Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (Monday, March 2 2015): From a day filled with all things local to an enlightening night into the wonderful world of wine to a jog in support of Cayman’s furry friends to learning what it takes to be a leader with successful business woman Joanna Barsh – there is always something happening at Camana Bay!

Special Events

Indian Tuesdays

Chef Tony Rozario’s Indian Tuesdays is back at Michael’s Genuine® Food & Drink. This once-a-month special Indian dinner includes three courses served family style and is available on the first Tuesday of every month. Selections vary from butter chicken to lamb korma and more! The cost is CI$35 a person excluding gratuity. For reservations, call 345.640.6433.
Tuesday 3 March 5:30-10pm, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

Sommelier 023 Series

Join West Indies Wine Company for a night of great wine and food, featuring special guest Fernando Arteaga. Try an array of varietals from La Crema winery accompanied by a pairing plate from the restaurants of the Market Street Group. Wine openings for the evening include La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey, La Crema Pinot Noir Rose, Russian River, La Crema Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, La Crema Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon and La Crema Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast. The cost is CI$35 per person and seats are limited.
Tuesday 3 March 5:30-7pm, West Indies Wine Company

Food & Wine Pairing Class

The art of food and wine pairing can sometimes be quite daunting. In this class, you’ll be enlightened to the complexities of wine and gain the confidence to understand your own palate better, anticipate the wines you’ll like and enjoy pairing them up with foods in the future. There will be delicious appetisers paired with special wines and throughout the evening you’ll learn about the recipes, food preparation, and the “why” behind the wines we pair with the meal. The cost is CI$65 per person. For details and registration, call 345.623.2665 or email [email protected]y.
Wednesday 4 March 6-8pm, Bon Vivant Kitchen Studio

Budding Chef Kids’ Cooking Class: Awesome Asian

Budding chefs ages four to 12 will enjoy this international cuisine cooking class, which focuses on making rice paper rolls with homemade dipping sauce and Thai chicken wraps. Cost is CI$30 and includes the lesson, recipes, snacks, activities and a takehome kitchen tool from Bon Vivant! For details and registration, call 345.623.2665 or email [email protected].
Saturday 7 March 12-1pm, Bon Vivant Kitchen Studio

CARE K9 5K Fun Run and Dog Jog

Dog lovers are invited to show off their pets’ sporting talent or take a Humane Society shelter dog for a spin at the 6th Annual CARE K9 5K Fun Run and Dog Jog. The 5km route follows a scenic double loop through Camana Bay’s Town Centre, starting and finishing between 62 Forum Lane and 89 Nexus Way. Registration is $25 and includes an event t-shirt, finish line snacks and doggie biscuits, as well as entry into a random prize draw. The event raises funds for the CARE’s community spay and neuter programmes.
Sunday 8 March 6:30am Registration 7am Start, Nexus Way

Dinner Party Dining Cooking Class

Does hosting a dinner party panic you even though you love cooking? Fear no more, Chef Keith Griffin is here to give you a helping hand and some easy but extremely impressive dishes to serve up in future. Keith has over 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and currently offers personal chef services around the island. Get the tools and tips you need to create a balanced three-course meal that will impress any guests you have over. The cost is CI$65 per person. For details and registration, call
345.623.2665 or email [email protected].

Tuesday 10 March 6-8pm, Bon Vivant Kitchen Studio

The Bookends Club

Join The Bookends Club when they meet to review their latest pick, The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway. Come share your insights and impressions in an open discussion. The Bookends Club gathers at Books & Books on the second Wednesday of every month and new members are always welcome. Wednesday 11 March 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

Joanna Barsh Book Signing

Books & Books invites you to meet Joanna Barsh, best-selling author and successful businesswoman, who is a part of 100 Women in Hedge Funds. Joanna will be showcasing her latest book, Centred Leadership. By studying the stories of leaders and working with Fortune 100 companies, Joanna Barsh and Johanne Lavoie have focused their attention over the past decade on that very question. Through interviews, teaching, and consulting, they uncovered what distinguishes the most effective leaders. At the heart of Centered Leadership lies the practice of self-awareness and choice. This free event includes a presentation, group discussion and book signing.
Thursday 12 March 5:30pm, Books & Books

