THEATRE
TODAY
DID MAMA KNOW?
Happy Island Production presents Did Mamma Know? at the Barn Theatre, Oxford Road, New Kingston. Showtimes: Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. Featuring Dennis Hall, Din Nugent, Etmore Williams, Kerry Ann Parker, Melissa Simms and Camille Bartley.
TOMORROW
L'ACADCO 21ST SEASON
The L'Acadco's 21st Anniversary Season Building Bridges Through the Arts is on at the Ward Theatre, downtown Kingston, at 7 p.m. Adm.: gallery $500, parquet $600, dress circle $700.
MONDAY
HIGH SOCIETY WANTS LADIES
High Society Entertainment is Auditioning for Ladies between the ages of 18 and 25 years old for promotional purposes. Interested persons are asked to visit 7th Floor 30-36 Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The audition continues tomorrow.
DECEMBER 24
BEST OF THE ROOTZ LOUNGE
Destiny Promotions presents The Best of the Rootz Lounge at the Rootz Lounge, 230 Mountain View Avenue (corner of Old Hope Road and Mountain View Avenue). Showtime 8 p.m. Hosted by Sage. Featuring world beat music and
reggae. Ishan, LSX, Jah Children, Duane Francis, Steppa, Nateesha Stream, Patrick Davis and Israel Voice. Adm.: free.
DECEMBER 26
INTO THE WOODS
The Ward Theatre Foundation presents Into the Woods at the Ward Theatre, downtown, Kingston.
IFFA NUH SO
LTM Pantomime presents Iffa Nuh So at the Little Theatre, 4 Tom Redcam Avenue, at 6 p.m. Performed by the Pantomime Company.
CHRISTMAS CRACK-UP
Cash Pot presents Caribbean Christmas Crack Up at the Hilton Kingston Hotel ballroom, New Kingston, at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Blacka Ellis and Claudette Pious. Featuring Donna Hadad, Errol Fabien, Mac Singal, St. Vincent Saluche, Franklin Moses, Ity and Fancy, Ice Man and Johnny. Adm.: $800 pre-sold, $1,000 at the gate.
DECEMBER 28
LAUGH AGAIN!
Priscilla's presents Laugh Again at Priscilla's, Constant Spring Road, at 9 p.m. Hosted by Bello and Friends. Featuring Bobby Smith, Rum Head and Grandfather and Son.
PARTIES
TODAY
MESSAM'S KALLAPZ
N-Less Production, in association with Gregory Messam, presents Kallapz at Weekenz Bistro and Bar, 80 Constant Spring Road. Featuring guest artistes. Music by Renaissance, Cash Money, Chromatic, Supa Hype and special guest sound Cash Flow. Adm.: $500 presold; $600 at the gate.
PINK PASSIONS
The Cartel (promoters of Hypnotiq and Kritical) presents Frequency - Pink Passions at Rib Cage, 149 Constant Spring Road. Music by Epidemik, Coppershot, Code Red, Razz and Biggy and Liquidity. Adm.: $400 presold; $500 at the gate. Patrons in pink pay $300 before 11 p.m.
CUSTOMS SESSION CLEAR!
Customs Brokers Association of Jamaica, the president and executive, invite you to its Dinner and Dance 2004 - The Synergy Continues at the Devonshire, 26 Hope Road, Kingston 6. Cocktails will be served at 7 p.m., Dinner at 8 p.m. Featuring MC Charles Hyatt, Jon Williams and Samantha Gooden. Music by Bass Symphony Disco. Dress code: semi-formal. Contribution: $3,000.
PRE-CHRISTMAS HYPE
Ms. Chin and Mikeylous present a Pre-Christmas Hype at 11 Margaret Villa Road, off Hagley Park Road, at 11 p.m. Featuring guest artistes Bounty Killer, Norris Man and Jaguar. Music by Soul Power Disco with Foota Hype. Adm.: buy out the bar.
