Honouring Sally Bassett & Other Bermuda Slave Stories
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October 3, 11, 18 and 24, 6-7.30 pm, Visitor Service Centre, Front Street, Hamilton Take an exploration of heritage through Pembroke on a 60-minute bus tour which highlights stories of former slaves and abolitionists, followed by a 30-minute theatrical performance adapted from Dr Kim DismontRobinson’s play Trial by Fire, chronicling the final hours of Sally Bassett. Performance takes place at Bermuda Cabinet Office Lawn, Front Street and is free. Tickets $40 from Ptix.bm, includes bus tour and reserved seat for performance. Info: GoToBermuda.com/Events, experiences@bermudatourism.com
Dockyard Living Arts Guided Walking Tour October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 9.30-11.00 am, next to the Moongate, Royal Naval Dockyard Join your guide for an interactive experience through Dockyard’s art history, visiting a variety of working studios and meeting resident artists. Info: DockyardBermuda.com. Free.
Gombey Saturdays In The Park October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 12 noon – 1 pm, Queen Elizabeth Park, Queen Street, Hamilton Bermuda’s musical traditions are on display in the City with a performance by a steel pan musician from 12 noon to 12.40, followed by the Gombey dancers and drummers; hosted by the Hamilton Town Crier. Info: 777 9738 Honouring Sally Bassett and Other Slave Stories Image provided by Bermuda Tourism Authority
October Dockyard Historical Walk & Reenactment Tour October 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 and 29, 9.30 am, next to the Moongate, Royal Naval Dockyard Travel in time to the Dockyard of 1863 with a knowledgeable guide and costumed actors. This interactive and educational experience is great for all ages. Free. Info: DockyardBermuda.com
Finding The Artist Within October 1, 8, 15, 6-8 pm, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget Learn how to create from within to develop your own style and technique using various mediums such as acrylics, water colour and charcoal. No experience necessary. $280 non-members, $260 members. Info: BermudaMasterworks.org, 299 4000
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Way We Live: Guided Tour Of Government House & Local Neighbourhood October 11, 10 am & 1.30 pm, Visitor Service Centre, Front Street, Hamilton The bus tour meanders through Bermuda’s central parishes before arriving at Government House, home of His Excellency the Governor, for a rare guided tour of the property by the Governor’s Aide-de-Camp. Tickets $59. Tour duration approximately 3 hours. Info: GoToBermuda.com/Events, experiences@bermudatourism.com
Taste Of Bermuda: Aftertaste October 11, 6-9 pm, Bacardi Building, 65 Pitt’s Bay Road, Hamilton Enjoy elixirs from Bermuda’s foremost bar masters! Beverage curators are challenged to make a Bermuda-themed cocktail out of an ingredient box and finally judged by a panel of industry professionals. A symphony of sips will be topped up by an extreme bartending finale with a flair bartending showcase. Tickets $20 from Ptix.bm. Info: CityOfHamilton.bm, 292 1234
Bermuda.com . fall 2019