The Harder They Come Film Now Available on iTunes
The Harder They Come, Jamaica’s first feature film is now available on iTunes and AppleTV! To celebrate, Jakes is offering a special to anyone who sends in their proof of purchase of the film now through December 31st. For more info
Cabbie Chronicles, Winner of Best Caribbean Animation Award at Animae Caribe Animation
Check out this hilarious short Jamaican animated film! This Jamaican entry was the winner of the Best Caribbean Animation Award at Animae Caribe Animation and New Media Festival 2010. For more see YouTube.
Jamagination – A Tempting Website for Art Lovers
Jamagination is a website I stumbled upon recently that I thought I’d share for all those lovers of Jamaican art out there looking for an Xmas art splurge… According to the website, “Jamagination.com.jm is a one-stop shopping experience where visitors are exposed to the richness of Jamaican visual creativity”.
What’s Happening in Jamaica in December
Here’s a list of upcoming events that are for sure worth checking out! ON IN DECEMBER December 4th REGGAE MARATHON – Negril www.reggaemarathon.org December 4 KINGSTON CITY EXPLORER – Tour of Kingston For more info CHRISTMAS FAIR – Gardens of Hotel Mockingbird Inn, Portland For more info December 4th & 5th
JCE’s Kingston Art Trek Explores Uptown & Downtown Galleries
This past Saturday, I ventured out with a group of art enthusiasts on the inaugural Kingston Art Trek- our mission, to visit a cross-section of Kingston’s galleries. The creation of Jamaica Cultural Enterprises (JCE), a new tour company specializing in cultural tours of Jamaica, the Kingston Art Trek is designed to
BRICOLAGE The Choreographic Works of Kyisha Patterson
There will be the fourth staging of ‘BRICOLAGE’, the choreographic works of Kyisha Patterson on Sunday, December 5th at 5pm at the Phillip Sherlock Centre, UWI. This staging of choreography has been happening since 2005 and has blossomed into a performing dance group that has performed on Jamaica Dance Umbrella
Jamaica Conservation & Development Trust Hosts Plant Sale
The Jamaica Conservation & Development Trust will be hosting a plant sale on December 3, 4 and 11th. For more information contact jamaicaconservation@gmail.com.
YardEdge Talks to Jamaican Songstress, Dancer, Storyteller Sarah “Sezi” Silvera
Sarah “Sezi” Silvera has been making waves on the local music scene for sometime now. YardEdge caught up with Sezi to find out what she’s been up to… YardEdge: Why are you a singer/musician and when did you first become one? Sezi: I grew up with a mother who is
Afya Yoga Presents an Evening of Wellness, Yoga and Communion
Afya presents and evening of wellness, yoga and communion. Spend Sunday afternoon at Afya from 4pm until 8pm as they celebrate in wellness, yoga and community under the full moon. The afternoon will include, Mini Massages with Sharon Thomas Acupuncture with Dr. Tracey Ann Brown
Jamaican Antiques & Collectibles Fair on this Weekend
This Saturday and Sunday, there will be the 19th Annual Antiques and Collectibles Fair at Campion College, 120 Old Hope Road, across from Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Here’s a recap of the genesis of the Jamaica’s Antiques and Collectibles Fair by Ainsley Henriques. Some 19 years ago the BBC Road Show