May 23rd, 2018 Bermuda Calendar Update
Morning Troops!
Hope you all have fun plans for the holiday weekend, preferably doing what you like best with who you like best!
Here is your weekly update with all the latest Bermuda events to be 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 earlier posts.
Promising to be Bermuda’s favourite place to dine on the beach, the Princess Beach Club is open for the season, with a Marcus’ inspired menu for you to enjoy from Thursday to Saturday.
From 6.30pm until 9pm, you can choose from their mouth-watering BBQ buffet or their a la carte menu – it’s up to you to decide what you fancy. Live entertainment will keep things moving while the sun sets over Sinky Bay.
The BBQ buffet is available every Thursday and Saturday, with an a la carte menu every Friday.
The cost of the buffet is $65, $45 for kids under 12, plus gratuities.
This will continue weekly until September 30th.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art presents their latest exhibit, The People of Bermuda by Jane Masojada, opening to the public on Saturday, May 19th.
Jane Masojada is a contemporary figurative artist specialising in portraiture. The colours and light of her early years growing up in South Africa feature in her paintings as does the analytical nature of her scientific background. Jane’s aim is to describe what she sees in paint, whether that is the reality of the human presence in the form of a portrait or life study, a landscape or any natural form.
Jane has created this series of paintings ‘The People of Bermuda’ as part of her role as Artist in Residence at The Masterworks Gallery of Bermuda. The aim of the exhibition is to capture a snapshot of Bermuda today, in which many aspects of Bermudian society are represented. Each person is portrayed in their own context showing something of their role and contribution to life on this beautiful, vibrant island. They range from four premiers, the doorman of a hotel, a musician, Rastafarian, surgeon, builder, vet, seamstress, premier league footballer and film star – all showing that this tiny island has a global reach.
The official opening reception will be in the Rick Faries Gallery from 5.30pm until 7pm on May 18th and the exhibit will run until June 13th.
Opening hours are from 10am until 4pm, Monday to Saturday. Masterworks is closed on public holidays. General admission is $5, or free for members and children under 12.
For more information, contact 299-4004 or artmworks@logic.bm.
Add a little irie-ness to your Thursdays at Big Chill Reggae at Sea Breeze Lounge.
From 7pm until 11pm each week, you can enjoy Jesse Seymour, TonyB and Keith Caisey performing reggae favourites, old and new.
There is no cover charge and this will continue weekly until the end of September.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 236-9884 or manager@lido.bm.
Whether you’re a veteran singer, an occasional crooner, or just want to come to support your friends, Frog & Onion promise that their Karaoke Thursdays with Charlie Doyle will be your new Thursday night spot.
From 9pm, emcee Charlie Doyle will keep the hits coming all night long with over 30,000 songs for you to choose from. You can expect prizes for singing too.
There is no cover charge and this event will run weekly until the end of September.
For more information, contact 234-2900.
Bring the family for some fun in the sun as X2O Adventure’s Floating Waterpark opens for the season on Friday, May 25th.
Bermuda’s only floating waterpark is based at Daniel’s Head Beach Park, Somerset, at the former 9 Beaches. From noon until 6pm Monday to Friday and from 11am until 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, you can also enjoy beach rentals (such as loungers and umbrellas) and a mini kid zone for the little tots that are too tiny for the larger waterpark. They also offer birthday specials and corporate team building packages.
Admission is $25 for all ages and the park will be open daily until September.
For more information, visit www.x2oadventures.com.
Bermuda’s hottest and coolest evening, the Big Chill has returned to Sea Breeze on Fridays for the season.
Running from 6pm until midnight, you can enjoy the outdoor chill out sounds of the Ibiza summertime, featuring a seamless blend of chilled beats from DJ Felix Tod, acoustic guitar from Tony Brannon and captivating vocals from Bermuda’s rising star Jesse Seymour.
Executive Chef Stefano Ligori has created a innovative selection of sushi, tapas from around the world and their expert bar team have concocted an extensive cocktail list that promises to have you coming back for more.
The Big Chill will run weekly on Fridays throughout the summer and advance reservations are highly recommended.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 236-9884.
BUEI and US Consulate General of Bermuda present a screening of Hidden Figures on Saturday, May 26th.
Before a computer became an inanimate object and before Sputnik changed the course of history, before the Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education established that separate was in fact not equal, and before the poetry of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech rang out over the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, a group of black women working at the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory in Hampton, Virginia were helping America dominate aeronautics, space research, and computer technology, carving out a place for themselves as female mathematicians who were also black, black mathematicians who were also female. Hidden Figures is their story.
The screening will begin at 2pm.
This is a free event.
For more information, or to get tickets, visit www.pTix.bm, BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop, giftshop@buei.bm or 294-0204.
The Big Chill presents Tropikal Latin Night at Sea Breeze Lounge every Saturday.
From 7pm until 11pm, you can enjoy the sounds of DJ Korie Minors and Keith Casey on percussion.
