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Junkanoo Summer Festival - Begins July 3rd at Taino Beach! - Jul 3, 2008 - 6:51:59 PM

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Grand Bahama Island - It's the second year that Junkanoo Summer Festival is being celebrated in its new location at Taino Beach and you don't want to miss the family fun and excited, all mixed with authentic Bahamian culture and entertainment each Thursday night from 6pm to 11pm.

For those of you that haven’t yet attended, this is a memorable event that you will not regret; the ambience is second to none. Junkanoo Summer Festival takes place every Thursday on Taino Beach. There’s lots of authentic Bahamian food that you won’t find anywhere else available, a massive concert stage with Live Music, Dancing and so much more. A major highlight of the evening is a live Junkanoo Rush out!

Click [Read more...] to view the Schedule for July 3rd....

Arts & Culture : National Art Gallery (NAGB)
NAGB July Activities - Announcing the NEW Summer Concert Series! - Jul 3, 2008 - 6:46:09 AM

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July is PACKED with events for you at the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas in New Providence.  There is something for everyone!  

Four fantastic films in the Brazilian Summer Series; the NEW Summer Concert Series features Ancient Man, Ronnie Butler, Elon Moxey, and the Dicey Doh Singers; a Historic Places and Spaces feature; an Artists Forum and don't miss the new NE4 Exhibition opening July 9th!

Click [Read more...] to view the full information poster...

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DC Caribbean Carnival 2008 - Jul 1, 2008 - 10:56:42 PM

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Washington, DC - On Saturday, June 28th,  along the Georgia Avenue corridor  the Caribbean Carnival Parade proceeded to an international marketplace called "De Savannah," featuring food, crafts and entertainment. Sunday June 29, 2008, the DC Caribbean Carnival continued with live performances from local and international artists, food, craft and entertainment.

The Bahamas Junkanoo Association/BJAM participated under the theme, "Wild Wonders" and took first place in "Best Live Band".

In attendance was Bahamas Ambassador to Washington, His Excellency C.A. Smith and his wife. Click [Read more...] for photos and Carnival Results...

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Peter Ingwersen of NOIR.Illuminati II - International Guest Designer at Islands of the World Fashion Week - Jul 1, 2008 - 10:09:44 PM
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Nassau, Bahamas -   Mode Îles, Ltd., organizers of Islands of the World Fashion Week scheduled to be held 5th - 8th November, 2008 at the British Colonial Hilton, Nassau, and Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, have announced that NOIR.Illuminati II of Denmark will lead the list of international guest designers presenting their latest creations at the event this Fall.

Peter Ingwersen, designer at NOIR, is known for his attention to detail and focus on environmentally-friendly materials and processes within his designs. This has placed him at the vanguard of the eco-fashion industry. Previously Head of Design for Levi's Nordic Region, Global Brand Director for Levi's Vintage Clothing and Levi's RED, and a Member of the Levi's Brand Management Leadership Team, Mr. Ingwersen established NOIR. Illuminati II in March 2005...

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Bahamas Fashion Week to Honour Fashion Tycoon, Peter Nygard - Jun 30, 2008 - 10:19:15 AM
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Nassau, Bahamas, 
- The 12th Annual Bahamas Fashion Week, gets on its way on July 4th through 12th, 2008. Fifth Avenue Marketing gets ready to Honor Canadian Mr. Peter Nygard fashion tycoon of North America at the opening of Bahamas Fashion Week, in a private Mix & Mingle with 30 international and local models, plus designers. Tickets are by invitation only and priced at $500.00 per person.
 
Bahamas Fashion Week, provides lovers of nightlife, fashion and celebrity, an inside look at some of the Fashion Industry hottest designers from around the world and international parties during Bahamas Fashion Week. Mr. Peter Nygard has opened his 21 bedroom estate to Bahamas Fashion Week, which includes his world famous disco, a rising dance floor, 24 seat theater and a lots more...
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