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Aug 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 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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Until Aug 24 Beijing Olympics Check out the track and field starting Thursday (Bahamas time) with 22 year old Derrick Aktins. The first round with 10 heats starts at 9:45 pm Bahamas time. The last swimming event with a Bahamian Olympian is the women's 50 meters Freestyle with Arianna Vanderpool Wallace in the 10th heat that starts 6:33 am Friday on your TV, Bahamas time. http://en.beijing2008.cn | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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 15 - Friday Hit & Run Part II The Hub presents Artist Arjuna (AJ) Watson (yes, the kite surfer) for another one night-only exhibition of his “Hit and Run” series. Watson's work combines art, theatre and social commentary to express his vision. The artist's talk begins at 5 pm, show opens from 5:45 pm to 9 pm. Call: 322-4333 or E: exhibitionsdirector@thehubbahamas.org or visit www.thehubbahamas.org | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 27 - Wednesday 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 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 15 - Friday NAGB Summer Concert Series The concert is held at The National Art Gallery West Hill St. Featuring: Kim Welcome & Pam Woods. From 7:30 to 10:30 pm. Tickets: $15 for NAGB Members, $20 for non-Members. Tickets available at the NAGB Store: Contact Noel Thompson, Manager at 328-5800/1 or at nthompson@nagb.org.bs | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 29 - Friday Back-to-School Summer Jamz Bethany Assembly Churchill Subdivision holds a Back To School outdoor live concert featuring: Inner Harmony, New Season, Spirited, Prophetic Voices, and many others. Enjoy prayer, praise, food and fun. School supplies will be distributed. Starts at at 7:30 p.m.at Bethany Assembly. Contact: Patrice Paul E: graciously24@yahoo.co.uk | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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Aug 16 - Saturday Best of the Best 08 Concert Kalik and Star Records sponsor this big concert with: Ronnie Butler, K.B., T'rez Hepburn, Funky D, Stileeto, Avvu, Eugene Davis, Wilfred Munnings, The Falcons, The Brilanders, Lady E, Spice, Elon Moxey, Ancient Man, Spank Band, Traffic Jam, Frankie Victory and K.C. DJ music by The Mighty Pencil & The Spintech Crew. Starts at 7 pm, gates open at 6 pm. Admission: $20 before 9 pm, $25 after. Call: Burns House: 323-6444. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 more. At the Wyndham, Rainforest Theatre, 9 pm. Call: 327-6200 at the Box Office. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 15 & 16 Popopstudios Art Exhibition The Popopstudios Centre of Visual Arts will be holds an open studio exhibition featuring two resident artists and outside artists. Drinks and refreshments provided. Located in Chippingham just past the Bahamas Humane Society. Starting at 7 pm Friday and from 11 am to 7pm on Saturday. Tel: 322-7834 or www.popopstudios.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Aug 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 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 - Saturday Praise Fest The Miriam Bullard Circle of Salem Union Baptist presents “Praise Fest.” The concert is at the Enoch Backford Auditorium starting 7:30 pm. Performing: Landlord, Singaton, Selector, D.J. Counsellor, Mr. Lynx, Unlimited Angel, Overcommer, Nash Ashley Newbold and more. Tickets: The Juke Box, 100% Bible Bookstore and Bucks Gospel. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 30 - Saturday Back to School Event The Mall at Marathon hosts a Back To School Event celebrating shopping for school and students' last day of no school. Lots of fun, games, prizes and surprises. From 10 am to 2 pm. Call: 393-4009. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 31 - Sunday New York Bahamas Culture Day The Bahamian American Cultural Society hosts Culture Day 2008 in New York City featuring Bahamian jazz artist Desiree Cox, a mini-junkanoo parade, food and drinks on sale. From 12 pm to 12 am at Pier 66 Maritime on the Hudson River at West 16th St & 12th Avenue. lorette@ | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 18 - Monday 200 Teachers Summer Internship Program Launch As part of the Bahamas Hotel Association's 5th Annual Summer Educator Internship Program, over 200 of the nations educators will spend a week in industry learning about the vast opportunities available in tourism and a better understanding how to prepare young people to take advantage. Public and private school teachers, principals, counselors, and MOE subject specialists from all grade levels align with local business partners to get a hands-on "snapshot" of the industry. Hosted in collaboration with The Ministry of Education and The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation 8:30 am. Call: 322-8381, Bridget Murray, BHA Workforce Development Manager (Nassau) or (242) 352-7849, Shamine Johnson, BHA Manager (Grand Bahama). | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Until Aug 31 Starbucks Palmdale Art Exhibition Starbucks Palmdale presents the artistic work of Livingstone Pratt. His collection “Spirit” can be viewed from 7 am to 8 pm Mon to Sat and 8 am to 6 pm on Sunday. Call: 326-0130. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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, 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. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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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Sept 6 - Saturday “Lords Of The Deep” Deep Drop Fishing Tournament Green Parrot Bar & Grill, Salty Dog Rod & Reel Repair, Kristal USA, Montague Motors, Lightbourne Marine, Marlin Marine, Harbourside Marine, Lindgren Pittman, Bay Street Garage, ESI Enterprises, Bristol Cellars sponsors the 4th Annual “Lords Of The Deep” Deep Drop Fishing Tournament, from 7 am to 3 pm. Captains Meeting Thurs Sept 4th, 6 pm at Green Parrot Bar & Grill, East Bay St. A vessel representative must attend. Fees are $500 (per boat); $200.00 Calcutta (optional per boat). E: saltytackle@coralwave.com. Call: Chris Lloyd at: 477-2941. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 19 - Tuesday Local Government Elections Local Government elections are held today in the Out Islands. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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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Until Sept 15 “When I Grow Up” Photography Competition Part of the 8th anniversary celebration of the Inter American Commission of Women (CIM) of the organization of American States (OAS) in coordination with the Art Museum of the Americas. 1st prize: $500, 2nd prize: $250. Open to girls aged 10-14. The photographs must be about the vision the girls have of what their lives will be when they grow up. Send digital photos to Gabriel Gross at Ggross@oas.org, and Martha Beltran-Martinez at Mbeltran@oas.org. Or send prints to The Art Museum of the Americas, 201 18th Street N.W. Washington DC 2006. Deadline Sept 15. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
August 22 - Friday NAGB Summer Concert Series The concert is being held at The National Art Gallery on West Hill St. Featuring: Terneille "Ta Da" Burrows & Ithalia Johnson. Tickets: $15 for NAGB members, $20 for non-members. Tickets available at the NAGB Store: Contact Noel Thompson, Manager, at 328-5800/1 or at nthompson@nagb.org.bs | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Sept 20 - Saturday New York Bahamian American Association 96th Gala Ball The event is held at the Astorias Manor 25-22 Astoria Boulevard Queens, New York. cocktails 8 to 9 pm, dinner and dancing 9 pm to 1 am. Silent auction, raffle and live music by Casplash. Donation: $100. Call: 1-212-421-6420 or 1-914-699-5070. lorette@ bahamianamericanassociation.org | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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 22 - Friday New Date For 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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