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July 31 - Thursdays NAGB's Brazilian Film Series Presented by the National Art Gallery. Features the film, “A Dona Da Historia” (The Owner of History) about a 50 year-old woman with a 30 year-old husband relives her past as a ballet student and actress-and regrets giving that up married life. At 8 pm at the National Art Gallery's Outdoor Theatre, West Hill St. Free admission. Call: 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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July 31 - Aug 4 Gambier Homecoming Festival Gambier Village, one of the country's oldest settlements, celebrates its “Great Homecoming” on the August Monday weekend. Activties include (July 31st) a pageant and talent show; Opening Ceremonies (Aug 1 at 7 pm in Gambier Park; Basketball (Aug 2 at 1 pm); Church (Aug 3 at 11 am at Mt. Zion); and the Annual Fair (Aug 4 from noon until...). Gambier is on West Bay Street near Traveller's Rest Restaurant and Bar. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 1 Crawfish Season Opens One of the Bahamas' favourite days: the opening of the crawfish season. Hundreds of boats leave harbours in search for the season's first catch while landlubbers wait for some tail. Good fishnin! | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 1 - 12 Annual Fox Hill Festival The annual Fox Hill Day Festival and Emancipation Day Celebrations, will start on Friday Aug 1 and endi on Fox Hill Day Tues Aug 12. The 174th year of celebrating Emancipation from slavery is named in honor of Eric Wilmott, a prominent community member and Fox Hill Festival organiser for 20 years. Called the “historian” of Fox Hill, Wlimott was honoured with the British Empire Medal in 2007. Opening ceremonies start on Fri Aug 1 at 8:00 pm and end with a Junkanoo rush out and fireworks. Mon Aug 4, National Emancipation Day, at 1:00am is the Emancipation Day Rush out, with all major Junkanoo Groups. In the morning is the Ecumenical Service, and then the annual senior citizens luncheon. Thur Aug 7: a special Town Meeting “Guarding our Heritage” with guest speakers, followed by the Member of Parliament's Fred Mitchell's annual reception. Tues Aug 12: Fox Hill Day celebrations start at 11:00am. The public is invited to programmes by the Baptist Churches St. Paul's, Macedonia, Mt. Carey and St. Marks/ Other festivities include climbing the Greasy Pole; the plaiting of the Maypole and performances by Visage. The Royal Bahamas Police Force Band, the Her Majesty's Prison Band and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Band will aslo attend that week. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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July 31 & Aug 1 Bacardi Store's Opening Celebration Visit the new Bacardi Store on Bay Street on the last two days of its opening week for great specials and giveaways. Features include the international launch of BACARDI© Reserva Limitada, a 10 -18 year old blended rum never before sold outside the Puerto Rican distillery. Nassau's BACARDI© store is the spirit manaufacturer's first concept store of its kind. Bacardi's master brand ambassador Wille Ramos will conducted special in-store tastings. The debut concept store is owned and managed by local distributor, Bristol Group of Companies, located on the corner of Bay and East Sts, downtown Nassau. Tel: 323-1109. www.bristolbahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 1 Donate To Our Olympic Team At John Bull Visit John Bull to donate to our Bahamas Olympic Team now preparing to compete for our nation in Beijing. Receive a cause bracelet for a donation of $2 or more. Tel: 302-2800 or 322-4252. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 1 - 4 August Monday Out Island Homecomings On August Monday weekend Bahamians revisit their home settlements and many festivities are planned: Roots Rock Reggae Concert in Abaco; Salty Fest in Inagua; Pirate's Homecoming in Mayaguana; Cat Island Fest and the regatta in Cat Island; Bay Fest in Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera; Back to The Bay in Tarpum Bay; and Homecomings in Acklins and Rolleville, Exuma. Bahamasair is offering Super Fares on its web site: www.bahamasair.com. Tel: 377-5505. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 12th Deadline BEC Calls For Renewable Energy Proposals Bahamas Electricity Corporation has extended to Sept 12 the deadline for tenderers to submit proposals for the supply of renewable energy on any island. Submissions require comprehensive details on experience, past projects and capabilities. Documents can be obtained from: rtc@bahamaselectricity.com. Submission fees are $50 for locals and $100 for foreigners. Deliver proposals before 4 pm to Kevin Basden, GM, BEC, N-7509. Tel: 362-1000 or Fax: 323-6852. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Aug 4 Turks & Caicos Music & Cultural Festival The Turks and Caicos Tourist Board present the 5th Annual T&C Music and Cultural Festival, managed by Turnkey Productions. Four nights of live music includes Sunday TCI's Culture Day featuring TuCa dancers, a sloop race, conch-blowing, and crafts and food. Features stars such as Lionel Ritchie, Anita Baker, Lou Gramm, L.L. Cool J, Ne-Yo, T-Pain, J.T. Taylor (ex-Kool & The Gang), Russell Thompkins and the New Stylistics. Events include superstar comedy. Tickets are: $75 per event. Held at the Turtle Cove, Providenciales. Call: (649) 946-4970 or visit www.turksandcaicostourism.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Sept 1 Ford Models' Model Search Bahamian men and women are invited to apply for Ford Models' Super Model of The World Search. Prizses include travel, $250,000 and a modelling contract. Must be 5'8"-5'11" between 14-20 years. Deadline is Sept 1, 2008. Apply online at: www.fordmodels.com/smowapply/. Sponsored by Trifecta, the Minsitry of Tourism and The Tribune | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 1 - Friday LaughFest With Naughty Niggs Naughty Niggs, the country's best known comedian headlines an all-star line up in “LaughFest” at the Rainforest Theatre. Inigo 'Naughty' Zenicazelaya, a.k.a “The Groovin' Cuban”, celebrates 10 years as a comedian with six popular US comics including Nikki Carr, Ray Lipowski, Dexter Angry and Tony Woods. Doors: 8 pm; show: 9:30 pm. Tickets from the Box Office. Tel: 363-6200. Call: 552-0970 or visit: www.thenewbreed.tv | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 15 - Friday NAGB Concert Series Features Bahamian entertainers Terneille Ta da Burrows and Ithalia Johnson performing live. Begins 8 pm at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. Adm: $15 members, $20 public. T: 328-5800. E: nthompson@nagb.org.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 2 - Saturday Movies at The Hub Gallery As part of a four week film series “Beyond Document or Fiction” arranged by Brian Boddy, The Hub Gallerry presents Chris Marker's Sans Soleil. Films begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is free. Cash bar for snacks and drinks. E: info@ thehubbahamas.org or visit:www.thehubbahamas.org. Call: 322-4333. On Bay St, near Colebrook St. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 2 - Saturday Jamaican Independence Celebration Money Centre and Fidelity Bank holds an annual Jamaican Independence party, noon to 8 pm at the Fidelity parking lot on Cable Beach. Radio Jamaica's (RJR 94 FM) Paula Anne, Porter Jones and Alan Magnus hold a live simulcast. Specials on Appleton Rum, Pepsi and Red Stripe Beer. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 2 - Saturday KWIB Meeting On Self-Protection Kingdom Women In Business are holding a monthly meeting to focus on physical protection and financial protection. Black belt martial artist, Jawara Pierre, will demonstrate defense techniques and Police Inspector Sandra Miller will enlighten audiences on credit card fraud detection and currency counterfeits. ASP Clayton Fernander of the Armed Robbery Unit will give tips on securing your business. Starts 8 am at The Hilton, downtown. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 2 - Saturday Junkanoo Summer Festival: 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 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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Aug 15 - 16 2nd Mega Malt Phil Smith Basketball Tournament Frank Rutherford's Elite Athletic Development Program, along with Thompson's Trading, is hosting the 2nd three-on-three basketball tournament. Funds will benefit Phil Smith's transplant surgery fund and Henry Rolle's Carmichael Youth Program. To be held on the Carmichael Rd basketball courts at 5:30 pm on Fri ancd 10:30 am on Sat. The Open division has a $1,500 prize. The 17-and-under division receives trophies. Registration for teams of four are at Esso gas stations. The tournament will be used for scouting for Frank Rutherford's Elite Athletic Development Program. Thompson Trading are sole distributors of Mega Malt. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 4 Emancipation Day Holiday This holiday also known as August Monday, celebrates the emancipation of slavery in the British Colonies in 1834. The holiday is celebrated with a Junkanoo Rush out, a day of beaching, sailing, and regattas in New Providence and the Out Islands. In New Providence old slave villages such as Gambier in the west and Fox Hill in the east have their own special celebrations. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 4 - 8 NPCC Summer Camp for Marine Kids New Providence Comunity Center is holding a summer camp for Young Bahamian Marine Scientists (Grades 6 to 8) to enjoy field trips, be entertained and learn about marine life. The program is open to the public who are good swimmers and has limited spaces (20). $180 per person. Tel: 327-1660. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 15 - Friday NAGB Concert Series Features Bahamian entertainers Kim Welcome & Pam Woods performing live. Begins 8 pm at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. Adm: $15 members, $20 public. T: 328-5800. E: nthompson@nagb.org.