February 13th, 2019 Bermuda Calendar Update
Happy Hump Day Bermuda!
We are at the heart of love month and today’s post includes a variety of Valentine’s Day events for you to consider. So without further adieu, here is your weekly update with all of the latest events that have been added to the Bermuda Calendar since last week. Don’t forget to also check out the Quick Recap section at the bottom of this post for a full listing of upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.
You’re invited to a Show Opening at Masterworks: Secrets Within a Sketch on Friday, February 15th.
This dual show will be on display in the Rick Faries Gallery, showing works by Masterworks Education Coordinator Nuno Patricio, and well-known local artist Emma Ingham.
The Opening Reception is from 5:30pm until 7pm. Admission is free and donations are welcome. All pieces will be available for sale.
To RSVP, visit https://events.r20.constantcontact.com
The show will run until Tuesday, March 12th.
Opening hours are from 10am until 4pm, Monday to Saturday, and the gallery is temporarily closed on Sundays. Masterworks is closed on public holidays. General admission is $5, or free for members and children under 12.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact 299-4000 or art@masterworksbermuda.org.
Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club is celebrating Black History Month at Marcus’ restaurant on Wednesday, February 13th and Saturday, February 23rd.
On both of these days, from 7pm until 9pm you can join them in honouring two extraordinary Bermudians: Sir John Swan and Dame Jennifer Smith. The former premiers of Bermuda will provide an enlightening insight into Bermuda’s history in an intimate three-course dinner.
Dinner with Dame Jennifer Smith takes place on Wednesday, February 13th. Dinner with Sir John Swan takes place on Saturday, February 23rd. **UPDATE: Dinner with Sir John Swan has sold out**
For those who can’t make it to either event, a special menu, chosen by Sir John and Dame Jennifer, will be available at Marcus’ all month long.
The cost per dinner, per person is $90 plus gratuities, or $130 including wine pairings, plus gratuities. Tickets are available at www.Ptix.bm.
Part proceeds will be donated to charities of the honourees’ choice.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
The February Mid-Term JUMP Camp will be held at Victor Scott Primary School from Monday, February 11th until Friday, February 15th.
JUMP CAMP is considered to be one of the most fun camps on island and this break, kids (between the ages of 6 and 17) can join their world champion international JUMP staff for an all out blast!
The camp runs daily from 8:30am until 3pm, with After Camp available from 3pm until 5:30pm.
The cost is $150 for the week, plus $100 for After Camp. The daily rate is $30, or $50 with After Camp.
For more information, or to register, contact BDAJRF@gmail.com or 704-3949.
Aboard Bermuda’s national icon, the Spirit of Bermuda, you can enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Sunset Sail cruise on Thursday, February 14th.
Departing at 5:30pm from Albouy’s Point, you can embark on a voyage designed to tantalise your senses with all the romantic elements this Valentine’s Sail has to offer. Immerse yourself in the tropical rhythm of the sea and delight your palate with a bevy of canapés and sweets.
The cost is $75.00 per person and tickets are available from www.Ptix.bm/Event/3374/Valentine’s-Sunset-Sail.
For more information, contact info@BermudaSloop.org.
Singles and couples and invited to Brew for a night of sipping wine, painting and laughter at Galentines on Thursday, February 14th.
From 6pm until 9pm at the restaurant at 53 Front Street, you can expect a fun and interactive event, with Scribble’s Art Shack there to give you guidance and tutorials throughout the evening.
The cost is $80 per person and includes 2 glasses of wine, a shared flatbread (between two) and all materials provided for painting. Part of the proceeds of this event will go towards the Bermuda Heart Foundation.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact brew@irg.bm.
Treat the one you love to an unforgettable evening by celebrating Valentine’s Day at The Loren on Thursday, February 14th.
From 6pm at Marée you can enjoy a special three-course dinner menu that promises to make this Valentine’s one you will remember. The Loren’s culinary philosophy focuses on the finest ingredients, locally sourced wherever possible.
To view the full menu, click here: http://bit.ly/lorenvdaymenu
The cost is $75 per person, plus gratuities.
Their regular Pink Beach Club menu will also be available at Marée Bar & Lounge.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 293-1666 or claudiu@thelorenhotel.com.
Masterworks Museum invites you to explore the power of imagery and narrative by Sketching with Sandra Vlock on Saturday, February 16th.
Starting at 10am at Masterworks Museum, you’ll meet their visiting artist, Sandra Vlock, and spend time collecting stories and impressions of the island through sketching ‘en plein aire’ in the Botanical Gardens.
