FROM OPERA TO ROCK SAINT BARTH MUSIC FESTIVAL: N°236- January 19, 2012 Friday, January 13 during the opera evening, Baritone Steven LaBrie

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Bruno Magras Not A Candidate In March Elections

On Wednesday, January 11, Bruno Magras confirmed his decision to not run in March elections.

Rumors had been fly- the rumors. “I chose and senator. If the dou- ing for weeks. Was this date to announce ble role of senator and Bruno Magras going to my decision not to president of the Collec- run in the territorial solicit your votes in the tivity is allowed, would elections in March, or next territorial elec- Michel Magras accept not? On the anniver- tions,” he confirmed. the increased round- sary of his first election “To those who are dis- trips between the Sen- to the municipal coun- appointed by this deci- ate in Paris and Saint cil on January 11, sion, I offer my sincere Barthélemy? 1976, Magras made a apologies. To those short speech on the who are rejoicing, I Stepping down after 12 radio and put an end to wish them all my best years as top dog, for their success.” Magras has left the door wide open. When Now the big question we went to press, only is who will take his two lists were official: place? Yves Gréaux, “Tous pour Saint- Magras’ first deputy Barth” led by Benoit vice president, penned Chauvin, opposition an “op-ed” piece in the member of the current recent UMP newsletter government, and stating: “All those who “Saint-Barth Bleue et truly love Saint Verte,” a group includ- Barthélemy have a new ing Didier Bensa and challenge ahead,” he Emmanuel Jacques that asserted. A few hours threw its hat in the ring after Magras made his on January 9 at the announcement, Gréaux Wall House. Other was clear about his possible candidates intentions: “I am at the include territorial disposition of the Col- council members lectivity and the citi- Maximes Desouches zens of Saint Barthéle- from the list “Action- my if called upon.” Equilibre-Trans- The second name on parence,” and Karine everyone’s lips is that Miot-Richard from of Michel Magras, “Tous Unis Pour Saint- Bruno’s younger broth- Barthélemy.” er, currently third deputy vice president

4 St Barth Weekly n°236 ALL ABOUT HURRICANES

lice, Barbara, tavia) presents an exhibit Donna: The on tropical hurricanes A names of lovely organized by the Inter- ladies, yet also those Regional Antilles attributed to devastating Guyana Office (DRIAG) hurricanes. In the 1950s, of Météo France. This when hurricanes started informative exhibit getting official names, includes approximately American Army and 20 panels, illustrated with Navy meteorologists satellite images, explain- often named them after ing how these quite dan- their wives or girlfriends gerous climatic events (after a series with odd form and evolve, from names such as Dog or their physical qualities to Jig). In 1979, men’s how the winds swirl names were added to the within them. The exhibit 2006, the Northern 1960, or Dog in 1950, mix as well (due to the also places an accent on Islands were hit by 31 have not been forgotten. feminist movement per- the history of hurricanes hurricanes; less than The list of 21 names haps?). As of this week, in the local area, with a Guadeloupe which was rotates each six years (a Espace Météo Caraïbes map tracing their trajec- subject to 87 such name is replaced if a (on the road above Gus- tories. From 1956 to storms. “But the North- storm takes lives), so if a ern Islands are more vul- hurricane knocks at our nerable to the largest of doors in the coming sea- these phenomena,” son, it could be called explains Yann Gréaux, Alberto, Florence, Kirk, director of Espace Météo or Valerie… Caraïbes. The most recent hurricane here was Espace Météo Caraïbes, Earl, whose path took it Gustavia: Free exhibit, just 32 miles to the north open Monday-Friday, of St Barthélemy in 8am-12pm, plus from August 2010. But the 2:30-4:30pm on strongest hurricanes to Thursday. hit the island, such as Through February 29. Luis in 1995, Donna in St Barth Weekly n°236 5 Saint Barth Welcome Desk At Princess Juliana Airport

ourists in transit for Saint Barth lost in Sint Maarten? T The Saint Barth Tourism Committee (CTTSB) is doing something about it… by mid- February a welcome desk will be put into place at Princess Juliana Airport, on the neighboring island of Saint Martin. Located after immigration, near the check-in counters in the baggage hall, the welcome desk will help something that passengers on the way to Saint the tourism industry in Saint Barth find their way without dif- Barth has wanted to establish for CTTSB’s ficulty. “The welcome desk is quite some time, as it will also request for the welcome desk. especially useful for those going offer information about the The project, which began to take by boat,” explains Inès Choisy, island’s hotels and restaurants. At shape last June, might eventually director of the CTTSB. “Many the same time, thanks to new comprise four desks, as Sint passengers don’t know if they immigration cards at Juliana Air- Maarten, Saint Martin, and need to get the boat at Marigot or port, the CTTSB will have access Anguilla are considering taking Oyster Pond. And there is noth- to more complete data about its part as well. In the meantime, the ing at the airport to help them clientele. Regina Labega, head of Saint Barth welcome desk will be find out.” The creation of a wel- the Sint Maarten tourist office, up and running. Construction come desk at Juliana Airport is responded favorably to the begins in early February. 6 St Barth Weekly n°236 St Barth Music Festival: Looking Ahead

