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1st Annual Beach Tennis Tournament 2008
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September 19-20 starting at 10am
Bermuda will COME ALIVE with the 1st annual Beach Tennis Tournament featuring the best players in the world on Bermuda's most famous beach HORSESHOE BAY. Make sure you come and enjoy the 3 days of fun on the beach whether your there to watch or play. There will be fabulous beach tennis, a HOT DJ, and very cool drinks and food from the Horseshoe Bay Beach Pavillion. There will be a PRO DIVISION with a chance to win cash prizes, but don't let the hot shots scare you away as we will have a regular men's and women's division and on Saturday 20th, September there will be a special morning for the kids tournament.
Also on Saturday 20th, September the Merrymen will perform LIVE at the Fairmont Southampton Beach, which promises to be a night to remember.
Admission: spectators free, $50 for entry or $100 for entry and beach party.
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| For Answers to Questions, Locations or Events...we have it all! |
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If you have any questions please email our Online Concierge and go to our map to find the gallery locations. Check our Events Calendar for exhibitions and shows.
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| Labour Day in Bermuda ~ September 1st |
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September 1st is a Holiday in Bermuda! |
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Labour Day is a Public Holiday in Bermuda. There is a march from Union Square, Hamilton winding through the City and ending at Bernard Park where activities continue throughtout the day. Dignitaries in attendance include Bermuda's Premier and the Oppostion Leader. Food stalls serving local favourites, cultural exhibition, music, games, raffles, Gombeys and majorettes. Preceding the march, a 5-mile running race and walk plus a youth race will take place.
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| Princeton Tigertones ~ Wednesday, Septerber 5th at Lunchtime! |
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As a special treat, we will once again be hosting the Princeton Tigertones on their annual whirlwind visit
Wednesday, September 3
Lunchtime Concert; 12:30 - 1:15 pm
Special lunchtime performance of Princeton's renowned all-male a cappella singing group at The Bermuda National Gallery.
$5.00; Free to Members (as these students quite literally "sing for their supper" we will ask for donations!) |
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| Biennial - Last Chance - Exhibition closes September 5 |
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Alan Smith's Self Portrait in Biennial 2008 |
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The Bermuda National Gallery and Bacardi Limited are proud to present the 2008 Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary Bermuda Art. The 8th Biennial, presented by Bacardi Limited in association with Royal Caribbean International, will run until September 4 and features 86 works by 41 local artists, selected by an international jury from more than 250 submissions from 68 artists.
Catalogue available for $10. Documentary film DVD also available for $10. The Biennial also features a complementary programme of lectures, educational events and panel discussions featuring many of the Biennial artists. For more
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| Scott Stallards Desert Landscapes at Common Ground |
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Author of Seven Bermuda Photograph Books, 2008 Charman Prize, Photography Winner and Biennial Artist. Scott's photographs are on display at the Common Ground Cafe on Chancery Lane in Hamilton Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm and Saturdays 8am - 3pm. Hosted by Select Palette Art. |
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| Monday Nights at Dockyard! |
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Every Monday Night!
Spend your entire evening…
Happy Hour: Dolphin Show at Dolphin Quest 6:30pm
‘Taste of Bermuda’(free samples) at Frog & Onion Pub and Bermuda Craft Market 6pm - 8pm
The Main Event: (8pm-10:30pm) A Variety of Live Entertainment • Glass Blowing
Clocktower Shopping Mall (open until 9pm) • Children’s Activities • Gombeys • Local Arts and Crafts • Bermudian and Ethnic Foods
After Hours: Salsa at Bone Fish Bar & Grill 8:45pm - 12am • Reggae Beach Party at Snorkel Park 10pm - 2am
Please note September 1st is a Public Holiday and the event will not take place...however, Bonefish and Snorkel Park will still hold their scheduled events and the Clocktower Mall will be open until 8pm.
Take the 7pm Ferry direct from Hamilton to Dockyard!
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| Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Races |
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The Bermuda Fitted Dinghy is probably the only sailing class in the world that allows the skipper to finish a race with fewer crewmen than when he started! Insane or not, the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy has provided Bermudians and visitors with rollicking, thrilling sport since about 1853. The race season is from May to mid - September.
