Nassau Weekly Jan 26th

January 26th

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Jan 27 & 29

The Government's Invitational Regatta 2007 and Banquet

The season-opening regatta on Montagu Bay one of the biggest ever events with The Royal Bahamas Police Band, a Junkanoo Rush Out and native food and music.Races in all three classes, A, B and C. An awards banquet will be held on Monday, Jan 29, Government House Ballroom.

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Jan 25 - Feb 3

The Stepping Stones Quilters

17th Annual Quilt Show with original hand made quilts that feature Bahamian designs and fabrics. Quilts range from miniature to large heirloom sizes that can be commissioned. At Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Frederick St, Nassau; from 10 am to 4 pm every day except Sunday. Contact Ms. Moria Chisnall at Tel. (242) 327-8098, cell, (242) 359-2349 or E-mail: chisnall@coralwave.com

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Feb 1

“Where Is Haiti Going?”

A Panel Discussion presented by The International Languages And Cultures Institute Of COB (ILCI) with His Excellency, Harold Joseph, Haitian Ambassador; Dr. Eugene Newry, Bahamian Ambassador To Haiti; Mr. Frenand Leger, Lecturer At COB; and moderator Mr. Michael Stevenson, Associate Professor aAt COB. 7 pm at Choices Restuarant, School Of Hospitality with refreshments. Donations: $3. Call ILCI at: 302-4587 or 302-4584.

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 Valentines Day from 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: Skippers' meeting and Party at Coral Reef Yacht Club in Miami.

Feb 10 - 9 am: Start of Miami to Nassau Ocean 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 Nassau for Around The Buoy races and Awards Presentation for Ocean Race.

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 Governpr-General Hon. Arthur D. Hanna & Mrs. Beryl Hanna at Radisson Cable Beach Resort. Tickets: $50 Cocktails: 7pm, Dinner: 8pm, Dress: Semi-Formal. T: 323-4488.

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Feb 17 - 18

Valentine's Day Sailing Regatta

A weekend of championship racing that takes place at Montagu Bay on East Bay Street. This event is a festive occasion with food vendors selling native Bahamian food on the Montagu Park during the races. For information please contact Mr. E. Johnson (242) 324-2946 or 394-0445

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Feb 17

43rd Annual Heart Ball

This is an annual fund-raising event to enable the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation to underwrite heart surgery for needy Bahamian children. There will be Entertainment by the world famous Meyer Davis Orchestra of New York and the top local band The Soulful Groovers along with the Police Pop Band. 8:30pm, Coral Ballroom, Atlantis Resort. Tickets: $200, cocktails at 7:15. Tel: Linda LeFleur of the Heart Foundation at (242) 327-0806.

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Feb - Apr.

The E. C. Bethel National Arts Festival Official Opening

The Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture will kick off their nation wide cultural festival of music, drama, dance and Junkanoo with an official opening of their National Arts Festival. Many schools, singing groups, choirs, dance troupes and individuals of different ages participate in their categories that culminate with a final concert featuring the top performers from the different categories. The final concerts are to be held from May - July. For more information please contact the Ministry of Culture Tel. (242) 326-0154

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Spring 2007

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

A collaborative, multi-gallery event dedicated to the memory of Brent Malone with proceeds donated to Brent Malone 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

An evening in honour of Brent Malone at the NAGB with living art interpretations of some of Malone's 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

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 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 20thYEAR

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 4

Annual Horse Show

Windsor Equestrian Centre (Happy Trails Stables) in Coral Harbour is having its annual horse show. T: 362-1820. www.bahamashorse.com

or info@windsorequestriancentre.com

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Feb 6

The Nassau Conference

With the Association of International Banks & Trust Companies in The Bahamas ( AIBT) as Founding Partner, The Nassau Conference's third year is entitled: “Wealth Management: Delivering Expertise in a Taxing World”. Presentaions include: Tax Models by Michael Bacon, Tax Partner, KPMG LLB; Tax Models In Europe by Richard Brooks, Trust Director, RBC Trust;

Tax Models in Latin America by Carmen Butler; Caribbean Co-Operation by VCince vanderpool Wallace, CTO Secretary-General; Structures and Products by Marnin Michaels Baker & McKenzie, Zurich; Commodities and Currencies by Nick Bennenbroek, Senior Currency Strategist, Brown Brothers Harriman; Exchange Controls by Wendell Mottley, Credit Suisse First Boston; Financial Centres in the Caribbean by Wendy Warren; Remarks by Jan Mezulanik Chairman, AIBT; Conference Cocktail Reception hosted by Pictet Bank & Trust Ltd.Fees are $800 if booked after January 6, 2007. 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

Ebony Fashion Fair Fashion Show

International tour comes to Nassau. Gorgeous models showcase the latest fashions by European and Asian designers. Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Nassau. At the Wyndham Nassau Resort. Tickets: $50, $35, $25 from Royal Palm Trading store, (formerly Mademoiselle), Bay St. T: 323-5570 or revselton@yahoo.com.

http://www.ebonyfashionfair.com

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