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The Bookworm Says: Make a Date with 'Swirling'

chipliv — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:05:30 -0400

“Swirling: How to Date, Mate, and Relate Mixing Race, Culture, and Creed”

The Bookworm Says: Redefine Your Diva

chipliv — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:40:39 -0400

Are you Divinely Inspired and Victoriously Anointed? Sheryl Lee Ralph redefines the Diva.

The Bookworm Says: You’ll Get Yours in ‘An Accidental Affair’

chipliv — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:54:09 -0400

Whatever comes around, goes around and all that. You’ll get yours in“An Accidental Affair” by Eric Jerome Dickey.

The Bookworm Asks: Is There More than a Magic Bullet for Cancer?

chipliv — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:45:37 -0400

What if you could bring a whole arsenal to do battle with the cancer? In his new book, Dr. Raymond Chang tells you how.

The Bookworm Says: Hum Along to ‘The One’

chipliv — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:46:21 -0400

The tunes you grew up with can make you dance. But you can blame it on the beat, as you’ll see in the new book “The One: The Life and Music of James Brown” by RJ Smith.

Jean Eastwood Returns to Celebrate Botanical Garden’s 40th Anniversary

Gregory Norris — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:10:56 -0400

Jean Eastwood will return to St. Croix to help celebrate the 40^th anniversary of the St. George Village Botanical Garden, which she helped to found and develop.

Nnedi Okorafor to Speak at Kingshill School Graduation, Undercover Books

Gregory Norris — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:16:50 -0400

Undercover Books will hold a book signing with 2011 World Fantasy Author of the Year Dr. Nnedi Okorafor from 5-6:30 p.m. on May 31. She will also be the keynote speaker for the 2012 Kingshill School graduation to which the public is invited.

Bassin Fine Art presents “Every'ting Crucian” Watercolors by Rasa Glengary

Gregory Norris — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:20:20 -0400

Bassin Fine Art presents the opening of “Every’ting Crucian” by Rasa Glengary, from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11.

CMC for the Arts Exhibits “Two/Peace/ & Smile” Photography

Gregory Norris — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:11:30 -0400

After a postponement last week, Two/Peace/& Smile: The Photography of Traveon A. House will open at the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts, featuring 25 photographs, on Friday, Jan. 27.

Caribbean Museum Center Exhibits “Children of the Caribbean”

Gregory Norris — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:14:01 -0400

“Children of the Caribbean,” an exhibit of the works of five talented St. Croix artists, will open on Friday, Dec. 16, at the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts in Frederiksted.

Tony Vanderperk’s Mural Paintings Exhibit at CMCArts

Gregory Norris — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:42:39 -0400

Tony Vanderperk’s ‘Mural Size Paintings 2001-2011’ opens on Nov. 4, at the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts in Frederiksted in the main upstairs gallery.

“The Caribbean Writer” Issues Call for Submissions by Nov. 30

Gregory Norris — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:21:00 -0400

“The Caribbean Writer,” the University of the Virgin Islands’ international, refereed, literary journal with a Caribbean focus has announced a submission call for its 26th edition.

Undercover Books & Gifts Hosts Local Author's Book Signing

Gregory Norris — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:23:06 -0400

Undercover Books & Gifts will host local author Alscess Lewis-Brown, who has written a book for children ages 9-12, “Moko Jumbie Dreams.”

First Time Local Author Signs Books at Undercover

Gregory Norris — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:51:52 -0400

Wm. Tom Johnson, D.D.S. will be signing his first book at Undercover Books & Gifts, “Sailing the Dream: A Dentist, A Belly Dancer and A Talking Parrot.” It will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1.

Local Author to Sign First Book at Undercover Books & Gifts

Gregory Norris — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:58:51 -0400

Undercover Books & Gifts will host a book signing event for first time author Dr. Sandra O. Harrigan. Her book is entitled “Remembering Family: A Crucian Sojourn.”

Young Virgin Islanders Create Solutions Through Art

Gregory Norris — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:18:43 -0400

In the midst of the stabbing deaths at Jump-up and countless other violent altercations among young Crucians, many are asking, what will the future bring? The youth participating in the smART Summer Youth Institute have taken that question upon themselves.

The Carribbean Writer Publishes Milestone 25th Anniversary Issue

Gregory Norris — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:03:57 -0400

The Caribbean Writer is going places, and Volume 25 will take readers to Haiti, originally known as Ayiti, land of high mountains.

Undercover Books Holds Conversation Series on Books by James Hollis

Gregory Norris — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:34:37 -0400

Internationally known Jungian analyst, teacher and author James Hollis is coming to Undercover Books for a book-signing, lecture and workshop the first weekend of December. In anticipation of these events, Undercover Books will host a special conversation series this summer and fall.

St. Thomian Returns with First Novel

David McCracken — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:16:31 -0400

Former St. Thomas resident Lynne Hinkey is back to sign copies of her first novel, “Marina Melee,” based in part on her 16 years on island.

CMCArts Changes Schedule of Events

Gregory Norris — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:23:43 -0400

As its "season" winds down, Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts has made some changes in its previously announced schedule.