Nassau, Bahamas – We are pleased to announce the upcoming event called Nostrum Fabula – “Our Story” to be held under the patronage of His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes and Haitian Ambassador to The Bahamas His Excellency Antonio Rodrigue. Also, in attendance will be special invited guest The Minister of Culture, The Hon. Charles Maynard.
Nostrum Fabula, Latin translation for “Our Story,” will present a night of art, music and literary expressions, celebrating the heritage and stories of the separate yet united Bahamian and Haitian cultures.
This event is slated to be held at the historic Jacaranda House on Parliament and East Hill Street on Friday May 20th, 2011. Promptly beginning at 7pm, guests will come into a full artistic experience.
Nostrum Fabula is the realized idea of young Bahamian artist of Haitian parentage, Bernard Petit and the local art community’s newest addition Frederick Johnson III.
Featured artists include Bernard Petit, Jackson Petit, and Matthew Wildgoose who will provide fine art and other visuals. Frederick Johnson III will provide literary expressions to the experience. There will be a special performance by the Region Bells and another by the Rupp a pum pum drummer. Furthermore, on the ticket will be a special tribute to Bahamian Music Legend the Late Ernest Lasido Stubbs. Music Entertainment will be provided by World renowned Haitian saxophonist Mr. “Bensax” Richardson Estimable and local DJ Michael Dupin will provide a fusion of Kompa and Goombay music to carry the night away.
As a part of an artistic cultural experience food should always be included and guests will experience the taste of both Bahamian and Haitian special cuisine.
This event is being made possible with the support and partnership of The Jacaranda House; Burns House; Executive Printers of The Bahamas; Carter Marketing; The Wine Lounge; INSITUarch Magazine; The Bahamas B2B; The Bahamas Weekly; Vue-A-V Audio Visual Effects; Small Art Pictures; and Bahama Joes, to whom we are all tremendously grateful.
Tickets are only $35 Dollars and are available at Carter Marketing, Dowdeswell Street; and Executive Printers, Jerome Avenue. For reservations call 242-525-8590 or email nostrumfabulaevent@gmail.com . Also follow us on Facebook at Nostrum Fabula Event for further information.
By Bernard Petit
