March 26-28, April 7-11

Bermuda National Gallery/Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation Mural art camp for eight to 14 year olds, Kaleidoscope, corner Jubilee Road and Parsons Lane, Devonshire, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: members $300, others $350, including art materials. Further information/registration: Fiona at kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm or tel. 236-5963.

March 26-29

Hasty Pudding Theatricals 'Fable Attraction', City Hall theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Online reservations: www.boxoffice.bm or City Hall box office March 24-28 12 noon to 2 p.m.

March 27-30

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Watercolour workshop with Canadian artist/instructor Marilyn Timms, SFCA, SCA. Further information/registration: tel. 234-2809 or website www.artbermuda.bm

March 28

BIFF Launch Party: Volcanic Productions is proud to host the 11th Bermuda International Film Festival Launch Party. Join us at Bermuda's only caffeine and culture hub for a legendary set from 'Bonehawk' – outer space's most revered DJ. Rock Island Café, Hamilton. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cash bar and light snacks. Tickets $20, are available at the door.

March 29

FreeUp Productions presents Leslie Helpert – Bermuda's first Musician in Residence performs with Billie Holiday Tribute Quartet with local Joy Barnum from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Wine Cellar, Fairmont Southampton. Tickets $40 from boxoffice.bm or 747-0591.

ANCOP International (Bermuda) is raising money for poor families affected by Hurricane Sidr in Bangladesh and other home projects in the Philippines and local projects as well. Filipino Canadian singer, Joey Albert , the organisation's ambassador to North America, will perform along with Bermuda Idol 2007 and Bermuda Teen Idol 2007 and many others. Premier Ewart Brown will be the keynote speaker. For more information telephone 332-1221 or e-mail at motsaliba@yahoo.com.

March 30

The Bermuda Institute Home & School (PTA) Flea Market 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bermuda Institute Auditorium. For $25 to reserve a table call Jaunita 504-0736 or matthied@hotmail.com

April 1

Bermuda Cat Fanciers Association April Pre-Show Meeting at 7.30 p.m. at the Visitor's Centre, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Topics: Bathing Demonstration, Grooming Tips, Cage Curtains and Show Information. Close of entries for the Show is April 3. Telephone 238-0112 for information.

April 2

Bermuda National Gallery lunchtime film series 'Matisse Picasso': 52 minutes. The history of modern art begins with the relationship between Matisse and Picasso 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m . Members free, $5 donation from non-members.

April 4

Bermuda National Gallery lunchtime lecture series in conjunction with the Bermuda Maritime Museum present Gravestones of Bermuda: Material Culture and the Atlantic Economy Over Three Centuries, with Dr. Bruce S. Elliott, professor of History at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, from 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. $5 donation from non-members and members of BMM and BNG free.

April 5

BIFF Wrap Party: Volcanic Productions presents live performances by Langhorne Slim and the War Eagles and the debut performance of Bermuda's most ignorant reggae artist 'UZIMON' (having recently sold a quarter-million tracks on iTunes). Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Princess Ball Room. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Open bar and food. Tickets $80, are available at the BIFF box office, which is located in Washington Mall (old Frameworks) or $100 at the door.

April 11

Alliance Francaise 'Un Bistro à Paris' Annual Dinner at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club. Reception is 7 p.m. General meeting 7.30 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. French music and speakers. Tickets on sale at Pulp & Circumstance on Queen Street for $40 for members and $70 for non-members. For reservations before April 8 telephone 336-7901 or email alliancefrancaise@logic.bm.

April 12

Bermuda Cat Fanciers Association 34th Championship and Household Pet Cat Show from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the World Heritage Centre, Penno's Wharf, St. George's. The theme is Cats Around The World. Featuring International Cat Judging, Breed Information, Spay and 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.

April 18

Bermuda National Gallery 'An Evening in St. Tropez', Tucker's Point Beach Club. Cocktails 7 p.m., dinner 8 p.m. Tickets: $300 per person. Attire: St. Tropez chic. Further information: tel. 295-9428.

EXHIBITIONS

Ace Gallery 'Contemporary Vietnamese Painting' (six artists with different styles whose work draws from Vietnamese local life), Ace Global Headquarters building, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Groups by appointment, tel. 295-5200.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until April 11: 'Partners' (group show by invited artists who created their work in partnership). Further information: tel. 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Until April 4: Winter exhibitions: 1. Cultural Reflections (Inuit art from the Dennos Museum Centre collection, Innuit wall-hangings from the Judith Varney Burch Collection. 2. African Affinities. 3. Byllee Lang (tribute), Bermuda Collection. From April 25: Bacardi Ltd. Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary Bermuda Art. Further information: tel. 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts Onions Gallery: Edinburgh Gallery: Studio A: Studio B: April Branco with her charcoals (debut exhibition). Upper level, City Hall. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free. Further information: tel. 292-3824.

Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: 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. From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection. 'U-505 Captured', an exhibit that tells the remarkable story of the capture off western Africa and the hiding of the submarine U-505 at Bermuda. On permanent display. Open daily 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission 4 p.m.). Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members and children under five. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse@logic.bm.

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

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation/Elliot Gallery March Until March 31. Ernst Arnold Bauer: 'Art Pure' (mixed media paintings and lithographs), Old Elliot School building, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Gallery hours: weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Further information: tel. 504-3469 or e-mail kaleidoscope@northrock.bm

Kafu Gallery: Further information: tel. 295-5238, e-mail info@kafu.bm or visit www.kafuhairandgallery.bm.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget.'Somerwhere Beyond the Sea' –highlights from the Masterworks Collection. Admission $5. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Sundays by appointment. Further information: tel. 236-2950 or visit website www.bermudamasterworks.com

Masterworks at BF&M foyer: Vintage Bermuda travel posters. Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke. Open during normal business hours. Admission free.

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Paintings from the Bermudiana Collection. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. Further information: tel 236-2950. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: 'Recent Gifts and Acquisitions' (fiscal year 2003-2004) 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.

Rock Island Coffee Richelle Richards solo exhibition. Further information tel 296-5241.

Trevor (Cosmic Consciousness) Todd March 14-April 4: 'Colour and Sound Healing' – mixed media paintings, Blu Bar & Grill, Belmont Hills, 92 Middle Road, Warwick. Further information: tel.236-2390 or 337-1477.