2011 Calendar of Past Steelpan Music Events

• Kwanzaa 2011 celebration features song, dance and spoken word performances from the Brooklyn Steppers, Restoration Dance Theatre Company, ADLIB Steel Orchestra and Something Positive, Inc.  Overall event time:  Noon-4:00 p.m.; ADLIB performance time:  2:30 p.m.  Venue:  Main Stage, American Museum of Natural History, 79^th St. at Central Park West.   Info:  1 (212) 769-5315.
   

• Hawston School Marimba and Steelpan Band performs.  Time:  7:00–8:30 p.m.  Venue:  Harold Porter National Botanical Garden, Betty’s Bay, Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA.
   

• Students at New Haven’s Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School present the world premiere of “Broken Chains: A Gospel Hip-Hopera.”  Andy Akiho, steel Pan virtuoso and Yale composition student composed the initial score for several of the main songs, performed by the steelband.  Showtimes:  2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Main Stage of Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School, 177 College Street, (enter corner of College and Crown streets), New Haven, Connecticut, USA.   Info
   

• Students at New Haven’s Cooperative Arts & Humanities Magnet High School present the world premiere of “Broken Chains: A Gospel Hip-Hopera.”  Andy Akiho, steel Pan virtuoso and Yale composition student composed the initial score for several of the main songs, performed by the steelband.  Showtimes:  2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Main Stage of Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School, 177 College Street, (enter corner of College and Crown streets), New Haven, Connecticut, USA.   Info
   

• The Dunkirk Middle School (DMS) Holiday Concert features performances by Marauder Steel, DMS’ steeldrum band, the 6^th Grade Chorus, and more.  Time:  6:30 p.m.  Venue:  Dunkirk Middle School, 525 Eagle Street, Dunkirk, New York, USA.
   

• Panist Tony Guppy performs as part of Crystal Jazz Latino.  Doors open:  6:00 p.m.  Showtime:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Cafe LaDonna,  B1F 4-28-21 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku Tokyo Harajuku, Tokyo, JAPAN.      Info: 03-5775-6775    
   
• The Steelheads Steelband performs in Mott Middle College Holiday Concert.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Mott College Auditorium, 1401 East Court Street, Flint, Michigan, USA.
   

• 2^nd Annual Pan Parang features performances by Pan Royal, Crossfire, Harmony, East Side Symphony, ADLIB, New York Pan Stars, Despers USA and Sonatas steel orchestras.  Doors open: 4:00 p.m.  Showtime:  6:00 p.m.  Venue: The Tropical Paradise Ballroom, 1367 Utica Avenue, (between Foster Avenue and Farragut Road), Brooklyn, New York, USA.    More info/tickets - Crossfire:  1 (347) 262-5746; ADLIB:  1 (516) 672-1135; Despers USA:  1 (347) 444-9964; Sonatas:  1 (718) 496-5133.
   
• birdsong steel orchestra presents a free Community Concert:  “Christmas In The Park” featuring birdsong Academy Steel, birdsong Academy Orchestra, Academy Small Ensemble, birdsong Steel Orchestra, Richie Quarless Orchestra, birdsong Academy Brass, and guests The Lydian Singers.  Time:  6:00-9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Auzonville Park, Tunapuna, Trinidad, W.I.  More
   

• CASYM Steel Orchestra presents their annual Christmas Concert “Carols and Classics - A Holiday Extravaganza.”  Performances by CASYM Class 1 & 2, P.S. 161, P.S. 91, M.S. 267 and more.  Time:  7:30–10:30 p.m.  Venue:  Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York, USA.  More info: 1 (718) 735-6708; casyminfo@aol.com
   
• Tropicalfete CountDown Top 100 International Caribbean Songs for 2011 is an evening of music, fashion, comedy.  Some of the top songs for the night will be performed on Steeldrums by panist Ricardo Greenaway.  Time:  6:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Crime Scene Bar & Lounge, 310 Bowery, Manhattan, New York, USA.   Info:  1 (646) 504-FETE.
   
• Silver Stars Steel Orchestra presents their 21^st Annual Parang & Steel series featuring performances by Silver Stars, Wendy Sheppard, parang group Fuego Caribeno and more. Time: 8:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. Venue:  Silver Stars’ Pan Yard, 56 Tragarete Road, Newtown, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Meyer Levin’s winter concert showcases “A Classical Holiday” featuring performances by the school’s various Steelband classes and Higher Levin Steel Orchestra - presenting the Hallelujah Chorus and much more, Chorus, and Dance and Drama.  Time:  7:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Meyer Levin Intermediate School (I.S. 285), 5909 Beverly Road (corner Beverly Road & Ralph Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   

• NYU Steel plays Philip Glass and Calypso Favorites.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:   NYU Steinhardt Percussion Penthouse, 35 West 4^th Street, 13^th floor, New York, New York, USA.  Penthouse seating is limited; and is offered on a first-come basis.  Free and open to the public.
   
• Merivale High School concert bands, jazz bands and steel pan ensembles perform.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Merivale High School, 1755 Merivale Road, Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA.
   

• BT Melodians Steel Orchestra performs for British Telecom Christmas Concert.  Time:  6:45 p.m.  Venue:  Royal Albert Hall, Kensington High Street, London, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM.
   

• Caribbean Dinner & Jazz features steelpan artist and vocalist Debra “Pan Diva” Romain and panist Carlene “Sweet Wrist” Etienne, backed by the Engine Room Band. Time: 5:00–9:00 p.m. Venue:  The Tabernacle, Talbot Road and Powis Square, Notting Hill, London, ENGLAND.   Info
   
• ‘Pan in De Rosa’ features performances by Trinidad All Stars, Silver Stars, Renegades, Laventille Sound Specialists, Fonclaire, Invaders, Simple Song and Arima Golden Symphony steel orchestras.  Time: 5:00—11:30 p.m.  Venue:  Lime Boulevard, Santa Rosa Heights, Arima, TRINIDAD & T0BAGO.
   
• A religious celebration of Christmas features Ron Kenoly, and Worship in Steel.  Time:  5.30 pm.  Venue:  Kingdom Covenant Centre, 20-1224 Dundas Street East, Mississauga, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• The “Bridging the Classics of the Past with Classics of the Future” concert features performances hip hop violinist Jeffrey Hughes, in the performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ the 2011 Community Mass choir and Orchestra and the Florida Memorial University Voices and Steel Pan Ensemble.  Time:  4:00 p.m.   Venue:  the sanctuary of Church of the Incarnation, 1854 NW 54^th Street, Miami, Florida, USA.
   

• Panist Tony Guppy performs with Bronze Sambe.  Doors open:  6:00 p.m.  Showtime:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Exit 3, Exit 2 Gaienmae station, Tokyo Metro, Minato- Kita Aoyama 7-chome, Tokyo, JAPAN.  Info: 03-3796-6757
   
• The Cultural Academy for Excellence (CAFE) presents their Annual Christmas Concert featuring the Georgetown Chorale and performances by CAFE Steel Ensemble.  Time: 5:00 p.m.  Venue: First United Methodist Church of Hyattsville, 6201 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville, Maryland, USA.
   
• BT Melodians Steel Orchestra performs for Annual Award Concert.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Nettlefold Hall, 1 Norbury High Street, London, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM.  Info
   
• St. Luke’s Steel Band presents A Winter Concert featuring St. Luke’s Liturgical Dancers.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Unitarian Society of New Haven, 700 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden, Connecticut, USA.   Info
   
• Silver Stars Steel Orchestra presents their 21^st Annual Parang & Steel series featuring performances by Silver Stars, calypsonian Denyse Plummer, parang group La Divina Pastora and more. Time: 8:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. Venue:  Silver Stars’ Pan Yard, 56 Tragarete Road, Newtown, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Panist Tony Guppy performs at “A Christmas Gift 2011” - A charity concert for the benefit of the children's institution in Japan and the Philippines.  Doors open:  6:30 p.m.  Showtime:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Franciscan Chapel Center in Tokyo, 4-2-37, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN.
   
• Iowa Percussion, the PanAmerican Steel, Steel Band II and Steel Band III perform.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
   
• Tri City Steel Band Association presents its Christmas Concert.  Time:  6:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Chief Jo Middle School Auditorium, 504 Wilson, Richland, Washington, USA.  Info:  1 (509) 948-3242
   
• A religious celebration of Christmas features the choir, Worship in Steel, dancers, and the KCM Praise Team.  Time:  6:30 pm.  Venue:  Kingdom Covenant Centre, 20-1224 Dundas Street East, Mississauga, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• Annual Christmas concert features the Catholic Central High School (CCHS) concert band and choir, Bishop Mussio Junior High School band and choir and the CCHS steel drum band.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Lanman Hall, Catholic Central High School, 320 West View Avenue, Steubenville, Ohio, USA.
   

• “True Trini Christmas Show” with steelpan archiveArtist and composer Ray Holman, along with friends, parang performances and more.  6:30 p.m.  Venue:  The Little Carib Theatre, corner of White and Robert Streets, Woodbrook, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• The General John Stricker Middle School Steel Band performs during the school’s annual Winter Band Concert.  Time 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, 8100 Wise Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
   
• Rescheduled from November 1:
  The third edition of the Nigerian Schools Panorama features competing performances by steel orchestras from the following institutions - NOWA Secondary School - Karshi, Nassarawa State; Nigerian Navy Secondary School - Port Harcourt, Rivers State; Corona Secondary School - Agbara, Ogun State; Bells School - Ota, Ogun State; Loral International School - Igbesa, Ogun State; Queensland Academy - Lagos; Sanya Grammers School - Lagos; Federal Government College - Lagos; Greensprings School - Lagos; Nigerian Navy Secondary School - Lagos; Airforce Secondary School - Ikeja, Lagos and St. Jude’s Private school - Festac Town, Lagos.  Special guest of Honour - the President of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Goodluck Jonathan.  Time:  10:00 a.m.  Venue:  Gymnasium Hall, National Stadium, by Abuja City Gate, Abuja, NIGERIA.
   

• The Central Campus Steel Drum Band appears in concert, featuring musicians from Pasadena High School’s SJC (San Jacinto College) Steel Band Pilot Program and the high school steel band will perform with SJC steel band musicians at the concert.  Time 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Slocomb Auditorium, San Jacinto College Central, 8060 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, Texas, USA.
   

• “Heat Up the Holidays” is presented by the ECC (Elgin Community College) Steel Bands.  Time:  7:30–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Blizzard Theatre, Elgin Community College’s Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Illinois, USA.   Info:  1 (847) 622-0300.
   
• Harper College Steelband performs a contemporary repertoire, including calypso, Christmas music and new works.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Harper College Performing Arts Center (Building R), 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, Illinois, USA.   Info:  1 (847) 925-6100.
   

• The annual St. Mary’s Central High School Christmas Concert features performances by participating elementary schools:  St. Mary’s Elementary, St. Anne’s and Cathedral, along with the high school’s wind orchestra and Hammerhead Steel Drum Band.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  School Gymnasium, St. Mary's Central High School, 1025 North 2nd Street, Bismarck, North Dakota, USA.
   

• Starlift Steel Orchestra launches ‘The Gathering’ - the band’s 2012 mas presentation for the road Carnival Monday & Tuesday 2012, with music by the steel orchestra.   Time:  3:30 p.m.  Venue:  Starlift House of Music, 1a Mucurapo Road Extension, Mucurapo, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• Winnipeg Steel Orchestra presents its winter concert.  Time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue:  St. Boniface University (formerly ‘College’), 200 Avenue de la Cathedrale, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA.  Info:  1 (204) 952-6172
   
• It’s “Christmas at Mary 2011,” from the University of Mary, featuring the U-Mary Concert Choir, the Gabrieli Brass and Vocal Jazz ensembles and the Steel Band.  Time:  1:30 p.m.  Venue:  Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel in the Benedictine Center on campus, 7500 University Drive, Bismarck, North Dakota, USA.
   

• Pan Jazz in the Panyard featuring Lennard Jack on Pan and Fusion.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pan Masters’ panyard, 4559 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood,​ Maryland, USA.
   
• Silver Stars Steel Orchestra presents their 21^st Annual Parang & Steel series featuring performances by Silver Stars, calypsonian Kenny J, parang group Los Dinámicos and more. Time: 8:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. Venue: Silver Stars’ Pan Yard, 56 Tragarete Road, Newtown, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• Pan Fried Steel Drum Band presents A Gala Caribbean Holiday Concert.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Saco River Grange Hall, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Buxton, Maine, USA.
   
• The Steelheads Steelband performs at ‘Christmas in Dibbleville,’ Time:  1:30-5:30 p.m.  Venue:  Dibbleville, 302 South Leroy Street (Shiawassee and Leroy Streets), Fenton, Michigan, USA.
   
• The Festival Celebrating Steelpan from the Caribbean features performances by:  Pan Fantasy Steel Orchestra from Toronto; CCAH (Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton) Steel Orchestra from Oakville; Salah Steelpan Academy (Montreal) and St. Jamestown Youth Centre Steel Orchestra (Toronto); soloist Kenrick Headley from Surrey, BC, and special guest Rawdon Edwards (Antigua) & the Joy Lapps Trio.  Time:  7:00-10:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Chinese Cultural Centre, 1582 Sheppard Avenue E. Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.  Info - Conroy:  1 (905) 509-5151; Ken:  1 (416) 515-7884; Veronica:  1 (905) 257-0581.
   
• Annual Christmas concert features the Catholic Central High School (CCHS) concert band and choir, Bishop Mussio Junior High School band and choir and the CCHS steel drum band.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Lanman Hall, Catholic Central High School, 320 West View Avenue, Steubenville, Ohio, USA.     Info
   
• Central College’s Flying Pans Steel Band presents A Caribbean Christmas concert to benefit Toys for Tots.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Banquet Room, Graham Conference Center, 812 University Street, Central College, Pella, Iowa, USA.
   
