UPDATED Trinidad Carnival 2009 Fetes & All-Inclusives Schedule

:: UPDATED Trinidad Carnival 2009 Fetes & All-Inclusives Schedule ::

Events are subject to change in venue and dates... new updates will be posted every week or so. * SEVERAL EVENT DATES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED *

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Saturday January 3rd, 2009
* TRIBE ICE (Insane Cooler Experience) - VIEW FLYER

Sunday January 4th, 2009
* Trinity College's Soka In Moka - Trinity College, Maraval - 4pm ($475 TTD)
* St Mary's All-Inclusive - St. Mary's College (Pembroke St, POS)

Friday January 9th, 2009
* St Francois Girls College Annual All-Inclusive - St John’s Hall, Wrightson Rd, POS - 4pm
* Citibank Fete
* Legacy Cooler Fete

Saturday January 10th, 2009
* Privilege 'Hysteria' Cooler Fete
* Fire Services Fete

Sunday January 11th, 2009
* UWI 18th Annual All-Inclusive Carnival Fete - UWI Grounds (St Augustine) - 2pm
* Island People Amnesia

Friday January 16th, 2009
* Legacy Cooler Fete

Saturday January 17th, 2009
* Privilege's 'Wicked In White' - St Anthony's Grounds, West Mooring - 9pm
* Outta De Blue - QRC All-Inclusive - QRC Grounds - St Clair, POS
* Hilarians’ All-Inclusive ($650 TTD)
* National Flour Mills Fete
* du Maurier ONE Fete ($600 TTD)
* Chutney Soca Monarch Prelims

Friday January 23rd, 2009
* Soca Monarch Semi-Finals
* Central Bank All-Inclusive

Saturday January 24th, 2009
* Blue Range All Inclusive - Diego Martin
* Bishop Anstey All-Inclusive - Bishop Anstey Grounds, POS - 4pm
* Republic Bank Fete - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 3pm
* Chutney Soca Monarch Semi's

Sunday January 25th, 2009
* Hilton River Lime
* Nikky Crosby's Children's Show
* Yorke Inc Annual Carnival All-Inclusive
* BPTT All-Inclusive - Pier 1

Friday January 30th, 2009
* Bazodee Friday - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm

Saturday January 31st, 2009
* Privilege 'Wicked In White' Fete
* St Mary's All-Inclusive
* Pearl Gardens All-Inclusive
* Chutney Glow
* WASA Fete

Sunday February 1st, 2009
* Bel Air All-Inclusive - La Romain
* D'Xtreme Hilton All-Inclusive

Friday February 6th, 2009
* TCL All-Inclusive - TCL Poolside - 7pm
* Ladies First - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm
* Barbarossa Cooler Fete
* Randy Glasgow 6th Annual Ladies Night Out All-Inclusive - Jean Pierre Complex - 8 pm

Saturday February 7th, 2009
* Agua Trinidad - The Paddock
* RBTT Fete - Pier 1 (Chaguaramas)
* South Cancer Society All-Inclusive
* Chutney Soca Monarch Finals - Skinner Park- 8pm
* O'Farrell All-Inclusive - Mobs 2, Chaguaramas - 8pm
* Gyal Farm Fete - 9pm

Sunday February 8th, 2009
* Panorama Semi-Finals - Queens Park Savannah
* Friends of Blood Bank Fete All-Inclusive - Trinidad Country Club - 2pm
* Mc Leod Annual All-Inclusive - 2pm
* US Embassy All-Inclusive
* T&T Air Guard All-Inclusive - Prisons Sports Complex - 5pm
* Maritime All-Inclusive

Friday February 13th, 2009
* Misty Ridge All-Inclusive - Hadeed Ranch
* Wild Meat All-Inclusive - Celder Grounds, Tunapuna
* Voodoo Fete
* Army Fete
* Carnival Under The Trees - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* International Soca Monarch Semi-Finals

Saturday February 14th, 2009
* Red Cross Kiddies Carnival, Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 11am
* Fatima College All-Inclusive - Fatima Grounds, Mucurapo Rd - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Kama Sutra 8 - Country Club, Maraval - 10pm
* Machel Montano's Alternative Concept 7 - Haseley Crawford Stadium - 9pm
* White Oak Chutney Brass 7 - Guaracara Park (Point-A-Pierre) - 9pm
* AS Brydens 10th Annual All-Inclusive
* Victoria Garden's All-Inclusive

Sunday February 15th, 2009
* Privilege 'Jamboree Sunday' - Jamboree Park, Valsayn - 2pm
* Heart Beat Hilton
* T&Tec Soca Shoka IX - St John's Complex
* CAREC All-Inclusive - Federation Park (St. Clair) - 2pm
* Hearts on Fire All-Inclusive - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 5pm

Monday February 16th, 2009
* PNM Fete - Balisier House, Victoria Ave. POS - 9pm
* Wendell West Retro Soca Fete
* De Havards Fete

Tuesday February 17th, 2009
* A.W.O.L. - Macqueripe Rd, Chaguaramas - 4pm
* Bishops Junior School All-Inclusive Fete
* S.S. Wassy Boatride - Treasure Queen, Pier 2, Chaguaramas - 8pm - VIEW FLYER
* Carnival Under The Trees - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Islandstyle GLOW- 10pm
* Eyes Wide Shut - Queens Park Oval - 9pm

Wednesday February 18th, 2009
* S.O.S. - Maracas - 12pm
* The Ranch - Cunupia
* Carnival Under The Trees - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Bacchanal Wednesday - The Hanger, Chaguaramas - 9pm
* Custom Boys Fete - Hasely Crawford Stadium, POS - 9pm

Thursday February 19th, 2009
* Beach House All-Inclusive - 11am
* Escape to the Sanctuary - Salybia - 11am
* Blanchisseuse All-Inclusive - 11am
* TRIBE Ignite - Jean Pierre Complex - 9pm
* UWI Splash - Chaguaramas - 9pm
* T&T Police Assoc. Annual Carnival Fete - Police Training College

Friday February 20th, 2009
* Break Biche - 2pm
* Fantastic Friday (Soca Monarch Finals) - Queens Park Oval - 7pm
* Island People Girl Power - Jenny's Car Park - 9pm
* Privilege 'RISE' All-Inclusive - Moka, Maraval - 9pm
* Blue Range Cooler Fete - Diego Martin
* D'Cooler Fete - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm

Saturday February 21st, 2009
* Privilege 'EUPHORIA' All Inclusive - Jamboree Park, Valsayn - 3pm
* Atlantis 2009 (Nauti Krew All-Inclusive) - Pier 1 - 4pm - VIEW FLYER
* National Panorama Finals - 7pm
* Trini Posse Fete - The Hanger, Chaguaramas
* Island Style Insomnia Fete - Mobs 2 (Chaguaramas) - Midnight - VIEW FLYER
* Dawn, Sunrise In The City - Jenny's Car Park
* Lions All Inclusive Fete - Lions Civic Centre (Port of Spain)

