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Jan 17 - 19 & 22 - 26 Theatre Play: 'The Children's Teeth' The first production in the new Winston V. Saunders Repertory Season, The Children's Teeth was written over 16 years by Dr. Nicolette Bethel. Presented by Ringplay Productions and directed by Philip A. Burrows. Features an interesting mix of actors: veterans such Theresa Moxey-Ingraham, Anthony "Skeebo" Roberts, Claudette "Cookie" Allens and Leah Eneas and newcomers. The play is about a matriarch of the Williams family, who is struggling to make ends meet since the death of her husband four years ago. Rated C (18 years and over). Performances begin 8:30 pm. Tickets: $20, $25 at the door. Special Gala Performance on Jan 17. Adm: $50. Wine and refreshments included. At The Dundas Centre, Mackey St. T: 393-3728. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 18 & 19 Election 2007: Political Comedy "Election 2007: Count It Again Man Count It Again." A play written by Michael Pintard and David Wallace. Scenes range from drunk voters to impersonations of arguing MP's such as the Rally with Prime Minister Ingraham and opposition leader Perry Christie. Held at the National Centre for Performing Arts, Shirley St. Showtimes: Fri 8 pm; Sat 7 pm. Adm: $20 general, $30 preferred seating. $10 extra at the door. Tickets at Juke Box, Logos Bookstore, Seventeen Shop and Original Swiss Shop, Cable Beach. T: 356-5605. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 18 - Friday NAGB Photographic Exhibition Opening 'Developing Blackness' Presented by The National Art Gallery. The opening of 'Developing Blackeness: Studio Photographs of “Over the Hill” Nassau in the Independence Era'. Exhibition features photographs taken primarily in the studios of photographers Cleveland Eneas, Antoine Ferrier, Sanford Sawyer and Maxwell Stubbs in Grant's Town and Bain Town in Nassau in the 1950s - 1970s. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26 - Feb 1 (Continued) National Tourism Week 2008 Jan 27: NTW Church Service: 11 am at St. Matthew's Church, Shirley St. Jan 28: Town Hall Meeting: The State of the Product. Begins 7:30 pm at the Tom Grant Park, Tonique Williams-Darling Hwy (Next to A.F. Adderley).Jan 29 & 30: Tourism Careers Fair: Guest speakers include Lean Lattrell and Dionisio D'Aguilar. Held 9 am - 2:30 pm at the Kendal Issacs Gym. Jan 31: National Tourism Conference: Features an in-depth presentation of unfolding tourism initiatives such as Potters Cay, Straw Market, Albany and Clifton Heritage. Features a presentation on Emerging Lifestyles & Travel Trends: Implications for Marketing The Bahamas. Two panels discuss the theme 'Tourism Business Marketplace - Meet the CEO's.' Free admission. Lunch included. Held 9 am - 5 pm at the Wyndham, Cable Beach. T: Andrea Coakley at 302-2074 or E: acoakley@bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 18 - 20 Bahamas Financial Services Industry Retreat Annual event brings together the many stakeholders of The Bahamas Financial Services Industry for networking and to formulate strategies for the growth of the industry. Held at Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour, Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Contact BFSB's Office at. T: 326-7001. E: info@bfsb-bahamas.com or visit www.bfsb-bahamas.com/ | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 18 - Friday CFA Society Meeting Presented by the CFA Institute under the theme, 'Beyond Behaviorial Finance - the Neuroscience of Investment Behavior'. Guest speaker Dr. Helmut Henschel, Senior Consultant for WestLB AG, Wuppertal, Germany. General meeting begins 12 noon, presentation begins at 12:30 pm. Held at the Hilton. Adm: $25 members, $35 non-members. Pre-registration required by Jan 16. T: Karen Pinder at 502-5400 or E: karen.pinder@efgbank.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 19 - Saturday BNT Nature Walk Presented by Bahamas National Trust. A free guided walk around one of the wondrous Bahamian wetlands at Harrold and Wilson Ponds National Park, Firetrail Rd. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear long pants and closed-in shoes and bring a cool drink and binoculars. Free admission. Walk begins at 8 am. T: 393-1317. E: bnt@bahamasnationaltrust.org | | ||||||||||||||||||
Jan 29 Culinary Seminar: Tastes, Trends & Profitability Presented by The BHA and COB Culinary & Hospitality Management Institute, CHIPS and three U.S. food export federations. Topics include Cheese Plating & Wine Pairing, Maximizing Profit with U.S. Meat; Wine-tasting on varietals & pairings. Also includes a trade show. Speakers include Chef Regi Hise, international expert in cheese; Elizabeth Wunderlich, US Meat Export Federation; and Josué Merced-Reyes, radio host and acclaimed F&B judge and aficionado. Also presenting are award winning chefs: Chris Chea, Devin Johnson, Josef Swaboda and Wayne Munroe. Held at COB (CHMI), Thompson Blvd, 8 am - 3 pm. T: 322-8381. See special cocktail reception and at dinner event at Graycliff below. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 19 - Saturday NAGB Art Teacher Workshop Presented by The National Art Gallery and the Central Bank of The Bahamas. Workshop is designed for art teachers and educators in general who are interested in adding a creative element to their teaching. Workshop includes the launch of the Gallery's new text 'Introduction to Bahamian Art History', an exhibition tour, lunch, break out sessions discussing issues of ongoing teacher training and curricula development and hands on workshops taught by a variety of local artists. Begins 10 am at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 29 Gastronomic Reception & Dinner At Graycliff Food lovers and hospitality professionals are invited for two fundraisers for the Bahamas National CulinaryTeam. In this “Go For The Gold!” themed event let some of the top talent and Graycliff chefs dazzle you. First, enjoy a poolside cocktail reception at Graycliff. Then feast on a sumptuous seven course dinner at Graycliff with paired Californian wines. Organised by CHIPS, the Wine Institute of California, the BHA and various US export federations. Reception starts 6:30 pm. Tickets: $75 for cocktail reception and $250 for reception plus seven course dinner. Call the BHA. T: 322-8381. E: bha@bahamashotels.org | | ||||||||||||||||||
