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Oct 29 - Wednesday

Great Commission Day

By proclamation of the Prime Minister, Wednesday Oct 29 is Great Commission Day in support of the Great Commission Ministries which has helped the poor and needy for decades. You can help by donating any amount, some groceries or your lunch, or becoming a monthly donor or buying a GCM T-Shirt. Drop off to GCM at the Erma Miller Ctr, 16 Wulff Rd, or call: 325-5801or 328-3140.

Oct 30 - Nov 2

Millenium Countdown VIII Concert

Four nights of musical magic: "Unity Through Music, God Above All" at the QE Sports Centre, Nassau. Fri 31 Oct: International Night featuring Keyshia Cole, T-Pain, Morgan Heritage and Etana. Doors open 6 pm. Show: 10 pm. Pre-party dancehall fashion show on Friday. $10,000 Friday night raffle from ticket stub. Admission: $20 adv./$40 door general, $100 VIP, $300 Platinum. For the 2 Night Package Special Fri & Sat: $500 Platinum, $170 VIP. Sky Boxes available. Tickets at Bacardi Store, Bay St.; The Jukebox, Urban Nation at the Mall @ Marathon; Wyndham Nassau Resort. Call 322-2474.

Oct 30 - Nov 1

Mall Side Walk Sale & Trick-Or-Treating

The Mall At Marathon holds a Scary Savings Side Walk Sale from Thurs to Sat when you can win a $1,000 shopping spree or become one of 10 Weekly Instant Winners of $25 Gift Certificates with any Mall purchase. On October 31, primary school children in Halloween costumes, with accompanying adults, are invited to go Trick-or-Treating in the Mall to win treats from participating stores.

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Nov 6 & 7

The Hub's Haitian Art Show
& Fundraising Dinner

The Hub Gallery features a show of colorful and vibrant Haitian art. Held in conjunction with Island Expedition. At 6:30 pm. A fundraising dinner is held on Nov 7. Contact The Hub for tickets. Cnr Bay St and Colebrook Lane opposite Tropical Shipping. Call: 322-4333. Email: info@thehubbahamas.org

Oct 31 - Friday

Rotoract Halloween & Masquerade
Fundraiser Party

Rotaract of South East Nassau Centennial hosts a fundraising Halloween and Masquerade party at Pirates of Nassau. Costumes & masquerade maskspreferred but optional. Prizes for best costume & mask. 9 pm - until. Donation: $25, includes free drink, light appetizers & give-aways. Contact: Danielle Hanek, E: rotaract.senc@gmail.com

Nov 6 - Thursday

Tax Havens Talk With
Nassau Institute

The Nassau Institute and Atlantis co-sponsor an evening with Dr. Dan Mitchell and the timely talk "Tax Havens are a blessing.” Dr. Mitchell is a top expert on tax reform and supply-side tax policy, a strong advocate of a flat tax and international tax competition. A Senior Fellow with the Cato Institute and published in m ajor newspapers and magazines. $65 pp includes dinner & parking. Cash bar available. 6:30 pm in the Poseidon Room, Atlantis Convention Centre. See: www.nassauinstitute.org

Oct 31 - Nov 2

BahamArts Festival

Bahamas Agriculture & Industrial Corporation (BAIC) presents the 11th Annual BahamArts Festival on Oct 31 to Nov 2, 10 - 11 am, at Heritage Village (Fish Fry), Arawak Cay. Enjoy one of the country's largest displays of local arts and crafts, fun and games for children, food, music and festivities.

Oct 31- Friday

Halloween Party & Club Super Death Live

After "trick or treating" or avoiding it, go to The Hub for the scariest night of the year where the Bahamas goes punk for one night. 9:00 pm at The Hub Gallery, Cnr Bay St and Colebrook Lane opposite Tropical Shipping. Call: 322-4333. www.thehubbahamas.org

Nov 7 & 8

Nassau Music Society Concert With the first concerts of the season, Nassau Music Society presents “An Evening of French Romantic Music” featuring world-renowned mezzo soprano Rita Preiskaite and pianist Raminta Dombrowski. Two evenings: Nov 7 at St Andrews Presbyterian Kirk, Shirley St, and Nov 8 at St Paul's Church Hall, Lyford Cay. Time: 7:30 for 8 pm. Members: $25; non-members: $35; students: $10. Tickets available at A.D. Hanna & Co.: 322-8306; Moir & Co., Lyford Cay: 362-4895; and at the doors. See: www.nassaumusicsociety.org

