Morning Kids!

Welcome to the first post of September – let’s hope this month is a little drier than August!  Although, if it’s not, at least we can console ourselves with the fact that lobster season is back.  Here are the latest upcoming events for Fall in Bermuda:

Learn more about Bermuda’s history at Bermuda National Library’s Summer Film Series on Wednesdays in September.

Screenings will run from 11am each week in the Bermuda History and Cultural Studies Room.

Foodways on Wednesday, September 3rd focuses on Bermuda’s unique culinary traditions including St. David’s fried fish, shark hash, old-fashion fish stew and curried lobster. Featuring interviews with chef Fred Ming, St. David’s cooking legend Dolly Pitcher, and food historian Joe Gibbons.

Woodworking on Wednesday, September 10th will focus on Bermuda’s unique traditions of working with wood. Featuring interviews with artist and carver Chesley Trott, carpenter Jermey Johnson, artist Milton Hill Sr. and his apprentice Ami Zanders.

Building on Wednesday, September 17th will focus on Bermuda’s unique building traditions. Featuring interviews with masons George Leon Burt and Dennis Butterfield as well as carpenter George Phipps.

In the Hour of Victory on Wednesday, September 24th tells the story of Bermudian Major Toby Smith who lost his life at the Battle of Overloon during the final Allied Push for victory. This first hand account uniquely recaptures the war-time era and its impact on a family, leaving a lasting legacy of what it means to serve one’s King and Country.

For more information, contact Ellen Hollis at 296-1297 ext 223 or ejhollis@gov.bm.

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Morning Troops!

Batten down the hatches and stock up on the rum – not only do we have a hurricane warning but another holiday weekend is almost upon us!  Let’s just enjoy whatever happens and hope we see some sunshine.  Here is the latest update on island events:

Learn about the use of massage therapy to relieve tension and pain at PALMS: Oncology Massage, a free health presentation at Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre on Thursday, August 28th.

Increasingly the benefits of massage therapy for people living with cancer are being realized. Massage therapy may help ease pain, minimize nausea, improve sleep and ease depression and anxiety. When provided by a licensed, experienced, and specially-trained therapist, massage can be an important component of healing.

The session will being at 5.45pm and Kathi Rogers, Certified Massage Therapist, PALMS will be the presenter.

For more information, or to register, contact 236-1001 ext 1007, glandy@chc.bm or visit www.chc.bm.

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Morning Boys and Girls!

The Bermuda calendar is already starting to fill up for the Fall!  Here is the latest update:

Taste 141 invite you to start off your weekend with live music from Outta Bounds on Friday, August 22nd.

The band will be performing from 7pm until 10pm and there is no cover charge.

For more information, or reservations, call 292-0777.

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Morning Ladies and Gents!

Well, I love the occasional rainy day as much as anyone but I’m definitely ready for some blue skies again – fingers crossed for this weekend!  Here’s the latest rundown of what’s happening in Bermuda over the next month or two:

Red Steakhouse and Bar have kindly provided details of their weekly events for the month.

On Wednesdays you can enjoy Steel Pan Performances by Robert Symons and allow his music to take you to your own personal paradise. From 5.30pm until 9pm, lovely relaxing rhythms will make the steel pan as warm as a tropical island breeze. Red will also be offering 20% off all bottles on their wine list, which has officially won the Wine Spectator award for 2013/2014.

With an open air patio overlooking the water, Red is one of Front Street’s hottest spots to spend your Friday Night. Happy Hour will run from 4pm until 7pm with drink specials including $5.50 highballs, $6.50 beers, and $7.50 on select house wines. Dinner reservations are welcome or just enjoy light bites from the bar menu in the lounge or patio. The talented DJ Ole begins every Friday at 10.30pm and plays a mix of popular music, remixed old favorites and Latin vibe music until 2.30am.

On Saturday evenings, guests will be offered a complimentary amuse bouche and palate cleanser by Executive Chef Chad Mitchell. Ukulele artist Mike Hind will then be creating the vibe throughout dinner. He is a true entertainer playing songs on request and adding in his own unique lyrics for humour until 10.30pm. Late night entertainment will them be provided by The Big Chill’s DJ Felix who will be playing the best in house, deep house and late night jams.

Sunday, August 17th will be Salsa Night at Red. From 8.30pm until late, DJ Mezcla will be playing your favourite salsa and bachata hits. Happy Hour drinks prices will be available, as will Red’s tapas menu. Newbies and experienced dancers alike are all welcome and there is no cover charge.

For more information, or to make a reservation, contact Red at 292-7331.

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Morning Kids!

Hope you all had a wonderful Cup Match and that you have now fully recovered from all the festivities.  It’s always a little quieter than usual in the weeks that follow but there are still plenty of Bermuda summer events going on:

Taste 141 invite you to start off your weekend with live music from Outta Bounds on Friday, August 8th.

The band will be performing from 7pm until 10pm and there is no cover charge.

For more information, or reservations, call 292-0777.

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