There is no cover charge and this will continue weekly until the end of September.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 236-9884 or manager@lido.bm.
In honour of Heritage Month, OUTBermuda is hosting The Legacy Party on Saturday, May 26th.
Doors to Cafe Cairo open at 9pm and they will be celebrating all things LGBTQ in Bermuda.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.pTix.bm or at Toxic Rose Boutique and Orange Bay Company. This is a LGBTQ inclusive event, but all are welcome.
For more information, contact OUTBermuda@gmail.com.
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs invites you to BUEI for the latest in the Bermuda Folklife/Cultural Documentary Series on Tuesday, May 29th.
The first screening will be of Traditional Bermuda Games and Crafts at 6pm. This episode focuses on traditional Bermuda childhood games such as dancing the maypole, making boxcarts, and playing bottle-top jacks; as well as the art of crafting for entertainment, adornment and regalia such as gombey hats, palmetto hats, and bottle dolls. With a running time of 52 minutes, Yvonne James, Shawn Caisey, Shirley Pearman MBE, George Leon Burt, Donna Pink and Judith James will be featured.
This will be followed at 7.15pm by Wha Ya Sayin? Bermudian Dialect, Spoken Word and Storytelling. This episode focuses on the research, spoken word and performance art highlighting Bermuda’s unique dialect; as well as the power of our stories and folktales. With a running time of 68 minutes, Stephan Johnstone, Britanni Fubler, Bruce Barritt, Florenz Webbe Maxwell MBE, Ruth E. Thomas MBE, and Fred Barritt will be featured.
This event is free to the public.
For more information, contact Folklife Officer Dr. Kim Dismont Robinson on 292-1681 or visit www.CommunityandCulture.bm.
Join CURB at the Bermuda National Library for a
Movie Night on Wednesday May 30th
From 6pm, they present, Cracking the Code: the System of Racial Inequality by Shakti Butler. The running time is 75 minutes and a facilitated discussion will follow.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
For more information, contact libraryevents@gov.bm, 299-0039 or 295-2905.
Saltus Grammar School invite you to their Outdoor Summer Concert on Thursday, May 31st.
From 5pm until 7pm at a Marquee on the field in the St. John’s Campus, they will be showcasing students from S1 to SGY2 who play in the many bands, choirs and orchestras on offer.
There is free parking on site and refreshments being served. You are encouraged to feel free to bring a blanket, picnic, or deck chair and join them to celebrate the wonderful talented students.
The concert is free and open to all the community.
For more information, contact Cathy Carreiro on 292-6177.
Join Chef Marcus for one, two, or three days of culinary delights with a Weekend with Marcus Samuelsson from Friday to Sunday, June 1st to 3rd.
Start with Cooking the Marcus Way! on Friday, June 1st at the idyllic Princess Beach Club. The evening will begin at 6.30pm with a welcome drink, followed by a live cooking demonstration of his most popular dishes. You will then enjoy dinner on the beach from 7.30pm until close with live music from Working Title. Tickets are $85 and available from www.pTix.bm.
Enjoy the ultimate Eat Local experience at From Farm to Table on Saturday, June 2nd. From 11am, this field trip will take you around to visit Bermudian farmers and producers, including Wadson’s Farm, Pops and Sons Honey and fisherman Steve Cabral. Enjoy lunch at the Princess Beach Club, then return to the hotel for dinner at 6.30pm on the Regency Terrace, cooked with produce from your field trip. Live entertainment will set the mood. The cost is $250, plus gratuities.
Finally, you can finish the weekend off right with Sunday Brunch at Marcus’ on Sunday June 3rd. From 11am until 3pm, you can be the first to try some new things as Chef Marcus will introduce his new dish The Ribs Are Touchin’ and combine that with his new Butterfly Pea Flower Tea cocktail. Music from DJ Choice will set the mood. Marcus’ Brunch is $54, plus gratuities, or enjoy Unlimited Champagne Brunch for $94, plus gratuities.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
Designed to give 12 to 14 year old students experience in research, critical thinking and problem-solving as they build challenging robotics projects and improve competence in their abilities, the Application Deadline for the Ascendant STEM Camp is on Saturday, June 2nd.
From 9am until 3pm at their premises on Serpentine Road, this STEM Camp is led by education professionals and engineers from BELCO and iEPC. You can choose whether to bring lunch or buy for $10 from the Ascendant Group Canteen. Beverages and snacks are provided.
Beginners Camp will run from July 2nd to 6th or from July 9th until the 13th. Advanced Camp will run from July 16th to the 27th.
The cost is $250 per student for Beginners or $450 per student for Advanced.
Completed applications can be downloaded from www.ascendant.bm/STEM and must be submitted by June 2nd.
For more information, contact Sonia Paul-Smith at 299.2803 ext 1306 or spsmith@ascendant.bm.
Fluid Fitness invite you to join the fun at Inna Fish Bowl, a one-hour water aerobics class on Saturday, June 2nd.