Sandra, an acclaimed architect and visual artist, is a great advocate of sketching, a discipline that she takes with her all over the world. In a short amount of time, usually 20 minutes, Sandra likes to sketch visual notes which in themselves have stories to tell. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to perhaps see sketching in a new light!
The event is free to attend. You will need to bring a sketchbook or paper, your favourite drawing instruments, comfortable attire and a blanket or chair to sit on.
The Rain Date is scheduled for Sunday February 17th.
For more information, or to register, contact art@masterworksbermuda.org or 299-4000.
BUEI Films presents: They Shall Not Grow Old on Tuesday, February 19th.
Peter Jackson directs this homage to the British troops of the First World War with never-before-seen-footage of soldiers as they faced the fear and uncertainty of frontline battle in Belgium. Digitally remastered and now in color, the footage has been studied by lip reading experts whose transcripts were recorded and used as audio for the film. Overlayed by narrative of those who partook in the war from interviews made in the 1960s and 1970’s, this historic revisiting marks one hundred years since the end of the great war.
The film starts at 7:30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium.
Tickets are $20 for Members, $25 for Non- members, and $12 for Students. Tickets are available from BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop and are non-refundable within 24 hours of the event.
Harbourfront restaurant opens at 5pm and ticket holders are entitled to 10% off dinner (food only) before or after the film. Reservations required. Please call 295-4207 for reservations and be sure to mention the film. Cannot be combined with any other special offers.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop on 294-0204.
The Loren invites you to a Winter Wine Dinner: Slow, Low, & Bio with Chef Tim Sullivan and Mat Macdonald from Two Rock Wine Company on Friday, February 22nd.
From 7pm until 10pm at Marée, they are celebrating the art of braising with their favourite biodynamic and organic wines.
Tickets are $130, plus gratuities. To purchase tickets and view the full menu, visit www.Ptix.bm.
For more information, contact 293-1666.
Kids can be inspired by the artists in the Masterworks Collection at Young @ Art on Saturday, February 23rd.
Running from 9am until noon at the museum in the Botanical Gardens, the event is best for children between the ages of 5 and 12, but all are encouraged to come out. Kids will learn the history of the art on display in the Gallery, the artists’ techniques, and then create their own artwork based on what they’ve learned.
The event is free and adult supervision is required. Child friendly snacks will be available for purchase by Bermuda Cupcake Company and Salty Lime will be open.
Save the Date for the next Young @ Art on Saturday, March 30th.
For more information, contact 299-4000 or visit www.BermudaMasterworks.org.
The Hamilton Princess Hotel invites you to expand your culinary skills at Marcus’ Cooking Classes on Saturdays; February 23rd and March 23rd.
From 10am until 1pm on both days, you can roll up your sleeves and join Marcus’ Head Chef in the kitchen to learn how to make delicious dishes from all over the world.
Observe the art of the LA Taco Truck on February 23rd, while learning to make hand-pressed Corn Tortillas, Cochinata Pibil, Salsa Verde & Tres leches cake. Your hard work will be rewarded with a LA Taco Truck Inspired lunch.
On March 23rd, join for a demonstration on Soul Food and learn to make Fried Chicken, Cornbread & Collard Greens. The class will be followed by a Soul Food lunch.
The cost per class is $75 per person, plus gratuities.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
Girlguiding Bermuda’s annual Thinking Day Service and Parade to celebrate the birthdays of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, the founder of scouting and his wife, will take place on Sunday, February 24th.
Leaving from City Hall at 2:30pm, the Girl Guides will make their way to the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity for the church service which starts at 3pm. The Girl Guides are also celebrating 100 years of Guiding in Bermuda and will be joined by other uniformed Youth Groups, such as the Scouts, the Boys’ & Girls’ Brigades and the SDA Pathfinders and Corp of Drums. Following the service, at around 4:15pm, they will march again to Front Street for the lowering of the Girl Guide World Flag.
This is a free event and all are welcome.
For more information, contact chall@northrock.bm.
If you are interested in learning more about the IMPACT Mentoring Academy (IMA), they are hosting an Open House on Wednesday, February 27th and Thursday, February 28th.
This will be held from 8:30am until 10:30am, on both days, at their premises on Berkeley Road. During the open house, you and your child will be able to participate in their morning routine, receive a tour of the school and learn what makes IMA different.
The schedule is as follows:
8:30am – 8:45am Warm Up
8:50am – 9:30am Circle Time/Tour of the facility
9:30am – 10am Presentation
10am- 10:30 Q&A
To register your attendance, visit: https://bit.ly/2sIkgej. An Open House will also be held on March 27th & 28th.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact 747-4621 or info@imabda.bm.
