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TO SUBSCRIBE, FOR AD SALES & TO CONTACT US... E-mail: nassauweekly@coralwave.com Tel: 1-242-323-8888 Published by 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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May 6 - 11 UNESCO Travelling Caribbean Film Showcase The Bahamas hosts the Caribbean film tour which began in February in St. Kitts and consists of 14 to 16 hours of recent films from the region. Works include documentaries, animated films and Bahamian films shown at various venues including the NAGB. Guest filmmakers will discuss their works. At T: 328-5800 or visit: www.nagb.org.bs | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 8 - 12 National Dance Company Performance The National Dance Company of The Bahamas celebrates 15 years in concert at The National Centre for the Performing Arts with artistic director, Mr. Robert Bain. 8 pm nightly. Special matinee on Friday May 11 at 1 pm. Adm: $25, matinee $10. Box Office: Dance Bahamas School, #7 Base Rd Business Ctr, Nassau St. and The National Center For The Performing Arts. T: 328-7588. | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 10 & 11 RBC '07 Swimming Nationals Held at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex, QE Sports Center, the event features seven swim clubs and 300 swimmers. Session 1 begins at 6:30 pm on Thursday, session 2 begins 9 am on Friday and session 3 begins 6 pm on Friday. These events will be seeded events and will be swum as mixed aged groups. Sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada. Tickets at the door. |  | | |||||||||||||||
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May 10 - 12 Mangrove Cay Regatta Held in Mangrove Cay, Andros. | | ||||||||||||||||
May 11 Jump Off Concert Fantastic 4 Promotions presents The Jump Off Part 2 at The Botanical Gardens. Special guests include Collie Budz and Massive B (Bobby Konders and Jabba). Come early for a chance to win an all expense paid trip and tickets to the Best Of The Best Concert May 27th in Miami with Akon, Bounty Killa, Buju Banton and more. Doors open 9 pm. | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 11 & 12 Estée Lauder Make-up Event The 2-day event features Estée Lauder Make-up artist Natasha Barr. Begins 9 am at The Perfume Bar, Bay and Parliament St. on Friday and 12 noon at Solomon's Mines, Mall at Marathon location on Saturday. T: 322-7216. | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 18 The Dicey-Do Singers in Concert The International Languages and Cultures Institute at COB presents an Evening with The Dicey-Do Singers. Features wine tasting and an art exhibit. Begins 7 pm at the Munnings Building at COB roundabout. Adm: $10. Students: $5 with I.D. T: 302-4587 or 302-4584. | | ||||||||||||||||
May 11 & 12 Imperial Optical's Frame Party Attending this Frame Style Show are featured lines Fendi and CK displaying the hottest and latest frame styles. Begins Friday at Imperial Optical, Rosetta Street and continues on Saturday at the stores Mall at Marathon location. T: 322-2089 or 393-5959. | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 18 & 19 Gospel Comedy Connection Presented by Life Empowerment Ministries. Featuring one of Americas funniest comedian and ventriloquist Willie Brown and Woody. Special appearance by Dynamite Daisy. Held at The Holy Trinity Activity Centre, Stapledon Gardens. Doors open 6:30 pm, 8 pm showtime. Adm: $20 adults, $10 children. Tickets at 100% Bible Bookstore and Oasis Music Centre. T: 362-1372 / 434-9465 / 434-8215. | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 11 & 12 David Yurman Preview David Yurman and John Bull invites the public to preview the new Cable Candy Collection. Begins 7 pm - 10 pm at John Bull's Marina Village location, Paradise Island and 11 am - 4 pm at David Yurman, Bay St. on Saturday. T: 302-2878. | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 12 Ms. Bahamas Talented Teens Hal Jackson's Scholarship Competition. A Pre-Mother's Day event supporting strong women worldwide held at Loyola Hall, Gladstone Rd at 7:30 pm. Part proceeds to go to The Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group and Annie's Nursery & Kindergarden. Adm $25 - $30. Tickets at Bahamas Orthodontics, Lofann House, Collins Ave; Annie's Nursery & Kindergarden, Milton St. T: 341-7330/325-4459. E: talentedteenbahamas@yahoo.com | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 19 Fun Run Walk & Souse Out The 1st Annual 'Love the Children' Fun Run Walk and Souse Out hosted by Bahamas Ferries and The Children's Emergency Hostel. Begins 7 am from the Western Esplanade. All funds are donated to The Children's Emergency Hostel. T: 323-2166 www.bahamasferries.com | | ||||||||||||||||
