CALIFORNIA
What: Caribbean Cricket Club Fundraiser Match
When: Saturday, June 6, 2009
Time: 10:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Admin: Free
Where: Woodley Park, 6335 Woodley Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91406
Contact: Ma’as Audley 323-293-8205,
Email: [email protected]
About : Caribbean Food and Drink for Sale. Bring the Entire Family. Wear Your Favorite Island Attire
What: Gospel Fest
When: Sunday, June 7th, 2009
Time: 3 to 5pm (doors open at 2:30pm, free parking)
Where: Complete Actor’s Place, 13752 Ventura Blvd.,Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
About: A community event which includes contemporary gospel as well as an eclectic mix of music (including reggae, R&B, hip hop, jazz, pop, country, rock, new age, etc.) and some “unique” acts!
Contact: Marjorie Frasier at [email protected]
What: First Los Angeles Caribbean Festival & Art Walk
When: Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Time: 11:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Where: St. Elmo Village, 4830 St. Elmo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90019-5571
(mid-city Los Angeles, one block south of Venice Blvd. and two and a half blocks east of La Brea Ave.)
Contact: Martin Greenidge at 562-254-5598 or [email protected]
About: The Los Angeles Caribbean-American Heritage Month Committee Invites you to participate in the first Annual Caribbean Festival & Art Walk Part of the proceeds to benefit St. Elmo Village Artist Colony.
What: Caribbean Spectacular Dance Revue
When: Saturday, June 20th, 2009
Time: 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Where: The Hama Dance Studio, 12117 Moorpark Street, Studio City, CA 91604
Contact: Ashley Elie at [email protected] 818-294-1365 or Chinyere Minott at [email protected] 866-934-7668
Websites: http://www.caribbeanspectacular.com or http://www.cislandgroove.com
What: Art Exhibition & Spoken Word Performance: “Che Chango: Rendezvous en La Habana 2013”
When: Sunday, June 21st, 2009
Time : 5:00 pm Performance & Discussion 5 pm – 8 pm Art Exhibition
Admission: Free
Where: 935 Chung King Road, Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA 90012
About: Through a medley of her paintings and poems, accompanied by her children on drums and her friends in dance and drama; Lili Bernard theatrically shares stories of her Cuban ancestors and of life in Cuba. This piece, which explores Che Guevara the icon and Che Guevara his words and deeds, is part of a greater work-in-progress by the artist, entitled, “Ceiba de Cuba.” Featuring Maria Elena Gil, Sara Whittaker and the Ferguson Five.
Contact: Lili Bernard at [email protected]
Website: www.lilibernard.com
What: Caribbean Heritage Salute to Hollywood & the Arts
Honoring: Actress Nia Long, Director Frank E. Flowers & Micro-sculptor Willard Wigan
When: Saturday, June 27th, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. – Midnight
Where: Kerchoff Patio at UCLA, 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA-
About: The Caribbean Heritage Organization (CHO) and the Institute of Caribbean Studies, DC (ICS-DC) are pleased to announce that actress Nia Long, director Frank E. Flowers and micro-sculptor Willard Wigan will be honored at its 2009 Salute to Hollywood & the Arts at UCLA’s Kerchoff Plaza on Saturday, June 27th, 2009. A portion of the proceeds will help support Camp Crescent Moon, a camp for children with sickle cell disease. Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California www.scdfc.org and St. Elmo Artist Village www.stelmovillage.org
Contact: 818-605-1478 or 310-674-6700
Website: www.caribbeanheritage.org or www.willard-wigan.com
FLORIDA
What: Goombay Festival Coconut Grove
When: June 3-7, 2009
Admission: Free
Where: Grand Ave/Douglas Rd (S.W. 37 Avenue) through Margaret Street, in Coconut Grove
Information: 305-448-9501 or www.goombayfestivalcoconutgrove.com
About: Event Details: One of the largest Black heritage festivals in the United States. Enjoy colorful costumed junkanoo groups dancing to Caribbean rhythms. Featuring entertainment on three stages and more than 300 vendors selling a variety of arts, crafts and food.
