JAMAICA BLUE EVENTS
JUNE
OPENING HOURS:
MONDAY to THURSDAY: 8.00 AM -10.00 PM
FRIDAY: 8.00 AM - 11.00 PM
SATURDAY: MIDDAY - 11.00 PM
SUNDAY: MIDDAY - 10.00 PM
All events are free to Jamaica Blue customers
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CURRENT EXHIBITION
The World of Lisa Hendricks
A bright and colourful collection of paintings by a graphic artist whose
life spans periods in Uganda, Nigeria, England, and now Jamaica, where her
heart and soul are resident in Portland. The exhibition will run until 10
June.
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THURSDAY 1 JUNE
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
THURSDAY FORUM
A Reading From Colin Channer
Jamaica Blue welcomes one of Jamaica's most successful writers, Colin
Channer, best selling author of Waiting in Vain, published by Random House.
Time Out New York Book of the Summer, Waiting in Vain catapulted Colin
Channer to the top of the Blackboard Seller List in the US and its success
has taken him all over that country. Just arrived in London, he appears
tonight at Jamaica Blue with guest poet Bernardine Evaristo, author of Lara,
Daily Telegraph and New Statesman Book of the Year Award winner and Best
Book at the EMMA Awards 1999.
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FRIDAY 2 JUNE
10.30 am - 12.30 pm
MORNING WORKSHOP
Take Control of Your Life
The first of two free personal empowerment workshops in June, presented by
Sandra Richards, a development professional with a master's degree in
education, further qualifications in the field of development and almost 20
years personal business experience. The workshops aim to provide a strategy
for taking control of your life and career. All are welcome.
And 8.00 pm - 11.00 pm
MAGIC HAPPENS
Open Mic
Your second opportunity to grace the stage at Jamaica Blue this week, as the
Open Mic moves to its new regular Friday night slot. Poets, musicians,
singers and ventriloquists are invited, among others.
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SATURDAY 3 JUNE
8.00 - 11.00 pm
ROY FRANCIS PRODUCTIONS
<mailto:Gospel@jamaicablue> Gospel@JamaicaBlue
Jamaica Blue has joined forces with leading Gospel promoter, Roy Francis
Productions, to present a weekly Saturday night Gospel Show. Offering a mix
of well-known and unknown talent, with an open mic section and an open
invitation for the whole audience to sing, so bring your voice. Musical and
general direction by Alex Douglas.
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SUNDAY 4 JUNE
Midday - 10.00 pm
JAZZ VIBES
International Jazz All Day
Featuring, from approximately 6.30 pm, the Sunday jam session, this week led
by the accomplished guitarist Tim Saunders. The atmosphere is relaxed, with
good musicians and singers from the audience always invited to contribute.
And it's a family day..... so please bring the children.
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MONDAY 5 JUNE
6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
BLUE MONDAY
<http://www.Dotcircus.com/> www.dotcircus.com
The networking forum on alternate Mondays, where internet ideas merge with
money. If you have ideas but no cash, the aim is to introduce you to venture
capital, whilst providing an opportunity to network with other
entrepreneurial spirits.
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TUESDAY 6 JUNE
>From 7.00 pm
FIRST TUESDAY AT JAMAICA BLUE
Caribbean Women Writers Alliance
Elders First: poetry and prose honouring, celebrating and praising mothers,
foremothers and grandmothers (and a few men too). Marie Gordon and others
maintain the oral tradition at this regular monthly event.
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WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE
7.00 pm - 10.00 pm
JAMAICA BLUE SHOWCASE
Downbeat
On Wednesday nights, Jamaica Blue provides a platform for exceptional new
talent and Downbeat, organised by mercurial drummer Toby Goodman, tonight
comprises a band set, followed by a jam featuring some of the finest
emerging players around. If you are talent scout, be there. A crossover of
Jazz, Soul, Funk and R&B.
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THURSDAY 8 JUNE
7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
THURSDAY FORUM
The Gift of Life
With Peregrine St Germans, who will speak about his recent life-saving lung
transplant and the extraordinary work of The Harefield Hospital, whose staff
are literally at the cutting edge of life saving medicine. With audience
question and answer session and donor information available.
