TODAYThe Ber-mazing Race Kids Edition, Clearwater Beach at noon on Saturday. It’s Bermuda’s rendition of NBC’s Amazing Race, where contestants in pairs search for clues and compete in challenges and or exercises, or assemble puzzles, or whatever is required to complete the race. The format of the race is known only by the clue committee. The race is open to children between the ages of eight and 14, and there are still a few spots left, registration can be completed at the event and there is a $20 registration fee per child. There will be prizes in each age group and t-shirts and certificates of participation given to all contestants.Stomp the Beach party. Doors open at 9 pm and the stepping starts at 11 pm. Tickets are $40 in advance, more at the door and are available at Secrets, Caesar’s Pharmacy, Music World and People’s Pharmacy. Special ferry service available tomorrow between Hamilton and Dockard for those attending Stomp the Beach at a cost of $5 each way.
TODAY
The Ber-mazing Race Kids Edition, Clearwater Beach at noon on Saturday. It’s Bermuda’s rendition of NBC’s Amazing Race, where contestants in pairs search for clues and compete in challenges and or exercises, or assemble puzzles, or whatever is required to complete the race. The format of the race is known only by the clue committee. The race is open to children between the ages of eight and 14, and there are still a few spots left, registration can be completed at the event and there is a $20 registration fee per child. There will be prizes in each age group and t-shirts and certificates of participation given to all contestants.
Stomp the Beach party. Doors open at 9 pm and the stepping starts at 11 pm. Tickets are $40 in advance, more at the door and are available at Secrets, Caesar’s Pharmacy, Music World and People’s Pharmacy. Special ferry service available tomorrow between Hamilton and Dockard for those attending Stomp the Beach at a cost of $5 each way.
For more info contact stbinfo@bermudaalpha.bm.
Bermuda Drumline takes place at the Bermuda Sports Centre. For more information visit www.bermudadrumline.com. Tickets are $35 — $75, depending on seating while patrons pay $125. They are available at Yhoshi Main Office on top of Till’s Hill/Court Street, Hamilton and 27th Century Boutique. Tickets booths on Saturday only are available at Esso City Market, Esso Warwick Tiger Market, Esso Crawl Collector’s Hill Tiger Market, People’s Pharmacy and Scoops Ice Cream Parlour & Cupcake Café. The begins at 7 p.m.
TOMORROW
The Bruce Katz Blues & Jazz Cocktail Party Concert. At the New Gable Lounge of the Spinning Wheel Night Club featuring Bruce Katz on Hammond B3 Organ, Christopher Vitarello Acoustic Guitar, Rod Fitzgerald Carey on Bass, Ralph Rosen¿the time keeper on Drums. Live upstairs of the Spinning Wheel Night Club in the Gable Lounge. Cocktail Party at 7 pm with hot and cold nibbles.
Masterworks/Bank of Butterfield Art festival, Botanical Gardens, Paget, 12 noon to 5 p.m. Admission free. Further information: tel. 236-2950.
Alpha Beautillion will be held at Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts at 5.30 pm. The event highlights positive young Bermudian men. Tickets are $25 and are available from Secrets, Caesar’s Pharmacy, Music World and People’s Pharmacy. For more info contact stbinfo@bermudaalpha.bm.
BERMUDA DAY
Dancing to the Music of Next Level at the Spinning Wheel Night Club. Showtime at 8 pm. Monday right after the Parade the Biggest Jam Session in Bda. Local Musicians FREE. Come Jam with Best. Tickets available at People Pharmacy, the Spinning Wheel Night Club or e-mail tcp@trueplayer.bm
Bermuda Day Parade takes place in Hamiton. There will be floats, majorettes, gombeys and the Bermuda Drumline marching bands.
May 27
Summer camp organisers leaders and counsellors 4th annual ‘sunsmart’ leaders training seminar from 6 pm to 7.30 pm at the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre at 46 Point Finger Road. Seminars are free. Register now at 236-0949.
May 28 – June 1
The Bermuda Guild of Stitchery presents a lecture with famed stitcher Jane Greenoff from 7 pm until 8.30 pm . Topic: Inspiration for Stitching from Antique Samplers Church Hall, Christ Church, Devonshire $10 which includes talk and light refreshments. Master class sampler workshop and Band sampler workshops 9.30 am to 4.30 pm $165 for BGS members and $180 for non members at the Elbow Beach Hotel. Contact Janet at 236-7124, Patricia at 293-3237 or Gail at 236-4535 for more information.
Bermuda National Gallery Lunchtime panel discussion: ‘Confronting the Bermuda paradigm’. Featuring Bermuda artists, moderator David Mitchell. City Hall, 12.30 p.m. Admission: BNG members free, others $5.
May 29-June 1
Bermuda School of Music Guitar festival, St. Andrew’s Church, Hamilton, 7.30 p.m. May 29: Opening concert with Stephen Crawford (guitar) and Oliver Grant (concert pianist); Louise Southwood (guitar) and David France (violin). Admission: $20. May 30: The Brasil Guitar Duo. Admission $30. May 31: Grammy winner Andrew York. Admission $30. June 1: BSM students’ gala concert, w/guest appearances by Leslie Helpert (vocals/guitar) and Taylor Rankin (violin) 6 p.m. Admission free. Tickets available from The Music Box, Bermuda School of Music (tel. 296-5100) or online at www.boxoffice.bm