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Event Schedule | Curatorial Statement
Barbados on the Water is Canada's largest and most authentic celebration of the stunning island nation and the unique beauty of Barbadian culture!
9:00am –10:30am
Lectures
Introducing and exposing meeting and incentive planners to what Barbados has available for corporate groups and high-end clientele.
11:00am –12:30pm
Lectures
Learn about all the various sport niches and facilities that are in Barbados for school groups, camps, leisure and off-season training.
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Lectures
This seminar will be offered to assist in generating incremental business within the Diaspora and friends and families of Barbados.
6:00pm –10:00pm
Visual Arts
Unique relief sculptures on canvas influenced by the inspirational essence of the body, mind and spirit.
7:00pm
Music
With over a decade of pan playing under its collective belt, the Traces Steel Band is set to deliver old favourites with a tropical twist.
8:00pm –10:00pm
Theatre
A theatrical exploration of the age-old issues of love, commitment and sacrifice.
9:00pm –10:30pm
Music
She's serenaded everyone from the late jazz legend Sarah Vaughan to the Stone's Mick Jagger. Now she'll sing for you!
9:00pm
Music
With hits like “Girl Ah Want It” and “Another Dream,” Roger Gibbs will have you moving and shaking to his Barbadian groove.
10:15pm
Music
Spinning the best in reggae, soca, calypso, old school, classic house, soul, funk, R&B and hip hop.
12:00pm –10:00pm
Visual Arts
Unique relief sculptures on canvas influenced by the inspirational essence of the body, mind and spirit.
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Family
Craft
Kids creating exciting masks they can wear!
12:00pm – 9:00pm
Family
You may know him as the face for the TTC’s transit report on Breakfast Television, CP24 and 680NEWS, but he’s also our weekend host!
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Music
With over a decade of pan playing under its collective belt, the Traces Steel Band is set to deliver old favourites with a tropical twist.
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Food
Be amazed by Chef Paul and Marion Hart’s culinary creations!
1:00pm – 1:30pm
Literary Arts
Family
Laugh and be merry as Gregory Fitt charms his audience with his wondrous stories.
1:00pm
Lectures
Learn about all the various sport niches and facilities that are in Barbados for school groups, camps, leisure and off-season training.
2:00pm
Lectures
This seminar will be offered to assist in generating incremental business within the Diaspora and friends and families of Barbados.
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Food
Chef Paul is the secret ingredient as Canada and Barbados battle for culinary supremacy!
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Literary Arts
Family
Laugh and be merry as Gregory Fitt charms his audience with his wondrous stories.
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Music
With hits like “Girl Ah Want It” and “Another Dream,” Roger Gibbs will have you moving and shaking to his Barbadian groove.
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Food
Be amazed by Chef Paul and Marion Hart’s culinary creations!
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Literary Arts
Storyteller Gregory Fitt pays tribute to writer Jeanette Layne-Clarke.
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Music
Embrace the heavenly voices of the U of T Gospel Choir as they work in harmony to sing the finest gospel you’ll hear.
7:00pm –10:00pm
Music
Spinning the best in reggae, soca, calypso, old school, classic house, soul, funk, R&B and hip hop.
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Music
A force to be reckoned with, Elan Trotman will have you in a dizzy spell with his ability to caress the sax like no other.
8:00pm –10:00pm
Theatre
A theatrical exploration of the age-old issues of love, commitment and sacrifice.
9:00pm –10:30pm
Music
Witness the power and beauty behind the voice of Ria Borman.
11:00pm – 1:00am
Music
Three of Barbados' hottest talents are set to own the stage with their euphonic lyrics and bouncing beats!
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