TODAY
ST. ANN
REGGAE ROCK
Reggae Rock 2002 will be held at the James Bond Beach, Ocho Rios beginning at noon. Featuring: Naughty by Nature, Doug E. Fresh, Mr. Magic, Gregory Isaac, Lil Zane, George Nooks, Ninja Man, Captain Barkley, Wicker Man and many more. Hosted by: Ron Muschette.
BIG SOUND NITE
Big Sound Nite is held at Marguaritaville in Ocho Rios this and every Saturday. The event begins with a live cabaret by vocal impersonator Sammy Davis, then from 10 p.m. until you say when juggling will be provided by a popular sound system.
ST. JAMES
TEEN PARTY
The Club Inferno Resort will be having its weekly series of Swing Teens Party which will begin at 5 p.m. and will continue until 10 p.m. this and every Saturday. Music by Brystals.
MUSIC
Alric and Boyd, along with the Code Red and Hypnotise Discos, will be at Margaritaville Montego Bay today.
WESTMORELAND
MUSIC EXPO
Reggae Music Expo Negril 2002 will be staged at the Coral Seas Garden beginning today and continue until August 5. This event will feature music law panels, a music expo demo, listening exhibition and a showcase.
SWIMWEAR PAGEANT
Hedonism II, Negril will come alive today with the staging of Miss Venus Swimwear Pageant. Come experience the thrill and excitement.
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
MELLO-GO-ROUND
Mello-Go-Round, Jamaica's premier family show will be held at the Jamaica 40 Village (Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre), Hope Road, beginning at 8 p.m. Featuring entertaining acts in dance, music, speech, traditional folk forms and drama from the 2002 Festival of the Performing Arts.
HARBOUR FEST 2002
Harbour Fest 2002 will be held at the Kingston Waterfront beginning at noon under the theme 'Kingston-Our City, Our Harbour'. Featuring marching bands, stalls for food and craft items, kiddies corner, entertainment, boat races and a street dance until 10 p.m. MCs: Fae Ellington, Paula-Ann Porter-Jones and Jerry D. Selectors: Marlon Young, Arif Cooper, Colin Hines and Jimmy Solo.
Augus Mawin
Augus Mawnin, the Pantomime company's classic play on Emancipation, will be playing at the Little Little Theatre, Tom Redcam Drive. There will be a benefit performance at 3 p.m. and a public performance at 7:30 p.m.
The "Barbican Garden Affair" will be held today and Sunday at the Barbican Gardens, 2 Birdsucker Lane, Kingston 8. There will be over 3,000 plants to choose from. There will also be displays of garden furniture and supplies, art and craft plus many more exciting stuff.
Flo Darby and Friends present "Raised", a musical evening of praise and celebration, at Olson Hall, Ardene High School, 20 Ardene Road, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.
"Everybody A On-Line" will be held at the Just Cool Corner. Music by Minimax Disco and Super Flex.
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites presents Saturday Latin Mingle this and every Saturday. Come and enjoy salsa, merenge and wild wild latin beats. Music by Lime Squash Disco and Gustavo the Salsa Dog. Latin dance lessons will be taught between 7 and 9 p.m.
This and every Saturday night Friends on the Deck, 51 Hope Road, Kingston 10, will host their Saturday Night Party Time. Music by Deck selectors.
"Birthday Club and Party Night" is staged at the Doctor Bird Club this and every Saturday night. Featuring dance parties and fetes. Music by X Pose Disco.
CLARENDON
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission will be hosting "The Pre-Independence Celebration Fair" at the Monymusk Sports Complex, Lionel Town, beginning at 10 a.m.
ST. CATHERINE
The Twickenham Park Outreach Church of the Open Bible will be staging a "Trade Show & Business Development Seminar" on the church grounds beginning at 10 a.m. Attractions include a merry-go-round, bounce-abouts plus a lot more.
It's A Beach Jam will be held at the Port Henderson Beach tomorrow. Jam with the 'Teen Seen' crew this and every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Music by By-Law Disco. Guest artistes will be in the house and there will be a live videotaping of TV show, 'Teen Seen' which airs on TVJ from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.
ST. THOMAS
"Festival 'Oldies' Song Showcase" kicks into gear at the Good Year Oval, St. Thomas, beginning at 8 p.m. Featuring Alton Ellis, Derrick Morgan, U Roy, and Abijah. Backing band will be Lloyd Parks and We the People Band.
