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Published:Friday | June 18, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Today
Kingston On The Edge
The fourth Kingston on the Edge Festival starts at Redbones Blues Café, 1 Argyle Road, New Kgn, at 8 p.m.
Tomorrow
Caribbean Fashionweek
Caribbean Fashionweek: The Victorian Era, is at the National Indoor Sports Centre, Independence Park, St Andrew. 7:30 p.m. Featuring designers from all over the Caribbean, including Jamaica's own Julan, whose collection is inspired by the Victorian era with a modern edge.
Jazz Festival Awards
The 20th Ja Ocho Rios Int'l Jazz Festival Awards is at the Courtleigh Auditorium, New Kgn.
Sunday
Seh Sup'm
Seh Sup'm, the 2010 KOTE Edition, is at the Village Blues Bar, Barbican Rd, St Andrew. Featuring Abebe Payne.
Closing Father's Day Jazz
Closing Father's Day Jazz, Turtle River Park, Ocho Rios. Artistes include Pamella Williams, Joe Sizemore, Marie Claire, Fab 5 Band (ska revival) and more.
Listings
ART
Jun 18-26
Kingston on the Edge is at various locations in Kgn. Visit www.kingstonedge.org. June 18 - Opening Night Show, 8 p.m. until … at Redbones Blues Café. Adm $1,000 or $500 with student ID. June 19 - Skill Swap Workshop, 10-11:45 a.m. and noon to 1:45 p.m. at School of Dance, Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. Adm $1,000.
Jun 18-Jul 10
Art Exhibition: Neighbours Andy Jefferson and Maxine Gibson at The Mutual Gallery & Art Centre Ltd, 2 Oxford Rd, New Kgn. Tel: 929-4302. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Maxine Gibson and Andy Jefferson have been neighbours for many years in the beautiful Blue Mountain Hills. In the exhibition they share their art and feelings for nature - Andy with paintings relating to the mountains and the sea; Maxine looking at the clouds that often glide by below the windows of her home. A tranquil, wholesome vista of what nature has to offer.
Sun, Jun 20
Propel: Laura Facey and The Visual Artists of Haiti at Roktowa, 8 Pechon St, Kgn. Tel: 922-9229. 11 a.m. Opening remarks by Veerle Poupeye, executive director, National Gallery of Jamaica. Nine-night songs by St Ann's Senior Citizens Cultural Group. Finger food and libations. Exhibition continues until July 16.
Wed, Jun 23
Jazz & Tings at Bolivar Gallery, Grove Rd, St Andrew. 7-10 p.m. Opening speaker: Mike Henry. Selections from Karl Parboosingh's sketchbooks.
CINEMA
Mon, Jun 21
Short Film Night at Redbones Blues Café, 1 Argyle Rd, New Kgn. 8-10 p.m. $300. A night of Jamaican short films - part of KOTE.
2-for-1 Special Movies at Carib 5, Palace Cineplex (Kgn and MoBay) and Odeon Cineplex in Mandeville. 8 pm shows only every Mon for the 2-for-1 special.
COURSES
June-July
Short Courses (five weeks) at the Mico University College's School of Continuing Studies, 1A Marescaux Rd, Kgn 5. Tel: 968-4336. $14,000 per course. Beginner's Spanish - 2 -5 p.m., Tues and Thurs. Cake Decorating - 5-8 p.m., Tues and Thurs. Effective Public Speaking - 5-8 p.m., Mon and Thurs. Event Planning - 4-7 p.m., Tues and Wed. Pattern Making - 5-8 p.m., Tues and Thurs.
DVDs
From Movie Shac, Loshusan, 29 East Kings House Rd, St Andrew, or Kiosk 1, Upper Manor Park Plaza, 182 Constant Spring Rd, St Andrew. Tel: 755-3357, 931-9446. Get the latest movies in Blu Ray! Check out movies in stock on www.movieshacja.com.
Alice in Wonderland
Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway and Alan Rickman, all star in Tim Burton's exquisite production of Lewis Carroll's timeless tale of a young girl who is lost in a fantasy world, which appears to be part of a dream. Everyone's performances are brilliant and the humour in this version is exceptionally clever and entertaining. Even the scary parts are lightened by the wit of the characters! A great film for the whole family.
EDUCATION
Thurs, Jun 24
Informational Session for Parents at El Centro, 8 Hillcrest Ave, Kgn 6. Tel: 927-9884, 422-7586. 5 p.m. This September, El Centro will open its doors to Al Mundo: A Bilingual Preschool. 'Al mundo' is the Spanish equivalent for the phrase 'To the world'. This programme's aim is to take little ones, ages 18 months to four years old, on an adventure while preparing them for life in today's global village.
FITNESS
Sun, Jun 20
Tissue Repair Yoga at Afya Yoga Studio, Liguanea, Kgn 6. Tel: 977-6735. 11 a.m. with Pele. $900 for a drop-in class. Stretch, tone and strengthen your entire body in this class - suitable for beginners and yoga practitioners alike.
Jun 21-Jul 30
Triple F! Fit & Fabulous in Forty Days at Shakti Mind Body Fitness, 5 Bedford Pk Ave, St Andrew. Tel: 906-8403, 920-5868. $40,000 for 40 days! Existing members are able to put a 'freeze' on their membership, which will resume at the end of Triple F!
FUND-RAISERS
Sun, Jun 20
Father's Day Brunch at Admiral's Mountain, Cooper's Hill. Tel: 589-3191. 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $2000 - includes brunch, live music, tour of the house and grounds and other entertainment. Come tread in the footsteps of Admiral (Lord) Horatio Nelson at his historic 18th century home. Tickets available at Angela's, 7 Merrick Ave; Treasure Chest, 37 Windsor Ave; The Georgian Society, 58 Half-Way Tree Rd. This is a fund-raiser to help pay medical bills for a young lady who is suffering from a rare heart condition.
Mon, Jun 21
The Salvation Army Eastern Jamaica Division Annual Fund-raising Dinner at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kgn. 7 p.m. $5,000. Dress: lounge suit. Tickets for this event, previously scheduled for May 26, are still valid.
MEETINGS
Thurs, Jun 24
CIPS Communicators Toastmasters Club at the College of Insurance & Professional Services, 13 Richmond Ave, Kgn 10. Tel: 936-2322. 5:30 p.m. Everyone welcome!
MUSIC
June 18-27
The University Singers Concert Season 2010: Ode to Prof - Tribute to the life of Professor Rex Nettleford at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, UWI, Mona, Kgn 7. Thurs-Sat, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Until June 27. Tickets available at Music Mart in Twin Gates Plaza, Monarch Pharmacy in Sovereign Centre and Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts.
Sun, Jun 20
A Blessing for Fathers at King's House West Lawn, Hope Rd, St Andrew. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., showtime at 6 p.m. $2,000 pre-sold, $2,500 at the gate, $3,000 VIP, $1,000 children under 12 at the gate. Featuring multi-Grammy and Dove awards winner Andrae Crouch, Sandra Crouch, Judy Mowatt, Nadje Leslie, Emmanuel Mass Choir and more. Tickets available from MegaMart, Music Mart, Source of Light Bible & Bookshop, Hagley Park Plaza and Mall Pharmacy.
Tues, Jun 22
Chill Out with Live Music at Chilitos, Hope Rd, Kgn 6. 8:30 p.m. onwards. Part of KOTE, this night is for live music, hot eats, visual art and cool vibes.
Jun 22 & 24
Live Music at Christopher's, The Quad, 20-22 Trinidad Terr, New Kgn. Tel: 754-1526. 7 p.m. until late every Tues and Thurs. $500.
NIGHTCLUBS
Fri, Jun 18
Uber: Reinventing Clubbing at Club Privilege, 14-16 Trinidad Terr, New Kgn. 10 p.m. $2,000 all-inclusive of drinks.
Wed, Jun 23
Wednesday Nights at the Quad, 20-22 Trinidad Terr, New Kgn. 754-1526. After work every Wed. $600 entrance, ladies free before 1 a.m.