• It’s “Christmas at Mary 2011,” from the University of Mary, featuring the U-Mary Concert Choir, the Gabrieli Brass and Vocal Jazz ensembles and the Steel Band.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Our Lady of the Annunciation Chapel in the Benedictine Center on campus, 7500 University Drive, Bismarck, North Dakota, USA.
   
• Polyphonics Steel Orchestra presents their 4^th Annual Bar-B-Que.  Time:  11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.  Venue:  Baggo Residence - Corner of Jackson & Agostini Streets, Curepe, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  Info: 1 (868) 750-0178
   
• Tri City Steel Band Association performs during Food Drive.  Time:  11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.  Venue:  3312 W. Clearwater Avenue, Kennewick, Washington, USA.
   

• Waubonsee Community College Steel Band performs in concert.  Time:  7:30–9:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Auditorium, Waubonsee Community College, Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove Waubonsee, Illinois, USA.
   
• Pan Fridays features panist Patrick Davis.  Time:  11:30 p.m.  Venue:  Janelle's Caribbean American Cuisine, 671 Washington Avenue (between St. Marks Avenue & Prospect Place), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   

• Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra provides festive music for the Christmas season at the Manchester market.  Times:  sessions during 2:00–6:30 p.m. timeframe.  Venue:  the European market, Lincoln Square/Brazenose Street, just down from Albert Square, Manchester, ENGLAND, UK.
   

• Panist Jonathan Scales with his Fourchestra performs.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Machiavelli’s, 8 5^th Street, Bristol, Tennessee, USA.  Info: 1 (423) 573-9955.
   
• The Bossa Nova Jazz Link invites you to their second annual Jazz Affair - Mayaro has Jazz II.  Appearing - the Bossa Nova Jazz Ensemble, Patti Rogers, The Sueno Latin Dance Group, panist Mikhail Salcedo, Akinola Sennon, Siparia Deltones, the House of Jacqui Models and more.  Time:  5:00-9:00pm.  Venue:  the Queens Beach Hotel & Holiday Resort, Edgehill & Gould Streets, Mayaro, TRINIDAD, W.I.  Info - Janelle: 1 (868) 468-2004; Gyasi:  1 (868) 714-2388; Nakitta:  1 (868) 341-8680.
   

• The 36^th annual Macomb County Santa Parade in downtown Mount Clemens features appearances by the Gratitude Steel Band,the Michigan Colonial Fife and Drum Corp, and the Cabar Feidh Pipe Band.  Time:  10:00 a.m.  Parade route:  Main Street, starting at Church Street, proceeding north through downtown toward Market Street, Mount Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, USA.
   

• University of Wyoming (UW) Pan Band performs.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, Wyoming, USA.
   

• Pan Trinbago presents ‘Pan in De Countryside’ featuring performances by Valley Harps, SIPABATT, Hatters, Old Tech, and Kaizen Fuzun steel orchestras. Time: 2:00—7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Moruga Secondary School, Basseterre, Moruga, TRINIDAD & T0BAGO.   Info:  1 (868) 623-4486.
   
• Caribbean Dinner & Jazz features panists Justin Russell and Wade Austin, backed by the Engine Room Collective.  Doors open:  5:30 p.m.  Showtime:  6:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, Notting Hill, London, ENGLAND.  Info
   
• The annual Christmas lights switch-on in Chesterfield features a performance by Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra and more activities during the day.  Venue:  Burlington Street, Chesterfield, ENGLAND, UK.
   
• Holiday in the Islands with the Gratitude Steel Band.  Time:  6:00-8:00 p.m.  Venue:  37 North Church, 14250 Reeck Road, Southgate, Michigan, USA.  Info:  1 (734) 283-7161.
   
• The NIU (Northern Illinois University) and All University Steelband presents its 2011 fall concert under the direction of Cliff Alexis and Liam Teague.  Concert features panist Leon “Foster” Thomas.  Time:  3:00 p.m. CST (Central Standard Time)  Venue:  the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU Music Building, 550 Lucinda Avenue, NIU Campus, DeKalb, Illinois, USA.
   
• The eleventh edition of the Talent Expression Competition organized by the Southern Marines Steel Orchestra showcases the Grand Finals: performances from twelve finalists,  including duet by panists Tyeesha Alexander and Rachel Diefenthaller.  Time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Southern Marines Pan Palais, Southern Main Road, Marabella, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• The Dayspring Steel Band performs during the Christmas lights switch-on event.  Time:  3:30–5:30 p.m.  Venue:  outside the Coventry Transport Museum, Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry, West Midland, ENGLAND, UK.
   

• Demonstration workshop with Mosaic Steel Orchestra:  Rhythm the Essential Element at  the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) in-service Conference.  Time:  10:30 a.m.  Venue:  York Stratford Room, Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, 777 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
   
• The Tinpanic Steel Band performs at the Kora Shriners 6^th annual FEZtival of Trees Time:  12:30–2:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Kora Shrine Center, 11 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, Maine, USA.
   
• Pan in the Community with Mosaic Steel Orchestra at “Light Up the Town.”  Parade start time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  Town Center Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
   

• Pan Fridays features panist Patrick Davis.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Janelle's Caribbean American Cuisine, 671 Washington Avenue (between St. Marks Avenue & Prospect Place), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   

• Panoramers Steel Band performs as part of Pirates Week activities.  Time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue:  West Bay Heritage Site, next to Ed Busch Stadium, West Bay, Grand Cayman, CAYMAN ISLANDS.
   
• DU (University of Denver) Lamont Steel Drum Ensemble ‘Pan Nation’ performs.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  the OJC (Otero Junior College) Ed Stafford Theatre, 1802 Colorado Avenue, La Junta, Colorado, USA.
   

• The Champion Central Elementary School steel drum band performs at the Ohio School Boards Association’s student achievement fair, a highlight of the annual capital conference and trade show.  Time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
   

• Latin Jazz Performance:  ‘Ji’ (Khuent Rose on Steelpan), Dr. Mambo and the Experience ensemble; Piano -Dwight “Dr. Mambo” Brewster; Sax- Al Flythe; Congas - Neil Clarke; Bass- James Taylor and; Drums- Berardo “Chacho” Ramirez.  Times:  7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.  Venue:  ‘For My Sweet’ - Garden and Event Space/Kalahari Gallery, 1103 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• Annise Hadeed(steel pan and percussion) performs as part of the Legendary Breakfast Band, with Richard Bailey (drums and percussion), James Lascelles (keys and percussion), Winston Delandro (guitar and percussion), Kuma Harada (bass) and Ken Eley (saxes).  Doors open:  6:30 p.m.  Showtime:  7:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, Notting Hill, London, ENGLAND.  Info
   

• Pan, Parang and Pork, with performances by Invaders Steel Orchestra, H20 PHLO 2G, Los Hombres Sexuales and Scrunter.  Time:  3:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  QPCC, Queen’s Park Oval, Elizabeth Street, Woodbrook, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.   Info:  1 (868) 798-7573.
   

• Poets Grace Nichols and John Agard come together at the University of Leicester’s fourth annual Literary Leicester festival - presenting a joint performance of Sunris and Man to Pan, exploring Caribbean metaphors of transfiguration – Carnival and Steel Pan.  Time:  7:30–8:30 p.m.  Venue:  University of Leicester Campus - Peter Williams Lecture Theatre, Fielding Johnson Building South Wing, Lancaster Road, Leicester, ENGLAND, UK.  Info
   
• Steel Band Extrava-PAN-za Panorama Competition - part of the Cayman Islands’ annual Pirates Week Festival - features performances by steelbands from Cayman Islands schools:  The Panoramers, Pandemix, Grace Academy, Triple C, Pandemonium, Catholic School and Prep High School.  Time:  7:30-11:00 p.m.  Venue:  Harbour Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman, CAYMAN ISLANDS.  Info
   

• TLA (The Littlehampton Academy) Year 7 and Senior Steelbands perform in The Music for Youth Schools Prom concert series.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, ENGLAND, UK.  Info
   

• UND (University of North Dakota) Steel Drum Band presents their annual concert.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Chester Fritz Auditorium, 3475 University Avenue, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA.
   

• The eleventh edition of the Talent Expression Competition organized by the Southern Marines Steel Orchestra features the Semi-final phase with twenty-five performers comprising vocalists, dancers, monologists, panists and poets.  Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Southern Marines Pan Palais, Southern Main Road, Marabella, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• The Musical Apostles Steel Band presents their annual concert.  Time:  4:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Kingston Parish Church Hall (The Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle), 70b King Street, Kingston, JAMAICA, W.I.
   

• Pan Arts Network in conjunction with Steelpan Initiatives Project of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Trinidad, presents the 8^th Annual Autumn Leaves on Steel featuring Darren Sheppard & the P.H.I. (Philharmonic Percussive Instrument) Pan alongside several other panists including Chris Lewis, Earl La Pierre, Jr., Mark Mosca and Winston ‘Pappy’ Fredericks.  Doors open:  6:00 p.m.  Showtime:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Armenian Youth Centre, 50 Hallcrown Place, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.  Info:  Wendy Jones:  1 (416) 525-2391; Earl La Pierre, Jr.:  1 (416) 953-0905.
   
• Pan Sonatas Steel Orchestra presents a Bus Ride to Atlantic City.  Departure Time:  6:30 p.m.  Departure Venue:  1254 Sterling Place (between Troy & Albany Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Tickets & Info - Lisa:  1 (347) 854-2179; Leslie-Ann:  1 (917) 620-1124; Mack:  1 (718) 1 (718) 496-5133.
   
• Katzenjammers Steel Orchestra celebrates its 60^th Anniversary with a steelband jamboree, featuring performances by Valley Harps, Silver Stars, Our Boys, Metro Stars, Buccooneers and Katzenjammers steel orchestras.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Katzenjammers’ pan yard, Courland, Black Rock, TOBAGO, W.I. 
   

• The Campbellsville University Steel Band presents fall concert, “A History of the Steel Band.”   Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Gheens Recital Hall in the Gosser Fine Arts Center, 210 University Drive, Campbellsville, Kentucky, USA.
   

• UI (University of Illinois) Steel Band and I-Pan Steel Band deliver a preview of the Mass Steel Band concert being performed at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention 2011 in Indianapolis.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, Illinois, USA.  Info
   
• The Trinidad & Tobago Steelpan and Jazz Festival 2011 - “The Many Moods of Kaiso” features trumpeter Etienne Charles and Quintet with Jacques Schwarz-Bart, special guests 3 Canal, Lord Superior, The National Symphony Chamber Orchestra conducted by Jessel Murray and the 2011 Steelpan Jazz Champions.  Time:  5:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:   Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• The Trinidad & Tobago Steelpan and Jazz Festival 2011 - International Steelpan Jazz Challenge segment - Championship Round for qualifying steel orchestras.  Time:  5:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Queen's Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• St. Michael & All Angels Steel Orchestra performs in concert.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  The pan yard, St. Michael & All Angels Church, Hillside, London, ENGLAND, UK.  Info:  patrick_mckay@talk21.com; michelle.walcott@yahoo.co.uk
   

• The eleventh edition of the Talent Expression Competition organized by the Southern Marines Steel Orchestra features forty-two contestants comprising vocalists, dancers, monologists, panists and poets for the preliminary round of competition.  Time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Southern Marines Pan Palais, Southern Main Road, Marabella, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Steelband Concert in honour of TASPO Diamond Jubilee and Dixieland Golden Jubilee features performances by Mangrove, CSI, London All Stars and St. Michael & All Angels Steel Orchestras.  Time:  9:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.  Venue:  Camden Centre, Euston Road, London, ENGLAND, U.K.
   
• The Vista Unified School District's ninth annual Festival of the Arts features art and performances by more than 1,000 Vista schoolchildren from kindergarten through 12^th grade.  Mission Vista’s Steel Drum Ensemble 1 joins many other groups including the Temple Heights Drumming Dragons, theater troupes from Mission Vista and Vista high schools, the Grapevine Choir and Rancho Buena Vista’s folklorico dance troupe.  Event time:  10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.  Venue:  25 Main Street (in front of the Krikorian movie Theatres), Vista Village Center, Vista, California, USA.
   

• Caribbean Dinner & Jazz features panists Samuel Du Bois and Daniel Louis, and vocalist Alison Grant – all backed by the Engine Room Collective.  Time:  5:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, Notting Hill, London, ENGLAND.  Info
   
• The Trinidad & Tobago Steelpan and Jazz Festival 2011 - International Steelpan Jazz Challenge segment - Qualifying Round, with competitors:  Pamberi, Codrington Pan Family, Renegades, Desperadoes, Starlift, Siparia Deltones, Couva Joylanders, Golden Hands, Redemption Sound Setters, Exodus, Laventille Sound Specialists, Tropical Angel Harps and Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestras.  Time:  3:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Queen's Park Savannah, Paddock Area, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Classical Solo Steelpan Competition features performances by Rising Stars Steel Orchestra students.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Charlotte Amalie High School, Ruth E. Thomas Auditorium, 4546 Kongens Gade, ST. THOMAS, V.I.
   

• Pantistic Steel Band; Resurrection Steel Orchestra; Miami Pan Symphony Steel Orchestra; Silver Stars, USA Steel Band; Lauderhill Steel Ensemble Inc.; New Generation Branches Steel Orchestra and 21^st Century Steel Steel Band are expected to participate in the 2011 Miami Carnival in the Gardens, joining over 20 masquerade bands.  Overall event time:  12 noon, the Miami Broward.  Parade route:  NW 26^th Avenue to NW 199^th Street, West on NW 199 to NW 27 Avenue, North on NW 27 Avenue to NW 203 Street then East into the stadium in the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, USA. 
   

• Miami Broward 2011 Panorama features six steel orchestras in competition:  Pantistic Steel Band; Resurrection Steel Orchestra; Miami Pan Symphony Steel Orchestra; Silver Stars, USA Steel Band; Lauderhill Steel Ensemble Inc.; New Generation Branches Steel  Orchestra and; 21^st Century Steel Steel Band.  Time:  n/a.  Venue:  Miami City, Miami, Florida, USA.  More
   

• The Paradise Steel Band joins the York Rose Singers in concert.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  South Milford Methodist Church, High Street, South Milford, Leeds, ENGLAND, UK.
   