Heart Health Fair

The Cayman Heart Fund invites you to their 8th Annual Heart Health Fair. This free event will include presentations by local and international medical specialists, a Get Active Zone for kids, heart-healthy local produce from local farmers and cardiac-protective healthy snacks from local dietitians for visitors to sample. Adults and children are invited to have a free screening for blood pressure, BMI (Body Mass Index), blood glucose and cholesterol and waist circumference. For more information, contact Cayman Heart Fund at [email protected], call 345.916.6324 or visit caymanheartfund.com.
Saturday 14 March 8am-2pm, Arts & Recreational Centre

Slow Food Day

Camana Bay, Slow Food South Sound and local farmers and chefs will celebrate Cayman’s home-grown food scene with the 4th Annual Slow Food Day. The day begins with a special farmers market from 10am-
12pm in Gardenia Court with chef demonstrations and tastings that are free and open to the public. The event takes on a new twist this year as the culinary community salutes the queens of local cuisine with a farm-to-table dinner on The Crescent presented by a trio of female chefs, Cindy Hutson from Ortanique, Hedy Goldsmith from Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, and special guest, James Beard Award-winning Chef Susan Spicer from Bayona, New Orleans, along with the restaurants of Camana Bay. For more details on Slow Food Day, visit camanabay.com/slowfood.
Farmers Market | Saturday 14 March 10am-12pm, Gardenia Court

Slow Food Dinner | Saturday 14 March 7pm, The Crescent

Cooking at Home with Gina Connolly

Kick back and enjoy a relaxed evening with 2014 winning Cayman Cookout team Gina Connolly and Phil Cassingham. Be inspired as you listen to stories from a passionate home cook and enjoy some of Gina’s favourite dishes – cooked especially for you with a whole lot of heart and soul. The cost is CI$55 per person. For details and registration, call 345.623.2665 or email [email protected].
Wednesday 18 March 6-8pm, Bon Vivant Kitchen Studio

Floetry

Join Cayman’s most talented poets and performers who share their work during an open mic night of poetry and readings. Share your own work or listen to others. Floetry takes place every third Wednesday of the month and is free and open to the public.
Wednesday 18 March 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

Drum Circle

Professional drummers Randy Chollette, Damion Thaxter and Eden Hurlston of the musical group I Am Percussion Ensemble bring the Town Centre to life with a jam session featuring African, Cuban and Caymanian rhythms. All are invited to join the jam or just enjoy the show.
Saturday 21 March 5-7pm, Gardenia Court

Nosotros: Spanish Floetry

Spanish-speaking poets and performers—and those who simply enjoy la lengua de Cervantes—are invited to join Nosotros, a group whose mission is to build bridges and create connections through culture, for their monthly open mic night. Nosotros gathers at Books & Books on the fourth Wednesday of every month and all are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Michel Powery at 345.917.0335. Wednesday 25 March 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

Cuisine of the Sun Dinner Series

Take a trip to exotic sunny destinations with Ortanique’s “Cuisine of the Sun” Dinners. Each month, one of Ortanique’s talented chefs will create a three-course dinner with wine pairings, based on the cuisine from his or her homeland. Experience flavours from Jamaica this month, created in true Ortanique style using only the freshest ingredients. Reservations are required, call 345.640.7710. The cost is CI$65 per guest not including gratuities.

