Now in its 27th Year! Apr 16 - 22, 2015 Vol.27, No.32
Your Free Guide to our islands’ happenings
Spring on Creativity Art Festival April 18th 2015 from 4pm-9:30pm
Also this week: Brian Neale @ Myett’s • Cécile live @ Club Crystal •Matchas $5 tuesdays
This Week’s Feature Story by Arlena Smith
Spring on Creativity Art Festival Come celebrate creativity with Pearl's VI and Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour as local artists and craftsman come together to commemorate the grand opening of Pearl's VI from 4pm-9pm on Saturday April 18th at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour. Pearl’s VI specialize in one of a kind crafted pieces made from fresh and salt-water pearls and the pieces are laced with sterling silver and frosted with Swarovski crystals in addition to their bath and body
elry and handbags by using up-cycling techniques.
products.
Sageroots provides natural products for hair and
Along with Pearls VI, a variety of local artists will
skin as well as unique handmade hair accessories and
have their work on display and will include Lutia “Tai” Durante’s Oils on Canvas; Odd Box Designs who spe-
Christine Taylor’s vibrant works of art will be on display in addition to Amy Thurmond’s original water-
cialize in a range of crochet toys, hats, purses and key-
colors, sand and shell picture frames, and much
rings-all hand-made in the BVI.
more.
The Gallery will also be at the festival representing
So, join Pearl VI for a festival of art, a discovery of
various local artists and their work and Green VI will be on hand turning their "trash to treasure" by recy-
local craft and receive surprise discounts. Drink spe-
cling old bottles, used vegetable oil, old T-shirts and packaging material. Nutmeg Designs’ portfolio
Champagne! Local singer K'are and a DJ will provide
includes recycled bags, furnishings, art, accents and gifts and Krezba by Sayula Everard specializes in jew-
for Adults and $15 for kids. You must pick up wrist
cials include a 2 for 1 at Rendezvous Bar and Free the entertainment. Speedy's is offering $20 round trip bands at the ticket counter to get the special fare.
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Vol. 27, No. 32 • Apr 16-22, 2015
Ask Koren
Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!
Bridging the Communication Gap in Relationships
Ask Koren
I asked a male friend of mine the other day what are some things that are common or unique to men that a woman might not readily understand. One of his answers was that men want to settle an issue as quickly as possible and move on. A female answering a similar question about something unique to women mentioned that women like to get to the bottom of things and they would reject 99% of the story if 1% didn’t make sense. Communication between men and women are different in so many ways, but the fact that they both mentioned this same issue says a lot. It’s common for women to want to talk about something until they are completely satisfied that they understand it from every angle, not leaving any stoned unturned. They have these discussions with a man who will just want to give the basic details and be done with it, because it has already happened and telling the whole story with all the details will result in more where’s, what’s, when’s and the dreaded why’s and who? In his mind she will ask for the truth, but she can’t handle it; she will want details that are not necessary and the story is pretty straightforward but she will always think that there must be more to it. Here are five ways to bridge the gap in malefemale communication in a relationship. 1. Know your partner. You need to understand the person you are with and their background and experience and why they are sensitive to certain issues,
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hence their reaction. 2. Listen. Pay attention to what your partner is saying and don’t just focus on getting your point across. Listen to their reasons why they want to end or prolong the discussion. 3. Compromise. Meet each other halfway. Ladies, sometimes give him a break with forcing for more details and just accept and let it go; guys, answer as many questions as you can because if you don’t, I can guarantee you, it is likely to come up again. 4. Be understanding. There is a time and place for everything; therefore choose a time when your partner is not tired or frustrated to have the discussion. 5. Do not generalize. All men are not the same and your partner is not your ex, so broad brushing is not appropriate. Treat your partner like the unique person he or she is. There really is no magic formula for communication when there is a disagreement. It takes practice and patience and two partners who are committed to being honest and fair.
Send your questions confidentially to askkoren@live.com or via twitter at @korennorton
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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events By Jan Critchley
Matcha’s Got it Going On For great drink specials and live DJ entertainment, look no further than Matcha’s Bar & Grill, on Fort Hill every Tuesday night. For just $5, you can get Hennessy mixed drinks or 2 Coors Lights and listen to the sounds of the Too Smooth Band and DJ Krusha! On their “Free Up Friday” nights, don’t miss the Battle of the Bands competition, featuring some of the VI’s best known live bands and DJs. This Friday, April 17th is the second week of the four-week contest and Showtime Band will be playing alongside DJ Krusha. So get down to Matcha’s for the Battle of the Bands this and every Friday till May.
Brian Neale at Myett’s Enjoy a sundowner at Myett’s and enjoy guest musician, Brian Neale playing from 5pm till 7pm for their Sunset Happier Hour every night except Mondays and Thursdays. After over 20 years as a musician, Brian’s repertoire is perfect for enjoying a cocktail at this lively beach bar as he plays a mix of his own songs and cover songs from well-known artists including Jimmy Buffett. So head over to Cane Garden Bay – where the beat goes on!
