Miss Virginia Teen USA joins the festivities!

1. PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Media Contact:
July 30, 2010 James Dixon- 804-306-0624
jamobeconsulting@gmail.com
Miss Virginia Teen USA 2010 joins First Annual FREE Carib
Culture Unity Festival set for August 7
www.IslandVentureRichmondVa.com
Island music, delicious food, vibrant fashions, and all of the spirit of the
Caribbean Islands will be celebrated in Shockoe Bottom during the first annual
Caribbean Culture Unity Festival. The public is invited to join in the fun on
Saturday, August 7 from 10am until 7pm at the 17th Street Farmers Market
Place, 1701 East Main Street, Richmond, VA. The festival is a connection of
tradition, arts and lifestyle to communicate history, legacy, and most importantly,
unity for all walks of life. The event will be held rain or shine.
The free, family festival will be a grass-roots cultural event; a community-wide
celebration for all of Richmond and surrounding areas to experience and
appreciate. With music filling the air, live performances, art, crafts, dance, food
and specialty talents, the Carib Culture Unity Festival will highlight the local and
regional cultures. Attendees can look forward to strong music artists, multi-
cultural arts and dancing to create a sense of what the Caribbean culture truly
offers inside Richmond.
In addition to the music and dance everyone will be able to taste the numerous
food dishes by authentic cultural chefs and a variety of product vendors.
Farmer‟s Market will be abuzz with the years‟ first and only all-encompassing
Caribbean shopping and dining experience.
This free family festival will burst with reggae music, island fashions, African Stilt
Walkers, Latin Selecta music, foods from the Caribbean, and yes Miss Virginia
Teen USA – Jacqueline Carroll along with face painting and bounces for the kids.
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2. More than eight bands will bring live music to enjoy! Salsa, R &B, Reggae and
Soca performances are planned which are guaranteed to bring the best of the
islands to downtown Richmond. Some of the artists include:
 Richie Stevens, one of the premier vocalists in Jamaican music, a disciple
of “The Crown Prince of Reggae” vocal style; a dancehall singer with a
rich, soulful voice. An entertainer who shines brightest when he croons his
melodies over an up-tempo, dancehall rhythm. In the early 90s Stephens
was a part of the 2-time Grammy winning act Soul II Soul and had
recorded at Motown.
 Frankie Paul, one of Jamaica‟s best-loved and popular dancehall reggae
artists. Born almost blind, he has been dubbed by some as „The
Jamaican Stevie Wonder‟. He has recorded for virtually every
producer/studio in Jamaica.
 Anthony Que – a new Carib star on the rise. A singer, songwriter and
performer, he is one of the most promising entertainers of this generation.
Every track highlights his formidable vocal and song writing skills whether
singing a lover‟s rock, reggae, gospel or roots reality style.
 DJ Gabriel - DJ Gabriel, one of the most popular DJs in central Virginia,
can be heard on Selecta 1320 WVNZ, the most popular radio station in
the Richmond area. (Dj Gabriel es uno de los DJs mas populares en el ares de
Virginia, tiene su show en selecta 1320, la radio mas popular del area de richmond, lo
puedes escuchar de lunes a viernes de 3 a 6 pm, tocando los exitos del momento y la
mejor musica. tambien puedes disfrutar su musica en Quisqueya The Q Club los jueves
junto a Dj Joel the King of Va and Dj Judiny and Saturdays @ Fuego night Club with Dj
Don Juan Da Hitman and Ismael torres de la gran D 1480 am)
Other entertainment includes Latin Dance Fusion of Washington, DC; Elegba
Folklore Stilt Walkers of Richmond, Virginia; Cult Classic Bands Antero,
Proverbial and Stable Roots; Steel Pan Drums from Faith Life Tabernacle in
Richmond. The festival will also include Afro-Latin-Carib Art for sale; Heritage
Crafts; Craft Making Workshop and Afro-Latin-Carib Clothing for sale. The
Kids Zone will offer entertainment under adult supervision.
The Richmond Police Department, the Department of Fire and Emergency
Services will all be on hand.
Sponsors for the festival include the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Association,
Historic 17th Street Farmers‟ Marketplace, iPower 92.1 Radio, Radio Richmond,
Selecta 1320 and Island Venture Restaurant and Lounge.
A portion of the beverage proceeds will benefit VCU Massey Cancer Center of
Virginia Commonwealth University.
For more information please contact (804) 230-3556 or visit
www.islandventurerichmondva.com or www.facebook.com.
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