Although it is known as one of the best shopping destinations in the Caribbean, St. Thomas is also home to an incredibly active arts and cultural scene. For more than three decades of local music aficionados, as well as tourists looking for an internationally known artist and theatrical productions, were rushed to St. Thomas' Reichhold Center. This stylish, performance space, located west of Charlotte Amalie with Brewers Bay, regularly stages concerts in genres ranging from classical to jazz to reggae and hip-hop. Having already welcomed the likes Ray Charles and the Moscow Ballet, Reichhold Center is preparing for another full season out of different musical surprises.
was built in the late 1970s with the generous support of Henry H. Reichhold - American entrepreneur who has spent the last years of his life support arts in St. Thomas and his sister, U.S. Virgin Islands - Reichhold Center still predstavljaizvanredan acoustic and architectural achievements . Reichhold Center is capable of seating 1196 ticket holders in the intimate space on two floors - including the 356 upholstered chairs in the lower classes to emulate the best places to find the top opera houses. Although lower-level seats provide an unparalleled experience of the concert, many return visitors actually prefer a single, open seating on the upper level. Capable of seating 840 spectators, the upper level of the Reichhold Center features an elegant wooden benches separated by a natural stone planter boxes filled with native vegetation. In the rare periods of inclement weather, overhead shelters protect all outdoor theater seats.
Reichhold Center will be the end of 2009 with a series of exciting cultural events before moving into the action-packed 2010 schedule is full of top touring artists. On 3 October, the site will showcase an intriguing performance Cobu, a branch of the immensely popular and influential show, Stomp. Created by Yako Miyamoto, a longtime member of the stage show Stomp, Cobu has a funky, modern to traditional Japanese taiko drumming. Cobu performance is part of the Reichhold Center during the "Family Series" events designed to capture the imagination of adults and children alike. Two weeks later, the Reichhold Center hosts Michael McDonald, a former member of the Doobie Brothers and best-selling solo artists. month of November features performances by Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra (14 November) - an adventurous orchestra known throughout the Caribbean region for the translation of rousing the lesser known works - and Ballet Hispanico (21 November) - Traveling dance company that blends traditional and contemporary Latin dance forms.
the 2010 season at Reichhold Center opens with a performance by the Soweto Gospel Choir 15th January Known worldwide as one of the best groups of traditional African vocals, this 26-member choir will provide energetic and uplifting at the beginning of the 2010 concert season. A week later, 22 January, Reichhold Center will present the first annual St. Thomas Blues Festival. Set to become one of the most popular concert events on the island of St. Thomas Blues Festival launches new island tradition with a long lineup of blues musicians celebrated and award-winning up-and-comers. Eden Brent - a talented blues singer who has drawn comparisons Sarah Vaughn - and Trampled Under Foot - one of the most exciting groups on the blues scene is a new generation - will open the festival, while Curtis Salgado - one of the all-time blues harmonica players and an inspiration for "The Blues Brothers" - will serve as the headliner
.the month of February show features jazz legend, Ramsey Lewis, the award-winning singer Patti Austin (February 6). Visitors to Reichhold Center for this special performance can expect an evening jazz standards and a unique version of a timeless pop ballads. 2010 season really begins to heat up 13th March with a performance reggae legends Steel Pulse. month of March ending performance, "America's Got Talent" winner, Black Violin (March 27). Presented as part of the family series, a much anticipated Black Violin Concerto will stand and St. Thomas' and the first taste of the Caribbean region violin viola duo signature blend of classical music, hip-hop and pop.
The Reichhold Center usually hosts only two or three weekend performances of each month, hoping that tourists will experience the best cultural events in St. Thomas has to offer May want to consider planning your visit around these exciting events. Passengers were lucky enough to visit St. Thomas when the Reichhold Center is hosting one of their world-famous event will not only enjoy the beach and shopping destinations that have made this island such a popular destination, but always in the development of a culture that really sets St . Thomas apart.
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