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Linda Garvin Memorial Bench Dedication Ceremony at Midre Cummings Playground Park Saturday

By Elisa McKay -
“Let the Children Play!” is the mantra that will echo the legacy of the late Linda Garvin at the Dedication Ceremony at the Midre Cummings Playground Park at the north end of Frederiksted on Saturday, at 10 a.m. 

Caribbean Community Theatre to Present Three Performances of ‘A Song for Coretta’

Caribbean Community Theatre -
This is a limited engagement for one weekend only with three performances: at 8 p.m., April 26 and 27, Friday and Saturday, and at 4 p.m., April 28, Sunday matinee.

Aubrey Artworks Presents One Night Show

By Amy H. Roberts -
Aubrey Artworks will present "Expansion and BEcoming," a pop-up art show Friday, from 5 – 9 p.m. at the St. John School of the Arts in Cruz Bay.

St. Croix’s Alessandra M. Evangelista Crowned Cherry Blossom Queen in Washington, D.C.

Source Staff -
Evangelista represented the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) in the 76th Annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, a perennial tradition celebrating U.S. and Japanese relations. 

Fort Frederik Museum to Open Student Exhibit ‘Voices of Change’ on April 25

Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums -
This year’s exhibit features social justice collages, symbolic self-portraits, and linocuts depicting Virgin Islands’ heroes, created by Niarus Walkers' students from St. Croix Central High School and Suenita Banwares' Good Hope Country Day School’s middle and upper school students.

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.

CMCArts to Open Exhibition ‘REBIRTH — Spring Equinox’ on April 20

The Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts -
The exhibition, curated by Lucien Downes and organized by CMCArts, is based on themes of the seasonal spring equinox in the realms of rebirth, renewal, new beginnings and enlightenment.

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.

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.

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.

HSSTT is Ready to Bloom at Spring Brunch Sunday

By Source staff -
The Humane Society of St. Thomas is set to bloom once again this year with its Spring Brunch. The annual event, a major fundraiser for the shelter, will be held on Sunday at the Ritz-Carlton on St. Thomas. 

“Dinner with a Doctor” Brings Awareness to Colorectal Cancer with Dr. Aram

By Nyomi Gumbs -
With the month of March dedicated to awareness of Colorectal cancer, this month's "Dinner with a Doctor" will highlight important information and strategies for preventing it. Colorectal cancer ranks as the third most common cancer globally, according to the American Cancer Association.

Youngest STJ Students Perform in Cruz Bay for the Public Wednesday

By Amy H. Roberts -
More than one hundred St. John children from kindergarten to second grade will come together to present a choir concert on Wednesday at the Julius E. Sprauve School. The 30-minute performance begins at 5:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public

Women Trailblazers to be Recognized at Upcoming “Inspire Inclusion” Event

By Nyomi Gumbs -
Sen. Donna A. Frett-Gregory and the DFG Community Impact Foundation announce their upcoming event, "Inspire Inclusion," in celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. The event will take place on Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the St. Thomas Waterfront Promenade.

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