Symposium of Caribbean Art Music Unites Musicians and Scholars
Sessions included presentations of academic papers, talks by regional composers and concerts. Performances included local traditional music from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and pieces recently composed for the concert hall.
The Affordable Art Show to Open April 26 at CMCArts
On Friday, April 26, The Affordable Art Show will open with a reception at The Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts (CMCArts) from 4 to 8 p.m. It will last for about a month.
Crucian Gold/ Maufé Gallery to Exhibit Works by Larry Safady
The exhibit will take place from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, April 18, during Christiansted’s Art Thursday art walk at Crucian Gold on Strand Street.
Pistarckle Announces Winners of 14th Annual Vento Shakespeare Festival
The Top Ensemble Honorees of the 2019 14th Annual Vento Shakespeare Festival, presented by Pistarckle Theater, were the eight students of the St. Croix Educational Complex, guided by teacher Alicia Ramos.
First Lady to Host Easter Jamboree Events for V.I. Children
Bryan’s team of volunteers have planned activities including Easter egg hunts, storytelling, face painting, games, entertainment and photo opportunities for the youngsters with the First Lady and the Easter Bunny.
ARCH’s #DrugFreeVIYouths High School Film Contest Seeks Entrants
Films should be between 60-90 seconds long and focus on any of the following topics: Preventing Prescription and Opioid Drug Misuse, Preventing Underage Drinking and Alcohol Misuse, Preventing Illicit Drug Use and Youth Marijuana Use, Preventing Youth Tobacco Use, Preventing Suicide.
What is a Virgin Islander? V.I. Studies Collective to Host Forum Series
The V.I. Studies Collective -- a group of scholars, artists, and community advocates -- invites the community to a series of public forums on...
St. Croix Author Pens Tome on Sportsmanship for Children
St. Croix native Mark Nixon has written a new picture book on sportsmanship for children ages 8 to 11 or grades 3 to 6 titled "You Can’t Always Win – The Good Loser." It discusses good sportsmanship at the end of games, contests, sports and academic endeavors.
GHCD’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ Sells Out Opening Weekend
Good Hope Country Day School students performed “Mamma Mia!” to a sold-out audience at Friday’s opening night. The musical attracted community members of all ages to the first of six shows scheduled for two weekends at the Caribbean Community Theatre in Orange Grove, Christiansted.
UVI Launches First Film Festival; Students, VI Filmmakers to Screen Films
The festival will feature original films created by UVI students and local film enthusiasts. Caribbean artists and filmmakers from the USVI, Georgia, Texas, Colorado, Puerto Rico and Barbados will screen their work and host presentations.
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With a population of only around 100,000, the U.S. Virgin islands has had a relatively successful history of track and field. Founded in 1963, as one of the founding members of the Virgin Islands Olympic Committee, the Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation (VITFF) has seen many of its young stars leave the territory because there were no modern facilities and limited opportunity for international competition and travel to United States high schools and colleges to blossom.
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Southeastern Conference Has Long Been a Good Fit for VITFF Stars
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