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Aug 7, 14 & 19 - Thursdays NAGB's Brazilian Film Series Presented by the National Art Gallery and the Brazilian Embassy, the Long Hot Summer of Brazilian Cinema features Abril Despedacado (Behind the Sun) on Aug 7; Bossa Nova on Aug 14, and Brava Gente Brasileira on Aug 19th. All films begin at 8pm at the National Art Gallery's Outdoor Theatre, West Hill St. Free admission. Call: 328-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 7 - Thursday A National Youth Discussion “Say Something,” A National Youth Discussion, is held at 7:30 pm in the Wyndham Nassau Resort's Crystal Palace Ballroom. Bahamian youth get a chance to speak out about and discuss a variety of topics including: government scholarships, educational systems, youth opportunities, crime and teenage pregnancy. Call: 327-6200. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 8 - 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 8 - 10 Island Tunerz Summer Nationalz 2008 The Island Tunerz 4th Annual Auto Show is one of the island's biggest, held at the BHRS Motorsports Park, Queen Elizabeth Sports Ctr. Features their famous Speed-Style-Sound. Call: 356-4891 or E: islandtunerz@gmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 21 - 31 All Abaco Regatta This year's regatta sets sail to the theme “New Beginings, New Image, New Attitude.” Starting at Regatta Village in Treasure Cay, sailors from all over the Bahamas compete in classes A,B and C. Call: 367-3202, 367-2107 or E: rudiecs@gmail.com. Visit: www.regattabahamas.com. Regatta Unit at Ministry of Y, S & C: 502-0704. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 8 - 9 Bahama Health's Slimdown Event Bahama Health holds its 3rd annual “slimdown” event starting with a blood drive on Fri Aug 8, at the Family Guardian Financial Centre from 9 to 5 pm. Sat Aug 9 begins with a health walk starting 6 am from the Family Guardian Financial Centre to The Hilton and back. Receive free glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure testing, prizes, surprises and a kiddy corner. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 8 - 10 Legends Basketball Tournament Junkanoo group members put aside their junkanoo rivalry and suit up for an exciting basketball tournament at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium at 6 pm. General admission: $7; fans wearing a t-shirt of their favourite junkanoo group: $5; and children: $3. Tickets on sale at The Juke Box, The Mall at Marathon. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 9 - 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 Jean-Luc Godard, Notre Musique. Films begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is free. Cash bar for snacks and drinks. E: info@ thehubbahamas.org. Call: 322-4333. On Bay St, near Colebrook St. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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). | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aug 22 - 31 Carifesta X Arts Festival in Guyana The Bahamas is sending 110 visual artists, filmmakers, junkanooers, dancers, singers, musicians, writers and theatre artists to participate in this 10 day multi-disciplinary mega-event that features artists from over 30 countries from the Caribbean. Call: (592) 226-2052, (592) 225-9840 or visit www.carifesta.net. E: info@carifesta.net | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 10 - Sunday Bacardi Sailaway 2008 Nassau's popular boat and beach party is held on Colonial Beach of Paradise Island. Competitions include: Best Body on the Beach, Tug-O-War and Beach Volleyball. Food and drinks on sale. From 11 am until. Tickets: $20 in advance. Call: 362-3120 or E: rjohnson@bacardi.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 23 - Saturday Kiwanis Club Steakout The Kiwanis Club of Fort Montagu holds a steak out and fun day on Sat Aug 23, at the Western Esplanade, Arawak Cay. Tickets: $10 for chicken, steak or fish and can be purchased from any member or committee chairman. Call Anastacia at: 376-2728 or Christine King, President at: 427-0701. Proceeds will fund on-going charitable projects. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 10 - 16 2008 Olympic Games Bahamian Olympians compete in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Aquatic events start on Aug 10 with Jeremy Knowles, Elvis Burrows, and Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace. Track and Field begins on Aug 15 with the Bahamas team: Sheniqua Ferguson, Debbie Ferguson, Chandra Sturrup, Christine Amertil, Timicka Clarke, Laverne Eve, Derrick Atkins, Chris Brown, Andretti Bain, Avard Moncur, Michael Mathieu, Andrae Williams, Ramon Miller. Jamial Rolle, Shamar Sands, Leevan Sands and Donald Thomas-and possibly Jackie Edwards. Tennis starts on Aug 16 with Bahamian favorites Mark Knowles and Devin Mullings in the doubles. ZNS TV 13 will cover the games. You can donate to the Bahamian Olympic cause by purchasing a support wrist band from John Bull stores. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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. 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. c | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Aug 20 - Wednesday Art Exhibition at The Ladder Gallery “Memory,” a collection of photographs by Wellington Chea, opens at The Ladder Gallery at The New Providence Community Centre (NPCC) on Blake Rd, West Bay St. Call: 327-1660 or E: jillianwatson@npcc.org | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Until Aug 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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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 25 - 30 Tennis: East Rotary Junior Championships Juniors from 10 to 18 vie for a championship trophy at the National Tennis Centre, Oakes Field. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 13 & 27 Express Yourself Arts Forum The Hub presents its “Open Mike Night” each Wed from 8 to 11 pm. On the last Wed of each month (Aug 27) is a concert at 9 pm. Call: 322-4333 or E: info@thehubbahamas.org | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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Aug 30 - Saturday “Make 'Em Listen” Stage Poetry Show A major comedy/poetry fest night with top international talent. Make 'Em Listen Summer Series features stage artists such as Bo Bo Ken, Porter Da Poet, Queen C, Positive Link, and much more. At the Wyndham Nassau Resort's Rainforest Theatre, 9 pm. Call: 327-6200 at the Box Office. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 15 - Friday Soca Fest The annual Soca Fest is held on Aug 15 at The Wyndham Ballroom, Cable Beach. Artists scheduled to perform include: Visage, Ancient Man, Denise Balfon, Fayne Ann Lyon, Biggie Irie, Ronnie Butler, Elon Moxey and Sparkles. Doors open at 8 pm, showtime at 10 pm. Admission: $35. Ticket outlets include Alpha Sounds, Obsession, Q Club and Tontre's Beauty Supplies. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 31 - Sunday Red Bull Street Style Soccer Qualifier Red Bull is sponsoring a world-wide Street Style Soccer Contest. Bahamian players can compete to qualify at Fort Charlotte at 4 pm. It's a 20-minute duel between two players where they can show off their ball trciksw. The world finals take place in Brazil on November 16-18, when players from 47 countries will battle for the title. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 5 - Friday Hip Hop Fest with Ahmad & Tena Jones Stars of the hit song “4th Ave Jones,” Ahmad & Tena Jones headline the Truth Hip Hop Fest. Also features: Manifest, Monty G, Demetrus, Landlord, Mr. Beeds, Double Syx, Jamie Thomas. Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at door. At The Rain Forest Theatre, Wyndham Nassau Resort, Cable Beach. Tickets from: Faith Life, Logos, 100% Bible, Christian Bookstore, The Juke Box and The Sports Locker (Town Ctr Mall). Produced by Dunamus Soundz Records. Tel: 328-5729 or 364-4916. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 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. | 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. 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 18 - 22 Boot Camp for the Bored Artist Atlantis holds its “Boot Camp for the Bored Artist” art camp from August 18 to 22 from 9 to 3 pm for kids ages 8-16. Activities include : Mosaic Tile Projects, Soap and Pottery Making, Seahorse Competition, Decorate Your Own Apron and a Ceramic Clock Project. Snack and lunch served daily. Located in the Beach Tower next to Seagrapes. Call: 363-3000 ext. 63122/64470. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 19 - Tuesday Bahamas National Youth Council Meeting A youth meeting will be held at The Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture, starting at 6:30 pm. The council encourages all young Bahamians to attend and to explore the issues affecting Bahamian youth today. Come and let your voice be heard. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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