St Croix This Week April 2022

ST. CROIX THIS WEEK 51 YEARS

APRIL 2022

NEW BLOOD 5 | VI LIT FEST & BOOK FAIR | WHIM MUSEUM-ST. CROIX CULTURE GAP

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LEKISHA RANTAN

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Ava Gail Bourdon Broker-Owner

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Tel: (340) 772-1000 Fax: (340) 772-0333 Welcome to our beautiful Virgin Islands of the United States. Our islands are unique in what they each offer and our communities are filled with people who are proud of our storied history. While visiting, I encourage you to immerse yourself in our culture and to explore the unique offerings of all four Islands that make up our paradise.

St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, sits to the south of our small island chain and is renowned for its pastoral landscapes, Danish architecture and historical landmarks. With its offshore wrecks and unbelievably beautiful underwater reefs, St. Croix is also a popular destination for diving enthusiasts. Be sure to visit the historic towns of Frederiksted and Christiansted and indulge in St. Croix’s renowned art and delicious culinary scenes.

St. John is one of the smaller U.S. Virgin Islands and conservation center of the territory. It is best known for its pristine beaches and the attractions within the Virgin Islands National Park, which occupies more than half the island. The lands in the Virgin Islands National Park shelter migrant birds and the mangroves support corals and anemones. As with all the Virgin islands, you will find that St. John provides a rich mix of our culture and history.

St. Thomas is our business and shopping center and the seat of government. Charlotte Amalie is the capital town of the U.S. Virgin Islands and is one of the busiest ports of call for cruise ships in the Caribbean.

St. Thomas is among the most popular destinations in the Caribbean for sailing and yachting enthusiasts.

Water Island is the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands and rests just off the coast of St. Thomas. It is mostly residential but offers fun attractions like Honeymoon Beach and quaint accommodations. The island can be reached by ferry from the Crown Bay Marina or by other vessels.

As the Lieutenant Governor and Governor, both Treganza Roach and I wish you a warm, fun-filled stay and please accept our invitation to return often to our paradise.

Albert Bryan, Jr. Governor

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YEARS

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FEATURES

Dear Visitor, Welcome to St. Croix, a land of spectacular beauty, rich cultural diversity and intriguing history. The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, with 84 square miles of rolling hillsides, pristine beaches and a tropical rainforest, St. Croix offers endless opportunities to pursue your heart’s desire and create a unique vacation experience.

Adventurers and nature lovers can spend time hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, sailing or golfing at one of our championship golf courses.

Scuba diving enthusiasts can experience five different dives in one day.

For a more relaxed approach, swim in the crystalline waters of Buck Island, the only naturally occurring underwater National Monument in the U.S. History buffs can experience St. Croix’s vibrant history through its architecture, historic landmarks, food, music and traditions. Explore the Christiansted National Historic Site, Forts Christiansvaern and Frederik or tour the Botanical Garden of the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts. Early risers can catch a picturesque sunrise at Point Udall, the easternmost point in the United States.

Christiansted and Frederiksted, our main seaside towns, are a shopper’s nirvana with charming boutiques offering everything from handcrafted jewelry and apparel to colorful local art. Visitors enjoy a generous $1,600 duty-free shopping allowance.

Our chic hotels, resorts and cozy bed-and-breakfast inns will pamper you with warm hospitality, while our world-class restaurants tempt your taste buds with local and international menus. St. Croix’s wide array of the entertainment choices, including fairs, festivals, live concerts and gaming venues ensure that the fun never ends.

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On behalf of the Department of Tourism, I hope you have an amazing vacation experience in St. Croix. Thank you for choosing the U.S. Virgin Islands.

PUBLISHER GRAPHIC DESIGNER DISTRIBUTION

Sincerely,

Copyright 2022. No part may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher.

Joseph Boschulte Commissioner USVI Department of Tourism

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Charlotte Atkins Chelsea Sunshine Liz Covert

MANAGING EDITOR - MEDIA CONSULTANT Susan S. Wall 340-773-0715 / 340-277-9642 stcroixthisweek@gmail.com e-edition – stcroixthisweek.com April / May 22 • 3

Events Calendar APRIL/MAY 2022

St. George Village Botanical Garden $10. 340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org, FB

Cruise Arrivals*

THURSDAYS, 3-5PM Student Clinic—Bead on a Wire Free if you’ve had a class and need extra help.

340-718-2323, www.beadonawirestx.com

Frederiksted Pier

Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility Virgin Islands Port Authority—

APRIL 2022

Wed, Apr 6 Wed, Apr 6 Fri, Apr 8 Tues, Apr 12 Wed, Apr 27

8AM-6PM 8AM-6PM 8AM-5PM 8AM-6PM 8AM-6PM

THURSDAYS, 3-5PM Free Open Beading Get-Together Bead on a Wire, Richmond, 340-718-2323, www.beadonawirestx.com

Equinox Enchantment/Seas Millennium Explorer/Seas Equinox

THURSDAYS, 6PM-CLOSE Seafood Boil Night—BREW STX NO PROBLEMO Live. 340-713-9820

MAY 2022

NO CRUISE SHIP CALLS *This schedule was at press time. Check www.viport.com to confirm the most current schedule.

APRIL 15 is the deadline for event considerations for the JUN/JUL 2022 issue. Email event info, in the format you see here, to Liz Covert at lizcovert@yahoo.com NOTE: Event info was at press time and subject to change.

Call, text, check FB or websites prior to heading out!

ONGOING

MONDAY-SATURDAY, 9AM-1PM Self-Guided Tours St. George Village Botanical Garden Adults $8/Seniors/Residents $6/Kids $1 under 12. 340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org

APR 8 & 9. VI Literary Festival & Book Fair.

TUESDAYS, 7PM Beachside Bingo—The Palms at Pelican Cove www.palmspelicancove.com, 340-718-8920 TUESDAYS, 8-11PM Best Karaoke—Nauti Bar & Grille Hospital Street behind Bryan’s Marine 340-718-0544, FB 1ST TUESDAYS, 5-8PM All Things Earrings Workshop Bead on a Wire, Richmond, 340-718-2323, www.beadonawirestx.com 2ND TUESDAYS, 5-8PM Clasps & Connectors Workshop Bead on a Wire, Richmond, 340-718-2323, www.beadonawirestx.com

MONDAY-SUNDAY Dine In and Take Out The Mill Boardwalk Bar & Brick Oven Pizza Menu on FB. 340-643-6455

3RD TUESDAYS, 5-8PM Bead Embroidery Workshop Bead on a Wire, Richmond, 340-718-2323, www.beadonawirestx.com

MONDAY-SUNDAY Dine In, Curbside Pick-up, Take Out Rum And Wine Bar Restaurant Japanese Teppanyaki Steakhouse Menu on FB. 340-643-4729

3RD TUESDAYS, 6PM Book Discussion Group Undercover Books & Gifts, Gallows Bay 340-719-1567, www.undercoverbooksstcroix.com

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, 8:30AM Mindful Yoga with Colleen Altona Lagoon Pavilion, $10, 340-244-2185 MONDAYS, 7PM BigKyat Sounds Video Karaoke The Palms at Pelican Cove, 340-718-8920 TUESDAYS, 9:30-11:30AM Alexander Hamilton Walking Tour Downtown Christiansted Walk in his footsteps! 340-277-4834, www.chantvi.org TUESDAYS, 11AM-2PM Beading Group—Bead on a Wire 340-718-2323, www.beadonawirestx.com 3RD TUESDAYS, 6-8PM Tuesday Trivia—Sion Farm Distillery Home of MUTINY Island Vodka; reserve your team, 340-690-9322. www.mutinyislandvodka.com www.sionfarmdistillery.com 4 • April / May 22

WEDNESDAYS, 9-11:00AM Historic Frederiksted Walking Tour 340-277-4834; www.chaantvi.org WEDNESDAYS, 10AM-12:30PM Friends in the Courtyard Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts 340-772-2622, www.cmcarts.com WED-SATURDAY, 12-2PM & 3-5PM Jewelry Making Classes—Bead on a Wire Free Wednesday classes for Seniors.

340-718-2323, www.beadonawirestx.com WEDNESDAYS, 6PM Caribbean Night—The Palms at Pelican Cove Jumbies/Live Music/Fire Dancers, 340-718-8920 WEDNESDAYS, 7-10PM Open Mic Night—Nauti Bar & Grille Hospital Street behind Bryan’s Marine, 340-718-0533, FB THURSDAYS, 10-11AM Garden Zen Yoga with Shera

THURSDAYS, 6PM Latin Night—Palms at Pelican Cove Latin food, drinks, music. Romanza Band. 340-718-8920 THURSDAYS, 8-11PM BigKyat Sounds DJ Karaoke Nauti Bar & Grill, 340-718-0544 Hospital Street behind Bryan’s Marine FRIDAYS, 9-10:30AM Everybody Yoga with Deni Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts everybodyyogadeni@gmail.com FRIDAYS, 5-8PM Live Music—Leatherback Brewing Co Just West of the airport, Wm Roebuck Industrial Park, 340-772-2337 FRIDAYS, 7PM Ladies Night—The Palms at Pelican Cove Seanise Jeffers Band. 340-718-8920 3RD FRIDAYS, 5-7PM Teen Night—Bead on a Wire 340-718-2323, www.beadonawirestx.com FRIDAY & SATURDAYS, 8-11PM Live Bands—Nauti Bar & Grille Hospital Street behind Bryan’s Marine 340-718-0544, FB SATURDAYS, 7PM Live Music with Fire Dancers.

The Palms at Pelican Cove, 340-718-8920 SATURDAYS, TIME TBA Movie Night in the Courtyard Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts 340-772-2622, www.cmcarts.com 1ST SATURDAY, 9AM-NOON Nursery Plant Sale St. George Village Botanical Garden 340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org LAST SATURDAYS, 9:30-10:30AM Mommy & Me Sunshine Yoga w/Shera St. George Village Botanical Garden Adult/child, $15, Add child, $10.

340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org SUNDAYS, 5-8PM Blues Society Band—Nauti Bar & Grille Hospital Street behind Bryan’s Marine 340-718-0544, FB SUNDAYS, 5-9PM Soca Sundays—The Palms at Pelican Cove 340-718-0544, palmspelicancove.com

Events Calendar SAVE THE DATE!

15 FRIDAY, 5:45PM Passover Celebration & Seder Jewish Community Center Members $35, non $45, Children, $10 12 and under. All welcome. RSVP by April 13. 340-513-1011 16 SATURDAY, 9AM-NOON Little Artist Day Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Easter Theme. Details online.

340-772-2622, www.cmcarts.com 16 SATURDAY, 10AM Orchid Awareness & Education Group Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Orchids with Issues. Bring problem plants.

Fee $10, 340-514-5349 APR 22. Earth Day Outdoor Documentary Night.

APRIL 2022 1, FRIDAY-SATURDAY 8PM 2 “The Affections of May” Caribbean Community Theatre Love lost & found in a comedy by Norm Foster. Estate Orange Grove. 340-778-1983 www.cct.vi

21 THURSDAY, 10AM-8 PM Art Thursday Downtown Christiansted Known for local art & hand-crafted jewelry, galleries and shops open all day and late to discover the art and meet the makers. Lunch/ dinner in between would be fun! www.artthursdaystcroix.com, FB 21- THURSDAY OPENING, 6-8PM 31 Leo S. Carty Fine Arts Scholarship Exhibit

APR 27. VI Duathon Championship & Tri-A-Du.

Cane Roots Art Gallery, Company Street Join us for “Legacy—A Leo Carty Retrospective.” 2ND Annual exhibit rewarding graduating seniors pursuing art careers.

Tues-Sat, Noon-5pm. 340-718-4929, www.canerootsartgallery.com

2- TUES-FRI, 9AM-4PM, SAT, 9AM-1PM 31 New Blood 5: The Final Chapter Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Emerging St. Croix artists, 340-772-2622 www.cmcarts.com 2 SATURDAY, 10:30AM-12:30PM Make Bottle Cap Wind Chimes!

East End Marine Park Visitor Center Learn about marine debris. Bring a piece of drift wood, bottle caps provided. Free.

Call/email to register, 340-718-3367, kelcie.troutman@dpnr.vi.gov, 6 WEDNESDAY, VIRTUAL Exploring Art Career Pathways Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Nicole Canegata Photography. Details online.

340-772-2622, www.cmcarts.com 8- FRIDAY – SATURDAY, ALL DAY 9 VI LITERARY FESTIVAL/BOOK FAIR University of the Virgin Islands Attention bibliophiles, literary aficionados, readers, musical/visual artists, aspiring filmmakers, photography buffs & established/ emerging writers. Tickets at eventbrite.com www.usvilitfest.com 9 SATURDAY, 10AM Youth & Teen Workshops Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Visit website for details. 340-772-2622 www.cmcarts.com 10 SUNDAY, TIME TBA Buck Island Sail & Hike St. Croix Hiking Association Details posted online one week prior. www.stcroixhiking.org, 340-772-2073 April / May 22 • 5

Events Calendar TAKE TIME FOR THESE! 24- SATURDAY-SUNDAY 24 Billfish Dolphin Tournament Green Cay Marina Golden Hook Fishing Club. Details online, www.fishstx.com 27 SUNDAY VI Duathlon Championship & Tri-a-Du Divi Carina Bay Resort Run/Bike/Run event for beginners & seasoned athletes—flat 1-mile run, hilly 14-mile bike ride, 3-mile run finish. Shorter options. VI Triathlon Federation. 340-513-2707, theresa@vitf.org 30 SATURDAY, 7-9PM Astronomy by the Sea Estate Great Pond Park New Moon Stargazing w/story-telling or music.

Friends of the St. Croix East End Marine Park.

Bring blanket & snack. Free. Call/email to RSVP, 340-718-3367, Kelsie.troutman@dpnr.vi.gov

MAY 6-15. “The REVOLUTIONISTS” at Caribbean Community Theatre.

22 FRIDAY, 7:30PM Earth Day Outdoor Documentary Night Estate Great Pond Park Ocean Creatures, Science, Nature!

Friends of the St. Croix East End Marine Park. Bring blanket & snack! Free. Call/ email to RSVP. 340-718-3367, Kelsie.troutman@dpnr.vi.gov

30, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, ALL DAY 1 29TH Annual St Croix Int’l Regatta St. Croix Yacht Club Racing for 2 days in Buck Island Channel.

340-773-9531, www.stcroixyc.com

MAY 2022

MAY and JUNE 2022 SHOWS 

THE REVOLUTIONISTS

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A Dramatic Comedy

by Lauren Gunderson May 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 & 15

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FLYIN WEST

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A Play by Pearl Cleage June 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19

  ALL DATES & SHOWS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Fridays & Saturdays 8 PM ¥ Sunday Matinees 4 PM Box office & bar open 45 minutes before showtime

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Caribbean Community Theatre requires masks for entry. Following posted guidelines seating capacity has been reduced. CCT utilizes a HVAC air cooling system which delivers sterilized, HEPA filtered, outside air directly into the auditorium at a rate that forces the inside air to be expelled through roof vents; delivering fresh, clean, germ-free air into the building every two minutes. # 18 Est. Orange Grove Christiansted, St. Croix

Southwest of Golden Rock Shopping Center

For info & updates, go to www.cct.vi eileencct@gmail.com ¥ 340-778-1983 6 • April / May 22

1- TUES-FRI, 9AM-4PM, SAT, 9AM-1PM 21 New Blood 5: The Final Chapter Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Emerging St. Croix artists. www.cmcarts.com, 340-772-2622 1- TUESDAY-SATURDAY, NOON-5PM 27 Leo S. Carty Fine Arts Scholarship Exhibit Cane Roots Art Gallery, Company Street See “Legacy—A Leo Carty Retrospective.”

The 2nd Annual exhibit rewarding graduating seniors pursuing art careers. 340-718-4929, www.canerootsartgallery.com 2 MONDAY, 10AM-4PM Kite Flying Event!

Estate Great Pond Park BYO kite. Free. Friends of the East End Marine Park. Call/email to RSVP. 340-718-3367, Kelsie.troutman@dpnr.vi.gov 6,7 FRIDAY-SATURDAY 8PM 13, “The Revolutionists” 14 Caribbean Community Theatre A dramatic comedy by Lauren Gunderson, this female quartet lived boldly in France during the French Revolution. Sunday Matinees, May 8 & 15, 4pm. Estate Orange Grove, 340-778-1983, www.cct.vi 13 FRIDAY, 1-3PM Coral Nursery Snorkel Cramer’s Park, East End Learn about coral reef restoration efforts & what organisms live there. Friends of the East End Marine Park. Strong swimmers 14 & up.

Free. Call/email to RSVP. 340-718-3367 kelcie.troutman@dpnr.vi.gov 15 SUNDAY, 6PM Moonlight in the Garden Tour

MAY 19-31. “Then & Now in USVI” at Christa’s Art Gallery.

St. George Village Botanical Garden Bring a flashlight; cash bar/entertainment. $50 pp; Call/email to RSVP. 340-692-2874. infoatthegarden@gmail.com 19- THURSDAY OPENING, 5-9PM 31 “Then & Now in USVI” Art Exhibit Christa’s Art Gallery, Company Street 340-713-9959; 340-513-8581, FB, IG 19 THURSDAY, 10AM-8PM Art Thursday Downtown Christiansted Known for local art & hand-crafted jewelry, galleries/shops open all day & late to discover the art & meet the makers. Lunch/dinner in between would be fun! FB 21 SATURDAY, 10AM Orchid Awareness & Education Group Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Orchids—Insects & Pests. Bring problem plants; Fee $10; 340-514-5349 22 SUNDAY, TIME TBA Blue Mountain Night Hike St. Croix Hiking Association Details online one week prior.

340-772-2073, www.stcroixhiking.org 28, SATURDAY-MONDAY, 9AM-6PM 29, 50th Annual Agriculture & Food Fair 30 Fairgrounds, Estate Lower Love “A Golden Opportunity to Grow!”

Largest Ag Fair in the Caribbean! Livestock, local food, drinks, produce, plants live music, vendors galore, activities for the entire family. www.viagrifest.org, FB 28, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, ALL DAY 29 Around St. Croix Race St. Croix Yacht Club Two day sale; overnight in Frederiksted.

340-773-9531, www.stcroixyc.com 31 TUESDAY, ALL DAY Cross-Generational Quilting Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Artist-in-Residence Lauren Baccus leads.

Age 7 & up. Details online. 340-772-2622, www.cmcarts.com

Attractions & Tours SOAK UP SOME CULTURE!

ATTRACTIONS PLEASE CALL AHEAD.

