ALABAMA
What: Carifest After Party
When: June 11, 2011
Time: 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Where: Theatre Junction Lounge, 608 – 1st Street SW, Calgary AB
Admission: $44.25
About: Wine down and Whine down after the Charleston Carifest Carnival
Information: http://www.primeboxoffice.com/concert/tickets.aspx/official-carifest-2011-afterparty/Calgary/404
California
Event: Caribbean Heritage Salute Hollywood and the Arts
About: The proceeds to benefit Jimmy Jean-Louis’- Hollywood Unites for Haiti
Honoring: Roger Bob, Tatanya Ali, Nichol Whiteman, Ian Gooding
Time: TBA
When: June 25, 2011
Location: Woman’s Club of Hollywood, 1740 No. La Brea St., Hollywood, CA 90046
Website: www.caribbeanheritage.org/ www.icsdc.org
Contact: 310-462-4425 – Signature Events, Beverly Speights or email: [email protected]
FLORIDA
What: Goombay Festival Coconut Grove
When: June 2-5, 2011
Admission: Free
Where: CHILI’S at Coco Walk in Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove Cemetery (12 NOON) Douglas Road, in Coconut Grove, St. Albans Child Enrichment Center, Christ Episcopal Church in Coconut Grove, City of Miami Fire College Court, Grand Ave/ Douglas Rd SW 37th Ave. – 32nd Ave. /McDonald Road, Douglas
Information: 305-448-9501 or www.goombayfestivalcoconutgrove.com , http://www.goombayfestivalcoconutgrove.com/SponsorBookletWeb.pdf
About: Event Details: One of the largest Black heritage festivals in the United States. Enjoy colorful costumed junkanoo groups dancing to Caribbean rhythms. Featuring entertainment on three stages and more than 300 vendors selling a variety of arts, crafts and food.
What: THE IMPACT OF RASTAFARI ON JAMAICAN CULTURE AND THE WORLD – A Symposium
When: Friday, June 10 · 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Admission: Free
Where: Nova Southeastern University,Morris Auditorium, Health Professions Division, Assembly Building, 1st Floor, 3200 South University Dr., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Description: Panelists who will bring their various “raspectives” are: Nana Farika Berhane, journalist, teacher, RasTafari Queen Mother; Mama Iyaddis, multi-media producer, community activist; Prof. Michael Barnett, Department of Sociology, Psychology & Social Work; Dr. K’admawe K’nIfe, Lecturer, Department of Management Studies, UWI; Dr. Jahlani Bongo Niah, Lecturer, Institute of Caribbean Studies, UWI; Robin “Bongo Jerry” Small, Historian, radio host, commentator, and social activist.Ras Don Rico Ricketts will moderate the reasoning.
Live Streaming: The discussion will be broadcast live via video stream over the internet at www.irieevents.com
Info: For more information call 305-405-2712 or visit www.jamaware.org.
What: The Anancy Festival
When: June 11, 2011
Where: South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Time: 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Admission: Free
About: The Anancy Festival is a celebration of Caribbean cultural heritage and designed with particular appeal to children and teenagers curious about the Caribbean. Anancy (or Anansi) is the West African trickster hero of numerous folk tales that are popular across the Caribbean, indeed popular throughout the African Diaspora. This clever and conniving character is familiar to millions of people around the world and an appropriate icon for the festival’s blend of Caribbean culture on a platform geared for children and adolescents.
Information: 954-201-8825 or visit http://www.anancyfestival.com
What: 22nd Anniversary Miss Jamaica Florida 2011 Presented by Partners For You Foundation In Association with ABI Startime
When: June 26th, 2011
Where: Coral Springs Center For The Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs
Time: 5:00 pm
Admission: Adults $30; $35 at the door Children Under 12: $15
Information: 954-600-0334 or 561-317-4479
What: “Evening Time… Jamaica”
Where: 111 Southeast 8th Avenue – Suite One, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Contact: (954) 709-7447
When: Friday, June 3 – (7:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
Description: Vibrant Facets of the Caribbean Culture”
Featuring Karl Jerry Craig (Jamaica) and Philippe Dodard (Haiti), Turgo Bastien and Genevieve “Iris” Lahens, (Haiti), and Ana Delgado (Cuba), along with artists of the Caribbean, including LIVE Island music, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and specialty “wines of the islands” by Chef of Distinction, Judith Able (Jamaica).
