Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts

Friday, May 30, 2025

Dundas-UNESCO Summer Theatre Intensive!

 
Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts logo
 
Courtesy of the UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity
 

 2025 Summer Theatre Intensive

June 16-August 2, 2025

Professionalizing the Theatre Industry in The Bahamas
 
2025 Summer Theatre Intensive pposter
 
 

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Dundas Dollar Day

 

The Dundas is under renovation!!

 

The Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts

The Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts
 
 Help keep it going!
Support our Dollar Day!!
 
Dundas Dollar Day Poster

 We’re on our way!!
 

The Night Before

 
The Night Before poster

 The Night Before

Lies, Deception, Manipulation and perhaps......... MURDER

Don’t miss the NEW DATES for “The Night Before” by S.L. Sheppard

at the Regency Theatre - May 30th and 31st.

Contact on Facebook

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Ākāra - A Bijayini Satpathy's Choreography

 
Dance performance poster

 Ākāra - A Bijayini Satpathy's Choreography
 
My son Carlito will be dancing in Utah. 
 
Ākāra is retelling of quintessential dances of Odissi when it emerged as a national dance - expressed through young global practitioners of today, whose life and realities are far and unfamiliar to the land of Orissa. - View Instagram post.
 
Related article: Shirley Bass Foundation Sponsors Bahamian Dancer

Friday, April 25, 2025

National Parks Day

 
BNT Logo on tiles

Bahamas National Trust
 ⒸA. Derek Catalano
 
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) is welcoming the public to join them inside national parks across The Bahamas for free outdoor activities on National Parks Day – Saturday, April 26, 2025.  Read more.

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

AGRI EXPO 2025

 
AGRI EXPO 2025 poster

 AGRI EXPO 2025
 

AGRI EXPO 2025 is almost here! Join us April 4th - 6th at the Gladstone Road Farmers Market Site Nassau, for The Bahamas’ premier agricultural event!

🔹 Interactive farming & workshops
🔹 Hydroponic & aquaculture demos
🔹 Culinary showdowns & local food tastings
🔹 Junkanoo & cultural performances
🔹 Fun for the whole family!

Visit The Bahamas Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources on Facebook.

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Bahamian Sloop Sailing and Sloop Racing Regattas: A Tradition of Heritage and Sport


Bahamian racing sloop on sea

"Regatta Race" - Bahamas AI Art
 ©A. Derek Catalano
 
 

Bahamian Sloop Sailing and Sloop Racing Regattas: A Tradition of Heritage and Sport

Sailing has long been an essential part of the culture and history of The Bahamas, with the Bahamian sloop standing out as an iconic vessel that represents the country’s maritime heritage. This type of sailboat, unique to the Bahamian archipelago, has evolved over centuries, adapting to the needs of its people, and today plays a central role in one of the most exciting and culturally significant sporting events in The Bahamas: sloop racing regattas. These regattas are more than just races—they are celebrations of Bahamian history, pride, and community spirit.

In this article, we will explore the history, design, cultural significance, and the exciting world of sloop racing in The Bahamas, delving into the technical aspects of sloop construction, the vibrant regatta festivals, and how they continue to shape the country’s maritime identity.

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Happy 242 Day Bahamas 🇧🇸

 
Conch pile

Happy 242 Day Bahamas 🇧🇸
 
Celebrate Bahamian Pride today.
 
• Wear National Flag Colours
or Bahamian Print.
 
 • Enjoy a delicious Bahamian Dish.
 
• Enjoy Bahamian Music, Art or Entertainment
all day long.

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Majority Rule Day in The Bahamas

 
Bahamians celebrating in street.

 "Happy Majority Rule Day" - Bahamas AI Art
  ©A. Derek Catalano
 
 

Majority Rule Day in The Bahamas

Majority Rule Day, celebrated annually on January 10th, is one of the most significant national holidays in The Bahamas. It commemorates a transformative moment in the nation’s history when the political landscape shifted to reflect the majority will of the Bahamian people, marking the start of a new era of equality, democracy, and self-determination.

Monday, December 30, 2024

The Bahamas National Junkanoo Stadium Concept

 
Bahamas National Junkanoo Stadium Concept

" The Bahamas National Junkanoo Stadium Concept" - Bahamas AI Art
©A. Derek Catalano
 

My architectural design concept for The Bahamas National Junkanoo Stadium.
 