What: First Fridays of Florida – Celebrates Caribbean-American Heritage Month
When: June 5, 2009
Time: 10pm
Where: Grand Palms Resort, 110 Grand Palms Dr, Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33027
Information : www.firstfridaysweb.com
What: Caribbean Youth Forum
When: June 6, 2009
Time: 11am – 3pm
What: Reception to launch June Artists of the Month Colin Smith and Alyssa McDoom
When: June 7
Time: 2pm – 4pm:
Where: South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 – Telephone: 954-201-8825
What: Dennis Chung’s International Book Launch
When: Saturday, June 6,2009
Time: 6:00pm
Where: A Place of Restoration , Diamantes Complex, 6501-6535 Commercial Blvd.Tamarac
About: Dennis Chung’s International Book Launch of his book, “Charting Jamaica’s Economic and Socail Development”
Admission: Free/RSVP Dennis Grant (954) 249-5073 or 968-7335
What: Caribbean-American Heritage Month (June) & Jamaican Diaspora Day (June 16th) Commemoration by The City of Miami Gardens. Caribbean residents, businesses and organizations Recognition Ceremony.
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m. (At the City Council Meeting)
Where: City Hall, Miami Gardens, 1515 N.W. 167th Street, Suite 200
Admission: Free
Information: Call 786-349-2584
What: Unveiling of “Inspiration, Reflection, Recollection” by Laurice V. Hunter-Scott
When: June 11, 2009
Time: 6:00 PM
Where : North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd Street, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
About: Jamaican author, Laurice V. Hunter-Scott shares the experiences of a Jamaican born woman looking for success. Reception to follow. Performances by Tallawah Mento Band, Storyteller Melinda Munger and…
What: Jamaica Diaspora Day Celebrations
When: Tuesday, June 16:
What: Rex Nettleford & Derek Walcott to be honored at Caribbean-American Heritage Commemorative Gala
When: June 18, 2009
Where: Miramar Arts Center Ballroom, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Florida 33025
About: Derek Walcott, Nobel Laureate of St. Lucia and Rex Nettleford, Professor Emeritus of Jamaica, are two of the outstanding Caribbean Nationals who will be honored at the annual Caribbean-American Heritage Commemorative Gala. The event is under the patronage of the Caricom Consular Corp.
What: Caribbean-American Book & Art Fair (CABA) Launch – Featuring Derek Walcott, Nobel Laureate.
When: June 19, 2009
Where: Miramar City Hall Plaza, 3600 Civic Center Place,Miramar, FL 33025
About: Derek Walcott, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1992, will be the featured speaker on Friday, June 19 at the “Laureate Conversation” the opening reception and launch of the Caribbean-American Book & Art Fair.
What: Caribbean-American Book & Art Fair (CABA)
When:
About: South Florida is home to the Caribbean literary and artistic world from June 18 to the 21, 2009 at the newly open, sophisticatedly built Miramar Cultural Arts Park. This international literary fest has now captured the imagination of Floridian and international audiences to become the annual rendezvous of writers, artists and lovers of things of the mind
Information: http://www.cabafair.com June 19, 20, 21, 2009
Where: Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place Miramar, FL 33025
Contact: 954-357-7478/754-224-8150/786-537-5897
What: Second Annual West Palm Beach Carnival Presented by The Palm Beach Multicultural Organization (PBMOI)
When: June 20th, 2009
Time: 11am
Why: To Benefit the Palm Beach School of Autism
Where: South Florida Fair Grounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, 33411
About: Parade of costumed bands, Live entertainment, Authentic Caribbean cuisine and drink, Arts and crafts. Entertainment by: Alison Hinds, T-Vice, Rikki-Jai, Crossovah and many more.
