Until April 8

The Wellness Store Schedule of classes: Health and Nutrition course (Tuesdays until April 6, 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.) This course introduces the student to the principles of holistic health and will be inclusive of herbal, homeopathic and nutritional therapies for optimal health. Meditation Solutions course (Thursdays until April 8, 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.). This course introduces the student to the principles of meditation as it relates to resolving stress, aiding health situations and overall success in life. The class will be inclusive of supporting information on the science of meditation and also guided meditation sessions. Both class are provided free of charge although donations are kindly accepted. Please call 234-6083 for more information or e-mail bermuda_aashotmail.com

February 16-21

Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society Play: 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck. Tickets $20. Steinbeck tells the story of George and Lennie, who want more than anything to have a place to call home ? where they can live off the "fatta the land." But during America's Great Depression they are forced to travel from job to job in order to survive. Keeping work is harder than finding it, since George must act as a caretaker for Lennie, whose massive frame and childlike faculties repeatedly get them in trouble.Performances 8.00 p.m. each evening at the Daylesford Theatre, corner of Dundonald and Washington Streets. Daylesford box office hours as follows: February 13: 5.30 to 7.30 p.m., February 16-21: 7 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. For telephone bookings with credit or bank cards, call the box office during Box Office hours only at 292-0848. Internet bookings outside of box office hours from February 9 at www.bmds.bm

February 19-22

Bermuda Festival 'Hic!' or The Entire History of Wine (abridged) by Julian Curry, Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel, Pembroke. Evening begins 7 p.m. with cocktails. Five-course dinner with wines follows performance. Further information: Festival box office, ferry terminal building, Front Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gen. inquiries during those hours: tel. 292-8572. Ticket sales: tel. 296-5774 or visit web site www.bermudafestival.com

Saturday, February 21

Somerset Brigade Band Annual Festival of Music, St. James Church Hall, 7.30 p.m. sharp. This rousing musical expose will include Bands, Ensembles and Choirs. Under the Distinguished Patronage of Pastor Betty and Mr. Edward Woolridge. Patrons tickets $20, available from members of the Somerset Brigade Band or general admission $10 at the door.

Bojo Productions 20th reunion vegan jazz buffet supper, Rhythm Lab, St. George's Community Centre complex (opposite St.George's bus terminal), 6.30 p.m. Featuring Darrell Fubler jazz quartet with drummer Jamie Thain. Further information: ( 799-7880/297-8422/297-2874.

Bermuda Scrabble Club Games Night, the Bermuda National Library, Queen Street, 7.00 p.m. sharp. For queries, ( Florenz Maxwell 238-3727.

Ruth Seaton James Centre for thre Performing Arts presents the second annual Black History Gospel Music Spectacular, under the distinguished patronage of Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Simons. 7.30 p.m. Featuring: Prayze, the SDA Inspirational Choir, the Bermuda AME Conference Dancers, Robert Symons on the Steel Pan, Greater Smith Hill Mime Ministry, Better Covenant Praise Team, United Dance Productions Junior Company, the Templelites of Vernon Temple, Hands of Faith Deaf Ministry, Blak Clae Soyl, Harmony, Tracy Richardson, Christopher Grant, the ROY Dancers and more. Guest MC Elder Grant Smith and back By popular demand Cameron Ray as MC of the youth segment of the programme. Tickets $25 in Advance, $30 at the door. Children $15. Availabvle online at www.Ticketstation.bm, or the Christian Bookstore and People's Pharmacy. For further information call 296-5ART.

Sunday, February 22

The Bermuda Girl Guide Association annual Thinking Day Service and Parade at the Anglican Cathedral, Church Street, 3.00 p.m.

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute Second annual Black History Month movie special ? 'Black Fishermen of Bermuda': as told by the members of the Blue Waters Anglers Club. Each Sunday in February, at 1.00 p.m. BUEI will be offering free films in the Tradewinds Auditorium. Plus get a 10 per cent discount on BUEI memberships on Sundays in February.

