January 9th, 2019 Bermuda Calendar Update
Happy New Year Bermuda!
This is the first post of 2019 and I hope everyone’s year has gotten off to a good start. Below are all of the new events that have been added to the calendar since December 19th. 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.
The Yoga Centre invites you to join their 8-week course, Yoga for the Pelvic Floor starting on Wednesday, January 9th.
Starting 11am each week at their premises on Victoria Street, this course is designed specifically for those looking to strengthen or release tightness in the pelvic floor area, common for both women and men. It is particularly useful for ageing students and or those with minor incontinence issues.
Students come away with a re-patterning and re-orientation of the pelvic floor area that leads to better alignment, pain-release and reduced weakness in the pelvic floor area.
This course is taught by a senior experience yoga teacher – E-RYT 500 through Yoga Alliance and certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT).
The cost is $160 per person.
For more information, contact 799-0108 or yogaontherock@logic.bm.
The Sportseller in the Washington Mall are celebrating their 40th Anniversary with a host of free events starting on Wednesday, January 9th.
First in the series is the Horizon Health Pilates Mat Class, open to all abilities and genders. After pilates, an After-Party will follow where class participants can enjoy refreshments sponsored by Discovery Wines & Spirits, Truly Spiked & Sparkling and Icelandic Glacial Natural Spring Water.
The second event in the series is On Running Goslings Rum Run, on Wednesday, January 16th. Registration begins at 5pm at the Sportseller, where you can try on and borrow a pair of shoes for the race which begins at 6pm. Participants must complete 1 lap of the designated .6mile loop, then drink one of Goslings Iconic Cocktails. Repeat 3 more times drinking a different cocktail after each loop (non-alcoholic choices will also be available). An After-Party will follow, sponsored by Goslings.
The third event is the Women Who Workout & Wine on Wednesday, January 23rd. Space is limited to the first 20 females who sign-up. Bring your own mat. The class is sponsored by Health and Happiness Coach Tania Kowalski, teaching circuit training for women. An After-Party will follow, sponsored by Pitt & Co. and Barritt’s.
The fourth event is the series is Todd Crew’s Yoga For Dudes on Wednesday, January 30th. Bring your own mat. An After-Party will follow, sponsored by Pitt & Co. and Barritt’s.
The fifth event in the series is Lucky Elephant Wellness Yoga for Athletes on Sunday, February 6th. Space is limited to the first 35 participants who sign-up. Bring your own mat. An After-Party will follow, sponsored by Discovery Wines & Spirits.
The sixth event in the series is B-Active For Life Metabolic Circuit Training on Wednesday, February 13th. Space is limited to the first 20 participants who sign-up. An After-Party sponsored by Discovery Wines & Spirits – Truly Spiked & Sparkling and Icelandic Glacial Natural Spring Water, will follow.
The final event in this series is the Mizuno Glow 5k Walk/Run on Sunday, February 20th. After completing the designated course, participants can join them for the After-Party in celebration of their 40th Anniversary.
Party is sponsored by Discovery Wines & Spirits – Truly Spiked & Sparkling and Icelandic Glacial Natural Spring Water.
Registration for all classes/events begins at 5:30pm at the Sportseller, unless otherwise stated. All events begin promptly at 6pm. After-Parties are open to participants only.
All events are FREE to the public.
For more information, contact 295-2692.
BIFF Flix presents Mr. SOUL! Ellis Haizlip and the Birth of Black Power TV on Wednesday, January 9th
Starting at 6:30pm at Specialty Cinema, this award-winning documentary looks at the influence of Ellis Haizlip, the pioneering television producer who ushered giants and rising stars of black American culture onto the national stage in the US as the host of the groundbreaking show, SOUL! The movie has won the International Documentary Association Award for Best Music Documentary in 2018.
Tickets are $15 and available online at www.SpecialityCinema.bm or from the cinema box office.
For more information, contact info@biff.bm or call 293-3456.