The Grateful Bread, a community action dinner program to help heal racial and social divisions in our society, will be hosting a free dinner for those in need on Thursday, February 28th.
Doors open at 5:45pm at Astwood Hall, adjacent to St. Andrews church on Church Street (opposite HSBC), and service will start promptly at 6pm. Food is served by ticket number until all food is gone. There will also be free giveaways of clothes, shoes, household items, toiletries and more. The event finishes at 7:30pm.
The free meal is provided by the generous donations of their volunteers. Additional volunteers are still needed so sign up to help give back.
Save the date for the next dinner on Thursday, March 28th.
For more information, contact Juliana or Suzi at 296-8444, jsnelling@canterburylaw.bm, or outerbridge@canterburylaw.bm.
Discover the Island’s untold legacy on the African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour on Saturdays, March 2nd and March 9th. **UPDATE: Both event days are sold out**
The tour starts promptly at 10am, departing from the Hamilton Ferry Terminal. You’ll be taken to visit sites of interest along the African Diaspora Heritage Trail, including: Barr’s Bay Park, Mary Prince’s home, the Theatre Boycott Sculpture, Verdmont House, Jeffrey’s Cave in Spittal Pond, and the Sally Bassett Statue. The tour ends at 1pm, returning to the Ferry Terminal.
The cost is $25 per person.
For more information, or to make a booking, contact info@titantoursbermuda.com.
Because of its extreme popularity and the overwhelming demand for tables, another Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale will take place on Saturday, March 2nd.
From 9am until 2pm, you can expect all of the usual incredible bargains in clothing, shoes, toys, DVDs, CDs, household items, gifts and much more. There will also be hot dogs and coffee for sale so you won’t go hungry while shopping.
For more information, contact Carol Carvalho at 747-3377.
Sensei Roots’ 24th Annual Shiai Invitational Karate Tournament will take place at Pembroke Sunday School on Sunday, March 3rd.
From 1pm until 3pm, this invitational martial arts tournament, hosted by Gladwin “Roots”, Phillips, is open to all ages and levels of advancement.
Entry forms are available at www.BermudaKarateInstitute.com/tournament-entry-form.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12.
For more information, contact Roots at 505-9994, or Kristina Ingham at 292-2157 or KristinaIngham@icloud.com.
You are challenged to brave the cold, take the plunge, and help empower girls through education at the Great Bermuda Penguin Swim on Sunday, March 3rd – possibly the coldest time in Bermuda.
The event starts at 3pm at John Smith’s Bay, and you can be one of the brave souls that takes a dip to raise money for the Hope Academy for Girls School in Sierra Leonne (www.hopeacademy.sl). Elevating Hope, a Bermuda registered charity (#T2033), is raising $50,000 to build a library, computer room and a boundary wall to secure this self-funded school for underprivileged girls.
The minimum pledge for individuals is $20 and $100 for a team of five. Visit https://go.rallyup.com/penguin to make your pledge.
For more information, contact bda.elevate.hope@gmail.com.
All members of the public are invited to a French movie with English subtitles for the March edition of the monthly Ciné Club from L’Alliance Française des Bermudes, showing Gauguin – Voyage de Tahiti on Tuesday, March 12th.
France 2017 – 1h 42mn (Biography, Drama, Romance) By Edouard Deluc with Vincent Cassel, Tuheï Adams, Malik Zidi.
“Paul Gauguin feels smothered by the artificial and conventional atmosphere prevailing in Paris in the year 1891. He decides that he needs authenticity to renew his art, but failing to convince his wife Mette and his five children to follow him to Paradise Lost, he sets out for Tahiti alone. He starts working passionately, painting and carving but soon the artist will experience poverty, cardiac problems and other displeasures but also happiness in the arms of Tehura, a beautiful young native girl …”
The film starts at 8pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium.
Tickets are $7 for BUEI/AF Members + students and $12 for Non-members.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop on 294-0204. Visit www.AllianceFrancaiseBda.org for more details on films, events and membership.
Promising an event that you don’t want to miss, The Caravan Entertainers Awards Luncheon will be held on Sunday, March 17th.
Dale Butler is Bermuda’s leading music historian and he has been honouring local entertainers since 1976. As the head of Atlantic Publishing House, his book ‘Music on the Rock’ has highlighted the numerous entertainers who performed all over the island.
Starting at 1:30pm at The Leopards’ Club, he will highlight the contributions made by Wendell “Shine” Hayward (saxophone), Wendy Flood (Piano, singer), Professor Keith Caisey (international Super Star and Percussionist), Dennis Fox (piano), Nick Swan (drums) , Ronnie Lopes (drums) and Eugene “Stacker” Joell (guitar). Live music entertainment will will be provided by the Band Paradise.
