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Jun 13, 2013 8:00 am
Classic cocktails at City Hall
City Hall invite you to Tales of Cocktails: Classic Cocktails Happy Hour on Thursday, June 13. Whether you’re interested in corporate networking, casual socialising or just a little cocktail experimenting, from 5pm until 8pm, you can enjoy music by VIBE 103 DJs, cosmopolitans, mojitos, martinis and more, celebrity star models, and a business card draw for prizes. There is no cover charge so you just have to purchase drink tickets on the...
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Jun 6, 2013 8:00 am
Get your cricket fix this Saturday
The Bermuda Zoological Society’s new cafe Azu Beasto are hosting a weekly BBQ, Ribs, Reptiles and ‘Ritas, on Fridays from 5.30pm until 9pm throughout the summer. This is a family-friendly happy hour with a picturesque view of Harrington Sound from the outside deck. There is no cover charge so you can stop by just for the $7 Blue Macaw Margarita or stay for the all-you-can-eat BBQ at a cost of $32 for adults ($30 for members) or $14 for...
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May 30, 2013 8:00 am
Music in the park is back
Summer Sundays in the Park is back on Sunday, June 2, and promises a focus on R&B, Classic and Soul music with the theme Soulful Expressions. This event will feature lots of family-friendly entertainment in Victoria Park from 3pm until 8pm, including a Beyoncé tribute, Prestige, soloists from the Developing Arts Programme, Tanaya Christopher, Dem Biez and much more. As usual, there will be a kids’ area with fun castles, face-painting,...
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May 23, 2013 8:00 amWant to join the Sea Dragon flotilla?
On Sunday, May 26, Bermuda Alliance for Sargasso Sea (BASS) invite all boaters to join the Heritage Weekend Flotilla of boats and the Spirit of Bermuda to escort the Sea Dragon out of Hamilton at 10am. The Sea Dragon will be departing Bermuda for the first of two Sargasso Sea expeditions and the flotilla route will depart from Hamilton along the North Shore to the Channel off of St George’s. Participation is free and...
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May 16, 2013 8:00 am
Celebrate Bermuda at The Concert At The Keep
The May edition of the Bermuda Docs Weekend Film Series will be at BUEI on Sunday, May 19th with the documentary “A River Changes Course”, showing at 3pm, followed by French comedy, “In The House”, at 5.15pm.
More details on the films can be found at www.BermudaDocs.com. Tickets are $15 and available at Oceans Gift Shop or by phoning 297-7314. -
May 9, 2013 8:00 am
Enjoying a fashionable night out
n Cinco de Mayo may be officially over but there’s no reason not to keep celebrating unofficially as City Hall invite you to Tales of Cocktails: Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour tonight. Whether you’re interested in corporate networking, casual socialising or just a little cocktail experimenting, from 5pm until 8pm, you can enjoy music by VIBE 103 dJs, Cinco de Mayo themed cocktails, a piñata filled with surprises, a bucking bronco, and...
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May 2, 2013 8:00 am
May brings plenty of choices
Some of Bermuda’s most talented young dancers will be showing us what they’ve got at the 16th Annual In Motion Dance Showcase, And The Award Goes To…, at the Earl Cameron Theatre in City Hall. The show will run from Friday, May 10 until Sunday, May 12 and then from Wednesday, May 15 to Saturday, May 18. Shows starts at 7pm and the Saturday and Sunday shows will also have a 2pm performance. Tickets $65 for Patrons, $39 for adults,...
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Apr 25, 2013 8:00 amTips on coping with vision loss
- The Bermuda Society for the Blind is screening a documentary film on Friday about coping with vision loss. ‘Going Blind’ will be shown at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute from 6pm until 9pm. Tickets can be collected from the office of the Bermuda Society for the Blind at Beacon House, #2 Beacon Street, Hamilton. For more information contact 292-3231 or bsfbinfo@gmail.com.
