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Tel: 1-242-323-8888 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd Fred Ramsey Building #1 Shirley Park Ave Nassau, Bahamas. Copyright©2007 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 13 - TONIGHT Distinguished Lecture Series A scintillating series of the most relevant health issues affecting today's society presented by Doctors Hospital. This month's topic is Weight Management 'Take It Off, Keep It Off! Lose The Weight' with speaker Dr. Brian Humblestone. Free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose testing provided 5 - 6 pm. Lecture begins 6 pm in the Doctors Hospital Conference Room. T: 302-4603. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 13 - TONIGHT Slavery & Religion Lecture Features Dr. Irv A. Brendlinger, professor of church history and theology at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon, U.S.A, delivering two lectures on 18th century slavery and religion. Topics include: To Be Silent Would Be Criminal. How One Person's Voice Broke the Chains of Slavery and John Wesley's Challenge to Slavery. Both lectures will focus on slavery and the response of the church during the 18th century. Held Dec 12 at 7 pm at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting St and Dec 13 at 7 pm at Rhodes Memorial Methodist Church, Montrose Ave. Free admission. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 13 - TONIGHT Stan Burnside Painting Exhibit “Just a Breath Between Life and Death”. The premiere viewing of a collection of recent paintings by Stan Burnside. Held 6 - 9 pm at Mr Burnside's Home Gallery, Eastern Rd at the corner of Tower Heights. Private viewing's available by appointment. T: 324-7397 or email stanburnside@coralwave.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 13 - TONIGHT 20th Annual Junior Junkanoo Parade Hundreds of children from 15 schools are participating in this year's parade. The order for entry is as follows: In the pre-school division, Aunt Jenny's then One-on-One. In the primary schools, Walter Parker from Grand Bahama, first, followed by Revere Academy, Thelma Gibson, St. Thomas More, Reality Educare, Woodcock Primary, and Albury Sayle. The only school competing in the junior division is A. F. Adderley Junior High School. The order of entry for Senior High Schools is as follows: North Andros, first followed by C. C Sweeting, C. R Walker, Harbour Island All-Age School and Sir Jack Hayward from Grand Bahama. Participating but non-competing schools are C.V Bethel and S.C. McPherson Junior High, which will perform marching band-type routines. The winning schools receive a computer system; second place, a keyboard, and third place, a television and DVD player. Held 5 - 9 pm. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 16 - Sunday Little Miss Bahamas Pageant Features 23 girls competing for the Little Miss Bahamas crown. Begins 4 pm in the Rainforest Theatre at the Wyndham, Cable Beach. Adm: $40 Adults, $20 Kids. T: 364-3472. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 16 - Sunday RBPF Band Beat Retreat Presented by The Royal Bahamas Police Force Band. Features the band performing a variety of calypso, Bahamian, classical and modern musical selections with dance and solo performances. Begins 4 pm in Rawson Square, Downtown. T: 322-2020. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 16 - Sunday Christmas Concert Presented by The Music Department of Ebenezer Methodist Church. 'Celebrate Christmas: An Evening of Christmas Music' features performances by Ebenezer Sanctuary Choir, Ebenezer Concert Band and soloist JoAnn Callender. Begins 7 pm at Ebenezer Methodist Church, East Shirley St. T: 393-2936. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 14 - Friday Grand Gospel Concert Presented by Final Hour Ministries to raise funds for their upcoming album release. Features performances by Bishop Lawrence Rolle, Barak, Shaback, Dencil Rolle & COGIC, Christian Massive, DJ Counselor, The Rolle Sisters, New Season, Mount Tabor Full Gospel Choir, Prophetic Voices, Selector, Shield Of Faith, Demetrius, Charles Drake, Foresight Baptist, Five Porches Choir and Final Hour Ministries Choir. Held at The Church of God Auditorium, Joe Farrington Rd. Doors open 7:30 pm. Tickets $12 in advance $15 at the door. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 17 - 31 Winter Day Camp Presented by After the Bell. All inclusive camp for kids 4 - 12. Features CPR lessons, Arts & Craft, storytelling, skits, kids movies, tennis, archery, obstacle course, hot lunch and more. Adm: $150. Held 8 am - 4 pm at After the Bell, Wongs' Plaza, Madeira St. T: 328-0554. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 18 - Tuesday Salvation Army Christmas Party Presented by the Rotary Club of Nassau for the kids from the Salvation Army. Held 12:30 - 2 pm at McDonalds Downtown. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 14 - Friday Art Expo 'The Gift Gallery.' Presented by Art by Adjuah. Features paintings, art & craft and poetry readings by various Bahamian poets. Held 5:30 - 9 pm at Sine.qua.non Gallery, Elizabeth Ave. T: Ms. Nicole Collie at 328-8762 or 364-8612. E: sine.qua.non.gallery@gmail.com or fantasy_designs@hotmail.