Virgin Islands Small Biz Showcase

Alliah Escobar, a lovely 18-years-old young lady and Pistarckle Theater Intern, will be a Senior next school year at Charlotte Amalie High School on St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. As a recent Intern during the last 3 weeks of this summer, Alliah could be found faithfully working Monday through Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm every day. There is the possibility that she may continue to work post-school hours when she returns to school. There is also the possibility that Alliah is interested in pursuing an education in the Performing Arts Theater. Today we'll explore her experience as an Intern, her interests, and her goals. For more information about the Pistarckle Theater, visit their website at www.pistarckletheater.com . Note: The theme song, Nova, was written and performed by Angelo Ortiz, an actor and Pistarckle volunteer.

Support Pistarckle Theater, a non-profit 501c3 organization doing wonderful work in the Virgin Islands. Their programs are made possible by generous donations by people like you! St. Thomas/St. John Chamber Business After Hours Thursday, Sept 21, 2017 at 5:30-7:30 pm.Save the Date for the annual St. Thomas/St. John Chamber Business After Hours. Packed are 2 of the best business social hours on the island into this event! Business social networking, a scene from a Pistarckle Theater play, youth steel pan band, fabulous raffle prizes, a take-home goodie bag (for the first 25 people to arrive!) & more surprises. Please contact Sonya at the St. John/St. Thomas Chamber of Commerce at (340) 776-0100. Wine Tasting Event - SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, Sept 23, 2017, at 6:00-9:00 pm. Save the date for their popular Annual Wine Tasting event. Featuring a fabulous sampling of hand-selected wines from Frank L. Machover, delicious sumptuous hors d'oeuvres, & socializing all night long. Special pricing will also be a

Platinum Fitness USVI, located in the Havensight Mall Shopping Center, Suite 4, on St. Thomas, USVI, provides the equipment, expertise, motivation, and atmosphere that will enable people of all fitness levels to achieve their individual fitness goals. Platinum Fitness USVI understands that exercise may be fun for some, but not everyone, and a downright a struggle for others. Platinum Fitness USVI believes open communication between their management team and their members will help make achieving fitness goals that much more attainable. Above all, Platinum Fitness USVI promises to give 100% effort at all times! Keep up-to-date with all their activities. Like them on Facebook and you’ll get all their new Facebook posts in your news feed. Visit Gilmore A. Estrill, CEO and, proprietor of Platinum Fitness USVI, at www.PlatinumFitnessUSVI.com/. Welcome to D & H Fashions, the newest home of fashion apparels and canvas bags made by hand. Situated on Back Street in Downtown Charlotte Amalie just 1 block North o

Pistarckle Theater will present youth actor performances on Thursday, August 17, 7:00 pm of original plays written by students ages 11–17, created during this year’s Summer Playwrighting Camp. During the 4-weeks session, students participated in playwright training & development of new plays, lessons on character development, scene study, plot, setting, & stage directions. This popular STARZ Leadership/Playwrighting Camp is sponsored by The Virgin Islands (VI) Dept. of Labor. This camp focuses on developing life & career skills through playwrighting & theater performance via a model of instruction known as active learning. The Pistarckle Theater Playwrighting Camp: During the 4-week camp session, students practice character descriptions, writing exercises to strengthen voice, perspective & language choices. They then write their own 10-minute/1-Act Plays from themes that are identified through class discussions that prioritize elements important to the life of the youth in the program. S

Euell Aira Nielsen, of Sewell, NJ, recently relocated to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Euell has operated several small businesses, to include, Herstories (historical portrayals), Twist This (balloon twisting), Island Treazures (handmade crafts) & Dimaje (photography). Her interests and hobbies include animals, reading & researching, spending time with family, traveling, riding her bike, photography, crafting, genealogy, & historical research. In March 2017, Euell received an award for her 62+ writings on African Americans for the website Blackpast.org. Since then she has been featured in newspaper & magazine articles about her cemetery photography, military service, & historical re-enacting. She is currently working on a manuscript about her past influential church members. Visit Euell's historical works at:http://j.mp/2vFekGy Suzette Chinnery Jackson is the owner of suzycreations7, the home of her arts/crafts; local food & drinks; jewelry, paintings; & her specialties: hand-craf

