now in its 27th year! Apr 30 - May 6, 2015 vol.27, no.34
your Free GuiDe
to our islands’ happenings
Black & White Thang Saturday, May 2nd @ Q uitos
Also this week: MAyweAther vs PAcquiAo • Foxy’s Full Moon PArty • tiki week @ the Dove • kAleiDoscoPe
This Week’s Feature Story by Claudia Colli
The CADA Players Presents: Kaleidoscope If you missed it last weekend, make sure to get your tickets for this Saturday and Sunday’s performances (May 2nd and 3rd) of Kaleidoscope – the Cada Player’s dynamic exploration of the human experience through dance and music. “We succeeded in everything we set out to do, it all worked beautifully” explained Joanne Penney who co-produced the show with her daughter Sarah. This weekend’s performances promise the same level of professionalism and stagecraft that have marked all Cada shows from Ringmaster to last year’s knockout African Dreams. Says Joanne, “the fun and lighthearted show is a joyous upbeat marriage of life music and vibrant movement with dancers, singers, clowns, musicians and projections sharing the stage. There’s never a dull moment.” The company’s talented crew hails from 15 different countries, although almost all are full-time VI residents. Some though, like Liz Keller a professional stage manager and Ryan Harper a projectionist have come from California to volunteer their services. The primary choreographer for the show is Sarah Penney, Joanne’s daughter and the show’s co-producer. Additional dance numbers were choreographed by
Amanda Georges, Diandra Jones and Joshua James. Packed with dance and music the performance features 20 dance numbers, as well as original musical compositions, vocalists, piano, drums, bass, steel pan, and even a string section. “It’s extraordinary the number of people who step up to share their skills. The dance company just gets stronger each year,” says Joanne. “Some people leave, but there is always another talented individual to take their place.” Proceeds from the performances go to Green VI, which will have a display featuring their recycling and conservation efforts. There will also be a video highlighting their organization and its many initiatives. The show will be held at a spruced up Sir Briercliffe Hall and show times are 8pm on Saturday and 6pm on Sunday.
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Ask Koren
Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!
My Money Now Our Money
Ask Koren
Dear Koren, I’m engaged to be married in December and after a pre-marital counselling session with my fiancée, she suggested we have a joint account which I agreed to and told her we can either open one now or when she changes her name. I got the shock of my life when she insisted on being added to my current account. She has an idea of how much I make, but I have some money from my parents which I don’t want to publicize right now. What do I do? –Frustrated
vious account has some money that you do not want to touch right now; no need to disclose the amount. You have a right to respectfully decline to have her name added to your existing account but you can consider bringing some of your money over into the new account that you and her will start together. Even when you have a joint account, guidelines still have to be set on how much both parties contribute and up to how much can be withdrawn individually without the other party’s consent as major expenses should be discussed. It helps to build cooperation and communication and is also useful if one person is better than the other at handling money. Separate accounts allow for individuals in a marriage to have some degree of independence. Counselling sessions will bring out these types of issues and it is normal that two persons will have different viewpoints. Your job is not to convert her to your way of thinking but to share any information that will help her to understand you better and to listen and learn so you understand who she is.