Sunday February 22nd, 2009
* D’Original Breakfast Party - Diamond Vale, Diego Martin - 1am
* Sunny Side Up Breakfast Party - Palm Avenue West, Petit Valley - 4am
* Dancing In the Sanctuary 'Headley All-Inclusive'- Windsor Road, Valsayn - 11am
* Eye Spy - San Fernando Hill
* Moka Explosion All-Inclusive - St. Andrews Golf Club - Moka, Maraval - 12pm
* Brian Lara All-Inclusive - Chancellor Hill, Queen's Park West - 2pm
* Harvard Club All-Inclusive Fete - Harvard Club, St. James - 4pm
* Dimanche Gras, Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 7pm
* Mania 09 - Country Club - 10pm - VIEW FLYER
* Hilton Poolside - Hilton Hotel (Lady Young Rd, Port of Spain) - 9pm
* Is Just A Fete (TASA) - Queen's Hall, Port-of-Spain
* Cotton Tree Foundation All Inclusive Fete - Spanish Acres

Monday February 23rd, 2009
* J'Ouvert (4am)
* Parade of the Bands
* Carnival Jump Up - Hilton Hotel (Lady Young Rd, Port of Spain)
* Monday Night Mas - Paramin Hill

Tuesday February 24th, 2009
* Parade of the Bands - Judging points @ Adam Smith Square, Piccadilly on the Greens, Queen's Park South
* Pan Trinbago Pan on the Road - Victoria Square and Downtown POS
* Pan Trinbago Las' Lap - Western Main Rd, St James

Wednesday February 25th, 2009
* Beach Lime - Maracas Bay, Las Cuevas, Blanchisseuse Bay
* Wild Meat Cool Down - Balandra Bay
* Ash Wed Boatride - Treasure Queen (Pier 2, Chaguaramas)
* 4th Annual Ash Wednesday River Lime - De Freitas Ranch, Valencia
* Annual Lagniappe - De Nu Pub (The Mas Camp), Woodbrook - 9pm

Saturday February 28th, 2009
* Tobago Last Lap All-Inclusive - Flo Glo Manor, Canbee, Tobago - VIEW FLYER

Trinidad and Tobago Calypso Tents 2008

* Calypso Revue
SWWTU Hall, Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain
Opens Jan 4 '08
View 2008 Cast

* Generation Next Kaiso Tent
St James Amphitheatre, St James
Opens Jan 11 '08

* Glow Calypso Tent
Tinos, Wilson Road, Scarborough, Tobago
Opens Jan 6 '08

* Icons Calypso Tent
Ambassador Hotel, Long Circular
Opens Jan 4 '08

* Kaiso House
Strand Entertainment Centre, Tragarete Road, POS
Opens Jan 3 '08
View 2008 Cast

* Kaiso Karavan
Plaisance Park Regional Complex, Pointe-a-Pierre
Opens Jan 5 '08
View 2008 Cast

* Kaiso Showkase
Palms Club, Pointe-a-Pierre Road, San Fernando
Opens Jan 10 '08
View 2008 Cast

* Klassic Ruso Calypso Tent
City Hall, Knox Street, POS
Opens Jan 4 '08
View 2008 Cast

* Rainbow Calypso Tent and Birds Calypso Tent
Palms Club, Pointe-a-Pierre Road, San Fernando
Opens Jan 15 '08

* Top of the Line Calypso Tent
Larchands Pub, Belle Garden Tobago
Opens Jan 6 '08

* Vintage Kaiso Brigade
Little Carib Theatre, Woodbrook, POS
Opens Jan 10 '08

Unconfirmed Tents
Chutney Tent
Divas Calypso Cabaret
Eastern Stars Calypso Tent - Charlotteville, Tobago
House of Stars Calypso Tent - Wrightson Rd, Port of Spain
Massive Gosein's Chutney Tent
Original Youth Brigade - Lions Civic Centre, Circular Rd, San Fernando
Spektakula - Jean Pierre Complex, Wrightson Rd, Port of Spain
Talk Tent - Queens Hall - 868-624-1284
Power House Tent - Charlotteville , Tobago
Tbitt Calypso Tent - Phoenix Entertainment Center, Bon Accord, Tobago
Yangatang - City Hall, Port of Spain

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Latest T&T Carnival 2K8 Fete Schedule

Wednesday January 16th, 2008
* Carnival Under The Trees (Kick-Off) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS

Thursday January 17th, 2008
* Yogah - UWI Grounds, St Augustine - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS

Friday January 18th, 2008
* TCL All-Inclusive - TCL Poolside - 7pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Central Bank All Inclusive (Secret Garden) - Eric Williams Plaza, POS - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Ladies Night Out 5 - Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 8pm
* Ladies First 2K8 - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* National Flour Mills Fete

Saturday January 19th, 2008
* Republic Bank Fete - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 3pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Belex All-Inclusive 3 - Lion's Cultural Centre - 6:30pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Chutney Soca Monach Finals - Skinner Park - 8pm
* NGC Sports Club All-Inclusive - Country Club -4pm - VIEW DETAILS
* O' Farrell's All-Inclusive - Mobs 2, Chaguaramas - 8pm
* Blue Range All Inclusive - Diego Martin
* South Cancer Society All-Inclusive
* Royal Bank All-Inclusive - Pier 1 (Chaguaramas)

Sunday January 20th, 2008
* Pan Trinbago Panorama Semi-Finals - 11am
* Kiddies Carnival, St Anthony’s College - Westmoorings - 1pm
* UWI 17th Annual All-Inclusive - UWI Grounds (St Augustine) - 2pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Friends of Blood Bank Fete All-Inclusive - 2pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Mc Leod Annual All-Inclusive - 2pm
* Karambouly Kreations All-Inclusive - Twin Walls, La Romain - 2pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Maritime All-Inclusive

Wednesday January 23rd, 2008
* Carnival Under The Trees (Pan Gone Mad 3) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS

Friday January 25th, 2008
* International Soca Monarch Semi-Finals
* Carnival Under The Trees (Jumbie Bead) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Army Fete
* Misty Ridge All-Inclusive - Hadeed Ranch

Saturday January 26th, 2008
* Red Cross Kiddies Carnival, Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 1pm
* Fatima College All-Inclusive - Fatima Grounds, Mucurapo Rd - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees (Kitchener Forever) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS
* White Oak Chutney Brass 7 - Guaracara Park (Point-A-Pierre) - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Outspoken - Roger Gibbon St, Barataria - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Machel's Alternative Concept 6 - Haseley Crawford Stadium, Wrightson Rd, POS - 10pm
* Kama Sutra VII - Country Club, Maraval - 10pm
* AS Brydens 9th Annual All Inclusive
* Victoria Gardens All Inclusive

Sunday January 27th, 2008
* Jamboree Sunday - Jamboree Park, Valsayn - 2pm
* CAREC All-Inclusive - Federation Park (St. Clair) - 2pm
* Nestle Annual All-Inclusive - Churchill Roosevelt Hwy, Valsayn - 2pm
* Hearts on Fire All-Inclusive - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 5pm
* T&Tec Soca Shoka VIII - St John's Complex - VIEW DETAILS
* Georgian Jubilation VI All-Inclusive - St George's College's (Barataria)
* UNC All-Inclusive Fete
* Heart Beat Hilton

Monday January 28th, 2008
* Link Up Cruise V - Chaguaramas
* PNM Fete - Balisier House, Victoria Ave. POS - 9pm
* Mardi Gras 2K8 - 10pm
* Smile All-Inclusive

Tuesday January 29th, 2008
* A.W.O.L. - Macqueripe Rd, Chaguaramas - 4pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Tranquillity 2K8 Boat Cruise - Treasure Queen (Pier 2, Chaguaramas) - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees (Baron & Friends) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm
* Eyes Wide Shut CARNIVALE - Queens Park Oval - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Island Style Glow '08 - 10pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Just Friends All-Inclusive - Frankie's Place, Diego Martin - VIEW DETAILS
* Bishops Junior School All-Inclusive Fete

