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Dec 4 - 11 BIFF - Bahamas International Film Festival The 5th Annual Bahamas International Film Festival features 48 films shown at the National Centre for The Performing Arts, JFK Galleria and Crazy Johnny's. In celebration of its first anniversary, BIFF is giving away five Golden Tickets for Starbucks customers. Enter at any outlet and you could win one of five Golden Tickets each valued at $500 allowing attendence at the Chopard & Versace VIP Reception, the opening night film "RAIN" (filmed here); the closing night gala film "Miracle At St. Anna" (Spike Lee); the Closing Night party at Luciano's; 48 screening vouchers and access to the filmmaker's lounge. The winners will be announced on Thurs, Dec 3. Tickets available at: The Juke Box, Mall at Marathon; or from BIFF HQ: 4th Terrace East & Collins Ave, Bldg #10, 2nd Fl. T: 356-5939 or during the festival from Galleria JFK and the NCPA, Shirley St. Visit: www.bintlfilmfest.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 4 - Thursday BTC Privatisation Public Forum & Chamber Luncheon The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce invites all to a special luncheon featuring BTC Privatisation Committee Chairman TB Donaldson. It's the first public forum on privatisation and competition. Also attending is BTC Chairman Julian Francis, executives and committee members. At 12:30 pm, British Colonial Hilton. Sign up at: register@thebahamaschamber.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 4 - Thursday Christmas Comin' Singing Competition The Antiquities, Monuments & Museums Corporation holds a Singing Competition for Schools when Primary & High School Choirs will compete for a grand prize. On the lawn at Collins House,*Shirley St at 7 pm Refreshments and craft items available. Admission: $5 for students, $7 for public. Call: 326-2566 or 323-1928. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 7 - Sunday 35th Night of Christmas Music Presented by The Rotary Club of West Nassau at the Rainforest Theatre, Crystal Palace at 8 pm. Features a star-studded night:The National Youth Choir, Osano Neely, The National Children's Choir, Winners of the Bahamian Stars Contest, Freddy Munnings Jr., Police Band Solo, Patrick Rahming, NPCC Singers, Pricilla Rollins. Tickets are $25 from Subway, Harbour Bay & Palmdale; Pat Strachan Realty, Mt. Royal Ave; Watson Construction, Wulff Road; Paul Todd's Liquor Store, Madeira St., Juke Box, Mall at Marathon; Centre for Specialized Dentistry, Collins Ave; ESSO on the Run, East Bay; Caldwell Pratt @ 302-9584 or 422-6645. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 5 & 6 Adventure Learning Ctr Christmas Lights Drive-Thru Extravaganza CORRECTION: It's $10 per car! Adventure Learning Centre charity & Christain mission continues its hugely successful Christmas Lights Drive-Thru Extravaganza-now extended to two weekends. See 10,000 lights, a field full of 400 candles, carollers, Rudolf The Red Nose Mini-Pony, a Christian Scrooge skit on the back trail, and a live nativity scene. Just drive your car to see all. Donation is: $10 per car. Refreshments such as cotton candy, popcorn, sodas and hot chocolate available. Starts 6 - 9pm. At AL Centre, Blue Hill Rd South. Call: 361-2120 or 341-3366 or E: | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 and their processes. 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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Dec 11 - Thursday Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners The Board of Directors of STEP Bahamas invites all STEP members and friends to a presentation at 12:30 pm at Superclubs Breezes with The Hon. Alfred M. Sears, M.P. addressing the topic: "Criteria for Trustees Rendering Legal Assistance to Other Countries in Civil and Criminal Matters". Price: $40 for members; $45 for non-members. RSVP by: Wed, Dec 10 to: Robyn Davis, STEP Tel: 323-6612 or E: robyn@stepbahamas.org | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 12 - Friday Tommy Goodwin Exhibit At Doongalik, Paradise Island Tommy Goodwin, artist, musician and boat-builder, holds an exhibition of his latest watercolour originals entitled “THe Bahamas Past & Present” at Doongalik Studios Art Gallery at Marina Village, Paradise Island. The opening reception to meet Tommy is held Fri Dec 12 from 6 - 9 pm and the show runs until Dec 19. Open daily 10 am -10 pm. Call: 363-1313 or E:doongalikart@batelnet.bs | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. Proceeds will add to the $300,000 already given to local childrens' charities and The Mark Knowles Scholarship Fund. 