The Scene

Reigning Soca Monarch Jumo Primo will have his work cut out for him when he comes up against 17 contenders for his crown and title at the National Park tonight.

As our 43rd Republic anniversary approaches, some amount of introspection is required.

Hi Everyone, there are several ways to prepare fish to fry: seasoned, and dusted with flour, breadcrumbs, cornmeal or some other type of dry breading.

A mix of new and old talent was awarded last Sunday evening when the Theatre Guild held its 2012 Awards ceremony, which also saw Vic Insanally and Ian McDonald being honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards.

It is difficult to believe that the shy, soft-spoken Niossi Alsopp who sat down with The Scene this week, is the same one who took stormed the stage and won the Junior Calypso Monarchy with her rendition of Bonny Alves’ “Drama School”.

Last week saw me at the premiere of three films from local filmmakers, under the banner ‘Femme’, by CineGuyana – the Film Producing Company of Guyana.

Lovers of Indian music will be given a treat come May 5 when some of India’s popular playback singers–in the name of Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan–take to the stage for the 175th anniversary celebration of Indian arrival to Guyana put on by the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha.

Having set a solid foundation over the past three years, local punk rock band Keep Your Day Job!

A new film detailing the life and career of hip-hop/rap artist Snoop Lion (formerly Snoop Dogg) is set to be released on March 15.

“Drama is hectic but very rewarding; you need a lot of tolerance, patience and discipline… Drama needs those qualities because it is a business in addition to be being entertaining.

For those of you who are subscribed to a cable network, the History Channel’s Bamazon has been on your schedule for the past three months hasn’t it?

Hi Everyone,  A little over two weeks ago when I shared my Holiday Bits, with you, I mentioned that I did not make any garlic pork for Christmas.

Just back from India, where she attended the 4th MP Exportech, following an invitation from the Government of India, Sonia Noel is preparing for the Miss Bartica Regatta set for March 13 in her hometown.

“Femme”, the local cinematic premiere of three short films about women that were released last year under the auspices of CineGuyana and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was a grand Red Carpet event at the Avinash Theatres on Wednesday evening last.