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Vol. 29, No. 29
ALSO THIS WEEK: Rev. Raven • Big Mike & Blu City All Stars • Fantasea Sundays Blue Jeans Party • ESHS B-Ball Tounament • Dart Challenge Art Party • Mount Gay Nights
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Festival in the Garden Whenever I take a friend to the J. R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens, they inevitably say something along the lines of, “Wow, I had no idea! This place is really cool.” If, like those folks, you’ve been missing out on the gardens, don’t miss next week’s Garden Festival, when you can walk the paths of native and imported plants that are there year-round, as well as enjoy some special entertainment from groups like the Firebird Dancers and HLSCC Stingray Singers, plus professional and amateur floral displays, scientific exhibits, and of course, food. In years gone by, the event catered especially to home gardeners, but recent thinking has the National Parks Trust, who manages the gardens, expanding its focus to appeal to the entire BVI community, according to the trust’s acting director Lynda Varlack.
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In a statement issued ahead of the festival, Ms. Varlack described it as “the single best opportunity to bring together avid home gardeners, professional florists and landscapers, experts in plant and tree sciences, lovers of nature, art, food and music in a celebration of the flora of our paradise home.” At the last few festivals, I’ve been able to get up close and personal with a bird of prey, learn about rare BVI plants, check out some cool student art projects, and see floral displays from some of the BVI’s best professional florists. To see what’s in store at this year’s Garden Festival, visit the J. R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens on Sunday, March 26th from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids.
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The Drifters are Coming to the HLSCC I have a soft spot in my heart for the romantic soul singers of the 1950s and 60s. I remember when Percy Sledge was one of the headliners at the BVI Music Fest in Cane Garden Bay, and along with several hundred festival goers of all ages, I stood on the beach’s edge, water lapping at my feet, and swayed to the sounds of “When a Man Loves a Woman.” The Blue Notes and Roberta Flack were two other performers who I recall from those Music Festival days when one could spend the day – and much of the night – listening to music that ranged from reggae to fungi to R&B. A lot of the headliners of the ‘60s are gone now, while others have been replaced with younger members who are carrying on their legacy. Among these is the seminal group, the Drifters, which has been billed as the “longest running singing group in pop history still performing for live audiences.” To my delight they will be performing at the HLSCC on Saturday, April 1st, not a sand in your toes experience, but definitely one that promises good music in a comfortable environment. Part of the 2016-17 Performing Arts Season, the Drifters will round out a season that has included Raul Midon, a well-known US R&B singer as well as performances by local gospel singers and the College’s Chorale, and Jazz and Woodwind Ensembles. Limin’Times Entertainment Gude
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Linette Baa, the HLSCC Auditorium Events Coordinator, says she chose the Drifters to round out the season. “I was looking for something different that would have wide appeal.” Like me, she remembers the groups that performed at the Music Festival and knew that these soul groups attract audiences of all ages. I may not be able to dance under the stars, but there will be plenty of famous songs for me to remember including one of my favorites, “Unchained Melody,” a song that has been covered by a multitude of artists. Other of the group’s memorable hits include “Save the Last Dance for Me,” There Goes My Baby, ” “This Magic Moment” and “Under the Boardwalk.” Known for their smooth synchronized dance moves and melodic four part harmonies, the Drifters were first formed in 1953. During the course of the last 60 years, over 65 members have performed with a group that has continually reinvented and updated its act. Originally known as a “Doo Wop” group, they are now comprised of a considerably younger set of men that regularly tour the globe, including a stint in the UK last summer. Although the Drifters may look different these days, their sound is the same – and audiences of all ages continue to love their songs which remain timeless.
Fantasea Sundays
In a move sure to please rum buffs, the BVI recently received Mount Gay’s latest batch of 1703 Master Select blend rum. The batch is a blend of a variety of Mount Gay’s rums from as far back as 30 years ago, barrel aged and packaged in cask bottles. Handlabeled and with just 12,000 bottles released globally, the batch is sure to be a collector’s item. For more information on this product, please visit mountgayrum.com. Pick up a bottle at RTW.
Blues in the Bay Fantasea, Duff Bottom will come alive this Sunday, 19th with another Fantasea Sunday event. This time around catch IPM Band and Spectrum Band along with DJ Dre. There’s also a domino competition and action starts at 6pm. This event is free!
Bringing crowds to their feet at the hardest to please and sophisticated night clubs in the Midwest, Reverend Raven and the Chain Smoking Altar Boys play traditional blues, straight up, with a big dose of passion. Rev. Raven will be bringing that energy to Myett’s in Cane Garden Bay on Friday, 17th and Saturday, 18th from 7-10pm.
