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+ Kingston Pon Di River Festival
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his is the second staging of the Kingston Pon Di River Literary, Arts and Music Festival. This year’s event will be a special celebration of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary of Independence. The three-day event aims to increase awareness of the rich cultural heritage of Jamaica through music, poetry, art and prose in addition to highlighting Kingston tourism offerings.
Scenes from last year’s event
FRIDAY, APRIL 27 The event starts at 6pm at Studio 38. It will be an adults-only evening with poetry, music and dancing. Look out for poetry and readings by Tanya Shirley, Shelley-Ann Weeks and many more. SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Continuing at Boone Hall Oasis in Stony Hill where there will be drumming and dancing performances by L’Acadco Drum Xplosion, Rekala Drummers and a slew of other performers. It all gets started at 6pm. SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Open mic will begin at 11am and will continue to feature the finest of literary arts, craft and music with performers from Jamaica, USA and Canada. The event will end with a bonfire at the river. For more information check out their website.
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+ Get ready for the launch of the wkndr tv on iVu Over the past two months, we took you to some of the coolest spots in Jamaica, gave you a peek into the weekend activities of some of your fellow Jamaicans and kept you up-to-date on the best events and activities happening on your three favourite days of the week. Now, it’s time to step it up a notch with the launch of our weekly series, the wkndr tv. It will be available exclusively on iVutv.com, Jamaica’s first online TV Network, and debuts on Monday, April 30. Our host, Donalee Curtis, will make the wkndr come alive as she treks to all the best locations and events, showing you where to go, what to do and what to eat on your weekends. “I really enjoy working on the show because it gives me an opportunity to share the interesting things I love to do on the weekend and I have been discovering some very cool new things and places that weren’t on my radar before. I’m really excited to be able to share it with the viewers as well,” said Donalee. Curtis, a media personality, new media content producer and emcee, brings a fresh face to the local broadcast landscape. Her vibrant personality and quick wit makes her the perfect (and most entertaining) tour guide for all your weekends. Look out for a new episode of the wkndr tv every Friday morning on iVutv. com, along with your favourite weekend guide delivered right to your inbox. @TheWkndr @DonaleeC @iVu_tv
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+ Simon &
Ashe-Monique Yap Chung Newlyweds and parents-to-be
What is your typical weekend?
Friday is definitely a no cooking day! Kick the ‘budget’ to the curb and spend that moulah. It’s also spent deciphering which one of Kingston’s many restaurants will be the choice for that evening, followed by a drinking spot and maybe some clubbing. Saturdays = ‘Satdeh’ soup! We’re either in the kitchen making it (usually some conch soup) or we go to The Whitehouse Restaurant for some yummy red peas soup. That is, if we don’t have an event to go to with our Bad Dawg Sausage Cart. It’s Bigga, Badda, Betta - so look out for us at a venue near you. Sunday is anything goes. From taking a drive up to Holywell via dirt trail or a beach day at Maiden Cay with family, friends, nuff food and drinks.
Do you have a weekend must see/do/ eat?
Dim Sum with the family is a must do/eat on Sundays. It’s a time for everyone to catch up.
What has been your best weekend ever?
MoBay weekends are always memorable! We stay on our boat docked at the MoBay Yacht Club - Sarasota. We usually go out by ’Ville, drop anchor and spend the day between there and Doctor’s Cave Beach. A MoBay trip wouldn’t be complete without some Pier 1, Scotchies, Pelican and The House Boat.
Who are your weekends spent with?
Family and friends. We usually have a barbeque on the weekends. Simon lights up a mean grill smoking any meat with his new obsession for hickory or mesquite wood chips, while I’m in the kitchen making everything else that goes along with it.
What would be your ideal weekend? Anything involving sun, sea and sand.
What spot/event/ activity would you recommend for any given weekend?
EITS Café. We recently discovered this little nook in the hills that is so worth the drive. The food is great, the view is breathtaking and the ambiance is just the topping on the cake. Thanks Ricky and Tamia.
DRINK OF CHOICE: His:
J Wray & Nephew with a likkle wata
Hers:
Trivento Chardonnay
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+ Tacos at
Chilitos
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’ve always heard about the tacos at Chilitos but didn’t really get a chance to visit until recently. Feeling adventurous, I decided to try three different types, in hopes of sampling as many as possible. Even though I was very pleased with the jerked chicken and beef, the one that stood out the most on my palette was the vegetarian. Anybody who knows me knows that I’m a meat girl, but this time around meatless took the top spot. I’m pretty sure my digestive system was celebrating! With a hard or soft shell and deliciously stewed beans as your base for the vegetarian taco, you choose what add-ons you’ll include, ranging from lettuce, salsa, cheese, and a variety of sauces. Don’t go expecting a bellyful, unless you stack up on about 10 or so tacos. But that would seem greedy so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend that. Truth be told, it really is a quick and easy bite that is perfect if you’re feeling a bit ‘peckish’ but not completely hungry.
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+ What to do this wknd CORPORATE MINGLE - NETWORKING WITH A PURPOSE SPANISH COURT HOTEL – FRIDAY, APRIL 27 This will be the official launch of D’ NEXTSTEP Sandals and Accessories. The eventwill also feature guest speaker Imega McNab, executive director of Jamaica Manufacturing Association. UBER CLUB PRIVILEGE – FRIDAY, APRIL 27 The every Friday drink-inclusive club experience. Admission: Women, $1,000 and men, $2,000 MARLEY, THE MOVIE BOB MARLEY MUSEUM – FRIDAY, APRIL 26-SUNDAY, APRIL 29 The documentary will be shown each day at 6:30pm. Pre-sold tickets not available so make sure to get there early! Admission: $500 ABSOLUT “W” DEUCES NHT SPORTS CLUB, NEW KINGSTON – SATURDAY, APRIL 28 The ultimate one night, club experience has returned and it’s premium drink inclusive. Admission: Ladies, $1,000 and men, $2,000
ULTRA INCLUSIVE SATURDAYS TOP FLOOR QUAD, NEW KINGSTON – SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Get on the guest list for this Saturday’s staging when Ultra offers a premium allinclusive bar. Admission: $2,000 (men) and $1,500 (women) PINK FRIDAE VILLAGE BLUES BAR – FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Pink Celebration! Admission: Ladies in pink $500, General $800 NATIONAL GALLERY 12 OCEAN BLVD – SUNDAY, APRIL 22 The National Gallery will be open this Sunday with the special Barrington Watson exhibition. Open: 11am – 3pm Admission: $400 and free for students and children 9th ANNUAL LIGUANEA ART FESTIVAL LIGUANEA PLAZA, 134 OLD HOPE ROAD – SUNDAY, APRIL 29 The festival will be celebrating Jamaica’s 50 with a wide array of fine art. Free admission and parking
ROAD TRIP WICKIE WACKIE BEACH HOUSE – SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Bambino is hosting this all-inclusive beach house party only five minutes from the Harbour View roundabout. Admission: $2,500 (pre-sold) $3,000 (gate) WESTMORELAND CURRY FESTIVAL THE MANNING’S SCHOOL - SUNDAY, APRIL 29 The annual festival benefits the Manning’s School Development Fund and charities in Westmoreland. Admission: (pre-sold) $700, (gate) $800; children $400 RACE MEET #3 PALISADOES INTL RACEWAY - SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Check out the Jamaica Karting Association Race Meet #3 this Sunday, action begins at 10am!
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