INNA MI HEART" on Friday, February 15 at 9:00pm.
It's going to be "Funny Valentine" with Mizz Joan-Andrea Hutchinson".
Event: INNA MI HEART
"...because laughter and love go together"
What: Performance
Host: M.A.D.K.O.W. Productions
When: Friday, February 15 at 9:00pm
Where: Red Bones Blues Cafe
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
The BIG 4
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How to Buss Session
The BIG 4 Questions of Artiste promotion
WHY?
WHO?
WHAT?
HOW?
For the answers, email liveplug22@gmail.com or call 426-3106 to register
for our exciting, career-making session series.
How to Buss Session
The BIG 4 Questions of Artiste promotion
WHY?
WHO?
WHAT?
HOW?
For the answers, email liveplug22@gmail.com or call 426-3106 to register
for our exciting, career-making session series.
Red Bones Jazz & Blues films
With the Air jamaica Jaz and blues festival fast approaching and, beyond thatthe annual African-American Hostory month observances, the US Embassy and Red bones the blues cafe are gearing up by presenting the Ken Burns series
U.S. EMBASSY, RED BONES HOST FILM SERIES – ‘THE BLUES MEETS JAZZ’
The U.S. Embassy and Red Bones Blues Café for the fourth year will collaborate to bring selected films from the series, “JAZZ,” by renowned filmmaker Ken Burns, as a precursor to its annual African American History Month observances. In addition, there will other documentaries featured such as the Blues Masters, The Howlin’ Wolf Story among others.
The films, which are free to the public, will be shown from January 24 to February 28, at the Red Bones Blues Café` in Kingston, starting at 7:30 p.m.
On January 24, Ken Burns’ “Gumbo” explores how jazz begins in 19th century New Orleans, where the sound of marching bands, Italian opera, Caribbean rhythms, and minstrel shows fills the streets with a richly diverse musical culture. Here, African-American musicians create a new music out of these ingredients by mixing in ragtime syncopations and the soulful feeling of the blues. Soon after the start of the new century, people are calling it jazz.
“Blues Masters – The Essential History of the Blues” on January 31, captures performances of the early masters on film and those that were are profoundly insightful and entertaining such as Son House, Leadbelly, Bessie Smith, B.B. King , Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Big Joe Turner, Mamie Smith, Ethel Waters with Count Basie and many others.
Another film from the Ken Burns series, “Our Language” will be featured on February 7 while ‘The Howlin Wolf Story,’ will be shown on Wednesday, February 13. This eminently watchable documentary is about Chester A. Burnett, better known as Howlin' Wolf with some history of the Blues in general.
“A Masterpiece at Midnight” and "Antone's Home of the Blues: A Legend Every Night" will be featured on February 21 and 28 respectively
U.S. EMBASSY, RED BONES HOST FILM SERIES – ‘THE BLUES MEETS JAZZ’
The U.S. Embassy and Red Bones Blues Café for the fourth year will collaborate to bring selected films from the series, “JAZZ,” by renowned filmmaker Ken Burns, as a precursor to its annual African American History Month observances. In addition, there will other documentaries featured such as the Blues Masters, The Howlin’ Wolf Story among others.
The films, which are free to the public, will be shown from January 24 to February 28, at the Red Bones Blues Café` in Kingston, starting at 7:30 p.m.
On January 24, Ken Burns’ “Gumbo” explores how jazz begins in 19th century New Orleans, where the sound of marching bands, Italian opera, Caribbean rhythms, and minstrel shows fills the streets with a richly diverse musical culture. Here, African-American musicians create a new music out of these ingredients by mixing in ragtime syncopations and the soulful feeling of the blues. Soon after the start of the new century, people are calling it jazz.
“Blues Masters – The Essential History of the Blues” on January 31, captures performances of the early masters on film and those that were are profoundly insightful and entertaining such as Son House, Leadbelly, Bessie Smith, B.B. King , Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Big Joe Turner, Mamie Smith, Ethel Waters with Count Basie and many others.
