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Apr 3 - TONIGHT Sine.Qua.Non Gallery Art Show Digital photographer artist Gladys Clerfus shows striking yet soothing macro images from nature in her "Going Bananas" exhibition from 5:30 - 9 pm at Sine.Qua.Non Gallery, Elizabeth St, T: 364-8612. www.sinequanongallery.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 3 - TONIGHT Human Rights Film: "Can You See Us" Presented bt the Bahamas Human Rights Network. The premier showing of the film. Begins 7:30 pm at The Hub, East Bay St, one block east of Royal Bank. Discussion afterwards. Free admission. T: 327-1660. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 3 - TONIGHT Chamber Seminar on Haiti Presented by The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce. Features seminar speaker Charles Clermont speaking on the topic, 'Haiti: Trade & Investment Opportunities in an Improving Business Environment'. Begins 7 pm in the Wedgwood Room at the Hilton. Free admission. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 4- Friday Bodybuilding Novice Championship Satellite Bahamas sponsors the bodybuilding event set for 7:30 pm at the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino. Entrance fees are $5. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 4 - Friday Fashion Show: Prom Off Da Chain Presented by Renaissance Inc. Features fashion forward as well as unique and classic attire for fashion trailblazers. Prizes and surprises. Held at the Sheraton, Cable Beach. Doors open 7:30 pm, showtime 9 pm. Adm: $20, $25 at the door. Tickets at Buttons Formal Wear, Tommy Hilfiger and La Rose Boutique. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 11 - 30 Celebrities On Stage Returns Returning on April 11, the masters of celebrity illusions, Anthony and Eddie Edwards amaze and amuse with precision impersonations of high-profile celebrities such as Elton John, Bette Midler, Cher, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Tom Jones, Billy Joel and Rod Stewart. Cocktails 8 pm, showtime 9 pm. Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat at Crystal Palace Casino's Rainforest Theatre, Wyndham Resort. Call: 327-6200 ext 6758. http://crystalpalacevacations.com/ | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Apr 4 & 5 NMS Piano Concert: Poskute & Daukantas For its last two concerts of the season Nassau Music Society presents the highly acclaimed piano duo VILIJA POSKUTE & TOMAS DAUKANTAS in a wonderful evening of four hands one piano with music by Dvorak, Schubert, Ravel, Bach and Saint-Seans. April 4th 7 pm - St Paul's, Lyford Cay. Tickets from James Moir & Co: 362-4895 or call: 327-7668. April 5th 7 pm - Dundas, Mackey St. Tickets at the Box Office from March 28th: 393-7179. Please note both concerts start at 7 pm and not 8 pm. Prices: Members: $25; Non-Members: $35; Students: $10. NMS Tel: 327-7668. www.nassaumusicsociety.org. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Apr 19 - Saturday Atlantic Medical 10th Annual Fun Walk The popular fun run and walk starts at 6 am from Montagu Beach foreshore. Registration: $15 adults, $12 children, includes T-shirt & gift pack. Win 2 round trip tickets to London! Funds donated to the Cancer Society and The Bahamas Diabetic Association. Pick up forms from The Guardian and The Tribune. Deliver to Atlantic Medical Insurance, Atlantic House, 2nd Terrace & Collins Ave or P.O. Box SS-5915. Call Alana Ingraham, T: 326-8191 or E: funwalk@atlantichouse.com.bs | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 4 - 6 The Fort Charlotte Heritage Festival Sponsored by The National Museum of the Bahamas, Antiquities, Monuments and Museums Corporation (AMMC). Features educational and heritage activities, games, tours, Bahamian cuisine, Bahamian Crafts, Bahamian performers and a Junkanoo rush out. Held Apr 4 from 10 am to midnight; Apr 5 noon to midnight and Apr 6 from 1 pm to 8 pm. Official gala opening held Apr 5 at 3 pm in the Moat at Ft. Charlotte. T: 326-4861 or 323-1925. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 4 - 30 Dr. Meyer Rassin Foundation Scholarships Applications are being accepted for scholarships and financial assistance for students pursuing healthcare careers. Deadline for application forms and all supporting documentation is April 30. Forms available at www.doctorshosp.com |  |
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April 19 - Saturday Camperdown Fun Day Extravaganza & Cash Raffle Presented by Camperdown Riding Club. Features pony rides, games, face painting, attractions, a cook-out and a raffle for $5,000 John Bull Gift Certificate. Held 11 am - 5 pm at Camperdown Riding Club, Wild Tamarind Drive, off Culberts Hill Drive, Winton. T: 324-2065. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Apr 5 - Saturday Ride-For-Hope Established by VMG Racing, a pro/am international sports foundation founded in 2004 by Mark Holowesko to manage, promote and support athletes in several sports such as biking and sailing. Ride for Hope is VMG's major philanthropic event, supported by the Lyford Cay Foundation and sponsors Odyssey Air, Bahamas Ferries and New World Aviation. Last year $180,000 was raised for the Cancer Caring Center and programs of the Cancer Society of the Bahamas. Come and cheer or donate to: www.rideforhopebahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
