While some head to the Hamptons, Caribbeans in New York City – or those visiting the New York area – head to Brooklyn! Labor Day weekend has become synonymous with Carnival in New York (aka the West Indian American Day Parade). Caribbean events will be at an all time high this weekend and it’s one of the best times to partake in festive events as sort of a last “hoo-rah” of the … [Read more...] about Fetes & Festivals in NYC Labor Day Weekend
Culture
Design Caribbean
Caribbean crafts are a rich part of the culture that is sometimes overshadowed by music and travel. Caribbean artisans create fine handmade pieces that are sometimes only found when on vacation. Design Caribbean is a trade show for Caribbean designers and artisans who make handmade merchandise like jewelry, ceramics and home furnishings to meet with potential buyers (wholesale … [Read more...] about Design Caribbean
Web Wednesday: Caribbean Pot
How could the foodie in me not have found this site sooner! I came across Caribbean Pot through the Uncommon Caribbean (another blog I recently found through twitter) as soon as I clicked on the site's Youtube page I instantly became hungry. Soups, stews and vegetarian dishes all seem quite yummy to me. Chris De La Rosa offers a variety of recipes for dishes with a Caribbean … [Read more...] about Web Wednesday: Caribbean Pot
Caribbean Tales Film Festival
Caribbean Week in New York City closed with a mini film festival presented by Caribbean Tales. Film shorts and panel discussions complete with a full-length showings of Fire in Babylon and Calypso Dreams. Adding to the movie viewingswas a Rum and Fishcake Gala with rum and wine tasting accompanied with appetizers in which people ate and networked and talked about the film … [Read more...] about Caribbean Tales Film Festival
Behind Those Books – Documentary Review
I recently posted and interesting trailer for a documentary about Urban Fiction called Behind Those Books. I was unable to attend the premiere in New York City, but a dear friend and author Kaira Denee (My Husband’s Fiancée, Sugar’s Daddy, and Take it There) was able to attend and give her review on the documentary to share with my readers. Those, them, they... pronouns … [Read more...] about Behind Those Books – Documentary Review