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Review: Music At Ex-Artillerymen’s Association
[Written by Dale Butler] Entrepreneur and owner of Medical House Limited, Bermuda, Mickey Robinson, established a solid commitment in that realm where he heard that, in addition to providing good equipment and service, his customers frequently raised the question about local entertainment. We all know what Bermuda had from a variety of discos, shows... Read more of this article
Review: Simons Brothers & Live Wires
[Written by Dale Butler] After you are entertained by the legendary Toni Bari and his band of contemporaries, you wonder what is next. You then realize that the Music Wall of Fame in Rosalie Gardens has the answer. On the top of the wall is a list of music venues that highlighted that no matter what the fate of a music establishment, another one soon... Read more of this article
Review: The Three King’s Restaurant
[Written by Dale Butler] St. George’s, and Bermuda as a whole, is definitely ready for The Three Kings Restaurant. It is a new location from the FoodHub Group serving steaks and shanks, pizza, pasta, noodles, fried rice, soups, salad, and burgers, along with Indian, Greek, and Chinese. In addition, there is an extensive list of appetizers and interesting... Read more of this article
Charitable Vinyl Record Collective Launches
[Written by Dale Butler] Atlantic Publishing House – publishers of Music on the Rock, The Ghandi Burgess Story, Bermuda Plays and The House of Music, to name just a few – has decided to take a giant leap into collecting, refurbishing and selling vinyl records and donating part proceeds of sales to charity. At the age of four, accompanied... Read more of this article
Review: Rosalie Gardens Honours Ahknaton
[Written by Dale Butler] I have said this before: Tony Bari was born with a baby piano in his brain. At every concert he plays with great enthusiasm, boundless energy, and charisma that becomes infectious as he combines his talents with the legendary Derek Francis, Derek Simmons, Earl Leader, and special guest Jade Minors. Regulars at Hubie’s Bar... Read more of this article
Review: James Richardson Trio & Music Friends
[Written by Dale Butler] Saturday, 29th July, 2023 at the legendary Leopards Club at 8pm, The James Richardson Trio and music friends gave a packed house a foot-stomping, pounding, frenzied, hardcore, and rhythmic concert. Such an astounding performance would have easily topped the Apollo Theatre, the Blue Note, Ronnie Scott’s and Village Vanguard... Read more of this article
Review: Rosalie Gardens In The Spotlight Again
[Written by Dale Butler] Rosalie Gardens on 35 Angle Street, Hamilton was officially opened July 10, 2021 by former entertainer Bobbie Smith. Named in honour of my mother, Rosalie Stella Butler, the garden has a variety of plants from citrus and vegetables to flowers. After the opening, 16 jazz shows were added to The Heartbeat of Hamilton, a title... Read more of this article
Review: ‘Victory’ Documentary On 1981 Strike
[Written by Dale Butler] Bermuda mourns the passing of labour icon Ottiwell Simmons who served the Bermuda Industrial Union as its president and was a Member of Parliament. The release on May 5th of “Victory” by producer extraordinaire and broadcast journalist, Rick Richardson, along with Jroc Communications was timely because it covered a crucial... Read more of this article
Review: Bermuda Musical’s ‘Summer Showcase’
[Written by Dale Butler] At a time when most students, teachers and schools are winding down, The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society has its socks up and engines on fire with auditions, Karaoke Nights, Movie Nights etc and with an eye on youth talent, it’s “Summer Showcase” was a highlight for performers and family and friends who attended... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Review: Up D’ Country 2
[Written by Dale Butler] Barbara Dillas, former art teacher and currently community art advocate from murals to exhibitions, has organized a hit with the opening on Friday, June 23rd of a photographic exhibition featuring six men who are Somerset residents. The photos by each artist were displayed in an historic room with open cedar beam ceilings at... Read more of this article
Review: Travels With Terry Lister Books
[Written by Dale Butler] Terry Lister has broken the norm of safety and price; usually the tour criteria to see foreign countries is from a bus window, making specific stops with the aid of a tour guide. Such tours, to be honest, are my favourite, but he has broken that pattern using his own research via the internet and reading blogs that transported... Read more of this article
Review: Bootsie’s Night Of Stars Event
[Written by Dale Butler] Braxton Eugene Steede is a Bermudian celebrity who needs no introduction as a superstar with the Congas and guitar, and has played for numerous international stars. Dubbed by popular American singing star Melba Moore as “Bermuda’s natural resource,” Mr. Steede established a career in our local hotels and internationally... Read more of this article
Review: Spring Into The Arts Senior Schools
[Written by Dale Butler] The arts in Bermuda are flourishing in all areas and age is never an issue to growth and development, as revealed on the Ruth Seaton James stage on Thursday, April 20th when acting officer for the arts, Mrs. Shannon Rose Robinson, sat with pride as parents and friends enjoyed the hard work of teachers and the performers during... Read more of this article
Review: Berkeley Arts ‘The Greatest Showman’
[Written by Dale Butler] P.T. Barnum, the greatest showman, once said, “The noblest art is that of making others happy.” The audience who attend the two performances at the Berkeley Institute of this two act play with 22 scenes and a finale were kept happy by these young actors who took on a huge challenge to bring to life the story of Phineas... Read more of this article
Review: Troika Bermuda’s In Living Colour
[Written by Dale Butler] The Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall was the venue for the “creative showcase highlighting the choreographic talents and passion for dance by Bermuda’s young people,” April 13-15 and the audience showed great appreciation for all sixteen numbers presented by organizers Troika Bermuda. Directors Seldon Woolridge and Shoa... Read more of this article
Review: BMDS’ 17th Annual Playwriting Festival
[Written by Dale Butler] 21 years is a long time to sustain the interest of playwrights who have the task of setting the background, revealing a plot, and resolving the issue presented on a stage with “no children, no music, simple props and no helicopters.” Since its inception in 2002, over 350 scripts have been submitted and reviewed by three... Read more of this article