Thursday 26 March 7pm, Ortanique

CayWriters

Interested in writing? Join other local writers who share their journey, stories, writing resources, ask advice, and discuss challenges. Held on the last Saturday of every month, new members are always welcome.
Saturday 28 March 5:30-6:30pm, Books & Books

National Trust Earth Hour

Started in 2007, Earth Hour is an internationally recognised lights-off event to raise awareness about climate change. The National Trust is bringing this experience to Cayman and encouraging everyone to turn off their lights from 8:30-9:30 pm and make a $10 donation to the World Wildlife Fund. Come together on The Crescent of Camana Bay and enjoy live music by local acoustic musicians and hold an LED candle provided by National Trust to show your support.
Saturday 28 March 8:30-9:30pm, The Crescent Fountains

Weekly Rituals

Mojito Madness

Mondays don’t have to be a drag with CI$5 mojitos! Ortanique offers Mojito Madness all day 11:30am to

10:30pm as well as CI$5 breadfruit fish tacos from 11:30am-7pm. Mondays 11:30am-10:30pm, Ortanique

Happiest Hours

Experience the Happiest of Hours from 4-7pm, Monday through Saturday at Upper Crust. Enjoy a selection of fine wines, beers and small plates all at their “Happiest Hours” pricing with CI$7.95 wines and CI$5 small plates.
Mondays through Saturdays 4-7pm, Upper Crust Bistro

Wine 101 Classes

A series of interactive classes that offer an introduction to the wonderful world of wine. Every week, an in-house sommelier offers insight into a different topic, such as varietal, region, country or process, as well as featured wines to sample.
Mondays 6-7pm, West Indies Wine Company

Imagination Playground

A fun, interactive concept in play, Imagination Playground invites kids to build, dream and explore a new world every week in the Town Centre’s dancing fountains with giant foam blocks in all shapes and sizes. Little ones can recreate familiar objects, like animals, rocket ships and robots; build imaginary places, like houses, islands and cities; invent new games and dramatic scenarios; or simply make new friends. Imagination Playground is on The Crescent every Wednesday and Saturday, and free for all to enjoy. Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am-7pm, The Crescent

Story Time

Books & Books invites infants, toddlers and their parents to join them at Regal Cinemas Camana Bay every Wednesday at 10:30am to read exciting new books and sing along to beloved children’s songs. Wednesdays 10:30am, Regal Cinemas Camana Bay

Farmers & Artisans Market

Discover an array of local purveyors offering products and experiences found only in Cayman at Camana Bay’s weekly market. Come early for the widest selection of fresh produce and farm goods then browse an eclectic selection of artisanal products and handicrafts. The festivities pick up throughout the evening as more artisans join and the Market is infused with entertainment, including art and cultural demonstrations and live music.
Wednesdays 12-7pm, The Paseo

Newly ‘WED’nesday

Treat someone special to Cayman’s ultimate date night. Enjoy a romantic three-course dinner for two with a glass of bubbles or house wine each and a pair of Regal Cinemas movie tickets. The cost is just CI$80 per couple, gratuities not included.
Wednesdays 5:30-10pm, Ortanique

Open Canvas

Every Wednesday, Open Canvas provides a public venue for local artists to display their talents and work on their latest creations. Art enthusiasts can join the gathering and watch paintings come to life one brushstroke at a time. Painters can contact [email protected] to reserve an easel and must bring their own art supplies. For more details, call 345.946.6633.
Wednesdays 7pm, KARoo

The Flavour Tour

Experience The Flavour Tour, a guided dining adventure featuring local ingredients presented in the signature styles of Abacus, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Mizu Asian Bistro + Bar and Ortanique. Start the evening with a Champagne toast at West Indies Wine Company then enjoy four small plate courses complemented by featured wine or cocktail pairings before returning to West Indies Wine Company for a taste of one of their 80 vintages. The cost is CI$69 per person all-inclusive and tickets are available at West Indies Wine Company. Tours can also be customised for private groups of 12-20 guests. For more details, call 345.640.9492.
Wednesdays 7-9pm, West Indies Wine Company

Customisable Flavour Tours

Experience tantalising flavours and refreshing drinks in the company of your closet friends and family at Camana Bay’s customisable Flavour Tour available throughout the week, except for Fridays and Sundays for private groups of 12-20 people. To book your custom private tour, email [email protected].

