THIS WEEK IN ARUBA: March 19 – 25 , 2018 – Presented by One Happy Podcast

Here we are for another episode of This Week in Aruba, which covers the events on the island from Monday, March 18th to Sunday, March 25th.

 

First off, as you will be able to hear, my voice is thankfully back to normal compared to last week because my flu has almost fully subsided. I would also like to say a big thank you to Andrea and Jackie, who I met on the Aruba.com forums. They are amazing moderators who always keep the forums running smoothly. For anyone interested, I interviewed these lovely ladies on One Happy Podcast. To listen to their interviews, hit up the links below:

http://onehappypodcast.com/one-happy-podcast-ep2-aruba-then-and-now-with-andrea-j
http://onehappypodcast.com/ep20/
http://onehappypodcast.com/ep41/

 

This Week in Aruba has 3 sections: events or activities, cruise ship schedules, and the newest segment, Aruba news. So how about we kick off things with the events:

 

 

 

FOOD

 

A Taste Of Aruba

When: 20 March / 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1786239795016611/

 

Aquarius will take you back in time with stories, local handcrafted arts and recipes. Celebrate our Island's rich multicultural history with locally inspired buffet.

 

Aquarius will serve a local buffet for just $39 including a balashi beer or chill beer. Specials on Cocktails such as; 'Barbulet', 'Aruba Ariba' , 'Chuchubi Carnaval' and 'Yuwana Loco'. Discover Aruba through unique flavors!

 

Join us every Tuesday Night for this special local event. For more information or reservation, please call 5236156 or visit one of our Navigators.

 

 

 

Culinary Secrets with a culinary 4 course Spring menu

When: 23-24 March / 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Where: Hadicurari Aruba

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2030235623901717/

Website: http://www.hadicurari.com/reservation

 

The extraordinary Culinary Secrets series at Hadicurari, which entails a fabulous, themed dinner, is getting frisky and in a spring mood. The March edition of the dinner is intriguing: the chef has come up with a delicious, eye-catching menu that will surely please the gourmands on this island. Spring is all about new, fresh and daring and that is what you will get.

 

On March 23 & 24 diners will be served an appetizer of graved lachs with a fish mousse, fresh herbs and tomatoes followed by a green pea soup with a cream cheese and bacon wonton. Seared scallops with a sauce of walnuts, a cauliflower mousseline and spring vegetables are the entree. A combination of chocolate, caramel and fresh fruits conclude this amazing treat.

 

At Hadicurari guests can choose where they would like to sit: inside, on the terrace or on the beach – of course with a view on the ocean and the fishing pier. Its incomparable view makes Hadicurari stand out: it is truly stunning. Hadicurari is located between the Holiday Inn Resort and the Marriott Ocean Club.

 

Please note that reservations for the upcoming spring edition of Hadicurari’s Culinary Secrets are strongly recommended.

 

 

 

LIFESTYLE

 

Spring Equinox Celebration

When: 20 March / 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Where: Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/541134292937979/

 

Don't miss this special Spring Equinox Celebration on Tuesday 20th March from 7-8:15 PM! Spring brings growth and trust in new life. It is about shedding old, stagnate ways of being and embracing new, vibrant growth bursting from within us.

 

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is associated with the color green, providing us with healing and strength. Related to the element of Wood and Water, spring gives us fuel and flexibility as well as the cleansing power to move and change.

 

During this event, we will meditate and reflect on these themes. Through seated yin postures, we will practice acupressure to the areas related to the gallbladder and liver meridians, allowing us to detoxify, cleanse and confidently spark this new season! Throughout a fire ritual, you are invited to set your intentions and send them out into the universe. Please come with a large towel and if you have a journal and/or crystals, feel free to take them along.

 

Location: the beach in front of Spa del Sol (Manchebo Beach Resort)

Fee: 15 Florin upon arrival at the beach

Tea and water is included

Please RSVP via PM or whatsapp: [phone]

 

 

 

Feadship | Palm Beach International Boat Show

When: 22 - 25 March / 3:00 PM

Where: Palm Beach, Aruba

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/103802877058247/

 

The annual Palm Beach International Boat Show is one of the top five boat shows in the country - featuring more than $1.2 billion worth of boats, yachts, and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers. It is truly an International Show. The event includes hundreds of Boats from 8-foot inflatables, power boats, fishing boats, center consoles, bow riders, personal watercraft to superyachts over 150’. The finest pre-owned yachts, tents full of the latest electronics and accessories, seminars and kids fishing clinics. Exotic cars, live music, and fun for all.

 

 

ENTERTAINMENT

 

Bambu LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach!

When: 23 March / 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Where: Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1924529074434274/

 

BAMBU LIVE ON STAGE!

Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Happy Hours: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm!

 

 

 

The Cheapest Wine you'll never stop Drinking!

When: 24 March / 11:00 pm - 2:00 am

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

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/191986578232116/

 

The Cheapest Wine is a Caribbean Punk rock band originally from the island of Aruba.

 

The Music is Punk Rock in it's core, combined with Caribbean beats, resulting in melodic, energetic and semi-weird tunes. Simply put, it's Caribbean Punk Rock.

 

To this date, The Cheapest Wine has released 4 Albums and 1 EP. Doing everything on a DIY basis, from recordings to artwork, distribution, merch, bookings and everything in between.

 

 

 

Party Posse LIVE at MooMba Beach

When: 25 March / 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where: Moomba Beach (JE Irausquin BLVD 230, 0000 Palm Beach, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/2036075396675247/

 

Party Posse LIVE on stage at MooMba Beach!

Time: 7 PM - 10 PM

 

 

 

Aruba Ray's Comedy

http://www.arubacomedy.com/

 

Time: Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 8:30 pm

Where: Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

 

March 19-20
Jessica Kirson, Brian Scott McFadden, Jimmy Dunn, Ray Ellin

March 21

Brian Scott McFadden, Dan Naturman, Jessica Kirson, Ray Ellin

March 22-25 (no show on March 23)

Brian Scott McFadden, Dan Naturman, Lori Palminteri, Ray Ellin

 

 

 

 

KARAOKE/SPECIAL NIGHTS

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

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

Ricardo’s Restaurant & Bar
(J.E. Irausquin Blvd 53, Aruba)Website: http://ricardosaruba.restaurant/
- Karaoke Dance Party! every Thursdays, starting at 9:00 pm

 

 

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

 

Earth Hour 2018

When: 24 March / 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Where: Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/180059706111203/

 

Join us and discover how you can #Connect2Earth and show your love for nature and our collective home.

 

Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino together with Renaissance | Mall & Marketplace will participate again by turning off the lights at the following areas:

 

- Marina Hotel: Blue spotlights at the facade

- The Boulevard strip including the parking lot

- The entrance of Renaissance Marketplace until and including the Seaport Casino facade

- Renaissance Marketplace facade

- Crystal Casino Tower

 

Together we can make a difference!

 

 

 

ARTS

 

Advanced crochet workshop by Marva Vlaun

When: 24 March / 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Where: Sunrise Aruba (00000 Sint Nicolaas, Aruba)

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/858861150962207/

 

Can you crochet and do you want to make your own handbag? Join Marva and Cosecha for a 5-weeks workshop and make a stylish bag for yourself. This workshop is for participants who can already crochet.

 

Price: AFL. 125,00 incl. material and refreshment

Age: 12 years and u

 

 

 

Now on for the cruise ship schedules so you can plan your beach days accordingly:

 

Lastly, we have the news segment which is still a work in progress. The main topic for this episode is the tsunami drill that happened in the island.

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