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Events - St. Croix
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2014
CRUISE ARRIVALS
OCTOBER 2014
Sun, October 12 8 AM Jewel
Sun, October 26 8 AM Summit
Thu, October 30 8 AM Infinity
NOVEMBER 2014
Sun, November 2 8 AM Splendor
Mon, November 3 7 AM Jewel
Sun, November 9 8 AM Summit
Mon, November 17 7 AM Jewel
Mon, November 17 8 AM Splendor
Wed, November 19 8 AM Silver Whisper
Sat, November 22 8 AM Adventure
Sun, November 23 8 AM Summit
*Ship schedule subject to change.
For information, call 772-0357.
EIGHT BRAVO TOURS
FROM DENMARK
begin December 23, 2014
every two weeks.
ONGOING
SUNDAYS, 9:30-11 AM
Farm and Wild Plant Walk
Ridge to Reef Farm
Join naturalist Veronica Gordon for this tour.
$25 pp. Reservations required. For info, call
(340) 220-0466, email info@visfi.org, or visit
www.ridge2reef.org/tours.html
MONDAYS, 5 PM
Crab Races
Fort Christian Brew Pub
The hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on!
For info, call (340) 713-9820
MONDAY, 6 PM
Caribbean Night
The Palms at Pelican Cove
Enjoy a buffet of island favorites, with Mocko
Jumbies, fire dancers & live music! $30 pp; $15
pp for children ages 12 & under. For reservations, call (340) 718-8920
FIRST TUESDAYS, 6 PM
Wine Club
The Galleon
Enjoy fine wines paired with apps. $35 pp.
For reservations, call (340) 718-9948
TUESDAYS, 7 PM
Beach Bar-B-Que & Floor Show
Harbormaster Beach Club
Take a short ferry ride to Hotel on the Cay for
an all-you-can-eat beach BBQ, with Steel Pan
Music, Mocko Jumbies, Broken Bottle & Limbo
Dancing plus Fire Eating! $30 pp.
For reservations, call (340) 773-2035
TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS
& SATURDAYS, 2-3:30 PM
‘Life at the Farm’ Walk
Ridge to Reef Farm
Walk around, see the gardens, taste crops &
hear what it’s like to live on a farm. $25 pp.
Reservations appreciated. For info, call (340)
220-0466 or email info@visfi.org
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 9 AM-11 PM
Nursery Open
St. George Village Botanical Garden
Shop here for beautiful tropical plants!
For info, call (340) 692-2874
TUESDAYS TO SUNDAYS, 9AM-5PM
Self-Guided Map Farm Tour
Ridge to Reef Farm
Get an interpretive farm map at the Community Center for your own walking tour of the
farm grounds. Suggested donation, $5 pp. For
info, call (340) 220-0466 or email info@visfi.org
WEDNESDAYS, 5 PM
Crab Races
Divi Carina Bay Resort
The hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on! For
info, call (340) 773-9700
WEDNESDAYS, 7-9 PM
Trivia Night
The Palms at Pelican Cove
Test your knowledge of trivia at this fun evening
entertainment. For info, call (340) 718-8920
Hike George Hill in October & Lower Bethlehem
in November with the St. Croix Hiking
Association.
Cathy Prince
FIRST WEDNESDAYS
CORE LUNCH, 11:30
cafe fresco, Christiansted
Get a “mouthful” of what’s happening with
Lionfish in the territory & worldwide & discuss
upcoming events. Open to the public. Buyyour-own-lunch. Sponsored by CORE (Caribbean Oceanic Outreach and Restoration). For
info, contact Nadija at 502-510-9385 or visit
www.corevi.org
SECOND WEDNESDAYS
CORE LUNCH, 11:30
Turtle’s, Frederiksted
Get a “mouthful” of what’s happening with
Lionfish in the territory & worldwide & discuss
upcoming events. Open to the public. Buyyour-own-lunch. Sponsored by CORE (Caribbean Oceanic Outreach and Restoration). For
info, contact Nadija at 502-510-9385 or visit
www.corevi.org
THURSDAYS, 6 PM BUFFET,
8 PM ENTERTAINMENT
West Indian Style BBQ & Floor Show
Divi Carina Resort & Casino
Come hear a steel pan band & see Mocko
Jumbies; traditional West Indian buffet. For
reservations, call (340) 773-9700 x 732
FRIDAYS, 5:30 PM
Crab Races
Deep End Bar & Restaurant
The hermit crabs crawl; you cheer them on!
