Griot Session: Onika Best

Posted by on June 25, 2012 · 1 Comment 

Thursday, June 28th, world music and soulful expression will be celebrated at the Chewstick lounge, with “Griot Sessions”,  a designed to spotlight local talent and celebrate live entertainment, by giving Bermuda’s artists the chance to craft their own showcase. This Thursday will be an evening featuring Onika Best a talented singer, drummer, poet and soulful artist. The audience will be treated to a mix of genres with Bermudian all-girl... Read More

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Danya Steele – How will you design your life?

Posted by on February 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

In our commitment to breaking down social barriers, celebrating storytelling and empowering individuals to deepen on many levels, we have invited author, community activist, and entrepreneur, Danya Steele, to share insights with Bermuda students, facilitate a workshop at their Winter Retreat and lead a discussion in partnership with the Women’s Resource Center. Danya Steele’s work is committed to bettering the world through youth development,... Read More

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Block Docs: “A Small Act” hosted by The Human Rights Commission

Posted by on December 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

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... Read More

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