October 24th, 2018 Bermuda Calendar Update
Good morning Bermuda,
It’s starting to get chilly now, time to unpack those sweaters and start prepping for the holiday season! Here are all 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 full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.
Join The Sugar Shack Cake & Bake Shop for Womb Connection: The Sweetest You on Thursday, October 25th.
Starting at 5:30pm, this event comes just in time for All Hallows Eve and Dia del Muerte. It offers another great opportunity to meet, network and learn from your fellow female entrepreneurs and business leaders. Featuring a host of bakers and sweet makers, with a life coach or two to put the icing on the cake.
The cost of this event is $20 which includes nibbles and refreshments. There will also be $5 raffles for sale.
RSVP online https://goo.gl/forms/Bxli2KbytfnDUSkJ3 or pay in advance by transferring funds to HSBC Account #004-042180-016.
For more information, contact 704-4780 or wombbermuda@gmail.com.
Come celebrate Halloween with a Haunted History Tour in Ye Olde Ghost Town, offered daily from Sunday, October 28th until Tuesday, October 30th.
Join for a incredible walking tour and street performance during the spookiest week of the year! And, for these super-special tours, they’ll have extra surprises, dinner deals, tricks and treats!
The 75 minute tour departs from Long Story Short on Water Street at 8:30pm.
Spaces are limited so buy your tickets today at www.Ptix.bm/Halloween. **UPDATE: October 28th Tour is sold out.**
For more information, contact 705-1838 or email info@hauntedhistorybda.com.
You can enjoy a scary good time at the Halloween Brunch at Fourways on Sunday, October 28th.
From 11:30am to 2pm, they promise something for everyone at this special themed brunch. The restaurant will be decorated for the occasion, and their chefs have concocted some deliciously scary dishes, Spooktacular desserts and frightful displays.
The cost is $49.75 for adults and $30 for children under 10 years, plus gratuities.
For more information, or to make your reservation, contact 236-6517.
The Women’s A.C.T Group, featuring special guest panelists, will host the,
Domestic Violence Awareness Forum on Monday, October 29th.
From 7pm until 8:30pm at Warwick Seventh-Day Adventist Church, this event is being held in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and will see a community panel discussion addressing 6 key points: 1. Signs of Domestic Violence; 2. Need for an Emergency Shelter for Battered Women; 3. Medical Support; 4. Law and Legal Procedures; 5. Trauma and Counseling Services; 6. Impact on Children and Family.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
For more information, contact WomensAct@gmail.com.
The Roman Catholic Church’s Peace and Social Justice Ministry is hosting an Anti-Racism Conference on Friday, November 2nd.
Starting at 6pm within the auditorium at Mount Saint Agnes, this event will feature two international speakers who are coming to Bermuda to discuss the topic of racism and racial justice from a spiritual perspective.
The first speaker is Dr. Edwin Olson – author of “And God Created Wholeness…”. Dr. Olson is no stranger to Bermuda. He worked as a consultant at The Bermuda College between 1995-1997 on the Diversity Training Initiative. Dr. Olson is a collegiate professor at Maryland University. His talk on the night of the event is entitled: Dismantling Racism by Practicing Wholeness.
The second speaker is Catholic Priest and university professor, Fr. Bryan Massingale, STD. Fr. Massingale is a senior professor of Theological and Social Ethics at Fordham University in New York City and a sought after speaker, both national and international, on the topic of racism and Catholic Church Social Justice Teachings. He is the author of the book “Racial Justice and the Catholic Church”. His talk on the night is entitled: Racial Justice and the Challenge of Discipleship.
There will be a Q&A period at the end of each talk, and all are invited to come out and participate. Discuss the moral imperative on this subject, where we fall short and how we can do better, as individual, as church, and as community.
Admission is free. A light supper will be served.
For more information, contact jewohlmuth@logic.bm or peaceandsocialjusticeorcc@logic.bm.
You are invited to join Marcus’ for a special event dedicated to the Havanna Biennial Art Exhibition, Havana Meets Bermuda: Behind the Wall on Friday, November 2nd.