Wednesday January 30th, 2008
* S.O.S. - Maracas - 12pm - VIEW DETAILS
* The Ranch - Cunupia
* Carnival Under The Trees (Bring Dat Back) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Custom Boys Pan-o-Brass Fete - Hasely Crawford Stadium, POS - 9pm
* Fete`n with the Stars - The Harvard Club (St. James) - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Bacchanal Wednesday - Chaguaramas - 10pm

Thursday January 31st, 2008
* Headley All Inclusive Fete - Salybia - 11am - VIEW DETAILS
* Beach House Carnival - Ortinola Estate (Maracas) - 11am - VIEW DETAILS
* Alternative Thursdays, Down the Islands - 11am
* Blanchisseuse All-Inclusive - 11am
* La Flor’s 'Melange' Carnival Cruise - Pier 1 Marines, Chaguaramas - 12pm
* SS Wassy Big Boatride - Treasure Queen - Pier 2, Chagaramas - 7pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Machel In Concert - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 9pm
* TRIBE Carnival Thursday - Queen's Park Oval - 9pm
* UWI Splash - Chaguaramas - 9pm
* T&T Police Assoc. Annual Carnival Fete - Police Training College
* Island People Carnival Event

Friday February 1st, 2008
* Silver Mist Boatride - Treasure Queen, Chaguaramas - 4pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Blue Range Cooler Fete - Diego Martin
* Break Biche Premium All-Inclusive - 12pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Taste of Carnival All-Inclusive - TTHTI Compound, Airways Rd, Chaguaramas - 12pm
* Fantastic Friday (Soca Monarch Finals) - Queens Park Oval - 7pm
* Under The Trees (Kitchener Come Back) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS
* IslandPeople Girl Power - 9pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Rise All-Inclusive - Moka, Maraval - 9pm3pm - VIEW DETAILS
* D'Cooler Fete - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 9pm
* IMAGINE Drinks Inclusive
* Options All-Inclusive - VIEW DETAILS

Saturday February 2nd, 2008
* Jamboree - "EUPHORIA" All Inclusive - Jamboree Park, Valsayn - 3pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Atlantis 4—D Ultra All-Inclusive - Pier 1, Chaguaramas - 4pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Eclipze All-Inclusive - The North Deck, Maraval - VIEW DETAILS
* Pan Trinbago National Panorama Finals - Skinner Park, San Fernando - 7pm
* Carnival Under The Trees (Monarchs Back to Back) - Normandie Hotel, 10 Nook Av, St Ann - 8pm - VIEW DETAILS
* Chutney Survivor Cooler Fete 2, Guaracara Park, Pointe-a-Pierre - 9pm
* Island Style Insomnia Fete - Mobs 2 (Chaguaramas)
* Trini Posse Fete - Chaguaramas
* Dawn, Sunrise In The City
* Sunrise - San Fernando Hill
* Lions All Inclusive Fete - Lions Civic Centre (Port of Spain)

Sunday February 3rd, 2008 (Carnival Sunday)
* D’Original Breakfast Party - Diamond Vale, Diego Martin - 1am
* Sunny Side Up Breakfast Party - Palm Avenue West, Petit Valley - 4am - VIEW DETAILS
* Sanctuary (Headley All-Inclusive) - Windsor Road, Valsayn - 11am
* Atlantis Booze Cruise - Chaguaramas - 11am
* Brian Lara All-Inclusive Fete - Chancellor Hill, Queen's Park West - 2pm
* Moka Explosion All-Inclusive - St. Andrews Golf Club - Moka, Maraval - 12pm - VIEW DETAILS
* T&T Involvers Boat Cruise - Treasure Queen, Pier 2 (Chaguaramas) - 3pm
* Harvard Club All-Inclusive Fete - Harvard Club, St. James - 4pm
* Dimanche Gras, Jean Pierre Complex, POS - 7pm
* Mania - Country Club - 9pm
* Hilton Poolside - Hilton Hotel (Lady Young Rd, Port of Spain) - 9pm
* Is Just A Fete (TASA) - Queen's Hall, Port-of-Spain
* Cotton Tree Foundation All Inclusive Fete - Spanish Acres

Monday February 4th, 2008
* J'Ouvert (4am)
* Parade of the Bands
* Carnival Jump Up - Hilton Hotel (Lady Young Rd, Port of Spain)
* Monday Night Mas - Paramin Hill

Tuesday February 5th, 2008
* Parade of the Bands - Judging points @ Adam Smith Square, Piccadilly on the Greens, Queen's Park South
* Pan Trinbago Pan on the Road - Victoria Square and Downtown POS
* Pan Trinbago Las' Lap - Western Main Rd, St James

Wednesday February 6th, 2007
* Flip Flops Ash Wednesday Cool Down - Mt Anne Dr, Cascade - VIEW DETAILS
* Beach Lime - Maracas Bay, Las Cuevas, Blanchisseuse Bay
* Wild Meat Cool Down - Balandra Bay
* Ash Wed Boatride - Treasure Queen (Pier 2, Chaguaramas)
* Chutney Soca Tent - Quinam Beach
* 3rd Annual Ash Wednesday River Lime - De Freitas Ranch, Valencia
* Annual Lagniappe - De Nu Pub (The Mas Camp), Woodbrook - 9pm

Thursday February 7th, 2008
* Annual Lagniappe - De Nu Pub (The Mas Camp), Woodbrook - 9pm

Friday February 8th, 2008
* Caribbean Wet Fete - Tobago

Saturday February 9th, 2008
* Pan Trinbago Champs in Concert 2K8 - 8pm

The most anticipated SOCA night in Toronto - 'DR JAY'S RETURN FETE' is fast approaching.

KES the Band peforming at SOCA OR DIE!

Friday January 4th, 2007 - Toronto, ON, Canada - For most people, a new year begins on January 1st but for the soca lovers of the world, a new year is signified with the arrival of a new Carnival season. With the 2008 Trinidad Carnival just around the corner, Soca lovers are gearing up for a banner year of mas and music.

Presented after each Trinidad Carnival season, Toronto's Return Fete is an annual soca tradition in the city. Brought to us by Dr Jay De Soca Prince of the Kingdom Of Soca family, this initial soca injection sets the pace and tone for our city for the balance of the year. The Return Fete is Toronto's principal introduction to the flavor of a given year's Trinidad carnival season and for Saturday February 16th 2008, Dr Jay is presenting a twist on his annual signature concept. Dr Jay says, "In past years, I have featured individual singers for this event, but for the 2008 edition of Return Fete I am proud to bring one of the most versatile live bands out of the West Indies to my home town of Toronto." Crossing the seas to bring their unique soca sound to Toronto, Kes The Band is the featured performance announcement for the 13th Annual Return Fete.

