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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 6 - Tonight Book Launch and Signing The official launch and signing of Dominic Cant's Book of Photographs entitled "In a World of Water, Bahamas", at Doongalik Studios Art Gallery, Marina Village, Atlantis. 6 pm - 9 pm. T: 363-1313. Email: doongalikart@batelnet.bs or see: www.cantography.net | | ||||||||||||||||||
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July 7 Sir Lynden Pindling Legacy Ball The annual ball takes place this year at the Atlantis Ballroom, Paradise Island. The ball is the main fundraiser for The College of The Bahamas' Library. Cocktails at 7:30 pm and dinner at 8 pm. T: Mrs. M. Sands, 322-4130. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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July 7 - 31 Margaret Evans Yoga Classes Yoga teacher Margaret Evans holds classes in near Trinity Methodist Church, every Tuesday and Thursday until July 31, from 6 to 7:30 pm. Four classes are $80. (No class on Tue July 10, Independence Day). On Saturdays from July 7 -July 28 classes are held 10:30 am - 12 noon. ($40). Held in southern-most building, halfway between Charlotte & Frederick Sts, in Trinity Methodist Church parking lot. Air-conditioned. For info and to open parking lot gate call Ms. Evans on 477-3903 or 394-2121. Ms. Evans is a registered yoga teacher on www.yogaalliance.org | | ||||||||||||||||||
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July 10 - Tuesdays & Fridays Junkanoo Summer Festival The month-long festival is themed: "A Walk Through History," presented along Bay Street on Tuesdays and Fridays from 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 will be decorated and theme. Guided walking tours will be offered outlining the rich Bahamian history. Street blocks will 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. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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July 7 Basketball Tournament The "Peace on da Streets" Basketball Tournament. This year's tournament held as a tribute the Bahamian basketball legend Phil Smith. Held at The Kendal Isaacs Gym. | | ||||||||||||||||||
July 7, 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 7 Independence Beat Retreat Presented by the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band. Begins 5 pm in Rawson Sq., Bay St. | | ||||||||||||||||||
July 10 Fashion Week Independence Day Bash Live performances by Bahamian female Grammy winner, Trez Hepburn; New York City's hottest Reggaeton Artists, Lokixximo; and the Bahamas' own Kim Welcome starts at 1 pm. Be in a Live Musical Video Shoot of Lokixximo. Enjoy gourmet food while listening to the sweet sounds of Sugar Shack, performed by Trez. Also features a Fashion Swim Suit Photo Shoot and Private Island Beach Photo Shoot (10 am - 8 pm) $75 pp includes boat ride. Swim wear by The Island Shop. At the Sugar Shack, Olde Towne Mall, Sandyport. T: Kevin at 326-3707. www.bahamasfashionweek.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
July 7 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 7 High School Reunion Boat Cruise The GHS Class of '85 Reunion Boat Cruise on board the Yellow Bird. Boarding time 7 pm. Leaves from the Woodes Rogers Walk at 8 pm. T: 393-8116. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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July 7 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 from 2 pm to 11 pm. T: 302-2070. E: tourism@bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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July 11 Multi-Cultural Make-up for TV & Film Workshop The Multicultural Make-up Workshop from 1 pm to 10 pm, is the second of two Fashion Week workshops (see July 9) where participants get dolled up to show off their new look. Workshop is followed by the Hair & Makeup Show by Soft & Beautiful from 8 pm - to 8:30 pm. This is followed by the Bahamian Designer Fashion Show featuring fashions by Ms. Sealey, Andron Evans, Percy Wallace, the Haus of Nestaci and more. From 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Held in the Victorian Room at the Hilton Hotel, Bay St. T: Kevin at 326-3707. www.bahamasfashionweek.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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July 7 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 12 Fashion Week at Senor Frogs Breakfast swimwear shoot for magazines (8 am). Lunch at noon. Make up by Hollis Cosmetics (2 pm), photo shoot at Straw Market (4:30 pm, Fashion Show at Senor Frogs (6 pm). | | ||||||||||||||||||
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July 7 St Bede's Bazaar and Raffle Presented by St. Bede's Roman Catholic Church with food and games for the whole family. Begins 12 noon - 7 pm at the Church grounds #10 Sutton St, off Kemp Rd. | | ||||||||||||||||||
July 7 Fashion Week Gala Opening Enjoy fabulous cuisine by master chef Marc Innocenti at Provence Waterfront Restaurant, The Olde Towne Mall, Sandyport. $50 pp (plus 15% gratuity). RSVP required at: 326-3707. Get to meet top Bahamian and international models and celebrities at the After Party at Sugar Shack, Sandyport.T: Kevin at 326-3707. www.bahamasfashionweek.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
July 13 Top Runway Models Luncheon Fashion Show & Photo Shoot Held at Provence & Sugar Shack, at The Olde Towne Mall, Sandyport. 12 pm - 3 pm | | ||||||||||||||||||
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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. | | ||||||||||||||||||
July 8 - 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 8 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 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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July 8 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 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. | | ||||||||||||||||||
July 8 - 27 Teen Scene Camp Trip To Eleuthera Held in three sessions. Activities include Art & Crafts, Talent Night, Discussion Groups, Swimming, Sports & Games and Bible Lessons. Session 1: $215; July 8 - 13 for children ages 15 - 19. Session 2: $215; July 15 - 20 for ages 11 - 14. Session 3: $165; July 22 - 27, for kids 7 - 10. Held at the Teen Scene Camp, Bannerman Town Eleuthera. Prices include housing, transportation, meals, T-shirt and all other camp materials. T: Eunice Thompson 361-2072; Eva Culmer 392-2428; Joshua Sands 324-3500. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 9 Fashion Cinema Workshop Discover your modelling potential and learn your strengths in this first of two Fashion Week workshops that focuses on hair and make up. Sponsored by Pro-line's Soft and Beautiful. Register ($99) for two workshops (July 9 and 11) and the chance to show off your new look at the Bahamian Designer Fashion Show on July 11. Registration includes a salon makeover and make-up and hair products. Held at British Colonial Hilton, Nassau 5 - 9 pm. T: Kevin at 326-3707. www.bahamasfashionweek.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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