This will take place in the pool at National Sports Centre at 10am. All fitness abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend. No swimming experience is required.
The price to participate is $20, but larger donations are welcomed. Pre-registration is not mandatory but is appreciated. Profits will go to the P.A.L.S. charity.
For more information, contact Michelle@fluidfitnessbermuda.com or 704-7624.
Join Mwalimu Melodye Micëre Van Putten, MA at the Mwalimu-2-Ghana event on Thursday June 7th
From 6pm until 7.30pm at Bermuda National Library, she will share her amazing trip as the Educator-in-Residence to Atasemanso R/C Primary School in Kumasi, Ghana.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
For more information, contact libraryevents@gov.bm, 299-0039 or 295-2905.
St. David’s Islanders and Native Community present the Bermuda Pow Wow 2018: A Celebration of Our Ancestors on Saturday and Sunday, June 9th and 10th.
From 2pm until 6pm at the St. David’s Cricket Club grounds each day, you can expect Native American Dance and Drummers supported by Wakeby Lake and Storm Boyz Drummers, Special Libation, vendors, Warwick Gombeys, and traditional St. David’s Island food.
Entry is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
For more information, contact africanqueen7@icloud.com or 338-2712.
BUEI Films presents an encore screening of The Bernstein Centenary on Saturday, June 9th.
The Royal Ballet celebrates the centenary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth with an all-Bernstein programme from the Company’s three associate choreographers, Wayne McGregor, Liam Scarlett and Christopher Wheeldon.
The film begins at 5pm 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 film 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 and $10 for students, and are non-refundable within 24 hours of the event.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 294-0204, visit Oceans Gift Shop at BUEI, or buy online at www.pTix.bm.
Learn the traditional art of Banana/Palm Leaf Doll Making from the very best on Friday and Saturday, June 15th and 16th.
Masterworks has invited renowned Bermuda doll maker Ms. Ronnie Chameau to give an instructional session in the art of making palm/banana leaf dolls.
The adult session will be from 5.30pm until 7pm on the Friday, while the children’s class will be from 2.30pm until 4pm on the Saturday.
Tickets are $20 per person.
For more information, or to book your spot, contact volmworks@logic.bm.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
10 Week Alpha Course – April 18th to June 20th
Royal Afternoon Tea – May 14th to 20th, then every weekend until July 1st
UT7 Football Series – May 15th to July 5th
The World Goes ‘Round: A Musical Revue – May 17th to 19th, then May 22nd to 24th
Old School Reggae Cruise Pt. 7 – May 24th
Thursdays at The Loren with DJ Felix – starts May 24th
Bermuda Day Parade – May 25th
**NEW X2O Adventure’s Floating Waterpark – opens May 25th
15th Annual Bermuda Guitar Festival – May 25th to 27th
Ladies’ Night Extravaganza – May 26th
Ignite, a Premier Bacardi Nightclub – May 26th
**NEW BUEI and US Consulate General of Bermuda present: Hidden Figures – May 26th
**NEW The Legacy Party – May 26th
Come on Down: Fourways Brunch and Price is Right – May 27th
Bermuda Piano Festival: Opening Concert – May 28th
NCCER Core Summer Boot Camp – May 28th
**NEW Bermuda Folklife/Cultural Documentary Series – May 29th
Bermuda Piano Festival: Alex Tuchman Recital – May 30th
Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) Information Session – May 30th
**NEW Movie Night with CURB @ BNL: Cracking the Codes – May 30th
Bermuda Piano Festival: Tribute to Leonard Bernstein – May 31st
KPMG’s FinTech Summit: Embracing Technology – May 31st
**NEW Saltus Outdoor Summer Concert – May 31st
June
Free Lunchtime Concert – June 1st
**NEW A Weekend With Marcus Samuelsson – June 1st to 3rd
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Massenet’s Cendrillon – June 2nd
Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – June 2nd
**NEW Ascendant STEM Camp: Application Deadline – June 2nd
**NEW Inna Fish Bowl – June 2nd
Rubber Duck Derby – June 3rd
**NEW Mwalimu-2-Ghana – June 7th
Beach Ball: The Bermuda National Trust’s Annual Fundraiser – June 8th
National Rosé Day – June 9th
Prayer Breakfast and Book Signing – June 9th
**NEW BUEI Films presents The Bernstein Centenary – June 9th
**NEW Bermuda Pow Wow 2018: A Celebration of our Ancestors – June 9th and 10th
The Molly Godet Award: An Art Auction and Wine Tasting Fundraiser – June 15th
**NEW Banana Leaf Dolls with Ronnie Chameau – June 15th and 16th
Bermuda Anglers Club International Light Tackle Tournament – June 23th and 24th
August
2nd Annual Corporate Beach Soccer Tournament – August 11th
Art Exhibits
Current Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- **NEW The People of Bermuda by Jane Masojada – May 19th to June 13th
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 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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