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STEEL PAN AND CALYPSO......................................Aqua Terra Oceanfront Grill Marriott Frenchman's Reef, 776-8500Sun Brunch 12 to 3Cruzan Beach Club at Sunset Grille Secret Harbour Beach Resort 714-STRG (7874)Mon, Wed, Fri 3:30 to 6:30Caribbean Fusion RestaurantEmerald Beach Resort, 777-8800 Fri 7 to 10 (Aben Marrero on Steel Pan)Three Sheets RestaurantFlamboyan Resort, 777-6000 Mon 6 to 7:15 (Andrew Douglas)

BANDS AND DANCING ...................................... Caribbean Saloon, Red Hook, 775-7060 Sat 11pm Occasional live music, call for details.Crown Bay Gaming & Sports Lounge Crown Bay Marina, 715-5300 Fri 10 to 2 (Top Notch Band)Duffy’s Love Shack, Red Hook, 779-2080 Dancing under the stars nightly from 9:30 pm until... Live music Mondays 6 to 9Fat Turtle, Yacht Haven Grande, 775-8FAT Fat Turtle Fridays 10 to 2:30 am (DJ Cypha)Hull Bay Hideaway, Hull Bay, 777-1898 Sunday Funday 5 pm (the best in live local and visiting bands) Call for schedule.Iggies Beach Bar & Grill, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, 693-2600, Live entertainment 365 days a year. See also Guitar, Keyboards, Variety Section Latitude 18, Vessup Bay, 777-4552 See Guitar, Keyboard, Variety, call for info.Melt, American Yacht Harbor, 714-7874Live And Local Saturdays — call for details.Off The Grid, Tillett Gardens, Tillett Gardens, check us out on facebook! Live music several nights a week!Paradise Point, Havensight, Top of the Tram 777-4540, Wed 6 to 9 (Top Notch Band), Pig Roast Sundays with live music 3 to 6The Tap & Still, Redhook 244-2577. Fri 6 to 9 (Barefoot Davis with Ras Abijah, Donald Birmingham, and James Gittens). Call for additional music schedule.Virgin's Haven, Havensight dock, 777-3300 Sunday Afternoon Party 4 to 10 pm $7 admission (top local soca bands) Thu 7 to 11 (Reggae Night) Free

PIANO...................................... Banana Tree/Cabana Bar, Bluebeard’s Castle, 774-1600, Fri & Sun 6:30 to 9:30 (Dennis Frett)Grande Cru, Yacht Haven Grande, 774-7263Wed 6 to 8 pm (Dennis Frett)Manor House Restaurant, Sugar Bay Resort &

Spa, 777-7100, Mon and Sat 7 to 9:30 (Freddie Rabuse, piano and vocals)The Keys, Port of Sale Mall, HavensightTues, Thu, Fri, Sun 8pm (Dueling Pianos).

CARIBBEAN SHOWS......................................Abi Beach Bar, Frenchman's Bay, 626-9317Sun 1 to 4. Call for scheduleIggies Beach Bar & GrillBolongo Bay Beach Resort, 775-1800 Until mid August Wed 7 to 10 Carnival Night and Limbo Show with West Indian buffet. Resumes in October.Margaritaville RestaurantSmith Bay, 775-8310 Sun 4 to 6 (local vendors), 6 to 9 (Calypso band, Fire Show, Limbo)Sugar Bay Resort and SpaSmith Bay, 777-7100, Thurs 6 to 10, (Live steel pan, limbo show, local vendors)

DAYTIME MUSIC......................................Abi Beach Bar, Frenchman's Bay, 626-9317Sat Live 3 to dusk, Sun 1 to 4. Call for scheduleDinghy’s Beach Bar and GrillHoneymoon Beach, Water Island 727-504-0268 Sun 1 to 4 , some nights. Call for scheduleLanai, Limetree Beach, 774-4884Sat and Sun 2 pm-5 pm to (live music), Mon 8 pm to 10 pm (Music Trivia), Tue 2 pm to 5 pm (Reggae), Thurs & Fri 8 pm-11 pm (live music)Marriott Frenchman’s CovePoolside Bar and Grill, 693-4800, Sun 9:30 to 11:30 (live with brunch, Freddie Rabuse on piano)Sapphire Beach BarSapphire Beach Resort, 714-7874Wed 1 to 3 (Barefoot Davis Beach Bar Band)Tickles Dockside Pub, Crown Bay Marina, 776-1595 11 to 2 (John Shaffer, guitar, and Rhett Simmonds, bass)