The Yoga Centre invites you to join their Beginner’s Yoga 12-Week Course commencing on Thursday, January 10th
Starting at 5:30pm every Thursdays at their premises on Victoria Street, This 12-Week course is geared to those new to yoga and or those wishing to revive their practice and develop a regular routine.
The course provides step by step instruction into the practice of yoga where students: gain strength and flexibility; confidence in learning how to do the poses correctly; breathing exercise to calm the body and mind and mindfulness to improve focus and concentration.
The instructor – an E-RYT 500 , YACEP, Yoga Alliance Instructor, yoga teachers trainer and yoga therapist – is equip to work with most student abilities with adaptations for challenges, ensuring individual safety first. Overall bodily confidence, strength and flexibility are immediate outcomes of this course.
The price of this course is $260 per person.
For more information, contact 799-0108 or yogaontherock@logic.bm.
The Yoga Centre invites you to join their course 8-week course on Meditation Basics starting on Thursday, January 10th.
Starting 7:30pm each week at their premises on Victoria Street, this program is a good grounding course into the practice of meditation- how to practice; use the mantra; appreciate the various approaches to meditation and mindfulness; what the benefits and obstacles of meditation look like; and, what the goal of meditation is and how it works in daily life. In addition a 30 minute meditation practice is held each week to help solidify the practice.
This promises a good course for beginners or those wishing to become more firmly rooted in their practice and is taught by an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teachers Trainer and experienced meditation teacher in both Eastern and Western mystical traditions.
The cost of the course is $180 per person.
For more information, contact 799-0108 or yogaontherock@logic.bm.
The Women’s Legal Network (“WLN”) will be hosting the second part of their Emotional Intelligence Seminar on Saturday, January 12th.
Starting at 8:30 am at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club, this seminar will be led by Dr. Crystal Clay and will focus on practical skills to develop emotional intelligence. Please note that if you did not attend part 1, you can still attend this seminar.
The cost for the event is $50, which includes a continental breakfast. Please note that payment must be received before the event to guarantee your spot. Space is limited.
For more information, or to register, contact womenslegalnetwork@gmail.com.
Bermuda Folk Club is proud to present another Open Mic Night on Saturday, January 12th.
Starting at 8pm at Robin Hood, you are invited to make your way over to the pub to sing, play or be part of the audience. Visiting musicians welcome.
This is a free event and you are encouraged to tell your friends.
For more information, contact aley22166@yahoo.com.
The Yoga Centre invites you to join their 8-week therapeutic course: ASBN Yoga for Arms, Shoulders, Upper Back & Neck starting on Monday, January 14th.
Starting at 11am each week at their premises on Victoria Street, students will learn valuable techniques to strengthen fingers, hands and wrists: work on poses to improve arm strength, shoulder soreness or weaknesses like frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries and misalignment in the upper back and chest.
Students will come away with an improved upper body and chest, greater alignment in the upper torso, a more open heart and enhanced breathing ability.
Taught by a certified teacher/teachers trainer through Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500) and yoga therapist (C-IAYT).
The cost is $160 per person.
For more information, contact 799-0108 or yogaontherock@logic.bm.
PRIDE Bermuda, in partnership with The Bermuda Coalition, is pleased to present the documentary film Marijuana: It’s Complicated. Our Problem, Our Solution screening on Wednesday, January 16th.
Starting at 6pm at BUEI, the documentary, directed and produced by Juanee Scott, looks at the complexities around Marijuana in our community. After the documentary there will be a panel discussion featuring doctors, lawyers, policy makers, and former users discussing this poignant topic.
This documentary is highly recommended for youth aged 11-18 and you are invited to bring your children, friends, family, and co-workers. This is a community conversation, and it’s our job to find the right solutions that best protect our children.
Admission is $10 for adults or free for for youth with student ID. Tickets are available online from www.BdaTix.com.
For more information, contact 295-9970.
The 2019 Bermuda Marathon Weekend starts with the 2019 Front Street Mile on Friday, January 18th.
The weekend will kick off at 6.30pm on Front Street with a performance by the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band. This will be followed by a series of mile races featuring Primary, Middle, Senior Students, Adults and Elite International Runners and the first race of the Bermuda Triangle Challenge.
