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Caribbean Barrel features Mango and Bahamian Splice Junkanoo Show Group Tonight - Apr 16, 2021 - 2:23:13 PM

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The featured artist tonight at Caribbean Barrel is Mango! Join Mango and Bahamian Splice Junkanoo Show Group LIVE! Eat, Drink and Party at Grand Bahama's top spot for Live Entertainment, Caribbean cuisine, cocktails & Fun! Caribbean Barrel Restaurant & Sport Bar See you TONIGHT...
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K.B. releases new single - Das Why We Savin’ Da Bays - Apr 13, 2021 - 8:36:42 AM

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Bahamian recording artist and producer Kirkland ‘KB’ Bodie is not relenting in his pursuit to engage his fans and the wider community in discussions on issues impacting the environment.  Evidence of this is the release of a new single Das Why We Savin’ Da Bays.

Since joining the non-profit environmental group, Save the Bays, and even before that, Bodie has written, produced and performed a number of songs...
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Caribbean Barrel Restaurant Valentine's dinner Experience Under the Stars with 'Jahem & Jazz - Feb 12, 2021 - 4:22:56 PM

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The Caribbean Barrel Restaurant & Sport Bar is ready to serve you an unforgettable Valentine's dinner Experience Under the Stars with 'Jahem & Jazz❤️

Choose from:
Steak with a Red Wine Rosemary Sauce
Rack of Lamb with Mint Basil
Stuffed Red Snapper
Included:
Deboned Chicken Roll with Spinach and Cheese
Lobster or Shrimp...
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Caribbean Barrel features Wilfred Solomon & Magnetics Tonight - Feb 12, 2021 - 12:28:48 PM

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This Friday Caribbean Barrel proudly presents Bahamas nationally known artist, Wilfred Solomon & The Magnetics Live in concert at their picturesque waterfront concert stage overlooking the Port Lucaya Marina. Come and Wine & Dine to the live rhythms of The Bahamas at Caribbean Barrel Restaurant & Sport Bar next door to Bell Channel Inn. See you there...
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Mortimer candidly explores life-defining experiences in new podcast Looking Deep - Jan 29, 2021 - 10:05:49 AM

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Award-winning Bahamian filmmaker Kareem Mortimer announces the launch of Looking Deep, a podcast that intimately explores life-defining experiences from a diverse group of guests from around the world. The first two episodes will be released February 2, 2021 on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Each 20-minute episode is complemented by an aftershow where Mortimer and co-host Julia Woolley Chatwin dissect the discussion and share their takeaways.

Through the podcast, Mortimer delves into a range of subject matters. In each interview, he unobtrusively navigates his guest on a path to unveil...
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Bahamas National Youth Choir 30th Anniversary Video Project - Jan 26, 2021 - 10:08:14 PM

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The Bahamas National Youth Choir is gearing up to release an official music video paying homage to popular songs like its all-time fan-favorite “Celebrate”, the internationally acclaimed “Funky Nassau” and others.

On January 31st, 2021 via its social media platforms, the choir will officially launch its highly anticipated video, honoring the song “Celebrate” which is referred to as the choir’s National Anthem. Music lovers and fans of the song...
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Fernando Garcia named Academy Executive Vice President, Member Relations and Awards - Jan 19, 2021 - 4:48:27 PM

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Fernando Garcia as its Executive Vice President, Member Relations and Awards.

Garcia will lead engagement and outreach initiatives for the organization’s worldwide membership of over 10,000 artists, filmmakers and executives, and oversee Academy Awards® processes for submissions, nominations, voting and balloting.  Garcia will also work with the Academy’s Office of Representation, Inclusion and Equity and the Branch Executive Committees on member representation and inclusion efforts...
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Zootopia - Movie review by Rouén Robinson - Sep 10, 2020 - 10:04:23 AM

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In a modern mammal metropolis made up of habitat neighborhoods a rookie police officer arrives and quickly discovers that being the first of her species to work law enforcement in the city is not easy. Determined to prove herself, she rushes headlong at the chance to crack a case and ends up partnering with a predator con artist to do so.

Officer Judy Hopps is a rabbit from Bunnyburrow who is the first of her kind to be appointed to the Zootopia Police Department...
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The 21st Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® will Honor Musical Excellence with a Powerful Night to Air on Univision - Nov. 19 - Aug 18, 2020 - 10:55:24 AM

The Latin Recording Academy® today announced that the 21st Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® will air on Univision on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT), preceded by the one-hour pre-show, "Noche de Estrellas," starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT....
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The Inspire International Music Festival, Workshop and Master Classes Aims to Entertain, Teach and Inspire! - Jul 19, 2020 - 8:46:01 AM

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For the first time, The Inspire Foundation is having a three-day Inspire International Music Festival which includes a Concert, Workshop and Master Classes to soothe our souls during these shifting times of COVID-19. This virtual event slated for July 29 – 31, 2020, is more than music with workshops and masterclasses to help people to cope, acquire new skills and enjoy music and entertainment of different genres from professionals around the world.

