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February 15, 2013TRANSCRIPT
Anti-piracy Recording Law EnactedFebruary 15, 1967Sound recordings were not protected under the federal copyright law until the first anti-bootleg recording law was enacted on February 15, 1967. The law protects copyright owners and criminalises the unauthorised recording, manufacturing and distribution of sound recordings or videos of live performances by artists.
Aa-Choo! God Bless youFebruary 16, 0600 Ever wondered why we say ‘God bless you’ when someone sneezes? Pope Saint Gregory I decreed that this was the correct response to a sneeze, which was believed to be a sign of the Black Plague that was prevalent in the 14th century and would most certainly result in death.
Aretha Franklin Announces Return to the StageFebruary 17, 2011Following emergency surgeries and hospital visits, Aretha Franklin, American singer, songwriter and the ‘Queen of Soul’ cancelled all concerts and public appearances for six months, creating a frenzy among the public. Franklin announced that she will return to the stage in May after overcoming an undisclosed medical ailment.
Plan for the weekend, but also check out the novel and exciting happenings that took place on these days in history. If you have any interesting factoids of your own, share them with us by tweeting @thewkndr #wkndhstry.
Everybody take a jump, take a jump, take a jump up now! It’s that time of year again when Friday nights are filled with the energy of soca at Bacchanal Fridays. The launch of the Jamaican soca season officially kicks off tonight at the Mas Camp and culminates with Road March on April 7.
Trinidadian DJ Private Ryan, fresh from Trinidad Carnival, along with FAME 95FM’s DJ Sanjay, will be providing the musical fix for the soca junkies in attendance and with good vibes, good drinks and good company the night is sure to be a memorable one.
Tickets are presold at Ammar’s and at the Mas Camp and will also be available at the gate. VIP season passes for the event will be available only at the Mas Camp for $12,000. Key sponsor Smirnoff is also offering a VIP season pass for the same price, that will allow patrons access to the all-includive VIP area as well as the Smirnoff booth. These pass holders will also get a 10 per cent discount on Smirnoff’s Cirque du Minuit costume.
Check out Listings for more event details.
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Lacey-Ann Bartley is the Managing
Director of Bartley’s All in Wood, which
designs, manufactures and sells 100
per cent Jamaican handmade wooden
furniture, jewellery and household
items. Last November, she was chosen
to speak at the Responsible Tourism
Awards in London, where she shared her
experiences at the Branson Centre for
Entrepreneurship - Caribbean.
What was your favourite part about being in London?My favourite part of the trip is most definitely a toss up between visiting Virgin HQ and dinner on the Thames.
What did you miss the most about home while you were there? Most definitely the sunshine. It was cold.
What’s the most interesting thing that happened while you were there?For me the most interesting thing was the response to my products and presentation. A lady came up to me and told me that my presentation made her cry. It was such a thrill not only representing the Branson Centre, but Jamaica and Bartley’s.
Now that you’re back home, what do you miss the most about London?I miss the fashion, the fast pace and, funny enough, the food.
Surf. Sunday. St Thomas.Our first wkndr explorer expedition takes us to Jamnesia Surf Club on the rugged beaches in the parish of St Thomas. We’ll gather at the wkndr HQ on February 24 at 8am and head east for the
two-hour surfing lesson by international pro surfer Inilek Wilmot.
We’re extending the invitation to six wkndr fans. Check out the Surf Club here and hit us up to register if you’re adventurous.
Photo courtesy of Billy Wilmot
2 quarts fresh orange juice1 2-litre bottle of ginger ale½ cup orange liqueurFresh strawberries, sliced or halved depending on size1 (750ml) bottle chilled dry Champagne or sparkling wineIce cubes
In a large punch bowl, pour orange juice, ginger ale, orange liqueur, orange slices and strawberries then cover and refrigerate until chilled (approximately 1-2 hours). Before serving, add Champagne and ice cubes, stir to combine and then serve.