• The annual Central College Flying Pans Alumni Steel Band concert features Alumni members alongside current Central students.  Time:  1:00 p.m.  Venue:  Douwstra Auditorium, Central College campus, Pella, Iowa, USA.
   

• Trinidad &Tobago Film Festival features:  Classical Steel.  This documentary film looks at the steelband in the role of symphony orchestra, and explores the global spread of the steelband movement and the acceptance of the steelpan as a legitimate musical instrument.  The film is driven by the viewpoints of Ray Holman, Anne Fridal, Desmond Waithe, Junior Pouchet, Dr. Jeannine Remy, Edward Cumberbatch, Anthony Williams, Merle Albino de Coteau, Pelham Goddard, Dr. Kim Johnson, Liam Teague, Patrick Arnold and the late Dr. Pat Bishop.  Time:  12 Noon.  Venue:  The Little Carib Theatre, corner of White and Robert Streets, Woodbrook, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• New York's Pantonic Steel Orchestra presents their ‘free’ 2011 Fall Classic Concert featuring steel panist, recording and performing artist Jonathan Scales on double second with his Fourchestra.  Also appearing:  Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation, New York Pan Stars and hosts Pantonic Steel Orchestra.  Time:  4:00–7:00 p.m.  Doors open: 3:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pantonic’s Pan Yard, 2514 Albemarle Road (between Veronica Place & Lott Street), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• NTSO (National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra) Beethoven Series III - Laughter and Humor; Conductor:  Fusao Kajima; Steelpan:  Liam Teague.  Program:  Jan Bach: Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra - L.v. Beethoven: Symphony No.4 in B-flat Major, Op.60; S. Prokofiev: Selections from “Romeo and Juliet” Suite.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Performance Hall of Cultural Bureau, Hsinchu County, No.146, Xianzheng 9th Rd., Zhubei City, Hsinchu County 302, TAIWAN, (R.O.C.).
   

• Branches Steel Orchestra appears at Rockin’ with Raptors event.  There will also be an Animal Adventure Petting Zoo, Cookout and more.  Time:  1:00-4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.   Info:  1 (617) 983-8500.
   
• The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra featuring Jonathan Scales on double second, performs.  Time: 8:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue: The Shrine, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard (between 133^rd & 134^th Streets), Harlem, New York, USA.
   
• NTSO (National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra) Beethoven Series III - Laughter and Humor; Conductor:  Fusao Kajima; Steelpan:  Liam Teague.  Program:  Jan Bach: Concerto for Steelpan and Orchestra - L.v. Beethoven: Symphony No.4 in B-flat Major, Op.60; S. Prokofiev: Selections from “Romeo and Juliet” Suite.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Taichung Chung-Hsin Hall, No.291-3, Jingwu Rd., North Dist., Taichung City 404, TAIWAN (R.O.C.)
   

• Steelpanist Clyde “Lightning” George joins Calypso Rose and Lord Superior for the Calypso Caravan, part of World Music Festival: Chicago 2011.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Mayne, 1328 Morse Avenue, Illinois, Chicago, USA.
   

• The Fairforest Middle School Steel Drum Band provides entertainment at the Arts Partnership’s annual meeting.  Overall event time:  5:30–7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Chapman Cultural Center, 200 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
   
• Trinidad & Tobago Steelpan Jazz Festival 2011 Launch.  Time:  4:30–6:30 p.m. Venue:  Cascadia Hotel, 67 Ariapita Road, St Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Mosaic Steel Orchestra performs for ‘Entertainment on the Plaza.’  Time:  6:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Fountain Plaza - Town Center of Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
   

• Steel panist Candice Hill performs at Green Fest 2011.  Time:  12:00-12:30 p.m.  Venue:  Davey's Uptown Theater (Uptown Ramblers Club), 3402 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
   

• CANCELLED
  Pantonic Steel Orchestra invites all to its Las-Lap.  Bands TBA.  Gates open:  3:00 p.m.  Showtime:  4:00 p.m.  Venue:  2514 Albemarle Road (between Veronica Place & Lott Street), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
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• Annual New York Steelband Music Panorama competition - featuring ADLIB, Boston Metro, CASYM, CrossFire, D’Radoes, Despers USA, Harmony, Pantonic, Sesame Flyers and defending champions Pan Sonatas steel orchestras.  Note:  steelbands listed are subject to change.  Doors open 7:00 p.m.  Showtime:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:   Brooklyn Museum Grounds, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
  Panorama Tickets available:  at Pantonic’s Pan Yard nightly from 8:00 p.m. - 2514 Albemarle Road (between Veronica Place & Lott Street), Brooklyn.  Call 1 (718) 434-0231; pantonic1@aol.com
   

• Experience and enjoy a Steelpan Workshop.  Audition the different voices of instruments in the steelpan family in this workshop led by players from Cool Pans Steelband.  Time:  7:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Cool Pans’ rehearsal space, Replokalen, Instrumentvägen 21, Hägersten, Stockholms Lan, SWEDEN.  RSVP soon, numbers and space are limited - first come, first served! 
   

• Legend Stars hosts its Fund Raising Bash with music by Legend Stars Steel Band and DJ Ruckshun.  J’Ouvert Costumes “Hawaiian Dancers” on display.  Time:  5:00 p.m.–Midnight.  Venue:  the Panyard, corner Avenue D and East 49^th Street (one block of Utica Avenue) Brooklyn, New York,  USA.     Info:  1 (917) 371-9280;  1 (917) 620-1555.
   

• UK’s 34^th Annual Panorama features six steel orchestras - RASPO, Croydon Steel Orchestra, Mangrove Steel Band, CSI Steelband Trust, Ebony Steelband Trust and London All Stars in competition.  Time: 3:00–7:30.p.m.  Venue:  Horniman’s Pleasance, Kensal Road off Ladbroke Grove, London, ENGLAND, UK.  More info
   

• Free open-air concert, Cartago Municipal Symphony Orchestra, with guest conductor Jessel Murray and steelpan soloist Liam Teague.  Time:  11:00 a.m.  Venue:  Parque España, Avenida 3-7 - Calle 9-11 (3^rd Avenue, 9 & 11 Streets), San José, COSTA RICA, S.A.
   
• Pan Trinbago presents ‘Pan in the Countryside’ featuring performances by Invaders, Tokyo, Tropical Angel Harps, Southern Marines Steelband Foundation, Melodians and Toco’s Pan Stereonettes steel orchestras.  Time: 2:00—8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Toco Regional Complex, Cemetery Street, Toco, TRINIDAD & T0BAG0. 
   
• Success Stars Pan Sound (the current Under-21 Junior Panorama 2011 Champions) of Success Laventille Secondary School presents “Beyond The Stars” concert.  Time:  6:00-9:30 p.m.  Venue:  Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I. 
  Tickets are available at the school & Cleaves Record Shop in Port-of-Spain.  Info:  1 (868) 623-0534; 1 (868) 497-0460.
   
• Tropical Pan Vibes Single Pan Band hosts its Curry Q and Band Launch featuring Harmony and Pan Royal.  Time:  n/a.  Venue:  the Panyard, 56 Winthrop Street (between Flatbush & Bedford Avenues) Brooklyn, New York,  USA.     Info - Chinee:  1 (347) 938-9925; Cres:  1 (347) 551-9208.
   

• Seven junior steel orchestras perform during a day of fun in the sun at a Youth Rally for young steelpan musicians - organized by Pan Trinbago for Pan Month.  Event time: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Larry Gomes Stadium Car Park, Malabar, Arima, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.   More
   
• Pan Sonatas presents their Annual Band Launch featuring performances by CASYM, Despers USA, Harmony, Pantonic, Pan Ambassadors, New York Pan Stars, Steel Sensation, and hosts Pan Sonatas. Also appearing - guest artists Count Robin, K.D., Tunapuna Scanty.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pantonic’s Panyard, 2514 Albemarle Road (between Veronica Place & Lott Street), Brooklyn, New York, USA.   Info - Tyab:  1 (646) 361-9424; Winston “Baldy” Young:  1 (917) 597-2467; Leslie-Ann:  1 (917) 620-1124.
   
• NY Pan Stars presents their Curry Everything Q & Lime - (eat in or take out).  Time:  12 Noon to ‘When Food Done.’  Venue:  the Pan Yard 3711 Avenue D (between 37^th and 38^th Streets - opposite the church), Brooklyn, New York, USA.     Info and orders:  1 (917) 428-1453.
   
• 21^st Credomatic Music Festival features the Cartago Municipal Symphony Orchestra, with guest conductor Jessel Murray and steelpan soloist Liam Teague, performing works by Bach, Vivaldi, Gershwin, Allen Torres and Liam Teague.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  National Theater, Avenida segunda entre Calle 3 y 5, Distrito Catedral, San José, COSTA RICA, S.A.   More info
   
• Mosaic Steel Orchestra performs for ‘Entertainment on the Plaza.’  Time:  7:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Fountain Plaza - Town Center of Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
   

• Metro Steel Orchestra hosts its Band Launch featuring CrossFire, CASYM, D’Radoes, Pan Royal and hosts Metro Steel.  Time:  7:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m.  Venue:  Tiki Village, 5804 Kingsway Place (@ Ralph Avenue & Preston Court - across from D’Radoes panyard), Brooklyn, New York,  USA.  Info - Brian:  1 (917) 545-9414; Tony:  1 (954) 624-6761.
   
• Pan Royal Single Pan Band hosts its Band Launch featuring Tropical Pan Vibes, New York Pan Stars and hosts Pan Royal.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Corner East 51^st Street and Church Avenue (two buildings off the Northern side of Church Avenue) Brooklyn, New York,  USA.  Info - Anselm:  1 (347) 938-1757.
   

• The Northern All-Stars Steel Pan band performs as part of the 3^rd Annual ‘Rock The Farm’ concert series.  Time:  6:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Anderson Farm Museum, 25 Black Lake Road, Lively, Ontario, CANADA.
   

• Enjoy a Steel and Sax Sunday Lime with Invaders Steel Orchestra, Phase II Pan Groove and saxophonist Joash Prime.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Invaders Panyard, 147 Tragarete Road, Woodbrook, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  Info - Desi:  1 (868) 798-7573; Liz:  1 (868) 345-3442; Courtney - 1 (868) 776-5592
   
• Winchester Steel Company performs.  Times:  8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. church services.  Venue:  David Lutheran Church, 300 Groveport Road, Canal Winchester, Ohio, USA.
   

• Harmony Music Makers present a Curry-Q/BBQ Pan and Soca Jam, with music by Despers USA, San Juan East Side and Harmony.  Time: 1:00 p.m.   Venue:  Harmony’s panyard, 1351 Lincoln Place (corner of Utica Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.   Info - Mike: 1 (347) 528-3560.
   
• Steel Drums and Vocal Funk - Gregory Boyd and Band.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Shrine, Shrine World Music Venue, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, (between 133rd & 134th Streets), Harlem, New York, USA.
   
• ADLIB presents its Annual Band Launch, featuring performances by K.I.T. Caribbean, Steel Sensation and hosts, ADLIB.  Time:  6:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.  Venue:  ADLIB Pan Theater, 855 Nassau Road  (Exit 21 on Southern State, left at Brookside, left at Nassau Road), Uniondale, New York, USA.    Info -  Ms. Jean: 1 (516) 623-4061; 1 (516) 672-1135.
   
• D’Radoes Appreciation 2011 features Harmony, CASYM, Black Love, Pan Royal, CrossFire, and a Pan Ramajay with K.I.T. Caribbean Connection, Terrance ‘BJ’ Marcelle and Duvone Stewart.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  80-39 Chase Court (between Ralph Avenue and E. 83^rd Street, near Foster Avenue) [D’Radoes Pan Yard], Brooklyn, New York, USA.   Info - Mann:  1 (917) 554-3944. 
   
• Pan on the Hill Community Fair features performances by steel bands, including St. Veronica’s Youth Steel Orchestra, along with other artists and dancers.  Time:  1:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  the parking lot of Baltimore City College, 3220 The Alameda, Baltimore Maryland, USA.    Info - Anthony Mc Farlane:  1 (410) 292-6814; 1 (443) 438-8084
   

• Northern Region Pan Trinbago celebrates over 30 years of Panorama Winners on Pan Night, featuring Desperadoes, Phase II Pan Groove, Silver Stars, Renegades, T&T Defence Force Steel Orchestra and Brother Resistance.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Renegades Pan Theatre, 138 Charlotte Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• Winchester Steel Company performs during the “JazZoo” concert series.  Time:  6:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Amphitheater, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 9990 Riverside Drive, Powell, Ohio, USA.
   

• The Vertical Focus Steel Drum Band performs. Time: 6:30 p.m. Venue: The Library Garden, Broome County Public Library, 185 Court Street, Binghampton, New York, USA. Info: 1 (607) 778-6456.
   

• Concerts in the forest with steelpan soloist Liam Teague and Jessel Murray; steelpan and piano, works by Bach, Vivaldi and Liam Teague.  Time:  12 Noon.  Venue:  Hotel Chalet El Tirol, San Rafael de Heredia, 3 km north of Castillo Country Club, COSTA RICA, S.A.
   