MANY OF THESE LISTINGS HAVE SHIFTED DAYS & HOURS OF OPERATION WITH THE PANDEMIC. Arthur Abel Complex — 340-772-1000 Built in 1799 and once a Danish School, now the Office of the Governor in Frederiksted. Redesigned by architect William Taylor, it was dedicated to Arthur Abel, a St. Croix joiner and builder, in Sept. 2009. Prince Street, Frederiksted.

Caravelle Hotel Casino — 340-773-0687 Christiansted’s only downtown casino. Newest Slot Machines, Video Poker, Spin Wheel Games, Cash Raffles. In-town Transportation. Wed & Thurs, 4pmMidnight, Fri-Sun, 2pm-Midnight. Closed Mon & Tues.

Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts — 340-772-2622 Exhibiting the arts of St. Croix and the Caribbean community. 18th Century Danish townhouse; Artist-in-Residence program. Gift Shop. Annual Calendar. Tues-Sat, 9am-4 pm.

Divi Carina Bay Casino —340-773-7529 Located at the Divi Carina Bay Resort. Adult gaming and late-night fun. Table games for seasoned players and newcomers. Restaurant and bar for late night food and beverage options. Open 7 days, 10am-midnight.

Estate Whim Museum, Library & Archives— 340-772-0598 Sugar Factory, Mill, Slave Quarters, and Great House currently closed to the public. Check Facebook page for updates.

Ft. Frederik Museum —340-772-2021 Built in the 1750s, this Historic Landmark, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Five permanent collections on display. Open Mon-Fri, 9am4pm, $5. See Frederiksted Walking Tour, Pg 58.

The Lawaetz Family Museum. Tour a Danish farm homestead on the National Historic Registry.

Susan Wall

3pm. Group tours on request. Facebook, Lawaetz Museum, Little LaGrange.

Lord God of Sabaoth Church — 340-773-1320 Originally a Dutch Reformed Church built in the 1740s, was sold to the Lutherans in 1831. Rehab under the direction of General Peter von Scholten.

King Street, Christiansted.

Pt. Udall Millennium Monument Easternmost point in the US. A giant sundial marks the azimuth of the first sunrise of 2000.

Schooner Roseway – 340-626-7877 National Historic Landmark. Gallows Bay, Christiansted. Nov – Apr. Local Office.

Sunset Sails, 4-6pm. Events. Reserve at www.worldoceanschool.org

Government House —340-773-1404 Built for a Danish merchant in 1749, it now houses offices and a Governor’s apartment. Courtyard gardens and sweeping staircase to a 2nd-story ballroom. King Street, Christiansted.Historic Landmark.

Hams Bluff Lighthouse First lit in 1915 under the Danish Government.

North of Frederiksted; historic landmark.

Lawaetz Family Museum — 340-473-1557 Mahogany Road, Frederiksted. 18th Century Danish farm homestead, on the National Historic Registry, managed by active USDA certified organic farm in conjunction with Ridge2Reef Farms. Museum tours and Farmers’ Market, Wed and Sat, 11am –

Art Exhibitions • Classes • Museum Shop

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Attractions & Tours

DISCOVER LOCAL LIFE ON ONE OF OUR TOURS! 3. Salt River Historical Park & Ecological Preserve Founded in 1992 in cooperation with the VI Government, the Park documents the human and natural Caribbean world of early indigenous settlements here 4000 years ago through the 1500s. Christopher Columbus landed here in 1493. Nature preserve. Closed for major renovations after double hurricanes in 2017 & the pandemic. New Visitor’s Center planned.

TOURS St. Croix’s National Parks —340-773-1460 1. Buck Island Reef National Monument Proclaimed a National Monument by President Kennedy in 1961. Spectacular beach, hiking/snorkeling trails. 7 miles from Christiansted. Accessible by NPS Authorized Concessioners; find them in Watersports, Pg 40-42. www.nps.gov/buis

Aerial—Scenic, Island Hopping Cape Air, 100 flights a day. 800-CAPE-AIR. See ad this page for destinations.

2. Christiansted National Historic Site Established in 1952, includes Ft. Christiansvaern, Old Customs House, Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse & Slave Market, and Old Scale House. The Steeple Building is closed for renovations. Fort open 8:30am- 4:30pm, Mon-Fri, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. See Officers’ Day Room, Arsenal, Dungeon, and Cannons for harbor & land defense. Site parking; public restrooms on Church Street.

St. George Village Botanical Garden, 340-692-2874, www.sgvbg.org Established in 1972. 16 acres, 1500 native & exotic species. Restored buildings & ruins of a 19th century Danish sugar cane plantation.

Self-guided tours, Mon-Sat, 9am-1pm. Open daily, 9am-3pm, except Christmas. Nursery open first Saturdays for plant sales, 9am-Noon.

Museum Store open daily, 10am – 2pm.

Cruzan Cowgirls Horseback Riding Tours. Ride with us on St. Croix’s rescue horses.

Mon-Fri, 10am – 3:45pm • Departs Christiansted Taxi Stand, King Street, opposite Gov’t House NARRATED TOUR Botanical Gardens Lunch in Frederiksted Beer-Drinking Pigs North Shore Scenic Drive Columbus Landing

Monday-Friday 340.690.9322 4000 Sion Farm Full Restaurant + Bar Air Conditioning Distillery View Free Tours sionfarmdistillery.com sionfarmdistillery mutinyislandvodka.com

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340-773-6700, Evenings, Evenings, 340-773-9561 CallCall 340-773-6700, 340-773-9561 sjtouss@gmail.com • Ask •about Custom Tours sweenyjtoussaintjr@gmail.com Ask about Custom Tours

Attractions & Tours

LEARN ABOUT MARINE LIFE & RIDE HIGH ON THE ZIP LINE! Carambola Zip Line—340-244-1464 www.carambolazipline.com Immerse with nature & zip through the lush rainforest and across the Carambola Valley!

Jaw-dropping views! 2 tours a day; call for an appointment.

Rum Distilleries Captain Morgan Visitor Center, 340-713-5654 Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm. Gift Shop. Call to make a reservation for a rum tasting!

Cruzan Rum Distillery, 340-692-2280 They are busy making more rum while the Visitors Pavilion and Logo Store are temporarily closed and the factory Tours are on hold.

Christiansted Walking Tours – 340-332-4451 Veteran Tour Guide, Nina York, in Danish and English.

Sion Farm Distillery & Restaurant, Mutiny Island Vodka - 340-690-9322 Caribbean’s first & finest Island Vodka handcrafted from breadfruit. Distilled & bottled on St. Croix. Craft cocktails, flight tastings, micro-batch releases, chef-created menu, free tours, AC. Open 11:30am-7:30pm/Happy Hour, 4-5:55pm, Mon-Fri. Iconic Island Dairies Building, Sion Farm. www.sionfarmdistillery.com , Facebook.

Cruzan Cowgirls Horseback Riding Tours, 340-690-RIDE, www.cruzancowgirls.com Be adventurous and come ride with us— down the beach, through the Rain Forest, and into the sea! Featured on Travel Channel’s series, “Real.” A 501.c3 that rescues horses on island, gives them a second chance at a better life, and educates on their proper care.

East End Marine Park, 340-718-3367 Wraps 17 miles around the East End, from Green Cay on the north to Great Pond on the South (see Map, Pg 55), & protects 60 acres of coral reefs, seagrass meadows, sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, salt ponds, & mangroves.

Ongoing tours & events, New Interactive Visitors Center, open 9:30am-4pm Thurs, Fri, and first Sat of the month. www.friendsstxeemp.org kelcie.troutman@dpnr.vi.gov

Sion Farm Distillery & Restaurant. Escape and join us!

Sweeny’s St. Croix Safari Tours – 340-773-6700, Evenings, 340-773-9561 Cool and comfortable, open-air Safari bus to major attractions. Narrated. Mon – Fri, 10am – 3:45pm, departs Christiansted Taxi Stand, King Street, opposite Government House.

Leatherback Brewing Company VI — 340-772-BEER Authentic VI Craft Beer, Brewery & Tasting Room. Brews & cans 4 styles a year with Limited Releases. Casual food, Island Life store, selftours, indoor & outdoor bar. Roebuck Industrial Park, just West of the airport. Now open 7 days, 11:30am – 8pm. www.leatherbackbrewing.com Ridge to Reef Farm—340-473-1557 Experience the farm! Come on up and grab a watercolor map for a Selfie Tour of this Certified Organic farm, Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm. $10pp, $5 kids and Seniors. Group and students rates available. There’s volunteer programs, farm stays, and Bush Skills. Check FB for updates. ridge2reef.org

An Unforgettable Family Adventure Leatherback Brewing Co. Pick up a Reef Life hat in the tasting room or online.

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$1600.00

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DOUBLE the $800.00 limit from other islands!

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will allow visitors to the USVI to enter the US with up to $1600.00 per person of duty-free purchases. ib designs. Eye spy the New Love Eye Bracelet.

CHRISTIANSTED COMPANY STREET Asha World Designs – 340-690-6512

Climb the steps next to Common Cents Pub and you will find the marvelous ASHA shop. British owner Sarajane sells eclectic world adornments and attire gleaned from her extensive global travels. Her signature clothing line is hand made with pride in India, Thailand and Bali using hand block printed, hand loomed natural fabrics with globally sourced fabulous prints. To compliment the ASHA collection you will find a treasure trove of unique jewelry designs, accessories, gifts, textiles and homewares.

This season also brings Pitchulik, Mungo, Erika Peña, Björg, some exciting collaborations and several new capsule clothing lines from emerging world designers. www.ashaworlddesigns.com, @ashaworlddesigns

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Cueros Leather Goods - 850-512-3525

Let the pleasant smell of leather guide you to this wonderful shop on Company Street in historic Christiansted, where you’ll find a variety of men’s and women’s leather goods from Colombia. Art pieces beautifully handmade with delicate designs, and high quality materials. As the only leather store on St. Croix, we carry exclusive labels like LAND from Colombia, and for the non-leather lovers, we have the KIPLING line of bags made in Belgium, and BAGGALLINI with unique designs and versatile uses. Also the original “Mochila” bags made by the Colombian Wayu Indians. Choose from bags, backpacks, briefcases, carry-ons, jackets, wallets, belts and more; something for you, your family, or friends. Other bags and sandals brand’s include: CLARKS, BIRKENSTOCK, GUESS, CALVIN KLEIN, MICHAEL KORS, and RALPH LAUREN.

JOINT DECLARATION

This is a Customs Declaration that can be made by family members who live in the same household and return to the United States together. These travelers can combine their purchases to take advantage of a combined flat duty rate, no matter which family member owns a given item. The combined value of merchandise subject to a Flat Duty Rate for a family of four traveling together would be $4,000. Purchase totals must be rounded to the nearest dollar amount.

ALCOHOL

If you are at least 21 years old, you may also take up to five liters of alcohol duty-free as part of your $1,600 exemption, as long as at least four liters were purchased in the USVI, and at least one of them is a product of the USVI, like Cruzan Rum. Liquor boxes are free to check aboard your return flight.

TOBACCO

Returning resident travelers may import tobacco products only in quantities not exceeding the amounts specified in the personal exemptions for which the traveler qualifies.

See below for up-to-date specifics on Customs Duty information concerning Rates, Duty-Free Shop articles, and Mailing and Shipping Goods.

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TRY IT, LOVE IT, BUY IT! Cultured Naturals Body Care & Home Scents – 340-626-8232

We’re a Green Beauty & Wellness Company based in Christiansted, St. Croix. Marrying Nature with Science, owner and nurse Ramone Reid creates clean, care products for Face, Body, Hair, & Home all boasting tropical and aromatherapeutic benefits. All their raw ingredients are sourced from small farmers or by wild-harvesting amazing ingredients such as Ylang Ylang, Lemongrass, Soursop, and Noni. At our Company Street store, we offer Candle Making classes for groups, couples, or special occasions. Open Mon – Fri, 10am – 4 pm . A selection of our products can be found at Jackies Beauty Supply at Sunny Isle. Visit our website and see us at Ag Fair, May 28-30. www.culturednaturalsbodycare.com

EBBE’S STORE – 340-773-3020

cueros leather goods. Handmade by Kunas in Colombia, each bag is unique in its appliqued designs.

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Approaching their 53rd Anniversary, opened by her parents in 1969, Vivian Ebbesen-Fludd swings open the shutters of EBBE’S STORE five days a week to welcome you in. The earlystyle, open-air storefront still remains today and inside you will find “a little bit of this, a little bit of that, a little bit of this and that.”

Madras fabric in dozens of patterns, school plaids and solids, clear and printed plastic

Asha World Designs. Indian spinning rings.

#55 COMPANY STREET CHRISTIANSTED (UPSTAIRS)

Studio & Gallery

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table coverings, craft and notion supplies, infant and children’s clothing, men’s and women’s accessories, local books, towels, fans, beautiful ribbon and lace, and gifts, just to name a few! Located on the corner of King Cross and Company Street, open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, and Sat, 11:30am – 5:30pm. Closed Wed and Sun. Facebook.

Eden South – 340-713-1003

Located at historic #3 Company Street, Eden South is an unexpected oasis of divine and authentic Crucian treats. Come in to see our contemporary line of preserves and syrups from old-time recipes, books by local authors, colorful rainforest and recipe t-shirts and sample our famous Jack’s Bay Pepper Sauce— also available as a personal-sized bottle for easy carry-on when travelling. Our product line is made only from in-season, locally sourced fruit and is prepared in small batches for consistent quality. We are dedicated to bringing you the best time-honored traditions of St. Croix, conveniently packaged to help you enjoy and express Crucian culture, wherever you may be. www.edensouth.com

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“A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That” 4 King Cross Street Christiansted - 340-773-3020

BCBG, Jessica Simpson, Vince Camuto, Nunn Bush, Clarks, & Naots, just to name a few.

On the Corner Where King Cross Meets Company

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FantaSea Jewelry Studio & Gallery

Locally made gemstone and island inspired jewelry, created on site by designer, Nicole Gariepy.

Nicole has been making jewelry on St. Croix for over 20 years. Specializing in unique gemstones, Caribbean larimar, and precious metals, FantaSea designs reflect the movement of the ocean and energy of island life. The FantaSea Jewelry Studio has a new home on Company Street! Now located upstairs, next to Cultured Naturals and From the Gecko boutique. Our art gallery space showcases local art, featuring the paintings and prints of Maria Henle, the photographs of St. Croix’s premier photographer Fritz Henle, and the photography of Tina Henle. Visit fantaseajewelry.com for more and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

ib designs – 773-4322 (say “eye-bee”)

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The Shoe Bar. Naot comfort & style!

An island favorite in historic Christiansted, this gallery is home to the distinctive designs of local artist/metalsmith, Whealan Massicott. Whealan has been crafting for over 25 years and is fortunate to have a fabulous team of artisans join him in creating magical jewelry. Being a musician at heart allows life’s movements, patterns, and rhythms to play out in his raw, organic designs. Ib designs Feel Good Jewelry is a salute to the simplicity of life and to the inspiration of creativity. Truly artful, truly unique, truly Caribbean! Feel Good Jewelry for Feel Good People. Stop in to say hi to Whealan, Kris, and the rest of the ib family. Find us on Facebook. www.islandboydesigns.com.

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The Shoe Bar – 340-713-1445

Located at 55 Company Street, The Shoe Bar is St. Croix’s premier shoe boutique, carrying styles for both men and women. Ladies can select from bcbg, Chinese Laundry,Vince Camuto, Jessica Simpson, Nine West, Bandolino, Naots and more. For the Gents, we have Nunn Bush (a Florsheim brand), Clarks, Kenneth Cole and Naots sandals and dress shoes. We are very proud to be the only authorized dealer for Naots in the Virgin Islands.

Stop by and enjoy a glass of wine while you shop! Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am -5 pm.

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SONYA’S Fine Island Jewelry – 340-778-8605

Oceanique Creations. Something New in recycled glass!

Hook up with the Original- Sonya’s St. Croix Hook. Located at #1 Company Street since 1964, an introduction to the hand-wrought jewelry at Sonya’s begins with the pleasantly inexpensive hook bracelet which is often imitated, never duplicated. Our designs include: hurricanes, hearts, flowers, sea life, breast cancer awareness, and so much more. All creations are crafted in sterling silver, 14 &

Joyia Inspirational Jewelry. Feel Joy with our new chain bracelets!

Chaney Chicks & Island Gifts Friendliest gift shop on St. Croix

Sea Glass & Chaney Island Jewelry Pendants • Earrings • Bracelets • Local Hot Sauce Jams • Coffee • Art • Christmas décor • Local Books Kings Alley, off the Christiansted boardwalk Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm • (305) 896-3135

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Monday - Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Find us on Facebook and Instagram.

18 karat gold—bracelets, rings, earrings, and pendants. Our loyal customers continue to vote our jewelry #1 in the Virgin Islands. Visit us at www.sonyaltd.com. Toll-free: 877-766-9284.

Oceanique Creations – 321-438-3012

Sublime STX. Turn heads and be sun safe; UPF50+ quick-dry antimicrobial art clothing!

Friendliest gift shop on St. Croix! We specialize in unique island jewelry featuring sea glass and Chaney. Why not treat yourself or a friend to something truly special such as a stunning ocean inspired piece of jewelry? Come in to see our one of a kind collection of sea glass and Chaney pendants, earrings and bracelets.

If you find your own sea glass or Chaney treasure, we can also design a special piece just for you. We also carry locally made hot sauce, jams, coffee, art, Christmas décor, books and much more. Chaney Chicks & Island Gifts is located just off the Christiansted boardwalk behind Brew STX in King’s Alley. Open

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largest selection of cigars in the vI! STATE-OF-THE-ART WALK-IN CEDAR HUMIDOR.

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Belle Sorelle Beauty Bar – 340-713-4455 Shop imported designer fragrances and cosmetics from Bvlgari, Guerlain, Boucheron, Dolce & Gabanna, Caroline Herrera, Paco Rabanne, Jean Paul Gautier, Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez, Nina Ricci, Elizabeth Arden, Elizabeth Taylor, Juicy Couture, Azzaro, Mugler, Mont Blanc, Jimmy Choo, Coach and Versace. Also look for designer handbags, totes, jewelry and accessories.

Located at the entrance to Kings Alley on King Street, across from Government House.

Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm.

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Welcome to Oceanique Creations, the newest gift shop on St. Croix! We specialize in local handmade gifts and island jewelry featuring sea glass and Chaney. Want the perfect keepsake that allows you to take a part of St. Croix home with you? Then visit Oceanique Creations and check out our collection of sea glass and Chaney pendants, earrings, bracelets, and anklets. We also carry hot sauce, jams, soaps, candles, art, holiday décor, and much more all made by local artists. If you find your own sea glass or Chaney treasure, we can design a special piece for you.

Located in King’s Alley, just off Strand Street in Christiansted. Open Mon – Sat, 10 to 5pm.

