Top 9 in 2012 American Idols as at March 22, 2012

Michael Becker / FOX PHOTOGRAPHER: “The American Idol” 2012 Top 9 was revealed, and Erik Van Pelt was the latest to be eliminated. That means HeeJun Han survives another week. By John “Gonzo” Gonzalez | gonzo@mlive.com How does he do it? The “American Idol” 2012 Top 9 was revealed Thursday night, and sadly Erika Van Pelt was the latest of the contestants to be eliminated. That means that Heejun Han, the oddball singer with a decent voice, but who shows no potential of winning Season 11, will stick around for…

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Theatre at Jamaica 50 March 27-April 9, 2012

WHAT: The International Theatre Institute (ITI) Jamaica Centre, The Jamaica Association of Dramatic Atristes (JADA) and Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts present Theatre At Jamaica 50 WHEN: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 to Monday, April 9, 2012 March 27, 2012: Symposium Topic: From The Periphery to Centre: Jamaica Theatre At 50 Moderator: Dorothy Cunningham – President, Dramatic Theatre Committee – ITI Venue: Dennis Scott Studio Theatre Time: 6:30 PM March 28, 2012: Lecture Topic: “Tighting” our History – The Conscience of Post Colonial Playwrights Dennis Scott &…

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83 peace corps trainees for Jamaica 50th anniversary

Wednesday March 14, 2012 marked a historical occasion for Peace Corps Jamaica. Not only was it the day of arrival of the 83rd group of Peace Corps Trainees to Jamaica, but their presence on the island underscores fifty years of the Peace Corps’ commitment and ongoing service to Jamaica. Country Director Dr. Carla Ellis, staff members and currently serving Volunteers were on hand at the Norman Manley International airport to greet the 36 member group. A Welcome Reception was later held at the Peace Corps’ headquarters to celebrate the arrival.…

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New 2012 date for Actor Boy Awards is April 2

The 2012 Actor Boy Awards has been rescheduled to April 2 at Chasers Cafe, 5 Belmont Road. The decision to adjust the date from March 26 is largely due to the fact that the Local Government Elections also take place on that date. The Awards show is scheduled to start at 8pm. This years honoree is the Edna Manley School of Drama which for the last 50 years has shouldered the responsibility of the training and education of theatre practitioners. For additional information please feel free to contact Nicole Brown…

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