Happy Wednesday, Ladies and Gents!

 

It feels like it has been far too long since we last had a holiday weekend.  I hope you all make the most of it, doing whatever matters to you most  with whoever matters to you most.  I for one can’t wait to be reunited with chocolate – Lent has seemed extra-long this year.  Whatever you end up doing, I hope you all have a wonderful Easter break.  Here is the latest rundown of upcoming Bermuda events:

Looking for a pre-Easter salsa fix? Una Noche de Musica Latina, a night of Latin music, awaits you at at Shine’s House of Music on Thursday, March 28th from 8pm until midnight. There is no cover charge and as well as all Latin music, dancing and drinks specials, there will also be a special live band performance. For more details, visit www.SalsaGoddess.me.

 

 

 

 

Another great family-friendly event to add to the list of options for Easter weekend – the Eliza Dolittle Society presents a screening of the new Dreamworks movie, The Croods, on Saturday, March 30th. The movie will start at 10am at Liberty Theatre and the cost is $15 per person, including the movie, popcorn, drink and snack. Moviegoers are also asked to bring non-perishable food items for their Food Bank collection, which will go towards feeding Bermuda’s hungry.  To reserve seats, contact info@elizadolittle.bm and pay at the door.

 

 

A household name in the worldwide reggae/world music/spiritual community, Shimshai will be performing live at Spirit House in Devonshire on Saturday, March 30th.  This is part of his True Heart CD Release Tour and will be Shimshai’s second time in Bermuda.  Door open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm.  Tickets are $45 and available from Sankofa on Chancery Lane, or the Yoga Centre on Victoria Street.  Fore more information, contact 505-5073 or spirithouse@northrock.bm.

 

 

Also on Saturday, March 30th, a slightly different genre of music will be on offer at the Pickled Onion as they will be hosting an Electro Night from 10pm.  As suggested by the name, DJ Siid James will be playing electro music all night and this event is sponsored by Heineken, who will be offering special prizes.  There is no cover charge.

 

 

 

 

If it’s your child is an aspiring model over 6 years old, then the International Modeling Academy and Finishing School of Bermuda (IMA) is offering the ideal Spring Break and Summer Camps for them.  Models’ Boot Camp and Finishing School will be running its Spring Break workshops from Monday, April 1st until Thursday the 4th and then from Monday, April 8th until Thursday the 11th.   Summer Camp starts July 1st and runs from Monday to Thursday until the 1st week of September.  From noon until 3pm and 4pm until 7pm, students will learn about skin care, etiquette, deportment, floral design, decorative art, fashion co-ordination, photoshoots, runway, make-up, information on modelling agencies worldwide and putting a portfolio together. One-on-one private classes can be arranged. For more information, contact dianew0123@yahoo.com, imabermuda@gmail.com or visit http://imabermuda.wix.com/imabermuda.

 

Starting Tuesday, April 2nd, the Yoga Centre on Victoria Street are offering 6-week courses for yoga newbies. The courses promise to help you rediscover your body, how it works and what you can do with it by focusing on postures, alignment, breathing and relaxation. Beginner’s Yoga I will be offered on Tuesdays from 5.30pm until 7pm with Cinde or on Saturdays from 3pm until 4.30pm with Frances. The Beginners II course will be on Thursdays from April 4th from 5.30pm until 7pm with Jeneba, and walk-in students are welcome. The Pre-Natal course is on Saturdays from April 20th from 8am until 9.20am with Joanne. Each course costs $130 and you can register by contacting 295-7525 or yogacentrebermuda@gmail.com.

 

So, who has been missing Hog Penny’s resident rocker, Will Black?  Then great news as he will be returning to Hog Penny from Friday, April 5th with new songs and a new album.  Will will be performing live next Friday and Saturday, and an update on his weekly lineup will be available soon.

