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The right tasteBy Cynthia Nelson Hi Everyone, I know there are folks out there who treat a recipe like an immutable law.

A play written by noted playwright Francis Quamina Farrier will kick-start this year’s events organised by the Guyana Cultural Association (GCA) to celebrate Carifesta in Brooklyn, New York as well as in Guyana, a press release from the group said.

By Iana Seales Sharda Eligon came close to walking out of the FACTS 2 designer competition because she had no idea how to sew, but a few episodes and one hot gown later, she is the toast of local fashion circles.

Who’s your double? Ever had someone tell you that you bear a striking resemblance to someone else?

We ♥ Arnold By Cynthia Nelson Hi Everyone, remember the old television show Green Acres?

In a departure from its usual comedy and dinner scene, the Upscale Restaurant is the venue for the Guyana Fashion Weekend (GFW) ‘Fashionistas’, a model audition and fashion party, slated for Friday August 8 from 6 pm.

The ‘Hello Africa’ parade will be the highlight of this year’s Emancipation Festival scheduled for next Friday at the National Park.

The Parkside Steel Ensemble recently performed in neighbouring Brazil and Suriname and according to a release from the band it did so before “mammoth” crowds.

By Oluatoyin Alleyne Teaching had always been on Donette Brottherson’s mind so it was no wonder she was in the profession for 12 years but what came as a big surprise was her quitting the classroom and taking up what many felt was just a hobby, designing.

Carifesta’s slow train It just doesn’t feel as though a major cultural event is coming up.

The trials of being a food columnistBy Cynthia NElsonHi Everyone, On a weekly basis I can be heard saying any or all of the following: “What am I going to write about this week?

 As he approaches 42 years in the music business Guyanese international superstar Eddy Grant is once again on the UK album charts with his latest release ‘The Very Best of – Road to Reparation’ at number 16.

By Zoisa Fraser Fashion, arts and creativity were all on show at Thursday night’s grand finale of Cole Facts 2, and after nearly three hours of intensive competition, 14-year-old Bishops’ High School student Sharda Elegon was adjudged the winner.

Trinidadian chutney sensations Adesh Samaroo and Heeralal Rampertab are providing three nights of entertainment at concerts billed for Uitvlugt, the Starlight Drive-In and Canje, Berbice.

Wild Fire Productions is assuring the public that all systems are in place for its family entertainment event, Wild Fire Fest 2K8 slated for the National Stadium, Providence  come July 26.

By Iana Seales The comedy of Kirk Jardine can sometimes be strangely frightening, building from a tame flurry of one-liners and strengthening to pointed wisecracks often aimed at anyone within three inches of him, which is why his audience usually stays a reasonable distance away in designated safe zones.

Calling it as we see it Some folks often accuse us here at The Scene of being overly critical.