Race Schedule:
Sunday , September 7, Location: Granaway Deep
Sunday, September 14,
Alternate makeup
Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club, tel 441 236 4411; or email secretary@rhadc.bm
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| Wednesday Nights in Hamilton! |
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Every Wednesday Night! Front Street in Hamilton
Create memories by participating in a variety of Live Entertainment •
Local Traditions • Water Activities • Train Rides • Children’s Activities
Local Arts and Crafts • Gombeys • Bermudian and Ethnic Foods
7pm to 10pm from April 30th to October 8th
Bring the family, shop, dance and experience Bermuda’s unique culture and traditions.
Check the Bermuda Chamber Website
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| St. George's Market Nights Every Tuesday! |
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This Street Festival is on every Tuesday night from 7 to 10pm at King's Square in St. George's. See the Gombeys perform as well as other live entertainment and Island music throughout the evening. Bermuda made arts and crafts, food, dancing, face painting, prizes and even a Ducking of a Nagging Wench in the Harbour!
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| BIOS Marine Science Day ~ September 15th |
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From 11am - 4pm The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) will feature their annual Marine Science Day. This family open house includes wacky science shows for children, mini research cruises, hands on scientific displays, science demonstrations, underwater explorations with BIOS's remotely operated vehicle, tours or our research ship - RV Atlantic Explorer, a new and exciting puppet show written and staged by local IB students, short science talks and audio visual displays, raffle draw, food stalls and more! Admission is free with lots of parking available! |
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| Champagne, Jazz & Razzamatazz with Gita Blakeney-Saltus |
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Friday, September 26
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Bring a friend and join us for an evening of great music & performance art!
Location: Number 6 Shed, Front Street
$15 Members; $25 Non-members
Sponsored by Digicel |
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| Beating the Retreat Ceremony ~ September 4 & 26 |
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Performed by the Band and Corps of Drums of the Bermuda Regiment along with the Bermuda Island Pipe Band and their lady dancers.
Sept. 4 - Royal Naval Dockyard
Sept. 26 - Front Street, City of Hamilton
Admission: Free
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| Merrymen Concert and Beach Party 2008 |
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September 20
Dancing under the Stars! |
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The Merrymen or the greatest Calypso and Soca band ever from Barbados! Bermuda's own Kennel Boys open the show. Take a walk down memory lane and be part of the magic of dancing under the stars on a balmy September night on Whale Bay at the Fairmont Southampton Beach. The beach opens at 7pm. Come out for what promises to be a night to remember. Take advantage of the Fairmont hotel's food and bar service on the beach along with their amazing room rate for the Beach Tennis Weekend. Book your room here.
Admission: $75 in advance on sale July 1st at the Music Box, $5 off for groups of 10 or more, $90 on the night.
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| Nature |
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Glow Worm Cruise on September 16 & 17 at 7:00pm at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, (BUEI), East Broadway, Hamilton. Bermuda's fireworm or "glow worm" produces bioluminescent displays during its mating activities. During the summer nights, between two and three nights after a full moon, after sunset this illuminated mating ritual can be witnessed. Amazing! Call 441 297 7314 for tickets.
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| Moonlight Movie Series 2008 |
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Every Friday
under the Stars! |
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Pack your blanket or beach chairs and enjoy the summer breeze as you relax under the stars in what is most likely the most stunning and picturesque outdoor movie you will experience!
Each Friday, our magnificent beaches and lush green parks will be transformed
to outdoor movie theatres where you can enjoy family-friendly movies outside and under the stars. Arrive early to enjoy food vendors, live local entertainment, art & craft vendors and fun activities for children.
Movie Schedule
September 5 Snorkel Park
September 12 Clearwater Beach
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Harness Racing
at National Equestrian Centre. |
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Harness Racing, Dressage and more!
Join local equestrian enthusiasts and the Bermuda Dressage Group as riders put their talents on display. Exciting shows and informative clinics are held throughout the year at the National Equestrian Centre on Vesey Street in Devonshire.
September 22 - Bermuda Dressage Group
September 22 - BDG Show (provisional)
September 23 - Driving Horse and Pony Club - Fun Day at 12:00pm
Walking Club of Bermuda gathers at various locations throughout the island on Sunday mornings at 7am. They walk for the exercise, the good company and for the fun of it while enjoying the beauty of the island. Average distance: 6-7 miles, unless otherwise noted. Meet at the starting point parking lot.
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| Bank of Bermuda Foundation Team Triathalon ~ September 28 |
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