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May 22 - TONIGHT Artists' Open Forum At NAGB The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas holds an open forum, "What do artists want?" at 6:30 pm. E-mail questions and concerns prior to meeting so they can be addressed. Refreshments will be served. T: 328-5800. E-mail: info@nagb.org.bs | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 22 - TONIGHT Lecture Features Professor Robert A. Hill, UCLA professor and a foremost Caribbean scholar, presenting on the life and work of Marcus Garve. Hosted by BACUS and the School of Social Sciences. Begins 7 pm at COB's Michael H. Eldon Complex, Thompson Blvd. Free admission. On May 23, Professor Hill is also featured live on Bahamas at Sunrise television show. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Until May 23 Art Exhibit Opening Reception Exhibit features artwork by Leah Eneas and Rodney Stuart. Held at the Sine.Qua.Non Gallery, Reception 5 - 8 pm. Show runs thru May 23. T: 328-8762 or 364-8612. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 23- Friday Photography Exhibit The Ladder Gallery along with Click Bahamas presents, "Click Bahamas" featuring local amateur and professional photographers. Includes work by Stephen Aranha, Elena de Souza, Vincent Descombaz, Nicole Du Toit McCabe, Christine Forde Aylen, Ashley Henderson, Jason Lambert, Ben Jamieson, Eric Rose, Erik Russell and Chris Sands. Held 7 - 9 pm at New Providence Community Center, Blake Rd. T: Jillian Watson at 327-1660. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 23 - Friday Pattern Making Class Commonwealth Fabrics presents a free one hour pattern making class. Receive free patterns and watch demonstrations - vests made for volunteers in minutes. Held 11 am and 2 pm at Commonwealth Fabrics, Montgomery St, Palmdale. T: 325-5796. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 31- Saturday Yamacraw Community Festival The 4th Annual Yamacraw Community Development Association Festival. Performances by Royal Bahamas Police Force Band, Yamacraw Community Youth Marching Band, Ancient Man, Elon Moxey & Terez Hepburn. Proceeds to community events. Held noon to midnight at the Winton Meadows Park, Winton Meadows. T: Ken Strachan at 424-6524. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 24 - Saturday Bahamas Golf Federation Tournament The Bahamas Golf Federation hosts a Modified Individual Medal Tournament on May 11 and a 2-man shamble tournament on May 24 at the Cable Beach Golf Course. Tee-off is at 8 am. T: Billy Lee at 322-8829. | | |||||||||||||||||||
May 31 - Saturday Dart Association Awards Dinner The Nassau Darts Association presents its awards dinner at Anna's Barn Yard (Bertha's Go Go Ribs) Mackey St. Begins 7:30 pm. Adm: $15. T: Neil Ferris at 394-6761. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 24 - Saturday Commonwealth Boxing Championship Presented by First Class Promotions. Main event features a 12-round super middleweight bout between the Bahamas' Jermaine 'Choo Choo' Mackey and Ghana's Michael 'The Amazing' Gbenga. Adm: $30 general, $75 ringside and $100 VIP. Tickets at Steve's Café, Heastie's, Nirvana Beach and First Class Promotions office. Begins 8 pm at Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gym. T: 356-5312. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 31 - Saturday Alpha Phi Alpha Boat Cruise Presented by Alpha Phi Alpha, Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter in aid of scholarship fund. Begins 8 pm on The Total Package Boat, Prince George Wharf (behind Straw Market). Adm: $15. T: Lynden Maycock at 502-5233 or 477-0965. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Until May 31 Art Show Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is celebrating it's 100 year anniversary (Jan. 15th 2008) under the theme "Centennial Celebrations: Exploring our Sisterhood Past". The local chapter introduces "Caribbean Flare" at the Anthaya Art Gallery, The Shops at Cable Beach, West Bay St, 7-9pm. T: Angelique McKay 323- 3446. Free admission. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 24 - Saturday Adventist Men's Choir Concert Presented by the Adventist Men and Male Singers from St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Features approximately 40 men accompanied by an ensemble of brass, woodwinds, strings, organ and piano performing religious classical songs such as Sanctus by Gounod, Spirituals by Dawson, Gospels by Webb and contemporary songs by Fettke and other composers. Begins 8 pm at the Kirk, Duke St. Free admission. Donations welcomed. Proceeds to aid the ongoing scholarship fund sponsored by the Adventist Men for At Risk Young Men and the Kids Up Outreach Program sponsored by the St. Andrews Church. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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June 3 - 7 Eleuthera Pineapple Festival This four-day celebration features live music, parties, a Junkanoo parade, craft displays, dancing, a pineapple recipe contest, tours of pineapple farms and a pineathalon, a half-mile swim, 3-mile run and 4.5-mile bike ride. Held in Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera. T: (242) 332-2142. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 24 & 25 Golf National Team Qualifying The individual medal qualifying rounds for the Bahamas National Team. Held at the Cable Beach Golf Course. Those that qualify will move on to the finals held on June 6 & 7. Tee-off time is 8 am. T: Billy Lee at 322-8829. www.bgfnet.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 27 - Tuesday BCOC Business Education & Development Seminar Presented by The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Bahamas Development Bank and the United States Embassy. Speakers include Jerome Ferguson, Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Barry Malcolm and Chris Mortimer. Topics include Doing Business in The Bahamas - Lessons Learned, Tourism As A Tool In Business & Entrepreneurial Development: Think Inside The Box, Making, Maximizing And Protecting Your Investment and Identifying & Creating Opportunities. Held 8 am - 5 pm at the Hilton, Bay St. Registration: $100. T: 322-2145 or email: info@thebahamaschamber.