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Calabar High calls for attention to the Arts in Jamaica

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By Mel Cooke | Source: Jamaica Gleaner As the famed Red Hills Road school celebrates its centenary, April is the month for music at Calabar High School. The themed monthly celebrations mark the achievements of Calabar in media, journalism and communications, sports, music and entertainment, law and politics, public service, business and finance, among others. A gala dinner in September caps off the celebrations. Trumpeter Mickey Hanson, a Calabar old boy, said that two events will mark the month, a symposium slated for April 19 in the school’s chapel and…

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DJ Calico releases ‘Soakin Wet’ for Carnival Season

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Fast rising selector and Suncity 104.9FM radio jock DJ Calico on Friday afternoon released his much anticipated soca mix ahead of the Jamaican Carnival season. The disc titled “Soakin’ Wet – The Ultimate Soca Mix”, showcases the popular jock unraveling his musical artistry and meticulous mixing skills; combining several popular soca hits for the year with an ample supply of dancehall remixes to create a high energy compilation that is sure to satisfy lovers of that genre. Released on the Darkcide International imprint the project features some of the Caribbean’s…

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Call to Action – Peaceful Protest on March 27, 2012

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In light of the recent increase in police killings, Jamaicans For Justice will be having a peaceful stand for improved policing. This will be taking place on Tuesday, March 27, at 7am – 10am, by the Ministry of National Security on Old Hope Road. CALL TO SUPPORT!! 7-10am tomorrow. Its not a PROTEST AGAINST the police, it’s a STAND FOR better policing. Its not ANTI government, its PRO good governance. Will you stand for the future? We’ve all either posted comments, videos, articles and “liked” dozens of posts to show…

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

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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

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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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