The event starts at 7pm with Cuban cocktails and introductions, followed by a presentation led by Lisa Howie, the curator, who will speak about the Havana Biennial 2019 and how three local artists; Peter Lapsley, Jon Legere and Andrea Sundt will participate. From 8:30pm until 9:30pm you will enjoy a bespoke Cuban-style dinner and Latin music. If you have ever wanted to visit Havana, the Biennial is the perfect time to do so!
Tickets are $100, plus gratuities.
For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 298-2028 or
ham.diningreservations@fairmont.com.
You are invited to the Grand Opening of Lighthouse Medical Supplies Retail Store on Tuesday, November 6th.
For this special event there will be; door prizes, refreshments, live equipment demonstrations, professional consultations, the latest medical products, and great prices. You’ll also get to meet the Lighthouse Medical Team; Yana Swainson, Dr. Mike Serebrennik, Courtney Smith, Duvon Powell.
The store opens at 9am and is located in Somers Warehouse (tan coloured building off St. John’s Road) on 14 Cemetery Road. Additional parking is available in the grassy triangle between St. John’s Road and Cemetery Road.
Lighthouse Medical Supplies Ltd. is a Bermuda-based medical supply company specialising in; mobility, bedroom safety, bath safety, oxygen, CPAP, incontinence care, wound care and infection control.
For more information, contact 777-5483.
Movie Lounge is back so grab your sweetie, the kids, a blanket, a picnic and head down to Queen Elizabeth Park on Friday, November 16th.
From 5pm until 11pm, you can catch a double-header of your favourite flicks under the stars in a beautiful park setting.
The first screening is The Incredibles 2 starting at 5:30pm, immediately followed by Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom at 7:30pm.
Visit www.CityofHamilton.bm to see the movie trailers. Please be aware that there are scenes in The Incredible 2 that may be sensitive to those who suffer from epilepsy.
Admission is free!
For more information, contact info@cityhall.bm.
Formerly known as Super Saturdays, Masterworks’ art activities are back with a twist for Young @ Art on Saturday, November 17th.
The gallery is inviting families to come out and be inspired by the Masters featured in the Masterworks Gallery. Learn their history, and their techniques, then it’s your turn to create your own piece of art.
The event starts at 9am, and is best for children between the ages of 5 and 12, but all are encouraged to come out. Child friendly snacks will be provided by Bermuda Cupcake Company. Salty Lime will be open for your pleasure as well!
Admission is free. Adults must attend with children.
Save the Date for the next event on Saturday, December 15th.
For more information, contact 299-4000 or email mworks@logic.bm.
She Did That: a documentary that takes an in-depth look at the journeys of celebrated black female entrepreneurs, will show at BUEI followed by a discussion and dinner at Harbourfront, on Saturday, November 18th.
The 71-minute film was completed in late June, 2018 and has received wide acclaim. “She Did That.” was featured at EssenceFest, selected for the Urban World Film Festival, highlighted by Chase Bank as part of the ‘Women on the Move Leadership Day’, and was even shown on Times Square. Filmmaker Renae Bluitt produced this project as an extension of her very successful blog, ‘In Her Shoes’, a platform for celebrating “some of the most driven, talented, inspiring and let’s not forget, flyest female entrepreneurs on the planet”. Now the film will be shown right here in Bermuda, promising an empowering and dynamic event.
At 4pm the event kicks off with a networking hour. The film will begin at 5pm, followed by a panel discussion featuring guest speakers; Renae Bluitt and three incredible Bermudian women, and moderated by organiser, Kristin White. Afterwards, you are invited to keep the conversation going by joining them for dinner at Harbourfront, where you can continue to mix and mingle.
Film tickets are $50, and guests receive a glass of wine, canapés and a goody bag. For group pricing, buy 5 tickets for only $40 each. The three-course dinner at Harbourfront Restaurant is $100.
Tickets are available at www.Ptix.bm/SheDidThat.
For more information, contact Kristin White at hiya@kristindotcom.com or 705-1838.
Join in the festivities at City Hall for the Lighting of the Tree on Friday, November 23rd.
From 5:30pm until 7:30pm, the official Christmas tree of the City will be lit up with its thousands of bulbs! It’s an evening of entertainment with choirs, singers, dancers, jump rope troupes and more. The night coincides with the start of Friday late-night shopping and a certain bearded man from the north pole is due to make a quick appearance as well!
This event is presented in partnership with Tomorrow’s Voices.
Admission is free!
