Category: Entertainment
Christmas Boat Parade Set For December 9th
The City of Hamilton will be hosting the 2017 Christmas Boat Parade on Saturday, December 9th, with the City saying they “committed to taking over the organization and execution of the Parade, but the event will remain under the remit of the Bermuda Boat Parade Charity.” “The City calls on all interested participants to sign up their... Read more of this article
Circus Arts Workshops To Launch September 22
The launch of a local circus arts collective aimed at “fostering local talent and international collaboration” will see a series of workshops launch on September 22. A spokesperson said, “Formed through a partnership between two local businesses, Kinetix – Natural Movement Ltd. and La Garza Bermuda, Cirqle is gearing up to offer... Read more of this article
Pink Café: Serving Food For A Worthy Cause
Growing up with a mother and grandmother who loved to cook, Lynette Mills started experimenting in the kitchen at a young age. In her teen years she shadowed the chef at the Jolly Lobster Restaurant at Mermaid Beach, a busy hotel where her mother worked as Maître D; by age 17 she was determined to enter the hospitality industry full time and later... Read more of this article
Regiment Band Wows Audiences In Colorado
Military musicians from the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] have wowed audiences at a major Highland festival and tattoo in Colorado. The RBR’s Director of Music Major Dwight Robinson was given the honour of taking the salute on Thursday night [Sept 7] at the Long’s Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival at Estes Park by event president Dr James Durward. Maj.... Read more of this article
Off The Rock: Being Paid To Travel The World
[Travel column written by Don Burgess] Imagine getting to travel the world and being paid to do so. As a bonus, your spouse gets to work alongside you in this adventure. That’s the life of John Blair, a cruise director for Royal Caribbean International. Bernews caught up with John on the Radiance of the Seas on a recent Alaskan cruise to ask... Read more of this article
BSoA Invitational & Emerging Artist Exhibition
The new Invitational & Emerging Artist Exhibition opened at the Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] on Friday, September 1st. They are showcasing seasoned artists who have not shown exhibits at the BSoA in some time. These artists, including Dr. Ed Smith, Jennifer Piper, Antoine Hunt and Peter Lapsley, have been invited back for a special showcase of... Read more of this article
Dept Of Corrections Crowned King Of The Grill
On Saturday [Sept 2] the Police Service hosted the first ever Inter-Service BBQ Challenge, with the Department of Corrections team being crowned “Kings of the Grill” after impressing the judges with their culinary skills. Constable Kimberley Spring said, “On Saturday 2nd September 2017, the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] hosted the first ever Inter-Service... Read more of this article
Jasmine Cocktail Bar & Lounge Re-Opens
Fairmont Southampton has successfully completed the first wave of the hotel’s $1 million restaurant refurbishment, with Jasmine Cocktail Bar & Lounge re-opening with an updated look and feel, new furniture, and a new Sous Chef. A spokesperson said, “Sous Chef Gerardo Say Colmenares’ new menu, “Cocktails & Cuisine of the Americas”,... Read more of this article
Review: Marcus Samuelsson BBQ & Fish Fry
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] When Marcus Samuelsson is on Island, he typically hosts an event. And whatever event he’s hosting, it’s guaranteed to be a good time. Last time I attended an event with the esteemed chef as host, it was at his signature Bermuda restaurant with Harlem chef Melba Wilson. It was the “Harlem Meets Bermuda” dinner... Read more of this article
BHW Organisers Say 2017 Marks Its “Best Year”
Bermuda Heroes Weekend [BHW] 2017 had its “best ever year” since the event’s inauguration in 2015, with “more than 700 visitors and more than $2 million in revenue for the island”, according to organisers. A spokesperson said, “The event attracted a total of 736 visitors, an increase of almost 200 visitors from last year,... Read more of this article
PLP To Host Election Victory Party On Friday
The PLP will be hosting an Election Victory Party this Friday [Sept 8] starting at 5:00pm at the Devonshire Recreation Club, with the event set to feature musical entertainment, food vendors, fun castles, face-painting and more. A spokesperson said, “Following the Opening of Parliament, the Progressive Labour Party will be hosting a free Election... Read more of this article
‘The Wondering Dreamer’ Highlights Bermuda
Jess Meyrick, also known on Instagram as ‘The Wondering Dreamer,’ regularly shares stunning photos of Bermuda to her 25.8k followers. “It would be virtually impossible to not fall in love with Bermuda,” the insta-star told Bernews. “The moment I moved to Bermuda, I noticed a growth increase and I love receiving messages... Read more of this article
