March 26

US Consul General and Mrs. Slayton host Harvard in Hamilton for Habitat III, a free concert featuring the Harvard Krokodiloes, Din and Tonics and Radcliffe Pitches, Noon to 1 p.m. Anglican Cathedral. Donations gratefully accepted by Habitat for Humanity Bermuda.

March 26, 27 and 28

Hasty Pudding Theatricals presents 'Acropolis', Harvard University's theatrical group presents its latest mock musical. At City Hall Theatre. Tickets available from www.boxoffice.bm

March 28

Epsilon Theta Lambda Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.'s Annual Black and Gold Ball will take place at 6 p.m. at the Fairmont Southampton. $125 Formal Black Tie. Tickets or additional information can be obtained from Diallo V. Rabain or from Brother Michael Wellman at 599-1906 or e-mail info@bermudaalpha.bm or visit www.bermudaalpha.bm

The Bermuda Scrabble® Club Tournament 2009 at the Berkeley Institute Staff Lounge at 5.30 p.m. Game begins at 6 p.m.

March 30

Bermuda College Downtown Recruit Lunchtime Sessions will take place every Monday afternoon at the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce. The aim is to turn unexpected career changes into a positive experience. Lunchtime sessions are free and open to the public. Session I will offer Short-Term, Fast-Track Office Programmes, a certificate for accounting assistants, a certificate for office assistants, and a certificate in office skills. Ring 239-4099 for more information.

April 1-9

Masterworks Gallery Arts for All free classes with Masterworks staff, local artist and many with Richard Tait and Nicola Smith. Telephone 236-2950.

April 4

Kids Culinary Conference at CedarBridge Academy featuring hands on cooking classes taught by Master and Elite Jr. Chefs from California, a session with a professional Food Editor and Stylist (also from California), and a fun and informative class with Bermudian Nutritionists on separating nutrition facts from fiction. Participants may register for one session: 8-11a.m.; 11a.m.-2 p.m.; 2-5p.m. The cost to attend is $85 per person, and includes all classes and a Jr. Chef Apron. Space is limited and advance online registration is required at www.jrchefcentral.com or telephone (916) 691-4323.

April 21

L'Alliance Francaise des Bermudes presents 'Her name is Sabine' a movie about a 38-year-old autistic woman. At the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute at 8 p.m. Money raised will go to local autism societies. Tickets are $5 for Alliance members, $8 for non-members and $3 for students.

April 25

Masterworks Gallery Spotlight on Shinbone Ally 1 to 3 p.m. $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Documentary followed by shared story telling. Tea and light refreshments served. Telephone 236-2950.

April 30

Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust Charity Gala will take place at Tucker's Point. Sponsorship packages are available and gala tickets can be purchased for $250 per individual or $1,000 per patron ticket. For sponsorship and ticket details, contact Liz Smithat lsmith@tuckerspoint.com.

EXHIBITIONS

Ace Gallery Until March 31: Birdsey watercolours from the E. Michael Jones Collection, Ace Building, Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Gallery open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Further information/group bookings: 295-5200.

Bermuda Archives Lower level, Government Administration Building, Parliament Street, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Group visits by arrangement with Mrs. Gaynell Weeks 294-9196.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until April 17: 'Journeys' (members' choice). April 19-May 29: Members' Spring show. May 31-July 10: Earthmatters. July 12-August 14: Plein Air Painters of Bermuda. August 16-28: Trevor Todd (solo). August 30-October 2: Windows (members' choice). October 4-30: Pastels IX. November 1-December 4: Lines. December 6-January 2010: Small Works. Further information: 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Until April 3: 1. Changing Gears: The Art of the Bermuda Motorcycle. 2. African Art in Motion. 3. History of Art in Bermuda: A focus on photography. 4. Contemporary Conversations: Kevin Morris. Further information: 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Sundays.

Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: (1) Commissioner's House: 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. (2) From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection: 'U-505 Captured', an exhibit telling the remarkable story of the capture off western Africa and the hiding in Bermuda of the submarine U-505. (3) Steinhoff Magazine, High Cave: 'Prisoners in Paradise': Artefacts in Bermuda cedar/stone/other materials created by Dockyard convict establishment, and prisoners of the Boer and World Wars. Open daily 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admissions at 4 p.m.) Entry: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members and children under five. Further information: 234-1333, e-mail marmuse@logic.bm or see website www.bmm.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts Onions Gallery: The Bermuda College Annual Student Art Show, Edinburgh Gallery: Still Wet by Jeane Butterfield, Studio A: Till Death Do Us Part - Installation by Kathy Harriott. Until April 1: Bermuda schools art show, upper level, City Hall, Church Street.

Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Further information: 292-3824 or see website www.bsoa.bm.

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art. Obama Exhibition of 16 artists tributes to Barack Obama. Closes April 1. 11 Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Further information: Susan A. Pearson 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm.

Corporation of Hamilton offices. 'Down through the Years' Selection of cartoons (1988-2008) by Royal Gazette cartoonist Peter Woolcock, City Hall, Church Street. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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. 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Department of Airport Operations/Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art 'Bermuda Onion Series': paintings by Elizabeth Mulderig in honour of Bermuda's 400th anniversary, Charles Lloyd Tucker Lounge. Further information: e-mail mworks@logic.bm

Elliot Gallery 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire (corner of Jubilee Road and Parsons Lane), Devonshire. "Artful Organics: A Montage" runs March 19-March 28. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. Further information: 236-5963 or e-mail kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm

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

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. '32N/64W' A Revelation: Bermuda's Black Artistic Legacy', In the Butterfield Family Gallery, February 13 to May 29. Normal hours: Open everyday except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information: 236-2950. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: 'Recent Gifts and Acquisitions' 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, Artist in Residence Portraits by Peter Zokosky from March 20. Botanical Gardens, Paget. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Call 236-2950.