October 30th, 2019 Bermuda Calendar Update
Happy Halloween, Bermuda!
We’ve reached the end of October – the spookiest time of the year! – and I hope everyone has a safe and fun night of trick or treating tomorrow.
Without any further adieu, here is your weekly update with all of the latest events 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.
If you are planning any upcoming events, let us know by submitting a full description of your event via our online submission form here – a basic listing is free!
As the island prepares to welcome the PGA Tour, The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs invites you to learn about the life and legacy of the iconoclast Bermudian golfer who led the charge against segregation in golf at Louis Rafael ‘Kid’ Corbin: Breaking Golf’s Colour Line in America, Canada and Bermuda on Wednesday, October 30th.
The event is from 6pm until 8pm at Ocean View Golf Course, and will feature Professor Jeffrey Sammons, from New York University, and Mr. Kim Swan, JP, MP.
This event is free to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information, or to reserve your space, contact 292-1681 or sjctodd@gov.bm.
A new exhibition is opening at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, in the Botanical Gardens, on Friday, November 1st.
The show titled A Divine Turquoise Isle by visiting artist Rory Jackson will be on display in the Rick Faries Gallery.
Rory splits his time between the vast skies of Vermont and the coastal communities of Cape Three Points, Ghana. Working in oils he focuses on capturing a moment in time; the light on the mountains, the vibrancy of people, boats and seascapes. “As a painter, my aim is to bring to life a presence to the viewer, a relationship between the earth and the people who hold covenant with it.” – Rory Jackson
The opening reception is from 5:30 until 7pm. There is no admission fee and all are welcome. The show will remain on display until November 26th.
For more information, contact 299-4000 or Education@masterworksbermuda.org.
Try a new approach to your health with an Introduction to Yoga (for Beginners), a new 4 week course starts on Saturday, November 2nd.
The Iyengar method is a unique style of yoga that encourages precise alignment and mindful movement, often utilising a variety of props to help students safely achieve and hold poses for maximum benefit. Iyengar yoga provides an ideal foundation for new students, and offers a comprehensive platform for more experienced students to advance their practice.
Classes will be held weekly at The Club Yoga Centre at Fritholme Gardens (Elbow Beach). One hour class options are Saturdays 10:45am, Wednesdays 7pm, Thursdays 9:30am.
The course is suitable for students of all abilities, ages 16+.
The cost is $100 for the entire 4 week course.
For more information or to sign-up, contact Ann at Yoga@fritholme.bm or visit www.Fritholme.com/Iyengar-Yoga.
The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents its 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival on Saturday, November 2nd.
The event is from 11am until 4pm at Victoria Park, and is suitable for children from infants to P6. You can expect lots of books, fun activities, giveaways, storytelling and entertainment.
Each child will receive one free book, drink and popcorn.
Admission is free. Food and drinks will be on sale.
For more information, contact dstBermuda@gmail.com.
Fall in love with the season at The Loren’s Harvest Dinner at The Pink Beach Club on Saturday, November 2nd.
Their forward-thinking Chef Tim Sullivan, whose main focus is always on the finest and freshest fare, has carefully curated a spectacular 3-course menu that celebrates Bermuda’s local ingredients and the classic flavors of fall.
Service starts at 6pm. After dinner you can keep the good times rolling and dance the night away from 8pm to 11pm under the stars at Marée lounge patio with DJ Darrel Roxwell.
The Menu consists of: Amuse Bouche, Latke – NY State Apple Compote, Pink Peppercorn Crème Fraiche
Starter (choice of) : Roasted Cauliflower Puree – Hudson Valley Camembert; Roasted Beets – Tucker’s Point Goat Cheese, Baby Arugula; Pan-Seared Diver Sea Scallops – Blistered Grapes, Oyster Mushrooms, Foie Gras Sabayon; Duck Confit & Pappardelle – Mulberry; Local Farm Greens & Roasted Squash Salad – Pears, Toasted Walnuts, Maple Vinaigrette; or Shrimp & Grits – Carolina Prawns, Étouffée.