For info, call (340) 773-4455
SECOND FRIDAYS, 6:15 PM
Wine Club
Beach Side Café
Enjoy 4 fine wines paired with apps. Cost: $35.
For reservations, call (340) 772-1205 or (340)
772-1266
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SUNSET JAZZ, O CTOBER 17 & NOVEMBER 21, FREDERIKSTED
OCTOBER 9, 5:30-6:30 PM
National Park Lecture Series
Danish West India & Guinea Co. Warehouse
Marine biologist Zandy Hillis-Starr talks about
the importance of marine protected areas like
Buck Island & the East End Marine Park. Hosted
by the NPS. Free. For info, call (340) 773-1460.
LAST FRIDAYS, 6:30 PM
Beer Club
Beach Side Cafe
Taste 4 Ale House craft beers paired with apps. For
reservations, call 340-772-1266 or 340-772-1205.
OCTOBER 2014
OCTOBER 11, 9 AM-NOON
Second Saturday
St. George Village Botanical Garden
Parents & children enjoy this interactive program on the wonders of the plant world. Ages
6 & up; children must be accompanied by an
adult. $5 per child & adult Garden member;
$8 per adult nonmember.
For reservations, call (340) 692-2874
THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 10 AM-5 PM
Art Show: ‘Colonial Comfort’
Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts
Photography exhibit by 9 artists from Puerto
Rico & 9 from the USVI are on view. Open
Thursday – Saturday. For info, call (340) 772
-2622 or visit www.cmcarts.org
OCTOBER 3, 6:30 PM
CORE Fall Intern Kick-Off
Pizza Hut, Villa La Reine
Become a CORE (Caribbean Oceanic Outreach
and Restoration) intern! Learn about marine
awareness programs & outreach with the main
emphasis on Lionfish. For info, contact Nadija
at (502) 510-9385 or visit www.corevi.org
OCTOBER 4 & 5
15th Annual Golden Hook Guy/Gal Reel Challenge
Christiansted
It’s the Guys versus the Girls in this fun
tournament with terrific prizes. For info,
visit www.fishstx.com
OCTOBER 4, 10 AM-2 PM
Natural Cordage Workshop
Mount Victory Camp Eco-Lodge
Spend a day in the rainforest identifying plants
that yield strong fibers for making string &
rope. Learn how to process & weave into cordage for a variety of uses. $20. Bring your own
lunch. To register, call (340) 201-7983 or email
mountvictorycamp@gmail.com.
OCTOBER 4, 11:30 AM
OCTOBER 15, 10 AM
Story Hour at the Garden
St. George Village Botanical Garden
A volunteer reader shares a botanical story on
the Garden grounds. Bring a towel or blanket
& snack. $8 for adults ($4 VI adult residents on
October 4), $1 for children 12 & under (Free VI
child residents on October 4); Garden members free. For info, call (340) 692-2874
OCTOBER 5, NOON-5 PM
VI-PR Friendship Celebration:
Fiesta en el Batey (Family Fun Day)
ARMAPAVIRE Facility
Fun for the entire family with music, games,
demonstrations, dance, arts, crafts, food & drink.
Hovensa Road. For info, call (340) 778-3075
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CORE Lionfish Derby November 8 & 9 on the Christiansted boardwalk.
OCTOBER 5, 5:30-6:30 PM
Jazz Vespers
St. Croix Reformed Church
Family-friendly event features local musical talent. Donation: $5. For info, call (340) 778-0520
OCTOBER 8 & 22, 11:30 AM-1 PM
Lunch in the Garden
St. George Village Botanical Garden
Enjoy a 3-course luncheon prepared by culinary
students from our Career & Technical Education
Center (CTEC). There’s an ever-changing menu.
$20 pp Garden members, $25 non-members.
