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Until Dec 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. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 20 - TONIGHT Youth Christmas Party Hosted by the Youth Ambassadors for Positive Living under the theme 'Standing Firm as Nation Builders.' Features free food, tickets for three free drinks, and $1.00 for drink tickets after free drink tickets are done. Adm: $5. Begins 8 pm at Fort Charlotte. T: Keith Kemp at 328-3640 or 425-5459 or e: Chairman_yapl@yahoo.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 21 - Friday All Teen Christmas Block Party Hosted by Recess Bahamas Youth Organization. Features a high school DJ competition, the 'Crazy Hype' step show, the 'Get Krunk' dance party, celebrity guest DJ's, live performances by TaDa and Sosa Man, cash prizes and other giveaways. Adm: $20. T: 425-5362 or 424-7315 or e: recessbahamas@gmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 21 - Friday Designer Fashions Showcase Presented by Saralee Johnson and Pure Nightlife. Features designers Carlos Valentino and Percy Wallace's winter and spring collection. Also features performances by Land Lord, DJ Counsellor, Demetrius Stubbs, Mr Lynx, Kim Welcome and more. Dress: Sexy Stylish and Chic (no jeans or hats). Adm: VIP $75. Includes free Hors d'oeuvres; $25 general admission. Begins 8:30 pm. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 26 & 29 Dynamite Daisy Shows Daisy's Whirlwind Weekend Features the queen of make-up with her blinding beauty, uncoordinated fashion and hair-do which hasn't seen a comb in the past six months. Matinee begins 3 pm, evening show begins 8 pm. Held at the Rainforest Theatre, Wyndham, Cable Beach. Adm: $25 matinee; $35 evening. Tickets at Golden Gates World Outreach Center, 100% Bible Book Store, Christian Book Store and Trinity City of Praise. Freeport showing held Dec 29 beginning at 7:30 pm at The Westin, Our Lucaya. Adm: $25. Tickets at Seventeen Shop and Pepper Pot. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 21 & 22 Christmas Caroling at the Hilton 'Christmas Carols in the Lobby'. Features the Hilton Choir performing live. Also features the National Children's Choir performing on Dec 20. Held 6 pm at the Hilton, Bay St. Tel: 322-3301. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | Dec 27 - TONIGHT Balls Alley World Premiere DVD Release Party Bahamian filmmaker Celi Moss's latest film, Balls Alley, will be on sale for $20. Free admission. Begins 9 pm at The Skybox, Marathon Rd. T: 525-5787. See the movie trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sAcRecSgLI | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 22 Rotary 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 22 - Saturday Stop The Violence Youth Concert 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 28 & 29 Political Comedy 'Election 2007....Count it Again' The critically acclaimed political comedy presented by Michael Pintard and David Wallace. The play features impersonations of drunk voters to arguing MP's. Cast of the show include David Wallace, Wil Stubbs and Patrice Johnson. Also features a few cameo appearances by Tawari Rodgers, Rudy Stubbs, Timothy Williams and an Anna Nicole Look-A-Like. Held at The Centre for Performing Arts, Shirley St. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 23 - Jan 7 Christmas Lessons and Carols Hosted by Christ Church Cathedral under the theme 'Come To Bethlehem To See The King'. Features a service of nine lessons and carols presented by the Men and Boys Choir. Held 6 pm at Christ Church Cathedral, George St. T: 322-4186. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 28 & 29 Exuma Art Expo Features a group of local Exuma artists displaying a collection of paintings and ceramics. Featured artists include Wendy Cartwright, Mary Deveaux, Moya Strachan, Damaso Gray, Kevin Rolle, Elie Jeude, Eddie Jeude Nixon and guest artist Jessica Maycock. Show opens Dec 28 at 10 am at the Four Seasons Resort at Emerald Bay. E: wsrcartwright@hotmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 23 - Sunday Reggae Concert Presented by Lion King Promotions. Features Junior 'One Blood' Reid. Also features pre show juggling with Hotta Ball vs Pasarella. Adm: $30. Tickets available at the Juke Box, Marley Boutique, Native Way and 'Eat Right' Restaurant. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 24 - Monday Christmas Eve Concert Presented by the Christ Church Cathedral Chorale & Youth Choir under the theme 'Sound of Christmas'. Begins 10:30 pm at Christ Church Cathedral, George St. A Christmas Eve Sung Eucharist held 11:45 pm. T: 322-4186. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 30 - Sunday Troika Hanna in Concert Features Troika, Paul and Tanya Hanna, Jacky Patterson and Pam Woods in concert. Held 3 - 5 pm at Graycliff Restaurant, West Hill St. Adm: $75 (includes free CD and DVD). T: 323-5688 or 323-5064 or email tanyahanna@yahoo.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 25 - Tuesday Christmas Day Commemorates the birth of Christ. Also features gift giving and festivities throughout the Bahamas. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 1 - Tuesday New Year's Day Junkanoo Bahamains take to downtown for their second 'rush out' in a one week period and to bring in the new year. The parade begins at 2 am. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 25 & 31 Live Jazz at The Hilton Features four hours of soulful jazz music performed by Pam Woods and friends. Free admission. Held Dec 25 from 12 noon - 4 pm and Dec 31 from 8 pm - 1 am. Both events are free. In the Palm Court Lounge, Hilton. Tel: 322-3301. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 26 - Wednesday Boxing Day A public holiday. It is believed this holiday was developed because servants were required to work on Christmas Day, but took the next day off. As servants prepared to leave to visit their families, their bosses would present them with gift boxes. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 26 - Wednesday Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade The highlight of the Christmas holiday. Features colorful costumes, pulsating drums, horns and cowbells, children and adults vying for first place in the dance, costume drumming and belling categories. The winning group receives a cash prize. Held 1 am - 9 am, on Bay and Shirley St's. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 27 - Thursday Christmas with Sosa Man Features Sosa Man performing with international DJ 'May Day'. Adm: $20. Begins 10 pm at Da Balcony, #2 Bay St. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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