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Upcoming Events
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January
01/1/2009
- 05/25/2009
- THE ARGUS 400 CHALLENGE
- To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the settlement of Bermuda and the 100th anniversary of the first Bermuda Day Half-Marathon Derby, Argus challenges you to run the 2009 Bermuda Day Half-Marathon Derby. You provide the feet; we’ll provide the support.
Thursday January 1, 2009 through May 25, 2009
01/1/2009
- 01/1/2009
- New Year’s Day Walk at Spittal Pond
- On January 1, 2009 from 1pm - 3.30pm Imagine Bermuda 2009, with the cooperation of the Bermuda National Trust and that of the Parks Department, will hold a Walk to Spittal Pond– the site of one of the 1st visitations on the island – some 460 years ago. Connect with the site of some of the first visitors to Bermuda in 1543 - Spanish Rock which is due to be renamed, Portuguese Rock in September 2009.
01/1/2009
- 06/30/2009
- Saltus Grammar School’s 2009 Celebration
- Saltus Grammar School has planned a number of events throughout the school year to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Bermuda's permanent habitation. Among these are: special assemblies, a display of student family trees to highlight the multi-cultural nature of Bermuda, a 17th Century school day (students in costume).
In January Saltus will have a giant birthday cake and a Bermuda T-shirt Grub Day
01/3/2009
- Signature Event: LAUNCH OF BERMUDA’S 400TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
- JOIN US to celebrate the start of the 400th Anniversary Celebration on Front Street in Hamilton from 7 – 10pm for AMAZING PERFORMANCES, FOOD, FESTIVITIES.......FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT!
Click here for more information or call us at the Bermuda2009 Office - 292 -8990
01/3/2009
01/8/2009
- 02/28/2009
- Signature Event: BERMUDA FESTIVAL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
- In Bermuda’s 400th Anniversary year, from January 8th to February 28th, the Festival will particularly feature Bermudians who have chosen the performing arts as their profession and their talent will be demonstrated either individually or through a variety of collaborations with other world class performers. A signature performance will be Shakespeare's TEMPEST directed by Bermudian, Joel Froomkin. Feb.25-28th
01/15/2009
- 12/31/2009
- Display of Bermuda Books by Bookmart/Brown&Co.
- In support of the 400 Anniversary Celebrations the Bookmart will mount a display each month, starting in January 2009, that will feature books by local authors. The aims of the displays are: to highlight local books each month that speak to the history and culture of Bermuda; to encourage residents to become knowledgeable about our history and to support Celebrating 400 years.
Books on Bermuda History will be displayed in January.
01/22/2009
01/22/2009
- Launch of the 400th Anniversary Commemorative Stamp
- The 400th anniversary commemorative stamp will be launched on Jan.22nd at 12.30 at the Town Hall, St. George's. Images coming soon to our section, About Bermuda2009.
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February
02/1/2009
- 08/31/2009
- CURE’s Race Relations Timeline
- CURE will be highlighting Race Relations timeline - Celebrate 400 years of Bermuda's history in race relations in three brochures, one per quarter for first three quarters of 2009. These brochures will be distributed in the months of February, March and August, 2009
02/1/2009
- 02/28/2009
02/1/2009
02/2/2009
02/5/2009
- 12/31/2009
- AN EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS BY ALFRED BIRDSEY at ACE GALLERY
- As one of Bermuda’s most celebrated artists, Alfred Birdsey stood alone for most of the second half of the 20th century as the only modernist painter working in Bermuda. Entirely self-taught, it is believed he started painting in 1927 at the age of 16. Although influenced by Oriental art his characteristic loose brushwork and paired down imagery was entirely his own. This exhibition of paintings is selected from the extensive collection of E. Michael Jones, one of Birdsey’s major collectors. The 36 paintings, all from the 1970s and 80s, span a period when Birdsey was a complete master of his medium and created his most accomplished works.
Exhibit Feb. 5th - 31 December 2009
02/8/2009
- 02/8/2009
- Sensei Roots Shiai by The Bermuda Karate Organisation
- An open martial arts competition with WKF based rules. The purpose of the events is to stimulate interest and participation in the martial arts in Bermuda and improve the level of performance to enable our athletes to succeed in international competition.
Sunday Feb.8th - 1pm at Pembroke Sunday School
For more information contact Sensei Gladwin "Roots" Phillips @ 505 9994
02/9/2009
- SALLY BASSETT MONUMENT OFFICIAL OPENING
- Sally Bassett, a slave woman, is an historical figure in Bermuda who lived about 280 years ago and was burned at the stake on suspicion of trying to poison a slavemaster. The Sally Bassett story will be part of the monument and the monument will become part of Bermuda's African Diaspora Heritage Trail. A statue of Sally Bassett, by Bermudian artist, Carlos Dowling, was placed on Cabinet Office Grounds in Nov.2008. Come to the official opening of this important monument on February 9th at 5.15
02/10/2009
02/17/2009
- 02/25/2009
- Exhibit of The Bermudas Charter of James Ist, 29 June 1615 at The Bermuda Archives
- The Somers Islands Company Charter of 1615 lays out the grant of the islands by King James 1 to a group of London investors for two thousand pounds. It granted the Somers Islands Company all proprietary rights to rule and develop the Island as a commercial enterprise. As part of Bermuda's 400th Anniversary the Bermuda Archives has put the original documents on display until February 25th
02/20/2009
- 06/6/2009
- 32N/64W A Revelation: Bermuda’s Black Artistic Legacy - A Masterworks Exhibit
- The exhibition honours the artistic legacy of Charles Lloyd Tucker in a DVD presentation,a living history video on Shinbone Alley, a neighborhood in St. George, an installation revolving around the tradition of the Gombey dancer and its origins and a display of artwork of Black artists in Bermuda which, while not definitive, gives an overveiw of the talents of the Black artist in Bermuda which covers many mediums and disiplines.
From February 20, 2009 - June 6, 2009 at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art at the Arrowroot Factory, Botanical Gardens, Paget, 10am -4pm
02/21/2009
- Midshipman Dale Ceremony – Ecumenical Church Service, St. George’s
02/26/2009
- 02/28/2009
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March
03/1/2009
- 06/6/2009
- 32N/64W A Revelation: Bermuda’s Black Artistic Legacy - A Masterworks Exhibit
- A continuation of the exhibition which honours the artistic legacy of Charles Lloyd Tucker in a DVD presentation,a living history video on Shinbone Alley, a neighborhood in St. George, an installation revolving around the tradition of the Gombey dancer and its origins and a display of artwork of Black artists in Bermuda which, while not definitive, gives an overveiw of the talents of the Black artist in Bermuda which covers many mediums and disiplines.
Feb.20, 09 - June 6,09 at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Arrowroot Factory, Botanical Gardens, Paget - 10am-4pm
03/1/2009
- 10/15/2009
- Signature Event: JAMESTOWN-BERMUDA SPECIAL EXHIBITION
- Bermuda is the focus of a 400th-anniversary exhibition that explores governmental, religious and trade connections between England’s second permanent colony in the New World and its first – Jamestown, Virginia, founded in 1607. The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, with cooperation from the St.George's Foundation, will host Jamestown and Bermuda: Virginia Company Colonies.
March 1 - October 15, 2009
03/1/2009
03/2/2009
03/2/2009
- A Conversation with Dr. Eva Hodgson, sponsored by CURE
- A Promotional event of Dr. Hodgsons’s latest publication, ‘Experiences of Racism in Bermuda and its Wider Context: Reflections of Dr. Eva Hodgson, Scholar, Researcher and Advocate.'