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FRAGRANCES COSMETICS SKINCARE HANDBAGS TOTES JEWELRY ACCESSORIES

“Be impossible to forget. ”

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QUEEN CROSS STREET Baci Duty Free – 340-773-5040

On the corner of Queen Cross and Strand Street, Baci has been here to serve you for the past 26 years! See our large assortment of local hand-made island hook bracelets in silver, gold and black/gold/silver Titanium. Try on St. Croix’s most-wanted designer USA hand-made stacking bracelet by Vahan in silver and gold with diamonds and other gem stones. Chaney, Larimar, Lafonn, St. Croix beads for Pandora, Atocha ship wreck and Greek, Roman coin jewelry. South Sea Pearl necklaces. Designer sunglasses from Gucci, Kate Spade, and many more.

Polarized sport sunglasses from Costa, Oakley, Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, and Salt Life. Swiss watches from Alpina, Frederick Constant, Luminox, Mido, Swiss Army, and Tissot. Japanese-made from Bering, Casio, Citizen, Guess, Invicta, and Seiko.

The largest walk-in cigar humidor in the VI with top-selling brands from Arturo Fuente, Padron, My Father, Monte Cristo, Macanudo and Cohiba.

Largest selection of rums from around the world like Ron Zacapa. www.bacidutyfree.com Tropical Bracelet Factory. Waterdance Cuff from Michou; ancient traditions, modern expressions.

Protect your skin & look good doing it!

UPF 50 + Protective Clothing Clothing blocks 98% of UVA/UVB rays Original artwork licensed from artists Made locally on St. Croix!

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This trendy shop has swimwear for all shapes and sizes including hard-to-find separates, cup sizes, long torso, and attractive styles for full-figured women. We also carry colorful sarongs, coverups, bags, great accessories, casual and dressy clothing, and sandals. And…the reason for the name – hats, hats, and more hats! Visit our store on Queen Cross Street near Strand. Open Monday – Saturday, 10am-6pm. Check new arrivals on Facebook.

JOYIA-Inspirational Jewelry – 340-713-4JOY (4569)

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Located in the Caravelle Arcade in Christiansted Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5pm

(340) 713-3113 www.sublimestx.com

Hotheads – 340-773-7888

Just Steps from the Gov’t Parking Lot!

Tropical print Sundresses & Shirts Swimsuits and Sunglasses Sunhats St. Croix Tee Shirts Sun Hats, Swimsuits & Dresses Wooden Toys 4 Company St., Christiansted 1110 Strand Street, Christiansted

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Artist and jeweler, Joyia Jones, invites you to visit her family-operated studio where we create handcrafted Page 1 jewelry using silver, gold, and precious stones. Set your intention with our free engraving that allows you to customize your Joyia jewelry with an inspirational word, name, or date. Check out our collection of one-of-a-kind antique spoon pendants, cuffs, and rings. Jump on the trend of mixing metals with our stackable rings and bangles and don’t forget to take a look at our unique square jewelry – we have square rings, bangles, and necklaces!

Be inspired. Be creative. Be intentional. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram! Monday-Saturday 10am 5pm. Queen Cross Street www.joyiajewelry.com

Tropical Bracelet Factory Outlet – 340-719-0672

We are not only a store but an attraction not to be missed specializing in magnificent jewelry made on the premises. See how your special piece is designed, created, and finished through our studio’s glass windows. View our extensive collection of stainless steel, copper, platinum, gold, and silver earrings, pendants, and rings. We have the largest

and craft center

One of the largest manufacturers of fine jewelry in the USVI

340.719.0672

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On the corner of Queen Cross and Strand Streets, Christiansted.

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selection of island bracelets, chaney, Larimar, conch, diamonds of all colors and sizes, certified ancient coins, natural pearls including the most unique of them all— “The Queen Conch Pearl.”

Free rum samples from our extensive liquor collection available daily. Stop in for a rare cigar to commemorate your vacation. Known for our locally made crafts and collectables, take home a real souvenir made right here on St. Croix. Open Monday – Saturday, 10-6pm.

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Crucian Gold- 340-244-2996 FEEL THE LOVE and discover how Crucian Gold’s original designs are inspired by St. Croix’s natural beauty and culture. Visit our Christiansted store where Nathan Bishop and our family of jewelers create the Island Bracelets, Chaney Collection, and a wide array of stunning original silver and gold artisan jewelry and gifts. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, FB & IG, www.cruciangold.com CMCA Gift Shop. Invasive Lionfish Earrings, made by marine scientists from St. Croix’s reefs.

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Strand Street, Christiansted 340 719-5633 Women’s Work, Play, Dinner to Wedding Fashions!

Lots of Linen!

•Jewelry •Sandals •Bags •Totes •Hats •Sarongs M-TH 10am-5pm • F-SAT 10am-5:30pm

Art Exhibitions • Classes • Museum Shop

RJS Handmade Designs – 340-642-3291

Expect the best from Jeweler, Rosa Asencio! For over 18 years, her unique, handmade gold and silver jewelry has received the highest level of customer satisfaction. In addition to forging, hammering, texturizing and soldering, Rosa uses the Lost Wax Casting Method – an ancient process dating back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Although demanding, it rewards the artisan with an object of great individuality. Visit the store to see the complete collections, inspired by the islands beauty and culture. “something is bound to catch your eye!” Strand Street in Christiansted. www.rjshandmadedesigns.com ; FB, IG

Small Wonder – 340-773-5551

A delightful children’s store filled with a large selection of swimsuits, sunhats, sunglasses, St. Croix tee shirts, sundresses & shirts in tropical prints—cool, 100% cotton & linen clothing for boys & girls in sizes from Newborn to Pre-teen.

Also find sturdy wooden educational toys, doll houses, rocking horses & train sets by Plan & Brio. Special items include sterling silver feeding spoons, ceramic piggy banks, adorable stuffed animals, dolls & doll furniture, children’s tables & chairs, baby & children’s accessories, plus yearround holiday & event costumes. Layaway & Baby Shower Registry available. Located just steps from the Government Parking lot at 1110 Strand Street.

Sublime STX Sun-Protective Clothing – 340-713-3113 Made on St. Croix, our clothing images of animals, fish, coral, birds, turtles, waves, and more 18 • April / May 22

RJS Handmade Designs. Like Mother, like daughter, cherished, hand-made memories!

are digitized from licensed original paintings!

Lightweight and perfect for swimming, fishing, sailing, snorkeling, diving—anything under the sun—with UPF50+ moisture-wicking fabric.

Everything is Sublimation Dyed, so images never fade or wear off, becoming part of the fabric. We have a great selection of long and short sleeve shirts in men, women, youth and toddler styles plus dresses, sarongs, and buffs.

Rounding it out is Pura Veda reef-friendly organic sun block and after sun products, sunglasses, locally-crafted jewelry, and sandals. Located in the Caravelle Arcade between Dashi Restaurant and The Remedy. Stop by and try a complimentary sample of locallybrewed Leatherback beer. www.sublimestx.com, Facebook. Mention this ad for 15% off!

Trends! - 340-719-5633

This boutique has had three transformations—first Fashion Cove in 1983, then Avant Garde, and now Trends! owned by Lisa Bhola. Here you’ll find everything a woman could want, head to toe, for any occasion. Peruse through brands like Tribal Sportswear, Charlie B from Canada, Habitat Zen Knits, Bali Batik and Pineapple, and John Michael Richardson handmade jewelry. Great linen selection! If you’re looking for that special accessory, they’ve got the sandals, leather and vegan bags, hats, and sarongs to fit the bill. Strand Street near King Cross, open Mon – Thurs, 10am – 5pm, Sat, 10am – 5:30. FB, trendsboutiquevi, IG, trends. boutique_stx

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FREDERIKSTED CMCA Gift Shop – 340-772-2622 Local Art & Crafts at your fingertips—Annual “Island Art & Soul” Calendars (buy online), Books, Cloth and Carved Bowls, Greeting Cards, Home Accessories, Jewelry, Dolls, Glass, Beaded, and Shell Ornaments, Paintings, Pottery, Prints, Tee Shirts, Tiles, Wall Hangings, and Wire Sculptures.

Inventory changes regularly so check us out often!

Visit the new Gift Shop at Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts, housed in an 18th-century Danish townhouse on the Waterfront, Strand Street, Frederiksted. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 4pm and “Cruise Ship Days.” www.cmcarts. org. Like us on Facebook!

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Enso Indigo Home – 340-513-3195

Back in the late 70s, 80s, and early 90s, islanders and visitors devoured Java Wraps sarongs, clothes, and take-out decor. Even if this is not a fond memory for you, you’re in for a treat as Twila Wilson and Kobie Nichols reincarnate this popular vibe into an all-encompassing home store.

They’ve found a way to bring back those incredible textiles, create new designs, and mix it all with new-found objects. The name Enso says it all for them as a sacred Zen Buddha symbol representing strength and elegance and the manifestation of the artist at the moment of creation. This store will, no doubt, evolve into something very special for St. Croix. Located in Gallows Bay, in the orange Arawak building, with front and back entrances.

Open Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm, Sat, 10am-4:30pm.

Rouge Duty Free. Lendava Duo Face Creams, for the modern man and woman. A super-potent daily formula and a maximum-effect night formula. Your skincare routine doesn’t need to be complicated.

Undercover Books – 340-719-1567

If you are looking for an independent bookstore in St. Croix, Undercover Books & Gifts in Gallows Bay is it. The Bistro is located right next door, so you can enjoy a cup of coffee after browsing the shelves. Undercover has everything you need in a bookstore. You will find the latest in fiction, and non-fiction as well as a fantastic children’s section.

Don’t be surprised if you run into one or two local writers while you’re there; they have a great local interest selection and provide a comprehensive representation of the local talent. Open Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm, Sat, 10 am – 4:30 pm. www.undercoverbooksstcroix.com

Fresh Produce. Bakery.

Gourmet Cheeses. Full Service Butcher. Deli. Salad & Soup Bar. Hot Prepared Foods.

Extensive Selection of Wine, Beer & Liquor

AROUND THE ISLAND The Hunt – 340-277-1846

Three cheers for the new consignment store on St. Croix overflowing with a refreshing and alwayschanging mix of all styles of furniture, lamps, wall art, and decorative pieces. Come on out, search the floor, shelves, baskets, and crates—you may discover April / May 22 • 19

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a unique rarity or something you weren’t even looking for! On a recent trip I went in to check it out and went home with a fabulous, giant turquoise bird bath and a monkey pitcher! You can’t resist this stuff, it’s all fascinating collectibles that you never knew you wanted! At the corner of Northshore and Midland Roads, pull into the parking lot at the orange buildings, two of them, chock full for you. Open Wed-Sat, 11am – 5:30pm, Sun, 1-4pm. Text Pamela for more info.

Plaza Extra East – 340-778-6240

Great Price. Right Value. With great low prices, Plaza Extra East features thousands of your favorite grocery store brands as well as foreign specialty foods, bulk packaged items, a full service bakery, deli, and prime meat counter. Plaza offers a large produce section featuring fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, including locally grown items. In addition to a wide selection of wine and spirits, Plaza Extra East is also home to Doctors Choice Pharmacy. Conveniently located in Peter’s Rest, Plaza Extra East is your one stop, shopping destination for all your grocery, home, and personal care needs. www.plazaextraeast.com

Crucian Gold. Handcrafted artisan bracelets.

ROUGE DUTY FREE – 340-773-0054

The International Luxury Rouge Beauty and Fragrance chain is now open on St Croix, USVI! ROUGE DUTY FREE St Croix is the new affordable luxury shopping destination in the USVI. With the largest fragrance, skincare and makeup selection on Island, ROUGE also has two anchor Stop N Shop for MONT BLANC writing instruments, leather goods, luggage and accessories. Plus FURLA Italy (since 1927), the leading trend in Italian leather handbags.

ROUGE is offering Cabin Services facials, cleansing , and more, by the world’s leading Swiss skincare, Cellcosmet/Cellmen, and VALMONT. Located at Orange Grove Shopping Center, we’re open Monday - Saturday, 10am – 4pm. Facebook

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Sweet Lime Furnishings – 340-719-6360 Want that WOW factor in your home or condo?

Sweet Lime Furnishings, on Constitution Hill, can help you get it, with indoor furniture made from teak, mahogany and other durable hardwoods; outdoor furniture in elegant unfinished teak, manmade wicker over aluminum frames or durable plastic lumber with a 20-year warranty; comfy sofas and chairs in washable or Sunbrella fabrics; exotic, one-of-a-kind pieces and the work of some of St. Croix’s best-known artists. Our inventory is huge, and we’re adding to it all the time! We’re also happy to special order. Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm. www.sweetlimefurnishings.com, Facebook

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Artisan Craft Distilling Co – 340-725-6701 Something New! We take great pride in fermenting, distilling, and bottling right on the premises using locally-sourced corn for our signature White Lightning Moonshine, and local fruits in small batch special fermentations like Pomegranate, Cinnamon, Apple Pie, and Sour Cherry flavors. Look for NEW flavors every month like Black Current, and Raspberry coming up! Stop by for a free Tasting MondayFriday, 3-6pm and Saturday-Sunday, 11am-5pm.

Located on Hospital Street (Rt. 75) just East of Christiansted before the By-Pass—look for the large Copper Still! Gift Shop towels, tees, shot glasses, flasks and more!

BREW STX – 340-719-6339 BREWSTX is St. Croix’s only restaurant and microbrewery located on the beautiful Christiansted boardwalk.

The two-level waterfront venue provides spectacular views perfect for dining in or for private parties. The menu features local seafood entrees, steak dinners, delicious appetizers, and a variety of handhelds. Enjoy any meal with one of our house-crafted brews on tap! (Full bar available). Open Monday - Saturday, 11am – 10pm, Sunday, 11am – 9pm. www.brewstx.com, FB

Rum And Wine Bar Restaurant. Asian-Fusion Sushi.

Café Christine | Art Gallery – 340-713-1500 Nestled in a quiet historic courtyard, Café Christine offers fresh salads & small batch cuisine, using local ingredients when available. House-made desserts.

Menu changes daily but includes signature dishes like Vegetarian Platter, Croque Monsieur or Madame, Dark Chocolate Flourless Torte and Coconut Pie. You might also see Salmon Spread with Mixed Greens,

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Coco Loco Bar & Grill – 340-713-8899 A vibrant Spanish Tapas-inspired restaurant in the heart of Christiansted at Kings Alley, between King Street and the boardwalk. Tapas, in select bars in Spain, have evolved into an entire, and sometimes sophisticated, cuisine. Here guests can order a wide variety of different tapas and combine them in such a way to make a full meal. We combine Spanish, Mexican, Cuban, and Peruvian cuisine with a Caribbean twist. Try Maduros, Ceviche, Calamare, Chicharron, Empanads, Pinchos, Paella, or a Cubano sandwich. Our menu, service, settings and atmosphere are for families and friends to experience great food and engage in wonderful conversation. Enjoy and relax, it doesn’t get better than this...Open for dinner Wed-Thurs, 5-10pm, Fri-Sun, 5-11pm. Call ahead for TakeOut. Menu on website. FB & IG www.cocolocostx.com

Cafe Christine’s. Fresh Veggie Platter.

Artichoke, Mushroom and Chevre Quiche, Basmati Rice with Fresh Pineapple Salsa or Linguine with Portobello Mushroom Cream Sauce. Open Tuesday – Friday, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, reservations recommended. Join us for a glass of wine, a lovely lunch and admire the local artwork in the cafe. A unique setting, not to be missed; a best kept secret... until now.

Company Street in Apothecary Hall. Menu posted daily on Instagram and Facebook.

The Courtyard - 340-773-7728 Right across the street from Government House on King Street, you’ll find the hidden oasis called The Courtyard. Known for its locally-sourced, organic cold press juices, and fresh fruit smoothies, they now offer soups, salads, sandwiches and quiche along with Vegan and gluten- free options! Sip a cup of coffee, relax, and take a peek at our latest ‘artist-of-the-

Dynamite Tacos. Pork Carnitas Tacos.

month’ works on display. Most weekends, we offer Art, Yoga, or Wine and Food Workshops; schedule on our Facebook page. Open Monday - Saturday, 8 am 6 pm; give us a call for drive-thru or pick-up service!

We’re available for private parties up to 50 people. www.thecoutyardstx.com, Facebook.

Dynamite Tacos – 340-713-5550 Dynamite Tacos is St. Croix’s best kept secret that you must experience for yourself! Serving street style

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veggie tacos with your choice of sides and daily specials. Takeout and catering available; just call to place your order. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

40 Eats & Drinks. Pull up a seat!

tacos, perfectly blended frozen margaritas, and a variety of Mexican beer—there’s something for everyone.

Located in the Pan Am Pavilion next to Shupe’s on the Boardwalk, this walk-up window makes it easy to grab a quick bite to eat. Choose between house-marinated beef barbacoa, pork carnitas, mojo chicken, or roasted

40 Eats & Drinks – 340-692-0524 Located in the heart of Christiansted, 40 Eats & Drinks welcomes you to enjoy our Italian menu! The menu features authentic homestyle Italian-inspired appetizers and delicious homemade entrees like chicken parmesan and lobster prosciutto alfredo. We also offer gluten free and vegetarian options. Indulge in our famous Mac n’ Cheese Shoppe where you can craft the perfect mac attack! Once you’ve had dinner be ready to taste the best desserts on St Croix with options such as banana chocolate chip rum cake, key lime tart & bread pudding. Remember we have an outstanding brunch Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 2 pm with an everchanging menu of deliciousness from Chef Brant. Join us for dinner Tuesday through Saturday 6pm to 9pm. Call for reservations!

Luncheria ­­— 340-773-4247 This restaurant is an institution on St. Croix - a taste of Mexico in Christiansted for 39 years! All the locals know owner, Lenny, and Louie, bartender on Thursday and Friday evenings, making the best Margaritas your way! Enter through the big pillars and follow

Luncheria. Signature Nachos.

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the Danish brick wall up to the bar for ordering.

Enjoy all your favorites, at casual tables in a terraced, outdoor courtyard - Nachos, Salads, Quesadillas, Burritos, Enchiladas, Tacos and Tostadas. Enjoy “Two’fer Tuesday” with 2 Tacos for $5, and 2 Beers for $5. End then there’s “Thursday Night Tacos,” 2 Tacos for $3, dine in only. Located on Company Street in Apothecary Hall and open Monday - Saturday, 11 am 9 pm, Thursday 11 am - 10 pm, closed Sundays.

The Mill Boardwalk Bar and Brick Oven Pizza – 340-643-MILL Very simply put, exceptional harbor views, friendly service, the best Pizza on the island, and more! This open-air, waterfront pizzeria is best described with these notes—Local wood- fired, custom-built brick oven; fresh dough made in-house daily. Charred and chewy crust. Cosa nostra cheese. Open kitchen.

