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February 27-28The Centre on Philanthropy's Biennial Third Sector Conference 'The Power of One' Workshops for non-profits, donors, faith community, volunteers. The Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Telephone 236-7706 or e-mail <a href="mailto:lindell@centreonphilanthropy.org">lindell@centreonphilanthropy.org</a> .March 2-7

February 27-28

The Centre on Philanthropy's Biennial Third Sector Conference 'The Power of One' Workshops for non-profits, donors, faith community, volunteers. The Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Telephone 236-7706 or e-mail lindell@centreonphilanthropy.org .

March 2-7

Bermuda National Trust Auction and Jumble Sale in the Jack King Building at the Bontanical Gardens. Donations of jumble needed. Receiving days March 2, 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. and March 3 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Call 236-6483.

March 7

Pembroke Rotary Club is holding its Annual Children's Fair on March 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Paul's Christian Education Centre Paget. Raffles, game stalls, train rides, food stall, baked goods and more. The beneficiaries of this event will be Bermuda's Government Primary Schools and Adult Learning Schools.

March 13-14

Charles Bascome and C.M.B. Enterprises Ltd presents 18th Evening of Jazz Concert featuring prominent Yamaha artist Christian Howes (Violinist), Cedrick Easton (Bass), Evan Gregor (Drums), Federico Lechner (Pianist) and local artist Tony Bari Trio. Hosted by Derick (CJ) Symonds at City Hall. Both performance starts at 8 p.m. There will be a Music Clinic for school children which will be held on March 13 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the City Hall Theatre. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Charles Bascome Music Scholarship Fund. Go to www.boxoffice.bm to purchase your tickets, or 27th Century Boutique and People's Pharmacy. Friday is $60, Saturday night is $50. For more info call 234-0453 or 334-9255.

March 14

Bermuda Folk Club at Spanish Point Boat Club. Show starts at 8 p.m. $10 on the door. Irish Night – live music, local artists. Mike Macphee MC for the night. Call 291-2070 for further info www.folkclub.bm .

Zoom Around the Sound is a 7.2-mile walk/run/bike around Harrington Sound, to help Bermuda Zoological Society's education and conservation/research programmes. Entry forms are available at BAMZ reception, at Sportseller in Hamilton, and online at www.bamz.org. Entry fee is $15, and includes goodie bag, T-shirt, cool drink and free admission to BAMZ after the event. Deadline for entries is noon, March 13. Pick up race numbers from BAMZ, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 13. Late entries ($20) will be accepted from 8 a.m. on race day. No rollerblading. For more information, contact 293-2727, ext. 130, volunteers.bzs@gov.bm">volunteers.bzs@gov.bm.

March 15

IAS Beach to Beach 5K Race in conjunction with the Bermuda Pacers Track Club, proceeds to be donated to the Coalition for the Protection of Children. Children and Walkers 9 a.m. Runners 9.30 a.m. Registration deadline March 7 at 5 p.m. Late registration March 9 to 11. Entry forms available at the Sportseller, Sports 'R' Us, International Sports Shop and IAS at 44 Church Street. Online registration at www.raceday.bm. Start and finish at Horseshoe Bay Beach. Adult walkers welcome.

March 16

Masterworks Gallery Roundtable Discussions – Spotlight on Charles Lloyd Tucker from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Telephone 236-2950.

March 20, 21 and 22

Magic Fest 2009 City Hall Theatre Friday 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets available at www.boxoffice.bm

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

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 25

Masterworks Gallery Spotlight on Shinbone Ally 1 p.m. 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.

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 March 6. Members' juried New Year show. March 8-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 February 20 - March 11: 'Oil and Water Revisited' (Jonah Jones and Chris Marson). 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 11 Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7 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. 'Taste, Touch, Sound': photography exploring the three senses. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. Further information: 236-5963 or e-mail kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.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 Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. For further information: 236-5732. 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, 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.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rick Faries Gallery: Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Further information: 236-2950.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery: During shows open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Further information: 236-2950.

Select Palette Art Canopius: Until March 18. Selected pieces by Frank Dublin (pastels), Rhona Emmerson (oils), Emma Ingham-Dounouk (watercolours), Atlantic House (old MR Onions Building), 11 Par-la-Ville Road.