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Bahamas International Film Festival
BIFF's 2008 Big Screen Art Scene - Photos - Jun 30, 2008 - 4:46:21 PM
Nassau, Bahamas – The Big Screen Art Scene took place on June 21st to kick off the Bahamas International Film Festival's (BIFF) fifth year.
This year, BIFF donated part of the funds raised to the new D'Aguilar Art Foundation in honour of the late Vincent D'Aguilar, a much-loved supporter and collector of Bahamian art.
Some of the 2008 participants included Tyrone Ferguson, Antonius Roberts, Jackson Burnside, Stan Burnside, Margot Bethel, Nicole Collie, Claudette Dean, Holly Parotti, Bernard Petit, Livingstone Pratt, and Arjuna Watson. Sir Sean and Lady Connery and Lady Nutall donated art. There was an on-site store with additional works from participating artists, live model sketching and other entertainment.
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Tinnyse Johnson crowned Miss Bahamas World - Jun 30, 2008 - 12:11:28 PM
Fifteen Bahamian beauties
vied for the coveted title at the Rainforest Theatre of the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino on Cable Beach. Ms Tinnyse Johnson of Grand Bahama replaces Anya Watkins, the 2007 Miss Bahamas World, who since winning has developed a flourishing career as a fashion model.
Tinnyse Johnson will represent The Bahamas at the
Miss World 2008
pageant
.
Miss World 2008
, the 58th Miss World beauty pageant, will be held on October 4, 2008, at the Ukraina National Palace in Kiev, Ukraine.
Congratulations to Tinnyse Johnson !
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Driving Miss Daisy plays at the Dundas - July 3 - 5 - Jun 30, 2008 - 9:10:18 AM
'Driving Miss Daisy' plays at the Dundas Theatre
Thursday, July 3rd - 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 4th - 8:30 p.m. Saturday July 5th - 8:00 p.m.
"Driving Miss Daisy" is a 1987 play by Alfred Uhry about the relationship of an elderly Southern Jewish lady and her African-American chauffeur, Hoke Colburn, from 1948 to 1973. The original off-Broadway production starred Dana Ivey and Morgan Freeman. The first production took place at Playwrights Horizons Theatre on 42nd Street in New York. It later moved down the street to the John Houseman Theatre. Ivey's performance garnered her an Obie Award as Best Actress. The play was the first in Uhry's "Atlanta Trilogy" dealing with Jewish residents of that city in the early 20th century. The play was Uhry's most successful, winning him the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It was performed in London's West End in 1988, with Dame Wendy Hiller as Miss Daisy Werthan...
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The Bachelorette - Episode 407, shot in Grand Bahama Island airs June 30th - Jun 25, 2008 - 8:50:04 AM
"Episode 407" - Romantic adventures await DeAnna and the final three men - Jason, Jeremy and Jesse -- as they travel to the tropical paradise of Grand Bahama Island for the intimate overnight dates. After shockingly sending frontrunner Graham home despite her strong feelings for him, DeAnna is unsure about how this journey will end. The dates are not only filled with amazing sand and surf adventures, but also excitement and passion, as DeAnna continues to explore what her future would be like with each of these potential mates. At the end of each evening, the Bachelorette will present the bachelor with an invitation to spend the night in a "fantasy suite," with the hope that he will accept. But will he? It's a wild, romantic ride with each of the men -- until DeAnna has to make a heart-wrenching decision to eliminate one of them - on "The Bachelorette" MONDAY, JUNE 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on ABC...
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Sabor Saturdays - the Mark Carey band plays June 21 - Jun 20, 2008 - 9:35:56 PM
The Mark Carey band performs at the next Sabor Saturdays at
Sabor Restaurant & Bar, Pelican Bay Hotel. Dance the night away with this popular featured band. The show begins at 8:30 and goes until 11:30 pm. Ask the bar what their half price drinks specials are - 2 for 1!
Why not come early and enjoy a sumptuous dinner before the entertainment starts.
Sabor features a wide range of culinary delights, including favorites such as burgers and chicken wraps, complemented by a wok bar; scallops and escargots. In fact you may find it difficult to select a choice amongst the tantalizing dishes. View our website
www.sabor-bahamas.com
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