February 27th, 2019 Bermuda Calendar Update
Good Morning Bermuda,
It’s already the end of February, can you believe it? Loquats are ripening, freesias are blossoming, and Spring is officially in the air – so be sure to spend some time outside to celebrate this new season. Here’s your weekly update with all of the latest events that have been added to the Bermuda Calendar since last week. Make sure you take a look at the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of this post as well, for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.
Don’t forget to let us know about your upcoming events so we can held spread the word. Just fill out the online submission form here – a basic listing is free!
Impact Mentoring Academy presents their Annual Spoken Word Night on Saturday, March 2nd.
Doors open at 6:30pm at the Berkeley Institute Cafetorium, and from 7pm until 10pm, Impact Students will present a selection of speeches and poems in their own words. This year’s speeches will be based on the topic ‘My Bermuda, 10 Years from Now’. There will also be a Silent Auction and Raffle.
Tickets are $20 adults, and $10 for children 14 and under.
Tickets can be purchased from Staff, Students, and PTA of Impact Mentoring Academy or online at www.Bdatix.bm.
Proceeds raised through this initiative will help to send a group of IMA Students on their Annual Community Service Tour.
For more information, contact 747-4621 or info@imabda.bm.
Nakternl Entertainment presents POP-UP: The Housestyle Takeover Edition on Saturday, March 2nd.
The party is from 9pm until 1am at a location that will be revealed only once you have purchased a ticket. The concept behind this event is to periodically have parties in a carefully chosen, secret location where like minded people can come together and party the night away.
In this first edition they will be hosting Housestyle Takeover, with music for the night curated by Dj Fozzy, DJ Double O and Mike Shawr. There will also be special drink prices.
This is a ticket only event. Tickets are $25, which includes an selection of hot hors d’oeuvres, and can be purchased from www.Ptix.bm. Once you have purchased a ticket, the event location will be sent to you via email.
For more information, contact info@nakternlentertainment.com.
Remember Her pathways and transformation and awaken the Goddess within at Inner Goddess Day Retreat: Pathways To Your Inner Goddess on Sunday, March 3rd.
Held at Sacred Waters Spa in Southampton (directions will be sent upon registration), the retreat starts at 10am when you will remove your shoes, sit on the floor, light and candle and sip on some healing teas as you adventure within. The closing ceremony is at 4:30pm.
The cost is $225 per person.
For more information, or to rsvp, contact sacredwaters2@gmail.com.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda will be hosting Monthly Meetings at Christ Church in Warwick, starting on Monday, March 4th.
These support group meetings will be held from 6:30pm until 8pm, on the first Monday of each month (with the exception of July and August), in the West Hall. Please use the Ord Rd entrance for easy parking. After summer, meetings will resume on the second week of September, due to Labour Day observations.
This is a free event and all are welcome to join.
For more information, contact info@mssociety.bm or ellen@mssociety.bm.
Beginner Bridge Lessons with Charles and Bill will be held every Tuesday at the Bridge Club, starting on March 5th.
Classes are held weekly from 7pm to 9pm, at the club at Pomander Gate (first left after Aberfeldy Nursery). The course is suitable for absolute beginners and you do not need to have played cards before. This is an opportunity to learn a new game, meet some new friends and have lots of fun.
The cost is $50 for the eight-week course, but the first 2 lessons are free if you don’t wish to continue. The $50 will offset your first year’s membership with the Bridge Club.
For more information, or to reserve your space, contact bill@pollett.com.
Back for a third showing, BUEI Films presents: They Shall Not Grow Old on Tuesday, March 5th.
Peter Jackson directs this homage to the British troops of the First World War with never-before-seen-footage of soldiers as they faced fear and uncertainty of frontline battle in Belgium. Digitally remastered and now in color, the footage has been studied by lip reading experts whose transcripts were recorded and used as audio for the film. Overlayed by a narrative of those who partook in the war from interviews made in the 1960s and 1970s, this historic revisiting marks one hundred years since the end of the Great War.
The film starts at 7:30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. Harbourfront opens for dinner at 5pm, and ticket holders are entitled to a 10% discount (food only) when 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, and $12 for students, and are non-refundable within 24 hours of the event.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 294-0204 or visit Oceans Gift Shop at BUEI.
As part of MS Awareness Week, a Lunch & Learn will be held at the Bermuda National Library on Wednesday, March 6th.
