A “NOT TO BE MISSED EVENT!” “Proceed and Be Bold!” Tuesday, March 6, 2012
7:30 pm at St John School of the Arts
Directed by Laura Zinger
90 minutes, 2008, Documentary
Proceed and Be Bold Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. is an internationally recognized printing press artist known for his socially and politically charged works of art. At age 40 and unsatisfied with his comfortable, middle-class life, Amos traded in his computer for a printing press and his white collar for a pair of overalls. Armed with life, liberty, peanuts and a meager yearly income of $7,000, Amos cranked out a new, rebellious declaration of independence.
The film joins Amos in a fascinating account of his story, while examining the pretensions and provisions of the art world. The work of this self-proclaimed “Humble Negro Printer” raises emotionally-charged questions and reveals remarkable depth beneath the bold print. By learning the rules and then choosing to break them, Amos redefines what life (and letterpress printing) can be: exhilarating and revolutionary.
JOIN DIRECTOR LAURA ZINGER AND AMOS PAUL KENNEDY JR. FOR DISCUSSION AFTER THE SCREENING!
Laura Zinger is the founder and owner of Chicago-based, creative content production company 20K Films. Her 2008 initiative, Proceed and Be Bold has been screened in countries around the world. Zinger has worked for various film companies, including MGM, Pretty Pictures and MOJO, a post-production trailer house. In addition to 20K Films, Zinger works as the Web Video Producer for Milk For Thought, a new national website dedicated to connecting, empowering and supporting breastfeeding mothers.
Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. is a journeyman letterpress printer living in rural Alabama, and the thought provoking subject of the film Proceed and Be Bold! He will be present at the screening and will have his posters available for sale!
New Novel Takes Place On St. John
Rebecca M. Hale
By Richie Ann Ashcraft ?Monday, February 27, 2012
Tropical islands with sky blue water — a slave princess whose ghost is rumored to cause disappearances and shipwrecks — and only one person who knows the truth.
That’s the premise of Rebecca M. Hale’s latest mystery novel, “Adrift on St. John,” which releases in paperback and e book this week…. read article
St. John Live Music Schedule for tonight, Tuesday, February 28
Castaways – Karaoke Night – 9:00 – 777-3316 Driftwood Dave’s – James Cobb & Michael Beason – 700 -10:00 – 777-4015 High Tide – Erin Hart – 4:00 – 7:00 – 714-6169 Miss Lucy’s – David Reed – 6:00 – 9:00 – 693-5354 Morgan’s Mango – Greg Kinslow – 6:00 – 9:30 – 693-8141 Ocean Grill – Rascio on Steel Pan – 6:00 – 9:30 -693-3304 Shipwreck Landing – Chris Carsel – 6:00 – 9:30
Yacht “Breath” at Water Creek – Photo Taken from Turner Point
St. John Live Music Schedule for tonight, Monday, February 27
High Tide – Rascio on Steel Pan – 4:00 – 6:30 -714-6169 La Tapa – Samba Combo – 6:30 – 9:30 – 693-8141 Maho Bay – Open Mic with Bo & Lauren – 7:00 Ocean Grill – Chris Carsel – 6:30 – 9:00 -693-3304
Derrick Butler of Cincinnati OH won the 16th running of St. John’s now famous “8 Tuff Miles Road Race” with a time of 46:22. St. John’s favorite, Jeremy Zuber came in third with a time of 51:26. Ruthie David of St. Thomas won the women’s division once again with a time of one hour. See complete race results.
Folklife Festival
Guitar Player in the Godfrey Smalls Scratch Band
Godfrey Smalls Scratch Band
St. John Live Music Schedule for tonight, Sunday, February 26
Aqua Bistro – Lauren – 3:30 – 6:30 – 776-5336 Beach Bar – The Gomorrans Social Aid & Pleasure Club – 5:00 – 777-4220 Concordia – Bo – Sunday Brunch 10:00 am Driftwood Dave’s – Live Music – 1:00 – 4:00 – 777-4015 Miss Lucy’s – Samba Combo – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – 693-5354 Ocean Grill – David Laab – 6:30 – 9:00 – 693-3304 Shipwreck Landing – Hot Club of Coral Bay – 7:00 – 10:00
Friends of the National Park Needs Construction Volunteers
St. John Source
By Lynda Lohr — February 23, 2012
Help wanted. The Friends of V.I. National Park needs volunteers to help with building an extension on the park’s Francis Bay accessible trail. Work starts at 8 a.m. Monday and is expected to last up to about six days.
