NAGB FIlm Series: A Beat Forever, Junkanoo

Thursday 26th April 2012  7:00 PM

NAGB FIlm Series: A Beat Forever, Junkanoo from Thursday, April 26, 2012 7:00 PM to Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:00 PM

Organizer The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas Place The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas NAGB FIlm Series: A Beat Forever, Junkanoo Produced By: Isabella Astengo Date: 7:00 pm, Thursday, April 26th, 2012 The film documents, 6 Characters, 6 Bahamians, 6 Junkanoers that takes the viewer on an incredible travel inside Junkanoo. The film follows the characters throughout a full year, discovering their inside passion, which begins with the conceptual idea to the performance on Bay Street. Darren Bastian, Jackson Burnside III, Arlene Nash Ferguson and Shona Wood, from One Family Warriors group; Howard Bethel and Chris Justilien from Colours talks about their passion, their life with and for Junkanoo. "When I hear the music, the transformation take place, it starts with my head, then goes to my heart, then the cloths come off and then I become a fanatic, A Real Junkanoo Fanatic”, Darren Bastian, One Family’s Chairman Magnus. The Education Department is excited to screen the film, “A Beat Forever: Junkanoo” because of the contents it offers the viewer. For the first time, the viewer can receive a ‘back stage pass” and go behind the scenes in the Junkanoo shacks, Junkanoo groups meetings, practices, and personal interviews with the individuals that make this event possible. The film also has interviews with Jackson Burnside III who is the star of the current exhibition at the gallery. The viewer will walk away with a complete understanding and appreciation of the Bahamian culture expression, Junkanoo.

New Years's Day Junkanoo Parade

Monday 31st December 2012  7:00 PM

Junkanoo Corporation New Providence Limited in Partnership with The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture The General Public advised that tickets for the 2012 ESSO jr. Junkanoo Parade Will be available for purchase online at 5pm-November 16th, 2012. Walk-up sales Dec. 1st, 2012 Ticket Locations: Festival Place, Prince George Wharf, Nassau Kendal G.l. Isaacs Gym Q. E. Sports centre. Nassau Jr. Junkanoo Parade December 13th, 2012 Bay street, Nassau coast $10, $20 Boxing day December 26th, 2012 Bay Street, Nassau New Years's Day January 1st, 2013 Bay street, Nassau Cost $5, $15, $35 & $45

Jr. Junkanoo Parade

Thursday 13th December 2012  7:00 PM

Junkanoo Corporation New Providence Limited in Partnership with The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture The General Public advised that tickets for the 2012 ESSO jr. Junkanoo Parade Will be available for purchase online at 5pm-November 16th, 2012. Walk-up sales Dec. 1st, 2012 Ticket Locations: Festival Place, Prince George Wharf, Nassau Kendal G.l. Isaacs Gym Q. E. Sports centre. Nassau Jr. Junkanoo Parade December 13th, 2012 Bay street, Nassau coast $10, $20 Boxing day December 26th, 2012 Bay Street, Nassau New Years's Day January 1st, 2013 Bay street, Nassau Cost $5, $15, $35 & $45

Boxing day Junkanoo Parade

Wednesday 26th December 2012  7:00 PM

Junkanoo Corporation New Providence Limited in Partnership with The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture The General Public advised that tickets for the 2012 ESSO jr. Junkanoo Parade Will be available for purchase online at 5pm-November 16th, 2012. Walk-up sales Dec. 1st, 2012 Ticket Locations: Festival Place, Prince George Wharf, Nassau Kendal G.l. Isaacs Gym Q. E. Sports centre. Nassau Jr. Junkanoo Parade December 13th, 2012 Bay street, Nassau coast $10, $20 Boxing day December 26th, 2012 Bay Street, Nassau New Years's Day January 1st, 2013 Bay street, Nassau Cost $5, $15, $35 & $45

NAGB Film Series: Junkanoo, The Heartbeat of A People

Thursday 12th April 2012  7:00 PM

NAGB Film Series: Junkanoo, The Heartbeat of A People from Thursday, April 12, 2012 7:00 PM to Thursday, April 12, 2012 8:00 PM

