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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 | Tel: 1-242-323-8888 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd Fred Ramsey Building #1 Shirley Park Ave Nassau, Bahamas. Copyright©2007 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Sept 6 - Saturday - POSTPONED “Lords Of The Deep” Deep Drop Fishing Tournament Due to approaching hurricane Ike, the Annual Deep Drop Fishing Tournament is postponed. E: saltytackle@coralwave.com. Call: Chris Lloyd at: 477-2941. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 10 - Wednesday Sea Turtles of The Bahamas Dr. Karen Bjorndal and Dr. Alan Bolten of The Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research host a public discussion about the lives of sea turtles in the Bahamas based on a 30 year study. The project overview is to better predict the effects of fishery management and conservation policies on specific sea turtle populations. Project researchers have explored the implementation of a new set of methods, called the Markov Chain Monte Carlo estimation (MCMC). Discussion starts 7 pm at The Retreat on Village Road. Call: 393-1317 or E:Kab@zoo.ufl.edu or www.bnt.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 20 - Saturday Roadmasters Charity The 20 mile charity run or 10 mile walk will start on Montagu Beach. All proceeds will aid The All Saints Camp. Registration: J. M. Smith & Co., Harrold Road. Registration: $20. Corporate and Private sponsors & donations are welcome. Call 341-7306. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sept 20 - Saturday NY 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 10 BIFF Film Series at Crazy Johnny's The Bahamas International Film Festival presents the movie "Dorian Blues." All movies start 7:30 pm 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 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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Sept 20 - Saturday The National Dance The UWI Bahamas Chapter, UWI Medical Alumni Association Bahamas Chapter hosts a special evening of dance. Held in The Rainforest Theatre, Wyndham Nassau Resort, at 8 pm. Ticket outlets: Original Patties, The Juke Box, Doongalik Studios and UWI School of Clinical Medicine & Research. General admission: $100. VIP: $125 (includes champagne). The event is a black tie affair. Student special on Sept 19, 1 pm: $10 w/ student ID. Call: Mrs. Spencer at 325-2320. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sept 11 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/ | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 23 - Tuesday NAGB Issues Forum The National Art Gallery holds a forum on the Topic: "Copyright and Creative Intellectual Property in the Age of Globalization." Starts 7 pm. Call: 328-5800 or E: www.nagb.org.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Sept 12 Deadline BEC - 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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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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Sept 25 - Thursday Art Exhibition "The Sin.Qua.Non Gallery" The Sin.Qua.Non Gallery presents the artistic works of Christiane Matthaeic. The show is from 6 to 9 pm at the gallery on Elizabeth Avenue. Call: 328-8762 or visit www.sinquanongallery.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 29 to Oct 5 The Bahamahost Program 30 Year Celebration Bahamahost celebrates 30 years of educating the Bahamian public and tourism partners with a range of activities: Fri Oct 3: One Day Conference held at Sandals Royal Bahamian with discussion topics including culture, banking, and the environment. Oct 4: Fun Run & Walk at 6am from the Eastern Parade to Goodman's Bay. Oct 5: A church service at New Covenant Baptist Church, Independence Drive. Call: 326-6183. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 14 - 27 Chess Junior Nationals 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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Until Sept 15 Teenagers 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. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 27 - Saturday Rob Thomas 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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Oct 4 - Saturday Halsbury Chambers 4th Under the umbrella theme of "Information You Need for the Life You Want" Halsbury Chambers hosts its 4th Annual Free Legal Clinic from 9 am to 3 pm at the New Providence Community Centre on Blake Road. Experts present and discuss a range of topics including surviving divorce, spouse's death, “Who gets what?”, protecting your family, gang-proofing your children, where the real estate buys are in Florida & The Bahamas, building or renovating, how to avoid being ripped off, EPA & trade agreements, job loss or new opportunities, work permits, permanent residency, right to work and making the system work for you. This is also your opportunity to speak to a lawyer for free. Call 393-4551 to reserve your seat. www.halsburylawchambers.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 15 to 18 Youth Empowerment & Skills Registration is now underway for the Youth Empowerment & Skills Training Institute Camp held at The National Youth Service Restorative Program in BARC, North Andros. Young men between the ages of 12 and 19 are invited to attend. The program is designed to equip and empower the young men of our society by helping them to find and walk in their God-given purpose. Call: 326-5781 or E: jyeast@iname.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 16 - Tuesday Forum on "Bahamian Architecture and Contemporary Living" Architect Anthony Jervis speaks on topic: "Getting it Right Again, Bahamian Architecture and Contemporary Living." This talk is being presented in partnership with the Institute of Bahamian Architects. The event starts at 7 pm at The National Art Gallery, West Hill St. Call: 328-5800 or E: www.nagb.org.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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 18 - Thursday Nova Southeastern University Learn how to advance your career with Nova Southeastern University. The meeting will be held to answer all your questions regarding furthering your education. The meeting is held at The Bahamas Baptist Community College at 6pm. Call: 364-6766 or E: www.nova.edu/sec/bahamas | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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 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 - 19 Friday Movie At National Art Gallery (NAGB) The National Art Gallery presents the movie "White", an ironic comedy filled with hard laughs of despair, ecstasy, ambition and longing. Show time: 8 pm. Rated R: No one under 18 admitted. Call: 328-5800 or E: www.nagb.org.bs. | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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