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February 5th, 2020 Bermuda Calendar Update
Good Morning, Bermuda!
We’ve made it to February (hooray!) and here’s your weekly update with all of the latest events that have been added to the Bermuda Calendar since last week. As always, make sure you scroll all the way down to the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of this post to see ALL upcoming events, including those that have been previously covered in previous posts.
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The dance company is located at The Berkeley Cultural Centre (Old Berkeley School) and offers classes for adults and children at all levels.
Dance/Drumming is from 6:30pm-7:30pm on Thursdays for Advanced; noon-1pm on Saturdays for Children; and 1:30pm-3pm on Saturdays for All Levels. Afro Beat Workout for Beginners is on Wednesdays from 12:30pm to 1:30pm, Drumming for All Levels is on Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Kemetic Yoga for All Levels is on Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm.
The cost per course is $120 for the full term (10 weeks).
For more information, or to register, contact the Director Dawn Broadbelt at 505-1059 or 238-2645.
All are invited to come along, listen and learn about what Bermuda Health Plan 2020 means for you at the Health Plan Talk in the Parkon Friday, February 7th.
The Patients First public rally starts at 12:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Park, next to the Bermuda Library on Queen Street. This is an open air forum to share your concerns and also to share your ideas in a positive and friendly setting.
This is a free event.
For more information, contact Patients1stBda@gmail.com or 777-7708.
The Send Off, Bermuda’s 6th annual pre-Trinidad Carnival fete, is going down on Friday, February 7th.
The event is from 10pm until 2am at Cedarbridge Academy and hosted by International Island Boys. Come out and vibe to all the hottest and latest Power and Groovy Soca for 2020.
Tickets are $25 on www.Ptix.bm and at the door. There are lots of prizes to be won by advanced ticket holders.
For more information, contact InternationalIslandBoys@gmail.com.
National Museum of Bermuda’s Free For February Program has begun, allowing residents to enter the museum and join in a diverse program of activities for free throughout the month.
Self-taught, local photographer ABWilson will guide groups through the National Museum of Bermuda property in a Photography Walking Tour on Saturday, February 8th. The tour is one hour long and will meet at the front gate at 10am. Focusing on details of the grounds and buildings, ABWilson will demonstrate how to find the perfect image that might not be obvious at first glance.
In partnership with the Bermuda National Library, the museum is hosting Bermuda Story-Time with Marla Smith, followed by a unique session that explores Bermuda Geneology with Ellen Hollison Saturday, February 8th. From 11am until 11:30am in the Commissioner’s Room in the Commissioner’s House, Ms. Smith will be reading from the following books: “The Story of the Bermuda Cedar Tree” by Kevin Stevenson; “Abigail’s Dream Adventure: The Beach” by Karen Franks; “Professor Vincent… A Bermuda Crabography” by Dale Butler. From 11:30am until noon, also in the Commissioner’s Room in the Commissioner’s House, Bermuda residents can come and learn about their family’s story.
Bermuda Residents can learn and ask questions at the Hall of History Q&A with National Museumof BermudaStaff on Saturdays February 15th, and 29th. Each week from 10am until 2pm, NMB staff will be on site in the Hall of History, Commissioner’s House to connect with visitors and guide them through the 1,000 square foot mural masterpiece by local artist Graham Foster.
Book Readings by Florenz Maxwell will take place on Saturdays February 15th, 22nd, & 29th. Each week from noon until 1pm in the Commissioner’s Room in the Commissioner’s House, Bermudian author and storyteller Florenz Maxwell, will be sharing highlights from two of her published books: “The Spirit Baby” – a rich collection of uniquely Bermudian tales – and the award-winning “Girlcott”, a story based on the real-life events of the 1959 Theatre Boycott, which led to the breakdown of segregation in the community.
Learn the art of Palm Weaving with Ronnie Chameau on Saturdays February 22nd, & 29th. Bermudian Artist, Ronnie Chameau, has revived the dying art of doll making, hand crafting dolls from banana and palm leaves. Ms. Chameau will conduct a workshop on palmetto weaving focusing on women and work in the 17th and 18th centuries. There will be two workshops each Saturday, from 11am until noon and from 1pm until 2pm. Workshops on February 1st and 29th will be held in the Queen Elizabeth Hall. The workshop on February 22nd will be held in the Boat Loft.
Learn the benefits of yoga in the workplace at Chair Yoga with Lisa Wingood on Saturday, February 29th. From 10am until 11am in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, registered yoga teacher Lisa Wingood will demonstrate ways to do yoga in a chair to improve flexibility and reduce stress.
All events are free for all, including entry to the museum for Bermuda Residents only.
For more information, or to register, contact education@nmb.bm or visit www.nmb.bm to see the full program of activities.
In Motion School of Dance’s Ballet Team is offering a Ballet/Pointe Boot Camp on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 11th & 12th.
The workshop is from 9am until 2pm on both days, and will focus on technical and performance qualities in ballet. The workshop is suitable for students ages 11 and up, with a minimum of 3yrs ballet training required.
