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TO UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE and FOR AD SALES & TO CONTACT US... E-mail: contact@nassau-weekly.info Tel: 1-242-323-8888 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd #1 Shirley Park Ave P.O. Box N-4855, Nassau, Bahamas Copyright©2007 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 13 Top Runway Models Luncheon Fashion Show & Photo Shoot Fashion Week event held at Provence Restaurant & Sugar Shack, at The Olde Towne Mall, Sandyport. 12 pm - 3 pm | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 13 Deadline CB Scholarship Program 2007 Commonwealth Bank is offering 10 Scholarship Awards to Bahamian students to attend COB. Applications from any Commonwealth Bank or the Financial Aid & Housing Department at COB. Deadline for applications is July 13, 2007. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 14 Bahamas Health Week Fun Run/Walk Held as part of the Central Bank of The Bahamas' Health Week 2007. Begins 6 am from the Frederick St. entrance of the Bank. Trophies awarded to winners in 7 categories. Entry fee $10 (includes T-shirt). Entry forms available in daily papers. T: Ms. D'Andrea Laing: 302-9839. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 14, 21 & 28 NAGB Summer Art Workshop: "The Poetry Shack" An intensive poetry workshop led by Christian Campbell about developing the craft and publishing in local and international journals. This course focuses on mastering many aspects such as traditional poetic forms, metaphor, tone and diction and serves as a creative laboratory in which participants translate their visions, engage with multiple traditions, build and innovate. Send 2 poems and a short paragraph about what you hope to achieve in taking the workshop to runksphd@yahoo.co.uk with "The Poetry Shack" in the subject line. Held at National Art Gallery, West Hill St. 10 am - 12 noon. T: 327-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 17 & 31 NAGB Poets and Writers Series Co-ordinated by writer and poet Marion Bethel and the NAGB, the series features Obediah Michael Smith on July 17 and Helen Klonaris on July 31. At 7 pm, at NAGB, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 17 & 20 - Tues & Fris Junkanoo Summer Festival "A Walk Through History," presented is along Bay St on Tuesdays and Fridays 9 am to 6 pm. The festival includes a craft fair, farmers market, face painting, caricature artists, block parties, shopping, Rake 'n Scrape Junkanoo and live music. Bay Street shops are decorated with the theme. Guided walking tours outline the rich Bahamian history. Street blocks have themes: Block 1- Age of Discovery: Lucayans & Columbus; Block 2-Age of Exploration: Eleutheran Adventures; Block 3-Age of Pirates: Pirates & Invasions; Block 4-Age of Loyalists: Loyalists & Slaves; Block 5-Age of Victoria: Blockade Runners & Tourism; Block 6-Age of War. Call the MOT Special Events at: 302-2070. | | |||||||||||||||||||
July 14 and Saturdays Junkanoo Festival Native Market On Saturdays between 9 am and 5 pm is a Native Market with Bahamian artisans and craftsmen showing their hand-crafted items along with indigenous fruits and veggies. In Rawson Square. T: 302-2070. E: tourism@bahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 14 Peace Basketball Classic for Phil Smith The Nelson Cooper "Peace on da Streets" Basketball Tournament. A $1,200 cash prize is up for grabs. This year's tournament held as a tribute the Bahamian basketball legend Phil Smith. Held at The Kendal Isaacs Gym. Tournament begins at 10 am. Championship at 6 pm. Tickets at The Hope Center, Thompson Blvd. T: 356-6549. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 14, 21 & 28 NAGB Summer Art Workshop The National Art Gallery's intensive poetry workshop entitled "The Poetry Shack" led by Christian Campbell for poets who are serious about developing craft and publishing in local and international journals. The course focus' on mastering many aspects of the craft of poetry, such as traditional poetic forms, metaphor, tone and diction. E: runksphd@yahoo.co.uk with "The Poetry Shack" in the subject line. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 17 NAGB Poets and Writers Series This special "Poets and Writers Series will feature literary artist Obediah Michael Smith. He is a published author of ten books of poems, a short novel and a cassette recording of poems. As an employee of The Ministry of Education, he taught English Language and Literature in high schools on New Providence, Grand Bahama and Inagua. Mr. Smith will be present to read and share some of his best work. Begins 7 pm at The National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 14 and Saturdays Music & Heritage Celebration On Saturdays until the 28th of July, on Arawak Cay, part of the Junkanoo Summer Festival features craft displays, live music, dancing, games, exhibitions, Quadrille dancing instruction, a Junkanoo Summer Camp, Junkanoo rush-outs at 5:30 pm and 10 pm and many more activities for the whole family. The Astro Club offers an astronomy tour to Fort Charlotte Hill. Bus pick up is at 7 pm from Arawak Cay. On Saturdays The Ministry of Tourism offers free roundtrip bus transport to Arawak cay from major hotels on Paradise Island, Cable Beach and downtown. Buses are hourly 2 -11 pm. T: 302-2070. E: tourism@bahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 19 NAGB Visual Artist's Talk Featuring Mr. Denis Knight. A potter's potter, an artist's artist and a wonderful teacher and gentleman, Knight has lived and worked in The Bahamas since the 1950s. He taught for many years in the public school systems and at the College of The Bahamas. His work is featured in the exhibition Bahamian Art: Pre Columbian to the Present and is represented in many private collections. Begins 7 pm at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 14 & 15 Bike Show & Pool Party Red Liners Bike Club presents their 5th Annual Bike Show & Bikini Pool Party. Two-day event kicks off on Saturday with the bike show on R.M. Bailey Park beginning at 1 pm and concludes with a Bikini Biker Pool Party on Sunday at The Sand Trap, West Bay St. Begins 11:30 am. Features lots of games and a live performance by Big AC. Adm: $15 with 2 canned food items, $20 without. Proceeds from the event to aid the Children's Emergency Hostel. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 14 NAGB Children & Family Art Workshop This workshop focuses on teaching children and families how to make colourful batik fabrics. For ages 10 and older. Adm: $10 Members / $12 non-Members (materials included). Begins 10 am at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. Call Luanne Morris to sign up. T: 328-5800 or e-mail: lmorris@nagb.org.bs | | |||||||||||||||||||