The publication captures Dr.Hodgson’s personal reflections on her experience with race relations in Bermuda, and discusses race relations in a broader global context.
The evening will provide an opportunity for Dr. Hodgson to respond to questions and sign books, and the public will be invited to share their perspectives regarding both the book and their own experience of race relations in Bermuda.
March 2nd at 6pm at Wesley Methodist Church Hall
03/4/2009
- 03/7/2009
- 6th Biennial Conference of the Society of Early Americanists
- SEA chose Bermuda for its 6th Biennial Conference in order to mark the first settlement of Bermuda, which, of course, is the second oldest permanent English-speaking community in the Western Hemisphere. There will be presentations of scholarly papers on all aspects of literature, history and culture of the Americas (mostly, but not exlcusively, English-speaking regions) from earliest contact up until the early part of the 19th century. About 300 scholars are expected to attend this conference - March 4 -7
A review of the programme http://www.societyofearlyamericanists.org/conference/2009/SEA6thBiennial2009_Program_(021209).pdf will indicate a number of sessions (especially #20, #32, #69 and #72) and individual papers directly relating to the early history of Bermuda, not to mention many other papers pertaining to related areas. These could be of considerable interest to teachers and members of the public concerned with promoting greater understanding of Bermuda's early history and her relationships with North America and the Caribbean generally.
The cost to local residents is $25 for the entire conference and gives full access to all panels, receptions, and events. Also, note that all high school teachers are entitled to free registration.
03/7/2009
- 04/4/2009
03/20/2009
- 03/28/2009
- Signature Event: Bermuda International Film Festival (BIFF)
- BIFF 2009 will be their 12th anniversary Festival from March 20 - 28, 2009. See the premier showing of Lucinda Spurling's new film, The Lion and the Mouse on March 21.
03/21/2009
- WINDREACH WALK & ROLL
- The Annual WindReach WALK & ROLL is a unique walking event that includes wheelchairs, strollers, and bicycles. It helps to raise awareness for adaptations in sports and accessibility. This year we have moved the walk to Southside / Coopers Island in order to enjoy the newly opened park lands.. Our Executive Director Mr. Lance Furbert will be doing a short presentation of the History of Coopers Island in conjunction with Bermuda's 400 Anniversary celebrations.
21 March 9am - 12 noon
03/31/2009
- 11/30/2009
- TITANIC EXHIBIT at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute BUEI
- The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BEUI) will emphasize Bermudians' association with their heritage through shipwrecks and the connection the Titanic had with Bermuda through the shipwreck, Caraquet, wrecked to the north of Bermuda on June 25th 1923. The Caraquet, an English passenger steamer, bound from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Bermuda and then to the West Indies. The Titanic has the same deck windows and bench ends and was built in the same shipyard, Harland and Wolfe. Mr. Vincent Astor, son of Lord John Jacob Astor (who died on the Titanic) built and owned the large house "Astor Hall" on Ferry Reach.
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April
04/15/2009
- 12/31/2009
04/1/2009
- 08/30/2009
- 400 Postcards for Bermuda’s 400th - INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
- In recognition of Bermuda’s 400th anniversary The St. George’s Foundation, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art and the Muscarelle Museum of Art (Williamsburg, VA) will host a 2009 student art showcase.The project is a continuation of TSGF’s & Masterworks summer collaboration ‘Bringing History to Life with Art.” Like the summer programme the student art exchange will examine the correlation between history and art with particular focus on the Bermuda-Virginia connection. Bermuda’s ties with Virginia began with the wreck of the Sea Venture and in 2007 Virginia celebrated its 400th anniversary. Bermuda played a significant role in their observances and we would like to include Virginia in our celebrations. Our aim is to encourage students to
learn more about the history of the two former Virginia Company Colonies.
•April 1-June 12 ACE Gallery, Hamilton, Bermuda
•July 1-August 30 World Heritage Centre, St. George’s, Bermuda
•August 3-23 200 postcards will travel to the Muscarelle Museum of Art, Williamsburg, VA
04/1/2009
04/1/2009
04/2/2009
- 4 0 0 - Art Installation at the Hamilton Post Office
- April Hamilton, Bermuda, April 2nd 2009: -- In an announcement today, Conchita Ming, Chairman of the Bermuda 2009 Steering Committee announced a project of the Bermuda 2009 Committee. Commemorative Plaques are to be installed at the Bermuda Post Office on Saturday, April 4th 2009. She said, “It is with great pleasure that we begin the installation of these wonderful commemorative plaques. There will be almost 900 plaques installed to spell out ‘400’ all of which will be available for individuals to purchase and take home at the end of the display in January 2010.” She continued, “These will make marvelous collectors’ items and something to show your grandchildren as you tell them all about the wonderful celebrations held over the year of 2009!”
Mrs. Ming further commented, “The project was created by SHY Architecture to provide a stimulating experience for their summer student, Bianca Clay, who is now a Rotary Exchange student.”
The plaques themselves are made from a very sturdy, long lasting laminated brushed aluminum polymetal. Mrs. Ming stated, “We are excited about how this will add another dimension to our celebrations and are very grateful to the Post Office for allowing such a display. It will certainly complement the existing ‘Stamp’ display already installed at the Post Office and demonstrates their commitment to ensure that all are well aware of this our 400th Anniversary, both locals and visitors alike.
04/3/2009
- 04/24/2009
- GALLERY 400 by the Bermuda Society of Arts(BSOA)
- One month exhibition.....Four Great Events! Join us for a celebratory month of exhibitions and activities - GALLERY 400 - which aims to entertain, remind and inspire all Bermudians and visitors, artists and non-artists. There will be four unique receptions which will feature competitions, music, dance, fashion and special culinary delights. They will be held on on April 3rd, 9th, 17th and 24th from 5-7pm at BSOA, top floor, City Hall.
04/5/2009
- Bermuda Open Karate Championships
- An open martial arts competition with WKF based rules. A 400th anniversary prize will be given to the school with the most entrants in this anniversary year.
04/9/2009
- YOUTH FORUM by the Bermuda 2009 YOUTH FORCE
- The Youth Forum is one of seven events being planned by the Bermuda 2009 Youth Force. Through the Youth Forum 2009, Bermuda’s young people will have a chance to raise their voices. Based on the question: “What are the barriers that will hinder Bermuda’s prosperity in the next 400 years if young Bermudians don’t conquer them now?” We have chosen discussions on territorial violence, the illegal drug trade and teen sexuality. Young people of upper middle to senior school will participate in three break-out sessions including an open forum on social networking. We will end the evening with a dialogue between a member of the Youth Task Force and an outstanding member of our community. The Youth Forum will take place on Thursday, April 9, from 6.00 pm until 10.00 pm at the Berkeley Institute.
04/14/2009
04/15/2009
- 04/22/2009
- Spring Into the Arts by the Ministry of Education
- Spring into The Arts is a show-case of all four Art Disciplines: Dance,Theatre, Music and Visual Art by both our Government and private schools. It is a time when the talents of our young people, the dedication and expertise of our teachers and the professionalism of our community artists,are brought together. The Theme for this 400th Anniversary Year is "Changes".
Venue: Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts; 6.30pm for the Visual Art Exhibit and 7pm for the Performing Arts
04/16/2009
- 04/19/2009
- DARRELL FAMILY REUNION
- The descendants of Pilot Samuel James Darrell will be holding a family reunion from Thur. April 16th - Sun. Apr.19th. They will host approximately 50 family members from the US, Canada, England, Australia and New Zealand.
