Labour Day weekend packed with events

There is a whole mix of fun events taking place over the Labour Day weekend to keep friends and family alike fully entertained. From a soca cruise aboard UberVida and a reggae concert in Victoria  Park to the Sandsculpting Competition at Horseshoe Bay and Moonlight Movies under the stars at the Botanical Gardens. 

It seems there is something for everyone this year. The Bermuda Sun has gathered a convenient list of top events including things to do with the kids.

ARTS

BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY

August 30 — The last opportunity to see the Eyes on the World in partnership with the Alexia Foundation; Women Artists in the Bermuda National Gallery Collection; Impressions of Bermuda. BNG closed until September 13 for exhibition change.

Friday, September 13 — New York based artist, Sanford Biggers will discuss his work from the past two years. Over that time his solo exhibitions have included Sweet Funk: An introspective at the Brooklyn Museum of Art (NYC), The Cartographer’s Conundrum at Mass MoCA (North Adams), Codex at the Ringling Museum (Sarasota), Sugar, Pork, Bourbon at Massimo De Carlo Gallery (Main), and Ago at Monique Meloche (Chicago). Topic: Suppositions. Time: 5:30pm reception for 6pm lecture. Tickets: $10 members/$20 non-members. RSVP: [email protected] / 295-9428

December 6 — Deadline for applications for the Biennial. Visit bng.bm

BNG ST GEORGE’S

Ongoing —Currently showing A Contemporary Conversation by James Cooper.

MASTERWORKS

Until September 18 — Drawing with Light: Photography in Bermuda. 

September 13 to 23 — Artist in Residence Joseph LaMorte, a career artist whose award-winning work has appeared in newspapers and magazines.

October 9 — Opening of the Charman Prize 2013.

BERMUDA SOCIETY OF ARTS  

Showing until Sept 18 — Onions Gallery: Litter-arti addresses the concept of reuse and recycling discarded trash which endangers our fragileIslandenvironment.

Edinburgh Gallery: BFAB poster competition entries.

Studio A: Lanscapes by Kimberley Tucker.

Studio B: A joint show of new works by Kocchakorn Marchand and Manuel Palacio

BERMUDA ARTS CENTRE AT DOCKYARD

Ongoing — The I Am An Island art exhibition. ‘This show promises to hold unique and interesting island outlooks’.

Until Sept 20 — Lydia Franks Island Perspectives.

EVENTS

THE SOUND CONCERT 

Aug 31 - The Sound is an   inspirational concert showcasing various talents of local young adults. The night includes live instrumental music, original compositions, vocals and spoken word. Venue: Heritage Worship Centre, Hamilton.

Artists featured include: Aisha NuSound, Alex Bassett, Chandra Maybury, England’s Mischa Laurén and many more!... Admission: Ranges from $10 to $75. Doors Open at 7pm Start time: 7:30pm. Tickets are available online or in-person.

Online: www.ptix.bm Printed tickets: Heritage Bookstore (at Heritage Worship Centre, next to Liberty Theatre) Email: [email protected] Phone: 538-2686 for more details.

Part proceeds will go to Big Brothers & Big Sisters 

MOONLIGHT MOVIES

Aug 30 & 31 - Enjoy a magical evening in the trees under the stars watching good movies in the Botanical Gardens. The Department of Parks and Moonlight Movies Series teams up for Movies in the Park.

Each night starts at 6pm with DJ music, fun competitions, free giveaways, food vendors, snack vendors, popocorn and cool drinks along with slides, rides and toys in kiddie land.

Then, once the sun goes down movie lovers of all ages will be treated to double features and surround sound on the big screen each night under the stars. On Friday Epic (PG) screens at 8:30pm followed by the late feature Oblivion (PG-13) at 10:30pm while on Saturday Frankenweenie (PG) screens at 8:30pm followed by The Great Gatsby (PG-13) at 10:30pm. Admission is free.

90’S ROCK PRE-LABOUR DAY BASHMENT

August 31 - The Eastern Counties final and the last Summer Holiday weekend of 2013 so we going out with a blast from th epast. Gombeys Bar Presents 90’S Rock - The Eastern Counties Afterparty from 10pm to 3am. Music by: Magnum Force, Lenky Global & DJ Chubb. Admission $10 before 12am $20 after.

Blazing the best in 90’s music under the stars.

GET READY TO ROCK STEADY 

September 1 - Spend the night before Labour Day at Devil’s Hole Club with Reggae on upper level and R&B and Soca on the lower level.From 10pm until.

SOCA CRUISE 

September 1 - Summer’s still clinging on so why not hop aboard the UberVida for the last in the Summer Soca Cruise series. Celebrating D’General’s birthday the cruise leaves #1 Car Park at 6pm and returns at 9pm with music by DeForest Evans, New Era and Rusty G. Tickets are $20 from Kit ‘n’ Caboodle only. Right after is another cruise from 10pm to 2am featuring a mix of house, EDM, DubStep, Drum & Bass, ragga and reggae, soca and dancehall. Tickets are $50 from www.ptix.bm

BIFF FLIX

September 1 - Showing I Give It A Year starring Rose Byrne and Minnie Driver. Since they met at a party, ambitious high-flyer Nat and struggling novelist Josh have been deliriously happy despite their differences. Josh is a thinker, Nat’s a doer..but the spark between them is undeniable.

