Jamaica Holiday Events

TODAY: Saturday December 20, 2008

*The Jamaica Business Development Centre presents: Kumba Mi Yabba, a Grand Market Kaleidoscope, at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, today and tomorrow, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission free. Parking available at Jamaica House field, entrance on Devon Road. Free shuttle every half hour.

*Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Annual Ball: Celebrating Jamaica, at the Ritz-Carlton Resort and Spa, MoBay, cocktails 6 p.m., cocktails at 7 p.m. $7,000. Dress: Black tie, guest speaker: Christopher Williams, CEO, NCB Capital Markets.


*Bring your children to Dolphin Cove to see Santa Claus and receive a free gift. Also have your photo taken with Santa today and tomorrow. Free admission to all children under six years old accompanied by a paying adult.

*Heineken Yesterday - the best of the '90s at Mas Camp, Oxford Road. Adm: $1,000 presold, $1,200 at the gate. Heineken and water inclusive. Limited VIP: $2,000 presold, $2,200 at the gate.

*Operation Consecration - The Trilogy, featuring Craig C, Omari, Ryan Mark, Sons of the Prophet, Minister Blessed and Garfield Reid. Showtime 6 p.m. at the Portmore Gospel Chapel. Adm: $250 presold, $300 at the gate.

*Cold Sweat: Sub-Zero Edition at Fayor's Entertainment Centre, Mandeville.


Esor Dance Ensemble presents its Inaugural Gala Performance at the Ward Theatre, downtown Kingston until December 21.


Destination - The Ultimate Christmas Party at Mistiq Plaza, Hagley Park Road. Music by Firelinks, Vibes Xpression, DSB. Adm: $600.


The Birth of Bounty Hunter Sound, featuring Synemax, Bounty Hunter and Little Richie from Swatch International at Seaside Lawn, Annotto Bay, St Mary. Adm: $300.


JEM and Wray and Nephew present Bar Code, 25 mixes of Christmas at Santa's Rum Capital, the Pantry, New Kingston. Adm: $1,300 presold, $1,500 at the gate and $2,500 VIP. Music by Kaotic, Coppershot, Code Red and Johnny Kool.


VIP and Juicey Beach Bums at Maiden Cay, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.


The Stadium Gardens Citizens' Association presents its annual children's Christmas treat at the community centre from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Games galore, refreshment, prizes and surprises.
-------------------------------------------------

SUNDAY, December 21
Pentecostal City Mission Church Inc. presents a candle-lighting service at 7 p.m.


Temple of Light Centre for Spiritual Living presents a Christmas Collage at 6 p.m..


Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre presents a candle-lighting and carol service at 6 p.m.


Kingston College Chapel Choir presents: Christmas Concert 2008 at University Chapel, Mona, at 5 p.m. Adm: $800. Ticket outlets: Liguanea Drug & Garden Centre, Monarch Pharmacy, Sovereign, Mall Pharmacy, Kingston College.


Tease - The Christmas Edition. Music by Bloodline, ZJ Liquid and Richie D. From 5 p.m. to midnight.


Black and White Pre-Party, featuring Super Claude, Senor Daley at Asylum nightclub, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Complimentary Hennessy and Hypnotiq mixes at the door between the hours of 10 p.m. and 12 midnight. Ten free tickets for the Black and White party will be given away every hour starting at midnight.
-----------------------------------------

MONDAY, December 22
National Property & General Insurance Brokers Limited's annual Customer Appreciation Day at head office and May Pen; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.


Christmas Holiday Camp at Liceo Montessori Bilingual School for children aged three and up in Reading, MoBay, Monday. Tel 869-5940 or 861-6178, visit www.sunshinekidcamp.net 9 a.m.-3 p.m. every day. $1,500 per day, $4,000 for three days, and $7,500 for six days. Ages three and up.
----------------------------------------------

WEDNESDAY, December 24
Renaissance All-white Christmas Eve Party at the Palisadoes Go-Kart Track. Adm: $2,000 (drink inclusive), $3,000 VIP all-inclusive. Music by Renaissance, ZJ Liquid and Friends


40 Winks in Winter Wonderland, an all-inclusive party, at Alpart Sports Club, Mandeville. $1,700 presold, $2,000 at the gate. Music by Renaissance, Xclamation, Kurt Riley and Coppershot.
---------------------------------------

THURSDAY, December 25
The second annual, Ebony Jamboree A Milli Style at Ebony Vale community centre, off St John's Road. Music by Audigy, Little Jam and Apachi from Hi Tension.


Reggae in the Hills, the 10th anniversary and a special tribute to Alton Ellis. Featuring Sugar Minott, Little John, General Trees, Johnny P, LUST and many others at Harkers Hall, St Catherine. Adm: $500 presold, $700 at the gate.


Magnum G T Extravaganza at Independence Park, Black River, St Elizabeth.


Nemesis Christmas Party at Indies. Adm: $500. Music by Nemesis and friends.


Rhythm and Booze, the super all-inclusive Christmas edition at the C&W Golf Academy, New Kingston. Adm: $2,000 pre-sold $2,5000 at the gate, $4,000 VIP. Music by Code Red, DJ Smurf, Jazzy T and Kurt Riley.

Kissmass at Asylum Nightclub, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. Lots of complimentary HQ and Jell-O shots. Free glass of Hypnotiq for first 100 ladies and lots of gift baskets. The couples who kiss the longest without separating win $30,000 for first prize, $20,000 for second prize and $10,000 for third prize.

-------------------------------------------------
FRIDAY, December 26
CEG Festivals proudly presents Christmas Kiddiefest: The Big Christmas Holiday Festival at Hope Gardens. For parents, and children up to 12 years old.

Featuring rides all day, attractions, food, and big family fun from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; adults $300, and kids $200.

For info and tickets, call 922-4200 or 406-2598, or email ceventgroup@hotmail.com.


Paradise - This is the Life, featuring Renaissance, Coppershot, Bloodline, Code Red, Bloodline and DJ Shane. Party from 2 p.m.-10 p.m. at Secret Garden of Eden, Kingston. A super-inclusive party.


Runner Boy - the LTM National Pantomime - opens on Boxing Day December 26, at the Little Theatre. Curtains up 6 p.m. sharp. Also playing December 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $800


Pepsi Teen Splash, James Bond Beach, St Mary.
---------------------------------------------------

SATURDAY, December 27
Uprising Talent Search at Seaside Lawn, Annotto Bay, St Mary. Adm: $500


Night of Mayhem at Ingleside, Mandeville, from 6 p.m. until midnight.


SUNDAY, December 28
Uniform Party, Part 6, the annual Christmas treat for the children and after party at the LEAP Centre, Duke Street, featuring Travellers Sound. Guest selector Rhyme Up and others. It is an all-day event and proceeds are in aid of the Shiloh Basic School. Adm: Buy out the bar.