Events Calendars :
Special Events
Bimini Sands & Neal Watson’s ‘Hammer Headquarters’ Announce: Shark Showdown 2014 Photography Week - Feb 20, 2014 - 10:39:45 PM
Underwater Photo Workshop/Competition Takes Place 2/22-3/1/14
SOUTH
BIMINI, Bahamas – Bimini Sands Resort & Marina in the Bahamas and
its on-site dive operation, Neal Watson’s Bimini Scuba Center, are proud
to announce they will host
Shark Showdown Photography Week on
Feb 22 – March 1, 2014. An exciting underwater photography workshop
& competition focused on capturing spectacular images of Great
Hammerhead, Caribbean Reef and Bull sharks in their element, the event
features world-renowned underwater photographer David Doubilet and
innovative shark specialist Jeremiah Sullivan, founder of Shark Armor,
along with other experts.
Shark Showdown Photo Week follows the
inaugural Shark Showdown Film & Video week, which will take place at
Bimini Sands on 1/25 - 2/1/14. Both events are scheduled to take place
during the annual Great Hammerhead migration...
Community :
Service Organizations
Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Ball: February 15th - Feb 7, 2014 - 3:10:57 PM
HEART BALL IS COMING UP: “Celebrating the Golden Anniversary of a Vision…Championing the Cause of Children!"
For fifty years, The
Annual Heart Ball has served as the major fund raiser to aid the Sir
Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation. On
Saturday, February 15, 2014,
The Heart Ball Committee will host the
50th Annual Heart Ball at Melia
Nassau Beach Resort, formerly the Sheraton Nassau. The Heart Ball
Committee is very excited about this achievement and invites Corporate
Bahamas and the public to come and share this historical moment with
them.
Events Calendars :
Special Events
26th Annual ShowBoats International Boys & Girls Clubs Rendezvous announces Fishing Tournament, Live Auction, Kool & the Gang, and comedian Dennis Miller - Nov 21, 2013 - 4:43:08 PM
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The
26th Annual ShowBoats International Boys & Girls Clubs Rendezvous will
host the Second Annual Fishing Tournament on Friday, November 22
followed by a one-of-a-kind live auction during the Saturday night Gala
on
Saturday, November 23 at Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas with a special guest appearance by comedian Dennis Miller.
The
Bahamas is well known as one of the greatest sport fishing destinations
in the world, making it the perfect setting for the Second Annual
Fishing Tournament. Guests will enjoy a leisurely day fishing for
Kingfish, Dolphin, Wahoo, Tuna and more. Prizes will be awarded for
Overall Top and Biggest Fish Overall. Winners will be announced and
trophies awarded during the Hot Havana Nights poolside party Friday
evening.
Community :
Service Organizations
Red Rose Ball Charity Event, November 2nd - Nov 2, 2013 - 12:00:30 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - Come, take a journey down the Nile of Ancient Egypt with us as The
Red Rose Ball Committee host it’s 14th, Annual Charity Event scheduled for Saturday,
November 2nd, 2013, Cocktails and Awards presentation at 7:00 p.m. and Dinner at 8:00pm under the theme:
“A journey down the Nile of Ancient Egypt”, where it all began.
The
event will be held under the distinguish patronage of the Prime
Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. Perry G.
Christie and Mrs. Bernadette Christie in the Grand Ballroom at the Grand
Lucayan. We invite you to join us for a wonderful evening as the Red
Rose Ball Committee promises to make this an exciting and entertaining
event while at the same time supporting a worthy cause.
Entertainment
Pink Pearl Restaurant presents "Conch N' Tings" with the Apple Elliott Band: October 25th - Oct 16, 2013 - 4:46:17 PM
Grand Bahama Island - On Friday,
October 25th, all
roads will lead to Bootle Bay, West End for Pink Pearl Restaurant's
Conch N' Tings!
This event will launch Pink
Pearl's new menu featuring the delectable taste of Conch, a Bahamian
delicacy and signature food item of The Bahamas. If Conch is not your
fancy, we'll also have our local Lobster or Crab & Dough.
Entry for this event
is $40 and we'll provide you with a complimentary drink, and samplings
of ALL our conch dishes, lobster, and crab & dough. Make us your
island getaway and enjoy the ocean view and our locally-flavoured food
selections...