Another film from the Ken Burns series, “Our Language” will be featured on February 7 while ‘The Howlin Wolf Story,’ will be shown on Wednesday, February 13. This eminently watchable documentary is about Chester A. Burnett, better known as Howlin' Wolf with some history of the Blues in general.
“A Masterpiece at Midnight” and "Antone's Home of the Blues: A Legend Every Night" will be featured on February 21 and 28 respectively
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Reggae In Film
Minister Of Culture Announces Reggae Film FestivalA reggae film festival featuring films that have reggae music as the subject, story line or content will be held in Kingston on February 15,17 to focus on film as an aspect of Jamaican music culture. This was announced today by Minister of Information, Culture, Youth & Sports with responsibility for Entertainment, Hon. Olivia 'Babsy' Grange, who said that her Ministry will be assisting the Reggae Film Festival to showcase some of the many documentaries, feature films and music videos being made that incorporate or highlight Jamaica's unique reggae music.
The Film Festival will be a prelude to the Reggae Academy Awards being presented at that time by Recording Industry Association of Jamaica (RIAJam) as well as a sidebar of the Global Reggae 2008 conference hosted by the UWI Institute of Caribbean Studies.
The REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL is organized by film maker and film festival organizer Barbara Blake Hannah in collaboration with ReggaeFilms.co.uk, a UK-based online community and marketplace for films, books and music highlighting Jamaica's reggae culture. Minister Grange says the REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL will give Jamaicans the opportunity to view some of the best of the hundreds of films made about and because of the world famous music of Jamaica, that not only reflect the wide interest in Jamaican music, but also bring tourists on vacation and income to members of the entertainment fraternity, as well as the nation.
"Most of the films about Jamaica are made by reggae lovers in countries outside Jamaica and we here at home have never seen them. There are also some Jamaican films that equally have never had local TV or cinema exposure. The REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL will showcase the best of these. There is certainly enough material of interest continually being produced to make this an annual event," said Minister Grange.
Co-ordinators Barbara Blake Hannah and Peter Gittins of Reggae Films UK, say the Reggae Film Festival will be a Red Carpet event of films in the categories of Reggae Rock-umentary, Roots – Rock - Reggae, and Give Thanks & Praise. Films include "ROOTS TIME" an amusing feature film by Peruvian film maker Silvestre Jacobi that follows two Rastas who travel around Jamaica selling records.
The Film Festival will be a prelude to the Reggae Academy Awards being presented at that time by Recording Industry Association of Jamaica (RIAJam) as well as a sidebar of the Global Reggae 2008 conference hosted by the UWI Institute of Caribbean Studies.
The REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL is organized by film maker and film festival organizer Barbara Blake Hannah in collaboration with ReggaeFilms.co.uk, a UK-based online community and marketplace for films, books and music highlighting Jamaica's reggae culture. Minister Grange says the REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL will give Jamaicans the opportunity to view some of the best of the hundreds of films made about and because of the world famous music of Jamaica, that not only reflect the wide interest in Jamaican music, but also bring tourists on vacation and income to members of the entertainment fraternity, as well as the nation.
"Most of the films about Jamaica are made by reggae lovers in countries outside Jamaica and we here at home have never seen them. There are also some Jamaican films that equally have never had local TV or cinema exposure. The REGGAE FILM FESTIVAL will showcase the best of these. There is certainly enough material of interest continually being produced to make this an annual event," said Minister Grange.
Co-ordinators Barbara Blake Hannah and Peter Gittins of Reggae Films UK, say the Reggae Film Festival will be a Red Carpet event of films in the categories of Reggae Rock-umentary, Roots – Rock - Reggae, and Give Thanks & Praise. Films include "ROOTS TIME" an amusing feature film by Peruvian film maker Silvestre Jacobi that follows two Rastas who travel around Jamaica selling records.
