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Jan 27 - Feb 5 Stepping Stone Annual Quilt Show Stepping Stone Quilters Guild is holding its Annual Quilt Show at Trinity Methodist Church, Frederick Street at 10 am to 4pm. Admission is free. For more information contact Maria Chisnall at: 359 2349 or e-mail: machisnall@gmail.com | ADVERTISING SALES E-mail: sales@nassau-weekly.info Tel: (242) 324-2062 or 423-3700 | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 27 & 29 Nassau Music Society Classical Guitar Concert The Nassau Music Society presents two evenings of classical guitar featuring Marco Tamayo and Anabel Montesinos, on Fri Jan 27 at 8 pm at the Bahamas Historical Society, Shirley St. & Elizabeth Ave and on Sun Jan 29 at 5:30 pm at St. Paul's Church Hall, Lyford Cay. Tickets in advance for members is $25; non-members $35 and students $10. At the door: members $30; non-members $40 and students $15. Box Offices: A.D. Hanna & Co., Deveaux Street; Custom Computers, Cable Beach; Logos Bookstore Harbour Bay; and Moir & Co., Lyford Cay Shopping Centre. Reserve online at: www.nassaumusicsociety.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 2 - 5 (Abaco) BFSB International Business and Finance Summit The Bahamas Financial Services Board holds the International Business and Finance Summit (IBFS) at the Abaco Beach Resort in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. IBFS 2012 is themed “Pursuing Comparative Advantage” when industry stakeholders examine current strategies and ways to advance comparative advantage. T: 326-7001 or E: info@bfsb-bahamas.com. See: http://www.bfsb-bahamas.com/news.php?cmd=view&id=3074 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26 - Thursday Popopstudios - South African Film Screening The Creators, a 2011 South African documentary film, will be shown at Popopstudios on at 7:00 pm. The film is produced and directed by Laura Gamse. It interweaves the lives of six diverse South African artists. Step into their lives as they sculpt South Africa's future from the fragments of a tumultuous past. T: 322-7834. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 26 - Thursday The Bureau for Women's Affairs & National Women's Advisory Council - Monthly Meeting The Bureau for Women's Affairs & National Women's Advisory Council holds its monthly meeting at 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at The Balmoral Club, Sanford Dr. The theme is 'Empowering Women for Nation Building - What You Need to Know'. Guest speaker is Ms. Missouri Sherman-Peter. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 26 & 27 National Crusade The Bahamas National Baptist Missionary & Educational Convention continues its National Crusade at New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church at 7:00pm nightly. The crusade is themed “Commitment to Our Christ - Remaining in the Race”. The speaker on Thursday is Rev. Dr. William Thompson and on Friday is Bishop Simeon B. Hall. T: 325-0729. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 26 Jackson Burnside Conversations on Culture Doongalik Studios Art Gallery with Carter Marketing and The Endowment for the Performing Arts hold a series of conversations at the Doongalik Studios Art Gallery. The first conversation is on Jan 19 from 6 pm to 9 pm, featuring Robert Bain, Lawrence Carroll, Roderick Johnson and Mervin Smith, discussing Why is it okay for men to wear a skirt on Bay Street but not to take a dance class? The 2nd conversation is on Thurs Jan 26 about Shirley Hall Bass with Dr. Keith Wisdom. Located on Village Rd. T: 394-1886. E: doongalikart@batelnet.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Until Feb 1 US Embassy's Martin Luther King Essay Contest The United States Embassy in Nassau has announced the 6th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Essay Contest to encourage students in The Bahamas to explore the life of Dr. King and reflect on how civil rights and diversity affect their lives today. Grades 10 to 12 can participate.Two winners will receive the grand prize, a new Apple iPad 2, and winning essays are featured in newspapers. Participating schools receive a copy of the History Channel's film KING . For entry details see web site below. Submission deadline is Feb 1 by 5 pm to MLKessay@state.gov. Call: (242) 322-1181 ext. 4251. See: http://nassau.usembassy.gov/ mlkessay2012.html | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26 - Thursday Sparkman Ferguson Epiphany Organ Recital Dr. Sparkman Ferguson holds his annual new year's organ recital at Christ Church Cathedral at 7:45 pm. Features organ works of J.S. Bach, Sigfrid Karg-Elert, Theodore Dubois, James Kasen, Gordon Young, Eric Thiman, and Alexandre Guilmant. Free admission. All donations go to establishing the string program at St. John's College. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26 - Thursday Historical Society Talk On Female Slaves On the golden jubilee of womens' suffrage in the Bahamas, the Bahamas Historical Society invites Dr Jennifer Bethel PhD to give a talk on her journal article “Female Slaves in the Bahamas” - a salute to the earliest women to make waves in the social arena. Dr. Jennifer Bethel is a graduate professor at Barry University where she lectures educational students in Research Methodology. Held at 6:30pm at the Historical Museum, Shirley St & Elizabeth Ave. T: 322-4231. See: http://www.bahamashistoricalsociety.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 27 - Friday (Deadline) Applications for Global Battle of the Bands Bahamas Bahamian Global Battle of The Bands starts Feb 25. GBOB is the world's largest live talent competition for bands of all genres, attracts over 30 countries each year. The deadline for applications is Friday, Jan 27. Apply to: gbobbahamas@gmail.com. See: www.gbob.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 27 - Friday "Sister Sister" Breast Cancer Awareness Ladies Lunch There will be an afternoon of gourmet delights, bubbles and artistic creations at Harbourfront Lounge from 12 to 3:00 pm. This lunch features Works and Wares created and presented by: Sosefina - BA`NESIAN Jewelry/Accessories, Sonia Rolle - Sonique Couture (Native Straw Bags) and Sharon Johnson - Bahamas Downunder (Pendant Scarves).The $25 lunch special includes Lobster Newberg Quiche with a side salad and a complimentary glass of champagne. Profit goes to "Sister Sister" Breast Cancer Awareness. T: 328-8382 or 322-6900 for reservations. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 27 - Friday St Augustine's College 2012 Entrance Exam St Augustine's College holds its 2012 entrance exam for only Grade Six students to enter Grade Seven. Deadline is Jan 20 and the exam is Jan 27. Students may register at their own primary school or at St. Augustine's, between Bernard Road and Prince Charles Drive. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 27 - Friday College of The Bahamas - Financial Aid Deadlines All COB students who applied for scholarships/financial aid for Spring 2012 through the Office of Financial Aid are advised to collect their letters immediately. All recipients who fail to make payment arrangements with the Business Office by Jan 27 at 4:00 pm will be de-registered and a $150.00 late fee will apply. Recipients who have not processed by 4:00 pm on Feb 22 will forfeit their award for the Spring 2012. T: 302-4370/71 or E: ldemeritte@cob.edu.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 27 - Friday (Deadline CORRECTION) Applications For Global Battle of the Bands Bahamas Bahamian Global Battle Of The Bands starts Feb 27. GBOB is the world's largest live talent competition for bands of all genres, attracting over 30 countries each year. After qualifying heats and rounds, he 2012 GLOBAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS stage finale will be held in Romania. Sponsors, interested bands and band fans are invited to attend. Grand prizes are US$100,000, a GBOB special gold trophy, and a world tour and the title of The Best New Band in the World. Bands from around The Bahamas, who think they've got what it takes to compete on a world stage, can apply to gbobbahamas@gmail.com. See: www.gbob.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 27 - Friday BACO's Annual Gala Banquet and Awards Ceremony The Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers holds its Annual Gala Banquet and Awards Ceremony at the Sheraton, Cable Beach, bestowing the Cheryl Bazard Founding President Award, to Ms. Wendy Warren former CEO and Executive Director of the Bahamas Financial Services Board. Special recognition is also given to Speaker, Mr. William Howarth, President of the International Compliance Association. Tickets $50 from the Bahamas Institute of Financial Services, Market St. T: 325-4955. E: info@bifsbahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 27 & 28 Nassau Christian Schools - Registration & Entrance Exam The entrance exam for the 2012/2013 school year is held at 8:30 am at Nassau Christian Academy. The exam is for students in grades 1-9. Registration is $25 and closes 2:00 pm Friday, Jan 27. Students must dress in their current school uniform. T: 393-2641. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 27 - 29 Arts for the Parks (Abaco) Artists and artisans of Abaco and other islands display for sale art, crafts, and jewelry to support the six national parks on Abaco. Held Fri Jan 27 at 6:00pm to Sun Jan 29 at 3:00pm at the Abaco Beach Resort. On Sat Jan 28: a fresh market and a special heritage tent with talks on backyard farming, bush medicine, blue holes and a special lion fish cleaning demonstration and talk. See http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-for-the-Parks-Abaco/251028623514 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 27 - Friday St. Jude's Children's Trike-A-Thon Fundraiser St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital holds its 2nd annual Trike-A-Thon at Sandyport to raise money for St Jude's Hospital, the world's premier center for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. Last year, preschoolers from Tambearly and The Meridian Schools raised over $13,000. There are currently two active St. Jude patients from the Bahamas. The Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, has returned as main sponsor. Lyford Cay International School is joining this year. Held from 9 am to 12:30 pm. Open to children aged two to six years. Registration is $5 per child to cover food and drink and proceeds donated to the Princess Margaret Crisis Centre. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 27 - 29 Tour of The Bahamas (Cycling) The JAR Cycling Club again hosts the Tour of The Bahamas and International Caliber Cycling Weekend. Amateurs and pros are invited to enjoy a weekend filled with sunshine, island hospitality, international caliber competition, luxury resort accommodations, and great prizes & awards. Sponsored by Mahogany House, Holowesko Partners, Bank of The Bahamas, Bahamasair, the Ministry of Tourism and more. Fri: Touring Ride and Reception; Sat: Touring Ride, Individual Time Trial with non-customised bikes, Circuit Race, and Party. Sun: Touring Ride and Road Race. Prizes include: $10,000 Pro 1-2 Prize Money. Bahamasair offers special under $250 rates from Florida including free bike transportation. Featuring pro and development including Garmin, Hincapie, No Tubes AXA, Jamis Sutter, Ivan Dominguez New PRO Team, FloridaVelo Elite & Masters, ASV, Texas Road House, and more. Wyndham is host hotel. Call Jeff Major JAR Cycling: 305-433-4295 or 242-393-5635 or 242-424-4782 (jar24u@gmail.com. See: | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 28 - Saturday Red Cross Ball The Bahamas Red Cross holds its 40th Annual Red Cross Ball at 7 pm at the Crystal Ballroom, Wyndham Nassau Resort. The theme is 'Rubies & Diamonds'. The 2012 honouree is Mrs. Beverly Wallace Whitfield. Featured performances by Eddie Levert (lead singer of The O'Jays), RBPF Pop Band, The Lou Adams Orchestra and Caribah. Tickets are $225 from the Red Cross Headquarters on JFK Drive. T: 323-7370. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 28 - Saturday Kalik Junkanoo Fan Fest & Victory Party The Saxons and The Valley Boys Boxing Day and New Year's Day victory party is held on the Butler & Sands Grounds, JFK Drive. Admission is $10 before 8:00 pm and $15 after. Performances by Geno D, D Mac and Dyson Night. Music also by: Selector Jimbo & DJ Xtra Large, DJ Pressure & DJ Fines. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 28 - Saturday Ride For Hope - Free Bike Skills Course Ride For Hope is gearing up for this year's bike-a-thon with a free bike skills and handling course. RFH is a charitable bike-a-thon for all ages and cycling abilities, and raises money for cancer caring centers and cancer treatment programs. The class will be held at 4:00 pm at St. Paul's field, West Bay St. conducted by Hot Tubes Cycling, the most successful junior road racing team in American history and one of the top cycling teams in the world. No registration is needed for the bike skills course. But registration is already open for the annual bike-a-thon in Eleuthera on Sat April 14. See: http://www.rideforhopebahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 28 - Saturday Escape to Yoga Island Top local and international yoga teachers will teach twelve classes of yoga on the last Saturday of each month. Classes are held at the tip of the Eastern Rd from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Yogis of all stripes are invited. Bring sunscreen, yoga mat or a beach towel, a hand towel and a hat. A tent and trees along the shore will provide temporary shade. The cost per class is $40 with a maximum of 25 persons per class. Complimentary fruits and water. RSVP: Stephen Turnquest: 364-0330. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Until Jan 31 ARC Magazine's 2012 Internship Programme Candidates are being sought by ARC Magazine for its Internship Programme. Candidates are preferably university students and recent graduates who have a vested interest in Visual Art, Art History, Media & Cultural Studies and Journalism. The schedule is up to 8 hours a week for 4-6 months and can be used towards college and university credits. The internship is conducted online where they reside. Deadline for applications is Tues Jan 31. E: info@arcthemagazine.