• CASYM Steel Orchestra presents their Band Launch featuring  performances by Despers USA, Harmony, Pan Royal, Pantonic, Sonatas and hosts CASYM.  Doors open:  4:00.  Showtime:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  CASYM Pan Theater, 3705 Church Avenue (between East 37th & 38th Streets), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• BAS/GLA Trafalgar Square Blockorama:  Celebrating TASPO, Dixieland and 60 Years of Pan in the UK features performances by Croydon Steel Orchestra, Sounds of Steel, CSI Steelband Trust, Endurance Steel Orchestra, Metronomes Steel Orchestra and Real Steel.  Time:  2:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Trafalgar Square, London, ENGLAND, UK.   More  
   

• Sonatas Steel Orchestra holds their Curry-Que Fundraiser, with Curry crab, fish, shrimp, goat, beef & chicken available at the band’s pan yard.  Time:  1:00 p.m.  Venue:  1254 Sterling Place (between Troy & Albany Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.        Info -  Winston “Baldy” Young:  1 (917) 597-2467; Chuffy:  1 (718) 986-9152; Choko:  1 (718) 756-4045
   
• Pantonic Steel Orchestra presents its Annual Band Launch featuring performances by Despers USA, Harmony, Higher Levin, CASYM, Sonatas, New York Pan Stars, D’Radoes, Pan Ambassadors and hosts Pantonic.  Gates open:  8:00 p.m.  Showtime:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  2514 Albemarle Road (between Veronica Place & Lott Street), Brooklyn, New York, USA.     Info - Wayne:  1 (917) 620-1125; Anne:  1 (347) 651-9488; Gwynn: 347-251-4605.
   
• Grenada National Panorama features the country’s best steel orchestras in competition - 1) Angel Harps, 2) New Dimensions, 3) Florida All Stars, 4) Rainbow City All Stars, 5) Pan Wizards, 6) Grand Roy Pan Angels, 7) Pan Ossia and 8) Commancheros - in that order.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  National Stadium, Queen’s Park, St. George’s, GRENADA, W.I.
   
• JAMCCAR (Jamaican Civic and Cultural Association of Rockland) celebrates its 21^st Heritage Week, and the JAMCCAR Ekklipse Steel Band performs at a black-tie gala; two of the band’s panists, Esoshani Barton and Shana Henry receive scholarships.  Time:  8:30 p.m.   Venue:  the Hilton Woodcliff Lake, 200 Tice Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, USA.   Info/Tickets:  1 (845) 425-7327 or 1 (845) 222-5973.
   
• The Trinidad and Tobago Steel Band Trio performs as part of the Concert on The Green Series.  Time:  5:00–7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Cape Vincent Village Green, Broadway Street, Cape Vincent, New York, USA.
   
• The 6^th International Caribbean Festival in Virginia “CaribFest” features  Caribbean cuisine, dance, rhythmic sounds of Reggae, Soca and Calypso, Steelpan music, including a performance by Mosaic Steel Orchestra, parade and more.  Time: 12:00 Noon–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk, Virginia, USA.  Info: www.virginiacaribfest.com
   

• Mosaic Steel Orchestra performs for ‘First Friday Art Walk.’  Time:  7:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Fountain Plaza - Town Center of Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
   

• The CAISO (Caribbean American International Steel Orchestra) Steel Band performs for the Hunter Mill Night Melodies concert.  Time:  7:30 p.m.   Venue:  Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 W Ox Road, Herndon, Virginia, USA.
   

• Ebony Family Day and Blocko Pt. 2, hosted by Ebony Steelband.  Time:  3:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Westway Sport Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road, London, ENGLAND, UK.    Info:  services@ebony.org.uk
   
• Take your whole family and enjoy CSI’s Family Fun day.  Go enjoy the wealth of steelband music on offer from CSI, CSO, Pan Nation, London All Stars, Endurance and Nostalgia Steelbands.   Time:  12:00 p.m. onwards.  Venue:  the Randolph Beresford Centre, Australia Road, White City, London, ENGLAND, UK.    Admission:  FREE FREE FREE!!     Info - csisteelband@gmail.com     More
   

• Grenada Junior National Panorama features six Junior steel orchestras in competition:  Angel Harps, Pan Ossia, Commancheros, Wiz Kids, Florida All Stars and Pan Angels.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  National Stadium, Queen’s Park, St. George’s, GRENADA, W.I.
   
• Pan Sonatas presents its 2^nd Annual Sports Day.  Events include:  Ultimate Band vs Band, Basketball, 3-Legged Race, Egg & Spoon, Apple-bobbing, Sack Race, Hot-dog Eating Contest and more....  Food and drinks will be available.  All are invited to come out and ‘rep’ their bands!  Time:  1:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Sonatas Pan Yard, 1254 Sterling Place, (between Troy & Albany Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info - Mack: 1 (718) 496-5133; Nyana: 1 (516) 710-4130; Orisha: 1 (646) 463-2426.
   
• “SteelpanVibes...” - a 1-hour steelpan radio program.  Time:  5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.  Streaming live at:  www.energyfl.com
   

• Pantonic Steel Orchestra’s ‘Yard Opening’ features performance by Pantonic Steel Orchestra.  Gate opens: 8:00 p.m.  Showtime:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pantonic’s Panyard, 2514 Albemarle Road (between Veronica Place & Lott Street), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• The Ontario Steelpan Association - OSA, proudly presents Pan Alive 2011, a steelband competition a la “Panorama” for orchestras based in Canada. Fourteen (14) steel orchestras are listed to compete in this event.  Time:   7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Lamport Stadium, 1151 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.  Info/tickets:  ont.steelpan.assn@hotmail.com
   

• Antigua & Barbuda National Panorama features, in order of appearance: 1) Ebonites; 2) Hell’s Gate; 3) East Vibes; 4) Halcyon; 5) Gemonites and; 6) Harmonites Steel Orchestras in competition.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue: Carnival City (Antigua’s Recreation Grounds), St. John’s, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, W.I.   More
   
• The Launch of Pan In Education 2.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Little Carib Theatre, corner of Robert & White Streets, Woodbrook, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.     More
   
• Pantasia Steel Drum band performs as part of the Washington Park Gazebo Concert Series.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Washington Park, 200 Washington Street, Sandusky, Ohio, USA.     (rain location is Adams Jr. High School’s auditorium, 318 Columbus Avenue).
   

• The official launch for Canada’s first national Steelpan organization takes place.  Entertainment will include live Steelpan performances.  Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and international treats will be offered along with a complimentary bar.  Time:  6:30–8:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Toronto Board of Trade, First Canadian Place, 4^th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.  More
   

• Commemorative Concert - Celebrating TASPO (Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra), Dixieland and 60 Years of Pan in the UK.  CSI Steelband performs.  Time:  8:30 p.m.  Venue:  Clore Ballroom, Southbank  Center, Belvedere Road, London, ENGLAND, UK.   Info:  commonwealtharts@btconnect.com.
   

• Mas/Church Service Celebrating TASPO (Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra), Dixieland and 60 Years of Pan in the UK.  St. Michael School Steel Orchestra plays at the service.  Time:  11:00 a.m.  Venue:  All Saints Vicarage, Powis Gardens, London, ENGLAND, UK.   Info:  commonwealtharts@btconnect.com.
   
• Ebony Family Day and Blocko Pt. 1, hosted by Ebony Steelband.  Time:  3:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Westway Sport Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road, London, ENGLAND, UK.    Info:  services@ebony.org.uk
   
• Enchanted Gardens: A Gala Celebration of the Arts features family activities, eats and entertainment, including a performance by the River Rat Rhythm Project Steel Drum Band and area students.  Event time:  10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.  Venue:  Thompson Park, Watertown, New York, USA.
   

• Ujama Pan Sound presents their Inaugural Band & J'Ouvert mas Launch/Fundraiser.  Time:  2:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  9004 Flatlands Avenue (near Remsen Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• Celebrating TASPO (Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra), Dixieland and 60 Years of Pan in the UK.  Performances by Leeds Silver Steel Sparrows, Charles Edward Brooke School’s Pan Africa, Pan Nation Steel Band, Leeds Silver Doves and North Tyneside Steel Band.  Time:  1:00 p.m.  Venue:  Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London,  ENGLAND, UK.  Info:  commonwealtharts@btconnect.com.
   
• Despers USA presents its 2^nd Annual Band Launching, with performances by CASYM, Pan Sonatas, Pantonic, Steel Sensation, USA Eastside Symphony, Higher Levin, D’Radoes, Pan Ambassadors, NY Pan Stars, Crossfire and Harmony Music Makers.  Also featuring soca performances, and more.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  80-39 Chase Court (between Ralph Avenue and E. 83^rd Street, near Foster Avenue) [D’Radoes Pan Yard], Brooklyn, New York, USA.   Info - Kern:  1 (718) 926-6578; Jojo:  1 (347) 526-9886; Samantha:  1 (347) 645-7798.
   
• Moods Pan Groove presents its Annual Backyard Caribbean Food & Music Festival, featuring great food, and performances by Harmony Steel Orchestra, Steel Sensation and host band Moods Pan Groove; guest performances by the legendary panist Jack Riley, Jason “Peanuts” Isaac and Tommy Baptiste, Jr.  Meals available from 12 Noon.  Showtime: 6:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue: 910 St. John’s Place (between New York and Nostrand Avenues, Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info and tickets: 1 (718) 774-4705.  Free admission.
   
• 19^th Annual Cudrefin Steel Band Festival features performances by several steelbands including the Littlehampton Academy Steelband.  Venue:  the grounds of Bonny Farm, Les Pampanas, Cudrefin, SWITZERLAND.  Info: info@pampanas.ch. 
   
• “SteelpanVibes...” - a 1-hour steelpan radio program.  Time:  5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.  Streaming live at:  www.energyfl.com
   

• The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra featuring Jonathan Scales on double second, performs.  Time: 12:00–1:00 a.m.  Venue:  Rockwood Music Hall, 196 Allen Street (between Houston & Stanton Streets), New York, New York, USA.
   
• Hackney Fringe Festival features a talented and glamorous collection of London’s premier female steel pan players - “UKpan Women” - Susannah Flack, Delphina ‘Paness’ James, Debra ‘PanDiva’ Romain, Vanya ‘Pan Lady’ Reid and Carlene ‘Sweet Wrist’ Etienne.  Time:  7:00-10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Visions Video Bar, 558 Kingsland Road, Dalston, London, ENGLAND.
   

• Positive Vibrations Steel Orchestra performs.  Time:  10:00 a.m.  Venue:  Bladensburg Library, 4820 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, Maryland, USA.
   
• Pan in de Street features two steel pan bands, and is part of Culturama 2011.  Time:  3:00–5:30 p.m.  Venue:  one at the Memorial Square across from the National Bank; the other in the Taxi stand on the corner of First Caribbean Bank International Bank and the A L Evelyn Building, Charlestown, ST. KITTS/NEVIS, W.I.
   

• Pan Pun De Sand during Barbados’s Crop Over Festival features eleven steel orchestras including Holetown Harmonites, Tropical Steel, Trinidad & Tobago’s Exodus, Mosaic and more.  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:   Brandons Beach, Bridgetown, BARBADOS, W.I.    More
   
• Caribbean Dinner & Jazz features Patrick Augustus and steelpanist Kyron Akal backed by the Engine Room Collective.  Time:  5:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, Notting Hill, London, ENGLAND.  Info
   
• 19^th Annual Concert of Colors features the Gratitude Steel Band.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  the University of Michigan/Michigan State University Cultural Connection Outdoor Stage, Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, USA.   More
   

• Pan in de City is part of the Crop Over Festival, and features steel orchestras Pan Extreme, Barbados All Stars, Banks Sound Tech and Trinidad & Tobago’s Exodus, with guest appearances by calypsonians Red Plastic Bag and Biggie Irie.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Independence Square, Bridgetown, BARBADOS, W.I.    More
   
• St. Margaret’s Steel Orchestra presents its 5^th Annual Pan Extravaganza, featuring performances by St. Margaret’s Boys Anglican School Steel Orchestra; St. Margaret’s Steel Orchestra; St. Francois College Steel Orchestra; Success Stars Sounds and; special surprise guest.  Time:  2:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Trinidad All Stars Pan Theatre, 46–48 Duke Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.   2010 Extravaganza highlights
   
• “SteelpanVibes...” - a 1-hour steelpan radio program.  In the spotlight this week: Panist/composer Jonathan Scales.  Time:  5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.  Streaming live at:  www.energyfl.com
   
• New York Pan Stars presents an Evening of Pan featuring performances by New York Pan Stars, Pan Sonatas, Despers USA, Steel Sensation and Harmony.  Time:  7:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue:  corner of East 49^th Street and Avenue D, Brooklyn, New York, USA.   Info:  1 (917) 428-1453
   

• Panist Susannah Flack performs with her band, Épocanova.  Time:  10:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Troy Bar, 10 Hoxton Street, London, ENGLAND.
   

• St. Lucia’s Pan Fiesta/Panorama features three steel orchestras performing in the Small Bands category:  St. Lucy’s Orchestra from Micoud, Harmonites Steel Orchestra and Pan Exodus. In the Large Bands category:  Assumption Knights Youth in Action, Pantime, Emerald Steel, Babonneau and Diamond Steel.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Beausejour Cricket Grounds, Mindoo Phillip, ST. LUCIA, W.I.     More
   
• Bridgetown Alive Pantabulous is part of the Crop Over Festival and features steel orchestras, stilt walkers and dancers.  Time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  Broad Street and Swan Street, Bridgetown, BARBADOS, W.I.
   
• The Panigma Steel Drum Band performs at the fourth installment of the 2011 Brown Bag Concert Series.  Time:  Noon–1:00 p.m.   Venue:  the Farmers’ Market, Collier Street, downtown Binghamton, New York, USA.
   

• “Pan Fusion” is part of the Crop Over Festival and features panists Liam Teague and Victor Provost teaming up with Arturo Tappin.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Ilaro Court, Tweedside Road, (Hwy 5), Two Mile Hill, St. Michael, BARBADOS, W.I.    More
   

• Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra performs at the 2011 Florence Youth Festival.  Time:  n/a.  Venue:  Piazza della Signoria, Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, ITALY.
   

• Despers USA Steel Orchestra Inc. presents R&B and Reggae Night, featuring performances by Despers USA, CASYM, Pan Sonatas and Steel Sensation.  Special performances by steel panist Mustafa Alexander, reggae performances by Maximum Krew and R&B performance by JAHIR.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Despers USA Pan Loft, 621 Classon Avenue (between Pacific Street and Atlantic Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.       Info - Kern:  1 (718) 926-6578; Junior:  1 (347) 458-4199; Jojo:  1 (347) 526-9886.
   
• The 11^th Annual Montreal International Steelpan Festival (Festival International de Steelpan de Montreal - F.I.S.M. - 2011) - Day 2:  International PANORAMA competitions.
  Adults:  featuring CCAH (Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton) Steelband (Ontario), Pan Coalition (Maine, USA), Salah’s Steelpan Academy (Montreal).
  Junior Panorama competition:  featuring steel orchestras of: Coronation School, St. Monica, Marymount Academy, Forest Creek Juniors.
  Special Guests: Special Connection, Hameed Shaaq.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Parc Jean-Drapeau, east of downtown Montréal, Québec, CANADA.    More info: sal_wils@hotmail.com.   1 (514) 675-1425.
   

• St. Margaret’s Steel Orchestra presents its 5^th Annual Pan Extravaganza, featuring performances by St. Margaret’s Anglican School Steel Orchestra; St. Margaret’s Steel Orchestra; Golden Hands Steel Orchestra; Fonclaire Youth Steel Orchestra; Grant Memorial Presbyterian School Steel Orchestra and; Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra.  Time:  2:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Skiffle Bunch Pan Theatre, 110 Coffee Street, San Fernando, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.   2010 Extravaganza highlights
   
• “SteelpanVibes...” - a 1-hour steelpan radio program.  In the spotlight this week:  Simeon L. Sandiford, Managing Director, Sanch Eletronix Ltd.   Time:  5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.  Streaming live at:  www.energyfl.com
   
• Mosaic Steel Orchestra performs for ‘Entertainment on the Plaza.’  Time:  7:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Fountain Plaza - Town Center of Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
   

• The 11^th Annual Montreal International Steelpan Festival (Festival International de Steelpan de Montreal -F.I.S.M. - 2011) - Day 1 - Steelpan Soloists & Steelbands Jam:  Duvone Stewart, Hameed Shaqq, Barry Mannette, Pan Coalition, CCAH Steelband, Starlift Junior Steel Orchestra, UK’s CSI Steelband and Salah & Family.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  6767 Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal, Québec, CANADA.    More info: sal_wils@hotmail.com.
   

• University of Akron Steel Drum Band performs as part of a Family event within a Summer Reading Program.  Time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue:  Northwest Akron Branch Library, 1720 Shatto Avenue, Akron, Ohio, USA.   Info:  1 (330) 836-1018.
   

• Mosaic Steel Orchestra performs for ‘One World, Many Stories: Caribbean Steel Drums.’  Time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pearl Bailey Library, 2510 Wickham Avenue, Southeast Community, Newport News, Virginia, USA.
   

• Mosaic Steel Orchestra performs for Entertainment on the Boardwalk.  Time:  2:00–2:45 p.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m.  Venue:  The 24^th Street Seaside Palladium, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.  More
   

• Pan Trinbago presents ‘Pan in the Countryside’ - the Tobago edition - featuring performances by several steel orchestras:  San City, Westside Symphony, East Side Symphony, Arima Golden Symphony, Redemption Sound Setters and Katzenjammers.  Time: 2:00—8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Parlatuvier, TOBAGO, W.I.   Info:  1 (868) 624-9836.  More
   
• Afropan Pan Launch features performances by Afropan Steelband, Silhouettes Steelband and other artists.  Time:  2:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• St. Vincent Panorama: “RESCHEDULED” from June 30.
  St. Vincent & the Grenadines Steelband Panorama now part of the Dimanche Gras show - featuring Sion Hill Euphonium Steel Orchestra, Rhythmix Steel Orchestra, Potential Steel Orchestra, Elite Steel Orchestra, South East Steel Orchestra, Starlift Steel Orchestra and Dynamic Stars Steel Orchestra in competition.  Overall event time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Carnival City, Victoria Park, Grenville Street, Kingstown, ST. VINCENT, W.I.
   
• Steelin’ Thunder performs for ‘Music by the Sea.’  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:  Harbor Park, Atlantic Avenue, Camden, Maine, USA.
   

• BT Melodians Steel Orchestra, CSI Steelband, Next Generation Steelband, Ipswich Steelband and other artists appear in the Ipswich Pan Festival/Global Rhythm.  Time:  12:00 p.m.  Venue:  Christchurch Park, 43 Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM.
   
• “SteelpanVibes...” - a 1-hour steelpan radio program.  Time:  5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.  In the spotlight this week:  Ret. US Navy Steelband Master Chief Musician, Gaylord ‘Skip’ Poole.  Streaming live at:  www.energyfl.com
   
• Harmony Music Makers present their Band Launching featuring Despers USA, D’Radoes, Sonatas, CASYM, New York Pan Stars, Steel Sensation, Utopia, K.I.T. Caribbean Connection, Pan Ambassadors and host Harmony Music Makers.  Time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  St. Matthew’s Church Gym, 1351 Lincoln Place (corner of Utica Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.   Info:  Mike - 1 (347) 528-3560; Ocho:  1 (718) 450-3597.
   

• “CANCELLED”        St. Vincent & the Grenadines Steel and Glitter features Sion Hill Euphonium Steel Orchestra, Rhythmix Steel Orchestra, Potential Steel Orchestra, Elite Steel Orchestra, Southeast Steel Orchestra, Starlift Steel Orchestra and Dynamic Stars Steel Orchestra in competition.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Carnival City, Victoria Park, Grenville Street, Kingstown, ST. VINCENT, W.I.
   

• Winchester Steel Company performs during the Lancaster Arts Festival.  Time:  2:00–5:00 p.m.  Venue:  Rising Park, SR 37 (north from Lancaster to I-70, one mile north of the county line), Lancaster, Ohio, USA.
   

• Bram Brata Steel Band performs in concert.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue: Marina Park, West Marina Drive, Boardman, Oregon,  USA.
   

• St. Vincent & the Grenadines Junior Pan Festival features twelve steel orchestras.  Six school-based bands:  CW Prescod Primary School, the Girl’s High School (GHS), St. Joseph Convent Kingstown (SJCK), Adelphi Secondary School, Bishop’s College Kingstown (BCK) and Troumaca Primary School - along with six community-based orchestras:  Symphonix Steel Orchestra, Genesis Steel Orchestra, Georgetown All Stars, North Stars (Rose Bank), Starlift Steel Orchestra and Sion Hill Euphonium Steel Orchestra.  Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Carnival City Victoria Park, Grenville Street, Kingstown, ST. VINCENT, W.I.   More 
   
• Rising Stars Steel Orchestra performs at the annual ‘Mango Melee.’  Time:  Noon–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  St. George Village Botanical Garden, 127 Estate St. George, Frederiksted, USVI.  Info:  1 (340) 692-2874.
   
• Winchester Steel Company - Canal Winchester High School's steel drum band performs.  Time:  9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. church services.  Venue:  David’s United Church-Christ, 80 West Columbus Street, Canal Winchester, Ohio, USA.
   
• Annual fundraiser for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano - “A Tropical Afternoon in the Admiral’s Garden” features music by the Shabang Steel Drum Band.  Live music, wine and appetizer tasting  begin:  1:30 p.m.  Venue:  The Admiral’s and Captain’s Mansions, 800 Walnut Avenue, Mare Island, Vallejo, California, USA.
   
• The Seeley’s Bay United Church presents the Nepean Panharmonic Steel Band.  Time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue:  Main Street, in front the Fire Hall, Seeley's Bay, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• NIC (Nicolaysen Art Museum) three-day, annual community art festival presents, among its artists, Urban Island Steel Band.  Times:  10:50 a.m., 12:10 and 1:30 p.m.  Venue:  circa the grounds of the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center, 400 E. Collins, Casper, Wyoming, USA.   Info
   

• Pantonic Steel Orchestra presents their Summer Kick-Off BBQ.  Music by Despers USA, Pantonic Steel Orchestra, and DJ.  Time:  12:00 p.m.  Venue:  1365 East 95^th Street (between Avenues K and L), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• Rising Stars Steel Orchestra hosts a cookout for all past and present members, faculty, staff, and supporters.   Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Bayside Panyard, near Yacht Haven Grande, ST. THOMAS, USVI.
   
• The 2^nd International Steelband Festival features Panash (France); Calypsonic E.V. Youth Steel Orchestra (formerly PanGanG) (Germany); Tavenu, MPH Hellevoetsluis, Tropical Sensation, Tropical Steelpans and PanMagic (Netherlands); Ebony Steelband Trust and Steelworks, (UK).  Event times - Rehearsals at Play Inn:  11.00 a.m.;  Official Festival opening:  2:30 p.m.;  Play Inn with large number of participants: 7:45 p.m.;  festival ends:  11:30 p.m.  Venue:  Hellevoetsluis, THE NETHERLANDS, Oostzanddijk Vesting.  More info;    info@steelbandshop.nl
   
• Rescheduled from JUNE 4^th:  Pan Fantasy Steelband presents A Night Of Fantasy Under The Stars.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Downsview Park, 35 Carl Hall Road, (Off Sheppard, west of Keele, enter on John Drury Drive), Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.  Info:  Wendy - 1 (416) 525-2391.
   
• The Northumbrian Ranters and Friends concert includes performance by the Rothbury Pipe Band and the Seahouses Middle School Steel Band.  Time:  5:30 p.m.  Venue:  Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, ENGLAND.
   
• The 29^th Annual M&T Jazz Fest features the Onondaga Community College (OCC) Jazz Band and the Steelheads.  Time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  Louis H. Everding Main Stage, OCC campus, 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, New York, USA.
   
• NIC (Nicolaysen Art Museum) three-day, annual community art festival presents, among its artists, Urban Island Steel Band.  Times:  12:30, 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.  Venue:  circa the grounds of the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center, 400 E. Collins, Casper, Wyoming, USA.   Info
   

• NIC (Nicolaysen Art Museum) three-day, annual community art festival hosts, among its activities, a steel drum workshop with Rick Henson; minimum age: 13.  Time:  Noon–2:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Metro Coffee Co., 241 South David Street, Casper, Wyoming, USA.   Info
   
• Pan Trinbago’s ‘After-Work Lime’ features Brazil RX4, St. James Tripolians, Woodbrook Playboys, San Juan East Side Symphony, Fonclaire, Sound Specialists of Laventille and Skiffle Bunch steel orchestras.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Grand Stand Courtyard, Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• Music in the Meadows series features the Gratitude Steel Band.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Bear Creek Nature Park, 740 W Snell Road, Oakland Township, Michigan, USA.
   

• Steel drum classes will be held in Metamora - for adults and for children.  The classes are open to everyone. Eligible children must be entering fifth grade through 12^th grade; no age limit on adults.  No previous musical experience is required or needed.  Class time:  6:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Metamora Township High School, 101 West Madison Street, Metamora, Illinois, USA.     Registration information - Wally Parks:  1 (309) 367-4151 extension 570; wparks@mths.us.
   

• Mosaic Steel Orchestra performs.  Time:  5:00–7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Ocean Breeze Waterpark, 849 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
   
• An informal evening of jazz, steel pan and brass will be performed by King Edward VI (KEVI) students, the KEVI Community Jazz Band and Chantry Middle School & Technology College students.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  the park area beside the KEVI Lower School Hall, Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, ENGLAND, U.K.
   

• Invaders Steel Orchestra hosts a ‘Father’s Day Sunday Lime,’ with music by Invaders Steel Orchestra, Renegades Steel Orchestra and San Juan East Side Symphony.  Time:  6:30 p.m.  Venue:  Invaders’ Panyard, 147 Tragarete Road, Woodbrook, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Pantonic Steel Orchestra presents a Day-Ride to Atlantic City’s Trump Taj Mahal Casino.  Bus departure time:  7:00 a.m.  Departure venue:   Nostrand and Church Avenues (in front of Chase Bank), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
  Refreshments will be served.  **Special gifts for all Fathers who attend.  Tickets go on sale Saturday May 14.       Info/tickets:  Glenda Gamory - 1 (917) 587-0880; Wayne - 1 (917) 620-1125; Anne - 1 (347) 651-9488.
   
• Despers USA Steel Orchestra presents their 2^nd Panyard Opening/Curry Q with performances by Despers USA, Harmony Music Makers and Pan Stars.  Also appearing, DJ Novocaine & more.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  621 Classon Avenue (between Pacific Street and Atlantic Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info or to place Curry Q order - Jo Jo:  1 (347) 526-9886; Samantha:  1 (347) 645-7798; Junior:  1 (347) 458-4199.
   
• Pan Jazz at Lincoln Center features trumpeteer Hugh Masekela, panists Leon “Foster” Thomas and Victor Provost, artists Etienne Charles, Arturo Tappin and more.  Complimentary pre-concert, on-site reception “Taste of the Caribbean Festival” from 4:30–6:30 p.m.  Showtime: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60^th Street, Columbus Circle, New York, New York, USA.  Tickets/info: 1 (855) 726-5299.
   
• Dawg E Slaughter, X-Caliber Sound, Cool Pans Steelband and more perform. Time: 10:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.  Venue:  Berns Salonger, Berzelii Park, Stockholm, SWEDEN.
   

• HighLite Vibes Steel Combo performs for a Carnival Day.  Doors open at 10:00 a.m.  Venue:  PAL World of Creative Experiences School, 280 Livonia Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, USA.   Info:  1 (718) 345-5219.
   
• “Flash Phenomenon” - a documentary about the many steel drum bands that have come out of the Blue Hill, Maine area over the last few decades, by Ricky Leighton and Justine Conte, has its world premiere.  Time:  8:30 p.m.  Venue:  Outdoor screen at Blue Hill Town Hall, 18 Union Street, Blue Hill, Maine, USA.
   

