May 2nd, 2018 Bermuda Calendar Update
Morning Kids!
Well, if all the April showers we had are anything to go by, we are in for a flower-tastic May!
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.
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club’s ever-popular Happy Hour is back for the 2018 season, with the return of Marina Nights on Friday, May 4th.
From 5pm until 9pm every Friday evening throughout the summer, you can relax harbourside with your favourite drink and start off your weekend in style. There will be a bar with happy hour drink tickets, a DJ, and VIP seating with waiter service and a limited snack menu from 1609 Restaurant & Bar.
There is no cover charge and this event will continue weekly until the end of September.
For more information, or for for VIP seating reservations, contact ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com or 298-2028.
Bermuda Red Cross are asking schools, companies, retail stores and organisations to wear red and white for Red, White and Do Day on Friday, May 4th.
May is Red Cross Month and they encourage all to take part and make a donation of $5 to help them continue their community work.
For more information, or to sign up, contact Suzanne on 236-8253 ext 223 or email fundraising@bermudaredcross.com.
The Pink Beach Club at The Loren invite you to join them for a Kentucky Derby Fiesta on Saturday, May 5th.
From 3pm until 7pm, you can dance the day away to music by favourites The Big Chill. Drink specials will include $10 Mint Juleps, $12 Pink Margaritas, $12 Raft Up Rose, and $12 Sparkling Wine. There will also be beer and food specials, and the Best Hat wins dinner for 4 at Marée.
No tickets are required.
For more information, or to reserve a table, contact 293-1666.
BUEI Films presents a screening of The Bernstein Centenary on Saturday, May 5th.
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 3pm 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.
Want to unwind after a long day and paint into the sunset? Scribbles Art Shack have brought back their famous Sunset Paint Nights, with the next on Saturday, May 5th.
The first in the new Sunset series will kick off with a Cinco de Mayo theme from 6pm at the Flatts inlet, near Rustico. You are invited to come out and enjoy a night of positive vibes, great music and great company. You can also bring along your favourite foods and beverages to enjoy or purchase a Cinco de Mayo special from Rustico. This event is for over-18s.
The cost is $50 per person and you can book your spot at https://occ.sn/u8etgzha. Use code WE>ME at checkout to receive a discount.
For more information, contact artshackbda@gmail.com.
Hosted by DJ Keen of radio station Vibe 103.3 is hosting the Chris Brown Birthday Bashment on Saturday, May 5th
From 8pm until 1am at Strykz Bowling Lounge, Chris Brown will NOT be in attendance but you can hear the best old and new school jams of his career. This event is for those aged 18 and older, enforced by security.
Admission is free.
For more information, contact 297-2727.
Nakternl Entertainment, Corona and Avion Tequila invite you to join them for their first boat ride of the season on board the luxurious Zara, as they bring to you Housestyle Takeover on the Water celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Saturday, May 5th.
From 8pm until midnight, you can party to the soothing sounds of house music as they sail off into the sunset with Mike Shawr and Dj Double O. Boarding will begin at 7.30pm from Number One Dock (across from Pickled Onion). This event is sponsored by Corona and Avion Tequila (ariba!).
Early bird tickets have already sold out. Regular tickets are $100 and are available from www.pTix.bm.
For more information, contact info@nakternlentertainment.com.
BUEI Talks presents Bermuda’s Deep Ocean Revealed on Monday, May 7th.
Ever wondered what is on the top of Argus Bank? Or down the sides of Bermuda’s ancient subsea volcanoes? Join the Nekton team who will reveal extraordinary discoveries from their Mission – the XL Catlin Deep Ocean Survey – that includes the discovery of over 100 new species, the confimation of a new zone in the Ocean, the deepest ever recorded lion fish globally, a newly discovered biogeographical link between Bermuda and Australasia stretching back 3 to 5 million years, new maps of Bermuda’s seamounts, and a major new biodiversity hotspot. The event will include a film premiere of the Mission results, presentation of discoveries by the world-leading marine scientist Professor Rogers followed by a Q&A with Mission participants from Bermuda.
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, visit Oceans Gift Shop at BUEI, or go to www.pTix.bm.
BUEI Films and L’Alliance Française des Bermudes will be hosting a screening of L’étudiante et Monsieur Henri (The student and Monsieur Henri) on Tuesday, May 8th.
Screening in BUEI’s Tradewinds Auditorium at 8pm, this French comedy/drama with English subtitles is from director Ivan Calbérac, starring Claude Brasseur, Guillaume de Tonquédec and Noemie Schmidt. The running time is 1 hour 38 minutes.
