January 27th, 2016: Bermuda Events Update
Morning Kids!
It’s completely blows my mind how people can say that Bermuda is boring at this time of year. Yes, we all miss beach, boat and BBQ time but just have a scroll through this mammoth post to see all the lovely events that are happening soon. And we don’t even have to deal with blizzards!
Here’s the latest on what’s coming up in Bermuda:
There are three current exhibits at Bermuda National Gallery on the 2nd Floor in City Hall.
The first is Peter Woolcock: A Tribute, which celebrates the artist’s journey and achievements as a well-known illustrator of political cartoons and children’s books.
Highlights from the Young Collection reflects the diversity of our Island’s culture while celebrating an important gift to the BNG.
Finally, Highlights of the BNG Collection is located in two gallery spaces, each with its own theme, with artwork arranged in juxtaposition across time periods and regions.
Opening hours are from 10am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, and from 10am until 2pm on Saturdays, closed on public holidays. The exhibits will run until May 28th.
Admission is $5 for adults and free for BNG members, NARM members, seniors and students.
For more information, contact 295-9428 or visit www.bng.bm.
First Church of God on Angle Street Intercessory Ministry invite you to join them as they engage in 5 Keys to Prayer, which promise to prosper your soul, at a Week of Prayer from Monday, January 25th until Friday, January 29th.
All services will take place in the sanctuary from 7pm until 8.30pm nightly.
The speakers and Keys for the week are Min. Ann Smith with Enhance on Monday, Sis. Ellen Joell with Empower on Tuesday, Deacon Andre Hayward with Inform on Wednesday, Bro. Franklyn Francis with Accelerate on Thursday, and Sis. Eugenia Robinson with Activate on Friday.
These events are free and all are welcome. There will also be fellowship and refreshments on the Friday.
For more information, contact Sis. Eugenia Robinson, Head Intercessor, at 236-2725 or rhminfo@logic.bm.
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art presents the new exhibit Surreal Reflections & Tic Tac Toe by Andy Detzer, opening to the public in the Rick Faries Gallery on Friday, January 29th.
The opening reception will be from 5.30pm until 7.30pm and the exhibit will run until February 10th.
Opening hours are from 10am until 4pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 11am until 4.30pm on Sundays. Masterworks is closed on public holidays. General admission is $5, or free for members and children under 12.
For more information, contact 299-4000, or visit www.BermudaMasterworks.org.
Enjoy a fun-filled community fundraising event at Francis Patton Primary School’s Parent Teacher Association’s Flea Market and Car Wash on Saturday, January 30th.
From 8.30am until 3pm at Francis Patton Primary School, you can buy or sell a variety of items. This is a rain or shine event. While you shop, you can have your car washed by the Student Light House Team, who will also be raising funds for their school trip.
The cost to rent a space is $30, or $20 for charities. The cost of the car wash is $15 for the exterior only or $20 for full service. Donations will also be gratefully accepted.
For more information, or to secure a booth, contact ptapresident277@hotmail.com or ptaleadership@hotmail.com.
Saturday, January 30th is the last Saturday of the month, which means that it’s Super Saturday at Masterworks in the Botanical Gardens!
Each month has a different theme and this one will be Fun at the Zoo. From 10am until 2pm, children and their families will be encouraged to participate in free zoo-themed creative activities for all ages.
Homer’s Cafe is also open from 9am until 4pm, so you can enjoy a delicious lunch with the family after taking part.
There is no need to register so you can just turn up on the day.
For more information, contact 299-4000 or visit www.BermudaMasterworks.com.
Discovery Wines extend a standing invitation to you for their Saturday Sip & Shop.
From 10am until 3pm at their warehouse on Bakery Lane, DW will always have at least four bottles of wine open for tasting along with a few nibbles. There will also be 10% off featured wines.
This will run weekly except for public holidays and the Saturday of Cup Match weekend.
For more information, contact events@discoverywines.bm.
Channel your inner rock star as Bermuda Bistro at the Beach is hosting a weekly Lip Syncing Competition starting on Saturday, January 30th.
From 9pm until 11pm for the next 4 Saturdays, you are invited to come and watch your friends entertain the crowd for a chance of a cash prize. Fancy dress is encouraged.
The participation fee is $20.
