Beatle-mania beginsMarch 22, 1963

Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, collectively known as The Beatles, released their debut album, Please Please Me, setting of ‘fandemoni-um’ around the world. The record stayed at the top of the UK album charts for 30 weeks, replaced by their own second release, With the Beatles. In 2012, Please Please Me was voted 39th on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Exxon Valdez oil spillMarch 24, 1989

The oil tanker Exxon Valdez struck the Bligh Reef off the Alaskan coast, spilling some 11 million gallons of crude oil into the ocean. It is con-sidered one of the most devastating environmental disasters in history, killing thousands of animals and dam-aging habitats of salmon, sea otters, seals and seabirds. It was the largest oil spill in US waters until the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Give me liberty or give me deathMarch 23, 1775

Patrick Henry’s rallying cry called for American independence from Britain came during a speech made to the Vir-ginia Convention. His speech is credited with convincing the Virginia House of Burgesses to pass a resolution deliv-ering the Virginia troops to the Revo-lutionary War. Among the delegates to the convention were future US Presi-dents Thomas Jefferson and George Washington.

Plan for the weekend, but also check out the novel and exciting happenings that took place on these three days in history. If you have any interesting factoids of your own, share them with us by tweeting @thewkndr #wkndhstry.

It’s lights out from 8:30pm-9:30pm on Saturday, March 23, as 7,000 cities and towns around the world mark Earth Hour 2013. Each city has planned special activities to observe the hour, which entails turning off electricity in support of action against climate change. Coincidentally, it comes one day after World Water Day.

While all of Jamaica is encouraged to participate, the hour will be specially observed in Kingston with the Earth Hour Acoustic Concert organised by Jamaicansmusic.com. The event takes place at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre and features acoustic performances by Rootz Underground, Protoje, Jah9, SkyGrass, Jesse Royal and other acts.

earth hour concert

Tickets (printed using environmentally-friendly materials, of course) are available at the Edna Manley School of Arts, Excelsior Community College and MailPac. Patrons without tickets will be asked to contribute $500 at the gate, which will be donated to the Jamaica Environment Trust.  

The concert will be hosted by Terri Karelle Reid and Rootz Underground frontman Stephen Newland. Showtime is 6pm sharp.

Share your experience with @thewkndr #EarthHour2013 #mywknd

rohan in japan

name:Rohan Mitchell

Nationality: Jamaican

Profession:Graphic Designer currently ‘rewriting

the screenplay of his life’ as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in

the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) programme.

Why Japan?Like many people, I had the desire to travel and the need for change – all in the name growth and personal

development. Japan’s culture fascinated me with its conflicting collision of a

cutting edge system and an empire of tradition values.

What your favourite Japanese drink?I’m not really one who downs anything too flamboyant. I keep it simple for the most part, so chuhai gets the pick. It’s fruit nectar mixed with an alcoholic beverage known as sochu (distilled from potatoes and rice).

What surprised you the most about Japanese culture?I’d have to say vending machines! Japan has got be the coun-try with the most vending machines per capita. If you’re even in the most remote place and parched, walk for 10 minutes in any direction and trust me, you’ll be okay!

What do you do for fun in Japan?Well, part of the norm is playing football from 6:30 to 9:30 in the pm a few days out of the week, which can be a bit brutal in the winter! There’s also eating out with some great friends I’ve made here, going to the river, attending barbe-cues, as well as a few bike tours, etc. Sometimes, I prefer to stay in and watch a movie, connect with family and friends or immerse myself in visual arts.

What is the experience like being an artist in such a culturally rich country? This place overfeeds you with creative inspiration. It’s a manga/anime lover’s heaven and that’s awesome, but I’m more into that brush and ink sweetness of Japanese calligra-phy. I’ve done a bit myself and also dabbled in some Japanese ceramics. I still keep the love for design and illustration alive by doing some volunteer work for the Jamaican Embassy and the administration of the JET programme.

What’s your favourite Japanese food?Oh boy… Me being the ‘foodist’ that I am, it’s hard to pick one particular thing, but let’s run with udon for now. This is basically noodles in some special kind of flavoured soy sauce broth, topped with cuts of scallion and grated ginger along with shrimp, fish, octopus or some type of fritter, an egg and what not.

Scotch & soda1 oz club soda1½ oz scotch

Fill cocktail glass with ice. Add scotch and club soda and stir gently.