The 2019 Bermuda 10k &10k Walk, and 2nd Race of the Bermuda Triangle Challenge will be held on Saturday, January 19th. The races start at 9am and finish at 11am at National Sports Centre.
The 44th annual Bermuda Marathon & Half Marathon, and 3rd Race of the Bermuda Triangle Challenge will be held on Sunday, January 20th. The races start at 9am and finish at 2pm on Front Street.
For more information, or late entries, visit www.BermudaRaceWeekend.com.
Peace Lutheran Church will be hosting their first Car Boot Sale of the New Year on Saturday, January 19th.
From 9am until 2pm, see what fabulous bargains you can find. From clothes and shoes for everyone, household items, toys, jewellery, DVDs, CDs, gifts and so much more.
There will be coffee, hot dogs and soup so you won’t go hungry whilst shopping.
For more information, contact Carol Carvalho 747-3377.
Give your little one a healthier, happier, enjoyable start to the year at Zumbini sessions starting on Saturday, January 19th.
Starting at 10:15am, every Saturday at their premises on Union Street, this 8-week course for babies and toddlers between the ages of 0-4, nurtures a love of movement so it becomes a way of life and gives you the chance to nurture your inner child as well.
You and your little one will enjoy singing, dancing and musical instruments while enhancing; cognitive skills, emotional development, balance, rhythm, social skills and strengthening bonds.
The cost is $200, or register at least one week before the class start date for a discounted rate of just $150. The fee covers all materials and the class. Register online at www.Zumbini.com.
For more information, contact zumbasize@yahoo.com.
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre are hosting another talk and panel discussion, Cancer Talks: Cervical Cancer on Tuesday, January 22nd.
This will be held from 5:30pm until 7pm at the BUEI where panel guest, Oncologist Dr. Chris Fosker, will discuss the following topics: HPV Vaccination at ages 11-12 (boys and girls), Pap Tests starting at age 21, Pap and HPV co-tests starting at age 30, and Cervical Cancer Treatment.
This is a free event and your are asked to RSVP on the Event Page at www.chc.bm.
For more information, contact 236-1001 or events@chc.bm.
Interested in becoming a certified and registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance? The Yoga Centre welcomes you to join their Certified Yoga Teachers Training course starting on Friday, January 25th.
This 6-month training program will provide students with an in-depth understanding of yoga while preparing trainees to begin teaching immediately at the end of their training.
This course is designed for those wishing to experience a deep dive into the teachings of yoga so they learn, not just about poses, but about the science and art of yoga and how it applies to everyday life.
The instructor is a certified E-RYT 500, Yoga Alliance Community Education Provider (YACEP), Yoga Instructor and Teachers Trainer, and Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT).
The cost of the training is $3,000 per person. Payment in instalments are permissible.
Interviews are now being conducted for those interested in commencing the training.
For more information, or to be considered for an interview, contact 799-0108 or yogaontherock@logic.bm .
A free dinner for those in need is being offered by The Grateful Bread on Thursday, January 31st.
Doors open at 5:45pm at Astwood Hall, adjacent to St. Andrews church on Church Street (opposite HSBC), and service will start promptly at 6pm. Food is served by ticket number until all food is gone. The event finishes at 7:30pm.
All in need are welcome! There will also be free giveaways of clothes, shoes, household items, toiletries and more.
The free meal is provided by the generous donations of their volunteers. Additional volunteers are still needed so sign up to help give back!
For more information, or to volunteer, contact Juliana or Suzi on 296-8444, jsnelling@canterburylaw.bm, or souterbridge@canterburylaw.bm.
Savvy Entertainment invites you to join them again for one of the most wildly anticipated events, Vegas Night on Saturday, February 2nd.
This will be held from 8pm until 1am at the Shed which is located on Cross Island, the former home of the America’s Cup Village. In true Vegas style, you can enjoy live performances by you favourite Bermuda artists and DJs while sipping on your favourite cocktail. Network, play the best casino style games; including Crown & Anchor and dance the night away! The Shed is your playground… so do as you please.
