Takin` it to the Beach!

JULY 2010
A R U B A ’ S
M O N T H L Y
N E W S L E T T E R
Takin’
it to the
Beach!
Aruba’s
Happy Hour
Bands liven up
the island’s
great outdoors
The Untouchables
“Music is the language,” say the lyrics
to one of the island’s popular Carnaval
songs written by local musician and
composer Teddy Phillips. The island’s
pulse can be gauged by the rhythms
and melodies that drift along the trade
winds, and there is no better place to
enjoy a taste of such an integral part of
Aruba’s culture than outside surrounded by the beauty of the island.
The amount of musical talent on the
island is astounding, with many of Aruba’s youth picking up an instrument or
microphone at a young age, nurtured
and encouraged by family, friends,
and the community to hone and perfect their skills in both local and traditional music, as well as taking on just
about every other genre under the
sun. Yesterday’s child is now onstage,
making a career out of doing what
comes naturally and what he loves to
do more than anything.
Most, if not all, of Aruba’s resorts, and
many bars and restaurants, take advantage of the local abundance of
talent here, and often merge their
Happy Hour events with live music.
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The Untouchables
Entertaining guests at the Westin Resort, Aruba for some ten years now is a
diverse trio that can effortlessly transition from rock to pop, Latin to reggae,
and everything in between. The group
also plays at Bugaloe Beach Bar, Milano Café, and several other restaurant
and club venues.
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The sexy, sultry sounds of this trio can
be imbibed at resorts like The Radisson
Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa, Hyatt Re-
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What
you missed!
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May and June are great off-season
months to visit Aruba, with exciting
cultural, environmental, and sporting
events…mark your calendar to catch
these exciting happenings
to add to your vacation
experience next year.
gency Aruba, and at South Beach Lounge in Palm Beach
and Plaza Café in downtown Oranjestad.
Aruba International Film Festival 2010
JR Band
This dynamic duo of seasoned veterans still remains at the
forefront of Aruba’s musical scene. The small but mighty
team entertains guests of the Marriott Aruba Resort &
Stellaris Casino with traditional Aruban tunes, and spices
things up with a bit of Latin music as well.
For eight days this past
June, the Aruba International Film Festival
made its debut and
became the center of
attention in the world
of cinema. Actors, producers, film-makers and
members of the international press arrived
on the island, bringing
the international film
community to Aruba.
Equator Band
Covering a varying genre of music including classic rock,
R & B and Motown, Top 40, and a bit of Latin thrown in
to compliment the island vibe, they can be seen weekly
at several locations including La Cabana All Suite Beach
Resort, Pure Beach at the Divi Phoenix Beach Resort, the
RIU, and Moomba Beach.
JR Band
Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival
Held every Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Aruba
Soul Beach Music Festival is a star-studded event. This
year the festival was held in historic San Nicolas and
featured a lineup that included Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, Joe Thomas, Raheem DeVaughn, Chris Spencer,
and Kevin Hart. In the previous years, the concert series
has featured artists including Maze, Sean Paul, Chaka
Khan, Wyclef Jean, India Arie, the Gap Band, Boyz 11
Men, Lauryn Hill, Nina Sky, Anthony Hamilton, Alicia
Keys, Brian McKnight, Wayne Brady, Estelle, Jamie Fox,
Etana, Robin Thicke and Common. Mark your calendar
for a weekend of great fun in the sun and lots of great
music!
Dear Gai
(St. John’s Day)
Dera Gai—which translates to
“burying of the rooster” in the
local language—is a cultural
festival held every June 24th
which has been celebrated for
about 100 years on Aruba with
traditional song and dance.
This holiday is rife with both pagan and Christian symbolism
reflecting the influences of the
Arawak natives and Spanish
missionaries on the island.
The 24th Aruba Hi-Winds
Equator Band
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Aruba’s trade winds provided
the perfect conditions for the
largest amateur windsurfing
event in the Caribbean. Exciting
windsurfing and kite boarding
competitions in various categories took place over June 30th
through July 5th off the shores of
Fisherman’s Huts at Hadicurari.
A special celebration is being
planned to mark the 25th anniversary next year.
17th Annual Aruba Reef Care Project
The annual clean-up of Aruba’s most popular beaches
and dive and snorkel sites helps raise awareness for a
clean marine environment, and this year saw over 800
volunteers comprised of local residents and visitors from
around the world taking part in the island’s largest volunteer environmental initiative. Join us next year for an enriching eco experience during your summer vacation.
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Upcoming Events
Special events and promotions coming your way
Bon Bini Festival
Every Tuesday
The Bon Bini Festival happens rain or
shine from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The
event takes place year-round at
Fort Zoutman in Oranjestad, where
guests enjoy folkloric Antillean
dancers, the rhythms of steel pans,
browse stands of local artwork and
crafts, and partake in food and refreshments. Admission varies from
$3.00 to $10.00, depending on the
evening’s schedule.
For more information
Aruba Rembrandt
Regatta 2010
August 13th – 15th
The second Aruba Rembrandt Regatta will take place on Aruba with
three action-packed days of competition for yachts, beach-cats, sunfishes, windsurfers, and kite-surfers,
as well as three evenings of music
and parties for all participants and
spectators.
For more information
30th Turibana to Santa
Cruz 10K Race
September 5th
Lace up your shoes for a glorious
early morning run! International
runners will compete in this open
road race that starts with the sunrise at 6:00am at Panaderia del
Campo in Noord and finishes at
the Betico Croes Sports Complex
(Compleho Deportivo Betico
Croes) in Santa Cruz. Registration
begins on August 1, 2010.
For more information
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The 16th Aruba International Pro-Am Golf
Tournament • August 26th -30th
One of the year’s most popular golf events, the Aruba International Pro-Am Golf Tournament, teams up professional and
amateur golfers from countries that include the U.S.A., Puerto
Rico, Colombia, Holland, and many others, in a two-day, 36hole event. Golfers love this tournament— both for the trophies and prizes and the entertaining social events organized
around the long weekend.
For more information
Aruba Wine
Extravaganza
September 2nd – 4th
The first annual Aruba Wine Extravaganza will attract upwards
of 30 to 40 South American wineries. The event will be held at the
Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino &
Spa and will include wine tastings
under the stars, themed lunches,
and a sparkling wine reception in
the ballroom foyer, followed by a
gala dinner and award presentation.
For more information
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