A tribute to Jamaica’s 45th Independence and dinner dance fundraiser was organized by Elegant Events by JADU. Mangoville Bar & Grill 187-30 Jamaica Queens, NY 11423 Saturday, August 4 2007, 7 p.m. – 3 a.m.. Alwyn Dunbar, CEO & Promotions Director of Elegant Events by JADU does it again. After several years of working on smaller events and events with other organizations she decided to form her own company, Elegant Events by JADU. On Saturday, August 4, 2007, she held an outstanding event in honor of Jamaica’s 45th Independence.

The event opened with the national anthem for the US and Jamaica; sung by Cori Bastion of Bay Shore Long Island and the New Kingston Band respectively. There was a wonderful backdrop, the Jamaican flag donated by Omar the Flagman of Westchester, NY.

The host for the evening was veteran of the airwaves Mr. Jeff Barnes of WPAT 930 am. Mrs. Dunbar arranged a wonderful selection of entertainment for the evening. The New Kingston Band outfitted in suits provided by Allerton Formal Wear of Bronx, NY. One of reggae music’s great contributors Mr. Ed “ER” Robinson who over the years worked with greats such as Luciano, Maxi Priest, Buju Banton and Snoop Dogg to name a few. Singing RN also known as Avis Williams brought us a few reggae tunes, singing is her passion. The Venette Cultural Workshop performed to a culmination of hot reggae beats, when we cultivate our youth we see the fruits of her labor— Vanessa Baird-Streeter, director of the program. This cultural workshop is filled with young people both male and female. All in attendance was blown away by their performance. Rappers DA Flock gave us some new sounds, rap pieces they put together. To close out the evening we listed to sounds from DJ Disco Kid.

There were several special guests: Mr. Renford Cogle who wrote the hit song “Can You Feel It” sung by the singing RN. Two members of the Vintage singing group The Melodians were also present. The evening and meal (provided by Mangoville) was blessed by Reverend Leroy Richards of 1st Community Church of the Nazarene in White Plains, NY.

The organizers of the event thanked everyone for coming out and all the sponsors & supporters of the event. An extra special thanks to Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Allen of Gabrielle’s Fine Dining, Mr. Trevor Ford of WVIP Radio, Mr. David Warren of WB radio broadcast on WVIP Radio 93.5, for the assistance when last minute changes were necessary. Elegant Events by JADU raised funds for TheVenette Cultural Dance Workshop Scholarship and Food for the Poor organization in Jamaica.

We hope you’ll join Elegant Events by JADU at the next event

Peace & Blessings

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