February 3rd
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Feb 2 - 3
2nd Annual Keva Bethel Basketball Tournament
At the Sir Kendal G. L Isaacs National Gymnasium with The College of The Bahamas, BTVI Nassau, BTVI GBI, Success Training College and Galilee College. Call Ministry of Y, S & H.
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Feb 2
Prince Edward Visits for Governor General's Youth Award's 20th Year
His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex KG KCVO ADC, comes to Nassau to celebrate 20 years of the GGYA, part of the international Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme network that has challenged almost six million young people in over 100 countries since 1956. The program seeks to extend the GGYA's reach by subsidizing more inner city school children from Nassau and to set up an endowment fund to make the Award self-sustaining. HRH Prince Edward is chairman of the international division of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Call Government House: 326-1760 or 328-4420. http://www.bahamasggya.org/
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Feb 3
Star Performers Track Classic 2007
Track & Field Championship hosted by Star Trackers Track & Field Club. Sponsored by Baker Construction Bahamas. Thomas A. Robinson Track & Field Stadium, QE Sports Centre from 9 am - 7 pm. ADM: $5, $10 VIP, students $3.
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Feb 23
WHEDO Art Exhibition Mars/Venus
Womens' Holistic Empowerment & Development Organisation (WHEDO) hosts its first art show themed 'Mars/Venus' to highlight the complexities and fragility of gender relations in The Bahamas.
Mar 16-18
Transforming Spaces© Art Tour
Artist in Residence Fund. New exhibtions held at: The National Art Gallery in collaboration with Post House Gallery, PopOpStudios Gallery, Stingrae Studios, Doongalik Gallery, Tyrone Ferguson's Studio, Ladder Gallery at NPCC and New Providence Art and Antiques, all designed to nurture increased cooperation and a sense of community amongst art spaces on the island.
Mar 16
Transforming Spaces© Opening Event: “Metamorphosis”
finest paintings, and special tours of the Gallery's new exhibition “Bahamian Art: Pre Columbian To The Present”. Also: “One Of A Kind” auction by Harl Taylor, Max Taylor and others. Food, drinks, music and dancing under the stars. Tickets: $50 from NAGB.
Sponsored by “the Credit Suisse Supports Bahamian Artists Programme”. Art submission deadline: Feb 2. T: 394-8805. www.whedo.org. E:whedowhecan@gmail.
Mar 17 & 18
Transforming Spaces© Art Tour
Air-conditioned bus tours visiting all aArt spaces, leaving from NAGB and New Providence Community Centre (NPCC) at 10 am on Sat and 12 noon on Sun. Sites include: Transformed Space at Oak Hill (emerging artists); Post House Gallery (Grand Bahama artists); Pop Op Studio Gallery (Gallery artists); Doongalik Studios at Marina Village; Welcome Installation at Blake Road; Ladder Gallery at NPCC; Sting Rae Studios (Abaco artists); Transformed Space at Mount Vernon (Various artists); Transformed Space at Tyrone Ferguson's Studio; Transformed Space Arawak Cay; and lastly the NAGB. Refreshments at each site. Buses have an informed local art expert for discussion & info.
Tickets: Advanced: $20; $25 on day of event, with 25% off for attendees to Friday event. Self drive tours & venue passes $15. Tickets avail. from NAGB. T: 328.5800/1.
Mar 24 & 25
LeAnne Rimes at Crystal Palace Casino
A queen of modern country, LeAnn pulls on heart strings, then makes you feel all right.
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Cable Beach Resort have also announced new dinner and show packages, where you can enjoy dining and see Jambalaya, the Las Vegas-style production show Tues - Sat. The Moso Dinner & Jambalaya Show Package can be purchased at the Casino's Passport Rewards Center for $59.90* (restrictions apply and offer subject to availability).
Call Wyndham Nassau Resort: T: 327-6200.
Jun 23 & 24
Huey Lewis & The News
Book your seat now for a night of rock power. Call Wyndham Nassau Resort: T: 327-6200.
Feb 3
Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale
The Horticultural Society of The Bahamas presents 'The Retreat', at National Trust Village Rd. 10am - 2pm. Featuring: water lilies and plants for water features! Flamingo Nursery and The Garden of Eden.
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Feb 3
Morgan State University Choir
Under the patronage of the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie and Mrs. Bernadette Christie a gala evening of music and cocktail reception in tribute to the late Winston V. Saunders, CMG featuring the Morgan State University Choir, directed by Dr. Eric Conway. ADM: $40 at The Dundas, at 8:30pm. Call: Regina Hamilton 326-0152 or 326-0149.