Pistarckle Theater is in the beginning stages of developing a Virgin Islands 'Actor's Registry.' Once completed, it will offer local actors (or actor-wannabe's) a platform to promote themselves, as well as a comprehensive resource for information such as upcoming auditions across the VI; stateside producers that are filming in the VI, and seeking local actors; opportunities to participate in Acting Workshops, and more. Playwrighting Camp: Youth Performances – Come and enjoy performances by youth playwrights, as they present their original plays, written during the 4-week Playwrighting/Leadership Camp this year. For more information, visit: www.PistarckleTheater.com/Leadership-Summer-Camp/ Pistarckle Theater's Playwrighting Camp students will take the stage on Thursday, August 17th, at 7 p.m., to present their original plays, written during the 4-week session. For tickets to the August 17th Performance, visit: http://j.mp/2vn9zRv

The word is out! Thanks to the millions who have viewed the online video viral sensation: Everyone wants Cherish™!  There is only 1 authentic Cherish™ brand & you can only get it from 1 place, Kim Warrell's Nspire Network™!  To accommodate the overwhelming demand for her product, Kim's now accepting PRE-ORDERS for the next huge delivery of inventory that is currently being manufactured. If you want to be 1 of the 1st to receive Cherish™, please visit Kim by clicking on the link below for more details. Visit Kim at: https://NspireNetwork.com/KimW Deloise Charles is one-third entrepreneur/owner of Mama's Kitchen, so named in memory of her grandmother. The other family members with whom Deloise started Mama's Kitchen are her mother, Misjoe Todman Charwell and her aunt, Eileen Wells. Aunt Eileen makes pâtés, pick-up salt fish, potatoes salad, Cornish hens etc. while her mother, Ms. Charwell, makes the local drinks: tamarind, passion, soursop, pomegranate, star fruit, & ginger beer. They also have costum

Michelle Perry May is a passionate woman, visionary, and teacher at heart, who loves and believes the personal and spiritual life she has chosen, the love she has shared and the career path she has taken, afford her the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. The two hats of Michelle Perry-May: Professional Singer and Entrepreneur, but Michelle claims to be "MANY THINGS: Lover, Mother, Healer, Grandmother, Entrepreneur, Sister, Leader, Giver, Womanchild, Visionary, Teacher, Daughter, Writer, Aunt, Seeker, Cousin, Confidante, Shero, Advisor, Twin Soul, Soul Stirrer, Entertainer, Freedom Fighter, Change Agent, Artist, Angel, Evil Twin, (inside joke), Athlete, Advocate, Free Spirit, Spiritual Being & Human Being, Fan, Goddess & Queen, Musician , Songstress, Co-Creator w/Supreme Creator of All That Is!

Mr. Bartolucci brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Pistarckle Theater. Here's a brief scan of his career: Frank has directed over 50 plays for Pistarckle Theater since 2003 as a freelance and Resident Director. And a few of the musicals include A Little Shop of Horrors; The All-Night Strut; Rent; The Rocky Horror Show; Hair; Cabaret; Chicago; Rock of Ages; and Sister Act and a few of the plays were: American Buffalo; Red; Proof; Venus in Fur; A Steady Rain; Love Letters; and Play It Again Sam. He received his Theater training at SUNY Geneseo. Upon Graduation, he co-founded The Portable Players, a professional touring company producing Jacque Brel…Feiffer’s People and created an original musical revue of composer Stephen Schwartz work: Magic To Do (renamed Day by Day).  Additionally, Frank has worked on several major motion pictures, most notably Home For The Holidays, directed by Jodi Foster and Boys starring Winona Ryder.  Frank was Executive Director of the St. John based Epiphany Theater

Good morning from Mon Cheri Café ??. Do you ? coffee? Of course, you do. And, we have a confession, we do too! ?? Come in for your morning cup of coffee or fav coffee drink & while you are here, try one or two of our delectable fresh baked goodies. See you soon! LUNCH TIME @ Mon Cheri Cafe! Monday's Soup ~ Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup ~ Coffee BBQ Wings ~ Fresh Salads ~ Vegan Quinoa Salad ~ And, more...delicious choices at Mon Cheri Cafe Nisky Center. LUNCH TIME @ Mon Cheri Cafe! How about a bowl of homemade soup and a fresh salad or a slice of fresh dumb bread for lunch today! Or, try our homemade spinach and broccoli quiche. Tuesday's Soup: Tomato/Veggie & Lentil Soup - Salads: Cobb, Garden, Quinoa, and Greek Quiche: Spinach & Broccoli - And, while you are visiting us, how about trying one of our delicious smoothies! See you soon and share, share, share! Visit Mon Cheri Café at www.Facebook.com/MonCheriCafeVI/ StartUp VI, Inc., a US Virgin Islands corporation, was created to assist

