this week in july …

All events are subject to change.
Further details can be obtained from the Department of Tourism, telephone 441-292-0023.
Alternatively, you can check the daily newspaper for further updates.
Submissions for the Calendar must be in writing fax to (441-295-3445)
or E-mail info@thisweekinbermuda.bm before the 10th of the month.

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Bermuda Arts Centre
at Dockyard - Blue
July 1 - 31 10:00am - 5:00pm
Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys

This is an open/juried show. theme is Ocean, Sky, Morning-Glory, Shadows and Eyes. Admission: Free

Enquiries: Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard, tel 441 234 2809, fax 441 234 0540, email artcentre@ibl.bm or website www.artbermuda.bm.

Bermuda Lectures & Tours - Year Round Tours
July 1 – 30
Various locations across the Island

A selection of scheduled and privately arranged guided walks and talks, throughout the year, covering all aspects of Bermuda, including architecture, geology, flora and fauna. Tours are tailored to families, general public, corporate groups and special interest. Call Tim Rogers for prices as pricing varies depending on the length and type of tour, and for times and departures of venues as they change weekly. Private tours must be booked in advance.

Enquiries: Tim Rogers, Bermuda Lectures & Tours, tel 441 234 4082, fax 441 238 2773, email trogers@northrock.bm

Bermuda Maritime Museum
July 1 - 31 9:30am to 5:00pm
Bermuda Maritime Museum, Royal Naval Dockyard, Somerset

Art Exhibition at Commissioner's House: The Exploring Voyage of HMS Challenger in Bermuda 1873 - a selection of original and reproduction photographs depicting Bermuda, which were used as evidence in the scientific reports of the Challenger voyage, 1872-76.

From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliot Collection: 'U-505 Captured' - an exhibit telling the remarkable story of the capture off western Africa and the hiding in Bermuda of the submarine U-505.

Steinhoff Magazine, High Cave: 'Prisoners in Paradise' - artifacts in Bermuda cedar/stone/other materials created by Dockyard convict establishment, and prisoners of the Boer and World Wars.

Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children under 5.

Enquiries: Bermuda Maritime Museum, admission information tel 441 234 1418, museum offices tel 441 234 1333 or email marmuse@logic.bm, website www.bmm.bm.

Bermuda National Gallery - Summer Exhibitions 2008
July 1 - 5, 7 - 12, 14 - 19, 21 - 26, 28 - 30 10:00am - 4:00pm
City Hall & Arts Centre, City of Hamilton

Sponsored by Bacardi Limited and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Join us as we celebrate our 8th Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary Art. 86 diverse, thought-provoking, innovative works selected by an international jury. This high-quality exhibit captures the spirit of what's hot now in the local art scene and the many voices that make up our island's identity. Admission: Free

Enquiries: Laura Gorham, Bermuda National Gallery, Suite 191, 48 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda, tel 441 295 9428, fax 441 295 2055, email director@bng.bm or website www.bng.bm.

Bermuda Quilter's Guild
July 1, 17 Peace Lutheran Church Hall, South Road, Paget

Join our local quilters at their regular meetings and learn new techniques and styles. All are welcome. Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm and the third Thursday of each month. Admission: Free

Enquiries: Dorothy Slater, President, Bermuda Quilter's Guild, tel 441 236-9956 or email dorothy@slater.org

Byways Bermuda Tours - Personalised Tours of Bermuda
July 1 - 31 1:00pm - 5:00pm Various tours of the Island

Customers collected from their your hotel or cruise ship whenever possible. Every tour includes short walks, activities, full commentary, refreshments and photo opportunities. Children are only taken on our family fun tours. There are several tours to meet your needs. Please see www.bywaysbermuda.com to see which tour suits you and also for prices. Tours can be tailored to client's needs from family groups, birders, historians, walkers and naturalists. Fully escorted with a driver and guide. Longer tours to include lunch and a swim are available whilst we usually take no more that 6. Groups up to 16 can be accommodated.

Enquiries: Byway Tours, P.O.Box DV 734, tel 441 504 8687, email rklatter@northrock.bm or website www.bywaysbermuda.com .

Carter House
July 1 - 3, 5, 8 - 10, 12, 15 - 17, 19, 22 - 24, 26, 29 - 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Carter House, Southside, St. David's

17th century house containing history of St. David's Island and its people. Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays year round. Admission: $2

Enquiries: St. David's Historical Society, tel 441 297 1642.