Expanding the musical representation of Trinidad and Tobago above and beyond soca while always pushing boundaries, Kes The Band defies musical classification. Having demonstrated the versatility of the Trinidadian musical talent pool all over the world, Dr Jay is pleased to bring Kes The Band to Toronto as his featured artistes for the 2008 Return Fete

EVENT DETAILS:
Saturday February 16, 2008
"THE RETURN FETE"
Presented by Dr Jay de Soca Prince
Location: Kool Haus (132 Queen's Quay E.), Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Music By: Dr Jay de Soca Prince, MarXman, Soca Sweetness
Hosted By: E Man, Dirty Dez
Featuring: Kes The Band, in a full length live performance

:: TRINIDAD & TOBAGO OFFICIAL CARNIVAL 2008 EVENTS ::

Saturday January 19th, 2008
* Junior Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals - Strand Entertainment, Dundonald St, POS - (10am)

Sunday January 20th, 2008
* National Panorama Semi-Finals - Northern Greens, Queens Park Savannah (QPS) , POS (11am)

Monday January 21st, 2008
* Young Kings Calypso Monarch Final

Tuesday January 22nd, 2008
* Northern Region Soca In Pan - Northern Greens, QPS (7pm)

Wednesday January 23rd, 2008
* National Extempo & Limbo Prelims - Strand Entertainment, Dundonald St, POS (10am)

Thursday January 24th, 2008
* Downtown Carnival Launch - City Hall, Hart Street, Port-of-Spain, 5pm
* Kings & Queens Prelims - Northern Greens, QPS (8pm)

Friday January 25th, 2008
* International Soca Monarch Semi-Finals

Saturday January 26th, 2008
* Red Cross Kiddies Carnival - Port of Spain (11am-1pm)
* Single Pam Semis - Victoria Square, POS (6pm)
* Calypso "Fiesta" Monarch Semi Final - Skinner Park, San Fernando (12pm)

Sunday January 27th, 2008
* Junior Panorama Finals - Northern Greens, QPS (9am)
* NCBA Junior Kings/Queens/ Individuals Prelims - Jean Pierre Complex (9am)
* St. James Junior Street Parade - Western Main Rd, St. James (1:30pm)

Monday January 28th, 2008
* Junior Calypso Monarch Finals - Northern Greens, QPS (10am)
* Unattached Calypso Monarch Finals - Picadilly Greens, POS (7pm)

Tuesday January 29th, 2008
* Kings & Queens Semi-Finals / Jr. Kings & Queens Finals - Northern Greens, QPS (7pm)

Wednesday January 30th, 2008
* South Central Zone Calypso Finals - Skinner Park, San Fernando (7pm)
* National Small Bands & National Single Pan Bands Finals - Northern Greens, QPS (7pm)
* Senior Individuals/Traditional/Conventional Mas Competition - Northern Greens, QPS (8pm)

Thursday January 31st, 2008
* Pan Trinbago Panorama Finals (Small Orchestras) - Skinner Park (San Fernando)
* National Extempo & Limbo Finals - Jean Pierre Complex, POS (7pm)

Friday February 1st, 2008
* Canboulay Re-Enactment - Duke St (5am)
* Parade of Traditional Mas Characters - Downton Port-of-Spain (noon)
* International Soca Monarch Finals - Queens Park Oval, POS (7pm)

Saturday February 2nd, 2008
* NCBA/Sunshine Snacks Junior Parade of the Bands - St. Vincent St to Queen's Park Savannah Judging Site (8am)
* National Panorama Finals - Skinner Park, San Fernando (7pm)

Sunday February 3rd, 2008
* Nostalgia (Traditional Parade) - Piccadilly Greens to Adam Smith Square (8am)
* Dimanche Gras (Kings & Queens of Carnival / Calypso Monarch Finals) - Northern Greens, QPS (7pm)

Monday February 4th, 2008 (Carnival Monday)
* J'Ouvert - South Quay, Port of Spain (4am)
* Parade of the Bands - Streets of Port of Spain (11am-8pm)
* Pan on the Road - Victoria Square & Streets of Port-of-Spain
* Monday Night Mas - Victoria Square, Port of Spain

Tuesday February 5th, 2008 (Carnival Tuesday)
* Parade of the Bands - Judging points @ Adam Smith Square, Piccadilly on the Greens, Queen's Park South (11am-8pm)
* Pan Trinbago Pan on the Road - Victoria Square & Streets of Port-of-Spain
* Pan Trinbago Las' Lap - Western Main Rd, St James

Saturday February 9th, 2008
* Champs In Concert - Northern Greens, QPS (8pm)

The Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival in it's final week at Ontario Place

Illuminated Chinese Dragon Boat @ Ontario Place (Photo by JEF)

Toronto, September 30, 2007 - The Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival will come to a close as Summer winds down. Patrons only have one more week to view the spectacular exhibition featured at Ontario Place.

The festival showcases three influential dynasties in Chinese history (the Qin Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty, and the Song Dynasty), the East-West exchange of the Silk Road, and many other aspects of Chinese culture. The magnificent depictions of Chinese Culture were put together by more than 60 Master Craftsmen from the China Colour Lantern Museum of Zigong, China. In only it's second year, the festival has added 10 more grand-scale lantern installations; for a total of more than 40 massive illuminated scenes, depicting Chinese landmarks and mythology.

Nightly entertainment at the festival include China-themed IMAX® movies at the Cinesphere, a Chinese tea house, food market with cooking demontrations, a craft market and the Toronto Star Stage (featuring martial arts, lion dances, acrobats and more).

History
The Lantern Festival in China falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, which marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. On the night of the first full moon, cities and villages are illuminated by beautifully decorated and intricately crafted lanterns hung from houses, shops and temples and carried by children as they walk along the streets. Today, streets on which the Lantern Festival is held are not only lit by the traditional lanterns, but also by brilliantly crafted floats and highly complex light shows. The lanterns are traditionally made of paper or silk and are painted all sorts of designs or famous scenes from Chinese history.

Schedule:
Oct. 4-5, 2007, 6pm - 10pm
Oct. 6-7, 2007, 5pm - 10pm

Admission:
General (13-64) $25
Child (4-12) $20
Senior (65+) $20
Children under 4 years FREE

For more info visit: http://www.chineselanternfestival.ca/

BIG BIKES AT BIG EVENT! The 4th Annual Biker Boyz Blocko a BIG Hit!

Monday July 30th, 2007 - Thousands gathered at the Tribal Knights CARIBANA Mas Camp on Sunday for the largest pre-Caribana block party in Toronto's history. An estimated 500 plus motorcycles and over 6000 spectators packed into the parking lot at the Markham and Finch event. Hundreds of cars filled every neighbouring parking lot and several patrons complained of having to walk more than 15 minutes before getting to the party.

Guests were entertained by Toronto motorcycle crew, Stunter's Inc (http://www.stuntersinc.com/), plus Trinidad Soca artists Blaxx & Olatunji Yearwood (from Roy Cape All Stars), and a host of top Toronto DJs.

The annual affair also attracted Toronto media houses: MTV Live, Global News, City TV, Driver Mag, plus a number of local newspapers and websites. Video footage will be aired on MTV Live on Thursday August 2nd, between 6-7pm (EST).

Photos and video clips are available online at...www.TORONTO-LIME.com/pictures/fetes/2007/070729_biker_boyz4

Venue announced for the 4th annual BIKER BOYZ BLOCKO

Stunt Rider at De Biker Boyz Blocko 2006

Wednesday July 18, 2007 - The anticipation is over as TORONTO-LIME.com and Mr PlayHouse Entertainment have finally announced the venue for the 'BIKER BOYZ BLOCKO'. The annual event which attracts hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts and countless spectators will be hosted at the TRIBAL KNIGHTS Mas Camp (located at 2210 Markham Rd, just South of Finch in Scarborough) on Sunday July 29th 2007.

