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History - Ruins Ramble St. Croix — January 17, 2008 to May 30, 2008
During the months of November through May, learn about St. Croix's history and culture on guided walks through the hidden ruins of old plantations from the 17th and 18th centuries! An historian's interpretation brings it all alive again! Ruins Rambles are educational hikes, and offer fun for all ages. Refreshments follow each session. Dates and locations are announced in advance, but are subject to change. View Website
Music - The Puerto Rico Symphony St. Thomas — January 19, 2008
The Forum, in conjunction with the Reichhold Center for the Arts, will present the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, at Reichhold Center. View Website
February
Art - Annual St. John Arts Festival St. John — February 1, 2008 to February 29, 2008
A celebration of art & culture. Free lunch and dinner time concerts in Cruz Bay park and special presentations at St. John School of the Arts. Also daily food fairs and craft displays. The varied island music includes scratch bands, reggae, school marching bands and church choirs. The Artists' Association of St. John holds an exhibit in tandem, and local artists display their works around town at the various galleries. The Epiphany players, St. John's community theater group put on special presentations. This 11 day art-fest raises funds for art scholarships for the community youth. For further information contact: Frank Langley: (340) 779-4038, president of the all volunteer not for profit organization, the St. John Arts Festival Inc.
Tours - House Tours St. Croix — February 6, 2008
House Tours- Contemporary and Antique Estate Houses 9am -noon. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail: info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Music - Workshop St. Croix — February 8, 2008
Listen and Learn Concert Workshop. Island Center, 10am For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail: info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Music - Candlelight Concert St. Croix — February 8, 2008 to February 9, 2008
Baritone and Piano -- Whim Museum, 7:30pm. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Special - Valentine's Doggie Ball St. Thomas — February 9, 2008
Humane Society of St. Thomas. P.O. Box 8150, St. Thomas, VI 00801 - Tel: (340) 775-0599 Fax: (340) 775-4455. Email contact: info@hsstt.com View Website
Tours - House Tours St. Croix — February 13, 2008
Contemporary and Antique Estate Houses 9am -noon. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Music - Chris Botti In Concert St. Thomas — February 16, 2008
Reichhold Center for the Arts will present one of the nation’s most compelling jazz artists, Chris Botti, playing his innovative trumpet melodies. 8:00pm View Website
Special - USVI Agriculture and Food Fair St. Croix — February 16, 2008 to February 18, 2008
The Agriculture and Food Fair of the U.S. Virgin Islands will be held Feb.16-18, 2008 on St. Croix. The theme is - The Business of agriculture: The Way Forward. All articles for the Agriculture and Food Fair bulletin should be submitted to Clarice Clarke at cclarke@uvi.edu by Dec. 14, 2007. Please send all graphics for articles as separate attachments. View Website
History - Ruins Ramble St. Croix — February 17, 2008
Tour 3;30pm. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Lecture - Luncheon St. Croix — February 20, 2008
West Indian Antique Collectors Luncheon and Talk with Mike Connors 12 Noon - 4pm. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Art - Art Thursdays Christiansted, St. Croix — February 21, 2008
Christiansted businesses stay open late for a series of gallery walks. Support St. Croix's community of local artists and galleries and enjoy late night dining and shopping.
Sports - 8 Tuff Miles - Road Race St. John — February 23, 2008
Cane Gardens Great House Open House 9am -12 Noon. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
History - Meeting St. Croix — February 23, 2008
Ancestor Discovery Group meeting, 1pm-3pm. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Art - You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown St. Thomas — February 23, 2008
The Antilles Middle School students will present "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Prior-Jollek Hall. Tickets will be available through the main office of the school, 776-1600.
Music - Mozart Piano Quartet St. Thomas — February 29, 2008
The Forum presents the world-famous Mozart Piano Quartet in concert. Starts 8 p.m., Friday, at Prior-Jollek Hall, Antilles School.
March
Holiday - Good Friday USVI — March 1, 2008
Good Friday.