Entrée (choice of): Pan-Seared Lionfish – Parsnip Pillow, Braised Greens, Chardonnay Emulsion; Spiny Tail Lobster Gnocchi – Mushrooms, Sea Beans, Tarragon Beurre Blanc; Pumpkin Ravioli – Kale, Pine Nut Sage Cream; Herb Grilled Hanger Steak – Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato Puree, Garlic Butter; Roasted Butternut Squash Vol-au-Vent – Forest Mushrooms, Leeks, Charred Vegetable Demi-Glace; or Guinea Chick Lobster-Crusted Filet Mignon – Whipped Potatoes, Braised Greens, Lobster Butter.
Dessert: Pistachio Ice Cream Profiteroles – Salted Caramel Ganache
Special Fall Cocktails include: $14 Rosemary Pomegranate Martinis and $8 Sam Adams Octoberfest.
For more information, or reservations, contact 441-293-1666 dirk@thelorenhotel.com or book direct on OpenTable: https://tinyurl.com/yx998jy7.
Learn the art of perfumery and create your own customised scent with Master Perfumer Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone, at Lili Bermuda’s Perfume Masterclass – held every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the Fall/Winter Season, starting on November 5th.
This intimate studio session is held weekly from 1pm until 5pm, at the historic Stewart Hall in St. George’s. Over a four-hour seminar you will gather essential knowledge about perfumery: the history of perfume making, extraction processes, applications of essential oils, vocabulary and descriptions of perfume.
Each participant will be provided with all the necessary equipment to create up to five formula trials. Sessions will end with the creation of a customised 50ml fragrance bottle designed to suit each person’s personality.
Your personal experience will take place in the same intimate setting as the meticulous Lili Bermuda creation process.
Classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday, from November until the end of March, by appointment only. A maximum 5 participants are allowed per workshop.
The cost of the workshop is $350 and registration is required. A $100 is required to secure the booking. To register, complete the form at www.LiliBermuda.com/Pages/Studio-Workshop or contact
studio@lilibermuda.com.
For more information, contact studio@lilibermuda.com.
BUEI Screens presents: Edie, back for a second showing on Tuesday, November 5th.
2017 / Drama / NR / 102mins
83 year old Edie believes that it is never too late – packing an old camping bag, leaving her life behind and embarking on an adventure she never got to have – climbing the imposing Mount Suilven in Scotland.
The film begins at 7:30pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium.
Harbourfront opens for dinner at 5pm, and ticket holders are entitled to 10% off dinner (food only) after the film. Reservations required. Please call 295-4207 for reservations and be sure to mention the film. Cannot be combined with any other special offers.
Tickets: $15 each; Students $12, and available by calling or visiting BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop. Tickets are non-refundable within 24 hours of event.
For more information, contact BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop on 294-0204.
New exhibitions are opening at the Bermuda Society of Arts, on the top floor of City Hall on Friday, November 8th.
Alice In Wonderland, a delightful and diverse collection of artwork painted by local artist Alice Coutet, will be on display in the Onions Gallery.
The Edinburgh Gallery will show the Finsness Family Art Show: 1 family, 5 different styles, featuring the works of Barbara Finsness and her family.
On display in Studios A & B will be FACES – a body of work by Elizabeth Arnold, combining her love of music with the emotion and expression a song can inspire within a painting. The collection also features feminine heroes that are significant to her.
The opening reception is free and open to the public on Friday, November 8th from 5pm to 7pm. The exhibitions will remain on display until December 10th.
For more information, contact 292-3824 or bsoa@ibl.bm, or visit www.BSoA.bm.
Whether you are a buyer or seller, Somersfield Academy has something for you at their annual Peddler’s & Artisan’s Porch Event – the flea market sale where everybody profits – on Saturday, November 9th.
The event is from 10am until 2pm at the school on Middle Road, where you can expect lots of bargains, food concessions, baked goods and a car wash.
