Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (Thursday 26 April, 2015): From a series of cooking classes designed to help you master the kitchen to a concert featuring The Voice winner, Jamaican recording artist Tessanne Chin to the ultimate pyjama party to sampling signature creations from Cayman’s Favourite Restaurant – there is always something happening at Camana Bay!

 

Special Events

 

Starfish Village Kids Easter Camp

Kids can enjoy Easter crafts, games, Earth Day fun and lots more at Starfish Village’s Kids Easter Camp. You can sign up for a full day 8am-3pm for CI$80 per day or for the full period with half days 8am-12pm for CI$160 or full days 8am-3pm for CI$320. For more details and to register, email [email protected]. Monday 30 March – Thursday 2 April and Tuesday 7 – Friday 10 April 8am-3pm, Starfish Village

 

Music Camp

Young musicians can get creative with fun and artistic activities including drum circle, studio time, ear training, band jamming, karaoke and more! You can sign up for CI$50 per day or CI$200 per week. For details and registration, call 345.938.3838 or email [email protected].

Monday 30 March – Friday 3 April and Monday 6 – Friday 10 April 8am-2:30pm, Cayman Music School

World Autism Awareness Day

In recognition of autism awareness, Camana Bay’s Town Centre will join iconic buildings, landmarks and communities around the globe and “Light It Up Blue” from Monday 30 March through Sunday 5 April. On World Autism Awareness Day, Thursday 2 April, the Special Needs Foundation of Cayman will be at The Observation Tower from 11am-2pm to offer information, education and support on Autism and special needs in the Cayman Islands. For more information on the “Light It Up Blue” initiative, visit lightitupblue.org.

Thursday 2 April 11am-2pm, The Observation Tower

 

Indian Tuesdays

Chef Tony Rozario’s Indian Tuesdays is back at Michael’s Genuine® Food & Drink. This once-a-month special Indian dinner includes three courses served family style and is available on the first Tuesday of every month. Selections vary from butter chicken to lamb korma and more! The cost is CI$35 a person excluding gratuity. For reservations, call 345.640.6433.

Tuesday 7 April 5:30-10pm, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

 

The Bookends Club

Join The Bookends Club when they meet to review their latest pick, Remains Of The Day by Kazuo Ishiguro. Come share your insights and impressions in an open discussion. The Bookends Club gathers at Books & Books on the second Wednesday of every month and new members are always welcome. Wednesday 8 April 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

Methods to Master Series with Chef Dylan Benoit

This series is perfect for the serious home cook looking to step it up in the kitchen or those who feel they need to gain a little confidence. Chef Dylan Benoit from Craft Food & Beverage Company will be sharing his knowledge and skills as he covers simple techniques that will really make a difference in the quality and presentation of your dishes. Each topic will be covered while preparing a delicious, complete dinner where you’ll turn a simple meal at home into a restaurant quality feast. The cost is CI$65 per person per class or CI$180 per person for all three classes. For details and registration, call 345.623.2665 or email [email protected].

Wednesday 8 and 15 April and Thursday 30 April 6-8pm, Bon Vivant Kitchen Studio

Wednesday 8 April: Mastering the Cuts and Seasoning Techniques – Slice, dice and chop your way to masterful knife skills that will change your cooking experience. You will also learn the secrets and techniques of great seasoning.

Wednesday 15 April: Searing and the Importance of Resting – A well-cooked piece of meat is one of life’s great pleasures. Learn the techniques involved in achieving a perfect sear and the importance of resting different meats.

Thursday 30 April: Into The Wild – Inspired by Craft’s Wild Game Night, we’ll explore the world of wild game meats. You’ll discover some delicious ways to prepare, season, cook, serve and eat those less common meats and birds along with a couple of rib-sticking sides.

 

Week of the Young Child Pyjama Party

Children, parents, caregivers and volunteers are invited to join the Cayman Islands Early Childhood Association (ECA) to celebrate the Week of the Young Child with a fun, family-friendly pyjama party in Gardenia Court. The Week of the Young Child aims to focus public attention on the needs of children and their families, and recognise local community programmes and services that help meet those needs. Learn more about ECA and support their efforts for early childhood education in the Cayman Islands. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact ECA at [email protected]. Monday 13 April 6-8pm, Gardenia Court

Floetry

Join Cayman’s most talented poets and performers who share their work during an open mic night of poetry and readings. Share your own work or listen to others. Floetry takes place every third Wednesday of the month and is free and open to the public.