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 28 - Saturday Rotary Annual Bed Race for Charity the Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas jointly hold a fun bed race in the parking lot at the Mall at Marathon. Time to be decided. Contact your local club on donate at the event. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 28 - Saturday Baptist Fun Run & Walk The Baptist Sports Council holds its annual fun run and walk at6 am on the Charles W. Saunders Highway High School, Jean Street. The event features a five mile race and a 1/5 mile walk. Collect entry forms at the Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention Center on Blue Hill Rd, at the CWS and Jordan Prince William High Schools. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 28 - Saturday Leg 2: 5th Annual Lightbourn Marine Wahoo Challenge Lightbourn Marine holds its annual Marine Wahoo Challenge. The event starts at 6 am for anglers and 3 pm for spectators. Captains meeting at Green Parrot, East Bay St at 6 pm on Dec 8th. Leg 1: Dec 10. Leg 2: Jan, 28. Optional Calcuttas. Prizes boosted by $5,000 per leg. Awards for legs 1 & 2: 1st & 2nd total weight maximum 4 wahoo heaviest single wahoo. Overall champion (max. 6 wahoo from both legs). Prizes include: Mercury 10' 2" rigid inflatable boat with 9.9 hp engine, handcrafted trophies, wahoo art, and more! Fees $500 per boat (max. 4 anglers). $100 per additional angler: max. 6 anglers. Sign up at Lightbourne Marine, East Bay St. Tel: 393-5285 or 393-5549. Email: rachel@lightbournemarine.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 29 - Sunday catholic Book Launch: “Years of Favour” St. Francis Xavier's Church launches a new book "Years of Favour" on Sun Jan 29 at 4 to 7pm. Written, photographed and produced by Patti and Neko Meicholas, with Carla H. Glinton. It is a 264 page, full-colour book on the Catholic communities, churches and the congregations throughout the islands of The Bahamas. See http://www.bahamasb2b.com/calendar/view_entry.php?id=5206&date=20120129 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 29 - Sunday 'Latoya's Loft' - Jewelry Making Classes Latoya Bullard of 'Latoya's Loft', a local Bahamian jewelry designer, conducts a jewelry making class on Sun Jan 29 at the Consignment Shop, cnr West Bay & Nassau Sts. The class topic is "Lovely Lariats" in which students create their own lariat necklace using basic jewelry making tools and techniques. Bring your own basic tools, beads and other materials: a list is available online (below). Some materials are provided. Limited to 12 students. Held from 3 to 5pm. Price $20. Call: 325-0077 or RSVP online. See Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/195971770498832/ See website: http://www.latoyasloft.com/ | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 30 - Monday The Cancer Centre Bahamas - Lecture The general public is invited to attend a free lecture on “Cancer of the Cervix” on Monday, Jan 30 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Speakers will be Hon. Prof. Dr. Arthur Porter and Professor Dr. Karol Sikora. Space is limited. Must RSVP to 502-9610. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 30 - Monday The Cancer Centre Bahamas Cancer Clinic The Cancer Centre hosts a Cancer Clinic with Professor Dr. Karol Sikora on Monday, Jan 30 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Consultations and treatments will be provided to persons with cancer. For an appointment T: 502-9610. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 30 - Monday (Deadline) Bahamas Galaxy Pageants The Bahamas Galaxy Pageants provides personal development opportunities for women and young girls. Ages for each division are: Miss Bahamas Galaxy (ages 19 - 28); Miss Teen Bahamas Galaxy (ages 15 - 18); Little Miss (ages 6-8); Miss Pre-Teen (ages 9 - 11) and Junior Miss (ages 12 - 14). Registration deadline for 2012 senior and junior divisions is Jan 30. Contact T: 558-4358 or 423-2288 or sign up at: http://www.bahamasgalaxypageants.com and http://www.missbahamasgalaxy.com/ or E: bahamasgalaxy@yahoo.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Until Jan 31 Arawak Part Development Public Investment Offering Arawak Port Development is offering the public a chance to invest in the new port and the Gladstone Freight Terminal with a minimum subscription of $500 for 50 shares valued at $10 each. The offer closes Jan 31, 2012. Placement is being handled by CFAL and Providence Advisors. Tel: 242-323-7066 or 64. Prospectus and application forms available at: CFAL, Providence Advisors, Colina Insurance and Bank of The Bahamas branches, or downloadable at: http://www.nassaucontainerport.