• BT Melodians Steel Orchestra performs for HM The Queen Birthday Party.  Venue:  British Embassy, Jauresgasse 12, 1030 Vienna, AUSTRIA.
   

• St. Luke’s Steel Band performs in the International Festival of Arts and Ideas. Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Elm Street Stage, New Haven Green, downtown New Haven, Connecticut, USA.    Info: www.artidea.org
   

• The Del Norte High School Steel Drum Band and Stage Band perform in the opening of a free outdoor concert season.  Time:  1:00 p.m.  Venue:  Azalea Park Bandshell, Brookings, Oregon, USA.    Rain venue:  the Redwood Theater, 621 Chetco Avenue, Brookings, Oregon, USA.
   

• ‘We Beat’ features Steelband Parade with Trinidad’s top steel orchestras.  Time:  7:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.  Venue:  along the Western Main Road, St. James, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• Mosaic Steel Orchestra performs for Entertainment on the Plaza.  Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m. Venue:  The Fountain Plaza - Town Center of Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
   
• The Cultural Academy for Excellence presents their 15^th Anniversary Gala Concert featuring Etienne Charles, Jazz Trumpeter, Jacques Schwarz-Bart - Saxophone, CAFE’s Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra, and more.  Concert time: 4:00-5:30 p.m.  Post-concert/V.I.P. reception:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre, University of Maryland, University Boulevard & Stadium Drive, College Park, Maryland, USA.     More info;   cafeyouth.org
   

• Cape Town Steel Band Festival features Wynberg Boys’ High School, Mannenberg High School, Hawston Steel Band, Franschhoek Steel Band, Riebeek Kasteel Steel Band, AfroTropica, Battswood Arts Centre Steel Band and Camps Bay Primary.  Time:  7:45 p.m.  Venue:  Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA.
   
• St. Luke’s Steel Band performs a joint concert with the Haven String Quartet to benefit the St. Luke’s Development Corporation. Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Southern Connecticut State University, Charles Garner Concert Hall, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.     Tickets/info: 1 (203) 605-7726.
   

• ‘We Beat’ features Pan Explosion with Rhapsody, Trinidad All Stars, Invaders and Tripolians steel orchestras.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  St. James Amphitheatre, Western Main Road, St. James, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• The Gratitude Steel Band performs at the beginning of this year’s Summer Reading Club.  Time:  1:00-2:00 p.m.  Venue:  the First United Methodist Church (across the street from the Ada Public Library), 301 N. Main Street, Ada, Ohio, USA.
   

• Pan Trinbago presents ‘Pan in the Countryside’ featuring performances by several artists including Exodus, Fonclaire, Renegades, Sangre Grande Cordettes and Rio Claro Koskeros.  Time: 2:00—8:00 p.m. Venue:  Mayaro Recreation Grounds, Mayaro, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.   Info:  1 (868) 624-9836.
   
• The National Steel Symphony Orchestra (NSSO) season features concerts on 2 Days.  Time:  6:30 p.m.  Venue:  Lord Kitchener Auditorium, National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA), Princess Building Grounds, Queen’s Park South, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.   More
   
• ‘We Beat’ features Pan in the Park.  Time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  St. James Amphitheatre, Western Main Road, St. James, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• Pan At The Park features Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra.  Time:  2:00–4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Chorley Park, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
   

• Mosaic Steel Orchestra celebrates 4^th Anniversary with Luncheon and special performance.  Time:  12:00 p.m.  Venue:  First Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 820 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
   
• YolanDa Brown and Debra ‘Pan Diva’ Romain perform for the Japan Disaster Benefit Concert.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:   Chelsea Football Club complex at Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London, ENGLAND, U.K.
   
• The Wilton Steel Band performs at An Evening Under the Stars, a benefit for the Woodcock Nature Center.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue: Woodcock Nature Center, 56 Deer Run Road, Wilton, Connecticut. USA.
   
• Trinidad & Tobago’s Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra joins Grenadian steel orchestras including Grand Roy Pan Angels, for the official launch of Spicemas 2011.  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Grenada National Stadium, St. George’s, GRENADA, W.I.
   
• The National Steel Symphony Orchestra (NSSO) season features concerts on 2 Days.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Lord Kitchener Auditorium, National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA), Princess Building Grounds, Queen’s Park South, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  More
   

• Steelband Jamboree:  Trinidad versus Grenada, with Trinidad & Tobago’s Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra, Grenada’s Angel Harps, New Dimension and Commancheroes Steel Orchestras.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Carenage, St. George’s, GRENADA, W.I.
   
• The Four Seasons Band presents “Pan Collaborations” - an evening of great music headlined by some of the best and up coming steel-pan players in the UK.  Doors open:  8:00 p.m.  Showtime:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Grubser’s Bar & Lounge, 22 Fish Street Hill (corner Lower Thames Street), London, ENGLAND, UK.
   

• The Pandora Steel Drum Band opens up this year’s “Envision Twilight” Concert Series.  Time:  7:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Fraser River Heritage Park, off 5^th Avenue east of Stave Lake Street, Mission, British Columbia, CANADA.  Info
   

• The North Shields Sea Cadets Band and the North Tyneside Steel Band perform at a Fundraiser in aid of the North Shields Fishermen’s Mission.  Time:  10:30 a.m.  Venue:  the mission centre, 42-47 North Shields Fish Quay, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, North Tyneside, ENGLAND, UK.
   

• Pan Masters Steelband Organization presents their 13^th Annual Pan Jamboree, featuring performances by:
  • CASYM Steel Orchestra from New York
  • Oasis Steel Orchestra from New Jersey
  • St. Veronica’s Youth Steel Orchestra from Baltimore, Maryland
  • Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra from Hyattsville, Maryland
  • Panquility Steel Orchestra from Bowie, Maryland
  • Pan Masters Steel Orchestra from North Brentwood, Maryland

  Time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue:  4509 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood, Maryland, USA.
   

• The Festival and Cultural Organization of St. John presents the 2011 Pan-o-rama featuring thirteen steel pan groups.  Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Winston Wells Ball Park, 88 Cruz Bay, ST. THOMAS, USVI.
   
• St. Luke’s Steel Band performs in concert.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 65 North Main Street, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA.
   

• Hot Pans Steelband performs.  Time:  9:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.  Venue:  Plataforma, Bergsunds strand 43, Stockholm, SWEDEN.
   
• Pan Masters Steel Orchestra presents Good Fridays at de PanYard - regular Friday Night Lime.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pan Masters Steel Orchestra panyard, 4559 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood, Maryland, USA.
   

• The Midlanders and the Golden Harps Steel Drum Band join the Preston Scout House Band, Toronto Signals Band, Optimist Alumni and Bugle Corps and more for the Woodstock’s Victoria Day parade.  Time:  1:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Woodstock District Community Complex, 381 Finkle Street, Woodstock, Ontario, CANADA.
   

• HighLite Vibes Steel Combo is one of several performers for the Church of The Holy Redeemer Annual Concert.  Doors open:  7:00 p.m.  Venue: 2267 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   

• CCM Steel Drum Band performs in a presentation UC College-Conservatory of Music (CCM).  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Corbett Auditorium, University of Cincinnati, of Corry Boulevard, Clifton Heights, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.  Info:  1 (513) 556-4183.
   
• Steel Pan Educators and Tutors Association (SPETA) - A new national organisation is being established for steel pan educators and tutors.  SPETA is inviting Steel Pan Tutors, School Music Teachers, Local Authority representatives and anyone wishing to learn more about the steel pan instrument and the delivery of lessons in an academic environment to attend the First National Meeting of SPETA on Saturday 21 May.  Time:  10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.  Venue: ABRSM, 24 Portland Place, London, ENGLAND.  For info, or to book your space - contact sv2g.office@tiscali.co.uk.
   
• Tropical Angel Harps Steel Orchestra invites all to their BBQ.  Venue:  the Panyard, Southern Main Road, Enterprise Village, Chaguanas, TRINIDAD, W.I.
   
• Tropical Breeze Steel Orchestra presents: “Out of Africa.”  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Metropolitan Activity Center, 6307 Riggs Road, Hyattsville, Maryland, USA.  Info:  1 (240) 604-0622; laidlow@Andrews.edu
   
• The third annual ‘Family Fun Fair’ at Mulberry School features East Whittier Middle School’s steel drum ensemble, a part of the “Grease” musical from Granada Middle School, dancers from Hillview Middle and Laurel, La Colima, Evergreen and Mulberry elementary schools, and a basketball championship game between Hillview and Granada middle schools.  Time:  10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.  Venue:  Mulberry Elementary School, 14029 Mulberry Drive, Whittier, California, USA.    Info:  Tera Sillet - 1 (562) 789-7130.
   
• Jovert Tucson High Steel Band performs at the community picnic.  Time:  9:00 a.m.–Noon.  Venue:  the University of Arizona Mall, 1756 E University Boulevard, Tuscon, Arizona, USA.
   
• Panimal Cracker performs.  Time:  8:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue:  Dragon Lounge - Lower level of Sushi House, 1107 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois, USA.
   
• Pentucket’s Middle School and High School Percussion Ensembles, the High School Mallet Keyboard Ensemble and the Zach Field Drum Studios Advanced Steel Drum Band perform in farewell concert of the Director of percussion, Zach Field.  Time:  5:00 p.m.   Venue:  Pentucket High School auditorium, 24 Main Street, West Newbury, Massachusetts, USA.
   

• USSA (United States Steelband Association) with the USSA Youth Committee present A Night of Jazz on Pan featuring:  Andy Narell with his band, André White, Leon “Foster” Thomas, Kareem Thompson, Mustafa Alexander, Iman Pascall and Earl Brooks, Jr. - accompanied by The Caribbean Connection.  Doors open:  7:30 p.m.  Showtime:   8:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3^rd floor, Brooklyn Museum, 400 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York, USA.  More info - Keith:  1 (347) 522-4010; Travis - 1 (718) 503-2911; Magnus:  1 (917) 374-6211.
   
• Pan Masters Steel Orchestra presents Good Fridays at de PanYard - regular Friday Night Lime.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pan Masters Steel Orchestra panyard, 4559 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood, Maryland, USA.
   

• Roehampton Steel Band performs in Roehampton Dance Festival 2011.  Time:   6:00–7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Froebel College, Roehampton University, Roehampton Lane, Putney, ENGLAND, U.K.
   
• The Fort Hill High School Jazz Band and Sentinel Steel Drum group perform in their free annual spring concert.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue: the school auditorium, Fort Hill High School, 500 Greenway Avenue, Cumberland, Maryland, USA.
   
• Souls Of Steel Orchestra presents its 3^rd Annual Spring Recital.  Doors open:  6:30 p.m.  Showtime:  7:00  p.m.  Venue:  the Holy Name Catholic School, 690 Carlaw Avenue, corner  of Pape and Danforth Avenues, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.  For tickets contact Andre Rouse:  1 (416) 909-2509.
   
• JSerra’s Catholic High School steel drum orchestra performs for the JSerra Spring Pops Concert, along with the school jazz band.  Time:  6:30–8:30 p.m.  Venue:  JSerra’s Catholic High School (Center Room), 26351 Junipero Serra Road, San Juan, Capistrano, California, USA.
   

• Caribbean Dinner & Jazz features steelpan artist Liam Teague, along with jazz guitarist Cameron Pierre.  Time:  5:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, Notting Hill, London, ENGLAND.
   
• UMass (University of Massachusetts) Dartmouth Steel Drum Band joins the New Bedford Symphony Youth Orchestra and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra’s Catholic Schools Collaborative String Ensemble in a world premiere performance of Symphony No.1 (Ecos do Vale Formoso) by New Bedford composer Viriato DaCosta.  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Main Auditorium in the Campus Center at UMass Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA.   Info: tmonte@nbsyo.org; coordinator@nbsyo.org.
   
• Steelband Jamboree features six steel orchestras:  New Dimension, Angel Harps, Commancheroes, Pan Angels, Pan-Ossia and Florida All Stars.  Time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  Gouyave, St. John, GRENADA, W.I.
   

• Panache Steelband performs in concert.  Time:  at 7:30 p.m. Venue:  Bloordale United Church, 4258 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke, Ontario, CANADA.   Info & Tickets - Vanessa:  1 (416) 358-4504; Nancy:  1 (416) 620-5377.
   
• Siparia Jazz Fest with performances by Siparia Deltones Steel Orchestra, Coal Pot Band, Carlton Alexander, Andy Alexander, more.  Time:  8:00-11:30 p.m.  Venue:  Location: Deltones Pan Yard, Railway Road, Siparia, TRINIDAD.
   
• Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra performs at Mayfair.  Time:  11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.  Venue:  Rosedale Park, 38 Scholfield Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• Spicemas UK Concert features Mr. Killa, Otis, Scholar, Brother B, panist Andre Greenidge, Fatman George and more.  Time:  10:00 p.m.–6.00 a.m.  Venue:  Tudor Rose, The Green, Southall, Middlesex, ENGLAND, UK.
   

• The San Jacinto College Central Steel Drum Band performs just prior to the Spring 2011 Commencement Ceremonies.  Time:  5:30–7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pasadena Independent School District - Phillips Field House, 2902 Dabney Drive, Pasadena, Texas,  USA.
   
• Pan Masters Steel Orchestra presents Good Fridays at de PanYard - regular Friday Night Lime.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pan Masters Steel Orchestra panyard, 4559 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood, Maryland, USA.
   

• Pimlico Academy Steel Band performs as part of the ‘Ignite - Free Lunchtime Music - Summer 2011’ series. Time:  12:00 p.m.  Venue:  Café Consort, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, ENGLAND, UK.
   

• University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneer Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band perform in concert.   Time:  7:30–9:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Richard and Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, the Center for the Arts, W Main Street, Platteville, Wisconsin, USA.
   

• Panache Steel Orchestra presents their annual Mother’s Day Concert:  “A Treat for Mothers III” featuring Panache Steel Orchestra, Colours Steelband, Antigua & Barbuda Defense Force band, Comedian/MC Errol Fabien and other local performers.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Precision Centre, Paynters Industrial Estate, Factory Road, St. John’s, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, W.I.
   
