Wednesday, August 1, 2007 ——– ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Cultural Extravaganza with the Sugar Canes, De Pickney Dem
and UFJ Fashion Show with designers NK Stylze and RepJa
Royal Hall, Church of the Holy Cross
2005 South Columbia Place Decatur Ga 30032
Time: 7:00, $5 admission
Refreshments Available
Deadline – August 3rd
Consulate of Jamaica/Jamaica Information Service
Annual Independence Essay Competition
Contest is open to all Jamaican children, first and second generation, and residing in the State of Florida
Deadline for participating entries is Thursday, July 26th.
Students can choose from a selection of topics related to the culture and history of Jamaica, as well as looking at issues affecting the Jamaican Diaspora. Some of these include community leadership, entertainment, education, history and culture, geography and national development.
Applicants must be between five and eighteen years of age and resident here in Florida. There are three age categories for the responses five to eight (5-8); nine to twelve (9-12); and thirteen to eighteen (13-18).
For information on entering the contest, interested persons can contact the local JIS office at the Jamaica Consulate General, (305-374-8431 ext. 112) or email [email protected].
Friday, August 3, 2007
1:00pm Interview with Ed Bell, WLRN 91.3FM (Live at www.wlrn.org)
South Florida ArtsBeat
Independence celebrations
Sundown Lighting of the Bank of America Building in Jamaican colors
– Aug. 6th DOWNTOWN MIAMI
9pm First Fridays
Jamaica Independence Celebration
The Lodge at Silver Lake
927 NW 178th Ave., Pembroke Pines Fl. 33029
(1 block north of Pines Blvd on NW 178 Ave.)
Saturday, August 4, 2007 ————— ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Atlanta Jamaican Association
Annual Ball and Scholarship Awards
Hilton Atlanta Hotel Downtown
255 Courtland Street, Atlanta
Cocktails at 6:30pm / Dinner and Presentations at 7:45pm
For tickets call 678-422-3196 / 404-787-4206
Saturday, August 4, 2007, 6:30pm —————– HOUSTON, TEXAS
The Jamaica Foundation of Houston
27th Annual Independence Gala Dinner and Dance
With Silent Auction
Honoring Jamaica’s 45th Year of Independence
The Westin Oaks Hotel
Consort Ballroom
5011 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77056
Double Live Entertainment: Version Band from Florida Featuring Sonny & Victor Wong
Original Vocalists from the Mighty Vikings Band¡Ä
and the one and only Mr. “Ram Goat Liver”, Pluto Shervington
DONATION: $75.00 PER PERSON – Dinner & Dance
Call 713-460-3778 for tickets or purchase online by clicking on the button below.
http://www.jamaicafoundationofhouston.org
Saturday, August 4, 2007
7pm Jamaican Association of Central Florida
Annual Independence Ball
Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando
Admission: $60 per person
Featuring: 506 Crew Band
For more information & tickets call: Hyacinth: 407-578-8141
or visit: www.jamaicanamericanassoc.com
8 p.m. Culturama Celebration 2007, University of South Florida, Tampa
Jamaica Awareness Inc.
For more information, visit http://www.jamaware.org
9 p.m. BCG, Inc. Hosts
A Jamaica Independence Dinner Dance
18001 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay Village Center
(Old Burger King Headquarters – Palmetto Bay Village)
Featuring: Desmond Miles and the Mighty Vikings
Cosmic Force and DJ Pablo
Admission: $50 pre-sold/$55 at door
For more information: 786-738-2496
Proceeds to benefit charities in Jamaica
8 p.m. – Independence Street Dance (Jerk Machine, Downtown Fort Lauderdale)
12 a.m. 111 NW 2nd Street
Hosted by Caribbean Riddims
Featuring: Nubian Players, Marcia Ball, DJ Mark Swaby
Admission: $10.00
For more info, call 305-891-1242 or visit www.caribbeanriddims.com
Sunday, August 5, 2007
10am Jamaica’s 45 Independence Celebration Picnic
– 7:30pm NRS International & Master Event Inc.
Markham Park
16001 West State Rd. 84, Sunrise
Free Admission with Jamaica Colors – $10 without
Featuring: Soccer Game – Media vs. Club DJ’s
Games: Jax, Hop-scotch, maypole, marbles, domino. Mento. quadrill
For more information call: 954-443-7981 or 954-394-0758
2:30 p.m. Jamaicans in the Catholic Mission
Independence Mass
Our Lady of the Lourdes Church
11291 SW 142 Avenue, Miami
Sunday, August 5 ————— ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Jamaica Day – A Family Fun Day
Exchange Park – 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30034
Time 12:00 noon to 8:00pm – Free Admission
Live Summer Concert with Bamboo Band, Music provided by Changez Sound and many other fun activities for the entire family
Saturday, August 11, 2007, 2:30pm
St. Hugh’s Alumnae Association of South Florida Meet & Greet
Special Guest: Ms. Paulette Gooden, Guidance Counselor
St. Hugh’s High School
Broward County South Regional Library
7200 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Conference Room (second Floor)
top of stairs, make left, 2nd door on right. Light Refreshments
For more information: http://www.shaafl.org
Sunday, August 12, 2007, 10 a.m.
Jamaicans of Palm Beaches
Independence Service
Grace Episcopal Church, 3600 No. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach
Saturday, August 18, 7:30pm
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Amaturo Theater
Three generations of smooth Jamaican tenors treat audiences to an unforgettable evening. From Jamaica with love, renowned performers David Reid, Cecil Cooper and Steve Higgins perform favorites from JAMAICA to the USA via Italy.
For more information, www.browardcenter.org
Saturday August 25, 2007
UFJ Business Forum
Venue: TBA
info: 404 533 1248 www.unitedforjamaica.org
Topic: from Assets to Ownership
