May 4th, 2016: Bermuda Events Update
May the 4th be with you!
The calendar is heating up along with the temperature – here’s what we have coming up in Bermuda:
Open Airways invite you to join them for free Asthma Education in the West End on Wednesday, May 4th.
From 9am until noon just outside of Somerset Marketplace, asthma nurses will be available, answering questions and providing asthma education to anyone who asks.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact nurse@openairways.com or 232-0264.
Roll out your mat and get ready to sweat as the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club invite you to experience a taste of the newest spa and boutique fitness studio on the island, exhale Bermuda, at a free Preview Class on Wednesday, May 4th.
The class has been expertly created by exhale Core Fusion co-founder, Fred DeVito and will take place at 5.30pm in the Harbourview Ballroom.
The session is free but you will need to register online at www.exhaleSpa.com/Bermuda.
For more information, contact exhalebermuda@fairmont.com or Like the exhale Bermuda Spa on Facebook.
Promising a crazy night, Bone Fish Bar and Grill invite you to come enjoy the sounds of DJ Travis on Wednesdays from May.
Grab your dancing shoes and be ready to hit the dancefloor from 8pm until midnight each week.
There is no cover charge and this event will continue weekly until the end of October.
For more information, contact 234-5151 and bonefish@transact.bm.
Open Airways invite you to join them for free Asthma Education in St. George’s on Thursday, May 5th.
From noon until 2pm in King’s Square, St. George’s, asthma nurses will be available, answering questions and providing asthma education to anyone who asks.
This events is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact nurse@openairways.com or 232-0264.
Hear true Bermudian artists Fire and Ice Performing Live at Bone Fish Bar and Grill, every Thursday, starting in May.
Fronted by Jesse Seymour, winner of Bermuda Idol 2016, they promise a live performance too sexy to be missed from 8pm until midnight each week.
There is no cover charge and this event will continue weekly until the end of October.
For more information, contact 234-5151 and bonefish@transact.bm.
There are four new exhibits opening at the Bermuda Society of Arts (BSoA) in City Hall on Friday, May 6th.
Member artist are invited to showcase their recent works in the Members’ Spring Show in the Onions Gallery.
In Studio A, you’ll find Intricacies & Perspectives by Michelle and Lyndell. Lyndell and Michelle have teamed up to share their recent mosaic pieces and invite you to stop by and have a peek.
In Studio B, The Golden Triangle by Antoine Hunt will explore the circular function of the triangle in Bermudian architecture and landscape.
Finally, in the Edinburgh Gallery, you ‘ll find Ras Mykkal’s debut exhibition, Flying Flowers, with work for sale featured in his recently released book on local butterflies.
The grand opening of this show will be from 5pm until 7pm on Friday, May 6th.
Opening hours are from 10am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, and from 10am until 2pm on Saturdays. The exhibits will run until Tuesday, May 31st.
Admission is free, although donations are appreciated, and all are welcome.
For more information, contact 292-3824 or bsoa@ibl.bm, or visit www.bsoa.bm.
Café Amici Ristorante invite you to enjoy a magical evening with local guitarist Randy Lambert playing Italian Guitar, weekly on Mondays and Fridays from May.
From 6pm until 10pm, you can enjoy a live performance of fantastic Italian and Latino songs.
There is no cover charge and this event will continue weekly until the end of October.
For more information, contact 234-5151 and bonefish@transact.bm.
Shop a variety of items, including arts, crafts, yard sale items, toys, clothing, jewellery, and more at the Bermuda Flea Market, starting on Saturday, May 7th.
Located in the Southampton Rangers parking lot, the market will be open from 10am until 6pm, Mondays to Fridays and from 9am to 6pm on Saturdays, until October 1st.
All vendors are welcome. Spots are available for $25, or $15 for schools and charities.
For more information, contact bermudafleamarket@gmail.com or 707-6681.
The popular mural of the late Hubert Smith Sr. on Angle Street will become the focus of attention on Saturday, May 7th.
From 10am until 2pm opposite the First Church of God, you can enjoy his music, light refreshments and the sale of the book, Music on the Rock.
This event is free and provides a golden opportunity to receive a fact sheet on his life and to hear his recorded voice.
