Masterworks is holding free art classes for all ages and skills.
Today
November 28 - 29<$>
Bermuda Autism Support & Education Society<$> presents workshop #1 Teaching Verbal Behaviour in the Natural Environment. Hands on training for professionals and parents. Presenters are Cherish Twigg and Holly Kibbe. Venue to be announced. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Cost $100 for members and $150 for non-members. Telephone Tricia Crow at 535-7277 or Paul Lambert at 747-1451 for more information.
November 28
The Bermuda School of Music presents The Magnificent and Mysterious. Magnify thy soul with music that reflects Christmas and advent with a programme of choral masterworks performed by The Bermuda Chamber Choir conducted by Ryan Ellis including J.S. Bach, F.J. Hayden and Vaughan Williams. Several soloists and special guest Jason McStoots, tenor at 7.30 p.m. at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. Tickets are $75 for patrons, and $30 for adults, $15 for students. Available from the Bermuda School of Music, Music Box, Pulp & Circumstance, Meyer Travel and other choir members.
Berkeley Institute Parent Teacher Conference from 2 to 6 p.m. at the New Berkeley Institute. All parents and guardians are required to attend to collect report cards and to discuss progress with individual teachers. Light refreshments will be provided.
Andrew Stevenson “Paving Shangri La” will be shown again at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, 6.30 p.m. There will be a talk about the Annapurnas and how Andrew Stevenson made the film, and how it has done at film festivals in the USA, Canada, Europe, Russia, Asia and Australasia. Tickets ($20) available from www.boxoffice.bm or the Bermuda Bookstore.
November 28-30<$>
Masterworks Christmas Boutique<$> from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reception on Tuesday November 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. This annual event is set to become a fixture in our winter calendar, with part proceeds going to Masterworks.
November 29 - December 1<$>.
Students interested in the hotel industry can come to a careers fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 29 & 30 in several locations including St. James Church Hall, Devonshire Recreation Club and Bethel A.M.E. Church and on December 1 at Somerset Cricket Club, Bermuda Industrial Union and the Bethel A.M.E. Church. For more information contack the Hotel Association of Bermuda at 295-2127 or Department of Labour & Training at 297-7714.
November 30
The Human Rights Commission <$>is holding an open forum. Respect our differences, know your human rights. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cathedral Hall on Church Street in Hamilton. Light refreshments will be served from 6.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
The Bermuda Health Council invites you to a discussion forum on the ‘Dollars and Cents’ of Health Care from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. in room G301 at the Bermuda College. Light refreshments served.
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce <$>presents ‘Understanding ModernBermuda’, a seminar facilitated by Walton Brown. The session will include a historical overview of Bermuda, the development of trade unionism, the economy, the independence question, understanding the labour Market and the politics of immigrations.
Seminar being held in the chamber’s boardroom, 1 Point Pleasant Road (above ferry terminal). From 8.30 a.m to 3.30 p.m. Cost $175 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Telephone Lindsay Davis at 295-8763 or email ldavis[AT]bcc.bm for more information.
December 1, 8, 15, 16, 22
Photos with Santa Claus at the Annex Toys Headquarters on Reid Street from 7 to 9 p.m.
December 1<$>
National Trust Christmas Walkabout<$> from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. . Open Studio at Buckingham, St. George’s. Masterworks Artist in Residence Lynda Shalagan will open her studio during the walk for a preview of her work in oils, inspired by her residency in Bermuda.
December 2<$>
The Missionary Society is holding a Christmas Fair at the Centennial Hall on Court Street in Hamilton from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Crafts, white elephant, refreshments and more.
Amis Memorial - 17th Memorial Tree Lighting at 8 p.m. at the Amis Memorial Chapel at 8 Khyber Pass, Warwick. Telephone 236-7455. All are invited to place an ornament on the memorial tree in memory of loved ones who have passed, regardless of the year. Ornaments must be in by November 24.
Home Grown Alternatives - a collaborative group of artists and crafts people presents their 11th annual pre-Christmas extravaganza featuring locally made products including cedar, gold, seaglass and ethnic jewellery among other things at St. Paul’s Christian Education Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.homegrownalternatives.com for more information.
December 3<$>
The Ensemble Singers Concert of Christmas Music, Wesley Methodist Church, 4 p.m. Tickets: $30, available at the Music Box and Wesley Methodist Church Office.
December 7<$>
Masterworks - A Magical Evening of Carolling from 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the steps of Camden House in the Botanical Gardens. The sounds of the season will be performed by local choirs and musicians. Everyone is invited to get into the holiday spirit and join in the festivities - bring the family, a blanket, a picnic, and sing along to your favourite carols. Admission is free. No Rain Date.
December 7-16
The Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society (BMDS) is putting on their annual Christmas pantomime, Ali Baba and the 14 Thieves written by local Carol Birch with original score by James Burn at 7.30 p.m. at City Hall with a 3 p.m. matinee. All tickets are $24. For more information go to www.bmds.bm or www.boxoffice.bm or telephone 292-0848 or 292-2313.
December 9<$>
The annual Christmas Boat Parade <$>will take place in Hamilton Harbour starting at 6.30 p.m. Sign up now to make your boat a part of the parade. Telephone 295-0530 or go to www.bermudaboatparade.bm .
December 10
Joy To The World - A Christmas Programme presented by the St. John’s Youth Choir at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. Directed by Marjorie Pettit, Andrea Hodson, William Duncan, orchestra led by Jennifer Sheridan. Tickets available at the door. Adults $25, students $15.
December 27- 30
