CAPELLA Marigot Bay Resort and Marina has extended congratulatory greetings to the Saint Lucia Tourist Board on the successful implementation and execution of Saint Lucia’s Jazz and Arts programme.
Said the resort: “Over the last 25 years, in addition to gaining international acclaim, the event has also catapulted Saint Lucia into a formidable position on the jazz and arts scene. The country has seen the likes of George Benson, Santana, Herbie Hancock, Smokey Robinson, Branford Marsalis, and Luther Vandross, each of whom has graced and embraced the Jazz stage to an international audience, in Saint Lucia”.
To celebrate this 25th anniversary of the acclaimed Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, CapellaMarigot Bay Resort and Marina will host the inaugural celebration, Capella – Jazz on the Bay. The event will feature a number of special art performances, culinary offerings and much more, and will take place at specially designated venues throughout the resort and Marina Village.
The show starts with Art Fusion this Friday, and will feature the works of established local artists and emerging talent such as Peter Walcott. Featured works will remain on display in The Boudreau Terrace until May 8. Also on Friday will be the unveiling of Capella’s Snazzy Jazzy Cocktails, a uniquely crafted cocktail list that will pay homage to the beauty of Jazz and Arts in Saint Lucia. The evening will draw to a close with the delectable Jazz on the Bay dinner menu.
On May 6, it’s Bayside Jazz. Saint Lucian musicians will perform from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the resort’s Marina Village. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. enjoy Sunset Toast with Jazz, overlooking the tranquil waters of Marigot Bay, with opportunities to view a special art exhibition curated by award-winning Saint Lucian gallery owner, Rachael du Boulay.
On May 7, CapellaMarigot Bay Resort and Marina presents Smooth Jazz and Smooth Cocktails Mixology Class. This jazz-inspired mixology class will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the resort’s Rum Cave and will be led by resident veteran bartender, Denis Marius. This presents a wonderful opportunity to learn about Saint Lucia’s rum product. But it’s not over till the poetry readings begin. Poetry Reading courtesy of The Walcott Museum will bring the house down. As part of the Jazz on the Bay celebrations at Capella, The Walcott Museum features a range of poets who will perform exclusive readings from the Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott, legendary poet, playwright, writer and visual artist.
The curtains come down on May 8 with Jazz Brunch at The Grill at 140 610 From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m., enjoy brunch and Mother’s Day set against the backdrop of a solo saxophonist while savouring locally inspired dishes as well as our Snazzy Jazzy Cocktails.