Jamaica Gleaner Entertainment

Published: Monday Wednesday | September 30, 2009

JAFA delivers a potpourri of classics
Superb and sublime are two of the adjectives that might be used to describe the (mainly) classical music concert at the University Chapel, Mona, on Sunday evening. It wouldn't be overstating the high quality of the show to add marvellous and magnificent... Read More...

A standing ovation for 9-y-0 Ellinor
Nine-year-old violinist Ellinor D'Melon earned herself a standing ovation on Sunday night at the 'Music Through the Ages 2' concert held at the University Chapel, Mona. The audience was clearly impressed by her performance of two demanding pieces... Read More...

Diaspora in Miami defends Buju Banton, Beenie Man
A GROUP of Jamaicans in Miami have launched a petition to allow deejays Buju Banton and Beenie Man to appear on the October 31 Reggae Bash show in that Florida city. The group has sent a letter to Miami mayor, Manuel Diaz... Read More...

Video captures Jackman chiding cellphone offender
NEW YORK (AP): Hugh Jackman knows how to stop the show.He did it recently when a cellphone call interrupted a preview performance of A Steady Rain, the Broadway play that stars Jackman and Daniel Craig.The moment captured on an amateur video shown by... Read More...

ESOR to present'I Dance'
ESOR Dance Ensemble's fourth season of excellence, 'I Dance', will be held on October 17 and 18 at the Little Theatre, Tom Redcam Avenue. The Gala performance will be on Sunday, October 18, at 6 p.m., with cocktails being served at 5 p.m... Read More...

'Fame'-ously unsubstantial
Film: 'Fame' Director: Kevin TancharoenStarring: Kay Panabaker, Naturi Naughton and Asher Book. Duration: 107 minutes. Category: MusicalWhen Alan Parker directed Fame in 1980, he had already spent 20 years writing ad copy, then television commercials... Read More...

Something extra
It's been a busy period on the social circuit. Here's some of what you might have missed.... Read More...