'NUH SAY NUTTIN'
AT 'SHERRIF'
Sherrif Promotion, in association with the Hollywood Family Inc., presents Nuh Say Nuttin at Sherrif H.Q., 30 Delamare Avenue, Kingston 13. Featuring Sugar Minott, Egg Nog, Singing Bird, Baby Don, Danny Dread, DJ Busy, Treasure Mouth, Tony Tuff, Revo and Tristan Palmer. Music by Black Prince, Bass Odyssey, High Vibes and Atlantic-1, plus special guest selectors Krazy Kris (Kool FM), Donovan Dacres (Radio 2), Crazy Chris (Stone Love), Luther (Alaska), Bigga Cris and Damion (Gold Dust) Crackers and Shabba (Soul Supreme), Lucan Silver (Metro Media), Agony and Love Dust.
NOOKIE IN THE STOCKING
Christmas Nookie will be held at Pleasant Valley, Red Hills, St. Andrew. Adm.: $1,500 with invite. Drinks inclusive. Wear red or white.
CASH FOR CAPS
Red Stripe, Red Stripe Light, Heineken and Guinness present Cash for Caps Road Show at Ken's Wildflower, Portmore Plaza, Port Henderson Road. Music by Razz & Biggy, Foota Hype, Renaissance, DJ Sunshine and live on IRIE FM, GT Taylor.
TOMORROW
MAYOR TREATS KIDS
The Mayor's Christmas Kids Treat will be held between 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. at two locations: Greater Portmore Sports Complex and Gregory Park School. All Portmore children are invited. Everything will be free - rides, food, clowns, bounce about, hot dogs, cotton candy, magicians, snow cone and more.
TRIPLE PLAY
Kaos Konnection's, in association with Wray and Nephew Rum Cream, presents M.I.A. - Triple Play at Kosmo Car Rental, opposite Guardian Life, Trafalgar Road. Three-for-one girls before midnight, plus three-for-one Rum Cream all night. Music by Renaissance, Coppershot and Bloodline. Adm.: $500 presold; $700 at the gate.
OVERDOSE AT
CURPHEY PLACE
Paro-Medic Promotions presents Overdose at Curphey Place, 7 Swallowfield Road. Music by Coppershot, Razz and Biggy, Rebel-T, IRIE Jam (from New York) and Caribbean Beats Music TV (from Miami). Adm.: $400 presold; $500 at the gate.
MINI MISS ST. BESS
The JCDC presents 2004 Mini Miss/Master St. Elizabeth Crowning at the Pommells Lounge Park, Santa Cruz, at 6 p.m. Adm.: adults $300; children $100.
WELCOME TO WINTER
Zero Degree - All White Winter Welcome Party is on at Margaritaville, Hip Strip, Montego Bay. Gates open 10 p.m. Music by Mr. Freeze - Crazy Neil. Adm.: $500. First 100 ladies in all-white enter free.
CLOUD EFFECT
Cloud Effect - All White Party will be held at 6 Enman Avenue, Kingston, (off Acadia Drive). Adm.: Invitation only.
CHEMICAL X
Chemical X will be held at the Weekenz Bistro and Bar, 80c Constant Spring Road. Music by Bass Odyssey, Razz and Biggy and Coppershot. Adm.: $500.
POOL AND JUICE
Mattis Sportsbar presents a Pool Tournament and Heineken Night Out at C-20 Cedar Manor Commercial Lot, Cedar Grove, Gregory Park, St. Catherine.
DANCE AT 'FLASHES'
Flashes Night Club presents Dance Party Saturdays at 56 - 61 Constant Spring Road, inside Baron's Plaza, at 5 p.m. Music of the 90's to the present, with selectors Carlton 'Carly' Clark and Don Cooper. No cover charge.
CLIMAX WITH 'CAPTAIN'
Heineken presents Climax at the Quad, 20-22 Trinidad Terrace, New Kingston. Music by Colin 'The Captain' Hinds.
SUNDAY
HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS - ADULTS ONLY
Wright Image hosts Day Dreams-Hawaiian Christmas at Solaris Estate, 12 Miles Bull Bay, Kingston from 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Adm.: $1,500 presold; $2,000 at the gate. This is a super all-inclusive. Adults only.
WHITE DOZER BASH
Father Dozer Birthday's Bash - All White Affair will be held at Stone Love HQ, 42 Burlington Avenue, Kingston. Music by Rebel-T, Stone Love, Metromedia, Tony Matterhorn, Renaissance and many more. Adm.: dress in white; food and cake on the house.
