Mars Bay Conch Fest 2025

 Mars Bay Conch Fest
Oct. 11 -12, 2025

Lily of the Valley Corner Association Souse Out

 

 Souse Out Ticket

 

 

Tickets for the Lily of the Valley Corner Association Souse Out are now on sale and available at house 31B Lily of the Valley Corner.

 

Call ahead to purchase tickets and place your order at 805-8088 or 601-0150: Barbara Sweeting - Chaplain.

 

The Souse Out will be held National Heroes Day, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 from 7am to 2pm at Cheryl's Place, house 29 (yellow and green), Lily of the Valley Corner.

 

Get your tickets early.

 

The Lily of the Valley Corner Association

Together We Stand

 

Box Office Opens for Shakespeare in Paradise 2025! September 22-October 12, 2025 Four Shows over Three Weeks!

 

Announcing Shakespeare in Paradise 2025! September 22-October 12, 2025 Rehearsals are under way in our newly renovated Black Box for our seventeenth festival!

Photos courtesy of Edward Knowles

Four Shows over Three Weeks!

Short Tales 2025

Short Tales features works by new and returning playwrights. Not all of our writers this year are Bahamian—we have offerings from the USA and from Trinidad as well. Selected by a panel of judges who read the plays blind, Short Tales 2025 will delve into issues as varied as mothers’ relationships with their children, what to do when you have unwanted visitors, how to deal with pesky insects, and the best ways to die. Don’t miss it! Runs September 22-October 4, PAB Black Box

A Celebration of Freedom: The History and Tradition of Fox Hill Day

 

"Fox Hill Day" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

A Celebration of Freedom: The History and Tradition of Fox Hill Day

Fox Hill Day, an annual festival observed in the community of Fox Hill, Nassau, stands as a powerful and enduring testament to the legacy of emancipation in The Bahamas. While the nation as a whole celebrates Emancipation Day on the first Monday of August, the Fox Hill community dedicates a specific, separate day—the second Tuesday of August—to honor the freedom of their ancestors. This unique observance is not merely a celebration but a living historical ritual, rich with tradition, cultural expression, and deep spiritual significance. It serves as a vital connection to the past, reminding a new generation of the struggles, resilience, and ultimate triumph of those who came before them.

 

 "Free" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

 

Emancipation Day in The Bahamas: A Chronicle of Freedom and Celebration

Emancipation Day in The Bahamas is more than a mere public holiday; it is a profound annual commemoration of the end of chattel slavery and the birth of a free nation. Celebrated on the first Monday of August, the day is a cornerstone of Bahamian national identity, representing a pivotal moment when the chains of bondage were broken, and the path to self-determination began. The history of this day is deeply intertwined with the broader narrative of the British Empire, but its celebrations in The Bahamas possess a unique cultural vibrancy that honors the resilience, heritage, and enduring spirit of its people.

2nd Annual Lobster Head Fest, Harbour Is.

 

2nd Annual Lobster Head Fest, Harbour Is.

Bahamas Independence Dancers

 

"Bahamas Independence Dancers" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

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Harbour Is. 4th of July Celebrations

 

 

 

 

 

My daughter Jamie Lee(L), grandaughter Robin(center) and Robin's BFF Pyper(R),

enjoying themselves at the 4th of July US Independence Day

celebrations in Harbour Is., The Bahamas.

 

 

Related article: Creativity and Culture Event at Montague Beach

Shop the Sea - Creativity and Culture Event at Montague Beach

 

Me, Chris and Caleb - ©A. Derek Catalano

 

Me, my son Chris and my grandson Caleb attended the  Shop the Sea - Creativity and Culture Event, Sat. June 28th, 2025 at Montague Beach and Park, Nassau, Bahamas. Chris was working the event shooting photos and invited me to come along. Caleb and I had a real fun time together exploring and enjoying it all. It was a good excuse for me go outside too. 😊

The Bahamas 52nd Independence Celebration Events

 

The Bahamas 52nd Independence Celebration Events

Father's Day Drumbeat

 

 Father's Day Drumbeat 

 

Me playing around with the goatskin junkanoo drum on Father's Day back in 2019. Tryin' a new rake 'n' scrape beat. My cousin Claudia joined in with a shake dance. lol. We all jus' havin' fun.😊 Nassau, Bahamas. View video.

Dundas-UNESCO Summer Theatre Intensive!

 

 

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

 

 

Sign up now!

 

Visit: https://www.dundascentre.org/

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/thedundas

Dundas Dollar Day

 

The Dundas is under renovation!!

 

The Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts

 

 Help keep it going!
Support our Dollar Day!!

 

 We’re on our way!!

 

Visit: https://www.dundascentre.org

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/thedundas

The Night Before

 

 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

Ākāra - A Bijayini Satpathy's Choreography

 

 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 video:  PRAVESH Odissi Performance

Related article: Shirley Bass Foundation Sponsors Bahamian Dancer

National Parks Day

 

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.

AGRI EXPO 2025

 

 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.

"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.

Happy 242 Day Bahamas 🇧🇸

 

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.