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Tonight John Cox Exhibition Features works from artist John Cox's collection and a private collection, created between 1998 and 2004. Also features seven of his gigantic 6'x10' paintings. Held 6:30 - 9 pm at The Central Bank of the Bahamas, Frederick St. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Tonight Bahamian Artist Expo Features artwork by local Bahamian artist Shammond Hanna. Held at the Sin.Qua.Non. Art Gallery, Elizabeth Ave. from 5:30 - 9 pm. Free admission. T: 328-8762 or 326-6227. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Tonight Business Empowerment Lecture Series Presented by The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) and The College of The Bahamas. This series provides entrepreneurs with exposure to successful business strategies, best practices and real-life experiences. Topics include business planning and forecasting, funding and venture capital, accounting and marketing, information technology, customer service, government regulations and leadership. Also features two round-table discussions for farmers and other agribusiness entrepreneurs and experts.The first lecture is by Glen Ferguson: “Empowering Bahamians for Effective Function in the Domestic and Global Arenas”. Begins at 7 pm at the Michael Eldon Centre Theatre, COB. Free admission. Call BAIC at: 322-3740. E-mail: Peter Carey, BAIC Business Services Manager: petertcarey@yahoo.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 19 Youth Talent Jam Competition Presented by Total Youth Church, Bahamas Faith Ministries. Witness a wide array of christian talents in song, dance, drama, stand-up comedy, reggae, rap, instrumental and more. Adm: Adults $10, Kids 12 and under $5. Tickets available at Megabyte Computers, Faith Life Bookstore, Oasis Music Center, Bucks Gospel, & 100% Bible Bookstores. Begins 7:30 pm at Bahamas Faith Ministries, Carmichael Rd. T: 461-6430. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 12 - 16 Broadway for Kids: The Little Mermaid The Bahamas On Stage Youth Theatre Company presents "The Little Mermaid" at The National Centre for the Performing Arts, Shirley St. Shows: Oct 12, 15 & 16 at 9:30 am, 11:30 am & 1:30 pm; Oct 13 & 14: 11:30 am, 1:30 pm & 7 pm. Prices for day shows: Kids under 14: $10, A: $15. Evening: Kids under 14: $12, Adults: $17. Tickets at the Juke Box, Marathon Mall. T: 323-5589. See www.bahamasonstageyoutheatre.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 12 Project Read Bahamas Cook Out Fundraiser hosted by Project Read Bahamas. Features $10 chicken and steak dinners. Held 12 noon to 6 pm at Project Read Bahamas, Village Rd (next to Queen's College). T: 394-2426. | | |||||||||||||||||||
Oct 19 Maroon 5 Concert The band will be performing live for 2,500 people in the Imperial Ballroom, Atlantis Paradise Island. Doors open 8:30 pm. 10 pm Showtime. Adm:$190. Tickets available at the Atlantis Box Office. T: 363-2000 ext 66030. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 12 Family Fun Day Hosted by Adventure Learning Centre & Camp. Features free kids movies, face painting, petting farm, Adventure Playground and Super Slide. Ticketed events include bouncing castles, carnival games, horse rides, Adventure Express Train rides and 24' climbing mountain. Adm: $4. Free for kids 2 years and under. 11 am - 6 pm at Adventure Learning Centre & Camp, Marshall Road. T: 361-3655 | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 20 Kids and Family Art Workshop Graffiti Art Tapping into the current interest among young people in animation, cartooning and graffiti art, this mural will be based in those concepts and led by artist Allan Wallace. For ages 13 and older. Adm: $10 members, $12 non-members (includes materials). Begins 10 am at The National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 12 Girls On the Green Fun Golf Tournament Presented by the Bahamas Golf Federation for women 18 and older. Scramble games. Teams consist of novice with experienced golfers. $60 entry fee for participants. Clubs available for rent. Begins 1 pm at the Cable Beach Golf Course. Free admission to the public. T: 324-2377 or 356-8568. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 20 Health, Beauty & Fitness Expo Features free health checks, Farmers Market, health clubs and fitness groups, immunizations, cosmetic and beauty supplies, infant and child health care information, men's health care, health food, supplements and beverages, health and fitness products and services, herbal and natural health remedies, aromatherapy & wellness products, weight loss & management, natural products, vitamins, supplements and more. 12 noon - 6 pm at the Town Centre Mall. T: 322-8826 E: info@cartermktg.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 12 Cook-Out Hosted by The Children's Emergency Hostel. Begins 10 am to 6 pm at the home on McKinney Ave. Carmichael Rd. T: 361-4124. | | |||||||||||||||||||
Oct 20 FamFest Presented by Fam Records under theme Live In Love. Hosted by Jamie Thomas from Tempo's Rise & Shine. Features performances by DJ Counsellor, Dunamus Soundz, Landlord, Christian Massive, Papa San, Monty G, Avalanchee, DJ Nicholas and more. Begins 3 pm at Fort Charlotte. Free admission. T: 341-0931 or 323-2419. E: famfestinfo@gmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
