April 9-11

Bermuda National Gallery/Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation Mural art camp for eight to 14 year olds, Kaleidoscope, corner Jubilee Road and Parsons Lane, Devonshire, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: members $300, others $350, including art materials. Further information/registration: Fiona at kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm or tel. 236-5963.

April 9

Bermuda National Trust Museum Chat "The Handkerchief". Learn some of the history and intrigue surrounding this well used accessory; vintage selections will be on display with famed international stitcher Susan Greening Davis. $20 per person; $10 for BNT and Guild of Stitchery Members. Wine and light refreshments provided. Call 236-6483 for tickets.

April 10

Bermuda Personal Watercraft Association annual meeting will be held at Spanish Point Boat Club at 6 p.m. Any queries contact Jonathan at 335-1528 or Marita at 295-0523.

Historical Heartbeats Lecture Series St. Peter's Church, 'The Secret Graves of St. Peter's' at 6.30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre presents 'Cervical Cancer, HPV Vaccine' and the latest in gynaecological surgery at the BUEI at 7 p.m. With Dr. Colleen Feltmate of Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, and Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball from the Ministry of Health & Family Services. For further information telephone 236-1001.

April 11

Alliance Française 'Un Bistro à Paris' Annual Dinner at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club. Reception is 7 p.m. General meeting 7.30 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. French music and speakers. Tickets on sale at Pulp & Circumstance on Queen Street for $40 for members and $70 for non-members. For reservations before April 8 telephone 336-7901 or e-mail alliancefrancaise@logic.bm.

April 11, 12

United Dance Productions Junior Company Dance programme, City Hall theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 students under 16, available at UDP or from April 8 at City Hall box office, 12 noon to 2 p.m. Further information: tel. 295-9933.

April 12

Bermuda Cat Fanciers Association 34th Championship and household pet cat show from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the World Heritage Centre, Penno's Wharf, St. George's. The theme is 'Cats Around The World'. Featuring International cat judging, breed information, spay and neuter information, SPCA adopt-a-cat and information booth, vendor, raffles, refreshments. All welcome. Admission: $5 adults, $3 children and seniors. Call 238-0112 for information.

Bermuda Autism Support Education Society Bingo night 6.30 p.m. at Whitney Institute Hall, $5 per card.

La Leche League of Bermuda will hold a support group meeting open to pregnant women and new mothers at 10.30 a.m. at the First Floor Conference Room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The meeting topic is 'How Long Should I Breastfeed?'.

April 15

Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) hosts a free lecture by visiting conservationist, Sophie Benbow, Research Development Manager of Blue Ventures, an award-winning charity working to conserve marine life in Madagascar. Free admission. Reception at 6.30 p.m.; lecture at 7 p.m., Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo, Flatts. Ms Benbow is also keynote speaker at the April 16 and 17 Environmental Youth Conference at BAMZ. Telephone 293-2727 for information.

April 16-17

SMD Productions 'Groovin' with the Band', Daylesford Theatre, Washington Street, 7.30 p.m. Features Toni Bari and Friends and Saltus Jazz Band, spanning the decades in jazz, funk, Latin, R&B and classic rock. Tickets: $50. Available: Saltus Grammar School, Music Box, Daisy & Mac, Robertson's Drug Store.

April 18

Bermuda National Gallery 'An Evening in St. Tropez', Tucker's Point Beach Club. Cocktails 7 p.m., dinner 8 p.m. Tickets: $300 per person. Attire: St. Tropez chic. Further information: tel. 295-9428.

Department of Community & Cultural Affairs 'The Business of Writing', a talk by writer, editor and critic, consultant and broadcaster Dr. Margaret Busby from 6 to 8 p.m., Bermuda College, Blue Room, New Hall.