Information: 561.255.7590 or visit: www.westpalmbeachcarnival.com
What: World Refugee Day – Focused on the Caribbean
When: June 20th, 2009
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 – Telephone: 954-201-8825About: Information, Cultural Presentation, Speical guest, Cultural displays and Refreshments
What: 20th Anniversary Miss Jamaica Florida 2009 Presented by Partners For You Foundation In Association with ABI Startime
When:
June 27th, 2009
Where: Coral Springs Center For The Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs
Time: 6 pm
Admission: Adults $30; $35 at the door Children Under 12: $15
Information: 954-600-0334 or 561-317-4479
What: Multi Cultural Show With The Calypso King Of The World, The Mighty Sparrow
When: June 21, 2009
Time: 4:00 PM
Where: Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Florida 33025
Admission: $40, $30, $25
About: Caribbean-American Heritage Month Celebration Multi-Cultural Show – The Calypso King of the World, The Mighty Sparrow and his band is joined by popular calypsonians, plus the Reggae sounds of the Rhythm Force Band featuring Kenyatta and Benaiah, Body Nation Dancers, Tassa Drummers and Comedian Chris Daley among others make for a colorful and dynamic show.
What: Father’s Day Fashion Show, Dinner and Dance Fundraiser/Miss Miami Carnival Pageant
When: June 21, 2009
Time: 5pm
Where: The Grand Ballroom of Sunrise, 7100 West Oakland Park Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale
Tickets: $40 in advance, includes dinner (Drinks on sale)
About: Part proceeds to the Selman Lewis Scholarship Fund. Music by DJ Maestro. Special Guest Artist: Shawn “Da Mastermind” Noel
Information: For more info call- 786-356-0869 or 786-290-61003
What: Book signing by Author/Photographer, Peter Ferguson “Changemakers, 101 Portraits of Men in Jamaica”
When: June 27, 2009
Time: 2pm – 6pm
Where: South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 – Telephone: 954-201-8825
What: HOT 105FM Celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month
When: June 26, 2009
Time: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Where: Gulfstream Park, 901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL- (954) 454-7000
About: Saluting South Floridian Caribbean Americans in Business, community, and Volunteer Leadership Roles.
Information: For more information, go to www.hot105fm.com
What: Caribbean Diaspora – A full-length Action Theatrical Drama
When: June 28, 2009
Time: 7pm
Where: Hollywood Center for Performing Arts, 1770 Monroe Street, Hollywood
Information: For more info call: 954-612-0275
About: A full-length Action Theatrical Drama that exposes the many fundamental inconsistencies in Caribbean societies, while highlighting their close Cultural and other similarities.
What: Caribbean American Fashion Show
When:June 28, 2009
Time: 8:00pm
Where: Renaissance Plantation Hotel, 1230 South Pine Island Road • Plantation, FL 33324 – 954-472-2252
About: Synjen Magazine hosts the Caribbean American Fashion Show the hottest Caribbean fashion to hit South Florida.
GEORGIA
What: Caribbean American Heritage Month Opening Reception
When: Sunday, May 31, 2009
Time: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Admission: Free
Where: Atlanta City Hall Atrium (Downtown Atlanta) 55 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
About: Country Displays, National Dress Display, Caribbean Food Tasting, Flag Salute featuring local Boy Scout Troops, Entertainment and more. Co-Sponsored by Atlanta-Port of Spain Sister Cities Committee.
What: Kick-Off Reception for Caribbean Film and Literary Festival – Opening Night Feature “Hit for Six” (filmed in Barbados)
When: June 3 – 24, 2009 (every Wednesday in June)
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Admission: Free
Where: - Film Festival: Central Library Auditorium, One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Contact: 404-730-1700
What: Caribbean Film and Literary Festival
When: June 3 – 24, 2009 (every Wednesday in June)
Admission: Free
Where: Auburn Avenue Research Library 101 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Information: For additional information re: Literary Festival, call 404-730-4001, Ext. 303.
About: Film screening every Wednesday in June at 7:00 pm. For film schedule visit – www.gacaribbeanamericanheritage.org
What: Weekend of Spiritual Reflection
When: June 6 & June 7, 2009
Where: Observed by Selected Caribbean & American Religious Establishments in the Metro Atlanta Area
What: Caribbean Cultural Variety Concert
When: June 7, 2009
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Road, Lithonia, Georgia 30058
Admission: Tickets $10, includes refreshments. For tickets, call 404-667-7933. Advance ticket purchase required; no tickets available at the event.
What: Caribbean Day at the Atlanta Braves (Game: 1:00 PM – Braves v. Pittsburgh Pirates)
When: June 11, 2009
Where: Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30315
Admission: For ticket info, call 770-987-957 or http://www.atlanta.braves.mlb.com
What: Job Search Help for Caribbean-American Professionals – Resume´ Critique & Job Readiness Seminar When: June 13
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: 325 Edgewood Avenue, SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312
Admission: Free
Information: 404-223-1058; 404-840-1650.
About: Co-Sponsored by VAAS Professionals, LLC
What: An Elegant Evening of Caribbean Comedy and GCAHC Awards Presentation
When: June 19, 2009
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Lloyd Tarpley Theatre, Clayton County Performing Arts Center, 2530 Mt. Zion Parkway, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 404-249-2640
Admission: Ticket info – 404-578-0962
About: An Elegant Evening of Caribbean Comedy and GCAHC Awards Presentation Featuring Barbadian Comedian MacFingal, and comedians from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Co-Sponsored by Barbados Tourism Authority
What: An Elegant Evening of Caribbean Comedy and GCAHC Awards Presentation
When: June 19, 2009
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Lloyd Tarpley Theatre, Clayton County Performing Arts Center, 2530 Mt. Zion Parkway, Jonesboro, Georgia 30236 404-249-2640
Admission: Ticket info – 404-578-0962
About: An Elegant Evening of Caribbean Comedy and GCAHC Awards Presentation Featuring Barbadian Comedian MacFingal, and comedians from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Co-Sponsored by Barbados Tourism Authority
What: Caribbean Summer Concert Series in honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
When: June 20th, 2009
Where: Six Flags, 275 Riverside Parkway. Austell, Georgia 30168
Admission: Early bird tickets are on sale for $39.99
About: CCB International and Six Flags Inc. present the inaugural staging of the Caribbean Summer Concert Series in collaboration with Trinifly Promotions and WildRoots Entertainment at Six Flags Over Georgia. Featured artists are Alison Hinds, Kevin Lyttle, Pumpa, and Blaxx..
Information: Call 770-872-0961 or http://www.karivents.com
ILLINOIS
What : The Second Annual Chicago Caribbean JerkFest
When : Saturday, June 6th, 2009
Admission: $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the gate. Children 10 and under are free with an adult over 21 *Seniors 65 and over also free.
Where: Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL
Time: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m
Why: To Promote, To Educate and To Raise Awareness of the HIV/AIDs epidemic among people of Color in the Midwest and the Caribbean
Information: [email protected] or http://www.chitownjerkfest.com
About: A culturally rich celebration of 34 Caribbean islands will treat you to a day of wholesome family fun in a beautiful atmosphere with a line up of authentic island sounds of reggae, roots, reggaeton, punta, and gospel, poetry, island skits and creative dances on stage, the pulsating sound of the steel band; all that’s complimented by a marketplace of Caribbean fashions, souvenirs, arts and craft, a “tings” Caribbean village, a children’s corner, and domino tournament. Join us as we celebrate the wonderful culture of the Caribbean during Caribbean-American Heritage Month – JUNE 2009. It’s all about the culture: arts, music, food and fashion!!! A potpourri of people and a wonderful Caribbean time! The theme this year is “divided by water…connected by culture!!!”
NEW YORK
What: New York City Council Caribbean American Heritage Celebration
When: June 9th, 2009
Time: 5:30 pm
Where: City Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 Broadway, New York, NY –
Admission: Free
About: Speaker Christine C. Quinn with Deputy Majority Leader Leroy Comrie and Council Members: Mathieu Eugene, Letitia James, Kendall Stewart, and the members of the New York City Council cordially invite you to join them in celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Celebration. Performances from Anthony “Wendell” DeRiggs ( Grenada ),
jaBEZ ( Jamaica ), Anton Nimblett ( Trinidad ), James Richmond ( Guyana ),
Yolaine M. St. Fort ( Haiti ), Tiphanie Yanique (US Virgin Islands ), Antillean Dancers ( Aruba ), Caribbean American Sports & Cultural Youth Movement, Guyana Cultural Association, La Troupe Makandal ( Haiti ), Liberata Dance Theatre, Inc. ( Curacao ), Star Alliance Tassa Group, URBONY Ensemble ( Barbados ), Wanakan Cultural Center of the Taino Nation of the Antilles. Reception to follow
What: Caribbean Cultural Conference
When: June 18-19th, 2009
Time: 10:00 am – 5.00 pm
Where: Medgar Evers College, 1650 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11225
Admission: Free
About: This year’s conference will focus on issues in the Caribbean music
industry.