For more information, or to reserve your five minutes of fame, contact bermudabistro@gmail.com.
Eastern Counties in conjunction with Swan’s Running Club presents The Eastern Counties Relay Race on Saturday, January 31st.
The race starts at 8.30am from St. David’s Cricket Club to Stock Point, from Stock Point to Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club, Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club to Cleveland County Club and then to Flatt’s Field. Teams of 4 can be same sex or mixed.
The cost is $120, $30 per person, and you can register online at www.RaceDayWorld.com or at Sportseller.
For more information, contact Race Director Steven Douglas at steven.douglas@digicelgroup.com or 500-1956.
Red Steakhouse and Bar is proud to be teaming up with Burrows and Gosling’s to bring you Wine Tasting Mondays from Monday, February 1st.
Every Monday until February 22nd, they will feature a delicious wine pairing that will include 2 or 3 glasses of wine, an after dinner drink and a specialty drink.
The cost is $25 per person, plus gratuities. The price includes canapés and nibbles that perfectly compliment the beverages.
For more information, or to book a reservation, contact 292-7331.
Back by popular demand, BUEI and the Bermuda Audubon Society present the latest in the series of BUEI Talks, Looking Back on 40 Years of Christmas Bird Counts by Andrew Dobson, on Monday, February 1st.
The Christmas Bird Count has been an annual event in Bermuda since 1975. An incredible 250 bird species have been recorded. Andrew Dobson will give an illustrated lecture to show many of these species and changing patterns of bird abundance over this period. As well as the serious effort of citizen science, Andrew will relate a number of surprising anecdotes!
The lecture will start at 7.30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium and Harbourfront are offering a 10% discount (food only) to anyone dining there before or after the event. Reservations are available from 5pm for the sushi bar and the full menu will be available from 6pm – 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 for the lecture are $20 for members, $25 for non-members and available by calling 294-0204 or visiting Oceans Gift Shop at BUEI.
Let Discovery Wines take your palate on a trip to South America at the latest in their Wine Focus Wednesday Series on Wednesday, February 3rd.
Wine Focus Wednesdays is an exclusive wine tasting series, where you will be guided through an in-depth tasting, featuring a specific region grape varietal or theme. You will be given the opportunity to taste five different wines that truly exemplify the different terroirs and grape varietals in an intimate group setting while snacking on one of their delectable cheese boards.
The South American flight featured in this tasting will include more esoteric varietals such as Torrontés and Carménère, as well as an expensive, show-stopping Malbec. Providing you with interesting facts about each region’s wine-making history, they will walk you through the different regions of Chile and Argentina.
Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.DiscoveryWines.bm. Class size is very limited so you are encouraged to book early.
For more information, contact events@discoverywines.bm.
Bermuda National Gallery invite you to join them them as the jurors discuss the contemporary art movement and the Bermuda Biennial exhibition at Bermuda Biennial 2016: Memories of the Present Jury Presentation on Thursday, February 4th.
Sponsored by Bacardi Limited, the reception will begin at 5.30pm, followed by the presentation at 6pm. This event will feature co-jurors Holly Bynoe (Senior Curator, National Art Gallery of Bahamas; Executive Director, ARC magazine) and Valerie Cassel Oliver (Chief Curator, Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston).
Admission is free for BNG members and $5 for non-members.
For more information, visit www.bng.bm.
Celebrate Super Bowl 50 in style at the Mariners Club with Smokin’ Barrel at Dick Reno’s Super Bowl Blowout Party on Sunday, February 7th.
Doors to the Mariners Club will open at noon and the festivities will start at 2pm, while the game is scheduled to begin at 7.30pm, Bermuda time. You will be able to watch all the action on their 6 ft by 6 ftTV screens, with games, prizes and drink specials all day.
Chef Dick Reno will also be bringing the Smokin’ Barrel truck to offer Super Bowl-themed food so be sure to bring cash.
There is no cover charge.
For more information, contact Judi at Bermuda Sailors Home on 299-5598.
The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard are opening their Members’ Show, featuring anything and everything to do with the subject Some Like it Hot, on Sunday, February 7th.
The opening reception will be from 3.30pm until 5.30pm. A Members Show with a variety of media, prices and interpretations, such as Hot Weather, Hot Drinks, Red is Hot, Hot Food, He’s Hot, She’s Hot, and Anything to do with Hot.
