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Mar 5 & 6 Nassau Music Society Concerts: The quartet comprises: Howard Fishman, Vocals & Guitar; Mazz Swift, Violin & Vocals; Etienne Charles, Trumpet & Percussion; Ian Riggs, Bass. Fishman began his career in early jazz, folk, blues, and country music, that helped forge his distinctive style. The concerts feature a mixture of Fishman's original music with some of the more rustic, raw American roots music that has inspired it. Held Fri at 7:30 pm at the Performing Arts Centre, College of the Bahamas, and Sat at 7:30 pm at St Paul's Church Hall, LyfordCay. $25 for members, $35 for non-members and | | |||||||||||||||||
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$10 for students from NMS in the SG Private Banking Bldg on West Bay St (302-5146); from AD Hanna & Co (322-8306) or, in Lyford Cay, from Moir & Co (362-4895), or at the door (if available). See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Fishman www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBGUgzd1lLE&feature=player_embedded# | | |||||||||||||||||
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Mar 6 - Saturday Red Cross Fair 2010 The Bahamas Red Cross Society holds its annual fair, 12 pm in the Lower Gardens, Government House Grounds. Enjoy a fun-filled day of family entertainment complete with popcorn, conch fritters, hoopla, hamburgers, bingo, disco, game and so much more! Tickets at the gates. | | |||||||||||||||||
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Mar 13 - Mar 14 Transforming Spaces' Art Bus Tour 2010 The Transforming Spaces Committee presents their sixth annual art bus tour. This event visits 9 art spaces and allows participants to experience different art forms, meet artists, and purchase pieces. Buses depart 10am daily from The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas. Tickets: $30. Available at The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, T: 328-5800; Doongalik Studios, T: 394-1886; and Ladder Gallery, T: 327-1660. | | |||||||||||||||||
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Mar 20 - Saturday (Eleuthera) Ride for Hope Fun Raising Bike Ride Ride for Hope invites all to participate in its annual charitable bike-a-thon that raises money for cancer patient care, treatment, early detection and Bahamas-based cancer research. Join the ride with your bicycle and get sponsors, volunteer as an organiser or simply be there to watch and support! It's one of the most fun outtings of the year and you get to see Eleuthera. Begins and ends at Governor's Harbour. See www.rideforhopebahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||
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Mar 3 - Mar 5 Breakthrough Outreach Ministries' 5th Anniversary Celebration Breakthrough Outreach Ministries invites you to their church's 5th anniversary celebration under the theme “Work While It's Day”, 7pm nightly. Guest speakers include Bishop Ross Davis, Pastor Mario Moxey, and Apostle Valentino Williams. T: 361-8797. | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 4 - Thursday Stand Up Comedy at The Movies Phat Groove Entertainment and Galleria Cinemas presents Stand Up Comedy at the Movies, 8pm at Galleria Cinemas. Features comedians Jonathan Martin and Laff Luv, a special appearance by Mr. Brown and music by DJ Clean Cuts. Cost: $20. After-party at Bennigans. | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 5 - 6 John Bull's Beauty Festival John Bull hosts a Beauty Festival, 10:30am-4pm at the Bay St store. Festival features international makeup artists and offers beauty workshops, complimentary makeovers (by booking), skin consultations, mini massages, mini manicures, product demonstrations, special discounts and free giveaways. T: 302-2800. | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 6 - Saturday (Hope Town, Abaco) Abaco's Heritage Day Come help celebrate our Bahamian heritage at Abaco's Heritage Day, 9:30am at Jarrett Park and The Museum. Event includes arts and craft, genealogy testing, Bahamian food, baked goods, ice cream, games and so much more! | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 8 - 13 Caribbean Law Enforcement Basketball Classic The Bahamas Basketball Federation holds the first ever Caribbean Law Enforcement Basketball Classic at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gym. Features the Royal Bahamas Police Force against other teams comprising of law enforcement members from Jamaica, Barbados and Guyana. | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 9 - Tuesday Long Island Association General Meeting The Long Island Association holds a general meeting, 7pm at Christ Church Cathedral. E: longislanderassociation@gmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||
