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Jan 11 - Friday 'True Colours' - Art Exhibit Opening Reception Presented by Doongalik Studios Art Gallery. Features extraordinary Bahamian art by three Abaco artists; Marjolein Scott, Jeep Byers and Bob Zwickel. Opening reception held 6 - 9 pm at Doongalik Studios Art Gallery, Marina Village. Wine for the opening by Butler & Sands. Exhibition runs thru Jan 25. T: 363-1313. E: doongalikart@batelnet.bs | Tel: 1-242-323-8888 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd Fred Ramsey Building #1 Shirley Park Ave Nassau, Bahamas. Copyright©2007 Nassau Weekly Newsletters Ltd | | |||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 11 - Friday Photography Exhibit Opening Night 'Motion & Emotion' Features the stunning work of Roland Rose & Fleur Melvill-Gardner. Pieces feature faces, places, races and rituals. Opening ceremony held 6 - 8:30 pm at The Central Bank Gallery, Frederick St. Exhibition continues through January 31. Open Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pm. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 13 - 15 Caribbean Marketplace 2008 The premier marketing event of the Caribbean hospitality industry, presented by the Caribbean Hotel Association, The Ministry of Tourism and American Express. Features two days of business meetings that match buyers and suppliers through a computerized program of appointments. Deadline for submitting and arranging appointments was Jan 2. W: www.caribbeanhotels.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 15 - Tuesday Miami Nassau Race Entry Deadline The nation's top international sailing event. The historic Miami Nassau Race celebrates the race's 75th anniversary this year. The prestigious Miami to Nassau Ocean Cup is a highly sought-after trophy inscribed with names such as Ted Turner; Dennis Conner, Dick Bertram, Ted Hood and Bobby Symonette. Entry fee: $200 for both the Ocean Race and Nassau Buoy Races. $175 for the Ocean Race only and $50 for the Nassau Buoy Races only. Contact John Lawrence at the Nassau Yacht Club: T: 393 5132 or e: john@windermerecm.com Visit: www.miaminassauraceweek.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26 - Saturday Red Cross Ball The annual ball takes place in the Crystal Ballroom at the Wyndham Nassau with dancing, local bands, gifts and prizes. Adm: $225. Cocktails at 7 pm, dinner begins at 8 pm. T: 323-7373. W: http://bahamas.caribbeanredcross.org/ | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 16 - 20 Michael Jordan Celebrity Golf Tournament Held at The One&Only Ocean Club Golf Course, Paradise Island. Volunteers are needed for the event. The Celeb-Am tournament begins at 7:30 am on Thurs and the Celebrity event begins 9 am on Sat. Some $500,000 of funds are raised for some 43 charities including the Butch Kerzner Memorial Fun, Ronald McDonald Houses of North Carolina and the James Jordan Foundation. T: Vicki Bethel 363-2000 ext 64561. Visit: www.mjcigolf.com or E: bethell28@hotmail.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26 - Feb 1 National Tourism Week 2008 Presented by The Ministry of Tourism and themed: 'Tourism: A New Beginning.' Jan 26 - Fun Run/Walk & Souse Out. 6 am at Awarak Cay. Souses on sale and free glucose & blood pressure testing by Rotary Clubs. Registration $12 (includes T-Shirt). Visit www.ntwbahamas.com to register. The reading of the Proclamation held 8:45 am on Arawak Cay. Jan 27: NTW Church Service: 11 am at St. Matthew's Church, Shirley St. Jan 28: Town Hall Meeting: The State of the Product. Begins 7:30 pm at the Tom Grant Park, Tonique Williams-Darling Hwy (Next to A.F. Adderley). Jan 29 & 30: Tourism Careers Fair: Guest speakers include Lean Lattrell and Dionisio D'Aguilar. Held 9 am - 2:30 pm at the Kendal Issacs Gym. Jan 31: National Tourism Conference: Features an in-depth presentation of unfolding tourism initiatives such as Potters Cay, Straw Market, Albany and Clifton Heritage. Features a presentation on Emerging Lifestyles & Travel Trends: Implications for Marketing The Bahamas. Two panels discuss the theme 'Tourism Business Marketplace - Meet the CEO's.' Free admission. Lunch included. Held 9 am - 5 pm at the Wyndham, Cable Beach. T: Andrea Coakley at 302-2074 or E: acoakley@bahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 17 - Thursday New York Boarding Schools Reception Features representatives from Family Foundation School, Hoosac School, Knox School, North Country School, The Gow School, The Masters School, The Stony Brook School, The Storm King School and Darrow School. School programs include traditional boarding schools, junior boarding schools and special needs schools for learning disabilities and emotional or behavioral issues. Held 4:30 - 7:30 pm at the Hilton. T: Frances Pistell (613) 751-1800 ext 513. E: frances.pistell@stonybrookschool.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 18 - Friday NAGB Photographic Exhibition Opening 'Developing Blackness' Presented by The National Art Gallery. The opening of 'Developing Blackeness: 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 in the 1950s - 1970s. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 29 Culinary Seminar: Tastes, Trends & Profitability Presented by The BHA and COB Culinary & Hospitality Management Institute, CHIPS and three U.S. food export federations. Topics include Cheese Plating & Wine Pairing, Maximizing Profit with U.S. Meat; Wine-tasting on varietals & pairings. Also includes a trade show. Speakers include Chef Regi Hise, international expert in cheese; Elizabeth Wunderlich, US Meat Export Federation; and Josué Merced-Reyes, radio host and acclaimed F&B judge and aficionado. Also presenting are award winning chefs: Chris Chea, Devin Johnson, Josef Swaboda and Wayne Munroe. Held at COB (CHMI), Thompson Blvd, 8 am - 3 pm. T: 322-8381. See special cocktail reception and at dinner event at Graycliff below. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 18 - 20 Bahamas Financial Services Industry Retreat Annual event brings together the many stakeholders of The Bahamas Financial Services Industry for networking and to formulate strategies for the growth of the industry. Held at Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour, Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Contact BFSB's Office at. T: 326-7001. E: info@bfsb-bahamas.com or visit www.bfsb-bahamas.com/ | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 18 - Friday CFA Society Meeting Presented by the CFA Institute under the theme, 'Beyond Behaviorial Finance - the Neuroscience of Investment Behavior'. Guest speaker Dr. Helmut Henschel, Senior Consultant for WestLB AG, Wuppertal, Germany. General meeting begins 12 noon, presentation begins at 12:30 pm. Held at the Hilton. Adm: $25 members, $35 non-members. Pre-registration required by Jan 16. T: Karen Pinder at 502-5400 or E: karen.pinder@efgbank.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 29 Gastronomic Reception & Dinner At Graycliff Food lovers and hospitality professionals are invited for two fundraisers for the Bahamas Culinary Olympic Team. Let the Bahamas National Culinary Team and Graycliff chefs dazzle you, first, at a poolside cocktail reception at Graycliff's Humidor followed by a sumptuous seven course dinner at Graycliff with paired Californian wines. Organised by CHIPS, the Wine Institute of California, the BHA and various US export federations. Reception starts 6:30 pm. Tickets: $75 for cocktail reception and $250 for reception plus seven course dinner. Call the BHA. T: 322-8381. E: bha@bahamashotels.org | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 19 - Saturday NAGB Art Teacher Workshop Presented by The National Art Gallery and the Central Bank of The Bahamas. Workshop is designed for art teachers and educators in general who are interested in adding a creative element to their teaching. Workshop includes the launch of the Gallery's new text 'Introduction to Bahamian Art History', an exhibition tour, lunch, break out sessions discussing issues of ongoing teacher training and curricula development and hands on workshops taught by a variety of local artists. Begins 10 am at the National Art Gallery, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 30 - Feb 9 Stepping Stones Quilt Show 18th Annual Quilt Show with original hand-made quilts that feature Bahamian designs and fabrics. Held at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Frederick St. 10 am - 4 pm every day except Sunday. T: 327-8098 or 359-2349. E: chisnall@coralwave.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 23 - 26 Boradcasting General Conference 2008 Presented by the Caribbean Broadcasting Association and the Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas. Held under the theme; "Empowering the People." Features workshops, exhibitions, panel discussions, an awards dinner, CBA training sessions, and lectures. Speakers from Global News BBC, Europe Sony, Bahamas Broadcasting Corp, Canadian Broadcasting Corp and The Ministry of Tourism.Opening Ceremony held Jan 23 at the Wyndham Hotel with performances by the Royal Bahamas Police Band and the National Youth Choir. Visit www.cba.org.uk/ to register. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 1 - Friday 12th Annual CACIQUE AWARDS Gala event honors Bahamians and others that have impacted the Bahamian tourist product. Categories include, Transport, Human Resource Development, Nature Tourism, Sports & Leisure, Creative Arts and Handicraft. Other awards include, The Special Award, The Lifetime Achievement Award and The Ministers Award. Includes a fund auction for Cacique Scholarships. 8 pm at the Rain Forest Theatre, Wyndham Resort. T: Andrea Coakley at 302-2074. W: www.caciqueawards.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 24 - Thursday NAGB Global Cinema - 'Water' A humanistic drama about a widowed child bride (Chuyia) who lashes out against her fate in the Hindu ashram. As she bides her time among widows both young an old - some accepting of their fate and some bitterly resentful - the preadolescent widow's spirit remains unbroken and hopeful for a brighter future. Free admission. Begins 7 pm at the National Art Gallery's Outdoor Theatre, West Hill St. T: 328-5800. | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26-27 All For One Regatta The first native sloop regatta for the year. Some 40 sloops plan to contest honours in three classes: A (9), B (9) & C (12) out in Montagu Bay. A typical schedule is: on first day C & B classes race twice back-to-back and the A class races once. The next day, C & B race once and the A class races twice. The first race in each class is the Prime Minsiter's Cup and the top three boats win a cash prize (prize pool approx: $7,400). The points for all races (3 races per class) add up to determine the winners for the All For One Regatta. The top four boats in each class receive a larger cash prize (prize pool approx $12,400). Watch the action while enjoying food and drinks on the Montagu Park shoreline. Event and prizes sponsored by Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports & Culture. Points count towards Baha Mar's The Boat of The Year prize in which $35,000 goes to the four boats in each class. Contact Ministry of E, Y, S & C. Regatta Desk: Gilbert Kemp. T: 502-0704. E: regattabahamas@hotmail.com Toll free: (Bahamas) 225-0750. (USA) 1-954-376-7751. Note: in two weeks the Regatta Desk will launch a new dedicated web site: www.regattabahamas.com | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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