October 16th, 2019 Bermuda Calendar Update
Happy Hump Day, Bermuda!
It’s the middle of October and here is your weekly update with all of the latest events that have been added to the Bermuda Calendar since last week. As always, be sure to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of this post for a complete listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.
Since it’s not practical to add them to the post each week, all of the Regular/ Weekly Events are listed on a separate page which you can access from the drop-down options under the Other Sections tab on the homepage.
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Centred around the theme “Women of Unstoppable Faith” Allen Temple AME church will host their Women’s Season 2019 Empowerment Series on Wednesdays October 16th & 30th, and Saturday, October 26th.
On Wednesday, October 16th, Sis Charmaine Tucker, President and CEO of Lombard Odier, will share her testimony and provides insight on her faith journey as a leading businesswoman in Bermuda.
On Saturday, October 26th, Rev. Dr. Joyce Hayward, Assistant Minister and First Lady of St. John AME Church share a message on Women With Unstoppable Faith.
On Wednesday, October 30th, Dr. Beverly Taylor, a lifelong public school educator of Heard Chapel AME Church, will share a message on Women With Unstoppable Faith.
Each session starts at 7:30pm.
The women of Allen Temple AME Church also invite you to join them for Ladies Night In: An Unstoppable Night on Friday, October 25th.
Ladies can experience a night full of dynamic praise and worship, from 10pm until 8am, including late night inspirational chats on various topics, pampering sessions, arts and crafts, sip and paint, and vision boarding. The night will also include an after hours fashion show, fitness hours, games, food, fun and fellowship.
The cost to register is $50 in advance, $60 at the door, and includes all meals and a swag bag.
For more information on any of these events, or to register for Ladies Night, contact 234-0433 or AllenTemple@Northrock.bm.
Join community activist and notable Bermudian, Marilyn Steede, as she launches her debut romance novel, “When Your Body Gets Weak” at the Book Signing with Marilyn Steede on Thursday, October 17th.
Ms. Steede’s novel depicts a May/December romance in which her main character explores the power of faith and unconditional love in the face of adversity. The author hopes that her readers will draw strength and inspiration from her novel.
Starting at 6pm at the Bermuda National Library, Ms. Steede will delight her audience on this evening with excerpts from her book and share her writing and publishing journey. Light refreshments will be available.
Admission is free. Copies will be available for purchase at $33.95 for the paperback, or $47 for hardcover.
Readers will have another opportunity to connect with the author and other book lovers in a lively discussion on Thursday, November 21st at 6pm.
For more information, contact lnmartin@gov.bm.
Just in time for Halloween, Wadson’s Farm Annual Pumpkin Picking is a family-friendly festival for all ages, taking place on Saturday, October 26th.
From 9am until 2pm at the farm on Luke’s Pond Road in Southampton, you can shop for pumpkins and enjoy the fun activities and photo opportunities. There will be lots of animals to see, including their famous original Bermuda hogs. Free hayrides will be given with the purchase of a pumpkin, or by making a donation to Meals on Wheels.
Admission is free. Pumpkins range in price from $6 to $20. The Home Farm Market will also be open with fresh produce available for purchase.
For more information, contact WadsonsMarket@gmail.com, Sales@WadsonsFarm.com, or 238-1862.
Join Bermuda Wine Concierge’s Karen Plianthos, who holds a Wine & Spirits Education Trust Level 4 Diploma, at Harry’s Wine School: Wine Weights to explore 5 different wines in an intimate, educational setting every Saturday from October 26th to December 7th.
Each week, from 2pm until 4pm at Harry’s Restaurant on the Waterfront, the class will focus on a new set of wines and delve into the mouth feel and weight of wine on your palate.
An extra special session featuring Nutritional Therapist, Catherine Burns , will showcase organic wines on November 30th.
The cost is $85 per person and includes 5 different wines, a light meat and cheese board, and gratuities. Spaces are limited to ensure an exclusive experience.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact karen@bermudawineconcierge.com.
Something is brewing at BUEI and it’s their annual Children’s Halloween Party, a family-friendly Halloween event you don’t want to miss, on Saturday, October 26th.
From noon until 4pm at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Crow Lane, this year’s event will once again feature three floors of spooktacular fun and games for kids of all ages.
