April 27th, 2016: Bermuda Events Update
Morning Kids!
There’s less than a month to go before we can get back in the water – who’s excited?
In the meantime, here is your update on the latest events in Bermuda:
Writers (and artists) are welcome to join in Bermuda National Library’s Lunch and Learn: So You’re a Writer… Advice and Resources in Bermuda on Thursday, April 28th.
From 12.30pm until 1.30pm in the Bermuda History and Cultural Studies Room, Folklife Officer, Dr. Kim Dismont Robinson, and Local Studies Librarian, Ellen Jane Hollis for a free lunchtime discussion on writing, how to get ready for publication, and what type of marketing can be done locally.
The event is free. Registration is not required, but is recommended as space is limited.
For more information, contact Ellen Hollis at ejhollis@gov.bm or at 299-0028.
Get your former high school classmates together to represent your school at the high school throwback party School Daze at Cosmopolitan Nightclub on Friday, April 29th.
From 10pm, music will be courtesy of DJ Chubb, DJ Keem and DJ Ole. You don’t have to come in your uniform but you can. And if you truly come out and represent your school, you could win a prize.
Tickets are $15 in advance, more on the door, and available at Secrets, Mystiques and Peoples Pharmacy. This event is a fundraiser being put on by Pink Sand Entertainment in aid of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda.
For more information, contact info@PinkSandEntertainment.com or visit www.PinkSandBermuda.com.
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art invites you to come and explore the main exhibition of their permanent collection, Up Country, Down Country in the Butterfield Gallery.
“Up Country” and “Down Country” are Bermudian expressions that originate from the sailing terms “upwind” and “downwind.” In Bermuda, the prevailing winds come from Somerset in the west. If you sail toward Somerset, you are sailing against the wind, or upwind (Up Country). Conversely, if you travel to the eastern parishes you would be sailing with the wind, or downwind (Down Country). This exhibition of our permanent collection explores this concept and displays our culture and heritage.”
This exhibit will run until December 31st.
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.
Grab some bargains while supporting cancer therapy in Bermuda at Relay for Life Team Super Swizzlers’ Annual Jumble Sale on Saturday, April 30th.
From 10am until 5pm at Kindley Field Road, St George’s, you can shop a variety of gently used household items, including china, crystal, electronics, linens, as well as clothing, DVDS, books, toys, plants, and vases. All items have been donated by team members and their families and friends. There will also be a few craft items, such as knitted dish cloths and tissue box holders, and hotdog and ice cream vendors will also be on site. They will be selling tickets for their raffle draw to be held at 6pm at the close of the Relay for Life event on May 28th.
Proceeds will support their team 2016 fundraising goal of $30,000 to benefit Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre Radiation Initiative.
For more information, contact Debi Montgomery on 332-9212 or monty@logic.bm, or Judi Yochim on 799-7575, evenings only.
Blast away those Monday blues at Snorkel Park Night Club’s Mad Mondays, starting on Monday, May 2nd.
From 10pm until 3am, this promises to be Bermuda’s hottest party, featuring the islands best DJs playing Top 40s, Hip Hop, Rap, Reggae, and more. The all night fun will also include booty shaking, pole dancing and wet T-shirt competitions with hot prizes and giveaways.
The late night kitchen will also be available from 11pm until 3am.
This event is for over-18s only and will continue weekly until August 29th.
Admission is $10 and ID is required.
For more information, contact events@snorkelparkbeach.com.
Step into history as you join a knowledgeable walking tour guide (in full period costume) on a journey through the Royal Naval Dockyard at a Historical Re-enactment and Walking Tour starting on Tuesday, May 3rd.
Starting at 9.30am on the Cruise Ship Pier, you will have an opportunity to interact with characters from the past, and from 9.45am in the Victualling Yard, enjoy a skit depicting life in the Dockyard as it once was.
After the re-enactment, you can continue the walking tour, which concludes at 10.30am in front of the beautiful and historic Clocktower, which has been repurposed into a one of a kind Shopping Mall.
This will continue every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday until October 14th.
This event is free and there is no need to RSVP in advance. The walking tour guide will ring a bell and announce the start of the event, so those who know about it can clearly see him and join. And those who just happen to stumble across the event, can join in also.
For more information, contact marketing@wedco.bm.
In collaboration with the Bermuda Historical Society, you are invited to join Bermudian Heartbeats: Celebrating Our Linguistic Heritage: The Myths and Mysteries of Bermudian English on Wednesday and Thursday, May 4th and 5th.
