Events may change without notice. Please seek direct confirmation with promoters. We will adjust this blog if a notice is publicised in reasonable time. PRSJStarting with the literary event to celebrate independent publishers last year, 2011 has rolled out a delightful array of new events and activities for writers and lovers of literary works. Here are a few activities that can keep you in touch. If we left any off, please drop us a line and we will add!
Poetry
The Jamaica Poetry Society hosts monthly readings and performances at the Edna Manley College Auditorium. They meet on the last Tuesday from 7:30p.m. to 10:30p.m..This is probably an adult event. Facebook: Jamaica Poetry Society
Spoken Words
Every Wednesday from 7p.m. @ 94 Old Hope Road
Fairs and Other Events
March
This year was the biennial awards programme of the Book Industry Association of Jamaica (BIAJ). Their big weekend of events starts on Thursday, March 23 to Sunday March 26.
The link below has the programme of activities.
April
Jamaica's Cultural Icons, UTech, Tuesday, April 12, 11a.m.-8p.m.May
Celebrate the life and work of two of Jamaica's cultural icons: Leonie Forbes and Cecil Cooper
11a.m.-1p.m. Workshop - Professor Verene Shepherd (Nursing Department)
2p.m.-4p.m. Literary Festival - Dr Erna Brodber, Dr Sonjah Stanley Niaah (Caribbean Culture Park)
6p.m.-8p.m. UTech Art and Theatre Ensemble, special guest E-Park Band, (Desi Jones and Peter Ashbourne) (Caribbean Sculpture Park)
Asante Adonai Literary Lyme welcomes lovers of writing to a day out on an organic farm in Winefield, St Ann. The day will feature writers, poets and a musical message. Food on sale will be organically grown and there will be raw food options. Sunday, May 22. 10a.m. - 4;30 p.m. Event organiser Dr Leachim Semaj says this is "A post Calabash withdrawal symptoms group treatment session." Facebook: Welcome to the Asante Adonai Literary Lyme.
Link to launch of lyme:http://tyronereviews.blogspot.com/2011/05/literary-lyme-report-asante-adonais.html
Two Seasons Talking Trees Literary Fiesta will feature readings from Jamaican novelist, Garfield Ellis; Nigerian short story writer A. Igoni Barrett; Jamaican columnist Robert Lalah; award winning dub poet, Malachi Smith; a reading of Keiran King's newest play; other readers to be confirmed; a panel discussion on publishing issues; selected recorded talk. There will be a children's programme. This is a family event. Saturday, May 28, 9a.m. - 5p.m.
Pon Di River at Boon Hall Oasis features ...a medley of Literature, Fine & Contemporary arts, Music, Food & Culture. In association with Boone Hall Oasis “The Experience”... a paradise in the hills of the city. Brings you the best fusion of Culture & Live Entertainment with Music Performances, Dance &; Poetry. Sunday, May 29.November
10a.m.-8p.m.
Independent VoYces Literary Fair.
Saturday November 5 to Sunday, November 6
- Writers' Workshop, Saturday 9a.m.-12p.m/. November 5, Bookophilia, Hope Road
- Jamaica Drums for Peace Saturday, November 5, 4p.m. - midnight, Robin's Bay, St Mary
- Literary Fair, Sunday, November 6, 10a.m.-5p.m. Robin's Bay,St Mary
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