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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
Review: Bermuda Dance Academy Into The Wild
[Written by Dale Butler] It was inevitable that Nikia Manders, BFA, MA, would be impacted by her well-known mother Linda L. Manders who established a solid record of achievement on the stage and in the classroom commencing at Warwick Secondary School in 1972. Nikia, as a teacher at The Berkeley Institute [2008], started the Bermuda Dance Academy in... Read more of this article
Music Review: BMDS Summer Showcase
[Written by Dale Butler] With a number of clubs and organizations struggling to increase and retain membership, BMDS may have found the solution: develop activities that grab the young. The Summer Showcase held on June 18th at 8pm did that with 18 very confident and talented young musicians from a variety of local music and academic schools. Although... Read more of this article
Music Review: Kairos Hosts Experience Vol. 1
[Written by Dale Butler] The Willowbank Resort in Sandys Parish is back. Since reopening, it has added a variety of shows to its repertoire so it was no surprise to attend the premiere opening of the real life experience of a top lawyer who was touched by God and redirected to a songwriting career. Janita Burke, lawyer, and Bim Bademosi, producer and... Read more of this article
Music Review: BMDS Jazz Night Event
[Written by Dale Butler] The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society [BMDS], operating since 1945, is described on its Facebook page as “a magnet to those who enjoy music & drama. Whether as performers, technicians, or an audience members have found BMDS to be the home of amateur theatre in Bermuda.” It is centrally located at “Daylesford”,... Read more of this article
Review: Kennel Boys At Grotto Bay Beach
[Written by Dale Butler] It was a joy to sit at the Bayside Terrace Grill & Bar at Bermuda’s famous Grotto Bay Beach Resort and Spa at 11 Blue Hole Hill, Hamilton Parish. The facility has long had a good reputation for establishing enduring memories. Toting an invitation in my back pocket to hear Bermuda’s famous Kennel Boys during the Thursday... Read more of this article
Music Review: Lady Tyson & Wayne Davis
[Written by Dale Butler] I am not surprised that the Friday, May 20th performance of Bermuda’s own Lady Tyson, who now resides in the UK, and Wayne “Off the Radar” Davis was sold out at the Anchor Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, known for its Bermudian service and excellent food. Friday night is the time to enjoy a night out in the west end and... Read more of this article
Music Review: Creatives Live Event At City Hall
[Written by Dale Butler] The three top local vocalists slated to render outstanding performances before lunchtime patrons at the well-established “Creatives Live!” event on the steps of the historic City Hall were Toni Robinson, Sheila Smith and Samantha Smith. However, when it was announced that Sheila would not be available, the audience took... Read more of this article