JAZZ......................................Grande CruYacht Haven Grande, 774-7263Wed 6 to 8 (Dennis Frett, piano and vocals)Tavern On The Waterfront 776-4328, Fridays 7 to 10 Open for players to sit in. Hosted by Shelley.Tickles Dockside Pub, Crown Bay Marina, 776-1595 Sun 11 to 2 (John Shaffer, guitar, and Rhett Simmonds, bass)

GUITAR, KEYBOARD, VARIETY......................................Big Kahuna, Veterans Drive, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, 775-9289, Mon, Fri 5:30 pm (the best live island music)Blue Orchid, at the Greathouse, 774-4999Live music at the Deck Bar Thursdays from 6:30-9:30.

Caribbean Saloon, Red Hook, 775-7060 Special live concerts. Please call for details. Tue 11 pm (Game Night) Wed 5 to 7 (Bingo)&11pm (Open Mic with Tommy August) Fri 5 to 7 (Bingo) & 11pm Karaoke (with Hector) Sat 11pm (DJ) Multiple big screens for sports.Dog House Pub, Havensight, 998-8341 Wed 7:30 (Get Lucky Trivia) Thu 7 to 11 (Trippin’ Thursday with Live Music TBA) Hull Bay Hideaway, Hull Bay, 779-1898,Sun 5:30 to 8:30 (local favorites and visiting bands), some other nights. Call for schedule. Iggies Beach Bar & GrillBolongo Bay Beach Resort, 693-2600Mon 7:30 to 10:30 (John Hodges) Tue 7:30 to 10:30 (RC Sanders Duo) Wed 7 to 10 (Carnival Night and Limbo show until mid August, resuming in October) Thu 6 Movie on the Beach 8 to 11 Karaoke with Tommy Bronx, Fri 8 to 11 ( Lourdes and the Switch) Sat 8 to 11(Jah Souljahs reggae band) Sun 7:30 to 10:30 (TBA) Monthly Full Moon Party.Lanai, Limetree Beach, 774-4884Sat and Sun 2 pm-5 pm to (live music), Mon 8 pm to 10 pm (Music Trivia), Tue 2 pm to 5 pm (Reggae), Thurs & Fri 8 pm-11 pm (live music)Latitude 18, Vessup Bay, 777-4552Many nights, 7:30 to 10:30, some Sun evenings, call for info. Love Livin, Pilgrim Terrace, 998-5732Irie Friday, (every Friday) Reggae 4 the soul, 6pm until.Margaritaville Restaurant, Smith Bay, 775-8310, Live music nightly 6 to 9. Mon (Why Not?), Wed (Lourdes and the Switch), Thu (Brent & Preston), Fri (Tim West Band), Sat (Jason Jones)Marriott Frenchman’s CoveSunset Poolside Bar & Grill, 693-4800 Mon and Tue 6:30 to 9 (live music) Wed 6 to 8 (Trivia) Thu 7 to 9 (Karaoke) Fri and Sat 6 to 8 (live music)Molly Molones, Red Hook, 775-1270 Live music and sports nightly. Call for schedule.Rum Shandy Cabana Bar, Frenchtown 775-RUM1, Mon 9 to 12 (Open Mic Night with Tommy August) Tues 9 to 12 (reggae) Fri 9 to 12 (reggae)Sand Bar at Havana Blue, MorningStar Beach at Frenchman’s Reef Resort, 715-7263, Live music and DJ's. Call for info.Smoking Rooster Cruzan Rum GardenHavensight Mall, 715-2625Wed 7 to 10 (live music), some Fridays. Call for info.Tickles Dockside Pub Crown Bay Marina, 776-1595 Wed 7 to 10 (St. Thomas' longest-running Open Mic w/ Tim West), occasional live bands, call for schedule. 4th of July Party with Tommy August and the Rum Syndicate.

