Arts & Theater News – Caribbean Life

From left, Jonathan Pierre Lafleur, executive director and co-founder, Franck Henry Godefroy, creative director and co-founder and Mc Alexander Ciceron, creative director and lead curator.

Atelier Artist launches inclusive residency for Brooklyn creatives

By Orlande Fleury

Visitors explore mixed-media installations during the Indo-Caribbean Arts Exhibition in the Bronx, part of the Oyate Group’s Caribbean Arts Series, which spotlights cultural identity and expression.

Bronx Arts Initiative showcases Indo-Caribbean Culture, powered by Oyate Group

By Tracey Khan

Braata Folk Singers perform in September 2022 during the Guyana Cultural Association's Folk Festival at the Old Boys & Girls High School Grounds in Brooklyn.

Braata returns to Off-Broadway with ‘Unplugged – A Caribbean Choral Experience’

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-born playwright, actor, producer and director David Heron.

Jamaican-born playwright celebrates 25th anniversary of his life-changing play

By Milette Millington

Brooklyn Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane of KidSuper.

Brooklyn Borough Prez names Colm Dillane of KidSuper as inaugural ‘Brooklyn Arts Ambassador’

By Nelson A. King

Jasmine Amy Rogers (Betty Boop) and Company.

In ‘Boop’ Black Betty Colors The Great White Way

By Vinette K. Pryce

Haitian designer Michel Chataigne, with Rita C. Joseph, New York City Council Member for the 40th district, a Haitian American politician and educator.

Haiti

Michel Chataigne’s Exhibition Opening Reception: A glorious celebration of Haitian culture, fashion, and beauty

By Orlande Fleury

The cast and creative team of ‘Domino Effect.’

The People’s Theatre debuts ‘Domino Effect’

By Nelson A. King

Haitian artist Michel Chataigne with some of his designs.

Haiti

Haitian artist Michel Chataigne showcases 40 years of cultural influence in Brooklyn

By Orlande Fleury

Nelson Mandela.

Haiti

UN welcomes nominations for Nelson Mandela Prize

By Vinette K. Pryce

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Alvin Aileys Revelations.

Ailey Dance Theater reaches across America for Black History Month

By Nelson A. King

Black history month.

Celebrating Black History Month under the theme ‘African American and Labor’

By Tangerine Clarke

President of BRIC Kristina Newman-Scott on stage during the 43rd Annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Opening Night at the Prospect Park Lena Horne Bandshell on July 31, 2021 in New York City.

Jamaica

Jamaican appointed VP at the Knight Foundation

By Dawn Plummer

Christopher Cumberbatch will discuss his career designing and creating sets for stage and screen on Saturday, March 8, as part of the daily schedule of art, fashion, film, and performance.

Barbados

15th Annual CaFA Fair Barbados to headline multi-awarding designer Christopher Cumberbatch

By Tangerine Clarke

Moderator Ian Kamau.

‘Loss’ and Found ‘Under The Radar’ in Harlem

By Vinette K. Pryce

Senator Addabbo admires Louise Naples’ handmade quilts.

Addabbo hosts dynamic, diverse ‘Artist Showcase’

By Nelson A. King

More from Around NYC

Elected representatives and business leaders in the South Bronx continued to sound the alarm Wednesday during a press conference about the public health crisis about open air drug use in the Hub around the Third Avenue commercial corridor.

Torres continues full court press on Adams admin over drug use in the Hub

rape

Hollis man arrested for alleged rape of 14-year-old boy, NYPD seeks additional victims

The Thurgood Marshall federal courthouse in lower Manhattan.

Legal Aid union notifies management of bargaining agreement termination as threat of strike looms

PSG Fabian Ruiz Real Madrid goal Club World Cup Semifinals MetLife Stadium

PSG roll over Real Madrid in Club World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium, will meet Chelsea in Final Sunday