Art - Art Fair St. Croix — March 9, 2008
Artisans Fair and Calypso Concert at Whim Grounds 9-5. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Music - Workshop St. Croix — March 14, 2008
Listen & Learn Concert Workshop, Island Center, 10am. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Music - Candlelight Concert St. Croix — March 14, 2008 to March 15, 2008
Candlelight Concert, Whim Museum, 7:30pm. Guitar and Flute. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
History - Ruins Ramble St. Croix — March 16, 2008
3:30pm For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
History - Ruins Ramble St. Croix — March 16, 2008
3:30pm For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Holiday - St. Patrick's Day Parade St. Croix — March 17, 2008
The St.Criox ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE began in 1969 when a group of local businessmen convened in HARRY'S OFFICE BAR on Queen Cross St. in Christiansted for a "cool one". The conversation got around to holidays and why St. Patrick's Day wasn't celebrated in the Virgin Islands, when so many other holidays were. Something had to be done! Without further ado, a stakebed truck was commandeered and piano put on top. The newly organized committee and fellow supporters were aboard singing Irish and local songs and saluting shoppers and shop-keepers, who came out to see what all the noise was about. Those who were already wearing green got into the spirit at once, while others who needed something green ran into the shops to find it, running back outside to wave at the paraders. Some even joined the procession! And so, the first USVI St. Patrick's Day Parade was born. View Website
Art - Art Thursdays Christiansted, St. Croix — March 20, 2008
Christiansted businesses stay open late for a series of gallery walks. Support St. Croix's community of local artists and galleries and enjoy late night dining and shopping.
Music - Annual St. John Blues Festival St. John — March 22, 2008
Saturday March 22nd, 2008. 6th Annual St. John Blues Festival. Location: St. John, Coral Bay Ball Field 7:00 PM. Starring Grammy nominated Cajun Blues icon, Tab Benoit, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, The Waylon Thedodeaux Band, The Sean Carney Band. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the gate. Telephone: (340) 693-8120 View Website
Sailing - 35th International Rolex Regatta St. Thomas — March 29, 2008
International Rolex Regatta weekend in the U.S. Virgin Islands attracts serious yachtsmen and yachtswomen from around the world. This event is referred to as the "Crown Jewel of the Caribbean" sailing racing circuit and is an ideal opportunity to excape winter and prepare for the summer racing season. View Website
Special - Gala Fundraising Dinner Event St. Croix — March 29, 2008
For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Music - The Morgan State University Choir St. Thomas — March 29, 2008
Reichhold Center for the Arts will present The Morgan State University Choir, one of the nation’s most prestigious university choral ensembles, which sings a unique brand of gospel, classical and contemporary popular music. 8:00pm View Website
Holiday - Transfer Day St. Thomas — March 31, 2008
Local Holiday commemorates the transfer of the Virgin Islands from Denmark (Danish West Indies) to the United States. On March 17, 1917 the U.S. government paid Denmark $25 million in gold for the then Danish West Indies, which included St Thomas, St Croix and St John.
History - Transfer Day Ceremonies St. Croix — March 31, 2008
Local Holiday commemorates the transfer of the Virgin Islands from Denmark (Danish West Indies) to the United States. On March 17, 1917 the U.S. government paid Denmark $25 million in gold for the then Danish West Indies, which included St Thomas, St Croix and St John.Lawaetz Museum, 9am - 3pm. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
April
Music - Candlelight Concert St. Croix — April 11, 2008
Candlelight Concert, Whim Museum, 7:30pm. Violin and Cello. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Music - Workshop St. Croix — April 11, 2008
Listen & Learn Concert Workshop, Island Center, 10am. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Music - Candlelight Concert St. Croix — April 12, 2008
Candlelight Concert, Whim Museum, 7:30pm. Violin and Cello. For more information, please contact the St. Croix Landmarks Society, 52 Estate Whim Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840 - Tel: (340) 772-0598, Fax: (340) 772-9446, E-mail info@stcroixlandmarks.org View Website
Festival - A Taste of St. Croix Divi Carina Bay, St. Croix — April 17, 2008
Popular annual culinary event. Local restaurateurs showcase their unique menus and compete in seven different categories for excellence. Wine and spirit distributrs also provide tastings. Sells out fast, request tickets in advance (approximately $80). Location: Divi Carina Bay Resort, St. Croix. View Website
Art - Art Thursdays Christiansted, St. Croix — April 17, 2008
Christiansted businesses stay open late for a series of gallery walks. Support St. Croix's community of local artists and galleries and enjoy late night dining and shopping.
Special - Earth Day at Coral World Ocean Park! St. Thomas — April 22, 2008
Come help us celebrate our planet with an exciting day learning about our marine environment and how to help conserve it. Discover Fish and Wildlife’s Aquatic Education program which will be on display in the Blue Water Terrace.
The Environmental Education Program provides information to the public on the importance of our natural resources, including our fish, wildlife, their habitats and pressing environmental issues so that you may make informed decisions about our local environment.
Coral World is open from 9AM to 5PM and the ticket booth closes one hour prior to closing. Fun and interactive feeding presentations begin at 9:40AM and continue throughout the day.
