July 24th, 2019 Bermuda Calendar Update
Good Morning Bermuda!
Is it hot enough for you yet? We are well into the dog days of summer, and things are heating up on the Bermuda Calendar as well. So without any further adieu, here is your weekly update with all the new events that have been added to the calendar since last week, including a few options to cool you down or at least take your mind off of the heat. As always, don’t forget to check out the Quick Recap section at the bottom of this post for a full listing of ALL upcoming events, including those previously covered on previous posts.
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The Corporation of St. George in partnership with Pink Sand Entertainment are proud to announce the return of Heritage Nights St. George.
From 7pm until 10pm, every Friday for six weeks, you can visit the Old Town to enjoy fine dining, late night shopping, historical tours, weekly raffle draws and a great line up of entertainment, fit for the entire family! Heritage Nights is an all-encompassing cultural experience that encapsulates the Old Town in a new and exciting way.
Entry is free.
Heritage Nights will continue every Friday until August 23rd, excluding the week of Cup Match on August 2nd.
For more information, contact the Corporation of St.George at 297-1532.
Parents, are you looking for a night out but need someone to watch your children? Look no further as BUEI Evenings presents: Kids Club Glow Up Edition on Friday, July 26th.
From 6:30pm until 9pm, children will enjoy games, movies, snacks and more, under the supervision of BUEI Staff members who are CPR, First Aid and SCARS trained.
BUEI Evenings is for children between the ages of 4 and 12. Spaces are limited.
The cost for Members is $35 for one child; $50 for 2 children. The cost for Non-members is $40 for one child; $60 for 2 children. Additional children are $10 per child. Pizza is available for $5.
Parents are invited to visit the Harbourfront restaurant, right on the property, for a romantic dinner with 10% off (food only) when mentioning this offer.
For more information, or to rsvp your child, contact eduassoc@buei.bm or visit BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop.
Summertime in Bermuda is synonymous with Cup Match, and the Family Centre wants you to get ready by participating in Cup Match Tag Day on Wednesday, July 31st.
The all-day fundraiser invites you to show support for your favourite team – whether Somerset or St. George’s – through your purchase of the Family Centre’s Cup Match Ribbons. Your participation and donations will help them to provide programmes and services that strengthen vulnerable children and families in Bermuda.
They need you to help make Cup Match Tag Day a success, and are looking for volunteers, for an hour or more. There are volunteer spots available every hour, from 6am until 8pm, at locations island-wide. To sign up, visit https://www.tfc.bm/tagday/.
You can also join in the fun by participating in the “TAG! You’re It!” online Tag Day. To participate, change your Facebook profile picture to represent your Cup Match team, and challenge two friends to make a donation. To make a donation, visit https://www.tfc.bm/donate-now/.
For more information, contact Hannah Collins at 232-1116 or FundDevelopment@tfc.bm.
The Bermuda National Library will be hosting a family event based on Van Gogh’s Starry Night painting, Sip-N-Paint on Thursday, July 25th.
This will take place from 6pm until 9pm at the Bermuda National Library. On the upper level adults will be guided by talented artist Carlos Santana to create their very own masterpiece, while Chrisanthi Bailey of Scribbles will get the children’s creative juices ‘glowing’ with a t-shirt painting session on the lower level.
The cost is $55 for Adults, $12 for Children and you can register at the Youth or Main Library.
For more information, contact 295-2905 or LibraryEvents@gov.bm.
The 2019 Annual Cup Match Classic, a two-day cricket match between players selected from the east and west of the island to represent St. George’s and Somerset Cricket Clubs, will take place this year on Thursday, August 1st and Friday, August 2nd.
This tradition and friendly rivalry has been going on since 1902, and unofficially for decades before that. Cup Match has grown to encompass so much more than cricket. It’s a time when families and friends, both old and new, come together to enjoy the festivities of the event. Cup Match observes an important time in Bermuda’s history, reminding us all to reflect and rejoice. The whole island cherishes these two days as a time for sport, entertainment, fun in the sun, and more. Residents come together as they cheer on their favourite cricket teams and see which side will take home the silverware… and bragging rights for the next year!