For more information, visit contact info@cityhall.bm or visit www.CityHall.bm.calendar.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
October
Masterworks Fall Mid-Term Art Camp – October 22nd to October 26th
Costumes and Crafts Camp – October 22nd to October 26th
Gymnastics Mid Term Camp – October 22nd to October 26th
Groton School Information Session – October 24th
Farmfest Raffle Sale: Win an Electric BMWi3 – October 24th, and 26th
Beginners Yoga: A 6-Week Course – starts October 25th
The Argus International Gig Regatta 2018 – October 25th, & October 27th
**NEW Womb Connection: The Sweetest You – October 25th
Let’s Talk about Cellular Health: dōTERRA Essential Oils & Supplements Make & Take Evening – October 25th
BUEI Glow Worm Tours – October 26th & 27th
Yoga For All Seasons: Scorpio. Harvest Your Power – October 26th
Soul Train Back in ‘D’ Day Costume Party – October 26th
Angels & Demons Halloween Party – October 26th
FarmFest – October 27th
BUEI Children’s Halloween Party – October 27th
Haunted Library 2018 – October 27th
Beau Rivage Halloween Dinner & Cocktail Party – October 27th
Evening of Praise at Grace Methodist Church – October 27th
BNG Art of Music Series Presents Violinist Michael Foyle – October 27th
Veuve Clicquot Yelloween – October 27th
Halloween at the Roxbury – October 27th
Mad Hatters Fete – October 27th
Broken Promises featuring Papa Sporty – October 27th
Bermuda Street Food Festival – October 28th
BUEI Screens presents: Lizzie – October 28th
**NEW Domestic Violence Awareness Forum – October 29th
**NEW Halloween Haunted History Tour – October 28th October 29th & October 30th
**NEW Halloween Brunch at Fourways – October 28th
Bermuda Gymnastics Association Halloween Haunted House – October 31st
November
The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – November 1st and November 29th
Restoration Fellowship’s International Prophetic Encounter 2018 – November 2nd to November 4th
**NEW Anti-Racism Conference – November 2nd
**NEW Havana Meets Bermuda: Behind The Wall – November 2nd
Somersfield Academy Peddler’s Porch Event – November 3rd
The Rhythm Lab’s Butternut Festival And Vegan Buffet Dinner – November 3rd
Skippy KICK 31 – November 4th
Mariners RFC Classic Tent – November 4th
**NEW Lighthouse Medical Supplies Retail Store Grand Opening – November 6th
Tour, Lecture & Film Screening in Commemoration of the End of World War 100th Anniversary – November 8th
Somersfield Academy Annual Golf Tournament – November 9th
Cookies & Canvas Paint Night for Kids – November 9th
2nd Annual Small Business Awards – November 11th
Hindsight Old School Party – November 11th
Bermuda Fashion Collective at BSoA – November 15th
KATKiDS Night Market – November 16th
**NEW Movie Lounge – November 16th
**NEW Young @ Art – November 17th and December 15th
Warhammer 40,000: Introduction Days – November 17th, and January 19th (2019)
Project 100 Black & White Ball – November 17th
**NEW She Did That: Film, Discussion & Dinner – November 18th
**NEW Lighting of the Tree: Tree of Lights – November 23rd
FoH/Hannover Re Walk and Run 2018 – November 25th
December
Bermy Throw Down – October 5th Postponed until December 1st
Home-Grown Alternatives (HGA) 2018 – December 1st
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Introduction Days – December 15th, January 19th (2019), & February 16th (2019).
Art Exhibits
Current Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- 10 Years a Museum – ongoing
- Wild, Uncaged and Free by Katherine Summerfield – until October 24th
Current Exhibits at Bermuda National Gallery – ongoing
- 2018 Bermuda Biennial: What We Share
- Shepard Fairey: Rebel with a Cause
- The Power of Art: Land and Sea: Fragile Treasures
- Peter Woolcock: A New Bestiary for Children
- BNG Sculptures in Queen Elizabeth Park
Current Exhibits at Bermuda Society of Arts – October 19th until November 2nd
- Mindframe Photovoice: Through the lens – Look Out, Focus in
- Reef Roamers IV: An Exhibition of Marine Sculptures by Janet Percy
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – until further notice
Enjoy the rest of the week!
B
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