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The National Gallery of Jamaica in partnership with the British Council will be hosting an art exhibition from September 22-November 4, 2017. The show is entitled: We Have Met Before and features Graham Fagen, Joscelyn Gardner, Ingrid Pollard, and Leasho Johnson.

This exhibition revisits the challenging subject of trans-Atlantic slavery and its afterlives in the contemporary world, seen through the eyes of four contemporary artists. Each artist brings a distinctive perspective with work that was created in different locales, different media, and at different points in time.

The Scottish artist Graham Fagen is represented by a video and sound installation called The Slave’s Lament, which was also shown at the 2015 Venice Biennale. The work is based on a 1792 song written by Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns, in which an enslaved man in Virginia expresses his longing for his distant homeland of Senegal. In Fagen’s interpretation, the song is performed by the reggae singer Ghetto Priest, a Rastafarian. Fagen’s work also acknowledges Scottish involvement in slavery in the Americas, which may be well-known in the Caribbean, but is still part of the unacknowledged history of Scotland.

The Jamaican artist Leasho Johnson is the youngest artist in the group and presents a visually and conceptually explosive mix of history and contemporary popular culture, with strong references to the musical genre Dancehall and graffiti art. Like the other three artists, he often uses historical source material and features a repertoire of cartoon-like female and gender-ambivalent figures in various provocative poses. In some of his recent work, drowned bodies with provocatively placed palm tree extensions become sexualized tropical islands, reminiscent of the violent histories of the Caribbean archipelago. Johnson examines the politics of sexual objectification and the contradictions of gender and sexuality in contemporary Jamaican culture and not only points to the roots of these issues in the histories of colonization, slavery, exploitation and social inequality, but also acknowledges their revolutionary, counter-hegemonic potential in the present.

Born in Georgetown, Guyana, British artist Ingrid Pollard works mainly in analogue photographic media. The Boy Who Watches Ships Go By (2002) is the oldest body of work in this exhibition and consists of images of land, sea, boats and historical documents that subtly evoke the histories, visible and invisible, of Sunderland Point in northern England, which was once a thriving seaport in the Triangular Trade. The resulting narrative revolves around the story of Sambo, a young boy and servant, presumably enslaved, who travelled with the captain of the Globe from Kingston, Jamaica, who fell ill and died when he arrived in England. His death, it was believed, was from a disease he allegedly contracted in England to which he had no immunity; and acts as a metaphor for the fate of those who lost their lives and freedom as a result of their contact with European slave traders. Sambo was, according to local lore, buried at Sunderland Point in 1739.

The final artist is Joscelyn Gardner, who is from Barbados and presently lives and works in Canada. She is represented by two full series of lithographs – Plantation Poker (2004), Creole Portraits II (2007) and a selection of lithographs from the Creole Portraits III (2009- 2011) series, which are exhibited as installations with other elements. In these prints, which conform to the conventions of natural history illustrations, intricate African braided hairstyles morph into the instruments of torture that were used during slavery. A more specific reference to sexual abuse is added in the imagery in Plantation Poker, where the triangular shape of the hair references female pubic hair. The lovely flowers in Creole Portraits III are plants that were used by enslaved women to secretly end unwanted pregnancies. While deceptively delicate and exquisitely beautiful, the prints powerfully invoke the dehumanizing cruelty of plantation slavery. Gardner’s body of work is inspired by the infamous diaries of Thomas Thistlewood, a plantation overseer in Jamaica in the mid-18th century, who recorded with scientific precision his many forced sexual exploits and the cruel punishments he inflicted on the enslaved.

We Have Met Before revisits this complex and territory and invites the viewer into a conversation about Slavery and its legacy, where various perspectives can be expressed. The resulting conversations may be difficult but we believe that we must have them, as they are central to the histories that have shaped and continue to shape the contemporary Caribbean world, and we hope that this exhibition will contribute to this necessary process.

The exhibition will open on Friday, September 22, at 6:30 pm., at the National Gallery of Jamaica. This event is free and open to the public and all are cordially invited. Associated  programming will be advertised separately.