For more information, contact ddbutler@logic.bm or 505-3409.
Celebrate the music you thought you’d forgotten at the Bermuda Chamber Choir’s Make Time for Tea on Saturday and Sunday, May 7th and 8th.
Doors open at 2.30pm, with afternoon tea available, while the concert itself will start at 3pm.
The music is a collection of pieces that will evoke memories of childhood and yesteryear. It will include The Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Auld Lang Syne, Shenandoah, La Vie en Rose, and I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside, amongst other pieces. Singing along is welcomed.
The Saturday event is at Christ Church Warwick, and the Sunday event is at the Cathedral Hall, Hamilton.
Tickets are $35 for adults, $20 for children, $100 for Patrons, and available from www.pTix.bm, Bermuda Book Store, Bermuda School of Music or on the door.
Enjoy stunning views, great music and delicious food and drinks at the official grand opening of the seaside terrace at Inferno 2 Lounge’s Annual Mother’s Day Celebration on Sunday, May 8th.
Doors open 1pm, with a live performance by The Big Chill from 3pm until 6pm, followed by music by Dj Kurly Shotta from 6pm until late.
Complimentary finger foods and special signature drinks will also be available.
This event is for over-25s and admission is $5 for ladies and $10 for gents.
For more information, contact crystalomara01@gmail.com or 331-2121.
Promising an event like no other on the island, A Memorable Evening in Bermuda with Mark Twain will start on Monday, May 9th.
From 6.30pm at Fourways Inn, you can spend an evening in the company of one of Bermuda’s most famous residents. Following a three course candlelit dinner at one of the Island’s finest restaurants, you can enjoy a remarkable after-dinner performance by Gavin Wilson as Mark Twain, one of the world’s most celebrated writers and storytellers.
This event will run weekly until September 5th.
The cost is $140, which includes dinner, gratuities, the show, and processing fees. Tickets are available from www.MarkTwain.bm or from Fourways Inn on 236-6517.
For more information, contact info@marktwain.bm or 705-3378.
Bone Fish Bar and Grill in Dockyard promises a night you will never forget at Salsa Mania Fever on Mondays from May.
From 8pm until midnight, you can enjoy an evening of social dancing with some basic instruction mixed in for beginners.
There is no cover charge and this event will continue weekly until the end of October.
For more information, contact 234-5151 and bonefish@transact.bm.
Presented by visiting scientist Dr. Jim Wetterer, Associate Professor at Florida Atlantic University, Them! World Domination by Ants will take place on Wednesday, May 10th.
Jim’s research interest is the biogeography, ecology, and environmental impact of ants. While in Bermuda, one question he hopes to answer is what ant species are associated with Bermuda’s mangroves. On previous visits to Bermuda he studied and documented the island’s ant species, and wrote about the vanished plague ants of 19th century Bermuda. His talk will be about his research with native and exotic ants around the world, and of the epic war between two dominant invasive ant species that have been battling each other for ecological supremacy in Bermuda for more than 60 years.
This event is open to the public and space is limited. Entry to the lectures is free, although a donation of $5 is gratefully accepted. To secure your spot, visit www.bamz.org and register online.
For further information please contact Lisa Greene at elgreenebda@icloud.com or call (441) 293-2727 ext. 2123.
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce invite you to join them at the Lili Bermuda Flagship store on Front Street for a fragrance/cocktail experience at Business After Hours @ Lili Bermuda on Thursday, May 12th.
From 5.30pm until 7.30pm, Lili Bermuda will be pairing three refreshing summer fragrances from the Water Collection with an exotic summer cocktail. The Water Collection is a fragrance trio inspired by Bermuda, created and hand made at the Bermuda Perfumery in St. George’s.
There is no cover charge but reservations are required. You are invited to RSVP at http://ow.ly/4n7GU6 by May 10th to reserve your space.
For more details, contact 295-4201 or slee@bcc.bm.
As part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, The Bermuda Business and Professional Women’s Association (BPW Bermuda) presents Which Came First: The Career or the Egg? Breakfast Panel on Saturday, May 14th.
From 9.30am at the Fairmont Southampton, this will be a breakfast panel discussion on the impact of business on delayed parenthood and the impact of delayed parenthood on our community.
