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June 19 - TONIGHT D'Aguilar Art Foundation Cocktail Party & Exhibit Presented by The D'Aguilar Art Foundation to the launch its Global Discovery Programme. Held 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the Hilton Hotel, Bay St. Adm: $25. Tickets at The National Art Gallery, Indigo Café'8e and Bahamas International Film Festival Office, 4th Terrace, Centreville. E: sds.bahamas@yahoo.com | Tel: 1-242-323-8888 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd Fred Ramsey Building #1 Shirley Park Ave Nassau, Bahamas. Copyright©2007 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd | | ||||||||||||||||||
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June 19 - 22 Grand Bahama Regatta Set in beautiful Taino Beach, activities begin of June 19 at the Regatta site with the "Best of the Best in Bahamian Entertainment" featuring Ophie & The Boys, Watch Out, Ultra Vibes, Mango, Kevin Fox, Tyrone Green and native show with fire dancers, limbo and more. On June 20 Sloop racing starts promptly at 10am followed by the opening ceremony 8pm with guest speaker the Honorable Byron Woodside, Minister of State for Youth and Sports. June 21 is race day. Races continue on June 22 and the sailing champions will be presented with their prizes and awards at the closing ceremony with guest speaker the Hon. Neko C. Grant, Minister for Tourism and Aviation. There will also be lots of other entertainment, food and drinks. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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June 20 & 21 Track & Field Championships Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations presents the National Junior Track & Field Championships at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. Also features a kiddies' corner with bouncing castle and clowns. Begins 6:30 pm on June 20 and 5:30 pm on June 21. Adm: $5, $10 VIP and free for children under 10 with parents. T: 325-4433. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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June 28 - Saturday Comedy Show: The Bacardi Bad Boys Of Comedy Phat Groove Entertainment & Bacardi. presents Steve Brown, Smokey, Marshall Brandon & Rayzor. Open 8 pm, showtime 9 pm at Wyndham Nassau Ballroom. Adm: $25, $35 day of the show. Tickets available at The Jukebox, Obsessions and Intuitions. Group rates & VIP available T: 456-0800. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 28 - Saturday Backyard Farming Workshop Learn how to grow your own food to reduce your family's food costs and eat healthier. Learn about soils, propagation, weeds, pest control and more. 10 am - 3 pm at the Bahamas Cooperative League Bdg, Russell Rd, Oakes Field. Adm: $40, includes workshop folder & lunch. T: Register: Ms.Missick-Jones 302-0100 ext. 22 or email: smissick@bclibl.com to . | | |||||||||||||||||||
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June 21 - Saturday Dora Live Kids In Action presents Dora Live at Botanical Gardens. Showtimes 2 pm and 4 pm. Gates open at 12 noon. Adm: $10, $15 at the gate. Tickets at the Juke Box, Mall at Marathon. | | |||||||||||||||||||
Until June 30 Kids' Book Drive Help for Children charity is accepting childrens' books for all ages, for local community libraries and literacy programs and Family Island schools. Drop off at: Cable Beach Pharmacy, nr Super Value; Asa H. Pritchard on Robinson Rd; and Rubins at Harbour Bay. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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June 21 - 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 21 - Saturday 22nd Annual Olympic Health Day Presented by The Bahamas Olympic Association. Features a 5-mile race, wheelchair and health walk. Registration: $10; includes T-shirts, trophies and International Olympic Certificates for all finishers. School aged children participate free. Free health screenings available. Begins 7 am at Montague Beach. T: 322-1595. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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June 21 - Saturday RBC Mortgage Fair RBC FINCO and RBC Royal Bank of Canada presents its 2008 Mortgage & Home Financing Fair. FREE Seminars include: "What Do You Need To Qualify For A Mortgage?"; "Debt Management And Recovery" and "How to find that property to suit your budget". Get free advice from mortgage and personal financial services experts, lawyers, contractors, real estate agents and more. Kids can enjoy the kids corner with face painting and bouncy castle. Royal Bank House, East Hill Street 10am - 6pm. Tel: Rebecca Moxey: 356-8500. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Until 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. For ages 13+. 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 | | |||||||||||||||||||
June 21 - Saturday Dance Concert Presented by Revere Ensemble's Repertoire Group. Theme: A 'Tribute to our Fore-Fathers'. Features a guest appearance by Mr. Paul Whylly. Begins 7:30 pm at Bahamas Faith Ministries Int'l, Carmichael Rd. Adm: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Tickets at Revere Ensemble, Soldier Rd. T: 393-5072. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 3 - 5 Play: Driving Miss Daisy As a part of the Winston V. Saunders Repertory Season Ringplay Productions presents Jane Poveromo, David Jonathan Burrows and Anthony "Skeebo" Roberts in "Driving Miss Daisy", written by Alfred Uhry and directed by Philip A. Burrows. Runs 90 minutes without intermission at The Dundas. Showtimes are 8.30pm July 2 & 3 and 8pm July 4. Tickets are $20 (if purchased by 4 p.m. on the day), $25 at the door. Ticket sales locations TBA. E: Onstage@ringplay.com or admin@artsbahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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June 23 - Monday Meet The Stars Party Buttons Formal wear and Star 106.5 FM Radio invites you to "Beauty & The Beast" party with the stars. Meet and greet the Miss Bahamas World beauty contestants and First Class Promotions fighters as they pursue their crowns. Also featuring the Phi Beta Sigma "Step Dancers" and Bahamas bridal show models. Win fabulous prizes. Adm: $10. Begins 8 pm at Montagu Gardens. T: 327-8896. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 12 - Saturday Grand Bahama Just Rush Independence Weekend "Just Rush" Junkanoo Parade, will now be held 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 23 - June 28 Thai Food and Cultural Week Thai Food & Culture week concludes with "An Enchanted Garden Party - A Gala Evening of Thai Food & Culture" to benefit the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. Features traditional Thai performances. Adm: $150. Corporate tables of ten seats also available. Tickets available at Floral Arts Ltd, Collins Ave & 5th Terrace. T: 325-3581 or Atlantic Medical Insurance Ltd, Collins Ave & 2nd Terrace. T: 326-8191 | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Until August 30 Custom Computers Make The Grade & Win Take your child's report card with a parent or guardian to Custom Computers, East Bay St. before Aug 30 and for every 'A' they can enter to win a 20" iMac computer, iPod Touch or HP laptop. Drawing held end of summer at a special location. Family Island students can register online. T: 322-2115. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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June 24 - Tuesday Chamber of Commerce Mix 'n Mingle The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce presents a Sizzlin' Summer Mix 'n Mingle networking reception celebrating Chamber Week 2008. Held 6:30 - 9:30 pm in the Ballroom of the Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort. There is a $10 award donation in aid of The College of the Bahamas Top Business Student Award. Dress: Business Attire. Valet services available. RSVP Ms. Antoinette Butler 322-2145. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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June 26 - Thursday NAGB Outdoor Movie - Blue Julie loses her husband and young daughter in a car accident. She tries to start life anew, free of personal commitments, belongings, grief and love. She intends to spiritually commit suicide by withdrawing from the world. But people intrude with their own needs. The reality of the people who need and care for her draws her back to life. R-rated. Free admission. Begins 8 pm at the National Art Gallery's Outdoor Theatre, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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June 27 - 29 BGF Open Trials The Bahamas Golf Federation trials open to golfers interested in participating in the 52nd Annual Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship. Interested players must be a financial member of the BGF and pay a $400 entry fee for 72 holes. At Blue Shark Golf Course at South Ocean on the 27th & 28th and at the Lyford Cay Golf Course on the 29th. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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