By KitKat Brown The Notting Hill Carnival is an iconic lively street festival in London. Meant to highlight and celebrate Caribbean culture, the carnival is an electric event that includes parades, music & dance, food, art, and much more. One very important part of the carnival is the lineup of Masquerade Bands, or Mas Bands. […]
Every choice just like any alteration in a person’s life can change it. To cut and hem time may cause a person to lose those which they love. Sew together the bonds that matter and a person can create a high quality product. Deciding which pattern to follow is the choice one must make, particularly […]
By: Sami Mahfood The magic of the performing arts often unfolds in the spotlight, but the real story begins behind the curtain. Every standing ovation is built on countless hours of hard work, creativity, and collaboration by passionate students dedicated to their craft. But what inspired these kids to take this journey into performance? […]
By George Clyde My experience with Paddington Arts has been brief but filled with learning experiences across the board. I went into my abroad program in London with the intention of getting a chance to try my hand at journalism for the first time outside of a school setting. As it turned out, my placement […]
By George Clyde The opening night of Paddington Arts’ production of the musical Annie was a celebration of what Paddington Arts has meant for so many in this community. Parents, many of whom had been through the program as children, greeted each other with warm smiles and gathered under the comfort of familiarity to watch […]
By George Clyde As part of my internship experience with Paddington Arts, I got a chance to interview local artist, Carl Gabriel. Carl immigrated from Trinidad to London when he was around 8 years old. He attended university for engineering, before changing paths and using his technical abilities to become an expert wire-bending sculptor and […]
By George Clyde Since the introduction of social media in the early 2000s, we all have had to learn how to balance two separate worlds, the one on our phone screens and the one we exist in physically. It isn’t possible today to be a member of society and ignore one or the other. Every […]
By George Clyde A small canal runs through North Paddington, lined with colorful houseboats and street art on the walls of housing units nearby. It’s a scene that’s unique to this area, which is famous for its ethnic diversity, its history of social activism, and its ongoing relationship with the arts. On the night of […]
