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Thursday April 1st, 2010
Holy ThursdayUSVIHoliday.
Friday April 2nd, 2010
Good FridayUSVIHoliday.
Sunday April 4th, 2010
EasterUSVIHoliday.
Monday April 5th, 2010
Easter MondayUSVIHoliday.
Friday April 9th, 2010
Candlelight Concert Series St. Croix, Whim Plantation 7:30pm Katherine Collins, Violin and Paul Vasile, Piano. Musical program includes a selection of works by Mozart, Brahms and more.
For more information visit: www.stcroixlandmarks.comSaturday April 10th, 2010
Candlelight Concert Series St. Croix, Whim Plantation 7:30pm Katherine Collins, Violin and Paul Vasile, Piano. Musical program includes a selection of works by Mozart, Brahms and more.
For more information visit: www.stcroixlandmarks.comSunday April 11th, 2010
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Lionel Roberts Stadium 5:00pm Event: Prince & Princess Selection Show. This is a competition of children from ages 6 years to 12 years old. Couples are judged on Talent, Fashioning of Swim wear and Evening wear and Speech. The winning couple reigns over the Children’s Carnival.
Youth Open Mic NightSt. Thomas, Pistarckle Theater 4:00pm Some of St.Thomas’s finest Poets/Artists will take center stage at Pistarckle Theater in the 2010 “Speak Life” Youth Open Mic Night showcase. Students from all over the territory will showcase their original poems and skits in a unified attempt to “Speak Life” and encouragement to their peers, friends, and family. For more information: (340)775-7877.
Tuesday April 13th, 2010
10th Annual St. Croix Food and Wine ExperienceSt. Croix, Tutto Bene The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, named one on the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes Travel, showcases the diverse cuisine and wine available on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. The multi-day event includes gourmet dinners, wine seminars, wine auctions, and the annual culinary competition, A Taste of St. Croix. EVENT: The Homecoming at Tutto Bene – Chefs of the past return to St. Croix to team together and create a memorable dining experience. The Homecoming is a five course wine dinner. Date: April 13. Location: Tutto Bene. Tickets are $375 per person.
For more information visit: www.StCroixFoodandWine.com10th Annual St. Croix Food & Wine ExperienceSt. Croix, The Galleon The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, named one on the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes Travel, showcases the diverse cuisine and wine available on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. The multi-day event includes gourmet dinners, wine seminars, wine auctions, and the annual culinary competition, A Taste of St. Croix. EVENT: Galleon Dinner - This fine dinner features Master Winemaker Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena, Tom Hedges of Hedges Estate Vineyard, Kent Rosenblum of Rosenblum Cellars and Shauna Rosenblum of Rock Wall Wine Company. Together, these acclaimed wine makers will pair wines with gourmet cuisine. Tickets are $150 per person.
For more information visit: www.StCroixFoodandWine.comWednesday April 14th, 2010
Arts Alive - Bella HristoviaSt. Thomas, Tillett Gardens Arts Alive is a concert series that has organized classical concerts and non-classical concerts — a total of more than 100 performances of the finest music performed by internationally acclaimed musicians in a variety of genres. Events take place at Tillett Gardens on St. Thomas in the Tutu area across from the Four Winds Plaza. Before each concert you can enjoy ‘the Prelude’ from 6pm to 7:30pm which includes live local jazz and tapas for $25. Concerts start at 8pm and concert tickets are $30. (Concert and ‘Prelude’ together is $55.) Performer: Bella Hristovia - Classical Violinist.
For more information visit: www.tillettgardens.com10th Annual St. Croix Food & Wine ExperienceSt. Croix, Eat@Cane Bay The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, named one on the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes Travel, showcases the diverse cuisine and wine available on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. The multi-day event includes gourmet dinners, wine seminars, wine auctions, and the annual culinary competition, A Taste of St. Croix. EVENT: Iron Chefs vs Island Chefs, Iron Chef contestants Kevin Rathbun, Tim Love and Roberto Trevino will compete against local chefs Leslie Gumbs of St. Thomas, who won the competition last year, and Mathayom "Mat" Varachat of St. John and Chef Elverette Carty of St. Thomas in an amusing test of international culinary skills from a blind taste-testing to cracking open a coconut. Tickets are $60 per person.
For more information visit: www.StCroixFoodandWine.com10th Annual St. Croix Food & Wine ExperienceSt. Croix, Salud Bistro The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, named one on the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes Travel, showcases the diverse cuisine and wine available on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. The multi-day event includes gourmet dinners, wine seminars, wine auctions, and the annual culinary competition, A Taste of St. Croix. EVENT: The rebellious and generous Gabriel Rucker of Portland, Oregon will guest chef at Salud Bistro to create the Whole Hog dinner which features spectacular pork influenced recipes from appetizers to drinks (Yes, drinks!). Tickets are $100 per person.
