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Dear Visitor, On behalf of the Government and the people of Bermuda, welcome to our island home. Known around the world for our beautiful pinksand beaches, stunning turquoise water, worldclass golf and warm, friendly people, Bermuda has been a favourite vacation destination for generations of travellers.
Bermuda Department of Tourism Global House, 43 Church Street Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda T 441 292 0023 F 441 292 7537 www.gotobermuda.com
Let us show you that Bermuda is so much more. We invite you to enjoy unexpected treasures, such as boutique shopping, island-inspired cuisine, vibrant arts and cultural activities and our rich history. During your stay, I hope you have an opportunity to explore some of our finest features, such as the 17th century Town of St. George, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the City of Hamilton and the Royal Naval Dockyard. However you choose to enjoy your Bermuda vacation, I am certain you will have a memorable experience. Once again, welcome and I hope you have a wonderful stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to our shores very soon. Sincerely,
The Hon. Shawn G. Crockwell JP, MP Minister of Tourism Development and Transport
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This Month, Let’s Celebrate Love. By candice dickinson
First, we would like to thank Amanda Temple for her simply enchanting photograph featured on our front cover. Learn more about Amanda Temple Photography and the collaborative efforts of Bermuda Bride, Petals, Elbow Beach and Lido who all worked together to create this glorious setting. More on page 29. As we all know, February is a special month all over the world. It is the month that we celebrate love. Everyone has their own way of celebrating loved ones, some will give a card with an exotic arrangement of flowers on February 14th and others might book an evening out at their loved ones favourite restaurant during the week of that special day. It doesn’t matter how you celebrate love this month just don’t forget this is also a chance to celebrate the love you share with your friends, family and even the stranger who you smile at as you cross the street. This month lets celebrate love by opening up our hearts and being the best friend, loved one or stranger that we can be. Our Calendar is packed with things to do including the popular Love Month activities on page 15 that are put on by the Bermuda Department of Tourism. Indulge during Restaurant week at a variety of Bermuda’s establishments across the island, more on page 14. Spring Break is also in the air starting on February 15, more on page 16. On page 22 we introduce a brand new calendar for kids! This space will be used to promote family friendly activities for residents and visitors alike. On page 24 find out who won this quarters VIP Sunshine Award, what it’s all about and how you can nominate someone who went above and beyond to better an experience you may have had. On page 26 find out who Amanda Prowse is, what she is doing in Bermuda and she will keep you from turning off your nightlife at night. On page 32 meet local artist Christina Hutchings and learn more about her current exhibit at the Bermuda National Gallery and their new location in St. George’s, BNG East. On page 58 learn about urgent letters being sent along the Bermuda Railway back in 1940’s. Meet the Chefs from Lobster Pot on page 53 and find out how they make the Lobster stuffing that they are famous for. On page 66 sneak downstairs to Coconut Rock. Find out what’s on the menu and what kind of entertainment you can expect on any given night. If your stuck for an idea to celebrate Valentines Day with your loved one or just a group of special friends, turn to page 78 where we have featured dinner fit for a sweetheart. Pick up the ingredients and the suggested wine pairings from one of Gosling’s stores and you’re all set. Both recipes are easy to make and sure to impress, Thanks Chef Livio!
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4 Letter from the Editor 10 Bermuda Ha Ha 12 Calendar of Events 22 Events Calenday KIDS 24 VIP Sunshine Award 26 Meet The Author
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29 Love Is In The Air 30 In The Arts 34 Shopping 42 Attractions 52 Golf
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56 Heritage Matters 58 Do You Know 60 The Chef’s Table 62 Restaurant Guide 66 It’s All Happening 78 Bon Appétit Bermuda
Bermuda Maps On The Cover Amanda Temple Photography
Center of Book Map of Bermuda 47 Map of St. George’s 44 Map of Royal Naval Dockyard 50 Map of City of Hamilton
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Bermuda Ha Ha Crombie’s Shop Assistant By Roger Crombie
You don’t expect to have an existential breakthrough at a pharmacy, do you? You expect ointments and bandages. And yet a stunning breakthrough in the fields of logic and reasoning is exactly what happened to me one day at the Phoenix, on Reid Street. I went in to buy some of that stuff you can spray on your glasses to clean them up, like the optician uses. If you wear glasses, you’ll know how filthy they become on a regular basis. Before we get to the spectacular moment, I must first ask if you’ve ever heard of Schrödinger’s Cat, the one that’s alive and dead simultaneously, which nobody can deny? Schrödinger’s Cat was in a closed box. Don’t ask how it got there. In the moment before you open the lid, can you say if the cat is dead or alive? Schrödinger argued that it was both. Dead and alive, simultaneously. Okay, that sounds loony tunes, but smart people everywhere say it’s right, so it must be. We ordinary types can’t be expected to understand. Schrödinger had his cat and I had a young woman behind the pharmacy counter. I asked if she had the cleaning stuff. She replied: “We don’t have any here at the moment” and then added: “But over by where you pay, there is a display and we have it there.” Compared to this woman, Schrödinger was an amateur. You’re going to have to bear with me a little as I explain this, but stick with it, because Crombie’s Shop Assistant is about to replace Schrödinger’s Cat as the go-to mad idea of the new millennium. They didn’t have it here at the moment, she said. That was true. They didn’t have it there. It was somewhere else. Empirical truth, undeniable and perfect. The poetry of her words echoes now, years after the event. The phrase “at the moment”, however, means that we might have had it here at some time in the past and therefore we might have it here again at some time in the near future. But neither of those things was true. That makes the statement a lie, or wildly misleading at the very best. So the statement was simultaneously true and false. The lid was off the box and we could see the shop assistant, who was undoubtedly alive. Take that, Schrödinger. They’ll teach Crombie’s Shop Assistant in every logic or philosophy course from Yale to Somewhere Else Prestigious. I’ll get the Nobel Prize for this. I’ll dedicate my speech to everyone who reads this column, both of you. No wonder the Bermuda Government has declared shop assistant a category closed to non-Bermudians. Those employees operate on a higher plane than the rest of us. No foreigner could march in and make deep existential statements off the cuff. Foreigners make good tourists and accountants, but they’re losers compared to Shop Assistants when it comes to philosophy and existential thinking. “Thank you, Mr. Nobel, for the prize and now may I have the money?” How does that sound?
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Events Calendar
SPRING BREAK 2014 February 15-22
February Calendar - Event Lineup RESTAURANT WEEK February 1 - 17. Various participating restaurants island wide Bermuda’s finest restaurants feature 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. Visit www.gotobermuda.com for a full list of restaurants. Reservations recommended. Info: 292 0023, www.GoToBermuda.com Love Month February 1 - 28, Various Locations Celebrate love in one of the world’s most romantic destinations. Enjoy special offers and exciting activities that will inspire romance and have you sharing serendipitious moments in Bermuda. The variety of activities to share change each day and include a Couples’ Golf Tournament, a Champagne and Strawberries Afternoon Affair, the Love Train City Tour, SalsaMania Latin Night Out, Shopping in the City, a Couples’ Love Cruise and a Love Tales Walking Tour. All activities are FREE and no reservations required, with the exception of the Couples’ Golf Tournament. Outdoor events are weather dependent—call to confirm. Info: 292 0023 or www.gotobermuda.com Met. Opera in glorious HD – Shostakovich’s ‘The Nose’ on screen (Proudly presented by The Gilbert & Sullivan Society) February 1.Tradewinds Auditorium at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), 5:00pm-7:45pm (approx) TICKETS *$35 / *$30 students available online now via gands.bm or ptix.bm or purchase at door – cash/check/card 10% discount at Harbourfront restaurant after performance with ticket. Harbourfront provides cash bar for pre-performance and interval drinks – and complimentary hors d’oeuvres served during intermissions. Info: Synopses, video clips: www.metoperafamily.org / full season schedule www.gands.bm NFL Football Sundays at Coco Reef February 2, 2:00pm, Coco Reef, 3 Stonington Circle, South Shore Road, Paget Be part of a tailgate Sunday between now and Superbowl XLVIII. Relax on our terrace while enjoying your favourite NFL teams and have a bite to eat during our Happy Hour beer and drink specials. Games are selected on a first come, first serve basis. Admission: Free. Info: Coco Reef, 3 Stonington Circle, South Shore Road, Paget, tel 236 5416
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EVENTS
Calendar Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts February 2 - 28, Various Locations February 2 Long Day’s Journey into Night - 2:30pm – The Earl Cameron Theatre February 7 John Scott - 8:00pm – St. John’s Church February 8 & 9 The Snail and the Whale - 2:30pm and 4:30pm on February 8; 2:30pm on February 9 – The Earl Cameron Theatre February 11 Borromeo String Quartet - 8:00pm – The Earl Cameron Theatre February 12 Inversion - 8:00pm – The Wesley Methodist Church February 14 & 15 Noche Flamenca - 8:00pm – The Earl Cameron Theatre February 18 A Celebration of Harold Pinter - 8:00pm – The Earl Cameron Theatre February 19 Four Hands Four Feet - 8:00pm – St. Paul’s Church February 22 Bermuda Jazz - 8:00pm – The Earl Cameron Theatre February 25 Onyx Brass - 8:00pm – The Earl Cameron Theatre February 28 The Complete Beatles Tribute 8:30pm – Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre Info: www.bermudafestival.org or www.bdatix.bm. Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) Tour February 5. 10:00am. BIOS, 17 Biological Lane, St. George’s Learn about the rich history of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), from its beginnings in 1903 as a seasonal field station to its current status as a global leader in oceanographic research. Tour the BIOS labs and meet some of the scientists working on the exciting research that takes place on a daily basis. Info: 297 1880, www.bios.edu lionfish dissection at the buei February 8, 3:00pm. Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, Crow Lane See these beautiful but dangerous creatures up close and learn about the threat they pose to our oceans. Members free. Non-members free with admission. Info: 441 292 7219 or www.buei.org BDA Folk Club. open mic night February 8. 7:30pm. Spanish Point Boat Club, Spanish Point, Pembroke Admission: $10, (members $8) Info: 295 1030 or www.folkclub.bm The Net Stableford Golf Championship February 8-9, Riddell’s Bay Golf & Country Club, Riddell’s Bay Road, Warwick Individual Stroke Play and Stableford points are achieved over this two-day tournament which is open to men and ladies who have a valid handicap. This picturesque tight course was designed by Devereux Emment. The yardage seems short but it is a challenge for all levels of golfers. Tee times start at 8:30am each day. Prize presentation follows play on the final day. Spectator viewing: Free. Info: 295 9972, www.bermudagolf.org Continued on page 16 dges The ju e ... agre e is th I BUE EST! B
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TO BOOK YOUR EVENT, CONTACT: WENDY WILSON wendy.wilson@buei.org • 294.0209 • www.buei.org
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participating restaurants
$29.00 pp 3-course dinner
BISTRO J City of Hamilton 296 8546 | bistroj.bm BONE FISH BAR & GRILL Royal Naval Dockyard 234 5151 | bonefish.bm DOCKSIDER City of Hamilton 296 3333 | docksider@logic.bm EAST MEETS WEST RESTAURANT & BAR at the Bermuda Golf Academy, Southampton 238 8580 FLANAGAN’S IRISH PUB & OUTBACK SPORTS BAR City of Hamilton 295 8299 | flanagans.bm
FREEPORT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Royal Naval Dockyard. 234 1692 | freeport@northrock.bm FROG & ONION Royal Naval Dockyard. 234 2900 | frogandonion.bm HOG PENNY City of Hamilton 292 2534 | hogpennypub.com JASMINE LOUNGE at Fairmont Southampton 238 8000 | fairmont.com/
LA TRATTORIA City of Hamilton 295 1877 | latrattoria.bm PICKLED ONION City of Hamilton 295 2263 | thepickledonion.com PORTOFINO City of Hamilton 292 2375 | portofino.bm VICTORIA GRILL City of Hamilton 296 5050 | victoria-grill.com
southampton
LANDFALL Hamilton Parish 293 1322 | landfall@northrock.bm
$39.00 pp 3-course dinner ANGELO'S BISTRO City of Hamilton 232 1000 | bermuda.com/
restaurants/fine-dining.aspx BARRACUDA GRILL City of Hamilton 292 1609 | barracuda-grill.com BOUCHÉE City of Hamilton 295-5759 | bouchee.bm HERITAGE COURT at Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Pembroke 295 3000 | fairmont.com/
LITTLE VENICE City of Hamilton 295 3503 | littlevenice.bm
PORT O' CALL City of Hamilton 295 5373 | portocall.bm
L’ORIENTAL City of Hamilton 296 4477 | diningbermuda.com
SUL VERDE at the Tucker’s Point Golf Club 298 4070
MUSE City of Hamilton
296 8788 | muse.bm OCEAN GRILL at Pompano Beach Club, Southampton 234 0222 | pompanobeachclub.com
rosewoodtuckerspoint.com THE CEDAR ROOM at Pompano Beach Club, Southampton 234 0222 | pompanobeachclub.com THE NEWPORT, A GASTROPUB at Fairmont Southampton 238 8000 | fairmont.com/
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$49.00 pp 3-course dinner ASCOT'S RESTAURANT Pembroke 295 9644 | ascots.bm
CAFÉ LIDO at Elbow Beach, Paget 236 9884 | lido.bm
BEAU RIVAGE/L'EAU BAR at Newstead Belmont Hills, Paget 232 8686
FOURWAYS INN Paget 236 6517 | fourwaysinn.com
info@beaurivagebda.com
BERMUDA BISTRO AT THE BEACH Lobster Special City of Hamilton 292 0219 | thebeachbermuda.com BLÛ BAR & GRILL at Belmont Hills Golf Club, Warwick 232 2323 | blu.bm
GROTTO BAY BEACH RESORT Hamilton Parish 293 8333 | grottobay.com HARBOURFRONT at B.U.E.I., Pembroke 295 4207 | harbourfront.bm HARRY’S AT THE WATERFRONT Pembroke 292 5533 | harrys.bm
TAMARISK at Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa, Sandys 234 0331 | cambridgebeaches.com THE POINT RESTAURANT at Rosewood Tucker’s Point Hamilton Parish 298 4070
rosewoodtuckerspoint.com THE WATERLOT INN Southampton 238 8000 | fairmont.com/
southampton
Set prices are for a special 3-course dinner; gratuities and beverages are not included. For more information, visit GoToBermuda.com. For reservations, contact the restaurant of your choice. Reservations suggested. Information correct at time of production (January 2014)
VISITORS’ ACTIVITIES
love
FEBRUARY
MONTH 1 – 28 , 2014
Celebrate love in Bermuda Enjoy special offers and exciting activities that will inspire romance and have you sharing serendipitous moments in Bermuda...
Couples’ Golf Tournament Mondays & Thursdays 8:30 am – 12 noon Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton
Champagne and Strawberries Afternoon Affair
Tuesdays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget
Love Train City Tour Wednesdays 11:00 am – 12 noon Front Street, City of Hamilton (Meet at the Flagpole)
Lovers Matinee
Wednesdays 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Specialty Cinema, Church Street, City of Hamilton
Dockyard Glassworks Demonstration & free gift Thursdays 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Maritime Lane, Royal Naval Dockyard
Shopping In The City Tour Fridays 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Front Street, City of Hamilton (Meet at the FlagPole)
Love Cruise
Fridays 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Front Street, City of Hamilton (Albuoy’s point)
Love Tales Walking Tour Saturdays 10:30 am - 11:45 am Town Hall, Town of St. George
Robert & Jamie in Heritage Court Live Entertainment
Saturdays 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Heritage Court, Fairmont Hamilton Princess, 76 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke
All listed activities are FREE and no reservations required, with the exception of the Couples’ Golf Tournament. Outdoor events are weather dependent; call to confirm, 292-0023.
Events Calendar
KIDS VISITING Verdmont Historic House & Gardens Bermuda National Trust: Plant and Bake Sale February 15. 8:30am – 12:00noon, Waterville Gardens, Pomander Road, Paget The diverse assortment of unusual native and exotic plants is perfect for spring planting. Also, on sale will be some of Bermuda’s best home-made goods and preserves. Info: 236 6483 or website www.bnt.bm Bermuda Spring Break February 15 - 22, Various venues island wide To participate you must be 18 years or older, currently enrolled in a college or university and present a valid student ID. Monday: Party Bus Island Tour, 2:00pm – 6:00pm Tuesday: Jungle Cave Tour, 1:00pm – 5:00pm Wednesday: Spring Break Booze Cruise, 1:30pm – 5:30pm Thursday: Attraction Day – jet skiing, parasailing, Crystal Caves, Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo Friday: Attraction Day – horseback riding, Dolphin Quest, fly boarding, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute Info: For complete details, see www.GoToBermuda.com/springbreak2014 BUEI and Bermuda Docs hosts ‘Weekend Film Series’ February 16, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, Crow Lane, Pemboke Featuring narrative and award-winning documentaries. Films run at 3:00pm and 5:15pm in BUEI’s Tradewinds Auditorium. Tickets $15 Info: 294 0204, www.buei.org Spittal Pond Children’s Nature Walk February 18, Spittal Pond Nature Reserve, South Road, Smith’s Parish One of Bermuda’s most spectacular open spaces, this 64-acre reserve is part of a necklace of wetlands along the South Shore, providing a diversity of habitats and an amazing variety of birds. While home to many native and endemic plants, Spittal Pond Nature Reserve has unique features such as Portuguese Rock, the oldest evidence of humans on the island, and the checkerboard, a geological formation of marine limestone with a distinct pattern of cracks. Children and parents will have the opportunity to experience nature first hand as they are taken along the route by The Bermuda National Trust’s enthusiastic guides, stopping at points of interest to learn about the plants and wildlife of the pond and forest from some of the Island’s leading environmental experts. Admission: FREE for parents and children (aged 5-12 years) 16 This Week in Bermuda | FEBRUARY 2014
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Calendar • Groups leave the eastern parking lot every 15 minutes (please pre-register); • The walk takes approximately 90 minutes; • Wear suitable clothes and shoes for rugged terrain; • Light snacks available, however, bring your own bottle, for a trash-free event. Info: 236 6483 or www.bnt.bm Met. Opera in glorious HD – Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ on screen (proudly presented by The Gilbert & Sullivan Society) Saturday, February 22.Tradewinds Auditorium at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), 5:00pm-9:00pm (approx) TICKETS *$35 / *$30 students available online now via gands.bm or ptix.bm or purchase at door – cash/check/card 10% discount at Harbourfront restaurant after performance with ticket. Harbourfront provides cash bar for pre-performance and interval drinks – and complimentary hors d’oeuvres served during intermissions. Info: Synopses, video clips: www.metoperafamily.org / full season schedule www.gands.bm Bermuda National Trust’s Auction & Jumble Sale (Preview Sale) February 23, 8:30am – 6:30pm Botanical Gardens, 183 South Road, Paget While visiting the beautiful Botanical Gardens, stop by the Jack King Building and JJ Outerbridge Building for this annual Bermuda National Trust event, where locals and their treasures abound! Admission: Free Info: 236 6483, kway@bnt.bm or www.bnt.bm
February Calendar - Ongoing Events BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY EXHIBITS Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Saturdays 10:00am – 2:00pm, City Hall, Church Street, City of Hamilton .Highlights of the Bermuda National Gallery Collection .Michael Walsh - Contemporary Conversations Info: 295 9428, www.bng.bm BNG EAST Exhibits (Bermuda National Gallery - EAST) Daily. 11:00am-4:00pm. Bridge House, 1 Bridge Street, St. George A Sense of Place: Sculpture. Info: 297 9428, www.bng.bm Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art: ‘Tale of Two Cities’ Daily untl Feb 13. Masterworks Museum, Botanical Gardens, 183 South Road, Paget This exhibition traces the development of the two key settlements in Bermuda from their early incorporations through to the present day. The exhibition will explore the changing fortunes of Bermuda’s only two municipalities through the artwork of the Masterworks Collection. Info: 236 2950, mworks@logic.bm, www.bermudamasterworks.com Homer’s Café – Exhibit by Michele Smith Daily until Feb 27. Homer’s Café, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, 183 South Road, Paget Artist Michele Smith loves the use of vibrant colors to capture the essence of Bermuda in her paintings. She is no stranger to the arts scene and creating wonderful brush stroke air paintings. Admission: Free. Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm; Sundays 11:30am – 4:30pm. Info: 299 4000 or www.bermudamasterworks.com Continued on page 18 www.thisweek.bm 17
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WINTER FUN ON THE WATER WITH AXIS ADRENALINE WATER SPORTS
Bermuda Society of Arts (BSOA) Mondays to Saturdays. City Hall, Church Street, City of Hamilton 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 Onions Gallery - BSOA Members Photography Show. Edinburgh Gallery - H-APPY ART. Info: 292 3824 or www.bsoa.bm Bermuda Bridge Club Games Mondays, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays,. Pomander Road, Paget Games are open to all except on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, which are restricted to players with less than 300 and 100 Master points. Mondays 12:30pm & 7:30pm. Wednesdays 9:30am & 7:30pm (under 100 points). Thursdays 7:30pm (under 300 points). Fridays 7:30pm. Admission: $10 per game for non-members. Info: 236 0551, www.bermudabridge.com Visitor Golf Tournament Port Royal Mondays & Thursdays. Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton A biweekly golf tournament held Mondays and Thursdays at Port Royal, a par 71 (6,842 yards) course and the home of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Special rates: $110 per person inclusive of golf cart for 18 holes; club rentals $25.00 Prizes: 1, 2, 3 and certificate for winner Tee-off time: book early. Info: Port Royal Golf Course, 234 0974. www.portroyalgolf.bm BERMUDA UNDERWATER EXPLORATION INSTITUTE (BUEI) TUESDAY TOURS Tuesdays, 2:00pm – 3:30pm. BUEI, 40 Crow Lane, Pembroke Two floors of interactive exhibits. Hours: Weekdays 10am – 5pm, Weekends 10am - 5pm, Last Admission is 4pm daily Info: 292 7219, www.buei.org ARROWROOT GIFT SHOP
MASTERWORKS MUSEUM & HOMER CAFE HOURS
Serving a full selection of breakfast and lunch items, and even a traditional Afternoon Tea on Sundays, as well as made up Picnic baskets for lunch in the park. There is outdoor seating in the courtyard, and the cafe also gives full access to “Dobby’s Hideaway”, the lounge below. Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 11:30am – 4:30pm Afternoon Tea served on Sundays 2pm – 4pm