Gluten free “anti” pizza menu items. Yellowfin tuna poke. Rum cake ice cream sandwiches. Amazing sunsets. Eclectic mix of locals and visitors. Fast and friendly service. That pretty much sums it up! Open 7 days a week, 11am – 10pm (subject to change).

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Nate’s Boathouse – 340-692-6283 Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch on our boardwalk patio or in our breezy, open-air restaurant overlooking beautiful Christiansted Harbor. Watch the local fishing boats deliver their daily catch of Wahoo, Tuna, or Mahi-Mahi—we specialize in the fresh seafood brought to our dock every day. Creative dinner options incorporate an eclectic blend of world cuisines along with a unique, affordable wine list. Drink specials from the most complete bar on the island. Open 7 days, 8am – 9pm, ½ -Price Happy Hour, 4–6pm. FB, IG. www.stxboathouse.com

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MICROBREWERY & RESTAURANT kitchen hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm sunday 11am-9pm Shupe’s on the Boardwalk. Puffy pie & adult shakes.

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Food & Drink CHRISTIANSTED / GALLOWS BAY menu, with craft cocktails, a wide array of rums & wines, new teppanyaki section, more sushi, staple starters, and delicious desserts & dessert cocktails...and SAKE BOMBS! Visit our beautiful restaurant and luscious courtyard for a memorable dining experience, Monday to Sunday, from 6 to 10 pm (subject to change). Also inquire about hosting your next social/corporate event with us - catering on-site!

Reservations available. Facebook & Instagram for updates and our menu. Tripadvisor.

Nate’s Boathouse. Bananas Foster Pancakes.

Nauti Bar & Grille – 340-718-0544 This is Christiansted’s ‘Sports Bar on the Water’ with HD TVs inside and out. Come ‘Feel the Breeze’ on our waterfront patio, play pool, darts, and cornhole. We are the Home of ‘Real Texas BBQ,’ fresh local seafood, the coldest beer and hand-crafted libations! Also serving up smoked USDA Choice beef brisket, ribs, sausage, chicken, seafood and scratch-made food prepared fresh daily.

“We smoke the good stuff ” so come out early because it goes fast! Family-friendly, great staff, fun games, dancing! Weekly live events—check our Facebook page for current listings. We’re just off Hospital Street down on the water’s edge. Take a left at the BBQ sign; lots of parking. Open 3 pm until we close, 7 days a week; food service 3 - 10 pm. www.nautibargrille.com, FB Rum And Wine Bar Restaurant – 340-643-4729 First Japanese Teppanyaki Steakhouse inspired restaurant on STX, the area of the historic Rum And Wine Bar Restaurant was originally used to hold people coming off the boat and awaiting medical examinations before being allowed to enter the town and island; notice the coral walls and bars on the windows! Today, come savor our revamped

SHUPE’S on the Boardwalk – 340-773-3400 Looking for something affordable and quick? Look no further! Shupe’s on the Boardwalk offers casual waterfront dining, featuring fresh, hand-ground burgers, hand-cut fries, chicken wings, veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream, and more. All meals served in an easy-travel paper bag. Of course, a full bar at your disposal as well! The best spot on the Boardwalk for burgers and beer! Open Monday – Saturday, 11am – 10pm; Sunday, 11am – 9pm. FB, IG. TOAST Diner – 340-692-0313 This cozy, award-winning diner near the boardwalk waterfront boasts an extremely creative menu including Venezuelan-style arepas, breakfast allday-long, rum cake French toast, the diner burger, biscuits and gravy, the decadent Peanut Butter and Jealous Sandwich, daily specials, and more! While a full bar is available, locals and visitors depend on the Build-Your-Own-Bloody- Mary, and the best coffee on St. Croix! Come with company or come alone and make a new friend. Toast is sure to become the ritual start to your day! Walk-ins only. Phone orders welcome. (facebook, Trip advisor, Instagram, twitter)

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Maria’s Cantina & Sports Bar – 340-713-0222 This Mexican Restaurant & Sports Bar (little Mexico in Gallows Bay) is owned by Chef Maria Fonrouge— actually from Mexico! They will transport you there with authentic Mexican cuisine—something for every-

Maria’s Cantina. Supreme Taco Bowl.

one—meat lovers to vegan. Burritos and Tacos, madeto-order, are served as fast as you can say “Andale!”

Special-value Kids Menu. Margaritas, Sangria, Micheladas, 9 Draft Beers, and Maria’s Signature Drinks made fresh daily. There are 14 TVs for our Sport Fans.

Eat in AC or in the courtyard. Kitchen open Monday, 11 am – 9 pm, Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 10 pm.

Follow us on Facebook for menus and daily specials.

Seaside Market & Deli – 340-719-9393 Seaside Market & Deli is St. Croix’s only gourmet market! With a full-service bakery and deli, Seaside offers made-to-order sandwiches, fresh breads, deli meats, and a variety of sweet treats. Shop Seaside for a huge selection of wines, gourmet cheeses, specialty food items, and the freshest meat and seafood on island.

We feature a variety of convenient, ready-made foods including a fresh soup and salad bar, and a buffet featuring hot entrees and sides plus a large selection of fresh produce, including local selections, and a coffee & juice bar featuring your favorite coffee drinks, fresh squeezed juices and smoothies. Seaside Market & Deli – Eat Fresh. Live Smart. Facebook

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desserts, ice cream, and local artwork and jewelry in the Market. Open Thursday – Monday, 5 – 9 pm, Sunday Brunch, 10am – 1pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Call ahead for reservations, catering parties, or to have your food ready for pick up! www. bluewaterterrace.com, FB. Closed August.

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EAST END Blue Water Terrace – 340-692-BLUE (2583) A restaurant and catering business with a fabulous view across from Buck Island! Specialties are steaks and seafood, ‘Lori’s Famous’ Fried Chicken, BBQ ribs, lasagna, chicken pot pie, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. Find Lori’s housemade

Restaurant & Catering St. Croix’s East End, Gorgeous Buck Island View!

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Cheeseburgers in Paradise – 340-718-1118 Serving daily from Noon till 8pm, weekends Noon till 9pm. Friendly atmosphere, open-air seating. Come and enjoy our World Famous Cheeseburgers! We also have veggie burgers, several salads, fish sandwiches, steaks, fried chicken, chicken fried steak and daily mouth-watering Specials. Choose your own unique libation from our full bar or try one of our frozen specialty drinks! East End Road at Southgate. FB Duggan’s Reef — 340-773-9800 It’s easy to see why this beachfront restaurant, an informal, open-to-the-breeze spot overlooking Buck Island, has been a local favorite for more than 35 years—voted Best Seafood on St. Croix by readers of the Daily News! Start off with drinks or your choice from the wine list. We specialize in local lobster and fresh fish. Also enjoy pasta, filet mignon, and our

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Personal Cheffing/Catering: In-House Holiday Events/Private Parties At your villa rental - Large group platters From 2-200! Fresh Lobster, Fish, Conch, Fresh Local Farm Veggies

Call 340-692-2583 | Text 340-227-6340

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choice of freshly prepared desserts. Reservations welcomed! Dinner served 5 nights a week. Closed Sundays and Mondays and closed September 26 through October 18.

Goat, Soup and Whiskey – 340-773-3333 Welcome to the Goat! Lunch service begins at 11:30am with appetizers, soups, salads and sandwiches. Enjoy your lunch with a glass of wine, beer, or a fresh-squeezed Caribbean cocktail. Dinner service begins at 5pm with Steaks, Chops, Seafood, and Pastas combining with the delicious lunch offerings.

Pair your dinner with a selection from the wine list or from the extensive craft cocktail menu. Choose fresh coffee, espresso or cappuccino to compliment in-house desserts. At Sunday Brunch, from 10am – 2pm, take in views of Buck Island with a glass of Champagne, a Mimosa, or build-your-own Bloody Mary. Our alfresco dining room is located at Coakley Bay Condominiums on East End Road. Dinner reservations recommended, Thurs – Tues, 11:30am – 9pm.

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Oyster Happy Hour Thurs-Sat, 5-6pm bar seating only, Dinner Tues-Sat 5.30-9pm, Sunday Brunch 11-3pm.

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Six Nine Restaurant & Bar - 340-772-6969 Welcome to Six Nine, Frederiksted’s newest, revitalized restaurant, in the former Pier 69 location!

Nestled in the romantic waterfront courtyard in front of Frederiksted Pier, we offer an elegant, outdoor/ indoor dining experience and comfortable bar seating! For dinner, enjoy hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, homemade pastas and desserts, daily specials including lobster when available, oyster happy hour, and a curated and fun wine and cocktail list. Lunch is more casual, offering sandwiches, burgers, fish tacos and more! Brunch includes traditional, creative savory dishes, and bottomless mimosas made with fresh, local juices! Lunch Tues-Sat 12-3pm (and cruise ship days),

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Beach Side Cafe – 340-772-1266 The Beach Side Café at Sand Castle on the Beach Hotel in Frederiksted offers fresh catch seafood specials, American and local dishes with tropicallyinspired cocktails and mocktails hand-crafted from local juices, along with our house-made desserts on the island’s best beach for fun-in-the-sun and spectacular sunsets. Open Monday – Friday, 11am – 8:30pm for Lunch and Dinner, Saturday and Sunday Brunch, 10am – 3pm, Dinner those days, 4:30 – 8:30pm. Visit Sand Castle on the Beach and the Beach Side Cafe for everything you’ll need to enjoy a true St. Croix experience.

Ciboné Fine Seafood – 340-719-2663 An exciting, intimate dining experience in Frederiksted’s historic Limetree Court, King Street.

Their menu of “eclectic, French, Mediterranean, Crucian Fusion” includes wild-caught seafood and the use of local, farm-fresh ingredients. Entre Award winner in the 2017 Taste of St. Croix.

Open for dinner Tuesday – Sunday, 6-10pm.

Nightly entertainment, 7-9pm. Daily specials on Facebook.

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Food & Drink FREDERIKSTED / NORTHSHORE with a view of the Pier and the always amazing West End sunset. Come for poke, flatbreads, salads, sliders, our famous Spinach-Artichoke Dip and more, and stay for the inviting atmosphere and professional, fun bartenders. We’re also the first restaurant on St. Croix to eliminate single use plastic! Entrance is on the 2nd floor, through the Six-Nine courtyard in front of the Pier! Open daily for happy hour 3pm-5pm and dinner 5-10pm. Follow us on Facebook @TapDeckSTX or online at tapdeckstx.com

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Tap Deck Bar & Billiards - 340-773-5227 Tap Deck is located on the waterfront in front of Frederiksted Pier! Enjoy an eclectic small bites menu, daily chef specials, domestic and imported draft beer, and an extensive cocktail selection. We offer both inside air-conditioned seating, and outdoor balcony seating

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The Landing Beach Bar @ Cane Bay – 340-718-0362 Leatherback Landing has arrived in Cane Bay! With a focus on promoting exceptional local beer while embracing and celebrating the community, the restaurant boasts a rotating selection of fresh Leatherback Brewing beers on tap and in cans along with classic island cocktails. The food menu features many favorites along with local specials made with quality ingredients sourced from farmers, bakers, and fishermen located right here on the island. Happy Hour runs from 4pm-6pm daily, and brunch, which starts at 10am every Sunday, is a must. Reservations and large parties are welcome. Cane Bay is a day-trip destination where

GRAB A SEAT! Brew STX is a waterfront microbrewery and restaurant located on the Boardwalk in downtown Christiansted. Serving upscale pub fare that includes their well-known crispy brussels sprouts, fish tacos, ribeye entrées, pasta dishes, and vegetarian/vegan options; there is something for everyone!

On tap you will find a rotating selection of house-made beers that can be available in a flight, pint, pitcher, or tower. Enjoy live music every Tuesday and Thursday night as well as the Seafood Boil dinner special (Thursday).

Kitchen hours: 11am-10pm Monday-Saturday and 11am-9pm Sunday.

Dynamite Tacos is a walk-up window that offers street style tacos, frozen margaritas, Mexican beer, and house-made salsas.

Located in the Pan Am Pavilion in downtown Christiansted, choose between beef barbacoa, pork carnitas, mojo marinated chicken, or roasted veggie tacos that are served on fresh corn tortillas.

Ask about daily specials from Friday-Sunday between 12-9pm.

Shupe’s on the Boardwalk is in the Pan Am Pavilion off the boardwalk in downtown Christiansted. Providing late night entertainment with music, cold beer, and Caribbean cocktails, Shupe’s also offers casual waterfront dining for lunch and dinner. Their fresh-ground burgers can be customized with an array of toppings as well as crispy chicken sandwiches, hand-cut French fries, veggie burgers, and more. If you are looking for grab-and-go style food, they offer exactly what you are looking for.

Kitchen hours: 11am-10pm Monday-Saturday and 11am-9pm Sunday.

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Chef Ozzie’s Kitchen – 340-422-6382 Looking for something affordable and quick? Look no further! Chef Ozzie Kitchen offers casual breakfast sandwiches, featuring local produce from our farmers market on island, and lunch— a Caribbean Continental Cuisine that would make your taste buds sing. Along with our chowder, a taste of New England in the heart of Christiansted, there’s an electric blend of world cuisines. Of course, we do catering for all occasions, pour local drinks, and more. Located inside Thomas Bakery near Sunny Isle. Open Mon-Fri, 6:30am-10:30am for breakfast, and 11am-4pm for lunch. Menu on FB, Chef Ozzie Catering.

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El Flamboyant – 340-779-3285 “People like coming here,” says owner Yvonne Villegas. “I learned to cook from my mother who had a restaurant in Puerto Rico for many years and now its my turn to cook and serve these coveted family recipes!” This colorful, family restaurant offers up a Caribbean, Latin, and Seafood menu that has been pleasing patrons for over 20 years. If you like fresh fish, lobster, conch, and shrimp, or chicken, steaks, and pork chops, you must try the way they do it at here! Happy Hour tradition on Thursday and Friday nights is to stop for a drink then take shish-kabobs home from the drive-up booth! Located between Centerline Road and the Highway on Route #663 and open Monday – Tuesday, 11:30 am – 6 pm, Wednesday – Saturday, 11:30 am – 9 pm, Sunday, 10:30 am – 8 pm.

The Landing Beach Bar. Leatherback Beer and the Beach!

13th year!

16th year!

Restaurant - Bar

Caribbean • Latin • Seafood

Open Mon & Tues, 11:30 - 6pm Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 11:30 - 9pm Sun, 10:30 - 8pm Happy Hour! Thurs & Fri, 4:30 pm – 7 pm

Mid-Island, Rt. 663

340-779-3285 •Sweet Treats & Hot Eats •Weekly Menu Specials •Take Out •Pop Up Services •Private Catering

Rt.70, East Strawberry Hill • Wed-Sat 11-5

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Leatherback Brewing Company – 340-772-2337 Leatherback Brewing Company proudly produces authentic Virgin Islands craft beer with uniquely Caribbean grown ingredients and influences alongside traditional beer styles. We aim to build the community and culture around well-crafted beer and to celebrate and steward our Caribbean life! Leatherback’s flagship location, the St. Croix Brewery and Tasting Room, is located in the Roebuck Industrial Park just up the highway from the airport. Leatherback brews and cans four styles year-round and releases a rotating series of Limited Releases. Many of the styles feature local ingredients. The Tasting Room serves a selection of pizzas, wraps, salads and appetizers and features an indoor and outdoor bar with a family-friendly atmosphere.

Our second location is on St. Thomas and you can also find our beers in cans and on draft in local stores and restaurants. www.leatherbackbrewing. com, FB MUTINY Island Vodka - 340-690-9322 The Caribbean’s original Island Vodka handcrafted from breadfruit, MUTINY Island Vodka® is a true island vodka with a luxurious smoothness that reminds you of the trade winds and blue waters of its island home. The only spirit distilled, bottled, and distributed on St Croix, we are proud to be a US Virgin Islands export! Full of Island vibes, Island character, Island flavor, and Island rhythm!

The magic of breadfruit not only makes a smooth Island Vodka, but it helps feed people, create jobs, and benefit the environment. Ask for us at all restaurants on island, visit our iconic mill tasting room on the Christiansted boardwalk, and join us at Sion Farm Distillery for breadfruit eats and drinks. BETTER Cocktails. BETTER Planet.

Sugar Rush. Gourmet Take Out & Confections!

La Reine Chicken Shack – 340-718-5717 Serving the Community for 20 years! Are you ready to savor one of St. Croix’s best- kept secrets? Taste La Reine Chicken Shack’s mouth-watering BBQ chickens, slowly-cooked on wood-chip coal over an open pit! Get in line! Other menu favorites include Roast Pork, Ribs, Steak, Local Seafood, daily specials and many other island delicacies. Come mingle with our friendly staff and local patrons in our recently renovated outdoor seating area. Enjoy one of our most popular drinks “Cruzan Confusion” at our full bar. Located mid-island on Route #75, off Centerline Road, we’re open 7 days a week serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eat in or Take out! Facebook Sion Farm Distillery - 340-690-9322 Located in the iconic Island Dairies Building in Sion Farm, halfway between downtown Christiansted and the airport, you will find our renovated, airconditioned, bright blue Sion Farm Distillery.

Come enjoy the Caribbean’s first and finest Island Vodka®, MUTINY Island Vodka®, handcrafted from breadfruit. MUTINY Island Vodka® is the only spirit distilled, bottled, and distributed on St Croix.

Better Cocktails. Better Planet. Our family-friendly, Distillery offers complimentary tours, flight tastings, a chef created menu, full service, distillery view bar, merchandise, micro batch releases, and more! Open 11:30am-7:30pm with Happy Hour from 4-5:55pm, Monday – Friday. Find complete

Food & Drink MID-ISLAND

menu on Facebook or our website. Come experience island vibes, island character, island flavor, and island rhythm. www.sionfarmdistillery.com Sugar Rush VI - 340-713-7874 These Hot Pink and Yellow Food Trucks on Centerline Road (Rt. 79) at Estate Strawberry Hill can’t be missed! Step right up for a Gourmet Take-out Experience serving delicious intercontinental lunches, mouth-watering desserts, and specialty drinks for two years now. Think Wings, Conch Balls, Egg Roll, Ribs, Chicken, Salmon, Snapper, Shrimp, Salads, Pasta, and Sides and Daily Specials. Try their signature dishes Amaretto Ribs and Hennessy BBQ Glaze Salmon. Top selling desserts are Caramel Pecan Brownie and Chocolate covered Strawberries.

Top selling drinks are Mango or Dirty Lemonade and Candied Slushy Virgin or Adults. Open Wed - Sat, 11am - 5pm. Drive-in or call-in for quicker pick up. They also cater for parties and events and specialize in Dessert Tables! FB and IG.

