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Nov 30 - Dec 2 Authentically Bahamian Craft Show Features more than 70 booths with a wide selection of high quality authentic gifts and craft items including Christmas ornaments and accessories, fine conch shell jewelry, scented soaps and candles, straw craft, hand-made Androsia tablecloths, Junkanoo dolls, Bahamian designer Christmas cards, scenic paintings, Christmas poinsettias and plants and a number of new products, all locally produced. Other activities includes the BHA's Silent Auction, an Authentic Fashion Show featuring high quality Bahamian apparel and accessories, culinary corner with chefs preparing tasty Christmas recipes and a Junkanoo Rush-out. Held Nov 30 at 9 am - 5 pm; Dec 1 at 11 am - 6 pm; Dec 2 at 12 noon - 6 pm in the Ballroom Foyer, Wyndham Resort, Cable Beach. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 30 - Friday Christmastide 2007 Presented by Bel Canto, Christmastide 2007 will benefit the AIDS Foundation & Unity Center. Events include a Silent Auction Viewing at 7 pm, a Concert at 8:15 pm and a Full Buffet Reception at 9:15 pm. Credit cards will be accepted at the function. Begins 7 pm at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Kirk, Princess St. Adm: $50. T: 328-1325 or 325-9326. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 30 - Friday Soca Fest Presented by Alpha Sounds. Hosted by Giselle Da Wassi One. Features the queen of soca Alison Hinds, Biggie Irie, Peter Ram, Nigel Lewis, Roger George, Visage, Lady E, Spice, T'rez Hepburn, Sparkles, Ronnie Butler and Veronica Bishop. Adm: $35. Tickets at Alpha Sounds, the Juke Box, Divas Inc and Tontre's Beauty Supply. Begins 7:30 pm on Fort Charlotte. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 7 - 9 Mark Knowles' Celebrity Tennis Invitational A prestigious tourney with some of the world's top tennis stars including Jim Courier, Bob and Mike Bryan, Xavier Malisse, Ryan Sweeting, Sebastian Grosjean, Mark Merklein, Corina Morariu, Jamea Jackson and Mark Knowles. Features a Pro Am tennis tournament for the sponsors, a celebrity event between the professionals, cocktails, diner parties, golf and water sports activities. A celebrity exhibition begins 2 pm on Dec 7 at the Atlantis Tennis Centre at the former Club Med. Adm: $20 adults; Free for children 18 and under. Tickets available at The Nassau Florist, Atlantis Tennis Centre, The National Tennis Centre and The Lyford Cay Tennis Shop. Events held at Atlantis, Paradise Island. T: 363-2000. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 1 Financial Fortitude Seminar Presented by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Nassau, Bahamas Alumnae Chapter. Theme: Begin your journey to financial freedom. Topics include, Are you Sufficiently Insured, the Importance of A Pension and Preparing your Will & Estate. Free admission. Held 9 am - 1 pm at St. Agnes Parish Hall, Baillou Hill Rd. Light refreshments will be served. T: 326-8172 or 324-3733. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 1 Omega Psi Phi Harlequin Masked Ball The 9th Annual Harlequin Masked Ball presented by the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Pi Xi Chapter. Held under the theme, 'Welcome to Mardi Gras - A Stroll Down Bourbon Street'. Held at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa. Cocktails begin 8 pm. Dinner served at 9 pm. Live entertainment by Visage. Adm: $150. Proceeds to aid the Chapter's ongoing community service activities and a mentorship programme for 'at-risk' young men. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 1 - Saturday World Aids Day Walk A fund-raising drive presented by the World Aids Campaign. Begins 6:30 am from Goodman's Bay and will proceed eastwards to Arawak Cay. A second route starts at Perpall Tract Park to Arawak Cay. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 7 - 13 Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) Playing at Galleria JFK and Atlantis Theatre. Adm: $5. See complete film schedule at bintlfilmfest.com Other events include: Dec 7 - Chopard/Versace Opening Night Party. A red carpet event held at The Cloisters, One & Only Ocean Club. Held 6 - 9 pm. Adm: $200. Preceding Opening Night Film, Battle in Seattle begins 9:30 pm at Atlantis Theatre. Adm: $25; Dec 8 - LODH Career Achievement Tribute. A red carpet event. This years award is being presented to Darryl Hannah. Held 7 - 8:30 pm at Atlantis Theatre. Adm: $25; Dec 8 & 9 - Kid's Film Workshops. Free event open to kids 6-16. Features two 3-hour workshops and family films playing throughout each day. Held 10 am - 4 pm at The Hilton; Dec 8 & 9 - 2007 Expert Panels. Held at The Green Parrot, West Bay Street. Tickets $10. See complete panel schedule at bintlfilmfest.com; Dec 9 - Chopard Awards Ceremony. A red carpet event. Held 7 - 8 pm at Atlantis Theatre. Free admission; Dec 11 - Ansbacher Rising Star Tribute & After Party. Doors open 6 pm at Aura Nightclub in Atlantis Casino. Adm: $50; Dec 13 - MOT Closing Night Film. 'Juno' Begins 7 pm at the Atlantis Theatre. Adm: $25; Dec 13 - BIFF Ansbacher Closing Night Party. Begins 10:30 pm at the Lagoon Bar & Grill Atlantis Adm: $50. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 1 - Saturday A Tribute to the Nations Holiday Launch 2007 presented by John Bull. Welcome the season of celebrations with live entertainment by Shabback, Life Children's Choir, Yodephy Dancers and the Wesley Bell Ringers. Also features a special performance by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Band, Christmas Caroling, Holiday Treat Bags for kids, Arts and Crafts, Starbucks Coffee, Holiday Gift Previews and more. Held 12 Noon to 5:30 pm at John Bull, Bay St. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 1 - Saturday Medical Symposium Presented by UWI School of Clinical Medicine and Research under the theme 'Medical Ethics in Modern Medicine.' Topics include The Making of the Ethical Physician, Truth Telling in Medicine and Theories of Ethics concerned with Maximizing Welfare. Speakers include Dr. Derrick Aarons MD PhD, Dr. Anthony Mullings MD FRCS MPH and Dr. Kenneth Goodman PhD. Also features a Panel Discussion on The Practice of Modern Medicine - Hippocratic Oath or Hypocritical Oath. Adm: $25 Physicians (House Staff); $50 Private Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals; Free for medical and nursing students with ID. Held 10 am - 1:30 pm at COS School of Nursing Auditorium, Grosvenor Close, Shirley St. T: 325-2320 or 322-2861 ext. 2734/5. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 8 - Saturday Christmas Pony Rides Presented by Camperdown Riding Club. Features pony rides, steak dinners, a bake sale, hamburgers, hot dogs and a concession stand. The Horses will be dressed in their Christmas best. Held 11 am - 4 pm at Camperdown Riding Club, Wild Tamrind Drive off Prince Charles. T: 324-2065. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 1 - Saturday Wild Wild West Fun Fest Presented by St. Gregory's Youth Department. Features an evening of games, food, drinks and music. Held 6:30 - 10:30 pm at the Parish Hall, Carmichael Road. Adm: $10. T: Deacon Marie Roach at 361-3800. |  |
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Dec 1 - Saturday Women's Workshop A workshop on Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Facilitated by Professor Leith Dunn of the Centre for Gender & Developmental Studies of UWI. Free admission. Lunch included. Held 9:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Cancer Society Building, 3rd Terrace, Centerville. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 8 & 9 Breitling Golf Classic A premier golfing event for amateurs from over the Caribbean, the US, Ireland, France and other countires. Features five flights of competition for over $40,000 in watches and prizes. The flights are divided into handicap groups 0-5, 6-9, 10-12, 13-18 and 19-24 and the participants will play Gross within those flights. A practice round will be held on Dec 7. Proceeds from the event to aid The National Workers' Cooperative Credit Union's Scholarship Fund, the Bahamas Golf Federation and the Northern Bahamas Council for the Disabled. Held at the Lucayan Golf Course, Grand Bahama. T: 1-242-373-4200 or 727-4205. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 1 & 2 Pencil Art Exhibit Presented by leading pencil artist K Smith. Features 'Evolution' - a collection of 18 new works with a diverse range of graphite and colored pencil drawings. Held 6:30 - 8:30 pm in The Courtyard at K Smith Studio, Aksum House, East Bay St & Okra Hill Rd (across the street from Outback Steakhouse). Experience a personal interaction with Mr. Smith and his work at 'Dialogue with the artist' from 2 - 4 pm on Dec 2. Also features colored pencil demonstrations. E: ksmithstudio@yahoo.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 1 & 2 The Nutcracker Suite Ballet Presented by The Bahamas National Dance Troupe. The Nutcracker Ballet is an epic fairy tale-ballet in two acts by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, composed in 1891-92, and based on The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, a story by E. T. A. Hoffmann. In Western countries, this ballet has become among the most popular ballets performed, primarily around Christmas time. Held 7 pm at the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts, Mackey St. T: 393-3728. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dec 9 - Sunday Christmas Concert Christmas Expressions: A memorial for Mrs. Pauline Glasby. Presented by The Nassau Renaissance Singers under the distinguished patronage of Their Excellencies The Governor General Arthur D. Hanna and Mrs. Hanna. A number of local groups including The National Youth Choir, The College of the Bahamas Combined Orchestras, the Defense Force and Police Band, the Diocesan Chorale, Balcanto Singers, the Dicey Doh Male Quartet and the Nassau Renaissance Singers will be performing to honor Mrs. Glasby. Tickets $25 and are available at the Dundas Theatre Box Office, Mackey St. and Arthur D. Hanna & Co, Deveaux St. Proceeds go towards a music scholarship for a student to attend The College of The Bahamas. Begins 6 pm at the Dundas Theatre, Mackey St. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 2 - Sunday Step Show 'Stomp in Da Square.' Presented by the Iota Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. The old school prophytes versus the new school neophytes. Begins 7 pm in Rawson Sq. T: Ricardo Deveaux at 502-0650 or 364-4889. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 2 - Sunday Face It: Beauty Expo Open to the general public and professionals in the beauty and fashion industries. Features cosmetics, skin and hair products and a fashion and health show. Held at the Hilton, Bay St. T: 328-6998 or email faceitbeautyexpo@hotmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 6 - Thursday Bahamas Historical Society Meeting Features special guest speaker Darius Williams. Mr. Williams will present his genealogical research into the Rolle's of Holmes Rock, Grand Bahama, after which visitors will have the opportunity to be among the first to purchase signed copies of Mr. Williams' recently published book The Rail and Locomotive History of the Bahamas. Begins 6 pm at the Bahamas Historical Society, Shirley St. and Elizabeth Ave. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dec 7 & 8 Christmas Extravaganza Hosted by Adventure Learning Center. The drive-through event features a Christmas lights presentation with thousands of Christmas lights and over 1,000 glowing candles, a live Nativity scene, a live Jazz ensemble, Christmas Carolers and holiday music. Free hot chocolate and candy canes for the children. Begins 6 pm at Adventure Learning Center, Marshall Rd. Adm: $5 per car. T: 361-2120. | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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