December 5th, 2018 Bermuda Calendar Update
Happy Hump Day Bermuda!
Here’s your weekly update with all of the new events that have been added to the calendar since last week. Just be sure to 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.
Planning an event of your own? Be sure to let us know by submitting full details to the site, via our online submission form – a basic listing is free!
Hamilton Princess are pleased to offer again this year, a chance for youngsters to have some fun while making someone else happy at their wonderful Teddy Bear Tea, every Saturday and Sunday leading up until Christmas.
From 3pm until 5pm at Crown & Anchor, you can treat your kids to a special afternoon tea and have them bring along a new teddy bear or stuffed animal that will be donated to the Salvation Army and the Family Centre to help those less fortunate. Santa will also be there with goody bags, and he can’t wait to hear what your little ones would like to find under the Christmas tree.
The cost for Teddy Bear Tea is $32 (plus gratuities), while the cost for Teddy Bear Tea with a Teddy donation is $22 (plus gratuities).
This event runs every weekend until December 23rd.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
Looking for special Christmas gifts and a convenient way of shopping? Fairmont Southampton and Willow Stream Spa are offering a stress-free One-Stop Shop for all your festive gift needs. That’s right, Bermuda’s largest resort have got you covered this season with a variety of options which include:
Spa To Town. From Tuesday, December 4th until Saturday, December 22nd, you can pop by Clarien Bank at 32 Reid Street to pick up a gift certificate for Willow Stream Spa or any of one the resort’s restaurants. Spa To Town is open Monday to Friday, from 9am-4pm, and Saturdays from 9:30am – 1:30pm. Use your spa gift certificate in January or February for an additional 10% value added when spending more than $100 per treatment or on in-store products.
Prefer shopping in the West End? They are also offering a Drive Through Gift Certificate Pick Up service, open 7 days a week until Christmas Eve, from 8am-9pm. Simply drive up to the bellman at Fairmont Southampton’s lobby entrance and quote your voucher number to pick up any certificates. This service is available until December 24th.
Gift certificates range in price and there are limited availability on offers. Terms & Conditions Apply.
For more information, to order certificates, or schedule an appointment, contact 239-6924.
On the heels of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s success with An Evening with Dr Julian Manley, the BEDC will host two seminars presenting foundations for thinking, planning and starting a new cooperative business at Cooperatives & Community Part 1 & 2 on Tuesday, December 4th and Wednesday December 5th.
From 6pm until 8:30pm on each of these days, the seminars will feature 1worker/1vote and LKS Team of six renowned cooperative ecosystem practitioners and developers from the US and Europe.
This is a free event. To RSVP, visit http://bit.ly/bedcrsvp.
For more information, contact reception@bedc.bm.
BIFF Film Series Presents: Colette on Wednesday, December 5th.
Starring Keira Knightley and Dominic West, the film is based on the life of the French author and literary icon Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette. Rated R.
Showtime is at 6:30pm at Specialty Cinema.
Tickets are $15 and available online at www.SpecialityCinema.bm or from the cinema’s box office.
For more information, contact info@biff.bm or 293-3456.
BSoA invites you to their Members Show Exhibition on December 6th – a one-time, winter, Thursday opening!
In the Onions Gallery, you can see the Members Winter Show, featuring works by seasoned and emerging artists with works in various mediums. The Edinburgh Gallery features, Saperlipopette By Nahed Eid, an exhibit of functional art and visual variation. In Studio A and Studio B, you can find work from Anne Kermode, A Mother’s Job, and Stefan Smith’s Blended…a collection of hand made paper and digital prints by Micrae Smith, featuring photography by Stefan Smith. Finally in Studio C you can find Jewellery by Cindy Mitchell Design.
The opening reception is at 5pm on Friday, December 6th. Exhibition continues until Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
BSoA is a non-profit charity and as such admission to the gallery is free; however donations are always welcome. Opening hours at BSoA are from 10am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, and from 10am until 2pm on Saturdays.
For more information, contact 292-3824, bsoa@ibl.bm, or visit www.BSoA.bm.
Whether new to the island or a local of many years, Fly High Media promises their pictures will show you Bermuda in a completely unique way which you can see at their Photography Show at Cosmopolitan Night Club on Thursday, December 6th.
Starting at 5:30pm, you can enjoy a complimentary cocktail and view the beautiful collection of drone shots taken around the island. You can even shop for canvases and prints which will be on sale to enhance any room in your home, or to use as Air BnB décor. Prints also make great Christmas gifts.
