Camana Bay, Grand Cayman (Wednesday 4 December): It’s the most magical time of the year at Camana Bay when the Town becomes an incandescent winter wonderland filled with both holiday events and beloved weekly activities. From craft and artisans’ markets for one-of-a-kind gifts to special engagement screenings of The Nutcracker to the No Resolutions New Year’s Eve Party presented  by the restaurants of Camana Bay, the holiday spirit lives at Camana  Bay.

 

Christmas Evening Market

Enjoy the flavour of a traditional Caymanian Christmas as local farmers and artisans  line Market Street with fresh produce, h andcrafted products and Christmas goodies.

Wednesday 4 December 3:30-8 PM, Market Street

 

The Snow Queen

Internationally renowned  storytellers Barry Marshall and Jeri Burns – The Story crafters – perform the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale.

Thursday 5 December 7pm, Gardenia Court

 

Cayman 27’s Parade of Lights

Boats aglow with thousands of brightly coloured lights parade  through The Harbour against a soundtrack of choirs while a Christmas market charms with local food and crafts. Enjoy an expansive viewing area including tiered seating at the new location on The Festival Green.

Saturday 7 December 6-8pm, Festival Green

 

The Bookends Club

Join The Bookends Club when they meet to review their latest pick, Service Included by Phoebe  Damroasch.  Come share your insights and impressions in an open discussion.  The Bookends Club gathers  at Books & Books on the second  Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30pm and new members  are always welcome.

Wednesday 11 December 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

 

Cayman  Artisan’s Market

From pottery and batiks to woodwork and mosaics,  check off your gift list with artisanal products  Made in Cayman.

Saturday 14 December 11am-3pm, Gardenia Court

 

Kids Cultural Workshop

Camana  Bay is partnering  with local artists to offer a series of workshops designed  to promote Caymanian culture and heritage.

Saturday 14 December 1:30pm, The Discovery Centre

 

Drum Circle End of Year Jam

Local musicians celebrate a vibrant year with a drum choral unlike any Pa Rum Pum Pum Pum you’ve ever heard.

Saturday 14 December 4-6pm, Jasmine Court

 

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 December 7-8:30pm, Books & Books

 

6th Annual Mistletoe All White Christmas Party

Don your best  winter whites and dance  the night away at the hottest party of the season  in aid of Feed Our Future.

Friday 20 December 5pm-2am, Abacus

 

Miss Jackie’s  C hri s tma s  Re ci ta l

Visions of sugar plum fairies under  the stars;  students  from Miss Jackie’s School of Dance perform holiday classics.

Saturday 21 December 6:30pm, The Crescent

 

The Nutcracker at Regal Cinemas

Camana Bay presents  a limited engagement screening of The Nutcracker performance from the Royal Opera House. Tickets will be available at Regal Cinemas at $14 per adult and $10.50 per child – child tickets are valid for children 11 years and under.

Monday 23 December 6:30pm, Regal Cinemas Camana Bay

Tuesday 24 December 6:30pm, Regal Cinemas Camana Bay

 

No Resolutions – New  Year’s  Ev e  Fireworks  (2  Shows )

Tuesday 31 December 7:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Bring in 2014 with fireworks over The Harbour that earn the term “spectacular.” For the early show, families can relax on The Crescent  or dine alfresco at one of the signature Camana Bay restaurants for the best  seats  in the house.  At 10pm, the restaurants of Camana  Bay present  the No Resolutions New Year’s Eve party for grown-ups.  DJ Tony Chen returns for the festivities which include dancing, live streaming of the Times Square ball drop and  waterfront bars  for those midnight toasts. No cover charge.

Tuesday 31 December, The Crescent

New Year’s Eve Fireworks at 7pm and Midnight

Weekly Christmas Festivities

 

Snow Days

Snow in Cayman?  Only at Camana  Bay! Witness the look of joy and wonder on little faces as magical snowflakes fill the air.

Every Tuesday and Thursday until 24 December 5-7pm and Every Saturday until 21 December 3-5pm, Gardenia Court

 

NCVO Gift Wrapping Station

This Christmas have your gifts beautifully wrapped  for you by The National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) in exchange of a $2 donation per gift. NCVO  will also have the 2014 Watercolour Calendars for sale at $15, which will make a great Christmas gift that benefits NCVO and HospiceCare Cayman. Every Friday and Saturday until 21 December 5-7pm, The Discovery Centre

 

Moonlight & Movies: Christmas Series

Enjoy dinner from one of Camana Bay’s signature restaurants before catching a flick under the stars overlooking The Harbour.

-3 December – A Charlie Brown Christmas (28 Minutes, G), Frosty the Snowman (25 Minutes, G), Merry Madagascar (22 Minutes, G)

-10 December  – How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000, PG), a comedy-drama  based  on the classic  Dr. Seuss  book.

-17 December  – White Christmas  (1954) A successful song-and-dance team become romantically  involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing

Vermont  inn of their former commanding general.

3, 10 and 17 December 7pm, The Crescent

 

Traditional Santa Photos

Join the jolly old elf in his full red and white regalia to whisper wishes and snap memories in Gardenia Court.

5, 12 and 19 December 5-7pm, Gardenia Court

 

Caribbean Santa Photos

Father Christmas goes island style with a tropical shirt, shorts and sun drenched  photos on The Island.