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Mar 10 - Wednesday Chamber of Commerce Team Workshop The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce presents “Getting the Best from Your Team in Tough Times” with Kaylus Horton, a career path coach with the Renaissance Group of Companies. Ms. Horton facilitates an informative and interactive workshop that helps organizations of all sizes elevate their teams' performance levels. 8:30am-4pm. Cost: $190/members, $240/non-members. T: 322-2145, E: rabrams@thebahamaschamber.com. See www.thebahamaschamber.com | | |||||||||||||||||
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Mar 11 - Mar 13 BAAA's National High School Track and Field Championships The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations hosts their annual National High School Track and Field Championships at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. (Remember that the only access route is the new road off of Thompson Blvd. You can't reach it from the south.) | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 11 - Thursday Nassau Institute's Presentation with Dr. Lawrence White The Nassau Institute holds a three-course dinner presentation from Dr. Lawrence White on the topic “What Kind of Monetary Institution Would Be Best for The Bahamas-a Central Bank Currency Board or Private Currency?” At 6:30pm, the Atlantis Conference Centre, Paradise Island. Cost: $65 pp. Drinks and parking additional. Contact Richard (Rick) Lowe, T: 328-6529 or E: rick@nassauinstitute.org. See www.nassauinstitute.org | | |||||||||||||||||
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Mar 13 - Saturday Antique Auto Show 2010 Come out and take a look at antique cars in this 2010 Antique Auto Show held in loving memory of founding member Charles Johnsons. 12pm-5pm at Arawak Cay. Show includes a steak out, with proceeds in aid of Progress Academy and The Bahamas Association for Physically Disabled. T: 328-1576 or 357-7028. See www.antiqueautosbahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 13 - Mar 14 Rotary Club's 7th Annual Horse Show & Steak Out The Rotary Club of New Providence hosts its 7th Annual Horse Show and Steak Out, all day at Camperdown Stables, Winton Highway. Steak: $10. Chicken: $10. Proceeds in aid of community projects' fund. E: jlvargas29@hotmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||
Until Mar 26 Humane Society Mega Raffle: London & Med Cruise Prizes To help The Bahamas Humane Society through the economic downtown, one of its roughest periods ever, it is holding an exclusive raffle of "1000" Only" tickets at $100 each with super valuable prizes. 1st Prize: Airfare for 2 to London plus 5 days stay at a 5 star hotel. * 2nd Prize: Mediterranean Cruise for 2. * 3rd: Caribbean cruise for 2. * 4th: Long weekend in Toronto for 2 with accommodations. * 5th: Weekend for 2 in Orlando Florida. Rebecca from the Society says she will bring tickets to you! Call: 323 5138 or best to email at: humanebecky@gmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 21 - Sunday COB's Lenten Tea Party The College of The Bahamas hosts this year's Lenten Tea Party with speaker Mrs. Rubie Nottage presenting on the topic of “Bahamian Family Life”. 3pm at Dr. Rhonda Chipman-Johnson's residence. Donations in aid of Harry C. Moore Library and Haiti relief fund. T: 302-4454, 302-4302 or 326-7834. | | |||||||||||||||||
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Mar 21 - Sunday Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort's “Love Experience” Expo Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort showcases its wedding services and vendors in this “Love Experience” expo. Couples planning upcoming nuptials in The Bahamas have a chance to meet with Sheraton's own professional wedding consultants, various wedding vendors, and the resort's Executive Chef, sample menu options and listen to live music from local talent. Guests also have a chance to win a free Caribbean honeymoon at any Starwood Caribbean Collection Property, including Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort. Special offers available for Florida and Bahamian residents. T: 327-6000. See www.SheratonNassau.com | | |||||||||||||||||
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Mar 26 - Mar 27 Nassau Music Society Concerts: Scottish Chamber Soloists Nassau Music Society presents The Scottish Chamber Soloists in a night of music entitled “Island Airs”. Scottish Chamber Soloists consist of flautist Allison Mitchell, clarinet player Maximilliano Martin, bassoon player Peter Whelan and pianist Scott Mitchell. Concert begins 7pm Fri, Mar 26 at Government House and 7pm Sat, Mar 27 at St. Paul's Church Hall. Advanced tickets: $25/members, $35/non-members, $10/students. At the door: $30/members, $40/non-members, $15/students. Call NMS at T: 302-5146; or A.D. Hanna & Co., T: 322-8306; or Moir & Co., T: 362-4895. See www.nassaumusicsociety.org | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 27 - Saturday The Wendell “Big O” Walk-a-Thon Walk together to fight against cancer in this fundraiser for the medical expenses of Wendell “Big O”, 6am at Goodman's Bay. Cost: $15. | | |||||||||||||||||
