Weekend ‘IT’ list
So School Based Assessments (SBA’s) and Internal Assessments (IA’s) are over, we’re finally on Easter break (thank goodness), and most of us want to just get out and unwind before we get to beating the books for final exams. Of course with such a busy weekend ahead, TEENage has some great suggestions for places that you just have to check out.
Wednesday
Composure
Under the theme ‘Above the Influence’ SFX Entertainment plans to start your Easter holiday right with Composure. Taking place at the Lime light in Half-Way-Tree, patrons can join in on the fun at $200 presold and $300 at the gate.
Patrons can come out to hear DJ Shine, DJ Cyrus, Solar Sound and DJ Shantonio. The promoters also promise patrons credit giveaways every hour and guest performances by the hottest DJs.
Come out with your friends to enjoy a good vibe with good friends and great music.
Thursday
Rhythm & Booze Xclusive
Can you remember the last time you went out on a Thursday night? Better yet, can you remember the last time you had Rhythm & Booze at Curphey Place? Well, Mainsource Entertainment plans to help you regain your consciousness of such. Going back to their original location – Curphey Place, the promoters of Rhythm & Booze plan to take over this Thursday with the theme ‘Rhythm & Booze Xclusive’.
At a cost of $1,500 presold and $2,000 at the gate, patrons are promised a number of drink selections, excellent security and secure parking at the Swallowfield Examination Depot and high-energy juggling by Renaissance , Code Red, Zj Chrome and Dj Charm.
If you’ve never experienced Rhythm & Booze, then the ‘xclusive’ event, this Thursday is one you shouldn’t miss. Get your tickets now at UTech Students Union, Salon Splurt (UWI), Xtraz (Mall Plaza), LG Service Station and TGI Fridays.
Saturday
Beach J’Ouvert
Soca, paint, friends, beach and performances by Fay-Ann Lyons and Bunji Garlin! Oh yes, what more could a soca warrior ask for!
Taking place at James Bond Beach, Oracabessa, this year’s Bacchanal J’ouvert will be headlined by the popular husband and wife soca crooners Fay-Ann and Bunji. Starting at 1:00 pm, patrons can come out expecting a great vibe with more fun, more fete and definitely more bacchanal.
Soca revellers will be entertained by the musical selections of DJ Private Ryan from Miami and Tribe band in Trinidad. DJ Omar C (Sparkles Production), DJ Smoke (Renaissance) and other surprise DJ’s are set to keep the energy high from start to finish.
Now if the Beach J’ouvert reputation and all they have to offer this year are not enough to carry you to Oracabessa, let local dancer and artiste Ding Dong make your holiday weekend even better.
Tickets are now available at Mas Camp, LG Brown Service Centre, Training Camp and all Ammar’s Store locations. Patrons can get all this entertainment for $3,800 presold and $4,000 at the gate.
All in all after eight amazing weeks of the Bacchanal Friday’s series to start of the season, Beach J’ouvert will continue to wet your appetite, bringing you even closer to this year’s grand finale on April 11.
Sunday
Luau
Going for its ninth staging, the promoters of this super all-inclusive premium party phenomenon, Absolute Entertainment are ready once again to take over Reggae Beach in Ocho Rios. Promising to make yet another Easter Sunday an unforgettable one, the event is targeted to patrons ages 18 and over and is set to begin at 4 pm and continue with high energy until midnight.
At a cost of $3,000 presold and $5,000 for limited VIP tickets, patrons can expect nothing but the best from the event. Although regular admission gives a super all-inclusive experience, VIP patrons will be treated to waiter services, additional drink selections, exquisite food selections including lobster, shrimp, sushi and much more.
For musical selections, patrons are promised an all-star line-up with DJ Kurt Riley, DJ Karyzma, 3rd Dimension and DJ Delano and the Renaissance crew making up the local selectors, while Black Chiney, DJ Renegade and DJ Radcliffe from Florida bring in the international flavour.
Get your tickets now from Salon Splurt (UWI), Xtras (Manor Park), Pizza Pazza, Alexxya, Super plus (Portmore and Mandeville), Envy (Holiday Inn Village Montego Bay), The Joint, White River Texaco and Ashli’s (Ocho Rios).
Not wanting to give it all away, the promoters have stated that there will also be a few surprises for their loyal patrons. All in all, you’re Easter weekend won’t be complete without the official launch party for ATI 2010 – LUAU.
JA/USA Comedy Connection
Set for the Backyard Entertainment Complex, the fourth JA/USA Comedy Connection is bound to bring laughter like never before as they present the theme The Comedy Dons.
The show will feature international comedic superstar and BET Comic View regular Shang, a surprise international comedian, Jamaican comedians Ity and Fancy Cat, Christopher ‘Johnny’ Daley, Rohan Gunter, Emperor and Leighton Smith. Renae Excell, a representative of the event’s promoters Pro-Starz Entertainment, stated that the comedy don theme was selected because of the great experience and respect that the comedians on the show have, and that “they simply know how to make people laugh”.
The event will be hosted by Jamaican comedy queen Elva Ruddock, who is the only female on the bill. Tight-lipped about who the surprise comedian will be, Excell stated that all in all the event will be a well-needed night of relaxation for Jamaicans, allowing patrons to unwind, have a great time, leave satisfied, and have a few jokes and stories to tell friends.
Ticket prices to the event will also be at a minimum, at $1,000 for college students with ID, $1,200 pre-sold, and $1,500 at-the-gate. Ticket outlets include Watts New, Rory’s Texaco, Derrick Harriot’s Music Shop in Twin Gates Plaza and Pool Plus in Portmore.
Monday
Igloo
Hosted by DARK. Entertainment and Syndicate Events, this popular Sunday beach party has moved to Monday this week. Going with the theme ‘Ol School’ patrons can expect to hear hits from the 90s from resident sound Coppershot Disco and guest DJs Pepsi from Renaissance and Zj Johnny Kool.
Meant for patrons 18 and over, admission is at a cost of $500 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and $1000 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. In favour of the events name, patrons are expected to come out to the beach with an igloo of their favourites but if not drinks can be purchased on site.
Come out early to the beach with friends and enjoy the vibe while reliving the 90’s.