Kingston

Jamaica

Orange Street

National Gallery of Jamaica

We Have Met Before

Costume Edition with Special guests Turbulence & Friends. 

Garvey Youth Club

Construction Halloween Part Two

11 Grove Road

Y Dem A Change Dat Plan

Beach Carnival ~ Jouvert Edition @ Bourbon Beach

Come Party With Us at The Most Famous Spot on the Beach! 

Music by: Miller Xtreme 

** FREE Admission **
~ Drink Specials ~

Dress Code: Swimwear

Starts at 9:30PM

Negril

Norman Manley Boulevard

Bourbon Beach

Beach Carnival

Dunoon Road

Galilee Gospel Hall

Galilee Gospel Hall 5K Run/Walk

The Caribbean's premier Spinning®, fitness and yoga destination vacation event on the sandy shores of Negril is back for another year of..

fun, sun & fitness...

The SEJA sessions  designed not only develop the skills of fitness professionals but to also provide a weekend of fun and inspiration for all types of fitness enthusiasts and yogis. 
 
More than 50 sessions over the three days delivered by internationally renowned Spinning® Master Instructors, yoga and fitness presenters from across the world. With Spinning journey rides and workshops, yoga on the beach, functional training, instructor certifications and even pool sessions – there is something for everyone.
 
But there is so much more than just the fitness. Opening night is all about the 'All White Reggae Beach Party, then Sunday’s 'Reverse Spinning® Triathlon’, and to close out the weekend a private chartered boat cruise with snorkeling and swimming into the sunset. 

Fitness instructors, exercise enthusiasts, singles, couples, come with your crew or come alone and join our community for a real tropical escape. 
 
No matter what part of the world you call home- this is where you will want to be from November 3rd to 5th  2017.

The sooner your register the more you save.

http://www.sejaevent.com

Couples Swept Away

Spinning® Escape Jamaica 2017

Speakers include Mary Banks,Kareem Flowers and Jesse McCree.

Knutsford Court Hotel

School of the Prophets Part 2

Meet innovators, entrepreneurs, developers, designers, executives, investors and develop new ideas together. 

REGISTER NOW
at www.blueopen.org/Jamaica

Kingston 5

Saint Andrew

Knutsford Boulevard

The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel

BlueHack Innovation Marathon

Devon Duppy The Haunted Mansion Encounters for adults and children.

Devon House

Devon Duppy:The Haunted Mansion Encounters

Seminar for the developemnt of a healthy and successful marriage.

Citadel Worship Ministries

Marriage Empowerment Seminar

We're bringing our showroom to Kingston!  Check out all the latest in drone technology, Demo Flights & More!  Best of all SPECIAL SALE PRICES!!

UPDATE:  Location has been selected and confirmed.  Courtleigh Hotel and Suites - 85 Knutsford Boulevard Kingston 5

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The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites

Drone Adventures Road Show

Chelsea Avenue

The Knutsford Court Hotel

Paramount Trading (Jamaica) Limited – Notice of Annual General Meeting

Guest speakers include Tricia-Anne Morris, Charmaine Brimma and more.

Altamont Court Hotel

Smart Fabulous & Single Conference

Ladies it's time to Reimagine, Refocus and Reposition your life for success. The world is waiting for you to arise and transform it, but it's up to you to do what's needed to ensure you're ready to take on that challenge. Come and get practical tips and participate in engaging activities with our dynamic range of transformational speakers. If you're ready to say no to excuses, fear and self imposed limitations, if you're ready to walk into your purpose and live your most successful life yet, then don't miss Smart, Fabulous & Single's International Women's Conference.

Early Bird tickets: US$14 at www.sfswoman.com, now until Oct 15.
Outlets: JM$2,500 (Oct 15-Nov 03) at Fontana Barbican & York Pharmacy.
Gate: JMD3,000. Students with ID JMD1,000.

