What comes around rolls around: Roller derby is back!
Whether you are interested in playing roller derby and becoming part of Bermuda’s first team or are just intrigued by this commonly misunderstood sport, the Bermuda Roller Derby Association invite you to come to a screening of the documentary, ‘Derby Baby’, on Thursday, January 30th. This will take place at 6pm at Chewstick HQ. Snacks will be available and the screening will be followed by a short discussion led by a roller derby player. Admission is by giving a donation to Chewstick. For more information, contact bermudarollerderby@gmail.com.
If you’re planning your upcoming nuptials, you won’t want to miss Anthony’s Annual Bridal Fair and Fashion Show on Sunday February 2nd. This will be at the Fairmont Southampton Resort from noon until 5pm and will feature bridal attire, cake decorators, florists, caterers, photographers, videographers and everything else you need to make your special day perfect. Admission is $10. If you are a vendor interested in reserving a booth, contact 292-3889 or e-mail infoanthonys@logic.bm.
Even though it’s a completely different kind of Bowl, Strykz Bowling Lounge are hosting their 1st Annual Super Bowl and After Party on Sunday, February 2nd. From 6pm, you are invited to wear your team jersey and watch the game on two large 8ft screens. Bowl a strike to win a prize while hosts Jugglin Jason and China and Bussy will be playing old school reggae, dancehall, R&B and hip hop. Admission is free and there will be a cash bar with food for sale. For more information, or to make a reservation, contact 297-2727.
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess promise to give you the closest experience to the Metlife Stadium that is possible in Bermuda at their Super Bowl Tailgate on the Terrace on Sunday, February 2nd. Pre-game kicks off at 6:30pm and, as well as catching the game on the big screen, you can enjoy team decor, a BBQ, a burger bar on the bay, buckets of beer, and other ballgame favourites. Field Access Tickets are a suggested minimum donation of $5, with proceeds to benefit Victor Scott Library project. The Field Access Ticket includes pub and bar-style seating in the Princess Room, a cash bar, and you can purchase your own food off the Grill. VIP Game passes are $50, which gets you preferred lounge seating in the Princess Room, two drinks, a buffet, access to the Grill and a private cash bar. For more information, call 295-3000.
The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society (BMDS) ask you not to be afraid of the title, as they present their latest production, ‘Skin Flick’ by Norm Foster, running from Monday, February 10th until Saturday, February 15th. This show is billed as a hugely entertaining comedy telling the story of four innocent people caught in the headlights of making an adult film. Showtime is at 8pm each evening and tickets cost $30 from www.bmds.bm or from their box office on 292-0848. The programme, box office hours and further information on this production is available on their website at www.bmds.bm.
Parents-to-be, do you want to have some help and guidance through this momentous and sometimes confusing experience? If so, you may be interested in Doula Speed Dating at the Lotus Mind Body Spirit Wellness & Birth Centre on Thursday, February 13th. From 7pm to 9pm, you will meet at least five practicing doulas and get a chance to have a mini-interview with each one. There will also be an intro to what doulas do, a short demo on the rebozo (a favourite doula birth tool), as well as an opportunity for your questions. Refreshments will be served. Attendance is $25 per couple and all attendees will be entered in their draw for a great door prize. For more information, or to register, contact 296-5900 or e-mail info@healthcoop.net.
The February edition of the Bermuda International Film Festival’s BIFFlix Monthly Film Series will be a screening of the film, ‘The Great Beauty’, on Sunday, February 23rd. The screening will be at the usual venue of the Tradewinds Auditorium at BUEI at 5.30pm. Tickets are $15 and available from www.pTix.bm. For more details, visit www.biff.bm.
BUEI invite you to join them for a fun, sophisticated evening raising funds for education at their Underwater Extravaganza on Saturday, March 22nd. The evening will begin with cocktails at 7pm, followed by dinner at 8pm with a spectacular silent auction, music by the Big Chill, a bioluminescent dance floor and more on offer. Dress code is underwater chic and the hue is blue. Tickets are $275 per person and all proceeds will go towards the support of BUEI’s 2014 Education Campaign. For more information, contact marketing@buei.org or 294-0203.
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