Tickets are $40 at the door, or $30 when purchased in advance from www.Ptix.bm.
For more information, contact marketing@savvy-ent.com, or follow them on Instagram @SavvyEntertainment.
Learn about God’s plan for a healthy marriage from leading experts at Family Life’s Weekend to Remember Getaway at Fairmont Southampton from Friday, February 8th until Sunday, February 10th.
Weekend to Remember is a couple’s getaway designed to help you and your spouse escape the distractions of life and focus on your relationship in a fun and relaxed environment. When applying their advice in your daily life, you and your spouse can; improve communication, resolve conflict in biblical ways and increase your commitment to your marriage, resulting in deeper intimacy. Come see why 1.5 Million couples worldwide have attended and 96% say Weekend to Remember had a positive impact. This year’s schedule is as follows:
Friday, February 8th from 5-9:30pm.
Saturday, February 9th from 8am-9:30pm.
Sunday, February 10th from 3-6pm. (Sunday’s optional leadership training included in fee)
The cost of the Getaway is $149 for early bird registrations (before January 18th) and $175 per person after. Registration Fee includes: coffee, tea, lunch, dinner & materials. Tickets can be purchased online at www.Ptix.bm.
Fairmont Southampton invites you to stay the night with room rates starting at just $199 with the promo code: Weekend to Remember. To make a booking contact 238-8000 or southhampton@fairmont.com.
To learn more about Family Life visit, www.FamilyLife.com/weekend-to-remember. For more information on the Bermuda Getaway, contact Mildred Hunt at 293-2903 or heart2heartbda@gmail.com.
The Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series continues at the mysterious, unique and historic Southlands Property, where the next race will be held on Sunday, February 10th.
Starting at 9am, this 5th race of the Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series promises to wow the rider as they make their way around the Southland Park trails within the massive woodland estate.
Riders aged 12 and under will race a 15-minute course (11am start) while juniors will race a 30-minute course (10:15am start). Male & Female Novice will race for 30 minutes (10:15am start) and Male & Female Open Class will race for a period of 60 minutes (9:00am start).
Points Series winner will be the rider with the highest number of accumulated points from their 6 best races in the Fat Tire Massive series.
The 2018-2019 series will continue at Hog Bay Park on February 24th, where you can ride the ups and downs of the steep coastal hillside and network of trails. The series concludes with the final race at Ferry Reach on March 10th, where you can take full advantage of one of the longest courses offered in the season with climbing trails, downhills, historic forts and ocean views.
The cost of this event is $25 per race or $150 for the season. Children and young adults under the age of 19 race for free.
For more information, contact info@fattiremassive.com or visit www.FatTireMassive.com or be sure to follow them on Facebook/FatTireMassive and Instagram/ @FatTireMassive.
