April 4th, 2018 Bermuda Calendar Update
Morning Ladies and Gents!
Hope you all had a wonderful Easter holiday weekend!
Here is your weekly update with all the latest events in Bermuda that have been added to the network of calendars since last week’s post. As always, be sure to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of this post for a full listing of all upcoming Bermuda events, including those previously covered in previous posts.
Bermuda National Library invite you to join them for a Book Signing and Presentation with Eric Wiberg, author of U-Boats Off Bermuda on Thursday, April 5th.
This will be from 6pm until 7.30pm.
All are welcome.
For more information, contact Kenisha Shakir at kashakir@gov.bm or 299-0039, or Ellen Hollis at ejhollis@gov.bm or 299-0028.
Enjoy art activities at Family Week at Bermuda National Gallery until Sunday, April 8th.
Bermuda National Gallery (BNG) values family time through creative expressions and art-making, and is hosting a number of art activities for families and children in the community during the school mid-term break.
At 10.30am on Wednesday, April 4th, you’ll find the BNG Early Years Family Workshop for Children ages 2 to 4. Explore photography, the artworks of Richard Clive Saunders and engage in a portraiture family game. This event is free to all families and children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited space so RSVP to education@bng.bm or 295-9428.
Family Portraits @BNG will be on Thursday, April 5th. As they celebrate Family Week at the Gallery, families are invited to receive a professional family portrait taken by Maetog Photography between 11am and noon. This is free to all families and space is limited. Participants should RSVP in advance to education@bng.bm or 295-9428. The BNG Weekly Public Art Tour of current exhibitions will also be at 10am that same morning.
On Friday, April 6th, the Paint a Smile Family Workshop will be hosted by BNG Youth Arts Council. From noon until 1pm, you can join the fun at Queen Elizabeth Park for a creative painting session. All materials will be provided, so you just need to bring your own blanket to sit on, art smock and snacks. Art supplies are sponsored by Gorhams Limited. This event is free to all families and space is limited. Participants should RSVP to education@bng.bm or 295-9428.
On Saturday, April 7th, you can visit the BNG Sculptures in the Queen Elizabeth Park on Par-la-Ville Road in the City of Hamilton. Post a photo of your favourite sculpture to Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook using the hashtag #BNG.
On Sunday, April 8th, Bermuda National Gallery in collaboration with #WalkTogetherBermuda, inspired by Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom, is a community walk to engage with one another and break down barriers. This will be from 2pm until 4pm and the gathering for the walk takes place at Victoria Park, Hamilton.
Families are also invited to visit the Gallery anytime during the month of April to view the current BNG exhibitions, including The Power of Art, Peter Woolcock: A New Bestiary for Children, and Shepard Fairey: Rebel with a Cause.
To participate, all BNG family activities require the cost of admission unless stated otherwise. Regular admission is $5, or free for all children, students, seniors, BNG Members and NARM Members.
BNG is located on the second floor of the City Hall & Arts Centre in the City of Hamilton. Gallery Hours are Monday to Friday, 10am until 4pm and from 10am until 2pm on Saturday.
For more information, contact Ms. Dany Pen at education@bng.bm or on 295-9428.
With the aim of helping Bermuda lose 1000 lbs, The Athletic Club (TAC) presents Thinner Winner to Carnival, a six week team-based community fitness and nutrition overhaul, will run from Saturday, April 7th until Saturday, May 19th.
The team that loses the greatest percentage of inches and weight will walk about with $2000 in winnings.
The Kick Off will be from 2pm on Saturday, April 7th in Victoria Park. You are invited to come with your Carnival theme team and wear sneakers.
From 6pm until 7pm on Thursday evenings from April 12th to May 10th, different fitness classes will be held in Victoria Park. These classes are free and open to the community.
The Final Weigh-in will be from 6am until 9pm at TAC on Thursday, May 17th. The Finale Party will be from 2pm in Victoria Park on Saturday, May 19th.
The cost of registration is $129 for TAC members, $259 for non-members, and $1000 per Corporate Team. Small group teams should consist of 4 to 6 people, and must include at least 2 non-members. The deadline is April 4th and you can download a copy of the application form here.
For more information, or to register, contact olivia@tac.bm 295-6140, or drop off the completed registration form at The Athletic Club.
