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Nobel laureate festival 2018 – Celebrating excellence: consolidating our legacy

JANUARY 15– FEBRUARY 7
Programme of Activities

Monday, January 15

  • Press Launch of Publication: Saint Lucia – The United Nation Journey 1979-2016 MenissaRambally: Financial Administrative Centre: 10:30a.m.
  • Official Opening of the 758 Children’s Books Exhibition: Saint Lucia Books in collaboration with the Mayor of Castries – City Hall, Castries
  • Official Launch of “A Celebration of Youth and Books: Alliance Francaise – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Re-opening of Walcott House: Saint Lucia National Trust

Monday January 15 to Sunday January 28

  • Art Kung Fu – Master and Students Art Village 2018, facilitated by Ted M. Sandiford – St. Mary’s College
  • Theatre Arts Students Bamboo Production, facilitated by Kendal Hippolyte
  • Performance Literature Presentation “Bridging the Divide” by Asher Small
  • Tribute to Derek Walcott – Visual Arts presentation by Nish Thomas and Shania Ingles of the Vide Bouteille Secondary School
  • Presentation of the Book Series “Bonjou Ste Lisi
  • Live Productions by the students of the Vide Bouteille Secondary School and the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College.

Monday January 15 to Tuesday January 30

  • Presentation of Books written in French or in French/English or French/Creole to students of French: Alliance Francaise

Tuesday, January 16

  • National Awards of Excellence: The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development, Innovation – Sandals Grande St. Lucia, 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, January 17

  • Student Panel Discussion: a discussion on students academics and contributions to college life, expectations and experiences: Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
  • “Youth and Books” (Senior Competitors) Competition – How can we use books and libraries to encourage the learning of French and open young minds to new horizons: Alliance Francaise 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 18

  • Schools’ Music Festival: National Cultural Centre 10:00 a.m.
  • First airing of “Sir William Arthur Lewis’ Legacy Lives”. An interview with Professor AneezEsmail, Professor of General Practice, University of Manchester on Colourful Radio (UK). A Delia Dolor Media Productions Presentation. To be broadcast later in Saint Lucia during the Festival by National Television Network (NTN)

Friday, January 19

  • Walcott Schools’ Festival Production “Ti Jean and his Brothers” – National Cultural Centre, 1:30 p.m.
  • Art Exhibition featuring the works of Mr Jallim Eudovic: Embassy of Mexico – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 20

  • Repeat – Walcott Schools’ Festival Production “Ti Jean and his Brothers” – National Cultural Centre, 7:30 p.m.
  • “Youth and Books” (Junior Competitors) Competition – How can we use books and libraries to encourage the learning of French and open young minds to new horizons: Alliance Francaise 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 21

  • Holy Mass at the Mount of Prayer, Coubaril, 7:45 a.m.
  • Lecture/Discussion – Dennery Development Foundation, Chateau Heritage, Dennery

Monday, January 22

  • Presentation of a Creole book by its author to Creole students: Alliance Francaise – 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 23

  • Sir Derek Walcott Memorial Lecture presented by Ms. Kate Snodgrass, Artistic Director of the Boston University Playwright’s Theatre; “A Playwright’s Journey from Castries to Boston and Back.” – National Cultural Centre, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 24

  • Opening of Exhibition: Women in Art– National Archives Authority of Saint Lucia, Archives Building, Vigie, 10:00 a.m.
  • Celebrating our Nobel Laureates at the Clendon Mason Memorial School – Dennery Development Foundation
  • An Evening of the Arts: A Theatre Production presented by the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, National Cultural Centre, 7:30 p.m.
  • A Playwrights’ Workshop. Ms. Kate Snodgrass,Cultural Development Foundation Conference Room, 9:30 a.m.
  • “Youth and Books” (Senior Competitors) Competition – How can we use books and libraries to encourage the learning of French and open young minds to new horizons: Alliance Francaise 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 25

  • Meet the Artist: Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Gymnasium, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
  • Celebrating our Nobel Laureates with the Dennery Primary and Infant Schools – Dennery Development Foundation
  • Sir Arthur Lewis Memorial Lecture Presentation: “Climate Change: the economic response to disaster in Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean” – Lead Presenter: Dr. James Fletcher. Panelists: Mr Derek Gibbs, CDB and Mr. Isaac Anthony, CCRIFF – Financial Administrative Centre, 7:30 p.m.
  • Panel Discussion on the Teaching of Visual Arts in Schools: Labowi Promotions

Friday, January 26

  • Wreath-Laying Ceremony for Sir Arthur Lewis and Sir Derek Walcott – Burial Sites at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, 10:00 a.m.
  • “Finding the Laureates in you: Inspiring the new generation”. St. Mary’s College Tribute to the Laureates, National Cultural Centre, 8:00 p.m.
  • Master Class/ Workshop – “ Climate Change” conducted by Mr Jonathan Gladding using his iconic painting “1.5 to Stay Alive” and various artists: Labowi Promotions
  • “Silent Scars”: Gemstones Theatre Production : CSA Centre

Saturday, January 27

  • The Saint Lucia Business Awards – The Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Johnson’s Centre, 8:00 p.m.
  • Repeat performance of “Silent Scars”: Gemstones Theatre Production : CSA Centre
  • “Youth and Books” (Junior Competitors) Competition – How can we use books and libraries to encourage the learning of French and open young minds to new horizons: Alliance Francaise 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • “Plein Air” Draw or Paint a local scene or subject of choice: Titou Beach -Labowi Promotions

Sunday, January 28

  • Gospel, Poetry and Local Music Festival, Dennery Development Foundation, Chateau Heritage

Monday, January 29

  • Press Launch – 39th Independence Anniversary Celebrations

Tuesday, January 30

  • Grand Finale of the“Youth Books” Competition and Prize Giving Ceremony: Alliance Francaise – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 31

  • Academic Discourse: “Dennery Segment: evolution, revolution or devolution” – Conference Room, Grace Augustin Building, Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.
  • Meet the Artist: Sir Arthur Lewis Community College Gymnasium, 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.

Friday, February 2

  • “An Evening of Dance” –  Silver Shadow Performing Arts Academy, National Cultural Centre, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 3

  • Repeat performance “An Evening of Dance” – Silver Shadow Performing Arts Academy, National Cultural Centre, 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 6

  • National Day of Prayer

Wednesday, February 7

  • Sir Arthur Lewis Community College: Poetry Slam Competition

Friday February 16

  • The Patricia Ismond Memorial Literary Workshop – UWI Open Campus, Saint Lucia, 9:00 a.m.

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