 

 

 

 

 

Sandys 360 is hosting a day dedicated to healthy family fun at the Family Fun & Fitness Festival on Saturday, April 6th. From 11am until 7pm, the festival will feature live local entertainment, fitness demonstrations, basketball games, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, Gombeys, the Family Tournament and much more.  Admission is $5. For more information,  contact srlee@sandys360.bm, 516-9509, or 234-6195 ext 230.

 

 

 

 

Two of my favourite things are combined at the Bermuda Society of Arts (BSoA)’s latest event on Friday, April 12th.  Their Champagne & Chocolate Tasting celebrates the 60th Anniversary of BSoA and promises to be an evening of decadence. Michael Robinson from Burrows Lightbourn will present a selection of sparkling wines and champagnes in his own inimitable style and local chocolatiers will be complementing the bubbles with their own creations.  Doors open at 5.30pm and the tasting begins at 6pm sharp.  Tickets cost $70 for Members or $75 for Non Members. To reserve your spot, contact 292-3824 or bsoa@ibl.bm or buy online at www.bdatix.bm. Tasters will be entitled to a 10% discount on 12 bottles (can be mixed) plus a 13th bottle free.

The Family Centre’s Cycle For Change invite you and the family on a leisurely cycle ride along the Railway Trail on Saturday, April 13th. The start time is 10am at the Evangelical Church, South Road at Mission Road, by Modern Mart and this spoke-tacular event will raise pledges to Give Kids a Change. The registration fee is $20 in advance, or $25 on event day, and includes a t-shirt and goody bag. The top five fundraisers will win prizes.  Registration forms are available at the Family Centre, Winners Edge, Bicycle Works or contact Roberta on 232-1116 or cycleforchange@tfc.prevention.bm. 

 

 

Another opportunity to explore alternative therapies and lifestyles at the next Holistic Fair on Saturday, April 13th. From 10am until 5pm at My Sereni-Tea, you can enjoy mini sessions for $1 per minute, Moringa tea and drink tasting and more. Practitioners and vendors in attendance will be Celtic Sisters – Alyson Tuxworth and Deryn Higgins from Celtic Sisters (Intuitive Development workshops, Angel Readings and holistic treatments), Bernice White Ph.D (Rainbow Ray Healing), Kimberly N Jennings Cst (Crystal Readings and Biomat), Jacqui Lewis (Intuitive Readings), Lisa Dolan (Reconnective Healer for Humans and Animals), Joan Lohan (Energy Medicine), John Fletcher (EFT and Midas Touch), Pikul Gibbons (Massage and Reflexology), Margaret Best (Wellness and Holistic Coaching), Noami Schroater (Sunshine Healing – Wellness coach), East End Organics (nuts, salt, organic food) and Jennifer Rodrigues (Rodrigues Jewelry Designs, crystal pendants and jewellery). For more information, or to register, contact celticsisters@northrock.bm or 296-2114.

 

Registration is now open for the Bermuda Cricket Board’s 2013 Youth Leagues.  The league starts on Saturday, April 13th and will run until Saturday, June 29th.   The Tokio Millennium Re 8 and Unders League will play on Saturdays from 9.30am until 11.30am at National Sports Centre (played with a soft ball – no pads and helmets required), the Hiscox 11 and Unders League will play on Friday evenings from 5.15pm until 7.30pm, the Bank of Bermuda Foundation 14 and Under League will play on Saturdays from 9.30am until 1.30pm, the BF&M Player Development League (no age limit) will play on Saturdays from 2pm until 7pm. A full listing of the rules are also on their website. To register your future Cup Match heroes, online registration is available at www.bermudacricketboard.com or contact 292-8958 or info@cricket.bm.

The Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (RHADC) are now in the 12th year of their Junior Spring Sailing Programme.   The Programme will run from Monday, April 15th to Saturday, June 15th and will include courses from everyone from 6 year olds to teenagers.  This year, they will offer the US Sailing curriculum and classes are 2, 3 or 4 hours long, depending on the course.  There are 5 different skill levels and 5 different types of boat to choose from so they ask that you contact them to find out which option is best for you and the pricing.  For more information, or to register, contact Nicolas Stefani at 236-3077 or sailing@rhadc.bm.