Is the Bermudian accent dying out? Is it changing over time? What countries and cultures have influenced our way of speaking? What are the findings of recent research on our dialect? Join Rosemary Hall and Britanni Cann-Fubler for this lecture and discussion forum on the sounds and sociology behind Bermudian English.
This is a two-part event with the lecture on Wednesday, May 4th and the discussion forum on Thursday, May 5th. Each will be at 6pm in St. Theresa’s Cathedral Hall.
There is a $5 fee for each of these events and tickets are available from the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs.
For more information, contact Folklife Officer Dr. Kim Dismont-Robinson at 292-1681 or kdrobinson@gov.bm.
The fairer sex will have free admission all night at the weekly Throw Back Ladies Night at Snorkel Park Night Club, starting on Wednesday, May 4th.
From 10pm until 3am each Wednesday, they promise Bermuda’s sexiest party, featuring the islands best DJs entertaining you with a mix of Old School and New School to keep you dancing all night long. The all night fun will also include sexy drink specials and dance offs, with hot prizes and giveaways.
The late night kitchen will also be available from 11pm until 3am.
This event is for over-18s only and will run weekly until August 31st..
Admission is $10, free for ladies, and ID is required.
For more information, contact events@snorkelparkbeach.com.
Add a little island flair to your Thursday evenings at Tiki Beach Party at Snorkel Park from Thursday, May 5th.
From 6.30pm to 9.30pm, this event will feature Snorkel Park Beach Dancers, Bermudas Best Carnival DJs, Caribbean island music (including Soca and Reggae), limbo dancing, conga lines, and Soca dance instructions. You will also be able to enjoy bonfires, with weenie roasts, marshmallows, tropical cocktails available for purchase. Why not try one of Bermuda’s two national drinks – the traditional Rum Swizzle or the Dark ‘n’ Stormy. Dance til the sun goes down or relax on the beach and enjoy the rhythmic sounds and majestic sunset views.
Admission is free and this event will continue weekly until September 1st.
For more information, contact events@snorkelparkbeach.com.
Promising Bermuda’s craziest party, Caribbean Craze Thursdays will be at Snorkel Park Night Club weekly from Thursday, May 5th.
From 10pm until 3am each Thursday, you can expect the islands best Carnival DJs and MCs at an entertaining Island Fete to keep you dancing all night long. The all night fun will also include tropical drink specials, dance offs, conga lines, and more, with hot prizes and giveaways.
The late night kitchen will also be available from 11pm until 3am.
This event is for over-18s only and will run weekly until August 31st..
Admission is $10, free for ladies before 11pm, and ID is required.
For more information, contact events@snorkelparkbeach.com.
Enjoy the sights , sounds and flavours of our island at Taste of Bermuda, hosted by Bermuda Craft Market and running weekly from Friday, May 6th.
Between 1pm and 3pm every Friday, you are invited to stop by the Cooperage Atrium to taste, amongst other things, rum, rum cake , ginger beer, sherry peppers with Frog & Onion’s famous chowder, bbq sauces and swizzle taffy, local ales and pepper jams. There will also be live music with an island flair and a new and special treat this year – a live appearance of a Gombey.
This event will continue weekly until October 7th and there is no cover charge.
For more information, contact BDACraftMkt@northrock.bm.
Happy hour at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club takes on a new flavor this summer with Marina Nights, starting on Friday, May 6th.
From 5pm until 9pm every Friday evening, guests can relax on chic patio furniture along the dock, with drinks available through the waiter service from 1609 Restaurant & Bar.
For more information, contact ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com or 298-2028.
Back by popular demand, Pickles and Spiced Ham written by Professor Dale Butler will have an encore performance on Friday, May 6th.
Showtime is at 7pm in St. Paul A.M.E. Centennial Hall and promises a hilarious show featuring some of the best singers in Bermuda and a live band. This is also a great chance to learn Bermuda’s music history as Professor Dale Butler has used his expertise in this area since graduating from university in 1976. Directed by Karen Dill, this comedy and mystery will have you in stitches.
Tickets are $25 and are available from Music Box and St. Paul A.M.E. Church.
For more information, contact ddbutler@logic.bm or 505-3409.
Saturdays are Family Dayz at Snorkel Park Beach starting on Saturday, May 7th.
From 10am, you can bring the family to Snorkel Park for a day of fun in the sun designed to please every member of the family. Since any special occasion for the family is a great occasion for Snorkel Park Beach, you can also book ahead for family reunions, family picnics, birthday parties and more.
This event will run weekly until September 3rd.