Commissioner's House - 32 Degress N 64 Degrees W
July 1 - 30 9:30am - 4:30pm Bermuda Maritime Museum, Royal Naval Dockyard

Approaching Bermuda historic watercolours depicting aids to navigation and approaches to Bermuda by Driver, Seymour and Le Marchant Tupper from the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection in association with the Bermuda Archives. Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children.

Enquiries: Bermuda Maritime Museum, tel 441 234 1418, fax 441 234 1735, email marmuse@logic.bm or website www.bmm.bm.

Common Ground Cafe/Gallery Select Palette Art: "Face to Face"
July 1 – 3 Chancery Lane, City of Hamilton

Vernon Clarke's exhibit "Face-to-Face" includes Oils on canvas. Monday to Friday: 7:30am - 5:00pm, Saturdays: 8:00am to 3:00pm. Admission: Free

Enquiries: Gallery Select Pallette Art, tel 441 505 4290 or email SPArt@logic.bm.

Crission & Hind Fine Art Gallery
July 1 - 5, 7 - 12, 14 - 19, 21 - 26, 28 - 30 9:00am - 5:00pm
Crission Building, Front Street, City of Hamilton

Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, inc, stone heads, animals, abstracts. Admission: Free

Enquiries: Crissons, 71 Front Street, Hamilton HM 11, tel 441 295 1117, fax 441 295 1125.

Dark 'N Stormy Island Nights
July 1 - 31 7:00pm 9 Beaches, Sandys

The perfect family entertainment for your family and friends.

Tuesday and Friday evenings: enjoy the Limbo Show with the Dark 'N' Stormy Limbo Girls.
Wednesday and Thursday evenings: enjoy the soothing sounds of an acoustic guitar.
Saturdays: dance under the stars while golden rock and soul fill the air.

Tickets Include: Island Buffet dinner from 7:00pm - 8:00pm, two complimentary cocktails, and the Better Days band featuring Tony B & Friends. Admission: $75, tickets from tel 441 232 6655 or email tickets@9beaches.com

Enquiries: 9 Beaches, tel 441 239 2999

Masterworks - 'Recent Gifts and Acquisitions'
July 1 – 31 Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery, Reid Street, City of Hamilton

'Recent Gifts and Acquisitions’ plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit. Open Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm. Admision: Free

Enquiries: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, tel 441 236 2950, fax 441 236 4402, email mworks@ibl.bm or website www.bermudamasterworks.com.

Masterworks - 'Somewhere Beyond the Sea'
July 1 - 31 10:00am - 4:00pm Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art,
The Botanical Gardens, South Shore Road, Devonshire

Selection of works from our permanent collection, highlighting such artists as Georgia O'Keefe, Winslow Homer, Albert Gleizers and Marsden Hartly. Admission: $5, members/children under 12 free

Enquiries: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, tel 441 236 2950, fax 441 236 4402, email mworks@ibl.bm or website www.bermudamasterworks.com.

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House
July 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 12:00 noon - 2:00pm
Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget

Paintings from the Bermudiana Collection. Admission: Free

Enquiries: tel. 441 236 5732 or email mworks@ibl.bm

Beating Retreat Ceremony
July 2, 23 9:00pm Rotating venues

Performed by the Band and Corps of Drums of the Bermuda Regiment along with the Bermuda Island Pipe Band and their lady dancers.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Location: King's Square, St. George's
Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Location: Front Street, City of Hamilton

Enquiries: Department of Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, Visitor Information Centres, tel 441 297 8000, 441 799 4842 or 441 536 4636 or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art – Rick Faries Gallery
July 3 – 22 Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Nicola Feldman, Photography. Admission $5. Free for members and Children under 12.

Enquiries: tel. 236-2950.

Minute Maid Junior Tennis Open Tournament
July 1 – 2 W.E.R Joell Stadium, 2 Marsh Folly Road, Pembroke

This is an open tennis tournament in which juniors may participate. Bermuda ranking points are earned. Updated rankings available on request. The matches are played on hard surface.

Enquiries: Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association, tel 441 292 0105 or website www.blta.bm.

St. George's Street Festival
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 7:00pm - 10:00pm
King's Square, Town of St. George, St. George's

Weekly summer festival with local crafts, foods, Town Crier, historical re-enactments, Kiddie corner, entertainment, prizes, dancing and late night shopping. Admission: Free.

