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Baha Mar Announces Exciting Lineup of Celebrity Chefs and Renowned Artists for the Fourth Annual Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, October 22-26, 2025
Guests Can Enjoy Exclusive Programming with the All-Star Roster of Tastemakers at this Spectacular, One-of-a-Kind Event Additional Images Available Here; Photo Credit: Baha Mar NASSAU, The Bahamas, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Baha Mar, the Caribbean's leading integrated luxury resort in The Bahamas, officially reveals its highly-anticipated five-day lineup of spectacular events and special guest appearances taking place at the fourth-annual The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival at Baha Mar on October 22-26, 2025. Hosted by world-renowned culinary talents including Marcus Samuelsson of Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House, Dario Cecchini of Carna, and Daniel Boulud of Café Boulud, alongside John Cox, Executive Director of Art & Culture at Baha Mar, The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival is truly a one-of-a-kind immersive culinary and art experience. Baha Mar's chefs will also be joined by well-known celebrity chefs including Bahamian celebrity chef, Simeon Hall Jr., and Food Network stars, Amanda Freitag, Carla Hall, Maneet Chauhan, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Scott Conant. Also in attendance will be the US' foremost spirits expert and author Noah Rothbaum, sommeliers Amanda McCossin and André Mack, as well as Bahamian mixologist Marv MrMixx Bahamas. The Festival kicks off Wednesday, October 22, with the annual Truffle Dinner with Daniel Boulud at Café Boulud and the opening of FUZE Art Fair. FUZE has been expanded to a five-day artistic platform, with more artists and galleries from Wednesday, October 22 through to Sunday, October 26. FUZE features extraordinary art from 14 countries, more than 70 artists, and work from over 40 galleries. FUZE is proud to welcome renowned artists and galleries, including Shacqueel Coleby, John Paul Saddleton, and June Collie, to name a few. Noteworthy new and returning programming at this year's festival includes Coconut & Cocktails Day Party with Marcus Samuelsson and Scott Conant, The Art of Brunch featuring Amanda Freitag, Carla Hall, and Maneet Chauhan, Flamingos and Flocktails, and Jazz Club Happy Hour featuring The Essence Band. Also new for 2025 is The Kitchen Masterclass Series. The series, hosted by Bon Appétit Editor In Chief Jamila Robinson and featuring leading celebrity chefs Geoffrey Zakarian, Maneet Chauhan, Amanda Freitag, and Carla Hall, is an intimate and fun-filled masterclass where guests will learn to prepare each chef's recipe before enjoying their creations together on an expansive garden patio. The Kitchen at Baha Mar is a one-of-a-kind culinary venue that combines a state-of-the-art professional kitchen with a high-tech interactive learning center. Tickets for the event are now on sale at and are priced by experience, ranging from $100 to $500 per person, per event. Guests can also enjoy The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival at Baha Mar with exclusive hotel packages including luxurious stays at the refined Rosewood Baha Mar, playfully hip SLS Baha Mar or modern Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. Festival goers can upgrade their experience by purchasing the all-inclusive Festival Weekend Pass ranging from $599++ for the Gold Weekend Pass and $899++ for the Platinum Weekend Pass which includes access to flagship events and experiences, and early access to some of the most exclusive chef experiences. More experiences will be announced in the coming weeks, including exclusive art activities hosted by Baha Mar's leading chefs and artists. For more information about the event, please visit for full details on featured chefs and artists, event specifics, art exhibitions, and a link for easy ticket purchase. About Baha MarBaha Mar is a master planned integrated resort development situated on 1,000 acres overlooking the world's famous Cable Beach. The white sand beach destination includes three global brand operators – Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood – over 2,300 rooms and more than 45 restaurants and lounges, a state-of-the-art convention center, Royal Blue Golf Course, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature course, a brand new $200 million Baha Bay luxury water park, the Caribbean's first and only flagship ESPA spa, and over 30 luxury retail outlets. Baha Mar is a breathtaking location with dynamic programming, activities, and guest offerings in one of the most beautiful places in the world – The Bahamas. For more information and reservations, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Baha Mar Sign in to access your portfolio
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19-03-2025
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THE BAHAMAS CULINARY & ARTS FESTIVAL AT BAHA MAR RETURNS THIS OCTOBER FOR THE FOURTH SPECTACULAR YEAR