Friends President Joe Kessler is calling “as many as would like to come out.” Volunteers should meet in the Francis Bay parking lot adjacent to the beach…. read more
St. John Live Music Schedule for tonight, Friday, February 24
Aqua Bistro – Mark Wallace & Rich Greengold- 5:30 – 8:30 – 776-5336
Beach Bar – The ISH with John Magne & the Subdudes – 9:00 – 777-4220 Castaways – Mikey P – 9:00 – 777-3316 Driftwood Dave’s – John W Lee – 7:00 – 10:00 – 777-4015 Island Blues – Long Lost Friend – 8:00 – 11:00 – 776-6800 Miss Lucy’s – David Reed – 6:00 – 9:00 – 693-5354 Morgan’s Mango- Lauren – 6:00 – 9:30 – 693-8141
Ocean Grill – T-Bird – 6:30 – 9:00 – 693-3304
Shipwreck Landing – Woody Lissauer – 6:00 – 9:30
St. John Folklife Festival at Annaberg, Today through Saturday
St. John Source
By Lynda Lohr — February 20, 2012
V.I. National Park’s 21st annual Folklife Festival runs Thursday through Saturday at Annaberg Plantation on St. John. Times for Thursday and Friday are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Saturday, the event will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m…. Read article
St. John Live Music Schedule for tonight, Thursday, February 23
Banana Deck – Steel Pan by Lemuel Samuels – 6:00 – 9:00 – 693-5055 Beach Bar – Long Lost Friend – 9:00 – 777-4220 Castaways – Dance Party – 11:00 – 777-3316 Driftwood Dave’s – Just Mike – 7:00 – 10:00 – 777-4015 High Tide – Inner Vision – 8:00-11:00 – 714-6169 Miss Lucy’s – David Reed – 6:00 – 9:00 – 693-5354 Morgan’s Mango – Mark Wallace – 6:00 – 9:30 – 693-8141 Ocean Grill – Chris Carsel – 6:30 – 9:00 – 693-3304 Skinny Legs – Lauren – 6:00 – 779-4982
Manta rays delight beach-goers at Francis and Maho Bays
Manta Ray at Francis Bay
Presidents Day weekend and the beaches of St. John are the place to be; sunbathers, swimmers, snorkelers, paddle boarders, picnickers and little kids playing. On Francis, Little Maho and Maho Bays, people are talking about the big manta. There are two of them, some say three and there big and beautiful and docile. (Manta rays have a short tail and no stinging spine.)
The mantas swim gracefully right under snorkelers and paddle boards, looking as if they were flying through the water with enormous wings. They even put on a show for those watching from the shore, occasionally breaching the surface and flipping over like playful children.
French Grunts - Maho Bay
Manta Ray from Paddle Board
Starfish
St. John Live Music Schedule for tonight, Tuesday, February 21
Castaways – Karaoke Night – 9:00 – 777-3316 Driftwood Dave’s – James Cobb & Michael Beason – 700 -10:00 – 777-4015 High Tide – Erin Hart – 4:00 – 7:00 – 714-6169 Miss Lucy’s – David Reed – 6:00 – 9:00 – 693-5354 Morgan’s Mango – Greg Kinslow – 6:00 – 9:30 – 693-8141 Ocean Grill – Rascio on Steel Pan – 6:00 – 9:30 – 693-3304 Shipwreck Landing – Chris Carsel – 6:00 – 9:30
St. John Live Music Schedule for tonight, Monday, February 20
High Tide – Rascio on Steel Pan – 4:00 – 6:30 – 714-6169 La Tapa – Samba Combo – 6:30 – 9:30 – 693-8141 Maho Bay – Open Mic with Bo & Lauren – 7:00 Ocean Grill – Chris Carsel – 6:30 – 9:00 – 693-3304
Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. is an internationally recognized printing press artist known for his socially and politically charged works of art. At age 40 and unsatisfied with his comfortable, middle-class life, Amos traded in his computer for a printing press and his white collar for a pair of overalls. Armed with life, liberty, peanuts and a meager yearly income of $7,000, Amos cranked out a new, rebellious declaration of independence.
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