Category: Entertainment
Premier Welcomes Maxi Priest To Cabinet Office
Getting into the excitement of this weekend’s Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Race events, Premier Michael Dunkley welcomed reggae artist Maxi Priest to the Cabinet Office earlier today [Oct 15]. Maxi Priest and Reggae artist Shaggy are the featured performers Saturday night at the America’s Cup Jam. While at the Cabinet... Read more of this article
PRS For Music “Supporting” America’s Cup Jam
PRS for Music said they are “delighted to be supporting” the America’s Cup Jam presented by Fidelity International, which is being held on Saturday [Oct 17] and will feature Shaggy, Maxi Priest, Uzimon, Spice and Company and The Kings. The announcement said, “PRS for Music, the collecting society that represents the rights of over... Read more of this article
Lunch Wagon Moves Due To America’s Cup
A food truck normally stationed on Albuoy’s Point in Hamilton was apparently told to move due to the upcoming America’s Cup event, prompting much discussion across social media. The initial update from the company said, “Please be advised Cann Da Licious has been advised by CoH that we are unable to open this week due to the Americas... Read more of this article
“FarmFest” Event Set To Be Held On October 31
The Bermuda National Trust is getting set to present FarmFest 2015 on Saturday, October 31, with a number of actvities for all ages planned from 10.00am through 4.00pm at 33 South Road in Devonshire. Activities will include game stalls, children’s activities and races, arts and crafts, pony rides, mum and dad races, pumpkins, a costume parade,... Read more of this article
Endeavour Day To Mark Sailing Facility Opening
Endeavour Day will be marked on Thursday, October 15 with the official opening of the east end facility of the America’s Cup Endeavor Community Sailing Program, with the event getting underway at 12.45pm. Nearly 550 students between the ages of 9 and 12 have been invited from local schools to celebrate the event, which will feature an opening... Read more of this article
Bermudian To Pitch Book To Movie Moguls
Bermudian-born Karen Franks is set to pitch the plot of her new book to top US film professionals looking for the next big animated series. Ms Franks is about to publish her first book, ‘Abigail’s Dream Adventures’, which is aimed at children aged three to eight. It is hoped it will be released by Christmas. On Friday [Oct 16] and Saturday [Oct... Read more of this article
Berkeley Society To Host Founders Day Event
The Berkeley Educational Society is getting set to present Green House versus Gold House in the Berkeley Institute’s first annual Founders Day on October 16. The alumni football match and alumnae netball match fundraiser will get underway on the school fields beginning at 1.15pm, with the event poster inviting the public to “come out and... Read more of this article
Music Fee Agreed For Restaurants, Cafes, Bars
PRS for Music and the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s Restaurant Division have agreed on a “new music licence tariff” for eating and drinking establishments, which covers background music played in restaurants, cafes and bars. The announcement said, “PRS for Music and the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s Restaurant Division are pleased... Read more of this article
Video: Singer Maxi Priest Arrives In Bermuda
Singer Maxi Priest arrived in Bermuda this evening [Oct 12], set to perform at the America’s Cup Jam Presented by Fidelity International this coming weekend. The concert will take place on Saturday, October 17 on Front Street; and will feature reggae artists Shaggy and Maxi Priest; as well as high energy Caribbean soca band Spice and Company. Promoter... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: America’s Cup “Prep Rally”
[Updated with photos & video] The City of Hamilton and the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] are inviting the public to attend a “prep rally” today [Oct 12] to get the island fired up for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series, with six speakers set to offer remarks at the event. The speakers, from whom brief remarks are expected, include... Read more of this article
Chris Dawson Wins $10,000 Charman Prize
The seventh bi-annual Charman Prize opening was held on Friday, October 9 in the Butterfield Family Gallery at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, with Chris Dawson being announced as the winner of the $10,000 prize. Additionally, the emerging artist winner of a $5,000 prize was A Lisa Ty, while the Judges Choice prizes of $2,000 each went to Lexy... Read more of this article
Bermuda Actress Kristen Alminta To Play Othello
Bermudian actress Kristen Alminta will become “one of the few women to play the role of Othello,” with HT Theatre Company announcing her role in the play, which is being staged from October 6 to 18 at Barons Court Theatre in London. A post on the HT Theatre Company Facebook page said, “It’s opening night! And what better to go... Read more of this article