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Calendar Inferno Lounge Weekly Entertainment (Nightlife) Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat, 81 North Shore Road 2-4-1 Tuesdays, Twin Starr Lounge Wednesdays, Fire Fridays & Kick Off Saturadys both featuring live DJs. Info: Instagram: @inferno2lounge. Facebook: Inferno 2 Lounge Visitor Golf Tournament Ocean View Wednesdays. Ocean View Golf Course, Devonshire A weekly golf tournament held on Wednesdays at Ocean View: a 9-hole, par 35 (2,940 yards) course. Special rates: $50.00 per person inclusive of golf cart for 18 holes; club rentals $20.00 Prizes: awarded for 1st and 2nd place. Info: 295 9093, ovgc@bermudagolf. bm, www.oceanviewgolf.bm BERMUDA NATIONAL TRUST HISTORICAL HOUSES Bermuda National Trust Museum at the Globe Hotel including Trustworthy Shop St. Georges. Mondays – Saturdays. 10:00am - 4:00pm Historic Tucker House. Wednesdays – Saturdays. 11:00am - 3:00pm Verdmont Historic House & Gardens. Wednesdays – Fridays 10:00am - 4:00pm. Waterville. Mondays – Fridays. 9:00am - 5:00pm including a special tour every Monday at 2:00pm as part of the Bermuda Rendezvous Activities Program. Info: 236 6483, website www.bnt.bm Chewstick Foundation Fridays & Sundays, The Chewstick NeoGriot 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. Info: 292 2439, info@chewstick.org, www.chewstick.org Historical Re-Enactments & Tours in the UNESCO World Heritage Town of St. George Wednesday’s and Saturdays, King’s Square, Town of St. George 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 re-enactment 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: Free. 292 1681 Continued on page 20
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dolphin quest: royal naval dockyard
Tom Moore’s Jungle Eco Tour Fridays, 2:00pm-3:00pm, Blue Hole Hill Park, Hamilton Parish 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: Free. Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, 292 1681 Dolphin Quest: DOLPHIN SHOWS Saturdays 1:00pm, Dolphin Quest, 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: 234 4464, www.dolphinquest.com The City Market Saturdays. 8:00am - 12:00noon, Pier Six (lower level) Front Street., City of Hamilton Come on down to The City Market and experience items grown or made by local vendors, such as, vegetables, fruit, crafts, knits, jewelry, teas, flowers & plants, sweet honey, fresh baked goods, music, kids area & more! Info: 292 1234, www.cityhall.bm Taste Bermuda Calypso Sundays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm, Bermuda Craft Market, Maritime Lane, Dockyard Dip into Bermuda’s rich cultural culinary heritage with an array of flavours while listening to a rhythmic Calypso band. Taste the delectable pepper jams, rum cakes, fish chowder and don’t forget the ginger beer and locally brewed beer. Admission: Free Info: Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, 292 1681 Royal Naval Dockyard TOUR Sundays, Royal Naval Dockyard The tour begins with an overview of the Casemates Barracks and its role in Dockyard’s defence. Then explore the storehouses and boat slip with their changing role as sail gave way to steam. Meet at the Anchor Fountain outside the Clocktower building, Royal Naval Dockyard, at 10:30am. Info: Free. 292 1681
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Calendar Railway Trail & Herbal Gardens Walk Sundays, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Paget Railway Trail Join Dr. Frith-Black on a tour of the Paget railway trail. Learn about plant based herbs and medicines used by early Bermuda settlers. Also learn about modern day folk remedies and holistic approaches to health while enjoying complimentary wholesome refreshments and tea while viewing her garden. Meet at the entrance of the Railway Trail on South Road in Paget (next to the former Harmony Club). Info: Free. Department of Community & Cultural Affairs, 292 1681 Dolphin Quest: Dolphin Demonstrations Sundays, 1:00pm, Dolphin Quest, National Museum of Bermuda, Dockyard Learn the secrets of dolphin training. On Sundays the trainers will demonstrate how they teach the dolphins to do amazing behaviours such as aerial flips, tail walks and other fascinating feats. 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: 234 4464 or www.dolphinquest.com Sunday Brunch Sundays. Grotto Bay Beach Resort, 11 Blue Hole Hill, Baileys Bay Every Sunday 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 everyone’s palate. Enjoy with family and friends! Info: 293 8333, www.grottobay.com Continued on page 22
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Bermuda Underwater Underwater Exploration Exploration Institute Institute (BUEI) (BUEI) Bermuda Story-time at the BUEI Tuesdays, 10am, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, Crow Lane, Pembroke Enjoy singing, dancing and story-telling. Info: $15 adult, $12 Seniors, $8 Children 6-17, Under 6 – Free. Members – Free. 292 7219 or www.buei.org Educational spring Camps at the buei February 10 - 14, Dabble in frozen seas & February 17 - 21, Dabble in the Deep 1 Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, Crow Lane, Pembroke BUEI’s educational camps, for ages 7-13. Hands-on activities, experiments, specimens, interactive computer learning, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, play-acting and competitions. The programmes integrate literacy and numeracy, and are designed to inform, motivate and excite children. Camps are conducted from 9am to 3pm with after camp supervision available until 5pm if needed. Info: Crystal Schultz, 294 0207 or 294 0217 or www.buei.org masterworks KIDS activities Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget Last Saturday of the month, 10:00am - 2:00pm Families can participate in free art activities, each month having a different theme. Wednesdays, 10:00am - 11:30am Tiny Tots Programme for babies and toddlers, free play, and art and craft at a cost of $7 for members and $10 for non-members. Just bring your own snack for snacktime. Info: 236 2950, mworks@logic.bm, www.bermudamasterworks.com Kindermusik at Bermuda School of Music The Old Berkeley School, corner of Berkeley and St. Johns Roads. Every other Thursday Village (babies up to 18 months) Class time: 10:45am Every other Saturday Village (babies up to 18 months) 10:35am and Our Time (18 months to 3 years) 9:45am *Classes are 45mins Info: Caroline, carolineeaton@musicschool.bm or visit www.musicschool.bm For More Family Fun Activites & great family resources visit: www.nothingtodoinbermuda.com/bermuda-kids.html www.mama.bm www.buei.org
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Did you Receive some Bermuda Sunshine? Did a Bermuda resident go above and beyond making your experience one to remember? Nominate that special person for the Bermuda Sunshine Award.
YOU COULD WIN A FREE HOTEL STAY IN BERMUDA! TO ENTER 1. Fill in the application form below or online at www.vip.bm. 2. Send via post: Visitor Industry Partnership, P.O. Box 668, Flatt’s FL BX, Bermuda CONDITIONS
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VIP Sunshine Award Mrs. Gladys Madeiros Second Quarter Winner Dr. Barbara O’Shaughnessy
Left to right Dr. Barbara O’Shaughnessy, Chair of the Visitor Industry Partnership; Minister of Tourism and Transport, the Hon. Shawn Crockwell, JP,MP; Sunshine award winner, Mrs. Gladys Madeiros, and David Dodwell, Chair of the Tourism Authority. The Visitor Industry Partnership (VIP), in association with our lead sponsor, the Bermuda Tourism Board, is pleased to announce the winner of the second quarter of the VIP Sunshine Award. This quarterly programme is designed to highlight a Bermuda resident who has gone ‘above and beyond’ to make a Visitor’s stay in Bermuda ‘one to remember’. Visitors are encouraged to nominate a resident using a nomination form that can be found in ‘This Week in Bermuda’ or online at www.vip.bm. The second quarter winner is Mrs. Gladys Madeiros who was nominated by Ms. Randi Stirn of Maryland. Ms. Stirn highlighted her experience with Mrs. Madeiros: “I had the very good fortune of being assigned to seat 20 E on my Bermuda bound plane out of Baltimore. As soon as I took my seat, I was greeted with a smile and a sunny hello from the stranger next to me, who I soon learned to be Mrs. Gladys Madeiros. Over the course of two hour plane ride, this vivacious, energetic ray of sunshine told me all about her native country. A born and bred Bermudian, this woman proudly shared her knowledge of her homeland, openly and honestly. Gladys informed me of where to visit, where to eat, sites not to be missed and places only the locals know about. In mid sentence, she interrupted, “why don’t I take you around myself? I’m free this Thursday and Saturday, just give me a call!” She handed me her home telephone number. Being a native Baltimorian, I was not used to this kind of unprovoked hospitality, warmth and friendship. My plane encounter was a wonderful way to begin my time away. So my daughter (whom I was meeting in Bermuda) and I called Gladys up the very next morning, and she arrived at our hotel, the Grotto Bay Beach Hotel, a few hours later with her daughter in-law, ready and eager to show us a beautiful Bermudian day. We began the day with a golf cart ride and tour around Tuckers Point. She offered us freshly baked banana bread and ginger beer and we continued our tour down the southern coast of Bermuda, down the roads “the buses can’t take you.” We paid a visit to the lighthouse and took in the amazing view, ate a delicious traditional fish cake sandwich on raisin bread with bananas and avocados and finished the day with a stunning walk from Long Bay all the way to Horseshoe Bay, stopping at each cove to take a dip in the prestige aqua blue water and bury our feet in the Bermuda’s pink sandy beaches. This woman was truly divine. Without reservation, she opened up her entire day just to show us a good time. Even more striking, she opened her heart and home to us, treating us not like tourists, but like family. I have never experienced hospitality and love like this from a stranger. Gladys made our vacation truly memorable and is the reason that we will surely return to this beautiful country. Gladys is a true ray of sunshine and a blessing to the lives she touches. 24 This Week in Bermuda | FEBRUARY 2014
The Chair of Visitor Industry Partnership, Dr. Barbara O’Shaughnessy is proud to congratulate and thank Mrs. Madeiros for making the Stirn family’s Bermuda holiday such a special memory and for spreading some wonderful Bermuda Sunshine! Mrs. Madeiros received a VIP Sunshine Award Pin and a congratulatory lunch at the Victoria Grill compliments of the Island Restaurant Group, with Executive Director of the Bermuda Hotel Association, Mr. John Harvey, Mr. JP Martens, General Manager of Grotto Bay and Dr. Barbara O’Shaughnessy, the Chair of the Visitor Industry Partnership, In addition, Mrs. Madeiros will be treated to a hotel stay at the beautiful Grotto Bay Beach Hotel, complete with dinner and breakfast, compliments of Mr. JP Martens, General Manager: Grotto Bay is pleased to support the Visitor Industry Partnership’s Sunshine Award since it is individuals like this quarter’s winner, Mrs. Madeiros, who make Bermuda a very special place for residents and visitors alike. One of the most common compliments I receive is that the people of Bermuda are so friendly and that their hospitality is second to none. Mrs. Madeiros proves this. The success of our tourism industry depends heavily on what Bermuda is famous for, friendly people. I wish to congratulate and thank Mrs. Madeiros for her indirect contribution to the hospitality industry since it is hospitality, as displayed by Mrs. Madeiros, that will make our visitors come back to our beautiful Island. Chair of the Tourism Appreciation committee, Joanne McPhee, “The Sunshine Awards exemplify what it is that makes Bermuda ‘so much more’. With over 50 nominations in this quarter alone it is clear that there are already many ambassadors in our community demonstrating one smile and act of kindness at a time what it is to be Bermudian and truly so much more. The aim of the morepinkbda movement is to ensure that this is once again the norm and not the exception.”
