Arts & Culture :
National Art Gallery (NAGB)
NAGB Announces New Hours & Free Gallery Day for Bahamians - Feb 4, 2012 - 7:11:25 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas is pleased to announce that we have
extended our hours to allow the Bahamian public and our international
visitors more opportunities to engage and experience our wonderful
Gallery and the art within.
The NAGB will now be open every
Sunday from 12 Noon to 4pm in addition to its normal operating hours of
10 am to 4pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays. The Gallery is closed on
Mondays and on Public Holidays. The cost for admission for Adults is
$5.00, Students and Senior Citizens (Over 65)...
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"Foley & Hepburn in Concert" - February 26th - Feb 4, 2012 - 2:52:39 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - Jacaranda House presents: "
Foley & Hepburn in Concert" Sunday,
February 26, 2012 from 6-9pm.
Jacaranda House which sits atop Parliament Street in Nassau is proud to
present another magical evening of singing by Tenor Jack Foley and Bass
Franz Hepburn. They will be performing light opera and songs from
memorable musicals...
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Cape Eleuthera Workshops Fiction Writing with Richard Bausch - April 8-15 - Feb 4, 2012 - 11:48:06 AM
Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas
- The
week-long workshop sponsored by the Cape Eleuthera Writers & Artist
Workshop Series will bring together a small group of adults interested
in fiction writing to the Cape Eleuthera Island School campus to work
with celebrated author, Richard Bausch. Participants will further
develop their writing by receiving expert feedback on their own
manuscripts in a safe and constructive environment as well as by
engaging in writing exercises, by considering issues of craft and of the
writing life, and ultimately by cultivating a community based upon the
shared love of writing...
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National Art Gallery (NAGB)
NAGB Director appoints John Cox as new Chief Curator - Feb 2, 2012 - 11:00:49 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
On January 1st, 2012, John Cox, the founder of the artists’
cooperative Popopstudios International Center for the Visual Arts, took
on the position of Chief Curator at The National Art Gallery of The
Bahamas, appointed by incoming Director, Amanda Coulson.
According
to Coulson, “John is a fundamental player in the art scene of The
Bahamas and has an extensive working knowledge of both the historical
and contemporary practices here. We’ve known each other since 2006 and
have an excellent working relationship; with his internal knowledge and
my international reach, I believe as a team we’ll achieve our goal of
bringing Bahamian art to a wider audience both at home and abroad....”
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Freeport Players' Guild Turns 50! Twirp Awards set for February 4th - Feb 2, 2012 - 8:18:02 PM
Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas - We've turned 50!
The
Regency Theatre was built in 1971 by a group of amateur thespians who
originally entertained in the Seacraft Building on the Fishing Hole
Road. Despite its tin roof, which made it difficult for audiences to
hear when it rained and when aircraft flew overhead, this became part of
the character of the performances there.
Today, the Freeport
Players' Guild is the descendant of this original actors' group and now
performs from the beautiful, purpose-built Regency Theatre in Freeport...
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Dr. Nicolette Bethel releases new book of Poetry - Feb 2, 2012 - 7:05:13 PM
Bahamian
Author, Poet, Professor, Cultural Anthropologist and former Bahamas
Director General of Culture, Dr. Nicolette Bethel has recently published
a new book of Poetry entitled "Lent/Elegies".
The
collection of poetry grouped under two sections of “Lent” and “Elegies”
explores grief in the wake of the loss of Bethel’s mother, Dr. Keva
Bethel. Through the loaded routines surrounding Lent and Easter, Bethel
meditates on the passing of time in the wake of tragedy. Through the
poetry form of the 'sevenling,' Bethel constructs lists of fleeting
moments in both the physical and emotional landscapes, juxtaposing
memories of her mother in her final...
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Meeting of Minds Fashion, Art & Music Expo in Grand Bahama - Feb 2, 2012 - 10:28:16 AM
Freeport, Bahamas - "Meeting of Minds" is an event that will help to explore and further
enlighten the people of Grand Bahama about the amazing art, fashion,
photography, and musical talent that is available to the public and will be held at Pelican Bay in The Canal House Saturday,
February 11th, 2012 at 7pm through to 10:30pm.
Main Features of the evening will be principal fashion designer of The
Saint George Fashion House, Mr. Kazz Forbes of Turks & Caicos; Ms. Basheva Eve of Le Maison
De Besh; John Heath Jewelers; Lyndah Wells of Lyndah Wells
Photography; and Mark Winder of Mango Tree Media, and many...
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Lignum Vitae presents Strings and Stars on the Harbour, February 4 - Jan 31, 2012 - 10:29:24 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
The Lignum Vitae Centre of Hope
is proud to present
Strings and Stars on the Harbour Saturday,
February 4, 2012 at 7pm
, a beautiful concert of Classical Guitar Music and
Jazz at Lee Shore, East Bay Street. Featured artist is world renowned
Classical Guitarist
Julian Byzantine along with performances by Bahamian musicians
Adrian D'Aguilar, Kim Welcome, Naomi Taylor and more. The Master of Ceremonies is Nathan Stone.
In addition to the music, a delectable array of food and drinks will be
available by Citrus of Nassau and Cocoa Plums of Freeport. Dress Code
is Island Chic...
