January 18th, 2017 Bermuda Calendar Update
Morning Ladies and Gents!
Hope you’re all having a good week so far – here are the latest upcoming Bermuda events that have been added to the calendar since last week’s post.
As always, don’t forget to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of the post for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.
Welcome in 2017 by joining InterNations Bermuda at their first Expat Social Evening of the year on Thursday, January 19th.
From 5.30pm until 9pm at Little Venice Wine Bar Terrace, you are invited to bring your friends and colleagues as they share their expectations for the new year. Happy Hour prices will be available until 8pm and the terrace will be heated.
There is no cover charge and you can RSVP online at www.InterNations.org.
For more information, contact Gill at gkersse@ifp.bm or visit www.InterNations.org.
Why wait in the traffic when you can be relaxing at Marcus’ After Work Party on Fridays from January 20th.
From 5pm until 7pm every week, they invite you to join them for some happy hour drinks to celebrate the end of the week while enjoying the sounds of Bermuda’s best DJs.
No reservations are required and this event will continue weekly until further notice.
For more information, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
You are invited to come out and support the home team at the Bermuda vs Canada International Friendly match on Sunday, January 22nd.
Gates to the National Sports Centre open at 1.30pm for a 3pm start.
VIP Club Tickets are $75, adults are $20, children (under 12) and seniors are $10, and parking for those sitting in the grandstand only is $10. Tickets are available online at www.pTix.bm or at the Bermuda Football Association Headquarters at 1 BFA Way, Devonshire.295-2199 or on dsabir@bermudafootball.com
For more information, contact gkigotho@bermudafootball.com, dsabir@bermudafootball.com or 295-2199.
Taste the Wild Flavors of Bermuda through a Cooking Demo on Sunday, January 22nd.
From 4pm until 6pm in the Salt Spray Soap Factory on Water Street, St. George’s, you are invited to come learn of the many edible herbs and plants of Bermuda that you can cook with and their health benefits.
The cost is $25 per person, which is a special rate for a limited time, and all participants must register.
For more information, or to register, contact wildherbsnplantsofbda@gmail.com.
Discover Charles Smith Wines from Washington State at a special Wine Tasting on Wednesday, January 25th.
From 5.30pm until 7pm in Marcus’ Private Dining Room, Burrows Lightbourn will guide you through a variety of this winery’s offerings, including Charles Smith “Eve” Chardonnay 2013, Charles Smith ‘Boom Boom’ Syrah 2014, Charles Smith ‘Chateau Smith’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Charles Smith ‘Velvet Devil’ Merlot 2014, and K-Syrah Millebrandt Syrah.
The cost is $50 per person, plus gratuities.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
As part of Corange Science Week 2017, Bermuda College presents a public forum with the topic Water Engineering: Facing the Challenges of Water Management, on Wednesday, January 25th.
From 6.30pm until 8pm in North Hall (G301), the speaker will be Mr. Tarik Smith.
Bermudian scientist, Tarik Smith is a water engineering consultant who has been based in Barcelona, Spain since 2002. He is currently the Director of Koom Consulting, a private professional network offering services of water engineering , research and development, and project management to multiple sectors in Spain, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond. Specifically, the coordination of WASH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene) development projects in Haiti, Burkina Faso and Uganda.
Mr. Smith has over 10 years’ experience as a technical engineering consultant, and has led water engineering projects throughout Spain, including extensive work on the removal of nitrates from contaminated water sources, and the treatment and reuse of industrial wastewater.
He is a Research Fellow and technical consultant to the UNESCO Sustainability Chair of the Polytechnic University of Catalunya-Barcelona Tech; Research Fellow of the RESURBE International Urban Resilience Conference; and a regular lecturer on project management, intercultural relations and international developments at the University of Abat Oliba (Barcelona), the Univeristy of Vic (Barcelona), and other institutions in Spain.
He has co-authored several scientific research publications in collaboration with research entities in Barcelona, Madrid and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), and beyond.
This event is free to the public.
For more information, contact 236-9000 ext. 4442.
Just as dinner winds down, things liven up at Marcus’ at their weekly Reggae Night from Thursday, January 26th.
