Archive for July, 2008

Area Youth Foundation working with kids in tense communities

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Posted in Happenings on the Edge | 1 Comment »

The Area Youth Foundation (AYF) led a summer camp at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Winward Road in July which culminated in a musical performance written and directed by the kids and performed at the Holy Rosary Church ...

Seretse Small of Griot Music, making Jamaica the live music capital of the world

Friday, July 25th, 2008 Posted in Entrepreneurs, Music | 3 Comments »

YardEdge: Why are you an artist/musician? Seretse: Because I believe…I believe in the power of identity….the value of expression…the need for us as once enslaved people to be able to stand up whole and declare who we are. YardEdge: When ...

Tianna’s Fish Hut & Beer Joint, Fort Clarence, Jamaica

Thursday, July 24th, 2008 Posted in Good Food, Worth a visit | 3 Comments »

Who says there are no good beaches in Kingston? And for food.... it's worth the trip (about 20 minutes from downtown Kingston) for lunch at Tianna's Fish Hut & Beer Joint... What's on the menu? It's written on the building.... Please order here... Fish or lobster?  ...

Jamaican photographer, Monique Lai, talks about when fashion meets construction

Monday, July 21st, 2008 Posted in Art | 3 Comments »

Monique Lai is a Jamaican photographer living in Brooklyn, NY. YardEdge talks to Monique about her passion… YardEdge: Why are you a photographer? When did you first realize that you wanted to become one? Monique: … very early on, I ...

2 minutes with Crimson Heart Replica

Thursday, July 17th, 2008 Posted in Music | 2 Comments »

You can check out CHR LIVE today, July 17th at Christopher's,  20-22 Trinidad Terrace, New Kingston. Showtime: 7:30 pm Admission:  $400 This event is highly recommended!! If you're new to YardEdge, please sign up for YardEdge updates. Thanks for visiting!