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 18 - Tuesday Coastal Conservation Presented by The Bahamas National Trust. 'The Natural History of Bahamian Dune Plants: Importance in Coastal Conservation,' will be discussed. Facilitated by lecturer Lee B. Kass PhD. a visiting professor of Cornell University's Department of Plant Biology. Begins 7 pm at The Retreat, Village Rd. Adm: Free for BNT members; $2 general public. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 14 - Friday Cigar Night Presented by Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant. Features artwork by local artists. Begins 8 pm at Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant, West Hill St. Adm: $60. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 14 - 27 Wandering Distances Art Exhibit Wandering Distances features contemporary paintings by Toby Lunn. With wine courtesy of Butler & Sands. Held 6 - 9 pm at Doongalik Art Gallery, Marina Village, Paradise Island. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 20 - 22 ”Dat Boy Tom”. Presented by the Bahamas Dance Theatre. Show is an adaptation of Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer. Adm: $15 and $20; $30 Dress Circle. Begins 8 pm at The Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts, Mackey St. Saturday Matinee begins at 3 pm. T: Ruth Donaldson at 502-4550 or email rdonaldson@ebs-bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 14 - Friday Aquinas College Red Carpet Affair A 20th Anniversary Celebration presented by Aquinas College's Class of 1987. Features performances by Ronnie Butler, Ira Storr, The Spank Band, Funky D, TaDa and Avvy. Begins 8 pm at Fort Charlotte. Tickets available at Uptown Deli, Elizabeth Ave. and Esso, East St & Soldier Rd. T: 429-0085 or 636-1833. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 21 - Friday RBDF Gala Ball Held under the distinguished patronage of Defence Force Commander, Commodore Clifford Scavella and Mrs. Scavella. Theme: Reconditioning and Reviving the Path for Success; Come Go With Us. Begins 7 pm at the Wyndham, Cable Beach. Adm: $70. T: 362-2116/7. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 14 - Friday Customs Christmas Party Presented by Bahamas Customs Social Club. Begins 6:30 pm at Sheraton, Cable Beach. T: 362-2562 or 302-3531. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 15 - Saturday End of Year Party Presented by Club Rush for kids ages 6 - 12. Features prize giveaways, dance competitions, Guitar Hero Showdown, PS3, X-Box 360, Nintendo Wii Games, movies and dancing. Adm: $25 non-members, $15 members. Held 4 - 7 pm at Club Rush, Beach Tower Lobby, Atlantis. T: 363-2000 ext 63122 or 64206. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 22 & 23 Memories of Gold Features three Vocal Hall Of Fame acts of the 1960's, The Duprees, The Crystals, and Jay Siegel and the Tokens performing live. Adm: $70. Begins 9 pm at the Rainforest Theatre, Wyndham Resort, Cable Beach. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 22 - Saturday Stop The Violence Features a positive Rap & Songwriting Competition presented by The Young Bahamian Music Society. Includes cash prizes with the winner performing on stage at the Free Youth Concert. Concert features performances by Fa Tru, Chara, Ka Ka Baby, Lil Cee and more. Concert begins 8 pm. Both events held at the Fish Fry, Arawak Cay. T: 380-9267. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 15 - Saturday All Girls Fun Day Presented by The Crisis Intervention and Prevention Centre and The Centre for Renewing Relationships under the theme 'Restoring Self-worth in Teen Girls.' Features information and techniques to against inappropriate sexual advances, teenage pregnancy, STD's, date rape, gang violence, all forms of abuse and biblical truths about God's plan for young women. Free admission. Held 12 noon - 4 pm at the L.W. Young Auditorium, Bernard R.d. T: 356-7983/4. E: nomoreanger@yahoo.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 15 - Saturday Architects Awards Dinner Presented by The Institute of Bahamian Architects as part of Architects' Week 2007. Dinner held at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, West Hill St. Cocktails begin 6:30 pm, dinner begins at 8 pm. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 15 & 22 Pajama & Book Drive Presented by the Rotaract Club of Southeast Nassau Centennial for Bilney Lane Children's Home and PMH Children's Ward. Donate PJs and books for children ages 6 - 12. Held 12 noon - 4 pm at the Town Centre Mall. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 16 - Sunday Miss Commonwealth Bahamas Triple Crown Programmes Private screenings for the 2007/2008 Miss Commonwealth Bahamas, Miss Teen Commonwealth Bahamas and Little Miss Commonwealth Bahamas. T: 361-1011 or 468-8618 or e-mail bahamascommonwealthpageants@yahoo.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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