Walt Disney debuts World’s first, full-length, animated featureDecember 21, 1937In a time when black and white movies were the norm, Walt Disney broke new ground when he premiered the world’s first full-length, animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Based on a German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, the movie is so popular that it was re-released eight times since its premiere and has a lifetime gross of more than US$180 million.

American Airlines flight 331 overshoots runway at NMIADecember 22, 2009One hundred and fifty-four people on board American Airlines Flight 331 luckily escaped death when it overshot the runway at the Norman Manley International Airport while trying to land during a rainstorm. The plane came to a stop inches from the sea and broke apart on the Palisadoes Road. Allpassengers, including the 40 who sustained injuries, survived the crash.

Vincent van Gogh cuts off left earDecember 23, 1888Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh was indeed a troubled soul. During a period of severe depression, he cut off his left ear and later documented the act in a painting titled ‘Self-portrait with bandaged ear’. The act would cement him as a tormented genius and he went on to become the poster boy for tortured, starving artists whose work sold in the millions after death.

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Christmas is only a few days away, so to get you in the mood, we’ve compiled a list of 20 well-loved Christmas carols and songs sure to have you rockin’ around the Christmas tree. Enjoy!

1. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus/ The Jackson 52. Santa Claus is Coming to Town/ Alvin and the Chipmunks3. All I Want for Christmas is You/ Mariah Carey4. Mistletoe/ Colbie Caillat5. We Need a Little Christmas/ Glee Cast Version6. Carol of the Bells/ Pentatonix7. Santa Baby/ Eartha Kitt 8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas/ Coldplay9. Winter Wonderland/ Michael Bublé10. Jingle Bells/ Michael Bublé11. This Christmas/ Christina Aguilera12. Jingle Bell Rock/ Bobby Helms13. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy/ Peter Tchaikovsky14. Christmas in the Sun/ Fab 5/The Stage Crew15. The Christmas Song/ Nat King Cole16. Oh Holy Night/ Carrie Underwood17. Deck the Rooftop/ Glee Cast Version18. 8 Days of Christmas/ Destiny’s Child19. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays/ N’Sync20. Last Christmas/ Glee Cast Version

CHRISTMAS playlist

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It’s the last weekend before Christmas, so do some good and spread a little cheer by donating to the M*RKologie and Salvation Army Clothing Drive and Fundraiser, which

will be held at Market at the Lawn on Sunday, December 23.

By donating at least one item of clothing and $300, you will be entered in the raffle for a chance to win a prize from one of the four local designers collaborating with M*RKologie, a local fashion and lifestyle blog. Each additional piece of clothing gives you another entry, so the more clothes donated, the more chances you have to win. This clothing drive brings together the designers White Skyy, Reve Jewellery & Accessories, Tarik & Tif and Yaad Trendz, who have donated special pieces from their collections towards the drive. The winners will be picked at 6pm on the day of the event.

A portion of the proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to the Salvation Army to help with their various outreach projects.

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Matthew Mitchell

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known asMachu Ezra

Where you can see him

One Mic: The Artistic Movement, Christmas Special (check listings)

Machu and Morgan

Photo credit: Andre South

In your own words, what is it that you do?‘A Jack of all Trades.’ I sing, model, write, work here and there, go here and there, not to mention I have my degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. I will do just about anything anybody asks me. I try not to limit myself.

How do you normally spend your weekends?I hate to admit it, but I go out a lot. I’m out on the town pretty much every weekend. From Club Privilege to Fiction to KFC, that’s where I’ll be. I attend a lot of parties and lounge at numerous hangout spots. Every pan weh knock, mi deh deh. I’m a ‘Patron of the Streets’ (Lol). I should stay home.

What makes your weekends interesting?I would say that it is my friends that really make my weekends interesting. They are all hilarious and I’m guaranteed that at least one of them will have a master

plan to keep me buzzed and laughing nonstop. I’m sure I will be the one to mess it up.

What is your favourite local hangout on the weekend?I don’t have a favourite hangout spot, but I realise I have been going to Macau a lot. I like their ‘Loaded Fries.’ I’m a food guy. I’m always hungry.