Hosted by Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) along with title sponsor RUBiS Energy Bermuda, the 3rd Annual St. George’s Marine Expo will kick off with some new features on Sunday, April 8th
From 11am until 6pm at Ordnance Island, highlights from this year’s Expo include the return of Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences’ (BIOS) 170 foot research vessel Atlantic Explorer, which will be offering guided tours throughout the day.
Guests can also look forward to a Marine & Materiality Art Exhibition, which makes a link between the physical elements of the Expo (such as boats, engines and equipment) and the material elements of creative expression (such as paper, mixed media and photography).
For those interested in testing out their skills on the water, U Sail Bermuda and Endeavour Community Sailing will be offering Sailing Tasters at the event, while the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club will be offering Rowing Tasters. There will also be a Kid’s Fun Zone with various activities and games available for those young, or young at heart.
There is no admission fee however certain vendors will charge for their good/products and services.
For more information, visit www.bedc.bm.
Join Friends of Hospice and P.A.L.S. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month for a drop-in Grief Support Group.
From 5.30pm until 7pm in the P.A.L.S. Boardroom, this group is open to any adult (18+) who has experienced a death and would like the support of others during their grief journey.
For more information, contact 232-0859, 236-7257, info@hospice.bm, or info@pals.bm.
The City Food Festival is back for 2018 and, as usual, will be a feast of food and fun, running from Thursday to Sunday, April 12th to 15th.
The first event, the Chocolate and Wine Paring event on Thursday, April 12th speaks for itself – wine accentuates any meal and chocolate is no exception. Some say it can’t be done, pairing wine with chocolate, but if you choose the right wine to complement the right chocolate it can be a remarkable pairing experience whether you are pairing the sometimes subtle, creamy nuances of a delicate white chocolate or the lively bold tones of dark chocolate with a favorite wine. However, with a bit of flexibility and delicious experimentation, you are sure to find remarkable wine and chocolate pairings that find the balance and seamless synergy of a well-paired union. This will run from 5.30pm until 7.30pm at Gosling’s Wine Cellar, and ticket holders will go home with a set of wine glasses and chocolate. Tickets are $99 and available from www.pTix.bm.
The Elyx Experience Dinner will begin at 7pm in Marcus’ Private Dining Room on Friday, April 13th. Absolut Elyx is the luxury expression of Absolut vodka, the spirit that carved out a niche for itself by always doing things differently. By developing relationships with fellow cultural pioneers, Absolut vodka grew in stature and with its single-minded commitment to quality matched only by its passion for hospitality, it wasn’t long before this little ‘water’ from Sweden became the global icon it is today. Born out of a desire to create a truly luxurious embodiment of this global icon, Elyx is forged from the same DNA as Absolut vodka. The Festival has worked closely with the Hamilton Princess and the chefs from Marcus’ to create the Ultimate Absolut Elyx Experience for ticket holders – a tantalizing 5-course dinner with paired vodka cocktails. A copy of the menu can be found here. Tickets are $149, inclusive of gratuities, and available from www.pTix.bm.
The Chef’s Table event on Saturday, April 14th will showcase local chefs and their culinary skills as they prepare meals in an intimate setting for their guests. Inspired by current and classic culinary trends from around the world, the Chef’s Table menus are composed of seasonal ingredients and exciting culinary techniques. Professional chefs from island-wide restaurants will provide hands-on instruction and support as groups work together to craft delicious appetizers. Ticket holders will participate in 5 different food demonstrations and will make their own edible creation alongside the chefs. Settle into the kitchen counter for a communal dining experience while enjoying wine and spirits provided by Goslings. This experience is designed for those who like to cook and discover new recipes. *Those interested should take note that there are no dietary restrictions at Chef’s Table. There have been no special accommodations for guests who have dietary restrictions – gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, celiac. This event will take place on the Upper Level of Pier 6, with two seatings available – from 6pm until 7.30pm or from 8pm until 9.30pm. Tickets are $60 and available at www.pTix.bm.