An elderly curmudgeon lets out a room in his large apartment rent-free to a young student – on condition that she does everything in her power to ruin his son’s marriage…
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 cost $7 for AF/BUEI members and students, and $12 for non-members.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 294-0204 or visit Oceans Gift Shop at BUEI. For more details of AF films, events and membership, visit www.AllianceFrancaiseBda.org.
The Ministry of National Security is joining with Bermuda’s interfaith community and helping agencies to host a National Day of Peace on Wednesday, May 9th.
From 5pm at the Bermuda National Sports Centre, the event aims to bring the community together to remember those lost through tragic circumstances. It will also afford those in attendance the opportunity to engage in supportive and healing activities, and will showcase inspirational musical and dance performances by Last Call, Dellwood Middle School, Arijahknow Live Wires and more, as well as activities catering to our young people.
This event is free and all are welcome.
For more information, contact nationalsecurity@gov.bm.
May is theatre month at Verdmont and the Bermuda National Trust (BNT) are presenting three exciting interactive productions featuring local actors including Adam Gauntlett and Canadian theatre group, Live History.
The first production, BNT Presents: The Last Stand will be at 7pm on Wednesday, May 9th. Follow the ever devoted maid Mary as she hopes to save her home and workplace. She works at Verdmont that has stood for generations and is now at risk of being lost unless something can be done to save it. Come and help Mary to save this wonderful home filled with great memories. Wine and cheese will be included. Tickets are $40 for members, $45 for non-members and $20 for students.
There will be two different offerings for The BNT Presents: The Round Table on Friday and Saturday, May 11th and 12th. For both, you have been invited to attend a grand wedding rehearsal dinner alongside most of the town who have been divided over long standing issues for years. The host needs your help to follow the clues and find a missing treasured wedding ring in time for the ceremony to take place. This will be at 7pm on the Friday and you will also enjoy a candlelit 3-course dinner catered by Four-Ways with wine. Tickets are $135 and include the theatre and dinner. On the Saturday, this will be at 4pm and afternoon tea is included. Tickets are $40 for members, $45 for non-members and $20 for students.
The dress code is smart casual and you are asked not to wear stilettos.
For more information, contact palmetto@bnt.bm or 236-6483, or visit www.bnt.bm to purchase tickets.
Bermuda College invite you to join them for a BOMI Information Session on Thursday, May 10th.
The Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) offers comprehensive professional designation programmes, reference books and a variety of other learning opportunities. BOMI Designations are backed by the Institute’s 30 years of excellence in developing and offering advanced education programs and have become marks of distinction throughout the commercial property industry.
As an example of what’s on offer, the Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) designation benefits new and experienced facilities professionals. Through its in-depth coverage of critical-need topics, including planning and project management, facilities technologies, finance and investment, and environmental health and worker safety, the FMA programme helps position facilities managers as key strategic contributors within their organisations.
The session will be at 6.30pm in West Hall, W108 at Bermuda College.
This is a free event.
For more information, contact 236-9000 ext. 4117.
Enjoy the spectacle of a track and field event featuring top World Class International Athletes, with Commonwealth, Olympic Games, World Champion gold, silver and bronze medalist competing, at the Bermuda Invitational Permit Meet on Friday, May 11th.
The event will kick off at 6pm at National Sports Centre. Male events to be held will include 100m (featuring Bermuda’s Commonwealth athlete, Tre Houston), 110m hurdles, 200m (featuring Tre Houston), 400m, 800m Shot Put, Long Jump (featuring Bermuda’s Commonwealth athlete, Tyrone Smith), 200m Para, and 400m Para.
Female events will include 100m, 100m hurdles, 200m, 400m, High Jump (featuring Bermudian CARIFTA medalist Sakari Famous), 100m Para (featuring Bermuda’s Paralympian Jessica Lewis), 200m Para (featuring Jessica Lewis), and 4X100m Primary, Middle and High School.
The cost is $15 on the Eastern uncovered stands, $30 on the Western Covered stands, and $55 for VIP on the Western Covered stands (includes food and parking). Tickets can be purchased online at www.pTix.bm, at pTix’s physical location at Innovation House on Reid Street, or from BNAA (Bermuda National Athletics Association) board members. You can also purchase tickets with cash at gates 4 and 5 only (Parsons Road) at the event itself.
For more information, contact bnaa@logic.bm, or visit www.AthleticsBDA.com.
The Bermuda Red Cross’ Thrift Shop invite you to their Spring Sale on Saturday, May 12th
From 8.30am until 3pm, The Thrift Shop is getting ready for the hot weather by putting a variety of Spring and Summer items on sale. A special gift will be given to each customer spending $25 and up.
For more information, contact Suzanne on 236-8253 or thriftshop@bermudaredcross.com.
Grab a bargain at the Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale on Saturday, May 12th.
