Leinster Bay was once called “Smith Bay.” The current name “Leinster Bay” was adopted by James Murphy, a St. Thomas merchant, slave trader and ship owner, who purchased Leinster Bay, and surrounding estates in 1796. The name Leinster came from the province in Ireland where his family came from.

St. John Singers – Tonight Friday 12/13
Directed by Janice Ballard
Cruz Bay – Nazareth Lutheran Church 7:30 p.m.

This season’s concerts will include settings of traditional carols, classical and contemporary pieces, and calypso. Music representative of a range of time periods and countries of origin will be performed and the audience, as always, is invited to join the choir in a traditional carol sing-along. The choral music will be enhanced by accompaniments on piano, brass, and a variety of percussion instruments. Featured guest artists are Michael Partain and Wendy Ramos, who will perform instrumental works for brass in addition to accompanying several of the choral pieces. Luba Dolgopolsky is the guest pianist for these concerts.

The St. John Singers are dedicating this year’s Christmas performances to the memory of long-time member Joyce Ballard.

St. John Live Music Schedule – Tonight Friday 12/13

Aqua Bistro
Stephan Sloan
5:30 – 8:30
776-5336

Beach Bar
Third String All Stars
9:00
777-4220

Castaways
Mikey P
9:00
Dance Party
11:00
777-3316

High Tide
Steel Pan
6:00 – 10:00
714-6169

Island Blues
Brother Nature
8:00
776-6800

Morgan’s Mango
Lauren
6:30 – 9:30
693-8141

Ocean Grill
Rascio on Steel Pan
6:30 – 9:30
693-3304

Shipwreck Landing
Tropical Sounds
6:30 – 9:30
693-5640

Skinny Legs
Chris Carsel
6:00 – 9:00
779-4982

Spyglass
James Milne
5:00 – 8:00
776-1100

See Weekly Schedule

St. John Weather

Isolated showers after 8am. Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 16 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.