Smart, Fabulous & Single Kingston

On Saturday November 25th 2017, Duvere and Eutopia will host a bike and stage show called 

Buccaneer Jerk Center

Crank Up

A fitness party and marathon for all age groups hosted by Kevin Vaz.

Police Officers Club

Burnout

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Get ready to experience a fitness event like no other!!! It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning dance/aerobics fitness-party. Do you have the stamina to last? The last male and female left standing will be the BURNOUT winners!

WILL YOU BURNOUT?!

FitRev Burnout

When was the last time you went on a date whether with your partner or by yourself. Come on out and do date night with us for the cost of 4000 per person which includes dinner, transportation and conversations with our very special guest Ms. Caleen Deidrick call Lorraine Younger at 8182808 for tickets

Boon Hall Oasis

Relational Week Love NOW Date Night

OTAJ is proud to host the Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapist's 13th Biennial Scientific Conference under the theme 
    "Occupational Therapy in the Caribbean: 25 Years of Making Waves and Building Bridges"

Submit your Abstracts for Platform, Poster or Workshop Presentations by July1, 2017 to acotconference@gmail.com. See information posted on FAQs, Call and Guidelines for Abstracts, Hotel accommodation and the conference itinerary including The OT BLAST being planned for St Ann on November 1, 2017. #meetusinjamaica #acotconference #associationofcaribbeanoccupationaltherapists

Pegasus New Kingston

ACOT 13th Biennial Conference

Kingston's most epic Halloween Costume Party inside @DiEdgeUltraLoungeNightclub, 8 Retirement Rd., Cross Roads. Hosted by Jamaica Cosplay Club (JCC).

Di Edge Ultra Lounge

Hallow Palooza Glow Party

THE BADDEST AND SCARIEST EVENT SINCE THE DAYS OF ANNIE PALMER THE WHITE WITCH OF ROSEHALL

Hallow Palooza- GLOW: The Costume Edition

Making you party all night long it's
Rumbar Rum Cream
Retro Flexx
«The Sexy Edition»
80's and 90's Retro Party
on Saturday November 4
at waterfalls 160 old hope rd
Gate Open 9pm.

Music By.
ZJ Ice
DJ Marvin
DJ Alpachino

3 Rumbar Rum cream for $1000

Must be 18 years and older drinks responsible

Complimentary Charles Chocolate all night

Complimentary slam condom all night

Charles Chocolate giveaways all night

Admission 
$800 Presold
$1000 at gate.
Ladies $500.00 Before 11pm

Ticket outlets 
Waterfalls,
Xtras Mall Plaza
Genus Pharmacy 
Firstinlineja.com
Stationery World and Book Center Ltd


Sponsored by
Rumbar Rum Cream
Slam condoms
Charles Chocolate
Boom energy drink
Xclusive Moscato
Zip fm
Tvj
Kool fm
Sign xpress Jamaica
Jamaica observer
Stationery World and Book Center Ltd
Fragrance and more
Tropical Blue Natural Spring Water

Waterfalls Ltd

Rumbar Rum Cream Retro Flexx Saturday November 4 @Waterfalls

Retro Flex The Sexy Edition '80s and '90s Retro Party will be on Saturday November 4th 2017 at Waterfalls, located at 160 Old Hope Road in Kingston. Get your tickets at Water Falls, Xtras Mall Plaza, Genus Pharmacy, Firstinlineja.com and Stationery World and Book Center Limited. 

Waterfalls

Retro Flex '80s & '90s 'The Sexy Edition'

Jamaican party featuring top Dj's and drink specials all night.

Kingston Craft Village

Hennessy V

Hope Road

Liberty Academy at the Priory

Jamaica National Rapid Championships

Celebrating the Full Moon in Taurus November 4th & 5th 2017:
ASTRO YOGA WORKHOP with Sarah Be and Astrologer Alina Apostol
 
Saturday, November 4th, 2017
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Come and explore the healing energy of the Full Moon in Taurus in this 2 hour Asana and Astrology Workshop.
Contribution: $1500 JMD
 
Sunday, November 5th 
Morning Yoga with Sarah Be available for $1000 JMD

PACKAGE ASTRO YOGA WORKSHOP and MORNING YOGA $2000 JMD
 
If you are interested in self-discovery and growing awareness, book an Astrological Reading with Alina Apostol this Yoga Weekend. One hour session combining the art of astrology and psychology. See our events page for more details & the delectable Brunch Menu.