Entry is free. 15% of sales will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda.
For more information, contact 518-9112 or info@flyhighmediabda.com.
Join P.A.L.S. for the 38th Annual Holiday Fair and Raffle Draw on Saturday, December 8th.
Starting at 10am at St. Paul’s Church, make your way over to shop the many stalls of plants, White & Gold Elephant stalls, and baked goods. This promises to be a fun family event filled with activities like; Bingo, Plinko, Lucky 100 and a Christmas Selfie Station. There will also be a raffle draw with prizes including books and brand new sneakers. A variety of outside vendors will be on hand selling lots of goodies.
Entry is free.
For more information, contact Colleen English DeGrilla on 236-7257.
The Hamilton Princess wants you in the front row as the Boat Parade Festivities brighten up Hamilton Harbour once again this year on Saturday, December 8th.
From 6pm until 8pm, you can bring everyone out to enjoy a glittering start to the holiday season. Come and see the hotel’s outdoor Christmas Market, with food, beverages and holiday treats for purchase in the courtyard.
The cost for seating at Marcus’ is $60 per person (plus gratuities). Minimum spend applies for balcony seating
The cost for seating at 1609 Bar & Restaurant is $70 per person (plus gratuities) where you can enjoy a Holiday inspired buffet including one welcome drink.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Racing Series continues at the new MTB course at Lagoon Park on Sunday, December 9th.
The new course features technical passes, downhill slopes, multiple textures, a pump track, and varying gradients created for riders. Disclosure: a B-Line will also be offered for those average riders uncomfortable with the newly designed course.
The race series begins at 9am. Riders aged 12 and under will race a 15-minute course (11am start) while juniors will race a 30-minute course (10:15am start). Male & Female Novice will race for 30 minutes (10:15am start) and Male & Female Open Class will race for a period of 60 minutes (9am start).
Thanks to the support of Fat Tire Massive’s sponsors, children and young adults under the age of 19 race for free. For all other categories; the cost of participating is $25 per race or $150 per season.
Points Series winner will be the rider with the highest number of accumulated points from their 6 best races in the Fat Tire Massive series.
For more information, or additional sign-up details, contact info@fattiremassive.com, visit www.FatTireMassive.com or follow them on Facebook & Instagram @FatTireMassive.
In collaboration with the Bermuda Historical Society, the next event in the Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series: A Christmas Concert in the Park will be held on Tuesday, December 11th.
Starting at 1pm at the porch of the Bermuda Historical Society in Queen Elizabeth Park, you can join for a festive lunch-hour with holiday treats while enjoying the sounds of the season, featuring W. Aaron Spencer II and more.
This event is FREE to the public
For more information, contact Dr. Kim Dismont Robinson, Folklife Officer, on 292-1681 or kdrobinson@gov.bm.
In collaboration with MAETOG Photography, the BNG is pleased to offer a free Family Holiday Photoshoot on Friday, December 14th.
From 4pm until 6pm in Queen Elizabeth Park, families are invited to come and have their professional photos taken for the holidays. This will be conducted on a first come, first serve basis.
The photo shoot is FREE, however advance registration is required. Drop-ins are not welcome at this event.
For more information, or to register, contact education@bng.bm or 295-9428.
The Loren invites you to join them at their holiday party to Jingle & Mingle on Saturday, December 15th.
From 6pm until 8pm at The Pink Beach Club, you can enjoy a three- course menu for $50. Visit https://conta.cc/2R1Zn8t to view the full menu.
To make a reservation, contact 293-1666 or email dirk@thelorenhotel.com. Individual and group bookings welcome.
From 8pm until Midnight, you can enjoy the DJ and drink specials, including:
$8 Beers all Night, The Loren’s Patron Tequila Bar $10 – Seasonal Margaritas with The Loren’s Private Patron Blend; Rosemary Grapefruit, Cinnamon Hibiscus, Ginger Apple Cider, and Pomegranate Martinis $12.
For more information, contact 293-1666.
St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church presents, A Carpenter’s Story on Saturday, December 15th.
Starting at 7:30pm, you can enjoy this musical, written by Ventia A. Caesar-Smith, which tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ from Joseph’s perspective. The performance is under the distinguished patronage of Rev. Dr. Larry E. Dixon, presiding Elder of the West District Bermuda annual conference African Methodist Episcopal Church.
