TWiB Tabloid 2014 by This Week In Bermuda

January 2014

* 11 Steps To The New You * NTDIB Calendar * Restaurant Features * Historical Stories & So Much More...

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Bermuda Ha Ha Teenage Shinanagens By ROGER CROMBIE

2 Letter from the editor

14 Art Matters

2 Bermuda Ha Ha

19 Health & Beauty

3 LOCAL STYLE GUIDE

19 Book Review

4 NTDIB Calendar of events

20 GOLF

5 BIFF 2014

18 Eat & Drink

6 11 Steps To The New You

20 The Chef’s Table

11 Heritage Matters

22 It’s All Happening

12 Do You Know

23 Bon Appétit Bermuda

Cover Photo © Charles Anderson Bermuda

Letter From The Editor Happy New Year BY Candice Dickinson

First and foremost we would like to thank photographer Charles Anderson for our simply gorgeous cover photo. With a New Year come new goals and resolutions, new hopes and dreams, new memories of years that have passed and new reasons to do it all over again! Last year was a very special year at This Week in Bermuda. We had a great summer and winter season with more community and visitor support than we could have possibly dreamed of. This year we are starting the New Year off on the right foot with a great line up of exciting content, plans to redesign in the coming months and a few things up our sleeves to launch just in time for Spring. We hope that you are as amped and as excited to embrace what is to come in 2014 as we are. Whether you are visiting Bermuda or a resident please download our App Powered By CellOne! It is beautifully designed, easy to navigate and puts information such as local attractions, shopping, events, businesses, beaches, eating and drinking, nightlife, accommodations and real estate, activities, tours, transportation schedules and more at your fingertips. It is available for download for iPads, iPhones and Androids. We encourage everyone to download this fabulous App and enjoy it for free. Please be sure to check out our 11 Steps To The New You featured on pages 6-10. It is a wonderful guide that will get you on track this year and help you find peace, health and strength within. On page 23 learn how to make world class spa water with Pam Wenzel, author of “Spa Water: A Guide to Creating World Class Spa Water at Home”! Let us know how you make out or send us your own spa water recipe for a chance to win one of these fabulous coffee table style books! Enter by emailing info@twib.bm

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Despite its tiny distances, it’s hard to manage in Bermuda without owning a car. For my last 10 years on the Island, I lived what would have been a 45-minute walk from an hour’s bus journey into Hamilton, which would have made my daily commute more than three hours. Since moving back to London three years ago, I haven’t owned a car, and am delighted to be in that situation. I used to think that a man without a car wasn’t a man. Now I realise that a man without a car is a king. No stress; taxis and rental cars whenever necessary, and at far less cost than having a car sitting rotting in the salt air. That very air once ate the front end of a Suzuki I owned, when I lived hard on the water on the North Shore. Walking along the other day, I flashed back on being a few weeks shy of my 17th birthday, when I could legally drive. Nothing mattered more, not even girls, since they’d be much easier to come by when I had wheels (or so I thought. Bad news, kids: it makes no difference.). My mother had a car. Both the make and model disappeared from the roads 30 years ago. The law may have said I couldn’t drive until I was 17, but I couldn’t wait. We had a driveway, about 30 yards long, and at its end a garage, perhaps 15 feet in length. It was our property. Whatever I did on it, the law couldn’t touch me. And so was born a sport that only my brother and I ever played on that particular patch of private property: backing the car up to the very start of the driveway and then hurtling forward as fast as possible and stopping before the car hit the back wall of the garage. This was not as idiotic as it sounds. It taught me reversing and then turning the car in the tightest possible circle before Mum came home. I became very good at both these skills in no time at all. There is some dispute as to how fast we managed to drive before slamming the brakes on, which had to be done at exactly the moment the front of the car entered the garage. I seem to recall doing 30 miles an hour at the peak of these short and pointless journeys, but my brother thinks it was 35. Either way, not bad going for two kids without driving licences or even permission to get into the car. Not once did we crash into the back of the garage. The penalty — not being allowed to drive on the roads when the time came — was too great to incur. We did come close once or twice, however, and finally installed some blankets on the wall to ensure the car’s safety. What parents never know about their children, eh? What do you suppose yours are up to right now?

Local Style Guide With Becci Hanson

Good day! I am a thirty ‘something’ professional from Paget. In July 2013 I launched my own men’s fashion line called TABS (The Authentic Bermuda Shorts) and am obsessed with buying Bermuda! My mission is to find the best things in Bermuda, from clothes, to shoes, to accessories, to makeup and hair! This space is where I’m going to share with you my fashion finds, upcoming trends and secret finds when shopping in Bermuda. Thanks for reading! Becci Hanson xx TWiB Monthly Columnist

Look Sharp, Buy Smart, Go Local.

Photo Courtesy of: Nicola Muirhead, The BDA Sun

Beautifully Handcrafted Bermuda Cedar Gifts Designing captivating handcrafted jewellery comes naturally to artist Alexandra Mosher, the creative force behind her namesake jewellery line. Her pieces are infused with Bermudian inspiration and cultural references making each collection unique and a perfect gift idea for any special occassion. 236-9009, Washington Mall, Hamilton, alexandramosher.com

Alan Murray’s hand crafted collection of Bermuda Cedar gift ideas include an iPad Stylus, Mens Classic Shaving Kit, Wine Stopper, Perfume Atomizer, Pocket Knife, Decanter Stopper and a variety of Pens and Pencils. Engraving is available at Bermuda Blueprinting. Bermuda Cedar Gifts can be found at the Alexandra Mosher Studio in Washington Mall just off Reid Street; on Queen Street at the Island Shop; Hand Made Bermuda in the Clocktower Mall, Dockyard, bermudacedargifts.com or luxurygiftsbermuda.com.

