Nov. 2, 2001 – If the last "Friday Night Alternative" outside The Color of Joy gallery and boutique at American Yacht Harbor is any indication, the season is starting to heat up, musically speaking. And there's more to come again this weekend.
Joining house keyboard/vocals artist Sally Smith on Oct. 26 were Winnie Phillips on guitar, Rhett Simmonds on string bass, Christine Davis on flute, Phil Robinson on fiddle, Paul Deaton on drums, Rob Roy on sax. And, owner Corinne Van Rensselaer adds, "a very appreciative audience."
Smith and friends will be playing again Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Marlin Deck overlooking the AYH docks in Red Hook. There will be the usual complimentary wine, cheese and crackers and shopping options in the art gallery/boutique. "You can even drop off your own artwork for our custom framing," Van Rensselaer notes.
And this week, there's something new and different on display at The Color of Joy: a one-of-a-kind moko jumbie soft sculpture created by local folk artist Jane Clemo, who specializes in the genre. This one she has dubbed a "relief" figure, and it's got a distinctly patriotic look about it along with a special purpose.
It's to be raffled off at the end of November, with all proceeds going to a national relief organization to aid families of victims of the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks. Raffle tickets are $2 for one or $5 for three, and they're being sold through Thanksgiving. The raffle drawing will be at the Nov. 30 "Friday Night Alternative."
Something else to look for, tentatively by the end of November: that all-American symbol of credibility: a Friday Night Alternative T-shirt.
For further information, call 775-4020 or e-mail to The Color of Joy.
BURT WOLF'S TRAVEL TO THE V.I. TO AIR SATURDAY
Nov. 2, 2001 – The Virgin Islands will be featured Saturday at noon on "Burt Wolf's Travel and Traditions"on WTJX-TV/Channel 12.
The half-hour show is the result of four days of taping on St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John by Wolf and his crew in July. They visited everything from a Mango Melee on St. Croix to the Annaberg ruins and Hercules Pate shop on St. John to Haagensen House and Coral World on St. Thomas.
It remains to be seen what survived the editing of it all down to 25:55 minutes. Wolf said in July, "We make no random stops. With a half-hour show, every minute is accounted for." But, he added, the well-planned shooting schedule gave him time for "sight gags, or a little spontaneity."
Wolf is well known for his humor, his cooking, his traveling and his writing, all of which span a 27-year career. He is the host of five internationally syndicated TV series. He has written or edited more than 60 books. His "Cook's Catalogue," which Time magazine has called the "definitive book on cooking equipment," recently enjoyed a 25-year anniversary.
In July, there was some question of whether the internationally syndicated "Travel and Tradition" series, including Wolf's Virgin Islands show, would be seen in the Virgin Islands.
Marie Martin, program manager for WTJX, the territory's Public Broadcasting System affiliate, said she was able to pick the series up from an independent producer. It will air at noon on Saturdays through Dec. 22, she said.
The following Saturday, Wolf moves to a dramatically different locale — Switzerland. There, he visits castles and glaciers and — a Wolf moment — a chocolate shop which reproduces Charlie Chaplin's shoes.
The half-hour show is the result of four days of taping on St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John by Wolf and his crew in July. They visited everything from a Mango Melee on St. Croix to the Annaberg ruins and Hercules Pate shop on St. John to Haagensen House and Coral World on St. Thomas.
It remains to be seen what survived the editing of it all down to 25:55 minutes. Wolf said in July, "We make no random stops. With a half-hour show, every minute is accounted for." But, he added, the well-planned shooting schedule gave him time for "sight gags, or a little spontaneity."
Wolf is well known for his humor, his cooking, his traveling and his writing, all of which span a 27-year career. He is the host of five internationally syndicated TV series. He has written or edited more than 60 books. His "Cook's Catalogue," which Time magazine has called the "definitive book on cooking equipment," recently enjoyed a 25-year anniversary.
In July, there was some question of whether the internationally syndicated "Travel and Tradition" series, including Wolf's Virgin Islands show, would be seen in the Virgin Islands.
Marie Martin, program manager for WTJX, the territory's Public Broadcasting System affiliate, said she was able to pick the series up from an independent producer. It will air at noon on Saturdays through Dec. 22, she said.
The following Saturday, Wolf moves to a dramatically different locale — Switzerland. There, he visits castles and glaciers and — a Wolf moment — a chocolate shop which reproduces Charlie Chaplin's shoes.
INTRODUCTION TO BAHA'I FAITH
Anyone interested in learning about the Baha'i Faith is invited to an introdutory meetngat the Baha'i Center in Contant.
For additional information call 774-2712 or email cvgvi@hotmail.com.
For additional information call 774-2712 or email cvgvi@hotmail.com.
WHAT IS BAHA'I FAITH?
Anyone interesting in learning about the Baha'i Faith is invited to an introductory meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Baha'i Center in Contant. For more informaton call 774-3712 or email cvgvi@hotmail.com
ALL STARS STEEL BAND MEETING
The St. Thomas All tars Steel and will have a membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6. All members are urged to attend and to be on time.
ALL SARS STEEL BAND MEETING
Members of the St. Thoomas All Stars Steel Band are urged to attend the membership meeting.
ANNUAL WOMEN'S DAY
The VI Disciples of Christ will present its annual Women's Day a 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, at Wyndham Sugar Bay Hotel, Smith Bay, St. Thomas.