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FRIDAY 9 JUNE
8.00 - 11.00 pm
MAGIC HAPPENS
Open Mic
The weekly event where anything good goes and you are invited to take the
Jamaica Blue stage. Music, song, poetry and dance. Do it to it, or listen to
it.
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SATURDAY 10 JUNE
8.00 pm - 11.00 pm
ROY FRANCIS PRODUCTIONS
<mailto:Gospel@jamaicablue> Gospel@JamaicaBlue
Jamaica Blue's weekly Saturday Night Gospel Show, staged in association with
Roy Francis Productions. Surprise guests and unknown talent come together
for an event which includes an open mic section and a permanently open
invitation for a vocal audience. Directed by Alex Douglas.
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SUNDAY 11 JUNE
Midday - 10.00 pm
JAZZ VIBES
International Jazz All Day
Featuring, from approximately 6.30 pm, the second informal Jazz jam of the
month, led by Alex Douglas. Alex is always joined by musicians and singers
of the highest calibre and other good players and singers are welcome to
turn up on the day. And so are you.
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MONDAY 12 JUNE
6.00 pm - 7.30 pm
EXHIBITION LAUNCH
Paul Blackwood
Specialising in landscapes depicting day-to-day life in Jamaica, Paul
Blackwood has flown to London for two reasons: to exhibit his work at The
Jamaican High Commission from 31 May to 7 June - and then to exhibit at
Jamaica Blue until 17 June. Catch it in one place or the other and meet the
Artist at Jamaica Blue this evening.
And 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
INTERNET FORUM
To Webcast or Not to Webcast
All those with an interest in putting out live audio and video on the
internet are invited to join an exploratory discussion, which will examine
the feasibility of conducting a collective webcast experiment from Jamaica
Blue, utilising the ISDN line we have recently installed. The meeting will
be chaired by Geoffrey Holland, Jamaica Blue's Managing Director, and all
forms of technical and creative input are invited.
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TUESDAY 13 JUNE
7.00 pm - 9.30 pm
THE ESCOFFERY SISTERS
Kindred Spirit
This supremely talented gospel vocal group make a welcome return to Jamaica
Blue and we apologise in advance to all those who will not be able to get
in. The last show here by The Escoffery Sisters was beyond packed and we can
only suggest that you come early if you want to be sure of a seat.
(Also, from 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm, Sandra Richards, international agent for
African American Women on Tour - AAWOT - will have a corner display table in
the adjacent room at Jamaica Blue, where she will answer questions about the
organisation and offer membership details.)
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WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Lessons in Loving
The final evening seminar by Jennifer Joseph of The Optimistic Training and
Life Maintenance Consultancy, which this time addresses commitment and
family issues within relationships. Jennifer Joseph is recognised as one of
the leading trainers on the personal development circuit and is a qualified
relationships facilitator. This welcoming workshop meets by the fireplace at
Jamaica Blue.
And 9.00 pm - 10.00 pm
JAMAICA BLUE SHOWCASE
Featuring Urban Groove
Onto the Wednesday night platform for exceptional new music steps Urban
Groove. Anyone who has heard this very funky Jazzy young band play will
attest to the fact that they could be on the verge of great things if they
find the backing they deserve, so will someone please sign them and nurture
their talent. Phil, Kofi, Neil and Alexis hit you with vocals, keyboards,
bass and drums, respectively.
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THURSDAY 15 JUNE
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
THURSDAY FORUM
Diabetes - Who is at Risk?
On 29 May, Diabetes UK (formerly The British Diabetic Association), the
country's leading diabetes charity, published a startling new report:
Diabetes in the UK - The Missing Million. This highlights the fact that up
to 1 million people in the UK are living, undiagnosed, with diabetes, a
condition which can lead to limb amputation, blindness, heart disease and
kidney failure. Who is at risk? Are you? This week, during National Diabetes
Week, Thursday Forum is organised by Diabetes UK and its Project Manager,
Tessa Griffiths, will be here to present the facts and answer questions.