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Tickles Dockside Pub, Crown Bay Marina, 776-1595 Wed 7 to 10. Hosted by Tim West, the longest-running Open Mic Night (over 20 years). Just bring the talent-- we have the gear.

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9:00AM-5:00PMPHANTASEA TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN7D-5 Lerkenlund, near Mt. TopExplore a natural tropical botanical garden in St Thomas. View over a thousand orchids, bromeliads, gingers, heliconias and palms and see the best examples of the Carib-bean's native flora. Relax in the tranquil gazebo and on benches perfect for resting. Learn about the resident butterflies, birds and scurrying creatures through a network of interpretive signage. $10.00 adults, $5.00 children, under 5 free. 340-774-2916

8:30AM – 4:00 PMPLANTATION CROWN AND HAWK BOTANICAL GARDEN2-A Estate Crown and Hawk , Route 33Paradise Found! Explore this unique hilltop garden set amongst a historic sugar plan-tation estate. Thousands of tropical plants form lush jungle trails featuring a 125’ long waterfall, viewing sky decks, peacocks, fish, and turtles. Giftshop, fun for the whole family! Cost $18.00 adults, $10.00 children, under 5 free. Call 340-776-0041

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 9 AM - 5 PMST JOHNS FRAGRANCE COMPANYHavensight Mall, Warehouse #1St Johns Fragrance Company offers free daily tours at their factory located in Havensight (warehouse 1, behind USPS). Stop in to learn about how the famous Bay Rum Aftershave & many other wonderful fragrances are made. They offer an amazing tour with insight on the company's local roots & the history of the local Bay Rum industry. 340-774-2166

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MONDAY - WEDNESDAY, THROUGH 10/11/17, 10 AM - 1 PM ANNABERG HISTORIC SITE CULTURAL DEMONSTRATIONSAnnaberg Ruins, Leinster Bay, St. JohnThe subsistence lifestyle is presented

with gardening skills as demonstrated by native St. Johnians. A walk around the ruins allows visualization of the colonial "sugar" era. Free. The Annaberg brochure is available online or can be picked up at the Visitor Center in Cruz Bay. For information & reservations, call (340) 776-6201 x238

MONDAY - FRIDAY, 10AM 1PM, OR BY APPOINTMENTFRENCH HERITAGE MUSEUMFrenchtown, St. Thomas, next to Joseph Aubain Ball ParkGet a glimpse into the past of this pictur-esque fishing village. Closed on local gov-ernment holidays. Donations appreciated. For information call (340) 714-2583

MONDAY - FRIDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAYS, 10 AM - 4 PMST. THOMAS HISTORICAL TRUST'S MUSEUM TOUR 5332 Raadets Gade, Charlotte Amalie, St. ThomasExplore our rich history through furnish-ings, paintings and photographs. New, convenient location downtown for a break from shopping. Admission $10 adults, 12 and under free. For more information, call (340) 774-5541 or (340) 643-6782.

MONDAY - SATURDAY, 10 AM - 5 PMSUNDAY 10 AM -1 PMCAMILLE PISSARRO GALLERY14 Main Street, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Camille Pissarro, one of the most famous impressionist painters of the 19th century, was born right here in St. Thomas in 1830. The building at 14 Main Street once housed his family's dry goods business, and the upstairs flat where they lived. Several of his Caribbean-inspired works are on display at the gallery. For info, call (340) 774-4621

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, 6-7 PMFREE TAI CHIYacht Haven Grande, in front of Louis Vuitton, St. ThomasEnjoy this rejuvenating physical activity! Donations for instructor appreciated. For information, call (340) 774-9500

TUESDAYS, 6-7 PMFREE YOGAYacht Haven Grande, on grass next to Gucci, St. ThomasWeather permitting, start your evening with some physical activity. Donations for instruc-tor appreciated. For info, call (340) 774-9500

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, 9AMST. THOMAS HISTORICAL TRUST'S HASSEL ISLAND TOUR

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VI Childrens' Museum

Grand Galleria Hotel, 2nd Floor, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.

Open Wed. - Sat., 10 AM - 5 PM,

Sun., 11 AM - 4 PM, Closed Mon. and Tues.

Offers a large variety of interactive exhibits with a primary focus on science

and technology.

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Meet at the Historical Trust Museum, 5332 Raadets Gade, Charlotte AmalieTours last approximately 2-3 hours includ-ing transportation to Hassel Island. Cost is $80 pp. To make payment and reserve a space, call (340) 774-5541 or (340) 643-6782.

WEDNESDAYS - SATURDAYS, 10 AM - 5 PM, SUNDAYS, 11 AM - 4 PMCLOSED MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND SOME HOLIDAYSV.I. CHILDREN'S MUSEUMGrand Galleria Hotel, 2nd Floor, Charlotte Amalie, St. ThomasVICM is a non-profit place of beauty, joy and wonder, offering a large variety of interac-tive exhibits with a primary focus on science and technology. Check out the "They Thought They Were Crazy" exhibit, dedi-cated to historical inventions that changed all of mankind, or walk through the rainbow xylophone in the "Music and Light Spec-tacular"-- just two of the interactive exhibits. What will you discover today? Cost: $8 per person, children under 2 free with one pay-ing adult. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. For info, call (340) 643-0366, or visit www.vichildrensmuseum.org.

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Yacht Haven Grande, on grass next to Gucci, St. ThomasWeather permitting, start your day with some physical activity. Donations for instructor appreciated. For info, call (340) 774-9500

THURSDAYS, 6-7 PMFREE ZUMBA CLASSYacht Haven Grande, in front of Louis Vuitton, St. ThomasLearn how to Zumba! It’s a great way to get some healthful exercise. Bring drinking water. Donations for instructor appreciated. For information, call (340) 774-9500

FRIDAYS, 7:30 - 9AM DISCOVER BIRD WATCHINGFrancis Bay trailhead, St. JohnThe location of this program is the best overall place to see birds on St. John. It is excellent for viewing migratory and native species. Free. For info & reservations, call (340) 776-6201 x238

FRIDAYS EXCEPT HOLIDAYS, 9 - 10:30AMST. THOMAS HISTORICAL TRUST'S DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR Departs from steps of Fort Christian, Charlotte Amalie, St. ThomasTrained and knowledgeable guides conduct these informative historical tours through beautiful downtown Charlotte

Amalie. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Suggested donation is $35 pp. To make payment and reserve a space, call (340) 774-5541 or (340) 643-6782.

FRIDAYS, 4 PM - 7 PMFAMILY GAME NIGHTYacht Haven Grande ,Central Courtyard, St. ThomasFor a great way to kick off the week-end, bring the entire family on a Friday afternoon!The For info, call (340) 774-9500

FRIDAYS, 8-10 PM FREE QUADRILLE DANCE LESSONS MUNGO NILES CULTURAL DANCERSEmancipation Garden, Charlotte Amalie, St. ThomasThe oldest dance group on St. Thomas invites you to learn the traditional VI dance, the Quadrille. For info, call (340) 998-4238 or email [email protected].

FRIDAYS, 10 PM - 2:30 AMFAT TURTLE FRIDAYFat Turtle. Yacht Haven Grande, St. ThomasGet your dance on with DJ Cypha. For information, call (340) 774-9500

SATURDAYS, 9-10 AMFREE ZUMBA CLASSYacht Haven Grande, in front of Louis Vuitton, St. ThomasLearn how to Zumba! It’s a great way to get some healthful exercise. Bring drinking water. Donations for instructor appreciated. For information, call (340) 774-9500

EVERY SECOND SATURDAY, 10 AMSCIENCE SATURDAYLattes in Paradise, American Yacht Harbor, Redhook, St. ThomasInteractive storytelling and guided activities. Fun for all ages!, For info, check Lattes in Paradise's Facebook events page

SUNDAYS, 1:30 - 4:00 PMSNORKEL SAFARIMeet at National Park Visitors Center, Cruz Bay, St. JohnLearn about the plants around you as you hike through a dry tropical forest to a beau-tiful beach. There you will snorkel to con-tinue learning about what you see below at a unique reef at Salomon Bay. Free. For info & reservations, call (340) 776-6201 x 238

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Historic Downtown Charlotte Amalie Walking TourFridays, 9 AM (Except Holidays)

St. Thomas Historical Trust Office, Raadets Gade, Downtown Charlotte Amalie

See details on this page.

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EVERY FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY, 10 AM-5 PMFARMER’S MARKETEsplanade, Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas Real food. Real farmers. Real fresh. For information, call (340) 774-9500

EVERY SECOND AND LAST SUNDAY, 10 AM-2 PMFARMER’S MARKETBordeaux Market, St. Thomas For information, call (340) 774-4204 or (340) 244-4644

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SATURDAY, TBD 10 AM-3 PMVendorama — Value-Added Market DayCoral Bay Agriculture Station, St. JohnBuy locally-made, packaged and unpack-aged foods such as jams, jellies, honey, herb and spice seasonings, coconut oil, sugar cane juice, fruit smoothies, tarts, pastries & much more. Sponsored by the VI Department of Agriculture For information, call (340) 774-5182

SATURDAY, TBD 10 AM-3 PMVendorama — Value-Added Market DayTutu Park Mall, St. ThomasBuy locally-made, packaged and unpack-aged foods such as jams, jellies, honey, herb and spice seasonings, coconut oil, sugar cane juice, fruit smoothies, tarts, pastries & much more. Sponsored by the VI Department of Agriculture For information, call (340) 774-5182

SUNDAY, JULY 2, 8 -9 AM REGISTRATION; FISHING 9-11 AM Kids Hand Line Fishing Tournament Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club, St. ThomasKids age 12 years and under can fish along the docks and rocks at American Yacht Har-bor Marina, in Red Hook. The first 200 kids will receive FREE entry, which includes T-shirt, drink, pizza, back pack, and hand line. The Weigh-In, by officials of DPNR’s Fish and Wildlife Division, will take place at 11

a.m. Prizes, gift certificates, cash and more will be awarded in two age groups: Up to 6 years and 7- to 12-years. For info, call (340) 775-9144 or Email: [email protected]

SUNDAY. JULY 2, 10 AM - 6 PMUSVI Triple Crown Poker RunYacht Haven Grande Marina, St. Thomas The second event in the Caribbean Triple Crown Poker Run Series will start at Yacht Haven Grande, with stops at ABI Beach Bar, Pizza Pi, Cruz Bay St. John-- during their an-nual Festival celebration-- before heading back to St. Thomas' Coki Point, and Brewers Bay and winding up back at YHG, the pre-mier marina on St. Thomas. For more info, call (340) 774-9500

SUNDAY. JULY 2, 12 PMST. JOHN FESTIVAL – Festival Poker RunCruz Bay Waterfront, Cruz Bay, St. JohnFor information, call (340)690-9340

SUNDAY, JULY 2, 1 PMST. JOHN FESTIVAL – Festival Horse RacesClinton E. Phipps Race Track, St. ThomasFor information, call (340) 642-0705

MONDAY, JULY 3, 1 PMST. JOHN FESTIVAL – Emancipation Day ProgramFranklin A. Powell, Sr. Park, Cruz Bay, St. JohnFor information, call (508) 963-2641

TUESDAY,JULY 4, SUNRISEST. JOHN FESTIVAL – J'ouvertSt. John National Park Field, Cruz Bay, St. JohnWelcome Festival's Big Day by dancing and partying in the street! For information, call (340) 690-1725/ 690-3692

TUESDAY,JULY 4, 11 AMST. JOHN FESTIVAL – Festival ParadeSt. John National Park Field, Cruz Bay, St. JohnWatch troupes, floupes, baton twirlers, steel bands and stilt-walking Mocko Jumbies parade in downtown Cruz Bay. For info, call (340) 690-1725

TUESDAY,JULY 4, 9 PMST. JOHN FESTIVAL – Festival Fireworks DisplayCruz Bay Harbor, Cruz Bay, St. JohnEnjoy the spectacular beauty and din as fireworks explode over the harbor in the Festival's Grand Finale. For information, call (340)776-6492

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, & SATURDAY, JULY 6, 7 & 854th July Open Marlin Tournament Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club, St. ThomasThe second-oldest tournament in the Caribbean. Can you catch the big one? Or the most? The Give Him Line Trophy awaits as the top and most coveted prize, in this

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The most anticipated cultural event of the year not to be missed!