From 9am until 2pm, you are invited to come and see them for lots of bargains and goodies, including clothes and shoes for everybody, household items, CDs, DVDs, jewellery, plants, pictures, bags, china and glassware, and so much more. You can also enjoy coffee, soup and hot dogs whilst shopping.
For more information, contact Carol Carvalho on 747-3377.
Show love by shopping local at a spring pop-up market featuring 12 local female vendors, the Local Love Pop-Up Market on Saturday, May 12th.
From 2pm until 6pm at Bermuda Society of Arts, you can find special gifts for mom all in one place, while supporting your local artisans and entrepreneurs.
Participating vendors are 1609 Design, Ase Naturals, Aura Beauty, Wellness, Bermuda Wine Concierge, Duch Pops, Lady Macrame, NovelTea, Pink Sand Baby Boutique, Rebecca Little Jewellery, Salt+Cedar, Soltrino, and Sweet and Kind Bakery.
There is no admission fee.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/bermylocallovepopup.
Learn more about two programmes offered by Bermuda College at their upcoming AMA/ILM Information Session on Monday, May 14th.
AMA Certificate programmes by the American Management Association have been developed by industry leaders and backed by more than 75 years of management training experience. The certificate programmes encompass all areas of contemporary management including supervision, human resources, manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing and planning. The courseware delivers comprehensive training and real-world answers.
Certificates are earned over two semesters. Entrance is accepted in the Fall (September) and Spring (January) semesters. Candidates interested in earning their AMA certificates must successfully complete 10 Continuing Education Units. Each module completed is equivalent to 2 CEUs earned. Delegates must complete the core course and select any of the electives offered in any given semester to make up the 10 CEUs.
ILM Leadership and Management Development is offered by The Institute of Leadership & Management, the UK’s number one awarding organisation for leadership and management. With over 2,500 approved centres and registering 90,000 learners each year ILM offers a wide range of qualifications designed to give practicing or aspiring managers a solid foundation in their formal development in their role, with the courses leaving a positive impact on learner’s confidence and career progression.
This joint information session will be at 6.30pm in West Hall, W108 at Bermuda College.
This is a free event.
For more information, contact 236-9000 ext. 4117.
See Andrew Stevenson’s latest aerial and underwater video to be included in his upcoming documentary film, The Secret Lives of the North Atlantic Humpback Whales, on Monday, May 14th.
There will be two lectures, one at 6.30pm and one at 8.30pm, both in the Tradewinds Auditorium at BUEI. Andrew will be showing behind the scenes footage as well as some of the footage that will go into the documentary. Highlights include aerial footage of a herd of 25 whales fighting over a female, dolphins swimming with whales, seven whales filmed over a week long period and lots more.
Tickets are $25 and available from www.pTix.bm.
For more information, contact spout@logic.bm.
Bermuda National Trust invite you to the latest in their series of Trust Talks, Old Garden Roses in Bermuda, on Thursday, May 17th.
From 5.30pm at Waterville on Pomander Road in Paget, Marijke Peterich will present a Talk and Tour of the Rose Society Repository. Wine and cheese will be served.
The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact Rohan Shastri at rshastri@bnt.bm or BNT at 236-6483.
For one day only, Eminence Tile and Stone invite you to their Red Hot Warehouse Sale on Saturday, May 19th.
From 9am until 3pm, you can enjoy huge discounts up to 70% off during their warehouse sale on all in-stock marble, slate, natural stone, porcelain, wood-look tiles, mosaics, remnant slabs, and more.
For more information, contact eminence@logic.bm or any of their sales associate on 297-6161.
St George’s Dinghy & Sports Club invite you to Dip Your Toes In The Water at their Sailing Taster Session on Saturday, May 19th.
From 3.30pm until 5.30pm,you can come down to an ideal introduction for anyone aged 6 to 18 years old and interested in learning to sail. It’s the perfect way to get out on the water and enable students to decide whether they are interested in taking things further.
This is a free event and there is no need to pre-register.
For more information, contact Emma White on 519-0495 or StGDSCacademy@gmail.com. You can also Like them on Facebook @StGDSCacademy to see all their upcoming events.
Offered through the Division of Professional and Career Education (PACE), in conjunction with the Construction Association of Bermuda, the National Center for Construction Education & Research 5-Week NCCER Core Summer Boot Camp will start on Monday, May 28th.
This is an intense course covering basic construction, including Basic Safety; Introduction to Hand Tools; Introduction to Construction Drawings; Basic Employability Skills; Introduction to Construction Math; Introduction to Power Tools; Basic Communication Skills; and Introduction to Materials Handling.