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FRIDAY 16 JUNE
9.30 am - 12.15 pm
MORNING SEMINAR
Opening to Spirit
With Caroline Shola Arewa, Master of Yoga, Polarity Therapy practitioner and
international workshop leader, whose book, Opening to Spirit, is a study of
the spirituality and mythology of West Africa, Egypt and India. In this
short presentation, Shola will introduce the work of Inner Visions, her
centre for spiritual and personal development, which aims to bring inner
peace and fulfilment to everyday living.
And 8.00 pm - 11.00 pm
MAGIC HAPPENS
Open Mic
Your weekly opportunity to perform on the Jamaica Blue stage in another
session where anything good goes: music, song, poetry and dance. Large
enthusiastic audience preferred. Experience not essential.
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SATURDAY 17 JUNE
8.00 pm - 11.00 pm
ROY FRANCIS PRODUCTIONS
<mailto:Gospel@jamaicablue> Gospel@JamaicaBlue
The weekly Saturday Night Gospel Show, jointly organised by leading gospel
promoter Roy Francis Productions and Jamaica Blue. With stellar performances
from specially invited guests, as well as audience participation during the
open mic section of the show, Alex Douglas provides the direction.
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SUNDAY 18 JUNE
Midday - 10.00 pm
JAZZ VIBES
International Jazz All Day
Featuring the weekly jam, led by Alex Douglas, from approximately 6.30 pm.
This event now attracts some of the finest musicians in London and other
good players and vocalists are always invited to turn up on the day and add
to the spontaneous human combustion. Lively audience, including children,
welcome.
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MONDAY 19 JUNE
6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
BLUE MONDAY
<http://www.dotcircus.com/> www.dotcircus.com
Return of the networking forum organised by dotcircus on alternate Mondays,
where internet ideas meet cash. If you have ideas and seek funding, the aim
is to introduce you to venture capital.
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TUESDAY 20 JUNE
6.00 pm - 7.30 pm
EXHIBITION LAUNCH
The Art of Richard Lopez
Richard's distinctive blend of studio photography and painting have resulted
in his work becoming highly sought after by private collectors and galleries
alike. A former student of the Chelsea School of Art, he rose to become one
of the top photographic retouchers in the country and now works both from
home in West Sussex and in London. He will be at Jamaica Blue tonight and
his work will remain here until 1 July.
And from 7.30 pm
JAZZ AND THE SPOKEN WORD
Beat to the Speak
The Alex Douglas Musicians Collective tonight invites poets, MCs and
wordsmiths to unite in creativity and speak to the beat.
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WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE
7.00 pm - 10.00 pm
JAMAICA BLUE SHOWCASE
Featuring Aquilina <http://www.aquilina.co.uk/> www.aquilina.co.uk
One of the most original and inventive bands you are ever going to hear.
Literally groundbreaking. Joseph Aquilina
(guitar/vocals), Samy Bishai (violin) and Paul Baker (double bass.)
Absolutely not to be missed.
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THURSDAY 22 JUNE
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
THURSDAY FORUM
The Future of Montserrat and its People
Since the first rumblings of the Soufriere Hills volcano in Montserrat in
July 1995, the Island has experienced the complete destruction of its
southern and eastern sections (including the capital city, Plymouth) and the
relocation of approximately two-thirds of its population either to other
Caribbean islands, the UK or North America. Nearly five years on, this
forum, will focus on the future of the Island and its inhabitants. Speakers
include Polly Patullo, journalist and author of the book Fire From the
Mountain - the Tragedy of Montserrat and the Betrayal of its People),
Gertrude Shott, Institute of Education, London, Martin Lever, Department of
Geography, University of Manchester, and Janice Panton, representative of
the Montserrat Government in the UK. This evening's event is organised by
The Institute of Commonwealth Studies.
<http://www.sas.ac.uk/commonwealthstudies> www.sas.ac.uk/commonwealthstudies
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FRIDAY 23 JUNE
8.00 pm - 11.00 pm
MAGIC HAPPENS
Open Mic
Another evening of poetry, song, music and dance, when you are invited to
take the stage...or sit back and enjoy the performances of those who do. If
you have not been before, the Jamaica Blue Open Mic is usually good, often
outstanding and wild outbursts of audience appreciation are not unknown.