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 29 - Thursday Bahamas Historical Society Meeting Features special guest speaker Jim Lawlor with a presentation on: "Shadrach Kerr: Priest and Missionary." Begins 6 pm at the Bahamas Historical Society, Shirley St. & Elizabeth Ave. T: 322-4231. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Until June 5 Art Show: Knots Features a display of artwork by Jason Ayer Bennett. Held at Popop Studios Centre for the Visual Arts, Dunmore Avenue, Chippingham. Open 6:30 - 10:00 pm. T: 322-7834 or E: info@popopstudios.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 29 - Thursday Women Empowering Women Luncheon Presented by The Nassau Bahamas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and sponsored by Baptist Hospital International Center of Miami. Theme: Women Empowering Women to be Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. Features guest speaker Dr. Yvonne Johnson, MD who is the Emergency Department Director of the Heart Attack Unit at South Miami Hospital with a presentation on, "The Secrets to a Woman's Heart." Honorees include, Dr. Ida Hanna, Ms. Vienna Williams, Nurse Emily Osadebay and Nurse Ampusam Symonette. Adm: $40. Begins 12 noon at the Hilton, Bay St. T: 357-7457. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Until June 5 Family Seminar Series The Ministry of Health and Social Development presents, "A Family Enrichment Seminar Series", every Thursday at 7 pm, Jubilee Gardens Park, Jubilee Gardens. Topics include environmental health issues, family life values, parenting and communication. Refreshments will be served. T: 356-0765/6 or 324-4310. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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June 5 - 8 Just Rush Labour Day Weekend In the biggest summer Junkanoo event "Just Rush" pits Grand Bahama's parade winners against Nassau groups. Each group fields 250 rushers competing for over $100,000 in prizes. Festivities begin on Thursday in Grand Bahama. | | |||||||||||||||||||
May 29, 31 & June 1 Chorale Concert Presented by the Diocesan Chorale Concert. Held under the patronage of Mr. Orville & Lady Turnquest, Rev. Laish Boyd and Dr. Leonard Johnson. Begins 7 pm at the Dundas Centre, Mackey St. Adm: $25, $15 for students with ID. Tickets at the Dundas box office. T: 394-7179 or 394-8570. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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June 6 - Friday Labor Day Large parade of labor union members and political parties through downtown Nassau in colorful uniforms. Local bands and some Junkanoo with music. The parade ends at the Southern Recreation Grounds where union leaders and local politicians speak. Begins at 10 am. | | |||||||||||||||||||
May 30 - Friday Essay Competition Deadline Competition presented by the Ministry of Health and Social Development in celebration of World Blood Donor Day (June 14). Essay topic: Give Blood Regularly - An Outcry for More Regular Voluntary Blood Donors in The Bahamas. Cash prizes and plaques for winner and first and second runner up. Winner and runners up to be honored at the annual World Blood Donor Day recognition ceremony. Open to students in grades 10 - 12. T: 502-4871. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Until June 14 Kids Photo Fun Workshops Presented by Sine.Qua.Non Gallery. Workshops focus on the basics of photography and camera mechanics. For kids ages 9-14. Held Saturday's 12 to 4 pm. Adm: Nine sessions for $540. Includes all supplies and equipment, lunch and an exhibition. Proceeds to fund summer art programs and workshops at the gallery. T: Nadia at 328-8762 or 361-7796. Visit: www.sinequanongallery.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
May 30 - Friday The Bahamas Co-operative League A partial two-year scholarship to COB or other approved tertiary institutions for students pursuing an Associates Degree in Business Management, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Tourism, Agriculture, Marketing or Banking is being offered. Awarded to a Bahamian student on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. Applications from The Bahamas Co-operative League office, at Oakes Field next to McDonalds. T: 302-0100. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Until June 30 Children's Book Drive Help for Children, a non profit organization, accepts any books for all ages, to be distributed to local community libraries. Books are used for literacy programs in summer months and for schools in the Out Islands. Locations for drop offs: Cable Beach Pharmacy, next to Super Value; Asa H. Pritchard on Robinson Rd and Rubins at Harbour Bay. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 30 - Friday Marlin Awards Nomination Concert Presented by Harris Communications and hosted by Tempo's Rise & Shine host, Jamie Thomas. Concert held at the Diplomat Center, Carmichael Rd. Begins 7:30 pm. Features performances by Nigel Lewis, Alas, CMA, Christian Massive, Monty G, DJ Counsellor and more. Adm: $15 adults, $5 children. Tickets at 100% Bible Bookstore, Bucks Gospel, Christian Bookshop, Logos Bookstore and Faith Life Book & Music Center. T: 327-1251. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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May 30 - June 4 Bahamas Rotary East Nassau Tuna Classic Presented by Harbourside Marine and Bahamas Rotary Est Nassau. May 30: Captain & Anglers Meeting at The Green Parrot. Begins 12 noon. May 31: Fishing begins. Lines in 6 am, lines out 7pm. Weigh station hours at 8 pm at Green Parrot Paradise Island; Andros Lighthouse Yacht Club & Marina in Fresh Creek; and Spanish Wells Marina. June 1: Fishing. Lines in 6 am, lines out 8 pm. Weigh station hours are 8 pm at Green Parrot (P.I. location) only. June 4: Awards Ceremony at Green Parrot (Nassau location). Cash and prizes include: Junior Angler trophies, trophies for top 3 fish in the Dolphin, Wahoo and all species of Tuna categories, Ladies Prize, Billfish Release Trophy, Marlin and Sailfish Release Trophies and a Grand Tournament Prize for heaviest tuna. Other prizes include a Boat Prize, Booby Prize and many more to be announced at the dinner. T: 359-3489 or 393-3510. For registration and other info, visit: http://www.bahamasrotaryfishing.com/ | | |||||||||||||||||||
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