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Until Jan 31 Enter The Jackson L Burnside III Fashion & Design Award Islands of the World Fashion Showcase (IWFS) has created the Jackson L Burnside III Fashion & Design Award with a new award category for qualified designers to vie for in the Islands of the World bi-annual event. Architects, artists and interior designers from all small island developing states are invited to enter by Jan 31. Entrants must create a wearable garment out of materials and non-typical textiles used in the building industry by April 23. The winning designer and piece is announced on May 5. See entry and prize details and enter at: www.islandsfashionweek.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Until Feb 3 - Friday Art Exhibition at Popopstudios: 'Deception' Popopstudios International Center for the Visual Arts holds an exhibition of work featuring photography by Kishan Munroe, Ash Henderson, Sabrina Lightbourn, Holly Parotti, John Cox, Heino Schmid, Dede Brown, Lyndah Wells, Phoebe Luk, Jeff Major, Duke Wells, Lisa Wells, Alistair Stevenson, Steffon Grant, Jason Bennett, Jackson Petit and Kendal Hanna. Gallery hours are 11:00 am to 5:00 pm from Wed to Sat at Popopstudios, #26 Dunmore Ave, Chippingham. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 3 - Friday NAGB - One Family's Tribute to Jackson Burnside A Tribute to One Family's Jackson Burnside will be held at The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas on Friday, Feb 3 at 6 to 9 pm. Featuring a Junkanoo rushout in his honour. T: 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 3 - Friday US Embassy - Auction The general public is invited to participate in the U.S. Embassy's auction scheduled from 10am to 3pm. The auction will be held at the Shipahoy Complex (eastern gate) West Bay St., opposite Well's Texaco Service Station. Doors open for inspection and registration from 9am to 10am. The auction items include office furniture, computer equipment, vehicles and other miscellaneous supplies. For vehicles - successful bidders on vehicles must pay a $300 non-refundable deposit immediately after winning the vehicle bid. The balance will be due by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2012. Bids for all other items must be paid in full at the conclusion of the auction. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 4 - Saturday Anglican Schools: Entrance Exams The entrance examinations for all Anglican schools will be held on Sat at 9:00 am at all of the Anglican schools. Application forms can be collected at the respective schools and returned no later than Wed Feb 1, 2012 along with the application fee of $50. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 4 - Saturday Summit Academy - Mini Fair & Steak Out Summit Academy is holding a mini fair and steak out on from 12 pm to 6 pm on the school grounds (next to Club Waterloo). Bouncy castles, carnival games, face painting, hoopla, twister ride and more! Dinner tickets are $10 with a choice of steak or chicken. T: 394-4781. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 4 - Saturday Meacher 'Major Pain' Major Meacher 'Major Pain' Major is all set to organize the first segment of a 'King of the Ring' series. 'Major Pain' will be stepping into the ring on Sat Feb 4 at the Kendal Isaacs Gym (T: 225-9406). He is a Bahamian Super Featherweight Champion going after one of the most prestigious titles in the world. Major is slated to take on an American opponent. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 4 - Saturday Humane Society BHumane Gala Dinner The Bahamas Humane Society holds a gala evening at Government House to launch its BHumane Banner Campaign. The dinner includes a carvery, vegan station, crepe station, and more. Tickets are $65, dress is smart casual. You can also be more generous by sponsoring a banner with your pet on it for $350.00, and you will be able to keep the banner afterwards. Every Sunday the Society has a its BAARK dog walk at 3:30 p.m. The Shelter dogs love the opportunity to go walking and a fun time is had by all. T: 323-5138 or see: http://www.bahamashumanesociety.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 4 - Saturday Cheermania 2012 Primary School Cheerleading Competition The Bahamas Star Gymnastics holds its annual Primary School Cheerleading Competition at Source River Ltd, formally Bacardi Plant. Any primary school, public or private, can join. Ticket prices are $10. First prize is $1,000, 2nd is $750, and 3rd is $500. Last year's defending champions are St. Francis Joseph. This is a fundraising event in aide of gymnastics programs, training, team travel expenses, and athlete development. Held at 6 pm.Call 677-3125 or 356-6424. See: http://www.bahamasgym.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 4 - Saturday BHumane Banner Campaign The Bahamas Humane Society's announces its BHumane Banner Campaign sponsored by Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch, launched with a gala evening at Government House on Sat Feb 4. Tickets are $65.00 from the Shelter as well as from Kim Aranha and other BHS board and staff members. T: 242-323-5138. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Until Feb 5 - Sunday Humane Society - Super Bowl Special Dog Adoption The Bahamas Humane Society Shelter offers reduced fees for adopting puppies available for adoption until Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 5. Adoption hours are: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Mon to Sat. T: 323-5138. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 7 - Tuesday Albert College - Canadian Boarding High School Fair Canada's oldest co-educational boarding and day school holds a school fair at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel from 5pm to 8pm. Albert College is a small family school where everyone knows your name and students get the attention they need. T: (613) 968-5726 or E: info@albertcollege.ca | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 9 & 10 NBC's “TODAY” Show Broadcasts in The Bahamas The TODAY Show will broadcast from Atlantis, Paradise Island on Feb 9 and 10 from 10 to 11 am (EST). Arranged by the Ministry of Tourism, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb will show viewers Nassau and the new Straw and Craft Market and the natural beauty of The Bahamas' beaches and turquoise waters. See: http://www.bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 10 - Friday Catholic Church Men's Association - Valentine's Dance A special “adults only event”, the Catholic Church Men's Association of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral's annual Valentine's Dance is held at 8:00 pm at Xavier's College Auditorium. Part proceeds in aid of renovation funds for St. Benedicts Hall. Tickets can be purchased from Reuben Fox at: 394-6180 or 457-3820. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 16 - Thursday Doctors Hospital Lecture Series Doctors Hospital holds its free public health lecture series covering the most relevant health issues affecting the Bahamian society. This Thursday's lecture is themed 'Sudden Cardiac Death in the Athlete'. On Mar 15 is 'Prostate Cancer: Current Treatment Options', on Apr 18 is 'Weight Management And A Look At Bariatric Surgery', and on May 17 is 'Emergency Care - Keep Your Child Safe'. Lectures are held in the Conference Room, Dowdeswell St at 6pm. Free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose testing between 4:45 pm & 5:45 pm. Refreshments provided. T: 302-4600 or http://www.doctorshosp.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 11 - Friday The Red Dress Soire 2012 (CORRECTION of DATE) (Nassau Weekly erroneously stated the date as Feb 17th. The event is on Feb 11th. The Bahamas AIDS Foundation & Primadona hold The Red Dress Soire, a charity fund raising event for HIV/AIDS in the community. Features a runway show, cocktail reception and silent auction to salute Leading Ladies in the community and promotes local fashion designers. Twelve women are honored and showcase 12 red evening gowns designed by local fashion designers. Details to be announced. Call 422-4494 or email: rdsbahamas@gmail.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 23 - 26 Great Harbour Cay's 3rd Annual Wahoo Tournament The Third Annual Great Harbor Cay Wahoo Tournament is destined to be the largest Wahoo Tournament held at Great Harbour Cay in the Bahamas. Fee: 600 per boat for advance registration or $750 at the dock on Feb 24. Fee includes four anglers, four T-Shirts, four breakfasts, and four dinners at Tamboo Restaurant and a boat bag. Add-on anglers or social tickets are $100. Entry is by invitation only. Call Nick Hale at: 912-312-4545 or NHale@stevenshale.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 16 - Thursday Art Exhibition & Opening Reception at Popopstudios - 'Habitat' Popopstudios International Center for the Visual Arts presents the exhibition 'Habitat', an exhibition of ceramic artwork presented by Popopstudios 2011 Junior Residents, Alistair Stevenson and Keva Fawkes. The opening reception is at 6:00 pm. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres served. T: 322-7834. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 18 - Saturday The Rotary Club of South-East Nassau - Art Competition Students under the age of 18 are invited to participate in the 1st Annual Art Competition. The theme is 'Impressions of a Foreign Country'. Artwork should represent an original scene, location or place representing an impression of a country where Rotary International is present, accompanied by a mini-essay (max 100 words) describing the geographic location of the scene and why that place was chosen. A $300 prize and trophy for first place and a $200 prize and trophy for second place winners. Application forms must be delivered to the Scholarship Division of the Ministry of Education by Saturday, Feb 18, Shirley St (the former Amoury Bldg). T: 325-5906; or visit: http://www.rcsen.