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Food & Drink TELL ME WHERE TO EAT!

Easy Dining Guide Restaurant

Take Local area Out code is (340)

40 Eats and Drinks

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Beach Side Café

Cuisine

Meals

Credit Cards

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692-0524

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Christiansted

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772-1266

American / Local / Seafood / Waterfront

L, D, BR

AE, MC, V

Yes

Frederiksted

Blue Water Terrace

X

692-2583

Restaurant / Market / Deli

D, BR

MC, V

Yes

East End

BREW STX

X

719-6339

Sandwiches / Smoked Wings / BYO Salads

L, D

MC, V, D

No

Christiansted

Café Christine’s / ART GALLERY

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713-1500

Fresh / Healthy / Café-style

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None

Yes

Christiansted

Cheeseburgers in America’s Paradise

X

718-1118

Continental

L, D, BR

MC, V

No

East End

Chef Ozzie’s Kitchen

X

422-6382

Sandwiches/Caribbean/Continental

B,L

D, MC, V

No

Mid-Island

Ciboné

X

719-2663

Farm / Sea-to-Table

D, BR

MC, V

Yes

Frederiksted

Coco Loco Bar & Grill

X

713-8899

Spanish-inspired Tapas / Fresh Sangria

D

AE, MC, V

Yes

Christiansted

Duggan’s Reef

X

773-9800

Seafood / Steakhouse

D, BR

MC, V

Yes

East End

Dynamite Tacos

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713-5550

Authentic Mexican Street Tacos

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AE, D, MC, V

No

Christiansted

El Flamboyant

X

779-3285

Latin / Seafood / Caribbean

L, D, BR

None

No

Mid Island

Goat Soup and Whiskey

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773-3333

Casual/Fine/Continental

L, D, BR

MC, V

Yes

East End

La Reine Chicken Shack

X

778-5717

Open Pit BBQ / Seafood

B, L, D

ATM

No

Mid Island

Leatherback Brewing Company

X

772-BEER (2337)

Pizza/Wraps/Salads

L, D

D, MC, V

No

Mid-Island

Maria’s Cantina & Sports Bar

X

713-0222

Authentic Mexican

L, D

AE, MC, V

No

Gallows Bay

Nate’s Boathouse & Seafood Emporium

X

692-6283

Seafood / World Cuisine

B, L, D, BR

D, MC, V

Yes

Christiansted

Nauti Bar & Grille

X

718-0544

Smoked Meats/Chicken/Fresh Seafood

L, D

AE, MC, V, D

No

Christiansted

Rum And Wine Bar Restaurant

X

643-4729

Teppanyaki/Sushi/Craft Cocktails/Courtyard

D

AE, D ,MC, V, Debit

Yes

Christiansted

Seaside Market & Deli

X

719-9393

Gourmet /Salad Bar/ Prime Meats

B, L, D

AE, D, MC, V

No

Gallows Bay

Shupe’s on the Boardwalk

X

773-3400

Burgers / Wings / Ice Cream

L, D

MC, V, D

No

Christiansted

Sion Farm Distillery

X

690-9322

Craft Cocktails and Eats

L, D

AE, D, MC, V

No

Mid-Island

Six Nine Restaurant & Bar

X

772-6969

Steaks/Seafood/Pasta/Wine

L, D, BR

AE, D, MC, V

Yes

Frederiksted

Sugar Rush VI

X

713-7874

Sweet Treats/Hot Eats

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MC, V

No

Mid-Island

Tap Deck Bar & Billiards

X

773-5227

Small Bites / Cocktails / Draft Beer

D

AE, D, MC, V

No

Frederiksted

The Courtyard Juices & Fitness Center

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773-7728

Juices / Smoothies / Healthy Food

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D, MC, V

No

Christiansted

The Landing Beach Bar @ Cane Bay

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718-0369

Grill / Seafood / Caribbean / Waterfront

B, L, D

MC, V, D

No

Northshore

The Market STX

X

719-1870

Full-Service Supermarket / Catering

B, L, D

AE, MC, V

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Mid-Island

The Mill Boardwalk Bar Brick Oven Pizza

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643-6455

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The Palms at Pelican Cove

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718-8920

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TOAST Diner

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692-0313

Fun & Eclectic Breakfast & Lunch

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LOCAL FARM STANDS CALL AHEAD OR CHECK ONLINE FOR CHANGES IN SCHEDULES. ARTfarm, LLC – 340-514-4873 Popups & Preorders; get on email notice at www.artfarmllc.com or check FB. Crescent Farm - 340-277-0707 Sat - Sun, 9 am - 5 pm or by appointment.

Solar-powered, organic farm. Seasonal fruits & vegetables. Facebook La Reine Farmers Market – 340-778-0998 Sat, 6:30 am – 11 am New Location. VI Dept of Agriculture Ag Station, East Building, on Rt. 669. Vegetables, fruits, plants, and trees.

The Market STX – 340-719-1870 The biggest, full-service supermarket on St. Croix features organic fresh local produce, imported cheeses, organic eggs, and juices.

They have the finest cuts of meat prepared by their Master Butcher—USDA meats, Certified Angus meats, poultry and seafood. Pair all your favorites with wines from the largest liquor selection on island. Catering is available from the full-service Deli and Bakery. Try the delicious Stone House Subs, pastries and desserts.

Artisan breads, platters, and hot foods served daily. Now order online with curbside pickup at www.themarketvi.com. Simply Fresh!

Ridge2Reef – 340-473-1557 Fresh, wholesome, USDA certified organic fruits, veggies, meats. Two markets: Inside Lawaetz Museum, Wed & Sat, 11am-3pm; Leatherback Brewing, Sat, 12-3pm. Facebook.

La Reine Chicken Shack. Johnny Cakes, a Crucian tradition!

Susan Wall

Sejah Farm – 340-277-6046 or 277-9392 Mon – Fri, 10 am – 5 pm, Sat, 7 am – 5 pm Dale and Yvette Browne offer livestock, eggs, & organically grown vegetables. www.sejahfarm.com. Accepts credit cards.

Southgate Corner Farmer’s Market – 404-310-8278 Sat, 9am – Noon Fresh & preserved fruit, local honey, unrefrigerated eggs, goat cheese, plants, handmade soaps. FB Tropics Hydroponics Farm – 340-227-5546 Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4 pm, Sat, 8 - 12 noon, Sat, La Reine Market Brian McCulough specializes in Bibb lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, & other vegetables.

Farm locations, Pg 54-55.

Better Cocktails, Better Planet.™

Serving the Community for 20 years!

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Open-Pit BBQ Chicken Roast Pork Ribs • Steak Local Seafood

Catering for All Occasions!

Newly Renovated with Full Bar

Try our “Cruzan Confusion!”

Open 7 Days a Week!

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Rt. 75 off Centerline Road

Sejah Farm. Dale & Yvette Brown.

Eat In or Take Out • 340-778-5717

Made from 100% Non-GMO Breadfruit in the Virgin Islands.

Visit us at Sion Farm Distillery 340.690.9322 4000 Sion Farm ENDORSED BY:

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Cover Stories

EMERGING ARTISTS AT NEW BLOOD 5 | LEO CARTY SCHOLARSHIP EXHIBIT

APRIL 22

MAY 22

Lekisha “Indika”Rantan

Leo S. Carty

Brenda Soto

What has being in a New Blood Show meant to you?

Lekisha “Indika” Rantan—As an ambitious artist, I’m delighted to be featured in New Blood 5 with other talented creatives where my life began!

Eliana Schuster-Brown—New Blood provided valuable exposure as a novice. It was the encouragement I needed and the reassurance that I was clearly on the right track.

Elaina Schuster-Brown Brenda Soto—Participating in New Blood, with other like-minded artists, transformed the way I see art and the power of what artists can do together in the Virgin Islands.

A. Michael Edwards— New Blood allowed me to step out of my comfort zone, network with others in the Crucian art community, and inspired me to set Adrian Edwards bigger goals for myself.

He moved to St. Croix and began to expand his style and mediums in 1976 by teaching at the Golden Grove Correctional Facility, University of the Virgin Islands, and being the coordinator of the Adult Education Senior Art Program. During the 70s and 80s, Leo created weekly political cartoons for the St. Croix Avis, taught K-12 Art at St. Dunstan's Episcopal School and served on the boards of the V.I. Council on the Arts, St. Croix Arts Council, St. George Village Botanical Garden and the St. Croix Jazz Society before devoting all his time to painting by 1989.

Carty's impressionistic paintings adorn the walls of many public buildings throughout the USVI. A Federal Commission 3-panel mural hangs at the Alric L. Christian Federal Building and Court House in Orange Grove, St. Croix depicting the history of all three islands.

Leo received his highest honor in 1996 as one of 12 recipients of the Governors' First Awards for Excellence in the Arts in recognition of his accomplishments and exceptional contribution toward the advancement of the Visual Arts in the Virgin Islands.

HENLE FINE ART

HENLE FINE ART

Art Exhibitions • Classes • Museum Shop

At FantaSea FantaSea At Jewelry Jewelry Studio Studio and and Gallery Gallery

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Stefan Carty, Leo’s youngest son, founded the Carty Fine Arts Studios online in 2020 to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of his father’s passing with the mission to continue the legacy of illustrating island life through vivid images that capture the imagination.

Visit www.cartyfinearts.com.

“Scatch Band”

From a loving family of five, she was supported in her artistic skills and encouraged to be cheerful. Indika’s family is musically and artistically talented and very enthusiastic about their craft.

Teachers who guided her artistic path were Ms. Jessica Parker at Arthur Richards Jr. High and Mr. John Jones at St. Croix Educational Complex as well as her mentor, Rodney D. Butler.

To develop her skills further, she is currently living in Humble, TX networking and participating in exhibits and preparing for her first St. Croix showing at Lucien Downes’ New Blood 5: The Final Chapter, April 2 – May 22, Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts. IG, @indikatheartist, Facebook, Indika.

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he late Leo S. Carty, born on April 17, 1931 in Harlem, New York had talent that was recognized at an early age when he received a scholarship to the Museum of Modern Art for Children at the age of 10 for a mural he painted while attending a summer recreational program.

“Wash Day”

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ndika, our April Cover Artist, is a Crucian born artist whose work evokes emotion and thought, using acrylic and oil paint on canvas, and is influenced by the movement, color, and passion experienced by humanity in its pursuit to advance. She feels that it represents her soul’s journey and the existence of polarities in the world and she hopes that her surrealist-style captivates the souls of onlookers. Her colors are meant to appeal to a deeper level of human consciousness and is inspired by the colorful culture of the VI and the strength of the people she experienced grew up with in Frederiksted.

Local Art

ISLAND LIFE THRU ART! Bead On a Wire - 340-718-BEAD (2323) Learn how to make jewelry with Artisan/ Instructor Vanessa Harvey Hinds. Daily, 2-hour classes are available in Wire Work, Chain Maille, Pearl Knotting, Stringing, Seed Beading, and more. Visit her bright yellow and white Bead Store in the new Richmond Courtyard on Soboetker Lane, between Rt 75 and the seaplane ramp. Find tools, beads, semi-precious gemstones, precious metal wire, stringing supplies, Swarovski crystals, and much more. Let her help you plan your special event, jewelry party or Craft & Sip. Open Wednesday - Saturday, 11am 5pm. Beadonawirestx.com. FB Cane Roots Art Gallery – 340-718-4929 “I began collecting art in 1981 and am still collecting which has manifested itself into the launch of Cane Roots Art Gallery, the blue and white building at 24 Company Street,” says owner Sonia Deane. “Though I am not an artist myself, the process of the gallery renovation became a canvas for me. I believe that there is a renaissance of the artist community here and I am truly excited to be a part of it. Our featured exhibit, Legacy—A Leo S. Carty Retrospective, runs April 21 – May 27. This is the 2nd Annual Leo S. Carty Fine Arts Scholarship Show supporting local graduating seniors pursuing an art career.

The gallery will be open Tuesday thru Saturday, 12 - 5 pm, or by appointment. A wonderful calendar of exhibits is planned for 2022 and we also hope to serve as an assemblage of artists and a convergence of ideas. I look forward to sharing it with you, bringing art into to your home, and experiencing the transformation.” www.canerootsartgallery.com, FB, IG Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts – 340-772-2622 Our mission is to preserve, promote and exhibit the arts of St. Croix and the Caribbean community, to provide an interactive environment that encourages children, youth and adults to learn positive forms of expression, and to offer creative learning experiences which foster an understanding of the rich cultural and artistic traditions of the Caribbean, and their source. Housed in an 18th-century Danish townhouse. Artist-inResidence program. Come visit and join us! www.cmcarts.org, Facebook.

Christa’s Art Gallery – 340-713-9959 Christa-Ann Davis Molloy was a St. Croix This Week cover artist in February and March of 2017 and since then, opened a gallery in La Grande Princesse and now on Company Street in Christiansted. Born in Trinidad, West Indies, she began an interest in art and design by the age of 11, encouraged by her Mom, her sister, her sons,

The Leo S. Carty F I N E A RTS S CH O L A R S H I P

Join us at: Cane Roots Art Gallery 24 Company Street, Christiansted from April 21 - May 27 for “LEGACY—A Leo Carty Retrospective.”

The Gallery will be open Tues - Sat, Noon – 4pm, or by appointment.

“In recognition of his accomplishments and exceptional contributions toward the advancement of the visual arts in the Virgin Islands.”

The Carty family announces the 2nd Annual Leo S. Carty Scholarship rewarding local graduating seniors a monetary award to further inspire their pursuit of careers in the arts.

Proceeds from select artwork will fund this Legacy Scholarship.

VISIT US AT

https:\\cartyfinearts.com @carty_fineart Carty Fine Art Studios Follow us on Facebook at Carty Fine Art Studios to learn more.

“Concert in the Park”

Cane Roots Art Gallery

Tues - Sat, Noon - 5pm Or By Appointment 24 Company Street Christiansted, St. Croix canerootsartgallery.com canerootsartgallery@gmail.com 340 -718 - 4929 April / May 22 • 37

Local Art and friends. She loves to paint portraits, old buildings, quadrille dancers, mocko jumbies, Caribbean scenes, and events. Lots of these images are incorporated into products at her gallery. Come see her umbrellas, shower curtains, coasters, rugs, cushions, mugs, tee shirts, face masks, and cultural coloring books. Sign up for art classes and Sip and Paint events. Open Mon – Fri, 11am – 5:30pm; Sat, 10:30am – 4pm.. Company Street. www.christaart.com. FB, IG Henle Fine Art – 340-332-1628 Now at the new home of FantaSea Jewelry Studio and Gallery, this historic loft on Company Street in Christiansted continues to showcase the paintings and prints of Maria Henle, the photographs of St. Croix’s premier photographer Fritz Henle and the photography of Tina Henle. HenleGallery.com

Learn How to Make Jewelry!

Vanessa Harvey Hinds - Artisan/Instructor

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Maufe Gallery – 340-332-4556 Maufé Gallery owner/artist Thérèse Trudeau welcomes you to the gallery where she exhibits her own work and that of other local and international artists on St. Croix. Located at Crucian Gold on Strand Street in Christiansted, Maufe Gallery shares space with jewelry designer Nathan Bishop who oversees an on-site workshop for handmade designs. There is often a new exhibit every month and live music and performance art pieces taking place. Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm.

Ted Davis Galeria - 310-860-6001 (toll free!)

After almost a decade in Christiansted, D&D Studio is now online! Visit us at https://ddstu- dio.smugmug.com/Travel/StCroixPhotos to purchase beautiful and collectable photographs by Ted Davis. These stunning images are unique St. Croix artworks, and are great additions to your home or office decor.

You can have a piece of St. Croix delivered right to your door! Call or email for more details. info@ ddstudio.us The Mermaid’s Purse Gallery – 340-643-4607, 340-643-5637 Get transported into a Fun, Creative space, full of surprises, full of one-of-a-kind Creations, large and small. Welcome to the Mermaid’s Purse Gallery!!

Get your Art on…You will escape in the whimsical world of local artist Isabelle Picard. We have Great, Unique gifts for all occasions including a collection of the local hand-made pottery of Sara Lee Hayes.

We are at historic Quin House, Company and King Cross Street, Christiansted. Come visit us, we can’t wait to show you our “creative playground”. FB, IG

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340 643 5637

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Beautiful St. Croix photographs delivered right to your home!

Visit www.ddstudio.smugmug.com/Travel/StCroix or call us at 310.861.6001 for more details!

Art Thursday 2021 - 2022

Our Danish Connection The Scandinavian country of Denmark was among the European contenders for ownership of Caribbean islands and acquired St. Thomas in 1660, St. John in 1718, and St. Croix, purchased from France in 1733. (See page 48 for historical details.)

• The handsome, still functioning 18th and 19th century architecture – official, commercial and private, built of Danish brick brought as ship ballast.

• Ruins of many plantation structures that once produced sugar and rum, particularly former windmills that ground sugar cane.

• The presence of four churches of the Danish Lutheran denomination, with special sections for Danish gravesites in two old cemeteries.

• Many African heritage and mixed blood families carrying Danish last names, even the use of historic Danish first names for Crucian children.

that goes back 4,000 years. But the legacy from that distant past is confined to artifacts kept in museums. While interesting, that civilization bears little resemblance to our present time.

Christiansted Municipal School, 1913. Andreas Lauridsen.

Danish West Indian Society More meaningful are the images we have from the times when Denmark owned the three islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, particularly those from the late 19th and early 20th century when photography had become popular. The Danes who were stationed here as government staff or on military duty, fascinated by the tropical scenery and exotic lifestyles, preserved them in photo images as mementos to share with friends and family back home.

As we take in the many photographs from that time accessible on the web, we realize an

• Access on the internet to over 5 million documents in the Danish archives relevant to the Danish West Indies, as our islands were called.

buttress roots of the kapok tree as a frame for a

Art Studios, Galleries, Jewelry & More

If you happen to be a visiting Dane, we bid you Velkommen!

ArtThursdayStCroix.com FaceBook.com/ArtThursday

St. Croix is known for its extensive history

• A Friends of Denmark organization that enjoys exchange-visit festivals with its sister society in Denmark, the Danish West Indian Society.

Christiansted Art Walks All Day! 10am-8pm l Nov 18, 2021 l Dec 16, 2021 l Jan 20, 2022 l Feb 17, 2022 l Mar 17, 2022 l Apr 21, 2022 l May 19, 2022

by Nina York

Denmark left its mark here in many ways that have contributed to a close relationship between Danes and the U.S. Virgin Islands following the 1917 Transfer, bringing thousands of Danish visitors. Examples of this closeness are:

• A friendly Crucian population that welcomes and looks out for visiting Danes.

Every 3rd Thursday in Season

PICTURES WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

emotional connection with those times. We recognize architectural treasures that still survive, amazing natural phenomena like the giant picnic, scenes of the local population engaged in daily chores, and a military parade showing nattily uniformed Danish soldiers.