04/16/2009
- 04/18/2009
04/17/2009
- 04/18/2009
- YOUTH IN DEBATE by Bermuda 2009 YOUTH FORCE
- The Youth Debate is the second of seven events being planned by the Bermuda 2009 YOUTH FORCE.Several primary school students have been preparing for the Youth in Debate plank for months. They are working with Dynamic Debaters and Learners and have confirmed the topic, “This house believes that the sailors who experienced Bermuda before 1609 were in the wrong profession. “ The students have used the book Miracle as their source. They have investigated the stories surrounding sailors who came to Bermuda before 1609 and how they reacted to our island. It is said that many visitors (sailors) were terrified of Bermuda as they heard it was inhabited by witches and devils. It is said that many grown men ran from birds and vowed never to return. Through this topic, the students have become more familiar with the debate format and plan to awe their audiences as they take to the stage on Thursday, April 16 at 6.00 p.m. and Friday, April 17 at 9:30 a.m. at Prospect Primary School. All are welcome. The students will receive certificates and the winners will receive gift certificates and trophies. There will be a cup presented to the primary school that has the most students in attendance.
04/18/2009
- PILOT DARRELL CEREMONY – Ecumenical Church Service, St. George’s
- Pilot Samuel James "Jemmy" Darrell was a slave who became a most respected Bermudian pilot. He guided the flagship Resolution carrying Sir George Murray into St. George's (to what is now know as Murray's Anchorage. Darrell so impressed the Vice Admirar that he requested that the pilot be made a free man. Murray later established the King's Pilots and Darrell was among the first to be appointed. Saturday April 18th at 5pm, St. Peter's Church
04/22/2009
- EARTH DAY by The Bermuda Association of Eco-Clubs (BASEC)
- BASEC will be holding a fun Earth Day Birthday celebration event on April 22nd from 4 - 8 at Barrs Park, featuring live entertainment from various music groups, various food vendors, informational booths and an excuse to relax on the grass with friends or family and celebrate Earth Day!
It is important to be celebrating Earth Day this year because, along with it being Bermuda's 400th year, it also marks a few environmental events which align with BASEC's mandate.
We hope to see people come after work, school, or from home to celebrate along with the island the wonders of Bermuda and our Earth!
Chewstick’s Gavin Smith will MC the party while on-stage entertainment includes Bermuda School of Music, the BHS School Band, Mohawk Radio Band and others.
Eco- exhibitors on display will be Solar Bermuda, Keep Bermuda Beautiful, The Vegetarian Society of Bermuda, Wadson’s Farm, Bermuda National Trust, and many others. Don’t miss your chance to test drive an electric scooter or battery-assisted pedal bike.
04/22/2009
04/22/2009
- 04/25/2009
- Invitational Town Crier Competition
- There will be a Town Crier Competition to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the settlement of Bermuda from Wednesday April 22nd to Saturday April 25th. There will be prizes for each cry and an overall trophy. Entry is by Invitation.
04/24/2009
- 04/25/2009
- Shakespeare’s MACBETH
- Warwick Academy students will perform Shakespeare's MACBETH on April 24 and 25, 2009
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May
05/1/2009
- TECHART 09
- TECHART IS ATECHWEEK 09 EVENT UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY, TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND E-COMMERCE. A JURIED SHOW FEATURING DIGITALLY CRATED ART IN THREE CATEGORIES - DIGITAL PHOTOS, DIGITAL ART & ILLUSTRATION, DIGITAL VIDEOS. May 1st 2009
05/1/2009
- LAUNCH OF THE STAMP FOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BERMUDA MARATHON DERBY
- May 2009
05/1/2009
- 05/31/2009
05/1/2009
05/1/2009
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05/2/2009
- Catlin End-to-End
- The Catlin End-to-End is Bermuda's largest charity event. Over the past 21 years, the End-to-End has evolved from a get fit challenge between a group of friends to a major community event attracting participants of all ages and abilities. In recent years, we have also welcomed a growing number of visitors who plan their trip to Bermuda around the Catlin End-to-End. The Catlin End-to-End starts at the Deliverance in St Georges and ends in Dockyard with various other event starts throughout the island. Please visit our website for more information http://www.bermudaendtoend.bm
05/3/2009
- 400th Anniversary Concert by the Ensemble Singers
- This concert is a choral tribute to the celebration of Bermuda's 400th Anniversary and will feature Brian Jones and The Copley Singers of Boston Massachusetts. Venue: Wesley Methodist Church on May 3rd at 4pm.Tickets are $30 and are available at the Music Bocx and the Wesley Church Office.
05/3/2009
- SARAH CATHERINE’S TEA
- A tea party by The Executive School of Protocol (and assisted by the St.George Foundation), for girls between 6 and 12 years old. "Sarah Catherine" will be there as the main attraction, and dressed in historical costume to discuss her early life in Bermuda. The tea party will be held at the St. George’s Historical Society Museum’ located at the corner of Duke of Kent Street and Featherbed Alley, in St. George’s
05/6/2009
- Beating of the Retreat
- The Beating of the Retreat Ceremony is a musical display which takes it existence from old military traditions of marching through the city streets warning soldiers to return to their billets for the night.
The Beating of the Retreat Ceremonies, sponsored by the Departments of Community Affairs and Public Safety, take place throughout the island and are staged in the summer months from May through October. The Band and Corps of Drum of the Bermuda Regiment and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band begin the display at 9:00 pm sharply before the general public and an invited Guest of Honour.
27th May in Hamilton
05/6/2009
- YOUTH IN RESPONSIBILITY by Bermuda 2009 YOUTH FORCE
- Youth in Responsibility is the third of seven events by YOUTH FORCE. The youth of Bermuda will be reminded that they are the future leaders of our island and this day is geared towards preparing them to fill various roles of responsibility for the future. Students in primary, middle and high school will be invited to shadow various members of the workforce on May 6, 2009. These jobs will be all-encompassing to give the youth a real-life experience of being responsible for our workforce. Youth will have the chance to write to the Youth Task Force to apply for the career of their choice. The day will officially begin at the steps of City Hall where the preschool students will open the program in song. Various students from primary, middle and senior schools will read excerpts of Bermuda’s history from 1609 to the present date. The students will be given an opportunity to suggest what items they think should be placed in a time capsule to be planted in July. All students will be encouraged to wear their Youth Force T-shirts to commemorate the day, showcasing youth in responsibility.
05/10/2009
- SUMMER SUNDAYS IN THE PARK by The Corporation of Hamilton
- This Sunday in the Park will feature the rededication of the newly furbished bandstand at 3pm.
This is the first of the concert series which will take place from May to September 2009 in Victoria Park from 3 - 8pm. Each month there will be a featured "Bermuda's History" Tent including information that varies from month to month regarding Bermuda and Her People over the last 400 years. Each event will include a kids play area, live Bermudian entertainment with monthly themes, occasional international entertainment and food vendors representing Bermudian culture as well as others. This event is hosted by the Corporation of Hamilton and will be free to the general public.
05/11/2009
- 05/20/2009
- Heritage Month Exhibition by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs
- The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is hosting a Heritage Month Exhibition from May 11 - 20th entitled, "Traditional Ways of Living". This event will take place at the Number Six Shed on Front Street, Hamilton and will feature aspects of the old ways of living such as old fashioned tools, farming, telling stories, crafts, kite-making, old fashion songs and games and many other traditional habits. The exhibition lectures and demonstrations are led by Tradition Bearers/Master Experts of their craft. Check the Heritage Month Schedule of Presenters for your favourite presenter and attend to lend support. Students are especially welcomed as they will have the opportunity to understand and appreciate the ways their Grand and Great-Grand Parents lived. The exhibition is open Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 to accommodate those who will not be able to attend in the work week.The Department appreciates your support as we portray one aspect or our Heritage Month Theme - "A Journey Through the Centuries".