News :
Ministry of Tourism Updates
Abaco Upcoming Events: September - December 2013 - Aug 29, 2013 - 10:42:20 PM
The ABACOS,
Bahamas - Welcome to The Abacos. Calm waters, warm breezes and panoramic
beauty make this 120-mile–long chain of islands a boating and sailing
paradise. But it’s not just the sea that attracts travelers from around
the world. Those who prefer to explore by land will find championship
golf courses on Treasure Cay, charming colonial towns on Green Turtle
and Elbow Cays, and countless hotels, restaurants and bars throughout
The Abacos.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Abaco Tourist Office
in Marsh Harbour provides the public with the following calendar of
events they endorse throughout September 2013 through December 2013
...
Community
Supermodel of the Bahamas to unveil 2013 contestants, June 22nd - Jun 20, 2013 - 1:35:43 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - The
#1 Model Search in The Bahamas will unveil it's 2013 contestants on
Saturday, June 22nd at 1pm at the Towne Hotel in Nassau. The theme is
"
Masquerade."
Supermodel of the Bahamas was founded by Oilinsha
Coakley, owner of Oilinsha Models and Talent. "We discover new faces.
Candidates are then trained and pushed to perform, whereupon it becomes
obvious after photo shoots, runway shows, and interviews, who is made
for the life of a model."
Arts & Culture
Nassau Music Society presents"Une Soirée Musicale" with cellist, Kenneth Law and pianist, Christy Lee - Jan 17, 2013 - 8:52:31 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The
Nassau Music Society, under the Patronage of His Excellency, Sir Arthur
Foulkes, Governor General of The Bahamas, will continue it's 2012-2013
concert season by holding 2 concerts on Friday, January 18, 2013 (8PM)at
St. Paul's Church Hall, Lyford Cay and on Sunday, January 20, 2013
(5:30PM) at St. Andrew's Kirk, Shirley & Princes Street.
The
Society will feature Kenneth Law, cellist accompanied by Christy Lee,
pianist, in an evening entitled: "Une Soirée Musicale" (a Musical
Evening). The duo will interpret works from French composers such as
Gabriel FAURE, Maurice RAVEL,
Community
2nd Annual Hope Gala Ball : Saturday, November 10th - Nov 9, 2012 - 3:42:10 AM
The Hope Ball
Committee has recruited a team of volunteers to help raise funds for the
various cancer related programs coordinated by the Cancer Society Grand
Bahama Branch at the
Venetian Masquerade 2nd Annual Hope Gala Ball
being held under the distinguished patronage of their Excellencies Sir
Arthur Foulkes, Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and
Lady Foulkes.
The Venetian
Masquerade kicks off with cocktails at 7:00 p.m. on
Saturday, November 10th
in the Grand Ballroom, at the Grand Lucayan Resort and dinner
at 8:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear their uniquely designed
masks on arrival...
Community :
Service Organizations
Heart Ball Committee’s Tea Party & Fashion Show: Explosion of Topaz - Nov 8, 2012 - 11:05:43 PM
Nassau,
Bahamas - The range of colours of the topaz gemstone is limitless and
diverse, from clear white to mystic blue. If there were an explosion of
the many shades of topaz, you would see the rainbow: white, yellow,
orange, blue, pink, brown, green and many more shades of topaz.
Explosions don’t just happen. There is always a reason for an explosion,
be it natural or other. On
November 18, 2012, there will be an explosion of topaz for a most worthy cause.
Under the theme, “
Explosion of Topaz”, the 2012 / 2013 Heart
Ball Committee will jumpstart their fundraising activities and host
their 7th Annual Tea Party & Fashion, in aid of The Sir Victor
Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation...
Community :
Grand Bahama
ZNS Fun Run & Walk and Mini Health Fair: March 31st - Mar 30, 2012 - 1:10:24 PM
Freeport, Bahamas -
ZNS annual Fun Run/Walk and Mini Health Fair is scheduled for
Saturday,
March 31, 2012 at 6:00 a.m. We invite you to come out at 5:30 a.m. for
warm-up exercise, pep talk and prayer before the race. Immediately
following the race, a mini health fair will be held in the foyer of the
Government Complex. Please partake of the free health screenings,
literature, health talks, free samples and aerobics by Mrs. Alice
Williams of Mind, Body and Soul Fitness Centre.
We have partnered
with Grand Bahama businesses in order to present to our top finishers
gift certificates. There will be a cash prize for the overall first
place winner...
