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Saturday, February 8, 2014

TRIBUTE TO OUR BELOVED "RAS TAMBOURA KITWANA"
(Jan. 6th 1949 - Jan. 26th 2013) “Ah-SO-EE-GO"

Under Banyan Tree” Radio Show was created in 1995 by St. Kitts
Department of Culture to Share the History, Heritage, Culture, Traditions and Society of St. Kitts and Nevis with the world.

Originally aired on ZIZ Radio Station the shows were branded with the distinct voice of Ras Tamboura Kitwana a walking history book. His Memory lives on just like the stories he told. 

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE...

UNDER BANYAN TREE
https://soundcloud.com/stkittsculture

CULTURE BEAT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4g3KK8k3ZU&list=PL0DD4CA1F4F80CECD

MEDAL OF HONOUR
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.118369611537163.7587.117273781646746&type=3

Friday, February 7, 2014

KACTUS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS (05/02/14)

Kactus Entertainment in Association with Jamkit Association and ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation Presents Natural Mystics Celebrating Life and
Times  Bob Marley and Dennis Brown” Endorsed by the “Island Auto Kactus Conaree Football Club”

ARTIST(S):
Featuring Jade Orchid backed by Living On Love Band, and Reggae Artist Crucial Bankie, Island Xpressions Artists

Performances by Jah Fire, Lisimba “Simba,” Wilkes,  Ras Khalid a.k.a. Khalaska

HOST:  Toni Fredericks from Winn FM 98.9 Radio Station

DJ(S): DJ Sweet Music (JA), Mad Squad, Live Wire Sound, Fire House

LOCATION: Club Kactus Bird Rock St. Kitts

TIME: 7:00 pm

ENTRANCE FEE: $10.00 EC *Tickets Available at Westbourne Pharmacy

ITAL: Provided by Chefs Elbow and Crucial Bankie

SPONSORS: ZIZ Radio & Television, Freedom FM 106.5., Winn FM 98.9, Jamkit Association, Club Kactus, Ras Kalonji & The Shashamani Culture Store

SECURITY: Alpha and Omega Security Solutions

 JADE ORCHID “Grace Richardson and Vernalderine ‘Nalzie’ Francis are the members of Jade Orchid. Living on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts, part of the twin island Federation of St Kitts (St Christopher) and Nevis, they combined their talents to form the group Jade Orchid in 2006.

The site www.jade-o-zone is dedicated to promoting the work of Jade Orchid.  Grace and Nalzie write, arrange, sing and are involved the production of their own material and the songs on their albums Pelau & Fraco show influences of Rock, Techno, Hip Hop, Soca, Reggae, Soul, Jazz and Classical music. The company ROOCOO registered in the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis has the responsibility of managing the business affairs of Jade Orchid”. Ref http://jade-o-zone.com

 Living on Love Band includes Leader of the Band Gervius Buchanan—Keyboards, Vocalists Jermaine Stevens and Edward Claxton, and Bass Player Charles Gaiton. 



  
 CRUCIAL BANKIE “Bankie offers a breath of fresh air to a world starved for original, uplifting music. The positive force of his spiritual music is evident in his first albums: The Sting (1986) and Sweet Reggae Muzik (1993). His current release Shakedown covers a vast range of news, politics and culture. It is the culmination of years of work and the talent of many great musicians. Shakedown was completed in 2004 with the support of V-Records. Shakedown was mixed at StarVu Studios in Minneapolis, MN by Executive Producer Stevie Renner, and Producers Matt “Dr” Fink and Tony Christian, both veterans of the “Prince” organization. 

Crucial Bankie's uncompromising original rhythms are rich in instrumentation and include the skills of top Jamaican musicians Dean Frazer, saxophone, David Madden, trumpet, Flabba Holt and Daniel “Danny Axeman” Thompson, bass, Hugh Malcom “the foundation of Reggae”, Carl Earton and Carl Robinson, drums, Keith Sterling, keyboards, and percussionists Sticky & Skully, along with “wicked guitarist” Stevie Renner of Minneapolis, MN with some amazing lead licks. “It’s a blessing to work with such creative and professional talent--which is one of Jah’s greatest gifts to humanity,” concludes Bankie”.
  Ref. www.crucialbankie.com












SUNSET BAR IS OPEN AT KACTUS BIRD ROCK!

