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September 10, 2011September 11, 2011

Bravo Arts: Body Art “Extraterrestrial” Exhibition

Avatar Body Art Painting

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in collaboration with Bravo Arts brought the Castellani National Art Gallery to life on Friday September 9, 2011 with their “Extraterrestrial” Body Art Exhibition. The show started at 16:30hrs and concluded at 19:30hrs, and featured local models and actors beautifully portraying the world of body art. The theme was grabbed from western – created movie phenom “Avatar” and illustrated their characters in the form of painted and shaped creatures. It was an event for the entire family and the small but consistent turnout proved just that.

Camouflage Body Art Painting

When the Guyanalive.com team arrived we were greeted a live step – by – step concept of how to create a work of body art. A known model (Rehana Chester) was on display as the Bravo Arts painters showed their skill. She was painted blue and white, with what looked like a hint of gray, while her man made tail, long plaited locks and prolonged handmade nose really brought out the character “Neytiri” from the movie. As we stepped in the local landmark itself, we noticed two rooms filled with alien like characters, craftily made with paint, special effects and other add – ons. Mrs. Chester’s husband, local model Percival Chester, was especially one to watch, since it was somewhat hard to do so. He was camouflaged into the background of cream, with black and purple lines, and only his eyes gave him away. The crowds were thrilled when these lively characters moved and mingled with them. Amidst the screams of young terrified children, one could hear oohs and ahhs in amazement at this exhibition. We even got to rub shoulders with the current Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, while we watched young children get their faces brightly painted.

Avatar Body Art Painting

Even though we constantly pleased by the spectacle there were some glitches the Guyanalive.com team noticed. First, the outdoor aspect of the exhibition seemed somewhat ad hoc. The painted lady was placed outside the tent and if one were to sit they would only be able to see half her body. Also, there were few chairs to accommodate the large families. Most importantly, there was a poignant lack of themed décor for the outdoors. They focused all their attention inside and outside there was a void of signs and atmospheric accents. Then, inside was blisteringly humid. We were in beads of perspiration even though we saw cooling mechanisms. In the future we hope that Bravo Arts utilizes the time allotted more efficiently and that they work on all aspects of the show to make it an entire success. However, in the Guyanalive.com scale we give it a 7 out of a possible 10. Keep on thrilling!

See more pictures from this event at –> GuyanaLive.com Gallery

By – Patrice Wishart

September 7, 2011

Fifa World Cup Qualifiers 2014: Vurlon Mills strikes twice to put Guyana ahead of Bermuda (2-1)

Prolific local striker Vurlon Mills scored two goals to put Guyana’s Golden Jaguars ahead of Bermuda in their second match in Group B of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday evening at the Guyana National Stadium Providence.

The first half of the game was evenly matched with both sides sharing possession of the ball. There were two chances created by the Jaguars but they were unable to convert, much to the disappointment to the fans. Shawn Beveney and Walter Moore both missed critical headers which struck the crossbar showing the lack in Bermuda’s wing defense.

It was the second half of the game that had all of the action however. Just a few minutes after the resumption of play Guyana captain Chris Nurse made a spirited run down the right wing and exploiting the weak defense, crossed the ball into Mills. He wasted no time in completing the opportunity by blasting the ball past the hapless Bermuda Keeper Fredrick Hall in the 50th minute from outside the penalty area. Boosted by the goal and fueled by the energy of the crowd the Jags went on the offensive testing their opponents’ resolve. The persistent probing at the Bermuda defensive line paid off in the 59th minute after a scramble in the Bermuda penalty area saw an excellent header by Walter Moore saved but mills was once again in the picture and scored once again off the rebound.

The visitors were however not going down without a fight as the captain Khano Smith scored a magnificent strike from outside the penalty box beating several defenders and keeper Ronson Williams in the process in the 90th minute. Guyana, though showing lapses in defense in the latter part of the game which undoubtedly resulted in the goal, managed to hold their resolve and hold on to the end.
Technical Director of the Golden Jaguars Jamaal Shabazz was pleased with the team’s performance in the last two games. He however expressed concerns that the foreign based players will be heading back to their respective clubs while the local players are at a disadvantage since no football is currently being played in Guyana. He said “the players have got to play matches to be fit.” According to Shabazz the ongoing disruption within local football administration only serves to reduce the level of football.

