In celebration of life, Sunflower Day has been celebrated since May 2000 as an uplifting way to remember loved ones who have passed on, as well as to be aware of the presence of the people we love who are still alive.
This year, the Sunflower Organization has chosen to focus on celebrating the life, works, character and friendship of Jackson Burnside III -- architect, artist and culturally passionate Bahamian, during Sunflower Day on Saturday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunflower Day will be an evening of entertainment at the Dundas Centre of the Performing Arts combining an exhibition and a two-hour concert of music, song, art, dance, photography, film and literature as well as a special tribute from Sir Sidney Poitier and an exciting Junkanoo rush out in Burnside's honor. There will also be a Grief Recovery Institute information table at the concert for people that want to pursue a proven program of recovery from grief.
Sunflower memory boards will be on display for the month of May at Doongalik Studios Art Gallery on Village Road, the Sign Man on Shirley Street and at the Dundas on Mackey Street on the night of the concert. People can post their own memories by email at sunflower@coralwave.com, see posted memories on the Sunflower website at www.sunflowerbahamas.com, or they can bring their letter-sized memories to personally post on the memory boards at any time during May.
Tickets for the concert will be available at the Dundas box office, Doongalik Studios Art Gallery and the Sign Man for $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
The Sunflower Organization is a not-for-profit organization promoting the celebration of life. Donations in addition to the ticket price will be put to excellent use. Proceeds will be responsibly used by The Sunflower Organization and the Jackson Logan Burnside III Design Library and Research Centre to promote the love of life.
The Sunflower Organization is under the patronage of Sir Orville A. Turnquest and Sir Durward Knowles.

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