April 19 - June 14 Kids Photo Fun Workshops Presented by Sine.Qua.Non Gallery. Features the basics of photography and camera mechanics. For kids ages 9 - 14. Saturdays 12 - 4 pm. Adm: $80 per session or $720 for 9 sessions, includes all supplies, camera equipment, lunch and the cost of an art exhibit. T: 328-8762. www.sinequanongallery.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 5 - Saturday COB Book Festival Books, Rhythm & Rhyme Presented by COB School of English Studies with Chapter One Bookstore and Libraries & Instructional Media Services Department. Features children's readings, book signings be Bahamian authors, library tours, book binding demonstrations, and live jazz performances. Guest appearances by Dr. Nicolette Bethel, Ian Strachan, Marion Bethel Robert Johnson & more. Also appearance by Strawberry Shortcake. Food on sale. Held 11 am - 5 pm in the Michael Eldon Complex parking lot, Thompson Blvd. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 5 - Saturday St. Francis & St. Joseph Steak-Out Presented by St. Francis & St. Joseph Catholic School's Parents Teachers Association, with games and music. Steak and chicken dinners on sale. Held 12 - 6 pm at the school grounds on Boyd Road. T: 322-2341 ext 22296. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 5 - Saturday Long Islanders' Association Steak-Out A fundraising event presented by the Long Islanders' Association. Features $10 chicken or steak dinners. Held 12 to 6 pm at the Western Esplanade. Tickets available at Cartwright's Garage, Mackey St. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 25 - Friday Essay Competition Deadline Presented by Canto World Telecommunications. Essay theme "Connecting People with Disabilities: ICT Opportunities for All", for students aged 15-17. Submit by April 25. T: Tricia Balthazar 1-868-622-3770; E: tbaltjazar@canto.org or visit www.canto.org for rules and information. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
April 5 - Saturday Medical Steak-Out In aid of retired Ministry of Education Principal Barbara Alena Dean. Held 10 am - 6 pm at R.M. Bailey Park. Donations can also be made at the Royal Bank of Canada account #7245459, JFK branch. T: 394-8511. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 5 - Saturday Humane Society Fundraising Steak-Out A fundraising steak-out presented for the Bahamas Humane Society. Features live music by George McLain. Held 12 noon - 8 pm at Hammerheads, East Bay St. Tickets $20.00. T: Robin Sawyer at 393-5625. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
April 27 - Sunday Drake Records presents two events: 'Reunion' Gospel Impressions and Charles Drake & CMA Ensemble with music from their recent album 'Bak n Da Ole Dayz'. Appearances by Kevan McKenzie and Minister Nicole Watson & Prophetic Praise. Adm: $20 or $25 at the door. At 7:30 pm, Church of God, Joe Farrington Rd. Tickets at: 100% Bible Bookstores, (Marathon & Madeira). T: 324-7822. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 8 - Tuesday Iron Network Relationship Summit Presented by Iron Network. Theme: The Purpose and Power of Relationships. Hosted by Iron Network's founder and CEO, Sherika Brown. Begins 7:30 pm at The Hilton, Bay St. T: 359-3699 or email info@ironnetworkinc.org | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 10 - 12 Junkanoo Conclave Presented by The Junkanoo Corporation New Providence Ltd. Held to foster a closer relationship between all stakeholders involved in Junkanoo in Nassau. The public can express views on how Junkanoo should be managed. Held at St. John's College auditorium. April 10th sessions are free to the public. Fri sessions are closed (for delegates only). Sat sessions open to the public for $30 and $50 to delegates, includes breakfast and lunch. T: 322-3249. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 30 - Wednesday Professional Development Seminar Toastmasters Club 7178 present the theme, "Empower To Lead: Inspire To Achieve." Held 9 am - 2 pm at Super Clubs Breezes. Adm: $100. Call Terrance Pratt at: 324-1511. E: professionalseminar@hotmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 11 - Friday 2nd Annual Health Issues Research Day Presented by The University of the West Indies. Theme: Health Issues in the Bahamas Public Sector. Topics include Asbestos Exposure in Hospital Workers, The Impact of Occupational Injuries, Needle Stick Injuries at the PMH and The Burden of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases. Speakers include Dr. Henroy Scarlett of UWI, Jamaica, Mr. Terrance Fountain, Dr. Kevin Bowe, Dr. Tim Barrett and more. Features exhibits and demonstrations by UWI CHTM. Held 8:15 am - 4 pm at UWI School of Nursing Auditorium. Free admission. Call Ms. Pearl Hollingsworth at 325-2320 or 322-2865 ext. 2735. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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May 1 - Thursday Technical Training and Vocational Scholarships The Lyford Cay Foundation is taking applications for technical training and vocational scholarships in the US, Canada, UK and the Caribbean. Open to future trainees in agriculture and fisheries; A/C and refrigeration; automotive, marine & aviation mechanics; construction and other trades. Obtain forms from high school guidance counselors, COB's Financial Aid Office, BTVI, and the Lyford Cay Foundation office. www.lyfordcayfoundation.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 11 - Friday National Mathematics Competition Presented by The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture and The College of The Bahamas. Open to primary, junior high and senior high school students with a B grade in mathematics. Entrants will sit a written examination on April 25. The top 10 students in each category will proceed to an oral competition on May 13 - 15. Registration deadline is April 11, 2008. T: 322-8140. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 11 - 13 Jann Mortimer Volleyball Classic Volleyball classic held in honor of the late Jann Mortimer, former National Team Member and National Coach. National level players from Church League, Bankers League and Night League teams competing. Held at the Kendal Isaacs Gym. Adm: $1. Registration per team: $150. T: Bridgette Rolle at 677-4530 or bridgetterolle@yahoo.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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April 11 - 13 The Davis Cup: Bahamas vs Paraguay The Bahamas plays Paraguay in The Americas Zone of the Davis Cup. National team includes triple Grand Slam doubles winner Mark Knowles. Held Apr 11 at 10 am; Apr 12 at 11:30 am and Apr 13 at 10 am, at the BLTA National Tennis Centre, Q.E. Sports Centre. Tickets: $15 per day or $30 for a three day ticket. T: 323-3934. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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