For reservations, call (340) 692-2874
OCTOBER 9, 4:29-7 PM
2nd Thursday Happy Hour
Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts
Works of local artists & chefs are featured along
with live music. Suggested donation, $8. For
info, (340) 772 -2622 or visit www.cmcarts.org
ST. CROIX THIS WEEK
OCTOBER 11, 11 AM-2 PM
VI-PR Friendship Celebration:
Hispanic Parade
Basin Triangle to Fort Christiansvaern
The reigning queen & princess will have their
first big parade at this Hispanic Heritage
Month celebration including other community organizations. Music, dance, food & fun.
For info, call (340) 778-3075
OCTOBER 12, NOON-MIDNGHT
VI-PR Friendship Celebration:
Cultural Exchange
Frederiksted
The closing event for Hispanic Heritage Month
features a band from Puerto Rico, local talent, lots
of food, music, varied entertainment & the 50th
Anniversary fireworks! For info, call (340) 778-3075
OCTOBER 12
Hike St. George Hill
The St. Croix Hiking Association hosts this hike.
For info & time, call (340) 772-2073 or visit
www.stcroixhiking.org
OCTOBER 12
VI-PR Friendship Celebration:
Horse Race Classic
Randall ‘Doc’ James Racetrack
The VIPR Committee will present the ‘VIPR
Classic Trophy’ to the winning horse. For info,
call (340) 778-3075
OCTOBER 17, 5:30-7:30 PM
Sunset Jazz
Frederiksted Buddhoe Park
Bring a beach chair or blanket & listen to local
& international jazz artists. Food & beverages
are available for sale. Free.
Space Closing for the Dec / Jan issue - Oct 15th
OCTOBER 18
30th Annual West Indies Lab 5-Miler
VI Pace Runners hosts this 5-mile run.
For info, time & place, call (340) 643-2557
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JAZZ IN THE PARK, OCTOBER 31, CHRISTIANSTED BANDSTAND
NOVEMBER 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 8 PM
NOVEMBER 16, 4 PM
On Stage – Barefoot in the Park
Caribbean Community Theatre
Come see this comedy written by Neil Simon
& directed by Michael Baker. For info, call (340)
778-1983 or (340) 778-4228
OCTOBER 18, 10 AM-NOON
FREE Snorkel Clinic
Rainbow Beach, Frederiksted
Learn to snorkel or advance your skills. Schoolaged children to adults. St. Croix Environmental
Association (SEA) will provide instruction, gear,
lifeguard & refreshments. Registration appreciated. Sponsored by Reef Jam. For info, call (340)
773-1989 or visit www.stxenvironmental.org
OCTOBER 19, NOON-4 PM
Heritage Festival
St. George Village Botanical Garden
Celebrate fall with local music, old time games,
cultural dance, traditional food & drink, donkey
cart rides & historical dramatizations. Cost: $5
adults, $2 children.
For info, call (340) 692-2874
OCTOBER 22, 7 PM
Art Demonstration & Workshop
Palms at Pelican Cove
Join the Artists Guild of St. Croix for their membership meeting & Acrylic Medium workshop.
Public is invited. Social hour, 6:30 pm.
For info, call (386) 237-8414
OCTOBER 25, 10 AM-NOON
Grow & Learn
St. George Village Botanical Garden
Enjoy the Garden’s series of educational
workshops for adults led by local experts & enthusiasts. $8 members; $15 for nonmembers.
For reservations, call (340) 692-2874
OCTOBER 25, 7 PM
Movie Night
Ft. Christiansvaern
The National Park Service invites you to pack a
picnic to enjoy during the movie, but pack up
all trash afterwards. Bathrooms available.
To see what’s playing, visit:
facebook.com/stcroixmoviesatthefort
OCTOBER 30 & 31, 4-8 PM
Kid’s Eat Free Halloween Event
IHOP, Sunny Isle Shopping Center
Come as you are or dressed in friendly costumes
for 2 Halloween-themed nights, face painting,
balloons, games & Charlie the Chocolate Chip
Pancake! Get 1 free meal from kid’s menu with
purchase of a regular-menu entree & two beverages. For info, call (340) 778-IHOP (4467)
OCTOBER 31, 5:30-7:30 PM
Jazz in the Park
Ft. Christiansvaern Bandstand
Bring blanket, chairs & coolers & friends! Free.