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SATURDAY 24 JUNE
9.00 am - 1.00 pm
MADDOX STREET MARKET
Arts and Crafts
This is an experimental event, which will be continued if popular. If you
are involved in selling quality arts and crafts, you are invited to apply
for table. If you are interested in browsing and buying, please diary the
day.
And 8.00 pm - 11.00 pm
ROY FRANCIS PRODUCTIONS
<mailto:Gospel@jamaicablue> Gospel@JamaicaBlue
Concluding the first month of Saturday Night Gospel Shows at Jamaica Blue,
staged in association with Roy Francis Productions. Featuring a wealth of
well-known and unknown talent and including an open mic section and maximum
audience participation. Musical and general direction by Alex Douglas.
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SUNDAY 25 JUNE
Midday - 10.00 pm
JAZZ VIBES
International Jazz All Day
Including the last Jazz jam of June, from approximately 6.30 pm, Led by
Musical Director Alex Douglas and, as usual, featuring surprise special
guests. Good players and singers from the audience are always welcome.
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MONDAY 26 JUNE
7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
THE GLEANER INTERVIEW AT JAMAICA BLUE
Diane Abbott MP
In association with The Gleaner, the only Jamaican newspaper published in
the UK, Jamaica Blue tonight offers you the opportunity to question the only
Jamaican-born Member of Parliament: Diane Abbott, MP, Labour Member for
Hackney North and Stoke Newington. Members of the press will be invited and
the interview will be published in The Gleaner and may be broadcast. Due to
the need for a prompt start, the audience are requested to take their seats
by 7.00 pm.
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TUESDAY 27 JUNE
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
THE WEST END LAUNCH OF
NO GLOVES, NO LOVE
by Ron Shillingford
Even before its completion, it had been decided to make the film of this
book, themed around the gladiatorial sport of boxing and written by leading
Sports writer, Ron Shillingford. With his intimate knowledge of the subject,
borne of many years in the company of world champions, Ron Shillingford
really enters the heavyweight league with No Gloves, No Love. Tonight at
Jamaica Blue, he will be reading extracts in his inimitable style and
signing copies. Be here if you like a good book launch because this one is a
knockout.
(Also, for the second time this month, from 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm, Sandra
Richards, international agent for African American Women on Tour - AAWOT -
will have a corner display table in the adjacent room at Jamaica Blue, where
she will again answer questions about the organisation and offer membership
details.)
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WEDNESDAY 28 JUNE
7.00 pm - 10.00 pm
JAMAICA BLUE SHOWCASE
Featuring Karma
The culmination of a special month of showcases at Jamaica Blue, sees the
reunion of former Toure Kunda band members: guitarist Ben Epstein, bassist
Stan Hunt and drummer Adrian Lawrence. With an array of special guests also
appearing, the evening promises to be a memorable one. Come early.
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THURSDAY 29 JUNE
7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
THURSDAY FORUM
Financing Legal Practices
Aimed at a more specific audience than usual, this Thursday Forum, organised
by The Society of Black Lawyers, is freely open to lawyers and non-lawyers
alike. Nevertheless, those looking to either set up or expand a legal
practice will find the presentation, sponsored by NatWest Bank, most
beneficial.
(And from 6.30 pm, a business networking meeting will take place in the
adjoining room by the fireplace with members of The Missing Link, who invite
you to join them and derive real benefits for your own business. For
information, call Harry Wedderburn of The Missing Link on 020 7242 4079, or
visit <http://www.misslink.co.uk/> www.misslink.co.uk )
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FRIDAY 30 JUNE
10.30 am - 12.30 pm
MORNING WORKSHOP
Take Control of Your Life
The second of two free personal empowerment workshops, presented by Sandra
Richards. The workshops aim to provide a strategy for taking control of your
life and career. All are welcome.
And 8.00 pm - 11.00 pm
MAGIC HAPPENS
Open Mic
It's the last day of the month and the fifth Open Mic in June, so we aim to
celebrate with an exceptional show. As ever, you are invited to perform, or
you can just sit back and enjoy another coffee.
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JAMAICA BLUE
18 MADDOX STREET LONDON W1R 9PL
Tel: 020 7408 2272 / Fax: 020 7408 2242
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