Save the Date: Quick Recap of Upcoming Bermuda Events
January
**NEW Yoga for the Pelvic Floor – starts January 9th
**NEW Sportseller’s 40th Anniversary Celebration: Horizon Health Pilates Mat Class – January 9th
**NEW BIFF Flix Presents: Mr. SOUL! Ellis Haizlip and the Birth of Black Power TV – January 9th
Just for Laughs Bermuda: Double Bill – January 9th
**NEW Beginner’s Yoga 12-Week Course – starts January 10th
**NEW Meditation Basics 8-Week Course – starts January 10th
Just for Laughs Bermuda: Cabaret Style Show – January 10th
BUEI & The Warwick Academy Human Rights Project Presents: Human Flow – January 11th
Just for Laughs Bermuda: Theatre or Cabaret Style Show – January 11th
**NEW Women’s Legal Network: Emotional Intelligence Part 2 – January 12th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Verdi’s Aida – January 12th
Just for Laughs Bermuda: Theatre Style Show – January 12th
**NEW Bermuda Folk Club Open Mic Night – January 12th
BUEI & The Warwick Academy Human Rights Project Presents: Ava’ – January 13th
**NEW ASBN Yoga For Arms, Shoulders, Upper Back & Neck – starts January 14th
Bermudian Literature Classes with Dr Angela Barry: Module 3: Conflicting Bermudas: The Painted Lily – starts January 15th
**NEW Sportseller’s 40th Anniversary Celebration: On Running Goslings Rum Run – January 16th
**NEW A Documentary Screening: Marijuana: It’s Complicated. Our Problem, Our Solution – January 16th
**NEW Bermuda Marathon Weekend 2019: Front Street Mile and Bermuda Triangle Challenge 1st Race– January 18th
Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts: Manhattan Transfer – January 18th
**NEW Peace Lutheran Church Car Boot Sale – January 19th
**NEW Zumbini 8-Week Course – starts January 19th
**NEW Bermuda Marathon Weekend 2019: Bermuda 10k & 10k Walk and Bermuda Triangle Challenge 2nd Race – January 19th
Warhammer 40,000: Introduction Days – January 19th
**NEW Bermuda Marathon Weekend 2019: Marathon & Half Marathon and Bermuda Triangle Challenge 3rd Race – January 20th
Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts: Paul Taylor 2 Dance To Dance Company – January 21st and 22nd
**NEW Cancer Talks: Cervical Cancer – January 22nd
**NEW Sportseller’s 40th Anniversary Celebration: Women Who Workout & Wine – January 23rd
**NEW Certified Yoga Teachers Training – starts January 25th
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: A Mid-Summer Nights Dream – January 25th & 26th
Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts: Nina Simone – Four Women – January 29th to January 31st
**NEW Sportseller’s 40th Anniversary Celebration: Yoga For Dudes – January 30th
**NEW The Grateful Bread Monthly Feeding Program – January 31st
February
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Saint-Saëns’ Samson et Dalila – February 2nd
**NEW Vegas Nights – February 2nd
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: The Amazing Bubble Man – February 2nd & 3rd
**NEW Sportseller’s 40th Anniversary Celebration: Lucky Elephant Wellness Yoga for Athletes – February 6th
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: 2nd Annual On Stage Competition – February 6th
**NEW Family Life’s Weekend to Remember Getaway – February 8th to February 10th
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Mary Bridge Davies: A Tribute to Janis Joplin – February 8th and 9th
**NEW Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series: Southlands – February 10th
**NEW Sportseller’s 40th Anniversary Celebration: B-Active For Life Metabolic Circuit Training – February 13th
Warhammer 40,000: Introduction Days – February 16th
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Chaka Khan – February 16th
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Rebecca Faulkenberry: Well Behaved Women Rarely Make it on Broadway – February 18th & 19th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West – February 19th
**NEW Sportseller’s 40th Anniversary Celebration: Minuzo Glow 5k Walk/Run – February 20th
The Bermuda Principles Awards Gala 2019 – February 22nd
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Heather Nova in “A Celebration of Women Songwriters – Past, Present and Future” – February 22nd & 23rd
**NEW Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series: Hog Bay Park – February 24th
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: The Queen’s Six – February 25th and 26th
March
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Broadway’s Next H!t Musical – March 1st and 2nd
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Muhly/Wright’s Marnie – March 2nd
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Frisson Ensemble Presents: Selections from Mozart to Bernstein & Women Composers Throughout History – March 5th & 6th
Bermuda Festival of Performing Arts: Kathryn Kates as Maria Callas in Terrence McNally’s Master Class – March 8th and 9th
**NEW Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Series: Ferry Reach – March 10th
Pirates of Bermuda – March 16th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Verdi’s La Traviata – March 16th
April
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Cilea’s Adriana Lecouvreur – April 7th
May
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Bizet’s Carmen – May 5th
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment – May 18th
June
Metropolitan Operas Live in HD (on film) Wagner’s Die Walküre – June 1st
Art Exhibits
Current Exhibits at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- 10 Years a Museum Redux – ongoing
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
World Heritage Centre: Bermuda Panoramas by Emile Antoine Verpilleux – until further notice
Enjoy the rest of your week!
B
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