From noon until 2pm, there will be film screenings and a Q&A session to help answer the questions “What is MS?” and “What do I do now?”
This is a free event.
For more information, contact us at info@mssociety.bm.
EAP is hosting a Workshop: Stress Reduction & Mindfulness for New Parents Returning to the Workforce on Friday, March 8th.
Having a baby changes everything, from the number of dishes needing to be washed, to the amount of sleep you get at night. Adding a little one to your family is a busy time, full of new experiences and transitions. If you are a new parent preparing to return back to the work force after having a baby, this workshop is for you.
From noon until 1pm at EAP Bermuda on the 3rd floor of the Washington Mall, you will learn practical tools that you can use right away, including organisational approaches, mindfulness skills and stress reduction strategies.
The cost is $100 members/$150 for non-members.
For more information, or to register, contact 292-9000.
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club are celebrating International Women’s Day with a special Happy Hour for ladies on Friday, March 8th.
From 3pm until 7pm at Crown & Anchor and Marcus’, they’ll serve up some cocktails made just for the day, as well as tempting canapés. Live entertainment will pull it all together.
The celebration will continue throughout the first week of March, with special events, menus and discounts at both Crown & Anchor and Marcus’.
For more information, contact 298-2028.
Come down and support the Bermuda National Rugby Team as they take on Jamaica in a RAN Championship Test Match on Saturday, March 9th.
From noon until 5pm at National Stadium, all are invited to this jam-packed day of rugby, promising a great day out for the whole family.
Youth Games start at 12:30pm, followed by Womens Contact at 2pm. Bermuda vs. Jamaica will start at 3pm, followed by an After Party at 5pm.
Admission is $5 at gate. Food and drinks will be available to purchase from Jamaican Grill and Gosling’s.
For more information, contact 528-5852 or jamiebaum@yahoo.com.au.
Carlos Santana Trott and Scribbles Art Shack have teamed up for Vib’n Paint Night: Soul Train Edition on Saturday, March 9th. **UPDATE: This event has been postponed until further notice.**
This will be held from 7pm until 10pm at Prospect Police Club Hall. Come early and gather your beverages and supplies. Throughout the night there will be a Soul Train line, so get geared up and bring the crew. Participants are also invited to stay for the After Party, and remember, no bell bottoms, no boogie!
An onsite bar will be open for cash and card purchases. All supplies & pre-sketches are included in the price. If you wish a blank canvas please let them know (so they can have that on hand for you).
There are only 36 spots available and the cost is $100 for 2 persons, $155 for a group of 3 persons, or $250 for five persons. Until February 25th, booking can be done online at https://occ.sn/3nwbNHk9. Please note that a $1.00 processing fee will be added. Those who book a group of three or more will receive a discount code for the next event.
For more information, contact artshackbda@gmail.com or Chrisanthi at 735-2399.
KPMG is proud to host the annual KPMG Round the Grounds Race at the Botanical Gardens on Sunday, March 10th.
The event starts at 1pm and race categories are as follows: 4 year olds – 400m; 5 year olds – 400m; 6 year olds – 700m; 7 year olds – 700m; 8 year olds – 1 mile; 9-10 year olds – 1 mile; 11 to 12 year olds – 1 mile; 13 to 18 year olds – 1 mile.
The cost to enter is $10 and you can register online at www.RaceDayWorld.com.Refillable water bottles will be provided for all runners at the race.Vendors will also be onsite for refreshments.
The online entry deadline is 5pm on Friday, March 8th. Paper entry forms are also available at your local school or from Sportseller in the Washington Mall. The deadline for paper entry forms is 4:45pm on Wednesday, March 6th, and completed forms should be dropped off at Sportseller only. Late entries and Number Pick-up is from noon until 2pm on Saturday, March 9th at National Stadium (please enter via Roberts Ave.) The cost for late entries is $15 and no late entries will be accepted on Race Day.
For more information, contact race directors: Claire de St Croix at claire@northrock.bm or Ashley Couper at ashleycouper@gmail.com.
A Steel Pan Showcase hosted and presented by the Bermuda Institute Steel Pan, featuring the Berkeley Institute Steel Pan, De Onion Patch, Somersfield Orchestra, and the Bermuda School of Music, will take place on Sunday, March 10th.
This event will be held from 6pm until 7:30pm at the Bermuda Institute, promising an awesome showcase of young talents that you don’t want to miss.
