Di Jumbie....

Friday, August 27, 2010 clivia 1 Comments

So....I said before that I was taking a break from Carnival this year. I really thought I would miss it. 
And to be truthful in some ways...im still involved. Im doing makeup for bands. 
Im supporting a friend who has a section with a band here. And for once....for ONCE in so many years that I can remember ....instead of looking forward to the season with dread....of the work..and the politics and the long nights and the personal sacrifice....and the glue burns...and wire scratches and depleted pockets and short tempers and hidden angers...and frustrated tears.....
For ONCE...I am excited about Miami Carnival....I'm looking forward to palaving with my sister and my friends. To have the responsiblity of enjoying myself....still looking out for my people...but the burden is not all mine and I can look forward to a mind free of covering all the bases..Is everything as it should be.? Did we do this? Did we remember that? 
I can enjoy the ritual of preparing for the parade. I can actually wear a costume...not the left overs of what ever wasnt sold. I can be ...a Masquerader. The Jumbie bite Meh! -Disclaimer-

Official Carnival Launch - Miami Broward 2010

Friday, August 27, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

Ok.
So it;s finally time.
The Official Carnival Launch
Saturday august 27th 2010
all Registered Bands are required to show at the Calder Race Track.
This is the gauge for the season...the showing. Its usually the indicator of what the parade will be like.
Im excited!
I've made my PERSONAL choice already...so my head is allllllll a twitter with boots and bling...and ....VIBESSSS!!
Finally the Jumbie bite meh!
I hope to see you guys there.

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Pics...Band Launches 2010

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Unknown 0 Comments

So last weekend , there were three band launches....on Friday Carnival Nationz Miami., Saturday : Generation X Miami , and Sunday Party People Mas.

I had big plans to go to all of them...FAIL. I made it Friday, couldnt make it Saturday and since I was hired to do makeup for them, made it on SUnday.

This weekend really made it seem like the season is finally in full swing. All the costumes showed amazing potential, and the bands are making huge efforts in term of presentation. I was happily impressed.

Here are a few pics of the Costumes and Bands..


Click on the images for galleries
Carnival Nations - A Tribute to The Mighty Sparrow.

A tribute to Mighty Sparrow

Generation X - Cocktails

Party People Mas - "Carnival Pleaures"

Finally - A Launch Date- No Road. We chipping in the Stadium

Monday, August 16, 2010 clivia 1 Comments

So yeah. Miami Broward Carnival is launching..FINALLY!!
WHO: Miami/Broward One Carnival
WHAT: Launch Miami Broward One Carnival Launch come support
WHERE: Calder Race Track- 8PM-4AM
WHEN: August 28 at 11:00pm - August 29 at 4:00am
Over 30 costumes on display
Live performance by Kaushun Band
Music by DJ Karl, Dynasty Int, Gary Enforcement, Mixx Master Roderick, Maestro

More importantly, the carnival will not be in B-Centennial park..but at Dolphin Stadium. A Stadium. Again. It seems like this festival is constantly taking a step back. I don't claim to know about the internal workings of the committee and I'm sure that the recession and economic status has affected budgets with them too. But a stadium carnival brings limitations. What will the rules be on liquor consumption? How do you try to recreate the road element that has been integral to the Miami Carnival parade? I'm trying to be positive about this turn of events....but I really watching this play out with a side-eye.

How are they going to handle crowd control in an even more enclosed place? Refuse entry? Yeah I know its a stadium...but this just feels like a show versus the street parade that is the essence of carnival. I guess we gonna see how it goes. I for one am really disappointed...but being cheerfully optimistic

ENDORSED EVENT! - Oasis Labor Day Weekend

Thursday, August 12, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

You know I don't vouch for anything unless I can personally say I enjoyed it. And even though I try to share information on this blog, I try VERY carefully to not give opinions on things, choosing rather to have people give their own input.
I can't do that with this one. And is not cause SIXAXIS is my people...yeah I might be biased.
But people, this party....this party hasn't failed me once.
Cooler fete, at a beautiful venue. Once you say cooler fete, you know the stoosh gone out the door. You liming with your people, you're drinking your drink of choice, you choose your company cause you bringing them with you.
The Music on point...what else could you possible ask for? so GO! Get your tickets early. Its worth it. They have food on sale...my advice is prepare your stomach before you get there. We trinis are the best in this kinda lime. This is a party of Legendary enjoyment. Plus part proceeds go to the Susan G. Comen Foundation for the Cure. A Party With A Cause. Dont't Miss It!
Buy your Tickets ONLINE!
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Band Launch - CNZ MIAMI - A Tribute to the Mighty Sparrow

Thursday, August 12, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

WHAT: Band Launch:
WHO:   Carnival Nationz Miami
WHERE: Deco Lounge | 606 E. Hallandale Beach Boulevard
WHEN: August 20th 2010
WHY: IS CARNIVALLL!!! 