The cost is $45 and you can register online at www.InMotionBda.com or by contacting info@InMotionBda.com.
For more information, contact info@InMotionBda.com.
In Motion School of Dance is offering a Street Style Boot Camp on Thursday and Friday, February 13th & 14th.
The action packed workshop is from 9am until 2pm on both days, and suitable for students over the age of 11. Participants will learn dance techniques in house, breaking and more. No prior experience is required.
The cost is $45 and you can register online online at www.InMotionBda.com or by contacting info@InMotionBda.com.
For more information, contact info@InMotionBda.com.
Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club invite you to Enter The Chocolate Cave this Valentine’s Day weekend on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, February 14th, 15th & 16th.
They are offering at truly indulgent Valentine’s Day Affair at Marcus’, where the Private Dining Room will be transformed into a chocolate cave which promises to satisfy the cravings of all chocolate lovers in Bermuda.
Join them for dinner on Friday or Saturday, from 6pm – 10pm; Lunch on Saturday from noon until 3pm; or Brunch on Sunday from 11am-3pm.
The cost of Dinner and Dessert Buffet is $85 per person. The cost of Dinner and Dessert Buffet with wine pairings is $120 per person. The cost of the Dessert Buffet alone is $16 per person. The cost of Brunch is $54, or $94 for Champagne Brunch to add free flowing Champagne to your meal. Champagne Brunch is limited to two hours (additional $35 per hour) and includes options of spirits and selection of white, rose and red wines. All seating options include 17% gratuities charge.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 298-2028 or ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
This production of The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences in Covent Garden since 1946. A classic of Russian ballet, it established The Royal Ballet both in its new home after World War II and as a world-class company. Sixty years later, in 2006, the original staging was revived, returning Oliver Messel’s wonderful designs and glittering costumes to the stage.
The film begins at 3pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. Harbourfront opens for dinner at 6pm and ticket holders are entitled to 10% off (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 are $20 for BUEI members; $25 for non-members; $12 for students and available from BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop. Tickets are non-refundable within 24 hours of event.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 294-0204 or visit BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop.
Treat your Valentine to a night of slow jams, classic R&B, and sweet reggae at Blue Waters Anglers Club for Sweet & Sultry on Saturday, February 15th.
From 8pm until 1am, they’ll be featuring the best in good-loving, body-rocking, boot-knocking love songs from past to present, featuring DJ Chub, DJ TanZ, and surprise live performances. Bring your valentine, your friends, or just your dancing shoes.
General Admission is $30 while Early Bird tickets are $20 and available at www.Ptix.bm.
For more information, contact Najib Chentouf at nzaoui@gmail.com.
A shy but ambitious film student (Honor Swinton Byrne) begins to find her voice as an artist while navigating a turbulent courtship with a charismatic but untrustworthy man (Tom Burke). She defies her protective mother (Tilda Swinton) and concerned friends as she slips deeper and deeper into an intense, emotionally fraught relationship that comes dangerously close to destroying her dreams. From acclaimed writer-director Joanna Hogg comes an enigmatic and personal portrait of the artist as a young woman, combining passionate emotions and exquisite aesthetics into a lush, dreamlike story of young adulthood and first love. At once enrapturing and mysteriously unsettling – and featuring a profoundly layered breakout performance by Honor Swinton Byrne – The Souvenir is an essential and enduring film from one of our most distinctive and exciting filmmakers.
The film begins at 5:15pm the Tradewinds Auditorium. Harbourfront opens for dinner at 5pm, and ticket holders are entitled to a 10% discount (food only) when dining there 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 $15 each; $12 for students available from BUEI’s Ocean Gift Shop. Tickets are non-refundable within 24 hours of event.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 294-0204 or visit BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop.
Doors open at 10pm at Pier 6. Music will be provided by DJ’s Twinstar, Jim Brown and Ibreeze. Guests can expect elevated VIP lounges, hookah, confetti, pyrotechnics, sparklers, and more. The first 50 ladies will receive a free glass of Champagne upon entry.
Tickets are $40 at the door or $30 in advance from Sports Locker. Advanced ticket delivery also available.
For more information, or to reserve tickets or VIP Lounges, contact Trey Durham at 737-1511 or TreyDurhamBean@icloud.com.
Help PALS celebrate their 40th anniversary by participating in their 32nd Annual Fun Walk and Run on Sunday, February 23rd.
The walk/run starts at 8:30am at PALS Headquarters on Point Finger Road, finishing at the same spot. This year you choose the length (3K, 5K, or 10K) that you are comfortable with. PALS is the only home cancer care charity in Bermuda. Come out and have fun while supporting a great cause.
The cost is $30 for any length and free for kids. To register visit www.RaceDayWorld.com.
For more information, contact cedegrilla@pals.bm.
The Bermuda Diabetes Association will present a talk on the seriousness of diabetes titled Breaking News: What’s New in Diabetes on Wednesday, February 26th.