Admission is $25 and children under 5-years-old enter free. Tickets are on sale at www.Ptix.bm. Food and baked goods will be on sale during intermission.
For more information, contact bi.homeandschool@gmail.com or 332-5201.
Scribbles Art Shack has an exciting announcement! They will host a Family Paint Night at Scoops Ice-Cream Parlour, and invite you to come out and join them on Friday, March 15th.
From 7pm until 8:45pm, you and your little artist can enjoy dessert and some painting. The event is geared to children ages 4 and up. Canvas size is 16x20in.
The cost is $40 for one parent and child. Add an additional child for $20, or parent for $25. A sibling rate is also available. Beverages and other sweets will also be available for purchase.
To book your spot, visit https://bit.ly/2SWm9DR.
For more information, contact artshackbda@gmail.com or Chrisanthi at 735-2399.
Scribbles Art Shack is teaming up with Kinetix Yoga to offer two Flow, Breathe, Create Yoga & Paint Nights on Saturdays; March 16th and March 23rd. **UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to low attendance.**
From 5:30pm at the Old Berkeley school, you can enjoy a 45-minute flow yoga class with Kat in the Kintetix Space, followed by a 45-minute Creative Paint Session at Scribbles Art Shack.
Bring your own mat or one will be provided. All art supplies, tea, water and snacks are also provided.
The cost is $50 each when you book as a couple, or $55 for a single person. Booking can be done online at www.ScribblesBda.com/Calendar.
For more information, contact ArtShackBDA@gmail.com, or Chrisanthi on 735-2399.
The World Premiere of Hustlerz Paradise the Web Series will screen at Liberty Theatre on Saturday, March 16th.
Hustlerz Paradise is a Web Series of 8 thirty-minute episodes – written, directed, filmed and produced by Bermudians with an all Bermudian cast. The series is about an ex-con trying to become a real estate tycoon, but he has many obstacles to overcome.
The show starts at 7:30pm, when they will premiere Episodes One & Two.
The cost is $25 and tickets can be purchased from www.Ptix.bm.
For more information, contact headlinesmg@gmail.com.
A series of Spring-Themed Arts & Crafts Classes for children will start on Sunday, March 17th.
Classes are held from 10am until noon, and from 1pm until 3pm at the artists’ home studio in Warwick, where children can have fun participating in a variety of arts and crafts. Hollyanne and Candice Shirley are the hosting artists, both have worked as artists and designers in London UK, Toronto, Spain and Bermuda.
On Sunday, March 17th, kids will paint the rainbow for St. Patrick’s Day.
On Sunday, March 24th, it’s painting flowerpots and moulding leafbowls.
On Saturday, March 30th, kids will have a magical time decorating fairy wings with fabric paint and glue.
On Saturday, April 6th, they will make dreamcatchers and learn beading.
On Saturday, April 13th it’s kite-making.
On Saturday, April 20th kids will paint eggs and easter bunnies.
The cost is $75 per child and you can register online at www.Ptix.bm.
For more information, contact 704-8878 or thejadeseahorse@hotmail.com.
U.S. Consul General Constance Dierman and Bishop Nicholas Dill invite residents and visitors of all ages to attend a free concert featuring the Harvard a Cappella Groups: Krokodiloes and the Radcliffe Pitches on Tuesday, March 19th.
As two of Harvard University’s oldest a Cappella groups, the Kroks and Pitches have performed an entertaining blend of harmony and humour for a variety of audiences in the United States, South Africa, England, France, Germany, China and Japan. Both groups have made Bermuda their home for over 40 years, during their annual Spring Break Tour, and have entertained at many different venues including hotels and restaurants.
The concert starts at 12:30pm at the Anglican Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity.
Admission is free, however, voluntary donations are encouraged and will be received by Meals on Wheels, a charity organisation that has supported the homebound, disabled, and elderly in the community since 1976.
For more information, contact 278-7502 or Haleycs@state.gov. You can also visit bm.usconsulate.gov or follow the U.S. Consulate General on Facebook/USConsHamilton, Twitter @usconshamilton, and Instagram @usconsulatehamilton.
Kids between the ages of 4 and 12 are invited to enjoy two weeks of gymnastics, games, crafts and easter egg hunting at the Bermuda Gymnastics Association Easter Break Camp, starting on Monday, April 1st.
