Arts & Entertainment

The theme for this year’s Green Turtle Cay Junkanoo Parade was Birds of Paradise: a name evoking a vision of bright, vivid colours. A large crowd of spectators were treated to the vibrant display as they witnessed the Li’l Island Slammers’ annual Junkanoo Parade which took place on January 2, 2017.

It was a full-house at the Marsh Harbour Gospel Chapel on the evening of December 18, as Abaconians gathered to listen to a medley of religious songs, performed by the Marsh Harbour Gospel Chapel’s Choir and other members of the Church.

The original date for the Little Harbour Art Show was postponed from December 10 to Dec 17. Five artists spent the day in scenic Little Harbour and Pete’s Pub displaying their variety of crafts and art pieces.

The Abaco Inn turned into SOHO during its limited "Artist and a Lighthouse" gallery opening on the night of November 26. Renowned coastal artist, Kim Rody, was featured at the pop-up gallery opening to launch her limited edition Christmas ornaments, as well as showcase her original paintings, dinnerware and table top accessories.

Combustion Music hosted its 3rd annual Hope Town Music Festival early in December, 2016 on the beautiful island of Elbow Cay. Over $75,000 was raised from the four writer- rounds, making this year the best to date.

On October 22, 2016 the fourth annual Pink Rose Ball was held at the Abaco beach Resort beneath the marquee tent. The Ball, and its related activities, raises funds for The Abaco Cancer Society – which in turn assists local cancer patients and their families. The evening was one of …

Combustion Music is gearing up to host the 3rd annual Hope Town Music Festival on the beautiful island of Elbow Cay.

The not so scrupulous tendencies of Bahamian society were once more the target of the James Catalyn & Friends show held at St. John’s Anglican Church Parish Hall on the evening of September 24.

Is poetry the baring of a soul overwhelmed by grief and melancholy in front of life’s issues? Or is it a tribute to the beauty of nature or the feats of heroes? Is it just a way to communicate with and reach to others, in the hope they also share the same feelings while confronted by the many aspects of life?

By Amanda Diedrick A colourful quilted wall hanging featuring wild horses, candy-striped lighthouses, curly-tailed lizards and fourteen other iconic elements of Abaco history was recently auctioned off to benefit the Albert Lowe Museum. Though offers on the quilt were received from throughout the Bahamas and the U.S., Green Turtle Cay …