Women’s Wine Wednesdays Head over to the Watering Hole and check out their Wine Tasting evening every Wednesday night. The blind wine tasting starts at 7pm and costs just $10. Try a great variety of new wines – even better, the winner gets a free bottle of wine (worth $30) and the runner-up receives at 10% off coupon! Also new at this popular, mid-town venue are their Tapas Nights, on
Mondays and Wednesdays so stop by soon, it’s good to share!
Write Festival Slogan to Win! Put your creative writing skills to the test by writing this year’s Festival theme and slogan and be in to win a cash prize. The theme must focus on the historical and/or cultural heritage of the Virgin Islands and the slogan must include the words, “Festival 2015.” Entries are to be submitted by Friday, April 17th to the Department of Culture or by e-mailing viculture@gov.vg. So get creative and make your mark on this year’s Festival.
Oyster Cup BVI If you are out sailing this week in the North Sound area, look out for the distinctive Oyster Yachts as they are out racing from the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) for their place in this year’s Oyster Cup BVI. The event is from April 13th to April 18th and the racing will start in earnest on April 14th when the fleet will race off Tortola. Then on the 15th the fleet will race to Virgin Gorda where they will stay, competing in races in the Bitter End area till April 18th.
Cécile Live @ Club Crystal Jamaican dancehall sensation and recording artist Cécile will be performing live at Club Crystal on Saturday, April 18th. This versatile artist, has released six albums and is best known for her single Gold Dust with DJ Fresh that reached the top thirty of the UK Singles Charts. Performing at Club Crystal alongside Cécile are DJ Millennium King, DJ Dre, Turbo Sounds and DJ Kuga. 7
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live music • events • concerts •
MATCHAS — Free up Friday’s with battle of the bands
THURSDAY - APR 16
feat. Showtime Band & DJ Krusha ROAD TOWN CANE GARDEN BAY LE PETITE — Ladies Night w/ music by DJ Krusha & MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Brian Neale
$4 drink specials
5-7pm. Evolution Band Dance Contest & Speciality Pizza Night. QUITO’S — Ras Rio Happy Hour 5pm-6pm: Quito & The Edge & Friends 9:30pm
SATURDAY - APR 18
CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/
ROAD TOWN CLUB CRYSTAL — Cécile Live w/ DJ Millenium
Candyman 5pm.
KIng, Dre,Turbo Sounds & DJ Kuga QUITO’S — Half price happy hour 5pm-6pm,
CANE GARDEN BAY
Oren Hodge 7:30pm MYETT’S — No cruise ship beach day! Volley Ball & VG & OUTER ISLANDS PIRATES BIGHT — Daily Happy Hour 4-6pm
Beach Games. Watersports rentals. Live music by Brian Neale 5-7pm. Speciality Pizza Night.
FRIDAY - APR 17 ROAD TOWN
QUITO’S — Too Smooth 5:30 Happy Hour 5pm-6pm:
LE PETITE — Party Night w/ DJ Young Turbo &
Pizza Night
Happy Hour from 5-7pm w/ free wings & $2 off
VG & OUTER ISLANDS
mixed drinks PIRATES BIGHT — Pan Vibes live from 7pm
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ts • parties • sports • movies and more
SUNDAY - APR 19 -
TUESDAY - APR 21 UPCOMING HAPPENINGS
LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 19TH - 24TH
ROAD TOWN ROAD TOWN BEACH CLUB TERRACE — Happy Hour 5-7pm LE PETITE — Latin Night w/ 2 for $5 Coors Light & Presidente CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — No cruise ship beach day! Volley Ball & Beach Games. Watersports rentals.Funday Sunday Brunch
MATCHAS — $5 Tuesdays. Drink specials on Hennessy & Coors Light. Live music by Too Smooth & DJ Krusha CANE GARDEN BAY
w/ Bottomless Mimosas. Steel Pan 1-4pm. DJ Jephet at
MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Brian Neale
Beach Bar 4-6pm. Live music by Brian Neale 6-9pm
5pm. Sax on the beach with GSmooth 7:30pm
VG & OUTER ISLANDS
QUITO’S — Half Price Happy Hour 5-6pm.
ANEGADA — BVI Clean-Up Anegada from 9:30am.
