This Week in Aruba: September 21-27, 2018 - Presented by One Happy Podcast

Welcome back to the latest episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events from Friday, September 21st to Sunday, September 27th also known as timeshare week 38. Maggie and I are back to regular programming as our latest trip to Aruba has concluded.

The shout-out for this week goes to someone who is a friend of ours, Yan(?) Scherrenburg. We met up while we were down in the island and he showed me a side that I never knew existed. He does an amazing spot-on rendition of Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill. An incredible guy.

Now without further ado let’s head on over to the events section.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival

When: 21-22 September 2018 (all day)

Where: Renaissance Festival Plaza

Website: https://caribbeanseajazz.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaribbeanSeaJazzFestival/

 

The Caribbean Sea Jazz Annual festival attracts about 8,000 local and international visitors who enjoy high quality jazz acts, combo's and bands. The Renaissance Festival Plaza is the heart of the festival, a one of a kind venue in the Caribbean that features a big selection of music, theater, arts, and food in one weekend.

 

The Festival's main goal is to create a stage for local and regional talent as well as big names. Headliners from past festivals have been Michel Camilo, Praful and Randal Corsen, Ploctoons, Moonbaker, Cubop City Band, Paoli Mejias, David Sandborn, Izaline Calister, Earth Wind and Fire, Mike Stern Band, Grupo Niche, and George Benson.

 

Performing Artists for 2018 Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival:

 

FRIDAY (Sept. 21): Jorge Celedón, Anacaona, Eric Essix ft. Karen Bryant & Kelley O'Neal, Habana Vieja All stars, Rincon Boyz, Tribute to Caribbean Jazz Project  ft. Andy Narell and Etienne Stadwijk

 

SATURDAY (Sept. 22): Sister Sledge ft. Kathy Sledge, Di-Mongo ft. Anton Goudsmit, Cyril Directie, Frank Montis, DI-RECT, Yellowjackets, Eric Darius & Althea René, Cosy Cotton, Tribute to Sade, Robert Pablo Trio, Memories of Tomorrow with Delbert Bernabela

 

General Admission: $65 for Friday and Saturday / $120 for weekend pass
$6 for Youth Tickets (age 18 years and below)

 

Contact the Purple Entertainment Group NV at Tel. [phone], E-mail or www.caribbeanseajazz.com for additional information.

 

Aruba Dolphins Open Water 2018 Annual Fundraising Event

When: 23 September / 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Where: Zeerovers

Source: https://www.visitaruba.com/things-to-do/aruba-events/aruba-dolphins-open-water-2018-annual-fundraising-event/

 

Get involved with the Aruban community by joining Aruba Dolphins Swimming fundraising event: "Open Water 2018 Swim Meet"!

Purpose:  Fundraising for the nonprofit organization, Aruba Dolphins Swimming & Water Polo Club

Highlights:

• Categories for all ages
• Zeerovers is a local favorite spot for fresh-caught seafood

 

FOOD/DINING

 

Journey into Cabernet Sauvignon

When: 22 September / 7:00-10:00 pm

Where: The Wine Room (L.G. Smith Blvd #126 Suite #1, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/936174849909970/

 

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape varieties. It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country among a diverse spectrum of climates from Canada's Okanagan Valley to Lebanon's Beqaa Valley.

 

We will explore the following wines

 

1. Criss Cross Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi California
2. Bisquertt Ecos Cabernet Sauvignon Chile
3. Tapiz Alta Cabernet Sauvignon Argentina
4. Buiten Verwachting cabernet Sauvignon South Africa
5. Valdivieso Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Chile

 

Experience: $75

 

Basic Customer 5%

Regular Customer 10%

Loyal Customer 15%

 

Konnichi Wow Sushi Night at BLUE

When: 22 September / 6:00-10:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/538914463245724/

 

Join us at Renaissance Aruba's BLUE Bar for an unforgettable Saturday evening featuring an eclectic menu of handcrafted sushi selections, imported wine and beers from Japan, authentic sake, and a LIVE sushi-making station run by its very own sushi chef!

 

RAW has never tasted so good!

 

The Full Moon Romantic Experience

When: 23 September / 8:00-9:30 pm

Where: Passions on the Beach

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1572363702854696/

 

Passions on the Beach restaurant invites you for a special 3-course dinner at every full moon.

