Now in its 27th Year! Apr 23 - 29, 2015 Vol.27, No.33
Your Free Guide to our islands’ happenings
Also this week: CCt Great walk • Caribbean Cellars Block Party • Myett’s Arts & Craft Fest
This Week’s Feature Story by Arlena Smith
NTL: A View From the Bridge The National Theatre Live launched the groundbreaking idea of live theatre broadcasts over five years ago, which have proved a wonderful opportunity for people across the globe to see a big stage production, in their own town. Appleby’s BVI has been bringing this incredible opportunity to the BVI for over two years and this is your chance to catch the last show of the series. A View from the Bridge is being broadcast from the Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End. Written by Arthur Miller and pro-
nerability and aggression, as Eddie is slowly stifled by
duced by visionary director Ivo Van Hove, Mark
his jealousy. Van Hove’s avant-garde influence on the
Strong leads a stellar cast of talented actors, in this
production is felt, as the set is minimalist in the
tragic story that confronts the American dream in this
extreme – blank walls, no furnishings, largely drab
dark and passionate tale.
costumes and the stripped-back surroundings put pressure on the actors to nail Miller’s complex web of
Mark Strong is utterly magnetic as Italian-
character motivations.
American Eddie Carbone; the longshoreman who becomes jealously fixated on his niece, Catherine
Tickets can be purchased from House, Watering
(Phoebe Fox) an obsession that will drive him to com-
Hole, Sunny Caribbee and Digicel and are $10 for stu-
mit the ultimate betrayal. When two relatives from
dents and $15 adults in advance or $20 at the door.
Italy begin to encroach on his territory and threaten
Don’t miss your chance to see the last show of what
his honor, Eddie’s paranoia drives him to destruction.
has been a great series on Saturday, April 25th at HLSCC showtime is at 7pm.
Strong strikes the delicate balance between vul-
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Vol. 27, No. 33 • Apr 23-29, 2015
Ask Koren
Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!
Did I Give Him An STI?
Ask Koren
Dear Koren, About a month ago I visited the doctor and he told me I had an STI so I took the one week medication and made excuses to not be with my boyfriend. I waited longer than the week to go with him. Now he is having some symptoms and I’m wondering if he went with someone else and got an STI or if mine did not go away and he got it from me which would be strange because my symptoms stopped. I never discussed this with him and I’m so nervous because he will need meds but suppose I suggest he go to the doctor and he thinks he got it from me. What should I do? –Confused
first and I think in some rare cases infections could come from nonsexual contact. So please don’t start attacking him about who he was with. If either of you are going outside of the relationship, then that is a very dangerous game that is risky to both your health, and the wellbeing of the relationship. You then have to decide if you still want to be together and what are the parameters of the relationship going forward. I understand you are nervous but approach this calmly; you also have to do some introspection and ask why didn’t you tell him in the first place? What are you afraid of and did you act in a fair manner? Discuss with him the need for both of you to be more careful and not do anything else together until the doctor has assured you both that you are clean. Then talk about being monogamous and having safe sex to prevent further problems. No one should be exposed to an unhealthy situation which could be life-threatening, not even in the name of love. Going forward, try to remember that honesty and communication are very important to a relationship as they would help you to avoid these kinds of problems.
Dear Confused, The first priority here is getting your boyfriend the medical help he needs because an infection that is not attended to can cause long-term problems. So I would suggest you accompany him or encourage him to go to the doctor; what should have happened is that he should have been on medication while you were taking yours. Once that is out of the way, then you have the harder part that you are dreading; the conversation about who gave the STI to whom if you are both supposed to be monogamous. It’s not fair to automatically assume he cheated. I don’t know how long you have been together, but maybe the infection was in your system before you started being with him, hence the reason you saw it
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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events By Claudia Colli
CADA’s Kaleidoscope The CADA Players who have been delighting audiences with their innovative and professional dance productions since 1997 is presenting their newest show, Kaleidoscope on two consecutive weekends. The stellar evenings of dance, movement and stagecraft will be held on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 and Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd at the Briercliffe Hall. The Saturday shows begin at 8pm and the Sunday shows at 6pm. The dance revue will take audiences on a colorful journey through three stages of life – childhood, adolescence and adulthood, explains Joanne Penney, the shows co-producer along with her daughter, dancer and choreographer Sarah Penney. The performance benefits Hands on Volunteers with proceeds going to the local conservation and recycling non-profit, Green VI. The group will have a display, along with a glass blowing demonstration. For tickets call 494-2324, or buy them at Vanterpool’s and Tortola Express.
