Today

Sandys Enrichment 'An Evening of Jazz Under the Stars' is being hosted by Sandys 360 Foundation. The fundraising event is under the distinguished patronage of Walter Roberts, JP. The night begins at 8 p.m. until midnight and takes place at the Sandys Secondary Middle School Amphitheatre. Performers will include Max Maybury and Friends, Wayne Davis, The Unit, James Richardson and Friends and more. There will be a bar and light refreshments. For more information, call 441-234-6195 or e-mail sandysfoundation@logic.bm for more information. Tickets $50.

September 12

West Indian Association annual end of summer boat cruise on MV Longtail departing from Albuoy's Point at 8.30 p.m. until 11.30 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance and $55 at the door. Dinner is included in the cost of admission. Contact 533-6633 or any of the members of the management committee.

Sandys 360 Foundation are officially opening the Sandys 360 Sports, Aquatic and Enrichment Centre at 3 p.m. All are invited. Dress casual. Refreshments served. Followed by community day.

Bermuda Folk Club Night Doors open 7.30 p.m. Music starts 8 p.m. Spanish Point Boat Club, Spanish Point, Pembroke. Open Mic Night. Families are welcome. Cash bar. Admission: $10 non-members, $5 members Inquiries: info@folkclub.bm or website www.folkclub.bm.

Latin presents Mexican Independence Day with Viva La Independence. There will be Mexican food and drinks along with entertainment by the Sabor Dance School and Salsa Mania DJS. The night starts at 8 p.m.

La Leche League of Bermuda will hold a support group meeting open to pregnant women, mothers and babies at 10.30 a.m. in the first floor conference room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The meeting topic is 'Breastfeeding and the Working Mother'. LLL of Bermuda is a registered charity, offering mother-to-mother help and encouragement to women wanting to breastfeed their babies. An accredited La Leche League Leader will be present to answer questions and address concerns. The meeting discussions include the latest medical research as well as personal experience. Free literature and a lending library will be available. Light refreshments will be served. Call 236-1120 for further information.

The Anglican Parish of Pembroke presents an Evening of Organ Favourites performed by Marinda Snyman of South Africa at 7.30 p.m. $30 for adults and $20 for students. Tickets can be purchased at St. John's Parish Office at 292-5308 or Kim Mason at 295-2000. Proceeds go to Pembroke Parish Youth Fund and Faith Venture 2009.

Obamatyme: Election Poetry, and Soul Poems: Life as Fertile Ground by internationally known poet Melodye Micere Van Putten. She will be reading and signing at True Reflections Bookstore on Chancery Lane from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

September 13

The Corporation of Hamilton's free Summer Sundays in the Park will be hosting a rock, pop and soul concert entitled 'Rock n de Rock'. Venue: Victoria Park's Historic Bandstand. It will feature Mohawk Radio, Ed Fox, Ronnie and the Secrets, Taylor Rankin, Ground Zero, Working Title, Taylor Rankin and the Kennel Boys. There will also be activities for children. From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

ANCOP International Bermuda GK Walk 2009, a 5k fundraising walk, to be at 9 a.m. from Botanical Gardens taking the scenic route of Harbour Road, Lovers Lane, South Road all the way to Tee Street back to Berry Hill Road. To register online go to www.raceday.bm and click on Running. Proceeds of the Walk will be used to help poor people in third world countries. For more information visit www.ancopbermuda.com or call 441-799-6659 or e-mail to ancopbermuda@logic.bm.

September 15

Art Sessions at G-135 every Tuesday evening 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for adults. $30 per session and all materials provided. Come and have fun expressing your creativity. For more info call 333-0191.

Two Fools Family Fun Day : 'I'm Back 2 Sckool Again' takes place at Shelly Bay Field from noon to 8 p.m. There will be Gombeys, free entertainment, fun castles, crazy games, plenty of giveaways, raffle prizes, dunk tank, majorettes, Playskills Station, face painting and much, much more. Admission is free.

September 16

Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting. Every Wednesday lunchtime 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Stevenson Room, Wesley Methodist Church, 41 Church Street, Hamlton and Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Red Cross Building 9 Berry Hill Road (left hand side training room). All welcome – overeaters, bulimics and anorexics. oabermuda@hotmail.comwww.oa.com

September 19

Marine Science Day 2009 at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, Ferry Reach, St. George's, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Have you heard that Deep Blue is the new green? The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (formerly the Bio Station) invites you to find out why at Marine Science Day 2009. Entrance is free and there will be fun for all ages. Become a scientist for the day and take a mini research cruise. Tour the labs, bunks and decks of BIOS's Atlantic Explorer research ship. Scientific experiments, demonstrations, a brand new puppet show, and more. For more information www.bios.edu or call 297-1880.

