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. +297 588 0211, 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/eve...