The cost to be a vendor it $25 per spot with your own table, or $35 per spot with a table provided. All spots are on a covered porch.
To sign up visit Somersfield.bm or stop by the school and pick up a registration form.
All proceeds in support of the Student Diversity Leadership Conference.
For more information, contact SusanSimons@Somersfield.bm.
BUEI Screens presents: The Biggest Little Farm, back for a sixth showing on Sunday, November 10th.
2018 / Documentary / PG / 91mins
The Biggest Little Farm follows two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land.
When the barking of their beloved dog Todd leads to an eviction notice from their tiny LA apartment, John and Molly Chester make a choice that takes them out of the city and onto 200 acres in the foothills of Ventura County, naively endeavoring to build one of the most diverse farms of its kind in complete coexistence with nature. The land they’ve chosen, however, is utterly depleted of nutrients and suffering from a brutal drought.
The film chronicles eight years of daunting work as they attempt to create the utopia they seek, planting 10,000 orchard trees and over 200 different crops, and bringing in animals of every kind.
The film begins at 5:15pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium.
Harbourfront opens for dinner at 6pm, and ticket holders are entitled to 10% off dinner (food only) after the film. Reservations required. Please call 295-4207 for reservations and be sure to mention the film. Cannot be combined with any other special offers.
Tickets: $15 each; Students $12.Tickets available by calling or visiting BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop. Tickets are non-refundable within 24 hours of event.
For more information, contact BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop on 294-0204.
All members of the public are invited to a French movie with English subtitles, for the November edition of the monthly Ciné Club from L’Alliance Française des Bermudes, showing Larguées (Dumped) presented by BUEI Films on Tuesday, November 12th.
France 2018 – 1h35mn (Comedy) By Eloise Lang with Miou-Miou, Camille Cottin et Camille Chamoux. Rated 16+
Sisters Rose and Alice couldn’t be more different. Rose is free-spirited and parties all night, while Alice is a responsible, reserved mother of two. They can’t agree on anything — except when it comes to their depressed mother, Françoise, who was recently dumped by their father for a much younger woman. Their mission: cheer her up, and get her back in the game. And what better place than an all-inclusive resort on the island of Réunion?…
The film starts at 8pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium at BUEI. The film is not advisable for persons under the age of 16.
**UPDATE: Tickets are $10 Members / $15 Non-members. Member Students: $7 / Non-member Students: $12
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit or contact BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop at 294-0204. Visit www.AllianceFrancaiseBda.org for more details on films, events and membership.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton in Bermuda, Peace and Social Justice Ministry, is holding its annual Social Justice Education forum with a focus on Poverty in Bermuda on Friday, November 15th.
The event starts at 7:30pm at St. Theresa’s Church Hall, with a segment of the Dale Butler film on Poverty in Bermuda, followed by a short commentary from Mr. Butler.
Participants will then have an opportunity to divide into break-out groups to discuss poverty in our island community in the following areas: Education and Poverty; Social Exclusion and Poverty; Technological Advances and Poverty; Race,Culture and Poverty; Cashless Society and Poverty implications; Social Impacts ( Healthcare etc.) and Poverty.
The aim of the event is to draw attention to the issue of poverty in “paradise” and to scratch the surface with ideas and possibilities for action to begin doing the work. The theme is “One Person,One Focus and One Act at a Time.” The goal is to inspire those within the Catholic church community to join in exploring ways to help alleviate poverty in Bermuda.
Those who attend from other churches or other faith communities also will be privy to this information which they can then share with and inspire to action in their own spiritual communities.
This event is free and open to the public to attend. Refreshments will be available.
For more information, contact 799-0108 or PeaceAndSocialJusticeOrcc@logic.bm.
Come and find a bargain or make a little holiday cash at the Bermuda Fall Flea Market, every Saturday from November 16th to December 21st.
The market will be held from 8am until 3pm in the Educational Building at the Botanical Gardens.
Vendors welcome. The cost to be a vendor is $20.
For more information, contact BermudaFleaMarket@gmail.com or 707-6681.