 

Starting from 8:00 PM every full moon

 

• 3 Course Dinner only - US$ 49,- per person
• 3 Course Dinner & Wine pairing - US$ 65,- per person
• 3 Course Dinner & Champagne - US$ 175,- for 2 persons

 

Appetizer

“Mariage de Séléné”

Bisque with scallop and lobster  

 

Entrée

“Terre et Mer”

Beef tenderloin and garlic shrimp, sweet potato puree, asparagus, stuffed mini sweet pepper  

 

Dessert

“Passion" Cheesecake

 

15% Service Charge, 1.5% tax & 2% Health Levy will be added to your bill. Reservation required. Please contact our Concierge at [phone] | [e-mail] | www.amsterdammanor.com

 

More Pizza ~ More Pasta ~ That's Amore!

When: 24 September / 6:00-11:00 pm

Hosted by Fresco and Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2347689955257701/

 

Feed your cravings for Italian at Fresco's 'That's Amore!'.

 

Join us every Monday for an all you can eat Pizza & Pasta for just $29 excl. service charge and local taxes.

 

A live Pasta station or build your own Pizza station is ready to satisfy your Italian cravings...and the best part; It's All You Can Eat!

 

Starting at 6PM with live music and an extensive Italian Wine list.

 

See you at 'That’s Amore!'

 

Dinner Under The Stars at Renaissance Island

When: 26 September / 7:00-10:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Private Island

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1816910241760242/

 

Take a boat trip to Renaissance Island and let your taste buds travel to paradise.

 

Enjoy our 4-course dinner menu consisting of succulent Herb Crusted New Zealand Lamb Chops or locally caught Snapper, while your toes get pampered in our white secluded sand.

 

Our private dinner setting includes a welcome cocktail at Lucy's Dock (across the Renaissance Mall), boat trip to Renaissance Private Island, dinner on the beach and live entertainment for only $65 per person. Children from 5 to 12 yrs pay $32.50.

 

For more information or reservations, please contact one of our Navigators at 5236115

 

Barefoot Beach BBQ

When: 27 September / 6:00-10:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Ocean Suites

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1802955636487325/

 

If you're not barefoot, then you're overdressed. Join us for the Barefoot Beach BBQ on the Renaissance Ocean Suites Beach!

 

A delicious BBQ made to order will be prepared for you accompanied by a build your own salad station, your choice of marinate, side dishes and a decadent dessert station.

 

Have some Family Fun around the grill with live music and a Beach Bar ready to serve you.

 

The all you can eat BBQ on the beach is only $35 per person and kids from 5 to 12yrs $17.50

 

Reservation is not required. Just walk-in and lets have some fun!

 

LIFESTYLE

 

JCI YALA: 2018 Peace Walk

When: 21 September / 4:30pm-7:30pm

Where: Linear Park

Hosted by: JCI YALA - Young Active Leaders of Aruba

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/532553933840394/

 

A 3k fun walk to celebrate World Peace Day. JCI YALA partners up with UNESCO and more organizations on a mission to spread awareness about PEACE. It's only Afl 5,- and will take place friday September 21 at Linear Park.

 

Las Virginia's 4-8 yrs

When: 21 September / 6:15-7:30 pm

Where: Aruba Dance Studios (Bellstraat 2, na Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/248739232449498/

 

This class is for the younger group of children age between 4 and 8 years old. These classes are entirely aimed at forming your child in all aspects. This entire week you can still bring your child for a evaluation and inscription. Contact us for more information 5922166. Class by Iliany Virginia Oberto

 

Dance Workout

When: 24 September / 7:30-10:30pm

Where: Aruba Dance Studios (Bellstraat 2, na Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/234372780562987

 

This is NOT a ZUMBA class!  We start with a warm up, Followed by a Freestyle Dancing Cardio Workout. Than continue with a Abs, Booty workout to finalize with a meditation. This program will help you release and let go of the daily stress while nourishing your mind, condition, body and soul. Music varies from Modern, Dance Classics, Latin, Caribbean, Urban, Afro Cuban to Afrobeat. It really is a fun hour of workout. Classes by Anthony Mezas.