Early Bird Weekend Passes & Exclusive Hotel Packages are Available now for the Caribbean's Leading Celebration of Food, Community & Culture NASSAU, The Bahamas, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the record-breaking success of last year's week-long festival celebration, Baha Mar announces the return of The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, from October 22-26, 2025. The fourth annual event showcases the best in culinary and artistic expression, headlined by world-renowned chef talent, including Marcus Samuelsson of Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House, Dario Cecchini of Carna, and Daniel Boulud of Cafe Boulud. Baha Mar's chefs will be joined by Bahamian celebrity chef, Simeon Hall Jr., and several Food Network stars, including Amanda Freitag, Carla Hall, Maneet Chauhan, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Scott Conant. Also in attendance will be the US' foremost spirits expert and author Noah Rothbaum and Bahamian mixologist MisterMixx Bahamas. Several more special guests will be announced soon. This year's festival will once again come alive with the FUZE Caribbean Art Fair, the Caribbean's premiere gallery showcase for regional art facilitated by John Cox, Executive Director of Art & Culture at Baha Mar, The FUZE Caribbean Art Fair, which has been expanded to a five-day extravaganza from Wednesday, October 22 through to Sunday, October 26, will feature incredible art from 14 countries, more than 70 artists, and work from over 40 galleries. This showcase will bring together island pioneers to display a vast collection of artwork and multi-disciplinary creative programming. FUZE aligns inspired artists, insightful panel talks, and specialty art workshops led by Caribbean artists. FUZE focuses on decentralizing the art market and creating an epicenter for Bahamian art and the surrounding regions. FUZE is proud to welcome renowned artists and galleries, including Shacqueel Coleby, John Paul Saddleton, and June Collie, and more. FUZE will once again merge with a two-day Culinary Expo from October 25-26, featuring live local entertainment and Bahamian hospitality with mainstage celebrity chef demonstrations. The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival will also bring back the popular weekend kick-off Welcome Party reimagined as a Taste of Baha Mar featuring bites from all of the resort's iconic eateries, libations and live entertainment from a soon-to-be-announceed award-winning artist. Past performances have included Boyz II Men, Sting with special guest Shaggy and Grammy award-winning musician and British rock and pop singer, songwriter, recording artist and record producer Sir Rod Stewart. "We are thrilled to once again welcome back guests, the local community, as well as culinary and art talent for our fourth annual Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival," says Graeme Davis, President of Baha Mar. "The five-day festival has grown to become the ultimate celebration of food, art, music, wine and spirits, and this year's programming will be truly spectacular." "Every year I look forward to participating in The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, and this year is no different," says Marcus Samuelsson. "It's truly a one-of-a-kind event that brings together some of my closest friends and pairs them with renowned artists for an immersive experience that captures the flavors, culture, and soul of the island." Exclusive hotel packages are now available here. Guests can choose between a luxury stay at the refined Rosewood Baha Mar, playfully hip SLS Baha Mar or modern Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. Rosewood Package: Impeccable, thoughtfully designed interiors inspired by the rich culture of The Bahamas are matched only by intuitive, world-class service and luxurious amenities. Rosewood Baha Mar offers private beach access, full-service pools, and an array of wellness services. Exclusive Gold and Platinum discount packages including two weekend passes per room and luxury accommodations with a minimum stay of two consecutive nights can be booked with the offer code PCKART. SLS Package: SLS Baha Mar is setting the tone in The Bahamas for a new era of stylish, playfully sophisticated island travel. SLS's luxe, high-design accommodations are complemented by renowned, chef-driven dining destinations, spirited nightlife, and unsurpassed service. Guests will receive 15% off of stays with the Gold and Platinum Room Offers, plus exclusive savings on Gold or Platinum Tickets for two, per room, providing access to this unforgettable weekend of culinary and artistic excellence. Packages can be booked with the Offer Code DSFEST by August 15, 2025. Grand Hyatt Package: Grand Hyatt at Baha Mar is designed to celebrate the most iconic experiences of a vacation in The Bahamas, perfect for families, friends, or a romantic getaway with a wide array of dining and nightlife options, lush tropical pools, and a pristine white sand beach. The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival Offer includes (2) Gold Weekend Passes to The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival and guest room accommodations. Discounted rooms and suites can be booked with the Offer Code ARTS by October 11, 2025. Early bird weekend pass tickets for the event are now on sale at and range from $599++ for the Gold Weekend Pass and $899++ for the Platinum Weekend Pass. Guests can enjoy The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival at Baha Mar in spectacular fashion with either of the Festival's elite passes. Gold Weekend Pass includes: Access to flagship events and experiences Admission to the Gold Section of the Welcome Party on Friday, 10/24 Unlimited access to The Bahamas Culinary Expo and FUZE Arts Expo on Saturday and Sunday One Signature Chef Hosted Dinner on Saturday, 10/25 A welcome gift bag upon check-in Platinum Weekend Pass includes: Access to flagship events and experiences Admission to the Platinum Section of the Welcome Party, including 1 hour early access Unlimited access and early entry to The Bahamas Culinary Expo and FUZE Arts Expo on Saturday and Sunday One Signature Chef Hosted Dinner on Saturday, 10/25 A premium welcome gift bag upon check-in Additional experiences will be announced in the coming weeks, including intimate culinary and art activities hosted by Baha Mar's leading chefs and artists. For more information about the event, please visit for full details on featured chefs and artists, event specifics, art exhibitions, and a link for easy ticket purchase. About Baha MarBaha Mar is a master planned integrated resort development situated on 1,000 acres overlooking the world's famous Cable Beach. The white sand beach destination includes three global brand operators – Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood – over 2,300 rooms and more than 45 restaurants and lounges, the largest casino in the Caribbean, a state-of-the-art convention center, Royal Blue Golf Course, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature course, a brand new $200 million Baha Bay luxury water park, the Caribbean's first and only flagship ESPA spa, and over 30 luxury retail outlets. Baha Mar is a breathtaking location with dynamic programming, activities, and guest offerings in one of the most beautiful places in the world – The Bahamas. For more information and reservations, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Baha Mar Sign in to access your portfolio