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Movie Nite tonite
Movie Night at Redbones - 21 Braemar Avenue
This Saturday 8th December, 2007
Presents:
SICKO
Michael Moore (Fahrenheit 9/11) is back and now he is taking on the U.S. health care system. Using personal testimonies to recount some of the problems faced by the many without health insurance he makes comparison with the existing health care systems in places like Canada, France, Cuba and England. As always Moore injects a bit of humour along the way into the sometimes gloomy picture.
(Directed by Michael Moore; 123 minutes, 2007)
Contribution: $250
Showtime: 8pm
Carry a blanket if you want to lay on the grass and hang out and listen to the music in the courtyard afterwards.
This Saturday 8th December, 2007
Presents:
SICKO
Michael Moore (Fahrenheit 9/11) is back and now he is taking on the U.S. health care system. Using personal testimonies to recount some of the problems faced by the many without health insurance he makes comparison with the existing health care systems in places like Canada, France, Cuba and England. As always Moore injects a bit of humour along the way into the sometimes gloomy picture.
(Directed by Michael Moore; 123 minutes, 2007)
Contribution: $250
Showtime: 8pm
Carry a blanket if you want to lay on the grass and hang out and listen to the music in the courtyard afterwards.
Friday, December 07, 2007
R.I.P. Darren Khan
Got news this morning which stopped me in my tracks.
Darren Khan, whom I had recruited (on the recommendation of Analisa Chapman and above the stern reservations of Exec Editor Vernon Davidson) as a freelance
features writer/reviewer at the Observer, was founded burned to death in Surbiton Road apartment on Thursday
Darren had issues as well as do, but during his tenure at the Observer I saw the beginnings of a maturation process that was showing first in his writing and less so but still noticeable in his overall demeanour.
I'm very saddened by his death, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to his mother, other family and friends.
"It may be easy to choose to live without Christ, but to die without Him is hell"
Darren Khan, whom I had recruited (on the recommendation of Analisa Chapman and above the stern reservations of Exec Editor Vernon Davidson) as a freelance
features writer/reviewer at the Observer, was founded burned to death in Surbiton Road apartment on Thursday
Darren had issues as well as do, but during his tenure at the Observer I saw the beginnings of a maturation process that was showing first in his writing and less so but still noticeable in his overall demeanour.
I'm very saddened by his death, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to his mother, other family and friends.
"It may be easy to choose to live without Christ, but to die without Him is hell"
Monday, December 03, 2007
Time Trippin'
SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW HISTORY? Maybe so – but actor-comedian Chris “Johnny” Daley learns Jamaican history by magic when ghosts from the past put him straight about facts he took for granted. The stories unfold in the new dramatized six-part series TIME TRIP by Video for Change.
Did Christopher Columbus really discover a ‘new world’ ? A young Taino woman ghost reminds us that her people were in Jamaica thousands of years before Columbus arrived. In fact, the Tainos found it quite annoying when Columbus kept asking “Where’s India? Where’s China? Where’s Japan?”
Chris Daley’s second encounter is with a rascally sailor from a slave ship who explains the trade in captive Africans, and the profits it made for Queens, Barons, Dukes - and even the Bank of England. A strong-spirited woman cane cutter combines humour and pathos in her story, and an enslaved descendant of an African Chieftain relates the dangers of his escape to join Nanny and the Maroons. The next encounter is with a courageous and intriguing Haitian housemaid brought to Jamaica by her owner during the Haitian revolution – the first successful Black revolution in the western world. In the final Episode, our traveler Chris Daley meets a brave warrior who fought at Sam Sharpe’s side in 1831.
The cast of the Time Trip Series includes well known actors Nadean Rawlins, Brian Heap, Deanne Allgrove, Damion Radcliffe, Michelle Serieux and Saun Drysdale. Each segment ends with an original rap song summing up the story, composed and performed by the talented group From The Deep.