05/12/2009
- Launch of book, 400 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP, by The US Consul General and Mrs Gregory Slayton
- This book, edited by Mrs. Marina Slayton, wife of US Consul General Gregory Slayton highlights 400 years of friendship between the U.S. and Bermuda. The Premier, Dr. The Hon.Ewart F. Brown and Mrs Brown will be hosting an official invitational launch of the book on Tuesday May 12th. The book has been published by the Bermuda Maritime Museum Press. Contributors to the book include Dr. Edward Harris and other renowned Bermuda writers.
05/16/2009
- 05/17/2009
- Festa Do Senhor Santo Cristo by Vasco Da Gama Club
- The Azorean community has continued with the most popular feast celebrated in Sao Miguel. In Bermuda the feast has been celebrated for over thirty years. There is a week of events which build up to the feast on the Sunday. During the week there are masses held. The feast begins on Saturday evening with the image from the chapel is brought into the main sanctuary in a processional. On the Sunday, solemn mass is celebrated followed by a procession that exits the church and starts at Cedar Avenue, progressing along Dundonald Street, to Woodlands Road, then turning right onto Canal Road/Laffan Street and back to the church. The majority of those taking part in this procession are children dressed as angels, in the First Communion outfits, the different groups that are a part of the church community, the committees in the Portuguese community, one or two marching bands. The Image of Senhor Santo Cristo is carried during the procession.
The festivities then move to BAA field for games, refreshments and entertainment. Date of Festival at BAA: May 16th and 17th
05/16/2009
- Garden Celebration 2009: Mayflower in Bloom, by the Garden Club of Bermuda
- On Saturday May 16th from 11am - 4pm, Mayflower, an historic private Victorian home, will be open for one day filled with flower arrangements reflecting its art work. A host of activities, celebrating Bermuda's 400th anniversary, will take place in its ten acre grounds including flower arranging and planting demonstrations, plant and garden sales, refreshments and much more.
05/21/2009
- 400 Years of Hurricanes in Bermuda, by The Bermuda Weather Service (BAS-Serco Ltd)
- A free public lecture will be conducted by the Bermuda Weather Service (BAS-Serco Ltd.) and the National Disaster Coordinator, on behalf of the Government of Bermuda. This event is part of Hurricane Awareness Week 2009, which runs May 18-22, and promotes public preparedness in advance of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. The content of the lecture and discussion will be focussed on some key influences that hurricanes have had over our 400-year heritage. In this context, the lecture will highlight some important lessons learned, the current way that we in Bermuda deal with hurricane risk. The aim is to improve overall understanding of the behaviour and impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms.
05/22/2009
- Games Through The Years - East End Primary School
- East End Primary is celebrating 400 years of games throughout the years. On the afternoon of May 22 from 12noon - 3pm, our school family, P1- P6, will have a picnic lunch on the school field. Students will sit on blankets to eat. After lunch students will rotate in class groups to participate in stations. Each station will highlight a particular game and how the rules may have changed over the years. Participants will also get a chance to play the game. Sample stations are: allies/marbles, Rounders/ball games, Jacks, Kite making (sticks and paper bag), Hand games.
The day will culminate with the upper school having a degree of experience and discussion of the ‘old fashioned’ classroom.
05/22/2009
- Celebrations at St. George’s Prep
- In May the students will participate in a Heritage Quiz throughout the month. There are 50 questions about Bermuda that have to be answered. P1& 2 must answer at least the first 15 questions, P3&4 must answer at least the first 25 and P5&6 must answer all 50 questions. House points will be awarded to students who complete the quiz and a Free Grub Day will be awarded to the house with the highest score.
On May 22 the school will celebrate Sir Stanley Burgess Day. Teachers will be sharing his bio. with students. Also, the P6 class will be showing a PowerPoint Presentation on the Jamestown/Bermuda Connection during a special assembly @ 8:45 a.m. This is a report of their educational tour to Jamestown last month.
05/24/2009
- Fitted Dinghy Races, St. George’s
05/24/2009
- Royal Navy Visit to Bermuda - RFA Fort George
05/25/2009
- THE SEA VENTURE
- a film by LOOK BERMUDA about the Sea Venture - the wreck of this ship in 1609 was the beginning of continuous settlement in Bermuda
05/25/2009
- Bermuda Day
- Annual Marathon Derby & Heritage Parade/ Queen’s Birthday Parade
School Music Festival
05/31/2009
- Hiscox Celebrity 11 & U Cricket Festival by Bermuda Cricket Board
- To celebrate Bermuda’s 400th Anniversary, the Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB), in collaboration with Hiscox, is holding a Celebrity 11 & U Cricket Festival at The National Sports Centre, North Pavilion, Frog Lane, Devonshire on May 31st. The Festival will involve two games. At 1pm a Celebrity Team vs. 11&U All Star Team will play, followed by lunch and at 2pm an 11&U East vs West all star game will take place. There will be a bouncy castle, slide and free entertainment for those who aren’t playing.
Admission: FREE
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June
06/19/2009
- 12/31/2009
- “WE ARE SAILING” Exhibit – The Masterworks Foundation
- A special exhibition exploring Bermuda's bond with the sea and the wide-ranging effects of the island's unique seascape, topography, and light on the many artists who experienced them. The exhibition includes works by a great diversity of artists, including Albert Gleizes, Marsden Hartley, Winslow Homer, and Malcolm Morley.
June 19 - December 31, 2009. Mon.to Sat. 10am - 4pm
06/1/2009
- 08/31/2009
- Special Event Call Sign by the Radio Society of Bermuda
- VP9 400 _ _ Call sign may be used by the individual licenced amateur radio operators during the specified period of time - June 1st to Aug.31st. Contact confirmation cards will be mailed to overseas amateurs. This will also help to promote Bermuda for tourism. A contest will be held during this time
06/1/2009
- Beating of the Retreat
- The Beating of the Retreat Ceremony is a musical display which takes it existence from old military traditions of marching through the city streets warning soldiers to return to their billets for the night.
The Beating of the Retreat Ceremonies, sponsored by the Departments of Community Affairs and Public Safety, take place throughout the island and are staged in the summer months from May through October. The Band and Corps of Drum of the Bermuda Regiment and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band begin the display at 9:00 pm sharply before the general public and an invited Guest of Honour.
1st June - Dockyard
24th June - Hamilton
06/1/2009
- LAUNCH OF STAMP FOR THE TALL SHIPS ATLANTIC CHALLENGE
- June 2009
06/1/2009
06/5/2009
- YOUTH IN PERFORMANCE ARTS by Bermuda 2009 YOUTH FORCE
- Youth in Performance is the fourth of seven events by YOUTH FORCE. Mark the date of June 5, 2009 on your calendars, for Youth Task Force is planning to take Bermuda by storm. International recording artist Jordin Sparks will electrify Bermuda’s youth on stage at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. There will be sell-out crowds so you must do your best to secure your tickets early. Local acts will audition to share the stage with this superstar. Youth Task Force has agreed that the tickets are to be sold at a most reasonable price. Tickets will cost $20.00 for students in primary school and below, $35.00 for all other students and $45.00 for adults.
