Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (18 December 2012): From a street hockey tournament in support of a worthy cause and a special visit from a New York Times bestselling author to a one-of-a-kind dinner party with a host of world renowned chefs and the Caribbean’s biggest food and wine festival

– there is always something happening at Camana Bay.

First Thursdays at Camana Bay

Kick off the New Year by treating yourself – or someone else – to an evening of indulgence on the first Thursday of the month! Stroll around Camana Bay and discover all that the Town Centre has to offer. Visit participating stores and enjoy complimentary bubbles as you browse the latest arrivals.

For a full list of this month’s participating stores, visit  www.camanabay.com.

Thursday 3 January 5-7pm, Camana Bay Town Centre

Tim Dorsey Book Signing

“The undisputed king of the comic crime novel” (Providence Journal) is coming back to Books & Books! Join Tim Dorsey for the Cayman Islands launch of the sixteenth installment in his New York Times bestselling Serge Storms series, The Riptide Ultra-Glide. In this latest laugh-riot thriller, the gloriously unrepentant yet endearingly loveable Florida serial killer comes to the rescue of a Midwestern couple who aren’t finding the Sunshine State quite as charming as he does. This event is free to all members of the public and is sponsored by Camana Bay.

Thursday 3 January 7pm, Books & Books

Temptation Tuesday Wine & Cheese

Every second Tuesday of the month, join Executive Chef Sara Mair and her team to sample a choice of two delectable cheese boards expertly paired with a selection of wines from Tortuga Wines & Spirits, who will be on hand to discuss the pairings and share their knowledge. Choose from two cheeseboards featuring a choice of three imported and house-made cheeses and three wine pairings for CI$36 per person. For more information or to make a reservation, contact

[email protected] or 345.640.7710.

Tuesday 8 January 6-8pm, Ortanique

The Bookends Club

Join The Bookends Club when they meet to review their latest pick, Caleb’s Crossing by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks. Inspired by a true story, Caleb’s Crossing brilliantly captures the triumphs and turmoil of two brave, openhearted spirits who risk everything in a search of knowledge at a time of superstition and ignorance. Come share your insights and impressions in an open discussion. New members are always welcome. The Bookends Club is free to join and the meetings, held on the second Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30pm, are open to the public. Wednesday 9 January 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

Street Hockey Tournament

The Cayman Islands Youth Roller Hockey Club will take to the streets for its third annual “Cayman Hockey Fights Cancer” street hockey tournament. This year all proceeds will go towards the George Town Hospital planned chemotherapy unit and the development of youth hockey within the Cayman Islands. There will be Mites, Novice, Atom and PeeWee divisions, as well as an all age girls’ division and the popular Moms’ division. One member of each team must be new to the sport – so encourage friends or classmates to try a new sport in aid of a great cause! Questions on how to register can be directed to Aaron Knapik at [email protected].  Players must sign up as a team of four and registration is CI$120 per team. The event is sponsored by BritCay, Ernst & Young,

Camana Bay and The Dart Foundation.

Saturday 12 January 9am-5pm, Camana Bay Arts and Recreation Centre

Floetry

Get into the flow with Floetry for another special night of words and wisdom, poetry and people. Join some of Cayman’s most talented poets and performers who share their work during an open mic night of poetry and readings. Come share your own work or listen to others. Floetry’s mix of poetry and music provides a unique opportunity for Cayman’s community of writers and readers to share their artistic and cultural experiences. It’s the perfect place to express yourself. Floetry takes place every third Wednesday of the month and is free and open to the public.

Wednesday 16 January 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

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. The group was formed to promote brotherhood, unity and cultural development through the integration of music. Members of the public are invited to join in with their own instruments and will be given pointers throughout the session. So bring your instrument if you’d like to jam, bring your voice if you want to sing, or simply listen and enjoy an evening of rhythm and beats!

Saturday 19 January 5-7pm, Gardenia Court

Cayman Cookout: The Ultimate Dinner Party

Join Camana Bay for The Ultimate Dinner Party, part of the acclaimed Cayman Cookout weekend. The star-studded night features a host of unique experiences in one unforgettable evening. The festivities begin with a waterfront book signing on Camana Bay’s Harbour with visiting chefs Anthony Bourdain, Jose Andres, Daniel Humm and Sherry Yard, who will join Camana Bay’s own James Beard award-winning chef Michael Schwartz and his Executive Pastry Chef Hedy Goldsmith. The night continues as David Kinch of the Michelin-starred Manresa appears alongside Michael Schwartz at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink; Spike Mendelsohn of Top Chef fame and Sherry Yard of Spago join Cindy Hutson at Ortanique; and Gordon Ramsey protégé Dale MacKay teams with Ron

Jacobson at Abacus. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.caymancookout.com.

Saturday 19 January 7pm, Camana Bay Town Centre

Ortanique Pig Roast

Co-owner/Chef Cindy Hutson, co-owner Delius Shirley and Executive Chef Sara Mair invite you for a Full Moon “Caja China” Pig Roast under the stars. The fun begins right when you ditch your shoes and dig your toes in to the sand on The Island in the Camana Bay Harbour. Sip mojitos and savour Cuban-inspired bocaditos (small bites). Then join fellow diners for a family-style all-you-can-eat Latin feast of roasted pig, fresh local fish, market vegetables, black beans and rice and other hearty dishes. Dance it all off with a live DJ for a perfect end to an enjoyable evening. Spaces are limited. The cost is $60 per person for adults and $25 per person for kids. For reservations, call 640.7710. “Ven disfruta la pachanga!” (Come enjoy the party!)

Thursday 24 January 6pm, The Island

Taste of Cayman

For its 25^th anniversary, this beloved grassroots celebration of local culinary culture finds a new home on Camana Bay’s waterfront Festival Green. One of the Caribbean’s largest culinary events, Taste of Cayman is a cornucopia of sights, sounds, smells and tastes with over thirty of Cayman’s finest restaurants offering a sample of their signature dishes and drinks, competing for the fiercely coveted “Taster’s Choice Award.” Thousands of locals and visitors flock to the Festival each year to enjoy an unparalleled smorgasbord of food and drink, live music and Caymanian culture at its best. This year, the flavours of Camana Bay will be represented by Abacus, Black Trumpet Gourmet Delicatessen, KARoo, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and Ortanique. For more information or to purchase

tickets, visit www.tasteofcayman.org.

Saturday 26 January 5pm-12am, The Festival Green

Weekly Rituals

Imagination Playground

Imagination Playground is a new concept in play that prompts creativity and sensory exploration. With a focus on loose parts – giant foam blocks, mats, wagons, fabric and crates – Imagination Playground’s play experience offers a changing array of elements that allow children to build, play, dream and explore endless possibilities. Come “play” with our Imagination Playground, which will be based on The Crescent every Wednesday and Saturday, and is free for all to enjoy.

Every Wednesday and Saturday 10am-8pm, The Crescent

Story Time

For our youngest readers, join Books & Books every Wednesday at 10:30am to read exciting new books and sing along to your children’s favourite songs.

Every Wednesday 10:30am, Books & Books

Story & Craft Time

For young readers, join Books & Books every Saturday at 10:30am to read exciting new books and explore your creative side with a unique craft each week.

Every Saturday 10:30am, Books & Book

10 Minutes with Dr. James

Every Wednesday before Story Time and on the first and third Saturday of the month before Story & Craft Time, Dr. James Robertson, paediatrician at Trincay Medical Services in Camana Bay, visits Books & Books to share his medical knowledge and answer your parenting questions.

Every Wednesday plus the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 10:30am, Books & Books

Weekly Farmers’ Market

Real Food, Real Farmers, Real Community! Get a real taste of Cayman every Wednesday when vendors from across the island sell fresh produce, hot food, handmade crafts and more at Camana Bay. Enjoy the satisfaction of buying fresh and supporting local merchants. The stalls are set up on the corner of Forum Lane and Market Street across from Digicel and Mail Boxes Etc.

Every Wednesday 12-7pm, corner of Forum Lane and Market Street

Live on The Paseo

Start the weekend with your favourite local bands at Live on The Paseo. With a different band each week, styles range from reggae and calypso to classic rock and contemporary pop. Everyone is welcome to these free, alfresco musical performances. It’s a weekly event you don’t want to miss. Friday 4 January 7-10pm: Suite Elite performs all your favourite Pop, Reggae, Disco, Funk and Soul from through the decades.

Friday 11 January 7-10pm: TBC

Friday 18 January 7-10pm: Regeneration Band entertains audiences with an eclectic mix ranging from Motown, R&B and Disco to Reggae, Soca and Country.

Friday 25 January 7-10pm: TBC

For more information on upcoming events happening at Camana Bay, visit www.camanabay.com.