Now in its 27th Year! sept 25 - oct 1, 2014 Vol.27, No.3
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National Theatre Live presents screening of
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime Saturday, September 27th Also this week: Village Vibz @ Village Cay • Fitness & Bowling @ save the seed • Art, wine & Farmers Market @ Myett’s
This Week’s Feature Story by Claudia Colli
World Theater Live at HLSCC Enjoy top-notch theater from around the world here in the BVI with the BVI Theater Series at the HLSCC presented by Appleby. These filmed theatre presentations are shown at cinemas throughout the world bringing the best of entertainment to audiences who might not be able to travel to London or Broadway to see the originals. This year’s inaugural HLCC presentation will be the highly acclaimed National Theater production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime this Saturday, September 27th. Based on the bestselling book by the same name, the play follows the exploits of Christopher Boone, a young man with autism as he sets out to solve the mystery of the death of a neighbor’s dog in highly ingenious fashion. According to a review in the Guardian, “there is a rich tension between fiction’s invention and the obsession with facts, forensics and systemized data that is a symptom of Christopher’s mind.” The production’s sets have also been praised for their innovative design and stage work. Pictures that Christopher draws on the floor with chalk are filmed from above so the audience can see the shapes. The
stage floor, which is laid out in tiles, lights up to demarcate the houses on Christopher’s street exactly as he would see them. Other series presentations this season include the National Theatre’s Shakespearean drama, King Lear; a dazzling production of The Nutcracker by the famed Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Russia, and three more productions by the National Theatre Live: A Small Family Business on 31 January, Skylight on 14 February and the family favorite, Treasure Island on 28 March. Nadia Menezes of Appleby who is organizing the series, says, “I hope that people will be as excited about this lineup as I am – I do hope that those who missed it previously will be coming out to support the series this time around!” Funds from ticket sales for the series benefit educational initiatives for HLStoutt Community College and its students. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 on the door; $10 for students and HLSCC staff. They are available at the Watering Hole, House, Sunny Caribbee, Digicel and A Looking Glass. All performances start at 7pm except for the Nutcracker which will also have a 3pm showing.
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Vol. 27, No. 3 • Sept 25 - Oct 1, 2014
Ask Koren
Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!
Should She Share the Money?
Ask Koren
Dear Koren, A friend of mine is having a strange situation but she doesn’t live here. Her husband died and she discovered he had some assets that she didn’t know of. She is the second wife and only had one child with him but he had three children before. If all the children got what he left to them in the will, should she still share the extra money or just keep it for her and her child alone. Her daughter is in her 20s and in college and the previous three are in their 30s. We need advice. –Concerned Friend,
off. With her daughter in college, that means she has expenses and extra money coming in would be very welcome at this time. When we come into extra money the first thought is what to do with it? Sometimes we can just let it sit there for a while and not be in a hurry to make a decision right away. If it’s not a whole lot, she can leave it there for a rainy day – expenses come up all the time – medical issues, property taxes, etc. if the amount is a lot, she could consider investing it or she could contribute to a charity that her and her husband supported. She has been handed a surprise gift. Don’t let it become a stressor by her obsessing on how to use it. She just needs to consider where the greatest need is, what her husband would have likely wanted and what has the potential to do the greatest good.
Dear Concerned Friend, I do not have any legal training, so I don’t know what she is mandated to do; however, it seems to me that since there was a will and it was followed, then it’s a matter of what she thinks is ethically right and what she is comfortable with. Some of the markers she could use to make her decision could be how much the extra money is, her and her daughter’s financial status and outstanding debts, the financial situation of the other three children and even his relationship with them. If the other children are all well off, then they might not need the extra money. If your friend has debts, then she might want to consider paying them
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Vol. 27, No. 3 • Sept 25 - Oct 1, 2014
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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events By Arlena Smith
Village Vibz If you enjoy dancing and cocktails then head on down to Village Cay this Friday from 4:30pm to 9pm for Village Vibz with DJ Dre. Learn why the motto at Village Cay is good people, good food, and good vibes. There will be Prizes and surprises all night – you don’t want to miss it!
Myett’s Wine & Arts Festival Don’t miss this month’s Wine & Art Festival & Farmers Market at Myett’s on Sunday, September 28th from 1-5pm. There will be displays of local art, produce from local farmers and wine tasting, sponsored by Proudly African. There will be Steel Pan Vibe from 1-5pm. So make a day of it and head to the beach – where the beat goes on!