For more information visit: www.StCroixFoodandWine.com10th Annual St. Croix Food & Wine ExperienceSt. Croix, The Palms The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, named one on the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes Travel, showcases the diverse cuisine and wine available on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. The multi-day event includes gourmet dinners, wine seminars, wine auctions, and the annual culinary competition, A Taste of St. Croix. EVENT: Wine Seminars will be held at the beachfront hotel The Palms. Four wine seminars are offered and taught by leading wine experts. New in 2010 is a drinks demonstration offered by Diageo. Tickets are $50 per person.
For more information visit: www.StCroixFoodandWine.comThursday April 15th, 2010
10th Annual St. Croix Food & Wine ExperienceSt. Croix, Divi Carina Bay Resort The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, named one on the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes Travel, showcases the diverse cuisine and wine available on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. The multi-day event includes gourmet dinners, wine seminars, wine auctions, and the annual culinary competition, A Taste of St. Croix. EVENT: A Taste of St. Croix, the event that started the entire series of culinary “feastivities”, will once again be held along the seashore at Divi Carina Bay Resort. With more than 50 restaurants, 20 wineries and a thousand guests, this is the culinary event of the year. Tickets are $85 per person.
For more information visit: www.StCroixFoodandWine.com10th Annual St. Croix Food & Wine ExperienceSt. Croix, Divi Carina Bay Resort The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, named one on the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes Travel, showcases the diverse cuisine and wine available on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. The multi-day event includes gourmet dinners, wine seminars, wine auctions, and the annual culinary competition, A Taste of St. Croix. EVENT: After the feast and fun at A Taste of St. Croix, guests can dance the night away at the Moet Disco at the Starlight Room overlooking the Caribbean Sea at the Divi Carina Bay Resort. Tickets start at $20 per person.
For more information visit: www.StCroixFoodandWine.comFriday April 16th, 2010
Sunset Jazz in FrederikstedSt. Croix, Fort Frederik Beach 6:00pm Sunset Jazz has played host to premier Caribbean and International jazz artists, and can boast the most beautiful “back drop” of any jazz series in the world! Every third Friday of each month, come to the Fort Frederik Beach in Frederiksted from 6pm to 8pm for great music. Mother Nature assists in providing the event with wonderful scenery, beautiful sunset and cooling a Caribbean breeze. Sunset Jazz concerts are free; bring a chair or a blanket. Please no coolers. You can buy food and drinks from the concert concession area. This is a great family event, and concert goers can enjoy the Frederiksted nightlife and restaurants after the show.
10th Annual St. Croix Food & Wine ExperienceSt. Croix, Multiple Locations The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, named one on the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes Travel, showcases the diverse cuisine and wine available on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. The multi-day event includes gourmet dinners, wine seminars, wine auctions, and the annual culinary competition, A Taste of St. Croix. EVENT: Culinary greats Tim Love, Kevin Rathbun, Gabriel Rucker, Roberto Trevino will be paired with top wine experts at the Cork & Fork dinners, intimate dining events that occur in fabulous, often historic homes of St. Croix. Tickets start at $750 per person.
For more information visit: www.StCroixFoodandWine.com10th Annual St. Croix Food & Wine ExperienceSt. CroixThe St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, named one on the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes Travel, showcases the diverse cuisine and wine available on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. The multi-day event includes gourmet dinners, wine seminars, wine auctions, and the annual culinary competition, A Taste of St. Croix. EVENT: Wine-and-Dine Walks will be held in both towns on island, offering gourmet bites and wine tastings at multiple restaurants. Location: Christiansted and Frederiksted. Tickets are $100 per person.
For more information visit: www.StCroixFoodandWine.comSaturday April 17th, 2010
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Lionel Roberts Stadium 8:00pm Event: Queen Selection Show. This is a competition of young ladies ranging in age from 16 years to 21 years old. Each contestant is judged on Talent, Fashioning of Swim wear and Evening wear, Speech and a Cultural Costume. The winning young lady reigns over the Adult’s Carnival.
10th Annual St. Croix Food & Wine ExperienceSt. Croix, Leeward Islands Warehouse The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, named one on the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes Travel, showcases the diverse cuisine and wine available on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. The multi-day event includes gourmet dinners, wine seminars, wine auctions, and the annual culinary competition, A Taste of St. Croix. EVENT: Wine in the Warehouse culminates the week’s events in a wine distributors warehouse. This red carpet event includes wine tastings, gourmet bites prepared by island chefs, live music and a most festive atmosphere. Location: Leeward Islands Warehouse. Tickets are $100 per person.
For more information visit: www.StCroixFoodandWine.comSunday April 18th, 2010
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Lionel Roberts Stadium 5:00pm Event: Toddler's Derby. The Toddler’s Derby involves several categories of ages. Children, from crawlers up to seven years, are involved in racing within their specific category.
