A new feature has been added to the 2015 edition of WeBeat St James Live, to be held from June 5-13. Staged by the St James Community Improvement Committee, the new event–Rum Street–will be held in collaboration with Angostura.
This year's week-long event will commence with the Honoree's Award Ceremony, scheduled for June 5, at the St James Amphitheatre, Western Main Road, St James.
The 15th edition of WeBeat St James Live will have a wide range of activities at the Amphitheatre, culminating in the steelband parade along the Western Main Road, St James.
The annual affair which celebrates the cultural heritage and diversity within the twin islands of T&T will see the return of ArtBeat (June 11) at which artisans can display their craft and WeCruise on June 14 aboard the Treasure Queen.
Regular attractions include We Film Night (June 6), in collaboration with the T&T Film Festival, WeTreat (June 7), Health Day (June 8), in conjunction with the PoS North Lions and the North West Regional Health Authority; and, WeTalk Historian Talk Show with emphasis on Youth (June 8). These events are free to the public.
We Kaiso: Special Tribute to The Black Stalin is scheduled for June 12 and will showcase some of the greatest exponents of the calypso art form backed by the indefatigable Pelham Goddard and Friends with Granny and Penny as hosts.
WeBeat St James Live is held under the patronage of the Mayor of Port-of-Spain.
WEBEAT SCHEDULE
JUNE 5
Honorees Award Ceremony - (Edwin Skinner and
St James Police Youth Club to be honoured)
VENUE: St James Amphitheatre
TIME: 8 pm
JUNE 6
WeFilm Night (In collaboration with T&T Film Festival)
VENUE: St James Amphitheatre
TIME: 7 pm
ADMISSION: Free
JUNE 7
WeTreat (Treat for children 12 & under)
TIME: 3 pm � 6 pm
ADMISSION: Free
JUNE 8
Health Day (In Collaboration with PoS North Lions Club & NWRHA)
TIME: 10 am
ADMISSION: Free
JUNE 9
WeTalk (SideWalk Historian Talk Show)
Join A Club Not A Gang with Officer Derrick Sharbodie & The St James Police Youth Club
VENUE: St James Amphitheatre
TIME: 7.30 pm
ADMISSION: Free
JUNE 10
WeBeat Football Game
VENUE: St James Police Academy Grounds, Western Main Road, St. James
TIME: 4.30 pm ADMISSION: Free
ARTbeat - Art, craft, food and music
VENUE: St James Amphitheatre
TIME: 6 pm
ADMISSION: Free
JUNE 11
Drumology (Ministry of Arts & Multiculturalism)
St. James Amphitheatre
TIME: TBA ADMISSION: Free
JUNE 12
WeKaiso: Tribute to Black Stalin, Pelham Goddard & Roots. MCs Nikki & Penny
VENUE: St James Amphitheatre
TIME: 8 pm
ADMISSION: $150
JUNE 13
Mannie Dookie 5K Fun Race (Register before race)
VENUE: St James Amphitheatre
TIME: 7 am
Steelband Parade
VENUE: Western Main Road, St James
TIME: 7 pm � 2 am ADMISSION: Free
JUNE 14
We Cruise: Treasure Queen
VENUE: Pier 2, Chaguaramas
TIME: Boarding 3 pm, Sailing 4 pm
ADMISSION: $150