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Meet The Author Amanda Prowse By candice dickinson
“When I set out to write any novel or short story my aim is to stop you switching off that light at bed time.� Amanda Prowse Just six years ago Amanda Prowse was living in London working as a management consultant. A loving mother to her two sons, she spent her share of time struggling with the dayto-day fears that came with being an army wife while her husband was deployed to places such as Afghanistan and Iraq. Amanda always loved to write and would often jot down short stories in her spare time. She used writing as a way to clear her mind, putting her fears on paper, but she never dreamed that just a few years later her life would drastically change and she would become a best selling author of four novels and four short stories with more on the way. What brings you to Bermuda? My Husband is a solider with the British Army and he is currently working with the Bermuda Regiment. When did you write your first book and what was your inspiration? Well I have written all my life really, I have always written notes and scribbled short stories, always loved to write. Five years ago I wrote my first book, Poppy Day, while my
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husband was working in Afghanistan. The story is about an army wife whose husband gets taken hostage in Afghanistan and what she does to bring him home. Writing is my therapy. I don’t want to be left alone again and writing allows me to put my fears on to paper. All of my stories are fiction. The events, procedures and what it’s like being deployed to a place such as Afghanistan is all factually accurate. Each story develops in my head but is based on real life situations with a foundation of supporting facts. With my husband based in Afghanistan three times and Iraq twice, he has been able to share with me his experiences and information to support my story lines. Poppy Day became a best seller pretty much instantly. I received a lot of TV coverage in the UK and Europe. Even now it is a best seller in the UK charts and in the Kindle charts all over the world. The amazing thing is that every single penny made from Poppy Day is used to help service men that have been injured in the Army. It is a growing problem in the UK, a lot of young men are returning home in their twenties, young, fit and healthy soldiers who have lost arms and legs. Essentially I thought, I am an army wife, the reason my husband comes back intact each time is just luck, and so I decided to write and today I am making a difference the best way I can. Every penny of Poppy Day will always go to help soldiers. The book is dedicated to all soldiers from 2001 to the present day indicated in the print run. After you wrote your first book, how quickly did the next one come and what was that like? It is often said that a writer has one good book in them. You kind of worry after you have a best seller if you will be able to beat it. My first was a great success and a big surprise to me. My family and friends told me they loved it but I was shocked when the reviews came in and still find it hard to believe how popular it is today. The inspiration for my second book really came about because I am a very nosy person and often wonder what goes on behind closed doors. I find myself watching people, couples walking together, families in their big houses and I just think I would love to be a little fly on the wall and watch someone else’s life for even just an hour. “What Have I Done” features a woman named Catherine who phones police and confesses to her husband’s murder. It is all very shocking to everyone and as the book unfolds you learn why it was all a mystery. Not to give too much away, Catherine was living in a very controlled and abusive marriage. It is a story of a women’s redemption, how she finds herself again and how she rebuilds her life after spending time in prison for killing her husband. It is very much about her relationship Continued on page 28
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Amanda Prowse continued... with her children and the consequences. I think when we talk about domestic abuse we all have an image in our heads. There was a horrible phrase that used to be quite prevalent in the UK and basically it indicated that a battered wife was a women living in a bad situation with an alcoholic husband and usually living in the lower level of society. That’s just not the case 90% of situations I have come across range from middle class to very wealthy and it is all about control. If you don’t have a sanctuary in your own home the rest of your life can spiral out of control. This book became a best seller all over Europe. I think it struck a nerve. People would say, that’s my sister, my cousin or my best friend, some would even say, that’s me. It is dedicated to every woman who lives under the cloud of control. You will find happiness when you find the courage to set yourself free and that is really the message. It says, you’re not alone; there are an awful lot of women out there who need to stand up for and protect each other. My books are not overly violent or graphic, I want to be able to leave a book around the house and not worry that my kids are picking it up. Please tell us what your working on next! I have travelled and have lived all over the world but Bermuda has absolutely floored me. It is peaceful and beautiful. I pick up a monthly bus pass and during my daily travels I have met some amazing people, some real Bermuda characters. My husband and I have found so much peace and happiness here so I am writing a new book based on life in Bermuda, a saga that starts in 1924 and comes up to the present day. It is a story of two girls called CC & Clara, they are two black Bermudians who live in the back of town and their lives take very different turns as they grow into adulthood. One of them has great fortune, marrying into an old Bermuda family but later develops dementia. The message in this book is that wealth doesn’t come in things. They are both fabulous characters and each have one son who also lead very different lives. The book covers decades of Bermuda history through CC and Clara’s eyes, from the railway to the riots and everything in between. I have been working with local historian Dr. Edward Cecil Harris to learn historic stories and confirm facts. This book will be available by next Christmas. Do you ever have a writer’s block? Never. I literally have two books going on in my head every day. All of my books are connected through different threads and it is really interesting to read all and piece the puzzles together. One character may be a young girl in one book and an old lady in another. People can really relate to the stories either in ones own experiences or with people they know.
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Love Is In The Air
With Amanda Temple Photography, Bermuda Bride & Petals
The photoshoot for this month’s cover was a creative collaboration by Amanda Temple Photography, Bermuda Bride and Petals. Elbow Beach kindly provided the location and Lido created the menu and cocktails. Amanda Temple has been photographing weddings for over 20 years, and says that she still feels like a kid in a candy store at every wedding - excited by every gorgeous gown, beautiful bouquet, shiny shoes and of course, by love. She has a particular passion for creating timeless, elegant, romantic images and although she now shoots with digital, she edits her photographs to emulate film. Amanda has just created a special portrait session for women called Lumiere. “I truly believe that every woman is beautiful and has an extraordinary light within. These sessions enable me to create images that capture their inner beauty.” Bermuda Bride, led by Nikki Begg, designs extraordinary events with an emphasis on understated elegance while remaining fresh, fun and stylish. From intimate ceremonies to elaborate affairs, Nikki and her team pay close attention to every detail to create stress-free, beautiful weddings, private parties and corporate events. Nikki started Petals to offer exceptional flowers for her events. While the initial focus was originally on weddings, word soon got out and companies, hotels and restaurants began requesting flowers on a weekly basis. Last April Nikki opened a shop on Queen Street to share her passion for flowers. It was designed as a perfect venue, not only to showcase fresh flowers and objets d’art, but also to host workshops and art openings. During the month of February, the shop will exhibit Amanda’s photographs on metal and silver-leafed canvas, along with Alexandra Mosher’s Bermuda-inspired jewellery and Jon Faulkner’s Bermuda-made pottery. www.amandatemple.com www.bermudabride.com www.petalsbermuda.com www.thisweek.bm 29
Art Matters Re-animating the Collection
By Lisa Howie, Director, Bermuda National Gallery
Last month we launched Bermuda National Gallery: An Introduction, a hardcover book that narrates the history of the museum and gives a tour of the collection, accompanied by 80 illustrations. The layout of the book established the groundwork for one of the current exhibitions at the BNG, City Hall location: Highlights from the BNG Collection. Thanks to a significant donation from Sir Christopher Ondaatje a few years ago, the BNG has a gallery space dedicated to the Bermuda Collection; however, we expand that concept for this current exhibition, and fold in artwork from various regions. The museum’s permanent collection is organized by geographic regions and reflects the diversity of the Island’s ethnicity. For this exhibition, curator Sophie Cressall has re-animated the collection by positioning artwork in dialogue that otherwise would be separated by region or medium. A further decision was made to not overload the visual experience with textual information; viewers are encouraged to spend time with the art arrangements and arrive at perhaps new interpretations of familiar objects. The artwork of Christina Hutchings (featured in both BNG locations and interviewed by this magazine on page 32) creates artwork that fits well with the theme of this article. The line, a compositional element that is embedded in all visual expressions, dominates her work. The line is refined, meticulously considered, and is at once simple and cosmic. Sea charts, star patterns, and scientific coding, all come to mind when I study her work. In the two exhibitions we experience the scale of her ideas; in one instance, less than 12 inches square, and in the other an entire wall that opens up to another dimension.
Christina Hutchings, #3, 2011, pen on paper, 4 ½ ” x 4 ½ ”. Collection of BNG. Gift of Marijke Peterich.
Christina Hutchings, Trace (detail), 2013, lacquered vemeer ply and accoya wood, pencil, tape, string, vellum, 90” x 33” x216”. Collection of the artist.
