NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 30 ‘Small Works’ Art Exhibition Art @
Top Hat Works by artists who identify with the ‘Caribbean experience;’ various
mediums. Sponsored with Narius Walker. (340) 513-3558
DECEMBER 1, 2-5PM Wooden Utensils Workshop Mt. Victory Camp
Craft a spoon out of local teak; enjoy a day in
the rainforest. Register, $20. Bring lunch. (340- 201-7983; www.mtvictorycamp.com.
DECEMBER 2, 6AM Start Beauty & The Beast Triathlon All
over St. Croix Celebrating 30 years with
a ½ -distance Triathlon, Sprint
Triathlon, and Sprint Aquathon. Benefits
the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center, the
Caribbean Centers for Boys & Girls of the VI, and My Brother’s Table. www.virginislandstriathlon.com.
DECEMBER 4, 11, 18,
10AM-12NOON or 6-8PM ‘Make a Moko Jumbie’ Clay Course Caribbean Museum
Center for the Arts Sara Lee Hayes teaches a 3-session course, $125. Register at (340) 772-2622 or (340)
514-7508. www.cmcarts.org
DECEMBER 7, 6-9PM Meet Me Under the Mistletoe The Botanical
Garden of the Virgin Islands Annual
Christmas Gala with famous live tree auction!
$125. (340) 692-2874;
www.sgvbg.org.
DECEMBER 8 St. Croix Christmas Boat Parade Christiansted Waterfront 20th
Anniversary. Decorated boats parade the
harbor in festive fashion. Music,
food, fireworks! Benefits children’s charities. (340)
643-0555;
www.stcroixchristmasboatparade.com.
DECEMBER 8, 7-8:30PM Jazz at the Museum Caribbean Museum
Center for the Arts Melvin Mathurin & Friends jam in the main gallery. Free.
(340) 772-2622; www.cmcarts.org
DECEMBER 9, 11AM-4PM Christmas Spoken Here The Botanical
Garden of the Virgin Islands Crafts,
food, steel pans, choirs, Moko Jumbies, and Santa Claus! Bring a gift for the toy drive. Children free; adults $5. (340) 692-2874 or (340) 513-7525; www.sgvbg.org.
DECEMBER 12, 4:30-7:30PM Gallows Bay Holiday Festival Annual
holiday fest with crafts, foods, music and Santa. Visit Mr. Claus at Undercover Books &
Gifts. Good family fun! (340) 719-1567.
DECEMBER 13, 5:30-6:30PM National Park Lecture Series UVI
Great Hall CANCELLED The National Park Service holds monthly lectures that
discuss current research at St. Croix’s 3 National Parks. (340) 277-9642.
DECEMBER 14, 7-9PM Craft & Sip Bead on a Wire, Richmond
Join Vanessa Hinds; make beautiful jewelry! (340)
718-2323; www.beadonawirestx.com
DECEMBER 14, 7-10PM Wine and Jazz Caribbean Museum Center
for the Arts Free jazz in the courtyard. (340) 772-2622; www.cmcarts.org
DECEMBER 15-16, 4PM Calico Cat Company Caribbean Community Theater A show by kids
and for kids! (340) 718-4229; www.cct.vi.
DECEMBER 20, 5-8PM Art Thursday Downtown Christiansted
Galleries and shops show the works of artists
and jewelry makers. A favorite of
visitors & locals. Facebook.
DECEMBER 20, 5-8PM Art Thursday Exhibit Henle Gallery
Celebrating the Season— Fritz, Maria and Tina Henle, Jack Anglin and resident
artist Nicole Canegata. (340)
332-1628; www.HenleGallery.com.
DECEMBER 21, 6-9PM Sunset Jazz Buddhoe Park, Frederiksted
Bring blankets or chairs and catch the holiday sounds of Stanley and the Ten
Sleepless Knights. Food & drinks
available. Free.
DECEMBER 21-22, 5:30-8:30PM Old-Time Crucian Christmas
Estate Whim Museum St. Croix Landmarks Society celebrates Crucian Christmas
traditions with an Inkberry tree, music,
Lantern and Mask Parade, food, drinks. (340) 772-0598; www.stcroixlandmarks.com
DECEMBER 28, 5:30-7:30PM Jazz in the Park Ft.
Christiansvaern Bandstand Catch cool sounds at the Christiansted harbor! Bring
chairs, blankets, coolers & friends. Presented by Community Music.
Free! (340) 773-1460
NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 30 ‘Small Works’ Art Exhibition Art @
Top Hat Works by artists who identify with the ‘Caribbean experience;’ various
mediums. Sponsored with Narius Walker. (340) 513-3558
DECEMBER 1, 2-5PM Wooden Utensils Workshop Mt. Victory Camp
Craft a spoon out of local teak; enjoy a day in
the rainforest. Register, $20. Bring lunch. (340- 201-7983; www.mtvictorycamp.com.
DECEMBER 2, 6AM Start Beauty & The Beast Triathlon All
over St. Croix Celebrating 30 years with
a ½ -distance Triathlon, Sprint
Triathlon, and Sprint Aquathon. Benefits
the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center, the
Caribbean Centers for Boys & Girls of the VI, and My Brother’s Table. www.virginislandstriathlon.com.
DECEMBER 4, 11, 18,
10AM-12NOON or 6-8PM ‘Make a Moko Jumbie’ Clay Course Caribbean Museum
Center for the Arts Sara Lee Hayes teaches a 3-session course, $125. Register at (340) 772-2622 or (340)
514-7508. www.cmcarts.org
Did
you know... St. Croix is ringed by beaches of all shapes and
sizes, some are long white sand stretches, others are small patches
shaded by low sea grape trees and towering coconut palms. Some have
smooth sandy bottoms ideal for swimming, and others have rock and
coral-lined entries perfect for snorkeling!
Did you know... St. Croix is the only Caribbean Island where
a diver can:
●Dive a wall that drops over 13,000 feet
●Dive a reef that is the largest living reef of any Caribbean Island
●Dive five wrecks that are within 100 yards of each other
●Dive a pier
DID
YOU KNOW THAT... Many couples are opting to save the
money (not to mention the stress and hard work) of a big
wedding at home by escaping to a Caribbean island for a
combination wedding/honeymoon. Upon their return, they can
share the event by showing the video and photographs at an
informal reception.
All the islands are beautiful and, on some, weddings have
become a major promotional tool. So why should you choose
St. Croix above others?
DID
YOU KNOW... In addition to it's long and rich multicultural
history, friendly people, open spaces, the blue sea and near perfect
year-round weather, there are a number of reasons to consider
relocating to St Croix. Most importantly, the U.S. Virgin Islands,
which includes St Croix, operate under U.S. law which is important
in both business and personal matters.
This means mainland US companies do business here including retail stores such as K-Mart, Radio Shack, Office Max, McDonald's and Wendy's. Also U.S. financial services including a variety of U.S. mortgage, insurance and banking companies offer local service. U.S. cellular phone companies including AT&T and Sprint, both operate here.
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Our Port
The Ann E. Abramson Pier is named in honor of the Virgin Islands
Public Works Commissioner who was responsible for much of the
rejuvenation of the Frederiksted area. This is the pier where most
of the large cruise ships dock, as well as military ships,
submarines, and other naval vessels. From time to time, tall-ships
especially from Denmark, can be seen here.
The dock itself has been a favorite diving place especially for
viewing bright coral, sponges, and a multitude of fish life. A night
dive should reveal the sea-horses unique to this pier. Visitors
arriving at the pier often walk through the small town of
Frederiksted and walk to the nearby beaches and beach club
