Absinthe Luau

Published: Sunday | July 19, 2009



Photos by Colin Hamilton/Freelance Photographer
LEFT: 'Lean on me when your not strong' might be the agreement between Cindy Hertel (left) and Prudence Rennicks at Absinthe.
CENTRE: The Ministry of Health's HIV Prevention Team display more than their lovely smiles. From left: Karena Carby, Dondoria Douglas, Norsley Miller, Trishauna Barclay and Akilah Shelley.
RIGHT: Well, if little Red Riding Hood had looked like Tashna Grant, the wolf would certainly have had a scrumptious meal.
Keisha Shakespeare-Blackmore, Staff Reporter

As the summer's heat rose, patrons at the Absinthe Sunset Vista held at Morgan's Harbour seemed to have been caught under the spell of great music, 'crazy' vibes and plenty of the good ole spirits.

Throughout the night the heat didn't subside. Patrons still revelled in the sand and a standpipe soon became a haven for some to cool off. No longer were they concerned about their appearance. Everyone was just having a grand time and cooling down as they got wet and wild. Absinthe surely lived up to its tag line, 'summer's hottest Hawaiian beach party'.

Kick-off event

Being one of the kick-off events for the Red Stripe Dream weekend parties, Absinthe had dream weekend hostesses who greeted patrons on arrival, adorning them with colourful leis. The venue's decor was simple, yet appropriate, featuring a huge bar and a skybox area by the shore. By dusk, the women started coming in, sporting bikinis, little shorts and summer dresses while the men rocked beach shorts, jeans and t-shirts.

After patrons got something to eat, and a drink or two, they were ready to party. People danced up a storm and had a jolly time.

As the night progressed, the party only got crazier and patrons had more fun than ever.