Admission is $5 for adults and free for kids aged 10 and under.
For more information, contact events@snorkelparkbeach.com.
Enjoy a special evening of Dinner and Dancing with Live Music from Outta Bounds on Saturday, May 7th.
This will be from 6.30pm at Spanish Point Boat Club and dinner will include steak and chicken, baked potato, salad, roll and dessert.
Tickets are $45 per person and are available at the Bar or from 292-5970.
Promising another lively and thought-provoking evening, PechaKucha Bermuda is hosting its 15th Edition on Thursday, May 12th.
From 6pm until 9pm at Bermuda Society of Arts, different presenters will speak on a subject they are passionate about.
PechaKucha Bermuda Nights are a simple, effective and entertaining way of telling a story or idea. Each speaker shows 20 images to accompany their presentation, each image the speaker can only speak for 20 seconds.
Since there is no pausing or going back, speakers have no choice but to keep to their allotted time. Following each presentation is a 3 minute 20 second question and answer session where the audience has the opportunity to ask the presenter questions.
There is no cover charge but donations will be accepted to support the Bermuda Society of Arts and Channel 82.
For more information, please visit the PechaKucha Bermuda Facebook page, or contact Nicky Gurrett at 295-4597.
Join Josian Maybury for her Album Release Gospel Reggae Concert, Speak to me Lord on Saturday, May 14th.
From 7.30pm in St. Paul’s Centennial Hall, this concert will also feature guest artists, BIG Snipes, Rickeesha Binns, Septimus, Whopper Benz, Jaedyn Clarke, and The Anointed For Praise Dance Warriors.
Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for children aged 12 and under, $50 for Patrons, and are available from The Music Box, Fish ‘N Tings, Misty’s Take Out, and Green Lite.
For more information, contact Josian Maybury at josianministries@gmail.com.
Snorkel Park Beach promise fun in the sun as they bring back Sundays Live from Sunday, May 15th.
Sundays are the best days to relax and unwind or play all day in the crystal clear waters surrounded by the amazing oceanic turquoise views that make Bermuda’s beaches some of the most spectacular on the planet. From 11am until 8pm, you can enjoy the rhythmic sounds as the day offers a multitude of activities and entertainment for all. Join in family fun games, dance in the sand or enjoy a variety of water sports and of course their personal favourite… snorkeling.
Hammerheads Bar & Grill will be open for casual dining on the terrace and beach chair service.
This event will run weekly until September 4th.
Admission is $10 and children aged 10 and under are free. Some restrictions apply.
For more information, contact events@snorkelparkbeach.com.
The Centre on Philanthropy invite you to bring your family and friends to experience the joy of volunteering at the Allied World Family Community Day on Sunday, May 15th.
From 1pm until 5pm in Victoria Park, this free community event promises to be an afternoon of fun, food, activities, face painting with entertainment by Bermuda Latin Vibes, Jump2BFit, Gombey Warriors and more.
Bermuda’s outstanding Youth Volunteers will be recognized and students can earn up to two community service hours by participating.
Attending charities will present project and information booths where families can learn about their causes and volunteer opportunities and even complete a volunteer project on-site. Children engage in compassion and community awareness and together build the foundation for volunteerism through the next generation.
This event is free for all ages.
For more information, contact 236-7706, or visit www.CentreonPhilanthropy.org.
Enjoy a glass of bubbly and some retail therapy at the Bermuda Red Cross Thrift Shop Sip and Shop event on Friday, May 20th.
From 5.30pm until 7.30pm, there will be fun activities lined up and lots of shopping.
For more information, contact Suzanne DeCouto on 236-8253 ext 223 or fundraising@bermudaredcross.com.
The annual Bermuda Day Fete to kick off the summer is back as the 4th Annual Flag Invasion is on Saturday, May 21st..
From 10pm at Pier 6, there will be two rooms to party.
In the Soca Room, entertainment will be provided by DJ Mystro, D’General, and DJ Rusty G and, live from NYC, international Soca DJs, DJ Spice (TeamSoca.com, Power 105FM & 7-time International DJ of the Year) and Freeze International (TeamSoca.com and Midday Shutdown).
In the Reggae and Hip Hop Room, you’ll find DJ Scoobay, DJ iBreeze, Mista Genius, Twin Starr, Natural Movement Radio 2.0, and Prezidential Elite.
Tickets are $30 and available from Kit n Caboodle, www.pTix.bm and the DJs. Passion and Intense mas get special rates for this event – contact your band leaders for details.