Arts & Culture
An Evening of Classical Guitar featuring Marco Tamayo and Anabel Montesinos - Jan 27, 2012 - 12:35:39 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - The
Nassau Music Society continues its 2011-2012 Season with two evenings
of
classical guitar featuring Marco Tamayo and Anabel Montesinos,
well-known, young musicians in the world of classical guitar. Concert
dates are
Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 8:00pm at the Bahamas
Historical Society, Shirley St. & Elizabeth Avenue; and
Sunday,
January 29th at 5:30pm at St. Paul's Church Hall, Lyford Cay.
The concerts are under the patronage of His Excellency Sir Arthur
Foulkes, Governor General of The Bahamas and are sponsored by ...
Community :
Service Organizations
40th Annual Red Cross Ball set for January 28th - Jan 26, 2012 - 12:00:18 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
The 40th Annual Red Cross Ball will take place on Saturday, January 28th
2012 in the Crystal Ballroom at the Nassau Wyndham & Crystal Palace
Casino at 7pm.
The evening will feature the music of the O'JAYS with lead singer of the O'Jays, Eddie Levert and Royal Bahamas Police Force POP
Band, the Lou Adams Orchestra, and
Caribah...
Arts & Culture
Nassau Music Society - Members' Evening, January 14th at Government House - Jan 14, 2012 - 8:03:54 AM
Nassau,
Bahamas - The Nassau Music Society will hold its Annual Members' evening
to thank members and friends for supporting them over the years.
This evening will feature young and upcoming artists from the Music
Department of the College of the Bahamas with guest artist Sonovia
Pierre.
The programme is varied and will include traditional music such as
"Heaven is a Wonderful Place" and "O' happy Day" interpreted by the COB
Ensemble and Laurelle and the Brass Boys, our very own Bahamian Franz
Hepburn's "Bahama Moon" by Ranice Arnette (clarinet), Shon Pennerman...
Arts & Culture
Fashion and Art Merge for One Big Night - November 5th! - Nov 4, 2011 - 12:34:40 PM
Nassau, The Bahamas-- On
Saturday, 5th November, 2011, fashion enthusiast
and art lovers can anticipate the official launch of the “black-carpet
event”,
Fash|Art, hosted at Doongalik Studios, Village Road, beginning
at 6:30pm.
While in the capacity of Operations Manager of
Mode Iles Ltd, producers
of the renowned “Islands of the World Fashion Week”, Project Manager and
fashion enthusiast Kedar Clarke began conceptualizing an event to
promote emerging, creative talents in the areas of fashion and art,
locally. Clarke soon after partnered with producers of the popular
online publication Stylezine Magazine, Nikolas Barnes; Editor In Chief
& Scharad Lightbourne; Creative Director...
Community :
Service Organizations :
BASRA
BASRA's Evening of Elegance, November 5th - Nov 4, 2011 - 10:55:49 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association (
BASRA) presents their annual
"Evening of
Elegance" to be held on Saturday,
November 5th at Old Fort Bay Club
starting at 7pm. Please support this important fundraiser.
Entertainment for dancing provided by the Long Island connection, The Last Quarter Band (with Tommy Goodwin)
In-House Raffle, Seafood Buffet, Carvery and Sushi with Wine included...
News :
Ministry of Tourism Updates :
FLIFF on Location screening SCHEDULE for Grand Bahama - Oct 29, 2011 - 3:47:34 PM
 “All Movies All
Day,” “All Access” and “Function Tickets” are now available for the Fort
Lauderdale International Film Festival on location at Grand Bahama
Island. In addition, organizers have released the full schedule of films
and special events to take place during the occasion, which will run
from Thursday, October 27 to Sunday, October 30.
In addition to two
workshops: Underwater Cinematography and Filmmaking in the Caribbean,
more than 25 films will be shown over three days during the inaugural
FLIFF On Location at the state of the art Canal House at Pelican Bay
Resort. Two films will be shown free of charge to the public in an
outdoor setting at Taino Beach and Count Basie Square.
All Access Passes are only $50 and available at Pelican Bay Hotel....
News :
Local
First Ever Femminar to hit the Bahamas Celebrates the Beauty of Being a Woman - Oct 18, 2011 - 11:23:56 AM
Nassau, Bahamas
–
Viva La Bella Femminar is getting ready to host their debut event
October
20-22, 2011 at the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort.
This event is about building up the whole
woman, not just the entrepreneur. It’s about acknowledging some of
our flaws as a gender, and recognizing that our beauty is not skin deep
as we’ve been told. Viva La Bella Femminar is about believing that
our beauty is to the core.
The schedule consists of dynamic presentations
and panel discussions, open floor sessions, engaging entertainment,
a fashion show “du jour” and much more...
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