hyderabad comes alive with the sound of laughter and the vibrant energy of Mee Adivaram. This initiative, launched by Nation’s Rock Beat (NRB), aims to engage the community with live music, dance, art, and cultural performances in a public space. The event has become a platform for individuals to connect, reminisce, and rediscover the joy of traditional games like thokkudu billa (hopscotch).

The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation to support the creation of a Community Performance Center at its Morgan Road facility. The center will serve as a hub for concerts, events, meetings, and private functions, hosting local, regional, national, and international performance groups. The space will be able to accommodate major Irish cultural groups, such as Dublin’s Abbey Theatre, as well as regional performers of all ages. The grant will help complete the performance center, which is part of the center’s $2 million Capstone Campaign.

Princess Margaret’s talented grandson, Sam Chatto, has showcased his passion for creativity in a rare video. The 27-year-old royal, who is also the great-nephew of the late Queen, was captured on camera engrossed in pottery making at a studio in Japan. This glimpse into his artistic endeavors reveals his family’s legacy and his own dedication to the arts.

Despite festival cancellations, The Tivoli and Princess Theatre’s ‘Open Season’ program presents an opportunity to reinvent the live music experience in Brisbane. Creative Director Dave Sleswick emphasizes the need to promote the thriving aspects of the industry and showcase diverse local and international acts. The curated program balances familiarity with opportunities for exploration, featuring artists such as Explosions in the Sky, Dirty Three, Marlon Williams, and Sky Ferreira.

Dawson City, Yukon, witnessed a unique spectacle as the first-ever potato race occurred, drawing over a dozen participants to a fun-filled competition. The event, organized by Regan Shrumm, aimed to bring the community together and create some lively entertainment.

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. The actor, known for his iconic performances, expressed his gratitude for receiving the prestigious award.