Acting President of the GFF Franklin Wilson said he echoed the sentiments of Shabazz but currently there is nothing that can be done until the matter is settled in the courts. Notwithstanding he is also pleased with the performance of the team. Guyana will face Bermuda and Barbados in their respective territories on October 7th and 11th respectively before taking on Trinidad and Tobago. Trinidad and Tobago defeated Bermuda 1-0 and Barbados 2-0 and are currently at the top of the points standings.

By – Andrew Ross

September 6, 2011September 6, 2011

44th Annual West Indian Day Parade in New York

A Float participating in the 44th Annual West Indian Labour Day Parade

The 44th Annual Labor Day West Indian Day Parade was eventful. Arriving was stress free and in the beginning the place looked very organized.
Although for majority of the parade New Yorkers actually stayed behind the barricades which could have been easily breached, some by-standers
felt it was necessary to join and participate in the parades even with the presence of NYPD at every block along Eastern Parkway. What I
couldn’t understand was why shooting still occurred out there.It looked like every police officer was at the Parade and yet madness still
happened, but so it goes every year, regardless everyone enjoyed themselves.

Food and souvenirs were in abundance along the parade route and everyone was representing to the fullest. I was surprised at the organisations that went into this Parade. It was much different than Caribana, it wasn’t as congested at least not on the Parade route each float had its time to pass by and showcase itself before the next one would reach, which allowed us to get some great photos and video. The floats started out boring mostly all political parties and the mayor of NYC showed his support waving a couple of flags that I’m sure he didn’t even know for what country they belonged to.

The better and not so boring part of the parade featured floats from organisations, associations, local businesses and the Mas Players/Revellers from New YorK. Some costumes were patriotic and some were a bit too revealing but nevertheless everyone represented where they came from. There’s nobody who represents bigger and harder than the Guyanase people, our flag was flown, worn, painted, sewed, glued on every body part and piece of clothing available, it was really a moment to remember.

Due to past occurrences and fear, some people disassociate themselves with the Labor Day /West Indian American Day Carnival activities. I don’t think it’s necessary. You show up early, find a good spot, stand or sit and when the parade is over and “you full your belly till it swell” then get out of there. If you are looking for trouble then that is what you will find. If you are looking for somewhere to end your summer festivities, NYC is the place to be.

See pictures from this event at –> GuyanaLive.com Gallery

By – Luanna Pedro

September 5, 2011September 8, 2011

Poetry Night: Two becomes One at Upscale Restaurant

Jaime Myers and Ruqayyah Boyer will become one at upscale on Tuesday September 6 at Upscale restaurant and bar. No they will not be joined in holy matrimony but rather be the featured poets on that night to spew poetic gold under that theme.

The talented young poets will join a long line of distinguished persons to grace the stage at Upscale, fondly referred to as the Apollo of local poetry. Both Myers and Boyer have proven their worth by first appearing during the open mic segments of the monthly event then to being put on the list to perform regularly. Both have edgy poems to which patrons can relate to but with a youthful exhuberance that grabs and keeps the attention of the listener.

The poetry night is the longest running poetry production in the Caribbean with this being the 9th year. It is so well known that persons from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Canada and even the United States have graced the Upscale stage.
Sponsorship for the event has been forthcoming from a small but dedicated pool of sponsors over the years. Corporate Guyana is however urged to put more resources into this uniquely special artform.

Though modest, the organizers are reluctant to admit that Upscale has contributed in no small measure to the maintenance and development of poetry locally. Open mic is just that and persons have spoken controversial and vulgar poems at the venue but since all poetry has a message encouragement is always forthcoming.

There is a seriously high level of secrecy surrounding the 10th anniversary celebrations. What I did find out however is that it will be special.

This month’s poetry night will be jointly sponsored by Digicel and Demerara Distillers Limited.

By – Andrew Ross

September 5, 2011September 6, 2011

Labor Day Sunday Jam: Featured Live performances from Ninja Band and X2

As usual the show started late and in addition to the late start technical difficulties were encountered. Nevertheless, patrons waited
patiently until the problem was resolved to be graced with Live performances from “Ninja Band” followed by Jumo Primo and Adrian Dutchin aka
X2. With an exceptional performance from the Ninja Band, X2 came on keeping the momentum by performing one of their hit song “Tic Toc” that had everyone moving on the dance floor.

X2: From Left Jumo Primo and Adrian Dutchin

The mature audience proved that age is nothing but a number when X2 selected two persons to come on stage and dance “somebody pussy cat get
away”. The man and woman would’ve put any young girl or boy to shame with their dance moves and antics; “talk about wickedness!”.
Unfortunately, we were only allowed to capture scenes from the performances on stage and not of the audience.