Organizer The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas Place The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas NAGB Film Series: Junkanoo, The Heartbeat of A People Produced by: Maria Govan and Erika M. Robinson Date: 7:00pm, Thursday, April 12th, 2012 “A must-see for anyone seeking to understand what Junkanoo is all about,” Nicky Kelly –The Tribune. Junkanoo is a Bahamian festival that occurs during the dark hours of morning on the 26th of December and again bringing in its first hours of light on the first day of the new year. Thousands dance through Bay Street, Nassau’s town center, like a wild ocean of colour, while deep goat skin rhythms reverberate off the surrounding walls and cow bells chatter over the singing of brass horns. Through tapestry of interviews with a very diverse body of characters, the film explore Junkanoo’s historical, social, political, culture and spiritual impact on Bahamian life. The film follows the construction of costumes, highlighting five of the major groups that participate in the Junkanoo parade; The Saxons, The Roots, One Family, Barabbas and the Tribe and The Valley Boys. Join us on this journey and see through our eyes the magnificence and magic that is Junkanoo. Click HERE to visit NAGB websites.

Junkanoo Dance and Music Workshop

Saturday 14th April 2012  10:00 AM

Junkanoo Dance and Music Workshop

from Saturday, April 14, 2012 10:00 AM to Saturday, April 14, 2012 1:00 PM Organizer The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas Place The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas is going to “dance to the Junkanoo”, “shake to the Junkanoo” and “jump to the Junkanoo”. Everybody join NAGB in a dance and music workshop. Learn either Junkanoo choreography or the musical instruments that make it all happen. Date: Saturday, April 14th, 2012 Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm Please RSVP by 4:00 PM Friday, April 13th, 2012. Workshop Fees: Non-members: $30 Members: $25 Family Price: $40, includes 2 adults (ages 12 and up) and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children. Click HERE to visit NAGB website.

Saturday 17th December 2011  10:00 AM

Saturday December 17 & Sunday December 18 2 days, 2 sessions per day, (10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm) $45 per Person (includes materials, a small donation in support of the arts at Popop and a small kitty to provide drinks and refreshments for ‘Sperit’ participants during the Boxing Day Parade). For more information about Dede’s Artist Residency. This entry was posted in News. Bookmark the permalink. SIGN UP NOW… for a 2 Day ‘SPERIT’ Junkanoo Workshop with Dede Brown, Margot Bethel and The Hub hosted by Popopstudios ICVA, as they collaborate to make costumes that combine traditional Junkanoo elements with Dede’s inspired Junkanoo Costume, which she created while on an artist’s residency program at the Ipswich Art School in England this summer.

Junkanoo Fan Fest Grand Finale

Saturday 16th January 2010  6:00 PM

Junkanoo Fan Fest Grand Finale...the Celebration Party!!! The Battle is Over...the Celebration Begins! This one is for all Junkanoo Lovers... $5 Entrance with any Junkanoo Group t-shirt, $10.00 without Beers 6 for $10.00 Full Bar & Grill Out Start Time: January 16th at 6:00pm End Time: January 17th at 2:00am Where: Butler & Sands Grounds

Junkanoo Pasting Workshop

Saturday 21st April 2012  10:00 AM

Junkanoo Pasting Workshop from Saturday, April 21, 2012 10:00 AM to Saturday, April 21, 2012 3:00 PM

Organizer The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas Place The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas Join The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas in an educational celebration of Junkanoo on Saturday, April 21st, 2012. The NAGB’s Educational Department has created a complete family day where guests can: Participate in the following hands-on activity, create and paste your own Junkanoo piece. Date: Saturday, April 21th, 2012 Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Please RSVP by 4:00 PM Friday, April 16th, 2012. Prices are as follows: $25 Individual / $20 NAGB Members $10 for children under 12 $40 Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 kids; or 1 adult, 3 kids) Click HERE to view NAGB websites.

Nassau Junior Junkanoo

Thursday 8th December 2011  6:00 PM

Nassau Junior Junkanoo This year's Junior Junkanoo parade is scheduled for December 8. Don't miss this exciting and colorful event. Junior Junkanoo encourages young Bahamians to embrace there culture through dance and sound! Thursday 12/8/2011 Parade starts @6:00 pm EST Bay Street