Port Antonio

Boston Bay

Great Huts Resort

Astro Yoga Weekend

Photographic Works by Leslie-Ann Belnavis and Michael Elliott

Art Gallery Decor VIII

Double Xposure

Food, Fashion and Fun!!!

Come out and enjoy the launch fo Restaurant Week 2017 as we bring together over a 24 restaurants, vendors and sponsors to create the ultimate Food Festival Affair. 

- Food on sale
- Kiddies area
- Clothes & Accessories on sale
- Music
- Farmers Market

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Devon House Jamaica

Rw2017 Food Festival

Get a preview from some of the restaurants participating in Restaurant Week 2017.

Restaurant Week Launch

Proceeds in aid of Jamaica Autism Support Association.

University of the West Indies

Electric Roots

The Annual St. Jago Past Student's Awards And Banquet is an annual fundraising effort set up on by the past students of The St. Jago High School, in an effort to find various academic, arts and sports related activities at our illustrious Alma Mater.

Spanish Court Hotel

St. Jago High School Past Student's Awards And Banquet

Let the sunshine in at the Mana Power Yoga Retreat.

Treasure Beach

Calabash Bay

Jakes At Treasure Beach

Mana Power Yoga Retreat

If you are from the parishes Kingston & St. Andrew this is your opportunity to learn the art of dancing the Traditional Fork Forms, at the Training Worshop, Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, 36 Hope Road, Kingston 10.
Come 'buss' a move!


KINGSTON & ST. ANDREW: Traditional Folk Forms Workshop (day 1)

KINGSTON & ST. ANDREW: Traditional Folk Forms Worshop (day 1)

Come and be a guest on a Yoga Fitness Vacation where you can relax, enjoy workouts and practice yoga at this peaceful Caribbean escape...
​
Mana Power Yoga Fitness Vacation will provide you with a wonderful vacation where you can transform your body & mind ... come home feeling rejuvenated, healthy & full of energy!

This vacation is meant for YOU to have fun. All classes are not mandatory, so if you would like to take a day off to explore, you are more than welcome to.

Yoga Fitness Vacation - Treasure Beach, Jamaica

You won't want to miss this.  Turning Point - #ITfromGRIT

On November 08, 2017, we will host WE Summit, our fourth year to recognize Women's Entrepreneurship Day which is officially celebrated annually on November 19th in over 144 countries globally.    

We're uniting a network of business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, dignitaries, innovators, and change-makers to initiate startups, drive economic expansion, and advance communities worldwide.

Here's what you can expect:
AMAZING stories to inspire from some powerful Influencers!
AUDACIOUS conversations to stir your thinking!
AWESOME networking, in an empowering, celebratory and supporting environment!

Keynote speakers are:  
Chris Zacca, Group CEO, Sagicor speaking on "Why empowered women and empowering women is good business"
Flavilla Fongang, UK based Brand & Colourology expert and CEO - 3 Colours Rule speaking on: "Gender Parity - a Brand Strategy to Sustain Relevance"

Join Us!  Learn more and get your tickets at acecilewatson.com/wesummit

Terra Nova All Suite Hotel

WE Summit in association with Women's Entrepreneurship Day 2017

If you are from the parishes Kingston & St. Andrew,  this is your opportunity to learn the art of dancing the Traditional Fork Forms, at this Training Worshop, Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, 36 Hope Road, Kingston 10.
Come 'buss' a move!


KINGSTON & ST. ANDREW: Traditional Folk Forms Worshop (day 2)

KINGSTON & ST. ANDREW: Traditional Folk Forms Workshop (day 2)

Go see Beenie Man perform live at Reggae Mill Bar, Devon House, on Thursday November 9th 2017.  

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