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‘Share’ columnist launches new satirical book: Tales from Iceboxland

Toronto, November 24th, 2007 - The Chancellor of 'Commess University', Queen Macoomeh (www.commessuniversity.com) officially launched her very first book at A Different Booklist in Toronto yesterday. On hand to assist the Queen with reading some excerpts from the book were Michael Lashley (Consul General of Trinidad & Tobago) and Rhoma Spencer (actress/playwright).

Queen Macoomeh also read from her book and shared her inspiration for writing her very first piece, which she submitted to the Share newspaper back in 2001. "I was able to live a childhood dream that CARIBANA day," she spoke of her experience at the CARIBANA parade where, for a brief few minutes she was given the chance to dance and carry a 'Carnival King Costume' from Louis Saldenah's mas band. The editor of Share was so impressed with her unique style of grammar and dialect that he asked her to submit another. Soon she found herself writing for the Share each week.

Queen Macoomeh has now compiled 37 of her best columns, along with a few new stories, into one book. Tales from Iceboxland is available at A Different Booklist, 746 Bathurst Street, (www.adifferentbooklist.com), www.Amazon.com and www.BarnesAndNoble.com. Personally autographed books can be purchased directly from Queen Macoomeh at www.CommessUniversity.com.

Alison Hinds on the cover of WE Magazine

Toronto, ON - Monday October 29th, 2007 - Not only is Bajan Soca star Alison Hinds hot off the press with her brand new album 'SOCA QUEEN', her latest image will also grace the cover of WE Magazine; which hits the streets this weekend (Nov 3). The Queen of Soca was in Toronto recently to share the stage with Kat De Luna and Elephant Man at Kool Haus and took the time for an an exclusive interview and photoshoot with Canada's premiere Caribbean entertainment magazine.

In the interview with WE Mag writer (Cheryl Hazell), Hinds shares personal details about her family life and comments on her brief hiatus from the spotlight a couple years back. Alison also talks about her new album and the reasoning for the title 'Soca Queen'.

To read the full cover story, you can pick up a FREE copy of WE Magazine which will be available in all the major West Indian outlets this weekend (Saturday November 3rd).

For more info visit www.WEmagOnline.com or www.myspace.com/wemagonline

KES the Band 'Right Dey' for Carnival 2K8

Trinidad, Friday October 26th, 2007 - Still riding high from a busy 2007 Caribbean and North American tour, KES the Band has just released their first offering for the TnT Carnival 2K8 season. The mid-paced, groovy style Soca tune, entitled 'Right Dey' is already poised to top the TORONTO-LIME.com charts as it is quickly gaining popularity on the worldwide web .

The track was written and produced by KES the Band in collaboration with Julio Nelson and mastered by Loritz Lidlow. "Right Dey! is simply a feel good song that we felt was needed at this present time. A tune that people can sing and 'chip dong de road' Tuesday afternoon with. As always we just wanted to add our take on Soca to the Carnival; Good Vibes, Good People, Good Times", band leader Hans Dieffenthaller shared.

Throughout all of 2007, KES the Band delighted fans everywhere with a slew of new hits, including 'Lion', 'My Land', 'Our Prayer', 'Caribbean Girl'; all of which peaked at #1 or at least within the top 5 positions on the TORONTO-LIME.com chart. 'Lion' stayed within the top 20 for almost the entire year since it's release in late 2006. The bands music has shown much success throughout recent years, most notably their major hit 'Stay With Me' in 2006, which debuted in the #1 position and held on for an astonishing 10 weeks.

According to Hans, the band is not only preparing great new music, but is also assembling some major surprises for their upcoming shows. "This year, as with every year we are working on a really dynamic and entertaining live shows for Carnival '08. We brought in Flava Flav for Carnival '07. His appearance brought together our 'Time to Love Tour' and this year we have a new concept with some really great surprises."

KES is already penciled in for a jam packed Carnival 2K8 season and promises not to dissappoint fans. "Our main goal has always been to entertain the fans and patrons of any event so that they always feel they got their money's worth and that they leave the party wanting to come see us again. As well this is the year of the FAN. We are working on some great FAN driven projects for 08. People hunger for that mind-blowing party experience and we have the 'Remedy' for those hunger pains." exclaimed Hans.

"Between KES THE BAND and Nadia Batson there are quite a few more tunes to come for the year", Hans added. In the meantime look out for KES the Band to be 'Right Dey' at Trinidad Carnival 2K8!

For more info on KES the Band, and their 2008 tour schedule visit www.KEStheBand.com and www.myspace.com/kestheband

Over 60 artists pay tribute to 'THE CURE'

Jah Cure on stage at CUREFEST

Monday October 16th, 2007 - Trelawny, Jamaica - Thousands culminated at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium on Sunday night to celebrate the very first Jamaica performance by the man many are referring to as 'the next Bob Marley'.