April 19

Bermuda School of Music presents from Bach to the Beatles featuring Oliver Grant, concert pianist, Lisa Hollis violinist and Steve Crawford, guitarist playing Bach, Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, Lennon, Liszt, McCartney and Vivaldi at 8 p.m. at Christ Church, Middle Road, Warwick. Tickets $25 at the Bermuda School of Music or on concert night. Telephone 234-5933, 296-5100 x 206 or 236-1882. Phone orders will be for ticket pick-up night of concert.

April 26

Bermuda School of Music 'Rockin' the Night Away' with Mark Wood and his band, Berkeley Institute auditorium, 7.30 p.m. Tickets: patrons $100, adults $40, students $15. Available: Bermuda School of Music, Music Box, Pulp & Circumstance, www.boxoffice.bm

May 9

Historical Heartbeats Lecture Series 'Prisoners in Paradise' visits to Darrells, Burts, Ports and Long Islands from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Speaker Andrew Bermingham. Departure aboard the Coral Sea. Light refreshments will be served. $10 fee for this lecture. Spaces are limited. Contact the officer for advance ticket purchase. 292-9447 or krobinson@gov.bm

May 28

The Bermuda Guild of Stitchery presents a lecture with famed stitcher Jane Greenoff from 7 p.m. until 8.30 p.m. Topic: Inspiration for Stitching from Antique Samplers, Church Hall, Christ Church, Devonshire $10 which includes talk and light refreshments.

May 29 to June 1

Bermuda Guild of Stitchery workshops with Jane Greenoff from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. each day. Heirloom Hussif or Pocket Sampler, Counted cross stitch and fritillary band sampler. Elbow Beach Hotel, Paget Suite. $165 for Bermuda Guild of Stitchery members and $180 for all others. Fees include a light lunch and beverages. For more information telephone Pat Bean at 293-3237, 505-7515 or e-mail her at beap1@ibl.bm .

EXHIBITIONS

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.

Bermuda Archives The original reredos of the Bermuda Anglican Cathedral by sculptor Byllee Lang are featured in the archives reading room until April 30. Lower level of the Government Administration Building at 30 Parliament Street. For more information telephone 297-7737.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until April 11: 'Partners' (group show by invited artists who created their work in partnership). Further information: tel. 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre@ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery From April 25: Bacardi Ltd. Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary Bermuda Art. Further information: tel. 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts Until April 23: Onions Gallery: Bermuda College show. Edinburgh Gallery: Jonah Jones (oils) 'A Month in Venice'. Studio A: Kendra Earls and Amir (mosaics). Studio B: Stephanie DeOliveira (debut solo show). Upper level, City Hall, Church Street. 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: Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: 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 Elliott Collection. 'U-505 Captured', an exhibit that tells the remarkable story of the capture off western Africa and the hiding of the submarine U-505 at Bermuda. On permanent display. Open daily 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission 4 p.m.). Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members and children under five. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse@logic.bm.

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

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation/Elliot Gallery March Until April 21: Mixed media – Will Collieson, Louisa B. Flannery, Joan E. Rodriguez, David Zuill, Old Elliot School building, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Further information: tel. 504-3469 or email kaleidoscope@northrock.bm

Kafu Gallery: Further information: tel. 295-5238, e-mail info@kafu.bm or

Masterworks at BF&M foyer: Vintage Bermuda travel posters. Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke. Open during normal business hours. Admission free.

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Paintings from the Bermudiana Collection. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. Further information: tel 236-2950. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: 'Recent Gifts and Acquisitions' (fiscal year 2003-2004) plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit, 35 Reid Street. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rick Faries Gallery 'Artists in the Gardens' Spring series: Until April 9: Gail Marirea (art quilting). April 10-22: Gabriela Brunner (oils). April 24-May 13: Chris Marson (oils/acrylics/watercolours). May 15-27: NeShawn Hollis (oils), May 29-June 17: Marion Watlington (acrylics/watercolours).

Rock Island Coffee Richelle Richards solo exhibition. Further information tel 296-5241.