THE BERMUDA CALENDAR
TODAY
Hasty Pudding Theatricals 'Fable Attraction', City Hall theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Online reservations: www.boxoffice.bm or City Hall box office March 24-28 12 noon to 2 p.m.
FreeUp Productions presents Leslie Helpert - Bermuda's first Musician in Residence performs with Billie Holiday Tribute Quartet with local Joy Barnum from 8 pm to 12 pm at the Wine Cellar, Fairmont Southampton. Tickets $40 from boxoffice.bm or 747-0591.
ANCOP International (Bermuda) is raising money for poor families affected by Hurricane Sidr in Bangladesh and other home projects in the Philippines and local projects as well. Filipino Canadian singer, Ms Joey Albert, the organisation's ambassador to North America will perform along with Bermuda Idol 2007 and Bermuda Teen Idol 2007 and many others. Premier Dr. Ewart Brown is the keynote speaker. Call 332-1221 or email at motsaliba@yahoo.com.
TODAY AND TOMORROW
Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Watercolour workshop with Canadian artist/instructor Marilyn Timms, SFCA, SCA. Further information/registration: tel. 234-2809 or website www.artbermuda.bm
TOMORROW
Run for Freedom, which can also be walked, starts at 1 p.m. at Barr's Bay Park and finishes at the same spot. Entertainment by Chewstick Crew from 1.45 pm. Entry forms are available from Daisy & Mac, Washington Mall Upper Level, KAFU Hair and Gallery in Parliament Street, The Royal Gazette office in Par-la-Ville, and are being distributed elsewhere.
It costs $10 for children up to 16; $20 for adults; $50 for a family of four; $30 to enter on the day of the event. The first 300 entrants will receive a free T-shirt and goody bag.
You can send direct payments to Bank of Bermuda's Run For Freedom account on 010-778488-011. You can also sign up on-line e-mailing runforfreedom@yahoo.com. For more information, visit www.geocities.com/runforfreedom/london_bermuda.html or check out the Run For Freedom Facebook group.
The Bermuda Institute Home & School (PTA) Flea Market 11 am to 3 pm in The Bermuda Institute Auditorium. For $25 to reserve a table call Jaunita 504-0736 or matthied@hotmail.com .
Lions Club of Bermuda Walk for Sight to benefit their Campaign Sight II starting at 8.30 a.m. from the Bontanical Gardens, along Front Street and back. $5 for children and $10 for adults.
TUESDAY
Bermuda Cat Fanciers Association April Pre-Show Meeting at 7.30 pm at the Visitor's centre, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Topics: Bathing Demonstration, Grooming Tips, Cage Curtains and Show Information. Close of entries for the Show is April 3. Telephone 238-0112 for information.
WEDNESDAY
Bermuda National Gallery lunchtime film series Matisse Picasso: 52 minutes. The history of modern art begins with the relationship between Matisse and Picasso 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm . Members free, $5 donation from non-members.
FRIDAY
Bermuda National Gallery lunchtime lecture series in conjunction with the Bermuda Maritime Museum present Gravestones of Bermuda: Material Culture and the Atlantic Economy Over Three Centuries, with Dr. Bruce S. Elliott, professor of History at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm $5 donation from non-members and members of BMM and BNG free.
SATURDAY, April 5
BIFF Wrap Party: Volcanic Productions says they will feature live performances by Langhorne Slim & The War Eagles, also witness the debut performance of Bermuda's most ignorant reggae artist 'UZIMON' (having recently sold ¼ million tracks on iTunes). Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Princess Ball Room. 9 pm - 2 am. Open Bar and Food. Tickets $80, are available at the BIFF box office, which is located in Washington Mall (old Frameworks) or $100 at the door.
April 7-11
Bermuda National Gallery/Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation Mural art camp for 8-14 year olds, Kaleidoscope, cnr. Jubilee Rd and Parsons Lane, Devonshire, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: members $300, others $350, inc. art materials. Further information/registration: Fiona at kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm or tel. 236-5963.
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 email alliancefrancaise@logic.bm.
April 12
Bermuda Cat Fanciers Association 34th Championship and Household Pet Cat Show from 9.30 am to 4 pm at the World Heritage Centre, Penno's Wharf, St-Georges. The theme is Cats Around The World. Featuring International Cat Judging, Breed Information, Spay & Neuter Information, SPCA adopt-a-cat and information booth, vendor, raffles, refreshments. All welcome, $5 adults, $3 children & seniors. Call 238-0112 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. tel. 295-9428.