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 a BNG art book: Impressions of Bermuda or Bermuda National Gallery: An Introduction, each for $35. For more information: www.bng.bm or call (441) 295-9428/ 297-9428. 30 This Week in Bermuda | FEBRUARY 2014
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Alexandra mosher Studio Jewellery
17 Reid Street, Lower Level of the Washington Mall, City of Hamilton Art jewellery designs are all handmade and inspired by the colours and natural motifs of Bermuda. Info: Free, 441 236 9009, www.alexandramosher.com Monday to Friday 11:00am-5:00pm ANTHONY PETTit
By appointment only Bermuda Fine Art, Antique Maps, Books, Prints and Ephemera. Info: 441 292 2482, www.anthonypettit.com BERMUDA NATIONAL GALLERY
Current Exhibitions CIty Hall opening January 24
Michael Walsh: Contemporary Conversation Highlights from the BNG Collection BNG East A Sense of Place Sculpture & Installation City Hall & Arts Centre Church Street, Hamilton Mon to Fri 10:00am - 4:00pm Sat 10:00am - 2:00pm 295 9428 BNG East, Bridge House 1 Bridge Street, St. George’s Daily 11:00am - 4:00pm 297 9428 You Belong Here Free Admission www.bng.bm
City Hall & Arts Centre Church Street, City of Hamilton (Upstairs) Exhibitions change throughout the year & hold a variety of interesting lectures, films, and events. Info: Free, 441 295 9428, www.bng.bm Monday to Friday 10:00am-4:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm BNG East
Bridge House. 1 Bridge Street, St. George’s Info: Free, 441 297 9428, www.bng.bm Daily 11:00am - 4:00pm BERMUDA SOCIETY OF ARTS
City Hall & Arts Centre, City of Hamilton Exhibitions change regularly. Info: Free, 441 292 3824, www.bsoa.bm Monday to Friday 10:00am-4:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm DNA Creative Shoppe
129 Front St., City of Hamilton Bermuda’s only online and brick & mortar art supplies store. Monday to Saturday, 11:00am-7:00pm Info: 441 747 5399, www.dnashoppe.biz Masterworks MUSEUM of Bermuda Art
Botanical Gardens, Paget Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm, Sundays 11:00am-4:30pm Info: $5, free for members and children under 12, 441 236 2950, www.bermudamasterworks.com WINDJAMMER II ART GALLERY
Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Pitts Bay Road, Hamilton Where professional artists come together and show their work. Monday to Friday 10am5pm, Weekend 12pm-5pm Info: Free, 441 295 1783, www.windjammer2.com www.thisweek.bm 31
Artist of the Month Christina Hutchings
Photos & Interview By Ariana C. FranCIS
Tina Hutchings did not set out to become a fine artist. After college she attended graduate school in architecture then worked in NYC before moving back home to Bermuda. An architectural influence is evident in many of the pieces that she creates today. Hutchings’s subject matter always relates to her days spent in Bermuda. Featured at the Bermuda National Gallery East in St. Georges is her latest piece titled Trace. This is a large site specific installation composed from lacquered ply and Accoya wood, wall paint, pencil, tape, string and vellum. The Accoya wood materials, milling, assembling, and spraying were generously supplied by Anthony Madeiros from BS&R Group. The installation assistance was provided by Vanessa Daniel. Which major steps in your life brought you to where you are today?
The Steps in my life that brought me where I am today were an education in both fine arts and Architecture. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Masters of Architecture. The education I received in Graduate School of Architecture was the most important, not only as an education but also because it allowed me to work in top architecture firms. I must say I longed to be an artist the entire time I was working at architecture firms. I took time off to attend Skowhegan and Macdowell, which allowed me a short but concentrated time to paint full time. I found I loved painting full time, but the practical aspect of making a living always came into play, so it was always back to the drawing board literally. After many years working in NY, I returned home to Bermuda and I was finding that there was so much here to paint about. I had solo shows at Masterworks and Windjammer gallery. And was a part of the Biennial at the National Gallery. These were major steps Where do you find your inspiration? I find inspiration being here on the island. It can be simply riding on the ferry and seeing a freighter come in to Hamilton or it can be the fact that we live on an isolated island in the Atlantic Ocean.
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What are your most memorable/ favourite works of art and which piece are you most proud of?
The favorite piece which I made is an oil painting called Skowhegan Studio. This was painted in 1977 and I have kept and always liked this piece. How do you spend you free time?
Much of my free time is spent taking walks or if I am off the island, going to museums. I visit the Museum of Modern Art, The Whitney and the Met when I am in New York. What type of environment do you work in? There are two types of
environment in which I work. If I am doing small pieces, I work at a drawing board on a long work table. If I am working on a large piece, there is a separate room which is used only for large pieces. Who are some artists that you admire? The artists I admire are Giotto
and Pierro della Francesca who are Pre-Renaissance fresco artists. I love Paul Cézzane and Georges Braque. And then there are many artists and architects from the Bauhaus I admire. What is your favourite medium to work with? My favorite medium is
Monday-Saturday | 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday 11:00am – 4:30pm museum is accessible with ramps and an elevator.
The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is home to an impressive collection of over 1,200 pieces of Bermuda inspired art; some by such famous names as Georgia O’Keeffe, Winslow Homer and Albert Gleizes. The museum shop sells prints and original local art, a perfect keepsake to take home! To learn about Bermuda’s culture and history there is no better stop on your vacation itinerary.
gouache and pieces of wood. Gouache is an opaque water colour paint. What is the hardest/easiest part about being an artist?
The easiest part about being an artist is that you are doing something that you love to do. The hardest part is maintaining courage.
Located in the beautiful Botanical Gardens, five minutes from Hamilton, the museum is on three major bus routes (1,2 & 7) and is clearly signposted from all entrances.
What advice would you give to young artists?
The advice I would give to young artists is to keep making things and to keep doing what you love to do.
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Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday, 11:00am - 4:30pm afternoon tea
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Local Shopping Guide Fragrance of the Month
Kingdom for women By Alexander McQueen Kingdom by Alexander McQueen is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier. Top notes Orange, mandarin orange, mint, neroli, bergamot and lemon; middle notes are carnation, ginger, rhubarb, jasmine, celery seeds and rose. base notes Amber, musk and oakmoss. Available at A.S. Cooper’s, Brown & Co. & Gibbons Company Info: infobb@pdl.bm A.S. Cooper & SONS LTD. Main Store 59 Front Street, City of Hamilton
Cosmetics, fragrances, duty free perfume, fine jewellery with diamonds, precious and semi precious stones in gold and silver. Gifts & collectibles. Info: 441 295 3961 ext 407, www.ascooper.bm CHILDREN 27 Front Street, City of Hamilton Infants to childrens clothing up to age 14. Info: 441 295 3961, www.ascooper.bm EXPRESS Washington Mall, Reid Street, City of Hamilton Juniors fashions & accessories. Info: 441 296 6525, www.ascooper.bm MEN 29 Front Street, City of Hamilton Men’s Fashion. Info: 441 295 3961, www.ascooper.bm STUDIO 3rd Floor Main Store, 26 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Women’s Fashions. Info: 441 295 3961, www.ascooper.bm FAIRMONT SOUTHAMPTON 101 South Shore Road, Southampton Ladies fashions and accessories. Info: 441 239 7094, www.ascooper.bm Dockyard Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard Ladies fashions and accessories, gifts, souvenirs & fragrances at duty free prices. Info: 441 234 4156, www.ascooper.bm 27th Century Boutique | The Hair Studio & Beauty Salon 92 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Fashion for men and women. The Hair Studio offers manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, eyebrow waxing, braiding and all other hair services. Info: 441 292 2628 or 295 2258, 27_century@northrock.bm ALEXANDRA MOSHER STUDIO
Lower Level Washington Mall, 17 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Bermudian artist Alexandra Mosher creates art jewellery designs inspired by the beautiful motifs found in Bermuda’s Flora and Fauna, the ocean, architecture, history and culture. Info: 441 236 9009, www.alexandramosher.com Continued on page 36
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Botanical Gardens, Paget Works of art by local artists including paintings, drawings, prints, pottery and an extensive list of items made of Bermuda cedar. Books by local authors, note cards with images from Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art permanent Collection. Info: 441 236 2950, www. bermudamasterworks.com BERMUDA BLUE & BERMUDA BREEZE
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Washington Mall, City of Hamilton Handcrafted cedar pens, winestoppers and more sold 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 in Dockyard and online at www. luxurygiftsbermuda.com Info: 441 532 4869, www.bermudacedargifts.com BLUCKS
4 Front Street, City of Hamilton Crystal, bone china, hand painted porcelain, classic table wear. Info: 441 295 5367, www.blucksbermuda.com BROWN & Co.
35 Front Street, City of Hamilton Fragrances, gift ideas and greeting cards. Books from local and internationally acclaimed authors. Info: 441 279 5442, www.brown.bm BroWn & co. - Hallmark
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63 Front Street, City of Hamilton A historic retailer of Cuban cigars. Info: 441 295 2351 CRISSONS JEWELLERS Hamilton
Queen Street, City of Hamilton . 55 Front Street, City of Hamilton Fairmont Southampton, Southampton . Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard Fine Jewelry. Info: 441 295 2351, www.crisson.com DIGICEL
Church Street Retail Store, Washington Mall, Church Street, City of Hamilton Court Street Retail Store, Corner of Dundonald & Court Street, City of Hamilton. Info: 441 500 5000, www.digicelbermuda.com GEM CELLAR
63 Front Street, City of Hamilton Specializing in custom-made charms that symbolize Bermuda’s culture and beauty. Info: 441 292 3042, www.gemcellar.bm GOSLING’S SINCE 1806
Corner of Front & Queen Street, City of Hamilton. Info: 441 298 7337 The Wine Store at 9 Dundonald Street, City of Hamilton. Info: 441 298 7368 www.goslingsrum.com
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31, Front Street, City of Hamilton Home fragrances, candles, bath and body products, gift ideas, home décor, children’s boutique including smocked dresses and classic styles, the finest Egyptian cotton bedding and more. Info: 441 295 4089 ONION JACK’S TRADING POST
77 Front Street, City of Hamilton Bermuda’s original theme store featuring the island’s favourite mascot. Info: 441 295 1263, www.onionjacks.com P-TECH
5 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Number one provider and authorized dealer for electronics in Bermuda. Info: 441 295 5496, www.ptech.bm
Visit Bermuda’s Original theme store featuring the island’s favourite mascot.
Bermuda Apparel Unique Souvenirs T-shirts Sweatshirts Caps & Hats Glassware Can Coolers Mouse Pads Toys & more...
