The Bahamas Weekly mast-head    
Events Calendars : Special Events Last Updated: Mar 19, 2010 - 8:39:48 AM
Special Events Feed


News : New Providence
S.T.R.A.W. Inc.'s Center for Young Women’s 6th Annual Girls Leadership Conference - March 19th - Mar 18, 2010 - 2:43:08 PM
GirlsStrawSM.png
Nassau, Bahamas - Having established itself as the premier conference for teen girls and young women, S.T.R.A.W. Inc. ™ Center for Young Women’s 6th Annual Girls Leadership Conference will be held once again on Friday 19 March 2010.  The one-day leadership event will be held at SuperClubs Breezes Resort, Nassau, New Providence.  This year’s theme is “IRON CHEF:YOU!”

The event will feature an official opening ceremony to be attended by Hon. Charles Maynard, MP (Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture), who will give the keynote address.  The ceremony will be moderator by Therena Cunningham, President, S.T.R.A.W. Inc. ™ Center for Young Women...

Arts & Culture
Grand Bahama Youth Choir 1st Anniversary Concert - February 27th - Feb 27, 2010 - 10:02:10 AM
GBYouthConcertANIM.gif
Freeport, Bahamas - The Grand Bahama Youth Choir presents their 1st Anniversary Concert "One God, One People, One Bahamas" on Saturday, February 27th at 7pm at the Foster B Pestaina Auditorium, Christ the King Anglican Church.

Tickets are $15 and $10 for children 12 and under.

The Grand Bahama Youth Choir is a part of a non-profit youth empowerment program, under the direction of Mr. Kevin G. Tomlinson and the choir is exposed to a variety of authentic cultural music combined with an array of International choral pieces...

Arts & Culture
The Bahamas National Youth Choir 20th Anniversary Event - Feb 25, 2010 - 10:44:44 PM

NYCinvite-bANIM.gif
Nassau , Bahamas - Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency Hon. Arthur D. Hanna Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, The National Youth Choir Cordially invites you to a Reception promoting an Exhibition of Photographs and Materials in the Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Choirs Re-Establishment.

At the Central Bank of The Bahamas Art Gallery Friday 26th February, 2010 at 7:30 P.M. Dress Smart Casual.

A performance will be given by the choir. This event is FREE of Charge...

Events Calendars : Special Events
Bahamian Heritage Festival in Marathon, Florida - Jan 25, 2009 - 7:35:46 PM

key-largo-sunset-beachin-festival_1.jpg
Marathon, Florida Keys - Authentic soul food, Junkanoo bands and historical re-enactors are to star at Crane Point Hammock and Museum’s fourth annual Bahamian Heritage Festival Friday through Sunday, Jan. 30 through Feb. 1, at mile marker 50 bayside in Marathon.

The opening night fish-fry dinner is set to begin Friday at 5:30 p.m., with a yet-to-be-announced keynote speaker. Seating is limited to 50 and reservations are required.

Saturday is family day, with two parades featuring the Caribbean Queen Junkanoos. Spectator participation is typical in the Bahamas and, while it’s not required at the festival, it may be hard to resist...

Events Calendars : Special Events
The Miami Antique Show - January 22nd - 26th - Jan 11, 2009 - 10:26:23 AM

MiamiAntiuqesm.JPG
Do you enjoy buying old collectibles? Are you an antique junkie? Feel like popping over to Florida for a few days to view rare antiques?

The Miami Antique Show may be just for you. It runs from January 22nd to the 26th. See more than 1000 of the finest dealers from around the world.

On Saturday you can even bring one item of your own for a free appraisal with your admission.

Events Calendars : Special Events
Christmas Magic: Festival of Lights @ The Balcony House Museum - Dec 12, 2008 - 8:47:34 AM

National_Museum_Christmas_Events__1_sm.jpg
Nassau, The Bahamas - Featuring tours, poetry readings, mini-craft and food fair, and live entertainment. A children's corner featuring ornament making, cookie decorating, and visits with Mrs. Claus.

Christmas Magic: Festival of LIghts, a Holiday Open House @ The Balcony House Museum is sponsored by the National Museum of the Bahamas of the Antiquities, Monuments, and Museums Corporation.

Held on Saturday, December 13th from 12 Noon to 8pm. $3 general admission, and children $2...

Events Calendars : Special Events
The Annual Tea Party & Fashion Show - The Heart Ball - Dec 1, 2008 - 11:34:45 AM

heartballSM.jpg
Nassau, The Bahamas - The Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation was established in 1961, to assist the children of The Bahamas, who are medically challenged, specifically those who are born with heart defects. 
 