SUNDAY August, 4th
ST. ANN
The saga continues when the Lee Family presents "Big Summer Bus Ride" from the Arcade at 12 noon to the Altery Beach, St. Ann. Music by Afrique, Rennaisance Disco, Stone Love and Metro Media. ST. JAMES
"Gospel on the Beach 2002" will be held at the Caribbean Beach Park, Ironshore, Montego Bay. Featuring Tramaine Hawkins, Robert & Jenieve Bailey, Papa San, Sandra Brooks, Stitchie, Junior Tucker, Shelly Thunder, Faith In God Gospel Singers, Praise Choir, Marisko and Marsha Daniels. Gates open at 4 p.m. Praise and worship 5 p.m. Showtime: 6 p.m.
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
The "New Kingston Independence Street Jam 2002" will be staged in the heart of New Kingston from 10 a.m. until midnight. The best of Jamaica's food, fashion, art & craft and entertainment will be on display.
"National Independence Thanksgiving Service" (Reflection, Recommitment, Renewal) will be held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, 1-3 George Headley Drive, beginning at 10 a.m.
The Kiwanis Club of New Kingston will be hosting its annual "Art Auction" at the JAMPRO building, Braemar Ave., Kingston 5. Works by Lois Sherwood, Fitz Harrack, Peter Peart and Robert Armstrong among others will be on display.
A weekly juggling session is being held at the Little Copa Club every Sunday. Featuring juggling from Father Gemini of Gemini Disco. The session begins at 12 noon and goes up until midnight.
The UWI Department of Government in association with the Jamaica Musical Theatre Company presents Mbongeni Ngena's "Sarafina!" at the Sir Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, UWI, Mona.
"Augus Mawnin", the Pantomime Company's classic play on Emancipation, will be playing at the Little Little Theatre beginning at 5 p.m.
"Higglers Link Up" will be staged at Bayshore Park (before Harbour Drive) Harbour View. Featuring Frisco Kid, Spragga Benz, Babycham and Fergie Dads. Music by Stone Love, Stone Wave, Alaska and Nu-Image.
Doctor Bird Club presents "High School Reunion Night". Relive music from your high school days this and every Sunday. CLARENDON
The Denbigh Agricultural Show 2002 will be hosting "Gospel Night" at the Denbigh Showgrounds, May Pen, Clarendon. Charlene Davis will headline the show which will also feature Prodigal Son, Joan Flemings, Forgiven and Shawn Walker. The concert is schedule to begin at 6 p.m. MONDAY August, 5th
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
Solar Entertainment presents "The Summer Soul Jam", at the Constant Spring Golf Course. Featuring The Temptations, The Stylistics, Millie Jackson, Manhattans, Anthony Watson and more. This event will be hosted by Cuba Gooding, Sr.
The second phase of "Mello-Go-Round", Jamaica's premier family show will be held at the Montego Bay Community College, Alice Eldemire Drive beginning at 6 p.m. Featuring entertaining acts in dance, music, speech, traditional folk forms and drama from the 2002 Festival of the Performing Arts. CLARENDON
The Dendigh Agricultural Show 2002 will be hosting "Youth Night" at the Denbigh Showground, May Pen beginning at 6 p.m. Music by: Dilemma Disco.
TUESDAY August, 6th
CLARENDON
The Denbigh Agricultural Show 2002 will come to a close with the "Independence Celebration Party" starting at 4:30 p.m. Featuring: Tony Rebel and Friends.
MANCHESTER
Teen Splash will be held at Port Kaiser Sports Club, Manchester. The show features Elephant Man, Wayne Marshall, Josie Wales, Kafinol and Sambo, Ninja Man, DYCR and others.
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
Patrick Brown's Oliver and the Genie returns for two shows only at the Hilton Hotel, New Kingston. Showtimes 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Cast include Oliver Samuels, Glen Campbell, Claudette Pious, Chris Daley and Dahlia Harris.
The "National Independence Day Parade" will be held on the lawns of King's House, Hope Road beginning at 9 a.m. Guests should be seated by 8:30 a.m.
Come celebrate Jamaica's 40th year of independence at the "Grand Gala", which will be held at the National Stadium from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites presents BBQ and Jive Night this and every Tuesday. Come and enjoy jerk chicken, lamb or tender barbecue pork chops, chicken and more. Jive to jazz, reggae and R&B from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Courtleigh Garden Terrace.
Hugh King's adult comedy drama Nightwork returns to the Pantry Playhouse, 2 Dumfries Road, New Kingston. It plays Tuesdays to Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Dolphins Bar and Diner, 20 Eastwood Park Road, St. Andrew, will be hosting their Karaoke Night this and every Tuesday, beginning at 9 p.m. Featuring the Milestone Karaoke.