• The Hannaford Street Silver Band (HSSB) presents A Carnival of Steel and Brass featuring Liam Teague in concert with HSSB.  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:   Jane Mallet Theater, 27 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
   

• Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band performs.  Time:  9:30 p.m.  Venue:  UW Memorial Union,
  800 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
   
• The WIU (Western Illinois University) Steel Band appears in concert.  Time:  3:00–4:30 p.m.  Venue:  COFAC Recital Hall, School of Music, Browne Hall 122, WIU Macomb Campus, 1 University Circle, Macomb, Illinois, USA.
   
• The fifth-annual Ohio Valley Festival of Steel features performances by area steelbands, guest artist Tracy Thornton and a grand finale mass steel band. Time:  9:00–7:00 p.m.  Venue: Catholic Central High School, 1200 East High Street, Springfield, Ohio, USA.
   
• 9^th Annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest - Day 2.
  Steel Band competition -
  The Steel Band PANorama Competition will feature steel bands from across North America.  Approximately 25 bands will perform.  Time:  10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.  Venue:  24^th Street Oceanfront Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
  • Music Fest headline performance by Steel Sensation.  Time:  8:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  24^th Street Oceanfront Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.    More info
     

• Mosaic Steel Orchestra performs for First Friday Art Walk.  Time:  6:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Virginia Beach Town Center, Fountain Plaza, Virginia, USA.
   
• Pan Masters Steel Orchestra presents Good Fridays at de PanYard - regular Friday Night Lime.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pan Masters Steel Orchestra panyard, 4559 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood, Maryland, USA.
   
• 9^th Annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest - Day 1.
  Workshops -
  Dr. Eugene Novotney, Kenneth Joseph and Dr. Shannon Dudley present sectional workshops concurrently, followed by an engine room demonstration and mass steel band performance. Workshops are open to everyone with their own instruments and desire to learn, including bands participating in the festival and individuals with their own instruments.  Time:   10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Virginia Beach Convention Center, Meeting Suite 1,  Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
  • Music Fest headline performance by Steel Sensation.  Time:  8:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  24^th Street Pavilion, Oceanfront Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.   More info
     

• NIU (Northern Illinois University) Steelband and All University Steelband in concert.  Time:  4:30–5:30 p.m.  Venue:  the MLK Commons (between the Student Center and the Founder's Library), NIU Campus, 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, Illinois, USA.
   

• USVI (United States Virgin Islands) Annual Steelband Jamboree features several steel orchestras.  Time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  Lionel Roberts Stadium, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI.
   
• Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra presents “T.A.S.S.O. in Concert.”  Time:  3:30 p.m.  Venue:  Rosedale United Church, 159 Roxborough Drive, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• 9^th Annual Spring Concert of Steelbands features St. Cyprian's Celestial Inferno Youth Orchestra, Metro Steel Orchestra, Branches PanGroove Steel Orchestra, Gen-Ex Youth Steel Orchestra and Crystal PanJammers Steel Orchestra.  Time:  2:30 p.m.  Venue: William E. Reed Auditorium, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 24 Washington Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA.
   
• Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra ‘Takes Flight.’  Time:  3:30–5:30 p.m.  Venue:  Rosedale United Church, 159 Roxborough Drive, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• The Indiana Steel Pan Association celebrates their state’s steelpan fraternity with performances by steelbands and soloists from Indiana, history presentations, and more in the first-ever Indiana Steelband Festival.  Time:  12:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Rathskeller, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.  More info.
   
• 21^st Annual New England Steel Band Festival features performances by twelve Steel bands - including Steel Dreams - representing communities, colleges and schools from throughout New England.  Bands vary in size from 5 to 50 players aged 7 through 70; the music ranges from Calypso to Classical.  Time:  11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Ham Arena, W. Main Street, Conway, New Hampshire, USA.  More info: 1 (603) 447 5107.  More info
   
• Hearts Gathering Children Concert for Adrie’s House of Hope features Ariana Gillis, the Hamilton Steel Orchestra and the Rockin' Daisies.  Time:   2:30-4:30 p.m.  Venue:  Bethany Community Church, 1388 Third Street Louth, St. Catharines, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• Wilton Steel performs at the Wilton Go-Green Festival.  Time:  2:00–4:00 p.m.   Venue:  Wilton center, 137 Old Ridgefield Road (in front of the Wilton Library), Wilton, Connecticut.  USA.
   

• LA (Littlehampton Academy) Steelband Festival features Reigate Pilgrim Steel band, North Tyneside Steelband, CSI Steelband, plus Littlehampton bands Synergy, Connaught Junior School and Brighton-based Euphoria steelband.  Pan soloists include Jenny Gilberg and pan and marimba duets from Rachel Hayward and Lee Nelson.  Additional activities  include ‘have a go pan workshops’ for children and much more.  Time:  12:30–5:30 p.m.  Venue:  Littlehampton Academy Sports Hall, Hill Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, ENGLAND.  More info
   
• Mosaic Steel Orchestra performs for the Park Place Child Life Center Spring Arts Festival.  Time:  12:00–1:00 p.m.  Venue:   James Monroe Elementary School Grounds, 520 W 29th Street, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
   
• UD (University of Delaware) presents its third annual Steel Band Festival with performances by Delaware Steel and numerous steel bands from around the region.  Time:  12 Noon–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Green between the Amy E. du Pont Music Building and the Roselle Center for the Arts, University of Delaware campus, Newark, Delaware, USA.
   
• “Masters of the Steeldrum” features panists Clifford Alexis, Liam Teague and Mia Gormandy backed by the Humboldt Calypso Band celebrating its 25^th anniversary.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Van Duzen Theatre, 1 Harpst Street,  Humboldt State University campus, Arcata, California, USA.  Info & tickets:  1 (707) 826-3928.
   
• Steel pan artist Ray Holman performs alongside Delaware Steel.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Amy E. du Pont Music Building - Loudis Recital Hall, Amstel Avenue and Orchard Road, University of Delaware campus, Newark, Delaware, USA.
   
• The CSULB (California State University, Long Beach) Steel Drum Orchestra performs in concert at their Caribbean Extravaganza.  Showtimes:  4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Gerald R. Daniel Recital Hall, the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music, CSULB campus, 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, California, USA.  Note:  Seats are limited - 280 - first come-first serve basis.  More info: dgerhart@csulb.edu
   

• Pan Jazz at the Tobago Jazz Festival.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Pigeon Point Heritage Park, TOBAGO, W.I.  More info
   
• Pan Jazz in De Panyard with Lennard Jack and Fusion.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  4559 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood, Maryland, USA.
   
• Steel panist Ray Holman performs along with Delaware Steel as part of UD’s (University of Delaware) third annual Steel Band Festival.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Baby Grand (Grand Opera House), 818 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
   

• “Deconstructing the Steel Band Panorama” - a Panel Discussion to address Steel Band Panorama.  Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Mary Pinkett Lecture Hall, Room S122, Medgar Evers College campus, 1637 Bedford Avenue (between Carroll and Crown Streets), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  More info
   
• BT Melodians Steel Orchestra performs for HM Queen Elizabeth of England Birthday Party and Royal Wedding Celebrations.  Venue:  British Embassy, 28 Avenue S.A.R. Sidi Mohammed, Soussi 10105 (BP 45), Rabat, MOROCCO.
   

• Global Music Hour features ‘Caribbean steel’ with panist Ray Holman.  Time:  12 Noon-1:00 p.m.  Venue:  Institute for Global Studies (IGS) - the foyer of Elliott Hall, University of Delaware campus, 26 East Main Street, Newark, Delaware, USA.
   

• Steelpan Jamboree is part of Easter Weekend activities and organized by Angel Harps Steel Orchestra; featured are several steelbands.  Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Tanteen Netball Court, St. George’s, GRENADA, W.I.
   
• The All Stars Steel Band provides entertainment during Southern Palms Sunday Brunch with Steelpan.  Time:  12:30–3:30 p.m.  Venue:  Southern Palms Beach Club, St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church, BARBADOS, W.I.
   

• Bethel Steel Orchestra appears in Concert.  Time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  Greater Portmore Baptist Church, Portmore, JAMAICA, W.I.
   

• BT Melodians Steel Orchestra performs for HM Queen Elizabeth of England Birthday Party.  Venue:  British Embassy, West Bay, off Wahda Street, near Rainbow roundabout, Doha, QATAR, MIDDLE EAST.
   

• New York University Steel Drum Ensemble (NYU STEEL) performs.  Time: 8:00 p.m.   Venue:  NYU’s Frederick Loewe Theatre, 35 West 4^th Street, New York, New York, USA.
   
• Florida Memorial Steel Band Festival.  Time:  10:00 a.m.  Venue:  Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts, 15800 N.W. 42^nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA.
   

• New York University Steel Drum Ensemble (NYU STEEL) performs.  Time: 5:00 p.m.   Venue:  Washington Square Park, #1 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, USA.
   

• Caribbean Dinner & Jazz features saxophonist Yolanda Brown, along with steelpan artist Debra Romain backed by the Engine Room Band.  Time:  5:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, Notting Hill, London, ENGLAND.
   
• The Northern Illinois University (NIU) Steel Band presents its annual spring concert - also featuring the Miami University (Ohio) Steelband.  Time: 3:00–5:00 p.m.  Venue:  Boutell Memorial Concert Hall (Music Building), 550 Lucinda Avenue, NIU Campus, DeKalb, Illinois, USA.      Watch live
   
• UA Steelband 2011 Spring Concert - “The Carnival is We” featuring UA (University of Arizona) Steel, Blue Steel and the World Music Gang.  Time:  3:00 p.m. PST.  Venue: Crowder Hall, School of Music, University of Arizona, USA.  More.      Watch live
   
• The 12^th annual Clemson University performing arts department outdoor concert features the Clemson University Steel Band, Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band. Vocal groups Tigeroar and TakeNote will also perform.  Time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Owen Pavilion, Madren Center (on the shores of Hartwell Lake), Clemson University, 230 Madren Center Drive, Clemson, South Carolina, USA.  Info:  www.clemson.edu; 1 (864) 656-7787.
   
• The All Stars Steel Band provides entertainment during Southern Palms Sunday Brunch with Steelpan.  Time:  12:30–3:30 p.m.  Venue:  Southern Palms Beach Club, St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church, BARBADOS, W.I.
   

• The annual Richland College Carnival of Steel Steeldrum Festival features steel bands and steel drum performers.  Guest artists will perform with the Richland College Steel Band; there are educational presentations during the day.  Demo clinic, presentations & evening concert will feature the Richland College Steel Band and other steel orchestras, Andy Narell, Lord Relator, panist and tuner Shelly Irvine and world percussionist Jose Aponte.  Overall festival time:  10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.  Festival schedule:
  Day-time Concert (free):  11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  Guest Artist Performance Demo Clinic:  5:30 PM
  Guest Artist Evening Concert:  8:00 p.m.
  Venue:  Fannin Performance Hall, Richland College, 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, Texas, USA.  More
   
• Mia Gormandy’s Graduate Steelpan Recital.  Time:  8:00–9:30 p.m. (EST).  Venue:  Recital Hall, Music Building, 550 Lucinda Avenue, NIU (Northern Illinois University) campus, DeKalb, Illinois, USA.  More
   
• The Steel Crazy Steelband provides entertainment for “Almost Luau.”  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Social Hall, Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street, Corner of May Street and Galena Boulevard), Aurora, Illinois, USA.  More
   

• Pan Masters Steel Orchestra presents Good Fridays at de PanYard - regular Friday Night Lime.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pan Masters Steel Orchestra panyard, 4559 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood, Maryland, USA.
   
• JT’s Island Steel Orchestra performs.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  All American Sports Grill, 16872 E Avenue of the Fountains, Suite 104, Fountain Hills, Arizona, USA.
   

• “New Music New Haven” features Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Yehudi Wyner, along with five pieces for unconventional chamber ensembles by up-and-coming composers: Justin Tierney’s Zephyrus for clarinet, viola, and harp; Andy Akiho’s LigNEouS for string quartet and marimba; Jordan Kuspa’s Hit the Spot for steel pan and string quartet - featuring Andy Akiho on steelpan; Hannah Lash’s Folksongs for piccolo, harp, and percussion; and Adrian Knight’s The Caligari Project for clarinet, viola, cello, accordion, piano, and percussion.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Morse Recital Hall (Sprague Hall), 470 College Street, Yale University Campus, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.  Watch live
   

• The All Stars Steel Band provides entertainment during Southern Palms Sunday Brunch with Steelpan.  Time:  12:30–3:30 p.m.  Venue:  Southern Palms Beach Club, St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church, BARBADOS, W.I.
   

• Pantonic Steel Orchestra performs for MIT’s (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) 6^th Annual Campus Preview Weekend.  Time: 12:00-2:00 PM.  Venue:  Student Center Steps, outside the Student Activities Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
   
• Pan Ramajay Trio and Liam Teague, Miami University and Eastern Kentucky Steelbands, steelbands from Canal Winchester, Elder, Granville, Talawanda and Walnut Hills High Schools and Mosaic Steel Orchestra all perform at PanFest 2011.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Millett Hall, 500 E. Sycamore Street, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA.
   
• Panist Mikhail Salcedo joins jazz pianist Eddie Bullen, Cuban clarinet/saxophonist Ernesto Camilo Vega, and vocalists Niquet Goldson from Jamaica and Marisa Lindsay of Barbados for Jazz on The Green 2011.  Time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  Greens at WASA, Farm Road, St. Joseph, TRINIDAD, W.I.  More info
   

• UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) Steel Drum Band appears in concert.  Time:  5:30 p.m.  Venue:  UAB Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13^th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama, USA.  Sample
   

• The North Tyneside Steelband performs.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Linskill Centre, Linskill Terrace, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, North Shields, ENGLAND.
   
