The Anancy Festival, named for Anansi, the West African trickster of folklore, is a celebration of Caribbean-American culture that’s geared toward children and teens. The festival provides a unique way for youngsters to learn about their cultural heritage and experience a rich collection of stories, music and dance.

“Wicked Games” – The Weeknd – Dir: Storm from Dark Cloud Projects on Vimeo. Check out this new video by Jamaican director Storm Saulter. The song “Wicked Games” is by The Weekend and was shot on location here in Jamaica, in Portland. For more on the-weeknd.com and to follow them on

An exhibition of Gerard Hanson’s new work opens on today, Thursday 2 June at 7 pm at the Mutual Gallery. The public is invited to come to the official opening of the exhibition which is entitled “Fashioned Realities”. Drinks, courtesy of J. Wray and Nephew will be served between 7.00 and

While on a recent visit to New York, I met Swedish New York based Dancer, Choreographer and Dancehall Dance Teacher Hanna Herbertson and was intrigued… YardEdge: Why are you a dancer? Hanna: I have no choice not to be a dancer. It’s an instinct that I was born with and

I just love the idea of people living their dreams which I think is so ably summed up in this painting by New York based artist, De La Vega. Thanks to Jamaican New York based photographer, Berette Macaulay for capturing this and sharing it with us! Lots more on Berette in

This video features yoginis Sharon Feanny and Nadine McNeil, two of Jamaica’s top yoga instructors who will be presenting at the Caribbean Yoga Conference 2012 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Here they speak about the Shakti Love Scholarship and the significance of the yoga conference for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean

Check out the Market at the Lawn this Sunday on the north lawn of Devon House on Waterloo Road for a great array of local arts, crafts and much more. See facebook for more info.    

The latest Jamaican movie to hit the big screen, “Out The Gate” has opened at number 13 in the US. An Arts_and_Entertainment_News report indicates that “From a list of 112 movies currently playing in United States theaters the weekend of May 13th, box office gross reports show the indie film starring

Zonya Rodney, a (really great!) Massage Therapist and Yoga Instructor is offering a 4 week Meditation Course starting June 12. She has recently returned from a 10 day Silent Meditation Retreat at Spirit Rock in California as is eager to share what she has learnt and experienced there. Call Zonya for

Kingston’s hippiest DJ duo STEREO MASSIVE (Engineroom + Mister Harding) had the large Devon House Pub crowd up on their feet rocking to their house grooves last week Thursday. Hands were in the air, the room was dark, and dancing was the order of the evening.