Early drop off is available from 8:30am, and kids can join for the full day from 9am until 4pm, or just half days from 9am until 12:30pm or from 12:40pm until 4pm. Late pick-up, until 5:30pm, is also an option.
Week 1 is from April 1st to April 5th.
Week 2 is from April 8th to April 12th.
The cost of one week is $305 for full days, or $205 for half days. Early drop off and late-pick up are included in the price. Transportation is available for an extra $45 per week, leaving from the Botanical Gardens.
For more information, contact 295-0589 or visit www.BermudaGymnastics.bm.
The Bermuda College Literary Society presents Spoken Word Artist Shanelle Gabriel on Wednesday, April 10th.
Shanelle Gabrielle is a Def Poet, singer, and lupus advocate. She is widely known for both opening and featuring on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. She was recently named a “Powerful Indie Artist Activist You Should Know” by Blavity.com and one of “8 Millennial Feminist Poets That Deserve Recognition” by BET.com.
Shanelle was diagnosed with SLE Lupus. Using that as her fuel, she decided that she would pursue her dreams and encourage others who have obstacles in their path to do the same. She has performed at numerous walks for Lupus, spoken at the National Press Room for the National Institute of Health, performed on Capitol Hill, and has been featured in several publications, including Women’s Health magazine, regarding chronic illness. She presently tours the US and abroad, stays active with her sorority (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc), facilitates creative writing workshops, guest hosts the Friday Night Slam at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, and she is also a coordinator for several youth development initiatives.
Her performance will be from 6pm until 7:30pm in the North Hall Lecture Theatre (G301) at the Bermuda College.
This is a free event.
For more information, contact 236-900 ext. 4238 or svirgil@college.bm.
All members of the community are invited to join in honouring the past, celebrating the present and embracing our future at the Dr. C. A. Smith Commemorative Celebration on Saturday, May 18th.
From 4pm until 9pm on Court Street, the block (from #40-57) will be closed off for this cultural event to honour Bermuda’s black history, inclusive of Dr. C.A. Smith’s achievements and impact in the community. **UPDATE: This event has been postponed until June 9th.**
There will be guest speakers, a walk back in history with pictures and stories from the community, and a moment of silence and candle ceremony for those lost. You can also expect live musical entertainment, vendors and interactive games and activities for everyone.
Admission is free.
For more information, contact 524-7166 or erincarolinesmith@hotmail.com.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
February
IMA February Open House – February 27th & 28th
BNT Auction Preview & Jumble Sale – February 28th & March 1st
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – February 28th
BUEI & Crimestoppers Present: The 2nd Annual Weekend Film Experience: The Favourite – February 28th
March
BVA Wine Tasting 2019 – March 1st
BUEI & Crimestoppers Present: The 2nd Annual Weekend Film Experience: The Guilty – March 1st
Warwick Academy Quiz Night – March 1st
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Broadway’s Next H!t Musical – March 1st and 2nd
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Muhly/Wright’s Marnie – March 2nd
BNT Auction & Jumble Sale – March 2nd
Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – March 2nd
MS Awareness Week: 2nd Annual Swimathon – March 2nd
Harry’s Wine School: Falling For Red: Bordeux – March 2nd
BUEI & Crimestoppers Present: The 2nd Annual Weekend Film Experience: Big Fish and Begonia – March 2nd
**NEW Impact Mentoring Academy Annual Spoken Word Night – March 2nd
The Eliza DoLittle Society Soup a Bowl & Jazz Night – March 2nd
**NEW POP-UP: The Housestyle Takeover Edition – March 2nd
**NEW Inner Goddess Day Retreat: Pathways To Your Inner Goddess – March 3rd
Sensei Roots’ 24th Annual Shiai Invitational Karate Tournament – March 3rd
Great Bermuda Penguin Swim – March 3rd
BUEI & Crimestoppers Present: The 2nd Annual Weekend Film Experience: C’est la Vie! – March 3rd
BUEI & Crimestoppers Present: The 2nd Annual Weekend Film Experience: Disobedience – March 3rd