The show will remain open until March 10th and admission is free. The Arts Centre is open daily from 11am until 4pm, except for Good Friday and Christmas Day, and is wheelchair accessible. From January 1st, the Arts Centre will be closed on Mondays.
For more information, contact artcentre@logic.bm or 234-2809, or visit www.ArtBermuda.com.
Let Discovery Wines take your palate on a trip to France at the latest in their Wine Focus Wednesday Series, Burgundy, on Wednesday, February 10th.
Wine Focus Wednesdays is an exclusive wine tasting series, where you will be guided through an in-depth tasting, featuring a specific region grape varietal or theme. You will be given the opportunity to taste five different wines that truly exemplify the different terroirs and grape varietals in an intimate group setting while snacking on one of their delectable cheese boards.
Featuring a flight from their favourite wine region, Burgundy, this tasting will include Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from famed regions such as Chablis, Pouilly Fuissé and Gevrey-Chambertin. This tasting will also include Grand Cru and Premier Cru Wines. They will walk you through the different sub regions of Burgundy, providing you with interesting facts about its extensive winemaking history.
Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased online at www.DiscoveryWines.bm. Class size is very limited so you are encouraged to book early.
For more information, contact events@discoverywines.bm.
Stumped for ideas on what to get your beloved for Valentine’s? Discovery Wines suggest that you treat them to an Argentine Valentine on Friday, February 12th.
From 6.30pm, you can enjoy a lovely five course Argentinian-themed wine pairing dinner prepared by the fabulous chefs at Devil’s Isle. DW’s favourite friend Gonzalo from Bodega Chakana will guide you through their fantastic wines.
Don’t have a valentine? Don’t worry, this is a family-style seated event so you might just meet one there.
The cost for this event is $125 per person, which does not include gratuities.
For more information, or to make your reservation, contact Devil’s Isle on 292-3284.
Promising the most romantic evening of your life, Café Lido invite you to celebrate Valentine’s Day with them on Saturday and Sunday, February 13th and 14th.
From 6.30pm until 9.30pm, you can enjoy spectacular views of one of the best beaches in Bermuda while experiencing a sumptuous 4 course dinner.
The cost is $75 per person, plus gratuities.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 236-9884 or manager@lido.bm.
Whether you are single or attached, Swallows Hockey Club promise a great night out with a difference at their Valentine’s Masquerade on Saturday, February 13th.
From 8pm at Gosling’s Wine Cellar, you can enjoy music by DJ Choice, a cash bar, a raffle, and a photobooth.
Tickets are $50 each, which includes a mask and 2 drinks. If you purchase before February 1st, you can avail of the early bird price of $40.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact swallowshockeybda@gmail.com or any Swallows HC member.
Showcasing the delicious versatility of our era’s Martini Madness, the Bermuda Women’s National Volleyball Team are hosting a Martini Tasting on Friday, February 19th.
From 6pm until 9pm at Gosling’s Wine Cellar, unconventional flavours are part of the fun as you sample the 5 different martinis that will be available for tasting, along with hors d’oeuvres.
Tickets are $50 per person and available from www.pTix.bm or any player. All proceeds benefit Bermuda Women’s National Volleyball Program.
For more information, contact elisabethrae@gmail.com.
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art invite you for a special evening with Ingrid Seward, Editor-in-Chief of Majesty Magazine and renowned Royal Family biographer, on Friday, February 19th.
The event will be held in the Butterfield Family Gallery and will begin with cocktails from 7pm, followed by dinner at 8pm. During the course of the evening, Ingrid will deliver a presentation on the topic of the Queen’s Speeches.
Tickets are $150 per person.
For more information, or to book your spot, contact 299-4000.
If you are expecting a little bundle of joy in 2016, then Parenthood: Birth to 6 Months Course was created just for you and starts on Sunday, February 21st.
While prenatal classes focus on your pregnancy & birth, these sessions will give you information/open your eyes to ideas and thoughts that are out there, to prepare you for your new full-time job, Parenthood. These mini sessions will help you prepare for your new little bundle’s first 6 months and beyond.
Classes will run from 2pm until 4pm at a private residence in Warwick on Sundays until March 20th.