Drink recipe courtesy of AskMen.com

Jock Collins2 oz scotch 1 oz lemon juice1 tsp granulated sugar3 oz club soda1 maraschino cherry1 slice orange

In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the scotch, lemon juice, and sugar. Shake well. Strain into a collins glass almost filled with ice cubes. Add the club soda, stir and garnish with the cherry and the orange slice.

Drink recipe courtesy of drinksmixer.com

Plugging out your fridge for an hour will not melt all your ice cubes. You don’t need to pull out the single malt heavyweights (Glenfiddich

anyone?), blended scotch (Johnny Walker) works just as well.

When you turn the computer back on, click the play button for more recipes with whiskey

Video courtesy of about.com

So simple you can make it in the dark.

Try this one when the lights are back.

Up for some adventure? Let’s go!

Our 2nd wkndr explorer takes us to Holywell Recreational Park for hiking and a cookout on Saturday, March 30th. The 90-minute drive outside of Kingston up into the hills adjunct the Blue Mountains lands us at Holywell --- a 330 acre recreational park, 1km above sea level that is home to 30 species of endemic birds, 120 hectares of natural forests and 5 hiking trails.

Let’s escape to cool climate, a majestic view, an eco-friendly attraction and a day out lyming with the wkndr team. If you or your friends are outdoor enthusiasts then let us know you’re interested via DM on Twitter @thewkndr or email info@joinemedia.com us to register.

HIKE!

UTECH Job FairUTECH (Western Campus)2 Kent Ave, Montego Bay

LTM Pantomime’s “Skoolaz”Little Theatre,Tom Redcam AveADM: $1,000 (children); $1,200 (adults)

In The Red & Brown WaterThe Pantry Playhouse 2 Dumfries Road8:30pmADM: $1,200(reserve your tickets at sankofaaf@gmail.com/492-9020)

JA vs. Panama [CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Finals]National Stadium (‘The Office’)8:30pm

Classic DuetsRed Bones Blues Cafe9:30pmADM: $800 (presold); $1,000 (at the gate)

Jamaica Orchid Society Spring ShowHorticultural Society Show Grounds, Gibson Dr, Hope Pastures9am-6pmADM: Free (children under 12); $500

UWI Invitational Meet/Final flingUWI Stadium,Mona Campus

All Day

Sundown Cooler FeteHope Gardens2-10pmADM: $2,000 (presold); $2,500 (at the gate)

EarthHour Acoustic ConcertRanny Williams Entertainment Centre6-9:30pmADM: Free (with ticket); $500 (at the gate)

Francophone Film FestivalAlliance Francaise de la Jamaique12b Lilford Avenue7pmADM: $500

Kes The Band - Bacchanal JA 2013The New Mas CampStadium East8pmADM: $1,500 (presold); $2,000 (at the gate); $3,000 (VIP presold); $3,500 (VIP at the gate)

Toots & The Maytals LIVESouth Beach Cafe2 Brompton Road8pmADM: $2,000 (presold); $2,500 (at the

gate); $5,000 (VIP)

In The Red & Brown WaterThe Pantry Playhouse2 Dumfries Road,8:30pmADM: $1,200(reserve your tickets at sankofaaf@gmail.com/492-9020)

Fridaysaturday

sunday

thisWHAT TO DO

WKND

LTM Pantomime’s “Skoolaz”Little Theatre,Tom Redcam AveADM: $1,000 (children); $1,200 (adults)

JB Different Strokes 9.0Chances, NegrilAll DayADM: $800 (presold); $1,000 (at the gate); $2,000 (VIP presold); $2500 (VIP at the gate)

Jamaica Orchid Society Spring ShowHorticultural Society Show Grounds, Gibson Dr, Hope Pastures9am-6pmADM: Free (children under 12); $500

Pizza Hut Full TiltThe National Stadium Car Park10am-8pmADM: $200 (children); $800 (adults)

LTM Pantomime’s “Skoolaz”Little TheatreTom Redcam AveADM: $1,000 (children); $1,200 (adults)

Double Shots Beach PartySugarman’s Beach, Portmore5pm-12am

In The Red & Brown WaterThe Pantry Playhouse2 Dumfries Road6pmADM: $1,200 (reserve your tickets at sankofaaf@gmail.com/492-9020)

send us your events to be featured on our

listings pageinfo@joinemedia.com