Dance

L’ACADCO – A United Caribbean Dance Force will be remounting its 26th Season of Dance for three additional ‘back by popular demand’ performances. The critically acclaimed dance presentation titled “SHIPS’ LOG – Daaance Coconut Daaance,” a historical account of our heritage from slavery to the present day, which will take

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Fashion

Here are a few photos from the recently held Styleweek 2010 presented by Saint International last weekend. The two shows I attended (Devon House and Fort Charles) were both well attended,  well produced and executed.  The collections presented by the local and international designers were innovative and exciting and the

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Brand New Machine presents ASCENSION, July 17th which promises to be the party of the summer. Hollywood’s favourite DJ, Edski will  appear in Jamaica for the first time at the all inclusive event. The LA based DJ is well known for his incendiary late night sets at celebrity parties on

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Artopia, being descriped as “a vast cornucopia of artistic expression for those who value the true meaning and endlessness of creativity” is being held this Saturday at Grosvenor Galleries starting nice and early at 4pm.

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Yard Life

This is the first of what I hope to be many in a new series of reflections on “yard life”.  As usual, your comments are welcome. So what happen to your foot? Car lick me down So why you don’t get off the road and go do something else? Yeah,

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Books

The launch of Cynthia Wilson’s memoir, “Whispering of the Trees”, is back on  for Friday, July 9th in the Multifunction Room of the Main Library, University of the West Indies, Mona at 6p.m. Cynthia was one of the first recipients of the Earl Warner Lifetime Achievement Award for her sterling contribution

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Here’s a link to the recently held Portland JerkFest on  Pret-a-Portie – a very cool blog about Port Antonio. Check it out Porti lovers!

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Film

Music makers, movement builders and iconic artists of all kinds have contributed to the music we buy, know and love. DJ Afifa-Sounds of Life invites you to check out music stories on film. This Tuesday, July 6, check out two powerful films: 1.  FELA KUTI-MUSIC IS THE WEAPON Composer, Afrobeat

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EntrepreneursInterviews

YardEdge: What is Ishka Designs all about? Anishka: Ishka Designs Inc. a New York-based interior design firm, led by myself and Niya Bascom, provides efficiently beautiful interior design solutions to commercial and residential spaces. Each project is thoroughly conceived with substantial client involvement throughout. From conceptual ideas to fully installed

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Music

Sarah “Sezi” Silvera was born in Jamaica and grew up in Trinidad, England, and the USA.  Now back in Jamaica teaching at the American International School in Kingston, Sezi describes herself as a dancer, poet, singer, songwriter and educator. Sezi (pronounced “Says I”) has been working with Seretse Small of Griot

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