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JANUARY SPECIAL EVENTS

Mondays. 4:30pm - 7:30pm. Emma Ingham Painting for Drawing Workshop. Learn about the essentials of drawing needed for painted pieces. Tuesdays. 5:45pm - 7:45pm. Life Drawing sessions Various exhibits running weekly. Info: 292 3824, www.bsoa.bm

Just for Laughs Bermuda.

Bermuda National Trust Historical Houses

Jan 8 - 11, Various Venues. Features host Alonzo Bodden, local comedian Jonathan Young, American comedy stars, Robert Kelly, Wil Sylvince and Canadian Steve Patterson. Info: 441 232 8499, www.comedyevent.bm

Met. Opera in glorious HD – Tchaikovsky’s ‘Eugene Onegin’ on screen (Gilbert & Sullivan Society) Jan 11. 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Tradewinds Auditorium at Bermuda Underwater Exploration. Tickets $35 / *$30 students available online at gands.bm, ptix.bm or purchase at door – cash/check/card. Info: www.metoperafamily.org & www.gands.bm

Chewstick Foundation

Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts Jan 16-31. Various Venues. Features world-class performing arts. Info: 441 295 1291, www.bermudafestival.org

Bermuda Marathon Weekend

Jan 17 - 19. Front Street, Hamilton and the National Sports Centre. A series of mile races, a 10K, Half Marathon and FullMarathon and the popular Bermuda Triangle Challenge. Jan 17. 6:30pm. KPMG Bermuda Invitational Mile. Jan 18, 9:00am. HSBC Bermuda 10K and 10K Walk. Jan 19. 8:00am. HSBC Bermuda Marathon and Half Marathon. Info: www.bermudaraceweekend.com

Restaurant Week 2014

Jan 17 - 31. Various participating restaurants island wide Bermuda’s finest restaurants, featuring great prices on selected 3-course dinner menus. The set prices for a special 3-course dinner are $29.00, $39.00 and $49.00; beverages and gratuities not included. Wine pairings are offered. Info: Full listing of restaurants and info will be featured at www.GoToBermuda.com

Bermuda Regional Bridge Tournament

Jan 25 - 31. The Fairmont Southampton, 101 South Road Seven memorable days of bridge, panel shows and other entertainment. For a full schedule of bridge sessions visit www.bermudaregional.com. Table Fees: $15.00 per person/ session; $17.00 for non and unpaid ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) members. Info: 441 232 5244, www.bermudaregional.com

ONGOING EVENTS The City Market

Saturdays. Pier Six on Front Street., Hamilton For all things home-grown and home-made! Info: 441 292 1234, www.cityhall.bm

BNG EAST (Bermuda National Gallery - EAST)

Daily. 11:00am-4:00pm. 1 Bridge Street, St. George A Sense of Place: Sculpture. Info: 297 9428, www.bng.bm Info: htreasuremarket@hotmail.com

Bermuda Society of Arts (BSOA)

Mondays to Saturdays. City Hall, Church Street, Hamilton

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Globe Museum - Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Corner of Duke of York Street and King’s Square. Tucker House - Wednesdays & Saturdays, 11:00am - 3:00pm Water Street, St. George’s. Verdmont Museum - Historic House and Gardens Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:00am 4:00pm. Collectors Hill, Smiths Parish. Info: 236 6483, www.bnt.bm Fridays & Sundays, The Chewstick Neo-Griot Lounge & Café, Corner of Court and Elliott Streets, City of Hamilton Fridays - Happy Hour, 5:00pm - 1:00am, Come early, stay late and chill with ‘The Chewstick’ family. Sundays - Open-Mic Jam Session, Sundays, 8:00pm - 1:00am Come and enjoy an evening at The Chewstick Neo-Griot Lounge & Café. Come early, stay late and chill with ‘The Chewstick’ family or put your talent to the test! Info: 292 2439, info@chewstick.org, www.chewstick.org

Tom Moore’s Jungle Eco Tour

Saturdays, 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Blue Hole Hill Park, Hamilton Walk along trails to view natural pools, amazing caves, mangroves and wildlife for a unique hiking adventure. Meet at the Blue Hole entrance opposite the RUBiS Causeway Service Station (gas station). Maximum 25 people per hike. Info: 441 292 1681

Historical Re-Enactments & Tours in the UNESCO World Heritage Town of St. George

Wednesdays & Saturdays, King’s Square, Town of St. George Schedule. 10:30am A guided tour through narrow alleys and lanes of this historic old town hardly changed since the 17th century. 11:45am The Mayor greets visitors back in King’s Square. 12:00noon Ducking – light hearted, historical reenactment of public punishment. 2:00pm ‘A Trip Down Memory Lane’ with a Bermuda National Trust guide, dressed in period costume who portrays St. George Tucker. Meet in King’s Square for all activities Info: 441 292 1681

Dolphin Quest: Chit Chat

Thursdays, National Museum of Bermuda, Dockyard Join one of the dolphin trainers for a fun and fascinating sharing of dolphin behaviours, facts and fiction. Learn all about dolphins and what you can do to help protect our ocean. Admission: Chit Chat is free. Admission to the National Museum of Bermuda is required: $10.00 adults, $8.00 seniors, children 13 years and under free Info: 441 234 4464, www.dolphinquest.com

