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TO UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE and FOR AD SALES & TO CONTACT US... E-mail: contact@nassau-weekly.info Tel: 1-242-323-8888 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd #1 Shirley Park Ave P.O. Box N-4855, Nassau, Bahamas Copyright©2007 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 1 - 6 Cat Island Regatta The Cat Island Sailing Club celebrates its 51st Anniversary and regatta. Festivities began on Wednesday and continue through to Monday. Mr. Samuel Smith, Cat Island Sailing Club, T: 242-364-0483 E: catisland_marketing@yahoo.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 2 - 6 Acklins Regatta & Heritage Festival This sailing regatta & signature heritage festival sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism showcases local Bahamian culture, games and arts and crafts. Live entertainment by Bahamian artists and lots of food and drinks. Tel: Doramae Wright (242) 328-8322. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 3 Monique Comedy Show and After Party Presented by Phat Groove and Bacardi. Held at the Wyndham Nassau Resort Ballroom. Doors open 8 pm. Showtime 9 pm. Tickets $50. Available at The Juke Box. For VIP and table reservations call 433-0635. Text "monique" to 242-433-0634 for chances to win Prize Packs (gift certificates, VIP upgrades, bacardi and more!) | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 3 - 6 The 44th annual regatta in Black Point, Exuma. On Friday there's a banquet honouring Claudius Rolle and a junior race for teeneagers and younger. On Saturday native built sloops race in four other races with a long weekend of racing and exciting onshore activities. Tel: Mr. Ezra Kemp (242) 355-3055 or 355-3023. | Advanced Planner | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 9 & 10 iKonz Entertainment officially launch season 4 of the Bahamas Top Model with an open call/casting for aspiring models. This year's grand prize: $2,000 in cash and a $3,000 portfolio. Registration: $20. Held at Da Balcony, #2 Bat St. (next to the Straw Market) Sign up online at www.islandikonz.net | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 4 A rip the runway event. Featured fashions by Mayka and special guest designer Cooyah. Hosted at Club Envy. Tel: 394-6732. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Annual Fox Hill Festival Aug 3 - 14 The Fox Hill Festival includes Fox Hill Day, the longest running day festival in The Bahamas starting back in 1888. The festival incorporates Emancipation celebrations and runs until Tues, Aug 14th. Legend has it that Fox Hill slaves received news of the freedom for slaves a week after the proclamation. Other events include: Fri Aug 3rd - The Official opening by the Minister of State for Culture at the Fox Hill Parade, 8 p.m with marching band, dances, a Junkanoo rushout by the Fox Hill Congos and fire works. Mon Aug 6 - A Junkanoo parade at 1.00 a.m. in the morning; The Ecumenical Service at The Fox Hill Parade at 11 a.m. attended by The Governor-General; The annual Festival Luncheon for 500 guests in Freedom Park, Fox Hill. Celebrations on Monday afternoon include climbing the greasy pole, plaiting of the Maypole and live music. Other activities in the week include a youth talent show; a reception and exhibition given by MP Fred Mitchell; a town meeting at St Mark's Native Baptist Church; an evening with Royal Bahamas Police Force; and an evening with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and an outdoor Gospel concert. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aug 11 Diamond Education Workshop on the 4 C's of diamond selection. Complimentary one-hour parking at The Bahamas Financial Centre for workshop attendees. Enter to win weekly watch and jewellery drawings. Free gifts with selected purchases. From 1 pm - 2 pm at John Bull, Bay St. - Jewellery Department. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 11 Live Battlefield presents the ultimate in live lasertag combat simulation in a round robin death match format. For kids and adults ages 7 and older. Cost: $150 per team (5 players, includes tournament T-shirt). Prizes and trophies awarded to winners. Held at the Bahamas Youth Camp, Gladstone Road. 466-7599. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 3 - 6 Rolleville Regatta & Homecoming An exciting weekend of activities, including native sloop racing, Talent and Beauty Pageant, fun run/walk, greasy pole climbing and lots more. Bahamian food will be on sale. Mr. Elvis Rolle at: (242) 345-6002. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aug 11 A Medical Fundraiser for Chad Thompson. Tickets: $100 (includes buffet dinner & wine for the entire evening). Begins 7:30 pm at the Nassau Yacht Club, East Bay St. Donations may also be made to the Chad Thompson Medical Fund at the Royal Bank of Canada, Mackey St. Acc# 718-265-2. Tel: Timmy Thompson 357-4705. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aug 4 A live simulcast with RJR and ZNS Bahamas. Features music, food and drinks, games, giveaways and free Western Union Gold Cards. Hosted by Radio Jamaica's Dorraine Samuels and Allan Magnus. From 12 noon - 8 pm at the Fidelity Bank parking lot on Cable Beach. Sponsored annually by Western Union at Fidelity Bank. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 14 & 28 NAGB Poets & Writers Series Bahamian artists Keith Alton Russel and Patricia Glinton-Meicholas are featured in the NAGB artist showcase continuing this month. The artists will be present at the gallery showcasing new and old work. Begins 7 pm nightly at The National Art Gallery, West Hill St. Free admission for all. T: 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 4 A Time & Design Workshop all about watches. Complimentary one-hour parking at The Bahamas Financial Centre for workshop attendees. Enter to win weekly watch and jewellery drawings. Free gifts with select purchases. Begins 1 pm - 2 pm at John Bull, Bay St. - Watch Department; 9 pm - 10 pm at John Bull, Crystal Court at Atlantis. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 4 Church and community day. Support local churches and community groups. Features food, games and live entertainment. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 11 NAGB Children & Family Art Workshop This workshop focuses on teaching children and families the basic principles of ceramic arts. Facilitated by the first Bahamian tile manufacturer in the country Jessica Colebrooke. For teens and adults. Adm: $15 Members / $20 non-Members (materials included). Begins 10 am at the Jessica's Tileworks Studio, Gleniston Gardens. 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 5 and Sundays 'til the 26th JAZZ ON THE WATER AT OYSTER BAR Presented by the Olde Towne Oyster Bar featuring Mizpah Bethel with Mark Redgrave on guitar. Enjoy mojitos, martinis and mimosas. Wine, mixed drinks and beer specials on offer. Free two week pass to Bally's Gym with purchase. Nautilus Water sales aid Rotary of Nassau club. Held Sundays 3 - 7 pm at The Olde Towne Mall, Sandyport. T: 327-4888. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 5 - 10 Bimini Fishing Tournament The 57th Annual Native Fishing Tournament held in Bimini to build camaraderie between the locals and visitors in a street festival atmosphere. A great part of the fun during the tournament comes from the activities held each night. It is here that the long tales are told of the "one that got away;" it is here where the locals and visitors rub shoulders and clink glasses or sway gaily to the tunes of Calypso music. Contact Mrs. Antoinette Stuart at Bimini Tourist Office (242) 347-3529. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aug 16 Doctor's Hospital Lecture Series Doctor's Hospital Distinguished Lecture Series continues this month with a Children's Health workshop on Breaking Bad Habits. Begins 6 pm - 7 pm in the Doctor's Hospital Conference Room. RSVP: 302-4719 / 302-4603. Also includes free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings between 5 pm and 6 pm. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 6 Emancipation Day This holiday also known as August Monday, celebrates the emancipation of slavery in the British Colonies in 1834. The holiday is celebrated with a Junkanoo Rush out, a day of beaching, sailing, and regattas in New Providence and the Out Islands. In New Providence old slave villages such as Gambier in the west and Fox Hill in the east have their own special celebrations. See the Fox Hill Festival above. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 23 NAGB Summer Film Series "Paradise Now." Film is about two young men in Nablas on the West Bank, who have volunteered to be suicide bombers and received word it will be the following day. They pose as settlers in Tel Aviv for a wedding but something goes wrong and they're separated. The action is postponed long enough for renewed questioning of what they were about to do. Suha, the well-educated and well-traveled daughter of a martyr, challenges the action. Directed by Hany Abu-Assad. Rated PG-13. Free admission. Begins 8 pm at the National Art Gallery's OutdoorTheatre. 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 6 Cruise with Da Q's Cruise with the brothers of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity to Pearl Island for their Annual Cruise with Da Q's Fundraiser. Features a Step Show and beach Olympics. Boat leaves Prince George Dock at 9 am. Music provided by Slyfox & Dion da Butcher. Tel: George Ferguson 425-1411. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 9 Carifesta X - Cultural Meeting The public is invited to a meeting with the Minister of State for Culture, the Hon. Charles Maynard, and the Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Carl Bethel, regarding the way forward for culture in The Bahamas. The meeting will be held on Friday at 6 pm in the Ground Floor Conference Room of the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, on Thompson Boulevard. Presided by Dr. Nicolette Bethel, PhD, Director of Culture. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 12 - 16 Belivers Summit Five day conference focuses on the development of Christian belivers, pastors and leaders. Hosted by Dr. Myles Munroe. Summit is essential for belivers, pastors, church leaders and those who want more knowledge on the operation of the Kingdom of God. 341-6444. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aug 9 - Sept 22 Bahamian Art Show - Work Take a trip to Miami Florida to view new artwork by Bahamian Artists John Cox, Heino Schmid, Blue Curry, Toby Lunn, Jason Bennett and Michael Edwards at an exhibition entitled, “Work!” at Diaspora Vibe Gallery, 3938 N. Miami Ave. Show opens August 9, at 7 pm. Artist Talk: August 11 beginning 2 pm to 4 pm. Gallery hours 10 am - 4 pm Tues - Sat. 1-305-573-4046. www.popopstudios.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Aug 9 "The Last King of Scotland." The film is based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s. Directed by Kevin MacDonald. 121 minutes. Rated R for violence and language. Free admission. Begins 8 pm at the National Art Gallery's Outdoor Theatre, West Hill St. 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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