Their wedding is a dream come true, but family, friends and even the minister who marries them aren’t convinced that they can last.

Showing at the Tradewinds Auditorium at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute from 5:30pm to 7pm. Tickets $15 from www.ptix.bm

UBERVIDA RECOVERY CRUISE 

September 2 - Boat departs #1 Car Park at 3pm returning at 7pm. BYOB. Tickets $40 from ptix.bm

INTERNATIONAL PIANO/JAZZ FESTIVAL 

September 8 - At 4pm. at St. Paul A.M.E., Atlantic Publishing House, MyThyme Productions and the church are proud to produce: The Bermuda International piano /jazz festival featuring The Giant Steps Band, Marvin Pitcher, Elizabeth Gumbs, Sheldon Fox, and Conrad Roach with the Sweet Cherries of North Rock and The Ripe Loquats of Pond Hill. Tickets are $35 from St. Paul A.M.E.

OPEN MIKE WITH ALANA AND MIKE MCPHEE 

September 14 - Doors open 7:30pm Music starts 8pm. Spanish Point Boat Club, Spanish Point, Pembroke. Entertainment:  A great musical event. Talented performers Mike and Alana MacPhee will top the bill and there will be many other local musicians. Cash bar. We look forward to seeing you there! Admission: $10,  (members $8). Enquiries: Bermuda Folk Club, Spanish Point Boat Club, Spanish Point, Pembroke, tel 295 1030, [email protected] orwww.folkclub.bm

CASINO CLASSIC

September 14 - Travel with Raleigh Bermuda to Monte Carlo and enjoy a night under the stars playing your favourite casino games! Venue: Fort Hamilton. Ticket price includes food, two drink tickets, music and casino chips. There will also be a silent auction with great prizes.

So come out and support Raleigh Bermuda… Tickets are $75 and available. Online: ptix.bm. Phone: 333.5678. Email:
[email protected]

GAMING FOR CHANGE

September 20 - CB Market Solutions in cooperation with the Bermuda Autism Support & Education Foundation (BASE) will be hosting a casino-styled fundraiser call 747-8281 for location. will be emceed by popular radio personality Bootsie of Magic 102.7’s Bootsie’s Morning Show. The evening will consist of dinner, music and several casino-style games. Proceeds will benefit the BASE Foundation and will be used to support the local education of autistic children through the funding of proper equipment, supplies and training. Tickets for this event can be purchased through BASE, Landfall Restaurant, CB Market Solutions and Bermuda Tix. BASE: 534-0306.

LENNON BERMUDA PEACE CONCERT

September 21

- This year’s event will pay hommage to The Beatles and Bob Marley with tribute acts The Fab Faux and The Splash Band headlining. Hosted by funnyman Jimmy Keys. Freisenbruch Brannon Media will present the 2nd Annual Lennon Bermuda Peace Day Concert in the Bermuda Botanical Gardens. “This year’s concert will be as exciting as the first” say organizers. Last year’s charity concert raised close to $100k and this year we hope to do even better with your support. Tickets for this year’s event are available from www.ptix.bm. General admission range from $25 to $75. Table seating range from $1k tables to $6k tables. With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of The Beatles’ repertoire, The Fab Faux treat the seminal music with unwavering respect, and are known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later works never performed live by the Beatles).

WHERE TO TAKE THE KIDS

SUPER SATURDAYS

Ongoing - Super Saturday is held on the last Saturday of every month at Masterworks (pictured)  from 10am — 2pm. Art-related activities include many themed projects according to the  season. Call 299-4000. Free admission.

There is also a Tiny Tots Programme for babies and toddlers on Wednesdays from 10am to 11:30am with storytime, free play and arts and crafts. Cost is $7 for members, $10 for non-members.

Bring food for snack time.
SUMMER SUNDAYS

September 1 - There will be lots for the family to do at the City of Hamilton’s Reggae Vibes concert at Victoria Park from 3pm to 8pm. As well as live music from Missian, Conscious Bermuda, Soul Surreal, DIA there will be a kids’ area with fun castles, face-painting, cotton candy, and popcorn. Event is free & hosted by Power Girl.

SATURDAY STORYTIME

Every Saturday until December 17 - For ages three and over storytime includes reading exciting stories, crafts and much more. Starts at 10:30am. National Library.

SAND SCULPTURE COMPETITION 

Aug 31 - The annual Sand Sculpting competition is back and includes five categories — Families; Children 12 and under; Teenagers 13 to 19; Open/Company/Organization; Tourist. This is the 18th annual competition. Enter via email at [email protected].

Takes place at Horseshoe Bay. Entry is free.

Judging takes place at 4pm featuring mistress of ceremonies Power Girl with live music from Hugh Murray, Bermuda All-Star Steel Band, Ranam Burch, and more.