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22 AUGUSTUS 2015

vents Art in unexpected places:

NIGHTLIFE Garrick Marchena at The Courthouse

The Loading Band A courthouse seems an unusual place a boy pulling a chain apart. The boy’s hands are
August 22, 5 PM to enjoy an art exposition, but Cura- in front of his mouth. “This is based on a book by
Zanzibar çao wouldn’t be Curaçao if art wasn’t Don Miguel Ruitz. The message is that your words
Levi Silvanie Unplugged everywhere around us. Vanessa Abad can make your life and the life of people around
August 22, 11 PM and her team use art to create a you a hell or heaven. You need to choose every
27 beautiful balance between the daily word carefully.”
Dolce Gentz weight of trials and the creativity the
August 22 island offers. Artist Garrick Marchena Garrick started painting for fun, but the last years
Spoonz fits this image perfectly. The artist is he became one of the best known artist of the
La Pampa en Parasasa known for his remarkable work in the island, mainly because of his huge wall paint-
August 25, 7 PM most diverse places. ings. One of these paintings is an angel he made
El Gaucho in Hanchi Punda. “The alley was dark and dirty.
Tuesdays are Bluesdays By Elisa Koek There was nothing beautiful there, but I saw one
August 25, 8 PM big white wall and started painting.” On January
27 “The idea is to show what Curaçao involves: not 1st 2012 the wall turned into a beautiful angel with
Wesu Trio only trials and negativity, but also art and creativ- eyes that keep following you. However, not every-
August 26, 7.30 PM ity.” Vanessa explains. “Above that, we want to of- body appreciated the painting. One day Garrick
Zanzibar fer our local artist a place to exhibit in a public, came back and noticed that somebody had thrown
Dinner in the Dark monumental building.” This exposition is not the rocks at the wall and damaged some parts. “At first
August 27, 7 PM first one at the Court. Every once in a while the I got mad: who would throw rocks at an angel?
Fundashon Pro Bista corridor turns into a little gallery. “As long as the Then I realized this was what I was aiming for. I
Student Night style fits the framework of the Court, we’re open want to touch people, connect them with their feel-
August 27, 9 PM to everything. We even did a theatre show here.” ings. I hope I helped this person in a certain way.”
Amsterdam City
Joel Dasilva & The Midnight While the lawyers rush to trial or their lunch break, Like the eyes of the angel on the wall in Punda,
Howl most of them do take a second to reflect on the in most of Garrick’s work eyes play a big role.
August 28, 11 PM paintings. Some even take pictures or selfies to The eyes always feel real, like they look right into
27 show off their workplace or discuss the art with your soul. “Eyes inspire me, because they show
Welcome to South Beach colleagues. “It creates a conversation besides tri- the soul of people. Eventually people drive me
August 28, 11 PM als and convictions. It’s a little distraction from our to drawing.” Like people inspire him, he wants to
Spoonz work and we hope it feels the same for our people return this favor and inspire people: with a story,
Jamming Jazz on trial.” with the painting itself, but sometimes with a little
August 28, 6 PM detail he never payed attention to. “Sometimes I
BLVD Artist Garrick Marchena doesn’t usually make don’t mean to affect somebody, but it does hap-
Dance Classics paintings for expositions: he rather uses walls pen. A color, a stripe or an extra dot can already
August 28, 8.30 PM all around the island. Luckily he had some work change the way they think and create a positive
Cabana Beach that was movable and could be displayed at the thought. Even if it’s just for a split second, my goal
Mr Kal El - The Reunion Courthouse. “The story behind my paintings actu- is reached.”
August 29, 10 PM ally makes the painting,” Garrick tells. “Once I start
Blue Marlin drawing the story kind of flows into the painting.” The exposition of Garrick Marchena is now on dis-
Energi Band One special story is translated into a painting of play at the courthouse and is open to the public.