Classes will be held at Bermuda College and will run Monday to Thursday from 9am until 4pm between May 28th and June 28th, or from 5.30pm until 8.30pm, Monday to Thursday, between May 28th and July 12th.
Registration is underway now. No previous experience is required but an excellent work ethic is expected.
The cost is $1320 and funding is available from Workforce Development for approved candidates.
For more information, contact Thaao Dill at 239-4099 or info@college.bm.
The Bermuda Anglers Club would like to invite teams to fish the 51st International Light Tackle Tournament (ILTT) on Saturday and Sunday, June 23rd and 24th.
Teams should contain up to 4 anglers, and juniors aged 16 years or younger and ladies are encouraged. This is a qualifying event for the Offshore World Championships and 12lb and 30lb (marlin release) line classes will be used. Fishing will start at 8am and weigh-ins will be at Barr’s Bay Park from 3.30pm on each day.
The cost is $500 per adult and $400 per junior.
For more information, including full rules and sign up, visit www.ilttbermuda.com.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
10 Week Alpha Course – April 18th to June 20th
Thinner Winner to Carnival: Free Fitness Classes – April 26th, May 3rd and 10th
MS Society of Bermuda: Quiz Night – May 2nd
BUEI Films and CATs present: A Street Cat Named Bob – May 3rd
Movie Lounge – May 4th
**NEW Red, White and Do Day – May 4th
**NEW Marina Nights – starts May 4th
Community 24 Hour Prayer Room – May 5th
The Rhythm Lab’s Vegan Jazz Gathering – May 5th
The Annual Pink Party – May 5th
A Night of Live Gospel and Jazz – May 5th
**NEW Kentucky Derby meets Cinco de Mayo – May 5th
**NEW BUEI Films: The Bernstein Centenary – May 5th
**NEW Cinco de Mayo Sunset Paint Night – May 5th
**NEW Chris Brown Birthday Bashment – May 5th
**NEW Housestyle Takeover on the Water – May 5th
Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series: “Sir” Stanley Burgess 5K – May 6th
**NEW BUEI Talks: Bermuda’s Deep Ocean Revealed – May 7th
Bermudian Literature Classes with Dr. Angela Barry – starts May 8th
**NEW BUEI Films and L’Alliance Française des Bermudes: L’étudiante et Monsieur Henri – May 8th
**NEW Bermuda National Day of Peace – May 9th
**NEW The BNT Presents : The Last Stand – May 9th
**NEW BOMI Information Session – May 10th
**NEW Bermuda Invitational Permit Meet – May 11th
**NEW The BNT Presents: The Round Table: Special Candlelight Dinner – May 11th
Reza Returns – May 11th to 13th
26th Annual Corporate Volleyball Tournament – May 12th
Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation: Jamboree Literacy Event – May 12th
Bermuda Salute Spring Fling – May 12th
Women’s Legal Network: Emotional Intelligence Breakfast Seminar – May 12th
Fun Charity Golf Tournament – May 12th
**NEW Thrift Shop Spring Sale – May 12th
**NEW Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – May 12th
**NEW Local Love Pop-Up Market – May 12th
**NEW The BNT Presents: The Round Table – May 12th
Mother’s Day Brunch at Cafe Lido – May 13th
Mother’s Day Brunch at Beau Rivage – May 13th
**NEW AMA/ILM Information Session – May 14th
**NEW The Secret Lives of the North Atlantic Humpback Whales – May 14th
Thinner Winner to Carnival: Final Weigh-in – May 17th
**NEW Trust Talks : Old Garden Roses in Bermuda – May 17th
Power of One Leadership Day – May 18th
Relay For Life of Bermuda – May 18th to 19th
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Verdi’s Luisa Miller – May 19th
Thinner Winner to Carnival: Finale Party – May 19th
Soup-a-Bowl – May 19th
**NEW Eminence Red Hot Warehouse Sale – May 19th
**NEW Sailing Taster Session: Dip Your Toes In The Water – May 19th
15th Annual Bermuda Guitar Festival – May 25th to 27th
Ladies’ Night Extravaganza – May 26th
Bermuda Piano Festival: Opening Concert – May 28th
**NEW NCCER Core Summer Boot Camp – May 28th
Bermuda Piano Festival: Alex Tuchman Recital – May 30th
Bermuda Piano Festival: Tribute to Leonard Bernstein – May 31st
KPMG’s FinTech Summit: Embracing Technology – May 31st
June
Free Lunchtime Concert – June 1st
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD (on film): Massenet’s Cendrillon – June 2nd
Beach Ball: The Bermuda National Trust’s Annual Fundraiser – June 8th
**NEW Bermuda Anglers Club International Light Tackle Tournament – June 23th and 24th
Art Exhibits
Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- Room with a View – ongoing from January 5th
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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