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TONIGHT 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 25 - Friday BREA Orientation & Training Seminar Presented by The Bahamas Real Estate Association for BREA members. Topic: Bahamas Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Held 10 am - 4 pm at The Sheraton Cable Beach Resort. Free admission for BREA members. Complimentary food and drinks provided. T: 356-4578. E: info@bahamasrealestateassociation.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26 - Saturday Adult Ceramics Classes Presented by Bahamian Ceramicist Imogene Walkine. Six-week course covers the basic hand building techniques, surface decoration, glazing techniques and experimental designs. Held 2 hours per week. Evening or morning classes to fit your schedule. Classes held: 9 - 11 am. Adm: $250 (includes materials). Held at The New Providence Community Centre, Blake Rd. T: 323-7574 or email: imowalk@gmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26 - Saturday Health Fair & Exhibition 'Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Health Fair & Exhibition.' Presented by The Nassau Guardian. Features food, games and a $1,000 shopping spree drawing. Entry forms available in The Nassau Guardian. Held at the Mall at Marathon. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 26 - Saturday Red Cross Ball The 36th Annual Ball. Features dancing, local bands, gifts and prizes. Win a trip to Europe or a trip on Carnival Cruises. Live entertainment by The Ice Man Jerry Butler. Black Tie event takes place in the Crystal Ballroom at the Wyndham Nassau Resort. Adm: $225. Cocktails at 7 pm, dinner begins at 8 pm. T: 323-7373. W: http://bahamas.caribbeanredcross.org/ | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 31 - Thursday UWI Information Meeting Presented by the University of The West Indies, Centre for Hotel and Tourism Management (CHTM). Features information on earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel or Tourism Management at UWI. Begins 6 pm at the Tourism Training Centre, UWI Dining room, Thompson Blvd. T: 323-5714 or 356-0659. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 classeson Montagu Bay. Watch the action while enjoying food and drinks. 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. Regatta Desk will have www.regattabahamas.com soon. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Feb 1 & 2 Nassau Music Society Concerts - Terry Waldo One of the finest pianists and presenters of early jazz and ragtime in two concerts. Click on top banner ad or call the Society at: 327-7668 or Moir & Co: 362-4895 CLICK HERE FOR FLYER | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Feb 2 - Saturday Church Bazaar & Raffle Presented by St. Cecelia's Roman Catholic Church. Features a raffle, game, food and drinks and live entertainment by Colors Junkanoo Group, Sting, The Lyford Cay Steel Pan Band and Aquinas Marching Band. Begins 12 noon at Festival Place, Arawak Cay. T: 322-5579. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 2 & 3 Abaco Art Festival Presented by Abaco Beach Resort. Features a showcase of extensive talent by Abaco based artists and artisans and others from throughout the Bahamas. A wide range of fine and unusual creations on sale. Held at Abaco Beach Resort, Marsh Harbour, Abaco. T: Trishka Knowles-Wiethuchter at (242) 367 2158. www.abacobeachresort.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 27 - Sunday Centennial Founders Day Observance Presented by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc's local chapter Eta Psi Omega in celebration of the organization's 100 year anniversary. Theme: Centennial Celebrations: Exploring our Sisterhood Past. Church service held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, West St. beginning 8:30 am. Reception held following service at Sandals. Soros attire: Black. Art exhibit, 'Exploring our Sisterhood Past in The Bahamas' held at Anthaya's Art Gallery, West Bay St from Feb 4 - 8 and at the Mall at Marathon on Feb 9. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 2 & 3 Cycling Racing Weekend 5th Annual Tour of The Bahamas. Hosted by The JAR Cycling Club. Features a weekend of time trial, circuit races and road races in male and female pro, amateur and junior categories. $6,000 in cash prizes and awards. Kid's races held in the parking lot under proper supervision. Also includes a bouncing castle for kids. Begins at the Jaws Beach parking lot, past Lyford Cay and South Ocean going towards Clifton Pier. Register online at www.tourofthebahamas.com T: Jeff Major at 393-3956 or email jarcycling@gmail.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 4 Privitization Speech - Nassau Institute Lawrence W. Reed, president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Michigan, returns to address donors, friends and members of The Nassau Institute. "The Promise of Privatization" explains what it is, who's doing it, why it works and how to do it so it won't fail. At the British Colonial Hilton, 7 pm. Tickets: $60 for dinner and cash bar. Call 328-6529 or e-mail: rick@nassauinstitute.org | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 29 - Tuesday 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. CLICK HERE FOR WEB FLYER | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Feb 8 - Friday RBPF Pre-Valentine's Day Dance Presented by The Royal Bahamas Police Force Forensic Science Section. Theme: 'PS I Love You.' Features door prizes and live entertainment by the Police Pop Band. Food and drinks on sale. Adm: $10. Begins 7:30 pm at the Police Canteen, Police Headquarters, East St. North. T: 326-7828. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Jan 29 - Tuesday Gastronomic Reception & Dinner At Graycliff Food lovers and hospitality professionals are invited for two fundraisers for the Bahamas National CulinaryTeam. In this “Go For The Gold!” themed event let some of the top talent and Graycliff chefs dazzle you. First, enjoy a poolside cocktail reception at Graycliff. Then feast on 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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Feb 9 - Saturday BNT Cuban Pig Roast Luncheon Presented by The Bahamas National Trust. Begins 12 noon at Maillis Farm, Adelaide Rd. Dress: Cuban or smart casual. Adm: $150. Proceeds to support Primeval Forest National Park. T: 393-1317 to reserve a table. E: bntmembership@bahamasnationaltrust.org | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 30 - Wednesday COB Junkanoo Art Workshop Presented by The International Languages and Cultures Institute of The College of The Bahamas. Features workshop on designing and pasting costumes. Also features presentations and demonstrations by Henry Moss Jr. and a slide show by I. Moss. Held 6 - 8 pm in Munnings Room #2, COB, Thompson Blvd. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Jan 31 - 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 31 - Thursday Benefit Organ Recital Given by Dr. Sparkman Ferguson. Free admission. Begins 7:45 pm at Christ Church Cathedral, George St. Donations to aid COB Scholarship fund. | | |||||||||||||||||||||
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