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Every Saturday PopOp Education: Photography Workshop Professional USA-trained photographer Duke Wells holds weekly workshops that teach participants the art of photography. Begins Sat, Mar 6, 9am-12pm, at PopOp Studios Centre for the Visual Arts. Cost: $300. Space very limited. T: 322-7834. See www.popopstudios.com | | |||||||||||||||||
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Mar 4 - Thursday Art for Haiti Event At Nassau Yacht Club Bahamian and Haitian artists come together to raise money for the damaged orphanages in Haiti, 5:30pm-10pm at the Nassau Yacht Club. Contact Donna Knowles at: 393 5132. | | |||||||||||||||||
Ongoing Donate Items To Help Haiti At The Consignment Shop At the Consignment Shop, you can donate unused items instead of cash to raise funds for the Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas' on-going Haiti's disaster relief fund. Alos, you can support the national L.E.A.D Institute, a non-profit which rescues youngsters through rehabilitation. Donate your unused items or stuff you want to to sell and The Consignment Shop will sell them for you, to pass on the majority of the proceeds to either charity. Also, don't miss the astonishing prices at the silent auction that ends 8pm Wednesday 24th. Come in advance to see the items and save the date! T: 325-0077. E: contact@the-consignment-shop.com. | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 6 - Saturday Rotary Club of Nassau Biathlon The Rotary Club of Nassau hosts a 4 mile bike/6.6 run biathlon, 7am at Goodman's Bay. Registration begins 6:30am. Enter a two-person team with one biker and one runner, do both segments, or just walk. This event also includes a health booth and souse out. All proceeds in aid of Rotary Club charities. See www.rotarynassau.com | | |||||||||||||||||
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Mar 8 - Mar 23 (Tuesdays) The Kirk's 2010 Lenten Lecture Series St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk presents its 2010 Lenten Lecture Series under the theme “Giants of the Reformation”. Come out and learn more about the Protestant reformation and some of the people who helped shaped the reformed faith that is central to most Protestant denominations of Christianity. 7pm nightly at St. Andrew's Kirk. T: 322-5475. | | |||||||||||||||||
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Mar 12 - Mar 31 “A Sudden and Violent Change” Art Exhibit The Hub hosts a cross-disciplinary art exhibition entitled “A Sudden and Violent Change”, 10am-10pm daily. Come out and show your support for local artists! T: 322-4333. | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 13 - Sunday Hellenic Ball 2010: “A Night at the Acropolis” The Hellenic Ball Committee invites you to take part in their 2010 ball in the Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis, 7pm. Music by A Night in Athens Trio and Modern Vintage. Attire: black tie. Donation: $250. Part proceeds in aid of The Bahamas Boy Scout Association and The Royal Bahamas Police Force Dependant's Trust. RSVP and tickets: Irene Miaoulis 424-0400 or Kathryn Klonaris: 362-5665. E: imiaoulis@yahoo.com | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 14 - Mar 21 Church of God of Prophecy's 89th Annual National Convention The Church of God of Prophecy hosts their week-long Annual National Convention at the East Street Tabernacle under the theme “Risen, Upright, Restored and Ready”. Bring the entire family and be blessed by special guest speakers Minister Catherine Payne, Bishop John Humes, Bishop Clarence Williams and Bishop Brice Thompson. T: 322-3097. See www.cogopbahamas.org | | |||||||||||||||||
Until Apr 15 (Thursdays) BAIC Business Empowerment for Entrepreneurs The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation holds a 9 week lecture series, 7pm nightly at the Centre for the Performing Arts. Learn about business opportunities available to you and how to exploit such opportunities so to become self-employed. T: 322-3740 or 325-1912. | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 18 - Thursday Doctor's Hospital Lecture: Kidney Health Doctor's Hospital hosts its monthly Distinguished Lecture Series designed to educate the public about important health issues through lectures given by distinguished physicians. This month's topic is on Kidney Health and is presented by Dr. Ada Thompson, 6pm in Doctor's Hospital's Conference Room. Seating is