The show will follow a Mocktail for sponsors and patrons, hosted at the Parsonage from 6pm to 7pm.
The cost is $30 for general admission, $50 for patrons and $100 for sponsors who will appear in the playbill. Funds are to aid with the restoration of the Mother Church.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 293-8606 or 292-7904.
Festive occasions call for everything to be decorated in the spirit of the season, and that includes your baked goods. The Hamilton Princess’ pastry chef will show you how to do it right at the Kids Pastry Decorating Classes on Sundays; December 16th and December 23rd.
From 3pm until 5pm, join them for a fun-filled Afternoon Tea and Gingerbread House Decorating.
The cost of this event is $60 per child, per class (plus gratuities), which includes afternoon tea.
For more information, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
L’Alliance Francaise invites all its members and guests to a traditional Cocktail de Noel on Sunday, December 16th.
From 6.30pm to 10pm at a private residence in Paget, you can enjoy seasonal music by the French Children’s choir. Also included, a Christmas buffet with foie gras and Sauternes as well as drinks.
The cost of this event is $60 for members, $70 for non-members, or $10 for children. Tickets are available at www.BdaTix.bm and you are encouraged to reserve them early as space is limited.
For more information, contact alliancefrancaisebda@gmail.com.
The BNG are hosting a lunch time presentation on story-telling entitled, Art & Value of Your Story on Monday, December 17th.
From noon until 2pm at their premises on the 2nd floor of City Hall, the gallery invites all community members to come and listen to participants of the “Art & Value of Your Story” programme share their stories. This event will be moderated by Miss Ruth Thomas and will feature story-tellers: Sylvie Elliot, Francis Furbert, Elaine Smith and Greg Smith.
The event is free to attend. A light lunch will be provided.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact education@bng.bm or 295-9428.
The Bermuda National Gallery are hosting Family Tea Time on Tuesday, December 18th.
Running from 3pm until 4pm, they invite parents, grandparents and family members with children to join them for Family Tea Time & Art in the Gallery. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
The event is free for children and $10 for adults. Pre-registration is required as drop-ins are not welcome at this event.
For more information, or to register, contact education@bng.bm or 295-9428.
The BNG Youth Arts Council invite you to a Family Movie Day & Biennial Artist Talk with Michael Walsh on Friday, December 21st.
Running from 2pm until 5pm at the gallery, there will be a screening of the film ‘Contact’, a 1997 movie about humanity’s first interaction with extraterrestrial life forms. The film will follow a presentation from Michael who will discuss how the film informed his Biennial artwork “Arriving at Nothing”.
The cost is $10 per person, which includes admission, crisps, drinks and snacks.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact education@bng.bm or 295-9428.
St Peter’s Historic Church (est 1612) will hold their traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Monday, December 24th.
From 9pm until 10pm, all are welcome to join for this special ceremony, with carols and Holy Eucharist.
At 11am on Tuesday, December 25th a Christmas Day Service will also be held with Holy Eucharist.
For more information, contact office@stpeters.bm.
The Loren invites you to join them for a NYE celebration to remember on Monday, December 31st.
Starting at 7pm at The Pink Beach Club, you can enjoy free-flowing drinks, a delicious NYE themed menu by Executive Chef Tim Sullivan and live entertainment by The Big Chill & DJ Felix.
Choose from three ticket tier, available from www.Ptix.bm/TheLorenNYE
White Tickets are $150 and include access to The Pink Beach Club, 4 hour open bar (9pm-1am), Champagne Midnight Toast, Live Band (9pm-12am), DJ (12am-1am).
Silver Tickets are $250 and include access to The Pink Beach Club, Private VIP Lounge Access at Bar Marée, Cocktail Hour & Passed Hors d’oeuvres (8pm-9pm), Bar Snacks & Petits Fours (10:30pm-11:30pm), 5 hour open bar (8pm-1am), Midnight Champagne Toast, Live Band (9pm-12am), DJ (12am-1am).
Gold Tickets are $350 and include a Three-course dinner in Marée with wine pairing (reservations between 7pm-9pm), All access to VIP Lounge at Bar Marée and The Pink Beach Club, Bar Snacks & Petits Fours (10:30pm-11:30pm), Midnight Champagne Toast
Live Band (9pm-12am), DJ (12am-1am).
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 493-1609 or dirk@thelorenhotel.com.