You can expect a Ghost Tram, Haunted Tunnel (suitable for ages 5-11), Enchanted Dive (suitable for ages 1-5), Swashbuckling Games, Treasure Hunt, Arts & Crafts, exciting entertainment and so much more!
There will be a Costume Parade with prizes for the scariest costume, most original costume and best ocean-themed costume. Food will be on sale at the Buccaneer Bake Sale.
The cost of admission is $2.50 for BUEI Members and $5 for Non-members. Children under the age of 3 enter free.
BUEI thanks all of their sponsors, supporters and volunteers!
For more information, contact BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop at 294-0204.
The Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club invites you to celebrate Oktoberfest at Crown & Anchor everyday throughout the month of October.
Daily from 11am until 11pm, the restaurant and bar is offering selection of German inspired dishes, from Bratwurst to Sauerkraut, to be washed down with German beer.
The menu is a la carte and there is no set fee.
For more information, or reservations, contact 441-298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
The Pier of Fear Kids Halloween Party, featuring Bermuda’s premier youth performers and the Cirqle Circus Arts Collective, will take place on Friday, November 1st.
From 3pm until 7:30pm at the #1 Car Park on Front Street, you can come and see aerial acrobatics and mystical illusion performances all afternoon. Stick around until the sun goes down to catch a fantastical fire show.
There will also be a haunted hall with interactive experiences and endless photo opportunities. Come and play some ghoulish games, take part in circus workshops, and create halloween arts and crafts to take home.
Entry is $5 and tickets are available on www.Ptix.bm.
An adults-only version of The Pier of Fear Halloween Party will also take place on Friday, November 1st, from 9pm until 3am, featuring smokey cocktails and music by DJ Rusty G.
Early Bird, All You Can Drink tickets are available for $60, until October 31st. General admission, All You Can Drink tickets are $65. VIP, All You Can Drink tickets are $85 and include fast track entry, access to an elite VIP fancy cocktail bar, catered food and snack table, and access to VIP restroom. VIP Booth Reservation is also available at $300. The booth holds up to 6 people and includes table service, comfy seating, and private booth performances by dancers.
All tickets are available at www.Ptix.bm/pieroffear.
For more information, contact cirqle.circus@gmail.com or visit www.CirqleBda.com.
The International Bermuda Dog Shows will see four dogs shows over two days, on Saturday and Sunday, November 2nd & 3rd.
Shows will be held in the Main Ring at the Botanical Gardens and all are welcome to come and spectate, except for unentered dogs. Local and overseas dogs will be showing off in the conformation ring and obedience and rally rings this year. There will be food vendors, and the Junior Handlers will have their very popular bake sale and handmade dog toy tent. All of their proceeds go to a local charity.
Morning shows start at 8:30am both days, afternoon shows typically starts about 12:30pm.
Admission is free for spectators.
For more information, or to enter the competition, contact diabcbda@gmail.com.
In honour of The Hon. Lovitta Fogo, JP., M.P., Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, Flowers by GiMi presents Professor Eddie Ming’s Gala Production: It’s Latin Jazz! on Saturday, November 2nd.
The production features Cuban-Born Percussionist: Angel Luis, with Bermuda’s galaxy of musicians and vocalist, Lolly Darrell; conducted by “Tiny” Burgess and accompanied by The Rhythm Lab’s Percussion Ensemble: “Tonic”.
Doors open at 6:30pm at West Pembroke Primary School. Showtime starts at 7pm.
Patron tickets are $100, and General Admission is $50, when purchased in advance from Music Box, or $55 at the door. Proceeds will aid Eddie Ming’s Drum School.
For more information, contact 297-8422 or emingflatride@btcnet.bm.
Elite Ent. Presents: DJ Kenny’s Birthday Bash: The Old School Reggae, 90s RnB, Hip-Hop & Dancehall Edition on Sunday, November 10th.
The event is from 10pm until 3am at CedarBridge Academy, featuring music by DJ Kenny from NYC, IBreeze featuring King Jyrus, DJ Sheep featuring Black Lion Sound, Mr Hype featuring Jagga Movements, Prezidential Elite, Prophecy Sound, and Ruff Cutt Sound.
Tickets are $40 at the door, or $30 when purchased in advance from www.Ptix.bm, Fish & Tings, or 5 Star Barber. Part proceeds will go to Gina Spence Productions and CedarBridge PTSA.