Dear Frustrated, You must be feeling a little backed into a corner. Here you are trying to meet your fiancée half way only to feel bombarded into taking a bigger step than you intended to. I do understand your stance of having a joint account that starts when the relationship gets serious or when you get married. Usually what individuals have accumulated before they got serious does not necessarily have to go into the general kitty unless done willingly. Money is one of the biggest sources of conflict in marriages and the advantage of this coming up now is that you get to discuss important financial matters before you are actually married. Honesty should be the best policy in handling this situation. Even though you were not ready to disclose that you had an inheritance, now might be the time to tell her that your pre-
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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway
The BIG Match! BVI vs Curacao Unbeaten at 2-0 in its North American Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) South Cup Zone League play after victories over St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the BVI Rugby team is facing its biggest match in its history at 3 pm on Saturday at A.O Shirley Recreation Grounds. A victory against Curacao – who’s currently at 1-1 in zone play – would see the home team advancing to the next round for the first time in its history. The squad, which has been in a rebuilding mode, now has competition for spots on the roster with an infusion of young talent among the veterans. “We need to come clean, just beat Curacao and get the points from the match, and the rights to play Barbados,” Coach Sherlock “Solo” Solomon pointed out. “A draw will probably put us through on points etc., but, we are not thinking on that. A straight win, 6 or 9 points and go to meet Barbados in the playoffs.” The team has been working hard Solomon noted and they had a 5 on 5 beach tournament on Sunday. He said as the competition increases, they have to work much harder and increase the intensity. Importantly, he said they have some depth this time around. “Guys have been challenging for places and that has stepped up the tempo per individual and if we can put it together as a team, we should come out victorious against Curacao,” he said. “We are ready, ready, ready. This is a game we can’t afford to loose. The guys are pumped up and really looking forward to the game. We need to finish off the season with a bang. We’re ready to bring it on.” Since their 22-15 victory over St. Vincent and the Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide
Stiff Rugby Action Expected
Grenadines which avenged a 24-22 loss last year, Solomon said the competition within the team has become stiffer because of the depth. “We showed some depth in the last game and we had five changes, we lost some players who were unavailable, but now everybody is back,” Solomon noted, adding that the team won’t be picked until today while noting they need to have a good look at those who are returning and available. “We have a full roster now. Currently, we have 33 players on our list. We need 22 on the squad, so picking the first 15 to start is really tough – for which I’m happy. Competition among the players is there. We have four or five wing forwards and they are all competing for a place which is what you want on a team, so the scenario fits us well and the competition among the players is what we need. They will be fighting each other down to the wire and that’s a good thing for rugby.” Solomon said they have been enjoying success this year and support coming from all angles in what he called a dream season – one which they have been really enjoying. “We really need to win on Saturday to keep the momentum going and into next year,” he said. 6
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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events
By Jan Critchley Black and White Thang Don’t miss one of the signature events of the year, the 8th Annual Black & White Thang at Quito’s, Cane Garden Bay on Saturday, May 2nd. Dress to impress as this is one stylish affair. There will be four wellstocked bars and the entertainment lineup is stellar, featuring the legendary DJ Cut from Dominica, DJ Dre and DJ Kuga. So get on your glam and head for Quito’s this Saturday. Admission is $20 in advance and more at the door.
Mister & Miss BFEC 2015
on that this will be one thrilling fight.
On Saturday, May 2nd at 7pm, six contestants will compete for Mister and Miss BFEC 2015 at the Catholic Community Centre in Virgin Gorda at 7pm. Kerrell Wilson, Chairperson and Coordinator of the show explained that this year’s event is different from previous ones, because “we are incorporating creative and educational aspects into the six segments of the evening.” Advance ticket prices are: adults $25, high school students $15 and just $10 for primary school students – $5 more on the door!
It’s Tiki Week at the Dove Tiki Week continues until Saturday May 2nd at The Dove. It’s grass skirts and luau during this Hawaiian themed event. There will be daily bar food specials and specialty drinks all night. And on Friday May 1, don’t miss the special party from 6-11pm with a DJ upstairs. There will be tropical beats by Alberto, and drink specials will include Tiki Cocktail #1 – the Mango Mai Tai. The Tiki menu appetizer #1 is the Mahi Mahi
The Big Fight
Poke, served lightly dressed in sweet soy viaigrette
Make sure you get front row seats for the fight everyone has been waiting for, Pacquiao vs Mayweather on Saturday, May 2nd. You can watch it at the Paradise Club Sports Bar and Grille in Cane Garden Bay, at Captain Mulligan’s at Nanny Cay, at Matcha’s Bar & Grill on Fahie Hill and Myetts which will be serving drink specials all night. This highly anticipated faceoff live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is billed as the “biggest boxing showdown in years.” So wherever you go, all bets are
and on top of house made sambai oelek. Aloha!
A Howling Good Time Howl at the moon this Monday May 4th for the Full Moon Barefoot Bacchanal at Foxy’s Taboo at Diamond Cay on the east end of Jost Van Dyke. The evening of fun and frivolity will include a Caribbean pig roast, live entertainment including a fire dancer, a bonfire and drink specials. There will also be dancing under the stars (and full moon) with DJ Dre. 9
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live music • events • concerts •
THURSDAY - APR 30
CALLWOODS WEDDING BAR & REST — Fish Fry & Lyme with music by DJ King Squad
ROAD TOWN
PARADISE CLUB — Feel Good Friday w/ DJ
LE PETITE — Ladies Night w/ music by DJ Krusha &
Kidmammoth spinning Groovy House Music. Beach Bar
$4 drink specials
Specials all night. Fresh & Fantastic Pizza
CANE GARDEN BAY
SATURDAY - MAY 2
MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Candyman 5pm. GSmooth on Sax 7:30pm. Brunch
ROAD TOWN
daily w/ bottomless mimosas.
