Afternoon on the Green

Join us for “A Burst of Culture, Fun & Cuisine at 2023 Afternoon on the Green”. All are welcome on Sunday, March 19, 2023, from 12-5 p.m. at the Herman E. Moore Golf Course on the Orville E. Kean Campus, St. Thomas.

Great Food, Family Fun & Live Entertainment

Afternoon on the Green has something for everyone. All ages will enjoy a variety of musical entertainment, cultural activities, and family fun, in addition to a feast of local and international delicacies.

Donate Your Favorite Dish

Did you know that all proceeds from Afternoon on the Green benefit the Edward Thomas Volunteer Scholarship Fund? If you would like to volunteer for this great cause that helps deserving students earn life-changing scholarships to UVI, register now. Donate your best dish, volunteer as a food server, and help make this year’s event another big success! Register by Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Chef Taj serves a dish at Afternoon on the Green

Culinary Delights

Awaken your senses as you watch, savor and sample the decadent dishes being prepared. A host of international foods and traditional Caribbean favorites will be on hand, including, saltfish cook-up, peas soup, chicken, shrimp and lamb roti, banana fritters, turkey kalalloo and goat water. Desserts range from delectable Vienna Cake and cornbread to passion fruit angel cake and an assortment of cupcakes.

You won't want to miss the many interactive and educational displays presented by UVI faculty, staff and students. Explore the UVI Schools & Colleges from Math & Science, Business, Education, Nursing, Agriculture and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences to learn about their projects, recent activities and opportunities for prospective students.

Entertainment

Local performers are put center-stage at Afternoon on the Green. Entertainment will feature crowd favorite Cool Session Brass along with performances by other local bands and cultural dancers.

Family Fun

Don't leave the children out! Parents are encouraged to have the children join them to enjoy the many activities from traditional games to creating balloon shaped animals.

Activities

Returning this year is the Cultural Pop-Up Tent hosted by Reichhold Center for the Arts, which will feature Virgin Islands traditions and culture.

Schedule of Events

Event	Time
Welcome with DJ Kuntry and host, Tony T	12:00 p.m.
Opening Ceremony with remarks from UVI President David Hall	12:15 p.m.
Uller Muller Elementary School Phantastic Panthers Cheer & Dance Team	12:30 p.m.
St. John Dancers	1:00 p.m.
Mungo Niles Cultural Dancers	1:20 p.m.
Car Show	1:40 p.m.
Shaw HP	2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
UVI Royalty and other special appearances	3:15 p.m.
Cool Session Brass	3:30-4:30 p.m.
Announcement of winners and scholarship recipients	4:30 p.m.
Cool Session Brass	5:00 p.m.