After a great turnout for the October sale, the next Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale on Saturday, November 16th promises to be even better.
From 9am until 2pm at Peace Lutheran Church in Paget, you can find lots of bargains for everybody and affordable Christmas gifts.
A variety of clothing will be on sale including great evening outfits, shoes, and even ugly Christmas sweaters. Other sale items include household items, jewellery, toys, games, and books.
Coffee and hot dogs will also be for sale, so you won’t go hungry while shopping.
For more information, contact Carol Carvalho at 747-3377.
Hakuna Matata! Put on your favourite African inspired outfit and join the City of Hamilton for the Uptown Fresh Air Films showing the new Lion King on Saturday, November 16th.
The outdoor movie series will take place in North Hamilton at the junction of Dundonald and Court Street. There will be Lion King inspired face painting and a prize for the best dressed. Bring your chairs and the whole family!
Showtime is at 6pm.
Admission is free. Popcorn will be available for purchase onsite, and they encourage everyone to support the area eateries for dinner.
For more information, contact atucker@cityhall.com or visit www.CityOfHamilton.bm.
P.A.L.S. 39th Annual Holiday Fair will take place on Saturday, November 23rd.
From 10am until 4pm at St. Paul’s Church in Paget, you can enjoy great food including tasty soups and sandwiches, shopping for homemade crafts, plants and baked goods, a White Elephant and Car Boot Sale, and a chance to win Bingo and Raffle prizes.
Bingo starts at 2pm. The Raffle Draw is at 4pm.
Entry is free.
For more information, contact cedegrilla@pals.bm.
The American Society of Bermuda will host its annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club on Thursday, November 28th.
The event starts with cocktails (cash bar) at 6pm. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm and include all the traditional Thanksgiving fare served buffet style. A Raffle Draw will take place at 7:30pm.
Members and non-members are welcome. Reservations and prepayment are essential.
The cost of the dinner is $52 for an adult, $23 for a child between the ages of 3-12. The cost is inclusive of gratuities.
To reserve your seat at the table, email AmericanSociety@northrock.bm with your name and daytime phone number and they will get back to you promptly. Payment can be made online to HSBC account #010197507001. Please make sure your name is attached to the transmission. For credit card payments, email your phone number and they will call you.
For more information, contact AmericanSociety@northrock.bm.
Ho,Ho,Ho…Come and join the Friends of Hospice Christmas Town Market on Saturday, November 30th.
From 10am until 4pm at Peace Lutheran Church, there will be tasty treats, face painting, kids crafts, cookie decorating, games, fun castles and lots of other fun activities. Santa will be popping by from 2:30pm to 4pm to say a special hello and take pictures with the kiddies. The In Motion dancers will give a performance at 1pm and some other special guests will also be joining throughout the day.
Adults can grab some great gifts while they are there, as well as a beautiful Balsam Fir Christmas tree and/or wreath.
Admission is free, however various activities are not. Balsam Fir Christmas Trees are $60 for Table Tops, $85 for 5ft-6ft, $100 for 6ft-7ft, $150 for 7ft-8ft, and 12in Wreaths are $25 each. You can contact Friends of Hospice to place your order today for pick-up or delivery on November 30th. All proceeds go to Friends of Hospice, the charity supporting Agape House.
For more information, contact 232-0859, executive.director@hospice.bm, or info@hospice.bm.
Don’t miss the IFBB Pro League Caribbean Grand Prix Fitness Expo & Pro Qualifier here in Bermuda on Saturday, December 7th.
IFBB Pro League Caribbean Grand Prix Bermuda Pro Qualifier is an open event and there is no qualification required. It’s the perfect crossover event for both novice and masters. Overall winners will earn an IFBB Pro Card.
The day of bodybuilding competitions starts at 9am in the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium at Cedar Bridge Academy.
Prejudging will begin at 10am, and the main event will begin at 5pm. The Fitness Expo will open from 9am until 5pm.
Show tickets can be purchased from www.Ptix.bm and entrance into the Fitness Expo can be paid at the door.