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14-03-2025
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Fusing photography and AI
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — People have been touching up photographs for nearly as long as the visual art form has existed. But a Sioux Falls photographer is now using AI to completely re-imagine portraits, blending traditional photography with artistic vision. Rod Evans is no stranger to a camera. 'So, I've been doing photography probably around 30 years now,' Evans Portraits owner Rod Evans said. The owner of Evans Portraits in downtown Sioux Falls says he's known for doing family and painted portraits. Route 13 Fire is currently 50 percent contained 'Portraits that are called legacy portraits, large portraits for your home that really make a statement and tell a story about you or your family,' Evans said. As good as Evans is at his job, he decided to step outside his comfort zone. 'FUZE is a terminology that I use for hybrid art I've created,' Evans said. It's photography with an assist from artificial intelligence. 'As a photographer, it's important to me to have a good representation of who I'm creating, their pose, their expression, that it's the real person I'm photographing, but then fusing in the best of what AI can do,' Evans said. After testing more than 100 AI programs, Evans now uses six AI image generation software for each image he creates. 'Backgrounds, scenes, props, even clothing, so it's assisting me in creating the vision that I have for my clients,' Evans said. 'He's such an incredible artist and it's amazing to see the talent that he has to take me looking like this to these elaborate portraits that he's able to make,' Sioux Falls resident Suzie O'Meara Hernes said. Sioux Falls resident Suzie O'Meara Hernes is a longtime client of Evans. 'We were talking about different art that I had been looking at and he said 'why don't we create something with you in it?',' O'Meara Hernes said. He then told her about FUZE. 'I thought he was a little bit crazy (laughs), that you can do what?' O'Meara Hernes said. But she trusted his artistic ability. 'He's taken our family portraits a couple of different times and just fascinating as the work that he creates, so I was trusting in that, in his vision, but I also thought it was a little bit crazy as to what he can take from just a casual look to a glamorous portrait painting,' O'Meara Hernes said. Evans believes he's the only professional photographer in the country fusing images with AI at this level. He starts by sitting down with a client about their vision and taste in art. 'Whether it's classic or modern or what will look best in their home,' Evans said. They then make their way to the studio. 'I'll bring them back for a portrait study where I'll photograph them in various poses that are natural and comfortable and bring out the best of them,' Evans said. Evans then presents the client with a sketch. 'I design an idea of what I want them to do, I show them what the clothing is going to look like, what the background is going to look like, the cropping of the image, the colors that I'm planning on using, and then from that once they see that and approve that, we move on to the painting,' Evans said. He completes the process using AI technology, before printing the image on canvas. But that's not where the process ends. 'I hand embellish it, so I go back in and hand embellish it. Every element is crafted perfectly to what I envisioned it to be, then I frame it and then it's installed in their home,' Evans said. 'It is absolutely worth the time, the trust, and the investment,' O'Meara Hernes said. After decades in the business, it was a life-changing event that spurred Evans to take a chance on AI. 'The reason I went into this is kind of unexpected. So, I had a massive heart attack,' Evans said. That was two years ago, and led to a five-valve replacement surgery. He had a stroke during that procedure and even lost some vision in each eye. It was an experience that left Evans reevaluating his life. 'I had a list of things on my bucket list, Travis, that I wanted to create and I'm like 'why haven't I created them?', well I have all these limitations of doing them, scenes, sets, gowns, all the things that were just limiting me to create these pieces and I found a way to overcome those hurdles to create these pieces that I've always wanted to create,' Evans said. The biggest challenge at this point is keeping up with the technology. 'It's just like South Dakota weather, if you don't like it stay an hour, it will change, and AIs the same way, in the next hour there will be another AI or another process that will allow you to do it,' Evans said. It's a product he never thought he'd use and now couldn't live without. 'If I can tell that story of overcoming or success or a vision a person has in a portrait painting, that's what I really want to do and I want that for everyone, to tell that story in a beautiful, meaningful piece,' Evans said. Evans says the final product ends up being about 30-percent photograph, including a person's body shape and features, and 70 percent AI. If you'd like to connect with Evans Portraits about the FUZE process, click HERE. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