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. Call organiser Vicky Knowles E: vickyk@batelnet.bs. Cell: 357-9670. See: www.markknowlestennis.com/Invitational.html | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 13 & Jan 24 Fishing: Lightbourne Marine Wahoo Championship Lightbourne Marine Wahoo Championship takes place with two legs on Dec 13 & Jan 24. Entry fee is $400 includes four anglers. Extra anglers are $100. Non-IGFA rules. No boundaries. Eligible species is wahoo. Captains' Meeting on Thurs Dec 11 at 6 pm at The Green Parrot. Awards Dinner at The Green Parrot Sat Dec 13. Drinks at 7 pm, awards at 8 pm. Call: 393 5285 or info@lightbournemarine.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. Also: Silent Auction and Authentically Bahamian Craft Show at the Wyndham. Call 322-8381 or see: www.bhahotels.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 5 - 7 14th Annual Authentically Bahamian Christmas Craft Show More than 70 booths with a wide selection of high quality authentic gifts and craft items. 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. Saturday see the Authentic Fashion Show and a Rake & Scrape Band. Sunday, have dessert with Tracey Sweeting and listen to the Lil Dicey Doh Boys. Win at 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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Until Dec 12 - Friday Christmas Toy Drive The law chambers of Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald invite the public to donate toys to the 45 children at the Nazareth Centre, Millenium Gardens. Cheques made out to Kelly's Home Centre are also welcome. The deadline is Fri Dec 12, 1 pm. The children are aged between 1 and 12 years. The toys will be given out at F&F's annual childrens' party at Burger King, TWD H'way on Sat Dec 13, at 1 pm. Toys can be delivered to F&F, Ste 212, Lagoon Court, Olde Towne at Sandyport or to arrange collection by calling: 327-3347. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 6 - Saturday Anthony Morley Exhibition Anthony Morley, artist, designer and photographer, holds an art exhibition and sale featuring 100 original canvas oils of local scenes including Junkanoo from 12 - 6 pm at St. Paul's Hall, Lyford Cay. At 5 pm is an unveiling ceremony of life-sized portraits of the present and former Prime Ministers and its Premier. Part proceeds to aid the Lyford Cay International School Scholarship Fund. Dress is smart casual. RSVP at 677-4530 or 323-5908 or E: bridgetterolle@yahoo.com or visionairemarketing@coralwave.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 13 - Saturday Christmas Magic: Open House at Balcony House The Antiquities, Monuments & Museums Corporation holds a holiday open house at @ the Balcony House Museum, Market St, downtown from 12 Noon*to 8 pm. It features tours, poetry readings, a mini craft & food fair and live entertainment,. It includes a Children* Corner featuring ornament painting, cookie decorating and visits with Mrs. Claus. Admission: $5 for students, $7 for public. Call: 326-2566 or 323-1928. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 6 - Saturday Down Syndrome Buddy Walk & Souse Out The Bahamas Down Syndrome Association holds a Buddy Walk at Queen's College, Village Rd from 7 - 10 am. Great native breakfasts on sale to raise funds: chicken souse, sheep tongue souse, Fire Engine and tuna & grits, drinks & assorted cakes with hoopla, bouncy castle and music. Everyone is welcome! E: cheryljoynewell@yahoo.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 21 - Sunday Christmas Concert at Fort Charlotte The Antiquities, Monuments & Museums Corporation holds a special event with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Concert Band at 6:30 pm, Fort Charlotte. Featuring the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Concert Band. Adm: $40 or for VIP seating: $75. Includes a reception to follow. Call: 326-2566 or 323-1928. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 6 - Saturday Harlequin Ball The PI XI Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. holds its 10th Annual Harlequin Ball in aid of its Community Outreach Centre with sponsors, John Bull and Sandals. At The Sandals Royal Bahamian. Donation: $200. Contact Vaughan Culmer & Associates, Rosetta St: 356-0159. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Dec 7 - Sunday Popop Studios Exhibition Of Schmid Drawings Artist Heino Schmid opens an exhibition od drawings: "We're All As Mad As each Other" at 7 pm. The exhibition runs from Dec 3 - 31. At Popopstudios, 26 Dunmore Ave., Chippingham. Call: 322 7834 or see: www.popopstudios.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Jan 19 Call For Nominations For The Golden Heart Award The Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation calls for nominations for the Lady Sassoon Golden Heart Award which recognizes and honours those who have sought to touch the lives of others and made their lives better. The Golden Heart Award is given at the 45th Annual Heart Ball, held on Feb 14 at the Sheraton resort. The public is invited to submit a nomination to be accompanied by a letter explaining why your nominee should receive the award. The deadline for nominations is Jan 19. Submit to the Golden Heart Award Committee, P. O. Box N-8189, Nassau or hand deliver it to Grosham Property, Cable Beach, the office site for The Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 7 - Sunday Heart Ball Tea Party The Sir Victor Sassoon Heart Foundation invites the public to its 3rd Annual Tea Party & Fashion Show under the theme: "Taking Care Of Our Future - Mending Little Hearts." This fun-filled afternoon of elegance will consist of a fashion show, a hat parade and a table decorating contest. Teas will be provided by the Mikerlene Munroe of Island Rose and Mrs. Beth Stuart of Beth's Kitchen. Held at Montagu Gardens from 3 - 6 pm. Donation $25. Call 327-0806. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 7 - Saturday Carnival Comes To Nassau The annual carnival comes to Oakes Field for the first three weeks in December with rides, food and prizes. Times are normally 5 - 12 pm or 3 - 12 pm on Sat & Sun. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 1 - Thursday Nocturne's New Year's Charity Golf Challenge The 3rd Annual Nocturne New Year's Golf Challenge is held at the Cable Beach Golf Course and offers great prizes with proceeds to help the Samaritan Ministries in its support of AIDS/HIV sufferers. Registration & Pairing Breakfast at 7 am. Two-man, best ball scramble. Grand Prize is a 3 day/2 night stay at a golf villa at Castle Pines, PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Florida, with two roundtrip tickets on Continental Connection. Non-golfers can join the Putting Contest. Register early at: www.tournevents.com/nocturnegroup or E: chlewis@cablebeachresorts.com or organiser Shawn Thomas at shawnbthomas@gmail.com. T: 323-5458. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 7 & 21 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 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. Andrew's 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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Until Dec 19 Art Exhibition Opening by Sandra Gulino The Hub Gallery holds an opening reception on Nov 28 at 6:30 pm for "Carne Vale" , an exhibition of new paintings by noted artist Sandra Gulino of New York, South Florida and Costa Rica. The exhibition runs until Dec 19 and is open on Mon-Fri, 11 am - 6 pm, Located on cnr of Bay Street & Colebrook Lane. Call: 322.4333 or E: exhibitionsdirector@thehubbahamas.org or visit: www.thehubbahamas.org | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Dec 13 - Saturday Vote for Tinnyse Johnson In The Miss World Contest Vote for Tinnyse Johnson until Dec 13 to help her in the Miss World pageant. Vote in the 'People's Choice' to help her into the semi-finals. Voting is simple and free. Go to www.missworld.com, register, select 'Contestants', choose Bahamas under 'Visit contestant's profile', then select the '10' button. Tinnyse says, “Help me bring this one home.” She is also expected to do well in the Beach Beauty competition on Nov 29, the Talent competition on Dec 1, and the Top Model competition on Dec 3rd. The pageant is held on Dec 13 in Johannesburg, South Africa. E: missbahamasorg@gmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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