Saffron Kingston on the Edge (KOTE) closed on Saturday with a mixed media presentation of music, poetry, screen play reading, and art presented by an eclectic mix of young artists.  The venue was the new bookstore on Hope Road, Bookophilia which opened recently (and is really worth a visit-more on

July 2 Eugene, OREGON TBA July 3rd Portland, OR @ Beboti’s Pan July 5th Bellingham, WA July 6th Seattle, WA @ Nector Lounge July 8th Eureka, CA @ Red Fox Tavern July 9th Fairfax, CA @ 19 and Broadway July 10th Petaluma, CA @ Mystic Theater w/ Israel Vibrations July

It’s been over a yearlong journey and Kesi Gardner, founder and lead designer of Sprawl tees is ready to release her summer collection. The Collection is coined “The Sprawl tees: Parish Edition”, and is made up of designs inspired by the 14 parishes of Jamaica. Sprawl conducted a poll, with

Kingston on the Edge was launched last night at Red Bones Jazz and Blues Cafe.  This year’s festival dubbed as an “urban art festival” is dedicated to the late Jamaican journalist Chaos who supported the urban arts as a journalist and gave encouragement to many up and coming artists in

July 18th to 20th, Helen MacMillan and Inner Journey Retreats present a weekend retreat entitled “A Reconnection and Renewal Retreat” at Woodside, St. Andrew. This weekend promises to be a time of fun, laughter, self discovery and just plain relaxation and re-connecting to your true self. The retreat will include

Random Chaos jammin’ at Tony’s Bar Dominique Brown from Random Chaos YardEdge went to see Random Chaos perform live at Tony’s Bar last week. The night featured Anthurium, Crimson Heart Replica, and Random Chaos, all of whom rocked. Band members of Random Chaos are Dominique Brown, lead singer, Craig “Flee”

YardEdge talks to Loni Jones, 24, makeup artist and extreme lash stylist from Kingston, Jamaica. Loni was an art student but found her true love for makeup more gratifying. She has worked with many photographers, entertainers and personalities in the entertainment industry both in Jamaica and internationally. She has been

Kingston’s coolest came out to party at the uber hip lounge party, Smokin’ Jacket, at Carlos Cafe on Saturday night. Hosted by Mystic Urchin, the party has become a regular affair for the who’s who of Kingston to come out and play. Aural treats were provided by ever eclectic DJs

Winsome, Jason “Jigzagula” Henriques & Steve Urchin Empress, Steve Urchin & Nadia Stanley Lubica, Steve Urchin, Bobby “Cusser” Barnes Michelle Haynes & William Richards Jay Will, Christopher “Rebelmix” Edmonds, Karin Wilson-Edmonds & Mia