1 LIFESTYLE | ENTERTAINMENT | ADVENTURE SUMMER 2024 / ISSUE 6 TEDRICK GREEN FINANCE TO FRAGRANCE THE MATRIX A VIRTUAL REALITY MELODY COPLEY KNOX CAPELLA STAR CALYPSO GRILL CHEF EMILY SCOTT WHAT'S HOT CoverLive your life. Visit us online at islandheritageinsurance.com or call +1 345 949 7280 HOME MOTOR MARINE CONTENTS COMMERCIAL With Island Heritage you can. As a leading local insurer for over 25 years, we have a consistent track record of providing best-in-class when you need it most—the Island Heritage way. Inside Front Cover26SPONSORED CONTENT Creative cocktails Door No. 4 Is An Award-Winning Cocktail Bar Located In The Grove On Seven Mile Beach, Showcasing Modern Spins On Classic Caribbean Favourites And Delicious Bites. DISCOVER DOOR NO.4, CAYMAN’S ULTIMATE COCKTAIL DESTINATION NAME: Palu Negroni RECIPE: 1oz Tanqueray 10 Gin 1.25 oz Strawberry Bianco vermouth .25 oz Passionfruit liqueur .5oz Bitter bianco liqueur DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir for 20-30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass over large block of ice and garnish with a thin slice of pink grapefruit. Door No.4, THE GROVE, WEST BAY RD, GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS. PO BOX 448, KY1-1106. OPENING TIMES: Mon. to Fri. 4pm-1am, Sat., Sun. 11am- Midnight. Food served until 11pm every night.2 3 MELODY HITS THE HIGH NOTES Capella Star winner and homegrown talent Melody Copley Knox shares her passion for music. 6 TEDRICK GREEN A change in career led Tedrick Green to success with his locally inspired perfume. L INE. 12 WHATS NEW IN THE 345 Hot spots and cool businesses to check out. 18 ELEVATING THE ART OF SIMPLICITY Chef Emily Scott leads the team at local favourite, Calypso Grill. 23 WHA’ HAPPENING Summer events to add to your calendar. 26 A VIRTUAL WORLD AT THE MATRIX Virtual reality fun for the whole family at West Shore Center. 28 SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER A selection of camps to keep kids entertained over the long summer months. 32 SHOP FOR A CAUSE Make space in your closet, earn some money, and donate to charity at this philanthropic garage sale. Compass Centre, 319 Shedden Road, George Town, PO Box 1365, Grand Cayman KY1-1108, Cayman Islands. What’s Hot Editor Laura Munyard Durston Contributing Writers Laura Munyard Durston Jenny Gabruch Catherine MacGillivray Vicki Wheaton Graphic Design (editorial) Beth Ormerod – outside contractor Graphic Design (advertisements) Alex Angel Taneos Ramsay Head of Sales Cheryl Birch-Gillies Sales Representatives Kate Knox Cindy Oostvogels Brenda Rubes Fame Varona Eric Vincent Tedrick Green. Photo: Submitted Contents3 Melody hits the high notes Caymanian’s original song now streaming on all platforms. By Jenny Gabruch Melody Copley Knox performs at Capella. Photos: Submitted4 I t was an unforgettable experience for rising star Melody Copley Knox. The singer-songwriter captured first place in the Capella Star Talent Search, a chance to shine on the main stage alongside world-renowned artists. “Winning Capella Star was unbelievable, an experience I will never forget and will always hold dear to me,” she says. “It was a dream of mine to be on the main stage from the first Capella that I went to and watched all the incredible local and international artists perform.” That dream came true at the end of April when Melody took to the main stage at the one-day festival, with a star- studded line-up headlined by Damien ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley. “To share the stage with so many passionate musicians and such supportive people around me was amazing,” she says. The contest involved seeking votes from the public for 30% of the score, with 70% coming from a panel of three judges – Grammy award-winner Jason ‘JG’ Gilbert, Wayneroy Randall and Zosia McGregor. Two spots on the main stage were open to Caymanian musicians, while residents could vie for one spot on the Supernova stage. Melody captured the top spot, winning US$2,500, with Caymanian James Melody on stage at Capella. Melody in studio.5 Munro Jr. taking second place and Cayman resident Yohann Fitzgerald in third place. ORIGINAL TUNE Melody performed ‘Levitating’ by Dua Lipa, Bob Marley’s ‘Redemption Song’ and her original song ‘Home to the Islands’. “The inspiration behind the song is the love of my home, and the relatability that everyone around the world can share when you leave your home – wherever it may be – and the longing feeling to go back,” she says. The song, a collaborative effort with friends, was recorded at a home studio. It was produced by Zarek Deosaran, with Adam Stoner contributing guitar and vocals. “I also must shout out Tim Schneider