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 18 & 19 St. Valentine's Day Regatta: “Catch Me If You Can” The silver jubilee anniversary of the St. Valentine's Day regatta on the newly refurbished Montagu foreshore is now on Feb 18 & 19 due to the opening ceremonies for the new National Stadium on Feb 11. The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture partners with Eleazor "Sailing Barber" Johnson to honour Sir Durward Knowles. See: http://www.tribune242.com/sports/01252012_StVDayRegatta_sports_pg | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 23 - Thursday (Deadline) Templeton Laws of Life Essay Contest Templeton World Charity Foundation in conjunction with the Ministry of Education invite students to write an original essay on one of the Laws of Life, to explain the importance of the selected law and show how it can be applied to everyday life. Grades 5-6 'Honesty is the Best Policy'. 'Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You' (150-250 words); Grades 7-9 'Destructive Language Tends to Produce Destructive Results'. 'You Choose the Path You Want to Walk Down' (350-500 words); Grades 10-12 'Change Your Mind to Change Your Life'. 'Preparedness is a Step to Success' (500-800 words); Student Teachers 'Every Useful Life is a Ministry'. 'Everyone Should Keep in Reserve an Alternate Plan for Livelihood' (800-1000 words). First, second and third winners will receive monetary prizes. All entries must be typewritten and submitted to the Writing Unit, Learning Resources Section, Mackey St. T: 393-5379 E: writingunit@gmail.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 25 - Mar 10 George Town Cruising Regatta Twelve days of activities for visiting yacht cruisers and local Exumians. Sailors, visitors and locals enjoy two days of sailing and fun island activities such as live music, conch blowing contests, boce ball, Texas hold 'em, a variety show, softball competition and more. Contact: Mrs. Raymonde Cote at: grcote@sympatico.ca or see: http://www.georgetowncruising.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 26 - Sunday BIFF Academy Awards Local Oscars Party The Bahamas international Film Festival holds a live via satellite Academy Awards Oscars Party featuring complimentary hors d'oeuvres, young champagne, and prizes for best costumes, closest prediction of winners and more. Held at the British Colonial Hilton, downtown. Starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $40 from BIFF. Call 356-5939. See: http://www.bintlfilmfest.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Feb 26 - Sunday Empty Bowls Bahamas Fundraiser Help fight hunger in our country by supporting Empty Bowls Bahamas 4th Annual Fundraiser held at the Queen's College High School Auditorium from 1 pm to 6 pm. Handmade bowls are $15 and up with free soup, tea and roll. Enjoy a kiddies corner and entertainment by Jazz Etcetera, Letitia Fowler and The National Children's Choir. Proceeds donated to the Great Commission Ministries International and Islands damaged by Hurricane Irene. Contact: Joann Behagg at JB Pottery T: 327-8109 or E:behagg@coralwave.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Until March D'Aguilar Exhibition Of Chantal Bethel Until the beginning of March, The D'Aguilar Art Foundation presents a new exhibition of artwork called "Poto Mitan" by Haitian Bahamian Artist Chantal E. Y. Bethel in commemoration of the second anniversary of the Haitian Earthquake. The exhibition opens to the public Tues Jan 17. Gallery hours are Tues & Thurs from 10 am to 4 pm. T: 322-2323 or Saskia at: 357-9263. E: daf_art_events@yahoo.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mar 13 & 14 BIFF's Founder Acting Classes Acting Classes for theatre and film actors started Jan 24 & 25 and will continue through to Mar 13 & 14. Classes will be taught by actress Leslie Vanderpool, founder & executive director of the Bahamas International Film Festival. No experience is needed. T: 552-3501 or E: leslie@bintlfilmfest.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
ONGOING EVENTS | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ongoing - Saturdays & Sundays Authentically Bahamian Craft Festival Promotes hand-made products by local craftsmen and artisans on the sidewalks near Scotiabank downtown Nassau. Products range from straw bags, shell, and paper jewelry. Contact Ministry of Tourism's Cleveland Williams T: 356-6941. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ongoing Humane Society's BAARK Dog Walk The BAARK Sunday dog walking program is held on Sundays at 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Bahamas Humane Society. Walks are approx 20-30 minutes. The more people that volunteer, the more dogs can enjoy the big wide world. Hundreds of dogs get walked, giving them a great outing, helping to socialize and leash train them, making them more adoptable and for their forever homes. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ongoing - Saturdays Doongalik Farmers' Market Doongalik's Farmers' Market is held on Doongalik's Studios & Art Gallery porch on Village Road on Sat from 9 am to 1 pm. Features freshly grown produce from Lucayan Tropical and new vendors selling fresh fish, native fruits, homemade bread, seedlings, organic chickens and eggs (with duck available to order). T: 384-1886. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ongoing 2012 TYBMS Search For Artist of the Year 2012 The Young Bahamian Music Society holds its search for Artist of the Year 2012. Free registration & auditions. Free video auditions and interviews are held during regular open house every Sat and Sun 12 pm - 6 pm or Mon through Thurs by appointment. Starting January 2012 four artists of the week are selected by TYBMS, and then one artist of the month. A total of 12 acts will get a music video shoot. At the end of the year Artist of the Year 2012 is chosen and wins an extended length album recording and production with an extra video shoot. Held at The Studio, West Bay St, Compass Point T: 327-9104 or 556-6122. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ongoing - Thursdays Havana Nights Salsa Social Evenings Bahamas Salsa Social Network holds salsa dancing social evenings at Sharkeez (formerly Starbucks on Woodes Rodgers Wharf, corner of Frederick Street. Includes one hour of free salsa lessons and learn the Merengue Electric Slide and Bachata. 8:30 11 pm. See: http://bahamassalsa.com/Havana_Nights.html | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ongoing John Beadle Exhibition In a rich art career that spans 20 years, John Beadle holds his first solo exhibition “Nature's Lines”, at Central Bank of The Bahamas Art Gallery on Frederick Street, Nassau from 6 pm to 9 pm. E: john.beadle@rogers.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ongoing Cards are available for pick up at The Sir Kendal Isaacs Gym between 10 am - 8 pm on weekdays and between 10 am - 5 pm on Saturdays. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ongoing Olympic Games Tickets Now On Sale Cartan Global is the authorized ticket reseller for the London Olympic Games and is organising packages for the games that run from July 27 to Aug 12. See http://www.cartanglobal.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ongoing - Saturdays Student Art Classes By A Professional The Place For Art and well-known artist Kim Smith holds art classes for students on Saturdays. In a professional art studio, artist and teacher Smith guides and mentors students with school projects and models. Scissors, glue, rulers, tapes, hot glue guns, etc. provided. Students are asked to bring the medium and other tools they work with. Students create the works themselves. Limit: 4 students per session. $40 per Saturday. T: 393-8834 or 557-9979. E: theplaceforart@yahoo.com. See: www.theplaceforart.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesdays Jazz at the Hilton Every Tuesday and Thursday, the British Colonial Hilton welcomes Vice Versa, featuring Jazz Vocalist Naomi Taylor. In the elegant Bullion Bar with cocktails and appetizers. 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at The British Colonial Hilton, downtown Nassau. T: 322-3301. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ongoing - Wednesdays & Sundays Young Cyclists Clinics The New Providence Cycling Association (NPCA) holds clinics for young cyclists on Wed 6 pm and Sun at 4 pm to teach young cyclists how to prep their bikes, mechanics and riding positions. T: 326-4363 or 557-8491. E: bahamascycling@yahoo.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ongoing - Fridays Spanish Fridays At Green Parrot's Wine Lounge The Wine Lounge at Green Parrot holds 'Spanish Fridays' every Friday night. Open from 5pm - 12am. Live music from 7pm - 9pm. Paella, tapas, sangria, and the regular menu will be available. T: 322-6900 or 328-8382. See http://www.greenparrotbar.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ongoing Teaching Service For Kids With Disabilities Teach Me How Learning Centre specialises in teaching children with developmental, autistic or learning difficulties. Three qualified teachers teach children who need to learn about life and to become independent. Topics include: cooking skills, fine and gross motor skills, independence skills such as money counting, and household maintenance skills. The service can be home-based. Tutoring one-on-one at home: $30 per session; Life Skills Training or Academic Assistance: $45 per session. Call: Jenniel Hamilton 341-3437 or 448-8161. Or call: Monique Munroe or Kimberley Dorsette at 525-6529 or 425-6705. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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