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June 5 - TONIGHT NAGB Artist Talk Presented by the National Art Gallery. Artist Talk: The Global Caribbean Series of Artists. Features Bahamian jewelry designer and former Architecture and Fashion Design student, Kim Riedel. After developing an interest in metal she taught herself to design jewelry and has been doing so for several years. Her work has been featured in local magazines and newspapers, and has been exhibited at National Art Gallery and the former Chambers Galler. Begins 7:30 pm at National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 5 - 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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June 5 - 7 Long Island Regatta The Annual Long Island Regatta takes place in Salt Pond, Long Island featuring the country's top native sloops. Enjoy Bahamian music, dancing and fresh island dishes. Book Bahamasair or sail down on the M/V Legacy or M/V Island Link. Visit new site: www.regattabahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 6 - Friday Labor Day Members of the labor unions and political parties march in a large parade through downtown Nassau in colorful uniforms. Local bands and a few Junkanoo-ers provide music. The TUC-organised march is set to begin at 7:30 am, Windsor Park ending at Arawak Cay for more festivities. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 21 - Saturday BIFF Big Screen Art Scene The Big Screen Art Scene kicks off the Bahamas International Film Festival's fifth year. Features a non-traditional auction and celebration at Popopstudios. 51 “Collectors” tickets are available for $250 and each ticket holder will receive a piece of original art at a minimum value of $300. “Aficionado” tickets are available for $25 for the many activities outside of the auction. Participants include Tyrone Ferguson, Antonius Roberts, Jackson Burnside, Stan Burnside, Margot Bethel, Nicole Collie, Claudette Dean, Holly Parotti, Bernard Petit, Livingstone Pratt, and Arjuna Watson. Part proceeds to aid the new D'Aguilar Art Foundation in honor of the late Vincent D'Aguilar. Held 7 pm at Popopstudios Centre for Visual Arts, Dunmore Ave. T: 356-5939 or email pr@bintlfilmfest.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 7 - Saturday Youth Entrepreneurship Conference & Expo Presented by Youth's Discovering Entrepreneurship, The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports & Culture, Lifestyle Management and others. Open to novice entrepreneurs. Local entrepreneurs to present step-by-step, how to build an idea into a successful business venture. Topics include, how to validate your business idea; analyzing the industry and competition; developing a solid marketing strategy; creating a financial "success" plan; developing your selling skills and writing a professional business plan to take to the bank. Also features panel discussions and a mini concert with Bahamian performers. Held 8 am - 3 pm at the Police Convention Center, Police Headquarters, East St. Registration and lunch are free. T: 322-7405. Visit: www.ydebahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 12 - Thursday NAGB Global Cinema Series - Volver Spanish for "Coming Back", Volver is a 121 minute, R rated multi-award winning film that tells the story of three generations of women who survive the east wind, fire, insanity, superstition and even death by means of goodness, lies and boundless vitality. Volver is not a surrealistic comedy although it may seem so at times. Free admission. Begins 8 pm at the National Art Gallery's Outdoor Theatre, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 12 - Thursday Music Workshop Teachers from the prestigious Duke Ellington School of The Arts and other international instructors mentor and guide participants in this helpful workshop. Open to the public. Held 12 noon - 2 pm at the National Center for the Performing Arts, Shirley St. Adm: $10. Includes materials and refreshments. T: 328-8361. www.ivoryglobalpromotions.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 26 - Thursday NAGB Outdoor Movie - Blue Film features a story of a woman named Julie who loses her husband and young daughter in a car accident. Julie's attempt to start life anew free of personal commitments, belongings grief and love. She intends to spiritually commit suicide by withdrawing from the world. Despite her intentions, people from her former and present life intrude with their own needs. However, the reality created by the people who need and care about her irresistibly draws her back to the land of the living. R-rated. Free admission. Begins 8 pm at the National Art Gallery's Outdoor Theatre, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
June 12 - 15 Jazz Summer Bahamas Presented by Ivory Global Promotions and hosted by Sheila Raye Charles and "Mr. Jazz" Roscoe Dames. Four-night event features a Caribbean Night, Smooth Jazz Cruise, Grand gala and Jazz in The Gardens. Event boasts countless amount of local and international artists including BE (Bodine Johnson), Bujo Kevin Jones, Anderson Quintero, Temika Moore, Ronald 'Boo' Hinkson, Davey Yarborough and more. Weekend passes, $120 VIP, $85 general admission. T: 328-8361. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 13 & 14 Andros Crabfest Andros celebrates its 11th Annual Crabfest. The festival features crab-centred activities, cultural shows, culinary contest, crab clipping contest, rake 'n' scrape and more. Held in Queens Park, Fresh Creek, Andros. T: (242) 363-2286. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Until June 30 Book Drive Help for Children, a non profit organization, is accepting all books for all ages, to be distributed to local community libraries. Children's books are used for literacy programs in summer months and for schools in the Family 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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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 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Now - July 1 BIFF Acting Classes Presented by Executive Director of the Bahamas International Film Festival, Leslie Vanderpool. Classes feature audition techniques and on-camera acting classes. Open to males and females ages 13 and older. Classes held 6:30 - 9:30 pm at Bahamas International Film Festival's office, 4th Terrace East Collins Ave. One month classes $300; individual classes $40 per class. T: 356-5939 or email lcaronv@hotmail.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 14 - Saturday BTC Blood Drive: 'Every Drop Counts' Presented by BTC in conjunction with Princess Margaret Hospital and Doctors Hospital. 2nd Annual Blood Drive held 11 am - 4 pm at the Mall at Marathon. T: Indira Collie at 424-2406. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 12 - Saturday Grand Bahama Just Rush Weekend "Just Rush" Junkanoo Parade planned in Grand Bahama was officially postponed until Saturday July 12, Independence weekend. Grand Bahama groups will compete against Nassau groups for $100,000 in prizes. Sponsored by the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Grand Bahama Power Company, Ministry of Tourism, Burns House and KALIK. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 14 - Saturday Coca-Cola Matinee Presented Ivory Global Promotions. Features performances by the Duke Ellington School of The Arts Orchestra. Held 12 noon - 2 pm at the National Center for the Performing Arts, Shirley St. Adm: $15. Includes refreshments. T: 328-8361. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 14 - Saturday Fun Run/Walk & Health Fair Held as part of the Bahamas Co-operative League's Annual Co-operative month. Open to League and general public to compete for trophies. Health fair features free blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar testing. Begins 6 am at Goodman's Bay. T: 356-3152. E: coopbahamas@hotmail.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 15 - Sunday Father's Day Dreamed up by Sonora Smart Dodd Spokane of Washington who thought of the idea while listening to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909. Sonora wanted to honor her selfless, hard-working Dad. Her father was born in June, so she chose to hold the first Father's Day celebration in Spokane on the 19th of June, 1910. In 1926, a National Father's Day Committee was formed in New York City. Father's Day was recognized by a Joint Resolution of Congress in 1956. In 1972, President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father's Day to be held on the third Sunday of June. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 15 - Sunday Father's Day Luncheon Presented by St. Francis Xavier Catholic Men's Association. Held under the Patronage of Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder STD, CMG. Theme: " Honor Thy Father". Adm: $50 adults, $25 kids 12 and under. Part proceeds to aid renovations to St. Benedict's Hall and the St. Martin's Monastery. Begins 1:30 pm at Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort, Cable Beach. T: Reuben Fox at 394-6180. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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