For more information or reservations call 774-4459.
For more information or reservations call 774-4459.
ANNUAL WOMEN'S DAY
The Disciples of Christ will present its annual Women's Day at Wyndham Sugar Bay Hotel, Smith Bay, St. Thomas.
For more information call 774-4459.
For more information call 774-4459.
DEAD DOG RAISES STINK IN OFFICIALDOM
"It's not my dog, Man."
Take a dead dog, cover it in lye, and it will go away. Except its tail is sticking out. It's still visible.
And nothing has been more visible in the past week than the ineptitude of three major government agencies in simply removing a dead dog lying just outside the Charlotte Amalie High School campus.
What could better and more shamefully illustrate the attitude of our public officials? Whatever happened to pride? To a sense of community? Or, forgoing all else, a concern about simple sanitation? It's not my job.
Monday the dog lay rotting outside the CAHS art department rooms, apparently having died there Sunday. An art teacher reported it to his principal.
Tuesday morning, having received no satisfaction, the teacher called a radio talk show. The Source promptly did a story, reporting that the Department of Education said it had contacted the Health Department's Division of Environmental Health and it "was being taken care of." A call to Environmental Health late Tuesday revealed they "had nobody to send," and prompted a suggestion that the Public Works Department be called. That department's representative said, "It's not our job."
Lo and behold, it's Wednesday. The dog is still there, emblazoned by two large signs stating, "Dead Dog Day 4." The art teacher explained he had to move his classes to the auditorium because of the foul smell.
A call Wednesday to Environmental Health revealed that Director Ethyln Joseph was going to get Public Works to remove the animal. She said her division had given Public Works a truck for that purpose. She was quite indignant about Tuesday's Source account of her division's response. She said she was calling Public Works to get some action.
Joseph said she had been contacted by Louis Hill, St. Thomas-Water Island administrator, after the Department of Education contacted him. When Hill was contacted Wednesday and told the dog was still there, he was aghast. On Tuesday he had spoken to Public Works Commissioner Wayne Callwood's secretary. Hill then spoke to Callwood personally and reported the commissioner was "aware" of the situation and would take care of it. Hill appeared acutely embarrassed and offered an apology to the public. The dog was finally removed late Wednesday by the Public Works Department.
Well, how many departments does it take to screw in a light bulb? We shudder to think.
Take a dead dog, cover it in lye, and it will go away. Except its tail is sticking out. It's still visible.
And nothing has been more visible in the past week than the ineptitude of three major government agencies in simply removing a dead dog lying just outside the Charlotte Amalie High School campus.
What could better and more shamefully illustrate the attitude of our public officials? Whatever happened to pride? To a sense of community? Or, forgoing all else, a concern about simple sanitation? It's not my job.
Monday the dog lay rotting outside the CAHS art department rooms, apparently having died there Sunday. An art teacher reported it to his principal.
Tuesday morning, having received no satisfaction, the teacher called a radio talk show. The Source promptly did a story, reporting that the Department of Education said it had contacted the Health Department's Division of Environmental Health and it "was being taken care of." A call to Environmental Health late Tuesday revealed they "had nobody to send," and prompted a suggestion that the Public Works Department be called. That department's representative said, "It's not our job."
Lo and behold, it's Wednesday. The dog is still there, emblazoned by two large signs stating, "Dead Dog Day 4." The art teacher explained he had to move his classes to the auditorium because of the foul smell.
A call Wednesday to Environmental Health revealed that Director Ethyln Joseph was going to get Public Works to remove the animal. She said her division had given Public Works a truck for that purpose. She was quite indignant about Tuesday's Source account of her division's response. She said she was calling Public Works to get some action.
Joseph said she had been contacted by Louis Hill, St. Thomas-Water Island administrator, after the Department of Education contacted him. When Hill was contacted Wednesday and told the dog was still there, he was aghast. On Tuesday he had spoken to Public Works Commissioner Wayne Callwood's secretary. Hill then spoke to Callwood personally and reported the commissioner was "aware" of the situation and would take care of it. Hill appeared acutely embarrassed and offered an apology to the public. The dog was finally removed late Wednesday by the Public Works Department.
Well, how many departments does it take to screw in a light bulb? We shudder to think.
PAN DRAGONS HOLD PRE-THANKSGIVING DINNER
Join the Love City Pan Dragons and Baby Dragons Youth Steel Orchestras for their fifth annual Pre-Thanksgiving Candlelight Dinner.
The dinner, served family style, will be held in Cruz Bay Park from 6 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 17. The menu includes turkey, mutton, stuffing, rice, vegetables, and desserts.
The evening also includes music by the steel pan groups, a cash bar, door prizes, and a raffle drawing.
Tickets run $12 for adults and $6 for children. They are available in St. John at Our Market, Hospitality Car Rental, Courtesy Car Rental, Connections, or from a Pan Dragon or Baby Pan Dragon parent. Call 693-9160 for more information.
The dinner, served family style, will be held in Cruz Bay Park from 6 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 17. The menu includes turkey, mutton, stuffing, rice, vegetables, and desserts.
The evening also includes music by the steel pan groups, a cash bar, door prizes, and a raffle drawing.
Tickets run $12 for adults and $6 for children. They are available in St. John at Our Market, Hospitality Car Rental, Courtesy Car Rental, Connections, or from a Pan Dragon or Baby Pan Dragon parent. Call 693-9160 for more information.