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Lionel Roberts Stadium 7:00pm Event: Traditional Games. The Traditional games event is a demonstration of games which were played in the past by residents of the islands; children and adults can participate.
Monday April 19th, 2010
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Hospital Lobby 6:00pm Event: Carnival at Schneider Regional Medical Center. This event brings a little bit of Carnival to patients and staff at the Medical Center.
Tuesday April 20th, 2010
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Lionel Roberts Stadium 8:00pm Event: Junior Calypso Competition. Children from the local elementary, Jr. High and High Schools, take part in this competition. They compose the Calypso tunes themselves and perform them with the assistance of musicians.
Wednesday April 21st, 2010
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Lionel Roberts Stadium 8:00pm Event: Cultural Night, King & Queen of the Band. This event features music and dancers from the past. It also features the competition for the best Carnival Costume.
Thursday April 22nd, 2010
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Lionel Roberts Stadium 8:00pm Event: Latin and Calypso Night. Enjoy music and performances.
Friday April 23rd, 2010
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Fort Christian Parking Lot 6:00pm Event: Opening of Carnival Rides. One of the favorites for children the Carnival rides means lots of fun, cotton candy, games for chances to win prizes.
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Lionel Roberts Stadium 8:00pm Event: Soca Explosion. Come enjoy get sounds of Soca from great bands and musicians.
Saturday April 24th, 2010
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Lionel Roberts Stadium 8:00pm Event: Calypso Revue. Some of the greatest calypsonians from across the Caribbean are brought together for a Calypso Revue. A wonderful presentation of calypso music.
Sunday April 25th, 2010
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie Harbor 10:00am Event: Water Sports Activities. In the Charlotte Amalie harbor there are boat races and other water sports activities. Viewers congregate along the Charlotte Amalie waterfront to watch.
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Lionel Roberts Stadium 5:00pm Event: Steelband Jamboree. This is a concert featuring steelbands from approximately 20 elementary, Jr. High and High schools. The jamboree is a wonderful opportunity to support young musicians and to hear great steelpan music.
Monday April 26th, 2010
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Fort Christian Parking Lot 6:00pm Event: Opening of Carnival Village. Carnival Village is the heart of Carnival activities. Each year the Fort Christian parking lot is converted into a Village, complete with 30+ booths where food and drinks are sold and enjoyed. Each night live bands provide music and entertainment, from Monday through Saturday. It is common to find lots and lots of people at the village. The Carnival committee mentions a few thousand each night! It's a popular place for Carnival.
Tuesday April 27th, 2010
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas6:00pm Event: Pre-Teen Tramp. This event allows the young people to get in on the action and dance down the street behind their favorite bands. Starts at Rothschild Francis Square (Market Square) and ends at the Children's Village.
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas8:00pm Event: Senior Citizens' Quelbe Tramp. This event allows the islands' seniors to get in on the action and dance down the street behind bands playing great music. Starts at Rothschild Francis Square (Market Square) and ends at Carnival Village.
Wednesday April 28th, 2010
St. Thomas Carnival (Read Article)St. Thomas, Emancipation Garden 8:00am Event: Cultural Fair. This culture, food & crafts fair is another very popular event. It involves many booths selling tasty Caribbean dishes, drinks, candies, pastries and other goodies which are not always available year round. Plants, produce and local arts and crafts are also on sale. Live music during some parts of the fair.
2nd Annual Ultimate Chef Challenge St. Thomas, Fort Christian Lawn 2:00pm World Accomplished Chefs from St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix and Virgin Gorda will compete for the title of 2010 Ultimate Chef. Chefs will have 60 minutes to create 2 dishes from their mystery box of required items for each dish. They will have a community kitchen featuring Virgin Fresh produce from the Department of Agriculture and local farmers.
Thursday April 29th, 2010
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Lionel Roberts Stadium 8:00pm Event: VI Lottery Local Calypso Competition. Virgin Islands Calypsonians perform their tunes in a competition.
St. Thomas CarnivalSt. Thomas, Carnival Village 12:30am Event: Roas A Time (J'ouvert) Warm-Up.
St. Thomas Carnival (Read Article)St. Thomas, Veteran's Drive 4:00am Event: Roas-a-Time or J'ouvert. One of the most popular events of Carnival. It is an early morning party as thousands of people dance through the streets behind their favorite bands while others stand on the side and enjoying the music.
Friday April 30th, 2010
St. Thomas Carnival (Read Article)St. Thomas, Main Street 10:00am Event: Children's Carnival Parade. From toddlers to teens Virgin Islands kids twirl, perform and dance along Main Street for hours in troupes of colorfully costumed masqueraders. The parade route starts at Market Square and runs along Main Street to Lionel Roberts Stadium.
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