December 29

Arts for All presented by Masterworks at the Botanical Gardens on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Artists include Alan Noyes, Frances Furbert, Frank Dublin, Milton Hill, Patra Lee Philips, Peggy Couper, Shawn Place, Bermuda Guild of Stitchery and Megan Jones. Call 236-2950 or go to www.bermudamasterworks.com

Movie Night at the Bermuda National Library. 'Under the Tuscan Sun' based on the book by Frances Mayes at 11.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.

December 30

Chewstick 5th Anniversary Celebbrations will take place at new location Bootsie's Comedy Club on Front Street, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. with dancing to the sounds of The Dirkistan Freedom Fighters and DJ Kid Fresh from midnight. Price $15. Call Gavin Smith on 504-2439 or Najib Chentouf on 505-5332.

Movie Night at the Bermuda National Library.'Under the Tuscan Sun' based on the book by Frances Mayes at 2.30 p.m.

December 31

NYE Social 08 by Opus Lounge, Frescos and Unité are hosting the party of all parties - it's two venues - one party! Patrons can be shuttled between the two venues to experience the unique vibes. Tickets are $85/$100 VIP. Groups of up to ten are $750 and are available from either Opus Lounge, Frescos and The Edge. For more information ring Belcario Thomas of Unité on 737-2355.

Greg's Steak House and Unité are hoting NYE 08 at Greg's Steakhouse The Unité team split level. The G-Spot Lounge will feature complimentary Angus steak bites, G Sushi and a sexy chill out soul vibe.

Restaurant dance floor: DJs China & Bussy hosted by the incomparable Mr. English with Power 95's guest DJ Rodigon. Early live performances. Balloon Raffle Drop. Party favours. Complimentary Champagne toast. $80 limited advance tickets on sale now and are available at Greg's Steakhouse, The Edge in Washington Mall, and Unite supporters. Group rates ten available at $700 ring 737-2355. Dress: semi formal chic

Barmuvinjam presents Hollywood at the Berkeley Institute Auditorium from 8 pm until¿ Price: $80 in advance from their executive members. No ticket sales at the door. Visit www.barmuvinjam.com.

Collie Buddz and Shaggy are kicking it in the Par-La-Vile Car Park from 9 p.m. Tickets $125, are available from Goslings and iStore. No sales at the door.

January 10 - 12

Just for Laughs Bermuda returns for a second time with world famous comedians such as our own Bruce Barritt, Ed Byrne, Wendy Liebman, Greg Morton, Gerry Dee and NBC show Last Comic Standing host Alonzo Bodden in the Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre at the Fairmont Southampton. Tickets are $75. Times vary. For more information check out www.comedyevent.bm or www.boxoffice.bm . Special dinner packages available at Fairmont Southampton's Bacci and Waterlot Inn Restaurant.

January 15 - February 23

Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts kicks off with Tango Fire at the City Hall Theatre. For more information about Bermuda Festival events telephone 295-1291, email bdafest[AT]logic.bm or go to www.bermudafestival.org .

January 12

ETL Annual MLK Memorial/BBBS of Bermuda Walk-A-Thon If the Dream-Fits, Walk-It . The fundraising event is being hosted by the Epsilon Theta Lambda Chapter. From 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Victoria Park, Hamilton. info[AT]bermudaalpha.bm.

Ace Gallery 'Contemporary Vietnamese Painting" (six artists with different styles whose work draws from Vietnamese local life), Ace Global Headquarters building, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Groups by appointment, tel. 295-5200.

EXHIBITIONS

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until January 20: Small Works 2. Further information: tel. 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Until January 4. 'Living with Art' (modern/contemporary African American art from the collection of Alitash Kebede). Call 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts 'Recent Paintings' (Kathy Zuill) – Edinburgh Gallery. Until January 30. Upper level, City Hall. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free. Further information: tel. 292-3824.

Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: '32 degrees N 64 degrees W: 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 assn. with the Bermuda Archives). Open daily 9:30a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 pm). Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse[AT]logic.bm.

Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery: Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, inc. stone heads, animals, abstracts. Second floor, Crisson Building, 71 Front Street. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. ? 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Kaleidescope Arts Foundation: Elliott Gallery Old Elliot School building, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Gallery hours: weekdays 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Further information: tel. 504-3469 or email kaleidoscope[AT]northrock.bm