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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. Tel: 323 3933 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 29 - Friday Movie in The Park at Yamacraw The Yamacraw Community Development Association presents this community activity featuring the movie “Meet The Robinsons”. From 7 to 9 pm at the post office & library parking lot Elizabeth Estates & Prince Charles. E: rdean@themethodgroup.net | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 29 - Friday The Christian Education Hour Grace Community Church presents speaker Dr. Billy Hall, a notable Caribbean Christian communicator, lecturer, scholar and minister. Topics are: "What is the Gospel" from 9:30 to 10:30 am and "Workship in Heaven" starting 11 am. Call: 394-7223 or E: gracebahamas@yahoo.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 11 The Nassau Institute Oil Prices Presentation The Nassau Institute and co-sponsor Atlantis invites the public for an evening with Dr. Robert (Bob) Murphy at 6:30pm at The British Colonial Hilton Hotel when he addresses the timely topic "Record Oil Prices: Their Causes and Cures?" Dr. Robert Murphy is an economist with the Institute for Energy Research and author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to Capitalism. Other sponsors include: The Luggage Store, CBS Bahamas Ltd, Custom Computers, NMC Leasing and Security & General Insurance. Registration is $65 pp including dinner & parking. Cash bar is available. Call: 328-6529. See Murphy biography at: www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/ Register online at: https://secure.lexi.net/nassau/ | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Until Aug 29 EPA Meetings In Exuma, Abaco & Eleuthera The Ministry of Finance hosts a series of town meetings on the Economic Partnership Agreement to inform the Bahamian public and address questions and concerns. Meetings are as follows: Exuma: Aug 21, 7 pm Community Centre, George Town. North Abaco: Aug 25, 4 pm, S.C. Bootle High School, Coopers Town. Central Abaco: Aug 25. 7 pm, Anglican Church Hall, Marsh Harbour. Eleuthera: Aug 29, 7 pm, Workers House Governor's Harbour. Speaker: The Hon. Shivargo Laing Minister of State. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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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Sept 12 - Friday Music Lessons The Mount Nebo Union Baptist Church Family resumes music classes on Friday Sept 12 at 7 pm to establish a community marching band. The youth of Pastel, Faith, and Misty Gardens and all persons from ages 9 and above interested in learning music and playing an instrument are invited. Classes every Friday 7 pm and Sat 2 pm. Registration: $25. Fees: $7 per class. Instruments can either be purchased through the church or by the student. Call: Pastor C. E. Rolle at 422-3705, or Pastor Dr. John S. Rolle at 361-7148. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 30 - Saturday Barracudas Swim Club Registration Registration for the 2008-2009 swim year will take place at Queen's College pool on Sat Aug 30 from 9 to 11 am. All swim groups must register including children learning to swim and competitive swimmers. E: www.barracudaswimming.org. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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. |  | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 31 - Sunday 3rd Annual Back-To-School Drag Race Classic Automotive & Industrial Distributors (AID), The Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture and The Bahamas Hot Rod Association sponsor this event. Gates open at 3 pm and races start at 4 pm. Call: 394-4787. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Sept 14 - 27 Chess Junior National Championships Qualifier The Bahamas Chess Federation holds the 2nd and last chance to qualify for FIDE-rated Bahamas National Championships to be held Nov 5-26. The Sept tournament will be held at the C.R. Walker Senior High School, south of Government House. Call: BCF President Kean Smith at 323-2421 (daytime) or Warren Seymour: 325-6210. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 2 - Tuesday Keisha Kerr's Poetry Reading The Sine.Qua.Non Gallery on Elizabeth Ave, Nassau presents a night of artistic expression. Starts at 7 pm. Call: 364-6812. E: art@sinquanongallery.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sept 3 & 10 BIFF Film Series at Crazy Johnny's The Bahamas International Film Festival presents: "Oh Happy Day", a movie about a Baptist preacher from Harlem who gets stranded in a provincial Danish town after a bus accident involving his touring gospel choir. On Sept 10 BIFF screens the movie "Dorian Blues". All movies start 7:30 at Crazy Johnny's All Rock & Roll Club. Call the club at: 393-9160 at night, Wed-Sat or call BIFF: 356-5939 in the day. Or E: programming@bintlfilfest.