St Barth Observer

The world class musicians and performers will once again be returning to St. Barths this year along with a handful of new additions. The set lists and schedules are still TBA, however we know the performers are sure to delight. (more…)

In the late years, the traditional wedding has dramatically changed. Having ones wedding local has become boring and dull, so to spice things up Brides and Grooms are now flying themselves and guests to exotic locations to undertake the ceremonies of marriage. Rolling hills, breaking waves and tropical foliage are just some of the many attractions that draw those in love to exotic destinations around the world for their very special day. (more…)

Golden Rock Regatta

With just two months to go, sailing enthusiasts are already gearing up for this years Golden Rock Regatta. This November 12th, the 3rd annual regatta will kick off five days of sailing races from Great Bay, St. Maarten with sights set on the first stop: St. Barth. The brainchild of Juul Hermsen, this Caribbean regatta is more than your typical sailing event. The five races are much longer than average, and each race concludes on a different island before departing again the next morning. These overnight stops on St. Maartin, St. Barth, Statia and St. Kitts allow sailors to experience the culture and nightlife on a different island each evening of the event. Additionally, participants are allowed to register for races on a day-by-day basis, so that it is possible to join in at during any day of the regatta, and there is a trophy for each day’s race. (more…)

Le Guanahani

From November 1 through December 21, the Hôtel Guanahani & Spa will present its Festival Gastronomique, where food is the main attraction at this full service resort. This year will mark the 10th celebration of this annual event and will feature Philippe Guérin, executive chef of Château du Domaine St. Martin in collaboration with Philippe Masseglia, executive chef of the Hôtel Guanahani & Spa. During this showcase of world-renowed cuisine, gourmet breakfast and nightly dinner menus will be included in the price of a night’s accommodations. If you’re traveling to St. Barths during these months, these guest privileges at the luxe Bartolomeo restaurant are worth considering. Rates begin at €565 ($765) per night.

In 1784, Swedes landed on a small, warm Caribbean island: the antithesis of their cold home country in Northern Europe. This month, Sweden will commemorate the history of their former colony, St. Barth. The Colony Project, a collaborative program headed by Fredrik Helander and Fredrik Pettersson, aims to revive and retell the story of St. Barth, and to create a historical spring board for confronting contemporary issues of multiculturalism and identity.

Projekt Kolonin

To promote awareness of Sweden’s 96 year presence on the island, a replica of a historical house on St. Barth has been constructed on a small, man-made island next to the Skansen museum in central Stockholm. Complete with traditional furnishings, this edifice tells a story through environmental immersion, brought to life by an actress playing the role of the house’s host. The interactive program extends beyond the Gustavian house as well, with debates, discussions, art and workshops throughout Stockholm. (more…)

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The contemporary gallery, to b.art, is presenting an exhibition of photography by Dolores Marat and Damion Berger, opening this Wednesday. The following evening, on Thursday, August 9, there will be a cocktail opening from 6pm until 8pm at the Gustavia based gallery.

While the two artists share a common medium, they are easily distinguished by their subject and style. (more…)

French guitarist Richard Manetti will perform at Carl Gustaf every Thursday evening from July 19th through August 21st.

After picking up the guitar at age ten, this young artist has already grown to be a talented musician like his father.

He is emerging on the international Jazz scene and has played with famous contemporary Jazz musicians such as Didier Lockhood, Stochelo Rosenberg and Mike Stern.

Over the course of the summer, Manetti will perform duos with both Christophe Lagane and Natacha Lockwood.

Andrew Kreps Gallery

The work of photographer Roe Etheridge will be exhibited at Me.di.um gallery for the week of July 23 to July 30, 2007. A majority of the photographs shown were taken during Etheridge’s residency on the island. His work presents a view of St. Barths that contradicts the idyllic images of sunsets, coast lines and gorgeous celebrities for which the island is famous. Photographs of a graveyard or a local firefighter are pieces of a very different island narrative, one where the imperfection and realities of daily life are brought to the forefront. (more…)

Carter’s artwork will be on display at Me.di.um, a contemporary gallery in Gustavia, until July 24, 2007. His characteristic work ranges from collaged paintings to dense, layered ink drawings. Using abstracted drawing and modified photographic elements to Carter investigates concepts such as the human body and personal identity. On his 29-day residency on the island away from Carter kept a blog about his thoughts and experiences on St. Barths. This personal account of the small island plays a large role in his current exhibition, titled “Exactly 29 Days (32 Days)”. Carter lives and works in New York City.

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The St. Barths Bucket, a three day invitational sailing race took place this past weekend. This years regatta was the 12th annual, and the race brought together the largest fleet of the largest racing yachts ever to meet. The Bucket Regattas began in August 1986 in Nantucket, MA, as a casual race to prove bragging rights. Now, these races have grown to become one of the most prestigious sailing events in the world for yachts over 100 ft in length.
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