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Nov 14 - Friday Stan Burnside Exhibition & Opening The public is invited to Garden Of Remembrance, an exhibition of recent paintings by Stan Burnside. Held from 6 - 9 pm at the Stan Burnside Gallery, Tower Heights, off Eastern Rd. Private viewings by appointment from Nov 10. Call: 324-7397 or 424-8810. E: stanburnside @coralwave.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 15 - Saturday Bahamas Humane Society Ball The Bahamas Humane Society holds its Animal's Annual Thanksgiving Ball at the British Colonial Hilton. Cocktails at 7 pm and dinner at 8:30 pm. Music by The the Lou Adams Orchestra and Modern Vintage. Donation: $250 (all inclusive). Black tie and gowns. E: humanesocietyball@gmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 15 - 22 Student Art Exhibition At Anthaya Gallery The students of Sonia Isaacs School of Art hold an exhibition with the opening reception on Nov 15 from 2 - 7 pm. The gallery's hours are Mon-Sat, 10 am - 6 pm. Located in the new plaza next to City Market, Cable Beach. Tel: 327-1045. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 15 - Saturday World Diabetes Day Fun Day & The Ministry of Health's Departmant of Public Health and partners hold a Fun Day with a Scavenger Hunt and Health Expo at the Town Center Mall, from 10 am - 6 pm. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 30 & 31 Annual Quilting Show The Lighthouse Quilters holds its 5th Annual QuiltShow. See some of the Bahamas finest quilters and their latest creations-superb Christmas gifts. Held at The Salvation Army HQ on Ivanhoe Rd, off Mackey St at 10 am - 5 pm. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 15 - Sunday Basketball Legends Hall Of Fame The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture holds the first Legends Basketball Classic combined with a ceremony that inducts 15 sports heroes into the National Hall of Fame. Held at Kendal Isaacs Gym with living stars playing as the famous Beck's Cougars and Kentucky Colonels. Call: 502-2700. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 5 & 9 Artists of The Bahamas Documentary Film This 2008 film explores the lives & works of 11 artists of the Bahamas, revealing their pursuits, accomplishments & dreams. The artists demonstrate their processes in painting, sculpting & creating installations. Includes on site interviews, still photographs, archival footage & Junkanoo. The film follows the passage of the art movement in the Bahamas. Stars Amos Ferguson, Kendal Hanna, Max Taylor, Brent Malone, Eddie Minnis, Dave Smith, Stan Burnside, Jackson Burnside, Antonius Roberts, John Beadle & John Cox. Directed and produced by Karen Arthur & Thomas Neuwirth. 90 mins. Screenings are on Fri, Dec 5 at Galleria JFK Cinema at 2 pm and on Tue, Dec 9 at the National Performing Arts Center & Galleria JFK at 7:30 pm. Email: Marysa Malone at E: marysa@coralwave.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 15 - Saturday Boxing Match CANCELLED First Class Promotions' proposed match with Choo-Choo Mackey and more is cancelled. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 15 - Saturday St. Francis Xavier Fair St. Francis holds its annual bazaar and fair in the cathedral grounds from 12 noon to 11 pm. Features the big raffle draw, youth dance, food and fun and games for all ages. Call the office at: 356-3008. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 15 - Saturday The Red Ribbon Ball Support a foster home for orphaned children living with HIV/AIDS. The 15th Annual Red Ribbon Ball “Take The Lead” is organised by Colina Imperial Insurance, The AIDS Foundation of the Bahamas and sponsors: John Bull, American Airlines and Sunbound. It's a night of fabulous prizes, dining and entertainment. Held at The Imperial Ballroom, Coral Towers entrance, Atlantis. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 5 - 7 Mark Knowles Celebrity Tennis Invitational The 8th Annual Mark Knowles Celebrity Tennis Invitational is held at the Atlantis Tennis Centre, Paradise Island with many of the world's top players. This year, expect to see stars such as Mark Knowles, Andy Murray, Xavier Malisse, Bob & Mike Bryan, Sabine Lisicki, Michaella Krajicek,and the Japanese teen-wonder, 18 year old Kei Nishikori, the youngest player in the top ATP 100. The event is dedicated to the memory of Gene Scott, a lifelong member of Lyford Cay, and a great friend of Bahamian tennis. The proceeds will add to the $300,000 already given to local childrens' charities, including The Sassoon Pediatric Heart Foundation, The Cancer Society, The Association of the Physically Disabled, The Children's Emergency Hostel, Boy Scouts of Bahamas, The Special Olympics and The Mark Knowles Scholarship Fund. With Mens Singles, Mixed Doubles and Mens Doubles, the weekend of action starts at 3:30 pm Fri, Dec 5. Tickets are $20 (adults); children are free, available at: Atlantis Tennis Centre, The National Tennis Centre, The Nassau Florist and Gourmet Market at Caves Village. Sponsors, who also receive tickets for the banquet and reception, are invited to contact organiser Vicky Knowles E: vickyk@batelnet.bs. Cell: 357-9670. See: www.markknowlestennis.com/Invitational.html. Photo©Joyce Royle. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 16 - Sunday Anglican Festival Of Hymns & Anthems The Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas & The Turks & Caicos Islands presents Festival Of Hymns & Anthems 2008, under the Direction of Rosemary C. Hanna with guest organist Audley Davidson & Edward Cox and Brass Ensemble Director Sylvester George. The festival is a tribute to The Most Rev'd Drexel W. Gomez, Archbishop of the West Indies, Sun, Nov 16 at 4 pm at Christ Church Cathedral, George St. Admission is free; an offering will be taken. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 18 - 21 1st Bahamas Int'l Maritime The Bahamas Financial Services Board and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Labour, holds the 1st Bahamas International Maritime Conference & Trade Show to promote Bahamas as a major flag for maritime registrations, inform of the benefits, trends and innovations. Opened by the Prime Minister and International Maritime Organization Secretary-General, Efthimios Mitropoulos. Held at the Westin Our Lucaya Resort, Grand Bahama. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 20 - Thursday Doctor's Hospital Lecture Doctor's Hospital's Distinguished Lecture Series holds “Diabetes” by Dr. Ilsa Grant Taylor. The free series is for the public on important health issues. At 6 pm. Between 5 pm & 6 pm receive free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose testing. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 21 - 30 The Healing Power Of Art Exhibition The Jamaica Guild of Artists presents The Healing Power of Art, an exhibition to benefit The Hands of Hunger charity. Sponsored by Simply Gourmet (Bahamas Yacht Management.) Runs until Nov 30th. The opening is on Nov 21, 7 - 9 pm at The Ladder Gallery, New Providence Community Centre, Blake Rd. Tel: 327-1660. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 21 & 22 Rupert Missick's Play: Sacred Space Sacred Space is a three-act play written by Rupert Missick, Jr. and inspired by the sculptures of Bahamian artist Antonius Roberts at the Clifton Heritage Park. Loosely based on the lives of five slave women who lived on the Whylly Plantation at Clifton, the play explores issues of the desire for mental and physical freedom and the concept that all life is "sacred space”. Stars Taneka Thompson, Terneille "TaDa" Burrows, Onike Archer, Christine Wilson, Juanita Kelly and Norma Ash. The play opens at the Holy Trinity Activities Center, Stapledon Gardens. Tickets are $15, available at the Jukebox and 100% Bible Bookstore, Mall at Marathon. See: www.theimaginationworkshop.tk | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 5 - Friday Bahamas Hotel Association AGM and Annual Luncheon The BHA's Annual General Meeting with elections begins at 9:30 am. At 11 am is a Roundtable Discussion with special guests, Senator The Hon. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Minister of Tourism & Aviation and Enrique De Marchena Kaluche, President, Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association. The American Express Annual BHA Luncheon with special guest speakers starts at 12:15 pm. The day also kicks off the BHA's Annual Holiday Silent Auction and Authentically Bahamian Craft Show. At The Wyndham Nassau Resort. Call 322-8381 or see: www.bhahotels.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 21 - Friday Kingdom's Men Dinner Living Waters Kingdom Ministries holds a Men's Empowerment black tie dinner on Warren St, Oakes Field at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $50. Call: 326-4292. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 21 & 23 Bahamas National Trust Christmas The Annual Christmas Jollification takes place at The Retreat on Village Road starting with a Special BNT Members Evening on Fri, Nov 21 where Bristol Wines and Spirits and Food Art by Cacique hold a special preview evening to view the event's amazing handicrafts. The two day public event features crafts, art, plants, Christmas crafts, food, drinks and wines from around the world and a childrens' crafts area. Sponsored by Bristol Wines & Spirits, Cacique Food Art, Asa A. Pritchard and the BNT. Held on Sat for 11 am to 5 pm; on Sun noon to 5 pm. Admission: public, $10; members, $5, Children 2-12, $2; infants, free. Call: 393-1317. E: bnt@bnt.bs | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 5 - 7 Authentically Bahamian Christmas Craft Show The 14th Annual show features more than 70 booths with a wide selection of high quality authentic gifts and craft items including Christmas ornaments and accessories, fine conch shell jewelry, scented soaps and candles, straw craft, hand-made Androsia tablecloths, Junkanoo dolls, Bahamian designer Christmas cards, scenic paintings, poinsettias and plants and a number of candies, cakes and jams. This year has a Rake & Scrape Band, Kids Corner and a Junkanoo Rush-out as well as Other activities includes the BHA's Silent Auction. Held Fri Dec 5 at 9 am - 5 pm; Sat at 11 am - 6 pm; Sun at 12 noon - 6 pm in the Ballroom Foyer, Wyndham Resort, Cable Beach. Call: 356-6967 or email: tourism@bahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 21 - Sunday Bahamas Youth Orchestra Concert The Bahamas Youth Orchestra presents its 13th Annual Christmas Concert at the National Theatre for the Performing Arts at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $25. Call Duke Errol Strachan at 393-4180. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 21 - Dec 7 Bahamian Stars “Idol” Talent Contest Sponsored by the Rotary Club of West Nassau, Bahamian Stars is a new talent-competition launched in Sept 2008. It's Bahamas' version of American Idol to discover the best young singers in the country. Rotary Club of West Nassau is raising funds to help the less fortunate. Semifinal auditions held on Nov 21st. Final performances and winners declared on Dec 7. Awards Presentation on Dec 12. In March 2009, winners perform in the USA. Call: Michael Hepburn at 322-8814 or 322-8853. E: mhepburn242@msn.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 6 - Saturday Harlequin Ball The PI XI Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. holds its 10th Annual Harlequein Ball in aid of its Community Outreach Centre with sponsors, John Bull and Sandals. At The Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa. Donation: $200. Contact Vaughan Culmer & Associates, Rosetta St: 356-0159. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 7 - Sunday Adventist Mens Chorale Concert at the Kirk The Adventist Men's Chorale presents "Signs Of Hope", its 7th annual Christmas concert at St. Andrews Presbyterian Kirk, Shirley St. Starts at 7:30 pm. Proceeds to aid its schorlarship fund for “at-risk young men” and “Bahamas Academy Building Fund.” The chorale performs works from Beethoven, Larson, Martin, Alice Parker and Robert Shaw and more with an orchestra. Includes cocktail reception after the performance. Directed by Tony Roach. Tickets at the door: $20. E: hpeloquin@coralwave.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 22 - Saturday Florida International University Preview Reception FIU, one of the USA's top 100 research institutions, invites students to preview FIU with a view for admissions. Features personal advice sessions, scholarship opportunities and info about admissions and campus life. Bring your trainscripts and test scores. Held at The British Colonial Hilton, 10 am - 12 noon. RSVP by Nov 21 to nmahmood@fiu.edu | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 25 National Insurance Seminar The National Insurance Board holds a free seminar for employers and the self-employed with an overview of the NIB program, benefits and assistance programs. Held at the Training Room of NIB's Wulff Rd Complex, nr Minnie St. Call 356-2070 ext 236/234/232. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 25 - Tuesday Cole's & Morley's Annual Holiday Humane Society Fashion Show Cole's of Nassau and Morley For Men are hold their Annual Holiday Fashion Show in aid of The Bahamas Humane Society with cocktails at 12 noon and the luncheon and show at 1 pm. At the British Colonial Hilton. Tickets at Cole's of Nassau, Parliament St. Donation: $60. Tel: 322-8393 or 328-7157. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 27 - Thursday Thanksgiving Holiday Thanksgiving in the USA is the biggest North American holiday, thought to have started with New England pilgrims. Yet the earliest attested Thanksgiving celebration was on Sept 8, 1565 in St. Augustine, FL. According to author Robyn Gioia, a Spanish explorer, Pedro Menendez de Aviles, landed there on Sept 8, 1565, and celebrated a feast of thanksgiving with Timucua Indians. They dined on bean soup-56 years before before the Pilgrims sat down and shared a meal with natives at Plymouth Rock. (Source: USA Today). | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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