Smokin’ Jacket returns tonight to Carlos Cafe with live performances by Andru Donalds, Andrew Mac, Protege, Farenheit, Sezi, G-Ana and DJ Engineroom. Showtime 9pm. See  PHOTOS FROM DECEMBER SMOKIN’ JACKET

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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.

Wishing you happy happy holidays and a joyful and prosperous new year!! Lots of great things to come in 2011!!

There will be some special screenings of Storm Saulter’s new movie, Better Mus’ Come  in Kingston during the holiday season: Sunday December 26th at 10pm at CARIB 5 – Cross Roads, Kingston Monday December 27th at 10pm at CARIB 5 – Cross Roads, Kingston The cost will be the cost

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”.

Wondering what to do for New Years Eve?

On Saturday December 18th and Sunday December 19th the Association of Jamaican Potters will be staging  their annual ART & CRAFT FAIR to be held on the grounds of the Forestry Department, 173 Constant Spring Road , Kingston 8 (just below the Tax Office and Constant Spring Post Office). Hours

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