Although the series is primarily aimed at students, the humour and excitement of the stories attract audiences of all ages. This innovative DVD series is the work of its creative directors/producers, Cynthia Wilmot and Hilary Nicholson, while support for the project came from CHASE. (END)
CONTACT: Hilary Nicholson 926 0882, 927-7599, 532-0996
Cynthia Wilmot, 750 0748
Did Christopher Columbus really discover a ‘new world’ ? A young Taino woman ghost reminds us that her people were in Jamaica thousands of years before Columbus arrived. In fact, the Tainos found it quite annoying when Columbus kept asking “Where’s India? Where’s China? Where’s Japan?”
Chris Daley’s second encounter is with a rascally sailor from a slave ship who explains the trade in captive Africans, and the profits it made for Queens, Barons, Dukes - and even the Bank of England. A strong-spirited woman cane cutter combines humour and pathos in her story, and an enslaved descendant of an African Chieftain relates the dangers of his escape to join Nanny and the Maroons. The next encounter is with a courageous and intriguing Haitian housemaid brought to Jamaica by her owner during the Haitian revolution – the first successful Black revolution in the western world. In the final Episode, our traveler Chris Daley meets a brave warrior who fought at Sam Sharpe’s side in 1831.
The cast of the Time Trip Series includes well known actors Nadean Rawlins, Brian Heap, Deanne Allgrove, Damion Radcliffe, Michelle Serieux and Saun Drysdale. Each segment ends with an original rap song summing up the story, composed and performed by the talented group From The Deep.
Although the series is primarily aimed at students, the humour and excitement of the stories attract audiences of all ages. This innovative DVD series is the work of its creative directors/producers, Cynthia Wilmot and Hilary Nicholson, while support for the project came from CHASE. (END)
CONTACT: Hilary Nicholson 926 0882, 927-7599, 532-0996
Cynthia Wilmot, 750 0748
[Art] Basel on the [Miami] Beach
If you're going to Miami this weekend, this is a good bet for art lovers
Art Basel Miami Beach
November 28-December 11, 2007
Winning over the art world with its spirited flair, Art Basel Miami Beach returns for its sixth year with even more special events and a coterie of emerging fringe fairs. We preview ABMB's highlights, from the new Art Supernova section to the multimedia Art Sound Lounge in the Botanical Gardens. Miami-based artists Naomi Fisher and Jim Drain talk to us about the local art community, and we profile the trendsetting designers of Studio Job, who exhibit their latest work at Design Miami. Beyond the Miami hubbub, we review the catalogue for Takashi Murakami's controversial LA show, as well as new projects around the globe from Kirsten Hassenfeld and Jon Kessler.
Art Basel Miami Beach
November 28-December 11, 2007
Winning over the art world with its spirited flair, Art Basel Miami Beach returns for its sixth year with even more special events and a coterie of emerging fringe fairs. We preview ABMB's highlights, from the new Art Supernova section to the multimedia Art Sound Lounge in the Botanical Gardens. Miami-based artists Naomi Fisher and Jim Drain talk to us about the local art community, and we profile the trendsetting designers of Studio Job, who exhibit their latest work at Design Miami. Beyond the Miami hubbub, we review the catalogue for Takashi Murakami's controversial LA show, as well as new projects around the globe from Kirsten Hassenfeld and Jon Kessler.
Saturday, December 01, 2007
The 'Rainmaker' Returns
He's from a line of naturistic 'rainmakers' in his native Kenya,
but multi-media artist Mazola has been making a lot of hay in the
Jamaican sun since making the island his base several years ago
His new solo show opens atthe Mutual Gallery this Thursday at 7 pm.
It runs through Jan '08
but multi-media artist Mazola has been making a lot of hay in the
Jamaican sun since making the island his base several years ago
His new solo show opens atthe Mutual Gallery this Thursday at 7 pm.
It runs through Jan '08
Fine Arts fest for Mobay
HALF MOON SPONSORS MONTEGO BAY’S 1ST INTERNATIONAL FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
On Saturday, December 15th Expressions Art & Framing will present Montego Bay’s first international fine arts festival at the Cornwall Room, Half Moon Shopping Village.
