Danya Steele’s work is committed to bettering the world through youth development, media, and inspiring people to take on their own destinies. Her work focuses heavily on storytelling and chronicling experiences to empower future generations. She is currently writing a book which highlights emerging young leaders who are changing South Africa in the post-apartheid era. She left a very comfortable job in 2009 to do this because she felt these were stories that needed to be told. Danya Steele is committed to mutual empowerment and to encouraging self-reflection in order to live with purpose.

We have organized a few events so that Ms. Steele’s influence achieves maximum positive impact. She has a wealth of experience in heading non-profits focused on Youth Empowerment. Her approach is always interactive and inspirational; at 27 years old she has already made her mark on the globe and has a passion for helping others to do so as well. Ms. Steele’s work strives to promote understanding of diverse cultures by encouraging self-reflective living and sharing.

This is our first venture in having an international facilitator as part of their highly successful Retreat program, and will be an ideal opportunity for personal and mutual growth and collaboration across geographical lines. The 2012 Winter Retreat promises to be the best ever, as we are encouraging participants to unplug from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind and to reconnect with themselves. Participants will be encouraged to share individual gifts & passions, learn about conscious living and cultivate their own personal story and destiny. Along with Ms. Steele’s workshop there will be workshops on African drumming, song-writing, yoga, fitness, guitar, demonstrations on head wrapping, healthy cooking, time for self-reflection, and more.

Danya Steele from Brandon Sammut on Vimeo.

What I am mostly interested in is inspiring people to think about how their lives are going and how to make that work for them no matter what they may view as current obstacles or circumstances. I would highlight all of the many tools we all have at our fingertips to manifest dreams and make things happen. This talk applies to literally anyone, and can be tweaked according to the audience (whether it’s youth or women). I would come with a presentation and some interactive exercises to get people thinking about themselves and their own lives. – Danya Steele

We invite you to attend any one of the events listed above or sign up for the Winter Retreat on www.chewstick.org, the price breakdown for members, non-members, youth, and families are included in the article here. Alternatively sign-ups can be made by phone on 292-2439 or by e-mailing your information to info@chewstick.org.

Find out more about Danya here:

www.danyasteele.com

www.essence.com

www.clutchmagonline.com

www.30summit.com

Opening group circle

Anyone that has experienced The Chewstick Foundation’s Retreats knows that this program is nothing short of life-changing. Originally conceptualized as an annual event, the Retreats have quickly become a staple of the Chewstick Foundation’s programs designed to break down barriers and empower individuals to re-engage with themselves and connect with one another on a whole new level. We successfully held three Retreat weekends in 2011 and will continue into 2012 and beyond.

The 2012 Retreats will be: WINTER – February 17^th to 19^th, SUMMER – June 29^th to July 1^st , and FALL – October 5^th to 7^th.

Retreats feature participant-led workshops, collaborations, group activities and quiet time dedicated to enhancing the overall process of personal and collective growth. Despite what you may think, everyone is creative in some way, including and especially YOU! No matter your area of interest or skill level all are welcome and encouraged to participate, no experience necessary. Participants leave with new, deep, personal relationships and continue their collaborations and creative growth well beyond the focused weekends.

On each Retreat will utilise a “Bredren” system, which serves to enhance the experience by partnering participants up to create a personal bond and encourage collaboration with unlikely individuals. This system allows participants to see that they can indeed learn lessons from everyone around them and at times all that is needed is the opportunity to deepen without distractions. The Retreats provide an opportunity to remove the distractions of everyday life and foster camaraderie in a safe space, off the main island of Bermuda. We encourage participants to unplug from their cell phones and the worries of daily living and give in to a totally creative weekend. Space is limited for this special event and we are inviting participants to take part in a journey along with roughly 40 participants for this tremendous, life-changing personal adventure. Participants depart from the dock on Friday evening at 6 PM and are returned to the mainland on Sunday evening at 2pm.

Guest Participant Facilitators

Special Guest Participant Facilitator: Author, Activist Change-Agent - Danya Steele.