06/7/2009
- SUMMER SUNDAYS IN THE PARK by The Corporation of Hamilton
- This monthly event will take place from May to September 2009 in Victoria Park from 3 - 8pm. Each month there will be a featured "Bermuda's History" Tent including information that varies from month to month regarding Bermuda and Her People over the last 400 years. Each event will include a kids play area, live Bermudian entertainment with monthly themes, occasional international entertainment and food vendors representing Bermudian culture as well as others. This event is hosted by the Corporation of Hamilton and will be free to the general public.
June 7th 3-8pm
06/11/2009
- 06/15/2009
- Signature Event: TALL SHIPS ATLANTIC CHALLENGE
- The Tall Ships are racing from Vigo, Spain to Tenerife, Les Canarias to Bermuda, then on to Boston, Halifax and Belfast. The excitement is building already imagining these beautiful ships and young crews from Bermuda and around the world race from Tenerife for this huge event of Bermuda Hosting the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009, to help Bermuda celebrate 400 years of permanent settlement.
The Tall Ships will start arriving around June 1st and will be in Bermuda until June 15th There will be mini-festival events from June 6- 10.
There will be many ways that the inhabitants of Bermuda can participate and enjoy this spectacle, while celebrating our history. This includes the placement of Bermuda’s youth on board different ships for different legs of the race as trainees.
06/11/2009
- Royal Navy Visit to Bermuda - RFA Largo Bay
06/13/2009
- Round The Island Seagull Race
- The Annual Heineken Round the Island Seagull race consists of 40 - 50 boats with Seagull made engines racing each other in classes - going around the island. The proceeds of the event go to charity - this year the funds will go to the Buy Back Bermuda campaign. Date June 13, 2009 - all day.
06/13/2009
06/15/2009
- 06/27/2009
- UP WITH PEOPLE
- Don’t miss the multinational cast of Up with People during their special Bermuda2009 tour. Experience their high-energy, inspiring, family friendly entertainment at various events and locations around Bermuda including preview performances at the Bermuda Native Festival in St. David’s on Saturday, June 20th as well as Harbour Nights in Hamilton on Wednesday, June 24th, or their two-hour finale performance on Saturday, June 27th at Snorkel Park. All performances are free to the public! For more information on getting involved with Up with People during their time in Bermuda by participating as a host family or consideration as a community service location,
06/15/2009
06/20/2009
- 400 YEARS IN A DAY - Historical Heartbeats Lecture Series
- As part of Bermuda's 400th Anniversary, The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is hosting a daylong historical cruise on Saturday, June 20th (9am-5pm) around Bermuda through its Historical Heartbeats Lecture Series. Dr. Michael Jarvis and Dr. Clarence Maxwell will share Bermuda's history on the cruise.
06/20/2009
- 06/27/2009
06/20/2009
- 06/21/2009
06/23/2009
- Bermuda Night at St. George’s Preparatory School
- June 23 @ 6:00 p.m. will be the highlight of St. George's Prep's 400th anniversary celebrations. This will be Bermuda Night at the Prep. Each class will be researching & exhibiting some aspect of Bermuda’s history or culture. Topics already chosen include Town Criers, Important Historical Bermudians, Old Fashioned Games, Music Through the Ages, Island of Stories, Story of the Sea Venture & a Play entitled Spirit of Bermuda. There will be displays of students’ work, singing, plays, and Bermuda cuisine. This takes place on the school field. You won’t want to miss it! Admission is Free.
06/27/2009
- WARWICK MULTI-CULTURAL CELEBRATION OF 400 YEARS - WARWICK PARISH COUNCIL
- A fun cultural event on Saturday June 27th sponsored by the Warwick Parish Council - BUILDING COMMUNITIES......AFFIRMING YOUTH....WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Featuring: WARWICK MAJORETTES, MULTI-CULTURAL DANCE GROUPS (Portuguese and Filipino dancers), The BERMUDA REGIMENT BAND; WARWICK GOMBEYS, PEMBROKE COMMUNITY CLUB, MAJORETTES, DRUMMERS, BERMUDA ISLANDS PIPE BAND AND SCOTTISH DANCERS, P.H.C. MAJORETTES, BERMUDA AFRICAN DANCE, CEDARBRIDGE ACADEMY SCHOOL
JUNE 27, 2009 - 3:00PM UNTIL 10:00PM
T.N. TATEM MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUNDS
ADMISSION: FREE
06/28/2009
- ST. PETER’S CHURCH CELEBRATES BERMUDA’S 400TH
- On June 28th, in celebration of Bermuda's 400th birthday and St. Peter's Day the church will re-dedicate two refurbished items which were made in 1612 - the Communion Table and the Altar railing.
St. Peter’s Church, the oldest Protestant church in continuous use in the New World, will present the cultural, historical and religious significance of the church.
06/28/2009
- 08/20/2009
- Bermuda 400 Reading Challenge by the Bermuda Youth Library
- Each summer the Bermuda Youth Library has a reading programme. This year’s theme is “Bermuda 400 Reading Challenge.” Children will pick up their reading logs any time after June 29 and must complete the activities in the number 400 for prizes, certificate and medal. There will also be daily mini-workshops that children can register to participate in. Some of the workshops offered will be Bermuda basket weaving, Bermuda herbal remedies, cooking, games afternoon, story and craft, first aid, Bermuda ocean exploration, etc. The programme runs from June 29 – August 21 and all workshops are only $2.00 each. Registration is required.
06/28/2009
06/30/2009
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July
07/1/2009
- Beating of the Retreat
- The Beating of the Retreat Ceremony is a musical display which takes it existence from old military traditions of marching through the city streets warning soldiers to return to their billets for the night.
The Beating of the Retreat Ceremonies, sponsored by the Departments of Community Affairs and Public Safety, take place throughout the island and are staged in the summer months from May through October. The Band and Corps of Drum of the Bermuda Regiment and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band begin the display at 9:00 pm sharply before the general public and an invited Guest of Honour.
1st July - St. George's
22nd July - Hamilton
07/1/2009
- LAUNCH OF STAMP FOR THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE THEATRE BOYCOTT
- July 2009
07/1/2009
07/1/2009
07/2/2009
- Encore Screening of Lucinda Spurling’s film, The Lion and the Mouse
- If you missed the premier showing, you don't want to miss the encore screening of The Lion and the Mouse, the story of Bermuda and America showing at BUEI on Thursday July 2nd - 6pm -8.30pm.
The Lion and the Mouse was the Bermuda International Film Festival 2009 (BIFF) Audience Award Winner. This is a new version of the film with narration by renowned Actor/Producer, Michael Douglas. Tickets are available from http://www.premiertickets.bm; $25 each. All proceeds will help fund the educational outreach of the film.
07/2/2009
- “50th Anniversary – Theatre Boycott” by Imagine
- A multi-cultural, multi-media presentation involving dance, drama and music, in a celebration of the story that became the Theatre Boycott. The presentation will begin the story in the 1940’s with the chapter in the Gordon era; and run through the early 1950’s and climax with the events of June 1959 which reached a watershed in the Bermuda story, on July 2nd, 1959.
July 2, 2009 7-9.30pm
07/4/2009
- 07/6/2009
07/4/2009
- 07/6/2009
07/6/2009
- 07/11/2009
- Signature Event: WRECKED ON THE ROCK, play produced by BMDS
- Bringing history to life, this production, written and directed by Barbara Jones, will be a stylized, character-based reenactment illustrating the first 10 months of survival of those who were ‘wrecked on the rock’ when the Sea Venture ran ashore in 1609 at Fort St. Catherine. July 6-11, 7pm
07/12/2009
- SUMMER SUNDAYS IN THE PARK by The Corporation of Hamilton
- The Theme for Sunday July 12th is Voices that Praise.
