Category: Entertainment
Bermuda Sets Example For Shorts At Work
Following the attendance of UK MP Ben Bradshaw in a pair of shorts at a fancy champagne reception for David Miliband last week, the British media has had a field day in dissecting the appropriateness, or lack thereof, of such attire in professional circles, with Bermudian customs leading many to be more accepting of the fashion “faux pas” than may... Read more of this article
Video Previews: “Building Hope” & “Mud” Films
A documentary about the building of the first high school in a remote Kenyan community, and a feature film starring Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon, will screen at the Weekend Film Series on Sunday [July 21]. Building Hope will screen at 3 p.m., while Mud [rated PG] will screen at 5.15 p.m. Building Hope tells the joyful story of the construction... Read more of this article
Local Artist Vanessa Turner Pursuing Art Dream
Bermuda painter Vanessa Turner grew up with dreams of exploring, nurturing, and sharing her talents with the world; similarly, as is true with each of us, life’s variables have tended to get in the way of that dream, forcing it to be put on hold more than once. Turner’s dream is about to come true, thanks in full to her effort to garner public support... Read more of this article
BMDS Shakespeare Comes To Daylesford
Originally cast in April 2013, the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society’s rendition of Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well is set to hit the stage at the Daylesford Theatre later this week. Adapted and directed for the Daylesford stage by Barbara Jones, All’s Well That Ends Well is a Shakespearean comedy that follows the adventures of the... Read more of this article
Videos: Island Games Opening Entertainment
The Opening Ceremony of the 2013 NatWest Island Games featured over 1,000 athletes from around the world, as well as some of Bermuda’s own homegrown talent with United Dance Productions, the Sandys Showtime Drumline, 12-year-old singer Angelis Hunt and the Gombeys all entertaining the crowd. The Island Games was formed in 1985 and today includes... Read more of this article
NY Photographer Offers Lecture, Workshop
Matthew Karas, an artistic photographer hailing from New York, will be offering two events for those interested in his work to locals later this month, providing anyone with an interest in capturing ideas and people on film with the chance to better understand what it takes to have an eye for recognizing unbeatable moments and photographic opportunities. Dance... Read more of this article
Photos: Rebecca Minkoff Fashion Gathering
The 2013 City of Hamilton Fashion Festival concluded with the Evolution Fashion Show on Saturday and as part of the week of events, the City of Hamilton hosted the Rebecca Minkoff Presentation on at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Rebecca Minkoff is said to be one of the top independent accessories designers in the United States and an industry leader... Read more of this article
TROIKA Hope To Raise Funds With Tag Days
TROIKA will be having their first tag days at various locations in and around the city on Friday [July 12] and Saturday [July 13]. The tag days will help to raise funds to aid in their various programs for young artists and initiatives in the community. Persons that would like to donate to the charity but cannot get out to the tag days can also contribute... Read more of this article
Author Loves Bermuda, Bases Novels Here
Author Marilyn Baron may not hail from our tiny island, but she’s learned to love it as a second home, and her latest two works of fiction serve as evidence of just that. A public relations consultant from Atlanta, Baron fell in love with the island years ago during her first of more than ten subsequent visits, making it a home away from home for... Read more of this article
Faulkenberry Meets Heidi Klum Via Spider-Man
Heidi Klum recently took her children to see a showing of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark on Broadway, giving Bermudian actress Rebecca Faulkenberry an unforgettable opportunity to rub shoulders with the world-famous model and television personality. After being spotted in the crowd, Klum was treated to a variety of photo opportunities, including one... Read more of this article
Fairmont Southampton Showcases Local Talent
This summer, the tunes are flowing freely at The Fairmont Southampton. As part of the hotel’s Sensational Summer Guest Activities Program, which provides tours, entertainment, and activities for hotel guests, The Fairmont Southampton has employed several talented Bermudian musicians to delight guests and local patrons in the resort’s restaurants... Read more of this article
BSoA Anniversary Art Show Opening On Friday
The Bermuda Society of Arts is celebrating 60 years of art with the 60th Anniversary Show at the society’s galleries in City Hall. The grand opening will be on Friday [July 12] from 5pm to 7 pm. A spokesperson said, “It is interesting to see the diverse works and the evolution of art in Bermuda. Throughout the years, many artists came from... Read more of this article