Wellness at Save The Seed Save the Seed Energy Centre presents Patricia Daway the newest member of the Save the Seed Wellness family. Miss Daway will be offering a number of services including exercise technique clinics, personal training, wellness workshops, weight & stress management, diabetics and ergonomic assessment and much more. She has over 15 years of experience working within a variety of settings from exercise fitness and massage therapy to health and well-being project management. Don’t miss out on your chance to get healthy, call 547-5377 for more information and to book your free consultation today!
2014 Coastal Clean-Up The Territory is encouraged to keep the beaches and coastlines of the BVI clean by supporting the
Participants in the International Costal Clean-Up
2014 International Coastal Clean-Up day. The program runs from 15th September to 27th September. The undertaking is spearheaded by the Fisheries Extension Assistant Mrs. Jasmine Hodge Bannis who said, she is “very pleased with the response thus far and is hoping that more persons take up the mantle to keep the BVI shores free from garbage and debris.”
Climate Change Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour is holding in collaboration with the OECS Commission a public exhibition on Climate Change in the East Atrium of the Central Administratioin Building from Monday, September 29th through Wednesday, October 1st between 9:30am and 3pm. This eduational and interactive exhibition promises to be highly informative and is a part of the OECSUSAID project known as Rallying the Region to Action on Climate Change. Persons interested in coming in groups should register by calling Atoya George at 468-2700 or Feliza Fenty at 468-2147 7
Vol. 27, No. 3 • Sept 25 - Oct 1, 2014
live music • events • concerts •
THURSDAY - SEPT 25
CANE GARDEN BAY
ROAD TOWN
MYETT’S — Sunset Happy Hour 5-7pm.
PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm.
SATURDAY - SEPT 27
SHARKY’S — Happy Hour from 5-7pm. Ladies’
ROAD TOWN
Night 7pm-until
PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm SHARKY’S — Premium Tasting Night from 5pm DUFFS BOTTOM SAVE THE SEED — Hon. Julian Fraser Basketball Tournament, call 494-7353 for games schedule EAST END
CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Sunset Happy Hour 5-7pm.
HLSCC — National Theatre Live screening of The
FRIDAY - SEPT 26
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime at
ROAD TOWN
HLSCC, show starts at 7pm
PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm.
CANE GARDEN BAY
SHARKY’S — Happy Hour from 5-7pm. MYETT’S — Sunset Happy Hour 5-7pm. VILLAGE CAY — Village Vibz with DJ Dre from
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4:30 to 9pm
SUNDAY - SEPT 28
DUFFS BOTTOM
ROAD TOWN
SAVE THE SEED — Hon. Julian Fraser Basketball
SHARKY’S — “Bubbles, Breeze Sunday Brunch
Tournament, call 494-7353 for games schedule
starting from 11:30am
WEST END
DUFFS BOTTOM
PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm. Live
SAVE THE SEED — Hon. Julian Fraser Basketball
music by saxophonist Glenroy Charles 7-9pm.
Tournament call 494-7353 for games schedule
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ts • parties • sports • movies and more
WEST END
UPCOMING EVENTS
PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm. Live music by saxophonist Glenroy Charles 7-9pm. CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Special Brunch Menu & Bottomless Mimosas with DJ Jephet 2pm. Art & Wine Festival. Steel Pan Vibes 1-5pm. Sunset Happy Hour 5-7pm. Roll the dice boutique sale up to 60% off
SAVE THE SEED — Pilates Classes with Pamelah Antoine from 5:45pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Sunset Happy 5-7pm. Margarita Mexican Monday
TUESDAY -SEPT 30 CANE GARDEN BAY
BVI Wine & Food Festival
November Bounce “Speakeasy Cabarette” @ Myett’s — Oct 10
MYETT’S — Sunset Happy Hour 5-7pm. Seafood Paella & Sangria Specials
MONDAY - SEPT 29
WEDNESDAY - OCT 1
ROAD TOWN PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm SHARKY’S — Happy Hour from 5-7pm. Service
ROAD TOWN SHARKY’S — Happy Hour from 5-7pm. Salsa &
Industry Night bring in pay stubs for discount specials
Quiz Night. Trivia begins at 7pm. Salsa Dancing
from 7pm
from 8pm
DUFFS BOTTOM
CANE GARDEN BAY
SAVE THE SEED — Zumba Classes with Doniesha Maduro Findlay at 7pm
Willy T Virgin’s Cup Race— Oct 18 CIL – Soap Box Race — Oct 19 A Beautiful You Women’s Empowerment & Makeup Seminar — Oct 19 St. Ursula’s Day — Oct 20
MYETT’S —Sunset Happy Hour 5-7pm
Foxy Halloween Cat Fight — Oct 25 6th Annual Microphone Messenjahs (Spoken Word/Poetry) — Oct 25 9
Vol. 27, No. 3 • Sept 25 - Oct 1, 2014
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By Jane Bakewell
Old Spice Growing up in the 50s & 60s some of my favorite books, TV shows and movies were about dogs and horses: Rin Tin Tin, Lassie, My Friend Flicka, Black
Beauty and a classic film I recently pulled from the Netflix archives and watched again called, Old
Yeller. On the book side one Amazing Pig and a spider named Charlotte also slipped into my favorites list, but dogs were my passion and I had two longterm canine companions before hopping across the pond to the Caribbean Arriving in the BVI in early 90’s, it did not appear to be the right climate for my favorite large breed, so I held off for awhile until I fell in love with a little island mixed breed puppy, I named Chutney. I want-
treats, belly rubs, head strokes, being praised and a
ed a companion for Chutney as she got older, so I
lively romp daily. No matter what you are going
decided to breed her and who ended up as her sire?