**NEW Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda Monthly Meeting – starts March 4th
**NEW Beginner Bridge Lessons – starts March 5th
**NEW BUEI Films: They Shall Not Grow Old (3rd Showing) – March 5th
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Frisson Ensemble Presents: Selections from Mozart to Bernstein & Women Composers Throughout History – March 5th & 6th
**NEW MS Awareness Week: Lunch & Learn – March 6th
**NEW Workshop: Stress Reduction & Mindfulness for New Parents Returning to the Workforce – March 8th
**NEW International Women’s Day – March 8th
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Kathryn Kates as Maria Callas in Terrence McNally’s Master Class – March 8th and 9th
**NEW RAN Championship Test Match: Bermuda vs Jamaica – March 9th
Harry’s Wine School: Falling For Red: Argentina – March 9th
**POSTPONED Vib’n Paint Night: Soul Train – March 9th
Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series: Ferry Reach – March 10th
**NEW 2019 KPMG Round the Grounds Race – March 10th
**NEW Steel Pan Showcase – March 10th
Iyengar Yoga For Beginners – starts March 12th
Save our Boys, Save our Future – March 12th
L’Alliance Française des Bermudes Ciné Club: Gauguin – Voyage de Tahiti – March 12th
**NEW Ice Cream and Family Paint Night – March 15th
When Memories Won’t Fade – March 16th
Early Childhood Symposium – March 16th
Pirates of Bermuda – March 16th
Harry’s Wine School: Falling For Red: Italy – March 16th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Verdi’s La Traviata – March 16th
**NEW World Premiere of Hustlerz Paradise the Web Series – March 16th
**CANCELLED Flow, Breathe, Create Yoga & Paint Night – March 16th & 23rd
**NEW Spring-Themed Arts & Crafts Classes for Children: St. Patrick’s Day – March 17th
The Caravan Entertainers Awards Luncheon – March 17th
Relay For Life: Team Captain Meetings – March 19th
**NEW Harvard a Cappella Groups Free Public Concert – March 19th
Tall ship Lord Nelson Visits Bermuda – March 21st to March 24th
An Evening in the Enchanted Forest – March 22nd
Educational Workshop 2019: Experience Dyslexia – March 23rd
Marcus’ Cooking Classes: Soul Food – March 23rd
Harry’s Wine School: Falling For Red: Chile – March 23rd
Bermuda Gymnastics Open House – March 23rd & 24th
Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series 2019: Ray Swan Flat 8k – March 24th
**NEW Spring-Themed Arts & Crafts Classes for Children: Painting Flowerpots & Leafbowls – March 24th
IMA March Open House – March 27th & 28th
Young @ Art: March 2019 – March 30th
**NEW Spring-Themed Arts & Crafts Classes for Children: Decorating Fairy Wings – March 30th
Relay For Life BINGO Night – March 30th
April
Masterworks Spring Break Art Camp – April 1st to April 5th
**NEW Bermuda Gymnastics Association Easter Break Camp: Week 1 – April 1st to April 5th
Corporate Futsal Challenge – April 6th
**NEW Spring-Themed Arts & Crafts Classes for Children: Dreamcatchers – April 6th
Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series 2019: Ludwig Cann 10k – April 7th
The Crystal Butterfly Awards – April 7th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvreur – April 7th
Masterworks Spring Break Art Camp – April 8th to April 12th
**NEW Bermuda Gymnastics Association Easter Break Camp: Week 2 – April 8th to April 15th
**NEW Bermuda College Presents: Spoken Word Artist Shanelle Gabriel – April 10th
**NEW Spring-Themed Arts & Crafts Classes for Children: Kite-Making – April 13th
Bermuda Breeze Tennis Championships – April 15th to April 21st
Relay For Life: Team Captain Meetings – April 16th
**NEW Spring-Themed Arts & Crafts Classes for Children: Painting Eggs & Easter Bunnies – April 20th
Relay For Life Fish/Chicken Dinner – April 26th
MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda 2019 – April 27th
May
Swan’s Running Club Legends Race Series 2019: “Sir” Stanley Burgess 5k – May 5th
The Crystal Butterfly Awards: Part 2 – May 5th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Bizet’s Carmen – May 5th
Relay For Life: Team Captain Meetings – May 15th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment – May 18th
**NEW Dr. C. A. Smith Commemorative Celebration – May 18th Postponed until June 9th
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
- Secrets Within a Sketch – until March 12th
Current Exhibits at Bermuda National Gallery – ongoing
- The Power of Art: Land and Sea: Fragile Treasures
- **NEW Jacqueline Alma: Like a Tree, Let the Dead Leaves Drop
- **NEW What’s Poppin’!
- **NEW Bermuda Primary School’s 54th Annual Student Exhibition – until March 12th
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – until further notice
Enjoy the rest of your week!
B
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