Enquiries: Alphonso Harris, Churchill's, tel 441 297 1650, fax 441 297 0814, or email churchills@myoffice.bm

Summer Art Adventures
July 1 - 4, 7 - 11, 14 - 18, 21 - 25, 28 – 31
Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget

Spend a week with us this summer here in the Botanical Gardens.

Admission: Must register online. Website www.bermudamasterworks.com. This is for children ages 5 to 12 years.

Enquiries: Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, tel 441 236 2950, fax 441 236 4402, email edumworks@logic.bm or website www.bermudamasterworks.com.

Tony B & Friends Live Music
July 1 - 5, 8 - 12, 15 - 19, 22 - 26, 29 - 31 6:30pm - 9:00pm
9 Beaches, Dark & Stormy Bar, Long Bay Lane, Sandys

Tony B has been entertaining visitors for over 20 years. Come and enjoy a wonderful evening listening to local music and dance and dine under the stars. Tony B & Friends play a range of songs from reggae, rock, calypso and soul. He plays everything from Jimmy Buffet to Bob Marley or the Beatles to Motown!!

Schedule:
Tuesdays: TONY B & Friends with LIMBO FUN and Lamont Robinson.
Wednesdays: TONY B & Friends.
Thursdays: TONY B & Friends featuring Robert Lansing.
Fridays: TONY B & Friends with LIMBO FUN.
Saturdays: TONY B & Friends plays golden Rock & Soul.

Admission: $75 which includes buffet dinner, 2 dark 'n stormy drinks and band.

Enquiries: Tony Brannon, tel 441 334 8669, email tony@bermuda.com or website www.betterdaysbermuda.com.

WD-50 Band
July 1 - 31 9:30pm Frog & Onion, Royal Navel Dockyard, Somerset

Bermuda's Newest Country and Rock & Roll Band are playing every Monday and Thursday at Frog & Onion Pub. Enjoy a Country BBQ as well!

Enquiries: tel 441 293 1188 or 441 234 2900, website www.frogandonion.bm.

Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Tour
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00am 17 Biological Lane, St. George's

Guides begin the tour with a summary of BIOS's history in Bermuda and an overview of ongoing research and education projects at BIOS. When the R/V Bank of Bermuda Atlantic Explorer II is at dock, groups may get the chance to see this 168-foot ocean research vessel. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. Admission: Free

Enquiries: Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, tel 441 297 1880, email webmaster@bbsr.edu, website www.bios.edu.

Bermuda National Gallery Lunchtime Series - Exploring Modern Art 2
July 2 12:30pm - 1:30pm City Hall & Arts Centre, City of Hamilton

Come and enjoy the film "Rene Magritte". René Magritte (1898-1967) was the greatest painter of the Surrealist movement. Today, the paradoxical blend of beauty and menace in his imagery still has the power to unnerve the viewer. This film sets out to analyse why the paintings are so compelling, and how the events in his life influenced his work. Admission: Non-members $5, members free.

Enquiries: Laura Gorham, Bermuda National Gallery, tel 441 295 9428, fax 441 295 2055, email director@bng.bm or website www.bng.bm.

Bermuda National Trust Gold Tour
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00am - 12:00pm Waterville, The Lane, Paget

The Gold Tour begins with Waterville, an exceptional early 18th century Bermuda house on the outskirts of Hamilton which now serves as the Bermuda National Trust headquarters. View the antiques on display and explore the surrounding grounds planted with a variety of local and exotic flora, including a formal rose garden. A short drive away is Paget Marsh, a miraculously unaltered wetland. Step back to pre-colonial times as you enter this quiet oasis, a haven for wildflowers and bird life. Lead by Tim Rogers, a local historian, antiques specialist and expert guide, this is the perfect tour for both history and nature lovers! Admission: $50 per person includes taxi, refreshments and Bermuda National Trust Combo pass to three Bermuda National Trust Museums. Reservations required before 3:00pm on Tuesdays.

Enquiries: Bermuda National Trust, tel 441 236 6483, fax 441 236 0617, email palmetto@bnt.bm or website www.bnt.bm.

Evening with the Stars
July 2 Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, (BUEI), East Broadway, Hamilton

Join us for stargazing. we will point out equatorial constellations or other interesting celestial sights. Please check with BUEI for exact departure times. Admission: Members $35, Non-members $40.