 

 

Designer Flowers in Washington Mall are hosting a series of Saturday floristry workshops for adults and children over 7 between now and June. The next is on April 6th and will be a children’s workshop, entitled Adults: Seasonal Floral Design (Spring).  Future workshops will be Flowers for Kids: Celebrating Spring, the Magic of a New Season on April 20th, Adults: Table Centrepieces: Flower Arranging for Everyone on May 4th, Flowers for Kids: Fun with my Mum on May 18th,   Adults: Today’s Floristry: The Handtied Technique on June 1st, Adults: Fun with the Girls (ages 15+) on June 15th, and Adults: Make the Most of a Vase: Contemporary Floral Design on June 29th. Each class will run from 10am until 1pm and costs $95 (except the June 29th class which costs $115) including all materials. For more information, or to reserve, contact 295-0505 or designerflowers@logic.bm.

 

The City of Hamilton is entering its fourth year of the annual City Art Festival and this year’s Festival has been revamped to be better than ever.  Firstly, the City Art Festival Artist Competition and Exhibition will be on display at the BSoA Gallery from Wednesday, April 24th until Tuesday, May 14th.  Members of the public are encouraged to go and view the art pieces and then vote for their favourite piece for the People’s Choice Award  There will also be an overall winner and a runner-up selected by Jurors.  Art in the Dark on Friday, April 26th will once again be a Happy Hour-type atmosphere at City Hall from 5.30pm until 8.30pm with live entertainment, cocktails for sale and complimentary hors d’ouvres.  The City Art Festival Artist Competition overall winner and runner-up will be announced and prizes awarded. The People’s Choice Award winner will be announced on May 15th at the end of the exhibition.  The following afternoon, on Saturday, April 27th, Art in the Park will take place in the grounds of City Hall.  From 2pm until 7pm, you can expect live entertainment performed by children, a kid’s craft area featuring Bermuda Society of Arts, Bermuda National Gallery and Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation, and a kids’ play area with fun castles and face painting.  For more information, contact events@cityhall.bm or see  http://cityofhamilton.bm/events/city-art-festival.

 

The Bermuda School of Music will present the 16th Annual Some Enchanted Evening on Saturday, April 27th. The 2013 theme is A Classical Review as they will be combining classical and jazz music. The show begins at 7.30pm in the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall. Tickets cost $30 for adults, $15 for children or $75 for Patrons and are available from www.pTix.bm. For more information, contact 296-5100 or musicschool@northrock.bm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events

No link means that the details are in this current post.  For a handy Calendar view, click here to go to the Bermuda Calendar section:

 

Current Exhibits at Bermuda National Gallery – until August 31st

Eyes on the World Exhibit

Women Artists in the Bermuda National Gallery Collection

Impressions of Bermuda: The David L. White Gift to the Bermuda National Gallery

Meredith Andrews: Portraits of Power Exhibit

Drawing with Light: Photography in Bermuda Exhibit at Masterworks – until September 1st

Food & Drink Exhibition by William J. Gringley at Common Ground – February 14th to May 8th

The Art of Craft IV – March 10th to April 5th

Forever Free: Celebrating Emancipation – March 14th to 30th

Artist in the Garden Series at Masterworks: Valerie Brown Exhibit – March 22nd to April 10th

Renegades RFC Booze Cruise – March 28th

Une Noche de Musica Latina at Shine’s House of Music – March 28th

Famous for Fifteen Minutes Script Submission – March 29th

Good Friday Family Fun Day – March 29th

Chewstick Foundation’s Bermuda Good Friday KiteFest – March 29th

Little Cupcake’s Baking and Decorating Class – March 30th

Discovery Wines presents Bubbles and Bunnies – March 30th

Eliza Dolittle Society presents The Croods – March 30th

Shimshai Live at Spirit House – March 30th

Electro Night at Pickled Onion – March 30th

Lido’s Ocean Side Easter Brunch – March 31st

Fairmont Hamilton Princess Easter Brunch – March 31st

The Reefs Easter Brunch – March 31st

Beau Rivage Easter Brunch – March 31st

Bermuda SPCA Camp Ruffin’ It – starts April 1st

Models’ Boot Camp and Finishing School Spring Break Workshops – April 1st to 4th

Spring Art and Activity Camp – April 1st to 5th

Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club’s Junior Sailing Easter Break Clinic – April 1st to 5th