See Festival Schedule in this section.Photo by Steve Simonsensimonsen.photoshelter.com

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prize categories. Landlubbers will enjoy the beach party that starts when the fishing ends at noon and runs until the awards cer-emony in the evening. Live music by local bands, food and fun, for the benefit of local charities. For info, call (340) 998-0854

SATURDAY, JULY 22, NOON - 4 PMThe St Thomas Historical Trust’s5th Annual Coal Pot Cook-OffEmancipation Garden, Charlotte Amalie, St. ThomasLocal chefs offer their favorite coal pot dishes for a fresh taste of the old tropics!Local Arts & Crafts. Live Music! For info, email [email protected] or call (340) 774-5541

SATURDAY, JULY 22, 4:00-10 PMInternational Capitol and Management's Jazz in the ParkRoosevelt Park, St. ThomasNow in its 8th year, Jazz in the Park has grown to be one of the most popular community events on St. Thomas. Listen to headline visiting and local jazz performers in historic Charlotte Amalie. There are also vendors offering food and drinks and arts and crafts, as well as a Kid Zone activity area with face painting, tattoos and bal-loon art. Admission is free. Bringing the community together through music. For information, call (340) 777-1302, or go to www.facebook.com/ICMCJazz.

FRIDAY - SATURDAY, JULY 28 &- 29, 7 PMSUNDAY, JULY 30, 2 PMNow Playing…Disney's The Lion King, Jr.Pistarckle Theater, Tillett Gardens, St. ThomasStarz Musical Theater Summer Camp for Youth presents the culmination of their 6-week production camp. With music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice, this show closely follows the original film and includes musical favorites like Circle of Life and Hakuna Matata, with performers as young as 9 years old. Come see the next generation of local stars! For info, call (340) 775-7877 or visit pistarckletheater.com

MONDAY, JULY 31 7th Annual Virgin Islands Billfish Tournament For HaitiIGY American Yacht Harbor Marina, Redhook, St. Thomas

highly competitive blue marlin tourna-ment. The tournament benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virgin Islands. Call (340) 775-9144 or email [email protected]

FRIDAY, JULY 7, 6 - 11 PM8th Annual Fashionista Showcase —All-White Meet & GreetPrivate location, St. ThomasThis year's theme is "A Centennial Celebra-tion on Fashion, Hair, Music and Culture". Meet, greet and mingle, and get a sneak peek of fabulous Fashionista Weekend. For information, call (340) 277-0038 or visit www.fashionistausvi.com

SATURDAY, JULY 8, 7 PM8th Annual Fashionista: Entertainment Showcase MCM Center, Antilles School Campus, St. ThomasDiscover a wealth of local talent in design and music in this exciting showcase, featur-ing models and designers competitions and local musical guests. VIP admission $20, general $15. For information, call (340) 277-0038 or visit www.fashionistausvi.com

SUNDAY, JULY 9 4 PM 8th Annual Fashionista Showcase MCM Center, Antilles School Campus, St. ThomasTHE Centennial Celebration on Fashion, with over 20 international designers and

50 models-- this is an extravaganza not to be missed by those who truly appreciate fashion. We will take it to the next level! VIP admission $40, Gold $30, Silver $20. For information, call (340) 277-0038 or visit www.fashionistausvi.com

SUNDAY - SATURDAY, JULY 9-15French Heritage WeekFrenchtown, St. ThomasThe week of festivities takes place in one of the island's French enclaves, the aptly-named Frenchtown neighborhood, also known as Carenage. On the 14th, Bastille Day, we will observe the 13th year anniver-sary of the Frenchtown Museum. Come enjoy live local music and dancing, food and drinks, and a beauty pageant, while celebrating our French culture. For information, call (340) 714-2583

SUNDAY, JULY 16, 5:30 AM - PARTY UNTIL...29th Annual Bastille Day Kingfish TournamentHull Bay Hideaway, St. ThomasDating back to 1987, the Northside Sport-fishing Club organizes this inshore fishing tournament that offers the best prizes and attracts more participants than any other of this type in the USVI, with awards for the largest kingfish and a dozen more

July - October 2017To add your event, email: [email protected]

French Heritage WeekSunday - Saturday, July 9-15Frenchtown, St. Thomas.