Each year, The Heart Ball Committee hosts two fundraising events: The Heart Ball and The Annual Tea Party / Fashion Show, both on Sunday, December 7th at Montagu Gardens. These events generate funds that aid in the repair of hearts of children. This year's theme, "Taking Care of Our Future, Fixing Little Hearts".
 
Being a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on the generosity of others to meet our goals. 

All are welcome to attend...

Events Calendars : Special Events
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, Xernona Clayton and The Bahamas Breast Cancer Iniative announce Event to stamp out Breast Cancer in The Bahamas - Nov 7, 2008 - 1:40:11 PM

Cureimage001_2__1.JPG
DALLAS, TX – Susan G. Komen for the Cure®’s Circle of Promise has partnered with civil rights icon, television pioneer and national ambassador of Circle of Promise, Ms. Xernona Clayton and the Bahamas Breast Cancer Initiative to engage, educate and empower women in The Bahamas to end breast cancer.

The weekend, focused on breast cancer awareness, begins on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 6:00 p.m. in Grand Ballroom D of the Atlantis Hotel with An Evening with Xernona, a one-woman show featuring Ms. Xernona Clayton.

On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Cancer Society of the Bahamas and Susan G. Komen for the Cure present “Stride for Life Walk” beginning at 6:00 a.m.

Click [Read more...] for further information and learn how to register...

Events Calendars : Special Events
Real Men Cook will kick off its 20th anniversary year in the Bahamas - Oct 17, 2008 - 9:58:25 AM

Grand Bahama Island - Real Men Cook will unveil a multidimensional exhibit reflecting highlights of the 19-year-history of the Father's Day celebration in the Bahamas from October 16-20 as part of its pre-20th anniversary celebration. The Exhibit will be on display at the Grand Lucaya Westin Hotel on Grand Bahama Island as part of the kickoff in the Bahamas, which will become the first international market to host a Real Men Cook celebration.

The Exhibit, which will remain in Chicago until the end of July, made its debut during the Chicago celebration on Sunday, June 15 at South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. Shore Drive and was a popular addition to the celebration...

News
Reality Show "Cruise with a Cause" Comes to The Bahamas and Provides Bahama Fest Concert - Oct 8, 2008 - 9:50:20 PM

CruiseCauseANIMATE.gif
Carnival's MS Imagination will be docking at The Lucayan Harbour October 7th, 2008.  Aboard the vessel Praisefest Ministries 3rd annual 'Cruise with a Cause' will be taking place.  A concert FREE is set for New Providence for 5pm on October 8th at Cliford Park.  Notable religious musicians are: Paula White, Larnelle Harris, Andrae Crouch, and Mary Mary.   Other celebrities attending 'Cruise With A Cause' also include: Donnie McClurklin, Bishop Henry Fernandez, Dr. Matthew Dunaway, Dr.Patricia Bailey-Jones, Frank Shelton, Brit Nicole, Danny Glover.etc.  
             
Some 1800 visitors from aboard the vessel will descend upon The Bahamas.

Cruise with a Cause is totally unscripted, enabling viewers to share in the candid fun as the shows' hosts use treasured Christian principles to deal with The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. The Christian passengers provide a unique backdrop for audiences... 

Sales & Promotions : Islands of the World Fashion Week
‘Islands of the World Fashion Week’ (IWFW) to Debut in Nassau, The Bahamas, November 5-8, 2008 - Mar 25, 2008 - 9:38:45 AM

OwenBethel-PresidentofTheMontaqueGroupandCreatorofIslandsOfTheWorldFashionWeekPhotoByEricFranzSm.jpg
Nassau, The Bahamas - The fashion world is buzzing about “Islands of the World Fashion Week” (IWFW) to take place in Nassau, The Bahamas, November 5-8, 2008, set to showcase well-known and new designers from islands around the world and to promote cultural diversity and creativity.   The producer of IWFW is Mode lIes, Ltd., an affiliate of The Montaque Group, a diversified financial services operation with interest in film finance and production.   Inaugural IWFW venues will include the British Colonial Hilton in Nassau and the Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, The Bahamas.

 

“This event was not conceived to be just another fashion week,” explained Owen Bethel, President and Managing Director of The Montaque Group as well as Founder of IWFW...

