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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 4 - Friday National Pride Day In anticipation of The Bahamas 35th Independence join the cultural explosion and celebration at Rawson Square from 7 am - 7 pm. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 4 - Friday Fireworks Beach BBQ Enjoy an all you can eat buffet, fireworks display and live entertainment with High Tide on the beach at Wyndham Nassau Resort. Everyone welcomed. Held 6:30 - 11 pm, fireworks at 9 pm. Adm: $39.95. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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 dionne@smith-benjamin.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 5 - Saturday Independence Fun Walk/Cycle Presented by The Independence Committee. Features a run, walk, push, wheelchair or cycle from the Sir Kendal Isaacs Gym to Fort Charlotte. Begins 6:30 am. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 19 - Saturday Ronnie Butler Tribute Concert Kalik presents "A tribute To A Legend: The Godfather Of Bahamian Music, Ronnie Butler." Concert features performances by KB, Funky D, Avvy, Terez Hepburn, Emily, Lady E, Eddie Minnis and Chickie Horne. Begins 8 pm at the Sheraton, Cable Beach. Adm: $50. Tickets available at Island FM, Juke Box, Mall at Marathon and Burns House JFK & Shirley Street locations. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
July 5 - Saturday Sir Lynden Pindling Legacy Ball Gala Ball honouring the winners of the 2008 Sir Lynden Pindling Award for Excellence, Nancy Kelly of Kelly's Home Center, Henry Storr of Storr's Electric and Fred Hazelwood of John Bull. The ball is the main fundraiser for The College of The Bahamas' Library. Held at the Nassau Wyndham Resort. Cocktails 7:30 pm, dinner at 8:30 pm. Adm: $200. Tickets at La Rose Boutique, West Bay St. and The Home Store , Old Fort Bay. T: 356-3437 or 362-5201. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 5 - Saturday Soca Seduction Heineken presents Soca Queen Destra and Atlantik along performing live. Also features appearences by Visage, K.B. and Avvy. Adm: $30 before 10 pm. Gates open 8 pm, showtime 9 pm. Held at Butler & Sands grounds, JFK Drive. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
July 24 - 26 Basketball Tournament: "Peace on da Streets" The annual Nelson Cooper "Peace on da Streets" Basketball Tournament. Features numerous teams competing for a cash prize. Held at The Kendal Isaacs Gym. Tournament begins at 6 pm on July 24 & 25 and 9 am on July 26. Register at The Hope Center, Thompson Blvd. T: 356-6549. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Until July 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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July 8 - Tuesday EPA Panel Discussion Presented by The Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers. Features a discussion on the EPA with panel guests Hon. Zhivargo Laing, Charles Carter, Fayne Thompson, Hank Ferguson and moderator Michael Pintard. Questions to be answered must be submitted to m.pratt@bifs-bahamas.com by July 4. Held 7 - 9 pm at the Hilton Hotel. T: 325-4955. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 9 - Wednesday Free Glucose Testing Presented by Lowe's Wholesale. Features free glucose testing for all from 10 am - 1 pm at Lowe's Pharmacy, Soldier Rd. T: 394-6312. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 10 - Thursday Bahamas 35th Independence In 1964, after decades of debate and legal maneuvering, Great Britain granted the islands of the Bahamas limited self-government. The Bahamas became a British Commonwealth in 1969 ending the colonial role. The Islands became a nation on July 10, 1973. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 12 - Saturday BNT Independence Day Celebration Presented by The Bahamas National Trust. Features free guided tours, live bahamian music, games with prizes, plaiting the maypole, bouncing castle, food and more. Celebration held 10 am - 5 pm at the Harrold and Wilson Ponds National Park, corner of Sir Milo Butler Highway and Fire Trail Rd. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Aug 1 Learn To Swim Qualified instructors teach basics in swimming. Open to all aspiring and beginner level swimmers. Two sessions daily; 9 am - 12 noon and 3:30 pm - 6 pm. Held at the College Of The Bahamas. Adm: $50 per week. T: Sharon Sweeting at 325-7792. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Until Aug 1 Swim Technique Clinic Swim clinic facilitated by Level 5 Trainer. Open to competitive swimmers seeking improved technique in Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly and Breast Stroke. Adm: $50 per week. Held 3:30 - 6 pm at the Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatic Centre. T: Sharon Sweeting at 325-7792. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 12 - Saturday The 5th Annual South Eleuthera Mission Annual Heritage & Cultural Fair and Raffle. Features colourful stalls, arts, a marching band contest, junkanoo competition and culinary competitions . Music by Eleuthera Express, Rum Runners, Geno D, DJ Snow and Bee Manwill. The South Eleuthera Mission will register as a not for profit company and serve as a Library, Internet café and Museum and provide vocational, personal and professional training for South Eleutherans, with the emphasis on youth. Begins 12 noon in Rock Sound, Eleuthera. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Aug 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 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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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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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. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Until July 14 Art Exhibit: 'Jazz et al' Features a number of works by Art Therapist Mark Redgrave in his first solo show titled, "Jazz et al". Held at the Ladder Gallery, Blake Rd. T: 327-1660. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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