To enhance the Retreat experience we will be inviting guest facilitators from around the world to join us. The first Retreat for 2012 will welcome international presenter, Danya Steele to the Winter Retreat. She is an author, entrepreneur, speaker and change agent. She has worked with a number of organizations focused on youth development and will present a Break-Out Session on the intrinsic ability each of us have to create our world by doing. During her time in Bermuda she will also be presenting to students at both Berkeley and CedarBridge and will share a bit on lessons she has learned on her life’s journey. We are very excited to include Danya, as she has done a lot of work in the United States and South Africa with the aim of breaking down barriers and bringing communities together and has valuable insight that can enhance the way we move forward in our lives.  More information on Danya Steele is available here. If you have suggestions for potential participant facilitators please let us know and we will do our best to make it happen. Stay tuned as we let you know about the Summer and Fall Guest Participant Facilitators.

Break-out Sessions

Performance Workshop

Break-out Sessions are 1.5-3 hour workshops that offer insight into a variety of fields that all help participants to deepen personally and collectively. They are led by passionate people that want to share their fields of expertise and personal experience in a safe and organic environment.  All attendees are invited (though not required) to submit a Break-out Session option for consideration, and everyone who attends is expected to bring a passion for learning and sharing.  There are 3 Break-Out Sessions scheduled for each Retreat, with up to 12 options to choose from. We don’t know who will attend well in advance, so it is difficult to let you know what each Retreat will offer specifically, but in the past Break-out Sessions have included:

• Yoga
• The Knowing-Doing Gap (Personal Empowerment Strategies)
• Creative Writing
• Capoeira
• Life Drawing
• Photography
• Salsa
• Advanced Blues Guitar
• Head Wrapping Techniques
• and more!

Fun Stuff

Fireside sharing

Apart from all the deepening exercises that are central to The Retreat, it’s also a lot of FUN! Attendees have the option to participate in  fun activities such as:

• Hiking/Exploring
• Swimming
• Bocce Tournament
• Football
• Yoga
• Salsa
• Chess
• Jamming
• Fishing (provide your own equipment ; )
• Fireside Sing-alongs
• Sitting off on the rocks
• and more!

What do Participants Need to Bring?

The Retreats alternate between Ports Island and Paget Island, two of the most beautiful and fully equipped islands in Bermuda. Unlike traditional “camping”, each island is fully equipped with plenty of beds, full kitchen and dining areas and bathroom facilities –making this excursion quite the opposite of “roughing it”, but you still need to bring a few things.

Essentials:

• Pillow, Bedding, Sleeping Bag and/or something to keep you warm
• Clothing (2 sets of day wear/night wear etc. recommended)
• Sneakers, Sandals, Boots etc.
• Pajamas
• Swimsuit/Swim Shoes
• Towel (bath and swim towels recommended)
• Toiletries
• Flashlight
• Plate/cup/cutlery
• Good vibes

Optional:

• Any snacks you may want
• Chair (if you don’t bring it, be prepared to sit on the ground!)
• Camera
• Any other tools you need for your craft (musical instruments, notepad, sketchbook, art supplies, etc.) If unsure, contact us for more information.
• Lotion, sunscreen, hand sanitizer etc.
• Laptop (wifi is available : )
• Bug repellant (though we haven’t had any problems with mosquitoes etc.)
• Games (no electronic games please)

Please Do Not Bring:

• Bad vibes
• Portable game systems
• Pets
• Any illicit substances or materials
• Anything you cannot carry yourself

Young people inspiring each other - and everyone!

Under 18
We are proud to be able to offer the opportunity for young people ages 6-18 to be able to attend and participate. The youngest will be taken care of by a child care provider away from the different workshops, while those willing and able to participate in deepening activities will be allowed to. Those under 18 will be required to get parental consent as well as an over 18 chaperon. If a chaperone cannot be identified we would be willing to ask other mature attendees if one would be able to be a personal chaperone for you. Please inquire well in advance if you will be bringing a child or if you need a chaperone.

Price to attend

We try to subsidize The Retreats to make them as affordable as possible. Because of this, participants are expected to help out wherever they can, whether it be with moving equipment, helping prepare meals or general tidy up. This will not be strenuous work and will help foster the bond with other Retreat participants. The  Retreat charge includes transport to/from the Island, all meals stated above, housing, workshops, Break-Out Sessions, necessary supplies, acoustic fireside, open-mic jam session and plenty of vibes!  The price breakdown is as follows:

The Chewstick Foundation in its commitment to breaking down social barriers and celebrating storytelling in all its forms will be holding their 1st Annual Bakatown Short Film Festival starting Thursday, January 26th and continuing through to Saturday, January 28th. The 1st edition of the Bakatown Film Festival promises to be one of the best ever, as Chewstick will host a series of events celebrating local film culture, storytelling and production, culminating with a showing of short films from around the world, screened at Liberty Theatre on Saturday, January 28th. This is a project developed in conjunction with the Future Shorts Film Festival based in England. The Future Shorts Festival allows anyone, anywhere to host a screening of the Future Shorts programme – a feature length programme of the award winning short films from around the world.

The Bakatown Short Film Festival is a celebration of the art of film making.  It encourages and supports independent filmmakers from Bermuda and around the world, by bringing to Bermuda a dazzling array of short films from a select group of directors. The Bakatown Short Film Festival promotes understanding of diverse cultures by displaying the passions and unique vision of these filmmakers, and promises to both entertain and educate viewers. The Chewstick Foundation is very happy to have received sponsorship from the Economic Empowerment Zones Agency and Digicel whose support is graciously appreciated as we collaborate to revitalize the Bakatown area and dispel the misinformation that challenges its vitality. Gavin Djata Smith, Executive Director of The Chewstick Foundation explains that “Apart from Chewstick’s primary aim to be an avenue for personal growth, our secondary aim is to be a positive force in Bermuda generally and “Back of Town” specifically; constantly embedding our youth, arts, cultural and community programs in the heart of this region. In this vein we are proud to re-envision this area by embracing the “Back of Town” legacy and reintroducing it as “Bakatown”; to both celebrate the deep cultural history of the area while at the same time marking a new chapter in its history as a revitalized center of Bermudian history, culture and pride. The Bakatown Short Film Festival is our first introduction of the theme that we aim to be a major game changer for the North Hamilton Community and Bermuda as a whole. And Future Shorts creates a unique opportunity to embark on this new path”.

Future Shorts (www.futureshorts.com) is the largest short film network in the world, since 2003 they have worked to develop a platform for filmmakers to engage people from across the globe, through film. Future Shorts is an amazing company whose pop up film festival, The Future Shorts Festival is the largest of its kind; the goal is to encourage an international screening network to show films that cross, cultural and geographic boundaries, to create a global community. The Chewstick Foundation are honored to have become part of this network and to have found a partner organization to help The Chewstick Movement change the world, break down barriers, and celebrate and empower storytelling in all its forms. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Economic Empowerment Zones Agency we are able to hold the festival events free of charge with the exception of the Liberty Theatre Future Shorts screening, which will be $30 (20$ for Chewstick Members).

The Bakatown Short Film Festival will take place over three days starting on at The Chewstick Neo-Griot Lounge on Thursday, January 26 at 6pm with a screening of local submissions followed by a discussion on the filmmaking industry in Bermuda. Panelists include local filmmakers Al Seymour, Milton Raposo and Donald ‘Detrimental’ Robinson, also Asha Ludwig, director of one of the films submitted will participate. This event will provide an opportunity for filmmakers to network, inform and inspire each other about their passion. This is an free event that will also be streamed live and archived at www.chewstick.org. Panelists will share their experiences and perspectives on the history and future of film in Bermuda and this will be a great opportunity to ask questions of icons in Bermudian filmmaking, with decades of experience and a plethora of knowledge for those interested in the industry.