Regardless of that it was a decent event, Audience participation from X2 was the main thing that kept the crowd hype, bringing home back to some people who haven’t been in awhile, it was like there was a little Guyana in the building brought on by an impromptu salute to our national anthem which everyone sung without missing a beat. Then when they were in the process of ending the show with Palancing the power went down again and even though they tried to improvise they couldn’t hear themselves singing so the show ended on a dead note, literally!.

When the power was fixed again the DJ played, and If you weren’t too busy dancing you would have spotted “Kapa Shanti”, a Guyanese born reggae artist based in New York chilling with X2, also the well known and talented Director Mr. Brian Virgo who just rapped up the video of Jumo’s latest Single coming out at the end of September “Dying Days” written by Jumo himself. Check out the links.

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By – Luanna Pedro

September 5, 2011

Amerindian Heritage Exhibition

When the Guyanalive.com team visited the Sophia Exhibition Site on Sunday September 4, 2011, it was culturally alive with the buzzing of the Amerindian Heritage Exhibition, commemorating September as Amerindian Heritage Month. There were lots to eat and drink on sale, but the real eye – catchers were the cultural pieces that were displayed.

A small, but interested and excited turnout allowed us to quickly and properly, get glimpses of the showcases. If we were hungry, there were Cassava Bread, Pepperpot and other Amerindian delicacies to fill our stomachs, and if we wanted to wash it down there was Piwari, Fly Wine and other tasty beverages. Guyanalive.com recommends the Fly Wine for obvious reasons. We then took a gander at the exotic and well made pieces of jewelry, ornaments, furniture, baskets and other items that our indigenous folks crafted from the ground up. We even managed to catch a glimpse of a small cultural show in one of the large benabs, constructed for the event.

Families were there consistently, soaking in the fun and knowledge that was offered. There was also a booth dedicated to a Caribbean initiative of health and wellness that allowed patrons to get their blood pressure tested, get advice about healthy lifestyles and even get tips to help combat some popular diseases and illnesses.

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Ms. Pauline Sookhai and some Indigenous People

The team even managed to snap a photo of our Local Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Ms. Pauline Sookhai, with some of the aptly dressed indigenous people. It was time well spent and Guyanalive.com encourages all Guyanese to visit the Sophia Exhibition Site to witness history in the making. Monday is your last chance. We will also be at the National Cultural Center on September 17, 2011 when 10 beauties from all over the nation will vie for the Miss Amerindian Heritage 2011 crown.

By – Patrice Wishart

September 3, 2011September 3, 2011

Fifa World Cup 2014 Qualifiers: Guyana’s Golden Jaguars won 2-0 against Barbados

Guyana Football Team Golden Jaguars — Guyana Football Team - Golden Jaguars

Guyana’s national football team got off to a flying start by winning their first World Cup qualifying game in Group B against Barbados 2-0 at the National Stadium Providence on Friday night. The win is the first step on the long road to the 2014 World Cup to be held in neighboring Brazil.

It was clear from the opening whistle that the Golden Jaguars were intent on putting on a show for the local crowd. The team attacked the Bajans relentlessly and the superior quickness of the Jags showed with several players being caught offside. The Jags have a combination of young and experienced international players within their ranks. It is one of those international players, Shawn “Bubblie” Beveney who currently plays in the Asian Pro League, who took advantage of the sluggish Barbados defense and put one in the back of the net in the 26th minute.

corner_kick — Goal attempt after Corner Kick was taken

All was not well for the local side however. With the resumption of the game in the second half the linesman keeping watch on the Barbados half of the field flagged the Jaguars several times for runs which appeared to be legal, much to the disapproval of the large crowd. The frustration even spilled on to the players when heated words were exchanged between two players from the opposing teams causing the game referee to intervene. The most disappointing call came after a shot to goal was saved by the Bajan goalie but JP Rodriguez took advantage of the rebound and sent a blistering shot past the stunned keeper only to be flagged offside. The Golden Jags also missed several scoring opportunities. This was an indictment on the local side which is touted to have skilled play makers but lacks effective finishers.

