One might think that after the close of the annual theatre festival in mid-May that the island would slow down to a lazy, summer pace. On the contrary, the summer was a busy time with a dance performance directed by Kim in late June, and the various neighborhood celebrations that take place all summer.
The most beautiful dance concert of the year (other than the two evenings dedicated to dance during the music festival in January) was presented by Kim (her real name is Sylvie Millerot), a certified teacher of modern and jazz dance, who has lived in Saint-Barth for the past 10 years. In addition to her concerts, Kim has also presented young dancers in regional and national dance competitions and has won several medals and special jury citations. She has also trained young dancers who have gone on to study dance as a profession in leading schools in Canada. For this most recent concert which took place on a stage built for the event at the sports stadium in Saint-Jean, she created not only the choreography, but also selected the costumes, the music, and took care of logistics. In spite of rain showers in the early evening, the stadium was full, and underscores the need for a performing arts venue of a serious nature, as has been called for by many of the non-profit cultural organizations on the island for many years. At the end of the performance, the non-profit group, St. B’Art presented Kim (who was very moved by the gesture) with their “Lizard” trophy, in recognition of the outstanding quality of her work.
Once July rolls around the different neighborhoods on the island organize summer festivals or Saint’s Days which allow the residents to get together with friends from other neighborhoods as well. The festivities include everything from a mass and benediction by the priest, and games for children and adults such as domino tournaments, card games, and beach volleyball to regattas for traditional sailboats, Lasers and Optimists. The two days of festivities often culminate with a dance performance by the local youngsters, an awards ceremony, fireworks, and a dance with local musicians. Until this year, the Bastille Day celebration on July 14 was usually the kick-off fate for the summer schedule, followed about 10 days later by the fete in Flamands. August gets under way with the Windward festival on the beach in Lorient followed by the Pitea Day celebration organized by the Friends of Sweden in Saint-Barth association on the beach in Public. Then comes a day of festivities in Gustavia, and then on August 24 the island celebrates the festival of Saint-Barthelemy, followed by the festival of Saint Louis, the patron saint of Corossol. The difference this year was the addition of a new event organized by the neighborhoods of Anse des Cayes and Anse des Lezards that got things rolling the first weekend in July. This event had fallen by the wayside but has been resurrected by the dynamism of the association “Lezards des Cayes” which includes residents of both neighborhoods, as well as subsidy from the municipality to make this fete a success.
On August 24, St Barthelemy Day, the mayor traditionally gives a short speech to the assembled guests at City Hall, with a resume of the things accomplished by the municipal council in the past year. This year, numerous special guests responded to the invitation issued by Bruno Magras. Jacques Gillot and Victorin Lurel, respectively president of the Conseil General and of the Conseil Regional in Guadeloupe, Lucette Michaud-Chevry and Dominique Larifla, both senators from Guadeloupe, the governor of the island of Saba, and Maurice Michaud, sub-prefect of the Northern Islands, as well as official representatives from Sint-Marteen made up the cadre of VIPs. As they spoke, they each reconfirmed their support of the municipality in its request to the French government for a new political status for the island, and they once again toasted the success of this project. As for Lucette Michaud-Chevry, she closed her speech, perhaps for the last time, by wishing the island a good Saint’s Day celebration. After the many speeches, the director of civil aviation presented Jose Dormoy with the Gold Medal for Aeronautics. Born in 1925, this pilot has flown more than 44,000 hours, and with Remy de Haenen, was a pioneer in opening airstrips on various Caribbean islands. The Commandant of the French military ship, La Fougueuse, then presented the medal of the chevalier of the national order of maritime merit to municipal policeman Clemenceau Magras for his outstanding service in security and life saving efforts at sea. The morning concluded with the presentation of honorary diplomas to all the students of the island who were awarded their BAC, or university entrance exams, before the traditional champagne toast served on the terrace of City Hall. As happens every year, the local population came out in force to celebrate the patron saint of the island with the mayor and other elected officials.
Beyonce and Jay-Z have taken their daughter on her first vacation. The couple, who celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary last week, have been enjoying the sunshine on the Caribbean island of St. Barts with three-month-old Blue Ivy over the weekend, and took the tot for a day trip on a yacht.
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Kick-off Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2012 Caribbean regatta in the magical French West Indies sailing paradise!
Today the prestigious and top-class Caribbean sailing regatta Les Voiles de St. Barth 2012 with Gaastra Sportswear as the official partner starts: At the third edition run...
Inside the Bucket.