Caribbean American Heritage Month Reception
Saturday, June 04, 2011 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (ET)
Circa 1926 Restaurant
358 N. Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
GEORGIA
Event: Caribbean Film Festival 2011
Location: Fulton County Public Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta GA 30303
When: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 (All Wednesday)
Time: 6:00 pm
About: Feature showcasing Caribbean films
Contact: 404-730-1700 – To get additional details
Website: www.afpls.org
Event: Opening Reception
When: June 5, 2011
Honoring: Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools – DR. Beverly Hall,
Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
About: Outstanding Contribution to Education – GCAHC Award
Location: Atlanta City Hall Atrium, Downtown 55 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
Website: http://gacaribbeanamericanheritage.org/
Event: Symposium And Health Fair
When: June 11
Time: 1 pm – 5 pm
About: Observance of Men’s Health Awareness and Caribbean American Heritage month
Location: Fulton County-Public Library, One Margaret Mitchell Square, Atlanta GA 30303
Contact: Dr. Jennifer Rooke: 404-769-3928 or email:[email protected];
Website: www.afpls.org
Event: Caribbean Cultural Variety Concert
About: Caribbean talent showcase
When: June 12, 2011
Time: 4 – 8 pm
Location: Hillside Presbyterian Church; 1879 Columbia Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30032
Contact: 404-879-9667
Event: Caribbean Cook Off
About: Caribbean culinary delights
When: June 18, 2011
Time: 12 – 7 pm
Location: Lithonia Southeast Athletic Complex, Hillvale Road, Georgia 30058
Website: www.caribbeancookoff.com
South Carolina
Event: Carifest Symposium
About: Dominican Republic Identity with presenters Dr Kimberly Eison Simmons and Monika Ponton-Arrington.
When: June 16, 2011
Time: 6 – 9 pm
Location: Avery Institute, College of Charleston, 125 Bull Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Website: http://www.charlestoncarifest.com/
Event: Charleston Carifest Masquerade Fete
About: The King of Carnival Coronation Parade, a special evening of dinner, dancing and music. Proceeds to the Children’s Steel Band Project
When: June 17, 2011
Time: 7 pm – 12:00 Midnight
Location: International Longshoremen’s Association Hall, 1142 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC 29403
Website: http://www.charlestoncarifest.com/
Event: Carnival Street Parade
About: Showcasing Caribbean splendor with colorful Revelers in dancing in beautiful costumes to Soca and Reggae music throughout the streets to Brittle Bank Park.
When: June 18, 2011
Time: 3 pm
Location: Route for parade – Visitor’s Center, Ann Street – King Street – Sumter Street – Congress – Hagood – Fishburne into the Brittle Bank Park.
Website: http://www.charlestoncarifest.com
Event: Caribbean Carnival Finale Celebration in the Park
About: A cultural festival to be held in the park with Steel Bands, Caribbean Dancers, Soca and Reggae Music, Indian Dancers, Children’s tent, Caribbean Drinks, Food and Crafts.
When: June 18, 2011
Time: 2 – 9 pm
Location: Brittle Bank Park, Lockwood Blvd., Charleston, SC 29403
Website: http://www.charlestoncarifest.com/
Massachusetts
Event: Caribbean Americans in Baltimore, Maryland.
About: Happenings in the Caribbean American community, Baltimore. Join the discussions with Caribbean people living and working in this area. Find out more the about Caribbean local businesses, events and organizations in Baltimore.
When: June 13, 2011
Time: 5 pm – 7:45 pm.
Location: Waverly Branch Library; 400 E. 33rd Street Baltimore; MD 21218
Website: [email protected];
Contact: 410-396-6053
Event: Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration
About: The Anancy stories from the different islands with special animation presentation from: www.storycove.com/
When: Jun 21, 2011
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm.
Location: Waverly Branch Library; 400 E. 33rd Street Baltimore; MD 21218
Website: [email protected]
Contact: 410-396-6053
Event: Evening of sweet sounds from Reggae music featuring Strykers’ Posse from Baltimore.
About: Performance from Strykers’ Posse featuring Yvonne Deane-Hibbert and Ichelle Cole. This band opened for Burning Spear, The Wailers, Culture, Maxi Priest, Yellow Man, Toots and the Maytals and others.
When: Jun 22, 2011
Time: 6 – 8 pm.
Location: Waverly Branch Library; 400 E. 33rd Street Baltimore; MD 21218
Website: http://strykersposse.com/
Contact: 410-396-6053.
ILLINOIS
What : The Fourth Annual Chicago Caribbean JerkFest
When : Saturday, June 1, 2011
Admission: Suggested donation – $10.00 in advance Children 10 and under are free with an adult over 21 *Seniors 65 and over also free
Where: Stateway Garden Park, 3658 S. State Street, Chicago, IL
Time: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m
Why: To Promote, To Educate and To Raise Awareness of the HIV/AIDs epidemic among people of Color in the Midwest and the Caribbean
About: A culturally rich celebration of 34 Caribbean islands will treat you to a day of wholesome family fun in a beautiful atmosphere with a line up of authentic island sounds of reggae, roots, reggaeton, punta, and gospel, poetry, island skits and creative dances on stage, the pulsating sound of the steel band; all that’s complimented by a marketplace of Caribbean fashions, souvenirs, arts and craft, a “tings” Caribbean village, a children’s corner, and domino tournament. Join us as we celebrate the wonderful culture of the Caribbean during Caribbean-American Heritage Month – JUNE. It’s all about the culture: arts, music, food and fashion!!! A potpourri of people and a wonderful Caribbean time! The theme this year is “divided by water…connected by culture!!!”