Enquiries: Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, tel 441 297 7314, fax 441 236 6141, email info@buei.org or website www.buei.org.

Harbour Nights
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 7:00pm - 10:00pm Front Street, City of Hamilton

The highlight of your visit will be at HARBOUR NIGHTS... "The Bermuda Way of Life". Create memories by participating in a variety of live entertainment, local traditions, water activities, train rides, children's activities, local arts and crafts, Gombey's, Bermudian and Ethnic foods. Hamilton's Front Street is closed to traffic and open to fun! Bring the family, shop, dance and participate in Bermuda's unique culture and traditions. NEW!!! Take the ferry to Hamilton.. From Dockyard (King's Wharf): 6:30pm or 7:00pm - Return to Dockyard: 10pm or 11pm...From St. George's: 6:05pm - Return to St. George's: 10:00pm. Admission: Free

Enquiries: Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, tel 441 295 4201, fax 441 292 5779, email ldavis@bcc.bm or website www.bermudachamber.bm.

Argus Open Tennis Tournament
July 3 - 12 W.E.R Joell Tennis Stadium, 2 Marsh Folly Road, Pembroke

This is an open tournament in which juniors may participate. Bermuda ranking points are earned. Updated rankings available on request. The matches are played on hard surface.

Enquiries: Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association, tel 441 296 0834 or website www.blta.bm.

Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo - Storytime
July 4, 11, 18, 25 11:15am - 11:45am
Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, 40 North Shore Road, Flatts

Join the Education Staff and listen to a story. Admission: For children aged 2 - 6 years. Must be accompanied by an adult.

Enquiries: Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, tel 441 293 2727, fax 441 293 3176, email info.bzs@gov.bm or website www.bamz.org.

The Pink Party – Night of Mayhem
July 5 8:00pm to 3:00am Snorkel Park, Royal Naval Dockyard

Beach Tennis
July 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00am - 2:00pm Horseshoe Bay, South Shore Road, Southampton

Beach Tennis has come to Bermuda. Come and join Mark Cordeiro, the tennis pro at Fairmont, together with Mark Bell and Tony Brannon as they look forward to creating an exciting new outdoor activity for both locals and visitors. Anyone from 6 to 86 can play beach tennis. See You at the beach! Admission, Rules and to join: See www.playbeachtennis.ning.com .

Enquiries: Tony Brannon, tel 441 334 8669, email tony@bermudabeachtennis.com or website www.BermudaBeachTennis.com .

Bermuda Breeze Smooth Jazz Series
July 5 8:30pm Fairmont Southampton, South Road, Southampton

Come and listen to International and local Jazz musicians. Tickets: $75 per person. Tickets can be purchased at People's Pharmacy in Hamilton, Caesar's Pharmacy in Somerset, Soundstage in the Washington Mall in Hamilton or at www.boxoffice.bm

Enquiries: Fairmont Southampton tel 441 238 8000 or tel 1 800 257 7544, fax 441 238 8968, email southampton@fairmont.com or website www.fairmont.com.

Bermuda Folk Club - Jamming Night & BBQ
July 5 8:00pm Spanish Point Boat Club, Pembroke

Informal musical BBQ gathering. Bring your own guitar when you come. And enjoy the music of local artists as you savour the annual BBQ. Admission: $8 Non-members, $5 Members. Includes BBQ meal.

Enquiries: Bermuda Folk Club, tel 441 291 2070 or 441 734 2311, email info@folkclub.bm, website www.folkclub.bm.

Cricket Schedule

The weekend 2 day cricket matches have become a favourite Bermudian event. Local Premier and First Division teams compete in county games for a variety of championship cups.

Enquiries: Neil Speight, Bermuda Cricket Board, tel 441 292 8958 or fax 441 292 8959 or website www.cricket.bm.

World Heritage Centre
July 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 10:00am - 4:00pm
World Heritage Centre, Penno's Wharf, St. George

Come and watch the film "A Stroll Through St. George's" and enjoy the orientation and exhibits gallery before touring the town. Admission: Free

Enquiries: The St. George's Foundation, tel 441 297 8043, fax 441 297 2479, email directorsgf@logic.bm or website www.stgeorgefoundation.com .