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Apr 18, 2013 8:00 am
Get in the swing of things at the Daylesford
Another week closer to summer and, based on how busy the calendar is looking already, I have a feeling that it’s going to be a particularly good one this year. Here are the latest events to add to the list:
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Apr 11, 2013 8:00 am
Sunny days make it harder to work
Has this week seemed extra-long so far to anybody else? Not sure if it’s because the sunny days make it that much harder to be in work. Roll on the weekend — here are the latest Bermuda events for your consideration:
* Love watching films outdoors? The Reefs will show a weekly movie every Wednesday at 9am starting May 1. For more information telephone 238-0222. -
Apr 4, 2013 8:36 am
Fundraiser features fine acts of piracy
l Shiver me timbers and hoist the Jolly Roger the pirates of Bermuda are planning to take 50 prominent community members hostage on Saturday. This event will take place at Albuoy's Point from noon until 3pm and is a Spirit of Bermuda fundraiser. Donations can be put towards hostages’ ransoms OR towards making them walk the plank. Proceeds will benefit the Spirit of Bermuda and their youth character development programme. 2013...
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Mar 28, 2013 8:00 am
Hello chocolate, it’s been too long
It feels like it has been far too long since we last had a holiday weekend. I hope you all make the most of it, doing whatever matters to you most with whomever matters to you most. I, for one, can’t wait to be reunited with chocolate Lent has seemed extra long this year.
Whatever you end up doing, I hope you all have a wonderful Easter break. Here is the latest rundown of upcoming Bermuda events: -
Mar 21, 2013 8:00 am
Celebrate Earth Day at Fairmont Hamilton Princess
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess is marking Earth Hour with its own celebrations in the Heritage Court on Saturday from 8.30pm until 9.30pm. Candlelight, an a cappella singer, an organic menu and wines are among the offerings. For more information, contact 298-5779 or hamilton@fairmont.com.
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Mar 14, 2013 8:00 amSigns of sunny days ahead
A sure sign that sunny days are coming back: Wine Down Happy Hour at Lemon Tree is back tomorrow. The relaunch coincides with their St Paddy’s celebration featuring Irish grub, green beer and Guinness. Happy hour will run from 5pm until midnight through the summer, with a DJ and regular drink specials. Drinks tickets are $7 each or ten for $60.
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Mar 7, 2013 8:00 am
Duke Concert Chorale at Warwick Academy
Nothing to do in Bermuda?
l Warwick Academy are hosting a free concert with the Duke University Concert Chorale on Tuesday. The Warwick Academy Upper Primary Choir and the Warwick Academy Jazz Band will also perform, from 7.30pm in the Phoebe Purvis Memorial Hall. For further information, call the Warwick Academy main office on 236-1917. -
Feb 28, 2013 8:00 am
Let me know what you think about web changes
By Claire Hatie
If you have been on the calendar view section of the website recently, you may have noticed a few changes.
I have upgraded this section so it now includes filtering by categories as well as a calendar-specific search. It also works dramatically better on mobile devices than the previous version did so please have a play around and let me know what you think. -
Feb 21, 2013 8:00 am
BIFF rolls out red carpet for the Oscars
l The Bermuda International Film Festival will screen ‘’Beloved’ on Saturday. Catherine Deneuve stars in the movie, the latest to screen as part of the BFFlix Monthly Film Series. Film to be shown at BUEI at 5.30pm. For more details, or to buy tickets, see www.pTix.bm.
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Feb 14, 2013 8:00 am
Nothing to do in Bermuda?
Ah, Valentine’s Day, the festival of love and chocolate! Hope you’re all having a lovely one so far (if not, just eat more chocolate). Anyway, what is there to do in Bermuda in winter?
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Feb 7, 2013 8:00 am
Black History Month event features poetry, art and more
To mark Black History Month, CV Cafe in St George's will hold an evening of poetry, art and expression on Saturday with the support of The Chewstick Foundation. The evening runs from 6pm until 9pm and will feature spoken-word performances by Kim Dismont-Robinson, Vejay Steede and Alan Smith. There will also be visual art displays by Vanese Gordon, Anne Kermode, John Manderson, Susan Thomas, Dejon (Flow) Simons, Calix Smith, Donna Smith,...
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Jan 31, 2013 8:00 am
Fairmont throws a Super Bowl bash
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess is hosting a Super Bowl bash on Sunday. The festivities begin at 3pm and the pre-game and game will air on their 7.5 x 10ft screen. Admission is free and you can expect happy hour prices and deals on beer and Breezer buckets. There will be free hors d'oeuvres from 6pm to 7pm and every time a touchdown is scored, drink prices will be dropped. They also promise face-painting and more surprises and specials. For...
