Shelly-Ann Thompson, Freelance Reporter
Sydni Sykes strikes up a calypso number on the steel drums, with the assistance of Simon Walsh, a band member of the Versonic Vibes steel band. Sydni was attending the Sunday family brunch at the Terra Nova Hotel last September. - Ian Allen/Staff Photographer
HUSBANDS AND fathers, the onus is on you to round up the children and give mom a treat this weekend. No charge to mom.
Words cannot describe the great work of an exceptional mother. Family Time has complied a list of places and events to take mother this year's Mother's Day weekend.
BRUNCH OR LUNCH
Ashanti Oasis and Vegetarian Restaurant
Enjoy delicious vegetarian dishes at the Restaurant on Hope Road in St. Andrew. Celebrated gourmet chef and specialist in Jamaican and international
cuisine Yvonne Hope invites mothers, grandmothers and aunts to brunch on Mother's Day.
Attraction: Music by Sharon Tucker and other live entertainment.
Time: 11:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Royal Plantation Mother's Day Luncheon
Enjoy the most delectable, specially selected dishes served in a truly elegant setting, just perfect for the wonderful mothers in your life, on Sunday, at Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
Attraction: Fashion show presentation, plus tarot readings with Jana.
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: US$50 + 15 per cent service charge per person inclusive of welcome cocktails and luncheon.
Terra Nova Hotel
On Mother's Day the Hotel, on Waterloo Road in St. Andrew, will be having a Buffet brunch and lunch. Each buffet will consist of more than 80 menu items.
Special attraction: Live steel band music at brunch and a special gift for mothers
Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Enjoy Mother's Day Brunch being held in the Grand Jamaican Suite of the Hotel on Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston.
Attraction: Harold Davis and Friends, To-Isis, Maria Myrie and a Mother's celebrity fashion show.
Time: 11;00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Chez Maria Restaurant
Celebrate Mother's Day with Floyd Foulks at the restaurant on Hillcrest Avenue in St. Andrew while having a scrumptious dining.
Attraction: Live music with Floyd Foulks
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
EVENTS
Manhattans in Concert
Tomorrow night, the Original Manhattans and their band will be at the Cable and Wireless Golf Academy, New Kingston. Other headliners are Ken Boothe, A.J. Brown, Karen Smith and Pam Hall. Without a doubt this is the most anticipated Mother's Day concert of 2006. The internationally acclaimed group will be unleashing hits such as Kiss And Say Goodbye, There's No Me Without You and 'Shining Star.
Admission: $2,000 pre-sold.
Celebrities and Their Mothers in Concert
At the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Mother's Day. Featuring Shaggy, Angel, Elephant Man, Gyptian, Fantan Mojah, Ninja Man, Warrior King, Chuck Fendah and more. Also featuring Cindy Breakspeare, Lisa Hanna and more mothers. Backing band Gumption.
Moonlight For Mom
Moonlighting presents Moonlite at Devon House East Lawn at 7:00 p.m. Featuring Harold Arthur Davis and friends, Seretse Small, Maria Myrie, Ossie D and Stevie G, Cezar, Dwight Richards, Diamara, Christine Fisher, Dingo and more.
A Gift to Mom
The Dynamic Players in association with the Tarrant Baptist Church Brotherhood presents A Gift to Mom an evening of music, drama, cocktails and surprise at The Boardwalk at the Pantry, 2 Dumfries Road, New Kingston.
A Tribute to Mom
Under the patronage of Dr. Aggrey Irons, consultant psychiatrist, the Dynamic Players presents A Tribute to Mom an evening of fine music, drama, cocktails and surprises at The Boardwalk at the Pantry, 2 Dumfries Road. Featuring Dennis Rushton and friends and DiMario McDowell.