Prime Rib Night

Enjoy a night free from cooking every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with a Prime Rib feast featuring whole roasted prime rib, roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled green asparagus, brandy-flamed green peppercorn sauce and sauce Béarnaise, or substitute sides with Abacus Salad. You can choose your portions with petite 10-ounce CI$26, medium 12-ounce CI$31 and grande 14-ounce CI$36.
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 5:30-10pm, Abacus

Tea Time in Silhouette

Enjoy freshly made tea by Tea Time in Cayman when you browse through Silhouette’s lingerie and sleepwear selections every Saturday. Saturdays 10am-9pm, Silhouette

Story & Craft Time

Every Saturday at 10:30am, young readers and their parents can join the storytellers at Books & Books for exciting new tales and crafts that inspire imagination and creativity.
Saturdays 10:30am, Books & Books

Lifestyle Brunch

Join Abacus every Saturday 11am-3pm for a refreshing Lifestyle Brunch – the perfect way to start a wonderful weekend! Enjoy signature breakfast creations like eggs Benedict, Belgium waffles and create- your-own omelettes. To make a reservation, call 345.623.8282.
Saturdays 11am-3pm, Abacus

Ladies Lounge

Every Saturday night, ladies can spend an evening in Ortanique’s bar and lounge and enjoy their second round of either Fantinel Prosecco or specialty Absolut cocktail on the house! Saturdays 4-10:30pm, Ortanique

Tai Chi with C.A.S.K.

Join Sensei Greg Reid from C.A.S.K. Karate for a series of free Tai Chi lessons on The Crescent. Leave

feeling calm and rejuvenated after one hour of gentle exercise, mental focus and meditation – the perfect start to a leisurely Sunday morning! Tai Chi is a comprehensive series of gentle physical movements and breathing techniques with mental and spiritual intent. Calming and rejuvenating, it exercises and creates balance between the body, mind and spirit. Classes focus on body alignment, breathing, muscle
stretching, internal energy (chi) control and self-defense. For more details, contact C.A.S.K. at

345.925.3367.

Sundays 8:30-9:30am, The Crescent

Genuine Brunch

Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink’s diverse a-la-carte brunch menu features a variety of small plates perfect for sharing. The chefs use local, sustainable ingredients from the island’s farms to infuse Caribbean flavour into dishes that are fresh, simple and pure. Enjoy freshly squeezed juices, homemade sodas, all-you-care-to-drink sparkling for CI$19, classic cocktails and more. For reservations, call
345.640.6433.

Sundays 11am-3pm, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

Barefoot BBQ

Join KARoo every Sunday for an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet. Savour a tasty selection of fresh off-the-grill favourites with all the traditional BBQ fixings for CI$25 per person. Children 12 and under eat for only CI$12. Enjoy 20% off all drinks and “all-you-can-bubble” for CI$19. Coming by boat? Show your boat key and get one bottle of bubbles on the house! For more details, call 345.946.6633.
Sundays 11am-3pm, KARoo

Dim Sum Brunch

Enjoy an expanded selection of dim sum and more at Mizu Asian Bistro + Bar’s Dim Sum Brunch every Sunday. Indulge in a selection of appetisers, soups and sushi with an array of noodle, rice and main dishes. The bar includes bubbles, house wine, domestic bottles of beer and mixed well drinks. The cost is CI$49 per person all-inclusive and reservations are required at 345.640.0001.
Sundays 11:30am-3pm, Mizu Asian Bistro + Bar

BYOB: Bring Your Own Brunch

Every Sunday, BYOB: Bring Your Own Brunch to West Indies Wine Company! Bring your own nibbles, sit back and relax on the covered patio on The Paseo and find the perfect pairing from a choice of 80 different wines, 12 select brews and six bubbles – all available by the glass! Enjoy Happy Hour prices all day long, including 20% off taste, half and full glasses, as well as daily beer specials.
Sundays 1-9pm, West Indies Wine Company

Caribbean Sunday Funday

Join Ortanique with a Caribbean Sunday “Funday” all day! Caribbean-style buffet brunch every Sunday 12-

4pm. CI$30 per guest, CI$45 includes endless bubbles. Dinner is from 4:30-9:30pm with an a-la-carte menu featuring Caribbean favourites. For reservations, call 345.640.7710.
Sundays 12-4pm Brunch and 4:30-9:30pm Dinner, Ortanique

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