Guest panelists will include Cordell Riley (Institutional Research & Planning Coordinator), Dr. Yasmin Darwich (BPW International President) and Catherine Burns (Founder of Natural Ltd).
Tickets are $45 for members, $50 for non-members, and are available on www.pTix.bm.
For more information, contact bpwabermuda@yahoo.com.
Join the past and current members of the Business and Professional Women’s Association of Bermuda (BPW) as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary with a formal Gala Dinner on Saturday, May 14th.
The evening will begin with cocktails at the Fairmont Southampton from 6pm, followed by dinner and dancing from 7pm.
BPW International President, Dr. Yasmin Darwich will deliver a moving keynote address and BPW Bermuda will present their Woman of the Year Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The cost is $125, $115 for members, and tickets are available from www.pTix.bm.
For more information, contact bpwabermuda@yahoo.com.
Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency The Governor, and Mrs. Fergusson, the Bermuda School of Music promise an electrifying night at their 19th Annual Some Enchanted Evening Fundraising Concert on Saturday, May 14th.
Music and jazz lovers, swingers, Lindy hoppers and jitter buggers – your time has come. From 8pm at the Hamilton Princess, you can expect to have a musical experience that won’t be forgotten with an electrifying live sound that combines trumpets, saxophones and trombones with a rhythm section that will be here for your listening and dancing pleasure. The Bermuda School of Music’s Big Band Swing Night will feature international musicians Derrick Gardener, Albert Rivera and Joe Beaty, accompanied by your favourite local musicians to form a 16-piece ensemble.
All proceeds from this event go towards the school’s bursary program.
Tickets are available at www.pTix.bm or at the Bermuda School of Music.
Designed to help support active lifestyles and raise awareness for heart disease and diabetes, the Family Fun 5K promises to be fun for the whole family on Sunday, May 15th.
Starting at 8am, participants will depart Barr’s Bay Park, head all the way down Front Street and turn left on King Street. They will then turn left on Church Street, up to Victoria Street via Parliament St, all the way past City Hall and left onto to Wesley Street back down on to Church Street. Then, they’ll turn right on Church Street and right again onto Richmond Road, all the way to Rosemont Avenue, which will take you onto Serpentine Road. You will then go left on Serpentine Road which will eventually take you to Pitts Bay Road. Finally, walkers will turn left on Pitt’s Bay Road and head back to Barr’s Bay Park. .
The route is approximately 5K and this event will not be chip-timed.
There will be healthy snacks at Barr’s Bay Park at the end of the walk.
Volunteers are needed. If interested, contact ybushara14@yahoo.com.
The entry fee is $25. Registration will be available on the day of the event and all donations are appreciated. Proceeds will support the Bermuda Heart Foundation.
For more information, contact Race Director Sionna Barton at sionna@bdaheart.com or 232-2673.
The May edition of the Bermuda Docs Weekend Film Series will be on Sunday, May 15th in the usual location of the Tradewinds Auditorium at BUEI.
A Hologram for the King will be showing at 3pm. Tom Hanks and Sarita Choudhury star in this comedic drama.
This will be followed at 5.15pm by Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, an award-winning documentary film about Dr. Maya Angelou.
Tickets are $15 and available at Oceans Gift Shop or by calling 294-0204.
For more information, visit www.BermudaDocs.com.
The May edition of the monthly Ciné Club from L’Alliance Française des Bermudes will be showing Saint Jacques… La Mecque on Tuesday, May 17th.
Screening in the Tradewinds Auditorium at BUEI at 8pm, this French comedy/dram with English subtitles is from director Coline Serreau with Muriel Robin, Artus de Penguern and Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Three siblings who detest hiking, and each other, must complete a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela together in order to be eligible to inherit their mother’s wealth …
All members of the public are welcome. Tickets are available at the door and cost $5 for AF/BUEI members, $10 for non-members and $5 for students.
For more information, contact 294-0204 or visit www.AllianceFrancaiseBDA.org.
Solstice will be hosting Nicola Feldman, a life coach and mindfulness instructor, for the three session workshop, Mindfulness-Based Wellness Parent Program, starting on Wednesday, May 18th.
