SATURDAY, AUGUST 02
CONVENTION
The Church of God (Seventh Day) Jamaica Conference presents it's 59th General Convention at Darling Pen, Spanish Town Roundabout, St. Catherine. The convention is set to begin at 9 a.m. for the Sabbath Service and 7 p.m. for the night service and will be staged under the theme The Vision and the Victory. Runs until August 5.
TEENAGERS
Teenagers - A 'must see' for all teenagers - will be playing at the Pantry Playhouse, Dumfries Road, Kingston. Featuring Volier 'Maffie' Johnson, Shirley/Monique, Ruth/Marsha-Ann, Nadine, Tony, Dean, Charles, Andre and JJ. Showtimes : Fridays 8:30 p.m., Saturdays 8:30 p.m. and Sundays 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
STAGES
Stages, the third in the series of Appleton Temptation Isle parties, will be held at Wavz, Negril, Westmoreland. The international ultra-inclusive party will feature Renaissance, Black Chiney, Kurt Riley and Renegade. There will be unlimited food and drinks. Start time: 4 p.m.
TRIBUTE TO THE GREATS 6
King Omar Promotions presents Tribute to the Greats 6 at Curphey Place, Swallowfield Road, St. Andrew. Featuring Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, Bunny & Scully, Brent Dowe and Lone Ranger. Guest selectors Bunny Goodison, King Stitt and Haggie. Backing band Studio One All Stars. MCs: Norma Brown and Lou Gooden. Gates open at 8 p.m., showtime 10:30 p.m.
ANNUAL DENBIGH SHOWCASE
The Annual Denbigh Showcase will take place at the Denbigh Agricultural Show Ground, May Pen, beginning at 6 p.m. Featuring Ken Boothe, Leroy Sibbles, Bare Essentials, The Jamaicans, Predator and Professor Nuts. Music by Merritone Disco.
CLUB LIQUID
The Smirnoff Experience will be at The Jungle, Negril, Westmoreland, for Club Liquid from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Featuring Renaissance, Coppershot and the Jungle Residents DJs.
SANDI PATTY
Multi-Grammy winner Sandi Patty will be live in concert at Independence Praise at the National Arena, beginning at 8 p.m.
MELLO-GO-ROUND
The Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, Hope Road (beside Jamaica House), will be the venue for Mello-Go-Round 'Jamaica's Premier Family Show. The show will feature entertaining acts in dance, music, speech and traditional folk forms from the 2003 Festival of the Performing Arts. Start time: 8 p.m.
BAD CONNECTION
Calvary Baptist Church Drama Group presents Bad Connection at the Calvary Baptist Church Education Centre, Montego Bay, St. James, commencing at 6:30 p.m.
POOL VIBES HOT SUMMER MIX - POOL PARTY
Face Entertainment and La Face International present Pool Vibes Hot Summer Mix - Pool Party at the Mandeville Hotel Poolside, Mandeville, Manchester, beginning at 7 p.m. Featuring Chico, Divino, and many more. Music by 4 Play Disco.
URBAN EXPLOSION
Constant Spring Golf Club, Constant Spring Road, Kingston, will be the venue for Urban Explosion, featuring Coppershot, Razz & Biggy, Arif Cooper and Harry Toddler.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 03
CARL DAWKINS & FRIENDS MANCIPATED MIND AFFAIR CELEBRATION
Everoseydon Production presents Carl Dawkins & Friends Mancipated Mind Affair Celebration at the Cable Hut Beach, 8 Miles, Bull Bay, St. Andrew. Featuring Beres Hammond, Marcia Griffiths, Derrick Harriot, Errol Dunkley, Sugar Minott, Buju Banton, John Holt, Tristan Palma, Tinga Stewart, The Melodians, Pam Hall and many more. Music by Rattler and Channel 7. Backing by Lloyd Parkes & We The People and Junior Dawkins & The Beat Goes Band. MC: Bob Clarke and Winston Williams. Gates open at 7 a.m., showtime is 8 p.m.
APPLETINI BIKINI PARTY - CRAZY BEACH VIBES
The Appleton Temptation Isle series of parties will come to a close with the Appletini Bikini Party - Crazy Beach Vibes at Risky Business, Negril, Westmoreland from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Featuring Kurt Riley, Black Chiney and Renegade. There will also be an exclusive performance by Elephant Man. Special invited guests the Alliance with Bounty, Wayne, and friends. The party will be hosted by Papa Keith from 105 FM in Miami.
SANDI PATTY
Multi-Grammy winner Sandi Patty will be live in concert at Independence Praise at the Montego Bay Community College, Montego Bay, St. James beginning at 7 p.m.
DENBIGH GOSPEL
SHOWCASE 2003
The Denbigh Gospel Showcase 2003 will take place at the Denbigh Agricultural Show Ground, Clarendon beginning at 6 p.m. Featuring Carlene Davis, Joan Flemmings, Shawn Walker, the JCDC Gospel Winner, George Gordon, Katalys Crew, Radic and JAL.
