Reichhold Center for the Arts announces new season

The Reichhold Center for the Arts in St. Thomas recently announced a stellar line-up for its 2010-2011 season. Performances will include Grammy winners, chart toppers, and legends in R&B, pop, reggae and world music. Click for more.

Calypso cool

Calypso music shines during carnival time. Calypso often involves satirical social commentary, focusing on politics and people Click for more.

Museum Association of the Caribbean

The Museums Association of the Caribbean (MAC) was founded to bring island cultures, mueums professionals, and the public together. Click for more.

Guardian of the culture

Ricardo Alegria, a native of Old San Juan, was the Don Quixote of the Old City, who saved the crumbling seven blocks from destruction in the 1950s. Click for more.

A Rasta day

We can embrace positive concepts from Jamaica's Rastafarians, which can improve our planet and ourselves. Click for more.

Group works to save Haiti's art

They met at the Haitian Embassy in Washington D.C. Unlike most meetings, this one didn’t focus on medical care for Haitian survivors. It was about preserving Haiti's culture and the future of Haitian arts. Click for more.

Dominica keeps culture alive

Dominica received its independence from Britain in November 1978. Every year, the country commemorates with a season of special activities designed to keep the cultural alive. Click for more.

Educator and fungi master

Elmore Stoutt, spent 46 years in education and is credited with making massive improvements. He is also an engaging entertainer and known as one of the islands' most intriguing fungi masters. Click for more.

Bahamas International Film Festival in December

The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) is getting ready for its seventh annual event December 1 to 5 in Nassau. Last year actor Johnny Depp, who owns a home in Bahamas, was festival honoree. Click for more.

Find artists, galleries and theatre in the Virgin Islands

Native, local and visiting artists have created a terrific treasure trove of art in the Virgin Islands. Check out these links to some of the most notable galleries, and established and emerging artists. Click for more.

Antigua and Barbuda planning fifth international literary festival

The Antigua Barbuda International Literary Festival is set for November. Click for more.

Virgin Islands showcases culture on Today Show

Television viewers were treated to the sights and sounds of the U.S. Virgin Islands on July 5 as the Department of Tourism brought the Territory’s Carnival flair to New York City for an exclusive national TV appearance on NBC’s Today Show. Click for more.

Zouk in Guadeloupe

Zouk music, which originated in Guadeloupe, and Martinique has an mistakable rythmn. Zouk means "party," and it will make anyone feel festive. Click for more.

Visit these museums in the Caribbean

They are the guardians of Caribbean culture, providing information and inspiration to each generation. You'll find arts, architecture, natural and nautical history and much more. Click for more.

Music, mas and more

It is an exhilarating experience,which engages all the senses. A Caribbean carnival has the allure of the Academy Awards, and almost as much preparation. Click for more.

San Juan's showcase for native arts

If you walk quickly on Fortaleza Street in Old San Juan you may miss what appears to be a small storefront. It is actually two floors of gallery space brimming with fine art and crafts, native to Puerto Rico. Click for more.

Vision outside the classroom

Gene Emanuel communicates Virgin Islands, Caribbean and African culture. He creates cultural resources with a special eye on folk life. Click for more.

Cultural and heritage tourism in St. Croix

CHANT, a local not for profit organization on the island, is sharing St. Croix’s abundance with visitors who want a healthy dose of culture, history and authenticity, served with their sun and sand. Click for more.

Dancing the bamboula

The Bamboula, an African dance, music and drumming tradition is a dramatic expression of rebellion and determination. Click for more.

Papa Bois

Papa Bois, a Trinidad folk hero, lives in the forest and protects the animals. He gets animals out of snares and treats sick animals at his dwelling. Click for more.

St. Croix based film featured in New York City

Hispanic/Latino Heritage Group, SOMOS, in partnership with IPG’s Multicultural Employee Resource Groups for Excellence (MERGE), celebrated Hispanic Heritage with a private screening of St. Croix filmmaker Johanna Bermúdez-Ruiz’s documentary film at Tribeca Cinemas in New York City. Click for more.

Creating cuatros from island wood

Hand selected pieces of wood are transformed into wonderfully tuned instruments in St. Croix. Rachel Woodruff glues and sands some pieces that are not much heavier than a feather. Click for more.

Investing in her culture

She’s traveled around the world and is now back home, promoting Virgin Islands crafts and culture in Frederiksted St. Croix. Click for more.