How did you get involved in the music business?I’ve always been into music. It all started in the choir at Mona Prep. Then I started writing my own music in third form, which started out as poems, but I was too afraid to let anyone hear what I had to say. Earlier this year, I met a new producer by the name of Phillip Myers who liked my style of music and I decided to let go and let the ‘world’ hear what I had to say. Luckily I have not received any bad reviews yet, so I’m happy. But when I’m working it definitely affects my weekends. No friends. Just music.

Machu and friends at Gungo Walk Music Festival Machu and friends welcoming the New Year! Machu and Marissa at her birthday flex.

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In the spirit of Christmas, we’re giving away two tickets to Euphoria, All White Luxury. This event is Jamaica’s premium exclusive booze cruise and takes place on December 30. The boat departs Dock Euphoria, 38 Port Royal Street, at 2pm sharp. We’ll be having two giveaways this weekend, follow @thewkndr on Twitter for a chance to win a ticket!

Eve with UWIEmancipation Park6pmADM: Free

KrossesStages Theatre8:30pmADM: $1,400

ScandalStages Theatre8:30pmADM: $1,400

One MicClub White Dragon, New Kingston (above Pizza Hut)9pmADM: $800

FRIDAY

saturdayBookophilia Customer Appreciation DayBookophilia, 92 Hope Road9am–7pmADM: Free

Kingston KitchenHope Botanical Gardens3pm- 9pmADM: Free (children under 12); $500

wknd moviesChristmas Remix 2012Redbones Blues Café9pmADM: $800 (presold); $1,000 (at the gate)

Sangster’s E.V.E. Ladies RockHope Gardens9pmADM: $1,500 (ladies presold); $2,000 (men presold); $2,000 (ladies at the gate); $2,500 (men at the gate)

Os.mo.sis. StyleCaymanas Estate10pmADM: $3,500 (presold); $4,500 (at the gate)

Uber: Then and NowClub Privilege10pmADM: $1,000 (ladies); $2,000

The Hobbit: An Unexpected

Journey in 3D (A-16)Carib 5 4:30pm and 8:15pmPalace Cineplex 5pm and 8:40pmPalace Multiplex 5:30pm and 9:15pmOdeon Cineplex 4:50pm and 8:25pm

Wreck-It Raph in 3D (U)

Carib 5 5:10pmPalace Cineplex 2:30pm and 5:30pmPalace Multiplex 6:15pm

Wreck-It Ralph (U)

Odeon Cineplex 5:15pm

Cirque du Soleil: Worlds

Away in 3D (U)

Carib 5 5:30pm and 8:30pmPalace Cineplex 8:30pm

Palace Multiplex 9:15pm

Red Dawn (A-18)

Carib 5 5:20pm and 8:40pmPalace Multiplex 6:15pm and 9:15pm

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part 2

(A-16)

Carib 5 5pm and 8:35pmPalace Multiplex 6pm and 9pmOdeon Cineplex 8:15pm (Saturday and Sunday only)

Rise of the Guardians in 3D

(PG-13)Palace Cineplex 2:40pm

Skyfall (A-16)

Carib 5 8:20pmOdeon Cineplex 8:15pm (Friday only)

Live From KingstonBase Kingston and Belle, Shop #11 Upper Manor Park Plaza7pmADM: Free

Movie night at RedbonesRedbones Blues Café7pm and 8:40pmADM: $200 (students); $400 (for one movie); $500 (to see both films)

Chemical XTony’s Bar, 5 Chelsea Ave8pm-4amADM: $600 (regular); $1,500 (access to The Inferno)

KrossesStages Theatre8:30pmADM: $1,400

ScandalStages Theatre8:30 pmADM: $1,400

VividClub Privilege10pmADM: $1,000 (ladies); $1,500

FunFestHope Gardens10am- 6pmADM: $500 (children 5-17 years); $800 (adults)

Market at the Lawn10amNorth Lawn, Devon HouseADM: Free

R.E.D. (Relax, Eat, Drink)French Estate, 8c Leas Flat, Red Hills3pm-10pmADM: (invitation only) Invitations may be collected from the following stores Grandeur (Shop # 12 7th Avenue Plaza), Di Trends (Clock Tower Plaza)

ScandalStages Theatre5pm and 8:30pmADM: $1,400

KrossesStages Theatre5pm 8:30pmADM: $1,400

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