BRIERCLIFFE HALL — The Cada Player’s presents
QUITO’S — Live music 7:30pm
Kaleidoscope at 8pm
CALLWOODS WEDDING BAR & REST —
MATCHAS — Mayweatehr vs. Pacquiao w/ Drink
Karaoke Night w/ extended Happy Hour until 9pm
Specials and Local food off the grill from 7pm
VG & OUTER ISLANDS
CAPT. MULLIGANS — Mayweatehr vs. Pacquiao livel
PIRATES BIGHT — Daily Happy Hour 4-6pm
from 9pm
FRIDAY - MAY 1
CANE GARDEN BAY
ROAD TOWN
MYETT’S — Cedar School Family Fun Day! Sand
LE PETITE — Party Night w/ DJ Young Turbo & Happy Hour from 5-7pm w/ free wings & $2 off mixed drinks
Watersports rentals. Live music by Brian Neale 5-7pm.
THE DOVE — Tiki Week specials partty with a DJ
Speciality Pizza Night w/ Coors Light & Carib Specials.
Upstairs 6-11pm. Tropical beats by Alberto CANE GARDEN BAY
Mayweather vs Pacquiao on the big screen QUITOS — 8th Annual Black & White Thang w/ music
MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Brian Neale 5-7pm. Evolution Band Dance Contest & Speciality Pizza Night. Brunch daily w/ bottomless mimosas.
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Sculpture Contest,Volley Ball & Beach Games. 1/2 Price
by DJ Dre, Kuga 7 Cut out of Dominica CALLWOODS WEDDING BAR & REST — Old School Night
QUITO’S — Ras Rio Happy Hour followed by Quito &
PARADISE CLUB — Fight Night! Mayweather vs
The Edge 9:30pm
Pacquiao. Drink specials all night
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ts • parties • sports • movies and more
VG & OUTER ISLANDS PIRATES BIGHT — Pan Vibes live from 7pm
VG & OUTER ISLANDS FOXY’S TABOO (DIAMOND CAY) — Full
UPCOMING HAPPENINGS
Moon Bacchanal w/ live entertainment, fire dancers, VG CATHOLIC COMM. CENTRE — Mr. & Miss
bonfire, drink specials, Caribbean BBQ Buffet w/ Pig
BFEC show starts at 7pm
Roast from 7pm (See ad pg 7 for water taxi info)
SUNDAY - MAY 3
TUESDAY - MAY 5
ROAD TOWN
CANE GARDEN BAY
LE PETITE — Latin Night w/ 2 for $5 Coors Light &
MYETT’S — Happy Cinco De Mayo! Mexican
Presidente
Munchies & Speciality Margaritas during sunset
BRIERCLIFFE HALL — The Cada Player’s presents
happy hour w/ Oren Hodge. Singing Chef Al Show
Kaleidoscope at 6pm
7pm. Brunch daily w/ bottomless mimosas.
CANE GARDEN BAY
QUITO’S — Quito solo 7:30pm
MYETT’S — No Cruise Ship Day! Volleyball & beach
CALLWOODS WEDDING BAR & REST —
Games. Watersports Rentals. Funday Sunday Brunch w/ Bottomless Mimosas. Steel Pan 1-4pm. DJ Jephet at Beach Bar 4-6pm. Live music by Brian Neale 6-9pm PARADISE CLUB — Full Moon, music by DJ Got Milk
MONDAY - MAY 4 CANE GARDEN BAY
Steel Pan Night 7-11pm PARADISE CLUB — Cinco De Mayo w/ Puerto
Mother’s Day — May 10
Pizza Specials.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 6 ROAD TOWN LE PETITE — Karaoke Night CANE GARDEN BAY
speciality margaritas & munchies. Happier Hour w/
MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour. Caribbean Dinner & Dance w/3D Band 7pm. Brunch daily w/ bottomless mimosas.
daily w/ bottomless mimosas.