For more information, contact 519-1395 or calvin.santucci75@gmail.com.
Bermuda College Library presents Ashay University’s The African Foundation Timeline Exhibit running from Tuesday to Friday, November 12th to 15th, with a special lecture on Thursday, November 14th.
The exhibit will be on display in the Bermuda College Library, from Tuesday to Thursday from 9am-8pm, and Friday from 9am to 5pm.
The lecture on November 14th is from 6pm until 8pm in the library, and will given by Mwalimu Melodye Micere Van Putten, who is an Africalogist, author, educator, poet, and founder of Ashay University.
Ashay University has been specifically crafted to meet the need of busy adults wanting to gain knowledge about global African history and culture from an African-centered perspective. Courses are held in two locations – the Bermuda National Library and the North Village Community Centre.
This is a free event. The lecture will include a reception with books for purchase.
For more information, contact sriley@college.bm or visit www.EducatorPoet.com.
If you are interested in giving your child a private boarding school education in Canada, then come to the information session when King’s Edgehill School Visits Bermuda on Thursday, November 14th.
King’s-Edgehill School is a Canadian private university-preparatory boarding and day school for grades 6 through 12, located in the town of Windsor, Nova Scotia. Students leave King’s-Edgehill with a lifelong enthusiasm for learning so that they can flourish in today’s and tomorrow’s worlds
From 5pm until 8pm in the Princess Katherine Room at the Hamilton Princess Hotel, you can meet with Associate Director of Admissions, Karen Moore, and current parents of King’s-Edgehill students, for a chance to learn everything the school has to offer.
Free. To register, visit: http://info.kes.ns.ca/kes-to-visit-bermuda-0.
For more information, contact Karen Moore at kmoore@kes.ns.ca or 1-902-790-7250.
Calling all party animals! BAMZ invites you to their most anticipated event of the year, Roar & Pour, to be held rain or shine at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum & Zoo on Saturday, November 16th.
The adults-only fundraising event features wine and beer tastings from Goslings, Burrows Lightbourn and On de Rock Craft Brewery, as well as authentic safari tapas from Take Five Catering. There will be a silent auction for guests to bid on coveted prizes, as well as vintage carnival-like games. The animals will stay out late on this evening and guests will have exclusive access to the Zoo grounds after hours. Guests are encouraged to unleash their inner animal by wearing safari chic and faux prints. Live music will be provided by The Wall Street Band.
A pre-event cocktail party will start at 6pm, followed by the main event starting at 7:30pm. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. They ask guests to make the responsible choice to not drink and drive, and encourage you to take a taxi, assign a designated driver, or pre-book HomeSafe, a secure vehicle and driver home delivery service (visit HomeSafeBermuda.com).
Tickets are $150 for the Grand Tasting, which includes unlimited wine tastings and a ‘Roar & Pour’ commemorative glass. Valet parking available. Tickets are $250 for the VIP Sommelier Circle, and include all general admission perks, plus the pre-event cocktail party from 6pm to 7:30pm. VIP guests will be able to indulge in a superb selection of high-end reserve tastings (wines that will not be available to Grand Tasting ticket holders at the main event), gourmet canapés, and exclusive animal encounters. Preferred parking valet service is also included.
The Bermuda Zoological Society is thankful for the support of the community. They are proud that their education programmes provide meaningful moments for students of all ages, and this annual fundraiser will help them to continue offering free education programmes to all Bermuda students.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 293-2727 ext. 2121 or RoarAndPour@bzs.bm.
What does it take to return to the ring, win lose or draw? Find out as Universal Security Alliance presents Return Fight Night on Saturday, November 23rd.
The event is headlined by IBA Title Fight, featuring David ‘Popeye’ Martinez from Mexico and Fabio ‘Maos De Pedra’ Costa, as well as Bermuda’s own Andre ‘Showtime’ Lambe in his final amateur fight.
The fight starts at 7pm at Fairmont Southampton.
Tickets are $85 for General Admission, $175 for VIP (includes access to the VIP Lounge, Fast Track Entry, and a complimentary drink) or $225 Ringside (includes Ringside Seating, gift bag, VIP Lounge, Fast Track Entry, and complimentary drink). Tickets are now on sale now at www.BdaTix.bm, Kit N Caboodle, Sousa’s Gardens and Sports R Us.
