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July 9 - January 30 NAGB National Exhibition The 4th Annual National Exhibition presented by The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas. Features 51 works produced within the last two years by 31 artists. Works include paintings, sculptures, installations, prints & mixed media, photographs and alternative media. Exhibit open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 am - 4 pm. Adm: Free kids 12 and under, $3 students, $5 adults. T: 328-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||
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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 11 - 25 Independence Celebration Exhibit Hosted by Sine.Qua.Non Art Gallery. Features works by local art educators. Open to the public. Call for appointment. Held at the gallery on Elizabeth Avenue. T: 328-8762. | | |||||||||||||||||
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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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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 | | |||||||||||||||||
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. | | |||||||||||||||||
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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. | | |||||||||||||||||
July 25 - Friday NAGB Concert Series Features Bahamian entertainers Ronnie Butler and Elon Moxey performing live. Begins 8 pm at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. Adm: $15 members, $20 public. T: 328-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||
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July 29 - Tuesday NAGB Issues Forum Presented by the National Art Gallery. Features a discussion on, "Art Expressive Forms and Limits of Law." Free admission. Begins 8 pm at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||
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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. | | |||||||||||||||||
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 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 in his first solo show titled, "Jazz et al..." Held at the Ladder Gallery, New Providence Community Centre, Blake Road, near Caves Village. T: 327-1660. | | |||||||||||||||||
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July 14 - Monday Writing Workshop Facilitated by Helen Klonaris. Workshop title, "Storying Intensive: A Creative Writing Workshop." Workshop to help participants to find the story's they want to tell. Adm: $200. Held 6- 9pm at The Hub, Bay St. T: 322-4333. | | |||||||||||||||||
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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 17 - Thursday BACUS Literary Forum The Bahamas Association for Cultural Studies hosts an important discussion on the state of literary arts in the Bahamas. Open to all. Begins 6:30 pm in the lecture theatre, Bahamas Tourism Training Centre, Thompson Blvd. E-mail: nico@nicobethel.com | | |||||||||||||||||
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 17 - Thursday Brazilian Film Series Presented by the National Art Gallery. Features the film, "2 Sons of Francisco," about the rise of Zezé di Camargo and Luciano, a leading Brazilian country music duo. They started out a very long way from stardom and though their father was not the first to pressure his children into becoming entertainers, few have had so far to go and such daunting tragedy to overcome. Directed by Andrucha Waddington. 115 minutes. Free admission. Begins 8 pm at the National Art Gallery's Outdoor Theatre, West Hill St. 328-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||
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Until Aug 19 Bahamian Sketch Comedy “Da Spot”. Presented by ThoughtKatcher Enterprises with the Bahamas Junkanoo Summer Festival. Begins 8 pm every Tuesday night at the Dundas Theatre, Mackey St. Tickets on sale for $15 Mondays & Tuesdays at the Dundas Theatre box office. Admission $20 at the door. T: 393-3728. | | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | | |||||||||||||||||
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. Draw held end of summer. Family Islands students can register online at: www.customcomputers.bs T: 322-2115. | | |||||||||||||||||
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July 18 - Friday NAGB Concert Series Features Bahamian entertainers Dicey Doh Singers and Ancient Man performing live. Begins 8 pm at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. Adm: $15 members, $20 public. T: 328-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||
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July 18 - Friday Poetry Contest Entry Deadline Joy FM hosts a poetry contest for all ages. Poems must be original works, entitled "Oh Joy! You bring me Joy." 120 words or less. Three age categories; elementary students grades 1 - 6, secondary students grade 7-12 and post secondary open to all adults. Winner of each category receives a $150 gift certificate to the Christian Bookshop/ Marantha Music Centre. Submit to poem@joy1019.com along with name, phone contact and entry category. | | |||||||||||||||||
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July 18 & 22 Painting Exhibit & Artist Talk Hosted by Marie Jeanna Dupuch. Exhibit features a display of her new paintings. Held 6:30 - 9 pm. Exhibit runs thru August 9. Also features an informal discussion on July 22 about her current work. Begins 7 pm. Events held at The Hub, Bay St & Colebrook Ave. T: 322-4333. | | |||||||||||||||||
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