ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Russian folk tales inspire Pantomime
A menacing immortal, a flying hag who lives in a house that runs around on chicken feet and a large bird with a majestic red plumage are the stars of this year’s rather unconventional Christmas pantomime.
'Bda has the potential to be a centre for art'
Artist and owner of The Island Store Barbara Finsness believes that Bermuda has the potential to have a thriving art scene that attracts tourists from far and wide.
Good friends win the trip of a lifetime
Two close friends have just won the opportunity to go on an international year-long tour helping communities with the cultural exchange and global education programme Up With People.
City alive with Christmas this weekend
Christmas officially begins in the city this weekend with a host of festive events for all the family. The Bermuda Sun will include more events taking place next week elsewhere on the island.
Keeping art high up on the community agenda
Whether it’s through beautifying the island with bus stop murals, championing the U.N.’s Year of Youth or generally encouraging creativity in the community, the Masterworks Foundation has art education at the top of its agenda
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Mental illness explored in Bermuda College's festive production A Christmas to Remember
While the festive season can be a time of joy and togetherness, the pressures of family feuds, spending lots of money and attending countless functions can send you a little bit over the edge.
Artist focuses on Bda agriculture
Masterworks’ artist in residence, photographer Mari Hill Harpur was guest curator for the 2010 Bermuda Professional Photographic Association Biennial featured at Masterworks this year for the first time
Firebird panto is spellbinding
The Firebird was an all out hit with the hundreds of children who turned out to see the opening night last night.
Olde Towne Market a gift for Christmas shoppers
THURSDAY, DEC. 9: There’s live entertainment and gifts galore on offer at the weekly Olde Towne Market in St. George’s this Sunday.
Desmond Fountain to open new gallery
Four years ago, Bermuda’s internationally renowned sculptor Desmond Fountain predicted a recession and closed his gallery at The Emporium on Front Street. He now predicts that business will soon be on the increase in Bermuda.
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Chewstick party celebrates eight years and expansion
The Chewstick Foundation is starting the new year with two celebrations. Not only is the artistic charity reaching its eighth anniversary, it is expanding its venue to new premises across the road on the corner of Court Street and Elliott Street.
REVIEW / JUST FOR LAUGHS COMEDY SHOW
From schoolboy humour to satire, Just For Laughs went down a storm
Ewart Brown, scooter riders and fat Americans were among the targets at the hilarious comedy show.
REVIEW / HAIRSPRAY AT WARWICK ACADEMY
Students on a par with the pros in lively musical
The versatility of students at Warwick Academy never ceases to amaze as they pull off yet another stellar production with the musical Hairspray.
Film project aims to give the island's young people a voice
A film featuring the voices and opinions of the island's young people is in the works. Reel Voices of Bermuda's Youth has been launched to celebrate the United Nation's International Year of Youth.
'We believe music is for everybody'
The Marian Anderson String Quartet, performing at the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts next week, turns the notion that 'classical music is reserved for the elite' on its head.
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