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Big Mike When you hear Big Mike Aguirre play guitar, you know his blues isn’t for tourists, it’s for survivors. Big Mike began his career playing under the tutelage of St. Louis blues legends. Now, he’s bringing his Stevie Ray Vaughan meets Keith Richards vibes to the BVI. Catch him on Tuesday, 21st and Wednesday, 22nd at Myett’s in Cane Garden Bay from 7pm.
Darts Challenge On Saturday, 18th there is a Last Man Standing darts tournament at Myett’s Chill Zone. Cont. on page 10 7
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THURSDAY MAR 16 Cane Garden Bay
Myett’s Garden & Grill Myett’s Garden Inn Myett’s Sea Spa & Hair Salon Olivia’s Corner Store 284•495•9649 www.myetts.com thebeatgoeson@myetts.com
Chill Zone Waterfront Bar Tortola Pier Park
ROAD TOWN
PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” 2 for 1 PizPIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” 2 for 1 Spe- zas. Dart Tournament. See ad on page 15 cialty Mojitos 5–7pm PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Endless Mimosas & Bloody Marys $20.00 from Thirsty Thursdays w/ Drink Specials for Ladies noon – 5pm ALL NIGHT, Live DJ from 9pm GUNS & CHICKEN BAR – Tipsy Thursday with DJ DUFF BOTTOM Carley Cartel 8pm until SAVE THE SEED ENERGY CENTRE– ESHS Rams CANE GARDEN BAY Basketball Tournament MYETT’S – Open 8am-11pm. Happy Hour 5-7pm SEA COWS BAY w/ live music. Dab That Tune @ 7pm NANNY CAY BEACH– Killi Killi Arts Company Art QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour/Marcus Party 10am–3pm Mark 5–7pm & Dinner from 8pm Third DimenCANE GARDEN BAY sion. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm FRIDAY MAR 17 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” TGIF Party with Fire Dancing. St. Patrick Day Party. Wear Green. See ad on page 11
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MYETT’S — Open 8am-11pm. Happy hour 5–7pm w/Marcus Mark & Rev. Ravon performs from 7pm QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour & Dinner w/ Too Smooth. Complimentary Green Flash Shot at Sunset. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm
PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” VIRGIN GORDA Corporate Happy Hour form 5pm. Drink Specials THE WHEEL HOUSE – Blue Jeans Party 10pm all night, DJ from 9pm SUNDAY - MAR 19 DUFF BOTTOM
SAVE THE SEED ENERGY CENTRE– ESHS Rams ROAD TOWN Basketball Tournament opening ceremony 5pm PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Open 8am– 4pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Open 8am-11pm. Happy Hour 5-7pm. Rev. Raven performs from 7pm
Open daily Bar Bites & Drinks Specialty Nights TGIF Parties Fri. 5pm 284•441•9649 Facebook: Chill Zone BVI
SATURDAY - MAR 18 ROAD TOWN
PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Sunday Fun Day $3 Beers, $5 Hennessey, Drink Specials from 4pm
QUITO’S – Open 10am. Lunch w/Oren Hodge. Happy Hour - 5-7pm Third Dimension & Dinner DUFF BOTTOM from 8pm The Edge. Open Upstairs @Quito’s SAVE THE SEED ENERGY CENTRE– ESHS Rams from 6pm Basketball Tournament
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FANTASEA CLUB – FANTASEA SUNDAYS IPM Band & Spectrum Band performs. Juggling by DJ Dre 6pm–2am CANE GARDEN BAY
QUITO’S – Open 10am. Lunch 12–2:30pm w/ Marcus Mark. Happy Hour 5-7pm w/Marcus Mark & Dinner from 8pm w/Quito Solo
UPCOMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY - MAR 22 MYETT’S — “No Ship Day” Brunch 10am– 2pm. Live music – Akim 1–4pm & Marcus Mark ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Roti @7pm. Spring Brunch Specials QUITO’S – Open 10am. Pan Man Jazz for Dinner Wednesday. Delicious fresh made rotis. Dab Dat Tune (Prizes & Drink Specials) @7pm from 8pm. Special – Happy Hour $2 beers MONDAY - MAR 20 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Margarita Monday! 2 for 1 Specialty Margaritas. Happy Hour 5–7pm PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Martini Mondays $6 Martinis ALL NIGHT CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — 2 for 1 Margaritas & Mexican Munchies @ Happy Hour 5–7pm. Al ‘The Singing Chef’ @ 7. QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour w/ Caave Stoutt 5–7pm. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm
PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Wine down Wednesdays 1/2 off House Wines ALL NIGHT CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Open 8am-11pm. Sunset happy hour 5-7pm w/ Marlon “Pan Jazz”, Big Mike Aguirre @7pm QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour 5–7pm Quito Solo & Dinner from 8pm Too Smooth. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm ISLAND LAST RESORT Happy Hour 3–7pm. Garden Games all afternoon. Crab @ 5pm & 6pm. Kiki & Neil Fire Show @7:30, Live Music @ 8pm. Party tunes till late
Rotary Easter Egg Hunt – Mar 25 No Man’s Land – Mar 25 Ms. Bold & Beautiful – Mar 25 Adult Explosion – Mar 25 Tic Toc Party – Mar 25 Art & Wine Show – Mar 26 Jeff White & Soul Taxi – Mar 28-29
TUESDAY - MAR 21 ROAD TOWN
Anniversary Party – Mar 31
PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Happy Hour 5–7pm with 2 for 1 pizzas
BVI Spring Regatta – Mar 27 – Apr 2
PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Taco Tuesdays – $2 Tacos, $3 Corona, $4 Margaritas ALL NIGHT
The Drifters – Apr 1
CANE GARDEN BAY
Prince & Princess (VG)
MYETT’S — Happy Hour 5–7pm. Live Music 5–7. Big Mike Aguirre @7pm