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Feb 4
Windsor Annual Horse Show
Windsor Equestrian Centre (Happy Trails Stables) in Coral Harbour is having its annual horse show. T: 362-1820. Visit: www.bahamashorse.com or info@windsorequestriancentre.com
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Feb 5
British Chevening Scholarship Deadline
Deadline for the 2007-2008 Chevening Scholarships applciations. Available to Bahamians for post-graduated studies in the UK. See: ¥www.britishcouncil.org/jamaica
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Feb 6
The 3rd Annual Nassau Conference
Founding Partner, The Association of International Banks & Trust Companies in The Bahamas ( AIBT) holds The Nassau Conference's third year entitled: “Wealth Management: Delivering Expertise in a Taxing World”. Presentaions include: Tax Models, Tax Models In Europe, Tax Models in Latin America, Caribbean Co-Operation, Structures and Products, Commodities and Currencies, Exchange Controls, Financial Centres in the Caribbean. Remarks by Jan Mezulanik Chairman, AIBT. Cocktail Reception hosted by Pictet Bank & Trust.Fees are $800. Registration: 7:15am, Breakfast at 7:30am. Runs from 9am - 7pm. Contact: DBA Communications Inc. Dan Bobbie 416-591-7783 X107. Register at: www.nassauconference.com
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Feb 7
The Balcony's “Da Big Smoke Party”
Fun-filled, all-inclusive night for cigar-lovers, at the Balcony #2 Bay St. Tickets: $100, includes drinks, food and cigars. Sponsored by Johnny Walker. T: 424-4524 or 424-3066.
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Feb 7
Ebony Fashion Fair Fashion Show
International tour comes to Nassau with gorgeous models and the latest fashions by European and Asian designers. Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Nassau. At the Wyndham Nassau Resort. Tickets: $60 unreserved and $75 reserved; from Mademoiselle Palmdale T: 323-6105, Mademoiselle Mall at Marathon T: 394-6959/393-9037, Royal Palm Trading, Bay St. T: 322-5131 or 322-5132. E: revselton@yahoo.com or http://www.ebonyfashionfair.com
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Feb 8
W. Saunders Scholarship Charity Exhibit
An exhibition of portraits from Jerome Miller's coloring book at the Dundas Centre for Performing Arts. 7pm - 9pm. Free with donations for the endowment fund for a scholarship in memory of Winston Saunders.
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Feb 8
Art Exhibition & Reception: Color Visions
Dr. Desiree Cox's solo art exhibition at SINE.QUA.NON Contemporary Art Gallery, Elizabeth Ave, next to the old Palace Night Club, from 6:30-9:30pm. Exhibition runs until Feb 8th to Feb 14th, 10am-5pm. T: 326-6227 or 364-8612 or E: nicole.collie@gmail.com or dr.desireecox@gmail.com
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Feb 9
74th Miami-Nassau
Race Week 2007
The Miami to Nassau race is a historical race that has attracted some of the best sailors in the world and in 2007 celebrates the race's 74th anniversary. The highly sought-after trophy is emblazoned with the names of world-famous skippers on some of the world's finest racing sailboats including Ted Turner, Dennis Conner, Dick Bertram, Ted Hood and Bobby Symonette.
Feb 9 - 7 pm: Meeting & Party at Coral Reef Yacht Club.
Feb 10 - 9 am: Start of Race outside Government Cut.
Feb 11 - Arrive in Nassau. Evening party at Hurricane Hole.
Feb 12: 6 pm - Welcome Party at Nassau Yacht Club, Skipper's meeting for Around The Buoy Races & Awards Presentation.
Feb 13: 11 am - Buoys Races. Evening Party & Presentation TBA. Contact John Lawrence: john@windermerecm.com or visit http://www.miaminassauraceweek.com
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Feb 10
Co-Operative Credit Union Gala Banquet
The Teachers & Salaried Workers Co-Operative Credit Union celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a Gala Banquet under the distinguished patronage of Governor-General Hon. Arthur D. Hanna & Mrs. Beryl Hanna at the Radisson Cable Beach Resort. Tickets: $50. Cocktails: 7pm, Dinner: 8pm, Dress: Semi-Formal. T: 323-4488.
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Feb. 10
Q.C. Steak Out, Fair & Dance Day
The PTA of Queen's College hosts its annual family day event from noon - 6pm at Q.C. Lots of rides, games prizes and foods. Dance starts from 6-9pm.
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Feb 17 - 18
Valentine's Day Sailing Regatta
A weekend of championship racing on Montagu Bay, East Bay St. Native Bahamian food, drinks and much festivity. Mr. E. Johnson T: 324-2946 or 394-0445.
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Feb 17
43rd Annual Heart Ball
Annual fund-raising event to fund the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation to underwrite heart surgery for needy Bahamian children. World-famous Meyer Davis Orchestra of New York and The Soulful Groovers along and the Police Pop Band. 8:30pm, Coral Ballroom, Atlantis. Tickets: $200, cocktails at 7:15 pm. Tel: Linda LeFleur, 327-0806.
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Feb - Apr
The E. C. Bethel National Arts Festival
Nationwide cultural festival of music, drama, dance and Junkanoo starts with the official opening of National Arts Festival (TBA). Many schools, singing groups, choirs, dance troupes and individuals participate in categories, ending with final concerts between May & July. T: 326-0154.
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A collaborative, multi-gallery event dedicated to the memory of Brent Malone with proceeds donated to Brent Malone
An evening in honour of Brent Malone at the NAGB with living art inter-pretations of some of Malone's