Gates open at 6:30am on each day with the match beginning at 10am. Ticket price is $20 for Adults, $10 for Children 12 & under and $10 for Seniors over 65. Tickets can be purchased online at www.Ptix.bm or pay cash at the gate.
For more information, contact thayward18@gmail.com.
BIFFFlix presents the documentary film Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am on Wednesday, August 7th.
The documentary offers an artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the legendary storyteller and Nobel prize-winner. From her childhood in the steel town of Lorain, Ohio to ‘70s-era book tours with Muhammad Ali, from the front lines with Angela Davis to her own riverfront writing room, Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics and colleagues on an exploration of race, America, history and the human condition as seen through the prism of her own literature.
Inspired to write because no one took a “little black girl” seriously, Morrison reflects on her lifelong deconstruction of the master narrative. Woven together with a rich collection of art, history, literature and personality, the film includes discussions about her many critically acclaimed works, including novels “The Bluest Eye,” “Sula” and “Song of Solomon,” her role as an editor of iconic African-American literature and her time teaching at Princeton University.
The film starts at 6:30pm at Specialty Cinema. Running time is 120 minutes and the film is rated PG-13.
Tickets are $15 and available from www.Ptix.bm or the cinema box office.
For more information, contact 293-3456, or info@biff.bm.
Nakternl Entertainment and Corona presents Housestyle Takeover: The Sunset Block Party Edition on Friday, August 9th.
This will be the third block party event held at Bulli Social, and from 9pm until 1am, you are invited you to come and party with them. Kick the night off with the “Housestyle Burger” specially prepared by Bulli Social.
Music for the night will be carefully curated by some of Bermuda’s best house DJs: Mike Shawr, DJ Fozzy, and Double 0.
Admission is $10 at the door.
For more information, contact info@NakternlEntertainment.com.
The Disk at The Loren hotel invites you to join them for The World of Bacardi on Friday, August 16th.
From 7pm until 10pm at the restaurant within The Loren hotel, this special Bacardi-themed event features four food stations for your enjoyment, paired with specialty Bacardi cocktails. To view the full menu, visit: http://bit.ly/bacardimenu.
Once you’ve had your fill, be prepared to dance the night away under the stars to the sounds of DJ Danger Don.
The cost is $125 per person, and a discount is available for groups of 10. Visit www.Ptix.bm/theloren for more details and to purchase tickets.
For more information, contact 293-1666.
Mysteries and Majesties is a new tour of St. Peter’s Church held twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Bermuda’s British heritage runs deep, but perhaps no place is it more pronounced than at St. Peter’s Church where the history of the British Royal Family drifts through the place like a Sunday hymn. It’s the world’s oldest Protestant Church in continuous use and a vault of priceless cultural treasures spanning 400 years, from King James to Prince Charles.
Experience the only tour that opens the vault door and unhooks the velvet ropes, revealing artefacts very few have ever witnessed.
The 30-min tour starts at 1pm at St. Peter’s Church, every Monday and Wednesday, continuing until the end of the year.
The cost is $15 per person, and will be regarded as a donation to the church and you can register in advance on www.Ptix.bm or just show up the church. The tour requires a minimum of 4 and maximum of 10 people to proceed.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact office@stpeters.bm.
Support Bermuda’s budding artists and cast your vote for the People’s Choice category in the Mirror’s 3rd Annual Student Art & Digital Competition, currently on display at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art.
The annual competition is hosted by the gallery, under the distinguished patronage of Senator the Honorable Kathy Lynn Simmons, J.P., Attorney – General and Minister of Legal Affairs, and this year’s theme is ‘Infrastructure in the island of Bermuda’.
The exhibition will run until August 6th.
Opening hours are from 10am until 4pm, Monday to Saturday, and the gallery is temporarily closed on Sundays. Masterworks is closed on public holidays. General admission is $5, or free for members and children under 12.
For more information, or to vote, contact 299-4000 or art@masterworksbermuda.org.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Bermuda will host it’s first ever BBBS Family Luau at Tobacco Bay Beach on Sunday, August 11th.