WILD SIDES
Wavz, Negril, Westmoreland will be hosting Wild Sides. Featuring Elephant Man and Wild Friends. Music by Colin Hines, Xclamation, DJ Epps, DJ Green Lantern and Renaissance with Delano & Jazzy T. Also featuring Elephant Man. Drinks inclusive.
TOPS - THE SUPER
INCLUSIVE BEACH PARTY
TOPS - The Super Inclusive Beach Party will be held at Cosmos, (beside Beaches Negril), Westmoreland, from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Music by Code Red, Coppershot, DJ Karim and Bambino from Miami. There will be a wide variety of food and drinks.
EMANCIPATION/INDEPENDENCE CHURCH SERVICE
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission St. Elizabeth Chapter will be having their Emancipation/Independence Church Service at the St. John's Anglican Church Hall, Black River, St. Elizabeth. Start time : 8 a.m. A Tea Party will be staged at Leeds All Age School beginning at 6 p.m.
JAMAICA 360 DEGREES - A REVOLUTION IN THEATRE
Emetic Roots Productions presents Jamaica 360 Degrees - A Revolution in Theatre. The play will be on at the Cecil Charlton Hall, Mandeville. The play stars Dervan Malcolm, Munair Zacca, Maria Morgan and Anthony Miller.
CINDY-RELISHA
& THE DJ PRINCE
Patrick Brown's Cindy-Relisha & the DJ Prince, featuring Glen 'Titus' Campbell, Claudette Pious, Chris Daley, Winston Bell, Dahlia Harris and Donisha Prendergast, will be on for two shows at the Ward Theatre, downtown Kingston. Showtime : 4 and 7 p.m.
GOSPEL ON THE BEACH
Gospel on the Beach a 'fun and praise concert' will be held at Caribbean Beach Park, Montego Bay, beginning at 5 p.m. Featuring Prodigal Son, Junior Tucker, Sherry Morris (Alaska), Pastor Terry W. Bombar and others.
BAD CONNECTION
The Calvary Baptist Church Drama Group presents Bad Connection at the Calvary Baptist Church Education Centre, Montego Bay, St. James, commencing at 6:00 p.m.
GROOVIN' ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON
The weekly session, Groovin' on a Sunday Afternoon at Purple Rock, Wickie Wackie, Bull Bay, St. Andrew, resumes today with an official launch. Featured DJs will be Patrick Lafayette and Michael Barnett of Kool 97 FM. Start time: 2 p.m.
SPECIAL
Lovie and Natalie, in association with Red Stripe Beer, present Special at Lovie's Bar, Pentagon Pub, Button Bay Main Road, St. Thomas. Music by Hardcore Disco.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 05
PRE-INDEPENDENT BASH
J Rush Promotion presents a Pre-Independent Bash at the White River Entertainment Park, Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Featuring Richie Stephens, DYCR and Professor Nuts. Music by Stone Love.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 06
GRAND FLOAT PARADE
The Festival 2003 Committee presents the Grand Float Parade throughout various parishes. The grand Independence Day celebration will feature civic ceremonies, floats, effigies, concerts to culminate in a hip-swaying, feet-stomping, hand-waving Independence Street Dance in Half-Way Tree Square.
ELEPHANT MAN 3-A-SIDE BASKETBALL COMPETITION
The Dunrobin Youth Club, in association with In De Streets, present Elephant Man 3-A-Side Basketball Competition at the Calabar High School, 61 Red Hills Road, Kingston 20. First prize: $30,000, second prize: $15,000.
INDEPENDENCE FLOAT
& FUN DAY
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission St. Elizabeth Chapter will be having their Independence Float & Fun Day at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 09
WET SKINS POOL PARTY
NCC Entertainment and Graphic Concept present Wet Skins Pool Party at Golden View Guest House, Red Hills, St. Andrew. Music by Badd Influence with guest selectors DJ Nyron and DJ Troy Porter from RJR.
MONTEGO BAY INDEPENDENCE STREET JAM 200
The Montego Bay Independence Street Jam 2003 will be held on the Hip-Strip, Glouchester Avenue, Montego Bay, St. James. Come see, taste, feel and experience true Jamaican fashion, food and artistry. Come with good vibes and keep the community spirit alive. Featuring Jamaican musicians.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
CHAMPIONS IN ACTION
Presidential Click presents Champions In Action at the Caymanas Polo Club, Ferry, St. Catherine. Featuring Sizzla, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Vybz Kartel, Spragga Benz, Tayna Stephens, Anthony B, Tanto Metro & Devonte, Capleton, Monster Shack, and others. Backing bands M.O.B., Ruff Kut and Thugs. MCs: Nuffy and DJ Wayne from Irie FM. Music by Stone Love, Swatch International and Fire Links. Gates open at 6 p.m., showtime is 8 p.m.