The 2019 award will be presented at the Inaugural Bermuda Principles Awards Gala on Friday, February 22nd, 2019.
Each year, The Bermuda Principles Award recognises a distinguished scientist for their contribution to the scientific community. The award is reserved for those whose body of work has led to a pivotal medical advancement, embodying the spirit in which The Bermuda Principles was created in Bermuda in 1996. They are delighted to announce that the 2019 Bermuda Principles Awardee is Professor Adrian Krainer. Professor Krainer is also the 2019 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences Laureate.
The event starts at 6pm at Fairmont Southampton.
The cost is $150 for general admission and $200 for patron. Sponsor tables and special tickets are also available from www.Ptix.bm.
For more information, contact carika.weldon@bermudaprinciples.org.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
December
**NEW Teddy Bear Tea – December 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, and 23rd
**NEW Willow Stream Spa to Town – December 4th until December 22nd
**NEW Cooperatives & Community Part 1 & 2 – December 4th & 5th
**NEW BIFF Film Series: Colette – December 5th
**NEW Fly High Media Photography Show – December 6th
**NEW Members Winter Show Exhibition Opening Reception – December 6th
Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout – December 7th
Heavenly Treats at Christmas Walkabout – December 7th
Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – December 8th
**NEW P.A.L.S. 38th Holiday Fair and Raffle Draw – December 8th
**NEW Boat Parade Festivities – December 8th
Jingle Bell 5k Run/Walk – December 9th
WEDCO Presents Primary School Choir Performances: Port Royal Primary & Bermuda Institute – December 9th
Destination Dockyard: Mistletoe Market – December 9th
Crafty Crafters and Tasty Tastes – December 9th
**NEW Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series: Lagoon Park – December 9th
**NEW Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture: A Christmas Concert in the Park – December 11th
L’Alliance Française des Bermudes Ciné Club: Supercondriaque – December 11th
**NEW BNG Family Holiday Photoshoot – December 14th
Sip & Trap Glow Paint Night: 90’s Edition – December 14th
Bermuda School of Music Presents: Joy To The World – December 14th & 15th
Young @ Art – December 15th
Salvation Army Band Christmas Performance – December 15th
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Introduction Days – December 15th, January 19th (2019), & February 16th (2019).
Cirque du Nutcracker Holiday Show – December 15th
**NEW Jingle & Mingle: The Loren Holiday Party – December 15th
**NEW A Carpenter’s Story – December 15th
WEDCO Presents Primary School Choir Performances: Saltus Grammar School & Somerset Primary Hand Bell Choir – December 16th
Santa’s Workshop with BDA Classic Bike Club’s Motorcycle Show – December 16th
**NEW Kids Pastry Decorating Classes – December 16th & December 23rd
**NEW Alliance Francaise: Cocktail de Noel – December 16th
**NEW BNG Lunch Time Presentation: Art & Value of Your Story – December 17th
**NEW BNG Family Tea Time – December 18th
The Home Birth Movement: Book Signing – December 18th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – December 20th
**NEW BNG Family Movie Day & Biennial Artist Talk with Michael Walsh – December 21st
Destination Dockyard: Christmas Edition – December 23rd
**NEW Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – December 24th
**NEW Christmas Day Service – December 25th
**NEW NYE at The Loren – December 31st
January
Just for Laughs Bermuda: Double Bill – January 9th
Just for Laughs Bermuda: Cabaret Style Show – January 10th
Just for Laughs Bermuda: Theatre or Cabaret Style Show – January 11th
Just for Laughs Bermuda: Theatre Style Show – January 12th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Verdi’s Aida – January 12th
Warhammer 40,000: Introduction Days – January 19th
February
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Saint-Saëns’ Samson et Dalila – February 2nd
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West – February 19th
**NEW The Bermuda Principles Awards Gala 2019 – February 22nd
March
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Muhly/Wright’s Marnie – March 2nd
Pirates of Bermuda – March 16th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Verdi’s La Traviata – March 16th
April
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvreur – April 7th
May
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Bizet’s Carmen – May 5th
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
- Whimsy by Louisa Bermingham – until December 21st
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 – until January 8th
- Onions Gallery: Members Winter Show
- Edinburgh Gallery: Saperlipopette by Nahed Eid
- Studios A&B: A Mother’s Job by Anne Kermode and Blended by Stefan Smith
- Studio C: Jewellery by Cindy Mitchell Designs
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – until further notice
Enjoy the rest of the week!
B
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