Double trouble for Discovery Day

By KARAN MINNIS, Guardian Lifestyles Reporter

If you ask a Bahamian, another word for holiday is party. And there's no such thing as a wasted party, and the October 12 holiday weekend will be no exception, with two of The Bahamas' best parties to choose from — two Family Island regattas.

From Friday, Oct. 10 to Tuesday, Oct. 14 the residents of North Eleuthera and Harbour Island will open their doors to all and sundry as over 2,000 people are expected to attend its regatta, while another 1,000 people will be chilling out on the beaches of San Salvador from Friday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Oct. 12.

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NAGBmail - September 2008

Courtesy of SMITH + BENJAMIN's
Bahamian Art / Culture / Community Mailing Service
"uplifting the creative spirit of our community"

NAGB Concert: Ta Da & Ithalia Johnson-Fri. Aug. 22

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Summer Madness - Revue 2008

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CARIFESTA: A Caribbean celebration

By Chakara Bennett | Guardian Summer Intern

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Just when you thought the party was about to stop, because the children are just about set to head back to school after the summer break, then something else "jumps off".

This time it's a Caribbean-wide party, so you just have to be there, with the kids in tow, for the 10th annual Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) festivities, Aug. 22-31 in Guyana. It's the region's roving, multi-disciplinary mega arts festival which attracts a wide range of creative artists from various Caribbean and Latin American countries.

This is the perfect opportunity to make up for all those festivals you didn't get to attend earlier in the summer, and give your children a taste of the arts at the same time

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Come On Down

Fox-Hillians want you to join them for Emancipation celebrations.

By KARAN MINNIS | Guardian Lifestyles Reporter | karan@nasguard.com

It's that time of year when Bahamians from all walks of life flock to the eastern end of the island for Fox Hill Day, and as usual, it's an affair you don't want to miss out on this Emancipation holiday weekend.

Fox Hill Day, which celebrated every year on the second Tuesday in August, is the oldest one-day celebration in the country. It actually started as a party day for the children of the Baptist churches in the community which wanted to do something for the Sunday school children who did so well in school. But people from the other settlements around the island started going to Fox Hill to join in the festivities, and it just grew into what it is today, an event for Bahamians of all walks of life, according to Eric Wilmott, 74, a Fox-hilian who will be honored at this year's affair.

Now, says Wilmott, Fox Hill Day is not just the day of fun for people of Fox Hill but for all people of The Bahamas.

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Soca Fest - Friday, August 15th, 2008

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"Who Dat" ready to race.

By DAHALIA SMITH, NG Sports Reporter, dahalia@nasguard.com


"Who dat say who dat when I say who dat?"

This is the question that Cat Islanders will be asking when their A-class sloop 'Who Dat' represents them at the 52nd Cat Island Regatta set to be held August 1-4 in honor of Wilberforce Seymour.

Seymour is a past president of the Cat Island Regatta Committee. According to the current President Maxwell Burrows, he expects this year's major regatta to be the best ever. The A, B and C-class sailors will be handsomely rewarded as fashion tycoon and former Olympian Peter Nygard pledged $15,000 toward the cash prizes. In addition, the cash pot increased an extra $3,000, as Joseph Dogeandanovich donated this amount toward the first A-class cup race at a press conference held at Sailor's Choice Millennium Countdown.

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Sammy T's throwing a Cat Island bash

By Chakara Bennett, Guardian Summer Intern


The Cat Island Regatta, and Sammy T's Beach Resort's 5th Anniversary bash, coupled with the summer heat will make Cat Island one of the hottest places to be when August rolls around.

And heating up the anniversary celebrations will be world renowned jazz musician and singer, Cynthia Strachan-Saunders, who will be performing a live concert at the resort.

"This should be very exciting and different for our guests and locals who may come," said Angela Brown, the resort's day cook. "Cynthia is amazing and her voice is incredible. I would compare her range and quality to Celine Dion's maybe — but she sings jazz songs though. She always blows me away.

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NAGB Concert: Ronnie Butler & Elon Moxey - Fri. July 25

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas invites one and all to
enjoy great performances by talented Bahamian musicians
Ronnie Butler &
Elon "The Crab Man" Moxey

This Friday, July 25, 2008
The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
West and West Hill Streets
7.30pm sharp

Tickets are $15 for NAGB Members and $20 for non-Members.

- Tickets available at the NAGB Store: Contact Noel Thompson, Manager
at 328-5800/1 or at nthompson@nagb.org.bs.
- Secured Parking available at the NAGB.

It's a Bahamian Ting at UNEXSO! - July 25th

By Nikki Waugh, UNEXSO, Grand Bahama Island


Grand Bahama Island - It’s that time again; UNEXSO is hosting another fantastic event to benefit the Grand Bahama Dive Association- Reef Awareness. Friday, July 25th, at 7:30pm, “A BAHAMIAN TING” will be an evening inspired by our great Commonwealth of the Bahamas. We expect to see every Bahamian adult and child on the island there and celebrate our culture. In addition to this celebration the event’s purpose is to bring together businesses, locals and tourists in an effort to benefit the GB Dive Association.

The main feature for the evening will be Grand Bahama’s own Rake’n’ Scrape band, The Island Boys. The band will begin at 7:30pm and continue through the evening. In addition there will be plenty of drink specials including $1.00 shots, $2.00 Gullywash and Bahama Mama’s and a bucket of Kalik, 6 for $10.00.

