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Thursday June 7, 2007

June 7 -10

Just Rush Junkanoo & Concerts

In Grand Bahama

In the biggest summer Junkanoo event ever held, “Just Rush” pits Grand Bahama's parade winners, The Classic Dancers and the Swingers, against four Nassau groups: One Family, Roots, The Saxons and The Valley Boys, with The Sting making a special performance. Each group is expected to field 250 rushers. Festivities start on Thursday at Club Amnesia with concert featuring KB, Terez Hepburn and Visage. On Friday the Opening Ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m. and the parade at 7 p.m. The winning group wins $20,000; 2nd place $15,000; 3rd $10,000 and 4th place $5,000. Prizes include: $8,000 for best lead piece; $10,000 for best music; $2,000 for the best sounding group passing the Seventeen Mall strip; and $2,000 for the best lead piece dancer. Bleachers range from $20 to $50. On Saturday an all-day beach party is held on Taino Beach. Results will be announced at 6:30 pm. Later, at Columbus Theater is a concert by reggae legend Beres Hammond.

June 7 - 10

Andros Crabfest

Andros celebrates its 10th Annual Crabfest honoring two of Andros' finest Rev. Harrington Frazier and Mr. Kirkland Bodie. The festival features crab-centred activities, cultural shows, culinary contest, crab clipping contest, rake 'n' scrape and more. Held in Queens Park, Fresh Creek, Andros. T: (242) 363-2286.

June 7

NAGB Film Series

The "Once Were Warriors" film is a powerful and deeply moving story of a family descended from Maori warriors which is bedeviled by a violent father and the societal problems of being outcasts in New Zealand. Directed by Lee Tamahori and starring Rena Owen and Temuera Morrison. 102 minutes. Begins 8 pm at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800.

June 8

InnoWorks Camp Deadline

Deadline for the Camp InnoWorks that runs July 2 - July 7 at St. Andrew's School for children aged 11- 13 who are interested in rockets, robots and submarines. Features fun activities, transportation, lunch and T-shirts. Free of charge. Applications available at ColinaImperial Insurance Ltd., Collins Ave, Rosetta St. and East Bay Street branches. T: 356-8447.

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June 14

NAGB Poets/Writers Series

Featuring Lelawattee Manoo-Rahming Begins 7 pm at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800.

June 9

Fun Run/Walk & Health Fair

Held as part of the Bahamas Co-operative League's Annual Co-operative month. Open to League and general public to compete for trophies. Health fair features free blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar testings. Begins 6 am at Goodman's Bay. T: 356-3152. E: coopbahamas@hotmail.com.

June 15

COB Music Workshop

Features two sessions presented by Roscoe Dames, Bujo Kevin Jones, Nicki Gonzalez and Phillip Martin. Topics include “The Music Business from the Islands to the World” and “Pursuing Your Dream and a Professional Career”. Workshop sessions also include a 2-hour drummers clinic. Held at COB. Adm: $30; students $15. T: 302-4304/53/66. W: www.cob.edu.bs

June 9

Steak-Out

The family and friends of Mrs. Una Sawyer host a Steak-Out in aid of Mrs. Sawyer's medical expenses. Steak and soda dinners, conch fritters, conch chowder, conch salad and desserts will be on sale. Dinners $15. T: 325-1514.

June 15

QC Class of '77 Reunion

Held at Montague Gardens. T: 393-1059 or 393-3331.

June 9

Junkanoo Summer Festival Begins

On Saturday at 6 pm, The Ministry of Tourism's Junkanoo Summer Festival opens with a ceremony on Arawak Cay There will be a concert by Areito and food and drinks on sale. 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. SEE MORE EVENTS BELOW. Call: 302-2070.

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June 15 & 16

COB Jazz Festival

Hosted by COB under the title "Jazz under the Stars Festival 2007". The 2-day event promises to be an exciting one with some of the best Jazz artists like Marcus Johnson, Alyson William, Nicki Gonzalez, Phillip Marting and more performing with the Bahamas Jazz Project at the Friday Jamz and Gala Concert & Dinner. Adm: Friday Jamz $50, students $10; Gala Concert & Dinner $175; $80 Gold Package (concert & hors d'oeuvres); $50 General admission Begins 7 pm nightly at COB Band Shell, Poinciana Drive. T: 302-4304/53/66. W: www.cob.edu.bs.

June 9 - July 29

Music & Heritage Celebration On Saturdays

Part of the Junkanoo Summer Festival is held on Saturdays from 2 pm - 11 pm on Arawak Cay. Event features craft displays, live music, dancing, games, exhibitions, Quadrille dancing instruction, a Junkanoo Summer Camp from 2 pm - 10:30 pm, Junkanoo rush-outs at 5:30 pm and 10 pm and many more activities for the whole family. Held T: 302-2070. E: tourism@bahamas.com

June 16

Ron Ricardo Soca Meltdown

Presented by Ron Ricardo and 100 Jamz. Featuring the 'Queen of Soca' Destra with Atlantik, Visage, K.B and Avvy. Held at Butler & Sands Grounds, JFK Drive from 8 pm with show at 10 pm. Tickets are $25 at all Burns House locations and The Juke Box, Mall at Marathon.

June 10 - July 29

Festival Summertime Jazz on Sundays

On Sundays, 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

June 17

Father's Day

Father's Day was dreamed up by Sonora Smart Dodd Spokane, Washington who thought of the idea while listening to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909. Sonora wanted to honour her selfless, hard-working Dad. Her father was born in June, so she chose to hold the first Father's Day celebration in Spokane on the 19th of June, 1910. In 1926, a National Father's Day Committee was formed in New York City. Father's Day was recognized by a Joint Resolution of Congress in 1956. In 1972, President Richard Nixon established a permanent national observance of Father's Day to be held on the third Sunday of June.

June 10 - July 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 Ary Gallery, West Hill St. Adm: $20 which includes a tour of the gallery. T: 302-2070. E: www.bahamassummerjunkanoo.co.uk

June 11

NAGB Lecture

Professor of Art at Yale University, Robert Farris Thompson, discusses “African Retention's in the Caribbean.” Begins 7 pm at the Indaba Project Tent on Fowler Street. Parking is difficult in the area. Interested persons willing to carpool with gallery staff should meet at the NAGB at 6:45 pm for the short drive to Fowler Street. T: 328-5800.

June 22

Essay Competition Deadline

Hosted by The Min. of the Public Service as part of their 8th Annual Public Service Week. Open to junior and senior high school students. Topic: “The Public Service - Promoting Quality Service in the Workplace.” Essay should consist of 250 - 300 words for junior high students and 450 - 500 for senior. Winners will be announced during the 8th Annual Public Service Week Awards Ceremony on October 6th, 2007. Winners will each receive a Dell Desktop 2400 computer with scanner, copier and printer. Entries should be to the attention of Ms. Antionette Thompson, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Public Service. T: 302-9300.

June 12 - July 29

A Walk Though History

Take a walking tour through the annals of Bahamian history in Downtown Nassau. Tuesdays - Thursdays from 9 am - 5 pm. T: 302-2070.

June 12

NAGB Poets/Writers Series

Featuring Christian Campbell. Begins 7 pm at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800.

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