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Artist Ingrid Botelho Inspired By Nature

[Written by Stephen Wright] Ingrid Botelho has always been a creative soul but never considered using sea glass as an artistic medium until a visit to a beach more than eight years ago. She remembers sitting on the sand and crafting the naturally weathered pieces of glass into pictures and being struck by its artistic potential. Surprised by the movement... Read more of this article

Somersfield To Hold Holiday Market On Dec 2

Somersfield Academy is set to host a ‘Holiday Market’ on December 2nd from 5pm to 9pm, with the event set to feature DJ Allstar, vendors, a tree lighting ceremony, raffles, and more. Raffle prizes: Scootermart – Yamaha Mio M3 A.F Smith – AirPods DigiRoo – Blue DigiRoo Miles – $250 gift certificate Masters –... Read more of this article

Christmas Parade To Feature Fireworks

The MarketPlace Christmas Parade in Hamilton on December 3rd will also feature a fireworks display, according to a flyer from Marketplace A Marketplace spokesperson previously said, “After a three-year hiatus due to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2023 MarketPlace Christmas Parade will be returning to the City of Hamilton in its traditional... Read more of this article

2024 Heritage Month: ‘Culture Equals Energy’

The theme for the 2024 Bermuda Heritage Month and Bermuda Day Parade will be “Culture Equals Energy,’ Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell said. Speaking in the Senate, Minister Darrell said, “Today I am pleased to stand before you to announce the exciting theme for Bermuda’s Heritage Month and the Bermuda Day... Read more of this article

Museum Launches “Donate To Detonate”

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is giving community members, supporters and friends another opportunity to detonate one of the Museum’s historic cannon by making a donation to ‘Donate to Detonate.’ A spokesperson said, “This online fundraiser, first launched last year, supports NMB’s annual fund, The Anchor Fund, which... Read more of this article

Bacardi 1862 Holiday Pop-Up Launched

Bacardi has launched the Bacardi 1862 Holiday Pop-Up on the second floor of the Bermuda Visitor Services Centre in Hamilton, which is set torun from November 14th to December 23rd. A spokesperson said, “Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held international spirits company in the world, is excited to announce the launch of the Bacardi... Read more of this article

Review: Troika’s ‘Sarafina!’ Performance

[Written by Shay-Dawn Burgess] Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing one of Troika’s musical productions, Sarafina! You will remember Sarafina! was originally performed on Broadway in 1988, and was later made into a movie in 1993. Whoopi Goldberg starred in the Hollywood version of Sarafina!, as teacher who inspires her students to feel proud of... Read more of this article

Nancy Anne Miller Releases ‘Queen Palm’ Book

Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has released Queen Palm: A Bermuda Christmas, which explores “the combination of African/English iconography as presented in Bermudian customs, the American, sometimes garish modes of celebration, Advent symbols and the poet’s process, as well as a final section of Biblically-based poems.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article

ISACA To Host Quiz Night With ‘IT Geeky Theme’

The ISACA Bermuda Chapter will hold a “festive and knowledge-packed event for IT professionals and enthusiasts in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “On November 29th, the ISACA Bermuda Chapter will host a Pre-Christmas Quiz Night with an IT geeky theme at Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. This event promises an evening of IT trivia, friendly... Read more of this article

Land Evans Publishes ‘Lordly Wadson Collection’

Jonathan Land Evans has recently published ‘The Lordly Wadson Collection,’ an expanded omnibus of humorous stories set in 1930s Bermuda. Mr Evans explained that ‘The Lordly Wadson Collection’, is enlarged from his 2018 book ‘Lordly Wadson’, and gathers together all fourteen of his humorous Lordly Wadson stories,... Read more of this article

BUEI To Screen ‘Maggie Moore[s]‘ Film

BUEI Silver Screens’ continue at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] with the screening of the 2023 Comedy Thriller ‘Maggie Moore[s]’ on Tuesday, November 21st at 2pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium. A spokesperson said, “‘It’s up to small-town police chief John Sanders [Jon Hamm] to solve the peculiar murders of two women... Read more of this article

Collie Buddz Album Nominated For Grammy

The ‘Cali Roots Riddim 2023′ album by Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has been nominated for a Grammy in the Best Reggae Album category. The Grammys — set to be held on February 4, 2024 — in Los Angeles, will see a vibrant mix of talent vying for the coveted awards. In the Best Reggae Album category, Collie Buddz faces competition... Read more of this article

Black Pony Gallery Makes International Debut

The Black Pony Gallery, led by Lisa Howie, made its international debut at the FUZE Art Expo in Nassau, presenting artists Dede Brown, HezronH, and Niels Reyes, and announced plans to feature Bermudian artists at Miami Basel Art Week in December 2023. Black Pony Gallery’s installation at FUZE Art Expo in the Bahamas in October 2023 A spokesperson... Read more of this article

BNT Annual Christmas Walkabout On Dec 1st

The Bermuda National Trust is hosting its annual Christmas Walkabout on 1st December 1st in St. George’s, featuring entertainment, shopping, food and drinks, a ‘Toys for Tots’ donation program, and more. A spokesperson said, “St. George’s is the place to be on the evening of Friday 1 December to enjoy the magic of the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Christmas Chronicles Fresh Air Films On Dec 15

The City of Hamilton announced its upcoming Fresh Air Films event on December 15th, 2023, at Queen Elizabeth Park, featuring two movies, “The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two” and “The Night Before.” A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is delighted to announce its next Fresh Air Films event which will take place on... Read more of this article

Column: Sarafina Musical & Struggle For Rights

[Written by Glenn Fubler] This past weekend offered learning opportunities regarding two countries which share parallels. This involved the spectacular musical ‘Sarafina,’ which drew three encore showings to Ruth Seaton James – all sellouts – and a Walk for Peace which attracted scores of diverse residents, in spite of rain. There was... Read more of this article

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