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Last Day Dec 11 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 11 - 14 Tempo's Turns 3 Weekend Party Fest Tempo, The Caribbean's TV music channel, celebrates its 3rd year with a weekend party at SuperClubs Breezes. Packages for sale include accommodations, all-inclusive food and drinks, nightly entertainment with Funky D' and The Summer Breeze Band, disco and piano bar, and taxes and gratuities. First 25 rooms received complimentary ticktes. Pre-Party at Reggae Cafe on Dec 12 and All-inclusive Beach Party on Dec 14. Red Carpet Party for TT3 Event.Contact Breezes to book. T: 327-5356 ext 6312. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 11 - Thursday Junior Junkanoo Parade See the most charming and inpsiring side of Junkanoo in a friendly, family atmosphere. See the cute primary and pre-school divisions. High school favourites such as GHS, RM Bailey, CC Sweeting and CR Walker compete to fend off even Out Island challengers such as North Andros High Seminoles. Months of work and sleepless nights finally have a festive and celebratory outlet on Bay St. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 16 - Tuesday BACO Forum & Luncheon The Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers holds its Half Day Forum and Annual Luncheon on the topic: Emerging Threats for The Bahamas and other Caribbean Jurisdictions, from 10 am to 12 noon at the British Colonial Hilton. Intended as mandatory training for all Compliance, AML and or Corporate Governance officers the forum encompasses a review of existing requirements, the changing financial landscape. CPD Credits are available. Speakers are: Robert Mathavious, Commissioner of British Virgin Islands (BVI) Financial Services Commission and Rowena Bethel, Legal Advisors of Ministry of Finance and Member of Compliance Commission. Lunch is from 12 noon top 1:30 pm. Interactive panel discussion with Ian Fair Vice Chairman of Butterfield Bank and James Smith, Former Governor of the Central Bank, former Minister with responsibility for Finance. Members: $60 and Non-Members: $75. Register with: info@bacobahamas.com T: 323-0872. www.bacobahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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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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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Dec 18 & 19 Bahamas Dance School Performance The Bahamas Dance School presents "In The Spirit Of Christmas", an evening with the students of dance bahamas School and National Dance Company. Held at the National Centre for The Performing Arts at 8 pm. Tickets: Adults: $20; Children: $15 at The Dance Bahamas School Base Road Business Centre. Call: 328-7588. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 18 - Thursday Sine.Qua.Non Exhibition Recent works from Nicole & Pat Collie presented in an art show at Sine.Qua.Non Gallery on Elizabeth Ave, downtown. Reception and show held from 6-9 pm. T: 328-8762. T: 364-8612. See: www.sinequanongallery.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Dec 19 Art Exhibition 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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Dec 13 - Saturday Christmas Tree Lighting And Bahamas The Cultural Affairs Division of the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture, presents a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony for the southern area of New Providence with a band perfomance from the BNSO at Carmichael Police Station at 7 pm. Call Cultural Affairs: 326-2566 or 323-1928. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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 16 & 22 Win A $20,000 Cooking School Scholarship Keiser University's Melbourne Campus offers a chance for two Bahamians to win a $20,000 Associate Degree Program that can comprise any of Kaiser's 16 courses.To enter, 12th grade students must design an original protein dish and a side dish, submit the recipes to the home economics teacher who then passes it to the Minstry of Education. Five chosen finalists will compete in a cook-off and then the 2 winners are selected. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA, and submit a 300 word essay. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 19 - 21 Voice and Movement Workshop at The Hub The Hub Gallery & Centre for The Performing Arts holds an extraordinary voice and movement workshop with instructor, Margaret Laurena Kemp who holds a Bachelors Degree in Performance Studies from Northwestern and an M.F.A. in Theatre from The Shakespeare Theatre, George Washington University. The intensive three day workshop takes artists on a journey through the practices of Chekhov, Fitzmaurice, Feldenkrais, Alexander and Pilates. Entry: $350 or $300 for Hub members. Donations are encouraged to help others attend this rare opportunity. Call Jonathan Murray: 393-1063. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Jan 19 Call For Nominations For 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. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 13 - Saturday St Matthew's Christmas Show 'Noel' St. Matthew's Anglican Church hosts its annual Christmas Production under the theme, “Noel, then and now an Afro-Bahamian Kwanzaa celebration” at the Rainforest Theatre with cocktails at 7 pm and show at 7:30 p.m. The Broadway-level production unveils the music from Africa and its world journey to the Caribbean and The Bahamas, with a tribute to the late Miriam Makeba. The choir is assisted by choreographed dancers, actors and musicians telling the story of the African influence on the Christmas story. Tickets available at St. Matthew's Parish office. Tel: 323-8220/ 322-3259 or 357-8668. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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 13 - Saturday Yamacraw Community Carol Service The Yamacraw Community Association holds its free annual carol service at 7:00 pm at the Town Centre Library on Prince Charles Drive, next to the Elizabeth Estates police station. The family event features the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band, the Yamacraw Community Youth Marching Band and other local talent. It is a celebrated family event to promote unity and goodwill.
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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 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's Corner featuring ornament painting, cookie decorating and visits with Mrs. Claus. Admission: $2 for children, $3 general. Call: 326-2566 or 323-1928. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 13- Saturday Youth Empowerment Workshop Young adults, teens and all are invited to an inspirational conference and workshop called "Discovering Your Purpose & Gifting In A High Tech World." Conducted by Shamron Musgrove, youths encounter self discovery, their inspired purpose and the ability to live a satisfying, motivated life. There are five sessions, five speakers, discussions and a music presentation. Free per person and groups. Registration includes: access to all of Saturday sessions, conference material, Lunch for $3.00 only, prizes. Held at COB Hospitality Room BTTC 8, Thompson Blvd. Call: 325-1093 or 455-1422. E: shamrockmusgrove@yahoo.com See: www.freewebs.com/purewordinsp | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Dec 16 & 22 Perfume Bar's Win A Trip To Paris The Perfume Bar offers four roundtrip ticktes for two to Paris with every $50 purchase along with a $1,000 gift certificate to spend. Co-sponsored by XL Airways of France. Visit any Perfume Bar location. Draw dates: Dec 16 & 22 and Jan 6. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Dec 24 Symbiosis Exhibition At Ladder Gallery Artists Imogene Walkine and Nicole McCabe hold an exhibition of ceramics and photography at the Ladder Gallery, New Providence Community Center, Blake Road. T: 327-1660. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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