May 12 NAGB Children and Family Workshop "Quilted Assemblage" is workshop of traditional quilting and sculpture. Explore the contrasting worlds of contemporary sculpture and the craft of quilting. For ages 12+. $10 members, $12 non-members. Materials included. Begins 10am. At NAGB, West St. T: 328-5800 or visit: www.nagb.org.bs | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 19 Step Show 'Steppin on da Shores' is the biggest step show ever in the Bahamas and presented by KO Promotions. At Arawak Cay Beach. Features step teams from the hit movie 'Stomp The Yard'. Adm: $20 presold, $25 at the gate. VIP available. Tickets: Alpha Sounds (East St & Ross Corner), Jukebox (Mall), Bahamas Wines (Shirley St), Burns House (JFK, Saunders Beach & Bernard Rd). | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 12 Film Tribute to Viveca Watkins The Bahamas International Film Festival honours Actress Viveca Watkins with a special showing of "Eye of the Dolphin" starring Viveca Watkins, Carly Schroeder, Rudy Levarity, Adrian Dunbar, George Harris and Chris Herrod and directed by Michael D. Sellers. This film was shot in Freeport. Free of charge in Rawson Sq, downtown at 7:30 pm. Children are welcome. www.bintlfilmfest.com | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 12 Woman 2 Woman Presented by the Town Centre Mall this event features free health checks and screenings from Doctors Hospital, live entertainment, food and drink sampling, beauty queen fashion show, supervised kids area, lots of giveaways and prizes. Over 30 booths are present including Weight Watchers, British American Financial, Hollis Cosmetics, COB and Sister Sister (Breast Cancer Support Group). T: 322-8826 | | ||||||||||||||||
May 19 COB Graduates Programme Town Meeting COB is launching the Master's in Business Administration programme in collaboration with the Edinburgh Business School. A representative from EBS will provide information about the new programme. 10 am - 12 pm in the Michael H. Eldon Complex. T: 397-2601. | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 21 Rotary Golf Tournament The Rotary Club of East Nassau and The Scout Association holds its 21st Annual Golf Tournament for charity at The Ocean Club Golf Club. Contact David Slatter at 393-2052 or 424-3051 or dws@coralwave.com | | ||||||||||||||||
May 14 - 18 BIFS Week of Seminars The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services holds a week of seminars under the theme "Stimulating the Workforce through Knowledge, Learning and Opportunities." Speakers include Min. James Smith, Ms. Tanya Wright, Justice John Lyons, Ms. Rowena Bethel, Ms. Pamela Klonaris and more. Adm $50 - $60 per session. Download forms from www.bifs-bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 19 - 20 Marlin Marine Fishing Tournament Marlin Marine's 13th Annual Fishing Tournament invites Bahamian boats and fishing fans to compete and enjoy this famous tournament and festivities. All proceeds go to BASRA. Prize money values exceed $30,000. The top prize is a 2007 Sea Doo Personal Watercraft with trailer worth $12,000+. On Sat, or better on Sun, see the boats come in with their catches at 4 pm at the Royal Nassau Sailing Club. On Thurs Apr 24, the public are invited to the awards dinner & presentation at the Nassau Yacht Club with $20 tickets in support of BASRA. Entries and rules are available at Marlin Marine or BASRA, East Bay St. Call Loran Pyfrom: 393-7873, Chris Lloyd T: 322-3877 or Sue Pyfrom 424-4379. | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 14 Business Education and Development Seminar This one-day seminar is presented by the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Embassy and the Bahamas Development Bank and addresses the impact of education and globalization upon the advancement of small, medium and micro-sized enterprises. Speakers include Executive Director of BCC, Mr. Philip Simon; Tanya Wright; COB President Janyne Hodder; Mr. Jerome Gomez; and a panel of successful, local business persons. Begins 8 am - 5 pm at the British Colonial Hilton. Adm: $75 w/lunch. T: 322-2145. info@thebahamaschamber.com www.thebahamaschamber.com | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 14 Junkanoo Summer Festival Song Competition Deadline Win cash prizes in adult or junior categories by composing an original song, recording it on CD, and delivering it to the