For a top-notch experience, The Inspire International July event will be streamed from the www.theinspirefoundation.net website...
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Academy launches Virtual ‘Gold’ Program with 19 Entertainment Industry Partners - Jun 17, 2020 - 8:15:23 PM

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is proud to announce commitments from 19 partner companies in its fourth year of Academy Gold, an entertainment industry internship enhancement and mentorship program for students and young professionals from underrepresented communities.  Participating partners include AMC Networks, Bron Studios, Circle of Confusion, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Walt Disney Company, Dolby Laboratories, DTS (part of Xperi Corporation)...
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Academy announces next phase of equity and inclusion initiatives - Jun 12, 2020 - 11:15:27 AM

Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the next phase of its equity and inclusion initiative, Academy Aperture 2025.  This phased initiative will further the Academy’s ongoing efforts to advance inclusion in the entertainment industry and increase representation within its membership and the greater film community.  The first phase of the initiative outlines specific goals for the Oscars® and Academy governance, membership, and workplace culture.

“While the Academy has made strides, we know there is much more work to be done in order to ensure equitable opportunities across the board,” said Academy CEO Dawn Hudson. “The need to address this issue is urgent...
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Recording Academy appoints Valeisha Butterfield Jones as First Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer - Apr 30, 2020 - 10:15:10 AM

The Recording Academy® announced today the appointment of Valeisha Butterfield Jones as its first Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. Butterfield Jones will report directly to Academy Chair and Interim President/CEO Harvey Mason jr., effective May 11, 2020...
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Recording Academy and Musicares establish COVID-19 relief fund in response to unprecedented music industry event cancellations - Mar 17, 2020 - 2:50:51 PM

The Recording Academy® and its affiliated charitable foundation MusiCares® have established the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help people in the music industry affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and subsequent cancellation of multiple music events. From hotel and bar gigs to major music festivals, COVID-19 is deeply impacting live music events, and the creative community behind it all...
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Uppercut 242 Dinner/ Concert series at Taino By The Sea Restaurant returns Saturday Feb. 29th - Feb 28, 2020 - 8:00:04 AM

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Join Uppercut 242 as we Celebrate the month of Love with our Love & Happiness Dinner (Yes, Al Green)Concert party at Taino By the Sea Restaurant on Saturday February 29th! This is the ultimate Grand Bahama Wine & Dine event featuring a decadent menu along with refreshing cocktails by the ocean plus the hot Live Sounds of Uppercut 242 in concert!

Showtime is 8pm. We Will WE Will ROCK You!...
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Movie Masters 2020 - Feb. 24 - 27 - Feb 21, 2020 - 3:30:30 PM

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Movie Masters 2020 It's about Vision FEB. 24-25 Nassau and FEB. 26-27 Grand Bahama Island Featuring Tai Duncan film producer and talent manager

Some of Tai Duncan clients include: Kevin Costner (Hidden Figures); Madison Iseman (Jumanji); and Director Rob Cohen (Alex Cross, XXX)

Learn and ask questions about: Breaking into the Film Industry, How to find representation in Hollywood Building a Career and more..
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Bahamian and Trinidadian music fuse for new single - Feb 6, 2020 - 9:47:43 AM

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A new Caribbean single has hit the airwaves, merging cultures and sounds for a tune that is already predicted to be a popular one for carnival parades in 2020.

Bahamian artist Patrice Murell and 2019 International Groovy Soca Monarch Swappi have linked up to combine the music of both countries – Junkanoo and Soca – for a hot track to dance to...
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Local label signs new artist and seeks to leave footprint in music industry - Jan 24, 2020 - 8:10:51 AM

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A local music label that recently signed its newest artist is seeking to revolutionize the music industry in The Bahamas, creating “a framework for both local and international success.”

Brdrins Records was established in 2015 as a “lifestyle movement,” according to founder and CEO Terrance Colebrook. “It started as some friends just chilling and coming together with an idea...
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Uppercut 242 Dinner/ Concert series at Taino By The Sea Restaurant returns Saturday Jan. 25th - Jan 22, 2020 - 7:47:27 AM

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For all who have asked "WHEN?' We are pleased to announce that our Dinner/ Concert series at Taino By The Sea Restaurant returns Saturday January 25th! This is the ultimate Grand Bahama Wine & Dine event featuring a decadent menu along with refreshing cocktails by the ocean plus the hot Live Sounds of Uppercut 242 in concert! Showtime is 8pm...
Community
Kairos teams up with HUGE Bahamian Artists & announces Candle Light Vigil & Paper Lantern Release Event - Dec 31, 2019 - 1:11:37 PM

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Kairos announces that they have joined forces with Wendi, Dyson Knight, Chase Fernander, Sleepy Lexx & PDillon for the release of their debut track, entitled "This Is Love". They have also announced the official music video shoot, on the 14th of December 2019. The event is geared toward the remembrance of lives lost to Hurricane Dorian. It will be a candle light vigil & paper lantern release. It is their hope to bring a sense of closure to the family & friends left behind to mourn these tragic losses...
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