BHI Hospitality Month (Central and City) – April 1st to 7th

Beau Rivage 5 Year Birthday Celebration – April 1st to 30th

Beginner’s Yoga I at the Yoga Centre – starts April 2nd

Beginner’s Yoga II at the Yoga Centre – starts April 4th

Will Black Returns to Hog Penny – April 5th

Fiesta Latinoamericana – April 6th

Adults: Seasonal Floral Design (Spring) – April 6th

Sandys 360 Family Fun & Fitness Festival – April 6th

The Wheels of Life: How to Know Your Chakras in a Whole New Way – April 6th and 7th

Bermuda Karate Institute’s 31st Bermuda Open Karate Championships & Wellness Show – April 7th

Olde Towne Market in St. George’s restarts – April 7th

Models’ Boot Camp and Finishing School Spring Break Workshops – April 8th to 11th

Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club’s Junior Sailing Easter Break Clinic – April 8th to 12th

BHI Hospitality Month (East End) – April 8th to 14th

Capital G Private Wealth Conference – April 11th

Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society: Calendar Girls – April 11th to 20th

Champagne & Chocolate Tasting – April 12th

Bermuda International Film Festival – April 12th to 18th

Holistic Fair at My Sereni-Tea – April 13th

Bermuda Cricket Board’s 2013 Youth Leagues – starts April 13th

Family Centre’s Cycle For Change – April 13th

Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club Junior Spring Sailing Programme – April 15th

BHI Hospitality Month (Sound & Shore) – April 15th to 21st

Melange Charity Male Waxing Fundraising Event – April 17th

75th Annual Bermuda Agricultural Exhibition (Ag Show) – April 18th to 20th

G&S Opera: Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini – April 20th

Mariners RFC Annual Mad Hatter’s Party – April 20th

Pre-Natal Yoga at the Yoga Centre – starts April 20th

Flowers for Kids: Celebrating Spring, the Magic of a New Season – April 20th

BHI Hospitality Month (West End) – April 22nd to 28th

City Art Festival Artist Competition and Exhibition – April 24th to May 14th

Art in the Dark – April 26th

Art in the Park – April 27th

Bermuda School of Music: 16th Annual Some Enchanted Evening – April 27th

Urban Foot Race – April 28th

G&S Opera: Handel’s Giulio Cesare (Julius Caesar) – May 4th

Adults: Table Centrepieces: Flower Arranging for Everyone – May 4th

Famous for Fifteen Minutes Auditions – May 10th and 11th

Sir Stanley Burgess 5K – May 12th

The Big Chill at Seabreeze Lounge – starts May 17th

Flowers for Kids: Fun with my Mum – May 18th

The Big Chill at Cambridge Beaches – starts May 26th

Adults: Today’s Floristry: The Handtied Technique – June 1st

Whisky Training and Tasting Sessions with Dewar’s Global Brand Ambassador – June 11th to 14th

Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society: Famous for Fifteen Minutes – June 13th to 15th

Pre-Highland Games Happy Hour and Ceilidh at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess – June 14th

2nd Annual Bermuda Highland Games – June 15th

Adults: Fun with the Girls Floral Workshop – June 15th

Adults: Make the Most of a Vase: Contemporary Floral Design – June 29th

Models’ Boot Camp and Finishing School Summer Camp – starts July 1st

Bermuda NatWest Island Games XV – July 13th to 19th

Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society: Famous for Fifteen Minutes – June 19th to 22nd

6th Annual ITF Bermuda Beach Tennis International Tournament – August 23rd to 25th

Royal Challenge – October 12th

 

 

Enjoy the weekend!

 

C

xx

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