 

Las Virginia's 9-17 yrs

When: 25 September / 6:15-7:30 pm

Where: Aruba Dance Studios (Bellstraat 2, na Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/309762229579031/

 

This class is for the older group of children age between 9 and 17 years old. This entire week you can still bring your child for a evaluation and inscription. Contact us for more information 5922166. Class by Iliany Virginia Oberto

 

Salsa Casino Level 2

When: 25 September / 8:00-9:00 pm

Where: Aruba Dance Studios (Bellstraat 2, na Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/551174595352621/

 

This class is where you learn many Cuban style partnering techniques which are commonly also used in a Rueda.  Before you can join this class you must dominate the basic steps and partnering of Salsa Casino Level 1. Or if you are an Intermediate level of the LA-style (On1) you can also join this class. Level 2 consists of 12 classes. You will learn various partnering techniques and their names. Classes by Anthony Mezas

 

Kids Dance

When: 26 September / 4:00-5:00 pm

Where: Aruba Dance Studios (Bellstraat 2, na Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1875881832499651/

 

This is a fun dance class for kids (Boys and Girls) age between 8-16

Dance styles: Musicals, Pop, Latin (Salsa/Bachata/Merengue) and Streetdance (Hiphop/R&B and BreakDance)

 

Duration: 12 weeks

 

Contact: 5922166

Rueda Casino Class L1

When: 20 September / 9:00-10:00 pm

Where: Aruba Dance Studios (Bellstraat 2, na Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2007643529528300/

 

In this Rueda Casino class you will learn in 12 weeks many basic calls used in a Rueda.

This is a fun social dance in which we hope to grow in numbers to eventually create a flash mob. Join us. Class by Anthony Mezas.

ENTERTAINMENT

 

Oldies Night with Amado Rosina

When: 24 September / 8:00-11:00 pm

Where: Flor de Oriente (Kerkstraat 6, None Oranjestad, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2161123574155006/

 

Monday night at 8 pm Amado and Stevani are at the stage. Their gigs are dynamic and always fresh. They know how to give their audience what they want. You will love them!

 

Guy Bavli: Master of the Mind

When: 25 & 26 September / starting 8:00 pm (recurring event every Tue, Wed, or Thu until Jan. 3, 2019)

Where: Alhambra Casino & Ballroom

Source: http://www.masterofthemind.com/aruba/

 

MASTER OF THE MIND - LIVE WEEKLY IN ARUBA! A LIVE INTERACTIVE MIND READING AND TELEKINESIS EXPERIENCE.

 

Come join hilarious mentalist, Guy Bavli, also known as KINETIC MAN from Stan Lee's Superhumans. Take a journey into the mysteries of the human mind.

 

Bavli starred in over 400 television shows, toured in 60 countries worldwide and headlined more than 1200 shows at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

 

Bavli is headlining in Aruba with his Award-Winning show – NOW APPEARING WEEKLY AT THE ALHAMBRA CASINO & BALLROOM - every Tuesday & Wednesday.

 

Very FUNNY. Very INTERACTIVE. Very INNOVATIVE. And always INCREDIBLY AMAZING!

 

Reserve your tickets today! Tickets are also available for walk-in at the door if there are available seats left. We recommend to pre order as we tend to sell out every show! (Come early at 7:00 for tickets at the door).

 

• Doors open: 7:30 pm (Open seating – unless you have VIP package, then reserved VIP seating will be kept for you!)
• Show time: 08:00 pm
• Show is about 2 hours long, with short intermission.
• Cash Bar is available at the lobby.

 

LEAVE YOUR LOGIC AT THE DOOR... AND TAKE A WALK ON THE MIND!

 

Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant

When: 27 September / 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Where: The Old Cunucu House (Palm Beach 150, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/968899453248017/

 

Are you searching for things to do in Aruba? Aruba Sinatra Shows started 6 years ago and we would like to celebrate it with you while enjoying the good things of life any time this year. After more than 300 weekly performances Aruba Sinatra Shows is one of the longest running productions in Aruba!

 

Experience beautiful composed, orchestrated and arranged music with wonderful romantic lyrics sung by Fred de Jong. Order local food and delicious drinks while watching our Aruba Sinatra Dinner Show at The Old Cunucu House Restaurant or ask for our Dinner Special Menu.

 

Live entertainment every Thursday from 7:30 till 9:30 pm featuring songs like:"Fly Me To The Moon", "I've Got The World On A String", "I've Got You Under My Skin", "My Way", "New York - New York", "The Way You Look Tonight" and many more...

 

The Show Ticket is only $15.00 per person (food and drinks, transportation, gratuities not included). During the show you can eat and drink something a la carte.

