Fairmont to Fairmont Race
Fairmont Hamilton Princess, 76 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke
January 8, 8:30am and 9:00am
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Bermuda announces the 35th Annual Fairmont to Fairmont road race. The event includes a 7.2-mile race that spans the distance between the Fairmont Hamilton Princess in Pembroke Parish and The Fairmont Southampton in Southampton Parish, and a Juniors 3K race.
The Adults' race starts at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess at 9:00am.
The Juniors' race starts at the Heron Bay Marketplace on Middle Road, Southampton at 8:30am. Awards go to 1st, 2nd & 3rd Boy and Girl in age groups 8 - 10, 11 - 12 and 13 - 15.
Registration closing date is: January 6 at 11:55pm.
Race Numbers: should be collected on Saturday, January 7, 12:00pm to 2:00pm at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Late entries accepted on Saturday at number pick-up. No late entries on race day.
Draw prize for all participants: two American Airline flights and stay at Fairmont Mayakoba, Mexico. A Celebration Breakfast will be held after the event in recognition of the 35th anniversary of the event.
Entry fee: TBA A portion of every entry fee will be donated to charity.
ENQUIRIES:
To register contact Bermuda Timing Systems Ltd, tel 441 236 9586, email info@bermudatiming.bm or website www.racedayworld.com.
Just for Laughs Bermuda
City Hall Theatre & Arts Centre, 17 Church Street, City of Hamilton and Mid Ocean Amphitheatre, Fairmont Southampton, South Road, Southampton.
January 11- 14
The sixth annual 'Just for Laughs Bermuda' will once again feature host Alonzo Bodden and local comedian Jonathan Young alongside Canadian Derek Edwards and American Ryan Hamilton and more!
Wednesday – show starts at 8:00pm. The first and only show at City Hall runs for 1 hour 15 minutes with no bar service or intermission.
The remaining shows are all held at the Mid Ocean Amphitheatre at the Fairmont Southampton resort.
Thursday – show starts at 8:00pm. Seating is cabaret style with round tables of four, six or ten. Drinks and finger food served at your table.
Friday – show starts at 8:30pm. Seating is theatre style.
Saturday – 2 shows at 7:00pm and 10:00pm. Seating is theatre style.
Tickets:
Wednesday night at City Hall $45.00
Thursday night at the Mid Ocean Amphitheatre $85.00
Friday and Saturday nights - general admission $75.00, reserved seating $85.00.
Tickets on sale at:
All Wrapped Up, Washington Mall, 7 Reid Street, Hamilton
Fabulous Fashions, Heron Bay Plaza, Heron Bay, Southampton
or online at www.bdatix.bm
ENQUIRIES:
Just for Laughs Bermuda, tel 441 232 2255 or the USA and Canada 1-800-309-8497.
Monday-Friday 10:00am- 10:00pm ADT, email info@comedyevent.bm or website www.comedyevent.bm
Bermuda Marathon Weekend
Front Street, City of Hamilton and the National Sports Centre, Frog Lane, Devonshire
January 13 - 15
Set against a backdrop of pastel coloured buildings, lush greenery and tropical blue water, the Bermuda Marathon Weekend is the perfect destination event. Spread over three days and featuring a series of mile races, a 10K, a half and full marathon and the popular Bermuda Triangle Challenge, race weekend just keeps on going.
Participants can choose to run just one or two races and for some the Bermuda Triangle Challenge, three races in three days, will provide an unforgettable experience.
Race schedule:
KPMG Bermuda Invitational Mile Friday, January 13 6:30pm
Bermuda 10K & 10K Walk Saturday, January 14 9:00am
Bermuda Marathon & Half Marathon Sunday, January 15 8:00am
ENQUIRES:
Anthony Raynor, Race Director, Bermuda Marathon Weekend, tel 441 296 0951, email athlete@logic.bm or to register online go to website www.bermudaraceweekend.com
Bermuda Restaurant Week 2012
Various participating restaurants island wide
January 16 - 31
An awesome dining experience awaits you at one of Bermuda’s finest restaurants featuring great prices on selected 3-course dinner menus. Satisfy your palate and savour the flavours of Bermuda, January 16 - February 6, 2012.
Set prices for a special 3-course dinner, beverages and gratuities not included. Wine pairings are offered at $29, $39 and $49 per bottle, plus gratuities. See our Home Page and/or Events Signature Page for the full listing of restaurants.
Reservations are recommended. Contact the restaurant of your choice to make reservations and to enquire about their dinner times.
ENQUIRIES:
Tashae Thompson, Bermuda Department of Tourism, Global House, 43 Church Street, Hamilton HM 12, tel 441 292 0023, email tcthompson@gov.bm or www.gotobermuda.com
Feel the Love Month 2012
Various venues island wide
January 16 - 31
Celebrate love in one of the world’s most romantic destinations. Enjoy special offers and exciting activities that will inspire romance and have you ‘Feeling the Love’ while in Bermuda, January 16 - March 3, 2012.
THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE IN BRIEF
Mondays & Thursdays: Couples’ Golf Tournament, 8:30am - 12:00 noon
Tuesdays: Champagne and Strawberries Afternoon Affair, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesdays: Love Train City Tour, 11:00am - 12:00 noon
Wednesdays & Fridays: SalsaMania Latin Night Out, 8:30pm - 12:00 midnight
Thursdays: Dockyard Glassworks Demonstration and Free Gift, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fridays: Shopping in the City, 11:00am - 12:00 noon
Fridays: Love Cruise, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Fridays: Feel the Love Fridays, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Saturdays: Love Tales Walking Tour, 10:30am - 11:45am
All listed activities are FREE and no reservations required, with the exception of the Couples’ Golf Tournament. Outdoor events are weather dependent – call to confirm.
See our Home Page and download the brochure for full details.
ENQUIRIES:
Tashae Thompson, Bermuda Department of Tourism, Global House, 43 Church Street, Hamilton HM 12, tel 441 292 0023, email tcthompson@gov.bm or www.gotobermuda.com
Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts
Various Locations
A six-week series of performances by a selection of the world's leading artists in music, dance and theatre.
VENUES:
Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre, Fairmont Southampton, South Road, Southampton;
Ruth Seaton James Centre of the Performing Arts, CedarBridge Academy, 1 CedarBridge Lane, Devonshire;
City Hall & Arts Centre, 17 Church Street, City of Hamilton.
SCHEDULE:
January 17
Blake (classical vocal quartet)
8:30pm at the Fairmont Southampton
January 20
Faddis Unbridled! performed by the Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra of New York
8:30pm | Fairmont Southampton
January 23, 24
Ailey II
8:00pm | Ruth Seaton James Centre of Performing Arts
January 27, 28
Marlena Smalls and the Hallelujah Singers
8:00pm | City Hall Theatre & Arts Centre, 17 Church Street, City of Hamilton
January 29
Gabriela Montero
4:30pm | City Hall Theatre & Arts Centre, 17 Church Street, City of Hamilton
January 31
Mother to Mother, written by Sindiwe Magona, performed by Thembi Mtshali-Jones
8:00pm | City Hall Theatre & Arts Centre, 17 Church Street, City of Hamilton
February 3
Schubert Ensemble of London
8:00pm | City Hall Theatre & Arts Centre, 17 Church Street, City of Hamilton
February 4
Workshop: Schubert Ensemble of London with an orchestra of Bermuda's young string students
2:30pm | City Hall Theatre & Arts Centre, 17 Church Street, City of Hamilton Tickets for the workshop are only available with the purchase of a ticket for Friday night's Concert and MUST be booked at the same time
February 10, 11
Proof, performed by Walnut Street Theatre
8:00pm | City Hall Theatre & Arts Centre, 17 Church Street, City of Hamilton
February 16
Carole Farley
8:00pm | City Hall Theatre & Arts Centre, 17 Church Street, City of Hamilton
February 17, 18
Toulouse Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Jose Serebrier
8:00pm | City Hall Theatre & Arts Centre, 17 Church Street, City of Hamilton
February 24
February 25
February 26
ZOOZOO, performed by Imago Theatre
6:30pm
2:30pm & 6:30pm
2:30pm
City Hall Theatre & Arts Centre, 17 Church Street, City of Hamilton
Ticket Sales Start: Monday, November 21, 2011 at 10:00am
Tickets: $65 adults, $25 students
TICKETS:
• online via www.bermudafestival.org or www.bdatix.bm
• by telephone 7 days a week, 8:00am - 7:00pm (a $3.00 charge per ticket applies):
in Bermuda, tel 232 2255; in the USA and Canada, tel 1 800 309 8497;
in other countries tel 1 441 232 2255
For complete details of ticket sales and pick-up at Ticket Centres, visit www.bermudafestival.org or www.bdatix.bm
Theatre Box Office is open at the venue one hour prior to the performance. Prepaid tickets must be collected 30 minutes before the curtain rises. Returned tickets for sold out performances may be available for sale at the venue.
ENQUIRIES:
Bermuda Festival Ltd., tel 441 295 1291, fax 441 295 7403 email boxoffice@bermudafestival.org or website www.bermudafestival.org
2012 Bermuda Regional Tournament
Fairmont Southampton, 101 South Road, Southampton
January 21 - 27
For a fantastic bridge vacation, the Bermuda Regional offers seven memorable days starting with a popular black tie Charity Game, panel shows and other entertainment all held at the Fairmont Southampton.
Information, participation and detailed schedule: visit www.bermudaregional.com
Game entries for local and overseas participants: $15 per person per session and $17 for non and unpaid ACBL members
If making hotel reservations offline, don’t forget to mention that you require the Bridge Rate
ENQUIRES:
Donna Leitch and Judy Bussell, Bermuda Regional Tournament Co-Chairpersons, email info@bermudaregional.com or partnerships@bermudaregional.com Fairmont Southampton Hotel Reservations tel 1 800 441 1414 or the hotel directly at tel 441 238 8000, fax 441 239 6916, email shpres@fairmont.com
