SAT, JULY 26
ST. JAMES
The Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest 2003 series will end with International Night at the main venue, Catherine Hall, Montego Bay. Featuring Destiny's Child, Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Third World, TOK, Tanto Metro & Devonte, Pushim & Moomin (out of Japan) and Lydia Bennett. MCs: Paula-Ann Porter and Francois St. Juste of FAME FM. Gates open at 7 p.m., showtime is 9 p.m.
ST. CATHERINE
Scare Dem Production, in association with Shaq-Chanel Music and PR Promotions, present Platinum Summer Jam 2003 at Virgo Lawn, Kitson Town. Featuring Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Cobra, Bling Dawg, Wayne Marshall, Vybz Kartel, Nitty Kutchie, Angel Doolas, Predator and others. Music by Fire Links, Adonai, Tony Matterhorn, Leftside & Esco, Jazzy T and others.
S.G.E. presents Good Ole Days Vintage Roof Party at Twyn Citi Lounge, Port Henderson Road, Portmore. Featuring Bob Campbell (Heineken Startime) and Neville Wray (KLAS FM). Special guest Grotto Swing. The party will be hosted by Guthrie and Wailer of Disco Shack.
The Ultimate Gym Wear Party - Sweat, will be held at Body Dynamics, Port Henderson Plaza, Portmore. Featuring Arif Cooper, the Asylum DJs, Alric & Boyd and Badd Influence.
ST. ELIZABETH
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission St. Elizabeth Chapter will be having a Emancipation Street Dance at Black River, beginning at 8 p.m.
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
The Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, Hope Road (beside Jamaica House), will be the venue for the Jamaica Popular Song Competition. Ten finalists will be vying for the National Popular Song Award for Jamaica 40.
Mesmerize will be held at Y-KNOT, The Deck Bar & Grill, Port Royal, Kingston. Music by: Renaissance Disco, Razz & Biggy, Coppershot and DJ Kurt Riley. Guest artistes Spragga Benz, Assassins and Baby Cham. Free Smirnoff drink specials before 12 midnight and 2-4-1 specials after. Free Detox Bar.
The 4th Annual Thong Nite Reunion will be held at the New Little Copa Club, 8 Miles, Bull Bay, St. Andrew. Music by Stone Love, Fire Links, Tony Matterhorn and Jervis International. Best thong wins $30,000. Adults only.
Vitamin S - The Ultimate Bottle Party will be held at 11 Phoenix Avenue. Music by Razz & Biggy, Rendevouz, Liquidity and Dilemma. Free BBQ chicken all night.
Oliverr in Wonderland with the Wizzards of Eden, a drama full of fun and laughter, will be held at the Holy Cross Church Hall, 77 Half-Way Tree Road, Kingston 10, commencing at 8 p.m.
Master Guitarist Rupert Bent Senior will be In Concert at the Polo Lounge - Pegasus Jamaica, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Featuring Rupert Bent Senior. Start time: 7 p.m.
The Narcotics Sports Club will be staging a Car Stereo Competition at the Narcotics Headquarters, (Old Passport Office), 230 Spanish Town Road. Prizes and surprises.
SUNDAY, JULY 27
ST. CATHERINE
The Ewarton Jerk Festival will be held at Ewarton Works Sports Club, Ewarton. Music by Skyy Disco and Bare Essentials.
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
It's Showtime as the Reggae Boyz play a Brazilian Team from Rio De Janeiro at the National Stadium, Kingston. There will be a Pre-Game Show starting at 2 p.m., featuring Sizzla, Baby Cham, Beenie Man, Wayne Marshall, Buju Banton, Tony Rebel, Abijah, Tanya Stephens, Bushman, TOK and Cecile. Music by Stone Love. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. Match kick off time 5 p.m.
The Kingston College Old Boys' Association presents The Annual Purple Masters in Concert at 5 Savoy Terrace, off Long Lane, Kingston 8, commencing at 3 p.m. Selecting duties will be carried out by Roy Black, Richie Clarke and Gemini. MC: Ed Wallace. Shuttle service will be provided from Upper Manor Park Plaza.
TUESDAY, JULY 29
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
The Poetry Society of Jamaica will be hosting its Monthly Poetry Fellowship at the School of Drama, Edna Manley College, Arthur Wint Drive, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Special guest will be Mbala, who recently returned from the 13th International Poetry Festival in Columbia. There will also be a open mic session.
David Heron's Redemption, directed by Douglas Prout, is now on at the Pantry Playhouse. Featuring Paul Campbell, Karen Harriot and David Heron. Showtime: Tues.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sundays 6 p.m. Patrick Brown's Cindy-Relisha & the DJ Prince, featuring Glen 'Titus' Campbell, Claudette Pious, Chris Daley, Winston Bell, Dahlia Harris and
Donisha Prendergast, is now on at the Centrestage Theatre, Dominica Drive, New Kingston. Showtime: Tue.-Fri. at 8 p.m. and Sat. & Sun. at 5 and 8 p.m.
ST. ELIZABETH
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission St. Elizabeth Chapter will be having the Official Opening of their Exhibition at the St. Elizabeth Parish Library, Black River, commencing at 11 a.m.
WED, JULY 30
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
Redbones the Blues Cafe' presents An Evening of Contemporary Literature at the Cafe', 21 Braemar Avenue, Kingston 10, beginning at 8:30 p.m. There will be readings by 'Saffron and Kelvin Thomas'.
ST. ELIZABETH
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission St. Elizabeth Chapter will be having a Lunch Hour Concert at Southfield, beginning at 12 noon.
THURSDAY, JULY 31
WESTMORELAND
The Appleton Temptation Isle (ATI) Series of Parties kick off today with Temptation - The ATI Welcome Party at Risky Business, Negril. Featuring Black Chiney and Kurt Riley.
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
Night Flight Landing will be held on the lawns of the Liguanea Club, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Featuring Admiral Bailey. Music by Renaissance Disco.
The Postal Corporation of Jamaica, in collaboration with the Post and Telecom Sports Club, present a Pre-Emancipation Gospel Extravaganza Concert and Opening Ceremony of their Annual Summer Rally at CSO car park, beginning at 12 noon. Featuring JCDC Gospel Finalist Nicole Robinson and Rohan Gunter plus others.
Radio Play - Ultimate Dis Jock Party will be held at Indies Pub, 8 Holborn Road, New Kingston. Featuring DJ Marlon Young, DJ Liquid, Megga Flexx, DJ Ques, Progressive Flex and Razz & Biggy.
ST. ELIZABETH
New Holland will be the venue for the St. Elizabeth Chapter of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Emancipation Vigil. The event is set to commence at 9 p.m.
