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Cayman author starts series with Christmas release

Local book explores Cayman's culture and history

Day in the life: Artist Teresa Grimes

Local artist Teresa Grimes shares with Weekender the inspiration behind her colorful and energetic pieces of work

Christmas dishes from around the world: A classic French favorite

Try this festive feast from France this Christmas

A year of artistic success

Natasha Kozaily latest album, Serenading Renegades, was released earlier this year

Day in the life: Artist Kaitlyn Elphinstone

Weekender takes a sneak peek into the day in the life of local artists Kaitlyn Elphinstone

Holiday dishes from around the world: Nanaimo bars

Beth Johnson invites Weekender into her kitchen to share how to make nanaimo bars, a Canadian holiday favorite

Christmas dishes from around the world Austrian Christmas cookies

Weekender finds out how to make traditional Austrian Christmas cookies

A Day in the Life: Artist Gordon Solomon

Gordon Solomon offers a sneak peek into his studio and the inspiration behind his works

Effortless holiday meals

Jordan Barnett, chef de cuisine at Seven restaurant shares his top tips for the perfect holiday meal

Christmas dishes from around the world: Spicy Asian favorites

Holiday favourites from around the world

Globetrotting pianist friend of Cayman

Pianist and Weekender columnist Julian Gargiulo is spotted on the popular TV show 'House Hunters International.'

Holiday food around the world

The Cayman Islands is fortunate to have over 100 nationalities living within its shores so, in the lead up to Christmas, this week the Weekender begins a brand new series bringing you some wonderful Christmas recipes from around the world. We begin with the quintessential British favourite: mince pies.

A day in the life: Artist David Bridgeman

David Bridgman invites Weekender into his studio, offering a sneak peek into the inspiration and creative development behind his work

Correction

A photo caption on page B12 in the Weekender published on Friday, Nov. 8, incorrectly attributed the painting “Boat Yard.” The painting is the work of artist Gordon Solomon.

Better the Devil you Know

Cayman's filmmaking community has been boosted with a donation towards a brand new short film

From whimsical to nostalgic

Works featured at the Big Art Auction 2 raised money for the National Gallery and highlighted many of Cayman’s popluar and accomplished artists.  

Works featured at the Big Art Auction 2 raised money for the National Gallery and highlighted many of Cayman’s popluar and accomplished artists. 

Auction taps Cayman artwork

A host of Cayman's popular artists are showcasing their work for the Big Art Auction 2, a fundraiser for the National Gallery.

Artists put heart, soul into works for Big Art Auction

Art work by some of Cayman's most prolific artists is set to be auctioned off to raise funds for the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands

Spooktacular events around town

There are a host of spooktacular events to enjoy in Cayman this Halloween

Life on the Flipside looking pretty good

Weekender catches up with Brett Mctaggart of Flipside Productions

Turning 66 Bible books into one story

A new book by a local pastor explains Bible themes to kids.

Fish Files: Yellow Tail Damselfish

Fish files takes a look at a common reef dweller - the yellow tail damselfish

A different kind of workout: pole fitness

If you're looking for a workout with a difference, try Pole Fitness. It's fun, flirty - and will use muscles you never knew you had.

Cayman’s got loads of talent to show off

One of Cayman's greatest showcases of new talent is imminent.

Caymanian star Wayneroy signs major record deal

George Town's Wayneroy has signed a five album deal with a Los Angeles record company.

All is vanity. And ants.

Super-ants are infesting the United States.

Local author launching print edition of successful e-book

A local author is celebrating the release of her new novel in a print edition.

Study: Don’t fall for 5-Hour Energy

How you get your caffeine makes little difference to the effects.

Local beauty selected as ‘Caribbean’s Next Top Model’

Treveen Stewart takes the crown as the first ever Caribbean's Next Top Model winner

We can all rise up, says local book author Karlene

Local author Karlene Stewart is to launch her new book.

Red, White and Blues live

It's the first Friday of the month so it's time for the First Friday charity, art and music event.

Never mind the politics, here’s the parties

Get ready for some dancehall, folks.