July 22 Miss Bahamas World Beauty Pageant This year 15 young ladies will compete for the titles of Miss Bahamas World, Miss Bahamas Tourism Queen International, and Miss Bahamas Intercontinental. A fourth title will also be awarded to the contestant who receives top marks in runway skills during a special preliminary competition. She will go on to represent The Bahamas at 2008 Top Model of the World competition. Held under the theme "Out of Africa - a Celebration of Freedom!" The show will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. Tickets at Diamonds International, Bay St; the Rainforest Theatre Box Office, Cable Beach and Michelle la Nuit, Soldier Rd. Begins 8 pm at the Rainforest Theatre, Wyndham Nassau Resort, Cable Beach. W: www.missbahamas.net. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 14 Fashion & Commercial Models Trade Show Part of the Bahamas Fashion Week showcase and held at the New Providence Community Center. From 9 am - 9 pm. Seminars and talks on modelling with demos on hair & make up. See hot new jewellery, clothing, bags and accessories. Free admission with complimentary food and drinks. T: Kevin at 326-3707. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 14 Independence Expo at Town Center Mall Town Centre Mall's all Bahamian Independence Expo & Trade Show. Enjoy Bahamian arts, crafts and food. Held Centre Court, Town Centre Mall. 12 noon to 6 pm. T: 322-8826. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 23 - 27 Soccer Camp Hosted by The Bahamas Soccer Academy. Established to help young aspiring soccer players to hone their skills. Adm: $85. Open to boys and girls ages 5 - 13. Begins 10 am - 1 pm Mon - Fri. Held at The College of the Bahamas Playing Fields. T: 324 3371. E: info@bahamasports.com. Applications available at www.bahamassocceracademy.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 15 - August 26 Jazz on the Water at Oyster Bar Presented by the Olde Towne Oyster Bar featuring Mizpah Bethel with Mark Redgrave on guitar. Enjoy mojitos, martinis and mimosas. Wine, mixed drinks and beer specials on offer. Free two week pass to Bally's Gym with purchase. Nautilus Water sales aid Rotary of Nassau club. Held Sundays 3 - 7 pm at The Olde Towne Mall, Sandyport. T: 327-4888. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 14 and Saturdays Festive Arts Tour Part of the Junkanoo Summer Festival on Saturdays is an art gallery tour of major art venues. The five hour bus tour includes lunch and leaves Rawson Square at 1pm. Visit major galleries such as the National Art Gallery, Stingrae Studios, Popop Studios, Jessica's Tileworks, New Providence Arts & Gallery, The Post House Gallery and the Festival site on Arawak Cay. Price: $50 T: 302-2070. E: tourism@bahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 27 & 29 NAGB Special Arts Workshop The topic of this Inter-disciplinary Arts Workshop is Authority,Imagination and Social Change and is facilitated by Helen Klonaris, MA, MFA. For beginning & accomplished writers, artists, performers, 18 and older. Features three 3-hour intensive reading and discussion sessions. Listen to music. Look at visual works. The workshop will culminate in a presentation/performance of our collective imaginings. Adm: $150 (Students half price). T: 328-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 15 and Sundays Festival Summertime Jazz on Sundays On Sundays from 4 - 9pm, in the Gardens at the British Colonial Hilton, Bay St, listen to the soothing sounds of jazz from spectacular Bahamian artists while browsing through a sidewalk art gallery. Features art displays, face painting for the kids, caricaturist and numerous food and beverage vendors. T: 302-2070. E: tourism@bahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 15 and Sundays Royal Poinciana Tea Party On Sundays This Junkanoo Summer Festival charity event features soft jazz, native fashion shows, silent auctions, raffles, literary readings and book signings by Bahamian authors. Sundays at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. Donation for children's charities is $20 which includes a tour of the gallery. On Sundays The Ministry of Tourism offers free roundtrip bus transport to the gallery from major hotels on Paradise Island, Cable Beach and town. Buses are hourly from 2 pm to 11 pm.T: 302-2070. E: www.bahamassummerjunkanoo.co.uk | | |||||||||||||||||||
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July 31 Miss Tourism Queen Bahamas Bahamian Beauty Alexandra Deal has taken on the role of goodwill ambassador, as Miss Tourism Queen International (MTQI) pageant, now underway in China. The grand coronation is set for July 31st | | |||||||||||||||||||
July 16 & July 18 IT Disaster Recovery Plan Seminar Canada-based Mid Range Inc. and Cable Bahamas hosts two one day seminars for IT personnel on Disaster Planning and Recovery. Instructor Richard Dolewski, Mid Range's Vice President for Technical and Contingency Services - says participants will learn what works in a real disaster and how to create a complete DR plan from start to finish. $600 pp. Times: 9 am to 4 pm Call Andre Knowles at Cable Bahamas. Tel: 356-8987. Fax: 502-8640. Email: aknowles@cablebahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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