SOUTH CAROLINA
What: Masquerade Fete
When: Friday, June 12th, 2009
Time: TBA
Where:Downtown Charleston, South Carolina
About: Celebrate Charleston Carifest at the Masquerade Fete, Mardi Gras Style Gala downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Masqueraders from St. Kitts and Nevis, Music by Slice International– Reggae, Soca,Calypso. Latin Caribbean Dance Troupe, Caribbean Food, Drinks and Craft.
Contact: [email protected] or 843-557-6258
What: Charleston Carifest
When: June 12-14, 2009
Time: TBA
Where: Brittle Bank Park , (across from the Police station ) 180 Lockwood Boulevard, Charleston, 29403
About: Charleston Carifest will be held at Brittle Bank in Charleston, South Carolina, June 12-14. Featured Caribbean Country: St Lucia. Details to follow.
Contact: [email protected] or 843-557-6258
WASHINGTON DC/MARYLAND
What: Caribbean American Heritage Meet & Greet Reception
Time: 5:00pm
When: June 1st, 2009
Where: Montogmery County Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor Rockville, MD 20850
Admission: FREE
What: “Happy Sad” Film Screening – DC Caribbean Filmfest Opening
Time: 7:00pm
When: June 4th, 2009
Where: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Admission: $10 General Admission / $9 Seniors, Students (with valid ID), and Military Personnel/ $8.50 AFI Members/ $6.00 Children (12 and Under). The DC Caribbean Filmfest sponsored by Caribbean Association of World Bank and IMF Staff (CAWI), Caribbean Professional Network (CPN), Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), TransAfrica Forum, and AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
About: The DC Caribbean Filmfest sponsored by Caribbean Association of World Bank and IMF Staff (CAWI), Caribbean Professional Network (CPN), Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), TransAfrica Forum, and AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
What: “El Benny” Film Screening - DC Caribbean Filmfest Opening
Time: 9:30pm
When: June 4th, 2009
Where: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Admission: $10 General Admission / $9 Seniors, Students (with valid ID), and Military Personnel/ $8.50 AFI Members/ $6.00 Children (12 and Under).
About: The DC Caribbean Filmfest sponsored by Caribbean Association of World Bank and IMF Staff (CAWI), Caribbean Professional Network (CPN), Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), TransAfrica Forum, and AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
What: “Rain” Film Screening – DC Caribbean Filmfest
Time: 7:00pm
When: June 5th, 2009
Where: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Admission: $10 General Admission / $9 Seniors, Students (with valid ID), and Military Personnel/ $8.50 AFI Members/ $6.00 Children (12 and Under). The DC Caribbean Filmfest sponsored by Caribbean Association of World Bank and IMF Staff (CAWI), Caribbean Professional Network (CPN), Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), TransAfrica Forum, and AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
About: The DC Caribbean Filmfest sponsored by Caribbean Association of World Bank and IMF Staff (CAWI), Caribbean Professional Network (CPN), Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), TransAfrica Forum, and AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
What: “Sugar Cane Alley” Film Screening – DC Caribbean Filmfest
Time: 9:30pm
When: June 5th, 2009
Where: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Admission: $10 General Admission / $9 Seniors, Students (with valid ID), and Military Personnel/ $8.50 AFI Members/ $6.00 Children (12 and Under).