The brainchild and dream of Expressions Art & Framing founder and Managing Director Nereree Edwards, the aim of the seven-day festival is to unearth and showcase Jamaican artists and to allow the viewing public in Western Jamaica the rare opportunity of seeing and appreciating a diverse cross section of fine arts. In addition to Jamaican artists there will also be several international artists, from South Africa., Belize, Guadeloupe and the Caribbean.
Highlights of the Festival will include educational fora, panel discussions, student exhibitions, artist development workshops, live entertainment and the launch of Kevin McIntyre’s innovative artwear fashion line, McEsson.
Edwards, who has also formed a fine artist management company called Art by Expression, explains: “It is hoped that visitors to the island including Jamaicans returning ‘home’ for Christmas, will be able to experience and savour the high caliber art on display alongside Jamaican art appreciators. History shows us that the fine arts are an essential thread in the fabric of a nation’s cultural identity and heritage. Given the varying palates of our visitors, we believe the festival will offer a fulfilling experience which may assist the development of an integrated tourism product. I am eternally grateful to Half Moon for coming on-board as a sponsor. Our goal is that this Festival will be a resounding success and become a permanent fixture on the international arts calendar.”
There is no cover charge for entry to the Festival, but there will be a wide variety of fine art on sale.
On Saturday, December 15th Expressions Art & Framing will present Montego Bay’s first international fine arts festival at the Cornwall Room, Half Moon Shopping Village.
The brainchild and dream of Expressions Art & Framing founder and Managing Director Nereree Edwards, the aim of the seven-day festival is to unearth and showcase Jamaican artists and to allow the viewing public in Western Jamaica the rare opportunity of seeing and appreciating a diverse cross section of fine arts. In addition to Jamaican artists there will also be several international artists, from South Africa., Belize, Guadeloupe and the Caribbean.
Highlights of the Festival will include educational fora, panel discussions, student exhibitions, artist development workshops, live entertainment and the launch of Kevin McIntyre’s innovative artwear fashion line, McEsson.
Edwards, who has also formed a fine artist management company called Art by Expression, explains: “It is hoped that visitors to the island including Jamaicans returning ‘home’ for Christmas, will be able to experience and savour the high caliber art on display alongside Jamaican art appreciators. History shows us that the fine arts are an essential thread in the fabric of a nation’s cultural identity and heritage. Given the varying palates of our visitors, we believe the festival will offer a fulfilling experience which may assist the development of an integrated tourism product. I am eternally grateful to Half Moon for coming on-board as a sponsor. Our goal is that this Festival will be a resounding success and become a permanent fixture on the international arts calendar.”
There is no cover charge for entry to the Festival, but there will be a wide variety of fine art on sale.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Tis' the Season for art fairs - like Grosvenor's
GROSVENOR GALLERIES
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December, 2007
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Over 50 booths of things you can’t find in stores! silver jewelry, pottery, precious stones,
wood craft, paintings, prints, ceramics,
Indian clothing, stained glass, linens, leather bags,
carvings, curios, driftwood angels,
aromatherapy products, books,
coffee gift baskets, furniture, antiques,
food court and much more!
Entertainment and drinks by Tony’s Bar
1 Grosvenor Terrace, Kingston 8, Jamaica
876-924-6684, 876-931-5569
grosvenorgallery@cwjamaica.com , www.artofjamaica.com
CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th December, 2007
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Over 50 booths of things you can’t find in stores! silver jewelry, pottery, precious stones,
wood craft, paintings, prints, ceramics,
Indian clothing, stained glass, linens, leather bags,
carvings, curios, driftwood angels,
aromatherapy products, books,
coffee gift baskets, furniture, antiques,
food court and much more!
Entertainment and drinks by Tony’s Bar
1 Grosvenor Terrace, Kingston 8, Jamaica
876-924-6684, 876-931-5569
grosvenorgallery@cwjamaica.com , www.artofjamaica.com
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Shakespeare: gang-breaker?