though, they are there to support you with slurpy
A huge Bernese Mt. Dog, whose owners were also
licks and head muzzling. They are one of the few
looking for a good guard dog. So, 60-pound Chutney
mammals man has bonded so intimately with and
became mother to seven puppies and as fate would
the attachment they have for their owners is strong. Recently Spice let me know it was his time to
have it, I ended up with “Spice” the largest one of
move on. Crippling arthritis, and
the litter, who grew into 110 pounds of love and affection. Chutney and Spice, plus my cat named
not being able to “hold his business” for the out-
Marmalade, became affectionately known to my
doors became some of the deciding factors.
friends as “the condiments.” We three were a f-a-m-
Although I was able in his final moments to have
i-l-y. As time wore on both Chutney and Marmalade
Spice’s head on my lap and a beautiful spot to bury
eventually said their earthly goodbyes, but there
him, saying goodbye to your canine companion of 14
was always faithful, old Spice.
years is not easy. I felt the same heat-wrenching
If you are open to learn most dogs can teach you
tears I cried as a child for “Old Yeller,” who also had
many lessons about life. Dogs exemplify attributes
to be put down. I send a shout out to you Spice, for
we strive for such as loyalty, forgiveness, faithful-
the years of wonderful companionship you were
ness and always a ready ear to hear. They only ask
able to give me. “Sail on golden dog, sail on high,
for simple pleasures like good food with occasional
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Vol. 27, No. 3 • Sept 25 - Oct 1, 2014
By Claudia Colli
Belle Based on the life of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), Belle is both a genteel period piece and the story of a pivotal court case that was a turning point in the 18th century abolitionist movement. We are introduced to Dido as a young girl. Born in 1761, she is the daughter of an African slave and a British naval captain, Sir John Lindsay. Lindsay claims her as his own, but busy with his career, asks his uncle and aunt, Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and Lady Mansfield (Emily Watson) to raise her as a member of their family. Dido joins the household, which also includes her cousin Elizabeth (Sarah Gadon), who is of similar age and the two bond, despite their racial and class differences. Dido is for the most part raised as an equal member of the family, but not always. She is allowed to dine with the family, but if there are guests, she dines separately. As she reaches adulthood finding a suitor for her becomes essential. She is pursued by the son of an aristocratic family, but even though she accepts, she know that in this family where her inheritance is as important as her status, she would never be considered an equal. Instead she falls in love with a young lawyer, the son of a vicar, who Lord and Lady Mansfield consider to be unsuitable match for a woman of her position. John Davinier (Sam Reid) is a passionate abolitionist who is working on a case that involves the murder of African slaves aboard a slave ship; they were thrown overboard so that the ship’s owners could claim insurance compensation for what the law considered chattel goods. In 1783, Lord Mansfield, who presides over Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide
the highest court in England, will hear this horrific and controversial case which raises passions on both sides. At stake is the future of the extremely lucrative slave trade – if Lord Mansfield rules against the ship owners, it could eventually lead to the emancipation of thousands of slaves in the West Indies and elsewhere in the world. Dido, though, is not just battling racial prejudice, she lives in an era when women had few rights and were subservient to both their families and their husbands. In spite this, she defies convention and becomes increasingly involved in the insurance case. She helps John Davinier and his fellow abolitionists promote their cause and attempts to persuade her uncle to rule against the ship’s owners, even though he remains hesitant to overturn decades of precedent. Belle may be a movie about an important chapter in the history of the slave trade, but it is also a romantic tale that is beautifully filmed, well-acted and life affirming. 12
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. 13
Vol. 27, No. 3 • Sept 25 - Oct 1, 2014
By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway
Olympic Games Pursuit Update guys have been sailing the boat for 10 years give or Sailors Alec Anderson and Chris Brockbank take”. wrapped up competition in the ISAF World He said they have proven to themselves and their Championships in Santander, Spain on Saturday as coach that they can get to the top quickly but will simthey pursue a goal of their sport’s return to the 2016 ply require serious commitment and sacrifice. Rio Olympic Games. Since Atlanta 1996, BVI sailors In the early stages of such a new and challenging haven’t made the trek. campaign, he said it’s important for them to relish in Sailing in the 49er Class, the duo opened with a the small victories. 32nd place finish in race one followed by 9th for 41 “For example, our 9th place finish in the second points and 18th position overall. A windless day prevented day two racing ahead of utter disaster the next race we battled with the gold medalists Nathan time out with winds over 25 knots. Outtridge and Iain Jensen the whole ”We had a bad wipeout on the race, a very cool feeling,” he said. way to the race course where I “We've managed to have good races flew through the mainsail,” at all the events we've sailed, so we Anderson noted. “That led us to know we're capable of competing. miss the first race. Then in similar We simply need to keep working fashion we were late to the second hard. At the top level of any sport, race causing a false start.” athletes don't gain their abilities by They dropped from position 18 chance – some are quicker to learn to 68 after that with a score of 82 than others. It takes thousands of points. Alec Anderson & Chris Brockbank hours of hard work to get to the top. “Even the gold medalist from London capsized It's obvious here when racing against teams who have over five times,” Anderson added.“It was very hectic.” won medals, raced in the Americas Cup, etc,” he With their mishap their goal of finishing in the siladded. “That is exactly what we plan to do – train for ver fleet slipped away despite later finishes of 21, 6, 7, thousands of hours to ensure we improve at the rate 10, 7, 15, 10—six top 10 finishes—they ended up nine required to attend the games.” spots better in 58 position. Up next is the Miami Olympic Classes Regatta in “We know we can do this,” Anderson said as their January and Worlds in Buenos Aires next November. scores showed their capability. “Definitely we under“We have ample time to train and develop our performed in tough, windy days but learned many lestechnique and understanding of the boat,” Anderson sons and improving steadily. These events are always noted. “We've covered the basics and now we can a huge learning experience for us. We did our first work on the finer points of sailing the boat, fine tuning competition at the end of January this year- and the 49er is an incredibly challenging boat to sail. The top and technique.” Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide
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By Jacqueline Cutler
The Newest Love Letters: A to Z The sweetness of NBC’s comedy, A to Z premiering Thursday, Oct. 2, hearkens to old-fashioned dating, when people saw each other before perusing online profiles. Online dating has its place on the show. Andrew (Ben Feldman) works at Wallflower, an online dating site, where the goal is to keep people single. Zelda (Cristin Milioti) storms in. Andrew is smitten instantly, and realizes he had the same reaction when he saw her years earlier at a concert. She, a no-nonsense attorney, not looking for love, is attracted to him. As the narrator says during the opening and closing credits: “They will date for eight months, three weeks, five days and one hour.” It’s not clear if they break up or marry at end. “Relationships change all the time, whether it means that the relationships end, they go to the next level, there’s moving, there’s kids, there’s other people, and there’s just so many things that can be done that our hope is that to put that ticking clock on, it will help people to invest in whatever that moment is, whatever that change is that everybody will be along for the ride,” says Rashida Jones, at a press conference, who is an executive producer. Andrew and Zelda work in the same office park and their office windows face each other. “Andrew is a hopeless romantic,” Feldman says
during an interview. “He’s at the other end of the spectrum from me in real life.” “Zelda takes work very seriously because she had crazy hippie parents,” Milioti says. “I think she’s afraid of losing control and when you fall in love, you lose control.” The show has typical sitcom components, wacky best friends, quirky co-workers, but it also has a lovely center at heart. “The cool thing is I like the show,” Feldman says. “More important than like or dislike is it feels like an old Penny Marshall movie. It feels real. It looks like a ’90s rom-com.” Milioti couldn’t yet be sure how it looked as she declined watching a screener. “I will watch with my boyfriend,” she says. “I want to see it with commercials at home.”