Oct 31 - Dec 7

Bahamian Stars “Idol” Talent Contest

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of West Nassau, Bahamian Stars is a new talent-competition launched in Sept 2008. It's Bahamas' version of American Idol to discover the best young singers in the country. Rotary Club of West Nassau is raising funds to help the less fortunate. More audition performances held on Oct 31st at the National Performing Arts Centre, Shirley St. Quarterfinal and semifinal auditions held on Nov 7th, 14th and 21st. Final performances and winners declared on Dec 7. Awards Presentation on Dec 12. In March 2009, winners perform in the USA. Call: Michael Hepburn at 322-8814 or 322-8853. E: mhepburn242@msn.com

Nov 7 - Friday

BASRA Annual Ball

Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association's major annual fun-raiser event is for all boating and fishing fans. It carries the theme: ”Volunteers Saving Lives At Sea” and is held at Sandals Resort & Spa. Starts at 7pm with a complimentary cocktail reception, followed by a sumptuous gourmet dinner including wine and dancing to The Soulful Groovers. Fabulous raffle prizes and more. Tickets: $150. Dress: Blazers/lounge suits Call: 325-8864 or E: basra@coralwave.com

Oct 31 -  Friday 

Make 'Em Listen Talent Search & Showcase

Deadline is Friday to sign up for Make 'Em Listen's 1st Annual Student Showcase searching for the talent in high schools in music and singing hip hop and rub genres and other cultural expressions. Open to all high school students. Prizes feature: Studio time & demo recordings, makeover and PR shoot, management contract and cash. Sign up for Nov 15 auditions at Fort Charlotte, 12 noon. Held with the support of the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture. Call Patricia Chatti: 341-0592 or 558.2248. Email: patriciachatti@makeemlisten.net or see: www.makeemlisten.net 

Nov 7 & 8

Fam Fest '08 Gospel Concert

Fam Entertainment presents a concert with performances by Jamie Thomas, Jay Moss, Canton Jones, Nigel Lewis, Monty G., Kistine Alicia, Lynette White, Prophet Lawrence Rolle and Simeon Outten. At Clifford Park, Fort Charlotte, on Fri at 7:30 pm and Sat at 12 noon. Sponsored by JoyFM and Tempo TV.

Oct 31 - Friday

Halloween Party At Crazy Johnny's

Crazy Johnny's All Rock & Roll Nightclub holds a Halloween Party. Free drinks for real costumes from 10 - 11 pm.  Happy Hour & $3 drinks 6 - 8 pm. $2 shots and $3 tequila. Cash prizes for best costumes judged by Richard Bethel of Joker's Wild. Music by Rudeboy. At Crazy Johnny's opposite Bayshore Marina, East Bay St.

Nov 8 - Saturday

Cancer Society Health Walk

The US Embassy brings “The Best of America to The Bahamas" with its support The Bahamas Breast Cancer Initiative's partnership with the Cancer Society of The Bahamas/Susan G. Komen for the Cure "Stride for Life" Walk on Saturday, November 8, starting at 6 am at the Cancer Society, East Terrace, Centreville. See: www.cancersocietybahamas.org or
E: fountant@yahoo.com

Nov 1 - Saturday

Auto Extravaganza: Amazing Deals On
Honda & Chevy At NMC

Nassau Motor Company holds a one-day-only Auto Extravaganza with exciting year-end model closeout deals on selected Hondas and GM cars. Deals come with 24 month/24,000 factory warranties and convenient and easy on-the-spot financing and insurance. See Honda's gas-friendly, reliable and fashionable CRVs, Odysseys, Pilots and Accords; and Chevy's economical, sporty new Optras, Aveos and Captivas and the rugged Colorado trucks and useful Mini Vans. Visit Nassau Motor's Showroom today on Shirley St. Call: 328-2285. See the cars at: www.nassaumotor.com

Nov 1 - Saturday

Iron Network's EXPO For Women and
The Men Who Love Them

Iron Networks Inc. holds an expo event themed: “The Purpose & Power of Being Woman,” a gathering for women and the men who love them. Hosted by Sherika Brown, CEO and Founder of Iron Networks Inc and radio personality on Spirit Gospel 92.5FM, the expo focuses on your unique gifts, leadership & femininity, building relationships with men, recovering from the past, your full potential and secrets of choosing good relationships. At the British Colonial Hilton, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Book now by calling: Sherika at: 376-3922 or Email: ironnetworkinc@gmail.com. Also visit: www.ironnetworkinc.org

Nov 8 - Saturday

Sacred Heart Steak Out Fair

Come for fun and great food with kids games, prizes and raffles. Chicken & Steak dinners for $10. From noon to 6 pm. Sacred Heart Church, Shirley Park Ave & Shirley Sts.

