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+ National Gallery
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he National Gallery in Downtown, Kingston is the oldest public art gallery in the English-speaking Caribbean and houses an impressive collection of early, contemporary and modern art from Jamaica and other regions. The gallery has a variety of educational services such as guided tours, panel discussions and lectures as well as a children’s art programmes. It also has exhibitions, which highlight relevant and talented artists from the region like the recently concluded Barrington Watson Exhibition. Permanent galleries include: Art in Jamaica, c1000-1900AD Jamaican Art: 20th Century Edna Manley Gallery AD Scott Gallery Visit the National Gallery of Jamaica at 12 Ocean Boulevard, Fridays 10am to 4pm and Saturdays 10am to 3pm. Admission for adults is $400, teachers and seniors $200 and children and students are free. For additional information visit their website.
Eastern Regional: Sunday, May 27 Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, Kingston Western Regional: Saturday, June 30 Dump Up Beach, Montego Bay Central Regional: Saturday, September 29 Venue TBD, Clarendon Grand Finals: Sunday, November 18 Ocean Blvd, Downtown Kingston
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+ Avadaugn Sinclair
Marketing Manager at Jamaica Observer
What is your typical weekend?
My typical weekend is hanging out with my girlfriends or doing ‘me time’. I love to do things I don’t usually get to do in the week, like getting pampered, eating out or just socialising.
Do you have a weekend must see/do/eat?
My must eat is definitely sushi with some friends.
What has been your best weekend ever?
DRINK OF CHOICE:
Johnny Walker and tonic water
Avadaugn (second right) with friends
I’m proud to say I’ve had tonnes of great weekends. But one particular weekend that stands out would have to be Ocean Style weekend 2011 in Montego Bay. Everything about it was right. I often think back and chuckle, which makes it one of my best weekends ever!
Who are your weekends spent with?
My weekends are usually spent with my girlfriends, as most of my family is back in Trinidad. The girls are usually up for doing something fun and crazy and I tag along.
What would be your ideal weekend?
My ideal weekend would involve lots of sleep, as boring as that sounds, but I also really enjoy getting out of town. Nothing like lying on the beach with a good book and some cocktails!
What spot/event/activity would you recommend for any given weekend?
Seeing that I love to get out of town, I’d say a good weekend spot would be John Crow’s Tavern in Ocho Rios and San San Beach in Portland. I spent a lot of time there. Definitely my kind of vibe.
Your weekend drink is?
My weekend drink without a doubt is Johnny Walker and tonic water. If not, I’ll settle for red wine or champagne.
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+ Appleton Rum Tour
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aking a trip to St Elizabeth on a chill weekend can easily turn into a journey back in time, if you decide to take the Appleton Rum Tour on their estate deep in the Cockpit Country. Protected by the lush and hilly surroundings, the sugar plantation and rum distillery provide a vivid backdrop for the informative story told by the lively guides like “Shuga”, who allowed us to take pictures and get involved in the rum crushing process dating back over 300 years. While manual labour may not be your thing, the bar attendants were more than happy to provide us with complimentary rum concoctions at the start of the tour; a secret mixture of four rums sure to loosen up the nerves and turn the most unwilling observer into an enthusiastic participant. A stop at the distillery and warehouse is another sacrosanct moment for the devout rum drinker as you are overwhelmed by the reality that every drop of Appleton Rum passes through these walls before being shipped all over the planet as one of the world’s best spirits. Lastly, for the self-proclaimed connoisseur like myself, who would never turn down an opportunity to ‘sample’ the house produce, the finale includes a taste of 12 rums, all delectable and distinct in body, colour and character. The moment’s revelry is enhanced by Shuga’s admission that we, the guest, will be pouring our own shots! Ending on such a high, the meandering journey out of the valley gives time to reflect on the fact that although I really can’t remember half of what I was told, I definitely recall having a great time with friends, and that makes it all worth it.
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+ What to do this wknd FAMOUS FRIDAYS FICTION LOUNGE FRIDAY, MAY 4 Enjoy 2-for-1 Cafe Patron specials or three for $1000. It’s the premium experience at Fiction Lounge. Admission: $1,000 UBER CLUB PRIVILEGE FRIDAY, MAY 4 The every Friday drink-inclusive club experience. Admission: Women, $1,000 and men, $2,000 APPLETON MAY DAZE THE REMIX SAGICOR PARKING LOT, NEW KGN FRIDAY, MAY 4 This event happens every Friday in May. This week’s theme is Forbidden Fantasy Masks and Beads. Admission: $800 and Ladies free before 11pm ATL IS COMING TO YOU SCOTIABANK LIGUANEA FRIDAY, MAY 4 Great one-day deals on TVs, microwaves, mixers, refrigerators, ranges and more. They will also have the 2012 Honda CR-V on display from ATL Automotive.
ENTREPRENEURIAL REFLECTIONS LIGUANEA CLUB SATURDAY, MAY 5 Mike Michalowicz will be speaking on his successes as an entrepreneur and sharing from his new book, The Pumpkin Plan, to be released July 5. Contribution: $1,000. Starts 6:30pm ULTRA INCLUSIVE SATURDAYS TOP FLOOR QUAD, NEW KINGSTON SATURDAY, May 5 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) LIONS IN THE GARDEN HOPE GARDENS SATURDAY, MAY 5 The second of five concerts under the “Rootz Garden” banner scheduled in 2012 to benefit the Nature Preservation Foundation, the McCam Child Development Centre, Jamaica School for the Deaf and the Rootz Releaf Program. Showtime 9pm. Admission: $1,500 (pre-sold) $2,000 (gate) $3,500 (VIP)
A DAY OF FILM WITH ALRICK BROWN SATURDAY, MAY 5 Event 1: This directors workchat will feature the film, Kinyarwanda and will discuss film producing on a global landscape. From 9am-3pm at Jampro Training Room Event 2: The cocktail hour will begin at 7pm folowed by the screening of the film, Kinyarwanda at 8pm at Red Bones. BACHELOR CHEF COOKOUT 20 SURBITON MANOR CLOSE SUNDAY, MAY 6 This event is part of the Food Is Love Series. Admission: $1000. Food inclusive MARLEY, THE MOVIE BOB MARLEY MUSEUM FRIDAY, MAY 4 -SUNDAY, MAY 6 The documentary will be shown each day at 6:30pm. Pre-sold tickets not available so make sure to get there early! Admission: $500 WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT EXPO NATIONAL INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE SATURDAY, MAY 5 -SUNDAY, MAY 6 This expo starts at 10am and ends at 6pm so bring the entire family! Admission Free
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