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Sept 10 BIFF Film Series at Crazy Johnny's The Bahamas International Film Festival presents the movie "Sweet Honey In The Rock". On Wed 17th is showing “Chartered Course.” 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 11 - POSTPONED Nassau Institute Oil Prices Presentation The Nassau Institute must cancel the evening with Dr. Robert (Bob) Murphy at 6:30pm at The British Colonial Hilton Hotel who was to address "Record Oil Prices” . Call: 328-6529. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 11 - until BHA Hotel Cacique Awards Nominations Are Open Hotels can now nominate their employees for the BHA Cacique Awards program in the following categories: Hotelier of the year (nominated by any BHA member and selected by past winners), Manager, Sales Executive, Supervisor, Employee, and Chef. After being selected by a panel of judges, Cacique Award finalists are recognised in presentations at the BHA's annual luncheon on Dec 5th at the Wyndham Nassau Resort. Cacique Awards finalists best exemplify the service and spirit of the hotel business in their respective positions. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 25 - Thursday Art Exhibition "The Sine.Qua.Non Gallery" The Sine.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 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 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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Sept 12 - Friday 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: 363-6601. Tickets at the Box Office: M-F, 10 am - 5 pm, or on event day: noon - 9 pm. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alejandra_Guzmán | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 27 - Saturday Creative Wealth Seminar For Women LIV Insurance Brokers & Agents and FFL Investments Ltd present: “Creative Wealth-What Every Woman Should Know About Money,” an informative empowerment program and seminar held at LIV INsurance on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway. Refreshments included. Registration: $50 pp by Sept 13th. Call: 361-7911. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 27 - 28 Sailing: Opti Junior Championships The Bahamas Sailing Asscoiation, with the Nassau Yacht Club and The Royal Nassau Sailing Club, hold the 4th Annual Opti Junior Championships on Montagu Bay. Over 80 sailors between ages 7 and 15 vie for honours. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of East Nassau, KFC, Lyford Cay Foundation, RBC, KPMG, Odyssey Aviation and the Ministry of EYS&C., and the Ministry of Tourism & Aviation. E: contact@bahamassailing.org or call: 677 8702. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 13 - Saturday 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: 363-6601. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulina_Rubio | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 13 - Saturday Soccer Fair At Marathon Mall The Bahamas Football Asscoiation (BFA) holds a Family Football Fair at The Mall At Marathon from noon to 4 pm. Families can visit each clubs' booths for information on times, practice sessions, coaches and can sign up with a club. Adults are encouraged to volunteer with organising, coaching and refereeing and will receive training from BFA's Technical Department. Free gifts for the first 100 children who attend. Bring yo0ur old equipment and join the Pass Back Drive to pass your gear on. E-mail Saskia D'Aguilar at sds.bahamas@yahoo.com. www.bahamasfootballassoc.com. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 29 to Oct 5 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 15 - 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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Oct 3 - Friday Bahamas Business Show The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and The Bahamas Hotel Association host the Bahamas Business Trade Show & Globalization Conference that brings together buyers and sellers of goods and services to promote new business opportunities and existing relationships. Held at the Sheraton Cable Beach Resort, Independence Ballroom, starting 5 pm. Call: the BHA: 322-8381. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 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 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 18 - 21 Singles Conference P.E.O.P.L.E. Ministry International presents a Singles Conference hosted by Dr. Myles Munroe at the Diplomat Center, Carmichael Rd. Services start 7:30 pm nightly, evening sessions free. Speakers include Dr. Wayne Thompson, Dr. Ruth Munroe, Pastor Mark Graham and Pastor Claudine Farquharson. Registration Fee: $75 includes boat cruise or $50 without boat cruise. Call: 341-6936. Visit: www.bfmmm.com or E: info@bfmm.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 her 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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Oct 9 - Thursday Exhibition Sine.Qua.Non The Sine.Qua.Non Gallery presents the artistic work of Dr. Desiree Cox from 6 pm -9 pm. Call: 328-8762 or visit E: www.sinequanongallery.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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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Oct 19 - Sunday BIFF Blues Jazz At Luciano's Bahamas International Film Festival presents a fund-raiser: BIFF Blues at Luciano's of Chicago, East Bay St., with celebrity host Mr. Lou Gosset Jr. Features entertainment by award-winning blues and jazz guitarist and vocalist T.J Wheeler. Starts: 7:30 to 4: 30 pm. Admission: $150 singles; $250 couples. Call: 356-5939 or visit www.bintlfilmfestival.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sept 20 - Saturday SAT Classes at Queen's College Plan for college, reduce college tuition fees and qualify for scholarships by letting your child acquire a SAT Grade (Scholastic Aptitude Test) that all colleges recognise and used to grade students. Runs on Saturdays between Sept 20 and Nov 29, 9 am - noon. Fee: $395 (includes SAT book and QC SAT worksheets.) cbowles@qchenceforth.com or www.collegeboard.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 20 - Saturday The National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica Gala Performance 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. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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