This monthly event will take place from May to September 2009 in Victoria Park from 3 - 8pm. Each month there will be a featured "Bermuda's History" Tent including information that varies from month to month regarding Bermuda and Her People over the last 400 years. Each event will include a kids play area, live Bermudian entertainment with monthly themes, occasional international entertainment and food vendors representing Bermudian culture as well as others. This event is hosted by the Corporation of Hamilton and will be free to the general public.
07/23/2009
07/25/2009
- 2009 Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships
- The event will be the 4th annual Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships and is the regional championship for male and female cyclists aged 15 to 18 years of age. It is anticipated that the event will attract 50-70 participants plus support personnel (coaches and managers) for two days of competition. Competitions consist of a time trial (each rider departs at individual start times and the fastest individual time is the winner) which will be held on the 25th of July and and a road race (group start with first across the line as winner) on the morning of the 26th.
07/25/2009
07/27/2009
- 07/30/2009
- HMS Manchester Visit
- The HMS Manchester will be visiting Bermuda from July 27-30th and will be berthed in Hamilton. It will be open to visitors on Wednesday July 29th from 1000 to 1500.
The crew will be participating in the re-enactment which will take place on the Anniversary of the wreck of the Sea Venture - Somers Day - Tuesday July 28th
07/28/2009
- Signature Event: SOMERS DAY CELEBRATIONS
- TODAY IS SOMERS DAY - THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE WRECK OF THE SHIP, SEA VENTURE, ON BERMUDA REEFS IN 1609. COME JOIN US FOR THE FESTIVITIES!
2.30 pm - The day will start with a Time Capsule ceremony in the Town of St.George’s
3.15 - The Bermuda Sloop, Spirit of Bermuda will lead a flotilla of boats out to the Sea Venture wreck site for a commemorative ceremony.
5.00pm - World Heritage Centre’s Official Opening. by the St. George's Foundation (by invitation only)
6.30pm - Travel to St.Catherine’s Beach (historically known as Gates' Bay) for a Re-enactment of the landing of the survivors. Actors will row to shore in Longboats manned by Sea Cadets in period costume. A service will be held on the beach followed by the unveiling of a Cross memorial symbolizing the cross that was left by the survivors before they left for Jamestown, Virginia. There will be a parade into the Town of St. George’s for an evening of festivities.
7.30pm - Celebration festivities in the Town Square of St.George’s will include greetings from our Dignitaries. Meet Descendants of the Sea Venture survivors and visiting Dignitaries from Lyme Regis (home of Sir George Somers) and from Virginia; music by the Bermuda Regiment Band and the Tony Bari Trio, featuring Gene Steede; dances from Bermuda’s numerous cultural groups (St.David’s Native Community, Bermuda African Dance Co., Philipino dancers, Portuguese dancers, Gombeys), a Parade of Fashion through the ages. There will be food vendors and crafts.
9.30pm - Fireworks
10pm Gombey Troupes
10.15-10.45 Music by the Tony Bari Trio
07/30/2009
- 07/30/2009
- Cup Match
- The 2-day Cricket match is a favourite Bermuda event, which is steeped in tradition and history reaching back to 1902 and originally organised by the Somerset and St. George’s lodges as their annual picnic to coincide with 1st August, Emancipation Day. As the event grew in popularity, it was transferred to the respective sporting clubs and became the centrepiece of the dual holiday we call Cup Match, which is always held on the Thursday and Friday closest to 1st August. This year it will be held on Thursday July 30th and Friday July 31st at the St.George's Cricket Club.
You will find delectable food, pulsating music, eyeboggling, fashions and good-natured revelry. Combine with copious amounts of liquid refreshment, plenty of nail-biting, tension and cheering masses of partisanspectators. Add liberal sprinklings of Bermudian hospitality and a dash of Crown and Anchor (optional). Bring this exotic mixture to a slow boil under a scorching mid-summer sun. That’s Cup Match.Two teams -Somerset and St. George’s - vie for the spoils in a game some describe as a gentleman’s sport. Today, with its carnival atmosphere and twenty-two of Bermuda’s best cricketers on
show, the perennial rivalry between Somerset and St. George’s cricket clubs has grown into an event not to be missed by residents and visitors alike.
Visit the following website of the Department of Tourism for a fuller account of Cup Match - http://www.bermudatourism.com/pdf/2006CupMatchBrochure.pdf
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August
08/1/2009
- Signature Event: EMANCIPATION DAY CELEBRATIONS
- COME AND JOIN THE COMMEMORATION OF EMANCIPATION DAY on Saturday Aug. 1st 12 - 8 at the Botanical Gardens in Paget. THIS IS A FULL DAY OF ACTIVITIES TO COMMEMORATE THE EMANCIPATION OF BERMUDA'S ENSLAVED PEOPLE ON AUGUST 1, 1834. THE THEME OF THE DAY IS: SPEAK TO THE PAST - HERALD THE FUTURE.
08/3/2009
08/9/2009
- SUMMER SUNDAYS IN THE PARK by The Corporation of Hamilton
- The theme for Sunday August 9th is Rhythm Section.
This monthly event will take place from May to September 2009 in Victoria Park from 3 - 8pm. Each month there will be a featured "Bermuda's History" Tent including information that varies from month to month regarding Bermuda and Her People over the last 400 years. Each event will include a kids play area, live Bermudian entertainment with monthly themes, occasional international entertainment and food vendors representing Bermudian culture as well as others. This event is hosted by the Corporation of Hamilton and will be free to the general public.
08/27/2009
- Celebrity Bowl by The Warwick Parish Council
- The Warwick Parish Council has planned a number of events designed to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the Islands of Bermuda. Outstanding residents of Warwick will be invited to participate in “Celebrity Bowl”. It will be held at the Warwick Lanes on Thursday, 27th August, 2009 commencing at 7.00 p.m. with an opening ceremony. The Warwick 'Celebrities' will include outstanding residents of Warwick, senior government official or a major figurehead at an important social, religious, schools or business establishment.
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September
09/1/2009
09/1/2009
- Opening of permanent exhibit, THE ROYAL NAVY AND BERMUDA
- Bermuda Maritime Museum exhibit
09/1/2009
- 09/4/2009
- HAMLET, by The Ballet Troupe Croatia
- In celebration of Bermuda’s 400th Anniversary, The Bermuda Civic Ballet will produce the ballet HAMLET, to be presented by Ballet Troupe Croatia. Under the auspices of the St George’s Foundation and under the patronage of Sir John and Lady Swan, the performances will be held at Fort St Catherine, and will start at 8:00 pm.
09/4/2009
- 09/5/2009
09/7/2009
- Beating of the Retreat
- The Beating of the Retreat Ceremony is a musical display which takes it existence from old military traditions of marching through the city streets warning soldiers to return to their billets for the night.
The Beating of the Retreat Ceremonies, sponsored by the Departments of Community Affairs and Public Safety, take place throughout the island and are staged in the summer months from May through October. The Band and Corps of Drum of the Bermuda Regiment and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band begin the display at 9:00 pm sharply before the general public and an invited Guest of Honour.
7th September
30th September
09/11/2009
- 12/23/2009
- Signature Event: 4 Centuries- Evolving Art, collections from The Bermuda National Gallery & The BermudaNational Trust
- An exhibition through the collaboration of the Bermuda National Trust (BNT) and the Bermuda National Gallery (BNG) Sept. 11 - December 23rd
This display of over 100 objects embraces a wide range of media dating from the year of discovery to the present. Divided into four historical periods separated by centuries, the exhibition demonstrates how the art of each era both reflects and contributes to the complex narrative of Bermuda.
