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Get ready for a fun-filled 4th of July weekend at the annual Taste of St. Maarten food fair in Simpson Bay. The event takes place from 11am until 7pm on Topper’s parking lot and the adjoining Kim Sha beach. This celebration of “food, music, fun and sun” is becoming quite a tradition and will be held for the third consecutive time this year. As always: entrance is free!

At least 18 island restaurants have already confirmed their attendance, and will be manning various stands at Taste of St. Maarten to showcase their cuisine with taste size portions.

Besides food, a live DJ will be on stage to enliven the atmosphere with music for young and old. Like last year, St.Maarten’s “Jolly Boys” will be performing traditional Caribbean music throughout the afternoon. There will be face painting, masks, and arts & crafts.

Worth noting is that this year’s Taste of St. Maarten is slated to become the island’s largest “plastic free” event this summer: with the support of the sponsoring companies, the island’s distributor of biodegradable disposables Good2Go is providing bio-plastic plates and containers, beverage cups, cutlery and napkins. These plastic-free disposables are made from annually renewable resources such as corn and other plants, are non-toxic to humans and the environment, and will quickly degrade into compost when thrown away.

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Artist Roland Richardson has been invited by June Kelly Gallery, New York, to exhibit his work at Art Hamptons 2010, in Sayre Park, Bridgehampton, New York, from July 8-11, it has been announced. Richardson’s distinctive work will be exhibited among
the leading contemporary artists of today, at the prestigious international art fair
that features museum-level art of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

The artist, who will show some 50 pieces at the exhibition, will be located at booth #107. After the Opening Preview Party on Thursday, July 8, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, show hours are: 11:00am-7:00pm on Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10; and 11:00am-6:00pm on Sunday, July 11.

“Roland Richardson’s art of his Caribbean homeland has become a true symbol of the
region’s beauty and rich culture,” a release stated. His “Plein Air” paintings, created
always on location from life, joyfully communicate its natural wonder and history.
This is the spirit of Caribbean “Plein Air” impressionism that Roland Richardson
hopes to share with his collection of more than 50 new works to debut at Art Hamptons
2010.”

For persons interested in visiting the exhibition, the address is Sayre Park, 156
Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton, New York. Roland Richardson can be contacted at e-mail roland.laura@ wanadoo.fr, or at his gallery at #6, Rue de la République, Marigot.

Excerpts taken from The Daily Herald Newspaper – June 22nd, 2010

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Its second annual Father’s Day event dubbed Soualiga King’s Day…a
royal ball for one and all. This year fathers will be able to bring their entire
family to the ball on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20.

The day begins with a jam session style walk-athon from 5:00 to 7:30am
at Le Grand Marché, Bush Road, to Grand Marché, Cole Bay. This unique
walk-a-thon, which includes a Chippie Van with DJ “Happen so Massive”
playing an inspirational musical for easy and challenging routes along the
way, is becoming very popular.

Nearing the end, the DJ will turn the walkathon into a full-fledged jump up.
Breakfast will include a bowl of warm, creamy oyster chowder soup, Johnny
cakes, chicken salad and a serving of bush tea! Tickets are $20.
Later that day, there will be an elegant, fun-filled setting at Port de Plaisance (the big white tent) from 3:30 to 8:00pm. Adults – $30; kids – $10; family package deal comprising 2 adults with up to 3 kids – $60.

There will be ongoing activities such as a princess section for the girls, face painting and temporary tattoos section, pictures with “King Dad”.

Excerpts taken from Out and About – June 17th, 2010.

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The Summit is a small, comfortable, easy going, private vacation spot, where are welcomed by an especially friendly and accommodating staff.

Year after year, guests return to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, open spaces, balmy breezes, rustling palm trees and warm hospitality that are all part of the Summit’s traditional Caribbean charm.
From the sundeck surrounding the freshwater swimming pool, savor a panoramic view recognized as one of the best on St. Maarten.

Across the broad sweep of the sparkling lagoon lies the sweep of the low-lying mountains on the French side of this delightfully Dutch, fantastically French and completely Caribbean island.

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Starting this evening is show time for the cast of “Sour Grapes”. Actors are ready to wow the public and the play is tipped to be an unforgettable presentation. This theatrical production will use drama as the vehicle to tell a modern life story. “This is a play about a woman who owns a successful company. She is in the process of a merge and has hired an assistant. She ends up falling in love with him, but he is married. Although he is having some problems in his relationship, he knows that getting involved is morally wrong. This is more or less the story and you will see interesting scenes that happen in the office. The play is a drama.” That is how writer and director Peter Sagnia describes his new production.

His recent production will be presented by Kingdom Expressions, which is the arts subsidiary of Total Praise Ministry under Alicia M. Liverpool.

When asked where he gets inspiration for his work, Sagnia answered that anything around him; from stories he’s heard to TV programs and all he reads inspire him.

Performances will be on June 4/5 and 11/12 at Phillipsburg Cultural Centre. Today, Thursday, June 3, there will be a free entrance performance for kids, seniors and students.

Tickets cost $20 each and are available at Van Dorp, TPM, Divine
Store (St. Rose Arcade), Show begins at 8:00pm sharp.
Contact information: 559-5433 / 588-8547

The Cut Creator DJ Outkast presents…
3rd Black & White Party 2010 / St Maarten

Friday, June 4th
Tantra Nightclub & Sanctuary

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Fantasy on Ice presents The Chipmunks in St Maarten!

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Elephant Man in St Maarten, Saturday, May 29th

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