Wednesday 15 April 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

 

Tessanne Chin Concert

Intec Productions in association with Epic Day Entertainment presents a musical showcase featuring headliner and winner of Season 5 of NBC’s reality TV singing competition The Voice, Tessanne Chin! Tickets for general entrance are CI$35 in advance and CI$40 at the door while VIP tickets are CI$75 in advance and CI$90 at the door. Tickets are available from: 3 Forty Five, Reflections, Liquor for Less, Funky Tangs and Singh’s Roti Shop. Part of the proceeds from the event go to the Get Active Challenge Program supported by the Cayman Heart Fund. Security will be on hand throughout the Town Centre and inside the venue. Concertgoers can park in the Town Centre’s multi-storey parking structures and surface lots, the limestone lot accessible via the Century 21 roundabout and the Arts & Recreation Centre lot next to Cayman International School. Parking is not permitted on The Festival Green.

Friday 17 April 8pm, The Festival Green

 

Budding Chef Kids’ Cooking Class: Chocolate Mania

Budding chefs ages 4-12 will enjoy this class that focuses on the love of chocolate. Chefs will make healthful treats working with different kinds of chocolate. They will be making waffles with berries and chocolate covered fruit treats. The cost is CI$30 and includes a lesson, recipe, snack and creations to take home. For details and registration, call 345.623.2665 or email [email protected].

Saturday 18 April 12-1pm, Bon Vivant

Drum Circle

Professional drummers Randy Chollette, Damion Thaxter and Eden Hurlston of the musical group I Am Percussion Ensemble bring the Town Centre to life with a jam session featuring African, Cuban and Caymanian rhythms. All are invited to join the jam or just enjoy the show.

Saturday 18 April 5-7pm, Gardenia Court

 

Budding Chef After-school Programme

Join Bon Vivant for their one-of-a-kind culinary programme designed to inspire budding chefs to be thoughtful about what they eat, learn basic cooking concepts and skills, create delicious and nutritious dishes and learn about local and international foods. The cost is CI$195 for the six class programme and includes a 1 hour interactive lesson each week with a daily snack, a budding chef apron, a take home creation as well as trips to the Farmers & Artisans Market to connect with local farmers and they will help plant and cultivate their own budding chef garden for ingredients. For details and registration, call

345.623.2665 or email [email protected].

Every Wednesday 22 April through 27 May 2:30-3:30pm (Group 1: Ages 4-7) and 3:45-4:45pm (Group 2: Ages 8-11), Bon Vivant

 

Nosotros: Spanish Floetry

Spanish-speaking poets and performers—and those who simply enjoy la lengua de Cervantes—are invited to join Nosotros, a group whose mission is to build bridges and create connections through culture, for their monthly open mic night. For more information, contact Michel Powery at 345.917.0335.

Wednesday 22 April 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

 

Elke Feuer Book Signing

Local author and founder of the Cayman Islands Book Fair, Elke Feuer, is launching her latest book, Deadly Race – the second book in her Deadly Series. This free event includes a presentation, group discussion and book signing.

Thursday 23 April 7pm, Books & Books

Rotary Science Fair

The Rotary Central Science Fair is an annual event designed to foster students’ interest in science, scientific method of problem solving and build the sense of accomplishment and discovery that comes with preparing a science project. Young participants will wow judges and spectators with their science skills as they compete for a cash prize that will assist them with their future college studies. The event will be followed by an Awards Banquet at 6pm. For more information, visit rotarysciencefair.ky.

Saturday 25 April 10am-3pm, The Arts & Recreation Centre

 

CayWriters

Interested in writing? Join other local writers who share their journeys, stories, writing resources, ask advice and discuss challenges. Held on the last Saturday of every month, new members are always welcome.

Saturday 25 April 5:30-6:30pm, Books & Books

 

Michael’s Genuine Signature Series

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Cayman’s Favourite Restaurant voted three years in a row at Taste of Cayman’s Food & Wine Festival, offers “dinner by the bite”. Enjoy an evening of the restaurant’s greatest hits – a sampling of dishes and desserts served by-the-bite alongside cocktail classics, Chef’s Lua Rossa wine and Michael’s Genuine® Home Brew. The cost is CI$68 per person, all inclusive. For reservations, call

345.640.6433.