We are privileged to have an extensive exhibit of such Danish West Indies history images and informative text at our Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, for which we can thank Mette Kia Krabbe Meyer, Senior Researcher at the

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illustrated articles from the pages of this magazine, 2009-2019, documenting in English and Danish the legacy of Denmark’s imprint on our culture. Undercover Books and Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts, $20.

Royal Danish Library in Copenhagen, and Anne Walbom of the Danish West Indian Society. The exhibit, open to everyone, is in the lounge area by the staircase to the upper floor and the interisland flight gate.

Nina York, born in Denmark but a St. Croix resident since 1976, has been a contributor for this publication since 2009 and was its Managing Editor from 1990-2003. She now offers tours for visitors from Denmark and the mainland, does translations, and sells her books, historic maps, and print reproductions.

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Watersports

BUCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS & SUNSET SAILS BUCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS & SUNSET SAILS

Big Beard’s Adventure Tours – 340-773-4482 Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Come with us to Buck Island Reef National Monument and enjoy one of the finest marine gardens in the Caribbean! Choose a relaxing full-day excursion aboard the sailing catamaran Renegade, with famous beach BBQ, or enjoy the beach and snorkeling on a fun half-day trip aboard our power catamaran Adventure. Experience one of our Sunset Sails; a beautiful time to be out on the water! For the ultimate St. Croix experience, all our boats are available for private charters for weddings or large groups. Gift Certificates available. Give someone the gift of an experience they will always remember. Located on the Christiansted boardwalk; retail store. Authorized National Park Service Concessioner. www.bigbeards.com, Find us on Facebook and Instagram

Caribbean Sea Adventures – 340-773-2628 Lyric Sails. Day charters and sunset sails out of Frederiksted.

Come explore Buck Island with us! Caribbean Sea Adventures offers a variety of boating packages to fit your every need. With options ranging from full, half day or private charter trips to explore Buck Island’s underwater snorkel trail, to sunset sails along the beautiful coastline, there is an option for every occasion. New to our fleet is a 32’ Boston Whaler, offering a more intimate charter experience. All Buck Island trips include snorkel gear and instruction, guidance on the underwater trail, flotation devices, water and rum punch. Scuba diving trips and wedding ceremonies also available. www.caribbeanseaadventures.com Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.

Llewellyn’s Charter – 340-773-9027 Take a fast and exciting sail with local sailing legend and calypso recording artist Llewellyn Westerman aboard his 37-foot locally-designed and built, six-passenger performance trimaran Charis+. He’s been sailing to Buck Island National Monument since 1960 and assures a comfortable arrival to the beach or the first designated underwater National Park. Snorkel gear is provided. Departs from the St. Croix Yacht Club at Teague Bay 9 to 1:00 am, 1:30 to 5:30 pm, and 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Personalized sails available. Call for more information and reservations

Lyric Sails – 340-201-5227

Book Online

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Experience the magic of Frederiksted sailing onboard the custom-built 63ft historic racing catamaran, Jolly Mon! On our signature live music sunset sail, be serenaded by local and visiting musicians as you sip on complimentary rum punch, spot turtle tracks at Sandy Point, and watch a beautiful West End sunset.

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Sea Thru Kayaks VI - The Difference Is Clear!

or the past decade, visitors and locals have experienced the incredible Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, including it’s aweinspiring Bioluminescent Bay, by utilizing our completely transparent “sea thru” kayaks and fully immersing themselves with the wonder above and below the water.

Sea Thru Kayaks VI, LLC is a local family-owned and operated business that has evolved into the leading paddle sport headquarters on island.

Our love and passion for St. Croix is expressed in all that we do, with a mission to offer guests a unique vessel to experience this incredible area to the fullest.

A diamond in the Caribbean, St. Croix and its Bioluminescent Bay, shines the light on a memorable experience for anyone who tries it. As your transparent kayak skims over the water, billions of microscopic marine plankton

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Seeing the bottom as you kayak is amazing!

illuminate around and under the kayak, completely illuminating the hull.

Countless guests and visitors agree that

there is no way to truly describe in words the phenomenon that can be experienced in a seathru kayak this way. The only things that I do hear over and over again is that Sea-Thru Kayaks are the only way to fully experience the wonder of the Bio! Our tours are not limited, however, to bioluminescent excursions. Sign up for daytime adventure tours of the eco preserve and mangroves or take a self-guided tour with an equipment rental of traditional or clear bottom kayaks and traditional or completely transparent stand up paddleboards.

Visit our family at Salt River Bay, on the Northshore, where you can tour with us or go off on your own. Go online for more info and to schedule your next adventure!

SEA THRU KAYAKS VI, LLC www.seathrukayaksvi.com 340-244-8696

Sail to Buck Island Reef National Monument on Departing Teague Bay

Teroro II & Dragonfly

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SAIL • SNORKEL • HIKE

Sail aboard Teroro II (42’) or Dragonfly (38’) Trimarans and experience a personalized tour of Buck Island Reef National Monument.

The National Underwater Trail is a snorkel sight second to none!

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Want to explore the West End by day and stay away from the crowds? Book a private day sail! Sail, snorkel, swim and relax in the always calm waters of the West while being taken care of by our professional crew!

Private evening sails are also available by request.

Sunset Sails sail Wed-Sun, private day sails are available daily. See our music schedule and book online at lyricsails.com or follow us on Facebook @lyricsails.

Teroro II and Dragonfly – 340-718-3161

340-773-DIVE (3483)

Nep2une Scuba Diving. Diving Frederiksted.

Buck Island Charters, with Captain Heinz and his son Carl, is one of the oldest charter boat companies sailing to Buck Island Reef National Monument. Teroro II, a 42’ trimaran, is the first commercially built boat by Gold Coast Yachts at Salt River and chartered by Captain Heinz.

Carl followed his father’s passion, after sailing and competing in his youth and after helping to captain Teroro II to Buck Island for 16 years, and now has is own boat Dragonfly, a 38’ trimaran.

He and his father love to share their local knowledge with the guests aboard and give them a very personalized snorkeling tour of Buck Island Reef.

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SCUBA DIVING ST. CROIX, USVI Dive a wreck, wall, pier and reef all in one day!

Diving here is easy & accessible with an array of experiences. All dive boats are inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard and captains are USCG certified. Sea life is abundant and changes with the time of day and time of year. More than 500 species of fish, 40 types of coral and hundreds of invertebrates inhabit the water.

Buck Island Reef National Monument – is 6,000 feet long, a ½-mile wide and includes the 176-acre island and 18,839 acres of submerged land and coral reef system.

Frederiksted Pier – Macro life abounds; depths reach 50’ at the end of the pier; pilings are at 25’.

Butler Bay Wrecks – 5 wrecks together on St. Croix’s Northwest tip; the deepest is at 110’ and the shallowest is at 20’.

Salt River Canyon – This Northshore site has two walls facing each other across a quarter mile of blue water.

Cane Bay Wall – Rated one of the top dives in all the Caribbean. Not to miss!

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We are recommended by Fromer’s Tour Guide and sail from Green Cay Marina.

DIVING Dive Experience – 340-773-3307 Get to know St. Croix’s underwater wildlife— Turtles, Eels, Sting Rays, Eagle Rays, Manta Rays, Dolphins, and even Humpback Whales with St. Croix’s Original PADI 5-Star IDC Center!

Michelle Pugh, a member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame, opened Dive Experience in 1983 and has the most experienced dive staff on the island. Diver safety, combined with fun and preservation of the marine environment are our primary concerns. Daily boat dives, Lionfish hunting dives—take your fillets home with you (yum!), and “No Moon” String-of-Pearl night dives! We offer diver training from the Discover Scuba program to dive instructor and complete dive and snorkel rental gear plus air and nitrox fills. New, expanded location on the Chritiansted boardwalk at Kings Alley. We love to dive and it shows! www.divexp.com

Nep2une Scuba Diving – 340-227-1915 We specialize in small groups and personal service diving and we’re located directly across from the Frederiksted Pier and offer 6-diver max boat dives daily with over 30 different dive sites to choose from on the calm waters of St. Croix’s West End. And we offer guided day and night dives at the famous Frederiksted Pier, as well as morning guided shore dives at the Cane Bay Wall. Here at Nep2une, we want you to have the best diving experience possible! Whether you have been diving for years or this is your first dive, your safety and enjoyment are our #1 priority! Be sure to stop by and check out our retail store for all your snorkeling, diving beach wear and souvenir needs.

DIVE EXPERIENCE — Diving St. Croix for 39 Years Michelle Pugh, a 41-year resident of St Croix, learned to dive in Los Angeles while high school and hasn’t stopped since!

In 1992, along with Jacques Cousteau, she was inducted into the platinum Pro 5000 through SSI. In 2004, she was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Frame for being the first woman to dive with killer whales in the wilds of Canada, the first American woman to teach diving in Moscow, Russia and for establishing the mooring system on St Croix to protect the coral reefs.

Michelle was also given the SBDC and Congressional Award for Entrepreneurial Success for Dive Experience.

Sam Halvorson, Captain, Instructor, Dive Master, and Videographer, has been on board for 29 years. He knows the reefs like the back of his hand. His videos are a favorite souvenir!

Michelle, who’s made over 10,000 dives on St. Croix, is the only dive center owner that actually dives most everyday—guiding lots of customers by request. While developing

the dive mooring sites, she has explored most St Croix reefs and walls. Michelle has also traveled the world just to dive—like the East coast of the US from Florida to Rhode Island, the West coast from Canada to Mexico, The Red Sea, Australia, Solomon Islands, Borneo, PhilipSusan Wall pines, the Antarctic, and most of the Caribbean Islands. And, I recently returned from the Galapagos Islands!

Dive Experience is St Croix’s first dive operator and the first PADI 5-star IDC center.

They teach diving from novice to professional instructors. Located at Kings Alley on the boardwalk, their USCG-licensed dive boat is steps away on the dock. The full-service center features basic snorkel equipment to recreational and professional dive gear from Aqualung (US Divers) plus hats, towels, tees, Trudi Gilliam fish art and the largest Reef sandal selection on island. “With years in the business and my experience over time, I’d can say that Dive Experience is simply the best!”

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Sweet Bottom Dive Center – 340-773-DIVE (3483) Find us in 2 breathtaking locations. At Cane Bay Beach, in our NEW 2,200 square foot facility and at the Carambola Beach Resort at Davis Bay. We offer daily shore diving to the famous ‘Wall’ only a short distance off each of the beaches. Dive our beautiful, healthy corals to see tropical fish, turtles, rays and reef sharks or schedule a boat or pier dive. Whether you’re interested in a Discover Scuba Diving experience or are working towards a certification, such as; Open Water, Advanced Open Water, a Specialty Course, Professional Instructor Ratings or Technical Diving, we can accommo

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Watersports WHAT ELSE CAN I DO? JET SKI & SEA SCOOTERS

Mermaid Adventures SeaScooter Snorkel Tours - 310-742-5015

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Get ready to be propelled through the beautiful Caribbean waters on a SeaScooter snorkel tour tailored just for you. As it pulls you through the water, you conserve your swimming energy and get the most coverage of our enchanting blue waters during your snorkeling time. We are a mobile company that goes out to all the hottest snorkel locations like the Frederiksted Pier, Sandcastle, Cane Bay, and Green Cay across from Tamarind Reef. We provide high-end snorkel equipment and train you on its use before your tour time starts. We also photograph and video your entire tour. By touring with us, you are helping to keep the reef healthy for future tours and generations to come. Part of all proceeds benefit reef charities on St. Croix. Open every day, 9am 6pm. www.mermaidadventures.net, FB, IG

West End Water Sports – 340-277-8295 Located in Frederiksted at the popular Rainbow

Beach next to Rhythms Restaurant and Bar, we offer lounge chairs, umbrellas, Jet Ski rentals or tours by appointment, and now Yamaha Sea Scooters—the perfect way to explore the world underwater! The West End has some of the calmest and clearest waters on the island. Our beautiful swimming and snorkeling area is in front of the beach and, beyond that, the Jet Ski free ride zone is large and uncrowded for safe and fun riding. More action can be found on a Jet Ski tour to Sandy Point and Hams Bluff Lighthouse. Call or book online on our website. Spend a relaxing day on Rainbow Beach and enjoy good island food and drinks from Rhythms at the same time! www.wewatersports.com, FB

KAYAK TOURS

Island Kayak Sailing Adventures - 340-626-3921 If you want an unforgettable experience on the pristine waters of the U.S. Virgin Islands, then book an adventure with Island Kayak Sailing Adventures (IKSA). Come explore our enchanted estuaries, remote beaches, and

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LIVE THE BIO BAY EXPERIENCE! lagoons. We offer customizable self-guided or guided excursions, using our Hobie Trimarans.

Glide across the water on our Stepper SUP (stand-up paddleboard) or the Beast SUP board (holds up to 6 people). Hear our history in an enchanting manner with our land excursion or play with our large beach games with family and friends. So, if you are feeling stressed, anxious, or bored, then it’s time to say ‘yes’ to fun, sun, and adventure! No matter what experience you choose, IKSA has an adventure waiting for you. Open 7-days-aweek, 9am – 5pm. www.kayaksailingadventures.com, FB—IKSA.

Sea Thru Kayaks VI – 340-244-8696 Your paddle sport Go-To on St. Croix! Located inside of Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, providing a waterfront experience into the heart of nature and history. Experience the incredible natural phenomenon of our bioluminescent bay in our completely transparent kayaks. Your entire

boat will become immersed in millions of light-emitting micro-organisms with limitless visibility of the glowing wonders around you, creating a bucket list experience unlike any other. Soak up some Vitamin D and enjoy one of our daytime tours in the Caribbean sun, creating a fun and family-friendly experience in one of our glass-bottom kayak eco or beach tours. For the more adventurous, view our rentals, from glass bottom and ocean kayaks, to soft top and transparent SUPs. www.seathrukayaksvi.com, FB

Virgin Kayak Tours – 340-514-0062 Voted ‘Best Kayak Tour’ on St. Croix for the past eight years by the readers of the VI Daily News! Family owned and operated for 20 years, Virgin Kayak Tours offers nighttime Bioluminescent Tours, Salt River Historical Park & Ecological Preserve tours, and Custom Tours—half day, full day, or week long. They use the award-winning Hobie Mirage Pedal Kayaks, so your tour is effortless, even in

Virgin Kayak Tours. Owners Alison & JT.

windy conditions, and focus on St. Croix ecology, Pre-Columbian history, and the cultural landscape. “You’ll definitely see our passion shine through on every St. Croix kayak tour!”

Located off Route #80 at Salt River Marina. www.virginkayaktours.com, FB, IG

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Beaches Public

MAKE A BIG SPLASH! All beaches in the USVI are open to the public although access through private property and hotels may have restrictions.

Buck Island Reef National Monument The National Park Service has operated Buck Island Reef as a National Park since 1961.

Underwater trail, two beaches, two picnic areas, snorkeling, shade, hiking trail, limited facilities. Seven miles East of Christiansted; use authorized National Park Service concessionaires. www.nps.gov/BUIS

Buck Island. Ted Davis

Cane Bay Beach

On St. Croix’s Northshore, this is a long, sandy beach with shade and great snorkeling; relatively shallow and nice for swimming. Diving’s famous “Wall” is located here. Sweet Bottom Dive Center and The Landing Beach Bar to serve you!

Columbus Landing

Christopher Columbus landed here in 1493 at the site of Salt River Bay. Take the road to the left of Salt River Marina. Minimal facilities.

Managed by the Territorial State Historic Preservation Office (DPNR), and is within the boundaries of the National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. www.nps.gov/SARI

Cane Bay Beach.

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Cramer Park

Before Pt. Udall, on the East End, is a beautiful long, deep beach with bathrooms, changing rooms, and picnic tables.

Dorsch Beach

On the right, just before Sandcastle on the Beach Hotel and Beach Side Café, is a wonderfully convenient beach with parking and some shade.

Frederiksted Beach.

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Frederiksted Beach

Right next to Ft. Frederik, it is a favorite of cruise ship passengers. Convenient parking and changing facilities.

Rainbow Beach

North of Frederiksted, this is a lively beach with bar and restaurant. West End Watersports offers Jet Ski, Sea Scooter, Kayak, and Paddle Board rentals. Live music on Sunday afternoons. A local favorite!

Reef Beach

Right next to Duggan’s Reef Restaurant on the East End is a nice slip-of-a-beach. With a very gradual decline, the beach is perfect for windsurfing or for swimming with small children.

The Reef Golf Course is across the street.

Sandy Point.

Susan Wall

Sandy Point

Located on St. Croix’s West End, this spectacular beach is part of Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge and is one the longest in the Caribbean!

Leatherback Turtle nesting is underway now and the beach is closed to the public until the first week in September. Follow on Facebook.

Shoy Beach

Deep and lush, this beach is located inside the entrance to The Buccaneer Hotel; the guard gate attendant to the right will let you through. Park at the end of the road. No facilities; some shade trees. A local favorite.

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Shoys Beach.

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Golf & Tennis

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EVENTBRITE.COM The Virgin Islands Literary Festival and Book Fair, Inc. is a celebration of the imagination and a toast to compelling ideas. A premier destination for bibliophiles, literary aficionados, readers, musical and visual artists, aspiring filmmakers, photography buffs as well as new, Disguise & Illuminations,” the establishedisruptions, and emerging writers.

The Virgin Islands Literary Festival Book Inc.VIis Lit a Fest, non-profit theme and of the 8th Fair, Annual is a company incorporated and registered in the U.S. Virgin collaborative event with the Caribbean Islands. Its 501c (3) status is under the banner of the St. Writer Alscessfor Lewis-Brown as Chair.

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Tee-off at one of St. Croix’s exceptional golf courses!

Carambola Golf Club – 340-778-5638

Open 7 days a week, 7:30 am – 4 pm.

Commissioned by Laurence Rockefeller, as the centerpiece of a luxury Caribbean resort complex, and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., a beautiful, challenging par-72, 18-hole course that This year’s event is virtual on Friday at 9am with stretches over 7,000 yards with water hazards usvilitfest@gmail.com / www.usvilitfest.com presentations by young writers, poets, and children’s coming into play on 7 holes. Carambola opened Poster Design: 620 Design Art: “Melee Undercover” by: Gail Widmer and Social Sciences and UVI’s Research and Technology (RT) Park book authors.

ThePoster focus shifts to poetry andCollaboration: fiction UVI College of Liberal inArts1966 to rave reviews and was considered by writing, publishing, and copyrighting workshops at the master designer himself to be one of his fin10:30 concluding with readings and presentations by est courses. A great golfing treasure, it is the finest course in the Virgin Islands. This course is a nationally and regionally acclaimed authors.

