|
| |
Ongoing
Events
PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE ENCOUNTER
A programmer intended to give our visitors a genuine and informal view of
Bahamian hospitality and culture. To register, call the People-To-People Unit,
Ministry of Tourism, Nassau, telephone (242) 326-5371, (242) 328-7810,
(242) 356-0435-8; fax (242) 356-0434. On Grand
Bahama Island, telephone: (242) 352-8044; fax (242) 352-2714. The
People-to-People programmer is also available on Eleuthera/Harbour Island (242)
332-2142, Exuma (242) 336-2430, Abaco (242) 367-3067, Bimini (242) 347-3529
and San Salvador c/o (242) 356-0435 islands.
POMPEY MUSEUM
Within this museum there is an archival and museum exhibition gallery
featuring an ongoing exhibit "THE ROAD TO FREEDOM." Artifact,
historical documents and drawings recount the history of slavery, abolition and
emancipation in The Islands Of The Bahamas. Museum hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30
p.m., Mon. - Fri.; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on alternate Sats. Closed Sun. and
holidays. Location: Ground floor of the Pompey Museum, Bay Street,
Nassau.
Donation: $1.00 adults. $0.50 children under 12. For more information, telephone
the Museum at (242) 326-2566/8.
PAINTINGS BY AMOS FERGUSON
Nassau/Paradise
Island: Sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, a permanent Art Exhibition
spotlighting paintings of internationally acclaimed Bahamian artist Amos
Ferguson. Ferguson's "primitive" paintings are grouped under four main
themes: history, religion, nature
and folklore. Museum Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri.; 10:00 a.m. -
1:00 p.m. on alternate Sats. Closed on Sun. and holidays. Location: 2nd floor of
the Pompey Museum, Bay Street, Nassau.
Donation: $1.00 adults; $0.50 children under 12. For more information, telephone
the Pompey Museum at (242) 326-2566/8.
BAHAMAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
An ongoing exhibition, displaying A RESERVOIR OF HISTORY, comprising a
collection and preservation of historic, anthropological and archaeological
Bahamian artifacts. Hours: Weekdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m; Sat. 10:00 a.m.-
Noon. Closed Sun. and holidays. Tours available. Admission: Adults $1.00, $0.50
children. Location: Elizabeth Avenue and Shirley Street, Nassau. For more
information, telephone the Pompey Museum at (242) 326-2566/8.
PIRATES OF NASSAU
Nassau/Paradise
Island: OPENED AUGUST 31, '98. A world-class interactive, historical
exhibit, dating back to the age of piracy and lawlessness in Nassau of 1716.
Special exhibits of infamous pirates such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny and Mary
Read, with audio and other special effects. Composed of a pirate retail store,
conference room, courtyard snack shop and full service bar --
handicap-accessible. Location: Marlborough & George Streets, downtown.
Museum hours: Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Duration: A 30- to 45-minute tour.
Admission: $15 adults; $8 children under 13; under 3 years free. For more
information, telephone the Museum at (242) 356-3759; fax (242) 356-3951,
e-mail: info@pirates-of-nassau.com, or visit www.pirates-of-nassau.com.
BALCONY HOUSE
The original design of this wooden house was a transplant of late 18th
century southeast American architecture. The present design and furnishings,
recently restored between 1992 and 1993, have sought to recapture the ambience
of this historic period. Admission: Free, however donations are welcome. Tours
are provided. Hours: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily, except Thursdays. Closed Thur.
& holidays. For more information, telephone Mrs. Patricia Strachan of
Central Bank at (242) 322-2193, ext. 2456. Note: Re-opened October 21, 1998.
CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY
Nassau/Paradise
Island: A fortnightly tradition of pomp and pageantry marking the changing
of the Guard at Government House, the residence of the Governor General,
personal representative of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The internationally
renowned Royal Bahamas Police Force Band proudly performs. Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Government House Grounds, Baillou Hill Road, five minutes from
downtown Nassau. For specific dates, telephone (242) 322-2020.
NASSAU BOTANIC GARDENS
Nassau/Paradise
Island: An 18-acre Botanic
Garden featuring over 600 species of flora and plant life. Take the kids
along to frolic in the special children’s area. Location: Chippingham Road off
West Bay Street. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. -
4 p.m. Admission: $1 Adults; $0.50 Children. For further information, telephone
(242) 323-5875.
ARDASTRA GARDENS & CONSERVATION CENTRE
Nassau/Paradise
Island: A spectacular
botanic
garden and zoo that showcases an array of over 300 birds, reptiles and
mammals. Cameras are a must -- photograph the flamingos as they majestically
march. Location: Chippingham Road off West Bay Street. Admission: Visitor Adults
$10, $5 Children; Resident Adults $5, $2.50 Children. Hours: Openshows at 11:10
a.m., 2:10 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. For more information, telephone (242) 323-5806;
fax (242) 323-7232.
FISH FRYS
The Islands Of The Bahamas: Here's a taste of a true Bahamian
"backyard" experience. In Nassau, at Arawak Cay, West Bay Street,
daily from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m., enjoy fish cooked local-style, along with other
seafood specialties, such as conch salad and fritters and native delicacies.
