TOMORROW

CURB Community dialogue, St. Andrew's Church Hall, Church Street, 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Topic: Understanding racism together. All invited to dialogue with respected US anti-racism educator Tim Wise on what community members can do to dismantle institutional racism and promote racial equality today.

FRIDAY

Academic Talent Search Deadline for registration for Centre for Talented Youth testing on December 1 or December 2 at the Bermuda College. Call 296-5729 for more information. Registration forms can be collected from CTY's offices at Saltus Grammar School, St. John's Road, Pembroke. All children aged 8-16 are eligible.

Bermuda National Gallery Champagne and jazz night, featuring Gita Blakeney and Tony Bari Trio, upper level City Hall, 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets: members $15, others $25. Reservations: tel. 295-9428.

SATURDAY

Home Grown Alternatives Sale of hand-crafted items by various artists especially for Christmas shoppers, St. Paul's Christian Centre, Middle Road, Paget, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live music by Wendell (Shine) Hayward, lunch. Wheelchair friendly venue, ample free parking.

Pembroke Community Club Christmas craft sale and more. Free coffee and tea at the Pembroke Community Club from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

December 3

Saltus Grammar School Carols for All, St. John's Church, Pembroke, 7.30 p.m. Admission free. Collection taken for Cathedral Organ Fund in memory of Mrs. Ruth Henderson.

December 4

Katmandu Kids Club Christmas market, Gosling's wine cellar, 9 Dundonald St., 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nepalese and Ugandan jewellery and craft stalls. Tickets: $20. Advance tel. 232-9001, or at the door. Cash/cheques only for purchases. Credit cards accepted for membership/mini auction bids. Further information: tel. 232-9001.

December 5

ChildWatch Seminar: Panel forum/DVD 'The Missing Years' — Young victims discuss effects of post-family separation, St. Theresa's hall, Laffan Street, 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Light refreshments 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Further information: tel. 334-8060.

December 5-15

Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society Pantomime: 'Jack and the Beanstalk', City Hall Theatre, 7.30 p.m. Matinees: December 8, 9, 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $28. Available: Daylesford box office (292-0848) November 24 noon to 3 p.m. (no phone bookings). November 26-December 4 (weekdays only) 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. City Hall box office (292-2313): December 5-15 one hour before curtain time. Online bookings: www.bmds.bm from November 24 after 5.30 p.m. (Telephone bookings during box office hours only).

December 8

Christmas Boat Parade Circumnavigating Hamilton Harbour from 6.30 p.m. Finale fireworks approx. 8.15 p.m. To enter boat online see website www.bermudaboatparade.bm Further information: Steve Thomson tel. 292-6563.

December 9

The Ensemble Singers Programme of Christmas music featuring visiting tenor Raymone Diggs, Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 4 p.m. Further information: tel. 236-2219.

National Training Laboratories/Bermuda College Diversity Training Programme Open House hosted by graduating class of 1977 for all persons interested in diversity/human relations to network, renew acquaintances and celebrate 10th anniversary, Bermuda College cafeteria, Paget, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 1995-7 graduates/NTL trainers present. Songs/comments encouraged. Light refreshments.

December 9-10

St. John's Youth Choir 'Joy to the World, Christmas programme directed by Marjorie Pettit, with guest harpist Ina Zdorovetchi and including Britten's 'Ceremony of Carols', St. John's Church, Pembroke, 7 p.m. Tickets: adults $25, students $15. Available: www.boxoffice.bm, Pianos Plus (Front Street) and at the door.

December 16

Wedco 'Rockin' with Lights' street festival, Dockyard. Events include wire light sculpture competition, encore presentation of Boat Parade winner in the marina, shopping, and more.

December 23

Wesley Methodist Church, Hamilton. 'Messiah' Sing (Christmas portion), at the church, 4 p.m. Bring your copy of Handel's oratario. Refreshments follow. $10 donation to organ fund requested. Further information: tel. 292-0418.

EXHIBITIONS

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until November 30: Urban Life — characteristics of city life (juried members' show). Further information: tel. 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Until January 4, 2008. 'Living with Art' (modern/contemporary African American art from the collection of Alitash Kebede). Further information: tel. 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts From November 22: Onions Gallery:BSoA Members' juried photographic exhibition. Studio A: Stella Shakerchi 'Recent Works'. Studio B: Celebration — The building of City Hall. Edinburgh Gallery Until December 11:'Mixology' (mixed media abstract paintings and photographs by Amanda Temple). 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. Museum information 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 Until November 26: Faculty Show 2007 (mixed media). 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

Kafu Gallery: Further information: tel. 295-5238, e-mail info[at]kafu.bm or visit www.kafuhairandgallery.bm.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery. November 24, 26- 27: 'Retrospective' — oil paintings by Ruth Gibbons.

Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Call 236-2950 or visit website www.bermudamasterworks.com Next show: 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.

Rock Island Coffee Further information tel 296-5241.