Mother (known as Mama)
Mother (better known as Mama) ‘Mama’ as we called her was so quiet and sweet To hug and kiss her was really a treat. She was fat like mothers of her day you see Having nine healthy children…
Making sculptures out of paper and turning paper into bronze
Patty and Allen Eckman have been creating wonderful high detail works in their hand made acid free cast paper sculpture since 1988 and they have become internationally recognized as not only masters in the medium but also the only masters…
Mind’s Eye & Miss Lassie
A 4th generation Caymanian, Gladwyn K. “Lassie” Bush began painting at the age of 62, after what she describes as a visionary experience. Strong Christian themes run through her work, which she painted not only on canvas, but also on…
GIS Spotlight: Link to Oceans
The week starting Monday, 27 August, GIS Spotlight opens young minds to ocean literacy, draws attention to tourism and refocuses on hurricane preparedness. It’s never too early to enthuse school children about nature and the need to conserve it for…
That olde cat look
By Joan Wilson Why do I think of you Every time I see a cat? Is it because you’re so warm and friendly And more so as a matter of fact? Your hair is always…
Underwater Dog Photographer Helping Shelter Pets
By Eve Becker, TAILS contributor Pet photographer Seth Casteel enjoys the unexpected. And that’s a good thing, since his photos of dogs—taken as he plays underwater with them—have become a viral overnight success. Casteel’s underwater photos reveal surprising emotions: a…
Anansesem September 2012 Issue: Call for Submissions
Deadline: August 25, 2012 Anansesem Caribbean children’s ezine is now accepting submissions for our September 2012 issue. Adults, we are looking for poems, art, nonfiction articles and stories that Caribbean children will enjoy and relate to. Although Caribbean writers and…
Learn About Film Production Schools
By Brittany Baker Film production is an exciting field that’s an excellent fit for creative students who want to explore a visual medium. Many film schools are extremely competitive when it comes to applications and only accept a few applicants…
Getting Creative in Brac Art
As part of their 2012 Summer Programme, the National Gallery recently hosted the annual Summer Art Camp in Cayman Brac at the Heritage House. Children of all ages came together for a full day of creative expression with music, performance,…
Marvin Hamlisch, composer of The Sting and A Chorus Line, dies aged 68
The composer Marvin Hamlisch, who wrote the scores for films and shows including The Sting and A Chorus Line, has died in Los Angeles, aged 68. Family spokesman Jason Lee said the musician died on Monday after a brief illness….