The second event will take place on Friday, January 27th at 9pm, with a Local Music Video Launch Party at The Chewstick Lounge. This novel event will showcase local artists and music video filmmakers in a celebration of music video filmmaking, which has become the most prolific of the filmmaking industry in Bermuda. The entire party will be entertained via video DJ with local music videos being projected 12ft x 8ft on the new screen at The Chewstick Lounge. The Music Video Launch party will feature music videos from local artists such as; Twanee’ Butterfield, Prof-A-C, Jelani, Fiyah Marshall, all the way up to international local artists like Heather Nova, Collie Buddz and Mishka!  Entry is free and local artists are encouraged to attend to see their video on the big screen. Snacks and refreshments will be available with donation graciously accepted to support The Chewstick Foundation.

On Saturday, January 28th will be the main event, featuring the  Future Shorts Films at Liberty Theatre, this will be a 250 person event, screening the world class Future Shorts (www.futureshorts.com) collection of film shorts. There will be an opening reception to kick-off the event which will take place from 6pm in the Liberty Theatre Lobby and will feature a selection of local performers and cocktails and refreshments for sale and a chance to mingle with fellow film enthusiasts. At 7pm the shorts will start in the main theatre. The collection is a series of six films that range from 6-20 minutes and display genres from real life dramas to stop-motion, and animation. Each film has received industry awards and the collection boasts winners from The Oscars, SXSW, BAFTA and the Sundance Film Festival to name a few. The relatively new Future Shorts Film Festival has made great strides at celebrating the short film medium around the world and we are proud to be listed as one of the host countries and the first in the Caribbean region to partner with Future Shorts. Please click here for further details on the individual Shorts.

The screening will end at about 9pm and will be followed by a wrap party at The Chewstick Lounge, where guests will have a chance to mingle with filmmakers, event organizers, and volunteers as they dance to the musical stylings of an array of hot fire dj’s, with inspiring visuals on the big screen while celebrating local culture and storytelling in Bakatown. This will be an amazing opportunity to experience the best that Bakatown has to offer, and lends itself to The Chewstick Foundation’s endeavors to recognize yet another facet of the tremendous stories we all have to share as citizens of the world. Entry to the wrap party is free thanks to the sponsorship of the EEZA. Please call the Chewstick Foundation at 292-2439 if you have questions or would like to volunteer for this epic event.

Tickets for the 1st Annual Bakatown Short Film Festival Liberty Theatre event (all other events are free) will be sold for $30 and are available at The Chewstick Headquarters on Court Street, www.premiertickets.bm or by contacting Chewstick at 292 2439 or emailing info@chewstick.org. Chewstick Members please contact Chewstick directly to receive your membership discount.

Bermudian poet, writer, deep thinker and Chewstick’s original high school darling, will be performing on the Chewstick stage, Friday, December 30th at 7pm in the Chewstick Lounge on the corner of Elliot Street and Court Street. This is a long overdue, Griot Session as Sharla has been studying abroad as well as taking time for practice. self-reflection and growth before sharing her poetic journey with her long time fans in Bermuda. This series is designed to spotlight local talent and celebrate live entertainment and will be a definite treat as we approach the end of 2011.

This is a show not to be missed, as Sharla has been honing her craft in London and is eager to share all she has learned. She also wants to say her final farewells before what is anticipated to be her last return to Bermuda for a very long time. This performance will leave the audience in awe as, Sharla shares her journey of life, love and motherhood through her poignant delivery and real life focus.

Enjoy the vibes, celebrate live entertainment at its best, and experience Griot Sessions and the Bermuda story in its many forms.This is an opportunity to support local talent and share in this young woman’s journey as she boldly shares the many facets of her life trials, tribulations and ultimate joys. Admission is $10 at the door.

Do not miss the opportunity to experience an awe-inspiring performance while being a part of the celebration of artists’ stories, to achieve progress and empowerment. This is guaranteed to be a relaxing, enjoyable and uplifting event. Enjoy the vibes; celebrate this talented poet as she takes us on the poetic wanderings of her mind.

All performances are streamed live and stored in the Chewstick archives to share the experience with supporters from around the world. Tickets are $10 at the door with part proceeds going to fund The Chewstick Foundations programs and infrastructure. Donations can be made at www.premierticketsglobal.com/donations Time and seating is limited so get your tickets early! For more information call 292-2439 (CHEW), 535-2575 or email info@chewstick.org.

Feature: Sharla

Friday, December 30 2011

Admission: $10 (at door)

Doors open: 6pm

Showtime: 7pm (or when the seats are nearly full… so come Early!)

After-party til 12ish

The Chewstick Foundation will be holding the 9th Anniversary Celebration Fundraiser on January 7, 2012 at the City Hall Theatre in Hamilton. The 9th Anniversary Celebration will be Chewstick’s first attempt at making the Anniversary a much needed fundraising event, complete with welcome reception, huge artist showcase, art auction and ability to donate to support this increasingly influential charity. The Chewstick Foundation works to not only highlight Bermudian talent and bring people from all walks of life together, but to aid in the cultivation of a distinctly Bermudian story that can serve to increase our Bermuda’s global awareness, local pride and focus on breaking down the social barriers that only serve to stifle our collective growth.

We are pleased to have Premier The Honourable Paula A. Cox, JP, MP, Minister of Finance as our distinguished patron this year.

Celebrations will begin with an opening reception in the City Hall Foyer from 7pm. At 8pm the audience will be ushered into the the City Hall Theatre for a showcase to highlight Chewstick’s bright, accomplished. dynamic and promising talents. An eclectic mix of dance, poetry, storytelling, rapping, and musical interludes has been compiled that is guaranteed to please everyone! After the show Gombeys will engage the crowd and lead the way back to the Chewstick facility on the corner of Elliot Street and Court Street for after-party vibes where the djs will takeover and the dancing will begin.

We are pleased and excited to have Premier The Honourable Paula A. Cox as our distinguished patron this year and hope that many others will join her in helping to support The Chewstick Foundation. To that end it is important to mention the incredible artists, storytellers and volunteers that are donating their time and talents to make this show possible. There are too many to mention here, but there is no doubt that this will be a show to remember, and will go a long way in helping to keep the Chewstick progams, initiatives and facility alive.

The Chewstick facility was purpose-built to permanently house programs that empower storytellers, artists and social justice in a way that enriches youth, arts, culture and community and ultimately become Bermuda’s premier destination for live entertainment, local culture and community development. The Chewstick Foundation has been going strong these past nine years, due largely to the support of those who believe in the Movement and the community it has been established to support. The Chewstick Foundation continues to inspire diverse individuals to share their stories artistically and provide a sanctuary of hope and inspiration in these dark times. Come to support this worthy cause, celebrate the 9th Chewversary and help further Chewstick’s endeavours to enrich our island home.

Tickets for the 9th Anniversary Celebrations will be sold for $30 (General) and $100 (Patron) and are available between 9am to 5pm at Kit & Caboodle, Rock Island Coffee, The Chewstick Headquarters on Court Street, or by contacting Chewstick at 292 2439 or emailing info@chewstick.org. Tickets and donations can also be made online at www.premiertickets.bm

In the meantime check out some of the pix from last years Anniversary:

Krystal Smith, is back in Bermuda and will be featured in our next Griot Session, Friday December 16^th at the Chewstick Neo-Griot Lounge. Krystal is one of Bermuda’s premier Ballerinas and was featured on Friday, October 7^th as a means of funding her pursuit of an Associates Programme at the Welsh Ballet in Wales. For this venture, we partnered with The Trust for All the Arts and Premiertickets.bm to support Krystal as she was determined to reach her goal and was inspired to use her talents to do so, now she has returned eager to share the new skills acquired from this full semester of training.

Do not miss the opportunity to experience an awe-inspiring performance while being a part of the celebration of artists’ stories, to achieve progress and empowerment. This is guaranteed to be a relaxing, enjoyable and uplifting event. Enjoy the vibes; celebrate this gifted ballerina and share in the progress of her journey thus far.