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9 Front Street, City of Hamilton Every year, we feature a different icon of Bermuda. Makes a great family heirloom collection. Info: 441 295 1466, www.walkerchristopher.com
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One of Bermuda's Leading Art Dealers Anthony Pettit
Anthony Pettit Bermuda Fine Art, Antique Maps, Books, Prints and Ephemera
The Summer Ils. [1626-1632.][Fortifications]. The Summer Ils. Plate [3] from John Smith’s “The Generall Historie of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles...” Map of Bermuda at centre, surrounded by engraved illustrations emphasizing Bermuda’s defensive walls, towers, and especially its artillery positions. Labels include: St. Catherins forte, Pembroks forte, Kings Castell, Southampton forte, Devonshire Redoute, St. George Towne, Warwicks forte, State House, Smiths Forte, Pagets fort, Penistons Redoute, Charles Forte, Riches Mount, and The Three Bridges. STC 22790. This is the 3rd state of this folding plate: Compartment G has the label “Penistons Redoute.” The lower right corner is in Palmer’s “c” state: “Printed by James Reeve.” The 3rd state of this plate was issued in the 1626, 1627, 1631, and 1632 editions of John Smith’s “The Generall Historie.” Sabin 82823-82824. Palmer (1983): 24-25. PM: 11” x 14”. Light overall toning, later linen backing. Image very good. Price available on request. By Appointment Only | Tel: 441 292 2482 | www.anthonypettit.com
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Alan makes a number of beautiful gifts using old Bermuda Cedar. He has created a special collection of pens, pencils, wine stoppers, men’s razors and shaving sets and even a coffee scoop! Each piece is carefully hand crafted and special orders including engraving by Bermuda Blueprinting can be requested. These hand crafted peices of art make the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates having a little piece of Bermuda. Alan uses reclaimed wood and sometimes a small nail hole appears as he turns the wood on his lathe. It is especially cool to come across these markings as it really makes each and every piece original. Alan’s beautifully hand crafted Bermuda Cedar Gifts can also 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 in Dockyard and online at www. luxurygiftsbermuda.com where all purchases are elegantly gift-wrapped and hand delivered same or next day. Alan is happy to talk about custom designs and orders. He also works with coloured acrylic. So the next time you’re looking for a gift that is really unique and special, give Alan a call at 441 532 4869 or email him at info@bermudacedargifts.com
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Department of Public Transportation
A great way to see Bermuda and all its attractions Regularly scheduled buses operate at frequent intervals to most of the destinations throughout Bermuda which visitors may find of interest. Bus stops are indentified by pink and blue poles. Poles that are pink indicate service inbound to the City of Hamilton. Poles that are blue indicate service outbound from the City of Hamilton. The table below lists many of the destinations that visitors ask us about most frequently. Alongside each destination is the number of the route(s) serving that destination, the appropriate fare zone, and the times buses leave The Central Terminal in Hamilton. If possible avoid the rush hour. The best time to travel by bus is between 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and after 6:00 p.m. Destination Route Number Fare Zone* Buses Leave Hamilton** L.F. Wade International Airport 1,3,10,11 14 Zone 09 15 21 33 45 57 Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo 10,11 3 Zone 09 21 33 45 57 Belmont Hills Golf Club 8 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 57 Botanical Gardens 1,2,7 3 Zone 05 15 17 29 41 45 53 Crystal Caves of Bermuda 1,3 14 Zone 15 45 Royal Naval Dockyard 7,8 14 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Elbow Beach 2,7 3 Zone 05 15 17 29 41 53 Gibbs Hill Lighthouse 7 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Grotto Bay Hotel 1,3,10,11 14 Zone 09 15 21 33 45 57 Horseshoe Bay 7 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Mangrove Bay (Somerset) 7,8 14 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Maritime Museum 7,8 14 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 John Smith’s Bay 1 3 Zone 15 45 Surf Side Beach Club 7 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 Fairmont Southampton Hotel 7,8 3 Zone 05 17 29 41 53 St. George’s 1,3,10,11 14 Zone 09 15 21 33 45 57
* See Bus Fare Information for additional details on 3 and 14 Zone fares. ** Departures on the hour and minutes past the hour from The Central Terminal in Hamilton.
Bus service in Bermuda is operated by the Bermuda Department of Public Transportation (DPT). Bermuda is divided in 14 Zones, each about 2 miles long. Fare Category
3 Zone
14 Zone
CASH* Adult Child under age of 16 TOKENS Adult * Exact change only. Dollar bills not accepted.
$3.00 $2.50 $2.50
$4.50 $2.50 $4.00
TRANSPORTATION PASSES 1 Day Adult $15.00 2 Day Adult $25.00 3 Day Adult $35.00 4 Day Adult $44.00 7 Day Adult $56.00
Child under age of 16 Child under age of 16 Child under age of 16 Child under age of 16 Child under age of 16
$7.50 $12.50 $17.50 $22.00 $28.00
Telephone: (441) 292-3851 Fax: (441) 292-9996 E-Mail: info@ptb.bm Internet: www.BermudaBuses.bm 26 Palmetto Road devonshiRe dv 05 • P.o. Box hm 443 hamilton hm Bx, BeRmuda
Attractions
Royal Naval Dockyard Photo Courtesy of Bermuda Department of Tourism
Visitor Information Centre (VIC)
Conveniently Bermuda offers three VICs where friendly staff are waiting to assist you with information on transportation, events, attractions, tours, etc. Up-to-date visitor guides, calendars and maps are also available to take with you during your travels as you enjoy our beautiful island. DOCKYARD VIC Adjacent to the Cruise Ship Pier and Ferry Stop, Royal Naval Dockyard Info: 441 542 7104 HAMILTON VIC 8 Front Street (next to the Ferry Terminal), City of Hamilton. Info: 441 295 1480 ST. GEORGE’S VIC 7 King’s Square, Town of St. George. Info: 441 297 0556
Western Parishes NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BERMUDA Ireland Island, Sandys One of the island’s most frequently visited destinations since being opened by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 1975. Info: 441 234 1333 Scaur Hill Fort Ely’s Harbour Built to protect overland routes to the Royal Naval Dockyard, the ramparts offer unequalled views of the Great Sound and lovely Ely’s Harbour. COMMISSIONER’S HOUSE National Museum of Bermuda, Royal Naval Dockyard Houses exhibits on slavery, history of tourism. Open during museum hours. Info: 441 234 1333 GIBBS HILL LIGHTHOUSE Lighthouse Road, off South Shore, Southampton The second oldest cast iron lighthouse in the world. Info: 441 238 8069. HOG BAY PARK Southampton Hog Bay Park is a 32 acres of unspoiled forest land and one of the new national parks of Bermuda. 42 This Week in Bermuda | FEBRUARY 2014
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Central Parishes THE ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL Church Street, Hamilton The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity was constructed after its predecessor on the site was destroyed by fire in January 1884. Info: 441 292 4033 THE BERMUDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Par-la-Ville Park, Queen Street, Hamilton Abutting the main library, this small museum is a trove of memorabilia integral to Bermuda’s cultural heritage. Info: 441 295 2487 FORT HAMILTON Happy Valley Road in Pembroke on the outskirts of Hamilton A sentinel that has been protectively overseeing Hamilton Harbour since 1889, Fort Hamilton with its moat gardens, green lawns, musty dungeons and never-tried artillery is worth a visit GOVERNMENT HOUSE Langton Hill, Pembroke This imposing structure is the official residence of Bermuda’s governor, who represents H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. VERDMONT House 6 Verdmont Lane, off Collectors Hill, Smiths Parish This fascinating and beautiful old house is one of Bermuda’s most significant historic buildings. Built ca. 1710, Verdmont is a unique example of early Georgian architecture, and has remained virtually unchanged for 300 years. Info: 441 236 7369 Arboretum Park Devonshire Parish, at the corner of Middle Road and Montpelier Road Arboretum Park has a collection of trees and shrubs from around the world. Bermuda Botanical Gardens South Road, Paget Parish The Botanical Gardens is 36 acres of trees, flowers and shrubs. Bermuda Botanical Gardens are also home to Camden, the official residence of Bermuda’s Premier, and the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. Numerous picnic tables and benches are to be found throughout the grounds. 46 This Week in Bermuda | FEBRUARY 2014
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Attractions Eastern Parishes St. Peter’s Church Town of St. George This is the oldest Anglican house of worship in the Western Hemisphere. ST. GEORGE’S HISTORICAL SOCIETY Town of St. George The Jubilee Exhibit explores Bermuda’s fascination with British Royalty from 1883 – 1953. The exhibit showcases Royal memorabilia from the personal collections of the Society’s members. Fort St. Catherine Inside and out, from the powder magazine to the gun platforms, the story of military history is well told here. St. David’s Lighthouse Mount Hill, St. David’s Constructed of Bermuda stone, this 55-foot structure is one of two local lighthouses. Lit for the first time in 1879, its fixed white light enabled navigators to take cross bearings with the flashing beacon emitted by Gibbs Hill lighthouse way up the coast in Southampton.
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Bermudaful Beaches
ASTWOOD COVE SOUTH SHORE Photo By Scott Hill
Bermudaful Beaches
Seven of our favourite beaches for swimming and sun bathing! Tobacco Bay St. George’s Tobacco Bay is on one of Bermuda’s most popular beaches! Many years ago, tobacco grew there and that is where the cozy shallow beach got it’s name! John Smith’s Bay Beach Smith’s Parish John Smith’s Bay Beach is named after Captain John Smith an explorer who first produced a map of Bermuda in 1631. It is a pale pink sand beach and very popular with family’s who have small children. Shelly Bay Beach Hamilton Parish This shallow beach is perfect for familes with small children. It was named after Henry Shelly, one of the crew members of the wrecked ship Sea Venture. Elbow Beach South Shore, Paget Elbow Beach is shaped like an elbow! The coral reefs are just off the coast and protect the beach from strong currents. Horseshoe Bay Beach Southampton Horseshoe Bay Beach one of Bermuda’s most famous beaches and is shaped like a horseshoe. It is a very popular spot for beach activities and parties! Warwick Long Bay South Shore, Warwick Warwick Long Bay is Bermuda’s longest beach! Full of pink sand, little coves and rocks, you can walk to numerous other beaches from Warwick Long Bay.
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DISCOVER A PART OF BERMUDA
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AND STILL GROWING Visit www.caves.bm for more details. The Crystal Caves are a world of delicate splendour with magnificent crystal stalactites and stalagmites, each surrounding a clear lake. Come see the Crystal & Fantasy Caves, an exquisite world that Mother Nature began over 30 million years ago. HOW TO FIND US: BUS ROUTES 1/3/10/11 | JUST OFF WILKINSON AVE 8 Crystal Cave Road, Hamilton Parish CR 04, Bermuda | 441-293-0640 | info@caves.bm
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Golf Across The Island “Port Royal Golf Course - A world class facility where the public is invited.” with Kim Swan, J.P. Teaching Professional
For five decades, hundreds of thousands of visitors have travelled to Bermuda with the specific purpose to play golf at Port Royal Golf Course. Today with the redevelopment of the golf course and the staging of five PGA Grand Slam of Golf Championships at Port Royal Golf Course, the awareness of Port Royal has increased and made the golf course more sought after by golfers of all levels from around the globe. When the golfer arrives at Port Royal - especially for the first time - the driveway leading up the hill to Port Royal Golf Course is an intimidating uphill journey which culminates with breathtaking 360 degree views of the awesome whale bay coastline looking south to the magnificent waters of the Great Sound “looking to the north”. Upon arrival at the clubhouse the golfer or the visitor on a tour often walk through or around the clubhouse in awe of the outstanding panoramic views provided. In front of the clubhouse above the 9th and 18th greens the patio and lawn provide a natural amphitheatre with a view second to none - arguably one of the greatest and most peaceful settings in the game of golf. The flag pole at the Port Royal Golf Course Clubhouse has become an important landmark for golfers, perched on one of the highest points in Bermuda, it serves as an important indicator for golfers negotiating the tricky winds which are ever present while playing a round of golf at Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda. One poignant aspect about the recent redevelopment of Port Royal Golf Course in 2008, is that the architect Roger Rullewich, captured and improved on the huge elevations of the property and by illuminating the elevations leading up to the greens, it has made several holes more challenging - most notably holes 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 17 and 18 all protected by deep bunkers. The absence of the trees has given Port Royal Golf Course a real seaside links look and has brought the natural elements more into play. Thankfully, golfers can now look and see the clubhouse from a far and determine wind direction from the flag flying high at the clubhouse. Port Royal Golf Course is a public golf facility which offers a full range of services through a fully stocked pro shop, locker rooms with showers, halfway house with beverage cart and friendly helpful staff. In addition, there is the inviting Bella Vista Grill and Bar located on the front terrace overlooking the 18th green and popular golf coaching daily with the Port Royal Golf Developmental Program. We invite you visit Port Royal Golf Course and experience a world class golf facility which is available to the public daily.