Festivities take place in Frenchtown. Come enjoy live local music and dancing, food and drinks!

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Plan on spending the day enjoying the wares of over 20 artists, craftspeople and food vendors at MarlinFest's Arts and Crafts Fair. In the afternoon it's time for the4th Annual Chowder Challenge, in which local restaurants compete for a cash prize. And when the fishing fleet returns to the dock, it's the start of the Caribbean Show. The finale of MarlinFest's Red Hook "Jump Up" will feature fire eaters and stilt-dancing mocko jumbies. Don't miss it! This event raises funds for the ABTM's Marine V ocational Program. For information, call (340) 775-9500

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 6:30 - 9 PMKids' Movie Night: The Good DinosaurYacht Haven Grande, lawn next to Fresh Bistro, St. Thomas A computer-animated comedy-drama-ad-venture film from Pixar is set on a fictional Earth in which dinosaurs never became extinct, and follows a young Apatosaurus named Arlo who meets an unlikely human friend while traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape. Free. For more information, call (340) 774-9500

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The first of 2 days of fishing, prizes for top 3 boats. Dinner, music and raffle benefit the Ensemble Scholaire Pere Basile Moreau Secondary School in Port au Prince. For info, email [email protected] or call (340) 998-3446

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 17th Annual Virgin Islands Billfish Tournament For HaitiIGY American Yacht Harbor Marina, Redhook, St. ThomasThe second of 2 days of fishing, prizes for top 3 boats. Dinner, music and raffle benefit the Ensemble Scholaire Pere Basile Moreau Secondary School in Port au Prince. For info, email [email protected] or call (340) 998-3446

THURSDAY - TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 - 8USVI Open/Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament – MarlinFest’American Yacht Harbor Marina, Redhook, and other locations TBA, St. ThomasA week of fishing and fun! The party that happens alongside the Atlantic Blue Marlin Tornament (ABTM) includes great events like a welcome party at Paradise Point at the top of the Sky Ride, the BVI Blast day trip to the beautiful neighboring British Vir-gin Islands, and an afternoon beach bbq at Lindquist Beach. There's even a golf tour-nament at the prestigious Mahogany Run Golf Course. For info, call (340) 775-9500

FRIDAY - TUESDAY AUGUST 4 - 8USVI Open/Atlantic Blue Marlin TournamentAmerican Yacht Harbor Marina, Redhook, St. ThomasThe Super Bowl of Big Game Fishing, the Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament (ABTM) is the place to be during the August full moon, attracting serious fishermen and -women from all over the world. For information, call (340) 775-9500

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5,USVI Open/Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament – MarlinFest’Jump UpAmerican Yacht Harbor Marina, Redhook, St. Thomas

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 & 13, 8:30 AMThe St. Thomas Open Golf Tournament Mahogany Run Golf Course, St. ThomasCome out for this stroke-play tournament. Must have USGA handicap. Breakfast, refreshments & tournament gift bag pro-vided along with post event banquet with raffle. For information, call (340) 777-6250

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, NOON-6 PM32nd Annual Texas Society of the Virgin Islands’ CHILI COOK-OFFBrewers Beach, St. ThomasOne of St. Thomas's most anticipated beach parties of the year! Slather on your sun-screen, then come and sample up to 30 dif-ferent kinds of delicious chili--even vegetar-ian. Enjoy cold beverages while delighting at the funny and witty themes at all the chili booths and rocking out to music by local bands. Try your strength in the team tug-of-war or join in some of the other games, while supporting local charities. See who gets to take their chili to the big cookoff in Terlingua, Texas! Be cool-- no coolers, please. For info, call (340) 473-8706 or (340) 474-0019

USVI Open/Atlantic

Blue Marlin Tournament

Thursday - Tuesday,

August 3 - 8American Yacht Harbor Marina,

Redhook, and other locations,

St. Thomas.