About: The DC Caribbean Filmfest sponsored by Caribbean Association of World Bank and IMF Staff (CAWI), Caribbean Professional Network (CPN), Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), TransAfrica Forum, and AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
What: “Saracca and Nation: African Memory and Re-creation in Grenada and Carriacou” Film Screening – DC Caribbean Filmfest. Discussion with the filmmaker Merle Collins follows screening.
Time: 6:00 pm
When: June 8th, 2009
Where: Charles Sumner School, 1201 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Admission: Free
About: The DC Caribbean Filmfest sponsored by Caribbean Association of World Bank and IMF Staff (CAWI), Caribbean Professional Network (CPN), Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), TransAfrica Forum, and AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
Contact: For more information, contact TransAfrica Forum – [email protected]
What: “Sugar Pathways” Film Screening – DC Caribbean Filmfest. Discussion with the filmmaker Johanna Bermudez-Ruiz follows screening.
Time: 6:00 pm
When: June 9th, 2009
Where: The Visitors Center U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, DC
Admission: Free
About: The DC Caribbean Filmfest sponsored by Caribbean Association of World Bank and IMF Staff (CAWI), Caribbean Professional Network (CPN), Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), TransAfrica Forum, and AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
Contact: For more information, contact TransAfrica Forum – [email protected]
What: “On the Map” Film Screening – DC Caribbean Filmfest.
Time: 6:00 pm
When: June 10th, 2009
Where: Charles Sumner School, 1201 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Admission: Free
About: The DC Caribbean Filmfest sponsored by Caribbean Association of World Bank and IMF Staff (CAWI), Caribbean Professional Network (CPN), Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), TransAfrica Forum, and AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
Contact: For more information, contact TransAfrica Forum – [email protected]
What: Haitian Art Society Conference A Garden Party
When: June 11th, 2009
Time: 6:00pm
Where: Organization of American States, 17th Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006
What: Haitian Art Society Conference – Annual Art Conference
When: June 12 -13, 2009
Where: Hampton Inn, 8728 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
What: DC Tamarind Festival
When: June 14th, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm
Admission: FREE
Where: National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005-3970
About: Tamarind Festival of Caribbean Literature in Washington, DC
featuring Merle Collins Ph.D. and Professor Lorna Goodison. Presentation of Awards Claude McKay Caribbean Writer Award and Paule Marshall Caribbean Writer Award.
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: DC Tamarind Festival of Caribbean Literature in Washington DC
When: June 15th, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Embassy of Barbados, 2144 Wyoming Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008
Admission: FREE
About: Tamarind Festival of Caribbean Literature in Washington, DC presents Eastern Caribbean Writers Trinidad and Barbados Literature Dr Ian Smart, Lisa Allen-Agostini
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: DC Tamarind Festival
When: June 16th, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Inter-American Development Bank, 1300 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20577
About: Tamarind Festival of Caribbean Literature in Washington, DC
presents Oral Literature (Healing Fractured Consciousness)
Admission: FREE
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: DC Tamarind Festival
When: June 17th, 2009
Where: The Organization of American States, 17th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington DC 20006
About: Tamarind Festival of Caribbean Literature in Washington, DC presents Coming- of-Age Literature featuring Rachel Manley
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: DC Tamarind Festival
When: June 18th, 2009
About: Tamarind Festival of Caribbean Literature in Washington, DC presents Caribbean Riddim Power
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: Tribute to Caribbean Military (World War II Heroes)
When: June 19th, 2009
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Andrews Airforce Base, Maryland 20762
About: Sponsored by West-Indian American Military Members Association, Institute of
Caribbean Studies and Dominica Academy of Arts & Sciences
Contact: For more information contact West-Indian American Military Members Association: [email protected]
What: DC Calypso Monarch Finals
When: June 19th, 2009
Time: 9:00pm
Where: AKA Sorority 4411 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC
Admission: $15
For more information contact PanMasters: [email protected]
What: Pan Jam
When: June 20, 2009
Where: Crossroads Entertainment Complex, 4103 Baltimore Avenue, Bladensburg, MD 20710
Admission: $10
About: Pan Jam featuring The Top Steel Bands from DC, MD & VA DC Pan Jammers Pan Masters Steel Orchestra Pan quality steel band and ensemble CAFE St Veronica’s Youth Steel Orchestra Pan Majestic Youth Academy
What: Dimache Gras 2009
When: June 21, 2009
Time: 2:00pm
Where: Crossroads Entertainment Complex, 4103 Baltimore Avenue, Bladensburg, MD 20710
Admission: $10
About: Dimache Gras 2009 featuring the judging of the Large, highly decorated individual costumes (Kings, Queens and Individuals)
What: DC Caribbean Legislative Week – National Caribbean American Legislative Conference “Doing Business with the City”.
