Entertainment

Tierra del Sol Ventana’s del Mar New Year’s Party includes a 5 course dinner, champagne
toast, live music, open bar from 8pm - 12am. For more information contact Ingrid de
Marchena at Ingrid@tierradelsol.com or call (297) 586-0405.

Marriott Aruba’s New Years Bash

Marriott Aruba is having a New Year’s Party with the famous local band Oreo on the Trade Winds Beach
area. There will be a champagne and a cash bar. Tickets are for sale in the lobby starting December 26,
2009 10.00 am. For more information contact Joanne Dirksz at
mhrs.auaar.fb.marketing.coordinator@marriotthotels.com or call (297) 586-9000

Cool Caribbean breezes, cocktails, and live music… now that’s the recipe for a perfect island afternoon!  Guests of the Tambu Bar at The Westin Resort, Aruba enjoy just that when local music sensation Los Intokables (The Untouchables) play live every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoon from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The trio of musicians - Angelo, C-Zar, and Hubert - entertain with sets that seamlessly flow through a mélange of classic rock, pop, Latin, R & B, and reggae. And you don’t have to be a guest staying at The Westin to enjoy happy hour specials and live music. The Tambu Bar is just two steps off the Palm Beach walking path, so saunter on over and enjoy the best in live island music and beachside ambiance.

Members of the band Los Intokables

DJ Tiesto to perform at The Village Arena Dec. 26

General Admission: $43.00 / AWG 75.00
Front Row VIP: $100.00 / AWG 175.00

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Leonid Kozlov’s Production of “The Nutcracker” Presented at the Occidental Grand Hotel During Holiday Season 2009

Fresh from his starring role in this year’s Tony Award winner for Best Musical, “Billy Elliot,” Kiril Kulish, who also won the Tony for Best Male Performer in a Broadway Musical, will appear on the stage of the Occidental Grand Aruba in Palm Beach during holiday season 2009.

The resort is proud to announce they have added Leonid Kozlov’s “The Nutcracker” to their holiday schedule in the ballroom, with two performances open to the general public. Kiril, a multi-faceted dance prodigy, will reprise the role of the Nutcracker/Prince he performed on the island two years ago. Cast members for this beloved holiday classic will include other members of Leonid Kozlov Dance International as well as 40 young dancers from Aruba’s Club di Movimiento in the children’s parts.

Leonid, a part-time resident of Aruba, was formerly a principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet before defecting to the west and assuming the role of principal dancer of the New York City Ballet under George Balanchine. He starred on Broadway in the revival of Roger’s and Hart’s “On your Toes.”  Leonid first conceived and staged his version of “The Nutcracker” while guest choreographer and guest dancer of the Australian Ballet and it has prompted standing ovations around the world. Mr. Kozlov is very excited to have Kiril again take the lead role in this popular production, featuring Tchaikovsky’s immortal music and sumptuous sets and costumes commissioned from the most respected Russian designers and artists.

Kiril, who made Broadway history with his two co-stars who shared the role of Billy as the youngest performers ever to take the trophy for best male performance, reports he is excited to return to Aruba and work with Leonid Kozlov, again. Leonid expressed his opinion that Kiril is one of the most remarkable and diverse young talents he has ever seen, and has devised a special program that will showcase the several dance disciplines 15-year-old Kiril has mastered.

Kiril, by the age of 12, was established as an important presence in the international world of dance by being awarded the highest honor, Grand Prix, at one of the largest student ballet competitions, Youth America Grand Prix. He also has won titles as US Champion in Latin Ballroom Dance and US National Karate Champion. An accomplished concert pianist, he performed to sold-out crowds in Mexico City and has won the World Classical Pianist Chopin Award as well as first place at Young Musician’s Piano Performance “La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art Piano Pieces”.

A full performance of Leonid Kozlov’s “The Nutcracker” will be staged in the Occidental Ballroom on Wednesday, December 30, and excerpts from the program will be combined with a special solo program by Kiril Kulish on Saturday, January 2. Both programs begin at 8:00 PM. Advanced ticket sales for this unique production are available through the concierge desk of the Occidental Grand in Palm Beach, which can be contacted at 586-4500 ext 3999. Tickets are only $20 U.S. (35 Arubian florin,) and are also sold at the parking cashier in the Paseo Herencia Mall in Palm Beach. A free preview of the production will be performed at the shopping and entertainment centre on Sunday, December 27 at 8:00 PM. For more information regarding ticket availability and to make reservations call, on Aruba, (297) 593-6462, or visit the website www.dancearuba.com. Occidental Grand will host only two performances of this seasonal favorite starring Kiril Kulish, a memorable addition to the holidays on Aruba, so it is recommended to purchase tickets early.

Kiril Kulish above.

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Cilo City Lounge
DJ Jeroen - Sept. 23
Oranjestad

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Carlos Bislip Collective
Arawak Garden - Free
Saturday, September 26, 2009 - 7 p.m.

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UltimateBet (“UB”) announced that the online poker room will be holding its final major qualifier for the 2009 Aruba Poker Classic this weekend. The Aruba 50 Seat Super Satellite will award an $8,500 Aruba Poker Classic prize package to the top 50 finishers in the $530 buy-in 50 Seat Guaranteed, scheduled for Sunday, September 13th at 17:30ET. Each prize packages includes the $5,500 buy-in to the Aruba Main Event plus $3,000 for hotel and travel expenses to the hottest poker event in the world.

On Sunday, August 30th, UltimateBet held its previous 25 Seat Aruba Guarantee. A mere fortnight later, and the online poker room is at it again. Enter this Sunday’s Aruba 50 Seat Super Satellite, and you could find yourself in  Aruba from October 3rd to the 10th inclusive, and at the table next to some of the best poker players on the planet, including two household names of Hold ‘em, Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke.

Originally established as a stop on the World Poker Tour, UltimateBet has maintained ownership of the annual eight-day island poker festival; building on the event’s reputation as a world class poker tournament, UB has established the Aruba Poker Classic as one of the most popular and prestigious poker destinations for professional and amateur players alike.

The 2008 Aruba Poker Champion took home $1 million, and the 2009 winner can expect a similar payday. On Monday, October 5th, Day 1-A of the 2009 Main Event will kick off at noon local time, with Day 1-B following on Tuesday, and a champion to be crowned on Saturday, October 10th. The winner will join the ranks of Juha Helppi, Eric Brenes, Erick Lindgren, Freddie Deeb, Devon Miller, Travis Rice, and last year’s winner Matt Brady, all previous Main Event Champions of the UB tournament.

The tournament takes place on the island of Aruba, which is located just off the coast of Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea. All of the details of the Aruba Poker Classic are available at ArubaClassic.com.

Hard Rock Cafe Aruba is located in the South Beach Mall across from the Radisson Resort and is open 7 days a week.

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Mexican Independence Day at Señor Frog’s
Four Course Dinner and Show
September 18th, 7 pm

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