and Dashiell Flach for the production and mix, as they The island I come from got sisters we are three No matter the distance, time, or sea We’re all the same, you and me The party tun up tun up No matter your nation, race we are free Carnival don’t care where you from you see I’m drinking, I’m drinking Rum can’t handle me The world needs Cayman Kind Believe me I just wanna feel the island breeze Take me home, take me home Never miss the ocean til I had no beach Take me home, I miss my home I, I’m young and free Forever, Eva, Eva Forever, Eva, Eva And you, you can’t match me Forever, Eva I am island free The people jump up jump up Whine on the road with their Soca feet I can’t stop at all when the rhythm comes after me I’m drinking, I’m drinking Rum can’t handle me The world needs Cayman Kind Believe me I just wanna feel the island breeze Take me home, take me home Never miss the ocean til I had no beach Take me home, I miss my home I just wanna feel the island breeze Take me home, take me home Never miss the ocean til I had no beach Take me home, I miss my home I, I’m young and free Forever, Eva, Eva Forever, Eva, Eva And you, you can’t match me Forever, Eva I am island free I just wanna feel the island breeze Take me home, take me home Never miss the ocean til I had no beach Take me home I, I’m young and free, young and free Forever You, you can’t match me Take me home Take me home HOME TO THE ISLANDS - Lyrics by Melody Copley Knox. did an incredible job,” says Melody. The single debuted on Z99’s Cayman Local Artist Series in February, and is now streaming on all platforms, including YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music. LONG-TIME PASSION The 21-year-old’s passion for music stems from her early years – both her parents are accomplished musicians on- island. Kate Knox is a violinist and performs with the band Trinity, while Shane Allenger is part of the popular duo Hi-Tide. “My parents have always tried to keep me involved in the studio or rehearsals or anything musical,” says Melody. “They have gently pushed me in the right direction to allow me to find my own feet in the music industry.” While vocals are her focus, Melody also plays a few instruments including guitar, violin and ukulele. She has her sights set on building a music career, both at home and abroad. “I am currently working on my next few songs that I would love to release as an EP,” she says. “I am hoping to start performing live more regularly and build a name for myself in the music industry not only in Cayman, but internationally.” Z99 CAYMAN LOCAL ARTIST PODCAST Check out the Cayman Local Artist Series on Z99, available as a podcast. Tim & Teri feature Cayman’s diverse and talented local artist community with studio conversations and song premieres. Recent artists featured have included Cam Kline, Coma Stone, DJ Sam Blacky and Rico Rolando.6 Tedrick Green.7 Tedrick Green - W hen Tedrick Green founded his fragrance venture in 2007, many cautioned he was wasting his time and money. But now he has not only developed a thriving company but has left his job in the financial services industry to focus full- time on Ted Green, the business, as CEO and perfume creation director. “Perfume is now my life,” he says. TRANSITION Tedrick recently made the move to coincide with the launch of his latest fragrance, Ghost Orchid, named after the rare plant found in Grand Cayman, which blooms in spring. “It took tremendous effort to manage my career as a director at one of the world’s largest investor services firms, alongside chasing the vision to grow the first luxury fragrance house in the Caribbean,” he says. “The decision to transition was really born of necessity considering how busy we are, which we anticipated and prepared for.” CAYMAN-INSPIRED Ted Green is a line of luxury Caribbean-inspired perfumes, with the company also selling candles and diffusers. Born and raised in George Town, where he still resides, Tedrick was drawn to create the fragrances in response to his passion for Cayman’s natural beauty and culture. “Cayman has an energy, simplistic natural beauty, and cultural kindness, of which I’m still enthralled,” he says. “Ted Green remains dedicated to creating authentic and representative experiences that help tell some of our stories.” And Tedrick is proud that the company is flourishing despite the discouraging advice he received at the outset. “Many doubted the viability of our vision, essentially questioning our ability to succeed,” he recalls. “In retrospect, not only have we POWERHOUSE BEHIND THE PERFUME By Catherine MacGillivray Caymanian entrepreneur has turned his business dream into reality. Photos: SubmittedNext >