 

KARAOKE/SPECIAL NIGHTS

 

Barney’s Restaurant

(Palm Beach 21 A Palm Beach, Aruba)

Website: https://barneysaruba.com

– Karaoke Nights every Fridays, starting at 10:00 pm

 

Soprano’s Piano Bar

(Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard 370, Noord, Aruba)

Website: http://www.sopranospianobararuba.com/

– Unplugged Nights every Saturdays, starting at 8:00 pm

 

Matthew’s Beachside Restaurant

(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 51, Oranjestad)

Website: https://www.matthews-aruba.com/

– Karaoke Nights every Wednesdays, 9:00 – 11:00 pm

 

7 Club Lounge Bar

(Windstraat 32, Oranjestad, Aruba)

Page: https://www.facebook.com/7arubacom/

– Karaoke Nights every Wednesdays, 7:00 pm – 2:00 am

 

Rock’n'Rock
(Caya Taratata, Coral Plaza 15 L-3, Pos Abao, AW Oranjestad)

Page: https://www.facebook.com/rocknrockaruba/

– Rockaoke every Wednesdays, 10:00 pm - 1:00 am

 

Ricardo’s Restaurant & Bar

(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 53, Aruba)

Website: http://ricardosaruba.restaurant/

– Karaoke Dance Party! every Thursdays, starting at 9:00 pm

 

The Rose Bar & Lounge Restaurant

(Boegoeroei 11-Z, Noord)

Page: https://www.facebook.com/therosearuba/

– Karaoke Happy Hour every Thursdays, starting at 6:00 pm

 

What goes on at Bugaloe?

Friday, 21 September: Travel Session Band & Lieke

Every Friday Bugaloe invites you on the dance floor with catching tunes of all time hits! Live music by the Travel Session Band joined by Bugaloe singer Lieke between 7-10pm. This is how life is supposed to be: Fun, Friends and Happiness! See you on Friday!

Saturday, 22 September: Spareribs and Karaoke Night

Every Saturday we welcome you to enjoy our delicious falling off-the-bone tender Spareribs for only $12,50! Later that night it’s karaoke! Hosted by Aruba’s number one entertainer Giovanni Trim! We will see you on Saturday between 8.30 pm and 11.30 pm for karaoke! Don’t be afraid to enter the stage, the stage is yours! Free entrance.

Sunday, 23 September: Travel Session Band

Sunday night means Travel Session Night! Every week the Travel Session Band is performing live on stage at Bugaloe, with your all time favorite hits from the 80’s, 90’s and nowadays. So, come on and dance, sing, swing... but most of all: have fun! Sunday night is your night out! Live music from 7 till 10 pm.

Tuesday, 25 September: Joyride Band

Every Tuesday from 7 till 10 pm Joyride Band live with a variety of 80’s, 90’s and all time hits!  Ease out your day and enjoy your cocktail while the sun sets from Bugaloe’s pier. Most of all: have fun! Tuesday night is your night out!

Wednesday, 26 September: Salsa Night

Bugaloe hosts a weekly FREE Salsa & Merengue workshop! Every Wednesday from 8.30-9.30 pm we will show you the ins and outs of Latin dancing. Our Motto: Everybody can dance! The whole night Salsa music will be played to set the mood. Whether you want to dance the night away or just relax and enjoy the tunes of salsa music, it's a perfect night out!

 

What goes on at MooMba Beach?
Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)

Sunday-Monday, 23-24 September from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Untouchables LIVE on stage

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2142045739416351/

Lead singer Cesar Olarte of The Untouchables is a phenomenon on Aruba: his distinctive voice is amazing and his highest notes can put a lady's pipes to shame. Singing a wide variety of styles, such as merengue , salsa, pop and reggae, Cesar and his Untouchables are popular among locals as well as visitors. Everyone's sandy feet are itching to dance when hearing Cesar and his 4-man band perform at MooMba Beach, where he can be seen in action. The always mellow vibes at MooMba, the relaxed atmosphere and terrific cocktails make even the most timid of us lose their inhibitions, but on the days that The Untouchables are playing, it is party-time from the word go.

So come on down to MooMba Beach to see international star Cesar and The Untouchables in action and have fun!

Wednesday, 26 September from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Travel Sessions LIVE at MooMba Beach

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/228238014521039/

Aruba’s hottest Caribbean style band with many international songs. The Travel Sessions formation makes sure you will get on the dance floor and make you soak in the authentic Caribbean feeling right at MooMba Beach. Happy moments!

Let’s look into the cruise ships schedule portion for this week.

 

 

Our topic for discussion on this week is an experience we had while we were down in the island involving the different traffic regulations that we were not familiar with.

If there’s anything at all that you would like to suggest for the show or simply want to relay feedback, please do send me an email at [e-mail] or drop a voice message on our hotline number [phone].