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Fantasea Sundays – Apr 2 & 9 Good Friday – Apr 14
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It’s an open tournament, but it has a maxi- partnering with Manchester United this Saturday, mum of 55 players. 18th from 8:30am–12:30pm. For more information and to register please They are looking for the most skilled boys contact Joa-Gael at 441-1041 or Petra at 540-5267. or girls between the ages of 13–16. 30 kids have been selected by the schools to showcase their skills at the A.O. Shirley Grounds. Five coaches The Rotaract Blue Jeans Party is this Satur- will pick two winners who will go on to compete day, 18th at The Wheel House, Virgin Gorda. with the best of the region. VIBE and Ah Milli Sounds will provide enterTwo Caribbean winners will travel to Old Traftainment. ford, Manchester to watch the Manchester United Admission is $20 and action starts at 10pm. vs Crystal Palace game. All proceeds raised from this event will go towards assisting the Rotaract Club with community service projects. The Tortola Dance Project is now accepting
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Basketball Tournament The Elmore Stoutt High School Rams Basketball team kicks off their 3rd annual basketball tournament are this weekend March 17th–19th. You can expect to teams from both British and US Virgin Islands both Varsity Boys and girls. The opening ceremony is on Friday at 5pm. Entrance fee is a $3 students and $5 adults.
members for their troupe to participate in the annual August Monday Parade. The Troupe that represents freedom, unity and diversity has won second place for the last two consecutive years. You must be 18 or older to join. Registration closes April 1st.
Tipsy Thursdays
Gun & Chicken Hot Shot Bar presents Tispy Thursday each and every Thursday from 8pm unThe Killi Killi Arts Company is having an Art til. This Thursday, 16th DJ Carley Cartel will proParty at Nanny Cay Beach this Saturday, 18th from vide entertainment. Drink specials all night. 10am–3pm. Come out and enjoy a day filled with arts and games for all ages. You can paint on your own or Just a reminder for our readers, that the Lutia with friends. There is a $20 entry fee. Durante Art Show continues for the balance of For more information, please contact Cloudia March at the 1780 Lower Estate Sugar Works Muat 343-7320 or email cloudia@killikillico.com. seum. Museum hours are 9am–3pm Monday–Fri-
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7 Deadly Sins of Relationships We all have faults and quirks that cause our friends and loved ones to sigh or roll their eyes in frustration. Our imperfections can be even worse when we engage in really bad habits that, if practiced consistently, are almost guaranteed to severely damage our romantic relationships. Some of the toxic practices that have the potential to kill relationships are: 1. Dishonesty. Repeatedly lying to your partner breaks down trust, causing your partner to be suspicious even when you are being honest. This puts a lot of strain on the relationship, which sometimes never recovers. 2. Allowing your ego to be in control. It’s extremely tiresome when someone’s main objective is to win every argument. Everything is about that person. He or she never sees their own wrongs and never says I am sorry. Knowing that you can only play second fiddle to your partner’s ego is demoralizing. 3. Obnoxious behavior – Cursing each other, constantly walking away, being physically or emotionally abusive and generally treating your partner with contempt. If you feel constantly disrespected, do you want to run to that partner’s arms? I doubt it. 4. Chronic insecurity. A relationship cannot survive if one party expects the other to be their everything; is obsessive and jealous; wants constant reassurance or needs the other person to raise their self-esteem. It’s too much pressure for one person, and it makes you want to find someone who doesn’t use you as a crutch. 5. Infidelity. The amount of divorces that have resulted from persons repeatedly cheating Limin’Times Entertainment Gude
on their spouse is a clear indication that this is not the behavior that endears someone to another. The offending party puts the other partner at risk for diseases and causes unimaginable pain and heartbreak. 6. The inability to forgive. Being in a relationship with someone who constantly throws your mistakes in your face and who holds grudges causes one to feel as if they are walking on a tightrope. You live under the weight of constant condemnation and will always be fighting to win that person over. 7. Terrible communication. This includes not listening, constant nagging, picking fights, trying to one-up each other, silent treatment, and not making time for quality talks about what matters. Over time, such behavior causes the disintegration of a relationship Obviously, a one-time occurrence of any of these behaviors might be easily explained away, forgiven and forgotten, but persistent repeating of these behaviors has the power to erode love and happiness in a relationship, leaving one or both parties frustrated, fearful, angry or sad. That person then becomes vulnerable to the attentions of others, or they might just choose to walk away. Good relationships are made up of two imperfect people who make a conscious effort to be nice to each other, to understand and accept each other, and to practice unconditional love.