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 4 - Thursday Landscape & Nursery Professionals Professional landscapers, landscape architects and nursery professionals are invited to attend an open meeting and discussion on the benefits of establishing the Bahamas Landscape Association. This is a historic and important meeting for Bahamians to become accredited under the Bahamas Contractor's Association and to join forces with the South USA's largest nursery and landscape accrediting association that will be recognized by the large foreign developers. Held 5:30 pm at The Atlantis Convention Center Grand Ballroom. Call: Robert Myers at Caribbean Landscape: 377-1149. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 18 - 19 Photography Exhibition Kinesis by Scharad Lightbourne is a multi-sensory photography exhibition stimulating your taste, touch, smell and sight. Features camera subjects such as accountant & lawyer Bernadette Christie, artist John Cox, rap duo NCity, legendary musican Ronnie Butler, journalist and pageant coordinator Michelle Malcolm and Miss Bahamas World 2007 Anya Watkins, among other. Wyndham Box Office 327-6200. Or E: kinesis@thekinesis.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 19 - Oct 18 Anya at Popop Studios Anya Antonovych Metcalf exhibits aher work at Popop Studios opening with a reception on Fri Sept 17 at 7 pm. An artist talk is scheduled for Oct 15, 7 pm. At 26 Dunmore Ave, Chippingham. Call: 322-7834. www.popopstudios.com/news.html | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 5 - Friday Hpnotiq Ladies Social Club The club seeks ladies interested to learn more about health, nutrition, fashion and style. Sponsored by Fifth Avenue Cosmetics. Starts 5 pm at the Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant. north Parliament St, downtown. Plans include monthly activities and at restaurants or lounges with optional diet gourmet meals. Call: 327-3260. E: kevinstrakan@hotmail.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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@ | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |  | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sept 27 - Saturday Rob Thomas Concert At Atlantis Atlantis, Paradise Island presents Rob Thomas, the lead singer from Matchbox 20 in the Grand Ballroom, Atlantis, Paradise Island. From 9:30 pm to 12:30 am. Part proceeds to benefit Thomas' Sidewalk Angels Foundation. Call: 363-3000. Visit: www.sidewalkangelsfoundation.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Oct 7 - 8 Financial Careers Fest 2008 A Financial Centre Focus Event sponsored by the Bahamas Financial Services Board and the Ministry of Education that focuses on careers in the financial services industry and is targeted at senior level grades in private or public schools. Co-sponsors include the Ministry of Finance and Rotary Sunrise. Includes exhibits, a lecture series, a school essay and speech competition. Call: 326-7001. www.bfsb-bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 11 -15 Summer Madness At The Dundas James Catalyn and Friends brings its 25th anniversary show, Summer Madness to The Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts, Mackey Street at 8:30 p.m. each night. Price: $20 or $25 on Sept. 11. Funds benefit the AIDS Foundation. Call: 393-3728 or 394-7179. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 12 - Sunday BHA's 10th Annual Golf Tournament The Bahamas Hotel Association hosts its 10th Annual Golf at The Wyndham Cable Beach Resort Golf Course. Registration begins at 7:15 am and tee-time is 7:45 am. Call: Wendy Wong at 322-8381. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Oct 18 - Saturday Alanis Morissette At Atlantis Atlantis Live presents superstar Alanis Morissette Tickets on sales 2 weeks prior. Call: 363-6601. www.atlantislive.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 13 - Saturday Alejandra Guzman In Concert At Atlantis Atlantis Live on Paradise Island presents a concert featuring Latin recording artist Alejandra Guzman. a Latin Grammy Award-winning Mexican rock singer and actress. She has had a dedicated fanbase throughout since the late 1980s, and is known in Latin America as the "Queen of Rock". From 9:30 pm to 12:30 am in the intimate Atlantis Theatre. Call: 363-3000. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 14 - Sunday Paulina Rubio Concert At Atlantis Atlantis Live on Paradise Island holds a concert featuring Latin Sensation Paulina Rubio at the Atlantis Theatre. a Grammy and Latin Grammy nominated sunger and actree known as "The Golden Girl" and "Queen of Latin Pop". She achieved international stardom with her fifth studio album, Paulina (2000) and has sold over 17 million albums worldwide. From 9:30 pm to 12:30 am. Call: 363-3000. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulina_Rubio | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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