Bermuda Fitted Dinghy Races
July 6, 20, 27 12:00 noon - 3:00pm

The Bermuda Fitted Dinghy is probably the only sailing class in the world that allows the skipper to finish a race with fewer crewmen than when he started! Insane or not, the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy has provided Bermudians and visitors with rollicking, thrilling sport since about 1853.

Race Schedule:
Sunday, July 6, Location: St.George's Harbour:
Sunday, July 20, Location: Granaway:
Sunday, July 27, Alternate/Makeup, Location: TBA

Enquiries: Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club, tel 441 236 4411, fax 441 236 5581, email secretary@rhadc.bm or website www.rhadc.

Bermuda Hogges FC July Schedule
July 6, 11 7:00pm National Sports Centre, Frog Lane, Devonshire

The Bermuda Hogges FC are the first and only professional football franchise based in Bermuda. Watch them play 2nd division teams in the US Soccer League.

Schedule:
Sunday July 6: Richmond Kickers vs Bermuda Hogges. Please note this game is at 4:00pm.
Wednesday July 11: Real Maryland FC vs Bermuda Hogges.

Admission: Both season and single game tickets can be purchased online at www.boxoffice.bm for certain seats. Tickets may also be purchased at the stadium on game day. Tickets are $25 online or $35 at gate. One child under 16 years will be admitted free with each paying adult.

Enquires: Bermuda Hogges FC, www.bermudahoggesfc.com.

Walking Club of Bermuda
July 6, 13, 20, 27 7:00am Various Locations

Throughout the year the Walking Club of Bermuda meets on Sunday mornings. They walk for the exercise, the good company and for the fun of it while enjoying the beauty of the island. Average distance: 6-7 miles, unless otherwise noted. Each week is a different start point. The location is always in the main parking area at any listed start point.

Starting Points:
Jul 6 - Horseshoe Bay, Southampton.
Jul 13 - Admiralty House, Pembroke.
Jul 20 - John Smith's Bay, Smith's.
Jul 27 - Modern Mart, South Road, Paget.

Enquiries: Laura Gorham, The Walking Club of Bermuda, tel 441 737 0437, email ltgorham@ibl.bm or website www.walk.free.bm.

Destination Dockyard
July 7, 14, 21, 28 8:00pm - 11:00pm Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys

Join us in the West End for a fun-filled Street Festival... DESTINATION DOCKYARD! Spend your entire evening in the West End! HAPPY HOUR: Dolphin Show at Dolphin Quest - 6:30pm. A great family event that the kids will love! ($5 entrance fee) 'Taste of Bermuda' at Frog & Onion and Bermuda Craft Market - 6pm-8pm. Free samples of some of Bermuda's most famous dishes and drinks!

THE MAIN EVENT: A Variety of Live Entertainment, Glass Blowing, Gombey's, Clocktower Shopping Mall (Opening until 10pm), Children's Activities, Local Arts and Crafts, Bermudian and Ethnic Foods

AFTER HOURS:Salsa Dancing and Spicy Food at Bone Fish - 7pm-12pm. Reggae Beach Party at Snorkel Park - 10pm-2am. Take the 6:30pm ferry or 7:00pm tender direct from Hamilton to Dockyard! Last ferry from Dockyard to Hamilton is at 11:30pm. Admission: Free

Enquiries: Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, tel 441 295 4201, fax 441 292 5779, email ldavis@bcc.bm or website www.bermudachamber.bm.

Bermuda National Gallery Lunchtime Series - Exploring Modern Art 3
July 9, 2008 12:30pm - 1:30pm
City Hall & Arts Centre, City of Hamilton, Pembroke

Come and enjoy the film "Marcel Duchamp". Born in France, Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968), was a painter, sculptor, and author. He was associated with Cubism, Dadaism, and Surrealism, though he avoided any strict alliances. Duchamp’s early works were Post-Impressionistic in style, though he eventually turned toward the avant-garde. Duchamp’s work is characterised by humour, a wide variety of media, and its incessant probing of the boundaries of art. Admission: Non-members $5, members free.

Enquiries: Laura Gorham, Bermuda National Gallery, tel 441 295 9428, fax 441 295 2055, email director@bng.bm or website www.bng.bm.

Swing the Night Away
July 12 7:00pm Saltus Grammar School Field, Woodlands Road, Pembroke

This is the annual dinner dance fundraiser for the Bermuda Red Cross. There is also a silent auction table and raffle tickets. Admission: $175 per person.

