Thursday March 22nd, 2007

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Mar 24 & 25

LeAnne Rimes at Crystal Palace Casino

Country music superstar, LeAnne Rimes in concert on Saturday at Rainforest Theatre ($69), and on the beach on Sunday ($49) with rising country star Jimmy Barret opening. Call Wyndham Nassau Resort: T: 327-6200.

Mar 23-24

BAAA CARIFTA Trials

The Bahamas Associations of Athletics Association hosts the trials to determine who represents the Bahamas in the CARIFTA games to be held in the Turks & Caicos. At Tommy Robinson Stadium, QE Sports Centre.

Mar 23 - 24

18th Annual BMDA New Car Show

Franchised auto dealers and allied companies of The Bahamas Motor Dealers Association display 70 vehicles including the latest sedans, hatchbacks, trucks, vans and SUV's from 15 of the world's leading auto-makers such as Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM, Nissan, Dodge, Isuzu and Mercedes-Benz. Financing and insurance available. Special giveaways and prizes. T: 328-3908.

75th Annual Nassau Garden Club Show

“A Colourful Calypso at the Retreat” on Village Rd. A display and competition of plant and flower arranging. Stands sell crafts and exhibits such as Karen Johnson's jewelry, Ma Wells's preserves, Flamingo Nurseries' plants and orchids, The Potting Shed's plants and orchids, Tanya Nunez's plants and orchids, Abaco Neem's oils and lotions, Linda Pritchard's butterflies and A1 Services' tree trimming. $5 for adults and Children under 12 are free. From 2:30 - 6:30pm. Contact the Retreat. T: 393-1317

Mar 24

Nassau Nastics Blackbeards Challenge

A top fund-raising gymnastics competition at Sir Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. On Mar 23rd is a special coaching clinic from 4-6 pm with a high-level US coach. T: 356-7722 or 364-8423. E-mail: nassaunastics@yahoo.com

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Mar 24

Festival of African Arts & Bash Concert

The Festival of African Arts and The African Bahamian Association presents "Celebrate Africa" commemorates the Bicentennial to abolish the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Features African food & drinks, arts & crafts, fashion show and a demonstration and tournament of the Africa game “Aware”. Cultural demonstrations broadcast live. In the evening is a Bicentennial Bash concert featuring:Elon Moxey, Ancient Man, KB, T'D5Rez, Visage, and Freddie Munnings Jr. At The Southern Recreation Grounds, Blue Hill Rd. Produced by Patrick Rahming and 1807 Entertainment Ltd. T: 356-9080 E: prahming@gmail.com or Minarda Powell: 394-0982 or 557-4523. *E: minarda@gmail.com

Mar 30 & 31

Nassau Music Society Concert The Albek Trio

Mar 24

St. Andrews School Fair

Under the theme: Lend a Hand - Care for our Bahama Land, St Andrews School holds its annual fair with games, rides and food galore from 12 - 5 p.m. ADM: $ 2 Ad, $1 Ch, Call: Shelly Nairn, T: 393 4551. snairn@halsburylawchambers.com

The Nassau Music Society presents The Albek Trio featuring Fiona Albek on piano, Ambra Albek on violin and Job Linus Weber on cello, with a program comprising Mozart, Falla, Shostakovich and Smetana. At St Paul's, Lyford Cay on March 30 at 8pm and at St Andrews Kirk, Shirley St on March 31st at 8pm. Tickets are: $25 for members, $35 for Non-Members and $10 for students and are available from The Offices of AD Hanna & Co: 322-8306, Star General Insurance: 393-5529, Moir & Co: 362-4895. Season sponsors are: Fidelity, SG Hambros, Pictet Bank & Trust, RoyalStar Assurance. See: www.nassaumusicsociety.com or e-mail: pht@coralwave.com. Call 327-7668.

Mar 24

Dolphin Swim Club Spring Invitational

Swimmers, including those chosen for the forthcoming CARIFTA meet in Jamaica, have a last chance to compete and tune up at the 17th Annual Dolphin Swim Club Spring Invitational at St John's Short Course Pool. Sponsored by Bay Street Garage Castrol. Starts at 9 am. www.dolphinswimmingclub.com

Mar 24

Mama Look At Me - Youth Talent Show

Crystal Moncur and Margaret Glynatsis of Big Productions hold auditions at Da Island Club for singers of all types and genres. Some of the proceeds aid children's charities. From 11:20 am to 2 pm. Fee $5. T: 302-2330 or 393-1910.

Mar 30 - Apr 1

Bimini Sailing Regatta

Native sloops from over the country race in the 5th annual Bimini sailing regatta, a time of fun, food,

Mar 24

BNT Walk Around Clifton Heritage Site

A free guided walk around the once Wyllie Plantation including the Pirates' Steps, Sacred Place, many plantation ruins, a wildlife pond, seashore, broad-leaf coppice and wetlands. Starts at Jaws Beach, south of Lyford Cay. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear long pants and closed-in shoes and bring a cool drink and binoculars. Free admission. Walk begins at 8 am. T: 393-1317. E: bnt@bahamasnationaltrust.org.

festivities and warm Bimini hospitality. Radio Beach, North Bimini. T: 347-3529.

