The Arts Pavilion 2016

Friday 6th May 2016  10:00 AM

The Arts Pavilion which hosted the Bahamian Visual Art Expo at Hillside House is back at it again with it?s 2nd annual exhibition! This year features works from numerous artists including Allia Dean, Rosemarie Laing, Shashla Bethune, Kimetria Pratt, Edrin Symonette, Nowe Harris-Smith, Lemero Wright, Jeff Cooper, Marco Mullings, Shorlette Francis, Tina Maycock, Timothy Nottage, Jodi Minnis, Candis Marshall, Abby Smith, Spurgeonique Morley, Judith Papillon, Celeste Harding, Caroline Anderson, Jalan Harris, Lamaro Smith, Daleana Lynch, Dale Allen, Danielle Darville, Chritstina Wong, Trevor Tucker, Thomas Hairston, and Nyles Neymour.

An evening reception has been planned for you on May 5, 2016, at 6pm, and our Gold Star Award recipient will be announced at 7:30pm.

The Arts Pavilion Gold Star Award celebrates and acknowledges the creative excellence of an individual for their unique contributions to the visual arts in The Bahamas. The chosen artist will receive a Gold Star Pin and a $1,500 grant to assist in the development of their creative practice sponsored by Esso Winton. We can't wait to see you there!

Venue: Antonius Roberts Studio and Gallery @ Hillside House (Cumberland Street)

Island Roots Heritage Festival

Friday 6th May 2016  11:00 AM

Bring the whole family for the Island Roots Heritage Festival in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco.

Enjoy local artwork, music, historical characters, food, games and more!!!

Da Cultural Village @ Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016

Friday 6th May 2016  12:00 PM

Da Cultural Village is the heart of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival bustling with activity throughout the carnival season. Showcasing the unique offerings of The Bahamas including food, culture, arts, craft and non-stop entertainment featuring Junkanoo, Rake ?n? Scrape and world rhythms. The village has something for everyone.

2016 Rotary District 7020 Conference Luncheon

Friday 6th May 2016  12:00 PM

Join us for the 2016 Rotary District 7020 Conference Luncheon at the Atlantis Grand Ballroom, Friday, May 6, 2016, featuring guest speaker Michael Lee-Chin of Portland Holdings Inc.

Cost: $50

Bahamas Gospel Heritage Festival @ Windsor Park

Friday 6th May 2016  7:00 PM

Join us for the First Annual Bahamas Gospel Heritage Festival at Windsor Park May 5-7, 2016.

Celebrate three nights of praise and worship through liturgical dance, song and the Word.

Music Masters @ Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016

Friday 6th May 2016  8:00 PM

The biggest concert of the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival season featuring top Bahamian and international artists. This concert will ultimately determine who is crowned, Master of the Bahamian Sound.

Music Masters is not only a concert, but a journey. It starts almost a year before, when Bahamian musicians are invited to submit original songs for the Music Masters Song Competition. The top 20 songs are selected, mastered and released on the official Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Compilation Album.

This year's Music Masters finalists are Fanshawn, Colyn McDonald, Avvy, Ebony, Jive, Terrelle Tynes-Wilson, last year's runner-up Lady E, and current Music Master title holder Sammi Starr. Their performance is complemented by other top local and regional acts.

Performing this year will be Destra, Wyclef Jean, Patrice Roberts, D Mac, and Visage.