THE GLEANER'S weekly entertainment guide

WEEKEND

TODAY

Bingo

Friends of Medical Associates Hospital will be hosting their fundraising bingo today at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. Proceeds are in aid of purchasing equipment and maintaining the equipment for the operating theatre. Be there.

The Cabaret

The Company Dance Theatre celebrates its 13th Anniversary season with The Cabaret to be staged at the Little Theatre with a performance tonight at 8 p.m. and a special gala performance on Sunday, September 23 at 5:30 p.m. Cocktails are at 4:30 p.m.

God Has a Sense of Humour Too

Spectra Graphics Limited in association with C.H.R.I.S.T. Ministries International present a satirical Comedy God Has a Sense of Humour Too - Expose Dem Lawd at the Pantry Playhouse located on Dumfries Road. The run began on September 14 and will go up until October 7, 2001. Showtimes are: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and on Sundays at 6 p.m.

SATURDAY

September To Remember

The 'September To Remember' series continues at Margueritaville Mobay on Saturday night when the Metro Media sound system makes its debut at the hip-strip hotspot. There will be the usual prizes and surprises as the 'Ville continues their excellence in entertainment.

Anniversary Banquet

The Holmwood Past Student Association (Eastern Chapter) will be hosting their anniversary banquet at Tropical Elegance, located at 6 Cunningham Avenue, Kingston 6 on September 22, 2001 beginning at 8 p.m. Guest speaker will be Dr. Aggrey Irons.

Jonkanoo Lounge

The Mature Alternative at the Hilton's Jonkanoo Lounge, the new theme that kicked-off on Saturday, September 8, 2001 will continue this and every Saturday. Come and enjoy music from the 1980s only. The event begins at 8 p.m. and will continue until you say when. Musical juggling will be provided by DJ's Saxy and Jiggy. Admission $500.

'Party Time'

This and every Saturday Night, Friends on the Deck located at 51 Hope Road, Kingston 10, will host their Saturday night 'Party Time'. Music will be provided by Errol and special guest selectors.

Saturday Story Hour

The Friends of the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library will launch its new, monthly storytelling series titled 'Saturday Story Hour' tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Library's Reading Room, 2 Tom Redcam Drive, Kingston 5. Guest storyteller will be Auntie Nahvuma of Roots FM Radio and will be joined by librarians, Pat Cuff and Shernette Bennett for two hours of folktales, folksongs and children's games which celebrate Jamaica's rich cultural heritage. There will also be a special presentation of books to the Junior Library by the Jamaica Lottery Company. Free Admission.

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saturday sep 22

YOUTH LINK PARTY

The third Youth Link Party takes place tomorrow night at 6 p.m. at Jarrett Park, Montego Bay. The party which is dubbed the 'After Match' party, will be held after daCosta Cup Matches between two schools in the area. Musical juggling will be provided by Pieces and a live performance will be given by LA Lewis. Sponsors are Pepsi, Burger King, Prime Time 25 community channel and Juci Beef Patties.

DIRTY DIANA

The romantic comedy, Dirty Diana begins its rural tour this weekend, with shows at Mannings School in Sav-la-mar tomorrow and Shaw Park Gardens Hotel in Ocho Rios on Sunday, September 23, 2001.

MR. RED HOT COMPETITION

Hedonism in Runaway Bay will stage the first Annual Mr. Red Hot competition tomorrow night. Fourteen scorching hot men from Jamaica and the USA will compete for US$1,000 cash and Hedonism weekends during a night of unbridled entertainment.

sunday sep 23

MALE OF THE YEAR

On Sunday, September 23, 2001, Manhunt Jamaica will have its finals in the battle for the title of 'Male of the Year' at the Le Meridien Jamaica Pegasus Hotel.

GOSPEL CONCERT

The Mount Salem Open Bible Church will be hosting their Gospel Concert this Sunday, September 23, 2001, on the church grounds. The concert will feature Carlene Davis. Admission is free.

thursday sep 27

THE ANNIHILATION OF FISH

A host of Hollywood celebrities will be flying into Jamaica from the United States for the world premiere of the Anthony Winkler-scripted movie The Annihilation of Fish set for Thursday at the Island Cinema, New Kingston. Cocktails will be served at 7:30 p.m., with the movie screening set for 8:30 p.m. The event is a fundraiser organised by the Council for Voluntary Social Services, which is celebrating its 60th Anniversary. Admission $2,000.

TASTEE TALENT CONTEST

The last of the four semi-finals in the Tastee talent contest series for this year will be held on Thursday. The 25 contestants prepare their acts for this showdown before the grand finals scheduled for December. The show will begin at 6 p.m. at the Tastee Outdoor Theatre, Cross Roads. The 25 contestants will be vying for a first place prize of $50,000, second prize of $35,000, third prize of $25,000 and a fourth prize of $20,000. There will also be sectional prizes to be won for originality, appearance and performance.

friday sep 28

WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica will host its annual 'Wine and Food Festival' on Friday on the grounds of the Liguanea Club, Knutsford Boulevard. The event will start at 7 p.m. and will end at 10 p.m. There will be a variety of delicacies as well as steel band music. Admission $700.

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