THINGS TO DO ON ST. JOHN. . . It is true that St. John has a wonderful laid back atmosphere but there is a common misconception that there is not much else to do once you have explored the reefs, soaked up the sun and enjoyed the local tropical drinks. There is so much more, St. John is the perfect place to treat your mind, body and soul.

It is your vacation, design it the way you wish. Sprinkle the more strenuous activities with some subtler, gentler, intellectual pursuits. St. John is a growing cultural center. There is an active art scene, a community theater, ongoing archeological digs, terrific and diversified music, a well stocked library and several small, unique museums. And check out the lectures offered by the National Park or by Omega. [See full menu]

SOME ACTIVITIES on ST. JOHN, US VIRGIN ISLANDS

ART SCENE on ST. JOHN, US VIRGIN ISLANDS Studios & Galleries: Meet the Artists & Watch Them at Work...

Artists Association of St. John Inc.: Founded in 2001: Up to 100 local & visiting artists & galleries.

Sysygy Gallery ~ (340) 693-0084: Art studio and gallery at the Skinny Legs Complex, Coral Bay ... Mixed Media Artist Barr Lewis and Mosaic artist Lisa Crumrine are owners of this colorful and eclectic gallery featuring local St John Island artists. Along with Lisa's mosaics and Barr's collages and paintings you will find monotypes, clayworks, photography, jewelry and so much more. Some of the artists at Syzygy Art Gallery are Les Anderson, Larry Lipsky, Moe Kunsch, Liz Ford and Lisa Etre, all well know St John Artists.

Awl Leather - Skinny Legs Complex, Coral Bay ... artist Tracey O'Brien works in leather, artistically creating hand bags, dream catchers, jewelry and other unusual items.

Bajo El Sol Gallery ~ (340) 693 7070 : Mongoose Junction, Cruz Bay, Representing works by Les Anderson, Kat Sowa, Aimee Trayser, Gail Van de Bogurt, Constance Wallace, Suki Buchalter, George Hollander, and other locals. Featuring a variety of Caribbean inspired fine art originals, prints, original photography, and crafts.

Galeria Del Mar ~ (340) 693-9399 : Wharfside Village, Cruz Bay... Island paintings, blown glass, ceramics, wood sculpture and other handmade works of art. Mon. - Sat: 9:30 AM - 9 PM, Sun: 12 noon - 9 PM

Sloop Jones ~ (340) 779-4001 : East End, past Coral Bay ... hand painted Rugs, wall hangings, art to wear for men women and children. Closed Sundays.

The Best of Both Worlds ~ (340) 693-7005 : Mongoose Junction, Cruz Bay ... fine jewelry and fine craft gallery, representing a diversity of talented craft artists from on-island and off-island. Exclusive Designs, home accents, island inspired gifts.

Frames of Mind Gallery ~ 693-8560 : Lumberyard Complex, Cruz Bay ... local art custom framing cards and prints

Batik Kitab ~ (340) 776-6385 : Mongoose Junction, Cruz Bay ... artist Juliana Aradi, creates batiks which capture the colors and images of the islands. Works on silk, cotton, linens and paper.

Island Made ~ (340) 693-7575 : Palm Plaza, towards the Westin... local fine arts and crafts ... pottery, paintings, jewelry, stained glass art and lamps, painted clothing, sculpture, designer mirrors, lithographs

Kareso ~ (340) 714-5511 ... Karen Samuel, Island made fine art fashion & furnishings

Coconut Coast Studios ~(340) 776-6944 : Frank's Beach, near Cruz Bay, Tropical art gallery... watch the artist, Elaine Estern, at work. Mon-Sat, 10 am - 5 PM

The Clothing Studio ~ (340) 776-6585 : Mongoose Junction, Cruz Bay ... hand painted clothing studio ... watch local artists create original designs on fine tropical clothing.

Donald Schnell Studio ~ (340) 776-6420 :on the second floor of the Amore Center in Cruz Bay. ... artist at work creating handcrafted pottery reflecting the feel of the islands. Hand blown and stained glass from St. John and the world.

Janet Cook-Rutnik ~ (340) 776-6809, By appointment. Internationally exhibited artist

LIBRARIES & MUSEUMS

The Elaine Ione Sprauve Library and Museum : a restored plantation great house, situated just outside downtown Cruz Bay [view map]...interesting collection of photographs, newspaper clippings, paintings, drawings and handicrafts by local artists and artisans. Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 PM

Ivan Jadan Museum ~ (340) 776-6420 : featuring: Ivan Jadan:Great Russian Tenor of the 20th Century;and St. John´s Robinson Caruso! ... small ... fascinating .. on Genip Street, up the hill from Gallows Point ... open by appointment or just come up and knock on the door.

NIGHT LIFE on ST. JOHN, US VIRGIN ISLANDS

Miss Lucys Monthly Full Moon Parties ~ Pig Roast, Local Side dishes. Music, moon & surf. Every full moon, call for specifics

Many Restaurants and Bars have live music and dancing various nights of the week. Call for their schedules.

The VI National Park Visitors Center will have a current listing of the evening lectures, talks, slide shows and films held at Cinnamon Bay Campground and Maho Bay Camps.

Monday Night Videos - Skinny Legs. Settle in with a worlds famous blue cheese grilled skinny leg burger done to your liking and watch a good movie. Starts at 7:30 PM

Front Yard often start their featured music program late and dancing can go almost till dawn. Weekends, ask for schedule.

Musical & Theatrical Presentations, Art Openings & Exhibits. Check for the listings in the St. John Times and the Tradewinds

COMMUNITY THEATER & MUSIC

Epiphany Theater Company: totally volunteer, not-for-profit company.
epiphanytheater@hotmail.com 776-6744, 714-2807

St. John School of the Arts

MINIATURE GOLF

Pastory Gardens ~ (340) 777-3147 ... Virtual Reality, Executive Putting Course Mini Golf / cafe

GET MARRIED

Weddings Westin Style ~ (340) 714-6048
contact the director of Romance to customize a wedding or vow renewal.

Island Style Weddings ~ (888) 456-0010, or (340) 774-1484 MAKE YOUR VISION A REALITY!. Get Married on the tropical island of St. John, US Virgin Islands. Mary Castle Bartolucci, the St. John wedding planner of choice, will create a personal, fun, affordable and stress free occasion to remember a lifetime.

TREAT YOUR BODY, MIND & SPIRIT

Rejuvenation Vacations ~ (340) 779-4585
More than JUST a vacation....Untangle from stress, rest and relax, renew yourself. .. Couple Massage Instruction, Yoga, Hypnotherapy, Guided Meditations, Relationship Enhancement to tune up your relationship and more.

Omega : Winter Season at Maho Bay, workshops in Yoga, Meditation, Afro-Caribbean Dance, Shamanism, Wellness & Vitality, Music & Singing, Healing, Tai Chi, Psychological & Spiritual Inquiry