Tentative topics that are to be explored include: Your Newborn Baby is Here, Now What?; Soothing Techniques, Tips and Tricks; The Wonderful World of Newborn/Infant Sleep; Finding the Perfect Care Provider/Day Care/ Nanny for your Little One and Family – Don’t Delay the Search!; Have You Thought about Safety?; and so much more.
The cost is $75 per person.
For more information, or to join the course, contact ncs.bda@gmail.com.
Bermuda National Gallery invite you to join them for two performances featuring the explosive vocal talent of Bermuda’s Joy T. Barnum on Fridays, February 26th and March 18th.
The exhibition preview will start at 7pm, followed by the performance at 7.30pm.
The cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Only 100 tickets are available for each event and they can be purchased at the BNG front desk.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact Director@bng.bm or 295-9428.
Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency the Governor George Fergusson and Mrs Fergusson, Bermuda Red Cross presents Shimmer & Ice Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 27th.
The festivities will begin with cocktails in the Hamilton Princess’ Harbourview Ballroom from 7pm, followed by dinner at 8pm. After dinner, you can dance the night away to live music by Working Title Band. There will also be the chance to win fabulous prizes on the 3-tiered Tombola and be ready to bid during their live auction. Dress code is smart casual and the Hamilton Princess will also be offering a special Take the Elevator Home rate.
Tickets are $200 per person, which includes a welcome drink and a glass of wine with a 3-course meal. A cash bar will also be available.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Suzanne DeCouto on 236-8253 ext. 223 or fundraising@bermudaredcross.com.
Pan for plenty of nuggets of fun down North Shore as KingMagical Entertainment presents GoldRush on Saturday, March 5th.
From 9pm at Inferno 2 Lounge, music will be courtesy of China and Bussy, and B.Roc, with free shots at the door and free drinks for the first 32 ladies. Come before midnight and you’ll be in with a chance to win a bottle of Aces of Spades.
Entry is $5 for ladies before midnight, $10 after, and $10 for fellas all night.
For more information, contact Antoine Augustus at ant_augustus@hotmail.com or Tracy Lambert 737-4353.
To conclude the music series at Bermuda National Gallery, Joy T. Barnum will perform in City Hall’s Earl Cameron Theatre with special guests on Friday, April 22nd.
The exhibition preview will start at 7pm, followed by the performance at 7.30pm.
The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. Only 375 tickets are available and they can be purchased at the BNG front desk.
For more information, contact 295-9428.
Put yourself to the test at the 42nd Bermuda Marathon Weekend, taking place from Friday, January 13th until Sunday, January 15th 2017.
Athletes from all over the world will come together for the KPMG Front Street Mile (Front Street at 6.30pm) on the Friday, the Bermuda 10K and 10K Walk (National Sports Centre, Devonshire at 9am) on the Saturday and the Bermuda Marathon and Half Marathon (Front Street at 8am) on the Sunday.
If you really want to challenge your body, you can also participate in the Bermuda Triangle Challenge where you run all three events in three days.
Online registration will be available at www.BermudaRaceWeekend.com from April/May 2016.
For more information, contact bnaa@logic.bm or 296-0951.
