THE BERMUDA CALENDAR
December 2
Bermuda School of Music Chamber Choir and Treble Choir Christmas concert featuring traditional carols from around the world, plus sing-along, St. John's Church, Pembroke, 7.30 p.m. Director: Ryan Ellis; accompaniment: Oliver Grant. Tickets: adults $20, students free.
December 3
"No Ordinary Christmas" opens at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. Seniors Matinee performance Promotional rate/general sales also accepted. 2.30 p.m. Tickets $35, are available from Transact in the Walkway, on Reid Street, and Picture Perfect in Heron Bay Plaza across from The Marketplace.
Bermuda National Gallery Family holiday celebration (traditional carol sing-along with Ron Lightbourne, Ruth Thomas, Laura Gorham and the Menuhin Foundation). Eggnog, refreshments, music, Christmas stories, crafts, activities, quiz and more. Members/children free, others $10.
Saltus Grammar School invites you to "Carols for All" at 7.30 p.m. in St. John's Church, Pembroke.
Integrated Coaching Solution: 'Fit for Success' Presentation Series. Find out how to: Review key areas to achieve success. Move from thought patterns to action plans. Carry out your personal year end review. Prepare your own bailout plan in today's uncertain economy and more from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. $150 at the BUEI, Butterfield Gallery. Details or register at integratedcoachingsolution@gmail.com.
IWC New Islanders Coffee morning. New to Bermuda? Looking to meet new people, find new interests? Join The International Woman's Club of Bermuda New Islanders Group. This is a philanthropic and social woman's group offering many and varied activities to enrich the lives of its members and the community. Please contact 291-0387 or www.iwcbermuda.org for further details.
December 4-13
Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society Pantomime: Snow White and the Seven Sisters, City Hall theatre, Church Street. Evening performances 7.30 p.m., matinees 3 p.m. Matinees: December 6,7. No evening performance December 7. Tickets as follows: Online from November 22 at www.boxoffice.bm. November 22: Daylesford theatre box office, 12 noon to 3 p.m. (no phone bookings). November 24-December 3: 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (292-0848).
"No Ordinary Christmas" Opening Night Performance and Gala on December 4 hosted by Bishop Hezekiah Walker. Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. 7.30 p.m. Tickets $100, are available from Transact in the Walkway, on Reid Street, and Picture Perfect in Heron Bay Plaza.
December 5
"No Ordinary Christmas" matinee performance at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. 2.30 p.m. Tickets $65, are available from Transact in the Walkway, on Reid Street, and Picture Perfect in Heron Bay Plaza across from The Marketplace.
December 6
Kiwanis Club of Hamilton will be holding its 10th annual seniors Christmas Party at Salvation Army Citadel on North Street in Hamilton from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. It is free.
"No Ordinary Christmas" matinee and evening performance at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets $65, are available from Transact in the Walkway, on Reid Street, and Picture Perfect in Heron Bay Plaza across from The Marketplace. 2.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
December 7
"No Ordinary Christmas" final matinee performance at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. 2.30 p.m. Tickets $65, are available from Transact in the Walkway, on Reid Street, and Picture Perfect in Heron Bay Plaza across from The Marketplace.
"Go With God Worship and Praise Performance" hosted by Wanda Ray Willis (aka Wanda Raynor) with emerging Gospel Star "Niyoki" at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. 6.30 p.m. Tickets $25, are available from Transact in the Walkway, on Reid Street, and Picture Perfect in Heron Bay Plaza across from The Marketplace.
December 14
Ensemble Singers Programme of Christmas music, Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 4 p.m. Tickets: $35. Available: Music Box, Wesley Church office, Ensemble Singers (236-2219).
December 21
Caisey Family Productions Concert, Berkeley Institute auditorium, Pembroke, 4 p.m. Tickets: $40. Available in due course from Kit 'n' Kaboodle and I-Store. Beneficiary: The Unit (re Cuba trip).
December 31
UNITE presents the Red Carpet at LV'S for NYE 08. The party starts at 10 p.m. and runs through until 3 a.m. with some of the Island's hottest DJs China & Bussy and resident Skilatchi.The night includes red carpet entry and valet parking, two glasses of Champagne, Hors d'oeuvres until midnight, party favours, Venetian masks and crowns, heated outdoor patio lounge with live entertainment, midnight countdown with surprise giveaways. Dress: Black Tie, Suit, Jacket . Strictly over 23. For more info and VIP bookings visit www.unite.bm or telephone 737-2355. General admission tickets are $90 in advance, VIP tickets $125. Tickets available at: LV'S, MEF restaurants, Music World and Unite Promoters.
January 31
The Bermuda Union of Teachers is celebrating their 90th anniversary with a Breakfast Banquet at the Fairmont Southampton Resort. Keynote speakers will be Thulus Nxesi, General Secretary of the South African Democratic Teacher's Union and President of Education International. Pre-breakfast cocktails 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and breakfast banquet at 9 a.m. Attire is semi-formal. Tickets $50. Tickets available from BUT headquarters by December 15. Call 292-6515 to RSVP.