limited. RSVP, T: 302-4603. | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 20 - Mar 21 29th International All Breed Dog Show & The Bahamas Kennel Club hosts this year's International All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trials, 9am-2pm daily at the Botanical Gardens. Breed Judges: Barbara Alderman and Rita Bell. Obedience Judges: Gregory Feathers and Kathryn Griner. Tel: 393-1360. E: www.bahamaskennelclub.org | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 20 - Saturday Subway's 11th Annual Fun Run Walk Subway presents its annual Fun Run Walk, beginning 6am from Goodman's Bay. Participate and have a chance to win spa certificates, gym memberships, trips and so much more! Registration every Thursday at Subway Cable Beach and Subway Prince Charles. Cost: $15, includes t-shirt and Subway novelty items. T: 323-5589. E: sales@ccmbahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 25 - Thursday Historical Society Talk: Dr. Harry Munnings The Bahamas Historical Society presents their monthly talk, featuring Dr Harry Munnings on the topic of “Westward”, his new book. 6pm. T: 322-4231. E: info@bahamashistoricalsociety.com. See www.bahamashistoricalsociety.com | | |||||||||||||||||
Until Mar 29 Sheraton's Donate Your Winter Coat and Receive Free Night Sheraton Nassau Beach Resorts kicks off its 2nd annual Winter Coat Drive in support of One Warm Coat Organization, which provides warm coats to people in need. Guests have the option to leave their winter coat with one of the resort's guest service agents and automatically receive a voucher for one free night on their next visit. Limit of two vouchers per room. Contact T: (877) 782-0419. See www.SheratonNassau.com | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 26 - Apr 8 Maiden Voyage For Logos Hope World Largest Book Ship Logos Hope, the world's largest floating book fair, replaces previous ship Logos II and come to Nassau for the first time. It opens to the publicon March 26th. Hope has a much greater selection of books, DVDs and other fun and inspirational items. Almost all proceeds go to charity. She holds up to 1,000 visitors at any time, with capacity to host an additional 700 in the Hope Theatre and Logos Lounge. Randy Grebe, who used to manage the Adventure Learning Center is now helping to lead the ship. Come on out and don't miss the ships first ever visit to the Bahamas! See www.logoshope.org | | |||||||||||||||||
Every Monday Popop Education: “Figure on Paper” Artist John Cox holds weekly sessions that teach students the art of “Figure on Paper”. Begins Mon, Mar 1, 6pm-8pm at Popop Studios Center for the Visual Arts. Cost: $150. Space limited. T: 322-7483. See www.popopstudios.com | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 26 - Friday BIFS Lunchtime Learning Series: “Anticipating Arbitration” The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services facilitates another lecture in the Lunchtime Learning series with the theme “Anticipating Arbitration”, which gives an overview of the benefits of commercial arbitration for financial services businesses. 11:30am-2:30pm in The British Colonial Hilton Hotel. Cost: $175/members, $200/non-members. | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 27 - Saturday Eastern Community Association's Annual Health The Eastern Community Association holds its first ever Health Walk-A-Thon, beginning 7am from the Greens, just west of Super Value, Prince Charles and Jasmine Drive, Winton. Entrance Fee: $12 and includes t-shirt. Registration, 5:30am. Contact Mr. Eric Ingraham, T: 356-7624; Mr. Leslie Bowleg, T: 324-1967 or Mr. Ernst Rumer, T: 364-3297. See: www.ecabahamas.org | | |||||||||||||||||
Mar 27 - Saturday Atlantis Live: Sara Bareilles The Atlantis Live series presents Grammy-nominated singer Sara Bareilles in a unique and intimate concert setting, 9:30pm in the Atlantis Theatre. See www.Atlantis.com or call: 363-3000. | | |||||||||||||||||
Apr 5 - Monday People of Purpose's Fundraising Easter Beach Retreat Christian Gospel Church's youth group, People of Purpose, hosts its first Easter Beach Retreat in an effort to raise money for their grocery delivery program and scholarship fund to help the less fortunate. Catch come rest and relaxation on Blackbeard's Cay and enjoy the music genius of Mr.J, Mr. Beeds and Miss Gospel Bahamas. Cost: $25, including lunch, concert and boat ride. Children under 5 free. T: 322-3751. | | |||||||||||||||||
Apr 17 - Saturday Atlantis Live: Kris Allen The Atlantis Live series presents Kris Allen, winner of American Idol, season 8, as he entertains his guests with songs from his hit album, including the single “Live Like We're Dying.” 9:30pm in the Grand Ballroom. See www.Atlantis.com or call 363-3000. | | |||||||||||||||||
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