Nicola specialises in mindfulness-based personal and professional development coaching and training programs that support clients in creating transformative self-awareness; sustaining positive behavior change; and embedding more motivating mindsets. Her passion is helping individuals to become more authentic, energized, and balanced so that they live their lives with less stress and worry and greater peace of mind.
This is a 3 session, small-group workshop that gives parents the tools to bring the benefits of mindfulness to their parenting and their children.
Groups are kept small and intimate, allowing you to explore your personal areas for growth and learning in a safe and supportive environment through personal reflection time, group discussion, one-on-one coaching, and guided mindfulness practice.
The workshop will run on May 18th and 25th and June 1st from 9.30am until 11.30am.
The cost is $175.
For more information, or to register, contact 292-3456 or info@solstice.bm.
Solstice will be hosting Nicola Feldman, a life coach and mindfulness instructor, for the three session workshop, Mindfulness-Based Wellness Program, starting May 18th.
Nicola specialises in mindfulness-based personal and professional development coaching and training programs that support clients in creating transformative self-awareness; sustaining positive behaviour change; and embedding more motivating mindsets. Her passion is helping individuals to become more authentic, energized, and balanced so that they live their lives with less stress and worry and greater peace of mind.
The workshop is designed to build self-awareness, mindful choices, and purpose-driven habits, using mindfulness as a tool to manage worries, anxieties, stresses and impulses more proactively.
Groups are kept small and intimate, allowing you to explore your personal areas for growth and learning in a safe and supportive environment through personal reflection time, group discussion, one-on-one coaching, and guided mindfulness practice.
The workshop will run on May 18th and 25th and June 1st from 5.30pm until 7.30pm.
The cost is $175.
For more information, or to register, contact 292-3456 or info@solstice.bm.
Prepare yourself for upcoming changes in the regulatory environment at the Real Estate Compliance for 2016: What You Need to Know session, presented by Certainty on Tuesday, June 14th.
From noon until 1.30pm at Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, this lunch-and-learn session will teach attendees the fundamental concepts, terms and steps to comply with the anticipated anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. It will set out the international initiatives and circumstances which created the pressure on local authorities to implement a local AML regime.
Key concepts to be covered include: the key functions of the designated compliance person; the functions of the regulator/supervisor; the components and impacts of an AML regulatory framework; the expectations surrounding risk assessments; the unique organisational characteristics which inform compliance programmes; and how to make policies and procedures pragmatic and relevant.
After this session, attendees will have enough information to determine the extent of the work required to comply with AML obligations.
The cost is $20 for members and $40 for non-members. To reserve your spot, visit http://ow.ly/4n7J3Q and pay in advance before the RSVP deadline of June 10th.
For more information, contact 295-4201 or slee@bcc.bm.
Enjoy an afternoon of sailing and swimming as CastAway Bermuda: The Boatride will take place aboard the MV Elizabeth on Thursday, June 16th.
Boarding of the MV Elizabeth will begin promptly at 1pm at Albuoy’s Point for a 2pm departure, before returning to the Dock at 6pm. A unique treat to Castaway Bermuda will be the ability to swim in the beautiful waters of Bermuda, so make sure you wear your bathing suit. Castaway will feature an international and local cast of DJs and will be inclusive of food.
A limited batch of early bird tickets are $65 and available from www.BDAtix.bm. The price will go up to $75 after these sell out. Due to capacity, tickets for this event will be extremely limited and in high demand. Ticket sales will be on a first come first serve basis; so be sure to stay locked into HookieLife Entertainment and The VIP Group on Instagram and Twitter for additional information in the coming days.
For more information,contact 536-1999 or visit the Hookie Bermuda Facebook Page.