Dolphin Quest: Dolphin Shows

Saturdays, National Museum of Bermuda, Dockyard Watch the dolphins in this delightful celebration full of fascinating aerial feats and dolphin discovery. Learn how the trainers take care of their dolphin family and the environment. Admission: the Dolphin Show is free. Admission to the National Museum of Bermuda is required: $10.00 adults, $8.00 seniors, children 13 years and under free Info: 441 234 4464, www.dolphinquest.com visit us for full details, flyers & more upcoming events

Bermuda International Film Festival BIFF Save The Date

Bermuda International Film Festival (BIFF) may not be as big as Sundance or Cannes but, what it lacks in size, it makes up for in spirit. BIFF launched in 1997 to advance the love of independent film from around the world in Bermuda and to encourage and inspire young Bermudians to capture their very special narrative through a camera lens. It has welcomed numerous celebrities and stars of the film world over the years, including Michael Douglas, Earl Cameron, Willem Defoe and Richard Dreyfuss. While there are more than 1,000 film festivals worldwide, only 62 are Academy Award qualifying festivals and BIFF is one for the Short Film (Live Action) Oscar. Since becoming a qualifying festival in 2004, two of our Shorts Award winners have gone on to win: Wasp (2005) and Toyland (2009). BIFF is, however, much more than an annual event, the organisation operates all year round to achieve its goals, hosting various BIFF Film Academy events. School screenings, filmmaking and screenwriting workshops expose local people to the creative and dynamic world of independent cinema and nurture emerging homegrown talent. BIFF also hosts a monthly film series, BIFFlix, to bring the very latest movie movers and shakers to the big screen in Bermuda.

March 21 - 27 www.biff.bm They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call it the silver screen for nothing. Film is an expensive business for sure. For starters, buying the right to screen the very best in Bermuda doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come cheap and international courier costs for hefty film reels can run to thousands of dollars alone. As an arts charity, we rely heavily upon our supports -- corporate sponsors, private patrons, members and volunteers -- to cover the operating expenses for our many highly worthwhile and culturally valuable initiatives. Be sure to visit www.biff.bm for more details on how you can help in exchange for some very nice perks. During March 21 - 27 we invite you to join us for a spectacular week packed with talent, excitment and good times.

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11 steps to

The New You “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.” ~~Siddartha Guatama Buddha~~

Change Your Life In Just Six Weeks!

Catherine Burns: Nutrifit, Natural Kids & Beat the Couch Catherine Burns, Nutritional Therapist (BA Hons, Dip ION) and Royal Gazette Food for Thought columnist, believes that what you eat can change your life. She will pack your diet with whole, healthy, natural food that tastes amazing and nips cravings for junk in the bud. Her six-week Nutrifit programme helps you wipe the slate clean, managing your weight and optimizing your health. In addition, Catherine offers Natural Kids, a six-week course for parents and caregivers that highlights how sound nutrition helps boost immunity, mood, learning and behavior in children, and how it is possible for even the fussiest eater. If it’s fitness you’re after, Catherine heads up Beat the Couch, a popular beginners running programme that gets sedentary people 5k fit in ten weeks. This girl gets results! For course dates, details and testimonials, please go to www.natural.bm or call 236 7511 / 505 4725. 6 TWiB . 11 Steps To The New You Guide

Stand Up For Your Health & Buy Organic. Better Health 02

Your health is the most important thing in your life. Stand up for your health and nourish your body with only the best. Better Health offers Bermuda’s best selected Organic products supporting weightloss, cleansing, detoxifying, muscle gain and sports performance. Delicious fresh juices, protein shakes and a variety of healthy snacks will surely satisfy health enthusiasts. 292-4505 . Victoria Place . 31 Victoria Street, Hamilton . www.betterhealth.bm . Facebook

Find Your Peace Within. My Sereni-Tea 03

My Sereni-Tea is a shop, workshop space, and holistic centre dedicated to humankind’s spirituality, alternative healing & holistic health, and creativity. Find an eclectic, yet inter-related collection of books, natural remedies, crystals, jewellery, teas, incense, candles, journals, angel and oracle decks, and other creative spiritual tools and gifts that support healing, personal growth and well-being. We also offer beauty services such as Thai massage, reflexology and massages and hold a variety of classes such as yoga, healing circles, Om chanting evenings, holistic treatments, crystal healing and many other how-to workshops. 296 -2114 . Chancery Hall, 52 Reid Street, Hamilton . www.myserenitea.com . facebook

Get Groomed, Barber Style. Luxe 04

Possibly Hamilton’s most cosmopolitan Barber O’Dean Phillips is now at 20 Reid Street. He is available for Men’s haircuts of all types and designs. With nearly 10 years experience, O’Dean provides a rare level of quality customer service and pride in his overly satisfied clientele. Bookings are preferred, walkins accepted on availability. 297 - LUXE (5893) . 20 Reid Street, Hamilton

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Detox While You Sleep! Moringa at Juice & Beans Cafe

Moringa, a plant native to some African and Asian regions, has great nutritional value. Its leaves are enriched with high levels of protein, vitamin A, B, C and other minerals. Moringa is used in many Zija products, including the Premium Teas, SmartMix, SuperMix, XM+ Energy Mix, XMam and XMpm to help you “feel your best, look your best, be your best, and have the energy and vitality needed to enjoy it.” Many of these products promote weight management, energy and performance. XMam and XMpm combine healthy Moringa with other natural ingredients to control cravings, burn fat, elevate your mood, relax the body and combat evening cravings. XM+ Energy Mix, SmartMix and SuperMix are powder Moringa drinks that blend with water to give your body the essential vitamins and minerals and to feed your body real, absorbable nutrition. The Premium Tea is a blend of Moringa and traditional eastern and western herbs that aids in weight management, detoxifies, and calms the body. Look out for Moringa products available at Moringa Project outlets across the Island with The Main Depot being At Juice n Beans on Front Street.

