March 2012
YardEdge Talks to Leisha Wong About Kingston Kitchen
Kingston Kitchen is a Jamaican food experience that showcases what Jamaicans are doing locally in the food industry, modelled along the lines of food markets or fairs that are held weekly in cities across the United States and Europe. The next Kingston Kitchen is Saturday, March 31. YardEdge talks to Leisha
Louis Masai Michel and his Kingston Gazelle Prints
Check out this very cool blog by Louis Masai Michel to discover his 50 Gazelle print series which have been put up by the artist all over Kingston. From his blog… THE HEARD OF 50-GAZELLES Just before i left london i released a print called my african ears…on the last layer i
Kingston Kitchen Night Market On this Saturday at Hope Gardens
Looking for some Jamaican culinary delights? Well Kingston Kitchen is on again. And this time it’s going to be a night market! In addition to offering a wide variety of delectable Jamaican food and interesting yummy treats, Kingston Kitchen Night Market promises a party vibe with DJ’s Bambino and Palmer
Frenchman’s Cove, Jamaica – One of Jamaica’s Coolest Spots
Thanks to Sydney Wilson for this photo from the edge of Frenchman’s Cove river / pool running out to the ocean…a wonderful place. Though the river water is a bit chilly for some of us Jamaicans, it is absolutely refreshing on a hot day… Thanks Sydney. For more on Portland
Red Bull Music Academy Application Deadline is April 2
REMINDER!!! Red Bull Music Academy Application deadline is April 2, 2012. You can download the application from redbullmusicacademy.com/apply. When you have completed the application (including a CD of material and photo) please contact tandra@redbullmusicacademy.com. For more on Red Bull Music Academy and see Bass Camp video highlights and Red Bull Bass Camp highlights keys to music
My Favourite Things to Do in Kingston, Jamaica
In honour of Jamaica 50, we’re creating a new series of “My Favourite Things to Do in Kingston”. Thanks to Dr. Diana Chen for kicking it off with her top 11 things to do in Kingston. Diana recently left academia and is now embarking on a career as an art therapist,
French Film Festival Now On in Jamaica
If you’re looking for something different to do in Kingston this weekend check out the French Film Festival which is now on in Jamaica! Presented by the Alliance Francais de la Jamaique, the French Film Festival features a selection of Francophone films. This year the festival features films from Canada, France,
Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth – A Great Spot to Vacation in Jamaica
Here’s a shot of some fishing boats on a beach in Treasure Beach St. Elizabeth… We were the only people there that day… Treasure Beach is a great place to vacation in Jamaica! Search our archives for more on Treasure Beach and other great places to visit while on vacation
JCE is the Number One Kingston Tour Company on TripAdvisor
Looking for a company that does tours of Jamaica? JCE is the Jamaica tours company focusing on cultural tours of Jamaica. Here’s an update from Karen Hutchinson from Jamaica Cultural Enterprises (JCE) on what’s happening at JCE, the cultural tour company in Jamaica… We’re Number One on TripAdvisor! JCE is the
YardEdge Talks to Kaili McDonnough Scott About the Market at the Lawn
YardEdge talks to Kaili McDonnough Scott, the force behind the ongoing Market at the Lawn series which features a great selection of clothing, art, craft, food and drink and just other funky stuff. Next Market at the Lawn is this Sunday, March 25th. YardEdge: What are you trying to achieve with