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Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
Harbour Nights 2016 – starts May 4th
Throw Back Ladies Night at Snorkel Park Night Club – starts May 4th
**NEW World Asthma Day in Somerset – May 4th
**NEW exhale Spa Free Preview Class – May 4th
Bermudian Heartbeats: Celebrating Our Linguistic Heritage: The Myths and Mysteries of Bermudian English – May 4th and 5th
Tiki Beach Party at Snorkel Park – starts May 5th
Caribbean Craze at Snorkel Park Night Club – starts May 5th
**NEW World Asthma Day in St. George’s – May 5th
Red, White & Do Day – May 6th
Taste of Bermuda at the Bermuda Craft Market – May 6th
Marina Nights at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club – starts May 6th
Pickles and Spiced Ham – May 6th
24th Annual Corporate Volleyball Tournament – May 7th
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Puccini’s Madame Butterfly – May 7th
XL Catlin End-to-End – May 7th
Carnival Fever Soca Fete – May 7th
Family Dayz at Snorkel Park Beach – starts May 7th
Dinner/Dancing with Live Band – May 7th
**NEW Bermuda Flea Market – starts May 7th
**NEW The Hubert Smith Sr. Mural – May 7th
**NEW Bermuda Chamber Choir: Make Time for Tea – May 7th and 8th
Coco Reef Resort Mother’s Day Grill – May 8th
Mother’s Day Brunch at Cafe Lido – May 8th
**NEW Inferno 2 Lounge’s Annual Mother’s Day Celebration – May 8th
**NEW A Memorable Evening in Bermuda with Mark Twain – starts May 9th
Healthy Relationships Seminar – May 10th
**NEW Them! World Domination by Ants – May 10th
15th Edition of Pechakucha Bermuda – May 12th
**NEW Business After Hours @ Lili Bermuda – May 12th
Caledonian Society of Bermuda Fundraising Quiz Night – May 14th
MAMA Car Boot Sale – May 14th
Josian Maybury Album Release Concert – May 14th
**NEW BPW Bermuda presents Which Came First: The Career or the Egg? Breakfast Panel – May 14th
**NEW BPW Bermuda: 40th Anniversary Gala Celebration – May 14th
**NEW Some Enchanted Evening: Big Band Concert – May 14th
Sundays Live at Snorkel Park Beach – starts May 15th
Allied World Family Community Day – May 15th
**NEW Family Fun 5K – May 15th
**NEW A Hologram for the King and Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise at Weekend Film Series – May 15th
**NEW L’Alliance Française des Bermudes Ciné Club: Saint Jacques… La Mecque – May 17th
**NEW Mindfulness-Based Wellness Parent Program – starts May 18th
**NEW Mindfulness-Based Wellness Program – starts May 18th
Thirsty Thursday 5K Pub Run Series – May 19th
Famous for 15 Minutes Call for Scripts Deadline – May 20th
Sip & Shop at Bermuda Red Cross Thrift Shop – May 20th
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux – May 21st
Flag Invasion – May 21st
Relay For Life of Bermuda – May 27th to 28th
13th Annual Bermuda Guitar Festival – May 27th to 29th
Drinks & Drives: Fun Charity Golf Event – May 28th
House Party – May 28th
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Richard Strauss’ Elektra – June 4th
Bermuda Summit 2016 – June 9th and 10th
TORC Extreme Sport Showdown – June 12th
**NEW Lunch & Learn: Real Estate Compliance 2017 – What You Need to Know – June 14th
Thirsty Thursday 5K Pub Run Series – June 16th
**NEW CastAway Bermuda – June 16th
Dolphin Quest Connect to Nature Summer Camp – July 4th to September 2nd
Summer Squash Camp 2016 – weekly from July 4th to August 12th
2017 Bermuda Marathon Weekend – January 13th to 15th
Art Exhibits
Exhibits at Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard
- The Art of Craft – April 17th to May 13th
Exhibits at Bermuda National Gallery – until May 28th
- Peter Woolcock: A Tribute
- Highlights from the Young Collection
- Highlights of the BNG Collection
SPArt at Common Ground
- SPArt presents Vibrant Essence – April 15th to July 13th
Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- Up Country Down Country – until December 31st
- Charles Knights – May 6th to June 1st
**NEW Exhibits at Bermuda Society of Arts – May 6th to 31st
- Onions Gallery: Members’ Spring Show
- Studio A: Intricacies & Perspectives by Michelle and Lyndell
- Studio B: The Golden Triangle by Antoine Hunt
- Edinburgh Gallery: Flying Flowers by Ras Mykkal
Enjoy the rest of the week!
C
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