Paradise Club Fun Friday, April 24th enjoy “Feel Good Fridays” with DJ Kidmammoth spinning dance-up-a-storm house music. There will be Beach Bar specials all night and mouthwatering pizzas are on the menu. On Saturday, a Beer Pong tournament ensures more fun this weekend. There will be two-person teams and a $20 registration fee. Win prizes, and enjoy 2 for 1 Stoli cocktails, $1 beer for participants and more great pizza. Then on April 28th come out and jam with one of Tortola’s favorite musicians, Al Broderick from 8pm.
Arts & Crafts at Myett’s The 26th is the last Sunday of the month and that means it’s time to enjoy the monthly Arts and Crafts
Festival and Wine Tasting by Proudly African at Myetts on Cane Garden Bay. Artists and craftsmen throughout the BVI will have their wares on display and for sale. Also, enjoy Sunday Brunch with bottomless mimosas. But why wait until Sunday? Myetts is now serving brunch (bottomless mimosas included) every day.
Block Party Don’t miss the ultimate Block Party this Saturday April 25th at the Caribbean Cellars Parking Lot. The $20 charge will not only go towards supporting an important cause, the BVI Cancer Society, it will include unlimited food and drink samples and a guest appearance by none other than VIBE. To keep the party flowing, there will also be grilled food, cocktail and beer stations. The fun starts at 2pm and goes onto 7.
BVI Fresh Great Walk Using your favorite fitness app, get ready to count your steps and become fit and healthy. “The Great Walk” for BVI Fresh (Elmore Stoutt High School PTA) is being held on Saturday, April 25th. Starting at the High School, the event’s check-in time is 5am; the 7
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live music • events • concerts •
THURSDAY - APR 23
CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Brian Neale
ROAD TOWN
5-7pm. Evolution Band Dance Contest & Speciality
LE PETITE — Ladies Night w/ music by DJ Krusha &
Pizza Night. Brunch daily w/ bottomless mimosas.
$4 drink specials
QUITO’S — Ras Rio Happy Hour followed by Quito &
CANE GARDEN BAY
The Edge 9:30pm PARADISE CLUB — Feel Good Fridays w/ DJ Kidmammoth. Beach Bar Specials all night. Fresh & Fantastic Pizzas
SATURDAY - APR 25 ROAD TOWN MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Candyman 5pm. GSmooth live on stage w/ Jazz at 7:30pm. Brunch daily w/ bottomless mimosas. QUITO’S — Live music 7:30pm
appearance by VIBe from 2-7pm MARKET SQUARE — Enviroment Month Eco Walk begins at 5am
VG & OUTER ISLANDS
ESHS — The Great Walk for BVI Fresh check in time
PIRATES BIGHT — Daily Happy Hour 4-6pm
5am walk time 6am from High School to Skyworld
FRIDAY - APR 24
BRIERCLIFFE HALL — The Cada Players presents
ROAD TOWN
Kaleidoscope show starts at 8pm
LE PETITE — Party Night w/ DJ Young Turbo & Happy Hour from 5-7pm w/ free wings & $2 off mixed drinks
CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — No cruise ship beach day! Volley Ball & Beach Games. Watersports rentals. Live music by Brian
ROAD TOWN — Drive Blue or Wear Blue Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month
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CARIBBEAN CELLARS — Block Party w/ guest
Neale 5-7pm. Speciality Pizza Night. Brunch daily w/ bottomless mimosas. Awesome Crew Band 7:30pm.
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ts • parties • sports • movies and more
QUITO’S — Too Smooth for Green Shot Happy Hour
Candyman 5pm. Singing Chef Al Show 7:30pm.
PARADISE CLUB — Beer Pong Tournament w/ DJ Got
Brunch daily w/ bottomless mimosas.
UPCOMING HAPPENINGS
Milk 2 person teams, $20 Registration. Drink Specials VG & OUTER ISLANDS
QUITO’S — Marcus Mark 7:30pm
PIRATES BIGHT — Pan Vibes live from 7pm
TUESDAY - APR 28
SUNDAY - APR 26
CANE GARDEN BAY
ROAD TOWN
MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Brian Neale
LE PETITE — Latin Night w/ 2 for $5 Coors Light & Presidente BRIERCLIFFE HALL — The Cada Players presents Kaleidoscope show starts at 6pm
5pm. Sax on the beach with GSmooth 7:30pm. Brunch daily w/ bottomless mimosas. QUITO’S — Quito solo 7:30pm PARADISE CLUB — Al Broderick from 8pm. Drink Specials
WEDNESDAY - APR 29 ROAD TOWN CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Arts & Crafts Festival & Wine Tasting by Proudly African from 1-5pm. Funday Sunday Brunch w/
LE PETITE — Karaoke Night
MONDAY - APR 27
MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Brian Neale 5-7pm.Caribbean Dinner & Dance w/3D Band 7pm. Brunch daily w/ bottomless mimosas.
CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Margarita Mexican Monday w/ 2 for 1 speciality margaritas & munchies. Happier Hour w/
CADA Players Kaleidoscope — May 2& 3 8th Annual Black & White Thang — May 2 Mr. & Miss BFEC 2015 — May 2
CANE GARDEN BAY
Bottomless Mimosas. Steel Pan 1-4pm. DJ Jephet at Beach Bar 4-6pm. Live music by Brian Neale 6-9pm
Leverick Bay Poker Run May 24
QUITO’S —Quito plays Happy Hour 5:30pm-7pm & Too Smooth from 7:30
Cinco De Mayo Party @ Myett’s — May 5 Brian Neale @ Myett’s — May 6 Country Music Fest w/ Wheeland Brothers Band @ Myett’s — May 14 HLSCC Spring Concert — May 16
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walk begins at 6am and will take participants to Sky World. There will be breakfast, prizes and entertainment by DJ Bertrum immediately following the walk. To register call 444-4444, visit the CCT flagship store or go to info@cctbvi.com/cctbviyouthclub.
Environment Month Celebrations June is Environment Month, but it’s never too soon to celebrate, so this Saturday, April 25 take part in the Eco Walk (gain your 10,000 steps). Beginning at 5am, at Market Square, the walk will take participants to Sea Cows Bay and back. Promoted by the Conservation and Fisheries Department, Environment Month is celebrating its 25th year in the BVI with a year’s worth of activities. Coming up are Church Services, Parade for the Planet and a Green Exhibition and Turtle Encounters in local schools.