Saturday 25 April 7pm, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

Cuisine of the Sun Dinner Series

Take a trip to exotic sunny destinations with Ortanique’s “Cuisine of the Sun” Dinners. Each month, one of Ortanique’s talented chefs will create a three-course dinner with wine pairings, based on the cuisine from his or her homeland. Experience flavours from Peru this month by Chef de Cuisine, Manny Morelli,

created in true Ortanique style using only the freshest ingredients. Reservations are required, call

345.640.7710. The cost is CI$65 per guest not including gratuities. Thursday 30 April 7pm, Ortanique

Weekly Rituals

 

Mojito Madness

Mondays don’t have to be a drag with CI$5 mojitos! Ortanique offers Mojito Madness all day, 11:30am to

10:30pm, as well as CI$5 breadfruit fish tacos from 11:30am-7pm. Mondays 11:30am-10:30pm, Ortanique

 

Happiest Hours

Experience the Happiest of Hours from 4-7pm, Monday through Saturday at Upper Crust Bistro. Enjoy a selection of fine wines, beers and small plates all at their “Happiest Hours” pricing with CI$7.95 wines and CI$5 small plates.

Mondays through Saturdays 4-7pm, Upper Crust Bistro

 

Sing Along with Miss Izzy

Join Miss Izzy and friends for interactive sing and dance classes. Tuesdays 9-9:45am and Saturdays 11-11:45am, Starfish Village

 

Wine 101 Classes

A series of interactive classes that offer an introduction to the wonderful world of wine. Every week, an in-house sommelier offers insight into a different topic, such as varietal, region, country or process, as well as featured wines to sample.

Mondays 6-7pm, West Indies Wine Company

Imagination Playground

A fun, interactive concept in play, Imagination Playground invites kids to build, dream and explore a new world every week in the Town Centre’s dancing fountains with giant foam blocks in all shapes and sizes. Little ones can recreate familiar objects, like animals, rocket ships and robots; build imaginary places, like houses, islands and cities; invent new games and dramatic scenarios; or simply make new friends. Imagination Playground is on The Crescent every Wednesday and Saturday, and free for all to enjoy. Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am-7pm, The Crescent

 

Story Time

Books & Books invites infants, toddlers and their parents to join them at Regal Cinemas Camana Bay every Wednesday at 10:30am to read exciting new books and sing along to beloved children’s songs. Wednesdays 10:30am, Regal Cinemas Camana Bay

 

Farmers & Artisans Market

Discover an array of local purveyors offering products and experiences found only in Cayman at Camana Bay’s weekly market. Come early for the widest selection of fresh produce and farm goods then browse an eclectic selection of artisanal products and handicrafts. The festivities pick up throughout the evening as more artisans join and the Market is infused with entertainment, including art and cultural demonstrations and live music.

Wednesdays 12-7pm, The Paseo

 

Newly ‘WED’nesday

Treat someone special to Cayman’s ultimate date night. Enjoy a romantic three-course dinner for two with a glass of bubbles or house wine each and a pair of Regal Cinemas movie tickets. The cost is just CI$80 per couple, gratuities not included.

Wednesdays 5:30-10pm, Ortanique

Open Canvas

Every Wednesday, Open Canvas provides a public venue for local artists to display their talents and work on their latest creations. Art enthusiasts can join the gathering and watch paintings come to life one brushstroke at a time. Painters can contact [email protected] to reserve an easel and must bring their own art supplies. For more details, call 345.946.6633.

Wednesdays 7pm, KARoo

 

The Flavour Tour

Experience The Flavour Tour, a guided dining adventure featuring local ingredients presented in the signature styles of Abacus, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Mizu Asian Bistro + Bar and Ortanique. Start the evening with a glass of blubbly at West Indies Wine Company then enjoy four small plate courses complemented by featured wine or cocktail pairings before returning to West Indies Wine Company for a taste of one of their 80 vintages. The cost is CI$69 per person all-inclusive and tickets are available at West Indies Wine Company. Tours can also be customised for private groups of 12-20 guests. For more details, call 345.640.9492 or email [email protected].

