February 2010
Classic Films We Loved Courtesy of the US Embassy
The US Embassy presents “Classic Films We Loved”, a selection of films honoring the cultural and intellectual contributions of African Americans.
15th Annual Jake’s Off Road Triathalon April 24
Each year the Jake’s Off-Road Triathlon, known for its rugged race course and community-driven approach, brings athletes and spectators from overseas and around the island to Jamaica’s laid back South Coast. The annual competition, usually staged on a Sunday, will now take place on Saturday, April 24th and will be
The Restoration of Kingston’s Holy Trinity Cathedral
I attended the 99th Anniversary mass at the Roman Catholic Holy Trinity Cathedral on North Street last Sunday and was completely pleasantly surprised by the amazing restoration program that is underway there. For those who don’t know, the inside of the Cathedral was completed painted over with several layers of
Sezi Entertains @ Jo Jo’s Jerk Pit
Sezi Sezi, aka Sarah Silvera, gave an entertaining performance this past Saturday at Jo Jo’s Jerk Pit and More at 12 Waterloo Road near Devon House. Accompanied by well-known jazz guitarist Seretse Small, she offered the large audience a mixture of original material and covers easily as succulent as the
A City Museum of Kingston
The City Museum of St. Louis, the view from the parking lot- yes, that’s an old airplane up there I recently visited the City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri and it got me thinking about how cool it would be to have a City Museum of Kingston. The museum in
Farin X Change Launches Debut Album At The Hard Rock Cafe
Emerging reggae band Farin X Change launches its self-titled debut album at the Hard Rock Cafe, Ocho Rios, on Friday February 12th, 2010. The event will feature a pre-show VIP reception followed by a concert showcasing the band itself. The party will continue after the show with the music of
Roots Reggae Wednesdays
February is reggae month and in keeping with this, the Reggae Industry Association of Jamaica presents Roots Reggae Wednesdays. Where: the Ampitheatre at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts When: Wednesday February 3, 10,17 & 24 from 8pm to 12 pm. Cost: FREE
Vote Crimson Heart Replica to Top 10 on i-Fuse Chart
Two CHR tracks “Beautiful Mistake” and “Gettin Ill” have been added to the IslandFuse VOTE NOW listing. What that means is that if CHR can get the votes she will be listed on the Island Fuse top 10 chart (which features artists like Etana, Sean Kingston, Mavado, Shaggy, and Sean