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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway
Tortola Torture: ‘It’s Meant to Hurt’ Creating a mental image as Richard Morgan described the KRyS Global Tortola Torture – a 31.9 mile Ultra Marathon over rugged terrain amid high humidity—that organizers promise to be “tougher than them all,” I was exhausted. Morgan’s “idea’ has blossomed into an event with 60 participants – 20 individuals, ten 3-persons relay and four 2 person relays – who will climb a combined 5,928ft 5” of ascent with the steepest climb being 1007 ft 2” leaving Brewers Bay . “We’ve come up with the Tortola Torture, which is the BVI’s first Ultra Marathon. It’s an entry level 50km event that will be starting in town and finishing in Trellis Bay with a few hills along the way,” surmised event coordinator Morgan of Saturday’s event. “The first ten miles will be flat from town to the West End Ferry Terminal, then runners will begin facing the hills starting at the entrance to Steel Point.” The race, which has attracted participants from as far as Hong Kong and as close as the U.S. Virgin Islands, will circumnavigate Tortola, taking in the steepest climbs out of Cane Garden Bay and Brewers Bay, traversing to the Balsam Ghut Prison with a final loop around Little Mountain on Beef Island before the Trellis Bay finish. “An amazing volume of people have expressed an interest,” Morgan said. “I initially thought we’d have 20 people.” The race starts at 5am from the Tortola Sports Club and there will be compulsory water that runners will have to carry as there will only be three water stops along the route. “It’s not like the BVI Sunrise Half Marathon where there are water stops every few miles,” Morgan noted. “This is a challenge. It’s meant to
Hill climbing will be a feature of Tortola Torture
make you think about it and it’s meant to hurt – that’s why it’s called a torture – it’s not meant to be easy. This is going to be hard. We need something different. St. John has the 8 Tuff Miles – but its only 8 miles. St. Croix has an Ultra Marathon at the end of January and they include the Beast in their race – but this is harder.” Morgan said there’s more altitude gain during this race than any other in the Virgin Islands and runners will have to contend with heat and humidity. He added that the feeling of finishing this event will be up there with the greatest challenges. A series of training runs that split the course into sections and running different sections each week began in November to familiarize persons with the course. “There are obviously going to be bits of the course that are much, much harder that other bits,” Morgan pointed out. “From town to West End is flat, then suddenly, you’re into the hills. Getting out of Cane Garden Bay and Brewers Bay is going to be absolutely brutal. I live in Cane Garden Bay. Running out of Cane Garden Bay when you get to the top, you’re absolutely broken and at that point you still have 15-20 miles to go, so it’s going to be hard.” 11
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By Claudia Colli
Mud There is a bit of Mark Twain’s tale, Huckleberry
Finn, in this movie that takes place around the Mississippi River and is an ode to a disappearing way of life Two teenage boys navigate a river in a small boat coming ashore on an uninhabited island. Adventurers at heart, they set out to explore this new land, and soon discover a boat stranded atop a tall tree, the remnants of a flood from years before. It is a wondrous sight and they stand transfixed, then just as most boys would, they clamber up the tree and declare the boat their own. But it is not theirs. It is inhabited by a drifter named Mud (Mathew McConaughey), who is both mysterious –
has also come to an end. Ellis’ mother and father are
and once they spy the pistol sticking out from the
breaking up. His Mother is moving into town, and
back of his jeans –menacing.
when she does, the houseboat they live on will be
Mud tells Ellis (Tye Sheridan ) and Neckbone (
dismantled by the city which is trying to “clean up”
Jacob Lofland ) that he is waiting for his girlfriend
the river. Ellis’ entire life has been on this river and
Juniper to join him, and would they help him get food
even at the age of 14, he cannot imagine being away
and take messages to her. The request appeals to
from it.
Ellis’ romantic side and to Neckbone’s sense of
Mud too, is the victim of love, one that is more
adventure and although there is the implication that
irrational in a way, and which is the root of his pres-
they may be getting into something deeper than
ent life as a fugitive hiding on a remote island on the
they anticipate, they eagerly agree to help Mud.
Missisissippi River. Beautifully filmed and well-
An adventure story, a thriller and a coming of age
paced, Mud is lyrical yet down to earth. Mathew
story, Mud is a movie of multiple layers. We see Ellis’
McConaughy gives a resonating performance as a
first crush on a high school girl several years older
man whose actions are dictated by forces beyond
than he is, and his eventual acceptance of love’s
his control, as does Sam Shepard as Mud’s stepfa-
frailties and disappointments. He loves his parents,
ther, whose deep affection for Mud, plays out in the
but has come to accept that their love for each other
film’s dramatic conclusion.
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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.