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Othello comes to The Bahamas - Jan 31, 2012 - 4:33:24 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Theatre goers in The Bahamas are in for a real treat in March of this
year! A new and unusual version of Shakespeare's Othello is coming to
the Dundas Theatre in Nassau.
Local based producer Kim Aranha
told us how excited she is to see Shakespeare in Paradise present a
Yellowtale Theatre Co, and Nuffield Theatre of the UK Production of
Othello (or the Tragedy of Conchy Joe). “It is a simply amazing piece
and I think we are so lucky to have it coming to our island home”...
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Annual Empty Bowls Bahamas Fundraiser, February 26th - Jan 28, 2012 - 8:45:48 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Empty Bowls Bahamas is
hosting this exciting event to raise funds to feed the hungry people in
our community on
Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 1pm to 6pm at Queen’s
College Auditorium on Village Road opposite the National Trust. Many
unique and beautiful handmade bowls will be available for $15 and up
and with your bowl purchase, you will receive delicious free soup, tea
and a roll! There will also be lots of delicious homemade cakes,
pastries and drinks available too. Don't miss it! Fun for the whole
family with live entertainment!
Attention Artists - Call for Artworks
: The Empty Bowls Bahamas Committee
would appreciate the assistance of the nation's artists with any items
that you are willing to donate to them...
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Accolades for Visiting Chamber Musicians - Jan 27, 2012 - 12:23:56 PM
Freeport, Bahamas -
It was another successful week-end for the Grand Bahama Performing Arts
Society (GBPAS) as it launched its 2012 season with its fourth annual
chamber music concert starring Trio Collage and guest flutist Judith
Pearce. Trio Collage (Tannis Gibson, piano, Mark Tanner, cello and Janna
Lower, flute) first performed for the GBPAS in January of 2010 and they
returned this year with their talented colleague, Judith, to teach and
entertain the Grand Bahama public.
The week-end began with 2
school concerts at Bishop Michael Eldon School Auditorium on Friday,
January 20th. Over 800 students in total from schools across the island
were in attendance to enjoy the talented group’s music...
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Authentic Bahamian Cooking cookbook to be released in multiple languages - Jan 27, 2012 - 12:15:10 PM
Authentic Bahamian
Cook Book with over 148 pages of original recipes from The Bahamas and
its 700 islands, is now available in ‘hard cover’ and on ‘kindle’ but
will be released in Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese and German later
in the year.
Millions of visitors to The Bahamas each year,
enjoy these exotic recipes and you too can now experience The Bahamian
Taste right in your own kitchen with recipes such as: Baked Macaroni and
Cheese, Banana Rum Cake, Banana Rum Loaf, Bean and Ham Soup, Bean and
Lobster Soup, Bell Pepper stuffed with Lobster, Benny Cake, Boiled Fish
and Johnny Cake...
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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 ...
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World Renowned Bahamian Musician Returns Home for Concerts - Jan 26, 2012 - 11:52:45 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama
- During the month of February, the Grand Bahama Youth Choir (GBYC) will celebrate its 3rd
year anniversary, featuring world renowned
music artists Jack Foley and Franz Hepburn. While the weekend two-night
event, promises to be an evening of classical elegance and diverse
vocal styles, it will also feature a son of the soil, Mr. Franz Hepburn.
Artistic
Director for the GBYS Program, Mr. Kevin Tomlinson noted that he was
excited to hear of Mr. Hepburn’s connection to Freeport,
“Having the Foley & Hepburn duo perform here in Freeport was great,
but to learn that is a former scholarship recipient of the The Grand
Bahama Port Authority...
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Stepping Stone Quilters annual show now open - Jan 26, 2012 - 10:27:36 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Stepping Stone Quilters
presents the
28th Annual Quilt Show.
Thursday,
January 26th, 2012
.
The show is open until February 4th.
10am to 4pm daily except Sunday at the Trinity Methodist Church Frederick Street....
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(Photos) Junior Junkanoo 2012 in Grand Bahama Island - Jan 19, 2012 - 10:59:39 PM
Freeport, Bahamas - Junior Junkanoo for Grand Bahama Island took place on Saturday, January 15th, 2012 in downtown Freeport.
The enclosed are photos from Grand Bahama veteran photographer, Derek Caroll.
The idea of Junior Junkanoo originated in 1987 when members of the
National Junkanoo Committee, the Junkanoo Leaders Association
representatives of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture visited
Carnival in Trinidad.
They first observed the
participation, involvement...
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(VIDEO) 2011 Boxing Day Junkanoo Results (Unofficial) - Dec 29, 2011 - 9:13:37 PM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Listen to the reading of the unofficial results from the Boxing Day
Junkanoo Parade taking place in New Providence on December 26th, 2011.
Category A Overall
Group - 6th place Music Makers; 5th place Prodigal Sons; 4th place
Valley Boys; 3rd place Roots; 2nd place One Family; 1st place Saxons.
Category
A - (Off the Shoulder): 7th place A209 group; 6th place A605 Group; 5th
is A609 Saxons; 4th place A606 Saxons; 3rd place A209 groups; 2nd place
A605 Saxons; 1st Place A609 Saxons...
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