PARTIES
Fri, Jun 18
Magnum Fresh Fridays, Arif Cooper Birthday Bash, at The Building.
Roll-In Fresh Fridays, at 48 Featherbed Lane, Spanish Town, 7 p.m-1 a.m.
Boulevard Baptist Church and UWI's University Singers Benefit Performance, in aid of the church's outreach programmes, at the Philip Sherlock Centre, UWI, Mona, starting at 8 p.m. Adm: $1,200.
Mon, Jun 21
Third Monday Tea and Testimony, in New Kingston, starting at 6 p.m. This event offers fine dining from traditional Victorian afternoon tea menu. Tea Talk and a unique setting for 'righteous gossip'. Adm: $800. Reservations are necessary. Email reservations to tea_lishous@flowja.com or call 968-4721.
World Cup Lunch Special, Wings, Fries and Beer, at Gee Wee Restaurant and Lounge, 1A Caledonia Avenue, Kingston. Adm: $500.
SPORTS
Tues, Jun 22
Backgammon in the City at Spanish Court Hotel, Sky Terrace, New Kgn. 6-10 p.m. every Tues. Free adm. Bring a board if you have one. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres for participants; food and drink on sale.
THEATRE
Tues, Jun 22
8 x 10 Theatre on the Edge at the Philip Sherlock Centre, University of the West Indies, Mona, Kgn 7. 7 p.m. $500. Eight 10-minute plays by some of Jamaica's leading dramatists. Part of KOTE.
MONTEGO BAY
ART
Fri, Jun 18
Art Exhibition and Auction in the auditorium of the Heinz Simonitsch School, MoBay. 7 p.m. Children's art will be on display and on sale. The auction includes exciting tours, dinners, spa treatments, hotel weekends, gift items, art and other fabulous items. Bring your cheque book (no credit card services) and nominal cash for beer, wine and liquor. Help to launch the school's building fund.
OCHO RIOS
RESTAURANTS
Sun, Jun 20
Father's Day Special at Evita's Restaurant, overlooking Ocho Rios. Tel: 974-2333, 974-1012. Noon to 10:30 p.m. $2,750 or US$31.60 (inclusive of GCT and gratuity). Three-course meal with a glass of wine. There will be a children's menu available with pizza. Entertainment by composer and singer-guitarist Gladstone.
PORT ANTONIO
MUSIC
Fri, Jun 18
Jazz on the Marina, Errol Flynn Marina, Port Antonio. Artistes include Desi Jones Trio, Marie Claire, Idris Ackamoor and Kiralina. There will be a jazz bus from Kgn to Port Antonio. Tickets available at Music Mart in Twin Gates Plaza, Hotel Four Seasons and Sunset Jamaica Grande Hotel.
FUTURE EVENTS
ART
Fri, Jun 25
Art & Craft Exhibition at The Pines Poolside, Millsborough Ave, Kgn 6. Tel: 849-8914. 2-8 p.m. Art, fresh honey, books and jewelry.
CHILDREN
Jul 5-24
Summer Programme 2010 at The Mico University College, Caribbean Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Education, 1A Manhattan Road, Kgn 5. Tel: 968-4336. 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. $6,000 per child for three weeks.
Jul 5-29
Kids' Spanish Camp: Si Me Gusta Apprender El Espanol at El Centro, 8 Hillcrest Ave, Kgn 6. 9 a.m. to noon, Mon-Thurs. $8,000 per week. Ages two to four years old. Music, art, craft and more - all in Spanish!
Jul 5-29 & Aug 2-26
Camp Half Moon's Summer Camp 2010 at Half Moon Hotel, MoBay. Tel: 953-2211 (ext 6172). 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Thurs. US$150 per week, US$520 per month. Ages seven to 15 years old. Includes lunches, activities, snack and taxes (accommodation not included). Tennis, golf, gardening, water sports, horseback riding, and much more! Penn State-certified counsellors.
Jul 5-30
Children's Cultural Summer Camp: Around the World in Twenty Days at El Centro. Tel: 927-9884. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon-Fri. $8,000 per week. A cultural experience which will enrich your children's lives! Lots of hands-on activities.
Jul 5-31
Youths French Summer Camp at the Alliance Francaise de la Jamaique, 12B Lilford Ave, off Lady Musgrave Rd, Kgn 10. Tel: 978-699.Children from five years old and teenagers accepted.
Jul 5-16, 19-30 & Aug 16-27
Summer Art & Craft for Kids at Grosvenor Galleries, 1 Grosvenor Terr, Kgn 8. Tel: 924-6684, 931-5569. $12,000 for two-week session, $6,500 for one-week session. Drop-ins are welcome. All materials provided and kids take home everything they make.
July 5-Aug 27
Cynthia Shako Day Care Centre Summer School 2010 at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium, University of Technology, 237 Old Hope Rd, Kgn 6. Tel: 977-6466. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $500 registration fee, $3,500 per child per week, $500 discount for more than one child. Featuring games, language, sign language, field trips, swimming, art and craft, dancing, drama, remedial reading and more.
Jul 10-17 & 18-25
Camp Good Hope 2010 at Good Hope, Trelawny. Tel: 881-6869, email: tamh@cwjamaica.com to secure a place. Ages 13-16 years old - July 10-17, ages seven to 13 years old - July 18-25. US$780 per child, 50 boys and girls in total per week. The dorms are in separate buildings.
Jul 12-2
Mathematics Summer Camp at Jamaica College, 189 Old Hope Rd, Kgn 6. Tel: 471-0900. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon-Thurs. $5,000 for one week, $9,000 for two weeks, $14,000 for three weeks. $1,000 registration. Registration dates: June 30, July 1, 7 and 8, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Webster Memorial. For students entering grades eight to 11, inclusive.
Jul 19-23 & 26-30
Summer Sailing Camp at the Montego Bay Yacht Club, Freeport, MoBay. Tel: 881-7569, email: sailjamaica@gmail.com. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon-Fri. $22,500 per week, includes lunches and camp T-shirt.
Jul 5-Aug 14
Island Aquatics Synchro Club, Jamaica's first synchro club since 1998, invites you to our Synchronised Swimming Camp. Learn to Sync (must be able to swim one length). Intermediate and advanced synchro swimmers: develop to the elite level. International coach! Discount for full camp - weekly rates available! Tel: Francine 322-SYNC (322-7962), email: islandaquatics synchro@gmail.com. Check us on Facebook!
CINEMA
Sat, Jun 26
The Nature Conservancy's Gala Film Screenings of Masa God Fish Can Done and The End of the Line at King's House, Hope Rd, St Andrew. Tel: 472-7632, email: pedrocelebration@gmail.com. 6 p.m. If you value the state of our oceans, then please join us.
COURSES
Jul 5-30
Summer Semester at The Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts, 1 Arthur Wint Dr, Kgn 5. Tel: 754-8830, 929-2350, 960-6171. $3,000 registration fee. $7,000. Courses are open to current full-time students and the general public. They include Visual Arts, Drama, Dance, Music and Education.
July 5-31
Adults French Classes at the Alliance Francaise de la Jamaique, 12B Lilford Ave, off Lady Musgrave Rd, Kgn 10. Tel: 978-6996. Intensive courses to learn basic French and more.
DANCE
Aug 6-8
Dance Spirit Performing Arts Presents Inspire: A Tapestry of Dance, Drama, Song, Poetry, Music and More at Fairfield Theatre, MoBay. 8 p.m. Fri and Sat, 7 p.m. Sun. Performers include Makeda Solomon, Jane Crichton, Andrew Clarke and Lisa Perrin.
MUSIC
Fri, Jun 25
The Vinyl Party at Bookophilia, 92 Hope Rd, Kgn 6. Tel: 978-5248. 5:30-7:30 p.m. DJ Afifa on two old-school record turntables presents classic reggae hits in vinyl format. Original album artwork will be on display.