ENJOY DRINKS AND LIGHT COCKTAILS AFTER WORK AT "SUNSET BAR", WHILE OVER-LOOKING THE BEAUTIFUL CARIBBEAN SEA AND PORT ZANTE SHORELINE. LOCATED AT CLUB KACTUS
BIRDROCK ST.KITTS OPEN TUESDAY TO SUNDAY( CLOSED:MONDAY)

OPERATING HOURS:

TUESDAY - THURSDAY 5:00 PM- 1:00 AM
FRIDAY 5:00 PM– 2:00 AM
SATURDAY - 7:00 PM-  3:00 AM
SUNDAY - 6:00 PM- 1:00 AM
  
KACTUS: TEL: (869) 664-7960 Kevaughn Brown, Entertainment Manager TEL: (869)762-7785

BOOK VENUE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES, CONCERTS & EVENTS:  Janet Brookes (869) 660-6399/762-7095


Thursday, February 6, 2014

KACTUS ENTERTAINMENT NEWS (11/01/14)

Kactus Entertainment in Association with LIME Presents Customer Appreciation Night “A Time to Re-Connect with Our Cultural Heritage.  Endorsed by the “Island Auto Kactus Conaree Football Club”

Featuring Story-Telling by the Dr. of Culture Zach Nisbett, Curator of International House Museum and Edgar Challenger Library Central Street (@College Street W.).  Performance by Poinciana Theatre Production Directed by Author, Playwrite Loughlan Tatem.  Hosted and Entertained by Creighton Pencheon, Dramatist, Poet, Musician and Cultural Expert.

ARTIST(S): Zach Nisbett, Loughlan Tatem and Poinciana Theatre Production, Creighton Pencheon
BAND(S):  4 Play Band,
DJ(S): DJ Floba, DJ Charmers

GUEST APPEARANCES: Models, Various Carnival Troupes (Solid Mas Camp & Mas Jumbies)
LOCATION: Kactus Bird Rock St. Kitts
TIME: 7:00 pm – 1:00 am
ENTRANCE FEE: $5.00 EC

Cable and Wireless LIME is saying Thank You to its faithful customers who have supported them with continued use of their telecommunication services.  The first 50 Lime Customers to pay the entrance fee for “Moonlight Lime” will receive a $10.00EC Top Up!



WINSTON ZACH NISBETT DR. OF CULTURE Curator of International House Museum and Edgar Challenger Library” (Central St. West @ Church St. Basseterre St. Kitts W.I.)

Nisbett has been awarded St Kitts and Nevis’ “Unsung Hero” award for his tireless support of local culture and education. In 2007 he facilitated a fife-playing workshop on site where participants were taught to both make and play the fife (a flute-like instrument key to local string bands). He also helped to establish the 2006 heritage site of Queenie’s Well at Belmont Estate, as part of a national effort to preserve historical sites for international and local tourism and, by extension, to generate income.  Nisbett knows its story so well, he has the hypnotising effect of all good storytellers.
The International House Museum and Edgar Challenger Library is named after the historian and founder of St Kitts’ trade and labour movement. After his death in 2001, Challenger’s home was converted by his longtime friend and caregiver Winston “Zach” Nisbett, who manages it singlehanded.
The “museum” is a small town house in some need of repair. It holds a treasure trove of traditional instruments and period pieces spanning the early 1900s to the 1940s. Documents lie everywhere, in piles on the floor, packed into old cupboards, and stacked on tables. A cursory glance shows records dating as far back as the early 1600s. Most of these are irreplaceable. Birth and death records, deed titles and yellowed, fragile publications are all here. There is also a more than respectable collection of books on the history of the West Indian Federation of 50 years ago”.  Ref. http://caribbean-beat.com/issue-94/little-house-history#axzz2q5l7VZJL



POINCIANA Theatre Productions Loughlan Tatem
Poinciana Theatre Productions began as s school drama club in 1998 when most of its founding members were second form students at the Washington Archibald High School. The group was named by one of those students, Miss Giselle Solomon, and has retained the name POINCIANA THEATRE PRODUCTIONS to the present day. Poinciana Theatre is known for its serious social theatrical presentation, sprinkled with  light humor, designed not to overshadow the message of its presentation, whether that message depicts the horrors of child abuse, the pain of domestic violence or other matters in the troubled relationships between men and women in our culture and society. Poinciana Theatre Productions is never without a social interest or concern at the core of its presentations. Poinciana is an active theatre group founded by local poet, novelist, Playwright and social commentator Mr. Loughlin Tatem.

The group is particularly recognized for its street performances especially in the McKnight area where the entire community comes together on short notice to witness the performances at Lower Thibou Avenue where Poinciana has virtually converted DOWN THE STEPS into a performing arts centre, where the MC Knight Community sit on antique concrete steps facing the sea, and enjoy an hour of interesting, humorous local theatre performances. Poinciana has also performed in villages around St.kitts and Nevis, and has represented the Federation on overseas assignments most recent Carifesta XI held in Suriname.