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Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
Reading Odyssey – January 4th to March 24th
Bermuda Restaurant Weeks 2016 – January 14th to February 4th
Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts – January 22nd to March 5th
Bermuda College Science Week – January 25th to 28th
**NEW Week of Prayer – January 25th to 29th
Open Pole Fitness Session – January 27th
Banking & Budgeting Seminar – January 28th
Portuguese Night at Taste 141 – January 28th
BZS Lecture Series – Hurricanes 101: A Bermuda Focus – January 28th
BUEI Talks: All “Sea” Creatures Great and Small – January 28th
Third Sector Conference: Building Hope – January 29th
Intermediate iPad Class at BUEI – January 30th
Housestyle Takeover – January 30th
Uyghurs: Prisoners of the Absurd – January 30th
Faith Love Hope – January 30th
**NEW Flea Market and Car Wash – January 30th
**NEW Super Saturday: Fun at the Zoo – January 30th
**NEW Lip Syncing Saturdays – January 30th
The Urban Market – starts January 31st
**NEW Eastern Counties Relay Race – January 31st
**NEW Wine Tasting Mondays – February 1st
**NEW BUEI Talks: Looking Back on 40 Years of Christmas Bird Counts – February 1st
Open Pole Fitness Session – February 3rd
**NEW Wine Focus Wednesday: South America – February 3rd
**NEW Bermuda Biennial 2016: Memories of the Present Jury Presentation – February 4th
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Wagner’s Tannhauser – February 6th
Legend: Bob Marley Tribute – February 6th
The Bermuda Literary Festival – February 6th
Murder Mystery Dinner: The Mafia Murders – February 6th
KICS Teen e-Book Club – February 6th
**NEW Lip Syncing Saturdays – February 6th
Butterfield & Vallis 5k 2016 – February 7th
**NEW Dick Reno’s Smokin’ Barrel Super Bowl Blowout Party – February 7th
**NEW Wine Tasting Mondays – February 8th
L’Alliance Française des Bermudes Ciné Club: La Famille Bélier – February 9th
Open Pole Fitness Session – February 10th
**NEW Wine Focus Wednesdays: Burgundy – February 10th
Pechakucha Bermuda Night Volume 14 – February 11th
BMDS Presents: Stick Fly by Lydia R. Diamond – February 11th to 13th and 18th to 20th
**NEW Argentine Valentine – February 12th
Bermuda Boys’ Brigade and Church Girls’ Brigade Valentine’s Fair and Car Wash – February 13th
Smith’s Parish Council Seniors Tea – February 13th
**NEW Valentine’s Masquerade – February 13th
**NEW Lip Syncing Saturdays – February 13th
**NEW Valentine’s Day at Cafe Lido – February 13th and 14th
2016 Orchid Spa Wedding Expo – February 14th
**NEW Wine Tasting Mondays – February 15th
Open Pole Fitness Session – February 17th
**NEW Martini Tasting – February 19th
**NEW Ingrid Seward Majesty Talk – February 19th
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Berg’s Lulu – February 20th
**NEW Lip Syncing Saturdays – February 20th
The Wheels of Life: How to Know Your Chakras in a New Way – February 20th and 21st
**NEW Girlguiding Bermuda Thinking Day Service and Parade – February 21st
**NEW Parenthood: Birth to 6 Months Course (5 Week Course) – starts February 21st
**NEW Wine Tasting Mondays – February 22nd
Yoga Foundation Class (Wednesday Evenings) – starts February 24th
Yoga Foundation Class (Thursday Mornings) – starts February 25th
**NEW Joy T. Barnum @BNG – February 26th
**NEW Shimmer & Ice Dinner Dance – February 27th
Psychosocial First Aid Course – starts March 4th
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Mozart’s Magic Flute – March 5th
**NEW GoldRush – March 5th
Bermuda SPCA’s 19th Annual Paws to the Park – March 6th
Weekend Intensive Yoga – March 11th to 13th
**NEW Joy T. Barnum @BNG – March 18th
Ariel Re Bermuda 7s – March 18th and 19th
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Bizet’s Pearl Fishers – March 19th
The 5th Bermuda Beach Art Festival – March 19th
2016 KPMG Round the Grounds Race – March 20th
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Puccini’s Turandot – April 9th
Xtreme Sports Games – April 9th
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Puccini’s Manon Lescaut – April 16th
**NEW Joy T. Barnum @City Hall – April 22nd
Bermuda Yoga Festival 2016 – April 29th to May 1st
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Puccini’s Madame Butterfly – May 7th
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux – May 21st
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Richard Strauss’ Elektra – June 4th
**NEW 2017 Bermuda Marathon Weekend – January 13th to 15th
Art Exhibits
Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- Surreal Reflections & Tic Tac Toe by Andy Detzer – January 29th to February 10th
Exhibits at Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard
- Amongst Friends – January 10th to February 5th
- Some Like it Hot – February 7th to March 10th
Exhibits at Bermuda Society of Arts – January 8th to February 2nd
- Onions Gallery and Studios A & B: BSoA Members’ Show Part 2
- Edinburgh Gallery: Works from BSoA’s Life Drawing Class
**NEW Exhibits at Bermuda National Gallery – until May 28th
- Peter Woolcock: A Tribute
- Highlights from the Young Collection
- Highlights of the BNG Collection
DNA & SPArt presents Streets of Italy – November 19th to January 27th
Enjoy the rest of the week!
C
xx
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