Events Calendars : Special Events
Island Hop - Day Two - Wow those Yachts! - Apr 12, 2007 - 4:58:17 PM
P1000135MINI.jpg
Day two of the Island Hop did have the attendees hopping! A busy schedule with a super lunch at the Ferry House. Along route to the restaurant by boat, Veronica from UNEXSO stopped by on her Dolphin walk to show off local dolphins to the visitors.  After lunch a jewelry show took place, and the big event for the day was the Yacht Hop. What is a yacht hop? Well....
Events Calendars : Special Events
A Big Welcome to the Island Hop crew!! - Apr 9, 2007 - 5:23:40 PM

islandhopMINI.jpg
A special group of people are here on Grand Bahama! Yachters have arrived to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County. Hosting this wonderful event is the Grand Bahama Yacht Club. After arriving last evening, the group was treated to a sumptuous meal and Bahamian entertainment within and outside of the one of a kind boathouse on the GBYC grounds...

Events Calendars : Special Events
A Labyrinth Experience - Mar 14, 2007 - 12:31:25 PM
labyrinth.JPG
Come and experience a mobile labyrinth right here in Freeport on the grounds of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, East Sunrise Highway,near. Blvd. Service Station and opposite the Mini-Golf from Friday March 16th to Sunday, March 18th at scheduled times. This is a free and beautiful gift to the public brought in by Pastor Andreas Thode, and the Labyrinth Society in Boca Raton, Florida.  
Events Calendars : Special Events
9th Annual GB Business Outlook Photo Highlights - Feb 21, 2007 - 9:56:13 AM

OBinsertMini.jpg
The 9th Annual Grand Bahama Business Outlook took place today at Our Lucaya Beach Resport under the theme, Grand Bahama's Outlook and Opportunities 2007 and Beyond. See our photo highlights from today by Derek Carroll.

Events Calendars : Special Events
Versace & Chopard Opening Gala for BIFF (photos) - Jan 9, 2007 - 9:31:36 PM
BiffVersace.jpg
The 3rd Annual Bahamas International Film Festival (BIFF) took place from December 3 - 7th, 2006 in New Providence. The owners of Chopard and Versace boutiques in The Bahamas, Wayne Chee-a-tow and his wife Sylvia were hosts for the grand opening gala, with their son Rodney organizing the affair with plenty of glitz and glamour, fine food and drink! Gorgeous models, fireworks, movie stars, film folk, all made up for a first class event held at The Cloisters on Paradise Island.
<< prev page    next page >>