All performances are streamed live on the Chewstick website (www.chewstick.org) and stored in the Chewstick archives to share the experience with supporters from around the world. Tickets are $10 at the door with part proceeds going to fund The Chewstick Foundations programs and infrastructure. Donations can be made at www.premierticketsglobal.com/donations Time and seating is limited so get your tickets early! For more information call 292-2439 (CHEW), 535-2575 or email info@chewstick.org.

Feature: Krystal Smith

Friday, December 16 2011

Admission: $10 (at door)

Doors open: 7pm

Showtime: 8pm (or when the seats are nearly full… so come Early!)

After-party til 12ish

Block Docs is continuing on December, 8th 2011 with a screening of A Small Act (see trailer here); with special guests from The Human Rights Commission (www.hrc.bm)

The Human Rights Commission will be hosting “A Small Act” on Thursday, December 8th at 7p.m. as part of The Chewstick Foundation’s Block Docs series. BlockDocs is a series designed to give individuals and community groups a chance to share and learn more about the world and each other.

The Human Rights Commission has selected this film as it demonstrates how a simple act of kindness or consideration by each of us…can have an extraordinary impact on the life of another, and, in turn, our own. It is a moving tale of humanity at its best, and highlights the interconnectivity of our small world.

In recognition of the Human Rights Day 2011, which is observed annually on 10 December, HRC will show this movie to highlight the idea that each of us can make a difference and invites the audience to dialogue after the film.

The BlockDocs series is an important part of the work Chewstick is doing to break down barriers and increase opportunities for the community to discuss important issues and connect in different ways. As with all the Chewstick Foundation’s documentary films, even if you’ve seen a film before, rest assured that you have never seen it or discussed it like this! BlockDocs are free, but donations toward the Chewstick Foundation’s programs and infrastructure are much appreciated. Light refreshments will be available for a small donation.

Each and every person is welcomed to attend every Thursday at the Chewstick Headquarters on the corner of Court Street and Elliot Street. Films start at 7:00 pm and depending upon the length of the movie and discussion, end at 9 pm. For documentary titles, complete schedule, future film suggestions, information on collaborations and other event information contact Deidra Lee Bean at 292-2439, e-mail deidra@chewstick.org or visit www.chewstick.org.

For more information on The Human Rights Commission call 2955859 or click here for information on the film.

Our Block Docs series is continuing on December, 1st 2011 with a screening of More Business of Being Born: Down on the Farm; this event will be hosted by the Doulas of Bermuda (www.doulasofbermuda.com) to perpetuate an amazing series of discussions on childbirth and female empowerment.

BlockDocs is a series developed to provide a forum for groups and organizations to come together to screen inspirational, provocative and insightful documentaries in a safe environment.

Films are chosen from a cross-section of topics to present a broadened world perspective and to inspire meaningful discussion. The Doulas of Bermuda first hosted a film and discussion in late 2010 with Ricki Lake’s “The Business of Being Born”, a film that explores the medicalization of the birthing experience. The group is again collaborating with us, as the “Business of Being Born” series has grown to include new films, a number of different stories, and a grassroots movement  meant to inspire women to take back ownership of their reproductive experience.

On Thursday, December 1st, The Doulas of Bermuda will take over the lounge space to host a screening and encourage a talk to discuss birthing options in Bermuda and inform the community about their services. We’re happy to host this series that can be used as a conduit for organizations to reach out; the series is an important part of the work Chewstick is doing to break down barriers and increase opportunities for the community to deepen on important issues. The Doulas of Bermuda will be hosting the first in the More Business of Being Born Series, “Down on the Farm: Conversations with Legendary Midwife Ina May Gaskin”. The More Business of Being Born series offers a practical look at birthing options as well as poignant celebrity birth stories from stars including Alanis Morissette, Gisele Bundchen, Christy Turlington-Burns, Cindy Crawford, Molly Ringwald, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Melissa Joan Hart.

The films continue Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein’s provocative and entertaining exploration of the modern maternity care system. Members of The Doulas of Bermuda will participate in the discussion and give an insiders’ perspective on the birthing movement that is sweeping the globe and trickling into our little island, to empower the individual through recognizing the wonder of women.

