• The Calynco Steel Drum Band performs as part of the lineup at Riverfest ’08’s South Waterfront Day.  Time: 5:00 p.m.  Venue: the Willamette River, South Waterfront, Portland, Oregon, USA.
   
• Music at the Mural series of concerts features an Island Night Buffet which will be served from 4:00–6:00 PM.  Performance by the Findlay High School Steel Band, Pantasia, follows.  Time: 6:00–8:00 PM. Venue: Millennium Park, Washington Square, Bucyrus, Ohio, USA.
   

• Long Beach Jazz Festival features performances by Mike Barnett and Dianne Hoffman, Alan Bates Steel Pan Group and more. Time:  12 Noon.  Venue: Kennedy Plaza, 1 West Chester Street, Long Island, New York, USA.  Info: 1 (516) 431-1000, Extension 224.
   

Symphony & Steel Original Music Competition
Deadline for submissions:  November 21, 2008

Methanex Trinidad Limited in collaboration with The University of the West Indies and The Music Literacy Trust invite composers to create NEW MUSIC that integrates the SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA and the STEEL ORCHESTRA.

This is an international competition in the following three categories of compositions for a Chamber Orchestra and Steel Ensemble -

1. Overture for Chamber Orchestra and Steel Ensemble
   (Duration 5 – 8 minutes)
2. Steelpan Concerto in one to three movements for solo steelpan with Chamber Orchestra
   (Duration 10 – 30 minutes)
3. An arrangement of a Calypso from Trinidad and Tobago for Chamber Orchestra and Steel Ensemble
   (Duration 5 – 8 minutes)

For full details contact - dsamaru@methanex.com;  musicliteracytrust@yahoo.com; satanand.sharma@sta.uwi.edu
 

• Roseville SPLASH 2008 features a sampling of the best restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and artists in South Placer County. Three live bands, including the 80z All Stars and the Harmonics Steel Band, provide entertainment throughout the evening.  Time: 6:30–10:30 PM.  Venue: the Roseville Aquatics Complex, 3051 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd., Roseville, California, USA.
   

• The TDC (Tourism Development Company) in collaboration with Pan Trinbago presents Panyard Sensations Steelband Concert - in honor of Terry Joseph - featuring Pan Elders, Skiffle Bunch, Golden Hands Symphony, calypsonian El Drago, Natalie Alexander and Gasparillo Tamboo Bamboo Specialists. Time: 7:50–10:00 PM. Venue: Skiffle Bunch Pan Theatre, Coffee Street, San Fernando, TRINIDAD, W.I.
   

• The annual LynnArts Meet Me Downtown Festival of the Arts features the Steel Pan Jammers, the Mystery Tramps, Joe Mack Band, the Black Sea Salsa Bandon and more.  Event time: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM.  Venue: Central Square,  Lynn, Massachusetts, USA.
   

• Invaders Steel Orchestra presents a ‘Steelband All-Inclusive Fete.’  Venue: The Oval, Tragarete Road, Woodbrook, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  More info, call Colin at 1 (868) 779-7075.
   

• Children's Concert Society presents the University of Akron Steel Drum Band with special guest, Liam Teague. Performance times: 9:45 AM and 12:30 PM. Venue:  the Akron Civic Theater, 182 S Main Street, Akron, Ohio, USA.
   

• Trinidad and Tobago Steelpan & Jazz Festival 2008. Scheduled artistes to date are-
  • Al Jarreau
  • David “Happy” Williams Quintet – A Celebration of Miles Davis: featuring Eddie Henderson (trumpet), Javon Jackson (sax) and others
  • Oliver Lake Steel Quartet
  • Etienne Charles Sextet
  • Robert Greenidge & His NY All Stars featuring: Tom Scott (sax), Ralph MacDonald (percussion) and Vanessa Rubin (vocals)
  • Mike Freeman’s ZonaVibe and Vibe Caliente Salsa Band
  • Phase II; Trinidad All Stars; Exodus, Skiffle Bunch; Desperadoes and Renegades Steel Orchehstras.

  Also featuring a related Exhibition from 21 October–01 November at the National Museum in Port of Spain.
  Concert venues - throughout Trinidad:  Port of Spain, San Fernando, St Augustine, Couva, Trincity, Mayaro, Point Fortin, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO. W.I.
   

• Creole in the Park Festival 2008 features many bands and artistes over a four-day period, including Genesis Steel Orchestra, Cool Steel, Brizee’s Cultural Drama Club, Caribbean Vibes, First Serenade, Tambata and Karifuna Cultural Group. Venue: Roseau, DOMINICA, W.I.
   

• Musical presentation by Calypso Cats Steel Drummers from the Panther Run Elementary School.  Time: 7:15 PM.  Venue: Dreyfoos Hall lobby, Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Florida, USA.
   

• E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall’s ‘Up Next’ Series features the University of Akron Steel Drum Band with with guest drummer Andy Narell.  Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: EJ Thomas Hall, University of Akron campus, Buchtel Avenue,  Akron, Ohio, USA.