Just Desserts, Cake Edition will take place on Saturday, April 15th on the Upper Level of Pier 6 from 3pm until 5pm. Just Desserts is a fun-filled afternoon where you can sip wine, enjoy desserts, listen to music, learn and participate in the art of cake-decorating and socialize with friends. It is a showcase of over-the-top desserts created by pastry artists from bakeries and restaurants throughout Bermuda. The event will feature special guest, Your Cake Diva, seen on the popular Cake Wars. She has made multiple celebrity cakes for rappers, actors and actresses and more. She will lead a cake-decorating workshop where ticket holders can follow along and decorate their own cake (provided and included in ticket price). Your Cake Diva travels around the U.S. sharing her story and teaching other home bakers how to price, decorate and master the business aspect of running a home-based business. She also speaks on how to increase business and achieve much needed work/life balance as an entrepreneur. Just Desserts, Cake Edition will feature plenty of sweet treats to sample. Tickets are $50 and available from www.pTix.bm.
For more information, contact info@cityhall.bm or visit www.CityofHamilton.bm.
Bringing together the ancient practice of yoga and the ancient use of essential oils to bring about balance, grounding, and restorative feelings for the mind, body and soul, Yoga and Oils will be on Saturday, April 14th.
This one-off class will take place at 6.30pm at Astwood Park.
Clare from Meraki Holistic Health & Wellness Solutions is a doTERRA Wellness Advocate and will introduce you to the benefits and uses of a few oils that will enhance your yoga practice, promote mood balance, restore the body and calm the mind. You will get to try out 3 of these oils in the class.
Megan from OMMM Yoga will lead the yoga session, ending in a mindful meditation at sunset.
All yogi levels are welcome and you are invited to bring your yoga mat, water bottle and a friend or two.
The cost is $15 per person, and can be paid in cash at the class or via online transfer in advance.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact Clare at merakihealthcoach@gmail.com or Megan at megmallorym@gmail.com.
BUEI Screens presents Submergence on Sunday, April 15th.
James (James McAvoy) is a British agent under the cover of a water engineer, while Danny (Alicia Vikander) is a bio-mathematician working on a deep-sea diving project to explore the origin of life on our planet. On a chance encounter in a remote resort in Normandy where they both prepare for their respective missions, they fall rapidly, and unexpectedly, into each other’s arms and a deliriously wild love affair develops, even though their jobs are destined to separate them. Danny sets off on a perilous quest to dive to the bottom of the ocean. James’s assignment takes him to Somalia, where he is sucked into a geopolitical vortex that puts him in grave danger. Both characters are subject to different kinds of isolation as they pine for each other; their determination to reconnect becomes as much an existential journey as a love story. This movie has a running time of 112 minutes.
The film begins at 5.15pm in BUEI’s Tradewinds Auditorium. You can even make a night of it since Harbourfront are offering a 10% discount (food only) to anyone dining there before or after the event. Reservations are required. Please mention the lecture when booking to avail of the discount and note that it cannot be combined with any other special offers. For dinner reservations call 295-4207.
Tickets are $15 each, $12 for students, and are non-refundable within 24 hours of the event.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 294-0204 or visit Oceans Gift Shop at BUEI.
BUEI Talks presents Into the Blue with Lori King on Thursday, April 19th.
Join Lori King and her crew as they bring the audience along the retelling of her swim around the Island on June 15-16, 2016. King will lead the discussion with crew members giving their perspectives on some of the more memorable, sometimes tense, moments on the water while the Island, itself, was gearing up for the start of Heroes weekend. Learn just how important the sea, itself, is when planning and executing such a swim and find out what motivates someone to want to swim for 21 hours straight.
The lecture begins at 7.30pm in BUEI’s Tradewinds Auditorium. You can even make a night of it since Harbourfront are offering a 10% discount (food only) to anyone dining there before or after the event. Reservations are required. Please mention the lecture when booking to avail of the discount and note that it cannot be combined with any other special offers. For dinner reservations call 295-4207.
Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members, $10 for students, and are non-refundable within 24 hours of the event.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 294-0204 or visit Oceans Gift Shop at BUEI.
Fans of fitness and/or martial arts are invited to the Bermuda Karate Institute’s 36th Bermuda Open Karate Championships (BOKC) on Sunday, April 22nd.
Bermuda’s oldest martial arts event will run from 10am at the Hamilton Princess, with competition open to all styles, ages and levels. The competitor’s entry form can be found at www.BermudaKarateInstitute.com and www.EventsReg.org.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, and $20 for a family of up to four people;
For more information, contact 292-2157.