Jan 19 - Saturday COB Drumfest Presented by The International Languages and Cultures Institute of The College of The Bahamas. Features a drum summit regrouping members from all Junkanoo teams and a video of Montreal's Tam Tam Jam presented by I. Moss. Begins 2 pm at the Bandshell, COB. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 23 - 26 Boradcasting General Conference 2008 Presented by the Caribbean Broadcasting Association and the Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas. Held under the theme; "Empowering the People." Features workshops, exhibitions, panel discussions, an awards dinner, CBA training sessions, and lectures. Speakers from Global News BBC, Europe Sony, Bahamas Broadcasting Corp, Canadian Broadcasting Corp and The Ministry of Tourism.Opening Ceremony held Jan 23 at the Wyndham Hotel with performances by the Royal Bahamas Police Band and the National Youth Choir. Visit www.cba.org.uk/ to register. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 30 - Feb 9 Stepping Stones Quilt Show 18th Annual Quilt Show with original hand-made quilts that feature Bahamian designs and fabrics. Held at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Frederick St. 10 am - 4 pm every day except Sunday. T: 327-8098 or 359-2349. E: chisnall@coralwave.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 31 - Thursday Benefit Organ Recital Given by Dr. Sparkman Ferguson. Free admission. Begins 7:45 pm at Christ Church Cathedral, George St. Donations to aid COB Scholarship fund. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 24 - Thursday NAGB Global Cinema - 'Water' A humanistic drama about a widowed child bride (Chuyia) who lashes out against her fate in the Hindu ashram. As she bides her time among widows both young an old - some accepting of their fate and some bitterly resentful - the preadolescent widow's spirit remains unbroken and hopeful for a brighter future. Free admission. Begins 7 pm at the National Art Gallery's Outdoor Theatre, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 1 - Friday 12th Annual CACIQUE AWARDS Gala event honors Bahamians and others that have impacted the Bahamian tourist product. Categories include, Transport, Human Resource Development, Nature Tourism, Sports & Leisure, Creative Arts and Handicraft. Other awards include, The Special Award, The Lifetime Achievement Award and The Ministers Award. Includes a fund auction for Cacique Scholarships. 8 pm at the Rain Forest Theatre, Wyndham Resort. T: Andrea Coakley at 302-2074. W: www.caciqueawards.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 24 & 26 Adult Ceramics Classes Presented by Bahamian Ceramicist Imogene Walkine. Six-week course covers the basic hand building techniques, surface decoration, glazing techniques and experimental designs. Held 2 hours per week. Evening or morning classes to fit your schedule. Classes held: Jan 24 at 6:30 - 8:30 pm; Jan 26: 9 - 11 am. Adm: $250 (includes materials). Held at The New Providence Community Centre, Blake Rd. T: 323-7574 or email: imowalk@gmail.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 1 & 2 Nassau Music Society Concerts - Terry Waldo One of the finest pianists and presenters of early jazz and ragtime in two concerts. Click on top banner ad or call the Society at: 327-7668 or Moir & Co: 362-4895 CLICK HERE FOR FLYER | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26 - Saturday Health Fair & Exhibition 'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Health Fair & Exhibition.' Presented by The Nassau Guardian. Features food, games and a $1,000 shopping spree drawing. Entry forms available in The Nassau Guardian. Held at the Mall at Marathon. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26 - Saturday Red Cross Ball The annual ball takes place in the Crystal Ballroom at the Wyndham Nassau with dancing, local bands, gifts and prizes. Adm: $225. Cocktails at 7 pm, dinner begins at 8 pm. T: 323-7373. W: http://bahamas.caribbeanredcross.org/ | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26-27 All For One Regatta The first native sloop regatta for the year. Some 40 sloops plan to contest honours in three classeson Montagu Bay. Watch the action while enjoying food and drinks. Event and prizes sponsored by Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports & Culture. Points count towards Baha Mar's The Boat of The Year prize in which $35,000 goes to the four boats in each class. Contact Ministry of E, Y, S & C. Regatta Desk: Gilbert Kemp. T: 502-0704. E: regattabahamas@hotmail.com Toll free: (Bahamas) 225-0750. (USA) 1-954-376-7751. Regatta Desk will have www.regattabahamas.com soon. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26 - Feb 1 National Tourism Week 2008 Presented by The Ministry of Tourism and themed: 'Tourism: A New Beginning.' Jan 26 - Fun Run/Walk & Souse Out. 6 am at Awarak Cay. Souses on sale and free glucose & blood pressure testing by Rotary Clubs. Registration $12 (includes T-Shirt). Visit www.ntwbahamas.com to register. The reading of the Proclamation held 8:45 am on Arawak Cay. T: Andrea Coakley at 302-2074 or E: acoakley@bahamas.com. See more right column above. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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