With the 28th edition of what a rock concert is Chris Layton the St Barth Music Festi- doing on the schedule rehearsing with the val well underway, there for a classical music fes- All Star Band are some exciting events tival, but since the pro- in Saint Barth on the horizon. The first gram includes jazz and week featured the usual ballet, well why not? So roster of all-star musi- in typical festival style cians playing and it’s not just any rock singing together at one band, but a group of all of the most unusual fes- stars featuring Brad tivals in the world. But Whitford of Frances Debroff, festival on guitar, along with director, still has some Russ Irwin on keyboards tricks up her sleeve. The (who has played with biggie is the free rock Aerosmith, , Bryan concert on the dock, Sat- Adams…); Johnny Lang urday, January 21 at (Grammy Award-win- 7pm. One might ask ning American blues, Alex Bendahan, the festi- is for a full, clean mix, gospel, and rock musi- val’s senior sound techni- but not offensively loud. Schedule cian from the Jimi Hen- cian and recording engi- We have enough equip- drix Experience); Scott neer, who is also collabo- ment to make this hap- Saturday, January 21 - 7pm Nelson (bass, guitar and rating with the Saint pen.” The band is expect- Gustavia Pier Free Free rock concert with keyboards who has Barth Film Festival to ed to play a two-hour set Aerosmith’s played with ZZ Top and produce a documentary including 20 songs from and Russ Irwin, , Willie Nelson); and on the island’s traditional the various bands repre- Chris Layton, Scott Nelson, drummer Chris Layton music. Production values sented. The Saint Barth and Friends. (who played with Stevie should be high with a rig Harmony Music School Friday, January 27 - 8pm Ray Vaughan). You’d from Storm Lighting and will open the concert, Ajoe, Lorient €30 have to ask DeBroff how Eric Masson’s profes- which is part of the festi- Dancers from the Paris Opera Ballet. she lined up such a band, sional sound gear val’s endowment cam- but they here with road (including a Yamaha paign, whose goal is to Saturday, January 28 - 8pm M7CL digital console). raise 7.5 million dollars Ajoe, Lorient €30 manager Donny Wight- Dancers from the Paris man and guitar tech/pro- “This gear will allow a to ensure the future of the Opera Ballet, duction supervisor Marco really cool mix,” says festival. Now that’s look- Moine, working with Bendahan. “The concept ing ahead.

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Advertorial Stephen Webster At Eden Rock

shop and I Love U boutiques at the Eden Rock hotel in Saint Barth. ean-Georges has added glitter to the kitchen but A “rock” star in the jewelry world, there are also other jewels Webster combines his passion for Jat Eden Rock this season: those art, music, and fashion with tradi- of British jewelry designer tional craftsmanship to produce Stephen Webster, whose pieces exquisite and cutting-edge designs. have been featured in leading Founder and creative director of fashion magazines and adorned Stephen Webster and creative direc- some of the world’s most glam- tor of Garrard, the world’s oldest orous stars. Webster’s celebrated jewelry house, Webster's distinctive fine jewelry collections, includ- glam-rock attitude combined with ing his exclusively designed an ambience of high-luxe glamour “Eden Rock Rocks Off” sets, are has given way to dramatic creations now available at both the Rock- with an eternally chic aesthetic.

Having received countless coveted jewelry awards, Stephen Webster’s industrious talent has placed col- ored gemstones and fine jewelry back into the spot- light. Meanwhile, his stellar celebrity client roster continues to grow. Over the past few years Webster has designed one-of-a-kind pieces for the likes of Madonna, Sharon Stone, Kate Moss, Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Pink and Christina Aguilera. He has also created jewelry for Elton John, Jay Z, Ozzy Osborne, Johnny Depp, Mickey Rourke and Russell Brand to name but a few.