Free admission. Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall, Hamilton.
See http://www.bng.bm for more details.
09/13/2009
- SUMMER SUNDAYS IN THE PARK by The Corporation of Hamilton
- The Theme for Sunday September 13th is Rock 'n de Rock.
This monthly event will take place from May to September 2009 in Victoria Park from 3 - 8pm. Each month there will be a featured "Bermuda's History" Tent including information that varies from month to month regarding Bermuda and Her People over the last 400 years. Each event will include a kids play area, live Bermudian entertainment with monthly themes, occasional international entertainment and food vendors representing Bermudian culture as well as others. This event is hosted by the Corporation of Hamilton and will be free to the general public.
09/22/2009
- 11/7/2009
- 2009 JAMESTOWN-BERMUDA TRAVELING LECTURE SERIES - The St.George’s Foundation/APVA Preservation Va.
- A lecture series running from Tuesday September 22nd through Saturday November 7th as a collaboration between the St. George's Foundation and the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities which stems from a shared mission to promote and preserve history. Lecturers from Bermuda and Virginia will discuss Bermuda related artifacts found at Jamestown Rediscovery as well as Bermuda's archaeological heritage.
Lectures will be held every two weeks beginning Tuesday September 22, 2009 to Saturday November 7, 2009.
09/25/2009
- 09/27/2009
- Renaming Of Spanish Rock To Portuguese Rock
- As part of the 400th Anniversary celebrations, the Government of Bermuda (under the Ministry of Culture and Social Rehabilitation) intends to officially acknowledge and commemorate the Portuguese presence in Bermuda by renaming Spanish Rock to Portuguese Rock. Historical Scholars, Dr. Clarence Maxwell and Dr. Edward Harris note that the evidence for it to be called Portuguese Rock is greater than what is reflected by its present name. On Saturday September 26 @ 6:00pm there will be an official public reception at The World Heritage Centre on Penno’s Wharf, St. George’s.
09/25/2009
- Annual Sportsmanship Award – Bermuda Friendly Societies Association
09/25/2009
09/26/2009
- 10/4/2009
- FAITH VENTURE 2009
- ‘Faith Venture, 2009’ is the banner for a series of events held during the week of 27th September to 4th October sponsored by the Anglican Church of Bermuda. It will culminate in an open air service on the exact 400th Anniversary of the first communion held here in 1609 – at which the Archbishop of York the Rev. Dr. John Sentamu will be the guest speaker. Whilst celebrating 400 years of Christian presence in Bermuda, the underling theme of Faith Venture is reconciliation. A variety of events are planned for the week including a two man play on the life of John Newton, a Mosaic written by Bermudian Ruth Thomas on the oral history of the Anglican Church and a giant parish fair held at the Arboretum to which the whole Island is invited. Faith Venture will be launched on 31st May in the Town Square, St. George’s when a gift to Bermuda will be unveiled.
09/27/2009
- YOUTH IN WORSHIP by Bermuda 2009 YOUTH FORCE
- For some youth in Bermuda religion is very important. With this in mind Youth Force will host the youth service of the quincentennial. All vehicles will head to Heritage Worship Center to witness the largest youth choir of our history. We plan to “make a joyful noise unto the Lord, “ We have invited young Coy Millet to lift the spirits of our youth with a word from the Lord. The date is Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 4.00 p.m. We suggest that everyone should come early to secure a seat and experience a rich blessing from the Lord. If our youth are to fly over real challenges with excellence, they will need to receive inspiration from this plank so that their goals may be met!
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October
10/1/2009
10/4/2009
- Signature Event: Annual Gombey Festival
- Sponsored by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, Gombey Festival 2009 will be held on Sunday 4 October, 2009 at the City Hall Car Park. This event is held annually and provides the opportunity to celebrate the folk dances and practices of our Bermuda Gombeys. There are approximately six Gombey Troupes and this celebration provides the opportunity to showcase the dance style of each troupe.
During this celebration a Master of this local Folk art will be chosen to be honored. This year the honoree will be Mr. John “Pickles” Spence who thirty years ago, was the leader of the popular Carnival Gombey Troupe. This group broke with tradition and produced a troupe of dancers who used the traditional Gombey music but whose dancers wore costumes which had a unique carnival glitz.
To compliment this year’s Gombey Festival Programme, a special invitation has been issued to the Emerald Shamioles Masquerade Dancers of Montserrat. The music of this group is similar to our Gombey Music but their costumes break with tradition.
As our guests, these folk dancers will showcase the importance of the passing on of traditions. In the case of this group, it will be evident that the traditions of Gombey music are passed on even though the costumes vary.
10/6/2009
- LAUNCH OF THE CITY OF HAMILTON’S WALKWAY OF HISTORY
- As part of Bermuda’s 400th Anniversary, a Walkway of History is being created around the City of Hamilton. The Launch of this Walkway will be on Tuesday October 6th. Plaques will be installed in the pavement at various points along the route to identify important sites of architectural, social, cultural or historical significance in the City. The tour route will start and end on Church Street in front of the City Hall, just west of the Hamilton bus terminal. It is designed as a circular self guided walking tour and may be taken as a whole or in parts. A brochure will be available from the Corporation of Hamilton from October 6th . The Numbered items in the brochure will correspond to the numbers on the foldout map at the back of the brochure and to the plaques set into the sidewalk as you follow the route. Buildings mentioned will be highlighted in yellow on the map. This project has been a collaboration between the Bermuda 2009 Committee and the Corporation of Hamilton.
10/7/2009
- Beating of the Retreat
- The Beating of the Retreat Ceremony is a musical display which takes it existence from old military traditions of marching through the city streets warning soldiers to return to their billets for the night.
The Beating of the Retreat Ceremonies, sponsored by the Departments of Community Affairs and Public Safety, take place throughout the island and are staged in the summer months from May through October. The Band and Corps of Drum of the Bermuda Regiment and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band begin the display at 9:00 pm sharply before the general public and an invited Guest of Honour.
October 7th
October 28th
10/11/2009
- PICNIC CONCERT AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE
- Come and enjoy a musical afternoon on the beautiful grounds of Government House, hosted by His Excellency The Governor, Sir Richard Gozney, KCMG, and Lady Gozney on Sunday October 11th from 4pm - 7pm . Admission is FREE with concert armbands available from the Bermuda 2009 office (@ Department of Community and Cultural Affairs), The Music Box, David Winston and at all Visitor Information Centres (VIC). Artists include: Joy T.Barnum and The Channel, Chewstick, Wendell "Shine" Hayward, Saltus Jazz Band.
Bring your own blanket, picnic basket and beverages and enjoy the performance on the lawn. Or relax and order your gourmet picnic meal online from http://www.diningbermuda.com - "Decadent dining in the open air", or call 236-6517 for catering details.
10/16/2009
- 10/17/2009
- MSA Bazaar Celebrates 400 Years of Bermuda’s History
- The Mount St. Agnes Academy Bazaar will celebrate 400 Years of Bermuda’s History. Come on down to the MSA Fair 10:00a.m. to 10:00p.m. on Friday October 16th and Saturday October 17th at the MSA Courtyard. Try your luck at the various games or take the kids on the Super Slide. Great raffle prizes, Bingo and fabulous baked goods. Admission is $2 with children under 5 free. So bring the whole family for a full day of fun as MSA Celebrates Bermuda’s 400th!
