Art & Culture on Saint Barthelemy

The charm of the island’s capital lies in its architecture, from the vestiges of the Swedish era with a pretty little Anglican church topped with a cupola in wood to various colonial-style houses, some painted in bright Caribbean colors and others cool behind their white clapboard facades and slatted shutters.

Festivals on Saint Barthelemy
The idea of this festival was the result of a crazy bet between two friends: Charles Magras and Frances De Broff. After having experienced the impact the concert of a small American band had had on the atmosphere of the island, they decided to exploit this new-born enthusiasm and make Saint Barth a prominent location on the Caribbean music scene.

Year by year the festival has developed in terms of musical style (classic, jazz, etc), and nationalities (France, Australia, United States), and has also opened its doors to dance.

The festival takes place during two weeks each January, and gives a special atmosphere to the sleepy little island. Organisers work free of charge, as do most performing artists, and Saint Barth’s students also have the possibility to participate.

The Saint Barthelemy Caribbean Film Festival Saint Barthelemy’s Caribbean Film Festival has been organised each year since 1996, with the objective of promoting Caribbean and European films and cinematographers.

It is held each year before the period of Easter. St. Barts Events and Festivals Many French holidays and a handful of Swedish ones are celebrated locally; larger international events include annual music festivals in January and August, and the Caribbean Film Festival in April.

St Barth Film Fesival
From April 2nd to April 7th 2012.
 The St. Barth Festival of Caribbean Cinema celebrates its 17th season on the island of St. Barthélemy in the French West Indies.
This edition of the festival once again offers the population of St. Barthélemy the chance to discover films and filmmakers of the Caribbean basin

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St. Barths residents have an avid passion for volleyball, and the St. Barths Volleyball Cup tournament in July draws big crowds.

St Barth Theatre Festival May 18-26, 2012
Performances by the local company, SB Artists, and artists from neighboring islands and France.
www.festivaldetheatredesaintbarthelemy.com

StBarth Summer Session August 5-15, 2012
Ten days of great music: check out the fantastic program for the annual St Barth Summer Sessions, organized by the non-profit association, St Bart Rocks, with events in various cafés and restaurants on the island.
For additional information:http://www.stbarthsummersessions.com

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Specials
ST BARTH BLISS PROMOTION
Hotel Le Toiny awaits you from April 10th to May 31st 2012, incl. for its exclusive summer offer ST BARTH BLISS: Stay 6 nights and pay only for 5! Rates start at 4475€ for 6 nts. reservations@letoiny.com

Shopping Festival, August 6-18, 2012
The sales in St Barth are legendary, and you'll find original designers and top international labels at really great prices. Fashion shows, musical events, and parties: fashionistas in-the-know head to St Barth to shop in August!
For additional information:www.cem-stbarth.com
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SB Jam Musik Festival, Aug. 15-18, 2012
Concerts of Caribbean music organized by the association, SB Jam. The 7th edition will take place on the docks of Gustavia harbour from August 15th thru 18th.
Once again, SB Jam will offer a fantastic programm with Inner Circle from Jamaica, Emeline Michel from Haiti, Como Antes from Martinique and much more to discover on the web site : www.sbjam.com

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