For info, call (340) 277-3914 or (340) 332-4055
Popular Art Thursday art walks begin November 20
Ted Davis
in Christiansted.
NOVEMBER 2014
NOVEMBER 1 & 29, 11:30 AM
NOVEMBER 19, 10 AM
Story Hour at the Garden
St. George Village Botanical Garden
A volunteer reader shares a botanical story on the
Garden grounds. Bring a towel or blanket & snack.
$8 for adults, $1 for children 12 & under; Garden
members free. For info, call (340) 692-2874
NOVEMBER 2, 5:30-6:30 PM
Jazz Vespers
St. Croix Reformed Church
Family-friendly event features local musical talent. Donation: $5. For info, call (340) 778-0520
NOVEMBER 5 & 19, 11:30 AM-1 PM
Lunch in the Garden
St. George Village Botanical Garden
Enjoy a 3-course luncheon prepared by
culinary students from our Career & Technical
Education Center (CTEC). There’s an everchanging menu. $20 pp, Garden members,
$25 non-members. For menu & reservations,
call (340) 692-2874
NOVEMBER 7-11
Renuatum’s Signature Island Fresh
Rejuvenation Retreat
Carambola Golf Course
Join us for a 4-day retreat with farm fresh food,
yoga, local bush skills, culture classes, spa
services & more! For reservations, call (340)
201-8289 or visit www.renuatumretreats.com
NOVEMBER 8 & 9, SUNRISE – 5 PM
CORE Lionfish Derby
Christiansted Boardwalk
This 2-day derby, sponsored by CORE
(Caribbean Oceanic Outreach and Restoration) is open to all divers, fishermen, trappers,
snorkelers, free divers & enthusiasts with over
$7500 in cash prizes! All fish will be used in
research programs for CORE, UVI and NPS.
$35 registration fee pp. For information,
call Nadija at (502) 510-9385
or visit www.corevi.org or www.reef.org
NOVEMBER 8, 6–10 PM
Friends of Denmark 50th Anniversary Gala
Government House
Members & guests enjoy a festive evening of
Quelbe music & dance, elegant finger food &
drink & reminiscences! For ticket info & outlets,
visit www.facebook/FriendsofDenmarkSt.Croix
or call 340-718-7017.
NOVEMBER 9, 7:30 AM
Annual Coral Reef Swim
Come swim the 5-mile race from Buck Island
to Mermaid Beach at the Buccaneer Hotel, the
2-mile swim from Pull Point to the Buccaneer,
or the 1-mile swim from Shoys Beach. Awards
Luncheon, 11:45 am at Mermaid Beach;
Awards Ceremony, 12:45 pm. For info, call (340)
712-2100 or visit www.swimrace.com
NOVEMBER 9
Hike Lower Bethlehem
The St. Croix Hiking Association hosts this hike.
For info & time, call (340) 772-2073 or visit
www.stcroixhiking.org
NOVEMBER 13, 4:29-7 PM
2nd Thursday Happy Hour
Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts
Works of local artists & chefs are featured along
with live music. Suggested donation, $8.
For information, call (340) 772 -2622 or visit
www.cmcarts.org
NOVEMBER 14, 15 & 16
22nd St. Croix International Regatta
Teague Bay
The St. Croix Yacht Club will host a 2 & 3-day
regatta for several classes with nightly entertainment onshore. For info, call (340) 773-9531
or visit www.stcroixyc.com
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CHRISTMASTED HOLIDAY JUMP UP, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28!
NOVEMBER 14
Leaving the Comfort Zone:
Become an Entrepreneur
Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts
Come to the Workshop & learn! For info and time,
call (340) 772-2622 or visit www.cmcarts.org
NOVEMBER 29, 7 PM
Movie Night
Ft. Christiansvaern
The National Park Service invites you to pack
a picnic to enjoy during the movie, but pack
up all trash afterwards. Bathrooms available. To
see what’s playing, visit: facebook.com/stcroixmoviesatthefort
NOVEMBER 14, 6 PM
National Park Lecture Series
Salt River Visitor Contact Station
Reniel Rodriguez Ramos, PhD, from the University of Puerto Rico, will discuss the Eastern Taino
cultural complex & the indigenous Caribbean
before European colonization. A Taino exhibit
opens tonight through December 14. Hosted
by the NPS. Free. For info, call (340) 773-1460.