Information: [email protected] or http://www.chitownjerkfest.com
What: Networking Events
When: Thursday, June 23,2011
Where: Mr. Brown’s Lounge, 2301 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Description:
”Happy Hour” style networking event held at a Chicago’s newest Caribbean Lounge & Bar. This networking opportunity is open for all to attend, and we
encourage everyone attending to bring business cards to exchange.
What: Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Town Hall Meeting
When: Tuesday, June 8, 2011
Where: Truman College – Novar Hall Room 3426 1145 W. Wilson Avenue 9-10 am Continental Breakfast 10am-Noon Panel Discussion 12 noon Lunch
Description:
The purpose of the Town Hall Meeting is to lead the effort to eliminate HIV/AIDS with ethnic and racial health disparities, also building capacity and bridges to care in communities of color. There will be Health & HIV/AIDS prevention presentations, refreshments, displays, giveaways, and entertainment.
What: Fiesta Puertorriquenas
When: June 14-19, 2011
Where: Humboldt Park
Time: Tues: 4PM-11PM Wed: 4PM-11PM Thurs:4-11PM Sat & Sun: 12N-11PM
Cost: Free No parking
Description:
Come summer, the party in Humboldt Park never seems to end. The neighborhood’s fiesta season begins with one of the largest and lengthiest fests in Chicago. Originating in
1964, this Puerto Rican heritage celebration includes performances by local and well known entertainers, carnival rides, food and arts and crafts vendors.
What: Friends & Family Picnic
When: June 5, 2011 12:00 PM
Where: Oak Hill East Park, 2600 W. 171st Street Hazel Crest, IL
Time: Noon – until 12 Noon
Description:
Celebrating 20 years of Friends and Family getting together in the south suburbs to eat, drink, share a laugh or two, listen to some good reggae, soca, calyso, punta, and listen to the beat of the irons. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, insectrepellant and umbrellas. Meet old friends, break bread with new ones and remember those who have passed on.
What: Closing Ceremony – June 5, 2011
Time: Ceremony Begins at 3:00PM.
Where: Soldier Field 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Chicago, IL 60616. Parking is available at Soldier Field.
Description:
This closing ceremony celebrates the ending of the month and all the programs
done in honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month. Courtesy of Tech‐Global Enterprise in association with Caribbean Cuts, a cultural stage play “Bashment Granny 2.”
Bashment Granny 2 (The Saga Continues) is a story that explores friendship, loyalty and trust. It looks at the influence of money as a social divider and as a tool of corrupt
NEW YORK
What: Puerto Rican Day Parade – Saturday, June 12, 2011
Time: 11AM – 6PM Parade Route
Where: Fifth Avenue from 44th to 86th Streets
Description:
Get ready for one of New York’s most colorful and festive parades — as New Yoricans celebrate the 54th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 12, 2011. If last year was any indication, expect to see more than 80,000 people marching, and close to 3 million revelers lining the parade route for a major Puerto Rican love-fest.
What: New York Film Showcase at Caribbean Week
When: June 11th 2011
Where: Barbados Tourism Authority at 820 Second Avenue (5th Floor), between 43rd and 44th Streets in New York.
Description:
Please join us for our “Rum and Fishcakes” VIP Reception, followed by a speclal one-off screening of the breath-taking new movie that is setting the world on fire! A Fire in Babylon tells the inspiring story of the West Indies triumphant domination of world cricket in the 70’s and 80’s.
We will also be screening hot new shorts by the best Caribbean filmmakers!
Link: http://repeatingislands.com/2011/05/02/caribbeantales-showcase-and-caribbean-week/
WASHINGTON DC/MARYLAND
What: Caribbean American Legislative Conference Week
When: June 3-6, 2011
Where: See the following website for locations & time
information: http://www.caribbeanamericanmonth.org/legislative_conference_week
About: The Organization of American States (OAS) and the World Bank/IMF Caribbean Staff Association (CAWI) are among the organizations partnering with ICS to organize events in Washington DC.
When: Saturday June 25th 2011
What: 19th ANNUAL DC CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL
Hosted/Presented: DC Caribbean Carnival Inc
Parade: Kicks off @ 11am From Georgia Ave & Kansas Ave NW
Festival Concert: Kicks off @ 12noon at Howard Center Festival Site * Georgia Ave & Bryant St NW
Who’s Playing/Performing: Iwer George * Pumpa * Diamond * Tankee Boy * Leonce * Rayzor * Shiloh Int’l * Bing * Assasin HD and many more
Admission/Ticket Pricing: Gen Adm $10
Doors Open: 11am – 8pm
Contact Information: 202-726-2204 * 202-670-4835
