HOT PICKS ... HOT PICKS
published: Saturday | June 11, 2005
TODAY
Cooyah XL All-Inclusive Denim Launch Party
Cooyah, in association with CVM TV and Rum Racer, present Cooyah XL All-Inclusive Denim Launch Party at Boone Hall Oasis, 4 River Road, Stony Hill. Entertainment by Mya, Chingy and Dead Prez. Hosted by MTV2's Amanda Diva. Features of the event will include the launch of Cooyah's Denim Line of fashion and a fashion show. Music by Renaissance, Razz and Biggy, Coppershot, Kurt Riley and Colin Hines.
Dejavu '80s & '90s Reunion
The Blue Notes Foundation invites you to Dejavu '80s & '90s Reunion at Peppers, Waterloo Road. Featuring '90s dancefloor with Coppershot and Zj Liquid; '80s dancefloor with Renaissance with special Peter Phillips G2. Two-for-one girls all night and bar before midnight.
Father Figures in Reggae
Solomonic Production and Frutia Promotion present Fathers Day: Salute & Award Presentation Father Figures in Reggae at Mas Camp, Oxford Road, New Kingston. Gates open 8 p.m. Showtime 10 p.m. Featuring Jimmy Tucker, Alton Ellis, Bunny Wailer, U-Roy, Big Youth, Gregory Isaacs, Derrick Harriot, Boris Gardiner, Prince Buster, Monty Morris, Leroy Sibbles, MC Elise Kelly, John Holt, Skully and Bunny, Lasscells Perkins, Roy Shirley, George Nooks, Sanchez, Dean Frazer and Strange-Jah Cole. Backing bands Lloyd Parks and We the People, Solomonic and Reggae-Stra.
TOMORROW
Opening Jazz Day
The15th Annual Jamaica Ocho Rios Jazz Festival presents Opening Jazz Day, under the theme History of Jazz-Straight no chaser at the Almond Tree Hibiscus Lounge, from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Featuring Rupert Bent Snr., Cindy Breakspeare, Peter Ashbourne, Rosina Moder, Karen Smith, Jackie Jackson, Susan and Peter Couch. Special performances by Ginetta's Vendetta Quartet, Konig Quartet, The Jamaica Big Band, Barbara Cadet, and Diamara Neil. Live music by Unique Vision Band. This is an all-inclusive event.
Ole' Jamaica Concert
Friends of St. Pius X present Ole' Jamaica Concert at the Stella Maris Church Hall, 62 Shortwood Road, Kingston 8, from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. Featuring 50/50 Band, Wayne Armond, Dimario McDowell, Charmaine Limonius, Boris Gardiner, Stella Maris Dancers, St. Pius X Choir, Paulette Bellamy and Dr. Carol Ball-Thompson, Ambassador Madge Barrett, Dwight Pinkney, Ruth HoShing and Grace McGhie and many more. Proceeds in aid of St. Pius X Church Communities.
Somerton Gospel Explosion
Core Entertainment presents Somerton Gospel Explosion at the Riverside Park, Somerton, St. James. Gates open 4 p.m. Showtime 6 p.m. Featuring Marisko, Steve Gardner, Julianne and Francene Forskin. Backed by Core Gospel Band. Part proceeds will go to The Lorna Falconer Fund.
Smirnoff Pulse 25th Anniversary Fashion Collections
Pulse International Caribbean Fashion Week presents Smirnoff Pulse 25th Anniversary Fashion Collections at the National Indoor Sports Complex, Kingston, at 9 p.m.