August 29, 5 PM
Zanzibar IN tShPeOT LIGHT The Goldilocks
Edsel Juliet & La Banda Loca
August 29, 9 PM Mercée…&Tv Producer Presentator (AP) — Too close! syndrome persists for
Mundo Bizarro Too far back!
Chocolatin
August 29, 11 PM Middle? No way, choosing movie seats
Spoonz aisle.
Curaçao North Sea Jamzz
August 29, 4.30 PM - 12.30 AM By Francis Koolman When it comes to where you
Renaissance Mall & Riffort plant yourself in a movie
I Love Hiphop and R&B theater, you’re either a seat-
August 29, 11 PM - 4 AM specific Goldilocks or you’re with one.
Elevate
After Buzon Happy Hour “In every conceivable manner, the And if, by some miracle, you and
August 30, 5 PM - 10 PM family is the link to our past and your date, spouse, friend or gang
Fundashon Pro Bista bridge to our future.” We all know from work DO agree on where to sit,
Latin Sunday Mercée Doran as the lively, pas- chances are you’ve been privy to an
August 30, 8 PM sionate, and spiritual personality angsty pre-show spat or two among
Bikini’s we see on TV, but her family is the the seat-selecting stressed.
Jazz week foundation that keeps it all togeth-
August 31-September 6 er and going strong. Growing up Mercée’s TV career began at idea, planning and proper execution. Are movie-seat beefs legit, in the used in theaters today. say, ‘It’s only two hours’ and I’m,
Pietermaai District around talented and skillful family the age of 6 where she did plenty For a single hour of Mercée qual- scheme of not-hugely-important prob- like, ‘I know. I’m not doing it on pur-
AWE- Caresse Isings One members helped Mercée become of singing and presenting. Being ity programming takes on average lems, or have we lost our minds to the So where is his sweet spot? pose! This way I can just hop over
Woman Show the accomplished media figure she on TV was a constant during her between 12-16 hours of work. The point where not even assigned seat- the rail without kicking popcorn all
September 1 is today. childhood and adolescent phase. fuel needed to persevere through ing can save us? “For at least the past 15 to 20 years, over the floor or stepping on some
Moonlight Magic She draws from the deep well of Mercée also shared her love and the tiredness and sleepiness is Mer- I have very persistently insisted old person’s shoes.”
September 1, 6:30 PM her past experiences, including passion for music and performing cée’s love and passion for what she “My best friend has very strict rules on that those with whom I see movies
Avila Hotel her time as a school teacher, to with her students; she worked as a does. When the camera is on and movie theater seating and it drives me in a theater join me smack dab in But inevitable conflicts arise for
Candy Dufler & Band lead the way in putting her shows kindergarten teacher for a number it’s showtime, there is nowhere else insane,” said Gina Mazzone. “Origi- the middle of the aisle somewhere prime real estate-seeking Onyema,
September 1, 7 PM together. Along with a great sup- of years. Throughout her time as a she would rather be. nally, she would make us change our between 10, but no more than 13, who goes to three or four movies a
Hemingway Beach port system that she has assem- teacher, Mercée continued to create seats multiple times until she was rows away from the movie screen,” month.
The Blind Boys Of Alabama bled, Mercée plans to expand her and perform in numerous TV pro- Mercée has come a long way from happy.” Pomes said. “There are some friends who want
September 2, 8.30 PM vision in the media-sphere and ductions. At a certain point, she was the young girl featured on TV for a Irene Myers, 34, isn’t having it. She to be in the middle and they worry
Landhuis Brakkeput Mei Mei spread her message of positivity, faced with the dilemma of choosing few brief moments. Now she has But wait. Said best friend, Caitlin Qua- goes to a movie most weeks, about that if we’re on the aisle people are
Nine dot Five hard work, and perseverance to between her TV career and teaching grown into an elegant lady with a gliato, has her reasons. 60 percent of the time by herself to going to be bothering us to get out.