From David Heron in NY, the notice is short, but the info is good nonethless
H
- An Adaptation of William Shakespeare's HENRY IV, Parts 1&2 -
This workshop production examines “power” and “the divine right to rule”
through Spoken Word & Shakespeare’s text
conceived & directed by Kaia Calhoun
Cast:
Kim Sullivan* Jeffrey Thompson* Chris Bauer* David Heron
Jeanetta Rich Carsey Walker Jr.* C.L. Rivera LaKai Worrell
Xavier Rodney Tennesse Palmer
Michael Leonard James* Xavier Merchan
November 9 -10, 2007
Location & Performance Schedule:
BRIC Studio
57 Rockwell Place (bet. DeKalb Ave. & Fulton St.)
Brooklyn, NY
Fri. at 8pm, Sat. at 2PM & 8PM/
Post-Show Discussion(s) on the production, street gangs and their impact on the Brooklyn community
H
- An Adaptation of William Shakespeare's HENRY IV, Parts 1&2 -
This workshop production examines “power” and “the divine right to rule”
through Spoken Word & Shakespeare’s text
conceived & directed by Kaia Calhoun
Cast:
Kim Sullivan* Jeffrey Thompson* Chris Bauer* David Heron
Jeanetta Rich Carsey Walker Jr.* C.L. Rivera LaKai Worrell
Xavier Rodney Tennesse Palmer
Michael Leonard James* Xavier Merchan
November 9 -10, 2007
Location & Performance Schedule:
BRIC Studio
57 Rockwell Place (bet. DeKalb Ave. & Fulton St.)
Brooklyn, NY
Fri. at 8pm, Sat. at 2PM & 8PM/
Post-Show Discussion(s) on the production, street gangs and their impact on the Brooklyn community
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Francophone Film 07
Good food, good wie, good music and good film combined excellently
atthe Alliance Francaise in Kgn on Monday as the 31st (wow!) Francophone FIlm Festival was officially launched, with one new entrant - Senegal - repepd by the new ambassador (Switzerland is the other)
Thae audience also heard live interpretation of Guadeloupean composer Chevalier de St George (b. Joseph Bolougne)courtesy of Anee McNamee and Peter Ashbourne before viewing a documentary made by Caribbean hudban-wife filmaking team Steve and Stephanie James abouta special comemmoration of St George - a ballet and musical concert - that took place in Cuba.
The festival runs for one week
Will return with film titles and schedules
atthe Alliance Francaise in Kgn on Monday as the 31st (wow!) Francophone FIlm Festival was officially launched, with one new entrant - Senegal - repepd by the new ambassador (Switzerland is the other)
Thae audience also heard live interpretation of Guadeloupean composer Chevalier de St George (b. Joseph Bolougne)courtesy of Anee McNamee and Peter Ashbourne before viewing a documentary made by Caribbean hudban-wife filmaking team Steve and Stephanie James abouta special comemmoration of St George - a ballet and musical concert - that took place in Cuba.
The festival runs for one week
Will return with film titles and schedules
Monday, October 29, 2007
Wine 101
CLASS REPEAT BY SPECIAL REQUEST - Our Oct class was oversold, so we organized this one on Nov 10th !! Please book early.
Don't know much about wine? Not sure where to begin?
This one-session class will teach you how to taste like a pro while sampling major varietals in an entertaining, interactive setting.
You'll taste six major varietals of the wine world, and then some ........
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Noir from the largest wine-producing countries.
By tasting the wines and smelling them side-by-side with "scent cues", you'll learn to identify basic elements of a wine including tannin, acidity, how to describe different tasting characteristics
Other topics covered in this introductory class:
How grapes become wine.
The major types and styles of wine.
Major wine producing regions of the world
What stemware to use with the various varietals of wine.
The correct temperature to serve wine.
How to best store wine.
You have got the wine list, now what ?
Plus, the techniques of tasting wine.
You will taste a minimum of 6 wines representing the "big 6 grape varietals"
Whites
Riesling; Sauvignon Blanc; Chardonnay
Reds
Pinot Noir; Merlot; Cabernet Sauvignon
The Wines for this class will be supplied by Caribbean Producers.