The free block style party runs from 3pm-11pm and will feature stunt riders, CARIBANA costume display, Caribbean music, food, prizes and more.

According to the event coordinator (Jef from TORONTO-LIME.com), "the new venue is perfect for our event. It's in a back parking lot away from the busy streets and has a separate strip of road for the trick riders, so safety will not be an issue.

Proceeds from 'De Biker Boyz Blocko' will go to the Tribal Knights Mas Group to assist in the purchase of materials for their 2007 CARIBANA presentation. "Dexter (from Tribal Knights) is a long-time personal friend and business associate and this collaboration will be a great benefit to the TRIBAL KNIGHTS and their contribution to CARIBANA 2007," says Jef. "We have a lot of support from key people in the industry who have donated their services and efforts into giving back to the community. Mr PlayHouse and I feel blessed to have their kindness and support in hosting this free appreciation event."

Sponsors of the '4th Annual Biker Boyz Blocko' include VP Records, De Music Library, The Printing Press, The Caribbean Camera, SocaTherapy.com, RogerDey.com, KOSradio.NET, IAE Entertainment, Speedy Pickering, Blackstar Graphics, Caribbean Connection (CHIN Radio 100.7FM), IslandVybz, SocaBookings, TOFLO.com, Worldwide Radio (89.5FM), IslandBreeze (89.5FM), Island Explosion (105.5FM) and Emerald Vacations.

Event Details:
Sunday July 29th, 2007
Toronto-Lime.com & Mr PlayHouse proudly present...
"De Biker Boyz Blocko" ... De 4th Ride
@ Tribal Knights Mas Camp (Parking Lot) - 2210 Markham Rd
Mas Camp is located behind REMAX Building (2200 Markham Rd)
Music by: Mr PLAYHOUSE, D'Enforcas, Jester, Soca Sweetness, Renegade Squad, DJ Chief, MarXman, Blackberry Soundcrew, B.A.S.S., DOC, Kid Xplicit
Admission: FREE
3pm-11pm

For more info please visit: www.myspace.com/debikerboyzblocko www.Toronto-Lime.com www.myspace.com/MrPlayHouse www.TribalKnights.com

To view video clips and photos from last year's event go to www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/fetes/2006/060730_biker_boyz

DC Caribbean Carnival Order of the Bands Announced

The DC Carnival Parade takes place on Saturday June 23rd, beginning at 11am from Georgia Ave & Missouri. Below is the order of appearance for the 2007 parade.

# - Band Name - Category - Presentation

1. BAHAMAS JUNKANOO ASSOC. (Small Band) - “PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN”
2. JACKIE & ASSOCIATES (Large Band) - “FROM THE 1ST TO THE LAST QUARTER”
3. SUPER JOCKS (Small Band) - “GIFT OF LIGHT”
4. VIRGIN ISLANDS (Large Band) -“RAIN DON’T STOP CARNIVALTROUPE, INC. DEH CARNIVAL”
5. STEFMUS PRODUCTION (Small Band) - “FETE IN DE VALCANO”
6. ROOTS & CULTURE (Small Band) - “CONQUEST OF THE CARIBBEAN”
7. WASHINGTON RAMPAGE (Small Band) - “D’ MASK BALL”
8. CARIBE, INC. (Large Band) - “QUEST FOR GOLD”
9. PANISHA (Small Band) - “VICES & VIRTUES”
10. BASEMENT KNOKER’S ENTER. (Large Band) - “DAMAGE CONTROL”
11. DE ISLAND MASQUERADERS (Small Band) - “OUT OF AFRICA”
12. AFRI CARNIVAL (Large Band) - “AFRICA’S GREATEST LOVE AFFAIR”
13. FAMILY AND FRIENDS (Small Band) - “SAFARI, SOMETHING WILD“
14. ICE CARNIVAL (Large Band) -“A TRIBUTE TO DANCE”
15. TRINI NITE LITERS (Small Band) - “PARTY TIME”
16. RASCALZ (Large Band) - “ANGELS & JUMBIES”
17. GRENADA JAB JAB (Small Band) - “FREEDOM DAY”
18. HAITIAN SENSATION ASSCOC (Large Band) - “REFRECHI” LIVE HAITIAN BAND”
19. GARAGE BOYZ (Large Band) - “MUD JUMBIES”
20. PAN MASTERS (Steel Band) - “PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN”
21. TRINI PAN AMERICA (Steel Band)
22. DC PAN JAMMERS (Steel Band) - “FANCY SAILOR”

DC Mas Band Links:
AFRI Carnival
Caribe
De Island Masqueraders
De Garage Boyz
I.C.E. Entertainment
Jackie & Assoc.
Rascalz
Shortmus Productions
Washington Rampage

Toronto-Lime.com latest Photos (Jun '07 - wk 2)

2007 Rogers DJ Stylus Awards (Jun 4 '07)
www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/fetes/2007/070604_stylus_dj_awards

Borokeete 2K7 Band Launch (Jun 8 '07)
www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2007/070608_borokeete_launch

Tampa Bay Ultra Fete (Jun 9 '07)
www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/fetes/2007/070609_tampa_bay_ultra_fete

Mas Toronto 2K7 Launch (Jun 9 '07)
www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2007/070609_mas_toronto_launch

Tampa Carnival 2K7 (Jun 10 '07)
www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2007/070610_tampa_bay_carnival

Carnivalissima (Jun 10 '07)
www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/fetes/2007/070610_carmivalissima/index.htm

CARIBANA™ adds Machel, Destra, Ne-Yo & Sean Paul to festival programming

Monday June 4th, 2007 -- In a press conference held at the Westin Harbor Castle Hotel earlier today, the CARIBANA™ festival management committee announced the expansion of the festivities from a two-week to a five-week celebration, in commemoration of the festival's 40th year. Several new initiatives have been added to the 2007 programming, including CARNIVALISSIMA, CARIBANA™ Village, CARIBANA™ After Parade Bash, CARIBANA™ Imagine Music Festival, a T-Shirt design contest and a singing contest (CARIBANA™ Star).

The newly added 'CARIBANA™ After Parade Bash' will feature Machel Montano HD in concert at Lamport Stadium (Sat Aug 4) and the 'CARIBANA™ Imagine Music Festival' (Sun Aug 5) will headline with Jamaican superstar 'Sean Paul', RnB star 'Ne-Yo' and Soca diva 'Destra Garcia'. (See below for the updated schedule of events for CARIBANA™ 2007)

For more
information on the festival, contests, press releases, etc, go to http://www.caribanafestival.com/.

CARIBANA™ 2007 OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday June 8 - Sunday June 10, 2007
Carnivalissima
Harbourfront Centre
Luminato month long event closing at Harbourfront.

Tuesday July 10, 2007
Official Launch
Nathan Phillips Square (noon-2pm)
The official ceremony launches the activities for the Caribana Festival Season. Patrons can meet and mingle with federal, provincial and municipal officials, Caribana Representatives and Sponsors while sampling Caribbean and International cuisine. It is a snapshot of what’s in store over the next two weeks.

Saturday July 21, 2007
Junior Carnival
Yorkgate Mall
Junior Carnival provides festival goers and the surrounding community the opportunity to experience the trills and joys as young masqueraders participate in their earlier festival years.

Sunday July 22, 2007
Arts & Cultural Community Festival
Albert Campbell Square, Scarborough (noon-7pm)
This event will highlight the various cultures of all of the caribbean people. It will include a food competition, Theatrical drama and story telling.