As with all the Chewstick Foundation’s documentary films, even if you’ve seen it before, rest assured that you have never seen it or discussed it like this! BlockDocs movie nights are free, but donations toward the Chewstick Foundation’s programs and infrastructure are much appreciated. Each and every person is welcomed to attend every Thursday at the Chewstick Headquarters on the corner of Court Street and Elliot Street. Films start at 6:30 pm and depending upon the length of the movie and discussion, end at 9 pm. For documentary titles, complete schedule, future film suggestions, information on collaborations and other event information contact Deidra Lee Bean at 292-2439, e-mail deidra@chewstick.org or visit www.chewstick.org.

Feature:  More Business of Being Born Series, “Down on the Farm: Conversations with Legendary Midwife Ina May Gaskin
Facilitators: The Doulas of Bermuda
Date: Thursday, December 1st
Admission: FREE donations welcome
Movie starts: 6.30pm, Light refreshments will be available

As we continue to expand this series to celebrate and support the endeavors of talented artists, our most prolific Brazilian singer/songwriter and volunteer, Fabiana Marcondes, will be featured at our next Griot Session. Fabiana, affectionately called Fabi, whom many Chewstick staff and supporters met during the first Retreat, in March, has become an integral part of our activities.  She has not only come through to assist with set up and promotions of our flagship event, the Legendary Open-Mic Jam Session, but has also attended all three retreats and collaborated with a number of our most noted artists. Most recently Fabi was highlighted as the opening act for the Dewhurtz and Flexx’s Griot Session, on Friday November 11th. Here she shared a small preview of what she will be doing at her Griot Session.
Sadly, Fabi will be leaving Bermuda to return to her home and her one true love, before the end of December, so that this occasion is bittersweet. We will finally get the chance to assist in showcasing Fabi, but will have to say a long goodbye to her, only a few days later. Fabi will perform on Friday, December 2nd the Chewstick Neo-Griot Lounge & Café on Elliot Street. Tickets are $10.00. Doors open at 7pm and the show kicks off at 8pm, or when there is a decent crowd; so get here early so that we have the maximum time to party.
Fabiana is no stranger to the concept of collaboration and will be joined by K.A.S.E. Stephan Johnstone, and Djata during her show, to share some of the songs written as a product of out Spring and Summer retreats on Paget Island. It’s going to be a mix of poetry, singing, and rapping with crisp performances and melodious lyrics and an after party that you won’t want to miss. Adding to the event, as the opening act will be Chewstick’s own Djata; who will be treating us old favorites with a brand new flair and never “world premier” covers of famous songs; his magnificent guitar playing, thought-provoking lyrics and soothing, mellow voice will be a definite complement to Fabiana’s mellifluous stylings
Do not miss the opportunity to experience an awe-inspiring performance while being a part of a farewell to an amazing, talent, supporter and friend of the Chewstick Movement. Deidra-Lee Bean, Chewstick’s Office Administrator, says, “Fabi was only with us for a very short time, not even a year, but in that time she has made a tremendous impact and will surely be missed. We bid her a fond farewell as she returns home to reunite with her love and to continue what promises to be an amazing story that we hope she will share with The Chewstick fam.” Everyone is urged to enjoy the vibes, support live music at its best and to help cultivate the Bermuda story with all the different facets, influences, and friendships that develop when we remember that we are all more alike than we are different.
All performances are streamed live on the Chewstick website (www.chewstick.org) and stored in the Chewstick archives, to share the experience with supporters from around the world. Tickets are $10 at the door with part proceeds going to fund The Chewstick Foundation’s initiatives and infrastructure. Time and seating is limited so get your tickets early! For more information call 292-2439 (CHEW), 535-2575 or email info@chewstick.org.

Feature: Fabiana
Opening Act: Djata
Friday, December 2nd
Admission: $10 (at door)
Doors open: 7pm
Showtime: 8pm (or when the seats are nearly full… so come Early!)
After-party til 2ish

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