Quito solo 7:30pm
Ferry leaves RT dock at 8am
WEDNESDAY - APR 22
MONDAY - APR 20 ROAD TOWN BEACH CLUB TERRACE — Happy Hour 5-7pm CANE GARDEN BAY
Leverick Bay Poker Run May 24
First Ultra Marathon — April 25 NTL A View from the Bridage — April 25
ROAD TOWN LE PETITE — Karaoke Night WATERING HOLE — Women’s Wine Wednesdays. Wine Tasting and Tapas from 7pm
MYETT’S — Margarita Mexican Monday w/ 2 for 1
CANE GARDEN BAY
speciality margaritas & munchies. Happier Hour w/
MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Brian Neale
Candyman 5pm. Singing Chef Al Show 7:30pm
5-7pm.Caribbean Dinner & Dance w/3D Band 7pm
QUITO’S — Half price happy Hour 5pm-6pm Quito Solo
QUITO’S —Half price Happy Hour 5pm-6pm Quito
from 7:30pm
solo happy hour & Too Smooth from 7:30
Art & Craft Festival @ Myett’s — April 26 Brian Neale @ Myett’s — May 6 CADA Players Kaleidoscope — April 25& 26/ May 2& 3 8th Annual Black & White Thang — May 2 HLSCC Spring Concert — May 16
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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway
Hawks and Rams’ Best of Three It was a history making basketball weekend. But, the turnout was scant for the final two games of the St.Thomas – St.John, Interscholastic Athletic Association Jr. Boys Varsity Basketball Championship series between the visiting Charlotte Amalie High School Chicken Hawks and the Elmore Stoutt High School Rams. The Rams who joined the IAA League in December, were seeking their first Jr. Varsity Boys title. In St. Thomas on Friday night, they lost to the Hawks, 37-29. Hosting the Hawks on Saturday at the Multipurpose Sports Complex for the very first time, they won 50-27, before falling to the Hawks, 46-39 in the deciding game on Sunday. Players on both teams played with passion and fight. The teams met five times and heading into Sunday, the series was evened at 2-2. “It has been an excellent series – not just for these three games but for the season – where the series had been tied at 2-2 heading into the deciding game,” Hawks coach Thomas Brutvan noted. “Every game has been competitive other than yesterday when we got blown out. But this team (Rams) are freakishly athletic, well coached, good system offense, good system and good defense. We see everybody they play have front problems with the pressure and that’s why we figured today we had to pressure them back to stress them the way they were stressing us yesterday,” he added, saying that he enjoys playing games like that where it’s competitive throughout and you have to play your “A” game to get a win. “We knew coming in, anything short of our best game today, wasn’t going to be good enough, after we saw them play the way they did on
Rams and Hawks players in action
their home court.” After getting whipped 50-27, Brutvan said you could see the true character through adversity because his guys got beaten like they haven’t been beaten all season. “To come back the next day and beat a team that beat you that bad really showed they didn’t doubt, they believed in what we were trying to do and we were able to come in, play our best game when we needed it,” he said. Rams Athletics Director Derwin Scatliffe agreed the series was a great one where coaches made adjustments and the players try to come out and execute. “The Hawks coach changed his game plan, after sitting in a zone the last couple of games – the reason being to try and rest his players,” Scatliffe noted. “He realized we made the adjustment, then today he played man on man from jump street and when he got a lead, to rest his players, he went back to zone and you call that coaching.” The Rams have learnt Scatliffe said, not because you blow out a team on the day, they come back with the same players, noting changed all they did was to change the philosophy. “They saw how important coaching is and as well as fitness,” he said. 11
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By Claudia Colli
Bloodline Netflix’s new 13 part series, Bloodline is a gripping tale of a family in crisis. The Rayburn family lives in the Florida Keys where they own a gracious plantation style hotel. Patriarch, Robert (Sam Shepherd) is admired by the community and respected by his wife Sally (Sissy Spacek), adult sons John (Kyle Chandler), Kevin (Norbert Leo Butz) and daughter Meg (Linda Cardellini), who had remained in the Keys and are still involved in the family business. A third son, Danny (Ben Mendelsohn) has been away for many years, but returns for a community celebration of his father’s achievements and Robert
possibly an illegal being smuggled into the country,
Rayburn is not happy to see him back. It is a family
is found drowned in the mangroves and shows evi-
that claims family is everything, but it soon becomes
dence of burn marks. As John investigates the case
evident that they live in a world of hypocrisy and
of the young woman, he also comes across evidence
deception – and are hiding a dark past that revolves
of an incident involving his brother Danny when they
around Danny.
were teenagers – one that had been covered up for
Troubled by alcohol and drug abuse, Danny
decades.
claims that he now wants to settle down and help
As the secrets mount up, Danny spins out of con-
with the family business. But soon lines are drawn
trol, hooking up with a former high school friend, a
and it is not long before Danny is pushed away by
lowlife named Jamie, who is the local drug dealer
first his father and eventually his siblings.
and may be involved with a human smuggling ring.
Flashbacks and flash forwards hint at a tantalizing
As with many modern television series
collection of family secrets that must eventually be
Bloodline unfolds slowly and methodically. Whether
revealed.
it is John, the cop with a mission; Meg, a prominent
When Robert Rayburn is hospitalized with a
lawyer; or hot-tempered Kevin, each member of this
stroke, the oldest son John must hold the family
dysfunctional family has their own story to tell – and
together, but as the county sheriff he is also trying to
each episode reveals tantalizing details to make
get to the bottom of a nasty crime. A teenage girl,
sure you will want to watch the next.
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Weekly Suduko
The objective is to fill the full 9x9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 “sub-grids” that compose the main grid contains all of the digits from 1 to 9 – with no repeats within each row or column within the entire square. A partially completed grid is usually provided, which typically has a unique solution. See next weeks Limin’ Times issue for solution.