Tuesday July 24 - Sunday August 12, 2007
Art Exhibition
The Blue Dot Gallery
A visual Art Exhibition "COLOURblind! International" produced by 'The Association of African Canadian Artists' - over 60 orinigal paintings and sculptures that have been influenced by the diversity of a people.
Gallery Hours: Mon to Fri 11am-7pm Sat 10am-6pm Sun noon-5pm
Opening Reception - July 26 (5:30pm-9pm)

Saturday July 28, 2007
Calyspo Monarch Finals
Toronto Centre for the Arts (8pm-midnight)
This is where the Calypso Monarch is crowned. Come and see the best and biggest Canadian Calypsonians battle for the crown. From the topical to the lyrical the sweet soca rhythms will lift you out of you seat and get you moving.

Wednesday August 1 - Sunday August 5, 2007
CARIBANA™ Village
Ontario Place (noon-7pm)
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of CARIBANA™ and 200 years of the bolition of the African Slave trade, CARIBANA™ Village will highlight our liberation through song, music, dance, drama, comedy, art, craft, clothing and food. The island vibe will generate delectable aroma, pulsating beats and vibrant colours to warm up Lake Ontario at the Vista Courtyard and Festival Square inside Ontario Place.
~ Wed Aug 1 - Opening Night - "From Then until now - LIBERATION"
~ Thu Aug 2 - Music Village
~ Fri Aug 3 - Dance Village
~ Sat Aug 4 - CARIBANA™ PARADE
~ Sun Aug 5 - Las Lap Comedy Village

Thursday August 2, 2007
King & Queen
Lamport Stadium (7pm-modnight)
On the Thursday night before Caribana Day all the kings and queens of the bands meet to do battle. Like peacocks they will primp and preen, eliciting oh and ahs from the audience. It is an honour for any reveller to be enthroned the king or queen of his or her band. The kings and queens symbolically have the keys to the city, freedom of the streets. Their movements are supposed to be uninhibited. Band members and onlookers alike are to give them the respect, even if mockingly, usually accorded to real-life royalty."

Friday August 3, 2007
Pan Alive
Lamport Stadium (7pm-modnight)
A thrilling evening showcasing the musical and tonal qualities of the steelpan as members of the Ontario Steelband Association compete before a panel of judges. This panorama of the North is the best opportunity to hear this wonderfull instrument in all its glory.Devoted entirly to the capturing rythms of the steelpan.

Friday August 3, 2007
Caribana Ball
Fairmont Royal York (8pm-1am)
An evening of style, glamour and pomp, celebrating Caribana 40th anniversity.

Saturday August 4, 2007
Parade
Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Blvd (10am-6pm)
This showcase events features an incredible display of colours and pageantry along a 3.6 kilometre parade route on Lakeshore Blvd.

Saturday August 4, 2007
Machel Montano HD in Concert
Lamport Stadium (7pm-modnight)
Join Machel Montano and a host of
other artists for a CARIBANA™ after parade bash at lamport Stadium.

Sunday August 5, 2007
Imagine Music Festival
Molson Amphitheatre (6pm-11pm)
Sean Paul celebrates 40 years of CARIBANA™ in Toronto! Join Sean Paul, Destra Garcia, Ne-Yo and others at the Molson Amphitheatre, as they put on a CARIBANA™ celebration that is Bigger and Better than ever!.

Thursday August 9 - Sunday 12, 2007
And the "Beat" continues - JAZZ
Distillery District
Jazz extension to the traditional carnival type events. The event will be held the week after Caribana in conjunction with the Nu Jazz Society and featuring the vibes of Contemporary, Latin, Brazilian, Indo, African, Blues, Beebop and Hip Hop Jazz.

Harbourfront Centre spotlights the diversity and creativity of Toronto through 'CARNIVALISSIMA'

Machel Montano to perform a FREE 90 minute
concert at CARNIVALISSIMA

Harbourfront Centre spotlights the diversity and creativity of Toronto through 'CARNIVALISSIMA'

From June 8th - 10th, downtown Toronto's waterfront will be transformed into a 'Carnival Square', filled with music, dance, arts and more. Produced by Luminato and Harbourfront Centre, Carnivalissma is will be a spectacular fusion of local, national and international performances. The festival will engage 'Carnival' traditions from all over the world; including Brazil, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, Cuba, Africa, Columbia and more. According to event producers, "never before have all of the world's festivals been combined in a celebration of this nature". Best of all, the event is free to the public all weekend.

Some of the 'Caribbean Carnival' highlights will include; steelpan performances by Afropan and Pan Fantasy, a dance workshop by Tamla Matthews, Calypso Calabash, Chutney Soca Jubilee, and a 90 minute concert by the most sought after Soca phenom Machel Montano.

Carnivalissima kicks-off at Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay West) from June 8-10, 2007.

Carnivalissima Event Schedule:

Friday June 8
~ Viva Mexico, 6:45pm - Congo Square
~ The Masquerade Ball, 8:00pm - Carnivalissima Tent
~ Buckwheat Zydeco, 8:00pm - Concert Stage
~ Brazil Nativa, 9:00pm - Congo Square
~ Dirty Dozen Brass Band, 9:30pm - Concert Stage
~ Nick "Brownman" Ali & Cruzao Grupo Monstroso, 11:00pm - Brigantine Room
~ Banethi - Fire Performance, 11:00pm - Congo Square


Saturday June 9
~ Symphonyx Steel Orchestra, 1:00pm - Topsy Turvy Lawn Stage
~ Afropan Steelband, 1:00pm - Congo Square
~ Past Perfect with Jeannette Zyngg of Opera Atelier, 1:00pm - Carnivalissima Tent
~ The Magic Flute - Shoestring Opera, 1:45pm - Carnivalissima Tent
~ Shiamak Indo Jazz, 2:00pm - Topsy Turvy Lawn Stage
~ Symphonyx Steel Orchestra, 2:30pm - Topsy Turvy Lawn Stage
~ Tambora Sinaloense "La Mazatleca", 2:30pm - Congo Square
~ Big Chief Brian Nelson and the Mardi Gras Indian Collective, 2:45pm - Carnivalissima Tent
~ Magia Negra, 4:00pm - Topsy Turvy Street Tent
~ Chutney Soca Jubilee, 4:30pm - Concert Stage
~ Big Chief Brian Nelson and the Mardi Gras Indian Collective, 4:30pm - Congo Square
~ Lisa Odjig and Eddy Robinson, 5:30pm - Topsy Turvy Lawn Stage
~ Voodoo Magic, 5:30pm - Grand Carnival Café
~ Escola de Samba de Toronto, 8:00pm - Concert Stage
~ Rumba Iyabo - Cuban Batta Drummers and Dance, 8:00pm - Carnivalissima Tent
~ FireWalk, 8:30pm - Congo Square
~ Guiomar Campbell and Parabolica, 8:30pm - Carnivalissima Tent
~ Capoeria, 9:00pm - Congo Square
~ Olodum, 9:30pm - Concert Stage
~ Maracatu Nunca Antes, 9:45pm - Carnivalissima Tent
~ Guiomar Campbell and Parabolica, 10:00pm - Carnivalissima Tent
~ Baro Dunumba, 11:00pm - Brigantine Room
~ Banethi - Fire Performance, 11:00pm - Congo Square
~ Dancing with DJ John Santos, 11pm to 1am - Carnivalissima Tent

Sunday June 10
~ Swiss Band, 1:00pm - Congo Square
~ Tamla Matthews, 1:30pm - Congo Square
~ Ngoma Dance and Drum Ensemble, 2:00pm - Topsy Turvy Lawn Stage
~ Voodoo Magic, 2:30pm - Grand Carnival Café
~ Pan Fantasy Steelband, 2:30pm - Topsy Turvy Street Tent
~ Calypso Calabash, 3:00pm - Carnivalissima Tent
~ Pan Fantasy Steelband, 3:00pm - Congo Square
~ Rhema Concert Choir, 3:30pm - Topsy Turvy Lawn Stage
~ Machel Montano HD, 4:00pm - Concert Stage
~ Lisa Odjig and Eddy Robinson, 4:15pm - Topsy Turvy Lawn Stage
~ Voodoo Magic, 5:30pm - Grand Carnival Café
~ Tout monde ca Danse (The whole world is dancing) 5:30pm - Congo Square

See www.harbourfrontcentre.com/luminato/carnivalissima/music.php for full event schedule and performance details.