For more information, contact coordinator@AbsoluteFocus.bm.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
October
Allen Temple Women’s Season 2019 Empowerment Services – October 16th, 26th & 30th
**NEW Louis Rafael ‘Kid’ Corbin: Breaking Golf’s Colour Line in America, Canada, and Bermuda – October 30th
Crimson Moon Bartenders Competition – October 30th
Halloween Haunted History in Ye Olde Ghost Town – October 30th, 31st & November 2nd
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – October 31st
PGA Tour: Bermuda Championship – October 31st to November 3rd
November
Pier of Fear Kids Halloween Party – November 1st
Pier of Fear Halloween Party – November 1st
**NEW Exhibition Opening at Masterworks: A Divine Turquoise Isle – November 1st
Envisioning Bliss: A Health & Wellness Event – October 5th November 2nd
**NEW Introduction to Yoga (for Beginners) – starts November 2nd
International Bermuda Dog Shows – November 2nd & 3rd
**NEW 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival – November 2nd
**NEW Harvest Dinner at The Loren – November 2nd
It’s Latin Jazz! – November 2nd
Masterworks in Wonderland – November 2nd
I Am A King Gala – November 2nd
Renegades Rugby Club Tent at the World Rugby Classic – November 2nd
World Rugby Classic – November 2nd to November 9th
Skippy KICK Martial Arts Tournament – November 3rd
**NEW Perfume Masterclass – starts November 5th
**NEW BUEI Screens presents: Edie (2nd Showing) – November 5th
6-week Yoga for Low Back Health – starts November 5th
BNG presents Rembrandt van Rijn and the Dutch Identity – November 5th
KPMG Advisory Training 2019: Annual MLRO Update – November 6th & 13th
White Chair Wisdom 2019 – November 8th
**NEW Exhibitions Opening at BSoA – November 8th
Satsang: Trauma & Spirituality – November 8th
Girls Day Out: Breakfast, Afternoon Tea & Dinner with a Twist for Two – November 9th
Masterworks One Stop Shop Annual Craft Market – November 9th
**NEW Peddler’s & Artisan’s Porch Event – November 9th
AXA Man on the Run – November 10th
**NEW BUEI Screens presents: The Biggest Little Farm (6th Showing) – November 10th
The Magic of Motown: Four Decades of American Music – November 10th
DJ Kenny’s Birthday Bash: The Old School Reggae, 90s RnB, Hip-Hop & Dancehall Edition – November 10th
**NEW L’Alliance Française des Bermudes Ciné Club: Larguées (Dumped) – November 12th
Bermuda College Library Presents The African Foundation Timeline Exhibit – November 12th to 15th
Generation Zapped – November 13th
King’s-Edgehill School Visits Bermuda – November 14th
**RESCHEDULED Bermuda National Gallery presents Michael Walsh – October 24th November 14th
**NEW Poverty In Bermuda – November 15th
**NEW Bermuda Fall Flea Market – November 16th
**NEW Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – November 16th
Masters of Digital Illusions – September 28th November 16th
**NEW Uptown Fresh Air Films: Lion King – November 16th
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 P.A.L.S. Holiday Fair – November 23rd
Return Fight Night – November 23rd
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – November 28th
Thanksgiving Dinner at Cafe Lido – November 28th
**NEW American Society of Bermuda Thanksgiving Dinner – November 28th
**NEW Friends of Hospice Christmas Town Market – November 30th
The St. George’s Boat Parade – November 30th
December
HGA Home-Grown Alternatives – December 7th
**NEW IFBB Pro League Caribbean Grand Prix Fitness Expo – 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
- 9th Biennial Charman Prize – until January 2020
- A Divine Turquoise Isle – November 1st to 26th
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 – November 8th to December 10th
- Onions Gallery: Alice In Wonderland by Alice Coutet
- Edinburgh Gallery: Finsness Family Art Show by Barbara Finsness and Family
- Studios A & B – FACES by Elizabeth Arnold
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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