(24 servings)Recipe from tastebook.com
Mimosa Punch
FRIDAY
wknd movies
LTM Pantomime 2012/13: SkoolazLittle Theatre7:30pmADM: $1,200
Alice: The MusicalPhilip Sherlock Centre7:30pmADM: $1,200
Bacchanal FridaysMas Camp, Stadium North8pm-2pmADM: $1,200 (regular, presold); $1,500 (regular, at the gate); $2,500 (VIP, presold); $3,000 (VIP, at the gate) Glass SlippazCentreStage Theatre8pmADM: $1,400
Two Can PlayPantry Playhouse8pmADM: $1,200
KrossesStages Theatre8:30pmADM: $1,400
ScandalStages Theatre8:30pmADM: $1,400
Dangerous AmbitionsLittle Little Theatre8:30pmADM: $1,400 Boy BlueTheatre Place8:30pmADM: $1,400
I love College FridaysQUAD Nightclub9pmADM: $1,000 (female); $2,000 (male)
Deep CoverRedbones Blues Cafe10pmADM: Free
A Good Day to Die Hard (A-18)Carib 5 5:20pm and 8:15pm
Palace Cineplex 5:45pm and 8:40pm
Palace Multiplex 6:10pm and 9:10pm
Odeon Cineplex 5:15pm and 8:15pm
Safe Haven (A-16)Carib 5 5:10pm and 8:20pm
Palace Cineplex 8:30pm
Palace Multiplex 6pm and 9pm
Odeon Cineplex 8pm
Tad, the Lost Explorer in 3D (U)Carib 5 5:30pm
Palace Cineplex 5:50pm
Palace Multiplex 6:15pm
Bullet to the Head (A-18)Carib 5 5:30pm and 8:25pm
Palace Multiplex 6pm and 9pm
Identity Thief (A-18)Carib 5 8:15pm
Odeon Cineplex 5pm
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters in 3D (A-18)Carib 5 5:20pm and 8:30pm
Palace Multiplex 9pm
saturdayDance Factory: Soca Marathon!Village Plaza11:30amADM: VIP Admission- with registration: $800 (1 class); $1,500 (2 classes); $2,000 (3 classes); $2,600 (4 classes); $3,000 (all classes) $3,000. General Admission- without registration: $1,000
MET Opera Live Verdi’s RigolettoCarib 512:55pmADM: $1,500 (children, students, senior citizens); $2,000 (regular seats); $2,500 (box seats)
Alice: The MusicalPhilip Sherlock Centre4pm and 7:30pmADM: $1,200
Windsor Ridge presents: Outdoor Movie TheatreSadie’s Garden, 9 Crawford Avenue, Acadia 5pm-9:30pmADM: $3,500 per couple
sunday
thisWHAT TO DO
WKND
Sunset Dip Pool Party (Invitation Only)Cherry Gardens2pm-10pmADM: Invitation only (RSVP: [email protected] for Guest list and more info)
Two Can PlayPantry Playhouse8pmADM: $1,200
ScandalStages Theatre8:30pmADM: $1,400 KrossesStages Theatre8:30pmADM: $1,400 Boy BlueTheatre Place8:30pmADM: $1,400
Glow-Pitch BlackThe QUAD Nightclub9pm-4amADM: $1,000 (female 2-4-1 before 1am); $1,500 (male)
LTM Pantomime 2012/13: SkoolazLittle Theatre4:30pmADM: $1,200 Global Reggae Book LaunchPuls8, 38A Trafalgar Road6pmADM: Free
Perspective: Music, Culture & BadnessInstitute of Jamaica Lecture Hall, 10-16 East St2pmADM: Free (Contributions are welcome)
Reggae EvolutionPuls8, Pulse Complex, 38A Trafalgar Road7pm (gates open); 8pm (showtime)ADM: $1,500 (presold); $2,000 (at the gate)