747 7979 . 61 Front Street, Hamilton . www.moringadepot.com

Get Bike Curious, The Bermuda Lifestyle. Bicycle Works

297 - 8356 . 13 Tumkins Lane, Hamilton . www.bicycleworks.bm 8 TWiB . 11 Steps To The New You Guide

From Bermuda Railway Trail mountain biking to Tour De France-esque South Shore cruising, cycling through the island’s gorgeous landscape is something everyone can do to tone muscle, burn fat, save money and have fun! The first step towards a new you means getting great advice, and Bermuda is lucky enough to have the only Body Geometry Fit Masters level certificate holder from the Boulder Centre for sports medicine at the one-stop shop, Bicycle Works on Tumkins Lane. All the essentials - accessories, apparel, sport endurance supplements, consultation and full bicycle repair service facility to help get you on the move.

Jacqui’s Signature Mind, Body & Spirit Experience. Inner Sanctum Spa 07 If you’re feeling tired and out of balance or stressed with your life, Jacqui’s unique Mind, Body and Spirit Experience will restore your energy and leave you with a feeling of peace and tranquility. A truly one of a kind experience, combining various massage and relaxation techniques, including Deep Tissue, Swedish Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Reiki and Scalp Massage, using custom-blended aromatherapy oils, suitable for your well-being. Inner Sanctum Spa Reception: 295-4808, 75 Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton . www.bermudaspasandsalons.com

Fancy A Celebrity Makeover? Luxe 08

Fancy a celebrity makeover without the high-end expense? The brand new unisex Luxe Salon on Reid Street (behind iclick and above Coconut Rock) provides a quality alternative to the hair care scene in Bermuda. More than a salon, Luxe is an experience, featuring complimentary coat check, cool beverages, hot coffee or tea, friendly-Bermudian customer service and personalized consultation within their impressively stylish ambiance for your complete enjoyment and relaxation. Book your makeover anytime between 9-5 Tuesday and Wednesday, 9-6 Thursday, 9-8 Friday, 8-4 Saturday, or Sundays by appointment only. 297 - LUXE (5893) . 20 Reid Street, Hamilton

Transform Your Body & Fuel Your Energy. Bermuda Karate Institute

09 The “art of eight limbs” has combined physical exercise, self-defense and recreation since 19th Century Thailand. Now practiced at Bermuda’s oldest dojo, Skipper Ingham’s Bermuda Karate Institute on King Street (near the Firestation) now offers Muay Thai Kickboxing for all levels and both sexes! This highly effective, full combat discipline provides increased fitness, mental sharpness and conditioning in a welcoming, family like, no-nonsense work out environment for everyone. 292-2157 . 55 King Street, Hamilton www.thisweek.bm 9

Smooth It Out & Tone It Up. Body Sculpture

The next generation of technological innovation in cosmetic and therapeutic treatment is now available in Bermuda! Karen Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new ground floor location in the International Building on Bermudiana Road now offers the new CELLU M6 Integral 2 machine treatment, providing highly advanced lipomassage for the body and endermolift facial techniques. FDA cleared and 100% non-evasive, the lipomassage technique helps reduce stubborn fat pockets usually resistant to diet and exercise, while smoothing surface cellulite, both sculpting and contouring face and body. The endermolift facial technique provides non-aggressive, anti-aging cellular stimulation for men and women of all ages, replenishing the skin and attenuates resulting in a more radiant and rejuvenated appearance for a fresh look. With over 10 years aesthetic industry experience, Body Sculpture also offers hair removal laser treatments, complimentary consultations and new special packages. 292-5164 . International Building, Bermudiana Road, Ground Floor

Reconnect. Slow Down. Just be. Bermuda Yoga Festival

ÂŠ Charles Anderson Bermuda

The first-of-its-kind Bermuda Yoga Festival April 3 - 6 hosted at the Fairmont Southampton features 11 internationally-acclaimed yoga teachers and kirtan artists. The full festival pass includes a choice of 42 master classes, under-the-stars kirtans, qigong and ecstatic dance. Single and two-day passes also available. Sign up online at www.bermudayogafestival.com and enjoy earlybird specials. facebook.com/BermudaYogaFestival . twitter.com/BermudaYogaFest 10 TWiB . 11 Steps To The New You Guide

Heritage Matters Letters from the Salt Islands By Dr. Edward Harris, MBE JP

A baptism portrait (30 August 1910) of four generations of Toni Butz’s paternal side with her father, John Calvert Lightbourn, as a baby: from the left, great great grandfather Theophilus James Lightbourn, great grandfather John Emilio Lightbourn and grandfather John Lindsay Lightbourn. The labour of many generations is represented in the remains of the stonelined transfer canals of Turks Island salinas.