Caribbean gem and a “must play” for any true The centerpiece Friday will be scholarly presentalover of the game. Pro Shop. Clubs and cart renttions on out-of-print Virgin Islands books published als. Call for rates, specials, and tee times. 72 Estate within in the last century like Race Relations in the River. www.golfcarambola.com

The Buccaneer Hotel – 340-712-2144

Open 7 days a week beginning at 7:30am.

An East End, 18-hole course that takes the player over rolling hills to the water’s edge with incredible views! Call for rates and tee times. Pro Shop. www.thebuccaneer.com

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The Reef Golf Course – 340-773-8844

Nikole Hannah-Jones

Among the regional and international authors presenting their recent publications are Dr. Lewis Gordon with Fear of Black Consciousness, Dr. Clelia Rodriguez with Decolonizing Academia, Alecia McKenzie with A Million Aunties, plus regionally and nationally recognized VI authors Tiphanie Yanique, Cadwell Turnbull, Tobias Buckell and Richard Georges, Tortola, BVI. The World Famous Book Bacchanal is virtual at 4pm.

Saturday at 7:30am, the World famous Bush Tea Morning Social is a vaccination-only event at the UVI Great Hall. At 9am, Pulitzer Prize Winner and NY Times bestselling-author, Nikole Hannah-Jones is featured in conversation with five local and regional scholars. At 5pm, meet her at our Afterword, another vaccination-only event at Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts in Frederiksted.

For more info and to sign in and sign up, visit www.usvilitfest.org.

Open Mon – Sat, 7am – 5pm, Sun, 7am – 3pm A 9-hole course, Par 35, with a driving range.

Carts and rental clubs, golf lessons, Golf Shop.

Also on site, an 18-hole Disc Golf course. Rental discs available. Pickle Ball, Tennis. Membership Rates, Greens Fees, Events, and Twilight pricing at www.reefcondosusvi.com, FB

The Buccaneer Hotel courts.

Carambola Golf Course. A 4-star rating from GOLF magazine.

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Par 72 Championship Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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Open to the public. Stay tournament-ready!

Tee times from 7:30am - 4pm

The Buccaneer Hotel – 340-712-2143

Open Mon – Fri, 8 - 11am and 3 - 6pm; Sat, 8 11am. Pro Shop open 7:30am – 5pm.

Eight East End courts; lighted courts by appointment. Pro Shop and Game Match Service. Tennis Pro available for lessons. Call to reserve court time. www.thebuccaneer.com

Photo by Kelly Greer

U.S. Virgin Islands by Dr. Marilyn Krigger, Rise to Recognition by Valdemar Hill Senior, Time and I Looking Forward by Adolphe Sixto, Masquerades by Robert Nichols, Rape of the Virgins by Edward O’Neil, Trials and Triumphs by Earl B. Ottley, Christiansted Town by Karen Thurland, and Perspectives on Black Women Writers by Barbara Christian.

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Destination St. Croix GOOD TO KNOW!

DRIVE LEFT Whether renting a car or crossing the street, it is vital to remember that traffic in the USVI flows from the left side of the road. St. Croix has two towns—Christiansted at the center on the North Shore and Frederiksted at the West End. The Caribbean Sea, which surrounds the island, is always there to guide you along the roads that wind around the coast.

Car rental agencies have a variety of vehicles available from sporty jeeps to roomy air-conditioned sedans, vans, and SUVs. The average price usually includes unlimited mileage but you fill the tank upon return! Both US and other driver’s licenses are recognized. The driver and front seat passenger are required by law to use seat belts and cell phone talking or texting is not allowed.

Parking in Christiansted is limited. There is daytime parking in the National Park Service lot near Ft. Christiansvaern, until 4:30 pm, and a public lot with fees on Strand and King Cross Street. Running from mid-island west to within 1 mile of Frederiksted is the 4-lane, divided Melvin H. Evans Highway. The speed limit is 55. In other areas, the 35 mph limit applies; in town, 20 mph unless otherwise posted.

WORSHIP St. Croix’s history is mirrored in its old church structures. The Moravian brethren, arriving here in the 1730s from Saxony in today’s Germany, founded their mission to bring Christianity to the enslaved part of the population.

The historic Anglican (Episcopalian) churches built in Gothic style include St. John’s in Christiansted and, in Frederiksted, St. Paul’s church. The large number of Irish settlers, along with Englishmen and Hispanics, have contributed to the presence of the Catholic church; Holy Cross in Christiansted is the oldest in the Virgin Islands.

The Danish rule of the island from 1733 to 1917 brought the Lutheran church, which still plays a large role here.

Lord God of Sabaoth in Christiansted occupies the former Dutch Reformed Church; Holy Trinity in Frederiksted was built shortly after the town was founded. The Dutch Reformed church (Presbyterian) now has a new midisland home.

There are 150 churches on St. Croix, from SeventhDay Adventist to Methodist, Baptist, Church of God, and many more. Church attendance and activities are important to a large part of our population; visitors are always welcome at services, often a high point in their island experience. Many other faiths offer places of worship—a Jewish synagogue, a Hindu temple, and a Muslim mosque, to name a few. A church listing can be found in the yellow pages of our local phone book beginning on Page 48.

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7 FLAG HISTORY HISTORY is what this island has an abundance of, going back several thousand years. Back then, the Amerindian population that had migrated here from South America called it Ay Ay. A tribe known as Caribs lent their name to the region and was encountered at Salt River in 1493 by the first Europeans, the 17-ship fleet of Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the new world. He claimed the island for Spain and called it Santa Cruz, the Spanish version of its present name.

Over the following centuries, many European nations started exploiting the Caribbean archipelago, with the British, Dutch, and French joining Spain in taking possession of the rich resources found in some of the islands, battling pirates that posed a dramatic challenge to the treasures derived from mineral resources.

But agriculture, in the form of sugar cane cultivation, turned out to be a winning formula, as sugar, and its by-product rum, were incredibly valuable crops.

Under changing ownership by the Dutch, British and French, including a brief ownership by the Knights of Malta, this island did not prosper, and it was sparsely colonized. The French, that owned it from the mid-1600’s and gave it its present name, actually abandoned it around 1700 having failed at developing a viable plantation economy.

For over 30 years St. Croix returned to its natural state, when a business enterprise of the little Scandinavian nation of Denmark, that since 1666 had taken possession of St. Thomas and later St. John to the north of St. Croix, in 1733 made the

decision to expand and purchase this island from the French.

Known as the Danish West India and Guinea Company, it excelled in sugar cultivation and export made possible by slave trade from West Africa, a necessity for developing a large-scale operation of sugar cane harvests, for which this island was ideally suited thanks to its terrain and rainfall.

In no time, the island was transformed, with forests giving way to planted sugar cane fields by thousands of enslaved persons who, after being brought here under horrific conditions, toiled in the fields under the hot sun.

The island’s cane fields and accompanying estate structures were owned by an assortment of nationalities, with the English, Scots and Irish dominating, but the military and administration was run by Danes, after the island ownership was conferred to the Danish king in 1771.

Soon, a lot of money was made here, but at a high cost of human life.

The island posed health risks from tropical diseases and poor hygienic standards and opposition to the cruel treatment of the enslaved eventually brought about emancipation in 1848, several years after the British-owned islands had initiated it. But the fact that cane sugar was not so valuable since beet sugar now competed with it made conditions worse, and a revolt in 1878 led to further decline.

So the islands of the Danish West Indies, as the three were called, were a sad sight and, in the early 20th century when WW1 was underway, the United States took interest in us for our strategic location, particularly as the Panama Canal had just been completed, and Germany was threatening to take possession of us. At a price of $25 million in gold, the transfer of the islands, to be known as the United States Virgin Islands, took place on March 31, 1917. And, the rest is History, of a different kind.

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St. Croix

LOCATION/SIZE. St. Croix coordinates are 17.7246° N, 64.8348° W. We are part of the US Virgin Islands, located 90 miles East of Puerto Rico, and part of the Antilles chain from the Bahamas down to Trinidad. St. Croix is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, is 82.8 square miles, 28 miles long x 7 miles wide.

GETTING HERE. Airlines flying to St. Croix are American Airlines, Cape Air, Delta Airlines, Sea Flight, Silver/Seaborne, and Spirit Airlines.

Check www.viport.com for current schedules.

No passports needed for US citizens!

CLIMATE. Year-round temps are in the 80s during the day, 70s at night, with summer somewhat warmer. Easterly trade winds keep the humidity down. Most showers are over in minutes. Residents collect rainwater from their roof into household cisterns; saltwater distillation plants help the supply. With water scarce, it is used sparingly.

VIRGIN ISLANDERS. Virgin Islanders are a reserved but friendly people. “Good Morning,” “Good Afternoon,” and “Good Night” are welcome Crucian greetings. Everyone speaks English or a lilting version of it.

POSTAL RATES. As part of the US postal system, 1st class mail is .50 cents for the first ounce, postcards are .35 cents, international rates are $1.20 for cards and letters. See Maps for post office locations, Pg 54-58.

TIME. We are on Atlantic Standard Time (AST), one hour earlier than EST but the same as EST during Daylight Savings.

MARINE LIFE. All native plants, animals, fish (unless harvested for food), coral and shells are protected under the Indigenous Species Act. You will not be permitted to leave the territory with any plants or marine life in your possession.

CURRENCY & BANKING. We use the US dollar and credit cards are accepted everywhere. First Bank (all branches) open Mon-Th, 8:30am4pm, Fri, 8:30am-5pm. Sunny Isle & Frederiksted branches, Sat, 9am-1pm. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR) Orange Grove open MonFri, 8am-4pm, Sunny Isle, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm, Sat, 9am-1pm. Bank of St. Croix, Gallows Bay and Peter’s Rest open Mon-Th, 9am-3pm, Fri, 9am-3:30pm. Oriental Bank, Sunny Isle, open Mon-Wed, 8:30am-4:30pm, Th & Fri, 8:15am5:30pm, Sat, 9am-1pm. See maps for locations, Pg 54-58.

TAXES. No sales tax but a 12.5% government tax is applied to hotel rooms.

COMMUNICATIONS. We have several radio stations and three television stations. Cable and Dish TV carry the national news. There are 2 daily newspapers, The St. Croix Avis and VI Daily News (also online), and St. Croix Source for online local news.

TELEPHONE/CELL PHONE. Local area code is 340 does not need to be dialed for local numbers on island. We have an AT&T Store at Sunny Isle Shopping Center, 340-778-6400 and Sprint/T Mobile Store in Peter’s Rest, 340-713-0055.

HOLIDAYS. We celebrate Federal and Local holidays; the government closes for both, banks close for most, shops close on major holidays.

VISITORS BUREAU. Dept. of Tourism office is upstairs in the Frederiksted Mall, Strand St, Frederiksted. Open Mon-Fri and cruise ship days, 340-772-0357. A smaller office is in the Kings Alley Hotel lobby in Christiansted, open Mon-Sat, 10-5pm.

WEDDINGS. For a romantic island getaway, tie the knot here and simplify your destination wedding! Request more info at www.visitusvi. com. Fill out and submit your Wedding Request for Proposal online.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS. Police, Fire, Ambulance from landline— 911 Police, Fire, Ambulance from cell phone—340-772-9111 St. Croix Hospital— 340-778-6311 COVID-19 Hotline— 340-712-6299 Diver’s Alert Network (DAN)— 919-684-9111 Emergency Alerts, vitema.vi.gov— 340-773-2244 AA Meetings, aavirginislands.org— 340-690-5283

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Staying Here Air Conditioned Beach Casino Children facilities / daycare Fitness Center Full Kitchen and Patio / Deck Golf Hiking Trails Internet Non-Smoking Pets Allowed Pool Restaurant Spa Tennis Watersports Wetbar / Microwave Whirlpool

Easy Hotel Guide

Phone The local area code is (340)

BE OUR GUEST!

Arawak Bay: The Inn at Salt River 340-772 1684 Carambola Beach Resort

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Caravelle Hotel & Casino 340-773-0687 Caribbean Breeze Apartments 340-227-9853 & Vacation Homes Chenay Bay Beach Resort 340-201-1309 Club Comanche / Hotel St. Croix 340-773-0210 Club St. Croix

340-718-9150

Colony Cove

340-718-1965

Company House Hotel

340-773-1377

Cottages By The Sea

340-772-0495

Cruzan Classic

340-332-2504

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino 340-773-9700 Frederiksted Hotel

340-772-0500

Holger Danske Hotel

340-773-3600

Hotel on the Cay

340-773-2035

King Christian Hotel

340-773-6330

King’s Alley Hotel

340-773-0103

Mt. Victory Camp Eco Lodge

340-201-7983

Northside Valley

340-772-0558

Sand Castle on the Beach

340-772-1205

Sugar Beach St. Croix

340-718-5345

Tamarind Reef Resort & Marina 340-718-4455 The Buccaneer

340-712-2100

The Fred

1-844-789-8784

The Palms at Pelican Cove

340-718-8920

The Waves at Cane Bay

340-718-1815

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Escape to St. Croix and stay awhile! The largest of the US Virgin Islands, citizens don’t need a passport to visit. Find blue waters, trade winds, lush landscapes, a rich culture, and friendly folks. Come to dive, fish, golf, shop, eat, experience our history, or just relax and soak up the island vibe. Our St. Croix Hotel & Tourism Association members are eager to help create a real and memorable vacation. Go to www.stcroixhotelandtourism.com The Buccaneer offers tennis, watersports, shopping, a spa, beaches, pools, restaurants, and golf all on the same property. www.thebuccaneer.com Carambola Beach Resort is open with limited services and amenities. Spacious suites, pool, beach, fitness center, restaurants. www.marriott.com/renaissance hotel/st croix Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort becomes an all-inclusive resort for adults only (18+) in October. 200 re-designed rooms, new food and beverage concepts, watersports, mini golf, tennis, fitness center, two pools. www.diviresorts.com Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Rentals is a gated, historic Frederiksted property, within walking distance to beaches, the pier, shopping, and dining. All new studios or 1 bedrooms with charming 1/2-acre garden, BBQ/kitchen, and pool. www.airbnb.com/rooms/2989620.

Club Comanche, Hotel St. Croix is a small, landmark hotel within the Christiansted National Historic District. Overflowing with West Indian charm, stay in the Main House or on the waterfront in the Bridgehouse.

Large pool and restaurants. www.clubcomanche.com At Hotel on the Cay, step into an atmosphere of casual elegance! On a private cay in Christiansted Harbor, the 53-room resort is ideal for couples, families and adventure seekers and features a restaurant, terraces, pristine beach, pool, and water sports. A short ferry ride to the Wharf. www.hotelonthecay.com Holger Danske Hotel, Christiansted Boardwalk. Boutique size, 42 rooms. Large balconies, restaurant, pool deck overlooks harbor, ferry ride to beach. www.holger-hotel.com

Staying Here GRACIOUSLY LOCAL!

Club Comanche

Susan Wall

Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Homes

Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 9 pm Holger Danske Hotel

Susan Wall

EXPERIENCE THE CHARM OF FREDERIKSTED!

HISTORIC DANISH PARSONAGE • LUSH GATED COURTYARD

Hotel on the Cay

Susan Wall

A Historic Caribbean Retreat on the Christiansted Boardwalk

340-773-0210

ALL NEW STUDIOS AND 1 BEDROOMS

Caribbean Breeze

Apartments & Vacation Homes

Prince Street, Frederiksted • 340-227-9853 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2989620

www.clubcomanche.com

“ Step into an atmosphere of casual elegance ” 1200 King Cross Street Christiansted Boardwalk

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DRIVE SAFE

TAXI SERVICES Epidel Taxi & Tours............................340-643-0205 Believe It Taxi Service.........................340-690-3774 St. Croix Taxi Association, Airport:...340-778-1088

Taxi Rates

OLYMPIC—ACE Rent A Car

1 2 or More, FROM AIRPORT TO: Person each pay Buccaneer Hotel...............................$30......($15) Cane Bay............................................$30......($15) Carambola Beach Resort.................$30......($15) Christiansted.....................................$25......($15) Club St. Croix....................................$25......($15) Colony Cove......................................$25......($15) Coakley Bay Condos........................$40......($20) Cotton Valley....................................$50......($25) Divi Carina Bay Resort....................$50......($25) Frederiksted......................................$20......($10) Grapetree Hotel................................$50......($25) Green Cay Marina............................$40......($20) Hospital..............................................$20......($10) La Grande Princesse........................$25......($15) La Vallee............................................$30......($15) Lorraine Village................................$20......($10) Little Fountain..................................$20......($10) Morning Star ....................................$25......($15) Queens Quarter................................$25......($15) Sand Castle on the Beach................$20......($10) Sunny Isle area..................................$20......($10) Tipperary...........................................$40......($20) Williams Delight...............................$20......($10) Work & Rest......................................$20......($10) Yacht Club.........................................$50......($25)

46 Years on St. Croix!

Experience Olympic’s Friendliness! www.olympicstcroix.com • CARS: Wranglers, 4WD, Soft Top, w/AC, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Versa, Focus, Toyota Yaris, Minivans, SUV’s •Unlimited Mileage - Low Rates • Most Credit Cards Honored • FREE pickup & return to most locations. We meet all flights at anytime.

340-718-3000 • 1103 Richmond Conveniently located 1 minute away from the seaplane at the entrance to Christiansted.

NATIVE SON FERRY - R/T WEEKEND RATES St. Croix / St. Thomas / St. John Book Online - www.nativesonferry.com

QE IV FERRY SERVICE St. Croix to St. Thomas

$60 One Way

Schedule subject to weather conditions

rent@olympicstcroix.com Call us direct: 888-USVI-CAR (888-878-4227) or fax: (340) 718-9000 No other discounts apply.

Restrictions may apply.

10% DISCOUNT

with this coupon presented at the time of rental on direct reservations only. Valid April 15 - December 1.

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Depart St. Croix 8 am Arrive St. Thomas 10:20 am Depart St. Thomas 3 pm Arrive St. Croix 5:20 pm

BOOK ONLINE! www.qe4ferry.com

(340) 473-1322

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TAXI INFORMATION

■ Christiansted Taxi Stands are on King Street near Government House and in Frederiksted near Ft. Frederik.

CONFIRM THE RATE BEFORE GETTING IN A TAXI AS TAXIS ARE NOT METERED ON ST. CROIX. RATES MUST BE POSTED IN THE TAXI.

■ These taxi rates to and from the Airport and

Towns were obtained from the Taxi Commission and have been approved by the VI Legislature.

Look for only licensed taxis which carry a dome light and the letters TP on their license plate.

Taxi Charges & Special Provisions ■ The charges to areas not listed in this schedule

shall be arrived at by using the nearest place with a rate crossed to the next place ahead with a rate closest to the passenger’s destination.

