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Virgin Islands Police Department Provides Tips for St. Thomas 2024 Carnival Events

Virgin Islands Police Department -
As Carnival 2024 is quickly approaching, the Virgin Islands Police Department is providing some helpful tips and information for the Carnival season.

Double Artist Feature Sees Esteemed Guests Supporting the Arts in Historic Charlotte Amalie

81C -
Opening night Friday April 12 for these two shows saw over 250 attendees throughout the evening, supporting the notion that there is heightened activity in historic Charlotte Amalie, especially pertaining to appreciating the arts.

Schneider Regional Medical Center to Host Carnival at the Hospital, Seeks Vendors

Schneider Regional Medical Center -
Schneider Regional Medical Center (SRMC), along with the U.S. Virgin Islands Division of Festivals, is happy to host “Carnival at the Hospital” at 6 p.m., Monday, April 22, on the Roy L. Schneider Hospital campus.

Augustin Holder Show Opens at Mango Tango Art Gallery April 27

By Source staff -
Local artist Augustin Kelvin Holder will show his collection of recent works at the Mango Tango Art Gallery, located on 4003 Raphune Hill, St. Thomas, with an opening reception on April 27 from 5 to 9 p.m.

81C Exhibits ‘Element,’ Photographs by Jared Shomo

81C -
The featured exhibition showcases Jared Shomo’s “Element,” a contemporary collection of infrared photography, printed on metal, depicting the Virgin Islands in otherworldly terms.

Caribbean Genealogy Library to Offer Series of Genealogy and History Programming in April

Caribbean Genealogy Library -
  The Caribbean Genealogy Library, a research library for history, culture and genealogy, located in Al Cohen Plaza, is offering a series of genealogy and history programming this month. It will begin on April 11.

Registration Now Open for King of the Wing Competition Set for June

King of the Wing -
This year's much anticipated King of the Wing (KOW) Competition will be held on Saturday, June 8, at Magens Bay, on St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. 

CFVI Announces USVI Center for the Book’s ‘Great Reads from Great Places’ Youth and Adult Selections for 2024

Source Staff -
The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI), which serves as the Library of Congress’s Center for the Book, U.S. Virgin Islands affiliate, has announced the two books selected for the USVI 2024 “Great Reads from Great Places.”

BVI Native Desreta Jackson Chosen as Keynote Speaker for St. Clair Institute Gala Saturday

By Source staff -
British Virgin Islands native and well-known actress for her groundbreaking role of “young Celie” in the 1985 Oscar nominated film, “The Color Purple,” Desreta Jackson has been chosen as the keynote speaker for Saturday's 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala, “Vintage Vogue: A Night of Opulence” for the St. Clair Institute.

Art and Music Appreciation Day at Educational Complex H.S. Cultivates Creativity, Community

St. Croix Educational Complex High School -
St. Croix Educational Complex High School (SCECHS) proudly hosted Art and Music Appreciation Day on Monday, March 25, during lunchtime, an event orchestrated by the Fine Arts Department.

Photo Focus: Humane Society Hosts Easter Party

By Nyomi Gumbs -
It was a delightful Saturday morning, as children and parents alike participated in the Humane Society of St. Thomas’ Easter party. The event, held at the Humane Society's grounds, was complete with arts and crafts, face painting, a mini parade, Easter egg hunt and more.

STIR Marks 50th Anniversary

By Source staff -
The St. Thomas International Regatta kicked off Friday with entries from close to 40 boats with crews hailing from the Caribbean, various parts of the United States and Ireland. This marks the 50th anniversary of the event which runs through Sunday.

Ujima to Host Listening Sessions to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

By Gabrielle Querrard -
The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, otherwise known as Ujima, will be hosting a series of listening sessions throughout the territory in April centered around the experiences of women who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. 

LEGO Education Workshops Begin at the V.I. Children’s Museum Sunday

By Source staff -
Starting Sunday, the Virgin Islands Children’s Museum will host a five-week LEGO workshop. Parents of children ages eight to 13 are encouraged to register now, as space is limited.

Mango Tango Art Gallery to Open Dynamic Exhibit of Works by Three Artists

Mango Tango Art Gallery -
Mango Tango Art Gallery opens a dynamic show of  works by three artists: Phyllis Charles, Brian Murphy and Kat Stevens from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30,.

The USVI Division of Festivals Celebrates 2024 St. Thomas Carnival Honorees

USVI Division of Festivals, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism -
The 72nd annual St. Thomas Carnival kicks off April 13, with the Princess Show, and it will continue until May 4, with the adult parade and Village Night finale headlined by international superstar Shaggy.

The 13th Annual King of the Wing Competition Scheduled for June 8 at Magens Bay

Alpine Securities and White Bay Group -
King of the Wing is anticipated to be one of the biggest culinary events in the U.S. Virgin Islands, attracting thousands of attendees to Magens Bay Beach.

Become a Member of the Caribbean Genealogical Library; Save the Dates for Events in April

The Caribbean Genealogy Library -
The Caribbean Genealogy Library (CGL) is offering an exciting series of genealogy workshops and a history lecture in April

Victor Provost and Alex Brown Return to St. John for Concert with Special Guest Etienne Charles March 29

By Amy H. Roberts -
The St. John School of the Arts will present a jazz concert featuring Victor Provost and Alex Brown with special guest Etienne Charles on March 29 at 6 p.m.

V.I. Contemporary Art III Exhibit Opened at Cane Roots Art Gallery Friday

By Elisa McKay -
Fifteen Virgin Islands artists beckoned to over 230 patrons at the opening of V.I. Contemporary Art III at Cane Roots Art Gallery in downtown Christiansted on Friday. The exhibition is dedicated to the late Candia Atwater-Shields, Esq., founder of the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts.

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