10/17/2009
- WINDREACH HARVEST FESTIVAL
- The WindReach Harvest Festival is an annual event at Windreach (57 Spice Rd, Warwick) that attracts over 1500 participants. Food, Pony Rides, Pumpkin Carving and Pie Eating Competitions are some of the traditional activities. In celebration of Bermuda's 400 Anniversary we will be opening our newly renovated Nature Pond and Endemic Species Trail. We will also add a "Bermuda 400 Years" category to our popular pumpkin carving contest.
17 October 10am - 5pm
10/19/2009
- 10/21/2009
- The Bermuda Shakespeare Schools Festival
- The Festival will run for three nights at the Berkeley Institute from Mon.Oct.19 - Wed. Oct. 21st.- 7.30pm. On each night two schools will perform abridged versions of their chosen Shakespeare plays.
Monday 19th October Saltus Grammar School - ‘A Midsummers’ Night Dream ; Bermuda High School - ‘The Taming of the Shrew’
Tuesday 20th October Somersfield Academy - ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ ; Warwick Academy - ‘Romeo & Juliet’
Wednesday 21st October Cedarbridge Academy - ‘Macbeth’ ; The Berkeley Institute - ‘Tempest’.
Tickets are $10 and are available at each of the schools. For more information contact Josephine Kattan at 292-4752, email
10/22/2009
- 10/24/2009
- Signature Event: BERMUDA TATTOO 2009
- The Bermuda Regiment presents the Bermuda Tattoo 2009, a world class spectacle of music, international dance and military precision at The Keep at the Royal Naval Dockyard
Tickets are available at http://www.bdatix.bm and the iStore, Reid Street, Hamilton.
For further information contact Sarah Cooper 238-3880; email . Also, Visit the website http://www.bermudatattoo.bm.
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November
11/1/2009
11/2/2009
11/6/2009
- Signature Event: Convening of Parliament
- Parliament will be convened by His Excellency The Governor on Cabinet Grounds on November 6th. He will inspect the Bermuda Regiment Guard of Honour and dispatch the Black Rod to summon the Members of Parliament. His Excellency will read the Throne Speech on behalf of the Government, outlining the planned programmes and legislation for the ensuing parliamentary year afterwhich the Members of Parliament will proceed to the House of Assembly.
11/8/2009
- 11/10/2009
- Mark Twain in Bermuda, by Corporation of Hamilton
- Proclaiming that “the rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated”, Mark Twain returns to his beloved Bermuda in November to celebrate the 400th Anniversary. Straight from the Planters Barn Theater on the banks of the Mississippi River, veteran actor Richard Garey brings the excitement of the famous Twain show to Bermuda’s City Hall Theatre. Combining hilarious comedy, biting satire, and amazing insights, Mark Twain in Bermuda is simply great theatre. This show skillfully mixes Twain’s wit and wisdom into a very entertaining package. Authentic in every detail, the show includes some of Mark Twain’s writings that have not been performed since Sam Clemens performed in Bermuda over 100 years ago. You laugh; you cry; you experience Mark Twain himself. Don’t miss this exciting show!
City Hall Theatre shows of Mark Twain in Bermuda will run daily from November 8 to 10 with a matinee on Sunday, November 8 at 2:30 pm and a 7:00 pm evening show from Sunday through Tuesday. This show brings back the famous shows that Mr. Twain performed all over the world. He was just as celebrated for his shows as for his books. Audiences can again experience the exciting live Mark Twain performance.
Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, loved Bermuda. He is author of The Innocents Abroad, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Roughing It, and many more literary classics. He visited Bermuda a total of eight times and said, “When people are on their way to heaven and stop off in Bermuda, it is so beautiful they think they are already there.”
11/11/2009
11/24/2009
- 11/26/2009
- VISIT BY HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN AND HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH
- Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will be coming to Bermuda from November 24th - 26th to commemorate Bermuda's 400th Anniversary.
11/28/2009
- 11/29/2009
- 2009 BERMUDA OPTIMIST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
- The Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association (BODA) is pleased to announce the PricewaterhouseCoopers 2009 Bermuda Optimist Open and National Championship for junior sailors which will take place Saturday November 28 and Sunday November 29. The event is hosted by the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (RHADC). Five fleet races are scheduled per day on the Great Sound.
The 2009 Bermuda Optimist Open and National Championship will have over 50 sailors, including almost 20 overseas sailors. A new feature this year will be the Green Fleet event for novice sailors, run by Tom Coleman of McLaughlin Boats, and expected to attract 20 young sailors from Bermuda and abroad. The 2009 Bermuda Optimist Open and National Championship is a component of the 2009 International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA) South American Championship Trials, which will be used to select the team to represent Bermuda in Uruguay in 2010.
11/29/2009
- Signature Event: Premier’s Concert
- The Premier’s Concert will be held November 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. In this anniversary year the Premier’s Concert celebrates twenty-five years of continual patronage to the visual and performing arts. Thus, this year outstanding performers from past concerts will be featured.
Contact the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs for more information. Tel. 292-1681
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December
12/1/2009
12/1/2009
- Opening of permanent exhibit, BERMUDA AND THE NEW WORLD: SHIPWRECKS AND SETTLEMENT
- Bermuda Maritime Museum exhibit
12/4/2009
12/5/2009
- Signature Event: BERMUDA’S 400th ANNIVERSARY GALA
- Under the Distinguished Patronage of The Premier of Bermuda and Mrs Brown, the Bermuda 2009 Committee will be sponsoring the Anniversary Gala evening on Saturday December 5th at Southampton Princess Hotel. Come and celebrate the end of this amazing anniversary year.
The winners of the Bermuda 2009 Open Call Competition for the Performing Arts and Writing will be honoured, and have their work showcased. You will enjoy the wonderful sounds of the Tommy Ray Orchestra while dining on a delectable feast.
Save the date! Dress Code - Black Tie
Call the Bermuda 2009 Office for more information 292 8990 or email
12/6/2009
- 12/7/2009
- A Gift for You, Bermuda 400 by Purvis Primary School
- Purvis is celebrating Bermuda's 400th Anniversary in its Christmas play on December 6th and 7th.
Principal: Judith Alexander. Contact 236 4634
12/7/2009
- Lecture by Jon Adams - SEA VENTURE: BERMUDA’S GENESIS
- Dr Jon Adams will be giving a lecture at BUEI on Monday December 7th at 7pm. The lecture is a presentation of the Historic Wrecks Authority and the Department of Conservation Services. For more information contact Dr. Philippe Rouja at or 505-0171
12/12/2009
12/13/2009
- “FOR THE PEOPLE EVENT - CELEBRATING THE COMMUNITY” IN NORTH HAMILTON
- 'For the People Event' will be celebrating/recognising some of the stalwarts in the community and celebrate the 400th Anniversary. It will be a true festival, designed to end the year in a positive fashion in the heart of Pembroke, giving hope and energy to all who attend. This intergenereational event will feature powerful messages of harmony from local performers. Event Coordinator, Gina Spence Farmer, says that it will celebrate community values and remind us of the things that have stood the test of time. It is an event for the entire family. There will be song, dance, DJ's, fashion show featuring clothing from EE Zone retailers, and a fun-filled kid's zone. This free event will also feature a Happy Birthday Bermuda Celebration, local artists, a tent of highlighting our history via art, crafts and literature.
Join in the fun on Sunday December 13th starting at 2pm
Rain Date is December 20, 2009
12/31/2009
- Celebrating our Youth Worship Service in the Arts by Transforming Arts Association & Ministry
- A concert worship service in the Arts that would include Arts ministers and ministries from churches across the island in the areas of: Music, Dance, Drama, Mime, Step, Music, Singing, Flags, Banners, Tambourines, Multi-Media etc. It wouldwill involve young and old, men, women and various churches/denominations.
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