Goal Scorers: From Left Charles Pollard, Shawn Beveney

37 year old Charles “lily” Pollard, who was one of the players honored at the 2010-2011 Kashif and Shanghai Football tournament for his significant contribution to Guyanese football, showed why he is considered as one of the best. In the 76th minute with several Bajan defenders around Pollard struck a blistering shot past the keeper to put the Jags up 2-0, needless to say some fans were looking to see if the linesman had his flag up, this proved not to be the case.
After the game, Technical Advisor of the Golden Jaguars Jamaal Shabazz related that he was pleased with the team’s performance despite not being %100 fit. He also made a case for the inclusion of several international players into the squad. “When you have senior players like Charles Pollard at 37 and Trevon George at 17 on the same side it can only be good for Guyana’s football.” He said it is good to have young players see guys who have played football locally and have transitioned to the regional and international arena and that motivates them to train hard to develop their skills in hopes of one day achieving such goals and even higher. Shabazz added that though the team did not convert all scoring opportunities he is satisfied that plays were being created.

Guyana will face Bermuda in the second Group B match on Tuesday at the National Stadium Providence. Bermuda lost 1-0 to Trinidad and Tobago earlier in the day.

By – Andrew Ross

August 30, 2011

Bravo Arts to Exhibit Stunning Extraterrestrial Body Art

BRAVO ARTS, the premier body art creative company is all poised to launch another of its one of a kind exhibitions at Castellani National Art Gallery on Friday 9th September next.

Titled “EXTRA TERRESTRIAL”, this time around the eye catching body art models will have the added adornments of prosthetics. These will include the rubber latex representation of exaggerated body parts, providing special effects for the “alien” models. Special laser like lighting effects and creative greenery will produce a Guyanese type extraterrestrial habitat to intrigue and delight the audiences.
One year ago Steve Douglas Bravo Arts earned rave reviews with his inaugural “Unearthed” presentation at the same Castellani venue. For many, it was the first local exhibition to highlight the body as the canvas which, that time, depicted the country’s flora and fauna. Since then the art form has been in demand by Corporate entities, dance companies and private party socials.

The Friday September 9 presentation will portray a diversity of peaceful aliens who are closely knitted and live in harmony with their environment. This will be done within the bounds of propriety.
Patrons will again experience live body painting on demand as well as the appearance of a surprise alien character known to most movie goers and internet fans.
Amongst the artists and models will be Jackie Hanover, Courtney Douglas, Cassandra Chu and Paloma Bristol, to name a few. Challenges of sponsorship during this season compelled the Bravo Arts organisers to charge $500.00 for adults whilst children under ten will enjoy free admission.
The exhibition runs from 16:30hrs to 19:30hrs (4:30 – 7:30pm).

August 29, 2011August 29, 2011

Ray Sytes Puts It on For His Country; Guyana

Introducing Hip-Hop fused with Dancehall artist Ray Sytes, a soon to be well known artist, whose blend of both genres is sure to lure you in. Having collaborated with hit producers who’ve worked with superstars like Wiz Khalifa, Trey Songz, Talib Kweli, and 50 Cent, as well as recording a song with multi-platinum recording artist T-Pain entitled “Everybody Else”, Ray Sytes is determined to put Hip- Hop on the map for Guyana.

“Welcome To The Far South” is Sytes’ official mixtape series, with the release of his first installment entitled “Tote My Flag.” Sytes’ mixtape includes a blend of Hip-Hop and Dancehall, featuring established artists featured on his project. Ray Sytes isn’t just doing music for his fans, but for his country as well.

“We have many talented artists in R&B, Reggae, Dancehall, and Soca but not in Hip-Hop, so I’m filling that void,” says Ray Sytes.

Originally from Georgetown, Guyana at a very early age, Sytes relocated to the States where he found a love for music other than Dancehall… Hip-Hop. Living in Flatbush, Brooklyn, Ray Sytes gained knowledge of rhyming and writing then moved to Queens where he now resides. With a large success rate of artists coming from the Tri-State Area like Biggie, Nas, and Jay-Z, Ray Sytes has an opportunity he won’t let slip through.

“Tote My Flag,” features a remix of the hit “Star Bwoy,” with Jamaican musician Mavado, as well as features including Choppa Zoe, Clova, DJ Lantan and many more. With 5 singles doing well on iTunes, you can anticipate Ray Sytes’ upcoming mixtape “Welcome To Guyana”, the second episode in his “Welcome To The Far South” series.

Proclaiming leadership of the “Far South Movement”, Ray Sytes is reppin’ for his country!

