- IAN ALLEN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Fireworks exploding in the sky ringing in the new year 2005 at the Kingston Waterfront annual Fireworks on December 31, 2004. Visit the waterfront tonight for a similar display.
Shelly-Ann Thompson, Freelance Writer
ARGUABLY, THE best way to ring in the New Year is to spend it with the family. Treasure the hours and seconds being counted down with the children, parents and grandparents commemorating the gift of life to be with loved ones for another year.
Luckily, like last weekend, this is a long holiday, as New Year's Day will be celebrated on Monday. Similarly, this time should be exploited, as with the many new year resolutions you might not be able to find the time again, and to share with relatives.
Family Time has put together a list of events that the entire family can do together for this New Year's weekend, and in the meantime have a double treat - being together and having fun.
New year's family celebration events
FIREWORKS ON THE WATERFRONT:This spectacular staging of fireworks takes place at the Kingston Harbour, from 9:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. It will feature popular entertainers in concert, a wide variety of culinary delights and indigenous craft souvenirs. The evening will culminate with a dramatic display of fireworks on the harbour front. Cost is $1,000
WATCHNIGHT SERVICE:It's good to let the new year catch you in church. Almost every, if not all, church will be having a watchnight service. Enjoy carolling, games and prayer worship. If you wish, you may visit the Family Church on the Rock, 7 Clifton Drive, St. Andrew, which is known for hosting a glorious annual watch-night service. The fun starts at 10:00 p.m. Admission: free
GENESIS FESTIVAL:Start the New Year right with your family at Genesis Festival 2006 - 'Xperience The Righteous Mix' this Sunday, National Stadium, 1:00 p.m.-12:00 midnight. Adults: $500 pre-sold, $600 at the gate; children $250 pre-sold, $300 at the gate.
FAMILY FUN DAY:Get your family's agricultural IQ going at the Trelawny Family Fun Day at the Hague Agricultural Show grounds. It starts at 10:00 a.m. on New Year's Day. Popular entertainers will also be appearing.
Family plays<1>CLASS OF '73:
Have your children be taught what it was like to be attending school in the '70s by Oliver Samuels and the gang. Patrick Brown's Class of '73 features other actors such as Glen Campbell, Camille Davis, Courtney Wilson and Sharee McDonald-Russell. Playing at Centerstage Theatre, Dominica Drive, New Kingston. Shows on today, tomorrow and Monday, 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
<2>HOT SPOT:
Get drama, laughter, heat, and tips on cooking at Basil Dawkins' gold medal winning play' Hot Spot. Directed by Buddy Pouyat, Hot Spot features Charles Hyatt, Volier Johnson, Marguerite Newland, and introducing the 'little dynamo' Zandriann Maye. Tuesdays to Fridays, 8:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Little Little Theatre, Tom Redcam Drive, St. Andrew.
NATIONAL PANTOMIME, ZU-ZU MACCA:If you haven't yet seen the Little Theatre Movement's national pantomime, Zu-Zu Macca, it's still showing at the theatre located on Tom Redcam Drive, St. Andrew. Cost $600.