Salt is essential to life and early Bermudians ventured into the West Indies in search of the commodity, which was needed not only for taste and health, but for preservation of meat and fish. By the 1680s, they had taken possession of the Turks Islands at the southern end of the Bahamas archipelago, where, at Grand Turk and Salt Cay, salt was created naturally by evaporation in low-lying ground where sea (salt) water ponded after high tides. Bermudians in the Turks Islands worked the natural and man-made salt ponds, or ‘salinas’, for an export trade of salt to North America. The process of making salt from seawater was simple in the dry winds and high temperatures of the “Salt Islands”. As the water evaporated in the salinas, its salinity rose and crystallized salt was formed: ‘Turks Islands salt quickly became known in colonial markets for its brilliant color, purity, and versatility’. It was ‘exceeding white’ and ‘answered better and ‘went further’ in the process of curing meat, when compared with rock salt; Turks Islands salt was in high demand in eastern North America.

a correspondence with his nephew in Bermuda, William Astwood. A letter-book of such communications was recently found by his direct descendant, Adrienne Antoinette Lightbourn Butz, who has transcribed and published its contents as The Letter Book of Captain John Lightbourn Sr. and William Astwood. Such letter-books are rare and ‘Toni’ Butz has done Bermuda a service by publishing the volume, which, while small, is packed full of information about the island and the Turks Islands, not only of a commercial nature, but social and familial as well. Visiting Salt Cay today, one has the sense of being at the edge of the world one knows. In Captain Lightbourn’s day, Grand Turk must have had a similar sense of remoteness and a number of his letters back home to Bermuda indicate that his community was often on the edge of starvation. Nonetheless, it was necessary to live at Grand Turk for the salt trade, but the Captain had to leave his family in Bermuda in the period covered by the letters, between 1806 and 1812. He died in 1819, but was forthright enough to leave land in ‘Grand Key’, Turks Islands, to ‘my illegitimate children Sarah Eliza and John Lightbourn’.

Hence we come to some letters from the Salt Islands, leaves that turn us into the Past, in this instance the Turks Islands of the early 1800s, where one John Lightbourn was dispatched to conduct the family business in the salt trade and from whence he carried out

At a distance, Captain Lightbourn received news of births and deaths in his Bermuda family. He reported on shipping at the Turks Islands and the increasing concern of possible war with the United States, which would adversely affect the salt and other trade out of the West Indies. Indeed, the letter book ends as the War of 1812 was in full flood and he likely returned to Bermuda.

The Bermuda-style “White House” of the Harriott Family of Bermuda and the Turks Islands overlooks the salt ponds of the little island of Salt Cay.

A Turks Islands kitchen building that was built in the Bermuda vernacular architectural style.

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Do You Know ...About John Athill Frith, possibly Bermuda’s first black Professional Photographer, and his Carte-de-Visites? By HORST AUGUSTinovic

John Athill Frith was born in Bermuda in 1835, one year after emancipation. The son of former slaves, John Athill Frith obviAn advertisement in the 1867 ously trained as a St. George’s Almanack. photographer as in the 1860s he had a studio on Water Street in St George’s. According to Ronald Lightbourne, John Frith opened a photographic studio in Santiago de Cuba in 1864, where he offered ‘business cards at a doubloon a dozen’ and ‘to make portraits, cards, ambrotypes, etc., at low cost’. His reputation must have developed quickly, as he also opened a photographic studio in Kingston, Jamaica, around the same time. In 1866 John Athill Frith returned to Bermuda where he became a councilman in St. George’s and a trustee of The Berkeley Educational Society. In 1870 he married Laura V. Bruce of Washington D.C. His photographic studio became know for his landscape photographs and he advertised himself as ‘Inventor of Landscape Photography by Moonlight’. However, it was his carte-de-visit photographs, small albumen prints mounted on a thicker paper card 2-1/2 by 4 inches in size, for which he became best know. Invented by Parisian photographer Andre Adolphe Disderi in 1854, these carte-de-visits were relatively inexpensive and became very popular for several decades. Shown here are carte-de-visits from a local family album, all taken by John Athill Frith of St. George’s in the early 1870s.

The back of a Carte-deVisite by John Athill Frith

A Carte-de-Visite by John Athill Frith of Claude William McCallan, Member of the House of Assembly for St. George’s and Assistant Colonial Postmaster. He had a great interest in agriculture and successfully controlled various plant diseases on his farm on Smith’s Island.

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Mrs. Jane Augusta Tapp who died in St. George’s in 1871.

Claude McCallan with Lizzie and Jeanette McCallan.

Four gentlemen from St. George’s. Sitting is Charles Henry Smith.

One of Bermuda's Leading Art Dealers Anthony Pettit

Anthony Pettit

Bermuda Fine Art, Antique Maps, Books, Prints and Ephemera Broemel, Carl William (American 1891 - 1984) Cleaning the Catch. Watercolour on board. 15 x 22 inches. Signed C W Broemel lower right. Partial label on reverse reads ‘Bermuda 1925’ in artist’s own hand. This is also signed. Broemel, a well respected Cleveland, Ohio painted in Bermuda 1923-5 and 1930. The result was displayed in St Georges in 1923 and 1930. Much lauded in the recent memorable David L White ‘Cross Currents’ Impressions of Bermuda exhibition at the National Gallery. Louisa Josephine Outerbridge, second daughter of Dr. Thaddeus Outerbridge of Bailey’s Bay, married Claude William McCallan in November 1874.