SATURDAY NOV 10, 2007
Liguanea Club
Knutsford Blvd
2pm - 6pm
US$ 50 J$ 3,600 per person (Call for group Rates)
Email winesjamaica@gmail.com or Call Kerri-Anne on 816-9707 to reserve your space.
Don't know much about wine? Not sure where to begin?
This one-session class will teach you how to taste like a pro while sampling major varietals in an entertaining, interactive setting.
You'll taste six major varietals of the wine world, and then some ........
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Noir from the largest wine-producing countries.
By tasting the wines and smelling them side-by-side with "scent cues", you'll learn to identify basic elements of a wine including tannin, acidity, how to describe different tasting characteristics
Other topics covered in this introductory class:
How grapes become wine.
The major types and styles of wine.
Major wine producing regions of the world
What stemware to use with the various varietals of wine.
The correct temperature to serve wine.
How to best store wine.
You have got the wine list, now what ?
Plus, the techniques of tasting wine.
You will taste a minimum of 6 wines representing the "big 6 grape varietals"
Whites
Riesling; Sauvignon Blanc; Chardonnay
Reds
Pinot Noir; Merlot; Cabernet Sauvignon
The Wines for this class will be supplied by Caribbean Producers.
SATURDAY NOV 10, 2007
Liguanea Club
Knutsford Blvd
2pm - 6pm
US$ 50 J$ 3,600 per person (Call for group Rates)
Email winesjamaica@gmail.com or Call Kerri-Anne on 816-9707 to reserve your space.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Red Bones Movie night
This has unfortunately moved from Saturday night to tuesday night (as in tonight), ruling me out, but check this out if you can:
Movie Night at Redbones - 21 Braemar Avenue
This Tuesday 23rd October, 2007
Presents:
MOOLAADE
In a small village in Burkino Faso(Africa), four young girls flee the ritual ceremony for their circumcision and seek protection from a woman who gives them "Moolaade" which is a special magical defence that cannot be broken unless it is revoked by the person who first casts it. This creates a tense stand-off between the traditionalists and the modern thinkers in the village. This film won the "Un Certain Regard Award" and "Prize of the Ecumenical Jury - Special Mention" at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. The writer-director Ousmane Sembene is widely regarded as the father of African cinema and the first film director from an African country to achieve international recognition.
(Directed by Ousmane Sembene; 120 minutes, in Bambara and French with English subtitles, 2004)
Contribution: $250
Showtime: 8pm
We have chairs but you can bring cushions for them or carry a blanket if you want to lay on the grass. Hang out and listen to the music in the courtyard
afterwards.
Movie Night at Redbones - 21 Braemar Avenue
This Tuesday 23rd October, 2007
Presents:
MOOLAADE
In a small village in Burkino Faso(Africa), four young girls flee the ritual ceremony for their circumcision and seek protection from a woman who gives them "Moolaade" which is a special magical defence that cannot be broken unless it is revoked by the person who first casts it. This creates a tense stand-off between the traditionalists and the modern thinkers in the village. This film won the "Un Certain Regard Award" and "Prize of the Ecumenical Jury - Special Mention" at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. The writer-director Ousmane Sembene is widely regarded as the father of African cinema and the first film director from an African country to achieve international recognition.
(Directed by Ousmane Sembene; 120 minutes, in Bambara and French with English subtitles, 2004)
Contribution: $250
Showtime: 8pm
We have chairs but you can bring cushions for them or carry a blanket if you want to lay on the grass. Hang out and listen to the music in the courtyard
afterwards.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Link to NY Times review
The following from the NY Times literary review is very interesting.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/21/books/review/Schillinger2-t.html?8bu&emc=bu
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/21/books/review/Schillinger2-t.html?8bu&emc=bu
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Rains force move of Red bones movie night
The inclement weather has forced a relocation of the weekly Red bones movie night
The presentation, a documentary entitled Coping With Babylon, will be shown
atthe Edna Manley College School of Music Auditorium, on Arthur Wint Drive
opposite the Little Theatre.
A relase from red bones said that an accompanying book launch will still take
place at the Braemar Avenue eatery/lounge.
