THE BERMUDA CALENDAR
Until October 17
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda presents 'Oliver!' book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart at City Hall Theatre. Tickets are $55 available at www.premiertickets.bm or www.gands.bm.
October 10
Jezzie's Belles presents "Beyond the Veil" Belly Dancing Show. A Tribute to Jessie at the Sandys Boat Club. There will be dinner and a belly dancing show from 6.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets $40. All proceeds for PALS.
The Bermuda SPCA is holding its annual Animal Expo and Fair, while celebrating its 90th year of speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves. The event takes place at the Botanical Gardens, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be dog agility, Police K9 Dogs, SPCA Parade of Dogs, a Cat Show, children's games, Animal Welfare Displays, the best White Elephant stall in Bermuda and much more including great fair food! Admission is free. A donation of a tin of cat or dog food would be most welcome upon entry. Entrance is via Berry Hill Road only, parking $4.
Bermuda Feline Assistance Bureau BFAB fundraiser. Orange Valley House. Take a tour of the house built by Captain William Cox in 1802 on 10 acres of woodland and citrus orchards. The house has remained in the Cox family for six generations and is filled with family heirlooms and antiques, including Bermuda cedar furniture and portraits. From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. authors John Cox and Tracey Caswell will be on hand to sign copies of their books. Books will be on sale at cost ranging from $10 to $20 each. At Orange Valley House, 14 Parsons Lane, Devonshire. Call 337-7228 or email: lhudson@northrock.bm. Tickets are $40.
Car Boot Sale at St. Mary's Church Hall, Warwick from 9 a.m. until noon. MAMA will be raising funds from the sale of refreshments and its own stall of children's toys and clothes. They are hoping to provide the emergency waiting room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with books and toys for children waiting to be seen by a doctor.
Bermuda Rose Society sale at Tulo Valley starting at 8 a.m.
October 11
During a performance of Missa Gaia – Earth Mass, which is a choral tribute to Mother Earth and all living creatures, Bishop Patrick White will be blessing pets at 5 p.m.
The event will feature Joy Barnum on vocals, African Drumming, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Bermuda Chamber Choir and the Bermuda School of Music. It takes place at the Anglican Cathedral, Church Street, Hamilton. Adults $20; children $10; and families $50.
Picnic Concert at Government House from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the house grounds with a concert featuring Joy T. Barnum and The Channel, Chewstick and Wendell (Shine) Hayward. Admission is free with concert wristband that can be obtained from The Bermuda 2009 Office, The Music Box, David Winston, The Bermuda Bookstore, all Visitor Information Centres and the Bookmart. There is a limit of six wristbands per person. No rain date or rescheduling. Bring a picnic or order a gourmet picnic meal online from www.diningbermuda.com or call 236-6517 for catering details. Shuttle service will be provided from Bull's Head Car Park from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. For more details telephone 292-8990.
Sail Festival at Barr's Bay Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A family fun day sponsored by the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. There will be vendors, fun castle, boat viewing, races, pirates wandering about, the town crier and DJ Bubbles providing music. For more information call 737-0024.
Odd Fellows Manchester Unity Lodge members and friends are cordially invited to attend our 119th Annual Thanksgiving Service to be held at the Emmanuel Baptiste Church on Dundonald Street Hamilton at 4 p.m. Repast at the Manchester Unity Hall on Union & Victoria Street, Hamilton.
October 13
L'Alliance Francaise des Bermudes invites everyone to a French film evening at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. The film, 'La tourneuse de pages', features English sub-titles. Students $3/Members $5/Non-members $8. Tickets at the door. The film begins at 8 p.m.
October 14
The Bermuda National Gallery, Bermuda College Bermuda film series will be continuing with 'Behind the Mask' directed by Adrian Kawaley-Lathan, 2008. It explores our Gombey traditions at 12.30 p.m. at the Bermuda National Gallery. BNG members are free, others pay $5.
October 15 to 31
1 in 8 Busting Out at The Elliot Gallery at Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Bermuda Cancer & Health have partnered with Gibbons Company and Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation in this, a unique expression of support, creating a visual impact of the disease.
October 15
Bermuda National Gallery Partner Re Lecture James Count Early, director of Cultural Heritage Policy, Centre for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, will speak about Art, Culture and Politics at the Bermuda College in Room G301 from 1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. Free admission.
The Bermuda National Gallery, Bermuda College Bermuda film series will be continuing with 'Behind the Mask' directed by Adrian Kawaley-Lathan, 2008. It explores our Gombey traditions at 6.30 p.m. at the Bermuda College. Free.
October 16
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Annual Denim Day. What do your jeans say about you? Make a donation and wear jeans to work. Go to www.chc.bm.
Internationally known poet Melody Van Putten will be reading and signing 'Soul Poems: Life as Fertile Ground', and 'Obamatyme: Election Poetry' at True Reflections Bookstore on Chancery Lane from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
October 16 and 17
MSA Fair 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Games, super slide, raffle prizes, Bingo and baked goods. Admission is $2 with children under 5 free.
October 17
The Heart of a Great Marriage simulcast will feature Dr. Gary Smalley, Dr. Kevin Leman, Ted Cunningham at the Willowbank Conference Center from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration fee is only $25 per person or $50 per couple. Register now to avoid disappointment by calling 293-2903 or emailing almil@northrock.bm. The price includes conference material, lunch, snacks and beverages.
October 19
The Bermuda Shakespeare Schools Festival 2009 from October 19 to 21. Runs for three nights starting at 7.30 p.m. Tickets on sale at the participating schools' offices. Tonight Saltus Grammar School's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'and Bermuda High School's 'The Taming of the Shrew'. Performances at Berkeley Institute.
October 20
The Bermuda Shakespeare Schools Festival continues with Somersfield Academy's 'Much Ado About Nothing' and Warwick Academy's 'Romeo and Juliet' at 7.30 p.m. Tickets on sale at the participating schools offices. Performances at Berkeley Institute.
Bermuda Maritime Museum & Bermuda Zoological Society Lecture on EskimoWorkers in the Western Arctic Commercial Whaling Industry, 1848 to 1914. A free lecture by Dr. Mark Cassell. Free admission. Donations are welcome at 6.30 p.m. in the Education Room at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo.
October 21
The Bermuda Shakespeare Schools Festival continues with CedarBridge Academy's 'Macbeth' and The Berkeley Institute's 'Tempest'at 7.30 p.m. Tickets on sale at the participating schools offices. Tickets are $10 for adults and students. Performances at Berkeley Institute.
The Bermuda National Gallery, Bermuda College Bermuda film series will be continuing with 'Transportation in Bermuda'and 'The Easter Lily' directed by Lt. Col. Brendan Hollis, 1989. It explores the history of transportation in Bermuda at the Bermuda National Gallery at 12.30 p.m. Free for BNG members, $5 for non-members.
October 22
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pretty in Pink Party at AS Coopers Front Street (main store) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
October 23
Breast Cancer Awareness Girls Night Out at City Hall. The Celebrity Look- A-like Party. Laughter is the best medicine. Presenting Sybil and friends. An evening of glitz and glamour with impersonations of Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Celine Dion, Madonna and more. For tickets go to www.chc.bm
October 24
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 'With Men in Mind' at Goslings Wine Cellar, 9 Dundonald Street, Hamilton 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment. For information on this event and tickets email melange4@yahoo.com.
Bermuda Botanical Society annual Plant Sale in the Jack King Building, Botanical Gardens. 8.30 a.m. for members (join at the door), 9 a.m. for non-members. Call 293-0128.