THE BERMUDA CALENDAR
TODAY AND SEPTEMBER 15-20
Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society 'Present Laughter' (Noel Coward comedy), Daylesford Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets" $30. Available: BMDS box office at Daylesford. Sept. 8/9 5:30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Thereafter, one hour before performances. Also see www.boxoffice.bm when Daylesford box office is closed.
TODAY AND TOMORROW
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).
TODAY
Culture Shock's "Sweetness is My Weakness Concert featuring Beres Hammond, Troy Anthony, Bobby Washington, Ras Gymsy and Ali takes place at Somerset Cricket Club. Tickets are $85 in advance, and $100 at the door. They are available at People's Pharmacy, CJs Fine Jewellers and Music World. For more information visit www.cultureshocklabel.com.
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 pm. Fight starts at 8 pm. 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. Pre-registration August 30. $25 per bike at all Market Place locations or September 13 at Bernard Park from 10 am to 2 pm. Keep your shoes handy for donation September 6. Motivational Speakers, family support experts, and food. Speakers include Dennis Rahim Watson, Colwyn Burchall and Tulani Bulford. For more information telephone 734-4034.
Bermuda Folk Club night with American acoustic country pop group Avenue B at Spanish Point Boat Club at 8 pm. $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 on Saturday morning, La Leche League meeting at 10.30 a.m. in 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. Light refreshments will be served. Call 236-1120 for further information.
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.
Full Moon Party is being hosted by Unite Promotions and will be held at Snorkel Park. Fast ferries will bring revellers on the hour at 8 pm, 9 pm, 10 pm and there will be a $5 surcharge for the 3.30 a.m. Fast Ferry back to Hamilton. Tickets, $35, are available from Music World, CellularONE, Makin' Waves, Front Street and Unite Promoters. Tickets are $50 at the door. Group tickets can be purchased by ringing 737 -2355 with more information available on Facebook under Unite Full Moon Party. Event Times: 9 pm - 3 am.
TOMORROW
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. Further information/tickets: tel. 297-7314.
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 on Thursday September 18 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
5th annual Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre Charity Golf Classic at the Belmont Hills Golf Club. 7.30 am 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 Golf Shop. A light lunch will be served. 2 p.m. Gun Start. Reception and prize presentation after play. Draw at 6 p.m. To reserve your place telephone Taneisha Martin at 292-4995 or email 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.. lecture 7 p.m. Tickets: members: $15, others $20. Further information/to purchase: tel. 297-7314. Dinner tickets: $33.75.