Here’s a list of some of the more interesting events happening in Jamaica in January definitely worth checking out: JAN 12 Michael Sean Harris performing at Susie’s Bakery, Kingston For more info on event. For more on Michael Sean Harris, see YardEdge interview.

Here are some photos from last night’s Smokin’ Jacket at Carlos Cafe. Produced by Brand New Machine promoters Steve “Urchin” Wilson and Terrance “Farenheit” Harold, along with Andrew “Andrew Mac” McIntyre the night was once again an eclectic mix of established artists and musicians combined with an unexpected dose of

Here are some highlights from Smokin’ Jacket December 2010. The evening included performances by Tami Chynn and Tessanne Chin, Andrew McIntyre, Andrew Simpson, Farenheit, Keida, and Cezar, with a special guest appearance by Cat Coore. The first Smokin’ Jacket for 2011 coming up on January 3 at Carlos Cafe.

Last Saturday’s “Eclectic” event at Susie’s Bakery in Southdale Plaza proved to be eclectic in tempo as well as lineup. Organized by Seretse Small’s Live Music Nation JA and Griot Music, the event was billed as a “party of extreme ESP- Extra Sensory Pleasure”.

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Smokin’ Jacket, Kingston’s plushest lounge party returns to Carlos Cafe on Monday, December 20. This time around Smokin’ Jacket features LIVE MUSIC with Andrew Mac, Farenheit, Cezar, Keida and friends PLUS eclectic selections by DJ Engineroom who’ll be playing house, dubstep, and other funky selections. SHOWTIME 9PM! Cost  $1,000 with

From December 13 to 19, the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NWSMA), Nanook Enterprises Limited and The Wright Agency will be staging “Half Way Tree LIVE”, a series of cultural entertainment offerings, at the Nelson Mandela Park and Amphitheatre right in the middle of one of our national icons, Half-Way–Tree. The Nelson Mandela Park &

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

The Jamaica Conservation & Development Trust will be hosting a plant sale on December 3, 4 and 11th. For more information contact jamaicaconservation@gmail.com.

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