Tickets are $45 and can be purchased from Island Kaddy, Music Box, The Leopards’ Club or by calling 595-9841. Part proceeds will go to the Bermuda Entertainers Union.
For more information, contact ddbutler@logic.bm.
In aid of Relay for Life 2019, Bermuda Cancer & Health (charity no. 070) will host a BINGO Night at Clearwater Middle School on Saturday, March 30th.
Doors open at 5:30pm and the event will run from 6pm until 9pm.
BINGO Cards are $5 each or 3 cards for $12. Refreshments will be on sale at the event.
For more information, contact 335-9856 or hroque@hotmail.com.
The Bermuda Football Association (Charity #331), in partnership with CP Athletic Development (Charity #955), will host a Corporate Futsal Challenge on Saturday, April 6th.
Running from 10am to 6pm at the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium, this will be the first annual Corporate Futsal Challenge and promises a free, fun and fair atmosphere, with corporate co-ed teams vying for the top spot to be named the 1st Place Winner of 2019.
In addition, the event will highlight players enrolled in Youth Futsal programs in an exhibition match during the lunch period.
There is no admission fee for spectators, and the cost to enter is a $750 registration fee for a team of ten players. Part proceeds from the event will be used to fund the CP Athletic Development Scholarship Program.
For more information, or to register, contact 599-7373 or pahn-ya@pillar.management.
Under the distinguished patronage of Mrs Nikita Robinson, Atlantic Publishing House and The Leopards’ Club will present The Crystal Butterfly Awards on Sunday, April 7th.
From 1:30pm until 4:30pm at Cedarbridge Academy, awards will be given to eight Bermudian female writers in recognition of the 25th anniversary publication of the book “Transitions Voices of Bermuda Women” which was the first, and to date, only book of women’s writing in a collection of this nature.Lunch will be provided, as well as entertainment and a variety of vendors.
Tickets are and available for purchase from March 1st, at Island Kaddy- Reid Street East (Old VSB Studios), Music Box and The Leopards Club.
For more information, contact Dale Butler 595-9841 or daledbutler@gmail.com.
In aid of Relay For Life 2019, Bermuda Cancer & Health (BCH) are hosting a Fish/Chicken Dinner on Friday, April 26th.
This will be from 4pm until 8pm at the Chapel of Ease Church Hall in St. David’s. Funds collected will aid the later event, Relay for Life 2019, organised by BCH (Charity No. 070).
Tickets are $20.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 335-9856 or hroque@hotmail.com.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
February
Two-Part Workshop: Supporting your Anxious Child – February 8th & February 15th
Bermuda Gymnastics February Break Camp – February 11th to February 15th
February Mid-Term Break Art Camp – February 11th to February 15th
**NEW February Mid-Term JUMP Camp – February 11th to 15th
Sportseller’s 40th Anniversary Celebration: B-Active For Life Metabolic Circuit Training – February 13th
**NEW Black History Month: Dinner with Dame Jennifer Smith – February 13th
Children’s Nature Walk – February 14th
Valentine’s Day at Fairmont Southampton – February 14th
**NEW Valentine’s Sunset Sail – February 14th
**NEW Galentines – February 14th
**NEW Valentine’s Day at The Loren – February 14th
Jump Jam Fundraiser – February 15th
**NEW Secrets Within A Sketch: Masterworks Show Opening – February 15th
“Fusion” A Food & Rum Extravaganza – February 15th
BNT’s Plant & Bake Sale – February 16th
Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – February 16th
**NEW Sketching with Sandra Vlock – February 16th
Castle Masters Day of Fun – February 16th
Warhammer 40,000: Introduction Days – February 16th
Bermuda Diaspora Film Festival Presents: Dawnland – February 16th
The Loren Winter Party – February 16th
God’s Love Gospel Concert – February 16th
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Chaka Khan – February 16th
Soul Session Saturday – February 16th
Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series 2019: Ed Sherlock 10k Run – February 17th
BUEI Screens Presents: The Aspern Papers – February 17th
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Rebecca Faulkenberry: Well Behaved Women Rarely Make it on Broadway – February 18th & 19th
Relay For Life: Team Captain Meetings – February 19th
**NEW BUEI Films: They Shall Not Grow Old – February 19th
Sportseller’s 40th Anniversary Celebration: Minuzo Glow 5k Walk/Run – February 20th
The Secret Lives of the Humpbacks – February 20th
A Tribute to the late Ira Philip and Professor Tony Martin – February 21st
Becoming Michelle Obama: An Evening With Ruth Thomas, MBE – February 21st
Inedit Dinner – February 21st
**NEW Winter Wine Dinner: Slow, Low & Bio – February 22nd
The Bermuda Principles Awards Gala 2019 – February 22nd
