Wednesday, February 1, 2012

This Month's Highlights!!!



Feel the Love Month
Daily, Various venues island wide
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
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:
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

Famous for 15 Minutes
Feb 9 - 17, Daylesford Theatre, Corner Washington and Dundonald Streets, City of Hamilton (behind City Hall)
The 10th Annual Playwriting Competition is back at Daylesford, the workshop of the Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society! The six best 15-minute scripts performed every night. The competition winner revealed on closing night.
Admission: Opening night ‘Gala Night’ $75; remaining nights $25.
Tickets purchased 3-ways:
• Through the Daylesford Theatre Box Office located on the corner of Washington and Dundonald Streets. Box Office hours: 5:30pm until 7:00pm weekdays for at least one week prior to opening night; 7:00pm until curtain on performance nights for shows commencing at 8:00pm; one hour prior to performance for shows starting at other times.
• Online through BMDS www.bmds.bm or Express Tickets www.express.bm
• By Phone: call the Box Office during the times stated above. Please note, you may pick up your tickets any time the Box Office is open, up to and including the day of the performance
ENQUIRIES:
Lizzy Hadler, Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society, Box Office tel 441 292 0848, email diva@bmds.bm or website www.bmds.bm

Bermuda Spring Break
February 18 – 24, Various venues island wide
Let loose and party in paradise this Spring Break when you and your friends travel to Bermuda to take advantage of some great Spring Break 2012 specials. Not only are there plenty of activities that will appeal to everyone in your crew, but the deals are sweeter than ever.
To participate you must be 18 years or older, currently enrolled in a college or university and present a valid student ID.
Host Hotel
The Coco Reef Resort, the official resort of Bermuda Spring Break 2012. Rate is $79.99 per person per night. Email Coco Reef Reservations reservations@cocoreef.bm, call 441-236-5416 for information and booking or visit www.cocoreefbermuda.com.
Free Event Pass
All students travelling to Bermuda for Spring Break will receive a FREE Spring Break event pass which includes entry and access to all Spring Break activities, food at all daytime events, bus and ferry transportation and great drink discounts! Simply fill out our online form to sign up.
Day Time Schedule of Events
• Saturdays, 2:00pm – 8:00pm, Welcome Swizzle Reception at Coco Reef
• Sundays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Party on the Rock at Horseshoe Bay
• Mondays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Bermuda Spring Break Beach Party at Coco Reef
• Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Party Cruise
• Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Spring Break Pool Party
• Thursdays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wet n Wild Thursday at Snorkel Park
• Fridays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Coco Reef Beach Barbeque
For complete details, see www.GoToBermuda.com/springbreak.
ENQUIRIES:
Tashae Thompson, Bermuda Department of Tourism, Global House, 43 Church Street, Hamilton HM 12, tel 441 292 0023, email tcthompson@gov.bm or website www.gotobermuda.com/springbreak

An Evening with Brian McKnight
February 25, 9pm
The Ballroom, The Fairmont Southampton, 101 South Road, Southampton
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Bermuda Alumni Chapter, presents ‘An Evening with Brian McKnight’ under the patronage of the Hon. Michael Weeks JP, MP, Minister of Public Works. Featuring also the Wall Street Band & Stevie Darrell, Kassandra Gabrielle plus Steve Easton and MC Brother Craig Tyrrell. Sponsored in part by the Bermuda Department of Tourism, proceeds raised to benefit the Kappa Classic Tournament and Education Fund.
Tickets: general admission $100.00; VIP tickets $150.00
Tickets outlets:
27th Century Boutique, tel (441) 292 2628
Secrets, tel (441) 295 0651
El Shaddai Flourist, tel (441) 236 2469
Brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi and Affiliates
Dress code: smart casual - no sneakers and t-shirts
Hotel room: $149.00; hotel bookings: tel (441) 504 7521 or email thunter@northrock.bm
ENQUIRIES:
Anthony Hunter, Organiser, tel 441 504 7521, email thunter@northrock.bm

Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo: Rainforest Fun
February 26, 9:30am - 11:00am
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo, 40 North Shore Road, Flatts Village
The rainforest is a magical place that hosts a large variety of animals and plants. Come and learn about all these creatures and embark on a treasure hunt in the Caribbean Exhibit. For children between 3 and 4 years old (accompanied by an adult).
Admission: $15.00 for BZS members; $30.00 for non-members
ENQUIRIES:
Alex Amat, Bermuda Zoological Society, 40 North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish FL 04, tel 441 293 2727, email activities.bzs@gov.bm or website www.bamz.org