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June 26 - TONIGHT 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 - Friday Royal Poinciana Tea Party A relaxing atmosphere, with herbal and local bush teas and local culinary treats. This Junkanoo Summer Festival charity event features soft jazz, native fashion shows, silent auctions, raffles, literary readings and book signings by Bahamian authors. Following the Tea is a "Walk Through History" with costumed characters depicting various eras of Bahamian history, with a focus on heritage of the British Colonial Hilton. Begins 4 pm at the Hilton. T: Andrea Coakley or Bonnie Rolle at 356-6941. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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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June 28 - Saturday Food & Music Festival The Mall at Marathon presents great family fun with karaoke, bouncing castle, balloons, face painting, food sampling and culinary displays. Featured at the fair is a Bahamian Dessert Competition for non-professional chefs and the Signature Salad Battle for professional chefs. Held 10 am - 2 pm at The Mall at Marathon. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
July 12 - Saturday Auto Show & Fair The 6th Annual Ruff Ryderz Auto Show and Fair presented by Sunshine Auto Sales. The Best of Show grand prize is a car! Begins 12 noon at R. M. Bailey Park. Register at Sunshine Auto Sales. T: 393-6269. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 28 - Saturday Bahamas National Youth Choir in Concert A Bahamian cultural show of music and dance featuring a mixture of Classical, Gospel, secular, original and old Bahamian songs. The first half of the concert is Classical or Gospel music conducted by the renowned Bahamian musician and composer, Mr. Cleophas Adderley, after which the show takes on a lighter air with modern and upbeat selections and dancing in uniform style costumes. Held at the Dundas Theatre, Mackey St. Doors open 7:30 pm, showtime 8 pm. Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the door. T: Andrea Coakley or Bonnie Rolle 356-6941. Photo: BIS & Derek Smith. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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. It's billed as the biggest Grand Bahama Junkanoo event ever held. 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 Beer. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 28 - Saturday Thai Food and Cultural Gala 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 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
July 12 - Aug 2 Junkanoo Summer Festival: Music & Heritage Celebration On Saturdays until the August 2, on Arawak Cay, amid the great food and festivities the Junkanoo Summer Festival features craft displays, live music, dancing, games, exhibitions, Quadrille dancing instruction, a Junkanoo Summer Camp, Junkanoo rush-outs at 5:30 pm and 10 pm and more. The Astro Club offers an astronomy tour to Fort Charlotte. Sponsored and organised by The Bahamas Ministry of Touirsm Events Dept. T: 302-2070. E: tourism@bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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June 28 - Saturday Comedy Show: The Bacardi Bad Boys 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 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 29 - Sunday Youth Band Showdown Part of the Bahamas 35th Independence Celebrations. Youth band showdown features band appearences by the Bahamas Youth Brass Band, Crusaders Marching & Concert Band, Golden Gates Native Baptist Band, St. Barnabas Marching & Concert Band, Seventh-Day Pathfinders, Bahamas Youth Alive Marching Band, Royal Ambassadors and the Royal Bahamas Police Force Reserve Band. Held 6 - 8 pm at Rawson Square, Bay St. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Until July 14 Redgrave Art Exhibition Features a number of new pieces by art therapist Mark Redgrave. Held at the Ladder Gallery, New Providence Community Centre, Blake Road, nr Caves Village. T: 327-1660. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Until July 18 Call for Junkanoo Artwork A junkanoo-themed restaurant seeks to install artwork of Junkanoo or its essence (realistic, abstracted or photos) for display. Deadline for submission is July 9; accepted work must be received by July 25. T: Dionne Benjamin-Smith at 377-0241/2 or e-mail | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Until June 30 National Literacy Book Drive The 1st National Literacy Book Drive presented by Fashion Hall. Bring in new or used books to any location and receive shopping coupons. T: 393-4539. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Aug 19 Da S.P.O.T Bahamian Enjoy a night of comedy at the Dundas every Tuesday night. Tickets are $15 (in advance), $30 (at the door). Admission includes a free T-shirt. Doors open 8 pm, 8:30 pm showtime. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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 at: www.customcomputers.bs T: 322-2115. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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 at the Dundas 10 am - 4 pm. T: 394-7179. E: Onstage@ringplay.com or admin@artsbahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 5 - Saturday Dance Competition: Bahamas Top Dance Crew Presented by Island Entertainment & The Baker Boyz. Crews compete for a $5,000 cash prize. The crowd judge and one person from the crowd will win $500 for the Best Dressed Independence Outfit. Gates open at 5 pm, showtime 7 pm. Held at the QE Sports Center. Advance tickets $10 children, $15 adults, limited VIP $25. Crew registration ends June 30, registration forms and tickets at Juke Box, Super Video, Diehard Game Club and The $20 Shop. T: 323-4071. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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