Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Singer Luciano charged with harboring a fugitive....


Reggae singer Luciano was charged with harboring a fugitive by detectives from the St Andrew Central Police Division.

"He spent the weekend in jail and was charged a short while ago," head of the division, Superintendent Terrence Bent told the Observer last evening.

Luciano, real name Jepther McLymont, was arrested on March 27th questioning with his attorney present. Shortly after the proceeding, the artist was arrested and charged shortly after the filing of a writ of habeus corpus by his attorney.


To read more, click here.

Friday, March 27, 2009

T OD A Y !!! ''A Caribbean Dance Fundraiser'! A great time for a great cause!

A Caribbean Dance Fundraiser
Sunday, March 29th
(that's today!)
Ten Thousand Villages Cleveland at Trinity Commons
2254 Euclid Avenue
3-5 pm

Sunday, March 29th, Ten Thousand Village Cleveland presents ‘A Caribbean Dance Fundraiser’. It’s a great event for music, food, prizes and FUN!!!

“The event we had earlier this year was so well received,” says, Christel Turner of Ten Thousand Villages Cleveland. “Due to popular demand, we are back again with another fun Sunday afternoon event.”

‘A Caribbean Dance Fundraiser’ will feature music by local band, Hottstuf, playing live Reggae, Soca, Calypos and Latin tunes. The fun will be lead by Cleveland’s leading Zumba instructors – guaranteed to make you MOVE! (What is Zumba?, Click here.)

“We want people to come out and get ready to MOVE! Dress comfy and even represent their country!” Says Turner, “This is a true dance experience without all the fuzz of going to a club.”

Ten Thousand Villages Cleveland (2254 Euclid Avenue, across from Cleveland State University) is the exceptional source for unique, handmade gifts, jewelry, home decor and personal accessories representing the diverse cultures of artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Ten Thousand Villages helps support people in some of the poorest parts of the world, including Haitian people in the Caribbean, by purchasing their handicrafts for a fair price and then selling these items in our stores here in North America.

“This event will also give people an opportunity to visit our store and see what we have to offer. It’s a great place to buy gifts, so if you don’t pick up something on Sunday, you can keep us in mind for the future.” Voted best place to buy gifts in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland Scene and Cleveland Jewish News, Ten Thousand Villages Cleveland is the city’s best kept secret.

So, come on out and dance Cleveland! The Caribbean Dance Fundraiser is THIS Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Ten Thousand Village Cleveland at Trinity Commons, 2254 Euclid Avenue, across from Cleveland State University. Admission is $15 (partial proceeds go directly to support Ten Thousand Villages' non-profit mission and programming). Free parking at Trinity Church lot at 22nd and Prospect.


See you there for this POSITVE event!

Ready to move,


Bashy


Zumba - uses rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. Zumba Fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

Monday, March 23, 2009

Looking for a unique shopping experience while supporting a great cause?


The place is right in your own backyard……..

Ten Thousand Villages, located at 2254 Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland is the exceptional source for unique, handmade gifts, jewelry, home decor and personal accessories representing the diverse cultures of artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

Want to learn more? Click here.


Saturday, March 14, 2009

Review and pics from KC Platinum Earthstong bash posted on Chat 'Bout Cleveland.com


Hey!

One of the few who missed KC Platinum's birthnite bash last Saturday?
No worries, click here!

Enjoy!
Bashy

Thursday, March 05, 2009

Chat 'Bout Cleveland + Columbus Caribbean LINK UP!


Chat 'Bout Cleveland has teamed up with Columbus Caribbean to let the Columbus masses in on 'all things Reggae' here in Cleveland.


To check out the first monthly installment, "Ten (Reggae) Reasons to Visit Cleveland", click here!

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Big head, Bad girl promotions and chicagoreggae.com proudly present: 4th Annual Dancehall Queen Competition (Chicago)

Big Head promotions + chicagoreggae.com + Bad Girl Promotions present the 4th Annual Midwest Dancehall Queen Competition on Saturday, July 11, 2009 location TBA, Chicago, IL.

The winner of the 2009 contest will attend The 11th Annual International Dancehall Queen Competition in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

To read more, click here!

Monday, March 02, 2009

TONIGHT! Watch Mavado shine at BET 'Rip the Runway' '09 + Cleveland top Model Riya Foster!



Set the DVR's as Mavado performs 'So Special' as BET's RIP THE RUNWAY returns for its fifth season displayed the latest styles in fashion, the hottest entertainers and models on the runway. The night's event was hosted by "Notorious" star Derek Luke and one of the sexiest actors/model, Joy Bryant.



Big up Cleveland top model, Riya Foster who strut her stuff with the likes of Toccara Jones and Rabbitt (Real Chance at Love).


BET's RIP THE RUNWAY will premiere TONIGHT on BET at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT* and will re-air on Thursday, March 5 at 8:00 p.m. and Friday, March 6 at 10:00 p.m