Meet Matt Hamilton-Kraft, Camp Instructor & Grant Writer & get ready for the 2017 Playwriting & Leadership Camp, July 24 – Aug 17 for ages 11-16 years. At the end of the 4-week program, students perform their works for the community. Did you know that the Pistarckle Theater offers several Youth Center & Programs? Yes, they do and here they are with a sneak preview of events! * Pistarckle Youth Program National Award Finalist – NAHYP, Mon, Jul 3, 2017 12:00 pm – Thu, May 3, 2018 11:00 pm * STARZ Leadership/Playwriting Camp for Youth – Mon, Jul 24, 2017 9:30 am – Thu, Aug 17, 2017 10:30 am * Musical Theater Camp: Disney's The Lion King JR. – Tue, Jul 25, 2017 10:00 am – Sun, Jul 30, 2017 2:00 pm * Pistarckle Theater's Education Programs were chosen as 1 of 50 outstanding programs in the field of Creative Youth Development. Full Stage Costumed Performances! Special Weekday Morning Performances for All Island Camp Kids & Chaperones: Tues, July 25th – Fri, July 28th, all @ 10 A.M. * St. T

StartUp VI, Inc., a US Virgin Islands corporation, was created to assist USVI small businesses develop & expand their entrepreneurship; to urge recovery from within; to promote local, regional, & international sales; & to foster the development of new & innovative concepts to create new business opportunities. As a voluntary organization of business & professional business people who are dedicated to promoting their economic growth & vitality of the Virgin Islands business community, the strength of StartUp VI, Inc. lies in its membership. Funding is provided by membership investments. Mission: To advance the economy of the community, improvement of the quality of small businesses, & enhance the success of our membership Committees: Following are the services & committees we offer: Marketing Committee; Social Media Marketing; Mentorship-Apprenticeship; Membership Development; Tourism Development Activities; & Personal Development Workshops In-Progress Marketing: Busines

A huge thank you to the musicians, contributors of raffle prizes, volunteers, and everyone else who made last Sunday's MusicFest for KidZ such a success! Starz Musical Theater Summer Camp for Youth: Disney's The Lion King JR with Music & Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice. Additional Music & Lyrics by Lebo M. Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin & Hans Zimmer. Book By: Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi and Based on the Broadway. Production directed by Julie Taymor.  Times: 9:00 am-3:00 p. Monday-Friday. Performances for all-island camp kids will take place July 25-30, 10:00 am. Adults $15; kids $7 each for these morning performances Thank you to Sponsors: 1st Bank VI, St. Thomas Health Care Management, Inc., VI Lottery, Viya, and VI Housing Finance Authority. Tickets to public/community performances: July 28, & 29, both at 7:00 pm &, July 30 at 2:00 pm. Meet Lauren Brody-Clarke, Musical Camp Director Lauren grew up on St. Thomas, attended Antilles School, & graduated from UCLA Theater Film &

StartUp VI, Inc., a US Virgin Islands corporation, was created to assist USVI small businesses develop & expand their entrepreneurship; to urge recovery from within; to promote local, regional, & international sales; & to foster the development of new & innovative concepts to create new business opportunities. As a voluntary organization of small businesses dedicated to promoting economic growth & vitality of the Virgin Islands business community, the strength of StartUp VI, Inc. lies in its membership. Funding is provided by membership investments. Mission: To advance the economy of the community, improvement of the quality of small businesses, & enhance the success of our membership Committees: Participate in our current committees. Following are the services & committees we offer: Marketing Committee; Social Media Marketing; Mentorship-Apprenticeship; Membership Development; Tourism Development Activities; & Personal Development Workshops Marketing: Business Referral Netw

Dr. Vincentia Paul-Constantin & her team bring home Educational and Mental Health Services. The CW Educational & Behavioral Center, with Dr. Paul-Constantin, Director, & Ms. Jessica B. Whyte, Assistant Director, to offer services Sept. 10, 2017, in the Virgin Islands. In the meanwhile, they will host a series of informational sessions on St Thomas & St. Croix. The purpose of these meetings is to outline the services CW will provide & obtain community feedback. Their basic mission is to promote emotional & behavioral health while reducing the stigma of mental illness, antisocial behavior in adolescents, and the prevalence of mental illness in the Virgin Islands. Dr. Paul-Constantin, raised in the Virgin Islands & with a PhD degree in Education & a Master's degree in Special Education & Counseling, will spearhead the town meetings along with Ms. Whyte, National Board Certified with a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, who is also a native Virgin Islander. Call in

