The 1920s era of prohibition, bootleggers and Charlston-dancing high society ladies was recreated at Albany recently for the glamorous Bootleggers' Ball Speakeasy. The fundraiser was in aid of the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) and its national teacher and student education program.
Amidst baubles, bangles and beads, bootleggers with tommy guns, fat cigars and fashionable hats set the stage for a fun night reminiscent of a bygone era in The Bahamas, noted for its oceans filled not only with ships laden with barrels of forbidden liquor, but also an abundance of groupers, lobsters and other marine life.
A mock casino won over the crowd while a competitive rich bounty in the silent auction and a bootlegger's treasure-trove of raffle and door prizes thrilled.
Bahamian jazz singer Stazzy crooned favorites of the time and the energetic Charlston dancers raised the temperature. The Dion Turnquest band, Tingum Dem, kept people dancing the night away, following the gourmet dinner.
Ball Co-Chair Etoile Pinder said the success of the fundraiser will make a tremendous impact on BREEF's teacher and student training program.
"We can increase the frequency and reach of our educational programs throughout the islands, starting with our 14th annual eight-day Marine Conservation Teachers Training Workshop, at the Gerace Research Centre on San Salvador in July."

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