This video features the 2012 St Barths Bucket Regatta and music by the Evan Goodrow Band. Special thanks to the entire crew of the Rebecca, Baz Bar, St Barths Online and the guys from the Evan Goodrow Band for putting on a fantastic show. The song from the Evan Goodrow Band is c...
On board with Rebecca.
The best event in St Barths took place on March 24 - 27, 2012. This video features the beautiful 141 ft sailing yacht, The Rebecca.
produced by Real Media Travel for St. Barths Online and Baz Bar St Barth.
The age old saying of "I need a holiday to get over my holiday" actually seems applicable if you happen to be Paul McCartney.
The Beatle took wife Nancy Shevell on a romantic break to the Caribbean island of St Barts, just days after the pair visited Paris.
Last week, the lovebirds showed support ...
On the day their pregnancy news was announced, Thor star Chris Hemsworth, 28, and Elsa Pataky, 35, were seen in sunny St. Barts, France on Wednesday (January 18). The Fast Five actress looked lovely in blue, sporting her beautiful baby bump.
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky
Chris and Elsa - w...
She might be 44, but Tamara Mellon still boasts a figure that women half her age would be proud of.
The Jimmy Choo co-founder showed off her toned figure in a sexy animal-print bikini as she hit the beach with her daughter in St Barts yesterday.
The skimpy string two-piece highlighted Tamara's env...
With almost every other celebrity couple enjoying the New Year in exotic locations, Gary and Danielle Lineker weren't going to be any different.
The married couple were spotted enjoying a romantic walk along a beach in St Barts today - and looked very much in love.
Gary, 51 and his wife, 32, had o...
Which beaches to choose?
The glamorous island of St Barts is one of the Caribbean's top beach destinations. Ringing the island are immaculate strips of sand and ethereal turquoise waters. The shallow reefs that encircle the island help to protect these renowned beaches, and they also provide excell...
St. Barts, Why Not?
Since the wealthy and celebrated frequently visit St. Barts for a tropical vacation, you will find that many plush St. Barts Resorts can be found on this stunning island. For those taking St. Barts holidays, it is simple to find hotels with each luxury available. Frequently thes...
Vacation With the Rich and Famous at St. Barts.
Want to bump into celebrities and be seen hanging out where the rich and famous play? Then the Caribbean island of St. Barts is the place to be.
While warm sand and blue waters do make an ideal vacation location, this destination has that and a whol...
Where to go for one day in Caribbean?
St. Maarten / St. Martin
The half-Dutch, half-French island of St. Maarten/St. Martin, with its many restaurants and hotels, makes a great base for an island-hopping adventure. Graced by the nickname Unspoiled Queen, tiny little Saba is not the kind of Caribbe...
Villa La Plage in St Barts.
The posh French resort isle of St. Barth's was already a prize destination when Roman Abramovich purchased an estate there for $89 million in 2009; since the oligarch arrived it has become even more so.
Now Christie's International Real Estate has listed another impres...
Baywatch in St Barts.
Making it official after five years of engagement, Brooke Burke and beau David Charvet have reportedly tied the knot while yachting in St. Barts.
According to Life & Style, the "Dancing with the Stars" host and the former "Baywatch" hunk, who have been vacationing in the...
St. Barth Summer Sessions Aug. 5-15, 2011
St Barth Summer Sessions 2011 this year will have a focus on artists from Brazil. The festival will take place at a variety of different venues all over the island, and in the end of the festival there will be a big common concert in the Harbor of Gustavia ...
The Eclipse, no ordinary yacht.
It probably hasn't escaped your attention that, with modern methods of transport, measuring and telecommunication, no "terra incognita" is safe from the crazed enthusiasm of certain explorers of scientists. Everything has already been discovered and minutely placed o...
Ashley Rodriguez Trio
Ashley Rodriguez, one of the famous finalist from the American Idol 2010 is back in St Barth between May 5-15. Ashley was participating last summer for the St Barth Summer Session in august 2010 at La Plage and she will now come with her 'All Girls Band', Liz on the guitar ...
The La Plage restaurant introduce :
ST BARTH SUMMER SESSIONS
« 5 to 15 august 2010, 10 days of crazy music ! »
Festival program
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THE GREAT FISH DEBATE There seems to be a bone of contention among a few of my friends. Fine folks who love some of the finer things in life, such as Dover Sole That flat fish floating in butter and capers. Known in French as Sole Meunière, it is made from what is called in European fisherman ver...