Angelo Ortiz is back to remind you that the first-ever MusicFest for KidZ becomes a reality on Sunday, June 25th from 11 am to 5 pm. What is the MusicFest for KidZ? It is a fund-raising opportunity when a great selection of St. Thomas' most talented musicians take to the stage in Tillett Gardens to share their own compositions throughout the day. Why? All the fanfare will benefit Pistarckle Theater's Summer Youth Camp Programs: StarZ Camp #1 is The Musical Theater Camp with this year's featured play: Disney's The Lion King JR. and StarZ Camp #2 is the Leadership-Playwriting Camp. What you can expect to see, hear, & experience? Special appearances by young musical students, fantastic raffle prizes, refreshments, & more. Who will be participating? Musicians being featured throughout the day, include: Special cameos by youth musicians from G-Clef Music Academy, The Jake Bradley Band, Artie Cornett, Barefoot Davis, Rob Eberhart, Eddie Kusar, Adam Parr, Danny Silber, St. Groovus, Shelly May, Eric Malms

SAVE THE DATE! Come enjoy the island's most talented musicians as they take to the stage in picturesque Tillett Gardens to share their own compositions throughout the day on SUNDAY, JUNE 25th, from 11 am to 5 pm. All to benefit Pistarckle Theater's Summer Youth Camp Programs: StarZ Camp #1 is The Musical Theater Camp, with this year's featured play - Disney's The Lion King JR.  StarZ Camp #2 is the Leadership-Playwriting Camp. Special appearances by the island's youth musical students, fantastic raffle prizes, refreshments...and more. Raffle items gladly accepted in exchange for promotional considerations. Tickets $20 donation/adults; $10 donation/kids, include event entry and one drink of your choice. Special Subscriber Memberships/Savings! Check out our subscription options for the 2017-18 Season, lots of opportunities to save! More options, more flexibility, less money. Show your support for the theater and become a VIP subscription or membership holder! Support Pistarckle Theater Pistarckle Theater is

What's going on at Pistarckle Theater this week and into the Summer Season? Well, let's a look! Pistarckle Theater Named Finalist for National Award in May 2017. The Pistarckle Theater Performing Arts Youth Program was recently named as 1 of 50 finalists in the 2017 National Arts &Humanities Youth Program (NAHYP).  The Pistarckle Moment Radio Show airs every Friday at 1:30 pm Eastern with Etienne A. Gibbs, Talk Show Host & Executive Producer of Virgin Islands Small Biz Showcase. Learn more about Pistarckle Theater by listening in any time, to any of our on-demand radio programs. Click here to go to our News page. Three original plays were presented for the 1st time on the Pistarckle Theater stage at the 2017 New Playwrights Festival (NPF) May 20, 2017. Pistarckle, a community, featured the readings of the 1st acts of Bone is for Dog; Meat is for Man, by Stacey A. Bryan, How to be an Immigrant by Dr. Gillian Royes, & Alternative Facts by Matthew Hamilton-Kraft. The audience commented that they

Pistarckle Theater, a 501c-3 Non-profit organization in excellent standing, is recognized by the EDC & Dept. of Education. Volunteering is generally considered an altruistic activity where an individual or group provides services for no financial gain "to benefit another person, group, or organization". Thus, volunteers help to stretch the funding. Volunteering is also renowned for skill development & is often intended to promote goodness or to improve human quality of life. Volunteering has positive benefits for the volunteer as well as for the person, project, or community served. It is also intended to make contacts for possible employment. Many volunteers are specifically trained in the areas they work, such as medicine, education, or emergency rescue. Others serve on an as-needed basis, such as in response to a natural disaster. Why be a volunteer at Pistarckle Theater? Because there are many proven personal benefits of community volunteerism. Working together with a group of people who have di

Nikki joins us with students and parents of Summer Camps gone by and announces this year's. 2017 Camp: Disney's The Lion King Jr' - Starz Musical Theater Summer Camp for youth Join us this summer as Pistarckle Stars take on Disney's The Lion King JR!  This 6-week production camp is perfect for all of you curious, creative kids, 9 years +. Camp dates are June 19-July 30.  Times: 9 am-3:00 pm, Mon-Fri. Performances will take place July 25-30 Open Registration: Mon-Fri May 22-26, 10 am-6 pm & Sat May 27 noon-5 pm at Pistarckle Theater, 4126 Anna's Retreat, Tillett Gardens. Space limited; must register to be guaranteed a space for your child! Costs: $1,500 for 6 weeks, plus $25 registration fee. First week plus registration a fee is due at sign-up. Registration deadline is June 5, 2017. Partial Financial Aid & Scholarships ARE available!  Click on the link for the Instructions & Application. It's time to get ready for the 2017 Leadership/Playwriting Camp! This year's slogan will be announced soo