Oct 12 March and Prayer Rally A march and prayer rally hosted by Bethany Assembly for the war on crime. March begins 4 pm at R.M. Bailey Park to Market St. to Wulff Rd on to Windsor Park for the prayer rally. Special appearances by Barak, Spirited, Inner Harmony, Edison Sumner, News Season and Unleash. T: 394-3915. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 12 Jagged Edge Album Release Party Presented by Phat Grove Entertainment. The official album release party for Jagged Edge's "Baby Makin' Project". The group will be mingling with fans, taking photos and signing autographs. Hosted by Shadow Vado of 100 Jamz with Kyle and Wingo of Jagged Edge. Music by Dion Da Butcha and Sly Fox. Performances by Be and Julien. Adm: $25. Tickets available at the Skybox, The Jukebox and SilverCity, Mall at Marathon. Held 9 pm - 4 am at the Skybox, Marathon Mall. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 20 & 21 Int'l Cultural Festival The 11th Annual International Cultural Festival. A two-day cultural extravaganza celebrating the many cultures of people living in the Bahamas. Features specialty and gourmet foods and drinks including imported wines and beers, music, costumes and art from over 50 countries. Also see traditional dances from the Bahamas, Caribbean, Haiti, China, India and Europe. Held in the Botanical Gardens, near Fort Charlotte. $3 for adults, $1 children. T: 323-5804. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 12 McLean's Town Conch Cracking Championship & Festival Features school conch debates, conch-style comedy, a culinary competition, conch cracking demonstrations, Rake-n-Scrape music performances, plaiting of the Maypole, climbing the greasy pole, ribbon drill, three- legged races, a Junkanoo rush-out, live entertainment, free giveaways and more. Also features a swimming contest and boat tours to nearby cays and blue holes. Held in McLean's' Town, East Grand Bahama from 10 am to 9 pm. Free transportation from all major hotels provided. T: Ms. Renamae Symonette (242) 352-8044. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 21 Hilton Golf Tournament Hosted by The British Colonial Hilton, for adults only. Features four-person stable ford scoring & handicaps. $150 entry fee. Prizes include roundtrip tickets on Bahamas Ferries and American Airlines. Begins 7:45 am at the new Blue Shark Golf Course, South Ocean. Proceeds from for improvements to the Bilney Lane Children's Home. Cal Toni Archer at T: 302-9012 or toniarcher@hilton.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 26 - 28 Bahamas Arts Festival The Bahamas National Handicraft Association holds its 10th Annual Bahamas Arts Festival to showcase and sell Bahamian-made arts and crafts. Over 50 booths present hand-made jewelry, ornaments and souvenirs-ideal gifts for the upcoming holiday season. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 14 Little Miss Bahamas Pageant Meeting General meeting is held for all interested contestants ages 6 - 13. Eight year-old pageant is held yearly in December. Begins 3 pm in the Eleuthera Room, Wyndham Nassau Resort. www.missbahamas.org/lmb.html | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 27 Bahamas National Trust Art and Wine Festival Accomplished local artists showcase their artwork in a tropical outdoor setting while attendees are welcome to sample the finest imported wines while admiring the work. Held in The Retreat, Village Rd. from 12 noon to 5 pm. 393-1317 | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 15 - Nov 4 "Decypul" Art Exhibition Presented by The Ladder Gallery. Features a creative collection of urban images by Arjuna Watson. Free admission. Held 7 - 9 pm at The Ladder Gallery, New Providence Community Centre, Blake Rd. T: 327-1660. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Nov 2 BASRA Ball Notoriously fun charity fundraiser ball for Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association. Includes Soulful Groovers, complimentary cocktails at 7 pm and dinner at 8:15 pm. Fabulous door prizes. At Sandals Royal Bahamian, Cable Beach. T: 325-8864. E-Mail: admin@basra.org | | |||||||||||||||||||
Oct 18 Emerging Artist Talk Enjoy an evening with Bahamian artist Marlon Hunt as his discusses the inspirations for his most recent works. Begins 7 pm at The National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 18 & 19 Personal Development Workshop Web Design This course will cover Web Page Creation, Website Management and HTML. Topics to be covered include formatting, graphics, multimedia, forms and tables and hosting of web pages. Adm: $550. All fees are included with the exception of a one-time $40 application fee. Held 9:30 am - 4:30 pm at the CEES Computer Lab, Moss Road. T: 325-5714 or 328-0093 E: perdev@cob.edu.bs | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 18 - 20 Abaco Bridal Extravaganza The Abaco Signature Wedding, 'A Message in a Conch Shell,' presented by The Bahamas Bridal Association - Abaco Chapter. Features an island style fashion show, product trade show, cultural wedding party & island hopping tours, wedding workshop and seminars. Held at The Abaco Beach Resort Pavilion, Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Opening night event begins at 6 pm. T: (242) 367-3067. E: bhall@bahamas.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Oct 19 Tasting Chapoutier Wines & Gourmet This wine presentation by Thierry Boeuf, oenologist expert from Chez Thierry, gives the opportunity to learn about these beautiful wines from the Southern France. The tasting pairs them with a special dinner arranged by Enrico Garzaroli, Graycliff's renowned restaurateur. Held at Graycliff at 7:30 pm. Adm: $105 (gratuity included) Reserve and pay either at Graycliff or Chez Thierry Wine Store, Cable Beach. T: 322-2796. Email: wine@coralwave.com | | |||||||||||||||||||
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