The 'Longing For Concert' was the climax to a weekend long celebration for the 'THE CURE' and began on Friday (Oct 12) with an all white affair called Reflections to celebrate Jah Cure's birthday (Oct 11) at the Starfish Resort. On Saturday (Oct 13) the '45 Cures' show was held at Pier 1 in Montego Bay, which featured a DJ Spin Off between top radio and sound System DJs, including Black Chiney, Stone Love, Danger Zone, Fire Links and others.

On Sunday night, more than 60 artists paid tribute to the recently released Jah Cure, including Capleton, Beenie Man, Jah Mason, Richie Spice, Ce'cile, Richie Stephens, Movado, Bounty Killer, Pressure, Sizzla, Chuck Fenda, Ninja Man, I-Wayne, Gyptian, Morgan Heritage, Cocoa Tea, Queen Ifrica, Junior Reid, Tarrus Riley, Wayne Marshall and many others. Each performer paid homage to Jah Cure during every performance throughout the 12 hour long concert, which began at 8pm Sunday night and ended after 8:30am on Monday.

Jah Cure finally hit the stage at 7:45am to a sea of adoring fans and media representatives from every corner of the world. For 45 minutes The Cure mesmerized fans with his sultry voice, drawing from his deep repertoire of hits, like Sticky, Longing For, Dem Na Build Great Man, Love Is, Sunny Day, Good Morning Jah Jah and more.

Photos and video clips from the 'Longing For Concert' are available at...
http://www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/fetes/071014_curefest

For more info on Jah Cure and more upcoming performances go to...
www.myspace.com/freejahscure

Evolution Carnival Website Launched

Trinidad, Thursday October 11th, 2007 - The long awaited release of Evolution's website is finally here. Carnival revellers outside of TnT now have the opportunity to preview and register in Trinidad's newest premium all-inclusive Carnival band at http://www.evolution-carnival.com/. As promised costumes are priced under $2500 TTD.

Curtis Eustace and Faried Carvalho's 2008 Carnival presentation 'Colour of Imagination' features 12 sections, each reasonably priced between $2250-$2495 TTD ($375-$415 USD) all-inclusive. Frontline and individual costumes reportedly will also be made available for about $3200 and $6000 (respectively) for masqueraders seeking that extra flare.

Evolution is poised to give counterparts a run for their money as the new kids on the block have stepped into the Carnival arena with an unbeatable combination of stunning costumes and low cost.

For more information and to contact Evolution Carnival call 868-681-3512, 868-333-4379, 416-565-4079, 416-676-6504 or email fortressnorth@hotmail.com

Mas Camp Location: 73A Ariapita Av, Woodbrook
Mas Camp Hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm Sat 1pm-8pm Sun closed
Website: http://www.evolution-carnival.com/

To view photos from Evolutions official launch at Zen Nightclub go to...
http://www.toronto-lime.com//pictures/carnival/2007/070921_evolution_launch

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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/

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Mac Farlane launches Earth

Photo by Mariamma Kambon

Trinidad, Friday September 14th, 2007 - Not much fanfare surrounded the launch of Brian Mac Farlane's 2008 presentation of 'Earth - Cries of Despair, Wings of Hope' on an overcast morning at San Fernando Hill on September 13th, but the simplicity of the presentation was only the backdrop for the revelation of the most amazing costume designs thus far for Carnival 2008.

The invited were mostly media with Mac Farlane support staff and well wishers, all privileged to a first look at Earth. After a short media briefing, mud drenched characters led the way to the accompaniment of tambu bambu. In the distance a replica of the Earth seemingly rose from the remnants of a once quarried rock that is now the preserved majestic San Fernando Hill. As the Earth fell to the ground a figure clad in white robes, mask over the face was revealed, behind the mask was Brian Mac Farlane himself. A sea of painted and mud smeared brown cotton waves punctuated by protruding mud caked faces of the Earth characters were his milieu.

As Mac Farlane began his tale of The Earth the real story unfolded. The Earth has been damaged by elders, raped by the greed of humans who have ravaged its resources. In spite of this the planet still wants to give life and there is hope for renewal in the children of today. To this end Mac Farlane will join with children’s Band of the Year Rosalind Gabriel to present 17 sections; 13 adult sections representing Cries of Despair and 5 children’s sections portraying the Wings of Hope. On Carnival Monday masqueraders will be wrapped in cloth and bathed in mud while on Tuesday yards of fabric, parched, cracked and dry with mud will be pulled throughout the band to signify the Earth begging for water.

Registration opens to the public today (Sep 14) at the Mas Camp located at 49 Rosalino Street, Woodbrook, Trinidad. Mac Farlane Loyalty Card Holders are invited to register from Friday September 14th to Sunday September 23rd. New Band Members are invited to register from Monday September 24th. Mas Camp hours are from Monday to Saturday 11am to 8pm; Sundays and the Republic Holiday 3pm to 8pm

For more info about Mac Farlane's 2008 presentation 'Earth - Cries of Despair, Wings of Hope' and to register online, please visit http://www.macfarlanecarnival.net/. The Mas Camp phone numbers are 868-628-4168 and 868-628-1274

Photos from the launch are available at...
www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2007/070913_macfarlane_launch