MOT, George St. Songs must be in Junkanoo, Goombay or Rake 'N Scrape style. Songs publicly released prior to June 2007 are ineligible. Participating recording studios are Real Time, Whitehouse Studio, Commonwealth Studio and Mackey Media in Grand Bahama. Call MOT: 302-2000. | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 26 Cancer Society of The Bahamas Annual Ball Under the patronage of Sir Orville & Lady Turnquest, this annual fundraiser is held at the Radisson Cable Beach Resort. Cocktail reception and awards ceremony begins at 7:15 pm, and dinner and dancing at 8:15 pm. The Ball is the main fundraiser for the Cancer Society charitable works and outreach programs and the Cancer Caring Center. Tickets: $125.00. Tel. (242) 323-4482. | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 15 - 19 Bahamas on Stage YouTHeatre Beauty & The Beast live Broadway performance at The National Centre for the Performing Arts. Adm: Kids under 14: $10 day & $12 nights. Adults: $15 day, $17 nights. Tickets at all Texaco StarMarts and Domino's Pizza, and the Juke Box, Marathon Mall. T: 323-5589. | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 28 Whit Monday Public Holiday "Whitsun" or "Whitsunday" is a term used in English-speaking countries to Pentecost (the fiftieth day after Easter). The origin of the term flows from “Wit” or “Wisdom” Sunday-the day when the Apostles were filled with wisdom by the Holy Ghost. Monday is the National Holiday. | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 16 - 25 Professional Pastry Workshop Series Presented by COB's Culinary & Hospitality Management Institute. Series offer rare development opportunities in pastry making. Open to professionals, students, entrepreneurs and pastry enthusiasts. Features Certified Master Pastry Chef Bo Friberg of California with over 40 years of professional experience. T: Monique Butler 323-5804 or 6804. | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 17 Doctors Hospital Distinguished Lecture Series The lecture by distinguished physician Dr. Kathryn de Souza focuses on health issues relating to the prevention and treatment of back pain. Free to the general public. Begins 6 pm in the Doctors Hospital conference room. Free blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings between 5 - 6 pm. T: 302-4603.www.doctorshosp.com/press | | ||||||||||||||||
May 29 NAGB Art Discusssion NAGB will host a Discussion Forum entitled "Is there a need for an Artist Union in The Bahamas?" Topics range from lack of opportunity and exposure, inadequate exhibition space and promotion of work. Also issues such as health care, retirement, wills and legacies. Refreshments will be served. 7pm. Call NAGB. T: 328-5800 or visit: www.nagb.org.bs | | ||||||||||||||||
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May 17 Business Continuity and Estate Planning Seminar Presented by The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants with topics such as The Proposed National Recovery Centre, Coping with Disasters via a Recovery Program and highlights of The Wills Act & The Inheritance Act. Speakers include Ms. Karen Rolle of Central Bank; Mr. Andre Knowles of Cable Bahamas; and Mrs. Ruth Bowe-Darville of The Law Partnership. 8:45 - 4 pm at the Hilton. Members $100, non-members $125. Lunch included. T: 326-6619. Secbica@batelnet.bs | | ||||||||||||||||
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CB Scholarship Program 2007 Awards 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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May 18 & 20 UWI Alumni Association Reunion The "Back to UWI Weekend" of the University of the West Indies Alumni Association, The Bahamas Chapter. A reception is held on the 18th at 7:30 pm. A Chancellor's Lecture by Sir George Alleyne will begin at 8 pm. On May 20th a “Meet the Vice-Chancellor Emeritus Luncheon” with Professor Rex Nettleford is held at 1:30 pm. Adm $25. The venue for both events is The Police Conference Centre, East Street Hill. T: 323-6593. | | ||||||||||||||||
May 31 The Bahamas Co-operative League Scholarship Deadline A partial two-year scholarship to COB or other approved tertiary institutions to pursue an Associates Degree in Business Management, Computer Science, Accounting.Finance, Tourism, Agriculture, Marketing or Banking is being offered. Awarded to a Bahamian student on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. Applications available at The Bahamas Co-operative League office, Jerome Ave. Tel. 393-3691. | | ||||||||||||||||
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