Holiday Bazaar this weekend

The annual Holiday Bazaar, organized by Brilliant Star School, will once again open the holiday season this year. This 11th annual event will be held Sunday, Dec. 4, from 9am to 4pm at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center inSusupe. The event is an opportunity for artists and other vendors to showcase their arts, and for island residents and visitors to get an early start on buying unique and beautiful gifts for the holidays. The daylong event will be graced by performances throughout the day by various community cultural and arts groups, as well as raffles with prizes donated by community businesses. New this year is a silent auction with artwork from the different Brilliant Star classes.

“We’re looking forward to another year of showcasing our island’s arts, crafts, and gifts. We still have a couple of tables available for any interested artists or vendors,” said Richard Sikkel, Brilliant Star School principal. Interested vendors may contact the school at 323-STAR (323-7827).

In the past, shoppers have commented on the convenience and comfort of finding such a variety of island gifts in a single place ahead of the holidays. Some of the arts shoppers can expect to find this year include the artwork of Joe Kani, Jeanne Rayphand, and Tatiana, Island crafts and jewelry of Tokie Mojica, Debbie Winkfield, Tanya Salas, Sylvia Daguitan, and Cherry Camigla. Hand-stamped items from Jill Arenovski, custom-made stickers by Martin Castro, handicraft from Wang Jing Corp., gift items from Capitol Discount Market, leaf paintings by Ernie, Christmas ornaments from the Whispering Palms art class, Paradise Dental, handmade rugs and coasters from the Brilliant Star elementary class, and much more.

For parents who would like to have a little alone shopping time, the event features an arts and crafts area for children. We will watch your child and help them with an art project while you do your holiday shopping.

Throughout the day there will be entertainment from local performers. This year Saipan Music and Dance, Li’l Hands, Uki Tuki, MHS Glee, K-Pop Dance Group, Glushko’s Academy of Performing Arts, Keynotes School of Music, and the Brilliant Star students are scheduled to perform.

Raffle prizes have been donated through the generosity of various island businesses and vendors, and this year the lucky winners can expect to take home some beautiful prizes. handmade jewelry, local artwork, gift certificates from local hotel, stores, and restaurants, etc. Drawings will be held hourly.

“We look forward to once again host this event at the Multi-Purpose Center,” said Sikkel. “We expect a good crowd from our school and the island community because this event provides quality shopping and gets us all in the holiday spirit.”

Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. “We look forward to welcoming the community and spread some holiday cheer,” said Sikkel. (PR)