• All [NIUI] University Steelband & Pan Majors Concert.  Time:  6:30 p.m.  Venue:  Boutell Memorial Concert Hall (Music Building), 550 Lucinda Avenue, NIU Campus, DeKalb, Illinois, USA.
   

• Enjoy “Caribbean Magic” when EKU (Eastern Kentucky University) Steel Band and Miami University Steel Band perform.  Time: 8:00-11:00 p.m.  Venue: Hiram Brock Auditorium, EKU campus, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, Kentucky, USA.  More info
   

• The North Tyneside Steelband performs.  Time:  12:30–2:30 p.m.  Venue:  Northumberland Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, ENGLAND.
   
• Persian festival – a Sizdah Bedar –celebrates the start of Spring, and features several cultural activities and performances, including one from Holly Connon’s Pan-omenal Steel Band.  Event time:  11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.  Steelband performance time:  1:00 p.m.  Venue:  Wallsend Civic Hall Grounds, The Green, Wallsend, North Tyneside, ENGLAND.  More info
   
• Pan Full of Salsa, take two! features Flash!, Planet Pan, Rhythm Rockets, and the GSA pan class.  Time:  7:00-10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Emlen Hall, Bay School, Blue Hill, Maine, USA.  More info
   
• University of Akron (UA) Steel Drum Band performs and features special guest, panist Liam Teague.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, University of Akron main campus, Buchtel Avenue, Akron, Ohio, USA.
   

• Jonathan Scales Fourchestra featuring Jonathan Scales on steelpan performs.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Emerald Lounge, 112 N. Lexington Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
   
• The CSM Panhandlers are in concert with 11-time Grammy winner Tony Lindsay. Special guests are percussionist Michael Spiro and the Nueva School and North Shoreview Montessori School Steel Drum Bands.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  College of San Mateo Theater, 1700 West Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, California, USA.
   

• The 10^th Baltimore County Public Schools Panorama features Stoneleigh Elementary’s steel drum band, steeldrum bands from Hereford and General John Stricker middle schools, along with Catonsville, Parkville, Perry Hall and Sparrows Point high schools.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Parkville High School, 2600 Putty Hill Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.  More info
   

• JAXPAN, the JSU (Jacksonville State University) and the Trion High School Steel Bands perform in concert.  Time:  7:00 pm CDT (Central Daylight Time).  Venue:  Mason Hall, 700 Pelham Road North, JSU Campus, Jacksonville, Alabama, USA.
   
• The SFA (Stephen F. Austin) Steel Band features guest artist panist Tracy Thornton.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Cole Concert Hall, Wright Music Building, 2210 Alumni Drive, Stephen F. Austin State University Campus, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA.
   

• 8^th Annual Kemah Pan Jam Steel Drum Festival - Day 2 features Freddy Harris, III, Texas Caribbean, Outriggers, panist Mustafa Alexander and more.  Time:  10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.  Venue: Kemah City Parking Lot, Kemah, Texas, USA.  More info
   
• Mosaic Steel Orchestra performs during ODU’s 3^rd Annual International Festival.  Time:  1:35–1:50 p.m.  Venue:  Old Dominion University, Ted Constant Convocation Center, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
   
• Pan Jam & Lime Steel Band performs at the 10^th Annual Sengbe Pieh Awards Ceremony.  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:  First and Summerfield United Methodist Church, 425 College Street, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
   
• ‘Pan in the Countryside’ features performances by several artists including Trinidad All Stars, Harmonites, La Brea Nightingales, Tornadoes, Self Help Marines and Woodbrook Playboyz steel orchestras.  Time:  2:00—8:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Cedros Recreational Ground, Cedros, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  Info.
   

• The North Tyneside Steelband performs.  Time:  11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Sure Start Centre, 11A Howdon Lane, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, ENGLAND.
   
• Calypsociation Steelband performs for the Global Groove Sessions.  Time:  8:30 p.m.  Venue:  Le Dansoir Karine Saporta, parvis de la BNF, Paris 13ème, FRANCE.
   
• 8^th Annual Kemah Pan Jam Steel Drum Festival - Day 1 features Freddy Harris, III, San Jacinto College Steelband, Lone Star College Steelband, panist Mustafa Alexander and many more.  Time:  10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Kemah City Parking Lot, Kemah, Texas, USA.  More info
   
• The Music at St. Luke’s concert series features a Caribbean Night with the Caribbean Dance Theatre and performance by the Vibes Steel Pan Band.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  St. Luke’s parish hall, 1382 Ontario Street, Burlington, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• Panist Liam Teague and Robert Chappell perform.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple, 875 Lake Street at Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois, USA.
   

• The Trion Steel Band holds a Spaghetti Supper, and also performs.  Time:  5:30–7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Trion High School Cafeteria, 919 Allgood Street, Ste # 3, Trion, Georgia, USA.
   
• The University of Akron Steel Drum Band and the Jackson High School Steel Drum Band perform.  Time:  7:30—10:30 p.m.  Venue:  Jackson High School, 7600 Fulton Drive, Massillon, Ohio, USA.
   

• Master’s Recital by steelpan player Sylvester Appollis.  Recital will form part of his Master’s degree in music. The music selected for performance includes pieces by Andy Narell, Carlos Jobim and calypsonians David Rudder and Brian Griffith. The repertoire ranges from Calypso to Bebop and Samba to Celtic.    Time:  7:30 p.m.; (arrive early because doors will be locked at 7:30). Venue:  Beethoven Room, Rhodes Department of Music & Musicology, Somerset Street; Grahamstown, 6139, SOUTH AFRICA. Info.
   

• HighLite Vibes Steel Combo performs.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Union Baptist Church, 24 Rev Clinton C Boone Place, Hempstead, New York, USA.
   

• “Potential and Poorsah Under the Tent” features Potential Steel Orchestra and former Calypso and Soca Monarch – Poorsah – in a grand anniversary bash.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Calliaqua Hard Court, Calliaqua, ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES, W.I. from 8 PM.
   
• Choir of the Sound concert features “In the Shadows of the Forest” - a suite for Steel band and Choir written by composer panist Gary Gibson.  Time:  3:00 p.m.   Venue:  Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196^th Street SW, Lynnwood, Washington, USA.  More info
   

• Pan Trinbago presents its annual Champz of Steel +Plus featuring performances from Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra, Katzenjammers, Valley Harps, Arima Golden Symphony, San Juan East Side Symphony. Junior Panorama winners St. Francois Girls’ and Success Stars Steel Orchestras, soca stars Destra, Iwer, Blaxx and more.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. W.I.
   
• Choir of the Sound concert features “In the Shadows of the Forest” - a suite for Steel band and Choir written by composer panist Gary Gibson.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196^th Street SW, Lynnwood, Washington, USA.  More info
   

• In ‘Concert in the Park’, the Graeme Steel Band joins the Victoria Girls’ High School (VGHS) Senior Marimba Band, Victoria Orchestra, and the VGHS Senior Choir for Founders’ Day celebrations.  Time: 6:15 p.m.  Venue:  Vicky's Lawn, Victoria Girls’ High School, Grahamstown, 6139, SOUTH AFRICA.
   

• Atlantic Clarion and Planet Pan steel bands perform for the Camden-Rockport Animal Rescue League’s Island Getaway and Raffle.  Time:  7:00—10:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St, Camden, Maine, USA.
  
  
• Steelin’ Thunder steel band performs for the Humane Society of Knox County’s second annual Tropical Getaway.  Time:  5:00—9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Lincoln Street Center For Arts, 24 Lincoln Street, Rockland, Maine, USA.
   
• Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama FINALS Competition - featuring ten Large and ten Medium conventional steel orchestras.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.    Info
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama Finals 2011 - Single-Pan Bands and Small Conventional Steel Orchestras:  features sixteen Single-Pan bands and ten Small conventional steel orchestras.  Time: 7:00 p.m. Venue: Larry Gomes Stadium Car park, Nutones Boulevard, Malabar, Arima, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Tobago House of Assembly (THA) 2011 Panorama finals - features Single-Pan bands and Small, Medium & Large Conventional steel orchestras.  Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Garden Side Street Car Park, Scarborough, TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National 2011 ARIMA Panorama featuring ARIMA Steel Orchestras. Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Princess Royal Park, Arima, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Junior Panorama 2011 - Finals:  features thirty junior steel orchestras: twelve in the Primary Schools category; ten in the Secondary Schools category and eight in the Non-Schools category.  Time: 9:00 a.m.  Venue:  the Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• “Soca by the River” features Roy Cape All Stars, Benjai, Denise Belfon, Black Stalin, Blaxx, Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra, Renegades Steel Orchestra and more.  Time:  9:30 p.m.  Venue:  Trinidad All Stars panyard, 46-48 Duke Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National 2011 Panorama competition: Single Pan Semi-finals features thirty-three single-pan bands in competition.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Victoria Square, Park Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.   Click for order of appearance.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama Semi-Finals:  featuring Small, Medium and Large conventional steel orchestras.  Time:  9:00 a.m.  Venue: Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• Dover High’s Steel Band presents their annual Pantasia concert “Here Comes the Sun.”  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Dover High Auditorium, 520 North Walnut Street, Dover, Ohio, USA.

• Mosaic Steel Orchestra hosts a fundraiser with a Jewelry Party - to cover transportation costs to Miami University in Ohio, for an upcoming performance.  Time: 10:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.  Venue:  The Attucks Theater, 100 Church Street, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
   

• Pan symposium:  Is There a Need to Revisit the Steel Band Panorama Format?  Scheduled presenters are Garvin Blake, acclaimed steel pan instrumentalist and arranger; Anthony Hinds, leader of Dem Stars Steel Orchestra of New York and president of the National Alliance of Steelbands; and Kenton Kirby, editor-in-chief of Caribbean Life and formerly a multiple Panorama-winning arranger in St. Vincent. Time:  7:00–10:00 p.m.   Venue:  the Mary Pinkett Lecture Hall, Room S122, Medgar Evers College campus, 1637 Bedford Avenue (between Carroll and Crown Streets), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  More info.
   

• 2010 concerto competition winner David Aarons, a graduate steelpan student from Jamaica, performs panist, composer, educator and arranger Liam Teague’s composition “A Visit to Hell” with the NIU (Northern Illinois University) Philharmonic.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU Music Building, 550 Lucinda Avenue, NIU campus, DeKalb, Illinois, USA.   Concert will be streamed live at www.niu.edu/music.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama competition:  Small and Medium Conventional Steel Orchestra Preliminaries -East Region.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Larry Gomes Stadium, Nutones Boulevard, Malabar, Arima, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  Click for full line-up and order of appearance.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama competition:  Small and Medium Conventional Steel Orchestra Preliminaries -South/Central Region.  Time:  1:00 p.m.  Venue:  Skinner Park, San Fernando. TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  Click for full line-up and order of appearance.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama competition:  Small and Medium Conventional Steel Orchestra Preliminaries -Northern Region.  Time:  1:00 p.m.  Venue:  Victoria Square, Park Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  Click for full line-up and order of appearance.
   
• Juan Diego Catholic High School hosts the Utah State Steel Drum Festival, a multi-school competition featuring bands from Juan Diego, Saint John the Baptist Middle School, American Fork High and Junior High schools, West High School, Riverton High School, Timpanogos High School and Pleasant Grove Junior High.  Brigham Young University’s (BYU) steel drum band, and guest artist Tom Miller will also perform.  Time:  9:00 a.m.  Clinics start at 10:00 a.m.  Concert:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Auditorium, Jan Diego Catholic High School, 300 East 11800 South, Draper, Utah, USA.  More info.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama competition:  Small and Medium Conventional Steel Orchestra Preliminaries -Northern Region.  Time:  1:00 p.m.  Venue:  Victoria Square, Park Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  Click for full line-up and order of appearance.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama competition:  Single Pan Preliminaries -South/Central Region - “The Pleasantville Scrimmage – Pleasantville Community Centre- Pan Gayelle.”  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pleasantville Community Grounds, Pleasantville, San Fernando, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Crossfire Steel Orchestra presents a Pan Jazz Show featuring guitarist Nepo Soteri, Trum Peter, Shareef Clayton and Khuent Rose, along with Crossfire Steel Orchestra.  Doors open: 8:00 p.m.  Showtime:  10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Glen Chateau, corner East 39^th Street and Church Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• The Northern Illinois University Steelband performs.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  The Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, Saint Charles, Illinois, USA.
   
• Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama competition:  Single Pan Preliminaries -Northern Region.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Victoria Square, Park Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama competition:  Single Pan Preliminaries -Tobago Region.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venues:  Respective pan yards. TOBAGO & TOBAGO, W.I.  Click for locations of respective venues.
   
• Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama competition:  Single Pan Preliminaries -Eastern Region.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Larry Gomes Stadium, Nutones Boulevard, Malabar, Arima, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Panist Leon “Foster” Thomas performs as the ‘Prince of Pan’ Live in Concert.  Evening also features an exhibition of Maya Art by Steve Radzi.  Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: WDNA Jazz Gallery, 2921 Coral Way, Miami, Florida, USA.
   

• The Yale School of Music presents the Philharmonia Orchestra of Yale and conductor Shinik Hahm; opening the concert will be steel panist Andy Akiho with his new Concerto for Steel Pans, which received its premiere December 9 in Sprague Hall.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue: Woolsey Hall, 500 College Street (Yale Campus), New Haven, Connecticut, USA.  More info
   

• A Christmas celebration presented by City South Steel Orchestra features performances by the City South Steel Orchestra, the Cathedral Youth Choir and the Community Players.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Dean Lake Cultural Center, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I.  Tickets/Info:  The Deanery, 1 (268) 462-0820.
   

• A Christmas celebration presented by City South Steel Orchestra features performances by the City South Steel Orchestra, the Cathedral Youth Choir and the Community Players.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Dean Lake Cultural Center, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I.  Tickets/Info:  The Deanery, 1 (268) 462-0820.