For more information, contact DJRustyG@vibe103.com or 337-7877.
Celebrate the re-opening of Commissioner’s House and help raise funds for the National Museum at House Party on Saturday, May 28th.
From 6pm at the National Museum of Bermuda, you can enjoy the view from Casemates, craft cocktails, cannon fire, silent auction, sunset on Commissioner’s House verandah, delicious food and live music by the Big Chill.
Tickets are $225 and available from www.NMB.bm. The ticket price includes all alcoholic drinks, food, entertainment and a one-year NMB membership.
NMB is a Bermuda Registered Charity (No 136).
For more information, contact the Museum at info@nmb.bm or 234-1333.
Calling all 7 to 14 year olds – the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association (BSRA) are hosting 5 weeks of Summer Squash Camp 2016, running weekly from Monday, July 4th to Friday, August 12th.
From 9am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, at Bermuda Squash & Fitness Club, you can learn the game, improve your skills, have fun, meet new friends, and stay fit and healthy whilst having an awesome time at Squash Camp.
The camp cost is $300 per week, or $250 for BSRA Members. For the week of Cup Match, the cost will be $200 for those three days, or $150 for BSRA Members.
For more information, contact 292-6881 or patrickf@bermudasquash.com, or visit www.BermudaSquash.com/juniors.
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Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
Succeeding Professionally, Growing Personally: Power Admin Skills & Knowledge for your Best Tomorrow – April 27th
I CAN Quit Sugar! – April 28th
**NEW Lunch and Learn: So You’re a Writer… Advice and Resources in Bermuda – April 28th
Enough is Enough – April 28th to 30th
Sinnerman: Death In One Colour – April 28th to 30th
Up with People: The Journey – April 28th to 30th
**NEW School Daze – April 29th
Bermuda Yoga Festival 2016 – April 29th to May1st
Kirtan Music Concerts – April 29th and 30th
Get Puzzled: Car Scavenger Hunt – April 30th
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day – April 30th
Arkley 5k Side to Side – April 30th
**NEW Relay for Life Team Super Swizzlers Jumble Sale – April 30th
Mother’s Day Pastry Cooking Class – April 30th and May 1st **CANCELLED**
St. George’s Marine Expo – May 1st
Seniors’ Tea by Al-Mu’minaat (The Women of Faith) – May 1st
**NEW Mad Mondays at Snorkel Park Night Club – starts May 2nd
**NEW Historical Re-enactment and Walking Tour in Dockyard – starts May 3rd
Harbour Nights 2016 – starts May 4th
**NEW Throw Back Ladies Night at Snorkel Park Night Club – starts May 4th
**NEW Bermudian Heartbeats: Celebrating Our Linguistic Heritage: The Myths and Mysteries of Bermudian English – May 4th and 5th
**NEW Tiki Beach Party at Snorkel Park – starts May 5th
**NEW Caribbean Craze at Snorkel Park Night Club – starts May 5th
Red, White & Do Day – May 6th
**NEW Taste of Bermuda at the Bermuda Craft Market – May 6th
**NEW Marina Nights at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club – starts May 6th
**NEW 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
**NEW Family Dayz at Snorkel Park Beach – starts May 7th
**NEW Dinner/Dancing with Live Band – May 7th
Coco Reef Resort Mother’s Day Grill – May 8th
Mother’s Day Brunch at Cafe Lido – May 8th
Healthy Relationships Seminar – May 10th
**NEW 15th Edition of Pechakucha Bermuda – May 12th
Caledonian Society of Bermuda Fundraising Quiz Night – May 14th
MAMA Car Boot Sale – May 14th
**NEW Josian Maybury Album Release Concert – May 14th
**NEW Sundays Live at Snorkel Park Beach – starts May 15th
**NEW Allied World Family Community Day – May 15th
Thirsty Thursday 5K Pub Run Series – May 19th
Famous for 15 Minutes Call for Scripts Deadline – May 20th
**NEW Sip & Shop at Bermuda Red Cross Thrift Shop – May 20th
Metropolitan Opera in HD: Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux – May 21st
**NEW 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
**NEW 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
Thirsty Thursday 5K Pub Run Series – June 16th
Dolphin Quest Connect to Nature Summer Camp – July 4th to September 2nd
**NEW 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
Exhibits at Bermuda Society of Arts – April 8th to May 3rd
- Onions Gallery and Studios A&B: Bermuda College Show
- Edinburgh Gallery: Imagemaking and the Bermudian Artist by Dr. Edwin M. E. Smith
Enjoy the rest of the week!
C
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