Jamaica JAMS Arts and Music Summer Festival

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Jamaica JAMS
Arts & Music Summer Festival


Saturday, August 1, 2009
Kings Park
Jamaica, Queens
6 p.m.

JAMS Festival

Originating in 1996, JAMS is currently held during the first weekend in August along ten blocks of Jamaica Avenue, which are closed to vehicular traffic. Attracting upwards of 150,000 people. The JAMS festival showcases the diverse cultural and ethnic talents, foods, arts & crafts of the Borough of Queens, promoting family and Youth centered activities, the work of Collaborative members, community partnerships and tourism for Jamaica. A highlight of the festival is the JAMS under the Stars evening concerts.

Originated in 1996 at York College , JAMS is currently held during the first weekend in August along ten blocks of Jamaica Avenue , which are closed to vehicular traffic. Attracting upwards of 150,000 people. The JAMS Festival showcases the diverse cultural and ethnic talents, foods, arts & crafts of the Borough of Queens, promoting family and Youth centered activities, the work of Collaborative members, community partnerships and tourism for Jamaica. A highlight of the festival is the JAMS under the Stars evening concerts.

Cuban Party Weekend!

High On Life: Sunday Rooftop BBQ Dance Party

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 - 4:00pm - 11:00pm

High On Life
Sunday Rooftop BBQ Dance Party

Featuring DJ Medina & DJ Pepe
Special guest performance by Pepito Gomez

Cuban music and more, plus dancing on a beautiful rooftop with city views, greenery, a great international crowd and a nice large dance space. DJ Medina will be spinning and Pepito will do a few traditional numbers.

FREE with RSVP please email Shabi at silkbedroom@yahoo.com with your full name to be put on the guest list.


High On Life
251 West 48th St. at 8th Avenue
New York, NY

Free Grilled Corn on the Cob
Special $4 Coronas and $7 Caipirinhas

For more info contact your host Shabi at:
Email: silkbedroom@yahoo.com
Tele: 917-439-4331



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