The presentation, a documentary entitled Coping With Babylon, will be shown
atthe Edna Manley College School of Music Auditorium, on Arthur Wint Drive
opposite the Little Theatre.
A relase from red bones said that an accompanying book launch will still take
place at the Braemar Avenue eatery/lounge.
Promo link for Word Sound Power
Go to myspace.com/thewordsoundpower to see a promo clip from the
new BET-J live poets show.
I recognised yassus Afari, Rootz Underground, Cherry Natural among others.
new BET-J live poets show.
I recognised yassus Afari, Rootz Underground, Cherry Natural among others.
Carib dub poets puto ut 'Word Sound Power' on BETJ
Caribbean Dubpoets given a platform on BET J’s
Word Sound Power every Saturday 11am &11pm
Last Saturday at 11am and 11pm, the first show for the series Word Sound Power was viewed by millions on BET J, world wide. For the first time, dub-poets were given a platform on a commercial network to showcase Caribbean poetry for the world to experience.
Word Sound Power is an artistic force uniting the African oral tradition of rhythmic dub poetry and the literary art form of spoken word to form the voice of a new poetic generation.
Hosted weekly by M-1 of legendary Hip-Hop Duo Dead Prez, it features some of the best dub poets like Ansley Burrows, Cherry Natural, Yasas Afari, Suhir Hammad, LSX, Roger Bonair Agaird, Kamika and others.
The first three shows of the series were recorded at Boone Hall in Stony Hill. The cast will return to Jamaica to finish recording the rest of the show, utilizing the beauty, wonderful themes, and perfect location.
Word Sound Power redefines the boundaries of entertainment by directly addressing socio- economic, political issues with prose and purpose while providing an elevated visionary alternative to bridge the gap between cultures and countries of the African Diaspora.
This marriage of cultures brings together talent dub-poets of the world representing Caribbean and African background to express them-selves creatively yet sending strong messages. Produced by Roots Cause Entertainment and Earth Strong Production, Aranthes explains, “Dub Poets have never had a platform like this on a major international network. It’s never been done before. BET J has given us a platform to showcase this art form across the world.” Word Sound Power will air on BET J
Word Sound Power every Saturday 11am &11pm
Last Saturday at 11am and 11pm, the first show for the series Word Sound Power was viewed by millions on BET J, world wide. For the first time, dub-poets were given a platform on a commercial network to showcase Caribbean poetry for the world to experience.
Word Sound Power is an artistic force uniting the African oral tradition of rhythmic dub poetry and the literary art form of spoken word to form the voice of a new poetic generation.
Hosted weekly by M-1 of legendary Hip-Hop Duo Dead Prez, it features some of the best dub poets like Ansley Burrows, Cherry Natural, Yasas Afari, Suhir Hammad, LSX, Roger Bonair Agaird, Kamika and others.
The first three shows of the series were recorded at Boone Hall in Stony Hill. The cast will return to Jamaica to finish recording the rest of the show, utilizing the beauty, wonderful themes, and perfect location.
Word Sound Power redefines the boundaries of entertainment by directly addressing socio- economic, political issues with prose and purpose while providing an elevated visionary alternative to bridge the gap between cultures and countries of the African Diaspora.
This marriage of cultures brings together talent dub-poets of the world representing Caribbean and African background to express them-selves creatively yet sending strong messages. Produced by Roots Cause Entertainment and Earth Strong Production, Aranthes explains, “Dub Poets have never had a platform like this on a major international network. It’s never been done before. BET J has given us a platform to showcase this art form across the world.” Word Sound Power will air on BET J
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
More Red Bones Lit
Wednesday September 26, 2007 @ 8:30pm
Redbones the Blues Cafe presents
An Evening of Contemporary Literature
Readings by: Clement Hamilton and Mo' Scherrie
Admission is Free
Redbones the Blues Cafe presents
An Evening of Contemporary Literature
Readings by: Clement Hamilton and Mo' Scherrie
Admission is Free
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