September 2, 9.30 PM more and more people. career. In the end, Mercée followed grand vision for herself and her avoid the “where-are-we-sitting con- It’s definitely a give and take,” he
Cabana Beach her heart and chose a career in TV. show. The message of positivity, “I’m just super picky. I try to avoid dis- versation.” said. “If it’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ length
Oscar d’Leon & Juanes Mercée’s childhood was not a spirituality, and a strong work ethic tractions. I don’t like to sit too close or something like that, I’m going to
September 3 typical one as we might imagine. Mercée created a number of pro- is firmly placed throughout her show because my neck strains. I don’t like It’s all about control when grouped push to be on the aisle or the railing.
WTC It was an artistic household for grams early in her career while and for the future she plans to share to sit too far away because I can’t with a huge theater full of strangers, If it’s a shorter movie, I’ll say ‘OK, I’ll
6th Curaçao North Sea Jazz Mercée and her siblings; music working for one of Curaҫao’s most her vision and message with more see,” she said. “It drives my sister she surmised. let you have this one.’”
Festival Day 1 was always being played and well known television stations. For people. Plans on expanding the crazy, too. I get headaches and no-
September 4 provided the family with a differ- a single hour of TV programming, show to more markets are underway body wants to deal with me during mi- Afam Onyema, 36, has other things Daniel Collins and his wife don’t get
WTC ent soundtrack every day – either many long hours are spent to bring and if her past experiences and ac- graines. That could be what started it.” on his mind. He’s a big guy, a for- to the movies all that frequently, but
6th Curaçao North Sea Jazz someone playing an instrument the show to fruition. Shows like “Be- complishments are any indication, mer college linebacker, with a wee with his long legs, the distinct possi-
Festival Day 2 or a favorite song being played fore and After” (one of Mercée’s orig- her dream will eventually become The two 24-year-olds who met in col- movie-going bathroom issue. He bility of a work call he can’t miss and
September 5 on the radio. Much of the artistic inal creations) require a fully formed a reality. lege about four years ago remain reg- can’t make it through one without a some prostate issues at 52, he’s
WTC influence can be traced back to ular movie companions, but they now pit stop mid-movie and finds himself an aisle man. Getting there early
Mercée father; his artistic side was stick mostly to a theater that allows for in seating negotiations all the time. enough to nab a good one isn’t fun.
ART & CULTURE expressed through music - writing assigned seating, though — Mazzone
or playing - acting, and writing sto- said — “she still complains.” The seats he seeks from friends and “My wife, who should be teaching
Exposition : Color Play ries. Music was a huge influence surreptitiously angles for with dates master’s courses in procrastina-
Till August 29, 5.30 PM - 7 PM on Mercée and some her brothers, Anthony Pomes, 43, doesn’t com- are on an aisle or front row, second tion, can be a challenge to get out
Landhuis Bloemhof who went on to pursue music well plain so much as feel very, very pas- tier behind the rail in theaters that the door,” said Collin, in suburban
Art Exposition into their adult lives. Gibi Doran sionately about the subject. And he have raised sections separated by a Baltimore. “But she’s working hard
Alexander Thielman and Rasta Lele went on to form doesn’t routinely have the benefit of wide walking aisle. at improving, and I’m working hard
Till August 27 one of Curaҫao most well known assigned seating. at not being so, ‘If we’re not 15 min-
National Library bands; Gio. Mercée also followed “It’s embarrassing. My friends will utes early we’re late.’”
Kids Happy Hour her own musical path as a singer; It’s all about “maximum movie-ness,”
August 28, 5 PM later becoming the first female vo- he said, noting in particular the im-
Landhuis Bloemhof calist for The Happy Peanuts. portance of center screen viewing
Casting for Angel Voices and sound balance for digital systems
August 29, 11 AM - 1 PM
Kwartier Church
Blue Bay off road Triathlons
September 19, 2 PM
Blue Bay
Kampionato di Korsou 2015
September 19, 4 PM
WTC