Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival showcases region's best

Artisans representing nearly 20 Caribbean islands will converge in the British Virgins for the seventh annual Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival March 5 to 10. Click for more.

Kite flying festival in Old San Juan

Castillo San Felipe del Morro, a landmark and National Historic Site in Old San Juan, will be the site of the 6th annual Kite Festival Saturday March 6. Click for more.

Literary luminaries come together

Writers, publishers and literary agents from around the world will celebrate all aspects of the written word, during the Alliougana Literary Festival in Monstserrat November 13 to 15. Click for more.

Jumbie spirits

Some islanders confuse the jumbies with mocko jumbies. The first are the evil or impish spirits, while mocko jumbies are masked stilt dancers who mock the spirits and celebrate joi de vie during carnivals and special events. Click for more.

Honeymood in a mas camp

I had the nerve to get married to a carnival costume designer seven days before carnival. I arrived in the middle of the madness referred to as the mas camp, three days before the king and queen competition and six days before the parade. Click for more.

St. John Arts Festival turns ten

The St. John Arts Festival celebrates its tenth year February 20 to 26 show-casing the culture of St. John and its neighboring islands. Click for more.

Magic of mocko jumbies

It couldn't be carnival without them. The fanciful figures, which loom high above the crowd dancing in defiance of evil, are rooted deep in local culture. Mocko jumbies, masked and majestic, symbolize good sprits, which chase away the bad. Click for more.

Dates set for St. Kitts Music Fest

Organizers of St. Kitts Music Festival have recently announced that the island’s 14th annual event is set for June 24 to 26, 2010 at Warner Park Stadium. Click for more.

Music festivals heat up year's end

Sounds stages from Aruba to the Cayman Islands and Bermuda are getting ready for music festivals now through the end of this year. Each one is brimming with World Class talent. How do Earth Wind and Fire, Quincy Jones and Alicia Keys sound? Click for more.

Holetown Festival in Barbados

The week-long Holetown Festival in Barbados begins Sunday, February 15, with the opening ceremony at the Holetown Monument at 4p.m. The festival, which marks the first English settlement in Barbados, features local arts and crafts, foods, and a parade of vintage vehicles. Click for more.

Dominica carnival in February

Carnival in Dominica known as “Real Mas”, is one of the most festive seasons in Dominica. This year’s carnival is February 15 and 16. Click for more.

San Sebastian Street Festival in Puerto Rico

Old San Juan's annual San Sebastian Festival, in honor of St. Sebastian, opened Thursday night January 14, despite a driving rain. The streets are crowded with revelers this weekend, braving constant showers. The celebration continues through Sunday. Click for more.

Calypso cool

Calypso music shines during carnival time. Calypso often involves satirical social commentary, focusing on politics and people Click for more.