Nov 1 - Dec 13

Seamanship Course

The Bahamas School of Marine Navigation will hold an additional session of the Marine Safety Seamanship Course oat BASRA headquarters on East Bay St at 10 am. The course runs seven Saturdays with lectures from 10 am - 12 noon and practical time aboard the boat from 1 - 3pm. Visit: www.bsmn.biz

Nov 12 - Wednesday

CME Psychiatry Symposium
At Sandilands

November is proclaimed as “Sandliands Month” and Sandilands Rehabiliation Ctr holds a Continuing Medical Education (CME) Symposium for frontline physicians, to help doctors to evaluate mental problems, communicate with the mentally ill & relatives, prescribe medications and prevent suicide. Register at: 364-9603 or call Ms. Betsy Duvalier: 364-9618. henfieldduvalier@yahoo.com

Nov 1 - Saturday

Halloween Party At Marley Resort

Renaissance Inc. hosts “Goosebumps”, a Halloween Party featuring the Renaissance Bunnies at the Marley Resort & Spa, West Bay St, from 8 pm - 3 am. Call Alie at the resort: 702-2800. Tickets at the boutique from 10 - 6 pm. E: guestrelations@marleyresort.com

Nov 1 - Saturday

NAGB Library Opening - Open House

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas launches the NAGB Art Library with an open house on Saturday. Eight months in the making by Librarian Penelope Nottage, the library features a cozy reading corner, study table, and computer to browse books, journals and audiovisuals, with an emphasis on art and artists of The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean. Open from 10 am to 4 pm, Tues-Sat. Call: 328-5800/1 ext 233 or email: ypnottage@gmail.com

Nov 15 - Saturday

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

Bazaar and Fair

St. Francis holds its annual bazaar and fair in the cathedral grounds from 12 noon to 11 pm. Features the big raffle draw, youth dance, food and fun and games for all ages. Call the office at: 356-3008.

Nov 1 & 8 - Saturdays

NAGB Family Art Workshops

Two workshops for teens and adults. On Nov 1 is the Papermaking Workshop with Del Foxton. Learn how to make handmade paper using everday objects. On Nov. 8 at 10 am is the Junkanoo Music Workshop with noted Bahamian musician & Colours Junkanoo Group leader Chris Justilien (requires 12 persons min.), so book early with NAGB. Fees include all materials. Call: 328-5800/1 or email lmorris@nagb.org.bs and scarr@nagb.org.bs

Nov 15 - Saturday

Boxing Match

First Class Promotions presents Meacher Major fighting on the top card followed by second main event featuring Jermaine Choo-Choo Mackey. At Kendal G. L. Isaac's Gym. More details TBA. Call: Michelle Munnings-Minus, 
356-5312 or 465-2313.

www.firstclassproboxingbahamas.com

Nov 15 - Saturday

The Red Ribbon Ball

Support a foster home for orphaned children living with HIV/AIDS. The 15th Annual Red Ribbon Ball “Take The Lead” is organised by Colina Imperial Insurance, The AIDS Foundation of the Bahamas and sponsors: John Bull, American Airlines and Sunbound. It's a night of fabulous prizes, dining and entertainment. Held at The Imperial Ballroom, Coral Towers entrance, Atlantis.

Nov 1 - Saturday

St Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk Bazaar

Enjoy a day of fun, games and an Afternoon Tea hosted by The St. Andrew's Kirk Ladies' Society from 3 - 5 pm. The bazaar runs from 12 noon to 5 pm with a bake stall, face painting, white elephant, plant sale, bouncy castle, kids' crafts and hoop-la, with food, home made ice cream and drinks on sale. For Afternoon Tea tickets ($10) call Leslie Cancino at: 393-9335 or email: lesleycan@mac.com

Nov 1 - until

Kiteboarding Camp In Spanish Wells

Cross-Shore Bahamas Kite Boarding School has an all-inclusive 7 day, 6 night camp with 4 islands to ride and explore. Leaves from Nassau and is based in little Spanish Wells beach house. Visits Eleuthera's Surfers Beach and Harbour Island. From beginners to advance riders. Price includes all inter-island transport by boat, van and dune buggy; meals, snacks and drinks; use of latest 08 & 09 school gear; instruction; high res digital pixics and video; accommodations and IKO rider certification. $2500. Call: (242) 393-3261. E: info@cross-shore.com or
www.cross-shore.com

Nov 15 - 22

Student Art Exhibition At Anthaya Gallery

The students of Sonia Isaacs School of Art hold an exhibition with the opening reception on Nov 15 from 2 - 7 pm. The gallery's hours are Mon-Sat, 10 am - 6 pm. Located in the new plaza next to City Market, Cable Beach. Tel: 327-1045.

Nov 15 - Saturday

Humane Society Ball

The Bahamas Humane Society holds its Animal's Annual Thanksgiving Ball at the British Colonial Hilton. Cocktails at 7 pm and dinner at 8:30 pm. Music by The the Lou Adams Orchestra and Modern Vintage. Donation: $250 (all inclusive). Black tie and gowns. E: humanesocietyball@gmail.com

Nov 20 - Thursday

Doctor's Hospital Lecture

Doctor's Hospital's Distinguished Lecture Series holds “Diabetes” by Dr. Ilsa Grant Taylor. The free series is for the public on important health issues. At 6 pm. Between 5 pm & 6 pm receive free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose testing.