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Get Out As you may have noticed from reading my reviews, attending movies is one of my favorite things to do. About three weeks ago I saw the trailer for “Get Out” and decided that this is a movie I must see when it’s released. Despite some fellow watchers making comments like “if you watched the trailer you’ve seen the best part of the movie” or “the movie wasn’t all that,” (and although I was a bit disappointed because I expected the film to be really scary) I still enjoyed the film. The opening takes you to where Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) was packing to meet and spend the weekend with his girlfriend Rose (Allison Williams) and her parents Missy (Catherine Keener) and Dean (Bradley Whitford). On their way to Rose’s family home, the couple hit a deer that sprang out of nowhere. I realized right away that this was a scene I should remember, as something would happen that connects you right back to this dead deer later. And boy was I right! Automatically I knew Rose’s brother Jeremy (Caleb Landry Jones) was disturbed and not a drunk like they were trying to portray him, but something was way off with the behaviors of Jim (Marcus Henderson) and Georgina (Betty Gabriel). I also thought Missy and Dean’s overly accommodating behavior was their way of dealing with their daughter’s black boyfriend, but if you pay keen attention you will pick up that the mem-
Daniel Kaluuya (Chris) & Allison Williams (Rose) bers of the Armitage family aren’t right. What I didn’t understand was why Rose didn’t tell Chris in advance that there was a function at the grounds that weekend so he could be prepared for the weirdness; or why everyone knew who Chris was and what he did. With a series of disturbing happenings, Chris soon begins to realize that he’s in danger and he needs to leave – only to learn that the supposedly innocent Rose was not to be trusted. If I give away too many details I will spoil the movie for you, but I can give you one bit of advice: pay attention to what is being said and the context of how words are being said. If you’re smart, you can predict the next scene before it happens. “Get Out” is now playing at UP’S Cineplex.
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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway
Saluting two NCAA Champions Tynelle Gumbs became the territory’s first athlete in 42 seasons of collegiate competition to win titles at two levels of NCAA competitions when she snatched the NCAA Division II Weight Throw title last Thursday. Taking it even further, Khari Herbert placed second in the NCAA Division II 400m on Saturday. Gumbs unleashed a fifth round throw that vaulted her past Winona State’s Kaitlin Long, who led from her opening heave of 21.22m (69’7½”) inches and to the top of the pile, when she twirled the 20-pound ball out to 21.41m (70’3”) inches to snatch the victory. In earning All American honors, Gumbs who threw over 70 feet twice for the first time in competition, became just the second Findlay Oilers women’s NCAA Division II Indoor champion in program history and the BVI’s first. “I am extremely very happy with my performance even though I didn’t get a personal best, being national champion is a big deal to me, because that’s what I’ve been working towards for the whole season,” Gumbs explained. “I knew the competition would be really intense because of the simple fact that the top three marks were so close.” Ahead of the final, Gumbs’ coach advised her to get more momentum by switching from a bump to a sling technique. It paid off. Limin’Times Entertainment Gude
“My fourth throw was my first 21.00m (70’0”) throw of the competition so I was really happy about that, but I was still in third place,” she reflected. “On the fifth throw, I got into the ring, took a big breath, I did my turns and felt that it was a good throw and it was 21.41m, (70’3”) so I was excited, but at the same time I was nervous because there were two girls after me and I would have to wait and see if they threw better than me—but they didn’t.” Before Gumbs’ feat, Huggins ran the fastest time by a BVI athlete indoors this season when she won the Jr. College 60m title in 7.31 seconds, a personal best and a time that makes her the territory’s second fastest behind record holder Tahesia Harrigan-Scott, who has run 7.09 seconds. Huggins, who became the first to win a sprint title, returned later in the meet to finish second in the 200m in a personal best of 23.79 seconds, for her second Jr. College All American honors and the No. 3 indoor mark on the BVI’s All Time List. Herbert, a St. Augustine senior, won his 400m final heat in a personal best of 46.97 seconds to finish second overall, after running 47.43 seconds in the preliminaries. He anchored the 4x400m relay to victory in 3 minutes, 08.72 seconds with a 46.20 split, earning his second Division II All American honors, along with the 400m. 14
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