NIFCA ends in grand style

THE?CURTAIN of the National Cultural Foundation performing arts season came down with the annual gala at the gymnasium, Garfield Sobers Complex on Sunday evening.
From as early as 4:30 p.m. the spacious car parks at the St Michael facility started to fill out and by the middle of show-time, the gymnasium with a seating capacity of 5 000 was boasting of a sold out crowd.
The gala, billed as a showcase of the crème de la crème of the season, was graced with the presence of Governor-General Sir Elliott Belgrave.
He presented Cy Hutchinson with the Governor-General’s Award of Excellence for most outstanding piece by a professional called Careened II in the discipline of visual arts.
Sir Elliott also handed over the Governor-General’s Award of Excellence for most outstanding dish by a professional in the discipline of culinary arts to Jason Joseph.
Both awards comprise a trophy and $7500. (JS)