Love is in the air

Fri, Feb 3rd 2012, 07:02 AM

Love is already in the air. An elegant evening under the stars listening to the strumming of the strings of a classical guitar and the vocals of a sultry jazz performer come together to create the perfect pre-Valentine evening.World renowned classical guitarist Julian Byzantine, accompanied by double bassist Adrian D'Aguilar and vocalists Kim Welcome and Naomi Taylor have come together for the Strings and Stars on the Harbour concert on Saturday, February 4 at the stately"Lee Shore"on the East Bay Street foreshore at 7 p.m.

Byzantine will perform classic renditions with his contemporary style to create a breathtaking experience for music lovers. He has performed in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Argentina, and is being brought to perform in The Bahamas by the Lignum Vitae Centre of Hope.

Welcome and Taylor will bring the jazzy flavor to the night and mellow out the crowd with their soulful, calming performances.

"With love already in the air [as it's February], people are already looking for something different and romantic to do," says Anne Lever, organizer of the night of love and music appreciation."This is a great event for the music lover and the socially conscious person because it will be classy, elegant and different. We have a wonderful evening of dining, music and mingling that will be the perfect setting for those looking for a night out."

The music will be the highlight of the night and the culinary delights that will be put out by Citrus CateringâEUR^will be remembered. The menu is brimming with exciting dishes like grilled wahoo and beef, and an assortment of salads and hors d'oeuvres. Special bite-sized chocolate treats by chocolatier Coco Plum will also add an extra flavor to the night. A complimentary glass of champagne will also be distributed among guests. Whole bottles will be available for purchase for those who want to take the party home.If champagne is not your thing, a cash bar will be open throughout the evening.

Lever says that those who want to start the season of love off right should be at this event, which she anticipates will be a hit because it goes beyond the normal weekend event. She says it will be something to savor and appreciate one moment at a time.

"I am excited because this will be quite a different event.âEUR^We are planning for a very relaxed atmosphere, and the elegant setting will be the perfect backdrop to everything. What will make it all the more special is that the proceeds will fund the Lignum Vitae Centre for Hope, a two-year-old, nonprofit organization that specializes in assisting already existing companies in sustainability and successfully networking with one another. So it will be for a good cause and people will have a really good time."

Lever says people should want to come out to this romantic weekend if they are looking for something different and out of the ordinary to do. She says there will be lots of positivity and opportunity to network as well at the exciting night that will set the tone for the rest of this month of love.

A night under the stars would be the perfect escape for Janet Carey, who said after almost 25 years of marriage to her husband Kenneth, finding new ways to show their love is vital.

"Love should never be boring and the same old thing. So I really look forward for things that will allow my husband and I to get out of the house and away from work, kids and grandkids. It's so refreshing to have time to enjoy your significant other without too much of a fuss. I like even more that it is not actually on Valentine's Day, which is when everyone is making a mad dash to all the good romantic events. So it's nice that it's about music, fine dining and having a good time. This is perfect for me," she said.

Stars and Strings

When: Saturday, February 4

Where: Lee Shore

Time: 7 p.m.

Cost: $100

Dress code: Island chic

For tickets, telephone 676-9240, 393-2046 or 364-0690.

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