PARK CONCERT
Christmas in the Park Concert is on at the Edgewater roundabout, Portmore. All are invited to come out and enjoy!
MONDAY
Hypnotiq Monday
Hynotiq Monday will be held at Savannah Plaza parking lot, 35 Constant Spring Road at 11 p.m. Featuring dance competition and give-aways. Music by special guest selectors.
MARTINI MONDAYS
Martini Mondays will be held at Carlos' Café, 22 Belmont Road, Kingston 5. Happy hour from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Double your pleasure! Two for one martinis. Hosted by The Cocktail Goddess! Empress of Elixirs. Music by special guest selectors. Gates open at 5 p.m. until.
TUESDAY
SPEED DATING
JamRock & Zip's Singles Speed Dating will be held at JamRock Restaurant Sportsbar Bar and Grill, 69 Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. JamRock and ZIP FM will be revolutionising the concept of dating.
GOSPEL
TODAY
JIGGY PRAISE 3
Main Street Music presents Jiggy Praise 3 - the Jesus Party at Swallowfield Chapel, 5 Swallowfield Road, New Kingston, at 7 p.m. Featuring Bless. Music by Heaven's Horns with selectors Marshy Redz, XLNC and DJ Echo. Adm.: free.
TOMORROW
ST. JOHN'S FAIR
The Church of St. John the Evangelist presents its Fair on the Bureau of Standards grounds, 19 Hope Road, Kingston, from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Entertainment for children includes: simulator, go-karts, bounce-about, Santa Village, gifts and many more. Adm.: adults $100; children $50. Proceeds in aid of outreach and development programmes.
SUNDAY
TEMPLE OF
LIGHT CONCERT
The 20-strong choir of the Temple of Light Church of Religious Science presents its Annual Christmas Concert on the church's ground, 4-6 Fairway Avenue, Kingston 10, at 5:30 p.m. Featuring traditional and contemporary pieces under the direction of choirmistress Profesora Maria Teresa Guerra Valdez.
DEC. 23
BATH HEALTH
FAIR, CONCERT
Bath Primary and Junior High School presents a Mini Health Fair and Gospel Concert at Bath Primary and Junior High School, Bath, St. Thomas, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Gospel Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. Featuring Crissy D, Kellian Bernard, Katalys Crew, Mr. Goddy Goddy and many more. Support a cause and bring food items, clothing and toys.
DEC. 24
CHRISTMAS PRAYZ
High Prayz presents Prayz House Christmas Party at Prayz House, 137 Maxfield Avenue, Sunshine Auto Complex Balcony, at 8 p.m. Showtime 10 p.m. Featuring the Katalys Crew and Tribute. Cake giveaways and refreshment on sale. Adm.: $300.
DEC. 25
JESUS BIRTHDAY BASH
Good Fridays Promotions presents Jesus Birthday Bash on the roof of the MacMasters Centre, Portmore Mall, St. Catherine, at 7 p.m. Featuring guest performances by Freshstart, Tin I Cool, D.A.Jay, Elli, Kevar, Kirk Patrick and Nana. Music by the APS Sound, with guest selectors DJ Richie (Bless House) and DJ Rhema (The Word). Adm.: $100 in red or white attire; $150 otherwise.
DEC. 26
REJOICE 04
Glory Music Limited, in association with the Spanish Village Complex, presents Rejoice '04 at the Spanish Village Complex, Twickenham Park, at 6 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. Featuring Lt. Stitchie, Carlene Davis, Bless, the Prayz House Crew, Katalys Crew, the Strachan Sisters, MC Wyatt K.C. and Arnold Kelly and many more. Adm.: $400 presold, $500 at the gate; children $100.
JC CHOIR PERFORMS
The Jamaica College Chapel Choir presents Giovanni Pergolesi's - 'Magnificat' - Anthems and Carols at the St. James Parish Church, Montego Bay, at 5 p.m. Featuring accompanists Paul Bicknell, Livingston Burnet, Audley Davidson and conductor: Randall Campbell. Contribution: adults $300; children $100.
