STEVE SIMON PRESENTS

“WITH LOVE FROM LOVE CITY”
THE ST. JOHN CHRISTMAS MUSIC FESTIVAL
3 NIGHTS OF FABULOUS FREE CONCERTS
CANDLE LIGHT CHILDRENS PARADE


November 4, 2005 – St. John – U.S. Virgin Islands – St. John’s resident concert producer Steve Simon proudly announces the first annual “ST. JOHN CHRISTMAS MUSIC FESTIVAL……With Love From Love City” to be held in the Winston Wells Ball Field in Cruz Bay on Friday, December 16th, Saturday, December 17th and Sunday, December 18th.

“The spirit of St. John is stronger then ever with the amazing support that our entire community has shown for this fabulous weekend of live free concerts and our Children’s Parade …..it is truly “With Love From Love City”, stated Steve Simon.


THE ST. JOHN CHRISTMAS MUSIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Friday – December 16th – 8:00 pm

An Evening of Latin Jazz
Starring Grammy Award Winner Nestor Torres
And, The Paoli Mejias Latin Jazz Quintet
And, The Eddie Russell Quelbe Latin Jazz Band
(Gates open at 6pm – Admission is free)


Saturday – December 17th – 8:00 pm

A Evening of Gospel inspired R&B and Smooth Jazz
Starring Grammy Award Winner Kim Waters and his band
And, The “Diva of all Divas” Ms. Maryel Epps
(Gates open at 6pm – Admission is free)


Sunday – December 18th – 6:30 pm

THE ST. JOHN CHRISTMAS MUSIC FESTIVAL’S CHILDREN’S CANDLE LIGHT PARADE
Led by Santa Clause and his elves, the parade starts in front of Mongoose Junction and is for all of our islands’ children and all those who feel like a kid. Santa and his elves will be giving Love City Christmas presents to all the children who come to be in the parade. The parade will start at Mongoose Junction, go past the ferry dock and then straight up to the Winston Wells Ball Field.

Sunday – December 18th – 7:30 pm

An Evening of Calypso and Reggae
Starring St. John’s own Inner Visions
And, The Ahwee Band
(Gates open at 5:30 pm – Admission is free)


Food and beverages will be available for purchase in the ball field all night long each night of the concert series so bring a chair, bring a blanket but please be cool………no coolers.

“WITH LOVE FROM LOVE CITY…..THE ST. JOHN CHRISTMAS MUSIC FESTIVAL” would like to thank Donald Sussman, Premier Wine & Spirits, The Westin Resort St. John, Holiday Homes, American Paradise Real Estate, Tropical Properties, Theodor Tunick & Company, First Bank, The Inn at Tamarind Court, and The USVI Department of Tourism for their continued support.

For further information please contact Steve Simon at STEVESIMONLIVE@YAHOO.COM or at 340-693-8120.

WOWWWWWWWWW ISLANDER!! thank you soooooo much!
this sounds wonderful!

WE WILL DO THE SUNDAY NIGHT EVENT FOR SURE
parade and music

any tips on where to park and how early to get there???(coming from east end red hook)

also islander since several of us on the board here are going friday night to miracle on main street is there a time frame we need to know?
does it start in the late afternoon?
and again parking? or should we get a taxi from the hotel to drop us off nearby

thanks so much this will be quite a treat

Hello Ginger,

There is a parking area set up for the ferry. If you are coming from Secret Harbor you might want to consider just taking a taxi to the ferry. Perhaps try for the 6pm ferry or make an afternoon of it and go over earlier to visit a bit on St. John.

Miracle on Main St. is 10am to 9pm. 10am, Arts, Crafts & Food Fair in Emancipation Garden. with over 50 exhibitors will display locally made arts, crafts, plants, fruits, vegetables and much much more. Shops are open extended hours with special sales. The parade of lighted boats beginnings at 6:30pm. Santa will visit the event and various choirs will be will be walking throughout town serenading the crowd.

Parking is limited downtown. I'd suggest going early, if you wait until early evening (when residents who might have been working get off of work and head to the event) parking is next to impossible to find.

Enjoy,

--Islander

Another idea is to park in the Havensight area and take a taxi!

so many things to do!

sounds like a taxi is the way to go for miracle on main street no?
since parking is by the hour no? even if we get a spot i would not want the car to be in the crowd ....

is there some kind of prize for the best lighted boat?? and also the christmas tree lighting is there a special time for that?

sorry for so many questions......

see you there!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/22/2005 10:39PM by Ginger.

Now this is getting confusing since the original topic was St John! No Chritmas tree lighting for Mircle on Main Street as far as I know. For parking, the parking lot doesn't charge at night, but you won't find a spot anyway. People park illegally anywhere they can find.It is a parking madhouse, and not for the faint of heart. That is why I recommended taking a taxi. Pamela is in charge of the boat parade- don't know if they give out prizes, but the boats really take it to heart!!

i remember the tree thing last year in the evening just a bit over from where cardow is in the square

yes taxis for sure in CA

st john tooo sunday!

Could it have been at Havensight? I really don't remember one downtown??? The Havensight Mall also has a Christmas event with steel pan and all sorts of goodies- haven't seen it advertised so far.

Hello,

Ginger - the square... do you mean Emancipation Park? If so than yes there is usually a Christmas Tree put up close to the Bandstand area at Emancipation Park. I don't know when exactly they do the 'official' lighting of it though.

The Christmas Tree lighting East Ender is referring to is in Havensight Shopping Center. It is another event worth going to; more shopping, live music & entertainment, crafts & food for sale, Santa.

East Ender & Ginger - The date/time for the Havensight Christmas Shopping Event/Christmas Tree Lighting is Wednesday, December 7th from 6-9pm.

Enjoy.

--Islander

how exciting!

and in the middle of all this we have to save time for SUN AND FUN

Okay, I have a stupid question...are live Christmas trees available on the islands? Fake ones? We are moving down after Christmas this year but thinking forward to next year....

Thanks!

----Laura

Hello Laura,

That's a great question. Both are available; you'll find fake trees in K-mart and other stores as well as decorations. Live cut trees are brought in from the states; some garden stores sell them and sometimes the trailer is set up roadside and a big sign saying Christmas Trees for sale is stuck next to the trailer. This usually happens in a spot close to stores... ie. in front of the dry cleaning shop in Tutu (St. Thomas) which is basically accross from the mall. Also live Norfolk Island Pine trees are available at garden stores. And a few people still seek out the traditionally used trees; inkberry and century plant.

--Islander

Thanks Islander...I think we will do both next year, a traditional and an island tree

----Laura

up for those who are going! it is almost here!