The family event is from noon until 5pm, and will include a BBQ lunch (on a first come first served basis), games, giveaways, and something special to capture memories with the BBBS Bigs & Littles.
The event is free, open to the public, and people of all ages.
For more information, contact bbbs@bbbs.bm.
Yes they’re back! The Peace Lutheran Church missed you all in July but are making up for it in August with fabulous bargains guaranteed at the next Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale on Saturday, August 17th.
From 9am until 2pm, you can shop for clothing and shoes for women, men and children, lots of household items, gifts, toys, jewellery, books, luggage and so much more. Coffee and hot dogs will also be for sale.
For more information, contact Carol Carvalho 747-3377.
The Loren’s popular Raft Up Rosé Party, in partnership with Two Rock Wine Company, is back and promises to be better than ever on Saturday, August 24th.
From 6:30pm until 9:30pm you can join for a fun night on The Loren pool deck, featuring Raft Up Rosé distributed exclusively by Two Rock Wine Company. Enjoy culinary highlights by Chef Tim Sullivan and dance the night away to the summer sounds of DJ Andy!
Tickets are $65 and available from www.Ptix.bm/rose.
For more information, or to make a reservation at The Pink Beach Club for after the event, contact 293-1666.
Kicking off Labour Day weekend, Tino Sax is back with his Soul Session Saturdays presenting The Reggae Jazz Edition on Saturday, August 31st.
Capping off the end of summer vibes, this session will be a unique fusion of reggae classics and jazz. They promise you don’t want to miss another one of these exciting shows.
The event is from 8pm until Midnight at Blue Waters Anglers Club dock, hosted by Rowdy Piper.
Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the gate.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact TinoSaxMartinez@gmail.com.
The Bermuda Football Association hosts its 3rd annual Corporate Beach Soccer Tournament at Horseshoe Bay on Saturday, September 14th.
The tournament is from noon until 6pm, and seeks to combine the most loved things about Bermuda: its people, soccer and the beach.
Registration is now open and your organisation is invited to be a part of this exciting sporting event designed to foster corporate wellness and team building, while giving back to the community.
The cost of registration is $500 per team of 10 players.
For more information, or to register, contact adtdadmin@bermudafootball.com.
Get a healthy dose of “Vitamin Sea” at the Family Centre’s Beach Bash, where you can expect an evening of cocktails, live entertainment, and dinner on the beach – all for a good cause, on Saturday, September 14th.
From 7pm until Midnight on the Ocean Club Beach at Fairmont Southampton, guests will enjoy live entertainment by guest artist Otis Redding III and a diverse lineup of Bermudian musicians including Working Title, One SOULution, Mia Chambray & James Gregory, and Chris Finsness & Spencer Wood!
Dine, dance, and celebrate with the Family Centre as they raise funds to help continue to provide critical counselling services and therapeutic programmes to benefit vulnerable children and families in Bermuda.
Tickets start at $250 per person, with tables of 10 available for group purchases. You can also take advantage of special room rates available at Fairmont Southampton, and “Take the Elevator Home.”
For more information, or to reserve your seat or table, contact Hannah Collins at 232-1116 or FundDevelopment@tfc.bm. Visit www.tfc.bm to learn more about Family Centre’s programmes and services.
Bliss Women, a community that provides support for women to pursue their purpose and live a healthier and happier lifestyle, is hosting Envisioning Bliss: A Health and Wellness Event on Saturday, October 5th.
This will take place from 10am until 1pm at the North Street Citadel Hall in Hamilton, where women can nourish their physical health and mental well-being with a day of empowerment, encouragement, and so much more!
The event is recommended for those looking to make health a priority and connect with other women while learning something valuable.
You can expect wellness gift bags, healthy food, nutrition and career advice, free health checks, a panel discussion, and other surprises!
Ticket prices will range from $25 to $50 to either stream the event online, or for general and VIP seating. Tickets will be available to purchase on www.Ptix.bm in August.