7, 14 and 21 December 3-5pm, The Island

 

Kids’ Christmas Creations

Take advantage of a rare opportunity to prepare for the holidays while your children are engaged in exciting and fun-filled Christmas crafts. Drop children 12 and under off with the Starfish Village team in Gardenia  Court for up to two hours of supervised crafts while you do your Christmas shopping. Children 3 years- old and under taking part at this event must be accompanied  by an adult and kids should bring an apron or dress  in clothes  suitable  for art activities.

7, 14 and 21 December 3-5pm, Gardenia Court

 

Weekly Events

 

Wine 101 at West Indies Wine Company

In this series of free interactive classes, In House Sommelier Josh Wludyka offers insight into the wonderful world of wine. With a focus on a new topic every Monday, learn about varietal, region, country and process,  as well as recommended featured wines to sample.

Every Monday 6-7pm, West Indies Wine Company

 

Mojito Monday

Mondays  don’t have to be drag  with $5 Mojitos! Ortanique offers Mojito Madness all day 11:30am to 10:30pm as well as $5 Breadfruit Fish Tacos from 11:30am-7pm.

Every Monday 11:30am-10:30pm, Ortanique

 

Indian Tuesdays at  Michael ’s  Genuine  Food & Drink

A favourite treat of chef/owner Michael Schwartz’s visits to the island, Chef Tony offers a weekly-changing prix fixe three course Indian dinner menu served family-style. Cost is CI$30 per person. For reservations, call 345.640.6433 or email [email protected].

Every Tuesday 5:30-10pm, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

 

Imagination Playground

A fun, interactive concept  in play, kids can build, dream  and explore a new world every week while cooling off in the Town Centre’s  dancing  fountains. Made up of giant foam blocks in all shapes and sizes, little ones love making objects, like animals, rocket ships and robots; building imaginary places like houses, islands and cities; inventing new games  and dramatic scenarios;  or simply making new friends. Imagination Playground is on The Crescent  every Wednesday and Saturday,  and free for all to enjoy.

Every Wednesday and Saturday 10am-8pm, The Crescent

 

Story Time

Books & Books invites infants, toddlers and their parents  to join them at Regal Camana Bay Stadium 6 every Wednesday at 10:30 am to read exciting new books and sing along to favourite children’s songs.

Every Wednesday 10:30am, Regal Camana Bay Stadium 6

 

10 Minutes with Dr. James

Every Wednesday before Story Time and on the first and third Saturday of the month before Story  & Craft

Time, Dr. James  Robertson,  paediatrician  at Trincay Medical Services in Camana Bay, visits Books   & Books to share his medical knowledge and answer your parenting questions.

Every Wednesday plus the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 10:30am, Books & Books

 

Weekly Farmers’ Market

Real Food, Real Farmers, Real Community! Get a real taste of Cayman every Wednesday when vendors  from across  the island sell fresh produce, hot food, handmade crafts and  more at Camana  Bay. Enjoy the satisfaction of buying  fresh and supporting local merchants.  Find the farmers on the northern end of Market Street across  from Anytime Fitness and Jessie’s Juice Bar.

Every Wednesday 12-5pm, Market Street across from Jessie’s Juice Bar

 

Open Canvas at KARoo

Head to KARoo and  join a gathering  of creative people  or simply sit back and watch the artists at work. Painters, contact  [email protected] to reserve an easel and please bring your own art supplies. For more information, call 345.946.6633.

Every Wednesday 7pm, KARoo

Lifestyle Fridays at Abacus

Add some soul to your Lifestyle every Friday night as Abacus transforms into the ultimate after hours experience.  After dinner, head to the restaurant’s stylish outdoor patio for fine wines, inspired cocktails and a live DJ from 10pm.

Every Friday 10pm-12am, Abacus

 

Story & Craft Time

Books & Books invites young readers  4-7 years-old to join them every Saturday at 10:30am to read exciting new books and explore their creative side with a unique craft.

Every Saturday 10:30am, Books & Books

 

Abacus 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.

Every Saturday 11am-3pm, Abacus

 

Genuine Brunch  at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

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 flavor 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.

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

 

KARoo Barefoot BBQ

Join KARoo every Sunday  for an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet. Savour a tasty selection of fresh off the grill favourites plus all the usual 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 information, call 345.946.6633.

Every Sunday 11am-3pm, KARoo

Caribbean Sunday “Funday” ALL day at Ortanique

Join Ortanique  with a Caribbean Sunday “Funday” all day! Every Sunday 12-4pm brunch – all you can eat Caribbean style buffet with eggs  to order. 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. Every Sunday 12-4pm Brunch and 4:30-9:30pm Dinner, Ortanique

For more information on upcoming  events  taking place  at Camana  Bay, visit camanabay.com.

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NOTE:

CAYMAN YOUTH  CHOIR  CONCERT IS  CANCELLED

The Cayman Youth Choir Concert , scheduled to take place on Saturday 14 December  is cancelled. Guests can enjoy other festive entertainment including: The Snow Queen  | Thursday 5 December  7 -8pm, The

Crescent and Miss Jackie’s Christmas Recital | Saturday 21 December  6:30 -7:30pm, The Crescent .