Enquiries: Bermuda Red Cross, tel 441 236 8253, fax 441 236 8267 or email redcrossadmin@logic.bm.

Bastille Day
July 14

Come and enjoy the Bastille celebrations.

Enquiries: Nicky Gurret, tel 441 295 4597.

Historical Heartbeats Lecture - "Folktales Afloat"
July 17 6:30pm
Ferry departs from Hamilton Ferry Terminal, Front Street, City of Hamilton

Board the ferry and listen to speaker Florenz Webbe-Maxwell and you visit Darrell's Island. Light refreshments will be served. Admission: Free. Contact the office in advance for your free ticket.

Enquiries: Dr. Kim Dismont Robinson, Folklife Officer, Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, tel 441 292 9447, fax 441 292 2474, email kdrobinson@gov.bm or website www.communityandculture.bm .

Concepts In Motion Dance Company
July 18 - 19 8:00pm City Hall & Arts Centre, City of Hamilton

Concepts In Motion Dance Company presents their latest stage sensation, featuring works from local and international choreographers. This performance will see the return to the local stage of some of Bermuda’s most talented performers, in what is sure to be this years can’t miss, dance tour de force.

Enquiries: Lizz Pimentel, In Motion School of Dance, tel 441 292 7615, fax 441 7812, email lizz@inmotion.bm or website www.inmotion.bm.

Glow Worm Cruises
July 19 - 20
Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, (BUEI), East Broadway, Hamilton

Bermuda's fireworm or "glow worm" produces bioluminescent displays during its mating activities. During the summer nights, between two and three nights after a full moon, after sunset this illuminated mating ritual can be witnessed. This only lasts a few minutes. Please check with BUEI for the exact times of departure for each month. Admission: Members $35, Non-members $40.

Enquiries: Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, tel 441 297 7314, fax 441 236 6141, email info@buei.org or website www.buei.org.

Sir Henry Tucker Triangular Tournament
July 21 - 27 10:00am
Bermuda National Sports Centre, Frog Lane, Devonshire

The Sir Henry Tucker Triangular Tournament is the annual U15 Cricket Tournament where the Bermuda teams play against the Bermuda Women's Team and an invitational U15 International Team. Admission: Free

Enquiries: Bermuda Cricket Board, tel 441 292 8958, fax 441 292 8959, email sdill@cricket.bm or website www.cricket.bm.

4th Annual African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference
July 26 - 30

CATCHING THE FIRE! returns the African Diaspora Heritage Trail torch to the beautiful island of Bermuda, linking the Conference with the Island’s Emancipation celebrations which are held annually to commemorate the abolition of slavery in 1834. Recapturing and revisioning the concept of a cross-border African Diaspora Heritage Trail, CATCHING THE FIRE! will translate the previous planning and valuable dialogue into solid structure by featuring the dynamic research of scholars, anthropologists, historical researchers, students, artists and other stakeholders as they uncover, recover, shape and ignite the Trail which retraces the footsteps of our ancestors.

Enquiries: African Diaspora Heritage Trail Bermuda Foundation, Bermuda Registered Charity #799, Department of Tourism, Global House, 43 Church Street, Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda, tel 441 292 0023 x 1980, fax 441 292 7537, email ljunos@gov.bm or website www.adht.net or website www.bermudatourism.com.

Mens Over 35/ Under 35 Doubles Tennis Tournament
July 26 W.E.R. Joell Stadium, 2 Marsh Folly Road, Pembroke

Come and watch this invitational tournament which is played on hard surface. Admission: Free

Enquiries: Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association, tel 441 292 0105 or website www.blta.bm.

Cup Match 2008
July 31 All day. Somerset Cricket Club, Cricket Lane, Sandys

Public Holiday: Come and join us for a two-day cricket match between East and West End cricket clubs. Seating for visitors plus Bermudian explanation of the game as well as food and novelty stalls on the grounds including a Cup Match Visitors' Stall and Crown & Anchor tables. Admission: $10 Adults $5 Children under 12 years.

Enquiries: Somerset Cricket Club, tel 441 234 0327 or email somersetcricket@ibl.bm

Emancipation Day 2008
July 31 Public Holiday.

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of the Calendar of Events.
Details are subject to change without notice and therefore it is advisable to verify directly through the contact details provided before making arrangements based on that information.