Nov 2 - 6

Barbados Business Trade Mission 
Forum & Meetings

The Barbados Coalition of Service Industries and the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce holds a trade mission to enable Barbadian and Bahamian companies to establish links. Bahamians interested in strategic alliances, joint ventures, franchise opportunities, distributors, representatives and potential investors are invited to attend a Business Forum at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort on Monday Nov 3, featuring many presentations. Registration is at 8:30 am for a 9 am start. For one-on-one meetings, pre-arrange appointments with Mr. Winston Rolle at: 424-6517 or email: tpmconsulting@coralwave.com

Nov 18 - 21

1st Bahamas International Maritime Conference &
Trade Show

The Bahamas Financial Services Board and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Labour, holds the 1st Bahamas International Maritime Conference & Trade Show to promote Bahamas as a major flag for maritime registrations, inform of the benefits, trends and innovations. Opened by the Prime Minister and International Maritime Organization Secretary-General, Efthimios Mitropoulos. Held at the Westin Our Lucaya Resort, Grand Bahama.

Nov 2 - Sunday

Fall Fashion Show Extravaganza

Divas Ink holds it's 5th Annual Fashion Show Extravaganza, with the latest fall fashions and entertainment and lots of door prizes. Features 25 of Nassau's top models. At the Crystal Palace Casino's Rainforest Theatre at 7 pm. Tickets: $25 from Divas Ink, Elizabeth Ave. T: 326-7782. E: mo1diva@hotmail.com

Nov 2 - Sunday

Daylight Savings Time Ends

At 2 am Saturday night/Sunday morning you magically find you have an extra hour of sleep. Reset your clocks back one hour. You could be early for Sunday morning church if you don't!

Nov 30 & 31

Annual Quilting Show

The Lighthouse Quilters holds its 5th Annual QuiltShow. See some of the Bahamas finest quilters and their latest creations-superb Christmas gifts. Held at The Salvation Army HQ on Ivanhoe Rd, off Mackey St at 10 am - 5 pm.

Nov 4 - Tuesday

The Hub's Green Talk Series, Volume 3

Stacey Moultrie talks about the work that The Nature Conservancy is doing in The Bahamas in relation to protected areas and conservation of natural resources. At 7 pm. The Hub Gallery, Cnr Bay St and Colebrook Ln opposite Tropical Shipping. T: 322 4333. Email: info@thehubbahamas.org

Nov 25

National Insurance
Board Seminar

The National Insurance Board holds a free seminar for employers and the self-employed with an overview of the NIB program, benefits and assistance programs. Held at the Training Room of NIB's Wulff Rd Complex, nr Minnie St. Call 356-2070 ext 236/234/232.

Nov 5 - 8

Islands Of The World Fashion Week

Mode Iles Ltd presents Island of the World Fashion Week at Atlantis, Paradise Island and the British Colonial Hilton. Features works by 37 designers from 12 island states, 21 catwalks & shows and extraordinary presentations. Visiting star designers include Kenneth Cole, Kevan Hall, Nick Verreos (Project Runway 2nd) and Peter Ingwersen. Recognition awards are for: Humanitarian Designer Award, Sustainable Eco-Fashion, Culture & Fashion, and Next Generation (New) Designer, as well as Seals of Excellence. Tickets: Day Pass: $60 - $75. Catwalk Shows: $30 per show; Social Events & Parties: $10 - $150. Ticket: outlets: The Beauty Spot, Bay & Frederick Sts; La Rose, West Bay St; Urban Nation, Marathon Mall. Call: 356-6133. E: info@islandsfashionweek.com or www.islandsfashionweek.com

Nov 5 - Wednesday

25th Annual Central Bank Art Awards

The Central Bank of The Bahamas invites the public to the Grand Opening and Awards Presentation of the 25th Annual Art Competition and Exhibition at 5:30 pm at The Central Bank of The Bahamas Art Gallery, Frederick St, Nassau.

Nov 5 - Wednesday

Guy Fawkes Night

In celebration of the foiled Gunpowder Plot where Guy Fawkes conspired to blow up the Houses of Parliament in England. Expect bonfires and fireworks to light the night sky and make noise! Please secure your pets inside!

Nov 6 - Thursday

NAGB Film “Rashomon, 1950”

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas screens “Rashomon, 1950” as part of its Global Cinema Series. A man is murdered and his wife raped, recounted by four witnesses whose prejudices and idiosyncracies lead to different accounts of the event. Director Akira Kurosawa's Japanese classic film reveals the weaknesses and virtues of human nature. Free and starts at 8 pm. Call NAGB at 328-5800.

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