Beehive Happy Hour @ Marche — May 8
Rican Band La Santta Ska. beergarita & mexican
MYETT’S — Margarita Mexican Monday w/ 2 for 1
Candyman 5pm. Singing Chef Al Show 7:30pm. Brunch
Leverick Bay Poker Run May 24
QUITO’S —Quito plays Happy Hour 5:30pm-7pm
QUITO’S — Marcus Mark 7:30pm
& Too Smooth from 7:30
CALLWOODS WEDDING BAR & REST — BBQ
CALLWOODS WEDDING BAR & REST —
Grill Out w/ live entertainment 7-11pm
Bingo Night
Drinks on Me @ Club Ecstacy — May 16 Country Music Fest w/ Wheeland Brothers Band @ Myett’s — May 13 HLSCC Spring Concert — May 16 Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta — May 22-24 Type of Toad @ Myett’s — May 23
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with Happy Cinco De Mayo. There will be Mexican Munchies and speciality margaritas during sunset happier hour with Oren Hodge 5pm and Singing Chef Al show at 7pm.
(contd. from page 9)
Cedar School Family Day Saturday, May 2nd will be an afternoon of fun for the entire family at Myett’s when Cedar School holds its Family Fun Day. There will be a sand sculpture contest, volleyball and beach games, as well as half price water sports rentals, and food and drink specials. In the afternoon enjoy the mellow vibes of visiting musician Brian Neale who will perform live from 5-7pm.
Head on down to Callwood’s Wedding Bar & Restaurant in Cane Garden Bay this Friday, May 1st for Fish Fry and Lyme. There will be lots to eat and drink including fried local pot fish, bbq ribs and chicken, johnny cakes and much more. Entertainment will be provided by DJ King Squad.
Cinco de Mayo
Upcoming Events
Mark the liberation of Mexico on Tuesday, May 5th with Paradise Club’s Cinco de Mayo party. Puerto Rican band La Santa Ska will be playing fresh and live rocksteady and reggae grooves to dance the night away. Don’t miss out on the evening’s Beergarita and Mexican pizza specials. Myett’s will be celebrating this Mexican milestone
If you love Country Music then you are in for a treat! On May 13th head on down to Myett’s in Cane Garden Bay for their Mini Country Music Fest featuring International Country Music Stars – a total of five acts are slated to take the Myett’s stage. So don’t miss your chance to enjoy some good music!
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By Jan Critchley
Fifty Shades of Grey Based on the first of a trilogy of novels by author E. L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey was released earlier this year to mixed reviews, however despite this it was an immediate box office hit breaking numerous records. The hit film stars Dakota Johnson as 21-year-old Anastasia (Ana) Steele, a literature student whose whole world changes when she meets the young, yet troubled business magnate, Christian Grey (Jamie Dorman). The story begins when Ana’s roommate, Kate,
it is there that he shows her his “playroom” which is
becomes ill and is unable to interview the 27-year-old
filled with ropes, chains and whips and he explains
entrepreneur for their college newspaper at his com-
that he is a “dominant” who enjoys doing certain inti-
pany headquarters in Seattle, so Ana agrees to go in
mate things but only with the full and written consent
her place and right from the start the chemistry is pal-
of the woman. Ana admits that she is a virgin, a fact
pable between the two.
that surprises him, and although reticent, while she
The next day, he turns up unexpectedly, and the
is considering the agreement and negotiating her
two meet for coffee where they talk about their fami-
terms, she and Christian begin a sexual relationship
lies and their lives – however when Ana asks if he has
that includes some of the practices that Christian
a girlfriend, he replies, “I don’t do the girlfriend
desires. Christian showers Ana with gifts and favors, such as a new car and laptop and although she initially consents and participates willingly to his carnal desires, he keeps Ana emotionally distant. While still trying to understand the terms of the “agreement” Ana asks Christian to demonstrate how he would "punish" her for rule breaking, which he does. For Ana though, this is a step too far, she is upset and tells him she has fallen in love with him, but she knows that she can’t be what he wants her to be. Available from May 1st on iTunes.
thing,” and Ana is left confused. On the day of her graduation, Ana celebrates with friends, and, after drinking too much, spontaneously calls Christian. Concerned, he goes to the bar to find Ana, who passes out. She wakes up the next morning in Christian's hotel room and is relieved to find out that “nothing happened.” However, they kiss passionately before they leave the hotel and Christian takes her home. Later, Christian takes Ana on his private helicopter to his condo in the Escala Building of Seattle and Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide
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By Arlena Smith
We May Not Miss the Water But They Do I have heard a few people complain about the searing heat recently and a few days ago while washing my jeep I noticed a small bevy of bees that had gathered around the tap that has a slight drip, trying to suck up whatever moisture they could. I began noticing them more frequently around every bit of water and damp ground in the next few days, and only then did it hit home to me just how dry conditions have been in the BVI for the past few weeks. It would be very difficult for anyone to have overlooked the lack of rainfall and intensely hot condi-
have two dogs and recently their water bowls are
tions that we’ve been experiencing recently. This is
completely empty by the time I get home which is
nothing new, of course, but yet whenever this time of
unusual, So I’ve started leaving bigger bowls filled
year comes around, we can’t help but notice. It’s not
with water in hopes it helps to combat the stifling
so much the temperatures, which are not unusually
heat.
high, but more the lack of wind that make things so
Water is one of the most essential elements for
uncomfortable for most of us.
life, and while we take it for granted given our fairly
But before we start complaining too much about
efficient water supply system and the abundance of
the heat and lack of rainfall, spare a thought for the
beautiful, turquoise seawater around us, finding
not so fortunate creatures – both great and small.
potable water can be extremely difficult for many ani-
While many of them may be able to seek out some
mals in such times. So as we go about our daily lives
source of water; many others do not and may even
we should pause for a moment and think about the
die of thirst or lose their lives trying to find water. I
creatures, many of which are very important to us.
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By Jay Bobbin
You Asked...We Answered Q: Why has the hair of the actress who plays Caroline changed on “2 Broke Girls” this season? — Molly Gladstone, Ormond Beach, Fla. A: It was a decision to have actress Beth Behrs stop wearing the hair extensions that were among her
ing-arts scholarships and grants.
Q: Could you please print an address that would allow me to send a sympathy card to Melissa Rivers? I am still heartbroken about the death of her mother, Joan. — Louise Masdea, Columbus, Ohio
character‘s trademarks on the first three seasons of
A: We’d recommend sending it to her in care of the
the CBS sitcom. The Season 4 premiere even made
firm that handles publicity for her: Much and House
the new on-air “do” a plot point, when Caroline’s hair
Public Relations, 8075 W. Third Street, Suite 500, Los
got caught at home. Max (Kat
Angeles, Calif. 90048.
Dennings) offered to perform an emer-
Q: Didn’t Melanie Griffith have a
gency cut, which Caroline then had to
comedy series a few years back? —
get “adjusted” at a professional salon.
John Parrish, Glen Burnie, Md.
Q: I was impressed with Kevin
A: She was among the stars of the
Spacey’s singing and harmonica play-
2005-06 WB Network comedy Twins
ing on the recent PBS tribute to Billy
(one of the last shows that network
Joel. Has he ever shown his musical tal-
debuted before merging with UPN to
ents in movies? — Evelyn Raines, via e-
become The CW), in which she played
the mother of two very dissimilar sis-
A: A very notable example is
ters (Sara Gilbert, Molly Stanton). That
“Beyond the Sea,” a 2004 biography of singer Bobby
show lasted only one season, but it had a longer run
Darin that Spacey also directed and co-wrote. Rather
than her next try in 2007 — CBS’ musically inclined,
than use the original recordings, Spacey performed
Hugh Jackman-produced Viva Laughlin, which lasted
the tunes himself ... including such Darin standards as
exactly two episodes.
the film’s title song plus Dream Lover, Splish Splash and Mack the Knife.
Much earlier in her career, Griffith turned up as a guest on such series as Starsky and Hutch, Vegas and
In conjunction with the movie’s release, he
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries. As she was
launched a multiple-city tour to perform live Darin
cementing her movie career in the 1980s, she also
shows. Several years before that, Spacey performed
appeared on a revival of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
“Mind Games” in a John Lennon tribute concert. He
and in an episode of Miami Vice at a time when she
also starred in a New York concert last fall to benefit
was between her two marriages to the police drama’s
the foundation named for him, which gives perform-
star, Don Johnson.
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. 19
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