THE BERMUDA CALENDAR
Until October 18
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda 'The Full Monty - The Musical' at City Hall Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $40. Available City Hall box office Monday to Friday 12 noon to 2 pm. Telephone 292-2313 during box office hours, or visit www.boxoffice.bm when closed. Complimentary reception in foyer following opening night. Note: adult content and language, partial nudity.
TODAY AND TOMORROW
Argo Group Festival of Sail 2008 at Barr's Park next to the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Pirate theme. Sea shanty performances, match race commentary, fun castle, face painting, boat rides, boat show, historical sailor highlights, and much more. Admission free.
TODAY
Windreach Recreational Village Harvest Festival. Pumpkin carving, story telling, petting zoo, pie eating contest, fun castle, pony rides and more. From 10 am to 5 pm. Admission: $15 per family or $5 per person. Parking at Astwood Park and Warwick Long Bay. Shuttle Service provided. For more information telephone 238-2469 or email windreach@ibl.bm .
Bermuda International Film Festival Reel World Weekend South African Jol (party), 'GateWood', Paget. South African cuisine/wines, entertainment by South African violinist Samson Diamond and Dennis Moniz and his African Dance Troupe and Drummers, from 7 p.m. Parking: Peace Lutheran Church, South Road, Paget with complimentary shuttle service to venue. Tickets: $450. Available: www.bdatix.bm, Transact on Reid Street, Picture Perfect at Heron Bay Plaza, Southampton, or telephone 232-2255.
St. Philip A.M.E. Church presents Dr. Maurice Sklar, renowned violinist at Ruth Seaton James auditorium. Tickets are $85 at the Church Office 293-0882 and members of church. Christian Bookstore, Music Box and Grotto Bay Visitor's Desk. Under the distinguished patronage of Dale Butler and Rev. Dr. Milton Burgess.
TOMORROW
Wesley Methodist Church family fun fair at the church on Church Street next to Gregg's Steak House. Face painting, puppets, fun castle, plants, food and more from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Bermuda International Film Festival Reel World Weekend Songs for the Soul — gospel concert featuring Odetta, Mid Ocean Amphitheatre, Fairmont Southampton, 3 pm. Tickets are $65 in advance and $75 at the door and $50 for youth 12 and under. Seventh Day Adventist Mass Choir opens event. Purchase tickets at www.bdatix.bm, at Transact, Internet Lane, Picture Perfect, Heron Bay Plaza, Southampton or by telephone at 232-2255. For more information events@biff.bm or telephone 293-3456.
The Bermuda Botanical Society presents their annual Fall Festival in the Visitor's Centre in the Botanical Gardens from 1 to 4 pm. Fun castle, train rides, flower arranging demonstrations, games, bobbing for apples and learn how to make Oobleck.
The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 am and the group walks for six to seven miles. These walks are free and all are welcome. There are also cut-off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Meet in the parking lot at each location at 7 am for a 7.10 am start. This week the walk takes place at A-1, Valley Road, Paget. For further information or if you would like to be added to our e-list contact Laura at ltgorham@ibl.bm, call 441 737-0437 or visit http://walk.free.bm.
October 15, 16
BUEI Glowworm cruises. Boat leaves dock at sunset. Exact time when making reservations. Tickets: members $35, others $50. Further information/tickets: tel. 297-7314.
October 17
Masterworks Foundation/27th Century Boutique 'Art meets Fashion' : fashion show featuring Joseph Ribkoff clothing, Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets: $35 inc. champagne cocktails. Available Masterworks 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 27th Century Boutique.
October 17 & 18
Mount Saint Agnes Academy Around the World Fair from 10 am to 10 pm on Games, raffle prizes, super slide, bingo and baked goods. Admission is $2, children under 5 free.
Pride Bermuda Red Ribbon tag day.
October 19
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fashion show and tea at the Pembroke Sunday School Hall from 3 pm to 5 pm. Contact Rhonda Smith-Simmons at 236-0949 or email rsmith.simmons@chc.bm">rsmith.simmons@chc.bm.
October 19
The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 am and the group walks for six to seven miles. These walks are free and all are welcome. There are also cut-off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Meet in the parking lot at each location at 7 am for a 7.10 am start. This week the walk takes place at Church Bay, Southampton.
October 20
Pride Bermuda Red Ribbon Kick-off on the steps of City Hall from 12.15 p.m. to 1.15 p.m. .
October 21
Pride Bermuda Environmental Change Day.
October 23
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 'Pretty in Pink' party at A.S. Coopers Front Street from 6 pm to 8 pm.
October 24
Pride Bermuda Red Ribbon Finale & Candlelight Walk in Victoria Park from 5.30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
October 25
Bermuda Cat Fanciers Association
35th Championship and Household Pet Cat Show at 9.30 am to 4 p.m. .at the Cruise Ship Terminal, Penno's Wharf, St-Georges. The theme is HAWAIAN MUAU. Featuring International Cat Judging, Breed Information, Spay & Neuter Information, SPCA adopt-a-cat and information booth, vendor, raffles, refreshments. All are welcome, $5 adults, $3 children & seniors. Call 238-0112 for information.