The talk is from 6pm until 8pm at BUEI and features guest speakers Dr. Robert Ratner (Past President American Diabetes Association) and Dr. Marian Sue Kirkman (Past Vice President American Diabetes Association). Free blood sugar testing will be administered.
Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact chair@diabetes.bm or jonesfamily@northrock.bm.
Strong, determined and resilient – meet the amazing people of remote Humla, on the Tibetan-Nepali border. Their big dreams for the community have uplifted the lives of many of the 50,000 people who call it home. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Nepali Himalayas in Humla, “Big Mountains, Big Dreams” is a story of collaboration, transformation and hope. It charts how lives have changed in this incredibly remote district, where the Adara Group began its work in 1998.
The screening event will also include a Q&A with Adara Group founder, Audette Exel, and Bermudian filmmaker, Robert Zuill.
The film begins at 6pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. Harbourfront also 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 are $20 for BUEI members, $25 for non-members, $12 for students and available at BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop. Tickets are non-refundable within 24 hours of event.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact 294-0204 or visiting BUEI’s Oceans Gift Shop.
Calling all whiskey lovers and wine connoisseurs…the Bermuda Volleyball Association invites you join them for a Wine & Whiskey Tasting Fundraiser on Friday, February 28th.
The event is from 6pm until 8pm at Goslings Wine Cellar on Dundonald Street. Guests will receive five drink tickets, which will allow you to choose from five different varietals and four different whiskey offerings. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Hosted by Sensei Gladwin “Roots” Phillips, this martial arts competition is for all ages and levels, including forms, weapons, sparring and K1.
The competition is from 1pm until 5pm at Pembroke Sunday School.
Admission for spectators is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Tickets and entry forms are available from Sensei Roots and the Bermuda Karate Institute.
For more information, contact KristinaIngham@icloud.com.
Prospective parents are invited to attend BCCL’s Open House and learn about their personalised learning approach, on Saturday, March 14th.
BCCL is a private school for students beginning at age 6, who have a language-based learning difference.
The open house is from 9am until 8pm at their premises on Cedar Avenue, and is free to attend.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact info@bccl.bm.
Grotto Bay promises that their Winter Lunch Buffet, offered every Monday through Saturday throughout the winter season,is truly your best lunch option and dubbed “the best kept secret in Bermuda.”
A delicious selection of warm comfort foods will surely please the true Bermudian in you. There is a different menu everyday and all of them feature choices of meat & fish, starches, salad and dessert bars, soup and more.
Winter Lunch Buffet is offered from noon until 3pm in the Hibiscus Room, every Monday through Saturday until March 31st.
The cherry on top is the price – only $19.95 per person, plus 17% gratuities.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact Guest Services at 1-441-293-8333.
Save the Date for One Enchanted Evening – a fundraiser to benefit Transitional Living Center, the Women’s Resource Centre and the Bermuda Equestrian Federation – on Saturday, June 6th.
The fun-filled evening starts at 6:30pm at Fort Hamilton. Guests can expect a Churrascaria-style dinner, entertainment by DJ Brian Willis and the Go Down Berries, a silent auction and car raffle.
Tickets are $200 and will be available on www.Ptix.bm closer to the date.
For more information, or to RSVP, contact Mary Frances Gaglio at mfg@logic.bm.
Athletes can start training now for the 2021 Bermuda Triangle Challenge Weekend, scheduled to take place from Friday to Sunday, January 15th to 17th.
The first race and opening event of the 2021 Bermuda Triangle Challenge Weekend: The Front Street Mile will take place on Friday, January 15th. The fun-filled, fast paced event starts at 6:30pm on Front Street with mile races featuring Primary, Middle, Senior School students and local adults plus international elite milers. Students and adults must pre-qualify for the Front Street Mile at the Mile Trials on Friday, December 11th, 2020. Trials will begin at 6pm at National Sports Centre. Entries are accepted from Primary, Middle and Senior School students and local adults. The fastest 20 qualifiers under 8 minutes will be invited to the exciting opening event of the 2021 Bermuda Triangle Challenge. For more information, contact Race Director Freddie Evans at fevans@gov.bm.
The second race in the 2021 Bermuda Triangle Challenge: Bermuda 10k and 10k Walk will take place on Saturday, January 16th. The race starts at 9am at the National Sports Centre, finishing at the same location. The weekend finishes with the 46th annual Bermuda Marathon & Half Marathon on Sunday, January 17th.The Bermuda Marathon starts at 7am at Royal Naval Dockyard while the Bermuda Half Marathon starts at 9am on Pitts Bay Road in Pembroke. Both races finish on Pitts Bay Road. All races are certified courses, organised and sanctioned by the Bermuda National Athletes Association.
Entry fees are yet to be determined for all races.
For more information, contact BermudaTriangleChallenge@gmail.com, or visit www.BermudaRaceWeekend.com for maps and online entry details.
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