February 22, 23

Bermuda Festival Manuel Barrueco (guitar), Michala Petri (recorder), City Hall theatre, 8 p.m. Further information: Festival box office, ferry terminal building, Front Street, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gen. inquiries during those hours: tel. 292-8572. Ticket sales: tel. 2896-5774 or visit website www.bermudafestival.com

EXHIBITIONS

ACE Gallery Until mid-May: 'Graham Foster at ACE' : Paintings and steel sculptures by Graham Foster, ACE global headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free. Groups welcome. ( 295-5200 for appointment.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until March 5: 'Sex' (juried members' mixed media exhibition). Guest artists: Peter Lapsley, Jon Legere. Also, visit our working artist studios and gallery shop for locally made gifts, prints and original art. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Further information: ( 234-2809 or visit website www.bermuda/bm/artcentre

Bermuda National Gallery Art museum in historic City Hall, Hamilton. The collections show both historic and contemporary art from Bermuda and the world. You will find artwork relating to Bermuda's history through its fine and decorative arts, international art reflecting Bermuda's multicultural heritage and excellent temporary exhibitions. Until April 8: Main Gallery: 'Landscape: A Poetic Vision' (15 works by Bermudian/international artists). Watlington Room: 'Seascapes and Landscapes' (works from the Gallery's permanent collection of European masters); Upper Mezzanine: The African Collection (from the Gallery's permanent collection): various works by African artists. Lower Mezzanine: 'A Tribute to Georgine Hill' (Founding trustee of the Gallery, first art teacher in local public school system: exhibition shows her talent as one of the Island's foremost portrait painters); 'A Tribute to deForest Trimingham': Photographs by one of the Island's most passionate and pre-eminent exponents of photography. Includes images from his book, 'Buddha: The Living Way'. Ondaatje Wing: 'The Bermuda Collection: 350 years of art in Bermuda' (paintings/photographs by notable figures in Bermuda's art history. Includes previously unshown painting by Prosper Senat, and rare Capt. John Smith 1624 map of Bermuda (on loan from ACE Foundation). Special exhibition: February 20-27: Never-before-seen colour photographs of Bermuda in the 1950s by Karl Struss.

WEDNESDAYS: Lunchtime lecture series 12.30-1.30 p.m. In general: lively programme of lectures and evening cultural and social events (see website for listings: www.bng.bm). TUESDAYS: Special art and architecture tour, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $65 per person charge includes lunch at Waterloo House. Minimum eight, maximum 15 persons. Must be booked in advance. Gallery hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed public holidays. Admission free. THURSDAYS: Guided tours 10 a.m. Pre-arranged special tours for groups are available. ( 295-9428.

Bermuda Society of Arts Until February 20: Onion/Edinburgh Galleries:Primary/middle/secondary schools show. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located upper level City Hall. Gallery closed February 23-31 for renovations.

Bermuda Maritime Museum at Dockyard "Bermuda's Defence Heritage" : 10-room exhibit on the ground floor of Commissioner's House features 350 years of local military history, including tributes to Bermuda's local forces and war veterans. Open 9.30a.m. - 5p.m. daily. Last admission 4:30 p.m. Admission $7.50 adults, $6 seniors, members free. Museum information ( 234-1418 or e-mail marmuseibl.bm Dolphin Quest programme reservations 234-4464 or www.dolphinquest.org

Second floor: Until May 2, 2004: 'Bermuda Bound': An exhibition of rare books and manuscripts from the Fay & Geoffrey Elliott Collection, relating to Bermuda's maritime history. New Library located in Robert and Dena Dodson Room and Jack Arnell Library features Museum's rare Bermuda, maritime and military collections. Also, Hours: Daily 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. last admission. Admission: members free, $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, under age 5 free. Annual Membership $50 family, $30 individual. For information ( 234-1418.

HOW THE BERMUDA

CALENDAR WORKS

The Bermuda Calendar is a free daily listing of events staged by civic groups, charities, service and similar non-profit organisations.

Written entries for the Calendar, which must include a contact number, may be left at The Royal Gazette any time during the week.

Deadline for any Calendar period is noon on the Friday immediately preceding the Tuesday edition. Entries cannot be accepted after that time.

Please direct all inquiries/entries to Lawrence Trott, ( 295-5881.