So the madness of Caribana, and the “cool down” in Hamilton have come and gone, meaning the next major carnival to look forward to, especially for all the Carnival Nationz (CNz) peeps and them, is Miami Carnival come Canada Thanksgiving long weekend (SUNDAY Oct 10th).

For the second year running CNz will be bringing out a mas band affiliate in Miami, CNzMiami but this time we adding some twists and surprises for all would-be masqueraders. CNzMiami will have brand new costumes – we mean new designs for sale – based off the same theme that the parent band CNz played for Caribana… “A Tribute to SPARROW”. So if you could not make Caribana for some strange reason, or your costume mash-up (for a few good reasons), or you just want to play in a new costume, then CNzMiami has everything on offer.

CNzMiami will be launching in Miami on August 20th @ DECO Lounge

CNzMiami official sections:
1. Miss Mary
2. Jean & Dinah
3. Mae Mae
4. CongoMan
5. JANE
6. Royal Jail
7. Big Bamboo
8. CNz Caribana Party Section - for all the hundreds of CNz Caribana people who still have their costumes in tack and plan on joining us in Miami…


CNzMiami Vital Information:
If you reside or will be in the Miami area on Friday 20th August, then please check out the CNzMiami official launch fete...

Date: Friday 20th August
Venue: DECO Lounge
Address: 606 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale, FL
DJ: DORENZO

The NEW CNzMiami costumes will be on sale immediately and all the necessary information will be posted on www.carnivalnationz.com ~ : carnivalnationz and carnivalnationz Miami groups.

Costumes will cost - $165US for backline

Remember: CNzMiami is a full ALL-INCLUSIVE experience – so the price includes a fully stocked alcohol bar, food (breakfast & lunch) and top DJs from T&T, Miami and Toronto.

CNz CARIBANA masqueraders:
For CNz Caribana costume holders – i.e. people who played mas with CNz at Caribana 2010 and still have their costumes and are planning on jumping with CNz in Miami, then there is a MANDATORY registration fee that must be paid in order to join CNzMiami. This fee is $90US. This can be paid via www.carnivalnationz.com or directly to a CNz Band Leader (Marcus @ 416.565.4079 ~ Bryce @ 416.985.8488 ~ Dwayne @ 416.930.9650).

You cannot play mas in CNzMiami unless you have either:
1). Bought a CNzMiami specific costume; or
2). Paid the mandatory Registration Fee for all CNz Caribana masqueraders (and you must be a registered 2010 CNz masquerade).

All others will not be escorted out the band, just like last year…


Miami Carnival Travel Plans:
If you need assistance planning your 2010 Miami Carnival vacation and especially if you are looking for great deals on airline tickets, hotel and car rentals… then please feel free to contact CNz’ official Miami carnival travel agents: TITAN TOURS @ 905.279.1844

So now you have all your CNzMiami and Miami Carnival mas information. Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions regarding how CNzMiami works, payment methods, costume information… we are always there to assist you.

CNzMiami Contact Info:
Lesley-Ann Chan Tack @ 1.954.298.3381 or Lesley@carnivalnationz.com
Marcus @ 416.565.4079 or Marcus@carnivalnationz.com
Bryce @ 416.985.8488 or Bryce@carnivalnationz.com
Dwayne @ 416.930.9650 or Dwayne@carnivalnationz.com

Info: www.carnivalnationz.com or facebook: carnivalnationz or carnivalnationz Miami groups


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Miami Carnival 2010 - Carnival Nationz

Thursday, August 12, 2010 clivia 0 Comments

CNZ's Intro for their 2010 Carnival Presentation - Sparrow the Legend.
Band Launch August 20th!!