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Golf Guide Belmont Hills Golf Club 25 Belmont Hills Drive, Warwick Parish Tel: 441 236 6400 | Fax: 441 236 0694 Web: www.newsteadbelmonthills.com/golf
The Turtle Hill Golf Club 18 South Shore Road, Southampton Parish Tel: 441 238 8000 | Fax: 441 238 8968 Web: www.fairmont.com/southampton/Recreation/Golf/
Ocean View Golf Course 2 Barkers Hill, Devonshire Parish Tel: 441 295 9092 | Fax: 441 295 9097 Web: www.oceanviewgolf.bm
Port Royal Golf Course 5 Middle Road, Southampton Parish Tel: 441 234 0974 | Fax: 441 234 3562 Web: www.portroyalgolf.bm
Riddell's Bay Golf & Country Club 26 Riddell's Bay Road, Warwick Parish Tel: 441 238 1060 | Fax: 441 238 1203 Web: www.riddellsbay.com
The Mid Ocean Club 1 Mid Ocean Drive, Hamilton Parish Tel: 441 293 0330 | Fax: 441 293 8837 Web: www.themidoceanclubbermuda.com
Tucker's Point Golf Club 60 Tucker's Point Drive, Hamilton Parish Tel: 441 298 6970 | Fax: 441 298 4001 Web: www.tuckerspoint.com/club/golf
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Heritage Matters Connections to Charleston By Dr. Edward Harris, MBE JP
This watercolour was painted by Henry Gray and titled ‘The Morning After the Attack on Sullivan’s Island, near Charleston on 29 June 1776. On the right, the Royal Navy frigate, HMS Actaeon is ablaze on a sand bar. (© Image courtesy of the Gibbes Museum of Art)
Bermudians historically had strong connections with Charleston, South Carolina, whether in a white clapboard house in Charleston, or on Morris and Sullivan’s Islands, or in a battle of the American Civil War that claimed the life of our own Robert John Simmons. On 28 June 1776, Sir Peter Parker launched an attack on ‘Sulivan’s Fort’ at the entrance to Charleston Harbor. Starting with the inappropriately named HMS Friendship, Parker had eight other vessels. Lined up against that formidable package of firepower was a rebel fort hastily constructed of palmetto palm trunks, which proved invaluable as the British cannon balls bounced off or were absorbed by the spongy timber. The Royal Navy would have taken Sulivan’s Fort, but three of the vessels grounded on sandbanks. The gunpowder used by the rebels was likely some of that stolen at Bermuda the year before, so the British admiral suffered from ‘friendly fire’, or at least powder, when ‘one round hit her quarterdeck, slightly wounding Parker in the knee and thigh; the shot also tore off part of his britches, leaving his backside exposed’! The second event ended in the hanging of a former Bermuda slave, Denmark Vesey, who today has a National Historic Landmark house named for him near the site of his original residence. Vesey was taken by his Bermudian owner to live in Charleston, where he won a lottery in 1800 and purchased his freedom. From 1818, he was very active in the Emanuel African Methodist Church but four years later, he and others were charged with conspiring to mount a slave revolt that would have included the destruction of Charleston. The military situation at Fort Sullivan on 28 June 1776 was captured on this chart, which shows the layout of the fort and the entrance to Charleston Harbor. HMS Actaeon and Sphinx are lodged on a sandbank, while the other British warships pound the fort from anchored positions.
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HERITAGE
Matters The building in Charleston designated as the Denmark Vesey House (although it is apparently several doors away from his residence at the time of the trial).
Vesey, the alleged ringleader, refused to name anyone implicated in the plot. His former owner, Captain Joseph Vesey testified in his favour—as did several dozen other white Charlestonians for other black defendants—‘resisting the hysteria sweeping the city’, but Denmark Vesey and thirty-five others were sentenced to death. In the middle of the 1800s, Bermudian, Robert John Simmons had emigrated north and eventually joined the largely black 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry of the Union Army. Sent down to South Carolina, the 54th took part in the Second Battle of Fort Wagner on Morris Island at the entrance to Charleston Harbor on 18 July 1863, in which its commander, Colonel Robert Gould Shaw died and over half of the Regiment’s strength of 600 men were ‘killed, wounded or captured’. While not taking the Fort, the 54th was ‘widely acclaimed for its valor during the battle, and the event helped encourage the further enlistment and mobilization of African-American troops’. Those killed in the action, including Robert John Simmons, were interred in a single grave near the Fort, which was abandoned by the Confederates a few months later. Morris Island is deserted today and reachable only by boat: the remains of Fort Wagner are no longer evident, but the quiet natural environment is a fitting place to reflect upon the marks left by our fellow Bermudians on the soils of Charleston and South Carolina. Union soldiers of the 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry storm the walls of Fort Wagner on Morris Island, South Carolina on 18 July 1863.
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Do You Know … That you could send urgent letters on the Bermuda Railway? By HORST AUGUSTinovic
Apart from passengers and their bicycles, the Bermuda Railway, which operated from 1931 to 1947, also carried parcels and bulk goods. Although not intended to carry mail, the occasional urgent letter was also sent by train. Before the Bermuda Post Office introduced vans in 1942, all mail was carried by horse-drawn carriages between Hamilton and St. George’s and Hamilton and Somerset. So if the mail carriage had already left St. George’s for example, it was possible to send an urgent letter to Hamilton by the next available train. Whereas the rate for local postage was 1 penny during the first years of the railway and 1-1/2 pence as of September 1940, the minimum charge for items sent by train was 3d.
The West India Oil Company Bulk Fuel Oil Station was located next to the St. George’s Terminal of the Bermuda Railway and it was therefore convenient to send correspondence to the Hamilton office by train, even at double the postage rate.
The St. George’s Terminal of the Bermuda Railway.
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DO You
Know
This cover from the United States Engineer Office in St. George’s planning the construction of Kindley Field, was sent on September 26th 1941 via the Bermuda Railway to Hamilton for censorship and registered airmail posting to Washington, D.C. Sending it through the St. George’s Post Office would not have cost additional postage, however, the daily delivery to Hamilton probably already left St. George’s when this letter was ready for posting and it was therefore sent via the Bermuda Railway. It was received in Washington two days later.
Bermuda military units also used the Bermuda Railway to carry their mail. This letter was sent on the 8am train on Saturday, August 14th 1937, by the Bermuda Militia Artillery in St. George’s, to the Headquarters of the Bermuda Command at Prospect, a stop on the way to Hamilton. This airmail letter was sent from St. George’s to New York on November 17th 1947, shortly before the Bermuda Railway was dismantled.
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The Chef’s Table
Meet The Chef Trio At The Lobster Pot
Story By Lynda Johnson & Photos By Ariana C. Francis
For four decades The Lobster Pot has served the very finest seafood available in Bermuda and has been the number one dining choice for locals and visitors alike. When local spiny lobsters are not in season live Maine lobsters are flown in twice a week. Local fishermen supply fresh rockfish, tuna, wahoo and snapper daily, which Chef Guillo and his team prepare just the way you like it. Filipino chefs can be found in just about every kitchen on the island and The Lobster Pot is no exception. Head Chef Nestor Guillo hails from Manilla and has been part of the Lobster Pot family for 17 years. His cousins Manuel Guillo and Michael Berin have followed in his footsteps and together with Rolando Pabonita, Blesila Lucas and Vincent Tabuno contribute to the smooth and orderly running of their very busy kitchen. “We all help each other”, says Chef Guillo, “We work together to ensure that our guests receive the very best dining experience possible”. The Lobster Pot’s menu is filled with a wide variety of seafood options. Popular choices include the shrimp, crab and avocado crostini which is prepared with onions, red pepper and avocado, lightly tossed in a lemon and olive oil dressing and served on toasted French bread with a side salad. The coconut shrimp is another favourite with guests. Succulent shrimp are gently rolled in flaked coconut, deep-fried golden brown and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce and salad garnish. Don’t forget about the classic dishes that The Lobster Pot is famous for, like broiled spiny lobster with their own signature stuffing, served with your choice of potato or rice and vegetables. For guests looking for an alternative to seafood, The Lobster Pot has a Landlubbers Menu featuring grilled rack of lamb, filet mignon, chicken and pasta dishes to name a few. They also have enticing, budget friendly lunch and dinner specials that change weekly. Leaving room for dessert is a must and the homemade chocolate brownie sundae served with vanilla ice cream and warm chocolate ganache is just heavenly. Give them a call at 292-6989 for reservations. The friendly and experienced staff at The Lobster Pot look forward to serving you.
