August 3 - 14

Bermudian/international dancer Eric Bean is teaching Latin and Jazz Intensives at The Jackson School of Dance until August 14. For more information please ring 292-5815 or email jacksons@northrock.bm. Students aged 12 and up are welcome

August 7 - 9

Bermuda Society of Arts'Summer Workshop Series 2009 presents

Painting with the Inner Eye with Hugh Dunford Wood. August 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdray from 10 a.m. ¿ 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. ¿ 4 p.m. BSoA Members $150

Non Members $175. All materials provided. Ring 292-3824 or email bsoa@ibl.bm.

August 9

Summer Sundays in the Park "The Rhythm Section" takes place at Victoria Park from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The free event features Ras Giorgis, Jewels & Aswad, Live Wires & Zion (Soulfully Acoustic), Rivah, DJ Missian, Lady Tyson and friends, Ground Zero, Sea Breeze Salsa Dancers, Homegrown Band and The Feel of Music Productions.

The event is sponsored by The Bermuda Department of Tourism and M & M Construction.

August 13

Little Miss Paradise Pageant 2009 at The Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre, at the Fairmont Southampton at 6.30 p.m. Tickets are available from Music World, Family Affair Boutique, Clarabow's Boutique(Tee'L/ formally 9 2 5 Boutique, the Contestants, Sandys Community Centre 234-3757 and at the door.

Bermuda College Open House at the Bermuda College from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the West Hall Ground Floor Room W108. Programme managers, coordinators and instructors will be available to provide information about the fall semester. Confirm attendance with Theresa Martin at 236-9000 X 4117 or tmartin@college.bm .

August 14

Mary J Blige T.O.C. Entertainment is proud to present, Mary J. Blige and Robin Thicke and Natasha Bedingfield / Dizzy Reed in concert at National Stadium. Tickets for the Mary J. Blige/Robin Thicke and Natasha Bedingfield / Dizzy Reed concerts can be purchased from: Secrets Washington Mall, 27th Century Boutique or on line from bdatix.bm and tocentbda.com A $3 additional fee per ticket will apply for e-tics. Watch out for The Royal Gazette's free ticket contest, which runs from August 6-12.

August 14 and 15

New Testament Church of God, Healing Centre invites the public to the Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage Seminar at the New Testament Church of God, Heritage Worship Centre. The event is designed to bring bring hope and positive change to marriages, improve communication, bring about better understanding, rekindle romance, and appeal to reluctant husbands. For more information telephone 535-7089 or register online at www.laughyourway.com.

August 15

POSTPONED NATASHA BEDINGFIELD CONCERT. Oragnisers are requesting that patrons keep their tickets until a further date has been announced. Summer Fest 2009 featuring Natasha Bedingfield, 3 Days Grace, 7 Bridges, Draw the Line, Tessane Chin, Dizzy Reed and Richard Fortis of Guns & Roses and Secret Po Po at the National Stadium. General admission $75, $105 reserved on the field, and $205 VIP. Doors open at 5.30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Go to http://www.bdatix.com/ for tickets.

August 23

The 2009 GK Walk in the Botanical Garden, Berry Hill Road. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and walk begins at 10 a.m.

August 27 to September 5

Bermuda Music and Dramatic Society's Famous for Fifteen Minutes will take place at Daylesford Theatre. Tickets are available by visiting www.bmds.bm. Showtime 8 p.m. nightly.

September 3 - 5

The TROIKA Company presents a Work in Progress #1 at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets $25, Patrons $50 are available from www.bdatix.com, 517-1718 or troikabda@gmail.com. Showtime 8 p.m. nightly.