From 9pm each week, you can enjoy live music that will keep things rockin’ until the wee hours of the morning.
There is no cover charge and this will be a recurring event every Thursday until further notice.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
The Hamilton Princess invite you to join them every Saturday evening for Crown & Anchor Live from Saturday, January 28th.
From 8pm each week at Crown & Anchor, they’ll be upping the pace with live music by One Solution to entertain you. Feel like strutting your stuff? Then please do so, as they want everyone up and dancing!
There is no cover charge and this will be a recurring event every Saturday until further notice.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
The Saltus Secondary Department invite you to their production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream from Wednesday to Saturday, February 1st to 4th.
From 7pm each evening in Alumni Hall, this raucous romp into fairyland will be set right here in Bermuda.
The woods outside Hamilton are a busy place on this magical night! Four runaway lovers find themselves caught in the middle of a dispute between the King and Queen of the fairies, and, as if that wasn’t enough, a troupe of Saltus amateur actors are trying to rehearse a play. Between these unlikely groups flies Puck, armed only with a wicked sense of humour and a love potion capable of making anyone fall for the first person they set eyes upon. What could possibly go wrong?
Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students, cash only, and available from the Saltus Shop on Woodlands Road between 11am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
For more information, contact shop@saltus.bm or 292-6177 ext. 6285.
Taste 141 invite you to come join them for an Indian Night Dinner on Thursday, February 9th
Starting at 6.30pm, you can enjoy an authentic 5 course Indian dinner. There is limited table availability.
The cost is $65 per person, excluding grats, and an optional wine pairing is available at an additional cost of $30.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 292-0777.
A Lott of Sista Love and Twin Ministries invite those who are single, widowed, or divorced who want to have a good time and celebrate themselves this Valentine’s weekend to a special Valentine Dinner on Saturday, February 11th.
From 6pm at Blu Bar and Grill, this event will include the meal, entertainment and door prizes.
The ticket price is $100 per person.
For more information, or to purchase a ticket, contact 704-9476 or toapopa@ yahoo.com.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening for those who love answering trivia questions as Wesley Methodist Church present their Trivia Quiz on Saturday, February 11th.
From 7pm, the quiz will feature general knowledge questions for people from age 14 to age 94. Dessert and beverages will be available for sale at very low prices. Space is limited and all are welcome.
The cost of the quiz is $10 per person for teams of up to 6 people
For more information, or to reserve your spot, contact 236-4971 or jardin@northrock.bm.
Support cancer care in Bermuda at the 29th Annual P.A.L.S. Walk on Sunday, February 19th.
This year, the event route will start and finish at the P.A.L.S. headquarters in Paget with 3k, 5k and 10k walk options, following an out and back course along the scenic Railway Trail. This event is sponsored by PALS, Clarien, Colonial, and Butterfield & Vallis.
Registration can be made online at www.pals.bm until February 17th, in person at P.A.L.S HQ from 9.30am until 4.30pm, or at Washington Mall from 11.30am until 1.30pm on February 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th or 15th. Later registration will be available at P.A.L.S HQ from 10am until 2pm on Saturday, February 20th. There will be no registration on the day of the walk. All registration materials and race bibs must be picked up from PALS on Saturdays, February 11th or 18th between 9am and noon.
The registration fee is $25 for adults, $5 for children aged 5 to 15 and free for children under 5. You are asked to consider pledges and sponsorships from your family and friends as your generous donations help their 5 PALS nurses provide in-home care for Bermuda’s cancer patients. All walkers who raise more than $100 in donations will be entered into a draw to win a $750 travel voucher.