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Heather Nova in “A Celebration of Women Songwriters – Past, Present and Future” – February 22nd & 23rd
Breaking the Glass Ceiling Conference – February 22nd to February 24th
**NEW Young @ Art: February 2019 – February 23rd
**NEW Marcus’ Cooking Classes: LA Taco Truck – February 23rd
**NEW Black History Month: Dinner with Sir John Swan – February 23rd
St. Anne’s Bingo Supper – February 23rd
Get Up, Get Down N’ Get Funky – February 23rd
Teachers Rugby Presents: Fight Night XVIII The Resurrection – February 23rd
Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series: Hog Bay Park – February 24th
P.A.L.S. 31st Annual Family Fun Walk & Run – February 24th
**NEW Girlguiding Bermuda: Thinking Day Service and Parade – February 24th
BNT Auction & Jumble Sale: Drop Off Days – February 24th, 25th & 26th
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: The Queen’s Six – February 25th and 26th
**NEW IMA February Open House – February 27th & 28th
BNT Auction Preview & Jumble Sale – February 28th & March 1st
**NEW The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – February 28th
March
BVA Wine Tasting 2019 – March 1st
Warwick Academy Quiz Night – March 1st
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Broadway’s Next H!t Musical – March 1st and 2nd
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Muhly/Wright’s Marnie – March 2nd
BNT Auction & Jumble Sale – March 2nd
The Eliza DoLittle Society Soup a Bowl & Jazz Night – March 2nd
**NEW African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour – March 2nd & March 9th
**NEW Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – March 2nd
**NEW Sensei Roots’ 24th Annual Shiai Invititational Karate Tournament – March 3rd
**NEW Great Bermuda Penguin Swim – March 3rd
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Frisson Ensemble Presents: Selections from Mozart to Bernstein & Women Composers Throughout History – March 5th & 6th
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Kathryn Kates as Maria Callas in Terrence McNally’s Master Class – March 8th and 9th
Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series: Ferry Reach – March 10th
Save our Boys, Save our Future – March 12th
**NEW L’Alliance Française des Bermudes Ciné Club: Gauguin – Voyage de Tahiti – March 12th
When Memories Won’t Fade – March 16th
Early Childhood Symposium – March 16th
Pirates of Bermuda – March 16th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Verdi’s La Traviata – March 16th
**NEW The Caravan Entertainers Awards Luncheon – March 17th
Relay For Life: Team Captain Meetings – March 19th
An Evening in the Enchanted Forest – March 22nd
Educational Workshop 2019: Experience Dyslexia – March 23rd
**NEW Marcus’ Cooking Classes: Soul Food – March 23rd
Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series 2019: Ray Swan Flat 8k – March 24th
**NEW IMA March Open House – March 27th & 28th
**NEW Young @ Art: March 2019 – March 30th
**NEW Relay For Life BINGO Night – March 30th
April
Masterworks Spring Break Art Camp – April 1st to April 5th
**NEW Corporate Futsal Challenge – April 6th
Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series 2019: Ludwig Cann 10k – April 7th
**NEW The Crystal Butterfly Awards – April 7th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvreur – April 7th
Masterworks Spring Break Art Camp – April 8th to April 12th
Bermuda Breeze Tennis Championships – April 15th to April 21st
Relay For Life: Team Captain Meetings – April 16th
**NEW Relay For Life Fish/Chicken Dinner – April 26th
MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda 2019 – April 27th
May
Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series 2019: “Sir” Stanley Burgess 5k – May 5th
**NEW The Crystal Butterfly Awards: Part 2 – May 5th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Bizet’s Carmen – May 5th
Relay For Life: Team Captain Meetings – May 15th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment – May 18th
June
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Wagner’s Die Walküre – June 1st
Art Exhibits
Current Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- 10 Years a Museum Redux – ongoing
- 441: A Group Show – until February 14th
- **NEW Secrets Within a Sketch – February 15th to March 12th
Current Exhibits at Bermuda National Gallery – ongoing
- 2018 Bermuda Biennial: What We Share
- Shepard Fairey: Rebel with a Cause
- The Power of Art: Land and Sea: Fragile Treasures
- Peter Woolcock: A New Bestiary for Children
- BNG Sculptures in Queen Elizabeth Park
Current Exhibits at BSoA – until February 20th
- Onions Gallery: The Members Photography
- Edinburgh Gallery: The Mobile African Foundation Timeline
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – until further notice
Enjoy the rest of your week!
B
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