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Jan 24, 2013 8:00 am
Cyclists take long route for charity
I know people in colder climates scoff at us for saying things like this but I’m feeling pretty chilly right now and am already looking forward to spring! Luckily, there are lots of things to do in Bermuda over the coming months to take my mind off of it. Keep active, keep warm! Apologies to anyone reading this from outside of Bermuda who is now irritated at me and thinking about how they had to dig their car out of snow this morning. I...
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Jan 17, 2013 8:00 am
There's always something to do
* Bermuda National Gallery is currently closed but will reopen to the public tomorrow, with four new exhibitions. Eyes on the World, in partnership with the Alexia Foundation, is a photojournalistic exhibition focused on social issues. Women artists in the Bermuda National Gallery collection will be in the Watlington Room, reflecting diverse expressions and medium from landscape paintings to contemporary sculpture. Impressions of Bermuda: The...
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Jan 3, 2013 8:51 am
A perfect time to fight the flab
Nothing to do in Bermuda?
By Claire Hattie
Happy New Year!
I hope you all had lovely NYE celebrations and that 2013 has treated you well so far. This time of year can be fairly quiet but, never fear, there is still plenty to do in Bermuda: -
Dec 27, 2012 8:00 am
It’s the last weekend of the year it’s time to party
Since this is my last column of 2012, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy New Year when it comes. I hope 2013 exceeds your wildest hopes. Here’s what’s coming up in Bermuda:
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Dec 20, 2012 8:00 am
Sorry, the End of the World has been cancelled
Just to let you know that the End of the World scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled so, if you have been waiting to see how that turned out before organising yourself for Christmas, you might want to get your skates on. Here are a few things coming up in Bermuda to keep you amused until the next apocalypse scare:
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Dec 6, 2012 8:00 am
BHS presents its Holiday Bazaar on Saturday
If you’re a bit of a holiday grinch, then you probably won’t want to read today’s column as pretty much everything below is festive-themed fun.
There are also lots of opportunities to shop locally for unique Christmas gifts so please consider buying Bermuda whenever possible, especially from small business owners.
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Nov 29, 2012 8:15 am
From crafts to dolphins, there’s lots of festive fun
It is now less than a month away so if you celebrate Christmas, I really hope that you are much more organised that I am. Lots of festive fun coming up so let's get right down to it:
The Adult Services’ film selection at Bermuda National Library this week is showing ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ with showtimes at 11am and 2pm on Saturday. All are welcome but get there early since spaces are limited. -
Nov 22, 2012 8:00 am
Get into the festive mood with the 18th Tree of Lights ceremony
Happy Thanksgiving!
I’m not quite sure why we celebrate American Thanksgiving here but hey, any excuse to have a roast turkey dinner is absolutely fine with me! Here is what’s happening in Bermuda:
n The 18th annual Tree of Lights, a tree-lighting ceremony for the memorial tree which stands in front of City Hall, will be tomorrow at 5.30pm. -
Nov 15, 2012 8:00 am
Good storytelling that’s bound to impress
Wow, so many decorations seem to have sprung up suddenly over the past week! Spare a thought for those in other parts of the world who have to put up with Yuletide music and decorations from September/October and are already Christmassed-out by November. I am vehemently against Santa hats before Halloween is over but am happy for all the mulled wine, eggnog and mince pies to start appearing now. Other than fairylights, here's what else is going...
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Nov 8, 2012 8:00 am
Yoga, Diwali, Bermuda Docs and more on tap for this weekend
If shamanic yoga, drum journeys, spirit dance and dreamcatcher-making sound like your idea of a perfect Saturday, you won’t want to miss the Shamanic Yoga & Ecstatic Dance Playshop from Cambridge Beaches on Saturday. Admission is $245.
For more details, or to reserve your spot, contact Bianca Komansky on 300-0505 or bkomansky@yahoo.com.
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Nov 1, 2012 8:00 am
Halloween treat in store for Pickled Onion partygoers
I'm glad you all seem to like the new-look website. It's much easier to find everything and there'll be a few more little improvements coming up. After Halloween, the next big event on the Bermuda calendar is, of course, World Rugby Classic Week, which is now in its 25th year! I have included a little WRC special on the website so you might want to check that out! Here’s what else is coming up:
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Oct 25, 2012 8:00 am
Put on your worst face for Hallowe’en season
Now that summer has officially ended, Lemon Tree is trying to empty out its fridge and would like us to help this Friday. If you attended any of their Pig, Fish or Cow in the Park parties this summer, then you simply have to wear the T-shirt bought there to get two-for-one drinks all night. If you didn't get one already, you can buy one for $25. The All in the Park Party will also be the last Lemon Tree happy hour of the season and will run...
