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Ride-For-Hope Volunteer & Donations Call Ride for Hope is an annual fund-raising cycling event held in Eleuthera that raises money for cancer caring and treatment programs for Bahamians. 2008's ride is on Apr 5th. You can ride, volunteer or donate. Join companies, kids, families and int'l professional bike teams. www.rideforhopebahamas.com |  |
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March 6 - TONIGHT Sine.Qua.Non Gallery Exhibit Sine.Qua.Non Art Gallery invites the public to “Beyond The Looking Glass”, an exhibition of new works from Samantha Sarah including the Lowtide Collection. From 6-9 pm Mar 6th and 10 am-4 pm Mar 7th. Continues through March 17th. The gallery is on Elizabeth Ave, near Bay St. T: 322-7954. www.samanthasarah.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 6 - TONIGHT NAGB Artist Talk Caribbean Series The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas presents its first Artist Talk of the year with world-renowned Haitian painter and sculptor Edouard Duval Carrie. His art exhibits a dynamic blend of Afro-Caribbean culture, fantasy and specacular ornamentation. Duval plans a Haitian art exhibit with NAGB in 2009-10. Tel: 328.5800/1. www.nagb.org.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 6 - TONIGHT Business After Hours for 2008 Presented by The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce. Hosted by Multimedia Technologies and Walker Industries. A networking event which features presentations on the latest in Multimedia Technology. Held upstairs Villagio Restaurant, Cave's Village, West Bay St. Free admission. Held 6:30 - 9:30 pm. T: Antoinette Butler at 322-2145. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 7 - Friday Culturama 2008 Presented by the modern languages unit of the Ministry of Education and The Bahamas Modern Languages Association. Features primary and high school students performing Spanish and French dramas, songs and dances. Begins 11 am at St. John's College Auditorium. | Advanced Planner | | |||||||||||||||||
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March 15 - Saturday BASRA Pig Roast Party Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association invites all to its Pig Roast Party and FUNdrasier at The Sand Trap, West Bay St. Includes Live DJ Music & fireworks. Green Tickets $35 includes dinner, 2 drinks and one month BASRA Membership. Red Tickets $75 includes dinner, 2 drinks and 1 year membership. Raffle & prizes sponsored by Sands Beer. From 7:30pm until. Tickets at BASRA and The Sand Trap. Call:325-8864 or basra@coralwave.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
March 7 - Friday Charity Art Exhibition Held under the patronage of Mrs. Shawn Turnquest and Mrs. Sharlyn Smith. Features art work by Eddie Minnis, Stan Burnside, Antonio Roberts, Chan Pratt, Desiree Cox, Roshanne Minnis-Eyma and Ritchie Eyma. Proceeds to support the Ranfurly Home, The Links Inc. Women's Safe House and Alpha Phi Alpha Educational Scholarship Fund. Held 6 - 8:30 pm in The Wedgewood Room, Hilton. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 7 - Friday Art International Opening Reception The opening reception of the 3rd Annual Art International. Presented by Princess Bo Guirey. Features the works of 17 Bahamian and international artists. Held 6-8 pm at Guaranty Trust Bank, Lyford Manor, Lyford Cay entrance. Show runs through May 15. Tel: 362-7200. (Painting image courtesy of Lynn Parotti) | | ||||||||||||||||||
Until March 29 Art Exhibition: "Kaleidoscope" Presented by The Art Educators of the Bahamas. Show features a collection of paintings from the Art Educators of the Bahamas in public and private schools throughout the Bahama Islands. Held at the Central Bank of the Bahamas Gallery. Opening Reception held March 14, from 6 - 9 pm. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 8 - Saturday Lightbourne Marine Wahoo Fishing Tournament Captains meeting and sign up at Green Parrot Bar & Grill, East Bay St at Thurs 6 pm. $400/boat entry fee & optional $500/boat Calcutta for heaviest other gamefish. Cash prizes and giveaways. Pick up your registration form at sponsor company Lightbourne Marine or call: 393-5285. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 15 - Friday Antique Car Show & Steakout Presented by The Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas. Held 12 noon - 6 pm at Arawak. Some 44 cars vie for class trophies and popular choice. The public can enter cars. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd are: $500, $300 & $200. Cars must be 20 years old or more or 15-20 years old in good condition. Membership is $25 p.a. Steakout dinners $10. Raffles: $2 or 3 for $5. T: 356-2902. www.antiqueautosbahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 15 - Saturday Pink Ball Presented by Inner Wheel of East Nassau in aid of breast cancer awareness and prevention. Proceeds go to the Cancer Caring Society to help to send doctors to the family islands to conduct exams on under-privileged women. Features a cocktail reception, silent auctions, raffles, dinner, dancing and live entertainment by Modern Vintage. At the Hilton starts 7 pm, dinner at 8 pm. Dress: Black or Pink tie. Adm: $120. T: Melissa Boals or Heather Peterson at 393-8630. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 8 - Saturday "Learn to Swim" Program Presented by the Barracuda Swim Club. Takes place at Queen's College pool from 9 am to 12 noon. Two programs: learn to swim for children and learn to swim for adults. T: 364-3548. Registration forms available at www.barracudaswimming.org | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 8 - Saturday Red Cross Annual Fair The Bahamas Red Cross Society holds its annual fair at the Lower Gardens, Government House Grounds. Stalls, games and prizes. Also features Dynamite Daisy in a Judge Regalia and Miss Jessie Pearl donning her boxing glove and DJ Fines. Held 12 noon to midnight. Fair Adm: $2 Adults, $1 Kids; Jessie Pearl - Daisy Show Adm: $7 Adults, $5 Kids; T: 323-7370 or 328-4415. Disco Adm: $10. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 15 & 16 Bahamas Real Estate Expo Features major BREA certified real estate companies, banks, insurance Companies, law firms, title search firms, and more. Free seminars and panels about real estate, financing, insuring, etc. Adm: $5. Part proceeds in aid to the Bahamas Crisis Centre. Held at the Wyndham Ballroom. Begins 10 am on March 15th and 11 am on March 16th. T: 677-4503. www.bahamasrealestateexpo.com or info@bahamasrealestateexpo.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 8 - Saturday Movie: High School Musical 2 A fundraiser held in honor for the Ranfurly Home for Children. Features the Disney movie High School Musical 2 Extended Edition. Fun and games at 4 pm, movie begins 6:15 pm. Adm: $16. Held at the Paradise Island Park (opposite Paradise Island Harbour Resort). | | ||||||||||||||||||
March 8 - Saturday Legal Education Gala Ball The culmination of Legal Education Week. Held under the theme '10 Years of Legal Education: Surveying the Law and its Transformation'. Ball begins 6:30 pm in the Victoria Ballroom, Hilton. E: foxylady@coralwave.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 15 & 16 Art Gallery Tours Air-conditioned bus tours visiting all Art spaces, leaving from NAGB and New Providence Community Centre (NPCC) at 10 am on Sat and 12 noon on Sun. Features 12 galleries and studios. Buses have an informed local art expert for discussion & info. Tickets available from NAGB, West Hill St. T: 328.5800/1. www.transformingspacesbahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 8 - Saturday Dance Show: “Heaven” Presented by Nassau Fellowship Centre Dance Ministry and hosted by pastors Bishop Wilbert and Martha Storr. Features Revere Ensemble School of Dance Ministry, Golden Gates Assembly Dancers, Mr. Paul Whylly, Ms. Adanecia Kemp, Mr. Shane Lewis, Ms. Deegenera Jones, and Mr. Christopher Hanna. Adm: $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Begins 8 pm at The Dundas, Mackey St. Box Offices: NFC and 100% Bible Bookstore, Marathon. T: Min. Nathaniel Pratt at 323-2647 or E: nfcdm@nfcbahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 8 & 9 Annual Horse Show Presented by The Rotary Club of New Providence. Annual Horse Show is a fundraiser for the various community projects that Rotary undertakes. Features a Steak-out, games and a horse show. Other snacks on sale. Free admission. Held at Camperdown Stables, Wild Tamrind Drive off Prince Charles. T: Monique Bowe at 323 8574 or Camperdown Stables at 324-2065. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Mar 15 & 16 Annual Bahamas Kennel Club Dog Show & Obedience Trials Presented by the Bahamas Kennel Club. The island's major dog event featuring dogs in the working, sporting, non-sporting, Terrier, Toy and Herding groups. Also features dogs from the USA, Canada and The Bahamas. Held at the Botanical Gardens from 9 am to 2 pm each day. T: June Hall at 393-1360 or Rita Hall 393-7005 or 364-8350. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 9 - Sunday Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time commences at 2 am. Turn your clocks forward one hour. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Mar 16 - Sunday Bahamas National Spelling Bee On Sunday, more than 20 finalists assemble on stage at SuperClubs Breezes at 2 pm to choose a spelling champion to represent the Bahamas at the 81st Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington DC. Call sponsors The Nassau Guardian: 302-2300. | | ||||||||||||||||||
March 9 - Sunday Miss Bahamas Universe & Miss Teen Universal Bahamas Pageant Held under the theme, 'Seven Years of Splendor & Gratitude.' Features twenty-eight young ladies competing in pageant preliminaries and vying for the 2008 crown. Adm: $25. Held 5 pm at SuperClubs Breezes. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 9 - Sunday YWCA Cultural Evening A fundraiser for the YWCA. Features many of Nassau's finest instrumentalists, singers and artists including the Royal Bahamas Defense Force Band. Also Los Cairianos serenades the audience with Spanish songs and an art exhibition from students of H.O. Nash Junior High school. All proceeds to build an After School Center. Adm: $30. T: 322-3545. | | ||||||||||||||||||
March 18 - Tuesday Nassau Music Society Concert Presented by The Nassau Music Society. CHRISTINE GANGELHOFF (flutist), KENDRICK COLEBY (pianist) and DIANE BOYD-SCHULTZ (Flutist/Piccoloist) perform live at the Dundas, Mackey St. Adm: $25 members; $35 non-members; $10 students. Tickets at the Dundas 393-3728, Mackey St, James Moir & Co 362-4895. www.nassaumusicsociety.com or e-mail: pht@coralwave.com T: 327-7668. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 10 - 26 BAIC Shell Craft & Coconut Craft Training Program Presented by the Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation. Application forms available in daily newspapers. Held 6 - 10 pm at the Bahamas Academy Auditorium, Wulff Rd. Cost: $100 (excluding materials). T: 322-3740-3. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 21 - Friday Good Friday Public Holiday The end of the Lenten Season. | | ||||||||||||||||||
March 10 - 31 Lyford Cay Foundation Scholarship Application Applications are being accepted for academic scholarships for study at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels at colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, UK and the Caribbean. Deadline for applications is March 31. Application forms are available at The College of The Bahamas Financial Aid office, the Lyford Cay Foundation office and online at www.lyfordcayfoundation.org | | ||||||||||||||||||
March 24 - Monday Easter Monday Public Holiday Commemorates Christ's resurrection. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 26 & 30 FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualification Games Qualification games in CONCACAF for the FIFA World Cup 2010. Features two matches with the Bahamas vs the British Virgin Islands. At the BFA National Centre for Football Development, Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. Match 1 at 7 pm on Mar 26. Match 2 at 3 pm on March 30. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 14 - Friday NAGB Photographic Exhibit Opening Reception 'Developing Blackness' Presented by The National Art Gallery. The opening of 'Developing Blackness: Studio Photographs of "Over the Hill" Nassau in the Independence Era'. Exhibition features photographs taken primarily in the studios of photographers Cleveland Eneas, Antoine Ferrier, Sanford Sawyer and Maxwell Stubbs in Grant's Town and Bain Town in Nassau between the 1950s and 1970s. Dress: 1960-1980 period attire encouraged. Tel: 328.5800/1. www.nagb.org.bs | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 28 - Friday Wine & Jazz Fundraiser Presented by the Pilot Club of Nassau. Held under the theme, "An Evening of Wine & Jazz." Features performances by international Pianist Mike Wilner, Jazz, a live Band and more. Held 7:30 - 11 pm at the National Art Gallery, East Hill St. Adm: $125. Proceeds in aid of pool for physically disabled and College of the Bahamas Scholarship. T: 502-6059. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 29 - Saturday Hellenic Ball: "Byzantium" Features music by A Night in Athens and Visage. Cocktails 7 pm. Dinner to follow. Dress: Black Tie. Part proceeds in aid of The Hope Centre and The Nazareth Centre. Held in the Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis. Adm: $250. T: Irene Miaoulis at 424-0400 or Kathryn at 362-5665. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 14 - Friday Youth Explosion' Presented by V-Mac Production. Theme: "What's Going on?" Showcasing that which is positive, and Changing that which is Negative. Features performances by Christian Massive, Vision, Prophetic Voice, Tameka Smith-Taylor, Najie Dun, Chariots of Fire, Platinum Soldiers and more. Held at Holy Cross Parish Hall, Soldier Rd. Adm: $5. T: 455-4120 or 341-5417 or E: vmacproductions@gmail.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 30 - Sunday Bahamas Bridal Show Presented by Buttons Bridal & Formal Wear and 50 other wedding suppliers and planners. Features a fashion show, an exhibition and $30,000 in gifts and prizes. Adm: $30, VIP $40. Tickets at: Kelly's, Mall at Marathon and Buttons, Cable Beach Shopping Center. T: 327-5238. Couples should reserve online at www.buttonsformalwear.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 14 - Friday 5.5 World Championship 2008 Regatta Lombard Odier Darrier Hentsch Private Bank and Trust and the Bahamas Sailing Association present the 5.5 World Championship, hosted by the Nassau Yacht Club. Seven boats and teams from Great Britain, Finland, France, Norway, Switzerland, Australia, the Netherlands and The Bahamas compete for the World Championship the Scandinavian Gold Cup and the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Cup (also used for the Bahamas Nationals). T: 393-5366 or 393-5132. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 14 & 16 Music for Passiontide Presented by St. Andrews Presbyterian Kirk. Comprise pieces from Dvorak's Stabat Mater, Verdi's Requiem and Handel's Messiah. Concerts followed by a gourmet soup and wine supper. Held March 14 at 8:15 pm and March 16 at 5:00 pm at St. Andrews Presbyterian Kirk. Tickets: $25. Available at Logos Bookstore, East Bay St. Proceeds to fund a concert tour of the Southeastern USA in May. T: 376-2772 or 431-6440. www.mbproductionsbahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 14 - 16 BNT Andros Nature Trip An Andros 3-Day field trip presented by the Bahamas National Trust. Tours include a visit to the Blue Hole National Park, Maidenhair Coppice, Mennonite Farm and a boat trip to one of the island's creeks. Cost: $325 per person (includes transportation, accommodation, meals and tours). Bahamas Ferries leaves fro Andros at 7 am. Register at the Bahamas National Trust, Village Rd. T: 393-1317 or 393-2848. | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Mar 15 - Saturday Humane Society Raffle First prize: a 2008 Kia Optima from Kia Motors. Second prize: a 2008 Kia Picanto from Kia Motors. Other prizes include a British Airways flight to London, gift certificates and vouchers. Raffle held at The Mall at Marathon and broadcasting live over Radio Bahamas. Tickets on sale now and all day in the Mall and at the BHS shelter. T: 323 5138 or http://www.bahamashumanesociety.com | | ||||||||||||||||||
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