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Where To Eat & Drink
Angelo’s Bistro Walker Arcade, Just off Reid Street in Hamilton Located In the heart of Hamilton on Front Street, the Bistro is very popular with locals, very casual for Breakfast & lunch yet more elegant style for Dinner, Reasonably priced, the bistro offers authentic Mediterranean & Bermudian specialties, from Bermuda chowder to fresh Rockfish to a full Gluten Free Menu. Serving Monday to Saturday, Breakfast Lunch & Dinner. 441 232 1000, bistroangelo@logic.bm Bella Vista Port Royal Golf Course The newest restaurant in Bermuda featuring delicious food & delightful drinks while overlooking a stunning view. Info: 441 234 0974 Port Royal Golf Course Southampton
Bermuda bistro at the beach Bermuda Bistro at the Beach is located right at the heart of Hamilton on Front Street. So after a tiring shopping day at Hamilton city, if you like to take an inexpensive sumptuous lunch, or like to drink and dine till late in the evening with bustling crowd, this is the place to come. There is a seating on a roadside patio which is ideal for people watching. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is something for everyone here starting from sandwiches, burgers to fish and steaks. There is a Happy Hour from Monday through Thursday (4pm - 7pm) and extended by one more hour on Fridays. You get beer and other drinks at discounted rates during the happy hour. Info: 441 295 0219 or www.thebeachbermuda.com Continued on page 64 62 This Week in Bermuda | FEBRUARY 2014
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441 292 4507 Monday dinner only – 6:00pm - 10:00pm Tuesday to Friday lunch and dinner 11:30am-2:30pm/6:00pm-10:30pm Saturday dinner only 6:00pm-10.30pm Closed Sundays
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BOLERO Restaurant & Bar 95 Front Street, City of Hamilton Busy, lively, and bustling Brasserie/Bistro atmosphere, good food, friendly efficient service, and an overall enjoyable relaxed dining experience. Info: 441 292 4507, www.bolerobrasserie.com
bonefish bar & grill 6 Dockyard Terrace, Royal Naval Dockyard Happy atmosphere, fun music, wonderful indoor/outdoor bar and dining, views of the waterfront. Live entertainment, call for details. Take the Ferry from Hamilton. Info: 441 234 5151, www.bonefish.bm Buzz Cafe Hamilton Pharmacy. 17 Parliament St. Hamilton. 292 6150 Buzz Cafe AIG. 27 Richmond Rd. Pembroke. 298 5333 Buzz Cafe Dockyard. Inside Phoenix. 279 5551 Buzz Cafe Brown & Co. 3 Reid St. 279 5462 Buzz Cafe West Hamilton. 69 Pitts Bay Rd. Hamilton. 295 1723 Buzz Cafe Bda College. Stonington Ave. South Rd. Paget. 239 4017 Buzz Bakery Lane, 19 Bakery Lane. 292 2311 Buzz n’ Go. ESSO Station. Collector’s Hill. 232.2002 Buzz n’ Go. ESSO Station. Crawl Hill. 293.0777 Buzz n’ Go. ESSO Station (24/7). 37 Richmond Rd. 296.2390 Buzz n’ Go. ESSO Station. Warwick . 236.3021 64 This Week in Bermuda | FEBRUARY 2014
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Coconut Rock
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Best known for its dark and underground speakeasy atmosphere, Coconut Rock is an ideal place to hideaway from the hustle and bustle of Hamilton. With its retro décor and soft lit seating areas, this restaurant and bar is home to many of its regulars, who also have a hand in deciding themes for evening activities, parties and events. Previous fêtes have included a Prohibition themed night with revelers dressed to the nines in 1920s garb and signature prohibition drinks were enjoyed by all late into the early morning hours. Coconut Rock provides a uniquely comforting ambiance for its clientele, old and new, and welcomes suggestions from them on upcoming parties. The first Saturday of every month is always reserved for karaoke, and joining them for happy hour is a great way to find out about other events. On a regular night, you can expect a wide variety of entertainment on their wide screen split monitors such as basketball and football games, boxing, UFC fights and music videos. The menu features comfort style food along with other classic favourites such as lobster and steak dishes. “Our selection of dishes are fresh, creative and reasonable,” says manager Christian of their selections of seafood, “To bring you the best, we work with local fishermen around the island and source the freshest produce available.” Starters include Fresh Mussels in a Thai curry and coconut cream sauce or Escargot smothered in herbed bread crumbs. A popular seafood option is the Curried Lobster served with a choice of rice, baked potatoes, sweet mashed potatoes or garlic mashed potatoes all made from fresh ingredients. Your choice of steak is a 20 oz. T-bone topped with garlic sautéed onions and fresh garden vegetables, served with a port wine sauce and paired with Cajun steak fries. 66 This Week in Bermuda | FEBRUARY 2014
Coconut Rock & Yashi Sushi, 441-292-1043, 10 Reid Street, Hamilton Sushi orders from Yashi, the adjoining restaurant, are always welcome in any one of Coconut Rock’s dining areas. So don’t be shy when you’re craving sliced pieces of the “Rock ‘n’ Roll”. For those who have never experienced Yashi, it is well known as some of the best sushi in Bermuda. The must try Rock ‘n’ Roll is made with crab meat, shrimp, avocado and tempura flakes topped with spicy chopped salmon in a light Japanese mayonnaise. Lunch 11:30am – 5:00pm Sushi 11:30am – 2:30pm Dinner 5:30pm – 10:00pm Mussels Pairing: Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Gris 2012 Escargot Pairing: Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Chardonnay 2012 Curried Lobster Pairing: Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling 2011 20oz T-bone Steak Pairing: Terrazas Reserva Malbec 2011 “Rock n Roll”
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WHERE TO
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CAFÉ Amici Clock Tower Mall, Sandys Enjoy Italian cuisine and culture, breakfast lunch and dinner served, best Pizza in Dockyard. Great patio. Traditional Bermudian codfish breakfast served Sunday mornings. Info: 441 234 5009, www.amici.bm
CHOPSTICKS 88 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Distinctly Asian with a modern flair, the dĂŠcor within Chopsticks is warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal with friends, family or co-workers alike. Info: 441 292 0791, www.chopsticks.bm 68 This Week in Bermuda | FEBRUARY 2014
WHERE TO
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Coconut Rock 20 Reid Street, City of Hamilton Delicious food and now serving Yashi Sushi in the dining room. Bar is open until 2:00am. Take-out available. Evening entertainment, call for details and schedule. Info: 441 292 1043, www.coconutrock.com
FLANAGAN’S IRISH PUB Emporium Building, 69 Front Street, City of Hamilton. Bermuda’s only Irish Pub & Restaurant offering a cozy and friendly atmosphere to both locals and tourists. Info: 441 295 8299, www.flanagans.bm FOOD WORX UPTOWN EATERY 28 Elliott Street, City of Hamilton offering the convenience of a quick order kitchen with the service, atmosphere and excitement of a full-scale restaurant and dining space. Info: 441 296 7948, www.eatatfoodworx.com Continued on page 70 www.thisweek.bm 69
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GRIFFINS 6 Rose Hill, St. George’s Club, St. George’s Griffin’s Bistro and Bar at The St. George’s Club is open for lunch and dinner every day of the week except Wednesday. Info: 441 297 1200, www.stgeorgesclub.bm
Henry VIII Restaurant, Sushi Bar & PUB 69 South Road, Southampton Breath taking views, great patio, Old English Charm, traditional English dishes, sushi and live entertainment. Info: 441 238 1977, www.henrys.bm
Photography By Roseli Johnson Lobster Pot & Boathouse Bar 6 Bermudiana Road, City of Hamilton A favourite with locals and visitors, the Lobster Pot offers an outstanding variety of Bermuda seafood specialties and fresh fish delivered daily. Continued on page 72 Info: 441 292 6898, www.lobsterpot.bm 70 This Week in Bermuda | FEBRUARY 2014
Bermuda’s Best tex-mex Cuisine! 121 Front Street, Hamilton 441 295 1912
dine in Or Out CHinese Fare 88 Reid Street, Hamilton 441 292 0791 www.thisweek.bm 71
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Pizza House Pizza House, choose from 21 toppings! Heron Bay Plaza, Southampton. Info: 441 238 2753 Shelly Bay Plaza Tel: 441-293-8465 Southside - St. David’s Tel: 441-293-5700
PORTOFINO 20 Bermudiana Road, City of Hamilton Portofino features the best pizza in the islands, and innovative homemade pasta dishes. The menu is extensive and varied, and interesting specials are offered daily. Info: 441 292 2375, www.portofino.bm Continued on page 74
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RED Restaurant & Bar 55 Front Street, Hamilton The perfect stop for quick and casual steak or an intimate romantic dinner, overlooking breathtaking Hamilton Harbor. Info: 441 292 7331 or info@redbermuda.com
ROSA’S 121 Front Street, City of Hamilton Bermuda’s Best Tex-Mex Cuisine. Overlooking Front Street with a cozy patio, a great mix of music, colourful drinks at the bar and an overall warm and friendly atomosphere. Info: 441 295 1912, www.rosas.bm
Somerset Country Squire 10 Mangrove Bay Road, Somerset Bermudian & English dishes, outside dining and take out service. Info: 441 234 0105 74 This Week in Bermuda | FEBRUARY 2014
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SPECIALITY CINEMA & GRILL 12 Church Street, Hamilton The Speciality Cinema is your alternative to the megaplex movie going experience and offers great food in a fun atmosphere. Info: 441 292 2135, www.specialitycinema.bm Tribe Road Kitchen Corner of King & Reid St. Hamilton If you’re looking for a healthy option for lunch, brunch, breakfast or dinner, look no further than the outskirts of town. Located at the edge of Reid Street is the newly refurbished Tribe Road Kitchen to satisfy one’s gluten free, vegan or vegetarian needs. Enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving-style roasted turkey sandwich on the patio, or relax in the outdoor bar on Fridays with a customized pizza from a wood-burning oven. What once was thought of as a coffee and pastry spot has grown significantly to include meals of all kinds, prepared with the freshest ingredients. With their spacious entertainment area, this healthy eating establishment is the go-to location for Saturday or Sunday brunches. Info: 441 734 1637, www.triberoadkitchen.com
YASHI SUSHI 20 Reid Street, City of Hamilton The most delicious Sushi in town!!! Eat inside Yashi or in the Coconut Rock dining room. Info: 441 296 6226 76 This Week in Bermuda | FEBRUARY 2014
Bella Vista Dine on the green with stunning ocean views 441 232 0100 Lunch & Dinner served daily PORT ROYAL GOLF COURSE, Southampton
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Dinner Fit For A Sweetheart
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Ingredients 1 lb spaghetti 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 oz pancetta, diced 1 egg plus 1 yolk Salt and freshly ground white and black pepper ½ cup heavy cream 1 tsp mascarpone cheese 2 oz freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Directions 1. In a large pot, bring salted water for the pasta to a boil. 2. In a skillet, fry the olive oil and pancetta until lightly browned. 3. In a bowl, beat the eggs, adding a pinch of salt, and then the white pepper, cream, and mascarpone. 4. Once the water comes to a boil, add the pasta, cooking it al dente, and tasting for readiness from time to time . 5. Drain the pasta, transferring immediately into the skillet with the pancetta and the frying fat. 6. Pour the egg mixture over the spaghetti and mix vigorously. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs, and the texture will quickly resemble a light cream. 7. Add the Parmigiano Reggiano and freshly ground black pepper. 8. Toss thoroughly over a low heat for 2 minutes, and serve at once.
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Dinner fit for a sweetheart continued... LIVIO’S TIRAMISU Ingredients 6 eggs, whites separated from yolks 1 cup caster sugar ½ lb mascarpone cheese ½ lb ricotta cheese Hot, strong espresso coffee ½ cup Tia Maria liqueur ¼ cup Kahlua Ladyfingers Cocoa powder, for dusting Directions 1. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until thick and white, approximately 15 minutes. 2. Add the mascarpone and ricotta cheese, beating until the compote is well blended and smooth. 3. In a separate bowl, combine the coffee and liqueurs. Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the coffee-liqueur mixture, a few at a time. Set aside to cool. 4. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until they are thick and stiff. Gently fold the whites into the mascarpone mixture. 5. Layer the biscuits, either into individual glass bowls or one big bowl, and alternate with the mascarpone mixture. 6. Refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours, prior to serving. When ready to serve dust top with powered cocoa. Serves 6 to 8 “Tiramisu means pick me up with power, and this dessert will make you feel invigorated. This recipe is my speciality as I used half mascarpone and half ricotta, which used to be a secret until now.” Livio Ferigo Pairs excellent with either: Dow Late Bottled Vintage Port 2006 or Errazuriz Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2011
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