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aug 5 - 29 The Science Institute Young scientists are invited to a bootcamp to learn about building and programming robots. Also includes exploring the universe and four star-gazing eveimngs organised by the Astro Club. Held 8:30 am - 12 noon. Weeks are $200. Tel: 393-6574 or E: info@thescienceinstitute.com. On Howard St, off Dunmore Lane, Chippingham. T: 322-7834 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 16 - 22 BLTA ESSO Junior Tennis Tournament Originally scheduled for July 21, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association holds the Esso Junior Summer Classic at the National Tennis Centre, Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre, Oakes Field. For junior players from 10 to 18. Entry fee is $20. Deadline is a few days in advance. Call The Bahamas National Tennis Centre: 323-3933. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 4 - Monday Professional Cooking Classes Three Management Group, a team of three chefs, start a monthly series of cooking classes on Monday. Covering basics to advance levels, classes are held on Mon and Wed from 4 - 7 pm and on Tues and Thurs from 7 - 10 pm. The company is founded by Chef basil Dean, Chef Keshiah Cartwright-Smith abd Ched Simeon Hall. Besides training, the company also caters for events and functions, and designs and consults for restaurants. Call: 341-0429 or 225-4663. E: therestaurantgroup@gmail.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Aug 22 Paul Potts Live At Atlantis With Maske Paul Potts was once a bashful cell phone salesman from Bristol, England-an unlikely bet to win “Britain's Got Talent” TV contest, the British equivalent of American Idol. Yet all that changed when he sang opera and moved the crowd to tears. The amateur opera singer won and Europe went Paul Potts mad. His first album went double platinum and charted #1 in 15 countries. Now Paul Potts comes to Atlantis with a violin trio, “Maske”, in the intimate Atlantis Theatre. Doors open at 8:30 pm and the concert starts at 9:30 pm. Tickets are $150 at the Box Office (available 10-14 days in advance). Dinner & Show combo is $210. Book by credit card by calling: 363-6601 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aug 6 - Wednesday BIFF & Popop Studios Film Series Bahamas International Film Festival and Popop Studios presents a series of free movies until November 26. On Aug 6, “Ghosts of Cite Soleil” is shown. Call 356-5939 or 322-7834. Or visit: www.bintfilmfest.com or www.popopstudios.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 9 - 23 Tennis - AID Court Championships The Gym Tennis Club and The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association hold the AID Court Championships at the club in Winton Meadows. Open to adults and strong juniors. Call the club at: 324-6019 (evenings) or The Bahamas National Tennis Centre 323-3933 (days). | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 11 - 15 Project Management Training Lignum Institute of Technology are runnning project management certification courses starting on Aug 11 and Sept 15, each five days long from 9 am - 5 pm. The courses are recognised by IMPC, AARM, PMI, PMP, CAPM and CIPM. Located in Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza. Call: Candice Albury 393-2164 or E: candice@lignumtech.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Until January NAGB National Exhibition NE4 - 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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Aug 12 Fox Hill Day Although not a public holiday many Fox Hillians take time to celebrate their special day, part of the Fox Hill Emancipation celebrations. See details for Fox Hill Festival Aug 1 above. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 25 - 30 Tennis: East Rotary Junior Championships Juniors from 10 to 18 vie for a championship trophy at the National Tennis Centre, Oakes Field. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aug 12 - Tuesday NAGB Exhibition Critique & Discussion The NAGB hosts the first of three Open Critiques on the Fourth National Exhibition (NE4). To invite deeper conversations on the idea of a National Exhibition, a select group of artists with work on display speak about their work, their practice and artistic philosophies, and answer any questions about the pieces. NAGB invites the public for a provocative discussion at 6.30pm. T: 328-5800. www.nagb.org.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 15 - 16 Miss Teen USA at Atlantis Two nights to see some of the USA's most beautiful teenage pageant contestants. This year is the first time that Miss Teen USA has been held out of the USA. On In Friday's Presentation, 51 girls sport swimsuits and gowns to compete in Saturday night's final round of 15. Both events are in the Grand Ballroom at 8 pm. Ticktes on Fri are: $30-$50 and for Sat: $50-$100. Ask about Dinner & Show combos for superb value and dine at The Bahamian Club, Chopsticks, Casa D'Angelo and Water's Edge. For tickets & info call the Box Office on M-F from 10 am to 5 pm or, on day of the show, from noon to 9 pm. Call: 363-6601. www.missteenusa.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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