For more information, please visit www.coralworldvi.com.
Festival - Carnival! Main Street, St. Thomas — April 23, 2008 to April 26, 2008
Parades and parties. Thousands of people line the streets to see mocko jumbies, carnival royalty, listen to bands play and dance in colorful elaborate costumes. Fun for adults and children. The parade route starts at the Western Cemetery and runs along Main Street to the Lionel Robert Stadium. The parade can last up to 8 hours.
Fishing - Dolphin Derby St. Thomas — April 27, 2008
The V.I. Game Fishing Club. Tel. 340- 775-9144 vigfc@islands.vi View Website
May
Art - Annual Springtime Arts, Crafts & Music Festival Tillett Gardens, St. Thomas — May 3, 2008 to May 4, 2008
Annual Springtime Arts and Crafts Festival from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Local artisians offer unique gifts and souvenirs for friends and family -- find locally made dolls, paintings, crafts, tropical scented soaps and candles. Call 340-775-1929 or, 340-776-8566 (ask for Lynn, executive director) for more information.
Sports - St Croix Half-Ironman Triathlon The Buccaneer, St. Croix — May 4, 2008
The St. Croix Ironman 70.3 Triathlon is one of the premier destination triathlons in the world combining the beauty of the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands with the challenge of an unforgettable course. The crowning feature of this race is the legendary climb on the bike course which is appropriately named 'The Beast'. In 2008, we will once again be holding a sprint triathlon in conjunction with our long course race. The sprint is appropriately dubbed "Beauty Without the Beast" as the bike course bypasses the famous hill climb. Email for info and hotel rates: mango@thebuccaneer.com View Website
Art - The Golden Dragon Acrobats St. Thomas — May 10, 2008
Reichhold Center for the Arts will present The Golden Dragon Acrobats, who come direct to the Virgin Islands from Hebei, China. They will perform at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., on Saturday, May 10, at the center. View Website
Art - Art Thursdays Christiansted, St. Croix — May 15, 2008
Christiansted businesses stay open late for a series of gallery walks. Support St. Croix's community of local artists and galleries and enjoy late night dining and shopping.
Dance - Alvin Ailey St. Thomas — May 17, 2008
Reichhold Center for the Arts will present former Alvin Ailey principal dancers Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson.The company will perform at 8 p.m., on Saturday, May 17, at the center.
Holiday - Memorial Day St. Thomas — May 26, 2008
Memorial Day
June
Holiday - Organic Act Day USVI — June 16, 2008
Holiday to commemorate the adoption of the USVI constitution.
Art - Art Thursdays Christiansted, St. Croix — June 19, 2008
Christiansted businesses stay open late for a series of gallery walks. Support St. Croix's community of local artists and galleries and enjoy late night dining and shopping.
Sailing - Scotiabank Caribbean International Optimist Regatta St. Thomas — June 21, 2008 to June 24, 2008
The "Biggest Little Regatta", the Scotiabank Caribbean International Optimist Regatta features young sailors 8-15 years old from nearby islands to battle it out in Cowpet Bay. Following a practice race the day before, the three-day regatta starts on 22 June and ends with a hearty barbecue brunch on the beach. A pizza party, a DJ night and a Caribbean night featuring a firewalker and limbo dancers entertain the sailors. Entry fee $135
July
Festival - Mango Melee St. Croix — July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008
Date TBA
Festival - Carnival! St. John — July 1, 2008 to July 31, 2008
Date TBD
Holiday - Emancipation Day USVI — July 3, 2008
A local holiday celebrating the emancipation of slavery in the former Danish West Indies.
Holiday - Independence Day USVI — July 4, 2008
US Independence Day holiday. Fourth of July.
Fishing - Open Kids Tournamnet St. Thomas — July 4, 2008
The V.I. Game Fishing Club. Tel. 340- 775-9144 vigfc@islands.vi View Website
Fishing - Open Marlin Tournament St. Thomas — July 17, 2008 to July 19, 2008
The V.I. Game Fishing Club. Tel. 340- 775-9144 vigfc@islands.vi View Website
Holiday - Hurricane Supplication Day USVI — July 28, 2008
A local holiday marked with prayer that the upcoming active months of Hurricane Season do not bring destruction to the islands. Atlantic Hurricane Season is from June 1st to November 30th.
August
Festival - Texas Society Chili Cook Off St. Thomas — August 1, 2008 to August 30, 2008
Annual fundraiser organized by the Texas Society Texas transplants living in the US Virgin Islands. The popular Cook Off offers some 30 booths. Participants serve mild chili, hot chili, vege-chili, super hot and many more styles. Booths can be sponsored by hotels, individuals, restaurants and during election time even senators! Chili is the main theme but there are a few booths offering beer and other beverages to ease the chili fires! View Website
Fishing - Boy Scout Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament American Yacht Harbor, Red Hook, St. Thomas — August 13, 2008 to August 17, 2008
American Yacht Harbor Marina. Sponsor marina Located in Red Hook, St. Thomas. Its Danish-style red-roofs can't be missed. The marina has a 105-slip capacity. Sponsor resorts are Ritz Carlton and Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa. The V.I. Game Fishing Club (VIGFC) is located in Red Hook, the eastern end of St. Thomas. The clubhouse is just a stones throw from the marina. Tel. 340- 775-9144 vigfc@islands.vi View Website
September
Sports - 10th Annual Love City Triathlon St. John — September 1, 2008
Labor Day Weekend -- Consisting of a half mile swim, a fourteen mile bike ride, and a four mile run. The event begins in Maho Bay then circles St. John and ends at Annaberg Ruins. Starting time is 7:00 am. Participants in the triathlon can do all three legs individually or form a relay team with one or two other participants and each compete in one or two legs. Award divisions are Male, Female, Relay and the Inter-Island award. The inter-island competition is open to all residents of the Caribbean. The winning island’s name will be mounted on the trophy and displayed in the establishments of the various sponsors. View Website
Holiday - Labor Day USVI — September 1, 2008
Labor Day holiday. Events throughout the islands.
Fishing - Offshore Four St. Thomas — September 21, 2008
The V.I. Game Fishing Club. Tel. 340- 775-9144 vigfc@islands.vi View Website
October
Sports - 13th Annual Coral Reef 5 Mile Swim Race St. Croix — October 19, 2008
Buck Island to The Buccaneer. Inaugural Coral Reef Two Mile Swim. Special rates for race participants - minimum stay required. Contact the Buccaneer for reservations. View Website
November
History - Ruins Ramble St. Croix — November 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008
During the months of November through May, learn about St. Croix's history and culture on guided walks through the hidden ruins of old plantations from the 17th and 18th centuries! An historian's interpretation brings it all alive again! Ruins Rambles are educational hikes, and offer fun for all ages. Refreshments follow each session. Dates and locations are announced in advance, but are subject to change. View Website
Fishing - Wahoo Windup St. Thomas — November 16, 2008
The V.I. Game Fishing Club. Tel. 340- 775-9144 vigfc@islands.vi View Website
Sports - The Paradise Jam (Men's) St. Thomas — November 20, 2008 to November 25, 2008
Tournament Background - The U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam offers men’s and women’s college basketball teams a chance for excellent early season competition in an exotic island setting. Since the tournament’s inception in 2000, many of the nation’s finest men and women’s teams have converged on St. Thomas to test their skills and enjoy some fun in the sun. Men's Tournament: Field: UConn, Wisconsin, Miami, La Salle, San Diego, Valparaiso, Iona, Southern Mississippi. Contact: Basketball Travelers, Inc. 225 4th Avenue South, Edmonds, WA 98020. Tel: 425-776-2775 - Fax: 425-776-4094. E-mail: info@basketballtravelers.com View Website
Sports - The Paradise Jam (Woman's) St. Thomas — November 25, 2008 to November 30, 2008
Tournament Background - The U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam offers men’s and women’s college basketball teams a chance for excellent early season competition in an exotic island setting. Since the tournament’s inception in 2000, many of the nation’s finest men and women’s teams have converged on St. Thomas to test their skills and enjoy some fun in the sun. Women's Tournament Field: Villanova, South Florida, Baylor, Texas Tech, California, Central Florida, Wisconsin, Iowa. Contact: Basketball Travelers, Inc. 225 4th Avenue South, Edmonds, WA 98020. Tel: 425-776-2775 - Fax: 425-776-4094. E-mail: info@basketballtravelers.com View Website
December
Festival - Crucian Christmas Festival St. Croix — December 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008
Parades, concerts, rides, pageants, music, food, water sports. The St Croix Crucian Christmas Festival makes the most of that special time of year. The festival continues throughout the month of December. It culminates with the Three Kings Day Parade in the town of Frederiksted on 5 January, with carnival-style dancing and costumes. Contact the festival committee: P.O. BOX 8596, Sunny Isles, St. Criox, USVI 00823, Tel: (340) 719-3378 - Festival Office: Spot Mall Suite #106. Email xmasfestval@unitedstates.vi
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