February 13, 14

Bermuda National Trust Auction and Jumble Sale, 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday.

Bermuda Kiwanis Clubs Valentine's Rose Sale, Fresh cut, long stem red roses will be sold in Hamilton, Paget, Somerset and St. George's with proceeds to benefit the children affected or infected by AIDS. Kiwanis helps children of the world. Roses only $7 each.

February 14

Roman Catholic Diocese Silent art auction of historical and contemporary Canadian paintings, and dinner, La Coquille restaurant, from 7 p.m. Preview 12 noon to 4 p.m. Tickets: $100. Proceeds to Diocese Fund. Reservations/further information: 232-4414.

Bermuda National Trust Auction Preview and Jumble Sale, Jack King Building in the Botanical Gardens, 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Auction starts at 10 a.m. and grand raffle draw at 2 p.m. Drop-off days February 10 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and February 11 (8.30 a.m. to noon).

February 13-15

Bermuda Festival Stars of the Royal Ballet, Ruth Seaton Centre for the Performing Arts, Devonshire, 8 p.m. Ticket information: Box office at Chamber of Commerce building, Front Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inquiries: 292-8572, credit card bookings only 296-5774. Fax: 2957403. Online bookings: www.bermudafestival.com

February 14-15

Bermuda Music & Dramatic Society "A love Affair" by Jerry Meyer. 8 p.m. A play reading produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. A Romantic comedy following the highs and lows of a 30-year marriage. Admission free but donations gratefully accepted. The performance on Friday is followed by "An Evening of Romance" - candlelight, romantic songs and readings, chocolate dessert and champagne in an intimate atmosphere.

Saturday, February 15

Bermuda National Trust Auction, Jack King Building and commercial slat house, Botanical Gardens, 10 a.m.

February 15 to April 12

Bermuda National Gallery Saturday morning storytelling co-hosted by the Bermuda Reading Association, 10.30 to 11.30 a.m. Free.

Monday, February 17

Bermuda National Gallery Department of Tourism Lecture Series: Bermuda's Culture and Traditions by Ruth Thomas, Bermuda's doyenne of culture. 11 a.m. to noon. Free admission.

Tuesday, February 18

Bermuda National Gallery Department of Tourism Lecture Series: Bermuda's History by Joanne Brangman, Director of the Bermuda National Library, 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Free.

February 18, 19

Bermuda Festival 'Sweet Honey in the Rock' (African-American singing ensemble), Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts, Devonshire, 8 p.m. Ticket information: Box office at Chamber of Commerce building, Front Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inquiries 292-8572, credit card bookings only 296-5774. Fax: 295-7403. Online bookings: www.bermudafestival.com

Wednesday, February 19

Bermuda National Gallery Lunchtime Lecture Series.Joseph Galea, Senior Architect, Works & Engineering Another fascinating presentation on Malta by Maltese born Bermuda resident and descendant of the Knights of Malta. This time on the the old capital of Malta. 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. Free.

February 21-23

Bermuda Festival Momix in Orbit (dance illusionists), Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. Performance times: Feb. 21 8 p.m., Feb. 22 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Feb. 23 3 p.m. Ticket information: Box office at Chamber of Commerce building, Front Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inquiries: 292-8572, credit card bookings only 296-5774. Fax: 295-7403. Online bookings: www.bermudafestival.com

February 21-23

International Federation of Women's Travel Organisations Networking Weekend hosted by Bons Vivants - Bermuda at Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel. A fun, relaxing weekend with the chance to meet new people and make contacts within the tourism industry. Rooms per night $119 plus taxes for one or two people per room. Registration is $130 per person and includes a cocktail reception, dinner and farewell breakfast. Registration deadline is February 12. For more information 236-6554 or 297-3239.

Saturday, February 22

Bermuda International Language Institute Japanese formal Kaiseki style dinner and bamboo flute Shakuhachi concert by Great Master Yoshio Kurahashi, Sonesta Beach hotel, 7.30 p.m. Tickets: $175. Available at the institute, 3 Canal Road, Hamilton. Takes of 8/10 reservable. Further information: 296-5676, fax 296-578, e-mail International.languagesnorthrock.bm

Sunday, February 23

Bermuda Girl Guide Association Annual Thinking Day Service and Parade will take place at the Anglican Cathedral, Church Street, Hamilton, 3 p.m. Former members and friends are invited to attend.

