LIMELITE CULTURE CLUB WE BEAT, TRINIDAD A nine- day celebration of the incorporation of St James into the City of Port of Spain and a showcase of activities that highlight the history and culture of Trinidad and Tobago, including a steelband concert and parade, Health Day, amateur talent show, children and kaiso show and a showcase of local music genres – Groovy Soca, Chutney and Jazz. Ywww. webeat. org happening Our at- a- glance look at events near you this quarter... WHAT'S ll11- 13 APRIL ll5- 13 JUNE WE'RE JAMMIN', ST LUCIA JAZZ FESTIVAL St Lucia's exquisite natural beauty provides a great backdrop for this Jazz Festival – one of the top music events in the Caribbean. Performances take place all over the island, with this year's line- up including Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, R& B star George Duke and rock legends Chicago. Y www. stluciajazz. org 2- 10 MAY FEELING HOT Vincy Mas, St Vincent & the Grenadines The self- proclaimed ' hottest Carnival in the Caribbean' kicks off at the end of June. Now a major event, the Carnival attracts thousands of visitors to join in a succession of parades and entertainment. Ywww. svgtourism. com 12 April - June 2009 lime 26 JUNE - 7 JULY ll GONE FISHING OISTINS FISH FESTIVAL, BARBADOS Tuck into traditional Bajan fare at the Oistins Fish Festival held in Barbados over the Easter weekend. From fi sh cakes to fried fi sh, pudding and souse and more, wash it all down with a cool Banks beer. It's also an opportunity to meet the local fi shing community and browse the arts and crafts stalls. Ywww. barbados. org/ off. htm 4CORNERS IMAGES COAST CARIBBEAN IMAGES

April - June 2009 lime 13 23- 30 MAY ll PLUS… More important dates not to miss! APRIL 8 Arts Alive Concerts, featuring the Marian Anderson String Quartet, Tillet Gardens, St Thomas. APRIL 9- 13 Bequia Easter Regatta. Sun- loving sailors have been coming to this competition for over 30 years. APRIL 13- 14 Buccoo Goat and Crab Race Festival, Tobago. One of the most eagerly awaited events on the island. APRIL 15- 19 St Croix Food and Wine Experience. Showcasing the island's diverse cuisine and wine . MAY 1 Curaçao International Food Festival. More than 50 stands create a banquet of worldwide cuisine. MAY 3 St Croix Ironman Triathlon. Watch the athletes compete over 70 miles of sheer torture. MAY 15- 30 Celtic Festival, Barbados. Choirs and singers make a beeline for the Bridgetown festival. MAY 16- 17 Barbados Gospel Fest, Bridgetown. A feast of gospel, with reggae, calypso, jazz and soul thrown in. MAY 28- JUNE 1 Canouan Regatta. A festival of boat races, games and more. MAY 29- JUNE 1 Barbados International Masters Football Festival. Football and a legendary beer tent draw the crowds. MAY 30 Around the Island Boat Race, Anguilla JUNE 1- SEPT 30 Dive into Summer, Bonaire. Four full months of activities for divers, adventurers and sun seekers. JUNE 10- 14 Mount Gay Regatta, Barbados. Great sailing, entertainment and hospitality. JUNE 14 Queen's Birthday Celebrations, Montserrat. A military parade that is well worth seeing. JUNE 21- 24 International triathlon, Aruba JUNE 21- 27 2009 International One Metre Yacht World Championships, Carlisle Bay, Barbados JUNE24- JULY 1 African Diaspora Film Festival, Curaçao TO MAKE SURE YOU GET TO YOUR CHOSEN EVENT, BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS EARLY AT LIAT. COM. SUBMIT YOUR CALENDAR EVENTS TO CALENDAR@ LIME- MAGAZINE. COM SWIM WITH THE FISHES CURAÇAO DIVE FESTIVAL The Curaçao Dive Festival presents in- depth workshops at numerous resorts on this idyllic island. Free transportation is provided to the early morning guided dives, night- time fi lm presentations and even a thrilling underwater treasure hunt. Ywww. curacaodive. com SAIL AWAY ANTIGUA CLASSIC REGATTA The sight of classic wooden sailing ships that dominated the seas in times gone by continues to attract visitors in their hundreds to the annual Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. The event looks back fondly to the era when ships were objects of beauty and craftsmanship was highly regarded. With constant trade winds, the island is perfectly positioned for this popular regatta. Hugely popular is the Tall Ships class for yachts built recently using modern methods and design, but retaining the original grace and style. Ywww. antiguaclassics. com 16- 21 APRIL ll JANE COOMBS