THE BERMUDA CALENDAR
September 10-13, 15-20
Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society 'Present Laughter' (Noel Coward comedy), Daylesford Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $30. Available: One hour before performances. Also see www.boxoffice.bm.
September 12-14
MotherBaby International Film Festival (MIFF) will launch its international debut in Bermuda. This three-day world-class event features powerful and inspiring films that explore issues around pregnancy, parenting and birthing. For more information contact Sophia Cannonier-Watson at the Bermuda Health Co-op on 236-0336 or e-mail: info@healthcoop.bm. Tickets are $50 for a one day ticket, $90 for a family (two adults) one day ticket. For a single two day ticket it is $80, and for a family two day ticket it is $150. Opening night party tickets $15 (Friday).
September 13
Jiketsu Martial Productions presents Fists of Fury Ultimate Fighters Championship at the Berkeley Institute Gymnasium featuring Bermuda's best amateur fighters from Police Gym, Controversy Gym and Rego's Boxing Gym. Also showcasing self-protection and martial arts demonstrations. Tickets available at Secrets, International Sports Shop, and Sports R Us and Down to Earth. Doors open at 7 p.m. Fight starts at 8 p.m. Also featuring Secrets Fashion Show and Sexy Ring Models. Advance tickets $40 and $50 at the door. www.jiketsumartialproductions.com.
Men's Renewal Rally Bike-a-thon & Shoe Drive from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Bernard Park. $25 per bike at all Market Place locations or September 13 at Bernard Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Keep your shoes handy for donation. Motivational Speakers, family support experts, and food. Speakers include Dennis Rahim Watson, Colwyn Burchall and Tulani Bulford. telephone 734-4034.
Culture Shock Promotion presents "Sweetness is My Weakness" featuring Beres Hammond, Troy Anthony, Bobby Washington, Ras Gymsy and Ali at Somerset Cricket Club.
Bermuda Folk Club night with American acoustic country pop group Avenue B at Spanish Point Boat Club at 8 p.m. $10 at the door. For more information telephone 291-2070 or go to www.folkclub.bm
La Leche League of Bermuda will hold a support group meeting open to pregnant women, new mothers and babies. La Leche League meeting at 10.30 a.m. at the First Floor Conference Room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The meeting topic is 'Facts and Myths about Breastfeeding.' LLL of Bermuda is a registered charity, offering mother-to-mother help and encouragement to women wanting to breastfeed their babies. An accredited La Leche League Leader will be present to answer questions and address concerns. The meeting discussions include the latest medical research as well as personal experience. Free literature and a lending library will be available. Light refreshments will be served. Call 236-1120.
Youth & Community Against Violence. Solutions Summit at the Devonshire Seventh Day Adventist Church on Roberts Avenue. Community lunch 1 p.m. Summit at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited. Worship service at 11 a.m.
September 14
The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 a.m. and the group walks for six to seven miles. These walks are free and all are welcome. There are also cut-off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Meet in the parking lot at each location at 7 a.m. for a 7.10 a.m. start. City Hall, Hamilton, to Somerset Bridge nine miles (bring cash for ferry back). For further information or if you would like to be added to our e-list contact Laura at ltgorham@ibl.bm, call 441 737-0437 or visit http://walk.free.bm
September 16-17
BUEI Glowworm cruises. Boat leaves dock at sunset. Exact time when making reservations. Tickets: members $35, others $50. 297-7314.
September 18
Bermuda International Film Festival 'Man on Wire', which won the Audience Award as well as the Jury Prize in the World Cinema Documentary category at January's Sundance Film Festival, is the Bermuda International Film Festival's September Film Series selection. The film will screen in the Tradewinds Auditorium at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute at 6.30 p.m. (note earlier time). Tickets, $8 for BIFF Film Club members and $10 for non-members, can be reserved at info@biff.bm.
September 19
Fifth annual Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre Charity Golf Classic at the Belmont Hills Golf Club. 7.30 a.m. check in at the golf shop. A light breakfast will be served. 8 a.m. shot gun start. 1.30 p.m. check in at the golf shop. A light lunch will be served. 2 p.m. shot gun start. Reception and prize presentation after play. Draw at 6 p.m. Telephone Taneisha Martin at 292-4995 or e-mail charitygolf@bm.shroders.com
September 21
The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 a.m. and the group walks for six to seven miles. These walks are free and all are welcome. There are also cut-off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Meet in the parking lot at each location at 7 a.m. for a 7.10 a.m. start. This week the walk takes place at Spanish Point Park, Pembroke. For further information or if you would like to be added to our e-list contact Laura at ltgorham@ibl.bm, call 441 737-0437 or visit http://walk.free.bm
September 24
BUEI Lecture Series Guest speaker: Ron Lucas. Topic: 'Reef Portraits' (book signing 6.30 p.m. lecture 7 p.m.) Tickets: members: $15, others $20. tel. 297-7314. Dinner tickets: $33.75.
September 26
Bermuda National Gallery Champagne, Jazz & Razzamatazz with Gita Blakeney-Saltus sponsored by Digicel from 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Bring a friend for an evening of great music with Gita and 'The Unit' and performance art at Number 6 Shed, Front Street. $15 Members; $25 Non-members.
September 28
Bermuda National Gallery Opening of Autumn exhibitions. Directors' circle 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., members 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
September 30
Bermuda National Gallery PartnerRe Art Lecture Series: Bill Brandt in Focus. Reception 5.30 p.m., lecture 6 p.m. by visiting Goldsmiths College, University of London lecturer and art critic, Ian Jeffrey, who will discuss Brandt's connections with European photography in the 1930s and his photographic techniques. This presentation will reveal much about Brandt's personality, his artistic intentions, and the influence of his art from the 1950s onwards: 'a major artist'. $10 members; $20 non-members.
October 1
Get in the Pink Fun Walk under the distinguished patronage of Lady Gozney. Step Up & Out against Breast Cancer. Official start is 6 p.m. at Barrs Park. T-shirt packs are $40. Available at BF&M Insurance Pitts Bay Road, Sportseller Washington Mall and Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre on Point Finger Road. All money raised will go towards the Digital Mammography Equipment.
Bermuda National Gallery Lunchtime lecture: Understanding Bill Brandt: Ian Jeffrey explores the art of this photographer, 12.30 p.m. Admission: members free, others $5.
October 4
Bermuda National Gallery Photography workshops led by Theresa Airey. First workshop: Sharpening your vision and increasing your creativity. Second workshop: Getting your work published 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Introductory-intermediate level. Cost: members $20, others $25.
October 15-16
BUEI Glowworm cruises. Boat leaves dock at sunset. Exact time when making reservations. Tickets: members $35, others $50. tel. 297-7314.