Arts & Leisure

By Pacific Island Times News Staff

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Dec 8

Hope for Guam’s struggling artists

For artists living on Guam, inspiration comes easily—from the island’s breathtaking beauty to its rich cultural heritage. Inspiration is ab

'Nothing Micro About Micronesia' to premiere in Big Island, Maui this week

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Oct 20

'Nothing Micro About Micronesia' to premiere in Big Island, Maui this week

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Hilo, Hawaii —After TeAda Productions ’ successful run on O ʻ ahu, “Nothing Micro About Micronesia”...

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Apr 10

Digging the CHamoru identity

By Johanna Salinas Chamorro artist Dakota Camacho’s latest project, “Buried Beneath: Bombs & Lattes” is a melodrama, pieced together with...

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Aug 6, 2023

Creative canvas camp art show

It’s all part of the cycle of life. We are born and we take, take, take. LOL. Then we get older and yes, we get worse. As teens we take...

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Jul 7, 2023

Lawrence Atoigue: Discovering his roots

By Johanna Salinas Since the start of his art career, Lawrence Atoigue has gone by the name “Naturel,” not just to set him apart as an...

Serving Mediterranean fare, Anemos restaurant opens in Tumon

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Mar 8, 2023

Serving Mediterranean fare, Anemos restaurant opens in Tumon

By Gina Tabonares-Reilly Set out on the front yard of Sand Castle in Tumon, Anemos— which means “wind” in Greek— will offer the island’s...

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Mar 4, 2023

Film: Beauty in loneliness

By Johanna Salinas Chamoru filmmaker Steven LeFever’s new feature, “Give Me Beauty,” is a thriller following Darren, a grieving American...

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Dec 4, 2022

Guam is a backdrop

I am excited to share with you an artist who travels with her art. Let me tell you why this is important. She is a military spouse. As a...

At the President Nippon, Chef Okamoto is king

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Sep 1, 2022

At the President Nippon, Chef Okamoto is king

By C.J. Urquico The President Nippon is elevating Guam’s fine dining experience with legendary Chef Okamoto at the helm. The restaurant...

'What’s most important to me as a writer is that I’m healthy as a human being'

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Jul 3, 2022

'What’s most important to me as a writer is that I’m healthy as a human being'

By Johanna Salinas Maori artist Hinemoana Baker was swept away by the uniqueness of CHamoru culture. “Just the contrast here has really...

Super American Circus thrills crowd on opening night

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Jun 30, 2022

Super American Circus thrills crowd on opening night

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The highly-anticipated Super American Circus at Pacific Islands Club Guam officially opened its doors...

Island life in vivid colors: The legacy of Adriano B. Pangelinan

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May 5, 2022

Island life in vivid colors: The legacy of Adriano B. Pangelinan

By Pacific Island Times News Staff We are all familiar with his distinctive work. Adriano Baza Pangelinan painted Guam's life in...

Shih Tzu reunited with Barrigada Hts. family after being lost for almost a year

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Apr 14, 2022

Shih Tzu reunited with Barrigada Hts. family after being lost for almost a year

By Furry Times News Staff Barrigada Heights resident Edward Cho thought his family would never see Zola again. The three-year-old female...

Montañosa Film Festival 2022 to screen 26 Filipino films

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Mar 4, 2022

Montañosa Film Festival 2022 to screen 26 Filipino films

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Manila-- Baguio Creative City gears up for another major event this March showcasing the infinite...

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Oct 15, 2021

ARP grants available for Guam artists

The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities a.k.a. CAHA is pleased to announce that American Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant Program funding is...

Simon Sanchez alum now Hollywood actress to film romcom on Guam

By Jasmine Stole Weiss

Jun 27, 2021

Simon Sanchez alum now Hollywood actress to film romcom on Guam

Two years ago, Rain Valdez, donning a navy blue, gray and white cheerleader outfit paired with Adidas sneakers, pitched her romantic...

Imbentibu Famalao’an art show opens at Castro Art Gallery

By Jasmine Stole Weiss

Jun 9, 2021

Imbentibu Famalao’an art show opens at Castro Art Gallery

Tucked away in the Tumon Sands Plaza is a collection of worlds, familiar and foreign, all created by female artists of Guam. Sculptures,...

By Jasmine Stole Weiss

Jun 5, 2021

Nanette Senior delves into fiber art

For many, Cars Plus in Maite holds an attractive array of flashy wheels and motorcycles, but Nanette Reyes Senior only has eyes for the...

Welcome to Hellcome: Local filmmaker Bobby Bonifacio Jr. constantly in search of stories

By Johanna Salinas

Feb 12, 2020

Welcome to Hellcome: Local filmmaker Bobby Bonifacio Jr. constantly in search of stories

The mainstream audience may not view horror as serious cinema, with supernatural situations that seem too farfetched to be relatable. Yet...

By Phillip V. Cruz, Jr.

Nov 3, 2019

Patrick Hogan's life as a filmmaker

Guam’s own, Patrick Hogan made his long-awaited homecoming to participate in the Guam International Film Festival (GIFF) to showcase his...

Navy art pieces to be featured at Guam Museum's 75th Liberation exhibition

By Pacific island Times News Staff

Jun 19, 2019

Navy art pieces to be featured at Guam Museum's 75th Liberation exhibition

World War II by William Draper On June 21, the Guam Museum, in collaboration with the 75th Guam Liberation Planning Committee, will open...