For more information, contact 236-7257.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
Restaurant Weeks at Fairmont Southampton – January 5th to February 9th
Golden Ticket Reading Challenge 2017 – January 10th to April 15th
Bermuda Restaurant Weeks – January 12th to February 3rd
Thirsty Thursday 5K Pub Run Series – January 19th
WOMB Connection – January 19th
Bermudian Heartbeats Film Night: The Bermuda Depths – January 19th
Improv for Beginners – starts January 19th
Meditation Training and Practice – January 19th
**NEW InterNations Bermuda: Expat Social Evening – January 19th
Mindfulness 101: An 8 Week Course – January 20th
Fun Fridays at Masterworks – January 20th
**NEW Marcus’ After Work Party – starts January 20th
Tokio Youth Mountain Bike Series – January 21st
Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – January 21st
**NEW Bermuda vs. Canada International Friendly – January 22nd
**NEW Taste the Wild Flavors of Bermuda Cooking Demo – January 22nd
Art with a Twist – January 24th
Facebook for Business – January 25th and 26th
**NEW Wine Tasting: Charles Smith Wines – January 25th
**NEW Corange Science Week Public Forum – January 25th
**NEW Reggae Night at Marcus’ – starts January 26th
Yoga Teachers Training – starts January 27th
BVA Wine Tasting – January 27th
Super Saturday at Masterworks – January 28th
Housestyle Takeover – January 28th
Luxury Art: Exhibiting Opening – January 28th
**NEW Crown & Anchor Live – starts January 28th
Stop Smoking Hypnosis Workshop – January 29th
The Ensemble Singers Concert – January 29th
Facebook for Business – January 30th and 31st
BSoA’s Members’ Photography Show Entry Deadline – February 1st
**NEW Saltus presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream – February 1st to 4th
Fun Fridays at Masterworks – February 3rd
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Mozart’s Don Giovanni – February 4th
Wine Tasting at Masterworks – February 8th
**NEW Indian Night Dinner at Taste 141 – February 9th
Fun Fridays at Masterworks – February 10th
**NEW Valentine Dinner – February 11th
**NEW Trivia Quiz – February 11th
Intro to Hootsuite – February 14th and 15th
Thirsty Thursday 5K Pub Run Series – February 16th
Pechakucha Bermuda Night 18 Volume – February 17th
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Saariaho’s L’Amour de Loin – February 18th
**NEW 29th Annual P.A.L.S. Walk – February 19th
Art with a Twist – February 21st
Intro to Hootsuite – February 22nd and 23rd
Hearts, Hats and High Tea – February 25th
Zoobilee: Feast in the Wild – February 25th
Free Lunchtime Concert – March 3rd
Fun Fridays at Masterworks – March 3rd
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Verdi’s Nabucco – March 4th
Social Media Jump Start – starts March 7th
Wine Tasting at Masterworks – March 8th
Fun Fridays at Masterworks – March 10th
Ana Luna Glow Worms Safari – May 12th and 13th
Fun Fridays at Masterworks – March 17th
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette – March 18th
Art with a Twist – March 21st
Fun Fridays at Masterworks – March 31st
Social Media Management for Administrators – starts April 3rd
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Dvorjak’s Rusalka – April 8th
Wine Tasting at Masterworks – April 12th
Art with a Twist – April 25th
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Verdi’s La Traviata – April 29th
Wine Tasting at Masterworks – May 10th
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Mozart’s Idomeneo – May 13th
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin – May 27th
Free Lunchtime Concert – June 2nd
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): R Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier – June 10th
Ana Luna Glow Worms Safari – June 11th and 12th
Wine Tasting at Masterworks – June 14th
Art with a Twist – June 27th
Ana Luna Glow Worms Safari – July 11th and 12th
Wine Tasting at Masterworks – July 12th
Art with a Twist – July 25th
Ana Luna Glow Worms Safari – August 9th and 10th
Art with a Twist – August 22nd
Ana Luna Glow Worms Safari – September 8th and 9th
Wine Tasting at Masterworks – September 13th
Wine Tasting at Masterworks – November 15th
Art with a Twist – September 19th
Ana Luna Glow Worms Safari – October 7th and 8th
Art with a Twist – October 24th
Art with a Twist – November 21st
Wine Tasting at Masterworks – December 13th
Art with a Twist – December 19th
Art Exhibits
Exhibits at Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard
- Kitchen Art – January 15th until February 10th
Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- Room with a View – ongoing from January 5th
- Painting WITH Fabric – January 5th to 25th
- Luxury Art by Carlos Santana – January 28th to February 22nd
Bermuda National Gallery – reopens to the public on January 27th
Enjoy the rest of the week!
C
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