Popular days are Fri., Sat. & Sun., with occasional planned activities that
include arts & craft, music and dance. Grand Bahama has its popular Fish Fry
on Wednesdays, from 6 p.m., at Outrigger's Restaurant, Smith's Point. For more
information, telephone Earl Hall in Nassau at (242) 323-2227 or Outriggers
on Grand Bahama at (242) 373-4811. There are also Fish Frys in Eleuthera:
every Friday from 6 p.m. at Anchor Bay, Governor's Harbour; Abaco on Mondays
from 6:30 p.m. (May - July) at Yamaha Park, Marsh Harbour; Exuma: every Wed. at
the Old Navy Base from 6 p.m.
THE RETREAT
Nassau/Paradise
Island: Here at the 11-acre home of The Bahamas National Trust,
environmentalists
and nature lovers can enjoy and tour this natural haven of native flora. Hours:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri. Tours: Commence at 11:45 a.m., for half an hour,
Tue., Wed. & Thur. -- at a $2 charge. For more information, call Lyn Gape of
the Bahamas National Trust at (242) 393-1317.
BIRD WALK
Grand Bahama
Island: Bird watching enthusiasts can enjoy a walk through this bird
sanctuary. Location: Rand Nature Centre. Time: The first Saturday in every month
at 8:00 a.m. For further information, contact the Rand at (242) 352-5438.
MONTHLY FIELD TRIPS
Nassau/Paradise
Island: The Bahamas National Trust's Ornithology Group holds a monthly field
trip. Location: Various. Meet at the Retreat, Village Road. Time: First Sat. in
the month at differing times. For more details, telephone Carolyn Wardle at the
Bahamas National Trust's Ornithology Group at (242) 393-1317 or (242) 362-1574.
PROFESSIONALLY GUIDED WALKING TOURS
Nassau/Paradise
Island: Visit Nassau city’s historic sites and major Points of Interest on
an interesting walking
tour. Tour Times: Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; however, call to check on Tue.,
Thu. and Sun. tours. Tours depart from the Tourist Information Centre at Rawson
Square, downtown Nassau, and are conducted by independent Bahamahost trained
Guides. Groups can be pre-arranged. Donation: $2. For further information and
group tours, telephone the Ministry of Tourism, Transportation & Tours
Department at (242) 302-2055 or the Tourist Information Booth, Rawson
Square at (242) 326-9772/328-7810.
CENTRAL BANK ART EXHIBITION
Nassau/Paradise
Island: Each month, during January - April, view varied artwork displayed by
different Bahamian artists. Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri. Location:
Central Bank Gallery, Trinity Place & Frederick Street, downtown Nassau. For
further information, telephone Antonius Roberts at (242) 327-7562, fax
(242) 327-7649.
CABARET SHOWS
Nassau/Paradise
Island: Enjoy one or both of two spectacular cabaret shows: "Caribe"
Show. Location: Rain Forest Theatre, Nassau Marriott Resort & the Crystal
Palace Casino, Cable Beach. Show Times: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays &
Saturdays: 8:45 p.m. & 11 p.m; Thursdays & Sundays, one show only at
8:00 p.m. Admission: $39 (includes two cocktails). For reservations, further
information or changes, call (242) 327-6200, ext. 6861; fax (242) 327-6459.
On Grand Bahama Island, view the "Nightlife '98" Show. Location:
Princess Casino, Bahamas Princess Resort & Casino. Show Times: Nightly
except Monday. 8:30 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. Admission: $10 (includes one drink).
For reservations/information, telephone (242) 352-9661; fax (242) 352-7142.
NATIVE SHOWS
Nassau/Paradise
Island & Grand
Bahama Island: For exciting indigenous entertainment in Nassau, visit our
native King & Knights Show, offering fire-dancing and limbo-dancing.
Location: Nassau Beach Hotel, Cable Beach. Show Times: Tue.-Sat.: 8:30 p.m.
(& 10:30 p.m. depending upon attendance); Sun. & Mon.: 8:30 p.m. show
only. Dinner available daily from 7:00 p.m. Admission: $20
for show only, which includes one cocktail drink. Dinner a la carte. For
reservations, more information or changes, call (242) 327-5321; fax (242) 327-0741.
In addition, some of the larger hotels offer special local performances. On
Grand Bahama, see one of three shows: Goombaya Show, Location: Palm
Pavilion, Princess Country Club. Times: Wed. & Sat. at 6:30 p.m. Admission:
$39. Tel: (242) 352-9661; fax (242) 352-7142; The Yellow Bird Show,
Location: Castaways Resort Times: Nightly except Sun. Admission: Show only $20,
Dinner/Show from $28-$32. Tel: (242) 352-6682; Club Tropicana Show,
Location: Surfside Restaurant, Times: Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 9 p.m. Admission:
$20 (includes two drinks) Tel: (242) 373-1814. Or, visit Count Basie Square
in Port Lucaya Marketplace's "Evening Under The Stars" on Fridays and
Saturdays, where you can dance, al fresco, to Bahamian music by Lil Joe
Cartwright and watch Prince Limbo perform the most daring limbo acts. Call (242) 373-8446
for more details.
|