Flying high with the Flight Crew

Cayman is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. How to improve on that? Add cheerleaders, of course.

Instantaneous brains, nanotech magic and beer

Bulky mobile phone batteries may be a thing of the past.

Caymanian Nicole hopes to be America’s next top model

Caymanian Nicole Whittaker was spotted by a major talent scout and is now the youngest runway model for a prestigious New York agency.

Trinity does things in threes

Local band Trinity enlighten us on everything three-related.

As a man is, so he sees

Computers the size of grains of sand? Surely not.

‘Passing Through’ exhibit opens to the public at museum

An exhibit tracking migtatory birds is to open at the National Museum.

Time for tea, says Zebedee

A special tea party is taking place to raise funds for the AIDS foundation.

Discover some fitness this Monday

The annual Discovery Day walk/run is imminent.

Great news, everybody – science has discovered happy days are here again

How to work out the happiest day of the year, and other scientific breakthroughs.

How to speak cat whilst rockin’ out like a good ‘un

Cat expert Jackson Galaxy is coming to Cayman.

Little Magic tell us all about balloons, bands and musical animals

Little Magic is one of Cayman's regularly-gigging bands. But what do they think about balloons?

Get inspired by opera at Music on the Menu

Soprano Georgina Gatto is star of the upcoming Music on the Menu event.

Robots are coming to kill everybody from the inside and outside, folks

Killer robots are pretty much already here, folks.

Delirious about books? Here comes Lauren Oliver

Bestselling young adult novelist Lauren Oliver is coming to Cayman.

Lizzie Curious returns with new, old single

Cayman favourite Lizzie Curious is back with a bangin' new single.

Chillis are the best food in the world. Fact.

How ladybirds can keep pests away, and other science stories of the week.

‘Rundown’ – through the eyes of one of the leading actors

Rundown delights audiences year after year - but what's it like to act in the show?

David Lynch is a strange man and hurts people’s brains

David Lynch movies doing your nut in? Take this simple little pill and in heaven, everything is fine.

Puppy dog book is full of tales

Oreo the dog features in the first of a series of kids' books at Books & Books.

Get the lowdown on ‘Rundown’

Rundown is back and funnier than ever.

Getting fab for life with new support group

FAB... for Life! Wellness Programme is being relaunched at 5pm at FAB Cayman Boutique across from Valu-Med Pharmacy on Walkers Road.

Exploring the plants that make those drinks we love

Ever wondered why certain plants were turned into liquor? A new book has the answers.

Riding around in the City of Angels

Los Angeles is basically a whole country of its own. Weekender tried to scratch a tiny bit of the surface.

Aliens encoded messages in our DNA

Aliens encoded messages in human DNA, claim scientists.

Mr. Marley is looking for his own musical road to Zion

Curating the past and creating a better futureMany people’s first interaction with the music of Damian Jr. Gong Marley was the 2005 album, “Welcome to...

Vegan bites and groovy stories from blogger Ellen

Food writer Ellen Kanner is coming to Cayman to launch her new book.

Monkeys and terrifying robots

Capuchin monkeys can spot a nasty person a mile off.

Jax back with book to keep up suspense

Marilyn Jax is coming back to Cayman for a discussion and signing of her new book, Sapphire Trails.

Twisted Clover is here to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with popular band Twisted Clover.

Cracking a nut with a Sledgehammer singer

Rock Stars should really stick with making music rather than following every idea that pops into their tiny heads after a smoke.

Baseball legend Cal Ripken brings latest book to Cayman

Baseball legend Cal Ripken Jnr is also a successful author and he's coming to Cayman to launch his latest book.

Lovable tractor ‘Otis’ coming to Grand Cayman for event

Otis the tractor is back and he has a new friend, too.

Be a catwalk beauty yourself this spring

Give your makeup collection a revamp with some of the hottest makeup trends this spring/summer season

CIWMF: Talkin' to da talent

Famous DJs coming to the Cayman Islands share their thoughts.

Chimpanzees are better than humans. Fact.

Chimps are way better than humans. Fact.

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