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July 20 - 29 Comedy Show Featuring Hypnotist Denny More and Joe Miller as seen on Jerry Springer and repeat sold out engagements at clubs all across America. Tuesdays - Sundays. Two shows nightly. Family show begins 7 pm. For ages 8 and older. An adult must accompany children under 16. Adm: $20. Late show begins at 9 pm. Features mature subject matter. For ages 18 and older. Adm: $25. Held at Jokers Wild Comedy Club, Atlantis. 363-2000 ext. 64002. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 20 "Summer Bliss" Fashion Show This fashion show will feature a range of fashions by Zangena "Jean" Munroe, a seamstress/ designer with over 20 years of experience and Stanford Cooper, a guest designer from New York. The unique presentation will introduce the S-Z collection, which features a mix of children's, casual, church, evening, prom and wedding attire. Begins 7:30 pm at the Church of God Auditorium, Joe Farrington Road. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 children. Available at The Juke Box - Mall At Marathon and 100% Bible Bookstore. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 24 & 27 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. Call the MOT Special Events at: 302-2070. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 21 & 28 Music & Heritage Celebration On Saturdays until the 28th of July, on Arawak Cay, 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 more. The Astro Club offers an astronomy tour to Fort Charlotte Hill. Bus pick up is at 7 pm from Arawak Cay. On Saturdays is a free roundtrip bus transport to Arawak cay from major hotels on Paradise Island, Cable Beach & town. Buses are hourly 2 -11 pm. T: 302-2070. E: tourism@bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 22 & 29 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 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 traditional poetic forms, metaphor, tone and diction and serves as a creative laboratory in which participants translate their visions, 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 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 21 Teachers Art Workshop Presented by The National Art Gallery and the Central Bank of The Bahamas. Begins 10 am - 4 pm at the Gallery on West Hill St. 328-5800/1. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
July 21 and 28 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 29 - Aug 1 Home Economists Conference 17th Biennial Conference of the Caribbean Association of Home Economists (CAHE). This year's theme, "Home Economics Education: Enhancing and Sustaining the Quality of the Workforce in the Caribbean." Registration and Pre-Conference Workshop begins June 28, with educational excursions to Eleuthera, Andros, Exuma, Morton Salt in Inagua and Paradise Island. Official Opening Ceremony held Sun 29 July at 4 pm. Conference topics include, The Changing Caribbean Economy and its Implications for Education and the Workforce, The Role of Industry in the Development of a Quality Workforce, Building Partnerships to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century Workforce, The Relevance of Home Economics education to Workforce Readiness and Building Capacity for Workforce Readiness and Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the Caribbean. Speakers include Mr. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Mrs. Beverly Saunders - V.P Organizational Development at Kerzner International and Mrs. Sonja Lewis - President CAHE St. Vincent & The Grenadines. Held at the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino, West Bay Street. 327-6200. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 21 Orlando Magic Basketball Camp Dubbed "Magic in Paradise," the camp will be hosted by top Orlando Magic players and coaches. Open to aspiring professional basketball players 6 - 17 living in the Bahamas and Central and South Florida. Features one-on-one instructions in a number of game techniques. Participants for the camp will be drafted by with The Bahamas Basketball Federation to ensure that the most promising Bahamian talents get exposure. Held at the Kendal Isaacs Gym. Visit www.bahamas.com or email magicinparadise@bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 21 Bodybuilding Championships The 34th Annual Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation's (BBFF) National Championships. Male titles up for grabs include; bantamweight, lightweight, welterweight, light middleweight, middleweight, light heavyweight, heavyweight and super heavyweight. Female titles include lightweight and heavyweight. Winners expected to compose a national team to compete at the CAC Championships in Bermuda in October. Begins 7:30 pm at the Rain Forest Theatre, Wyndham Resort. Adm: $25. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
July 21 Reggae Summer Splash Guinness and Island Entertainment presents the biggest party of the summer featuring international performing artists such as Da'Ville, Gyptian, Lady Saw, Macka Diamond, Natural Black, Landlord and more. Held at Fort Charlotte. Doors open 9 pm. 10 pm Showtime. Tickets at The Juke Box and Super Video. Guinness Pre-Party held Friday July 20th at Cocktails and Dreams. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 31 COB Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline The College of The Bahamas Alumni Association Hall of Fame is seeking nominations of a COB alumna/alumnus who is making significant contributions to the development of The Bahamas and whose life is the hallmark of COB's motto, "Knowledge, Truth, Integrity." Nomination form must be submitted along with a current portfolio and photograph of nominee. Nomination forms may be obtained from The Office of Alumni, Administration Block, Oakes Field Campus, or may be downloaded from www.cob.edu.bs Call 302-4365/6. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 22 - 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 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 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. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 26 Money Management Seminar Get free advice from the experts at British American Financial's Midsummer night school. Seminar topics include Wills & Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Investments, Mortgage dos and don'ts, Healthy Lifestyles for a Healthy Bahamas and Improving your life with technology. Refreshments will be served. 461-1000. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
July 22 Miss Bahamas World Tourism 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 28 Wealth & Business Seminar Hosted by FAR. Hepburn & Co Chartered Accountants & Small Business Consultants. Seminar focuses on starting a business and personal financial planning. Features tips to help plan, run and grow wealth and business. Adm: $150; $95 early registration. 325-7313. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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July 22 and 29 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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