 | ||||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
 |
 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
SUBSCRIBE OR UNSUBSCRIBE E-mail: contact@nassau-weekly.info | | |||||||||||||||||||
 |
| |||||||||||||||||||
To view latest edition... | | |||||||||||||||||||
SUBMIT NEWS & EVENTS E-mail: nassaunews@gmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
Thursday Nov 20, 2008 | | |||||||||||||||||||
ADVERTISING SALES E-mail: sales@nassau-weekly.info | | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 20 - Thursday Free Health Seminar The Public Workers' Co-operative Credit Union Ltd's Education Commottee hoplds a free seminar on health issues with speakers Dr. Cyprianna Strachan on Medical Health and Dr. Wendy Stuart on Oral Health. Special giveaways for the first 20 persons. Refreshments served. At the Bahamas Co-operative League Bldg, next to Wendy's in Oakes Field. | | |||||||||||||||||||
Tel: 1-242-323-8888 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd Fred Ramsey Building #1 Shirley Park Ave Nassau, Bahamas. Copyright©2008 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd | | |||||||||||||||||||
 |
| |||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 20 - Thursday US School Fair For Caribbean Students Features 10 top US junior boarding schools (grades 6-9) and 12 US senior boarding schools (grades 9-12) with a fair from 6 - 8 pm and and interviews from 8 - 11 pm. Held at The British Colonial Hilton. E: bediwalker@gmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 20 - Thursday Doctor's Hospital Diabetes 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. |  | | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
 |
| |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 20 - Thursday Beaujolais Nouveau Dinner Celebrate the arrival of the 2008 new beaujolais with Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2008 at Provence Restaurant at The Olde Towne Mall, Sandyport at 6:30 pm. Price of $65 includes a three course dinner and wine. Sponsored by Bristol Wines & Spirits. For tickets and bookings call: 327-0985. | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Advanced Planner | | |||||||||||||||||||
Dec 4 - Thursday Bahamian Novel Book Launch and Signing Garth Buckner launches his second Bahamian novel, Thine is the Kingdom, and is signing first editions, and copies of his first novel, The Origins of Solitude. Using richly portrayed characters, the new adventure novel explores the nature of class and identity in the post-colonial world. It is a story of corruption, bribery and the conflicting cultural forces that lead to a man's death. Held at Logos Bookstore in Harbour Bay Shopping Centre from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Complementary wine will be served. | | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 20 - Thursday Ronald Lightbourn & Photos Of Old Nassau Presentation at NAGB Ronald Lightbourn gives a presentation on his latest book, Reminiscing II - Photographs of Old Nassau, 1861-1960, showcasing hundreds of photos documenting Bahamian history starting with the Civil War blockade. At NAGB 6:30 pm. E: info@nagb.org.bs | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 20 - Thursday BIFF Briefing & Press Conference The Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) holds a briefing conference to explain details of the forthcoming Film Festival starting Dec 4. Founder & Executive Director, Leslie Vanderpool will be introducing new and returning sponsors, participating filmmakers and the winner of the first BIFF Reel Life Competition. Guests include: Stewart Miller, from Ansbacher; Christina Nihon, Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch; Wayne Chee-A-Tow, Chopard/Versace; Alan Sweeting, Jet Blue Airways; Indiria Collie, BTC; Peter Webster, British Colonial Hilton; Maria Govan, Opening Night Film "Rain"; Kareem Mortimer, from film "I Am Not a Dummy"; and Adrian Wildgoose, Winner of the Reel Life Documentary Competition. Held in the Royal Palm Court, British Colonial Hilton from 11 am - 12 noonCall: 356-5939. www.bintlfilmfest.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
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 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 21 - Friday Fergusons Of Farm Rd: Live Readings Of Original Soap Opera Jeanne Thompson's legendary radio soap opera, The Fergusons of Farm Road, that became famous on the airwaves in the 1970's is being read by Jeanne Thompson and some of its original cast in a special reading at the Pompey Museum on Bay Street at 7 pm. It's an historic event, sponsored by The National Museum of The Bahamas. Tickets are: $15 and refreshments are served. For bookings call: 356-0495. Call: 326-2566. | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
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. | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 22 - Saturday A Night Of Love Concert with Beres & Friends Under the theme “Thank God For Life” Beres & Friends hold the return of the concert A Night Of Love. Features Beres, Tarrus Riley, Morgan Heritage, Jahem, Sammi Star, and hoste by Damon Williams. At The Wyndham Nassau Resort. Produced by Under The Rim Productions. Call: 326-9109 or E: atr1453@yahoo.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
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. | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 22 - Saturday Diabetes Walk For Life Join the Walk for Life and unite for the fight against diabetes. Starts at 6 am at Arawak Cay (where it finishes). Register at Doctors Hospital or the Bahamas Diabetic Association. $12 registration includes free T-shirt and pedometers, health screenings. Companies with large participation will receive a free health fair. Food and refreshments also available. Call: 302-4707 or 356-2349. | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
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. | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||||||||
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 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 offers lots of prizes, chef cooking demos, free eggnog, a, Kids Corner with face painting and balloons, pottery demonstrations and a Junkanoo Rush-out as well. On Saturday see the Authentic Fashion Show and a Rake & Scrape Band. On Sunday, have dessert with Tracey Sweeting and listen to the angelic voices of the Lil Dicey Doh Boys. 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 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
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. | | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
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. | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
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 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
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). | | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 13 - Saturday Black & Old Scholarship Ball The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc (Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter) holds its 31st Black and Old Gold Scholarship Ball celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Brother Leroy Thompson's membership. Held at Sandals Royal Bahamian, Cable Beach, at 7:30 pm for cocktails and dinner at 8:30 pm. Dress is black tie. Donation: $150. RSVP: Email info@apabahamas.org or call Warren Rolle 302-9129 for tickets. | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 29 - Saturday St. Andrews 60th Anniversary Celebration St. Andrew's School holds its 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration with cocktails and a banquet featuring The Portobello Ceilidh Band, Modern Vintage and a silent auction. Cocktails at 7 pm with dinner at 8 pm. Dress: Black tie is optional. Donation: $150. Call: 324-2621 or 364-6508. E: kirsten.stevens@st-andrews.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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. | | |||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 29 - Saturday Trinity Methodist Festival & Mini Fair For a time of great fellowship, gifts and decorations visit the Trinity Methodist Church's Annual Holiday Festival & Mini-Fair. Includes BBQ dinners, fritters, ice cream, plants, books cakes and many games and much fun for children. On Frederick St 12 noon - 6pm. | | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Nov 29 - Saturday Bel Canto Singers Christmas Concert with Guest Artists Bel Canto Singers Christmas Concert's Christmastide is held at St.Andrew Kirk under the Patronage of His Excellency, The Governor General, The Hon. Arthur D. Hanna with a Silent Auction viewing at 7:15pm. Two international artists, Martine Cardinal and Alexandre Da Costa, also perform and string arrangements accompany some performances. The concert is in memory of the late Solomon Wellington Adderley, former Administrator for the AIDS Foundation of the Bahamas. Patrons can contribute to his scholarship fund. The concert begins at 8:15 pm and full gourmet reception at 9:15 pm. Tickets are $75.00. For tickets or silent auction donations, call 325-9326 or 328-1325. Email: info@mbproductionsbahamas.com to arrange drop off and payment of your tickets. | | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| | |||||||||||||||||||
 | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
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. | | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |