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( Mall at Marathon, cnr Prince Charles Ave & Marathon Rd; tickets adult/child $10/5) An
11-screen theater with super-surround sound that has day and evening shows.
Galleria 6
CINEMA
( RND Plaza, John F Kennedy Dr; tickets adult/child $10/5) This six-screen multiplex also
has matinees and evening shows.
Theater
National Centre for the Performing Arts
THEATER
( 242-301-0600; Shirley St) This 600-seat center hosts large-scale performances and
international productions. Look out for 'Summer Madness,' when popular local theatrical
troupes address contemporary issues in Bahamian society. The excellent National Youth
Choir, who have recorded eight CDs, hold an annual concert here in late April or early
May. Performances by the National Dance Company, Nassau Amateur Operatic Society,
Chamber Singers, and Diocesan Chorale are also a fabulous treat.
Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts
THEATER
( 242-393-3728; Mackey St; admission $10-20) This is Nassau's most valued venue,
hosting plays, dances, revues, musicals and (occasionally) ballets.
Spectator Sports
Haynes Oval
CRICKET
( W Bay St, Nassau; admission free) On weekends, the Bahamas' British roots show when
cricket teams in dress whites come to bowl and bat at Haynes Oval. The on-site Cricket
Club serves English pub grub and has balcony seating; you can hang out in the bleachers
or on the grass for free.
SHOPPING
bay st is lined with arcades and duty-free stores selling everything from swiss watches and
nugget-sized colombian emeralds to milanese fashions and spicy rums. the side streets are
favored by stores selling leather goods, artwork and collectibles. upscale resorts also have
duty-free jewelry and gift stores. by far the largest is the
Crystal Court Shops
at Atlantis,
with its gleaming marble halls and international couture shops.