Latest Headlines
News
OAS to Host Haitian Diaspora Forum for Nation Rebuilding
Almost six thousand pre-register for National Prescription Drug Plan
IBS and Marathon Bahamas partner for a winning website
(VIDEO) Economic Injection as Circus Comes to Town
(VIDEO) Earth Hour 2010: March 27 from 8:30 to 9:30pm
Michael A. Weber appointed new GM at Our Lucaya
Sales & Promotions
Club Cove's Weekend Entertainment Lineup at the Casino
Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort's Buy 1 Get 1 Free Package, plus Free Companion Airfare makes traveling to The Bahamas more affordable than ever
Luciano's of Port Lucaya - Prix Fixe Menu
Juicy, Succulent, Tender Savings at City Market. Sale ends April 24th
Low Prices at Solomon's (Expires March 24th)
Abaco Inn offering "March Madness" Discounts
Ross University
(VIDEO) Ross University assists with Grand Bahama's blood supply
Ross University announces 2009 PRIDE Award recipient, Meg Osman, Director of Student Services, Bahamas
Ross University Bahamas celebrates 1 year anniversary
(VIDEO) Ross University Bahamas donates to the GB Children's Home on Thanksgiving
Ross University Bahamas announces their third Dean's List
Ross University Bahamas holds Diabetes Screening for Grand Bahama community
Arts & Culture
Bahamian Music and Heritage Festival
Bahamas National Youth Choir – 20th Anniversary Concert Season
Bahamian author releases true story of triumph in her book – ‘It Could Happen To You’
NYC Comedy Club Returns to Grand Bahama this Weekend!
Transforming Spaces art tour set for March 13th and 14th in Nassau
Emma E Cooper Primary students compete in National Arts Festival
Events Calendars
Grand Bahama Events Calendar
New Providence Events Calendar
S.T.R.A.W. Inc.'s Center for Young Women’s 6th Annual Girls Leadership Conference - March 19th
Grand Bahama Youth Choir 1st Anniversary Concert - February 27th
The Bahamas National Youth Choir 20th Anniversary Event
The Pastors Forum Presents: A Benefit Concert 4 Hati in Freeport
Community
Humane Society of GB hold successful spay/neuter clinic in High Rock
Soccer For Haiti Check Presentation
(PHOTOS) Olivia Lockhart wins Miss C.O.B. 2010
Shaken Not Stirred – A Rotary & Rotaract Club of East Nassau Fundraiser
NYC Comedy Club Delivers Twice the Laughs in Its Second Year
EFG Bank & Trust (Bahamas) Ltd sponsors Ride for Hope Bahamas
Entertainment
(VIDEO) Ray Ellin Live at NYC Comedy Club Bahamas
(VIDEO) Naturally 7 set to perform in Grand Bahama in May
Bahamian film, Children of God well received at Miami Film Festival , now off to London
Bahamian Recording Artist, TaDa Visits Bahamas Consulate General in Atlanta
Californa Residents Can Win a Trip to the Bahamas Courtesy of Tyler Perry!
The Funny Men Have Arrived!
Sports
2010 Abaco Fishing Tournaments Reel in the Best
Leah Discovers Luck of the Leprechaun: Sole Bahamian Gymnast Grabs Gold at Int’l Meet
Grand Bahama Dart League Weekly Results
B.A.C.F. Trial for National Cycling Team
Stay tuned for our upcoming Video Interview with Bahamian Joel Stubbs
Bahamas to Host Star Western Hemisphere Sailing Championships April 13 - 17
Streaming Multimedia
(VIDEO) Author Terry McMillan treats Grand Bahama to Exclusive Reading from New Book
(VIDEO) Pirates of The Bahamas author & Bootstrap Bill photo double, David Cook
(VIDEO) Lenny Kravitz takes in the Gregory Town Church Bazaar
TBW-TV Streaming Video on-demand!
(VIDEO) Interview with Bahamian recording artist and songrwriter, "TaDa"
(VIDEO) John Travolta on Dealing with Grief Over Son's Death
Inside The Bahamas Weekly
BE SEEN, unlike anywhere else through The Bahamas Weekly!
Quote of the Week
The Bahamas Weekly announces Azaleta Ishmael-Newry as Nassau Sales Director
Have you tried our DAILY DOSE?
Join The Bahamas Weekly on Facebook and Twitter!
Contact Us
Navigation (Site Directions)
Finding your way around our Website
Columns
How Great is our God?
How Do You Use the Last Page?
(VIDEO) Google to Buy One Company Per Month
Retirement Secrets That No One is Telling You About Your Retirement.
A Good Man
Women - It’s Time to Take Control of Your money!
Bahamian Politics
This Week in Bahamian Politics
Statement by Mr. Neville Wisdom‏, Opposition spokesman on Youth, Sports, and Culture
Minister Neko Grant Responds to Englerston MP on Road Safety‏
Committee to 'Protect and Preserve ' responds to Earl Deveaux and Eric Carey
Glenys Hanna Martin on recent Traffic Fatalities
Senator Allyson Maynard Gibson's Contribution on 2010 Mid Term Budget‏
Opportunities
Youths invited to enter Commonwealth Competitions
Freeport Players Guild High School Playwriting Competition
Final International Model Casting Call for Fashion Showcase
Dressmakers and Tailors Needed
2011-2012 OAS Scholarship Cycle NOW OPEN‏
Amazing Business Opportunity for Professionals in Healthcare
The Bahamas Boasts
"Spring in the Garden" at the Garden of the Groves - March 28th
Garden of the Groves "Art inspired by Nature" Workshop - Public Show on Sunday
Grand Bahama Bike Routes via New Blog
Welcome to the Grand Bahama Labyrinth
Upcoming Events at the Labyrinth
Marjoke and Friends lend magic to the Grand Bahama Labyrinth
A Taste Of The Bahamas
A Bahamas Citizenship: Not as Easy as you Might Think
Vacations.com reports on the Sip Sip Restaurant in Eleuthera
The Exumas HD Video by "RealBahamas"
Dive into The Bahamas
Bahamas Destinations Video-Tour featuring Pelican Bay Hotel
Grand Bahama eateries and Bahamian food featured on award winning food blog, "Off the Broiler"
Market Place
Car for Sale:1996 Honda Inspire
Wanted: Second-Hand Exercise Equipment
Seeking roommate to share oceanfront home
Grand Bahama 3-Bedroom Home for Rent just steps away from the Beach by Port Lucaya
2 Bedroom Apartment for Rent - Lucayan Towers
Fortune Bay Lot For Sale - Grand Bahama Island
GBITTV
GB Events from www.thebahamasweekly.com
Hot Links
Websites we'd like you to know about...
at a glance
Quote of the Week
New Providence Events Calendar
PayPal now accepts Bahamian based credit cards
Focus on Fashion
Heart Replica Draws Fashion Appeal
Bandolera introduces New Fashion and Sales Assistant, Saralee Johnson
Final Accents Celebrates One Year Anniversary In Grand Style
(PHOTOS) Leanne Marshall harnesses her architectural streak at IWFW
La Maison de Besh opens boutique in the International Bazaar
(PHOTOS) Elegance with Attitude delivered a night to be remembered