NOVEMBER 29, 11 AM – 7 PM
Animal Jam 2014
Rainbow Beach, Frederiksted
Come for the animals, stay for the fun! Music,
games, competitions, vendor booths, animal
adoptions, food & drink. A benefit for the St.
Croix Animal Welfare Center, Healing Paws
Sanctuary, VI Humane Learning Center, & Cruzan Cowgirls Horse Rescue. www.facebook.
com/animaljam2014
NOVEMBER 15
Golden Hook Series Finale Wahoo Tournament
Catch the biggest and most and win prizes.
For info, email ghfc@fishstx.com
NOVEMBER 16, 9 AM-2 PM
Arrow-Head Making Workshop
Mount Victory Camp Eco Lodge
Learn the ancient art of stone tool-making
with Matt Corradino & how to create beautiful & functional pieces of art by hand. $20 pp.
Bring a lunch. To register, call (340) 201-7983
or email mountvictorycamp@gmail.com
NOVEMBER 19, 6:30-8:30 PM
SEA Annual Meeting
The Mermaid restaurant, Buccaneer Hotel
Join SEA’s (St. Croix Environmental Association)
Board & staff in celebrating their 28th year of
serving the community with our education,
conservation & advocacy programs. Potluck
dinner, 6:30 p.m., business meeting & program
to follow. Public welcome! For info, call (340)
773-1989 or visit www.stxenvironmental.org
NOVEMBER 20, 5-8 PM
Art Thursdays
Christiansted
Visit more than a dozen galleries & shops that
show the works of local artists. Stay after for
dinner in town. This Art Walk is a favorite of
visitors & locals! For info, call (340) 713-4569.
NOVEMBER 21, 5:30-7:30 PM
Sunset Jazz
Frederiksted Buddhoe Park
Bring a beach chair or blanket & listen to local
& international jazz artists. Food & beverages
are available for sale. Free.
NOVEMBER 22 & 23, 9 AM-3 PM
Art Walk in the Courtyard
Pier 69, Frederiksted
Original local arts & crafts on display & for sale.
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Annual holiday Christmasted Jump Up, November
28 in Christiansted.
Susan Wall
All artist vendors invited. Sponsored by the
Artists Guild of St. Croix. For information,
call (386) 237-8414
NOVEMBER 22, 10 AM-NOON
Grow & Learn
St. George Village Botanical Garden
Enjoy the Garden’s series of educational
workshops for adults led by local experts & enthusiasts. $8 members; $15 for nonmembers.
For reservations, call (340) 692-2874
NOVEMBER 26, 7 PM
Art Demonstration & Workshop
Palms at Pelican Cove
Join the Artists Guild of St. Croix for their membership meeting & Mono Printing workshop.
Public is invited. Social hour starts at 6:30 PM.
For info, call (386) 237-8414
NOVEMBER 28, 6-10 PM
Christmasted Jump Up!
Christiansted
Enjoy live local music on street corners, Mocko
Jumbies to entertain, street vendors, stores
open late, bar & restaurant specials. A great
family holiday event! No parking on some
streets after 5 pm. Government & NPS Parking
lots open. For more info, 340-227-1214.
NOVEMBER 29, 5 PM
CMCA Gala & Fashion Show
Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts
Sign up for “Going Green and Seeing Red!”
For reservations, call 340-772-2622.
www.cmcarts.org
NOVEMBER 30, 10 AM-4 PM
Starving Artists Day
Whim Museum
Come out to see the works of local & visiting
artists. Food & drinks for sale. For info, call (340)
772-0598 or visit www.stcroixlandmarks.org
& CTEC
Cosmetology
Program
present
7th Annual
Sanata Magazine
Hair & Fashion Extravaganza!
Saturday, November 29, 7:00 pm Until
Cindy Models of the Isle
JG Management Models
CTEC Cosmetology Students
SCEC Dancers
Moda Nile
After Party featuring
Hartatak Band
Admission, $20 + After Party, $30 • VIP Packet available
Tickets & Info
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