By Appointment Only | Tel: 441 292 2482 www.anthonypettit.com

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Art Matters

Artist of the Month

BNG East: A Sense of Place

Peter Lapsley, Exhibit on display at BNG East

By Lisa Howie, Director, Bermuda National Gallery

Q&A By Ariana C. Francis

William Collieson, British, b. 1946 Timetable, 2013, mixed media installation, dimensions variable. Collection of the artist.

Sculpture creates a dimensionality of experience; we are able to walk around or even through the object. Interacting with sculpture adds an organic element to something that is often inanimate. This physicality can make sculpture impactful. At the BNG’s satellite location in Michael Walsh, Bermudian, b. 1976 Arriving at Nothing, 2013, St. George’s, BNG East, we feature a sculpture and installation exhibition mixed media installation of wood, fire and ash, 96” x 180” entitled A Sense of Place. With the x 252”. Collection of the artist. notion of place and identity increasMaterials sponsored in part by ingly blurred by global interrelations, Gorham’s Limited. an emerging theme explored in the works of many contemporary artists is that of belonging. This exhibition engages in this dialogue on belonging by presenting five artists whose artworks speak to themes that are imbedded in the actual historical site of 17th century Bridge House while being of a more universal discourse. The artists selected for this exhibition include William Collieson, Antoine A.R. Hunt, Christina Hutchings, Peter Lapsley, and Michael Walsh. Three have embraced the architectural features and historical elements of Bridge House: Hutchings, for example, covers an existing door to challenge the idea of free access and immigration; Walsh uses the fireplace to question the authenticity of gathering and community; and Collieson uses a room to explore the convergence of historical narratives. More broadly, Hunt addresses themes of belonging and isolation related to island life, while Lapsley explores links between culture and identity. BNG curator Sophie Cressall contextualizes the exhibition further: “Our sense of place is our personal compass; it informs how we identify ourselves and impacts how we identify others around us. Formed through the relationships we have with our surrounding landscape, our understanding of our heritage and culture, and our perception of history, our sense of place is what grounds us. Art can remind us of this grounding and can trigger new considerations of who we are.”

Peter Lapsley, a Bermudian artist currently living in New York, often creates his sculptures using metal and other mixed media. Before leaving the island, Lapsley was exposed to many artists while working at the Bermuda Society of Arts. The support of the BSoA and receiving the Bursary Award in 2006, led him to the New School for Design where he graduated with honours. Nowadays, Lapsley lives in Brooklyn and continues his work in Bushwick. His sculptures have been exhibited in numerous venues such as the Victori Contemporary in New York City, and the Wentrup in Berlin. Lapsley’s work is available for viewing at the Bermuda National Gallery East in St. George’s. Which major steps brought you where you are today? I would have to say that working at the Bermuda Society of Arts was a major education for me. It allowed me to interact with artists creating work that I never would have been exposed to and that served to inspire me in forging my own ideas. Leading on from that going to NY to pursue a Masters degree in fine art pushed my work into a whole new level has been a life changing experience. Where do you find your inspiration? Inspiration is a simple yet often elusive thing. Sometimes I find it in a google image search, sometimes in the deeper researching of a concept or idea, sometimes in the everyday objects I see around me and often in the back and forth that happens in an artwork between material and idea. What are the most memorable works of art and which piece are you most proud of? I would have to say that I am hard pressed to highlight any one piece. In many ways I love them all, but the process through which I eventually finish a work is often full of frustration as well. Sometimes those pieces that pose the big challenges I couldn’t foresee are the pieces that require unique solutions and give a true sense of satisfaction in their completion. The two artworks currently at the Bermuda National Gallery, the degraded image in the Deconstructure and the bejeweled corrosion of the Corinthian column in Virtu/Ozio/Rovina, are good examples of what I referring to. How has your life changed since moving to New York? New York is a truly fascinating place to live and work. As a Bermudian New York is a place to visit and experience in a very particular manner. What I found in living here is that it is a far more vast and wonderful place than I could ever have imagined but also hard and impenetrable. I would say you live “with” New York, not “in” New York and that it is a relationship in every sense. To answer your question though, I would say it has pushed my art practice forward in a manner I could never have imagined. It has directly led to my work being shown all over the world, introduced me to a vast network of artists and friends and challenged me to really understand what is to make art as a career. What type of environment do you work in? I have a studio space in an industrial part of Brooklyn where I make most

Come soon to enjoy what the BNG has to offer in our two locations, in Hamilton and St. George’s. Admission is free. Take away a memento of your experience with the BNG’s Impressions of Bermuda art book for $25. For more information: www.bng.bm or call (441) 295-9428/ 297-9428. BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY City Hall & Arts Centre, Church Street, City of Hamilton (Upstairs) BNG EAST Bridge House. 1 Bridge Street, St. George’s

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Peter Lapsley, Virtu_Ozio_Rovina

Artist of the Month continued...

Who are some artists that you admire? Sarah Sze, Anish Kapoor, Lance Lankford, Mathew Day Jackson, Julie Mehrutu, David Connolly, Langdon Graves, Andy Goldsworthy, Adrienne Reynolds, Nick Van Woert, Julie Ann Nagle, Dan Carlson and the list could go on. What is your favourite medium to work in? I don’t have a favourite per say… I think every medium has a place within an idea and can create a moment of transcendence where the work shifts into something greater than it was. What is the hardest/easiest part about being an artist? I would say working in a field that has no structure or set of rules and being an entrepreneur within that. There is a romantic idea that art making is an easy pastime, or a hobby, a way to unwind. But if you pursue it as a career, the reality is that it is full of incredibly hard work and long hours. It is primarily about problem solving and creating ways to express ideas in ways that have not been used before. This, at its core is creation and it requires great energy and resolve, but the payoff when a work really comes together is immense.