For more information, contact hello@bdablisswomen.com or join the mailing list for exclusive event offers provided at envisioning-bliss-bermuda.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
July
Bermuda National Gallery: 2019 Art & Technology Lab Summer Camp – July 1st to August 30th
Private Lives by Noel Coward at BMDS – July 18th to 20th, then 25th to 27th
Cellar Treasure Cruises – July 19th & July 26th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – July 25th
The Latter Days of Mary Prince – July 25th
Bermuda Cricket Board Welcomes The Bahamas National Cricket Team Tour – July 25th, 26th and 28th
Building Strength with Wall Yoga: 5-Week Course – starts July 25th
BUEI Talks presents: The Lost World of Kamchatka with Scott Stallard – July 25th
**NEW Sip-N-Paint – July 25th
**NEW BUEI Evenings: Kids Club Glow Up Edition – July 26th
Schloss Gobelsburg Master Class Dinner – July 26th
Island Soul Festival – July 26th to July 28th
BBQ & Brush Event – July 27th
Destination Dockyard: Emancipation Day Celebrations – July 29th
**NEW Cup Match Tag Day – July 31st
Rum & Rosé – July 31st
August
**NEW Cup Match Classic 2019 – August 1st and 2nd
Kiss Me I’m Über: Cruise to Cup Match – August 2nd
ÜberVida Cruise to Not the Non Mariners Race – August 4th
Destination Dockyard: Need For Speed – August 5th
**NEW BIFFFlix presents: Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am – August 7th
Intro to Yoga, Race and the Science of Meditation: A 4-Week Course – starts August 8th
**NEW Housestyle Takeover: The Sunset Block Party Edition – August 9th
Solid Gold Saturdays – August 10th, & September 14th
**NEW Big Brothers Big Sisters Family Luau – August 11th
Destination Dockyard: Dance the Night Away – August 12th
**NEW The World of Bacardi – August 16th
**NEW Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – August 17th
Full Moon Party at Rum Bum Beach Bar – August 17th, & September 14th
Unity Festival Bermuda – August 17th
Elbow Beach Hotel Pool Sessions – August 18th, September 1st, 15th & 29th
**NEW Raft Up Rosé Party – August 24th
Destination Dockyard: Back To School Finale – August 26th
The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition – August 31st
**NEW Soul Session Saturday The Reggae Jazz Edition – August 31st
September
KPMG Advisory Training 2019: AML Speed Dating – September 5th
**NEW Bermuda Football Association’s 3rd Annual Corporate Beach Soccer Tournament – September 14th
**NEW Family Centre’s Beach Bash – September 14th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – September 26th
October
Wear it Pink Denim Day – October 4th
AAD Gala Dinner at Govt. House in Support of Bermuda’s Dementia Community – October 5th
**NEW Envisioning Bliss: A Health & Wellness Event – October 5th
KPMG Advisory Training 2019: New to the Role of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) – October 29th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – October 31st
November
KPMG Advisory Training 2019: Annual MLRO Update – November 6th & 13th
AXA Man on the Run – November 10th
Free Men’s Health Screening – November 14th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – November 28th
December
Front Street Mile Trials – December 13th
Premier’s Awards – December 17th
January
Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2020: Front Street Mile – January 17th
Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2020: Bermuda 10K and 10K Walk – January 18th
Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2020: Bermuda Marathon & Bermuda Half Marathon – January 19th
Art Exhibits
Current Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art – until August 6th
- Mirrors 3rd Annual Student Art & Digital Competition
Current Exhibits at Bermuda National Gallery – ongoing
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- The Power of Art: Land and Sea: Fragile Treasures
- Jacqueline Alma: Like a Tree, Let the Dead Leaves Drop
- What’s Poppin’!
Current Exhibits at Bermuda Society of Arts – July 5th until August 6th
- Onions Gallery – BSoA Members Show
- Edinburgh Gallery – The Rubis Road Safety Art Competition
- Studio A – Practice What you Preach, artworks by local art teachers
- Studio B – Abstract art by Sue Stephenson
- Studio C/D – Carnival Costume Design Challenge Show
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – until further notice
Enjoy the rest of your week!
B
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