Events' Realm

Wednesday, June 1 (FREE), 8pm
JamCan Jazz Trio are Nathalie Craan, David Beckstead an Jeremy Ashbourne. Tonight’s show sees them performing guitar arrangements of Jazz classics and more modern tunes by artists such as Carmen McCrae, Cassandra Wilson, Diana Krall and Nina Simone.

Kingston 10

Jamaica

Renfrew Road

Redbones Blues Café

JamCan Jazz Trio LIVE

Thursday, May 2 (FREE), 7 pm
From reggae royalty rises singing sensation Garnet Smith Jr., son and namesake of the legendary reggae artist Garnet Silk.

Exposed to the world of music since his birth on April 3 in Mandeville, Jamaica, Garnet Jr. is a true musical artisan and today continues to walk the path of a musical legacy that is unparalleled.  Garnet Jr. fatefully entered the rhythmic realm with his first professional recording in a studio at the tender age of 13, after receiving much encouragement from family and friends to sing for years.

Maturing over the years into a seasoned singer and songwriter, Garnet
Jr. makes music that flows from his soul. His lyrics showcase intelligence, wit and charm, as he shares a relatable narrative of pursuing his dreams, along with his everyday life experiences.

Garnet Silk Jr. Album Launch

Cocktail Lounge
Friday, June 3 (FREE), 5 pm-til

Cocktail Lounge

FASHION MEETS POETRY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Poetry B.l.O.C is a reservoir of great thinkers (poets) with a desire to return worthy yet awe-inspiring content to the entertainment space, by fusing Poetry with other art forms
Returning for its fourth installment on June 4th, 2016, The Poetry Bloc promises to feed the senses of the public with its revamped, fashion meets poetry extravaganza entitled "Food for Thought". The venue Redbones Café, Kingston 10,
Food for Thought 2016 seeks to intermingle authentic Jamaican art forms in particular Fashion and Poetry. This year's  line- up consist of some of the best designers and poets Jamaicans and by extension the world has ever seen  
After invigorating audiences three times in a row we have decided to evolve a trail-blazing  innovation. The Fabric masters that will present their exquisite and unique masterpiece at the event, including the likes of Perfect Sense, Horni Fashion, Tandy doll, Flowtie Jamaica and Sparles Linique. Their collaboration with some of Jamaica's most admirable poets, is set to re-invent the entertainment industry and bump start the cultural revolution.
Poetic pieces to be performed, will include the tantalizing works of; "D'Maverick", Author of “The Art of Poetry”, "Jamaican Colas", who produce  a unique poetic experience, That it borders on creating a new genre of performance; “Abbebe Payne”, the Poet from the Oku Onuora dynasty, “Grannmaster Sage” the poet whose message of love and unity resonates with the poetry community,”Kadine Johnson” holds a BA. In Language and communication from  the UWI; Kevaughn Ellis, Carina Rose, Andrew b, Amaziyah the Great, Abigail Lamont, Gravity, KTP, Orlando, Phoenix Kawtion, Chad Spade and many more.
June 4th,2016 on the breathtakingly beautiful grounds of Redbones Café, the fashion in poetry comes alive. The high profiled event intends to raise eyebrows and dazzle the eyes with dazzling designs while the captivating poetic prose, plays on their perspective and raises their IQ.  Their host will be “Esquire” Two-time winner of Redbones’ Most coveted Award “Poem of the year”. With less than a month to go before curtain call, organizing is well on its way to producing the masterpiece that is "Food for Thought".
Anyone interested in getting involved as a sponsor, designer, member of the press, or volunteer should contact donethereal22@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you at this historic event on June 4th

Food for Thought

Admission $1000
KOTE is a ten (10) day studio and performing art festival that began in 2007.  It is a celebration of the innovative art and diverse artists who live, work and/or are inspired by Kingston.  More than 450 artists and performers, from as afar as The Republic of Georgia, The United States, France, Spain, Venezuela, Australia, Poland, Canada, Haiti, Cuba and Brazil, have participated.  

KOTE 2016 opens with a live music performance featuring five bands including 6 Points, Phuzzion Band, Jermaine Blake, Free Willies and Grammy Nominated Winston McAnuff & Fixi.  The Opening Night will also feature the Jamaican premiere of Oliver Hill's Cuban music documentary, “La Rumba Me Llama” and a Group Exhibition highlighting the painting, photography, jewelry & installation work of 23 Studio Artists.

KOTE Art Festival Opening Night

Saint Andrew

Poetry Night

KOTE Continues Sip n Paint, Live Show, Art Exhibition

Film Screening Sankofa

Let the art of the artists inspire you at the Kingston on the Edge Art Festival. This is an event that showcases Jamaican artists and their talents in painting, sculpture, music, photography, dance, poetry, theatre, music and other performing arts. The weeklong event allows artists to express themselves and inspire you through their work.

Kingston on the Edge

Livin Kulcha is the de facto House Band for Trench Town Culture Yard.  They will be presenting their first album to the public this Thursday.  Thursday's event is free and open to the public.

Events at Redbones Blues Café, Jamaica