As Webster notes: "For years I have found inspiration for my personal and professional life from the sea. We live in a house on the edge of the White Cliffs of Dover in Kent. My collections, from ‘Jewels Verne’ to ‘In Deep,’ have all originated under the sea.” This philosophy is ide- ally suited to Saint Barth, where the sea plays an inte- gral part in the life of the island. TIME OUT IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Where to go dancing? See an art exhibit? Listen to live music? Time Out keeps you up to date on local happenings. Let’s party ! showgirls at Ti St Barth, Party» 1pm at Nikki Joey Scott, Sensual jazzy Special Events - Soley, sunset music, La Beach, St Jean Latin soul music, Do Banane 7 to 9pm, Lorient - Live concert with Soley Brazil, - Diner Cabaret Q Pre-Carnival Parades - Fire Show around a & Papaguyo, 8pm, Bonito with showgirls, Ti St Sunday, January 25 : wood-burning BBQ, Nikki Q Monday, January 23 Barth, Pointe Milou Third pre-Carnival pa- Beach, Saint Jean - Plastic Boots with - Soley, sunset & dinner rade: Sunday, January Q Friday, January 20 Carole, 9pm, Ti St Barth music, Ti Zouk K’fé 25 with the theme - Sunny Side Island with Q Tuesday, January 24 “Massaï.” Robb (St Barth Song) & - Live concert with Nun- Meet in Gustavia on Manu, Acoustic Duo, gan & Papaguyo, 8pm, Art Exhibitions Rue de la Paix (above 9:00pm, La Plage Bonito, Gustavia • Through February 1: the Treasury) at 5pm - Nungan & Papaguyo, - Live Music with Chris- Romain Simonnet for a 6pm sharp start. 7pm, Taino Restaurant, tian, 6pm, Bar de l’Oubli photographs : Christopher The association’s atelier Christopher Hotel, - Sunny Side Island with Hôtel, Pointe Milou is open daily from 5pm, - Sweet 'n' Soulful Sunset Robb (St Barth Song) & • Through January 31: with rehearsal on Satur- Serenade with Christine Manu, Acoustic Duo, - Midsummer Night’s day at 6pm. Info: Henri Gordon in the CG 8:30pm, Ti Zouk K’Fé Dream by Polish artist at 0690.25.85.59. Lounge, from 5:00 to 8pm - Diner Cabaret with Piotr Uklanski, Eden P.S: Drivers of all vehi- - Soley, sunset & dinner showgirls at Ti St Barth Rock Gallery, Saint Jean cles are asked to drive music, Do Brazil, - Soley, sunset & dinner - Paintings by “Laurie,” slowly and carefully, - Crazy Week End at Ti St music, Do Brazil at Bar du Village, St Jean Q with respect for those Barth, Pointe Milou Wednesday, January 25 - Raptor & Chimaera: who are marching - Evening Live Show by - Live concert with Nun- New sculpture by Dave through the streets. Eila, Nikki Beach St Jean gan & Papaguyo, 8pm, B4 Stevenson at Les Artisans, Q Saturday, January 21 - Gemma Genazzano & Gustavia Q Through 28, 2012 Lunch with Sunny Side The 28th Saint Barth Island with Robb (St Music Festival Barth Song) & Manu, Schedule page 4 Acoustic Duo, 1:00pm, Christopher Hotel, Q Through April 29, Pointe Milou “Saint Barth: The History Of Travel,” an exhibit based on five - Nungan & Papaguyo, themes related to travel 8pm, at the Tamarin - The 'Dynamic Duo' and the history of the Michel and his staff are happy to welcome you island, Territorial Christine Gordon and Museum, Gustavia. Dana Jared from 6:30 to to their pool-side restaurant for lunch & dinner. 11:30 at La Route Des Boucaniers, Gustavia Holiday special, in addition to our regular menu. Live Music - Soley, the best of fla- Lobsters Fresh From The Tank 50 Q Every Day menco to acoustic, 6pm, 100 g for 6, euros (except Monday) Bar de L’Oubli Lunch with resident DJ - Crazy Week End at Maxx-C, Nikki Beach, Ti St Barth, Pointe Milou Q Through January 28 - Live Music with KJ Denhert & the NY Christian, from7pm - unit Band from 9pm to 10pm at Taino, Christopher Hotel midnight, Bete A Z’Ailes, Q Gustavia Sunday, January 22 Q Thursday, January 19 - Brunch with Sunny Side - Live concert with Island with Robb (St Nungan & Papaguyo, Barth Song) & Manu, 8pm at Strand, Gustavia Acoustic Duo, 11am, - Dana Jared Performance Toiny Restaurant. 7pm to 10pm at Le - Nungan & Papaguyo, Christopher Hotel 8pm, at Isola, Gustavia - Diner Cabaret with - «Amazing Sunday Hôtel Baie des Anges • Flamands • 0590 27 63 61 SEEN IN ST BARTH 10 St Barth Weekly n°236 Photos : Rosemond Gréaux

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1. Pool party at Guanahani Hotel & Spa, organized by 4 5 Carole from Ti St Barth 2. Terrry Clarke from England, Tracy Ryan from New Zealand, and Dundas Golde from South Africa at Le Select 3. Sibil visiting from New York 4. Musicians from the 6 St Barth Music Festival 5. Nick Freudenberg, Wendy and Sylvia Chavkin at the music festival Jazz musicians Reuben Rogers, 6. Manu and Robb, John Ellis, and Jason Marsalis (Sunny Side Island) at the Anglican Church serenading at Le Toiny Sunday brunch 7 7. A Swedish couple at Le Select

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