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Review: The Cathedral Concert Series
[Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, April 1, Nashville recording artist Bethany Bordeaux [violinist] and Jonathan Noël [pianist/vocalist] gave eager patrons “An evening of Hymns and Other Songs” along with Bermudians Amoti K. Nyabongo, Tiffany Fox, April Roach Maule, Kevin Bean, Keible Hart and C. Shelton Bean. Her 90-minute performance... Read more of this article
Review: BMDS Offers Unique Play Format
[Written by Dale Butler] The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society [BMDS] took on the daunting task of shifting gears from adult actors to students to deliver six ten minute plays “written, rehearsed and performed in only 24 hours.” Unbelievable. Playwriting itself is not easy and learning lines when you have weeks to do so can still be a challenge... Read more of this article
Rosalie Gardens: New Art Release And More
[Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, March 18th from 8am to 5pm, Atlantic Publishing House will be hosting a Bermuda roses and plant sale with Jamaican coffee to taste. In addition to that, Nana Peggy Burns will have a great collection of Bermuda books on sale. This exciting event will be held at Rosalie Gardens, 35 Angle Street, right next to the... Read more of this article
Music Review: BMDS Night Of Cabaret
[Written by Dale Butler] The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society [BMDS] on Friday and Saturday March 10th and 11th, 2023 let the adrenaline flow when it highlighted a host of Bermuda music teachers during a night of Cabaret. After a stressful week of local and international news Katie Ross, the MC, relaxed the audience with her jokes, and had a knack... Read more of this article
Terry Lister Wins Independent Press Award
[Written by Dale Butler] Former accountant and Minister of Government Terry Lister has added another international literary award to his trophy cabinet. After a successful sojourn in both careers, his appetite for travel became his passion and he soon realised that photography would add to his memories. Mr. Lister used Facebook to share his daily discoveries... Read more of this article
Review: Burnaby Street’s Hog Penny Pub
[Written by Dale Butler] Located on 5 Burnaby Street, Hog Penny is Hamilton’s oldest licensed pub and the original inspiration for the Cheers Pub [Bull and Finch] in Boston. This was confirmed with the Cheers Pub owner Tom Kershaw, who visited Bermuda in the 1960s and modeled the Bull and Finch [Now the Cheers Pub and the pub in Boston that inspired... Read more of this article
Photos, Video, 360, Review: Up D’ Country Art
[Written by Dale Butler] Bermuda is currently awash with many exciting activities. I am glad to say: I enjoyed meeting Dan and Claudia Zanes and entertaining them at Rosalie Gardens after they were showcased by the Bermuda Festival for the Performing Arts The Bermuda Tourism Authority’s Restaurant Weeks have been a grand success based on my personal... Read more of this article
Sri Lankan Association To Help Clean Up
[Written by Dale Butler] The Sri Lankan Association of Bermuda [SLAB] was formed Nov. 11, 2022 as they sought information from each other as the world watched the political catastrophe and serious economic collapse in the country. In short order, they used their network to develop a constitution and elect officers. After discussion, the members decided... Read more of this article
Review: Night Brunch At St. Regis Bermuda
[Written by Dale Butler] Bermuda’s newest hotel, The St. Regis Bermuda Resort, situated near the historic Fort St. Catherine in St. George’s Parish, opened in May 2021 and has been well received by locals and tourists. I have not vacationed there, but I’ve heard glowing reports about the beauty of the facility and venue. The golf course is in... Read more of this article
Rev Kingsley Tweed To Speak On Theatre Boycott
[Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, December 10th at 7 p.m. at St. Paul A.M.E. Church’s Centennial Hall, the legendary Rev. Dr. Kingsley Tweed will share his memories of the famous 1959 Theatre Boycott organized by the secretive “Progressive Group.” Exiled for over 41 years, historians would often mention his name, but were unaware of how to... Read more of this article
Peace, Joy And Love: Christmas Across Africa
[Written by Dale Butler] Former Minister of Government, Terry Lister, has added an exciting and creative book title to his first two books: Immersed in West Africa, released August 29, 2019 [winner of 14 international awards], and A New Day Dawns, released October 28, 2021 [winner of 8 international awards]. Although new to the literary world [started... Read more of this article
Review: VIDA Restaurant & Bar At Azura
[Written by Dale Butler] After weeks of hearing from numerous people that I must go to VIDA Restaurant at Azura [the former Surf Side] at 90 South Shore Road in Warwick, I bit the bullet and was excited about the changes I observed at this four star refurbished resort [2020]. The venue is spectacular and a great lift for Bermuda’s hospitality industry. Once... Read more of this article
Music Review: Just Friends At Bungalow 56
[Written by Dale Butler] On Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 7.00pm at Bungalow 56 on Reid Street in Hamilton, adjacent to The Music Box, I was flooded with numerous memories of Hubie’s Bar, the iconic jazz club that closed in May 2010. Hubie’s was located on Angle Street in Pembroke [north Hamilton area] directly opposite Rosalie Gardens, which has... Read more of this article
Review: Performance By Wanda Ray Willis
[Written by Dale Butler] Danji Productions, led by Wendell “Shine” Hayward, should be commended for taking the risk to bring in a one act solo musical featuring Bermudian Wanda Ray Willis on the weekend of September 9 to 11 at the beautiful Athene Theatre at the Bermuda College. Wanda, a well-known Bermudian singer, could easily have passed as Dorothy’s... Read more of this article
Music Review: The Tino Martinez Quintette
[Written by Dale Butler] Since the loss of major shows and bands in our hotels in the 1990s, tourists and locals have had to wait until the weekend to enjoy live music. BMDS took on a major challenge Tuesday, July 5th when it held an-other jazz evening using The Bermudian magazine award winner and leader of the band Tino Martinez, to perform. Silenced... Read more of this article
Music Review: “Oh What A Night”
[Written by Dale Butler] I did not set out to visit four establishments in one night, but I did. Stepping into Henry VIII Restaurant, Sushi Bar & Pub, 69 South Shore Road, Southampton, always bring back memories of the larger-than-life late Charles H.B. Vaucrosson who, although a lawyer, relished the part of playing British King Henry VIII in full... Read more of this article