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Oct 4, 2012 8:00 am
Raise a glass (with a little oompha) at Oktoberfest
Hi Kids!
Hooray for October, probably the best month of the year! Oktoberfest, Hallowe'en and, most importantly, my birthday to look forward to — what’s not to like?! Here is some of what’s going on in Bermuda this month: -
Sep 27, 2012 6:00 am
No excuses — there’s plenty going on out there
Hi Kids!
Lots of Bermuda events coming up so let's just get right down to it! As usual, once the weather starts to cool a little, more organised events start popping up: -
Sep 20, 2012 6:00 am
Gombey troupes share their stories and more at festival
Hi Kids
I can't believe that we're over halfway through September and I have only just found out that it is Save The Koala Month! I haven't saved a single koala yet so I guess I had better get cracking. There are bound to be loads hanging around the Railway Trail or somewhere. Here are some other things to do in Bermuda during September: -
Aug 30, 2012 12:01 amAnd I would walk 10,000 miles
Hi folks,
There are but a few weeks left of boating season so you had better make the most of it before it’s gone. Luckily, there are four cruise options in this post alone that are coming up in September. Here’s what’s happening in Bermuda: -
Aug 23, 2012 8:00 am
Explore our historical links with The Bahamas
Hi Troops!
I am kind of shocked and distressed to find out that it isn’t Friday yet — is anyone else having a really long week or is it just me? Anyway, enough of this complaining, here are the latest Bermuda events: -
Aug 16, 2012 8:00 am
Come out and express yourself
Hi folks.
Big news — there is a fancy new NTDIB website coming very soon. I’m sure you’re all very excited but do try and restrain yourselves somehow. In the meantime, I’ve been experimenting a little with the old one so that now the flyers show up right in the post — just click on them to enlarge. All (constructive) feedback is very welcome: -
Aug 10, 2012 8:00 am
St Gorgeous tackle Some R Phat in Comedy Cup
Hi Ladies and Gents!
Hope you all had a wonderful Cup Match and have fully recovered by now! If you haven't fully recovered yet, then you probably want to get yourself checked out by a doc as it was kinda a long time ago.. -
Jul 26, 2012 7:00 am
Hoping for a spirited not soggy Cup Match
Hi Peeps!
Well, we seem to have made it through a good chunk of the week without anyone being struck by lightning, which is always good! Let's hope any more crazy weather thinking about coming our way gets it over with before next week soggy Cup Matches are just not so much fun (although they are still fun, just not so much as sunny Cup Matches)! Here is the latest roundup of things to do in Bermuda: -
Jul 19, 2012 7:00 am
Why waste time sleeping when there’s so much to do?
Hi folks
I am completely amazed at the number of people going for lunchtime runs in this heat — how do you do it without collapsing?! Do you stop for ice-cream along the way? Anyway, enough of my random thoughts — here are the latest Bermuda events and activities to keep you all out of trouble: -
Jul 12, 2012 7:00 am
Get a second helping of summer before it’s too late
Hi Kids!
Another hot and sunny week on the Rock — I hope you're all making the most of summer before it's gone! If you need a little inspiration, here are a few things coming up over the next few weeks: -
Jul 5, 2012 8:00 am
A fantasy weekend full of bad girls and water slides
Morning Ladies and Gents.
So, not only are we now into the second half of 2012, yesterday also marked Independence Day when we honour the bravery of Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum, who saved the world from alien invaders back in the 1990s. Cause for celebration all round, I’d say..? Here are the latest Bermuda events: -
Jun 28, 2012 7:00 am
Perfect summer wines for the beach
Hi troops!
Does anyone else feel like they blinked and missed most of June? It must be because there is so much going on in Bermuda - here is the latest: -
Jun 21, 2012 7:00 am
A beach party, a rugby dinner and more golf than you can shake a stick at
Hi Kids!
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend! Mine had its ups and downs. There's nothing like a really good downpour to let you know that you have a leak in your roof. On the plus side, a temporary indoor swimming pool is kinda fun. Anyway, here are the latest BDA events:
