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Anne Frank Memorial to grace Wilhelmina Park In Aruba

Published on: May 24, 2011

Category: General

Members of the Fundacion RESPETA BIDA…semper corda, which means “RESPECT LIFE...always remember,” in Papiamento, revealed the location in Wilhelmina Park in Oranjestad where a statue of Anne Frank will be placed on the anniversary of her birthday, June 12.

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At Aqua Grill restaurant Lauren and Michael celebrate on the eve of their wedding

Published on: May 17, 2011

Category: Restaurants Lauren and Michael Alvarez held their rehearsal dinner at Aqua Grill, amongst the company of 40 family and friends that traveled with them to Aruba for their wedding.  A beach event on the shores of Aruba has been Lauren's dream destination wedding ever since she came to the island five visits ago.

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Cascabel Motorcycle Group Ride Dedicated To Autism

Published on: May 16, 2011

Category: General Cascabel Motorcycle Group announces to all its members that this year their annual ride will be dedicated to Fundacion Autismo Aruba (FAA) Aruba Autism Foundation. According to Mr. Kenneth Rasmijn, spokesperson for Cascabel, every year the proceeds of the ride are donated to a charity organization. This year the beneficiary will be FAA.

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Curtis "50 CENT" Jackson to attend 2nd Annual Aruba International Film Festival

Published on: May 16, 2011

Category: General It was announced today that rapper, actor and multi-tiered business mogul Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson will be attending the 2nd Annual Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF) for the red carpet premiere of his latest feature film "Things Fall Apart." The announcement was made by AIFF Founders and Producers Giuseppe Cioccarelli and Jonathan Vieira and Artist Director Claudio Masenza. The year's Festival takes place June 10-16, 2011.


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Kim Cattrall, Jonathan Demme, Michael Kaplan and Milcho Manchvski to attend 2nd Annual Aruba Film Festival

Published on: May 16, 2011

Category: General It was announced today that Golden Globe Award-winning actress Kim Cattrall ("Sex and the City" franchise, "Big Trouble in Little China" , "Meet Monica Velour") , Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme ("The Silence of the Lambs," "The Manchurian Mandate"), BAFTA Film Award-winning Hollywood wardrobe designer Michael Kaplan ("Blade Runner," "Burlesque," "Fight Club") and Academy Award®-nominated director Milcho Manchevski ("Before the Rain," "Mothers") will be attending the 2nd Annual Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF).  In addition, the special guests will participate in the Festival's "In Conversation With" series engaging the Festival audience.  The announcement was made by AIFF Founders and Producers Giuseppe Cioccarelli and Jonathan Vieira and Artist Director Claudio Masenza. This year's Festival takes place June 10-16, 2011.
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Aruba Says AYO to the Tattoo Party Boat

Published on: May 13, 2011

Category: General

For many year the Tattoo party boat lit up the dark of the night sailing the seas leaving De Palm Pier and sailing the coast of Arashi Beach to Oranjestad every evening from 8pm till midnight.

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Renaissance Mall to host a special exhibit by MANA 'O Aruba-Our Beloved Rock'

Published on: May 13, 2011

Category: General

Executive staff of the Museo Arqueologico Nacional Aruba (MANA) the national archeological institution located in downtown Oranjestad, announced that during renovations to the temporary exhibit area, the management of Renaissance Resort and shopping mall have enthusiastically agreed to host a new exhibit in their main concourse.

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Ciclovia Aruba to change name to Aruba Activo

Published on: May 13, 2011

Category: General

Ciclovia was the name for the recently introduced traffic free sports/athletic activities on a select main street held in different barrios for and by residents of the barrio.

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The last call! For great fun and special memories

Published on: May 12, 2011

Category: Restaurants

It's been 12 years at the downtown location and now it's the last call at the old Cuba's Cookin'.  Come enjoy our goodbye activities and fun.  Every night until we move from 5 pm to 7 pm - for every drink purchased - we are buying every customer their second drink on us free! Call it a "Memories On Us" drink.

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One Cool Honeymoon Package 2011

Published on: May 10, 2011

Category: General

Hotels offer special honeymoon packages that may include deluxe oceanfront accommodations, room with Jacuzzi, a bottle of champagne, limousine transfers, couples massages, sauna and steam rooms, fresh-cut flowers, snorkel or sunset cruises, candlelight dinners, and much more.

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