‘The Blue Island’ premieres at Guam Museum

By Pacific Iland Times News Staff

Apr 6, 2019

‘The Blue Island’ premieres at Guam Museum

The Hunterspeaks Autism Organization and Sasa Productions will present “The ‘Blue Island’ Premiere with a Purpose Event” on April 15 at...

Master carver works wood furnished by Marines

By Kelly Rodriguez/MCAG

Mar 29, 2019

Master carver works wood furnished by Marines

Wood carving has been practiced in the Pacific for millennia. Here on Guam there are a few master carvers still practicing this cultural...

Pulitzer Prize finalist conducts free writing workshops

By Alex J. Rhowuniong

Feb 14, 2019

Pulitzer Prize finalist conducts free writing workshops

Prize-winning writer Inara Marie Verzemnieks of Latvian descent and also an instructor of creative writing at the University of Iowa ---...

By Johanna Salinas

Feb 11, 2019

Exploring the other half of me

On Guam, Filipino culture is ubiquitous. From attending a Tagalog mass to eating at Rambie’s and even getting my haircut at Angie’s Salon...

David Green to grace KPRG's 25th anniversary celebration

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Jan 29, 2019

David Green to grace KPRG's 25th anniversary celebration

Public Radio Guam KPRG is celebrating 25 years of broadcasting on Guam and Saipan on Feb. 2 at the Guam Museum in Hagatna. The event,...

By Johanna Salinas

Jan 8, 2019

Creating for the sake of creating

The entertainment industry is one of the toughest businesses and living on a small island can hinder one’s chance at global stardom....

Rent director Urquico on Guam theater and local actors

By Bruce Lloyd

Nov 29, 2018

Rent director Urquico on Guam theater and local actors

It’s not simple to stage any kind of musical theater anywhere, but right now it’s happening on the stage at Tumon Bay’s SandCastle. And...

Guam production of musical "Rent" opens Wednesday

By Bruce Lloyd

Nov 27, 2018

Guam production of musical "Rent" opens Wednesday

Venue is Guam's SandCastle: A musical tells a tale of New York's East Village in the day of HIV/AIDS E.G. Arganza Rent is one of those...

By Pacific island Times News Staff

Nov 4, 2018

Back to back art galore

Mark Dell’Isola: Pacific 3-D Mark Dell’ Isola’s three-month art exhibition titled “Pacific 3-D” opened at the lobby of Hyatt Regency Guam...

Swimming with Gentle Giants: Underwater Photogs Gather in Yap for MantaFest 2018

By Joyce McClure

Sep 25, 2018

Swimming with Gentle Giants: Underwater Photogs Gather in Yap for MantaFest 2018

Prize winner: Blacktip Sharks by underwater photographer and dive enthusiast Jim Decker, Cobble Hill BC Canada, who swam away with top...

Mixed arts exhibition at University of Guam

Pacific Island Times Staff

Sep 24, 2018

Mixed arts exhibition at University of Guam

Mexican printmaking, female solidarity, land use take spotlight in UOG’s latest art exhibit through October. The Isla Center for the...

Guam Hip Hoppers competing for world best in Arizona

Pacific Island Times Staff

Aug 9, 2018

Guam Hip Hoppers competing for world best in Arizona

(Photo: Bobby Zamora) Arizona Grand Ball Room, Phoenix, Arizona is the venue, as Guam’s youth take to the stage among the world’s most...

Guam-inspired artwork to be featured in Korea

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Jul 24, 2018

Guam-inspired artwork to be featured in Korea

GVB, Lotte Department Store team up for eco-wave art exhibition featuring local and Korean artists Artists paint the diving board...

Bordallo Announces Arts Competition Winner for Guam

Pacific Island Times Staff

May 16, 2018

Bordallo Announces Arts Competition Winner for Guam

Exequiel Bandoy of Simon Sanchez High School wins the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. He was presented with two roundtrip tickets to...

Guam cultural resources receive attention

By Pacific island Times News Staff

May 2, 2018

Guam cultural resources receive attention

Guam artifacts will be on display at a proposed historic preservation interpretative exhibit at Naval Computer Telecommunications Station...

'Island Objects' showcase Micronesian art in Florida

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Mar 26, 2018

'Island Objects' showcase Micronesian art in Florida

Orlando, FL— Twenty minutes northeast of Orlando, the Albin Polasek Museum in Winter Park Florida is hosting “Island Objects,” an exhibit...

By Maria Hernandez

Jan 6, 2018

Dare to wear a snake

While the government hunts brown tree snakes for eradication, local jeweler seeks them for ornament creation From sea urchins and brown...

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Nov 16, 2017

UOG Fine Arts Theatre presents Crack(s)

The University of Guam proudly presents its Fanuchånan (Fall) semester production as the Student Directed One Act plays and scenes...

CAHA, PREL hold 'Kids Helping Kids' workshop

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Nov 10, 2017

CAHA, PREL hold 'Kids Helping Kids' workshop

The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities (CAHA), in collaboration with the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) held...

By Johanna Salinas

Oct 11, 2017

"Les Miserables": Behind the scenes

Building the cast for the local school production of "Les Miserables" was a painful process, says director Jojo Urquico. “We have over 60...

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Aug 30, 2017

Art and poetry at University of Guam

The Isla Center for the Arts at the University of Guam announces the opening of the exhibition 'UOG Poetry Broadsides: A Printmaking and...

Where thoughts and words share a common DNA factor

By Louella Losinio

Oct 21, 2016

Where thoughts and words share a common DNA factor

A shared history of colonialism and migration, a strong seafaring tradition and commonalities in culture and language connect the...