Mar 30

Wedding Date At Breezes

Mar 24

NAGB Kids and Family Art Workshop

NAGB's Kids and Family Art Workshop “Image Full of Light” explores various uses and potential of digital media in artistic communication. Participants create still and moving images using simple digital equipment with a later presentation and a discussion how this genre of art relates to traditional painting and commercial media. For ages 12 and over. $10 for members, $12 for non-members. 10 am to 2 pm. Reserve with Miss Morris T: 328-5800/1. E: morris@nagb.org.bs

SuperClubs Breezes Resort and Buttons Bridal & Formal Wear. Free for VIP ticket

holders to the Bridal Show coming on April 15. T: 327-5238. www.buttonsformalwear.com

Mar 31

COB $24,000 Scholarship Application Deadline

Mar 24

BIFF's Monthly Film Series: Johnny Slade's Greatest Hits

Down-and-out lounge singer Johnny Slade is hired by a mystery man to open a hot club, the catch being he's given a new (and terrible) song to sing each night. Noticing that whenever he sings one an new crime is committed, Johnny gradually realizes his songwriter-benefactor is a powerful mob boss in hiding and his “Greatest Hits” are the only way the man can give orders to his crew. Directed by Larry Blamire. Starring John Fiore, Vincent Curatola and Robert Giardina. Free of charge. Rated PG. Showtime 7:30 pm at the Hard Rock Café, Downtown, Bay St. www.bintlfilmfest.com

The College of The Bahamas is now accepting applications for the prestigious

President's Scholars Programme, awarded to high-achieving, highly-motivated students pursuing a first-time bachelors degree in Fall 2007. Benefits include Scholarship Award of $24,000.00 ($6,000.00 per year for 4 years). Get applications from www.cob.edu.bs., and deliver them to COB's Office of Student Leadership or mail them to P.O. Box N-4912. T: 302-4559.

Mar 25

Bahamas National Spelling Bee Final

On Sunday, 20 finalists assemble on stage at the Radisson Convention Centre, at 3 pm to choose a spelling champion to represent the Bahamas at the 80th Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington DC on May 30 and 31. Main sponsors are The Nassau Guardian, IBM Bahamas, BEC and The Ginn Corporation.

Mar 31

Project Read Volunteer Call & Tutor Training

Mar 28

Influential Voice Seminar - Willow Institute

Learn to maximize the influential power of your voice and how your projection determines reactions affecting your likeability, credibility and persuasiveness. Facilitated by Ms. Kim Welcome, BA, trained voice actor and vocalist. At COB UWI Dining Room. ADM: $60 pp. Corporate Discount: (5 or more) $50; Chamber of C members: $50 or $45 for 5 or more. From 9 - 11:30 am. Call: Diane at: 356-9272 or register@willowinstitute.com

Project Read Bahamas, an adult literacy charity, hosts a call for volunteers and a tutor training

seminar. Volunteer tutors are trained in the effective "each one teach one" methods pioneered by Laubach. A backlist of 65 students are waiting for help! Please encourage friends and family to volunteer or to support financially. At Doctors Hospital from 9 am - 4 pm. Call Brian Moodie, Chairperson. Tel: 502-6505. E: arthurlue@yahoo.com

Mar 29 - April 15

Circus Maximus

Featuring Elephants, Chicago Boys and Russian Bears, Human Cannonball, trick dogs, and rides (additional) the annual circus comes to at R.M. Bailey Park. ADM: $10 or $8 with coupon.

Mar 29

NAGB Independent Film Series: Little Miss Sunshine

The story of the Hoovers, one of the most endearingly fractured families ever seen on motion picture screens. The motley six members treks from Albuquerque to the Little Miss Sunshine pageant in Redondo Beach, California, to fulfill the deepest wish of 7-year-old Olive, an ordinary girl with big dreams. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. Free admission. Show starts at 8 pm. Outdoors at the Gallery. Bring a chair and repellent. www.nagb.org.bs

Mar 31

4th Annual Reggae All Stars Concert

Tuff Gong with Bristol Wines & Spirits hold a concert with Ky-mani Marley, Wayne Wonder, Ken Boothe, Half Pint, Barrington Levy, Elephant Man, T.O.K. and Blessed.

Mar 29

BAIC Business Lecture Series

The ninth of 10 presentations organised by The Bahamas Agriculture and Industry Corporation. On Thursday the 29th Christopher Stuart presents Bookkeeping and Accounting for The Bahamas. Lasts for 2 hours from 7 pm at the lecture theatre Bahamas Tourism Training Ctr, COB. Lectures are free. Call BAIC. T: 322-3740, 325-1912 or E: lester_stuart@hotmail.com or lhilton_nassau_bahamas@hotmail.com

Hosted by Empress Renee of 100 Jamz and Fat Back of More 94FM. Special guests included Rita Marley. Gates open 9 pm; showtime 11 pm. Tickets: $30 general, $60 VIP, $150 Backstage from the Jukebox. Marley Boutique, Sexy Thing. Gizmos & Gadgets and The Satellite Warehouse.

Mar 31

Lennox Paton Youth Rugby Sevens

Mar 30

Historical Society Talk - Peter J. Roberts - DNA Genealogy

“Genetic Genealogy and the Results of The Bahamas DNA Project.” The Bahamas DNA Project was launched in 2004 to support genealogy research. Mr Roberts, a Bahamian professor at Georgia State University, is the project administrator. Early results of the project show that sharing the same surname is not a guarantee of being related. 6 pm at the Bahamas Historical Society, Shirley St, Elizabeth Ave. T: 322-4231. E-mail:

info@bahamashistoricalsociety.com or www.bahamashistoricalsociety.com

School rugby sevens tournament sponsored by leading law firm Lennox Paton. Senior high schools and junior highs compete at

Winton Rugby Field. CV Bethel, Government High, CR Walker, Doris Johnson, CC Sweeting, St. Augustine's College, St. Anne's, SC MacPherson, DW Davis, HO Nash, LW Young. The Bahamas Rugby Union is putting out a call for coaches to assist. E: Ely Miles at ely@rugbybahamas or http://www.rugbybahamas.com

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