2 for 1 Tuesdays is held at the Colours Lounge, Olympia Crown Hotel, 53 Molynes Road, Kingston 10 every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
ST. ANN
"Talent Nite" is held at the Strawberry Nite Club, 6 James Ave. every Tuesday night.
WEDNESDAY August, 7th
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
Patrick Brown's "Puppy Love" plays at the Centre Stage Theatre, New Kingston Wednesdays to Fridays at 8 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Featuring Charles Hyatt, Glen Campbell, Marguerite Newland, Munair Zacca and Donisha Prendergast.
Midweek Lyme is held at Peppers Classic every Wednesday. Ladies drink free from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Music from the 70s and 80s by Ian Gibson.
Putt 'n' Play Miniature Golf Park will be hosting their all you can eat Crab Feasts every Wednesday, on the grounds of Putt 'n' Play, located at 78 Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston, beginning at 8 p.m. Irie Mix
The Asylum Nightclub, in association with Appleton and Pepsi, presents The Irie Mix, which will feature music from the 70s and 80s this and every Wednesday at the Asylum Nightclub, 69 Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. This week music is by Squeeze of Skyy Disco.
Mikey T's oldies
Vintage Mikey T, oldies night featuring Mikey Thompson, is held every Wednesday at the Colours Lounge, Olympia Crowne Hotel, 53 Molynes Road.
Wild Jonkanoo
Wednesday nights are Jonkanoo Nights at the Hilton Kingston's Jonkanoo Lounge, with the theme 'Get Wild - Anything Goes!'. It begins at 9 p.m. and ends when you say when.
THURSDAY August, 8th
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
The National Dance Theatre Company and the Carreras Group celebrate their 40th anniversaries through dance at the Little Theatre, 4 Tom Redcam Drive beginning at 7 p.m. Karaoke is live at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites this and every Thursday night, from 8:30 p.m. until. Music by Mingles. No cover charge. Asylum rocks
The Asylum Nightclub will play host to Stone Love and Magnum Wine's Mental.... Bring Back the Love this and every Thursday, beginning at 9 p.m. There will be guest artistes and selectors, along with lots of Magnum give-aways.
Party Night
This and every Thursday is Party Night at the Colours Lounge, Olympia Crown Hotel, 53 Molynes Road, Kingston 10.
Latino noche
Latino Noche is on at Carlos' Cafe, 22 Belmont Road, New Kingston, this and every Thursday. There will be drink specials, dinner and show starting at 7 p.m., featuring DJ Sunshine.
Hilton goes Latin
Latin Night at the Hilton's Jonkanoo Lounge is held every Thursday night, with dance classes from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. and dance party immediately afterwards.
FRIDAY August, 9th
KINGSTONAND ST. ANDREW
Members of the public are invited to the official opening of an exhibition entitled "1962" at the Institute of Jamaica Gallery, 10-16 East Street beginning at 10 a.m. This exhibition will commemorate 40 years of Independence and will run until October, 2002.
G.L.K. Entertainment presents "Yesterday '90s Party" (Best of the '90s) at the Mas Camp, Oxford Road. Music by: Kurt Riley, Delano, DJ Karim and Richie D.
South Eastern Region of Christian Brethren Assemblies-Youth Arm and the Rural Assemblies Programme presents "Bar-B-Que 2002" at the Girls Guides Association of Jamaica, 2 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10 (Next door Devon House). Cats Meow - Lady's Night at the Hilton's Jonkanoo Lounge, tomorrow and every Friday night with DJ Johnny Kool from 7 p.m. until you say when. Ladies free.
ST. ANN
World Beat Nite is held at Marguaritaville, Ocho Rios, this and every Friday. Cover includes local beverages between 10 p.m. and midnight.
Doctor Bird Club presents "After Work Jam/Ladies Night" this and every Friday night. Ladies free before 10 p.m. All local drinks half price between 5 and 8 p.m.
SATURDAY August, 10
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
King Omar Promotions present "Tribute to the Greats 5" at Curphey Place (Swallowfield Road). Featuring Roy Richards, Enid, Peter Austin, Brent Dowe and many others. Backing Band: Studio One All Stars. Guest selectors: Haggie, King Stitt, Bound Beat and Billy. MCs: Norma Brown and Lou Gooden. Gates open at 8 p.m. Showtime 11 p.m. ST. CATHERINE
The Lauriston & Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club invites the public to their "Fifth Annual Anniversary Service" which will be held on the grounds of the Shiloh Apostolic Church, 12A Kimberly Drive, Spanish Town commencing at 4 p.m.