For more information, contact PulseBda@gmail.com.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
October
Bermuda’s Untold Stories Honouring Sally Basset – October 3rd, 11th, 18th & 24th
Oktoberfest at Swizzle Inn – October 3rd to 13th October 10th to 20th
Perfect Your Palate Pairings – October 10th & October 24th
BF&M Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – October 16th
**NEW Allen Temple Women’s Season 2019 Empowerment Services – October 16th, 26th & 30th
BUEI Screens presents: The Biggest Little Farm (5th Showing) – October 17th
**NEW Book Signing with Marilyn Steede – October 17th
P.A.L.S. 2019 Inaugural Golf Tournament – October 18th
DOCK-toberfest with Mike Hind – October 18th
Happy Hour For A Cause – October 18th
Women’s Resource Centre: Quiz Night with Mike Bishop – October 19th
BUEI Screens presents: Edie – October 20th
Destination Dockyard: Fall Festival – October 20th
Halloween & Gymnastics October Midterm Camp – October 21st to 25th
BIFFlix Presents: Pavarotti – October 23rd
Way We Live Tour: East – October 23rd & 26th
High School Girls Retreat: Healing and Achieving – October 24th & 25th
Halloween Glow Paint Party for Kids – October 25th
Coffee House Sessions – October 25th
**NEW Ladies Night In: An Unstoppable Night – October 25th
Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – October 26th
**NEW Wadson’s Farm Pumpkin Picking – October 26th
**NEW Harry’s Wine School: Wine Weights – starts October 26th
**NEW BUEI Children’s Halloween Party – October 26th
SCARS Red & White Party – October 26th
So Long Summer, Here Comes Fall – October 26th
Yelloween – October 26th
KPMG Advisory Training 2019: New to the Role of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) – October 29th
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – October 31st
PGA Tour: Bermuda Championship – October 31st to November 3rd
November
**NEW Pier of Fear Kids Halloween Party – November 1st
**NEW Pier of Fear Halloween Party – November 1st
Envisioning Bliss: A Health & Wellness Event – October 5th November 2nd
**NEW International Bermuda Dog Shows – November 2nd & 3rd
**NEW It’s Latin Jazz! – November 2nd
Masterworks in Wonderland – November 2nd
I Am A King Gala – November 2nd
World Rugby Classic – November 2nd to November 9th
Skippy KICK Martial Arts Tournament – November 3rd
KPMG Advisory Training 2019: Annual MLRO Update – November 6th & 13th
White Chair Wisdom 2019 – November 8th
AXA Man on the Run – November 10th
The Magic of Motown: Four Decades of American Music – November 10th
**NEW DJ Kenny’s Birthday Bash: The Old School Reggae, 90s RnB, Hip-Hop & Dancehall Edition – November 10th
**NEW Bermuda College Library Presents The African Foundation Timeline Exhibit – November 12th to 15th
**NEW King’s-Edgehill School Visits Bermuda – November 14th
Masters of Digital Illusions – September 28th November 16th
**NEW Roar and Pour – November 16th
Dockyard Festival of Trees Competition – November 16th to December 7th
Free Men’s Health Screening – November 21st
Bermuda Entrepreneurship Summit – November 21st
**NEW Return Fight Night – November 23rd
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – November 28th
December
HGA Home-Grown Alternatives – December 7th
Character Sundays in the Clocktower Mall – December 8th, 15th & 22nd
Santa’s Workshop – December 8th
Carols with the Dolphins – December 8th
Dockyard Tree Lighting Ceremony – December 8th
Butterfield Bank Mile Trials – December 13th
Destination Dockyard: Winter Wonderland – December 15th
Premier’s Awards – December 17th
Destination Dockyard: A Christmas Movie – December 22nd
January
Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2020: Butterfield Bank Mile – January 17th
Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2020: BF&M Bermuda 10K – January 18th
Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2020: Bermuda Marathon & Bermuda Half Marathon – January 19th
Art Exhibits
Current Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art – until October 29th
- The Art of Engagement by Sandra Vlock
Current Exhibits at Bermuda National Gallery – Ongoing
- 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 – until October 29th
- Mindframe Photo Voice Exhibition
Current Exhibits at Bermuda Arts Centre Dockyard – until November 24th
- Sea Changes
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – Until further notice
Enjoy the rest of your week!
B
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