Sun, Jun 27
The Portmore Chorale and Diocesan Festival Choir will stage an Anniversary Concert at St Luke's Church, Cross Roads, at 5 p.m.
Adm free!
Fri, Jul 2
Sezi Sings Her Heart Out at Redbones Blues Café, 1 Argyle Rd, Kgn 10. Tel: 978-6091, 871-5129. 9 p.m. $800. Sezi will be singing her heart out with her originals and covers ranging through the Cranberries, Sade, Bob Marley, Annie Lennox, Ani Di Franco and others. Backed by Seretse & Friends, this night of music and improvisation will be a climax of several performances that Sezi and Seretse have been doing in venues such as Jo Jo's Jerk Pit, Susie's Bakery and John Crows Tavern.
PARTIES
Fri, Jun 25
Tipsy, at Ruins At The Falls, Ocho Rios, St Ann. Music by Black Chiney, Renaissance, Richie D, Nikki Z, Timeless, Ashile and Sound Fire.
Laas Fridaze, at Star Apples, 94 Hope Road, St Andrew. Music by DJ Jabbo, DJ Kuumba and DJ Jerry.
Musical Overdose, at Margaritaville, Ocho Rios. Music by DJ Wayne, DJ Sani, Illusion, Fullklipp, DJ Dyamond, DJ Timeless and DJ Smurf. Adm: $800, women free before midnight.
Illusive, Seeing Is Believing, at Constant Spring Golf Club, St Andrew.
Intoxx-City, Night in Tipsy Town, at The Kabana, Hope Road, St Andrew. Music by ZJ Ice, Darkcide, Chromatic, Code Red and Solar Sound. Adm: $1,200 presold, $1,300 at the gate, $1,000 early-bird special.
Sat, Jun 26
Flavour Saturdays, at Gee Wee Restaurant and Lounge, 1A Caledonia Avenue, Kingston. Music by Nico Bam Bam and DJ Barry from Super Mix.
Ms.Conduct, Magic City The Club Experience, at The Quarry, Bustamante Highway, Clarendon. Music by ZJ Rush, DJ Wah Wa, Code Red and Darkcide International. Adm: $500.
Blackberry Ping, at Palisadoes Go Kart Track, Kingston.
Kirov Vodka Russian Roulette, at Sun Village, 6 North Race Course Road, Mandeville, Manchester. Music by DJ Shane, Franco from Bloodline and Don Hype from Black Love. Adm: $500, VIP $1,000.
Music For Life, at The Gardens, Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, Hope Road. Performances by D'Angel, Tarrus Riley, Ryan Mark, Omari, Nadine Sutherland, Kiprich, Gyptian, Bob Andy, Empress, G-Whizz and others.
Relay For Life, at Police Officers' Club, Hope Road, St Andrew.
Sun, Jun 27
Frenchbook, at Morgan's Harbour Hotel, Port Royal.
A Celebration of Jamaica's Musical Talent, at St Andrew High School Garden Theatre. Featuring composers Jon Williams and Shirley Thompson, Jamaica Symphony Orchestra, Stella Maris Steel Band, St Andrew High School Choir and Jamaica College Choir.
Appleton Rum Punch, at Temple Hall Estate, Stony Hill Road. St Andrew, from 2 p.m to midnight. Music by ZJ Liquid, Coppershot Disco, Kurt Riley and ZJ Elektra. Adm: presold women $1,500, men $2,000, $2,500 at the gate.
St. John's United Church presents Choir Fest 2010 at the Webster Memorial United Church, 53 Half Way Tree Road at 4 p.m. Cost $1,000. In aid of church-outreach programme.
Relay For Life, at Police Officers' Club, Hope Road, St Andrew.
The Portmore Chorale and Diocesan Festival Choir will stage An Anniversary Concert, at St. Luke's Church, Cross Roads, starting at 5 p.m.
POETRY
Sat, Jun 26
Poetry Reading and Signing with Joan Andrea Hutchinson and Tanya Shirley, at second floor, 53 Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston, starting at 2 p.m.