- By Jan Critchley
Clash of the Titans
Le Grand Café presents the Clash of the Titans Costume Party, this Saturday 25th February from 10:30pm. Come dressed for the theme and be in to win a $100 cash prize for the best kraken, other prizes will be given to the sexiest goddess, and the best Roman warrior. Jagermeister and Carib are $2 all night long and Undercover DJ aka DJ Dolphin will make sure to keep the gods and goddesses grooving all night long.
Live Music at the JR
Entertaining the West End crowd at the JR this weekend is "Tennessee Swing" band, Christabel and the Jons. If you enjoy original music delivered in a sultry, southern, laid back way that is compared to Billie Holiday and Norah Jones then this is the gig for you. So get out west this Friday and Saturday night for a chance to catch this cool band.
Digicel Surprises
Over the next six weeks, lucky Digicel customers get the chance to win – big time! All you have to do is top up your Digicel phone by $15 or more as many times as you like. Every Monday around 30 customers will win prizes including BlackBerry smartphones, cash and even an iPad2! Over the next few weeks over $10,000 in cash and prizes will be given away to lucky winners – so top up or join up today! For more details visit www.digicelbvi.com.
A Grand Affair
The Rotary Club of Tortola is hosting its annual fundraising and auction event, known as the "Grand Affair" at Scrub Island from 6pm on the evening of Saturday, March 3rd. This year's event has been dubbed "A Latin Fiesta" and the event will raise money for the development and empowerment of youth and other local charities. This elegant evening includes a champagne ferry ride and a Latin inspired menu prepared by the BVI's very own award winning Culinary Team. Tickets are $175 per person and the first ferry leaves Trellis Bay at 5:30pm so don't miss the boat!
SUP Racing Action at Long Bay
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) racing action is on the agenda this Saturday, February 25th at Long Bay, Beef Island. Meet at 11:00am at the HIHO store at Trellis Bay for a leisurely paddle past the airport to Long Bay Beach before the racing starts at noon. Contact Adam Cole at coley_09@hotmail.com for more information.
Free Up Friday
Start the weekend off right and head to Illusionz at the Batcave this Friday, 24th February from 10pm till late for their Free Up Friday party night. Spinning the decks will be DJs Bertrum, Dre, M. King and Dallaz over two dancefloors. So for a night of epic fun and dancing with no cover charge there is no excuse not to get down and have some fun!
Also This Week
Don't miss the NBA All-Star Basketball action that will be shown live on the big screen at Capt Mulligan's from Friday, 24th February to Sunday, 26th Feb. Enjoy the action with bucket beer specials and free giveaways all night. Also, La Asociacion de Dominicanos Unidos is celebrating the Independence of the Dominican Republic on Sunday 26th February at the Band Stand at Long Bush from 10am to 9pm. Head over to Quito's Gazebo for the Ole Skool Party on Saturday, Feb 25th from 10pm till late where DJ Wiz will be rocking the house.