The Super Bowl of Big Game Fishing!

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 7 AM18th Annual Love City Triathlon, Aquathon & SUP TriSt. JohnTriathlon: 1/2 mile swim, 14 mile hilly bike, 4 mile run. Aquathon: 1/2 mile swim, 4 mile run. Beach picnic follows. For info and to register, visit www.stjohnlandsharks.com

MONDAY & TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 & 5USVI Open/Atlantic Blue Marlin Tournament – MarlinFest 3rd Annual Wet 'n' Wild Center Console TournamentAmerican Yacht Harbor Marina, Redhook, St. ThomasThe two-day tournament targets the "Big 5"-- blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, wahoo, and tuna, for those who enjoy big game fishing on standup tackle. Get up your team and come fish the event. Charter boats are available. Prizes for the top three teams and the top angler. For information, call (340) 775-9500

July - October 2017

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 9 AMRotary Sunrise Scramble Golf Tournament Mahogany Run Golf Course, St. ThomasThe format is an 18-hole scramble. Must have USGA handicap. Breakfast, refreshments & tournament gift bag provided along with post event banquet with raffle. Call (340) 777-6250

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 8 AM - 12 PMMake-A-Wish Foundation: Walk for WishesYacht Haven Grande, Pool Promenade, St. Thomas Join us as we make wishes come true one step at a time at the 6th annual 5K Walk/Run. This morning of fun and fitness raises funds to grant the heartfelt wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions. *Registration is at 7 am. Call (340) 513-8213 or contact [email protected]

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 10 AMNo Fleas Please Flea MarketLocation TBD, St. John, The Animal Care Center of St. John hold this annual flea market to raise funds in support of their no-kill shelter. Help the animals and

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find some great bargains at the same time. .For information, call (340) 774-1625 or email [email protected]

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 & 8, 10 AMColumbus Day RegattaSt. Thomas Yacht Club, St. ThomasThis annual event features dinghy and big boat racing in Cowpet Bay. For information, call (340) 775-6320

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 11 AM-6 PM41st Annual October Sunday Music FestMagens Bay Beach, Shed #4, St. ThomasThis toe-tapping music fest is a real beach party. Local musicians will perform as well as local youth groups. Food and drink avail-able for sale. Proceeds benefit the Family Resource Center. For information, call (340) 776-3966

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, , 7 PM - 12 AMV.I. Children's Museum's 2nd Annual Masquerade Ball FundraiserGrand Galleria Hotel, 2nd Floor, Charlotte Amalie, St. ThomasHelp support the non-profit VICM's large variety of interactive exhibits by attending this annual fundraiser, their Masquerade Gala featuring a cocktail reception, dancing, live auction and more. This year's theme is Old Hollywood Glamour. Are you ready for your close-up? For info, call (340) 643-0366, or visit www.vichildrensmuseum.org.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, , 11 AM - 2 PMThe 4th Annual Boo Bash Yacht Haven Grande, Grande Lawn, St. Thomas Bring the kids to a great Halloween event , island-style. Arts and crafts, face painting, bouncy houses-- and, of course, trick or treating at the Shops at Yacht Haven Grande. Free. For more info, call (340) 774-9500

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 9 AMPumpkin Cup Scramble Golf Tournament Mahogany Run Golf Course, St. ThomasThe format is an 18-hole scramble with a shotgun start. Must have USGA handicap. Breakfast, refreshments & tournament gift bag provided along with post event ban-quet with raffle. For info, call (340) 777-6250

32nd Annual Texas Society of the Virgin Islands’ Chili Cook-Off!Sunday, August 20, Noon-6 PM, Brewers Beach, St. Thomas..

One of St. Thomas's most anticipated beach parties of the year! Come and sample up to 30 different kinds of delicious chili.

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