Category: Entertainment
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
BUEI Talks: “Ocean Vet, The Journey Continues”
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s BUEI Talks series will continue on Tuesday, October 20 with “Ocean Vet: The Journey Continues,” providing a presentation on and sneak peek of the Ocean Vet series, which features the late Dr. Neil Burnie. The event poster says, “Come out for a special presentation and sneak peek... Read more of this article
City Arts Festival To Celebrate Art In Bermuda
The City Art Festival has been a staple in the events calendar for a number of years, and for the City’s 200th Anniversary year, they decided to revamp and rebrand the event so that it not only represented the visual arts but also the musical and performance arts, and thus the City Arts Festival has been created. “The City Arts Festival... Read more of this article
Saturday: Fry-Angle Aquarium Society Fish Show
The Bermuda Fry-Angle Aquarium Society will stage its Annual Fish Show tomorrow [Oct 10] with the support of the SPCA hosting at their Valley Road, Paget location from 11am until 4pm. The Society is an organisation of individuals whose common interest is the keeping of tropical fish. A spokesperson said, “With over 65 entries encompassing a cross... Read more of this article
Column: Health Hacks That Fit A Busy Lifestyle
[Written by Jacqueline Perreault] Time scarcity – that feeling that we do not have enough time – is substantially impacting our health behavior patterns. From the food choices we make to lack of exercise, we are just getting by on the time we have, making quick decisions that do not typically optimize our well being. While it’s one thing... Read more of this article
Bermuda Set To Celebrate ‘Day Of The Girl’
October 11 marks the International Day of the Girl, a United Nations-designated celebration intended to raise awareness of issues facing girls around the world, with Bermuda to take part with an event from 2.00pm through 5.00pm at the National Sports Centre. The free event will feature a number of activities for the island’s girls, including football,... Read more of this article
The “Golden Shoes” Football Movie Screening
Footy Promotions will be showing the “Golden Shoes” Football Movie at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] Tradewinds Auditorium on October 17th, 2015 at 3.00pm. “The Golden Shoes football movie is the likes of Rudy meets Bend It like Beckham. It is full of emotion and twists, and will get the audience all rooting for... Read more of this article
Girl Guiding Recruiting For Programs, Volunteers
Girl Guiding Bermuda is aiming to recruit new girls and women into its ranks, with the group making a call for new program participants, along with volunteers to serve as “dedicated leaders.” A spokesperson said, “In order for us to continue working with our young ladies, we need dedicated leaders. We are looking for those that can... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: October Lights On Front Street
[Updated with video] The first October Lights event was held last night [Oct 7], with the event playing host to vendors, Glo Cones, a performance by Rockfire, and more. The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is behind October Lights, which they’ve called a “magical version of Harbour Nights” featuring light-related activities every Wednesday night... Read more of this article
“Amy” To Screen Again At Weekend Film Series
The highest-grossing British documentary in United Kingdom box office history is to screen in Bermuda for a third time. Amy, the documentary about six-time Grammy winner Amy Winehouse, is to screen on Friday October 9 at 6 p.m. at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Two prior screenings have completely sold out. The trailer for Amy This... Read more of this article
Film Series To Feature ‘MERU’ & ‘New Girlfriend’
A documentary that won a major award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, and a dramatic comedy by French director Francois Ozon, will feature at the Weekend Film Series on Sunday October 11. MERU, screening at 3 p.m., won the audience award in the U.S. documentary category at Sundance. Meru trailer Called “the best mountain climbing film since... Read more of this article