Monday, February 24

Bermuda National Gallery Department of Tourism Lecture Series: Bermuda's Culture and Traditions by Ruth Thomas, Bermuda's doyenne of culture. 11 a.m. to noon. Free admission.

February 24-26, 28

Bermuda Festival Boothby Graffoe and Antonio Forcione (comedian and guitarist), Daylesford Theatre, 8.45 p.m. Ticket information: Box office at Chamber of Commerce building, Front Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inquiries: 292-8572, credit card bookings only 296-5774. Fax: 295-7403. Online bookings: www.bermudafestival.com

Tuesday, February 25

The Bermuda National Gallery Department of Tourism Lecture Series: Bermuda's History by Joanne Brangman, Director of the Bermuda National Library, 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Free.

February 26, 27

Bermuda Festival Feb. 26: James Ehnes (violin) and the English Chamber Orchestra, Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts, 8 p.m. Feb. 27: James Ehnes, City Hall Theatre, 8 p.m. Ticket information: Box office at Chamber of Commerce building, Front Street 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inquiries: 292-8572, credit card bookings only 296-5774. Fax: 295-7403. Online bookings: www.bermudafestival.com

February 27-March 2

Bermuda National Trust Calcutta Tennis Tournament, Coral Beach.

Friday, February 28

Bermuda National Gallery Friday Night Happy Hour, 5.30 to 8 p.m. Entertainment, horsd'oeuvres and drinks. Tickets $20, members $10.

February 28, March 1

Bermuda Festival English Chamber Orchestra, Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts, Devonshire, 8 p.m. Ticket information: Box office at Chamber of Commerce building, Front Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Inquiries: 292-8572, credit card bookings only 296-5774. Fax: 295-7403. Online bookings: www.bermudafestival.com

Thursday, March 6

Healing Stage Productions "Blues Women Don't Wear No Shoes" Poignant one-woman play depicting women from all walks of life who know homelessness, AIDS, drug addiction and prostitution. 7.30 p.m. at Gazebo Lounge, Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel. Tickets $25, available at the Bermuda National Gallery from February 24. Advance tickets can be made available by visiting website www.healingstage.com or by e-mailing ticketshealingstage.com. Healing Stage Productions is a newly formed non-profit organisation dedicated to producing quality performance art programmes that bring to the forefront delicate topics surrounding homan rights, health, family and relationship issues. For more information visit the website. In the spirit of V-Day 2003 celebrations and Women's History Month, Healing Stage Productions will be presenting as their premier production Reanae McNeal: Awakening, Inspiring, Encouraging. Reanae McNeal is an international performing artist, inspirational speaker and acclaimed vocalist. She is also a published poet and award-winning playwright.

Friday, March 7

Bermuda National Gallery Friday Night Happy Hour, 5.30 to 8 p.m. Entertainment, horsd'oeuvres and drinks. Tickets $20, members $10.

Healing Stage Productions "And Still I Fly" - Empowering one-woman show dealing with the complexities of African-American women and breast cancer. 8 p.m. Gazebo Lounge, Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Tickets $25, available at the Bermuda National Gallery from February 24. Advance tickets can be made available by visiting website www.healingstage.com or by e-mailing ticketshealingstage.com

Saturday, March 8

St. George's Historical Society Antiques Roadshow, Cruise Ship Terminal, Ordnance Island, 1-5 p.m. Sponsored by BF&M Insurance Group. Proceeds in aid of the St. George's Historical Society. For information Tony Saunders at 232-5715.

Healing Stage Productions "Don't Speak My Mother's Name in Vain" - Powerful one-woman show tracing the experiences of African-American women through a wide range of 'herstorical' contexts. 8 p.m. Gazebo Lounge, Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Tickets $25. Advance tickets can be made available by visiting website www.healingstage.com or by

e-mailing ticketshealingstage.com

Friday, March 14

Bermuda National Gallery Friday Night Happy Hour, 5.30 to 8 p.m. Entertainment, horsd'oeuvres and drinks. Tickets $20, members $10.

Thursday, March 20

Bermuda National Gallery McLaughlin Art Lecture Series. 5.30 reception for 6 p.m. lecture. Tickets $10, BNG members and students $5.