For more info call 416-973-4000 or visit http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/luminato/carnivalissima/

Carnival Nationz vie for a 3-peat; the post-launch update

Sunday May 27th, 2007 -- Defending Toronto CARIBANA champions 'CARNIVAL NATIONZ' unveiled their 2007 offering to a sold out venue last night at Next Level nightclub. CARIBANA revellers got a full serving of what to expect on the road come August 4th.

CARNIVAL NATIONZ' 2K7 presentation entitled 'THE BIG TOP' engages a circus theme and offers 11 sections; including 'Jugglers', 'Cotton Candy', 'Sexy Clowns', 'Siberian Tigers', 'Lion Tamers', 'Acrobats' and much more.

The two time CARIBANA 'Band of the Year' winners will vie for a 3-peat in only their third year competing in CARIBANA. Another win this August will preserve the leading mas band's undefeated record and will solidify their quest in becoming a Carnival dynasty.

Bandleaders Bryce Aguiton, Dwayne Pitt, Curtis Eustace and Marcus Eustace first introduced their mas band 'CARNIVAL NATIONZ' in 2005 and shocked the city with their winning presentation 'Dis is Paradise'. In 2006 Toronto celebrated 'V La Copa Mundial' as CARNIVAL NATIONZ payed tribute to the 'Soca Warriors' and swept almost every major prize in the festival (including Band of the Year, King of the Bands, Queen of the Bands and Best Male Individual).

The Eustace brothers have not only tallied countless wins with CARIBANA legend 'Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club' in previous years, they also hold the record for the most Trinidad & Tobago 'KING OF CARNIVAL' titles (tied with Peter Samuel with 8th wins). Bryce (IslandBoyz.com) is one of Toronto's top event promoters and Dwayne (http://www.dbandit.com/) is also a top promoter and international DJ. Together, this cast of young minds have produced benchmark events such as 'Redemption', 'Boarding Pass Fete', 'Scream', 'Memoirs of Soca', 'All Ah We' and 'Unite D Nationz'.

No strangers to success, the CARNIVAL NATIONZ committee will be on the hunt to cop yet another 'Band of the Year' title and continue their path to Carnival 'Hall of Fame' greatness.

CARNIVAL NATIONZ registration opens next Saturday (June 2nd) at the Mas Camp (533 McNicoll Ave @ Victoria Park) from 3pm. Registration fee is $145 CAD for regular costumes and frontline sections are available at a premium. Four kiddies sections will also be available for the annual Junior Caribana parade.

For more information call 416.676.6504 or visit www.CarnivalNationz.com.

To view photos from last nights launch, see www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2007/070526_carnival_nationz_launch/

http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_carnival_nationz_launched.htm

Swanky International sweeps at Grand Cayman's Batabano Carnival

Grand Cayman - Saturday May 5th, 2007 -- New Carnival mas band 'SWANKY INTERNATIONAL' led by top radio personality Graig Frederick (Festa from Hot 104.1FM) took top honors at Grand Cayman's Annual Batabano Carnival today; including 'King of Carnival', 'Queen of Carnival' and 'Band of the Year'.

This year's presentation 'Cayman Fanta-Sea' was produced by Toronto mas group 'Tribal Knights' led by Dexter Seusahai who is a 15 year veteran in the business. Tribal Knights will also launch their very own presentation for Toronto's Caribana this coming weekend (May 12) at the Ramada Hotel. For more info on Tribal Knights see www.tribalknightscom.

Photos from Batabano 2007 are available at www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2007/070505_batabano
Swanky International will also be producing a section for Toronto CARIBANA with Tribal Knights. Updates will be posted at www.swanky.ky.

Official Batabano Results are as follows:
Band of the Year - Swanky International
King of Carnival - Swanky International
Queen of Carnival - Swanky International
Spirit of Batabano - Sailors


Swanky Int'l Bandleader Craig Frederick celebrates with the ladies

http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_swanky_sweeps_batabano.htm

St. Maarten Carnival 2007 ~ April 21st to May 5th, 2007

The St. Maarten Carnival Development Foundation puts high emphasis on its Grand Parade or Senior Carnival Parade, as being one of the most spectacular events of the entire carnival season as per street parades / jump-ups as this showcases the creativity in costume designs and dance from local participants as well as international participants. Carnival's Grand Parade is a unique multi-cultural event that celebrates the traditions of many countries and cultures around the world. The floats are spectacular, the music and costumes lavish and varied. Beautifully designed floats depict rich multi-cultural themes, and often feature performers that excite and entertain the crowds.

Over 12 troupes line the streets each with up to 300 members dancing in fantastic creative carnival costumes, while local musical artistes perform soca and calypso music for the revellers' entertainment as well as the onlookers.

The Grand Parade usually travels along the Bush Road towards Front Street and then to the Walter Nisbeth Road, through the streets of our capital, Philipsburg and culminates at the Carnival Village. Thousands of spectators line the streets and often get little gifts from sponsors of the Grand Parade who display their products as well. The event is covered by local and international mediahouses, where they explain the interpretation of these costumed revellers and participants in the English, Spanish as well as French languages. The Grand Carnival Parade can also be seen on local television as well.

St. Maarten Carnival 2007 Schedule of Events

Saturday, April 21, 2007
Opening of Carnival Village Jump-Up (8:00pm)
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Sunday, April 22, 2007
Children's Carnival Parade (1.00 PM)
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Senior Calypso Finals (9.00 PM)
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Youth Extravaganza (8.00 PM)
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Senior Roadmarch Competition (9.00 PM)
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
Reggae Concert: Morgan Heritage (9.00 PM)
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Friday, April 27, 2007
Local Band-O-Rama: From Us to you II (9.00 PM)
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Saturday, April 28, 2007
JOUVERT (4.00 AM)
Latin Concert: Revientan San Martin (9.00 PM)
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Sunday, April 29, 2007
Soca Explosion I : Maximus Dan, Kes The Band, Michelle Sylvester & Terry Seales (9.00 PM)
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Monday, April 30, 2007
Grand Carnival Parade (10.00 AM)
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Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Second Day Carnival Parade (2.00 PM)
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Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Zouk / Kompa Concert: Who's the Boss III (8.00 PM)
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Thursday, May 03, 2007
Reggae Concert: Buju Banton (8.00 PM)
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Friday, May 04, 2007
Culture Blend: Yung Joc, Mr. Vegas & Shadow (9.00 PM)
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Saturday, May 05, 2007
Last Lap Jump-Up (8.00 PM)
Burning of King Momo (12.00 AM)

http://www.stmaartencarnival.com/

ROYALTY PRESENTS MASQUERADE… Carnival in May - POINT FORTIN BOROUGH DAY J’OUVERT 2k7

Come borough day, Saturday 5th May, 2007, the band ROYALTY will hit the streets of Point Fortin for the J’ouvert competition with a spectacular presentation entitled MASQUERADE... Carnival in May.