You Can Find or Contact the
“Poinciana Theatre Productions” at: www.facebook.com/pages/Poinciana-Theatre-Production-PTP/460602944009696


CREIGHTONPENCHEON DRAMATIST/POET/MUSICIAN/CULTURE EXPERT

 “A trained teacher and dramatist, he has performed in dramatic and musical productions, acting alongside such celebrated actors as Charles Hyatt of Jamaica.  He has also had tremendous success as a writer and director of several dramatic and musical presentations.

Creighton Pencheon received his training in St. Kitts and Jamaica, where he attended the University of the West Indies, and the Jamaica School of Drama on an OAS fellowship to study Theatre Arts and Drama in Education.  He has always been willing to share his expertise, and has used drama and theatre techniques to foster learning through workshops for teachers and various community groups.  As a founding member of the St. Christopher Heritage Society, and an executive member of the National Museum, Creighton works assiduously to assist these organizations in their efforts to preserve the island's cultural heritage.

His extensive research into the history and culture of St. Kitts-Nevis has made him one of the foremost authorities on local cultural traditions.  His hard work and commitment is reflected in the proliferation of cultural activities, through various community festivals, the rejuvenation of folklore tradition and the improved standards in the performing arts on the twin-island state.  He has also made his mark as a guitarist and a calypso songwriter, and has performed under the sobriquet of the Mighty Crusader.  Although he no longer performs, he is actively involved in fostering the development of calypso among the youths to ensure that this treasured art form continues for generations to come”.  Ref. www.tropicalfete.com

SUNSET BAR IS OPEN AT KACTUS BIRD ROCK!


ENJOY DRINKS AND LIGHT COCKTAILS AFTER WORK AT "SUNSET BAR", WHILE OVER-LOOKING THE BEAUTIFUL CARIBBEAN SEA AND PORT ZANTE SHORELINE. LOCATED AT CLUB KACTUS BIRDROCK ST. KITTS OPEN TUESDAY TO SUNDAY (CLOSED: MONDAY)

OPERATING HOURS:



TUESDAY - THURSDAY 5:00 PM- 1:00 AM


FRIDAY 5:00 PM– 2:00 AM

SATURDAY - 7:00 PM-  3:00 AM

SUNDAY - 6:00 PM- 1:00 AM


KACTUS ENTERTAINMENT INFO:TEL: (869) 664-7960 Kevaughn Brown, Entertainment Manager TEL: (869) 762-7785



BOOK: VENUE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES:
CONTACT: Janet Brookes (869) 660-6399/762-7095



MOONLIGHT LIME JAN. 16TH 2014


Grace Richardson and Vernalderine ‘Nalzie’ Francis are the members of Jade Orchid. Living on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts, part of the twin island Federation of St Kitts (St Christopher) andNevis, they combined their talents to form the group Jade Orchid in 2006. The site www.jade-o-zone is dedicated to promoting the work of Jade Orchid.

Grace and Nalzie write, arrange, sing and are involved the production of their own material and the songs on their albums Pelau & Fraco show influences of Rock, Techno, Hip Hop, Soca, Reggae, Soul, Jazz and Classical music. The company ROOCOO registered in the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis has the responsibility of managing the business affairs of Jade Orchid. LINK jade-o-zone.com


READY TO SPARKLE RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT KACTUS DEC 31ST 2013


Kactus Entertainment and the Latino Community of St. Kitts and Nevis Presents “Domingo De La Familia” (Family Fun Day)  There will be plenty of fun and games for the whole family and many prizes to be won.  Competitions: DJ, Domino, Haircut, Diva, Beer Drinking, Children Dancing, and much more … DJ Popi will be spinning tunes all day and DJ Chilly, DJ Franklyn and an International DJ will be in competition. Singers: Ramon and Juan PS, Papeleta and Piquete with Dancers
Date: Thursday December 8th  2013
Location: Club Kactus Birdrock SK
Time: 10:00 AM
Admission: Adults $10.00 EC with a complimentary drink.  Children: Free
Transportation Pick Up Location:  Western Union (to and from the Club Kactus)
Kactus Entretenimiento y la Comunidad Latina de San Kitts y Nevis Present Un Domingo Por La FAMILIA
Fecha: Jueves 8 de diciembre
Lugar: Club de Kactus
Hora: 10:00 am
Habrá un montón de diversión y juegos para toda la familia y muchos premios que se ganó

Varios competencia: DJ competencia Competencia dominó, mejor corte de pelo de la competencia, la noche de Competencia de la diva, la competencia de beber cerveza, los niños que bailanla competencia andmuch más ...

Djs: DJ Cachorro, DJ Chilly, D Franklyn y un DJ internacional
Cantantes: Ramon y Juan PS, Papeleta Piquete y Bailarines