When: June 22, 2009
Where: National Press Club, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20045
Time: Noon
About: Sponsored by Caribbean American Heritage Month and Institute of Caribbean Studies
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: Forum Reception on Census 2010
When: June 22, 2009
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Charles Sumner School, 1201 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036
About: Sponsored by Institute of Caribbean Studies, Caribbean Research Center and CaribWorld
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: DC Caribbean Legislative Week – National Caribbean American Legislative Conference “Doing Business in the Caribbean”. Co-sponsored by the Inter-American Development Bank Caribbean
When: June 23, 2009
Time: 9:30am
Admission: $50 – Pre-registration required.
Where: Inter-American Development Bank, 1300 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20577
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: Caribbean American Business Council Meeting
When: June 23, 2009
Time: 4:00pm
Where: US Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: Caribbean American Leadership Alliance – Diplomatic Briefing
Admission: By Invitation Only
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: DC Caribbean Legislative Week – National Caribbean American Legislative Conference Congressional Caribbean Caucus Breakfast
When: June 24, 2009
Admission: By Invitation Only
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: Caribbean American Leadership Alliance Executive Branch Briefing
When: June 24, 2009
Admission: By Invitation Only
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: DC Caribbean Legislative Week – National Caribbean American Legislative Conference Forum on Capitol Hill
When: June 25, 2009
Time: 9:00am
Where: Capitol Hill
Admission: Pre-Registration Required.
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: CARICOM Reception
When: June 25, 2009
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
What: DC Caribbean Legislative Week -National Caribbean American Legislative Conference Youth Leadership Forum
When: June 26, 2009
Time: 8:00am
Where: The World Bank, 1818 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20433
About: Students and Young Professionals interested in public policy and international development. BRING YOUR RESUMES!!!
Admission: $20 (includes continental breakfast and lunch). Pre-Registration Required
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
When: June 27
What: DC Caribbean Carnival Parade and Festival Parade Kicks Off
Time: 11 am
Where: Georgia Ave. & Missouri Ave. (Followed By Festival in The Park)
Where: Banneker Park “DE SAVANNAH”
Admission: $10
About: Featuring Live Performances by: *TRAFFIC JAM with Eddie Charles, Sean Caruth & Shayne Bailey “Sweetness” *IWER GEORGE & TC *TIZZY “Expose” Direct from Antigua *ASHE (Cuban Salsa/Timba Band) *PATCH”Rum & Roti” DEXTER KEANE & DK21 DJ SPYDA, SHILOH INTL., DJ TEEREX MCs: MIAMI’S OWN GISELE “DE WASSI ONE” NEIL MATTEI “DE MUSICAL PRIME MINISTER”
What: Concert & Family Day
When: June 28
Time: 12:00pm
Where: Banneker Field
Admission: $10
About: Concert & Family Day featuring LIVE PERFORMANCES by The Queen of Soca Alison Hinds & The Alison Hinds Show, Kenneth Salick, “Radica”, The 2009 Chutney/Soca Monarch Rafrechi
(DCs Hottest Haitian Kompa Band) Carl Malcolm & The Positive Vibrations Reggae
Band DJ Spyda, Shiloh Intl., DJ TeeRex MCs: John Blake, Tony Carr
What: DC Caribbean Comedy Festival
When: June 28
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Crampton Auditorium, Howard University
About: DC Caribbean Comedy Festival is sponsored by Caribbeana
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
June 29
What: Census Briefing for CARICOM Diplomatic Corps
Contact: For more information contact Institute of Caribbean Studies: [email protected]