Peter Lapsley, Deconstructure of my work. It is probably not far off what one imagines an artist’s studio in Brooklyn will look like. It is in an old factory building that’s claim to fame is that it was the first building in the world to have centralized air conditioning, designed by a young man called Carrier. http://bushwickbk. com/2010/06/07/birth-of-the-air-conditioner/

What advice would you give to young artists? I would say don’t be put off by other people’s ideas of success. We live in a world of instant success and viral hits but the reality is that these moments come and go, and left standing are those that work hard, and hold the path despite the doubt. I would also stress looking, and seeing. Look at as much art as you can, both contemporary and historical and then really try to see the work, read about the artists, understand the time and context in which they worked. The two are different but both are fundamental to good art practice.

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Health & Beauty Thermage CPT

By Willi Lawerence, Dermatology & Skin Care Centre Dr. Romeo & Willi have been offering Thermage since 2004

Fragrance of the Month Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Sport opens with citrusy and fresh notes of frosted mint, mandarin orange along with crunchy apple, crushed leaves, cedar leaf, water fern, ginger and sage. The base is layered on woody notes of amber wood, oak moss, sandalwood, patchouli and musk. The freshness, energy and intensity of the ocean are captured in this citrus fragrance and echo the dedicated sporting lifestyle of men who enjoy sailing the waves and pursuing vitality. Polo Blue Sport represents the sportsman for whom the ocean is his stadium. Polo Blue Sport by Ralph Lauren is available in 75ml and 125ml Eau de Toilette, and is a Limited Edition men’s fragrance.

The improved CPT (comfort pulse Technology) a trademark of Solta Medical represents a leap forward in skin tightning and contouring. Thermage is a FDA medically approved treatment with the most peer reviewed articles in the aesthetic medical field. Becoming popular in 2003 after Oprah presented it in a few different episodes the word was out about thermage. After having the treatment done myself we decided to purchase the theracool system in 2004. We are the only practice on the island and in the Caribbean that offers this amazing thermage treatment. So if you think you had thermage on this island and you did not have it here. YOU DID NOT HAVE THERMAGE! It is by far the most advanced technology addressing sagging skin in all areas of the body and face in a single treatment. No surgery... No needles.. No downtime.. Using monopolar technology penetration goes deeper than the bipolar devices so you will so you will have results lasting much longer. Doctors and registered nurses using this technique must be certified by Solta Medical and a certificate must be displayed. To deliver results and live up to patients expectations we will only perform thermage on carefully selected patients after a detailed consultation. Call 295-9963 or email botoxwili@hotmail.com

CONSUMER BEWARE!

Due to Thermage world wide popularity, many have claimed to do thermage when they do not have the Thermacol device. Thermage holds a patent on this treatment. Companies have been sued for trying to say they offer the treatment. It is a one of a kind procedure and no other radiofrequency is the same or similar. We are the one and only in Bermuda & Caribbean that offers this treatment. Thermage is an FDA appoved treatment. Please go to www.thermage.com for further information.

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Available at A.S. Cooper’s, Brown & Co., & Gibbons Company

Bermuda Book Review The Letter Book Of Captian John Lightbourn Sr. And William Astwood BY Edward Cecil Harris, MBE, JP, PHD, FSA, Director of the National Museum of Bermuda.

Letters from the salt islands, leaves that turn us into the Past, in this instance the Turks Islands of the early 1800’s, where one John Lightbourn was dispatched to conduct the family business in the salt trade and from whence he carried out a correspondence with his nephew in Bermuda, William Astwood. A letter book of such communications was recently found by his direct descendant, Adrienne Antoinette Author: Adrienne Antoinette Lightbourn Butz, to give (Toni) Lightbourn Butz you each letter of her full name, and she has transcribed and published its contents as The Letter Book of Captain John Lightbourn Sr. and William Astwood. Such letter books are rare and ‘Toni’ Butz has done Bermuda a service by publishing the volume, which, while small, is packed full of information about the island of Bermuda, and the Turks Islands, not only of a commercial nature, but social and familial as well. The limited edition ‘Letter Book of Captain John Lightbourn Sr. and William Astwood’ is available at the Bermuda Book Store and the Bookmart at Brown & Company.