1/2 mile long.
Junkanoo groups enter one end, exit other end.
One group at a time.
One run only.

Awesome acoustics.
Air-conditioned.
Huge parking areas.
 
Wide center pathway for groups.
Seating on either side with padded bleachers.
Protects patrons, groups and costumes from weather.
Seats 20,000 spectators.
 
This architectural design concept ©A. Derek Catalano 2023.

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Friday, December 13, 2024

✨🎄 Grand Bahama, Hop on the Jitney Express! 🎄✨

 🎄✨ A Magical Christmas Experience at The Regency Theater
December 14th & 15th! 🎭✨
 
The Jitney Express

Don’t miss out on the Holiday Magic
Grab your tickets now! 🎟️

Available at Imagine Graphics and Seventeen Shop
($20 Students; $25 Teachers; $30 Adults),
or online at The Jitney Express Tickets.

PLUS—capture the festive cheer in our exclusive holiday photo booth in the lobby! 🎅🏾📸
Let’s make this Christmas unforgettable!

Friday, November 1, 2024

Guy Fawkes: The Man Behind the Gunpowder Plot and His Legacy

 
Guy Fawkes effigy burning in beach bonfire.

 "Guy Fawkes" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
 
 

Guy Fawkes: The Man Behind the Gunpowder Plot and His Legacy

Introduction: Who Was Guy Fawkes?

Guy Fawkes is a name forever etched in the annals of British history as one of the central figures in the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Born on April 13, 1570, in York, England, Fawkes grew up during a period of intense religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants in England. A devout Catholic, Fawkes became deeply disillusioned with the Protestant rule of King James I and took part in the Gunpowder Plot, a failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate the king.

Though his mission was unsuccessful, Fawkes' actions left an indelible mark on British history and culture. His legacy is still remembered annually on Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, celebrated on November 5th. This event commemorates the failure of the Gunpowder Plot and the survival of King James I. However, this tale of treason and rebellion has also spread beyond British borders, influencing various cultures—including in The Bahamas, where Guy Fawkes is remembered in a unique and lively fashion.

Friday, October 18, 2024

BaHarmony Performs

Baharmony school band members.

BaHarmony

Tambearly school pop band, BaHarmony, will be opening at the Spotlight Lounge on the 30th October, from 8pm-8:30. 11 Adelaide Rd. Coral Harbor - At roundabout, exit onto Adelaide Rd. Spotlight Lounge sits on the 2nd corner on the left. Look out for our sign. , Nassau, The Bahamas.

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Emancipation Day in The Bahamas

Junkanooers dancing in the street.

"Emancipation Celebration" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
 
 
 Emancipation Day in The Bahamas

On the shores where the sun first kissed the sea,
A land rich with history, struggle, and grace,
Lies The Bahamas, where hearts beat free,
And Emancipation Day marks a sacred place.

In August air, with skies of azure blue,
The winds whisper tales of a time long past,
Of chains and shadows, and dreams that grew,
Till freedom's light broke through at last.

The drums of Africa still echo here,
In the rhythm of waves and the pulse of life,
Carried across the ocean vast and clear,
Through the years of bondage, the toil, and strife.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Bahamas Goombay Summer Festival Fun

Tropic Cultural Festival

"Tropic Cultural Festival" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano


 Bahamas Goombay Summer Festival Fun
 
In the heart of summer's vibrant glow,
The Bahamas comes alive, you know,
With Goombay rhythms, a joyous spree,
A festival of rich history.

Since '71, a story began,
A celebration of this island land,
With culture deep and heritage bright,
The Goombay Summer Festival takes its flight.

Across the islands, it spreads its cheer,
From Nassau to Abaco, far and near,
Even Miami feels its beat,
As Bahamian culture fills the street.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Happy Independence Day Bahamas - July 10th 🇧🇸

 
Dancing Independence Couple in junkanoo costumes of gold, aquamarine and black.

"Dancing Independence Couple" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano


Dancing Independence Couple in junkanoo costumes of gold, aquamarine and black.

"Dancing Independence Couple" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano