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Deidra-Lee Bean

Acting Executive Director
Operations Manager

deidra@chewstick.org

Gavin Djata Smith

Executive Director
Founder

director@chewstick.org

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The Chewstick Foundation empowers storytelling, creative expression and social justice to enrich youth, arts, culture and community. #SupportChewstick

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Legendary vibes loading… 🎤🔥 Chewstick’s Legendary

Legendary vibes loading… 🎤🔥

Chewstick’s Legendary Open Mic Jam Session is this Sunday at Blue Waters Anglers Club.
Doors open 7PM | Show starts 8PM

🎶 Spoken word. Music. Storytelling.Vibes.
🎤 Free entry before 8PM
✨ Free if you’re performing

Pull up, bring your people, bring your courage, bring your art.

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Boarding passes in hand, passports turned to the picture page, and prepare for boarding.

Let’s goooooooooooooo!!!

Bermuda’s 🇧🇲 annual 📆 pre TNT Carnival 🎡 fete 💃🏽🕺🏿 is here!

On Saturday, January 31st 2026 join us as we start the Bermuda Soca Calendar off right!

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Part proceeds will be donated to @chewstickfoundation

October’s been a whirlwind! From the Gombeys in t

October’s been a whirlwind!
From the Gombeys in the Gardens mural to our Fall Retreat, we’ve been surrounded by creativity, community, and culture.

And we’re not slowing down — join us tonight at The Leopard’s Club for our Legendary Open Mic Jam Session, and get ready for our Haunted House Fundraiser, October 31st at Somers Playhouse! 👻

It’s all love, all art, all purpose - powered by you. ❤️
If you want to get involved, support, or volunteer:
Visit chewstick.org
Call us 📞 292.2439
Or just connect right here on Instagram!

#ChewstickFoundation #Community #BermudaCulture #OpenMic #HauntedHouse #ArtInAction #GombeysInTheGardens #LeopardsClub #SupportLocal #BermudaEvents

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🎤✨ The vibes are LEGENDARY! ✨🎶 Chewstick’s Open M

🎤✨ The vibes are LEGENDARY! ✨🎶

Chewstick’s Open Mic Jam Session is happening at Blue Waters Anglers Club — a space where voices rise, stories unfold, and the whole fam comes alive. From poetry to music, freestyles to surprises, every performance is pure magic. 💫

📍 Blue Waters Anglers Club
🕖 Doors 7pm | 🎶 Show 8pm

All are welcome. Bring your talent, your energy, your curiosity — and let’s share the pillars of Respect, Freedom, Love & Truth together.

🔥 Step up to the mic. Feel the vibe. Be part of the legacy. Plus @_tatiana.king_ is making her debut as a host!!

#Chewstick #OpenMicJam #BermudaCulture #RespectFreedomLoveTruth

TONIGHT! Chewstick’s Legendary Open Mic Jam Sessio

TONIGHT! Chewstick’s Legendary Open Mic Jam Session @ Leopard’s Club!

In honor of the holiday, we’re dropping the cover charge, yep, FREE ENTRY because we want the whole fam to pull up, vibe out, and show love to the historic Leopard’s Club.

Whether you sing, spit bars, strum a tune, share your story, or just soak up the energy, this is the night.

Donations are welcome (but not required!) what’s essential is YOU bringing your spirit, your voice, your ears, your applause. Let’s fill this space, and maybe, just maybe, spark a Chewstick comeback right here.

Mic goes live 8pm
See you TONIGHT, no excuses, no cover, just vibes. @deidrabean is hosting and cookies are on sale $6 from @meechis_cookies

#Chewstick #OpenMicJamSession #LeopardsClub #BermudaMusic #SpokenWord #CommunityVibes #HolidayEnergy

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This weekend, support the Chewstick Foundation vib

This weekend, support the Chewstick Foundation vibes at @leopards_club_bda (The Leopards Club)!

Saturday night: Shardae (@love_dae11 ) + Friends light up the stage for a special fundraising concert featuring a dynamic mix of amazingly talented artists collaborating to support Shardae's education!! Then we keep it going with Chewstick’s Legendary Open Mic Jam Session on Sunday night, the perfect way to ease into your Labour Day holiday!

All weekend expect good music, good people, and even @meechis_cookies will be on sale (because vibes taste better with cookies). 🍪 Donations are welcome as every bit helps!

Support the vibes. Sign up to perform, come through to appreciate, or simply check out the Leopards Club. Spend your holiday weekend with us!

#Chewstick #OpenMicJamSession #LeopardsClub #BermudaCulture #LiveMusic #LabourDayVibes

🎤🔥 Bermuda’s most legendary vibe is BACK! Open-Mic

🎤🔥 Bermuda’s most legendary vibe is BACK!
Open-Mic Jam Session 🎶
🗓 This Sunday | 🕗 8PM–12AM
📍 Blue Waters Anglers
🎙️ Featuring: Pier Simons
🎤 Hosted by: Kalaeb the Turtle
🎟 FREE before 8PM / $10 after / FREE for Performers

Come catch the vibe, spit your truth, and celebrate the culture with Chewstick & the Dept. of Culture 🎶💥
#Chewstick #OpenMicBermuda #PierSimons #LiveMusic #NeoGriotMovement #BermudaCulture

This Heroes Weekend, Chewstick is back with Bermud

This Heroes Weekend, Chewstick is back with Bermuda’s Legendary Open Mic Jam Session - sharing songs, poems + stories of Heroes & Fathers 💬🎶

🗓️ Sunday June 15
📍 Blue Waters Anglers Club
⏰ 8PM–12AM | Doors open 7PM
💸 $10 | FREE before 8PM | FREE for performers

Bring your truth, your voice, your vibes.
All are welcome. Always.

#Chewstick #OpenMic #NeoGriotMovement #Bermuda #HeroesWeekend #FathersDay #ChewstickFoundation

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🌿✨ Chewstick’s Spring Retreat is returning to Pa

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Chewstick’s Spring Retreat is returning to Paget Island THIS Friday March 21 to Sunday March 23! 🎶🔥🏝️

This is your chance to unplug, express, and reconnect with creativity, culture, and community in a space built for growth. Whether you're a poet, musician, visual artist, or just someone looking for inspiration, the Retreat is for you!

Expect:
African Drumming basics
🎨 Creative workshops
🔥 Bonfires & storytelling
🌊 Reflection & renewal

Join us for a weekend of art, music, and healing as we continue building the legacy of Chewstick together. Spots are limited—don’t miss out!

📅 March 21-23 | Paget Island
📩 DM us for details, visit www.chewstick.org or call 292 2439

#ChewstickRetreat #ReturnToPaget #CreativeCommunity #BermudaCulture #unplugandcreatememories

Sunday, February 23rd, Chewstick’s Legendary Open

Sunday, February 23rd, Chewstick’s Legendary Open Mic Jam Session is celebrating our history, *Black History*, Bermuda's history, with the support of @bermudaculture at Blue Waters Anglers Club! 🎶

🎵 Doors open at 7 PM – come vibe with us as we celebrate the raw, authentic magic of art and community.

✨ FREE entry before 8 PM
🎙️ Performers? FREE all night! Sign up early in the book to share your story, poem, song, dance, or whatever moves you!

✨ Featured Artist: The incredible Arijahknow Live Wires! Whose talent and community impact are unmatched. Through his artistry, he inspires, uplifts, and enlightens.

Hosted by the one and only @gavindjatasmith , connect with creatives, support the vibes, and feel the energy of the #bermudianrenaissance. Let’s keep the culture alive! 💛🖤

See you there, fam! 🫶 #Chewstick #OpenMic #SupportTheArts

🎤 This Sunday, Jan. 26th, it’s going down at Blue

🎤 This Sunday, Jan. 26th, it’s going down at Blue Waters Anglers Club! 🎶

Chewstick’s Legendary Open Mic Jam Session is back for 2025 and you don’t want to miss this! 🎵 Doors open at 7 PM – come vibe with us as we celebrate the raw, authentic magic of art and community.

✨ Here’s the deal:
🆓 FREE entry before 8 PM
🎙️ Performers? FREE all night! Sign up early in the book to share your gift.

Hosted by the one and only @kinyafromkenya, this is your chance to support and uplift local artists, connect with creatives, and feel the energy that makes Chewstick so special. Let’s keep the culture alive! 💛🖤

See you there, fam! Don’t wait – get here early and let’s make Sunday legendary. 🫶 #Chewstick #OpenMic #SupportTheArts

🎤✨ Chewstick’s Legendary Open Mic Jam Session ✨🎤

🎤✨ Chewstick’s Legendary Open Mic Jam Session ✨🎤

Join us on Sunday, December 29th, at the Blue Waters Anglers Club for a night to remember! 🎶 Whether you're a poet, singer, musician, or just a lover of the arts, this is your space to shine and be inspired.

🌟 Featuring special performances by the incredible Joy T. Barnum and amazingly talented @mammenjoseph ,we'll be closing out the year with soulful vibes, raw talent, and a celebration of creativity.

🎶 Doors open at 7 PM | $10 after 8 PM
(Performers get in FREE—so bring your talent and share your gift!)

Come ready to celebrate, support, and soak in the magic of the Chewstick spirit. Let’s end the year on a high note! 🎤💫

#ChewstickOpenMic #JoyTBarnum #BermudaArts #SupportTheVibes #CreativityUnleashed #YouthArtsCultureCommunity #GoodVibes

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Hana Bushara’s last song

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Bermuda's Legendary Open-Mic Jam Session ART MONTH

Bermuda's Legendary Open-Mic Jam Session ART MONTH CELEBRATION is TONIGHT at Blue Waters Anglers Club from 8PM to 12AM! Join us, share your talents or simply take in the beauty that is Bermudian culture, music, spoken word, rap, dance and art. Proudly sponsored by Department of @bermudaculture.

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