EXHIBITIONS

ACE Gallery: Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Visiting school parties/groups ( 295-5200 for appointment.

Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo Until June 28: Adults and students are invited to enter photographs of Bermuda's plants, animals and habitats, including underwater photos, in the Bermuda Zoological Society `Naturally, Bermuda' photo competition. Winning photos will be published in the Bermudian magazine and exhibited at Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery. Cash prizes sponsored by Zip-Pix. Information, (293-2727 ext 137, bzsmarketingibl.bm or www.bamz.org

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until August 30: Rotating unjuried members' show. Also visit working artist studios and gallery shop for locally made gifts, prints and original art. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (234-2809 for further details.

Bermuda College Until July 31. On display will be selected pieces of the Masefield Collection, featuring various collectibles of former Governor of Bermuda, Thorold Masefield and Mrs. Masefield, in the foyer of the Bermuda College library. Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m.

Bermuda National Gallery 1. Until Sept. 7: Bacardi Limited Biennial. Juried Exhibition of Bermuda artists reflecting the breadth and diversity of Bermuda's emerging arts scene. Forty three artists with 83 artworks in painting, drawing, graphics, collage, assemblage, photography and sculpture. Five Centuries of Women Selections from the permanent collection. In the Ondaatje Wing. Images of women from the 16th century to the 21st century, including work by Quentin Massys, Palma Vecchio, Cornelis de Vos, Lucas Cranach, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Carl von Marr, Bermudian sculpture Bill Ming, Sir Henry Raeburn, Joseph Blackburn, Horst Antes, Hale Woodruff, Richard Saunders and sculptures from the African collection from West Africa. Docent led tours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Educational tours by advance appointment. Admission free. Further information:(295-9428.

Bermuda Society of Arts Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located upper level City Hall, Church Street. Admission free. Further information: ( 292-3824.

Bridge House Gallery Original paintings by well-known local artists and watercolours by the late Alfred Birdsey. Also stocked: prints by local artists, local jewellery and cedar work. 1 Bridge Street, St. George's. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Further information: (297-8211 or 236-9897 after hours.

Bermuda Maritime Museum at Dockyard From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection, Bermuda Archives, 2nd floor of Commissioner's House. Until October 13. Bermuda's Defence Heritage, a new 12-room exhibition on the ground floor of Commissioner's House featuring 350 years of local military history, including the stories of the local forces and war veterans. Also in Commissioner's House: 1. The Slave Trade, the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its aftermath; Slavery in Bermuda, (unprecedented exhibit on Bermuda's unique slave past). 2. The Azores and Bermuda, an exhibition on Portuguese-Bermudian history, connections and cultures. 3. To Bermuda: A history of the Bermuda Race (traces the near 100-year history of the biennial Newport-Bermuda sailing race). 4. HMS Malabar Room (a tribute to the Royal Navy in a dining room). 5. United States Navy Room (a tribute in a dining room to the US Forces in Bermuda, 1940-1995). Commissioner's House is part of the Bermuda Maritime Museum and is included in its admission price. Open 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. daily. Further information ( 234-1418.

Corporation of Hamilton Stamp Exhibit from the Benbow Collection. Registration envelopes and newspaper wrappers (both obsolete). City Hall administrative offices, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Admission free.

Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery: Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, inc. stone heads, animals, abstracts. Located second floor, Crisson Building, 71 Front Street. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. ( 295-1117, fax 295-1125.

Desmond Fountain Gallery: Sculptures by the artist, Emporium Building, 69 Front Street. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. ( 296-3518.

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS - Historic Days in St. George's. 12noon, King's Square, Town of St. George (suggest arrival at 11:45am). Relive the past through some entertaining and mischievous historical re-enactments. Info: 297-1532.

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS - Botanical Gardens Tours. 10:30am, weather permitting. Car park, Berry Hill Road entrance. After the tour, on Tuesdays and Fridays only, stop in at 'Camden' (official residence of Bermuda's Premier), 12noon - 2pm (unless official functions are scheduled). Bermuda Botanical Society Craft Shop, Tea Room and Visitors' Centre is open Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 3:30pm except official holidays. Info: 236-5291.

TUESDAYS - St. George's Market Nights. 7 - 10pm, King's Square, St. George's. Late night shopping until 9pm, locally made items including arts and crafts, live music, special activities and entertainment including the Gombeys. Hosted by the St. George's community. Info: Jill Amos Raine, 297-8104.

TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS - World Heritage Town and Garden Walking Tour. 8:45am, Tuesdays; 10am, Thursdays & Saturdays. Meet the Town Crier in front of the Town Hall in King's Square, St. George's, for a fascinating and fun walk around the Town. Tales will be shared about Bermuda and its early beginnings. Sample seasonal fruits and berries, wander along the Town's many narrow, winding lanes. St. George's was granted World Heritage status on December 2nd, 2000, for its Historic buildings and related Fortifications. Your guide will share fascinating stories about Bermuda's former Capital. The tour includes exclusive visit to the Carriage Museum and St. Peter's Church. A guaranteed learning experience during this hour and 15 minute stroll. Tickets: $24 per person (children under 14 free). Info: E. Michael Jones, Town Crier, 297-8090 or e-mail towncrieribl.bm.

WEDNESDAYS - Hamilton Harbour Nights. 7 - 10pm, Hamilton. Late night shopping until 9pm, Bermuda's best arts and crafts, live music and entertainment, food court with treats and dinner, lots of activities for children. Sponsored by the Bank of Bermuda, Community & Cultural Affairs and hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Info: Visitors' Service Bureau, Hamilton, 295-1480.