■ A taxi driver, while on duty, shall not refuse any passenger unless the passenger is intoxicated and disorderly or in the possession of a pet (other than a seeing eye or service dog) that is not properly secured in a kennel. No charge for service dogs. Large kennel charge, $30., small kennel, $20.

■ Round-trip fares – double the 1-way fare plus waiting charge of $1. per minute after 5 min.

■ Radio/Phone call—the fare plus 1/3 of the basic fare.

■ Exclusive Taxi Request— pays the rate charged for 4 passengers.

■ Luggage—A flat rate of $2. Per bag is added for each passenger. The rate for items larger than 30” x 29” will not exceed $4.

■ Hourly Rates—Sedan/Mini Van (1-4 passengers), $40., Van (up to 14), $55., Safari (up to 25), $80. Rates for additional passengers will be negotiated between the taxi operator and passenger(s).

■ Sightseeing Tours—1-4 passengers, $100.00, 5+ passengers, $20. each for 3-hour tour.

■ Questions or Complaints—Call the VI Taxi Cab Commission at 340-773-1561, M-F, 8amnoon, 1-5pm. www.tcc@vi.gov

EPIDEL Taxi Service & Tours

Amador Delerme • 340-643-0205 amadordelerme2015@gmail.com stxepidelvi@gmail.com

LOWEST Rates Cars, Jeeps, SUVs, Vans!

Seasonal Specials!

Low Rates Friendly Service JEEPS CARS SUVs VANS Free Vehicle Delivery to many Hotels!

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Consistently Voted Best Car Rental

Reservations budgetstcroix.com or Call 340.713.9289 • Toll Free 888.264.8894 • Airport 340.778.9636 • Christiansted by Seaplane 340.713.9289 • Cruise Ship Passengers call for reservations 340.713.9289

Renter must be 25 or older (ages 23-24 an underage driver fee applies), have valid driver's license & major credit card. An independent Budget Systems Licensee.

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12. The Buccaneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 13. The Palms at Pelican Cove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1 14. Waves at Cane Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1 Other Interests 1. Captain Morgan Distillery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 2. Caribbean Community Theater (CCT). . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 3. Cruzan Rum Distillery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4 4. East End Marine Park Visitor Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . L-3 5. Estate Whim Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4 6. Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center . . . . . . H-2 7. Island Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . H-2 8. Hams Bluff Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 9. Men’s Coalition of the VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 10. Point Udall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1 11. Randall “Doc” James Racetrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 12. Salt River National Historic Park & Ecological Preserve . G-0 13. St. Croix Seashell Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4 14. St. Croix Yacht Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 15. Sunny Isle Shopping Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 16. St. George Village Botanical Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4 17. University of the Virgin Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3 18. VI Waste Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3

No Take Zone – Protects near shore environments including mangroves, sea grass beds, lagoonal patch reefs, and linear reefs.

OPERATING A PERSONAL WATERCRAFT IS PROHIBITED. ALL FISHING AND EXTRACTION IS PROHIBITED. Recreational Zone – Allows snorkeling, diving, boating, and recreational shoreline fishing. Catch-and-release guide fishing, and cast-net bait fishing are allowed with a Marine Park Permit. ALL OTHER TRADITIONAL FISHING IS PROHIBITED (including but not limited to: fish traps; spear fishing; collection of lobster, conch whelk).

Wildlife Preserve Zone – Protects nesting female sea turtles using beaches in East End, Issac, Jack and Boiler Bays to lay eggs.

Shop Duty Free 1. Plaza Extra East. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 2. Rouge Duty Free. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-2 3. Sweet Lime Furnishings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-3 4. The Hunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 Sports 1. Buccaneer Golf / Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 2. Carambola Golf Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 3. Carambola Zip Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2 4. Llewellyn’s Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N-1 5. Mermaid Adventures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4, G-1 6. Sea Thru Kayaks VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 7. Sweet Bottom Dive Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 8. Teroro II & Dragonfly Day Sail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 9. The Reef Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1 10. Virgin Kayak Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-0 11. West End Water Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Be Well!

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PETER’S REST CONVENIENCE CENTER Drop off Residential Household Waste, Green Waste, Bulk Waste, Scrap Metal, White Goods, and Household Hazardous Waste. Open Mon – Sat, 6am – 7pm, Sun, 6am – 2pm. Holidays, check website. Located on Rt. #62 between Rt. #68 and Rt. #70. Blue #18 on map.

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Other Interests 1. Alanon Meetings 2. Anglican Church 3. Catholic Church 4. Christian “Shan” Hendricks Farmer’s Market 5. Department of Tourism Visitor’s Bureau 6. Florence Williams Public Library 7. Lutheran Church 8. Moravian Church 9. National Park Service (NPS Headquarters) 10. Public Restrooms

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CHRISTIANSTED WALKING TOUR Let’s start a leisurely walking tour of Christiansted at the site of the Old Scale House 1 on the harborfront, known as the Wharf. This is one of a complex of five buildings comprising the Christiansted National Historic Site, established in 1952, administered by the National Park Service. Major construction of a new bulkhead for the Wharf is limiting access to this building that displays the scale used in former days to weigh barrels of rum and sugar.

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The Steeple Building 4 across Hospital Street, formerly the Lutheran Church, dates from 1753. This site, on the Walking Tour, is currently closed for renovation.

Across Company Street lies the onetime Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse 5 , built in 1749 as a storage facility for hundreds of barrels of sugar and rum. In its courtyard, slave auctions were formerly held.

Originally, Government House 6 on King Street, was built as a home for a Danish merchant. That section dates from 1749; another section, the previous town house of a wealthy Danish plantation owner, was joined to it in 1826, together becoming the seat of the Danish West Indies government. The grand staircase and portico were added in 1830, as was the impressive ballroom/reception hall on the second floor by Governor General Peter von Scholten, who had his office and official residence here. Due to COVID-19 restrictions tours of the site have temporarily been suspended.

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The Lord God of Sabaoth Lutheran Church 7 across Queen Cross Street on King Street was originally the Dutch Reformed Church, built in the 1740’s and transferred to the Lutherans in 1831, who brought the furnishings here from the Steeple Building. Later, the steeple was added.

Across on Company Street is the historic Lutheran Parish Hall, and in the courtyard the former Pastor’s residence.

Walking up Queen Cross Street to Company Street takes you to Apothecary Hall 8 on the left corner. Opened in 1828 by Danish pharmacist Peder Eggers Bentzon, the town’s first pharmacy remained here until 1970.

Nearby on Company Street is the Old Market 9 , laid out in the original town plan from 1735 and still being used. The well dates from 1863. On this square you will also find the downtown Post Office.

Staying Here 1. Carvelle Hotel & Casino 2. Club Comanche / Hotel St. Croix 3. Company House Hotel 4. Holger Danske Hotel 5. Hotel on the Cay 6. Kings Alley Hotel 7. King Christian Be Well!

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Christiansted National Historic Site Established in 1952, Christiansted National Historic Site was the first unit of the National Park Saystem in the US Virgin Islands. The park’s historic buidings and grounds commemorate the Danish heritage (1733-1917) of the town of Christiansted, St. Croix, which was named in honor of the reigning King of Denmark and Norway, Christian VI. In the 1700s, Christiansted was part of a mercantile system that linked Europe,West Africa, and the Caribbean in the infamous “Triangular Trade.”

Christiansted was the first town in the Lesser Antilles to be built on the grid system and to have a building code. Its distinctive colonial architecture reflects the town’s status as capital of the Danish West Indies (1755-1871); the great wealth generated by the export of cane sugar, molasses, and rum; and the influence of government building inspectors. / May 22 • 57 57 June April / July 2014 • Page

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Your tour of Frederiksted begins at Fort Frederik 1 by the cruise ship pier and waterfront park. Construction on the Fort began in 1752 and was completed in 1760. Featuring a museum with several permanent exhibits, and an art gallery, it is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Admission $5., children under 12 free.

A public beach with showers and bathrooms is next to Fort Frederik.

Governor General Peter von Scholten proclaimed the emancipation of the enslaved population in the Danish West Indies on July 3, 1848, from adjacent Buddhoe Park 2 named for the renowned slave rebellion leader, a bust of whom is displayed there.

The Oscar E. Henry Customs House 3 was built in the 1800s. The Freedom Fountain 4, facing the pier, was installed for the Emancipation’s 150th Anniversary Celebration.

After severe damage during a labor insurrection in 1878, parts of the town were rebuilt in Victorian style. Victoria House 5, on Strand Street, preserves 63Frederiksted architecture of that time. the The Visitor’s Bureau 6 is located upstairs on Strand Street above the Frederiksted Mall and next door to the historic light blue building housing the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts 7. Free admission to exhibits and gift shop.

Frederiksted is home to several historic churches, including St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 8, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 9, Friedensberg Moravian Church 10, and St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church 11.

The handsomely restored Arthur Abel Complex 12, formerly The Danish School (1799), is now the office of the Lieutenant Governor in Frederiksted at Hospital and Market Street. At Strand and Queen Cross Streets is the Athalie McFarlane Petersen Public Library 13, built in 1803. Just behind it lies the Dorsch Theater 14, an open-air stage and event site. The Market Place 15, is still in use today, as it was in 1751 at the founding of Frederiksted.

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Open every day, year-round. The entrance gate is to the left when you reach the property and parking lot. The Whim Museum 3 , on Centerline Road, is the site of a former sugar cane plantation and temporarily closed. The Botanical Garden of the Virgin Islands 4 also on Centerline, showcases on 16 acres of ruins of a former sugar plantation 1500 native & exotic species. Award-winning Ridge2Reef Farm 5 , on Creque Dam Road, is a USDA Certified Organic Farm with produce, tours, and workshops. The Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge 6 is .5 mile beyond the west end of the Melvin H. Evans highway. See St. Croix Map, Pg 54 for location.

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Food & Drink 1. Beach Side Café 2. Cibone 3. Six Nine Restaurant & Bar 4. Tap Deck Other Interests 1. Albert Edwards Fish Market 2. American Legion Hall 3. Dorsch Theater 4. Emile Henderson, Sr. Fire Station 5. Ft. Frederik Beach Bathhouse 6. Frederiksted Community Boating & Sailing Assoc.

7. Frederiksted Health Care 8. Hams Bluff Lighthouse (north of Frederiksted) 9. Legislature of the Virgin Islands 10. Our Town Frederiksted 11. Paul E. Joseph Stadium 12. Police Bike Patrol Unit 7013. Public Restrooms

14. St. Croix Country Club Shop Duty Free 1. Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts Sports 1. Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism 2. Cruzan Cowgirls 3. Island Kayak Sailing Adventures 4. Lyric Sails 5. Mermaid Adventures 6. Nep2une Scuba Diving 7. West End Water Sports Staying Here 1. Caribbean Breeze Apartments & Vacation Homes 2. Cottages By the Sea 3. Frederiksted Hotel 4. Mt. Victory Camp Eco Lodge 5. Sand Castle on the Beach 6. The Fred Hotel

ST. CROIX CULTURE GAP

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ever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

Despite two years of a global pandemic, the U.S. Virgin Islands has recorded banner years in tourism and sales. St. Croix has seen exciting openings of new hotels; house sales and rentals have been at an all-time high. Certainly a contributing factor is the fact that the U.S. flag flies over our islands, which makes it especially

appealing to worldwide travelers. In the face of this unprecedented upsurge in tourism, all efforts should certainly be taken to ensure continuation of this upward trend to make our U.S Virgin Islands as appealing and interesting as possible to our residents and visitors alike.

As the U.S. Virgin Islands and other islands throughout the Caribbean greet the spring of 2022 and prepare to welcome returning residents and vacationers back from the Covidpandemic hiatus, our treasured Whim Museum is still closed. One clear and present opportunity would be to see St. Croix’s historically significant Crown Jewel and major national heritage site for residents, researchers and tourists opened and become the unique attraction and educational tool destination it once was.

St. Croix Landmarks Society (SCLS) is the non-profit entity that has been entrusted to maintain and manage the government owned Estate Whim property for the past 74 years with a mission that is: …to acquire, adequately

St. Croix Landmarks Society became a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1948 and in 1976 Whim Museum was elected to the National Register of Historic Places. Since that time numerous St. Croix Landmarks Society Board Members and Executive Directors have been members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Advisory Board. It is time again to seek counsel from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In 1991, St. Croix Landmarks Society was a founding member of MAC, Museum Association of the Caribbean, a member of AAM American Alliance of Museums (formerly the American Association of Museums), AAAM The African American Association of Museums, and AASLH American Association for State and Local History.

All of which offer guidelines for restoration, conservation and curatorship.

As every Caribbean island nation knows, “heritage tourism” is a large part of attracting island residents, visitors and various sources of income for non-profit organizations. SCLS’s Whim Museum is a crucial component of St. Croix’s, and the U.S. Virgin Islands’ cultural heritage. ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) has awarded $547 million dollars to the USVI (of which $531 million has already been released) and with a well thought-out professional grant proposal there is absolutely no reason that 5 to 10 million could not be invested in SCLS’s Whim Museum (as it is government property), with half going to the restoration of property holdings and conservation of collections (having recently been made aware of the priceless Crucian mahogany furniture in storage that has fallen into serious

disrepair) and the remainder of the awarded ARPA funds deposited, with restrictions, into the museum’s endowment for perpetuity.

The public’s responses to my previous two articles about saving Whim Museum (published in this magazine) were incredibly positive and unanimous in sharing memories and advice, in addition to volunteering assistance to save the museum. To date my efforts to contact and coordinate St. Croix Landmarks Board and executive management have been unsuccessful. I’d like to suggest that Whim Museum’s leadership reach out to a more than willing public for suggestions, advice and help. In order to do this, I propose the organization of a public forum coalition, (i.e. ‘Friends of Whim Museum’) to work with the museum’s Board of Trustees and executive management to find solutions to the serious issues presently facing the museum.

Another idea would be creating change with a change.org petition starting a campaign, mobilizing like-minded supporters, and working with Landmarks decision makers to drive solutions. On another positive note, information has been received from the Department of Tourism that an unspecified amount of money has been requested by the museum.

Although a positive step, this kind of information is not adequate considering the scope and duration of the museum’s situation and needs.

It is important to keep in mind that Estate Whim property belongs to the Virgin Islands Government and St. Croix Landmarks Society’s government property lease (that past Board Member Roy Adams negotiated decades ago) expires in 2023. That is the year St. Croix Landmarks Society’s Whim Museum could and should be celebrating its 75th Anniversary.

To see that the Whim Museum survives for the next generation it is important to act now.

Michael Connors is a resident of St. Croix, served on Whim’s Board of Trustees as Head of Museum Collections, and is a lifetime member of the St. Croix Landmarks Society.

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ST. CROIX Sky Watch APRIL 2022 / MAY 2022

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Our clear skies are perfect for star gazing!

VIEW THE MAP SO THAT THE NORTH INDICATOR IS FACING NORTH

Constellation names are in upper case. Star and planet names in lower case.

The sun, moon, planets and stars all rise in the east and set in the west.

May Moon Phases

New Moon......................... 1st First Quarter..................... 9th Full Moon........................16th Last Quarter....................23rd New Moon......................30th

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By: Tom Lesser, formerly Senior Lecturer at the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium and frequent island visitor.

Sunrise & Sunset April Sunrise..................................................................... 6:29 am April Sunset......................................................................7:08 pm May Sunrise...................................................................... 6:10 am May Sunset.......................................................................7:20 pm

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Sunrise and sunset times are based on the 15th of each month.

CONSTELLATIONS: UPPER CASE • Stars: Lower Case

As the bright stars of Winter are lost in the twilight of sunset, the stars of Spring dominate the sky. Looking to the North you will find seven bright stars that mark what is, perhaps, the best known of all star groups, the Big Dipper. Seven stars form the Dipper, three form the handle and four more the bowl. Yes, the seven stars of the Big Dipper look like a dipper. If you follow the two stars at the end of the bowl and draw a line toward the horizon, you will come to a faint star. This is Polaris, the North Star. Polaris is not the brightest star in the sky; in fact it is 45th brightest.

What makes Polaris so special is that it is almost directly over the North Pole of the Earth. Thus, as the Earth turns and stars rise in the East and set in the West, Polaris stands almost still in the sky. Thus, if you can find the Big Dipper and use it to find Polaris, you will know which way is north.

Polaris is at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper. The faint stars that form the Little Dipper make it harder to see than the Big Dipper.

The Big Dipper is just part of a larger constellation, Ursa Major, the Great Bear. The bowl of the dipper is the bear’s body, fainter stars’ mark the bear’s legs and head. And the three stars of the handle? They mark the bear’s long tail. The Little Dipper is part of

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Ursa Minor, the Little Bear. Again, the handle of the dipper marks the bear’s long tail. There is only one problem; bears do not have long tails! According to one legend, a mighty hunter was fighting the bear, grabbed the bear by the tail and flung the bear into the heavens. In doing so, he stretched the bear’s tail!

Go back to the Big Dipper. Using the same two stars at the end of the bowl draw a line in the opposite direction and you will come to the bright star Regulus, in Leo the Lion. Regulus is also the point at the base of a backwards question mark. The top of the question mark is Leo’s head and a triangle of fainter stars toward the East marks the Lion’s hind quarters and tail. Don’t worry if you cannot see a Lion here, most people can’t either, but you should be able to find the backwards question mark.

Once again return to the Big Dipper. This time we will use the handle to find our way around the sky. As the saying goes, “Follow the arc to Arcturus and speed on to Spica.”

Or, follow the curve of the handle; extending it away from the bowl and the first bright star you come to will be Arcturus, in Boötes, the Herdsman. Continue “speeding” on past Arcturus and you come to Spica, a grain of wheat being held in the hand of Virgo, the goddess of the Harvest.

Four planets are visible in the early hours before dawn. First to rise, around 2:15 is Saturn; about an hour later Mars rises; and by about 4:00 the bright Jupiter and the even brighter Venus will dominate the sky low in the East.

The night of April 22nd-23rd is the maximum of the Lyrid Meteor Shower. The Lyrids usually producing about 20 meteors (or shooting stars) per hour at its peak. The light from the Moon will block some of the fainter meteors this year.

An even better meteor shower takes place the night of May 6th- 7th the Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. This shower can produce up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by dust particles left behind by Halley’s Comet. The best time to view meteor showers is between midnight and dawn from a good dark location.

There will be a total eclipse of the Moon the night of May 15th– 16th. The Moon will begin to enter the fainter part of the Earth’s shadow at 9:32 p.m. and enters the darker part of the shadow at 10:27 p.m. The total phase of the eclipse begins at 11:29 p.m., mid-eclipse is at 12:11 a.m., and totality ends at 12:53 a.m. The eclipse will end when the Moon leaves the fainter part of the Earth’s shadow at 2:50 a.m.

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