CONNECT WITH RAY SYTES
Website: www.raysytes.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/raysytes
Facebook: www.facebook.com/raysytes

MIXTAPE: Ray Sytes – Tote My Flag
http://limelinx.com/files/ae5ce5b1aec4b179b708a20d30734eac
http://www.datpiff.com/Ray-Sytes-Tote-My-Flag-mixtape.243178.html

VIDEO URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnBp4DJW0SE

August 25, 2011

Stage set for ‘Real’ Bollywood Divas Mega concert in Guyana

Sunidhi Chauhan (photo taken from last.fm)

With contracts signed and the National Stadium booked all roads lead to the venue for a real Bollywood concert featuring four mega acts dancing and singing in true Bollywood style in Guyana. Through collaboration with Guyanese and Europe based officials boasting decades of experience, Lux Entertainment has been formed and is ready to take Guyana entertainment offerings to another level. “Think of three or more hours of live performances from names straight out of Bollywood: Sunidhi Chauhan, Neha Dhupia, Riya Sen, Rakshanda Khan…we have got them on contract already!” This concert billed for October 29, will redefined mega concerts in Guyana.

Over the years we have seen a plethora of International shows featuring names from Jamaica, Trinidad, and Barbados. Most recently some have tapped into the North American market while bollywood has only been brushed. We are not brushing; we are digging deep into an industry that’s considered bigger than Hollywood, hence, this mega event. Bollywood Divas Mega Concert is our private imitative aimed at showcasing to the rest of the world that Guyana is as good a venue as any other country to stage mega events. It also is aimed at attracting tourists to the local shows as these artistes are not billed for any other Caribbean country but are celebrated in most. Our package guarantees a real full length enlightenment of dynamic and entertaining showcase for all despite of culture or creed.
Meet the Divas

Sunidhi Chauhan
Sunidhi is an Indian playback singer, best known for her Hindi film songs in Bollywood Such as ‘Desi Girls’, Sheila Ki Jawani, Aaja Nachle and Mere Mehboob etc. She has also recorded songs for Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Assamese and Gujarati films and is credited with over 2000 songs. She’s is also an excellent exotic high energy Live stage performer. Her breakthrough was Ram Gopal Varma’s film Mast, in which she sang the hit song, “Ruki Ruki Si ZindagiShe has been nominated for fourteen Filmfare Awards, winning it on three occasions. She has won two Star Screen Awards, two IIFA Awards and one Zee Cine Award. And she’s still in Bollywood churning out Movies todate.

Nehia Dhupia (photo taken from gobollywood.com)

Neha Dhupia
Neha Dhupia is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. She is a former beauty queen and winner of Femina Miss India 2002 and placed in the top ten for the Miss Universe 2002. Dhupia made her acting debut in a play in New Delhi called Graffiti. Thereafter she appeared in a music video for Indipop band Euphoria and also modeled for various advertisement campaigns. She then appeared in the TV serial “Rajdhani”. In 2002 she entered the Femina Miss India pageant finishing in first place, winning the Femina Miss India Universe title, and was subsequently sent to the Miss Universe 2002 pageant in Puerto Rico. She was placed in the top 10. Dhupia made her film debut in the 2003 Bollywood film Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003), and She rose to fame with her role in the film Julie and then appeared in Sheesha (2005) in a dual role of twin sisters, then starred in films such as Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005) and Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), which did well at the box office, and also featured in a segment of the anthology film Dus Kahaniyaan (2007). In the following years, Dhupia appeared in supporting roles in multiple critically and commercially acclaimed films including Chup Chup Ke (2006), Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007), Mithya (2008), Maharathi (2008), Singh Is King (2008) and Dasvidaniya (2008). In 2011, she plays Eva Braun in the film Dear Friend Hitler -a film about Mahatma Gandhi. Incidentally she is also a model.

Riya Sen
Riya Sen is an Indian film actress and model who hails from a family of actors including her grandmother Suchitra Sen, mother Moon Moon Sen and sister Raima Sen. She began her acting career in 1991 as a child artiste in the film Vishkanya. Her first commercial success in her film career was with Style. Some of her other films include producer Pritish Nandy’s musical film, Jhankaar Beats (2003) in Hinglish, Shaadi No. 1 (2005) Malayalam horror film Ananthabhadram (2005).

Riya was first recognised as a model when she performed in Falguni Pathak’s music video Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi. Since then, she has appeared in music videos, television commercials, fashion shows, and on magazine covers. She has been a heartthrob sensation throughout India and is known for her gorgeous smile. Her most recent films are Paying Guest, Action Replayy and De Dana Dan. She has also worked on her first international project with Chris Kattan in IFC’s Bollywood Hero.

Rakshanda Khan is a former Model and a Television Actress, and an Anchor in the Indian Television Industry. She is better known for her role as Mallika Seth in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, Tanya Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, and Roshni Chopra in Kasamh Se. She is the Divas show emcee.

By – Mondale Smith

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