The band features four sections designed to create a magnificent spectacle on the streets of Point Fortin in uniquely combined colours: fuschia pink and white, green and yellow, baby blue and royal blue, orange and black. Female masqueraders can choose vests or T-shirts combined with either poom poom shorts or cycle shorts in all sections except the fuschia pink and white section which is only available in bra top and poom poom shorts. Male masqueraders can choose to go bare chest in the fuschia pink and white section or opt for t-shirt with short pants or cycle shorts in the other sections.

The outfits range in prices from $250.00 to $300.00 for which masqueraders will enjoy free drinks, breakfast, bandanas and a pre-j’ouvert party at the mas camp. There will also be hampers and other prizes to be won. Also for those who wish to make a bold statement you have the choice of having your body painted.

Registration is currently taking place at ROYALTY mas camp located at 9th Street, Techier Village, Point Fortin. For further information on the band including registration you can call 1-868-748-2717 or 1-868-338-2675.

ROYALTY is the reigning Point Fortin Carnival band of the year champions having won on three consecutive occasions. The band also won the Carnival band of the year title in La Brea and placed 1st in the Original category at the San Fernando Carnival bands competition this year. ROYALTY also won the Point Fortin borough day j’ouvert competition in 2005 and placed 2nd in 2006.



http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_borough_day_royalty.htm

Caribbean Folk Performers promote Caribbean culture through music, dance and fitness with 'SOCASIZE'

Toronto, Wednesday April 18th, 2007 -- After almost 20 years of promoting Afro-Caribbean culture mainly through dance, the Caribbean Folk Performers (CFP) continue to strive toward creating new programs to benefit the community. Their latest addition to their already extensive repertoire includes a special fitness workshop called SOCASIZE™.

The new program is an exhilarating aerobics work-out combined with an Afro-Caribbean dance workshop and consists of aerobic and strength training, along with various dance movements to Soca music and African drumming.

To date CFP has hosted several workshops within the GTA and have attracted from individuals from all age groups and all walks of life, including many young professionals and students. SOCASIZE™ is an alternative to having to go to the gym three times a week. It's the equivalent to having a regular daily fifteen minute daily workout, but compressed into a one day 2 hour session." says CFP founder and artistic director Cheryl Findlay. "It is designed for individuals that do not have the time to exercise during the week or simply don't have the motivation to keep fit.

SOCASIZE™ workshops are held monthly (usually on a Sunday from 2-4pm) at various dance studios around the GTA.

About Caribbean Folk Performers
Caribbean Folk Performers is a Toronto based company of exciting dancers and musicians. Their beautifully costumed drummers and dancers constantly have audiences cheering for more. Specializing in Afro-Caribbean dance; including Limbo, Calypso, Shango, Sokou, Brakata, Bele, Pique and more, CFP continues to dazzle audience around the world with their famous 'Flaming Limbo' and 'Bottle Dances'. Founded in 1988 by Cheryl Findlay, Eddison Lindsay, Janice Dyer and Marlene Richardson, the company is committed to preserving and promoting traditional African and Indigenous Caribbean Culture through dance, music and drama.

For show bookings or classes please contact via e-mail: cfp1@rogers.com

For more information on upcoming workshops please contact:
Cheryl Findlay 416-560-2783
Ayanna Lee-Rivears (416) 728-5545
Tamara Alleyne-Gittens (647) 299-7427

www.myspace.com/caribbeanfolkperformers

'Sweet Sixteen' - Miss Queen of the Islands sashes sixteen beauties for inaugural pageant

Toronto, Saturday April 14th, 2007 - The committee for the 1st annual 'Miss Queen of the Islands' gave Toronto a preview of the 16 contestants competing at Jamaal Magloire's upcoming beauty pageant in June.

The pageant will be dominated by Trinidadian hopefuls (8), each representing several Trinidad regions (including Diego Martin, Couva, San Fernando, Princess Town, La Brea). Other island representives include Barbados, Antigua, Guyana, St. Lucia, St. Kitts / Nevis, Jamaica and Grenada.

Contestants will compete in a number of categories, including swimwear, evening wear and a talent competition. The crowning winner will walk away with $2000 cash and a array of other prizes.

The crowning of 'Miss Queen of the Islands' takes place on June 23rd and contestants will also be making a guest appearance at Jamaal Magloire's CARIBANA bandlaunch at Shangri-La Banquet Hall in Markham on Saturday May 12th.

Originally slated to be hosted at the Grand Bacchus Banquet Centre, committee members have announced that the pageant will be moved to the Capitol Event Theatre, due to overwelming demand for tickets. Tickets for the 'Miss Queen of the Islands' pageant go on sale May 1st and will be $35.

For more information or to inquire about sponsorship opportunites, please call 416-797-8040 or visit www.MissQueenoftheIslands.ca.

CLICK HERE to view full photo set of the Sashing Ceremony

http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_miss_queen_of_the_islands_sashing.htm

Big Names at Tobago Jazz Fest '07

The 3rd annual Plymouth Jazz Festival in Tobago will include international stars Elton John, Earth, Wind and Fire, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, Al Green, Beres Hammond, Diana Ross, Mary J Blige, LL Cool J and Sean Paul. In addition, Trinidad-born singer Heather Headley is set to perform in her home country for the first time since becoming a TonyAward winner and Grammy nominee.

In its inaugural year (2005), the Tobago Jazz showcased Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, India.Arie, Babyface, Angie Stone, Najee and the O’Jays. In 2006, it featured Sting, Patti Labelle, Stevie Wonder, Vanessa Williams, and Johnny Gill. Local talents slated for the weekend also include Machel Montano HD, Destra Garcia, alongside several Tobago pannists.

The 2007 festival will take place at Fort James (Plymouth Recreational Field), overlooking Courland Bay, from April 27th to 29th. The weekend of activities will also offer Tobago delicacies, local crafts, traditional goat and crab races in Buccoo Village and several after-parties and all-inclusive fetes.

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Jah Cure releases his new album 'True Reflection', before his prison release

Anticipating his release from Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Jamaica (July 2007), Jah Cure is set to release his new album 'True Reflection' in May with VP Records. The upcoming album will have a mix of his popular hits as well as new exclusive tracks.

After a 9-year prison term, Jah Cure is already slated for his first performance on August 26th at James Bond Beach in Jamaica, alongside Gyptian, I-Wayne, Richie Spice and others. Born in Montego Bay and raised in Kingston, Jah Cure became involved with reggae music as a teenager and rapidly rose to fame in the late '90s only to have his climb to the top halted by a jail sentence.

After a string of hits in 1997 (including a collaboration with Sizzla called 'King in the Jungle"', Cure's career came a halt in November of 1998 when he was arrested and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

While serving his sentence, was transferred from the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre to the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, which had a digital recording studio the inmates could use. It was there Cure recorded several new tracks, which would appear on his album 'Freedom Blues', released by VP records in 2005.

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