Wednesdays 7-9pm, West Indies Wine Company

 

Prime Rib Night

Enjoy a night free from cooking every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with a prime rib feast featuring whole roasted prime rib, roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled green asparagus, brandy-flamed green peppercorn sauce and sauce Béarnaise, or substitute sides with Abacus Salad. You can choose your portions with petite 10-ounce CI$26, medium 12-ounce CI$31 and grande 14-ounce CI$36.

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 5:30-10pm, Abacus

Tea Time in Silhouette

Enjoy freshly made tea by Tea Time in Cayman when you browse through Silhouette’s lingerie and sleepwear selections every Saturday. Saturdays 10am-9pm, Silhouette

 

Story & Craft Time

Every Saturday at 10:30am, young readers and their parents can join the storytellers at Books & Books for exciting new tales and crafts that inspire imagination and creativity.

Saturdays 10:30am, Books & Books

 

Lifestyle Brunch

Join Abacus every Saturday 11am-3pm for a refreshing Lifestyle Brunch – the perfect way to start a wonderful weekend! Enjoy signature breakfast creations like eggs Benedict, Belgium waffles and create- your-own omelettes. To make a reservation, call 345.623.8282.

Saturdays 11am-3pm, Abacus

 

Ladies Lounge

Every Saturday night, ladies can spend an evening in Ortanique’s bar and lounge and enjoy their second round of either Fantinel Prosecco or specialty Absolut cocktail on the house!

Saturdays 4-10:30pm, Ortanique

 

Tai Chi with C.A.S.K.

Join Sensei Greg Reid from C.A.S.K. Karate for a series of free Tai Chi lessons on The Crescent. Leave feeling calm and rejuvenated after one hour of gentle exercise, mental focus and meditation – the perfect start to a leisurely Sunday morning! Tai Chi is a comprehensive series of gentle physical movements and breathing techniques with mental and spiritual intent. Calming and rejuvenating, it exercises and creates balance between the body, mind and spirit. Classes focus on body alignment, breathing, muscle

stretching, internal energy (chi) control and self-defence. For more details, contact C.A.S.K. at

345.925.3367.

Sundays 8:30-9:30am, The Crescent

*No Tai Chi on Sunday 5 April

 

Genuine Brunch

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink’s diverse a-la-carte brunch menu features a variety of small plates perfect for sharing. The chefs use local, sustainable ingredients from the island’s farms to infuse Caribbean flavour into dishes that are fresh, simple and pure. Enjoy freshly squeezed juices, homemade sodas, all-you-care-to-drink sparkling for CI$19, classic cocktails and more. For reservations, call

345.640.6433.

Sundays 11am-3pm, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

 

Barefoot BBQ

Join KARoo every Sunday for an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet. Savour a tasty selection of fresh off-the-grill favourites with all the traditional BBQ fixings for CI$25 per person. Children 12 and under eat for only CI$12. Enjoy 20% off all drinks and “all-you-can-bubble” for CI$19. Coming by boat? Show your boat key and get one bottle of bubbles on the house! For more details, call 345.946.6633.

Sundays 11am-3pm, KARoo

Dim Sum Brunch

Enjoy an expanded selection of dim sum and more at Mizu Asian Bistro + Bar’s Dim Sum Brunch every Sunday. Indulge in a selection of appetisers, soups and sushi with an array of noodle, rice and main dishes. The bar includes bubbles, house wine, domestic bottles of beer and mixed well drinks. The cost is CI$49 per person all-inclusive and reservations are required at 345.640.0001.

Sundays 11:30am-3pm, Mizu Asian Bistro + Bar

 

Caribbean Sunday Funday

Join Ortanique with a Caribbean Sunday “Funday” all day! Caribbean-style buffet brunch every Sunday 12-

 

4pm. CI$30 per guest, CI$45 includes endless bubbles. Dinner is from 4:30-9:30pm with an a-la-carte menu featuring Caribbean favourites. For reservations, call 345.640.7710.

Sundays 12-4pm Brunch and 4:30-9:30pm Dinner, Ortanique

 

For more details on happenings at Camana Bay, visit camanabay.com/events.

 

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