A buffet of traditional Bahamian foods such as cracked conch, conch fritters, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese and peas and rice will be provided by UNEXSO. Many organizations have agreed to participate by offering raffles prizes throughout the night. The Grand Raffle prize will be an open Water Certification for a lucky winner, valued at $500.

Finally, Sun and Sea Outfitters will be hosting a brief fashion show to show off the end of summer swimwear for women.

Come on out Friday evening, July 25th music and atmosphere while supporting a fantastic non-profit organization- the GB Dive Association. Tickets can be purchased at UNEXSO or pay at the gate. Call 373-1244 with any question.

NAGB Concert: Dicey Doh & Ancient Man - Fri. Jul. 18

The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas invites one and all to enjoy great performances by talented Bahamian Folk and Rake 'n' Scrape musicians:
The Dicey Doh Singers & The Ancient Man

This Friday, July 18, 2008
The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
West and West Hill Streets
7.30pm sharp


- Tickets are $15 for NAGB Members and $20 for non-Members.
- Available at the NAGB Store: Contact Noel Thompson, Manager at 328-5800/1 or at nthompson@nagb.org.bs.
- Secured Parking available at the NAGB.

Andros is the place to be

By KARAN MINNIS, Guardian Lifestyles Reporter, karan@nasguard.com


When most people think of Andros the words Crab Fest usually come to mind, but just as much fun as you had at Crab Fest, you can have at the upcoming All- Andros and Berry Islands Regatta in Morgan's Bluff, North Andros, over the Independence Day holiday weekend, July 10-12

The food stalls were completely renovated in readiness for the 15th annual event, according to Danny Ferguson of the Nassau committee who was actively engaged in final preparations.

"This is our committee's second year of planning the regatta, and we're excited to be staging a bigger and better event, and we invite all Androsians, people from Berry Islands, and indeed all Bahamians to support the regatta which means so much to the economic well-being of those communities."


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Junkanoo in July?

By Chakara Bennett, Guardian Summer Intern

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June came, and almost went before word came from the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation that the annual Junkanoo in June celebrations had been pushed back to July, and was renamed Junkanoo Summer Festival, putting the minds of Bahamians at ease, because they finally had a definitive answer about something to get excited about.

With the move from June to July, the festival will avoid the heavy rains of June and should avoid any washouts, and take the shape of a music and heritage festival from July 12 to August 2, at Arawak Cay every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., celebrating the roots of Bahamian cultural activities.

"Those attending Junkanoo Summer Festival this year will notice a marked, down-home flavor to all the festivities," said Janet Johnson, director of Product and Events Strategy in the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation. "There will be lots of music, and we have made a concerted effort to provide an acoustic sound. While the electronic enhancements of rake 'n scrape are still popular, our visitors and residents will have a unique experience this summer, listening to the natural sounds of the saw, the scrubbing board, the tin tub, and the goatskin drum."

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Bah. Nat'l. Youth Choir - June 21 & 28

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Thai Food and Cultural Week: June 23 - June 28

Thai Food and Cultural Week: June 23 - June 28
Thai Food & Culture week concludes with "An Enchanted Garden Party - A Gala Evening of Thai Food & Culture" to benefit the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and will feature traditional Thai performances.

Ticket donations for the fundraiser are $150 per ticket and corporate tables of ten seats are also available.

Tickets can be purchased at these locations: Floral Arts Ltd.: Collins Avenue & 5th Terrace (north of St. Luke’s Clinic) / Telephone: 325-3581 or at Atlantic Medical Insurance Limited: Collins Avenue & 2nd Terrace / Telephone: 326-8191

Please see Itinerary below. Opening Reception on June 23 is By Invitation Only. Events on June 24, 25, 26 are free and open to the public.

Lasido Boys to defend Rake 'n' Scrape title

By STAFF WRITER, Nassau Guardian


The Lasido Boys will take a break from their usual gig at Dis We Place this weekend to defend their "King of Rake 'n Scrape" title at the Cat Island Rake 'n Scrape Festival in Arthur's Town, Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8.

Commissioner Charles King says Arthur's Town has been buzzing with final preparations for the festival for weeks in preparation for the upcoming event now one of the foremost cultural events in the country.

While the competition is open only to bands from Cat Island, there will be plenty of other entertainers on hand, including The Bahamas' favorite troubadour, Ronnie Butler.

Other bands performing include Andrew Jones & The Spirit House Band, The Down Home Dancers,The Falcons, RV, Terez, KB and Ancient Man.

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Lillian Blades: Opens Sat. May 31

New Providence Art & Antiques
presents

Lillian Blades
in a select showing of new work

Opening Saturday, May 31st, 2008
New Providence Art & Antiques
Bank Lane, Nassau

Open 11am to 4.30pm
Tel: [242] 328-7196
www.npartantiques.com
antiques@coralwave.com

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Woman Talk

Scribes Limited
presents
Woman Talk
by Michael Pintard and Krista Walkes
on Friday, May 30th at 8:00 p.m.
and Saturday, May 31st at 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m
at The Church of the Ascension Parish Hall in Freeport.

"Face the Music & Dance" - Jun 17 & 18

Lawrence & Gabriella Carroll's
Eurhythmics Studio
presents
Face the Music & Dance!

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 7pm
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7pm
Crystal Palace, West Bay Street

Tickets: $45 - Available at the Studio, East Bay Plaza
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