The leaders of the various senior clubs under the umbrella of Bermuda Senior Islanders’ Centre are holding an Appreciation Luncheon in honour of Reverend Fredrick Hassell, MBE on Thursday, April 26th.
From 12.30pm at the Fairmont Southampton, this event will express thank you on behalf of seniors, since Rev. Hassell has been active in the community striving to improve the quality of life for seniors for over forty years.
Tickets are $40 and you can also expect door prizes.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Myra Bristol on 234-0255.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
Bermuda Gymnastics Easter Break Camp 2018: Week 1 – April 2nd to 6th
Unleash Your Creative Side Spring Camp: Week 1 – April 2nd to 6th
**NEW Family Week @BNG – April 2nd to 8th
BUEI Talks: The Final Frontier: Space-Age Technology, Deep-Sea Exploration and Shipwrecks – April 5th
**NEW Book Signing and Presentation at BNL with Eric Wiberg – April 5th
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Rossini’s Semiramide – April 7th
The Rhythm Lab’s Vegan Jazz Gathering – April 7th
90s Luv 2: The Encore (Lip Sync Battle) – April 7th
**NEW Thinner Winner to Carnival: Kickoff – April 7th
Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series: Ludwig Cann 10K – April 8th
WalkTogetherBermuda – April 8th
**NEW St. George’s Marine Expo – April 8th
Unleash Your Creative Side Spring Camp: Week 2 – April 9th to 13th
L’Alliance Française des Bermudes Ciné Club: Médecin de Campagne – April 10th
Bermuda Gymnastics Easter Break Camp 2018: Week 2 – April 10th to 13th
Bermuda Breeze USTA Championship Tournament – April 11th to 15th
**NEW Thinner Winner to Carnival: Free Fitness Classes – April 12th, 19th, 26th, May 3rd and 10th
BUEI Films: A Street Cat Named Bob – April 12th
**NEW City Food Festival: Chocolate and Wine Pairing – April 12th
**NEW City Food Festival: The Elyx Experience – April 13th
Met. Operas on Film: The Opera House Documentary – April 14th
7th Annual Bounce For Autism Fun Day – April 14th
**NEW City Food Festival: Chef’s Table – April 14th
**NEW Yoga and Oils – April 14th
**NEW City Food Festival: Just Desserts, Cake Edition – April 15th
**NEW BUEI Screens: Submergence – April 15th
**NEW BUEI Talks: Into the Blue with Lori King– April 19th
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Mozart’s Cosìfan Tutte – April 21st
A Night in the Triangle: Fundraising Gala – April 21st
MDX Games: Bermuda’s First Ambidextrous Event – April 22nd
**NEW Bermuda Open Karate Championships (BOKC) – April 22nd
**NEW Appreciation Luncheon for Reverend Fredrick Hassell, MBE – April 26th
Blind Wine Tasting – April 27th
5th Annual Autism Rocks Socks Charity Fundraiser – April 27th
May
Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series: “Sir” Stanley Burgess 5K – May 6th
Reza Returns – May 11th to 13th
26th Annual Corporate Volleyball Tournament – May 12th
**NEW Thinner Winner to Carnival: Final Weigh-in – May 17th
Relay For Life of Bermuda – May 18th to 19th
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Verdi’s Luisa Miller – May 19th
**NEW Thinner Winner to Carnival: Finale Party – May 19th
Bermuda Piano Festival: Opening Concert – May 28th
Bermuda Piano Festival: Alex Tuchman Recital – May 30th
Bermuda Piano Festival: Tribute to Leonard Bernstein – May 31st
June
Free Lunchtime Concert – June 1st
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Massenet’s Cendrillon – June 2nd
Art Exhibits
Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- Room with a View – ongoing from January 5th
- GenZ Bermuda High School Student Art – March 22nd to April 18th
Current Exhibits at Bermuda National Gallery
- Shepard Fairey: Rebel With A Cause at BNG – September 21st until further notice
Current Exhibits at Bermuda Society of Arts – May 4th to 29th
- Onions Gallery: BSoA Members Spring Show
- Edinburgh Gallery: Botanical Art Worldwide: Flora of Bermuda
- Studio A: Intricacies
- Studio B: Unique Perspectives
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – until further notice
Casemates: NOW: Contemporary Art Experience – March 16th to May 16th
Enjoy the rest of the week!
C
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