Golf across the island Golf Tune Up:- Check Your Hands & Feet

By KIM SWAN, J.P. Teaching Professional

The two parts of your body that play a critical role in the proper execution of a golf shot are your hands and feet, as both are required to connect you the golfer with the club and the ground respectively. Both (hands & feet) are often taken for granted, but how you utilise these tools is critical to the proper execution of a golf shot. Great care and practice must be carried out to master how to properly hold the golf club to maximise control of the clubface, and, how to stand over the ball by assuming an athletic posture to achieve optimum balance during your swing. • Shake hands with the club Learning a proper golf grip is critical to set the foundation to develop a sound golf swing. Golfers need to be assured that the benefits of learning a proper golf grip far outweigh the initial discomfort experienced. Especially, because a proper grip differs from what the novice golfer or chronic bad gripper perceive to be correct. What feels comfortable to an inexperienced golfer in most cases is likely to be incorrect. Too many persons who are trying to play golf, impatiently settle for an inferior golf grip and then expect miracles because they cannot hit the ball consistently. • Time Teaches Patience We as Golf Professionals &/or Golf Coaches must stress the long term rewards for learning a proper golf grip - which are numerous and immeasurable - and encourage all golfers under our charge to learn a proper grip. For the person soldiering on with a bad grip, be prepared to be riddled with a swing of compensations, limitations and ultimately inconsistency. Remember, gripping the club properly should be as natural as shaking hands with someone and when the proper technique has been developed, it does become natural eventually. • Practice your Grip at Home Practice your grip at home away from the golf course by looking at your grip in the mirror and comparing it to the image of a proper grip like that of a Ben Hogan for instance. Once you have established how to hold it correctly repeatedly practice holding the club correctly. • Good footwork sets the tempo Great footwork is a vastly underrated part of the golf swing. But when a golfer recognises that their feet are the only connection that they (golfer) has with the ground they are playing on - it stands to reason - proper footwork is the cornerstone for establishing a solid stance which spills over positively to help generate good rhythm and balance. By studying the great golfers past and present you will notice solid footing, excellent posture and the efficient use of ones body which coils around a solid base with the feet, particularly the target foot/leg serving as the pivoting post. Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods have become the yardstick for golfing excellence but while the average handicap golfer may not become the elite player they can still utilise the drills that have helped these players learn to use their feet properly. Golfers seeking to improve their footwork can start off by practising hitting with their feet together and then try hitting from off of 1-leg (target leg initially) to learn proper balance. These and other drills are not one off wonders, they are practice procedures that if practised consistently for extended periods - will transform a golfer and build greater consistency. To get a grip on your game we invite golfers to visit us at the Port Royal Golf Course where these training techniques help in part to form the ethos of our coaching methods.

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Eat & Drink

Foodworx Uptown Eatery, The Newest Hotspot In Town! Story by ARIANA c. FRANCIS

Looking for new lunchtime hangouts is never easy, unless you’re a regular TWiB reader. Lucky for you, we’ve kept tabs on the newest hot spot’s grand opening of Foodworx Uptown Eatery. Foodworx, a breakfast, lunch and dinner eatery, is owner Kelvin Reese’s latest venture in the food service industry. With an eye for detail and a passion to serve Bermuda the best homemade meals, Mr. Reese is prepared to give you an exemplary dining experience. “While living in Bermuda, I’ve been doing private events and parties since 2010,” explains Mr. Reese. “The business opportunity presented itself to put the small scale catering in a brick and mortar setting with an exceptional location.” And its location is not too far from town, in fact. You can find it on Elliot Street, adjacent to the Chewstick Foundation along Court Street. Both establishments share a dining area out front, decorated with murals and community art, which seats around 24 people. In the back and visible from the street, is the rear alfresco aptly named “The Garden of Eatin’” seating around 28 people at a time, secluded by manicured hibiscus shrubbery. The indoor dining area can be found above the Foodworx kitchen in “The Loft” with cozy couches and cloistered spaces. Create your own individual beef burger, turkey burger, pizza, or salad from the Toppings Bar featuring roughly 30 freshly prepared toppings, including avocadoes, a mushroom medley, a mixed pepper medley, anchovies, mandarins, fresh greens mix, and several meats while catering to both meat lovers and vegetarians. The drink bar offers teas, coffees and smoothies with five flavors of banana, blueberry, mango, pineapple and strawberry or choose a dessert from Foodworx’s boutique bakery, “Here’s to You” Delectibles of Bermuda. “We also offer a rotation of panini choices, a perfect catch, which is our fish choice, prepared on the spot fish nuggets, paired with sweet potato fries or a bun, or side salad,” notes Mr. Reese. And I would be remiss not to mention Foodworx’s “chikin’-n-waffles”. This signature dish is made using Mr. Reese’s own recipe from scratch to create 7” waffles. After adding significant portion sized pieces of fried chicken, there is a choice of two homemade syrups, making this meal a perfect choice for any time of day or night. The first is the banana lime syrup, made with real Bermuda bananas. The second is the ginger jalapeno syrup, which is made using peppers grown by Mr. Reese. 28 Elliot Street, City of Hamilton 2-WORX4U (296-7948) www.eatatfoodworx.com

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Winter Lunch Buffet $15.95 Daily, 12:00noon - 3:00pm

The popular Winter Lunch Buffet at Grotto Bay Beach Resort is served daily from 12:00noon until 3:00pm. Stop by and enjoy a delicious selection of dishes that change daily including healthy salads, soups and a variety of creative dishes featuring choice meats and seafoods. Be sure to save plenty of room for our decadent desserts created by our pastry chef just for you.

Sunday Brunch

$38.00 + 17% gratsEvery Sunday from 12:00noon - 3:00pm, Grotto Bay hosts its famous Sunday Brunch! From fresh baked waffles, assorted cheeses, delicious and creative salads, sushi, traditional dishes such as codfish and potatoes, a carving station with prime rib, roast turkey and honey ham, pasta dishes and decadent desserts. There is something to please everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s palate. Enjoy with family and friends!

International Buffet $47.95 + 17% grats

Every Friday night from 6:30pm - 9:00pm, enjoy live entertainment and delicious food created by our team of chefs from around the world. Fresh sushi, a hot station including comfort foods such as Boursin & Black Truffle Mac & Cheese, an open Flame section featuring special seafood and select meats such as grilled pork and lamb sausages and a decadent dessert station.

Reservations 293-8333 11 Blue Hole Hill, Baileys Bay. catering@grottobay.com | www.grottobay.com

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