KBB Island Wide Marine Clean Up Day. Join the community effort for our Island's 400th Anniversary to Keep Bermuda Beautiful. Choose a coastal or water location that needs to be cleaned up. Gather together a team from your organisation, your neighbourhood, your family or friends. Choose a time in the morning or afternoon. If need be, schedule this for September 20. Call KBB on 295-5142 to register your chosen location or ask KBB to assign a location for your group. After your group performs their marine debris clean up, call KBB to report the number of blue (recyclable) and black bags collected and bulky waste items. Students can receive credit for Community Service. For more information, visit our website www.kbb.bm or call 295-5142.

September 23

Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting. Every Wednesday lunchtime 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Stevenson Room, Wesley Methodist Church, 41 Church Street, Hamlton and Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Red Cross Building 9 Berry Hill Road (left hand side training room). All welcome – overeaters, bulimics and anorexics. oabermuda@hotmail.comwww.oa.com

October 1

Launch of Breast Cancer Awareness Month proclamation on the steps of City Hall at 12 noon. All are welcome.

Breast Cancer Health seminar at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Nancy Roberge. Owner and director of the Chestnut Hill Physical Therapy Associates, talking about 'Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors'. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. local vendors and information tables and refreshments.

October 2

Fish Fry at Christ Church, Warwick, from 5 to 8.30 p.m. take out or eat in $20 per plate. For tickets visit Keith's Kitchen in the BAA parking lot, Christ Church, Warwick or Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre.

October 3

Breast Cancer Awareness Dream Dare Dance Women's Conference at CedarBridge Academy. Tickets $59 including speakers, lunch and entertainment. For further information call PALS on 236-7257.

EXHIBITIONS

Ace Gallery: Calix Smith – Que Vive El Concepto (Long Live the Concept) Until September 30. Calix Smith is currently pursuing an associate degree in art and design at the Bermuda College. The show consists of 12 drawings and paintings, many in black and white charcoal with splashes of colour. Most of his work offers a social commentary on local and international issues including the plight of young black males. Ace Building, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton. The Gallery is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Groups should call 295-5200 for an appointment.

Alfred Birdsey: An Exhibition of Paintings by Alfred Birdsey from the Collection of E. Michael Jones. Until December. As one of Bermuda's most celebrated artists, Alfred Birdsey stood alone for most of the second half of the 20th century as the only modernist painter working in Bermuda. Entirely self-taught, it is believed he started painting in 1927 at the age of 16. This exhibition of paintings is selected from the extensive collection of E. Michael Jones, one of Birdsey's major collectors. The paintings, all from the 1970s and 1980s, span a period when Birdsey created his most accomplished works.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard 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 Bermuda National Gallery The Bermuda National Gallery's autumn show entitled '4 Centuries: Evolving Art' opens today and the exhibition runs until December 23. 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. Free admission.

Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard. 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 Underwater Exploration Institute Titanic exhibit until November 30. A unique collection of Titanic artefacts, photographs and memorabilia, throughout the exhibits. This exhibit will not be seen anywhere else in the world as these collections have been compiled by BUEI from various sources to give visitors a wide overview of how the greatest marine tragedy captivated the public.

Bermuda Society of the Arts: Ongoing until September 23: Onions Gallery: BSoA Members' Photographic Show. Edinburgh Gallery: Olio – photographs by Libby Cook-Toppan and Kiona Estravit. Studio A: This is Bat Country – Images by Sunell van der Westhuysen. Studio B: The Spaces Between – Ceramic images by Kimberley Tucker. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Top floor of City Hall 292-3824.

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art: Michael Cacy's 'Reflections on Bermuda' runs until September 24. 11 Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7.30 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 Department of Airport Operations/The Masterworks Foundation: 'Bermuda Onion Series': Paintings by Elizabeth Mulderig in honour of Bermuda's 400th anniversary, Charles Lloyd Tucker Lounge. Show runs until December. e-mail mworks@logic.bm.

The Desmond Fountain Gallery has added many new works to the collection. Viewing at the new location is exclusively by appointment only. For more information visit or contact: www.desmondfountain.com, sculpture@ibl.bm or call 441-747-3955 to arrange an appointment.

Elliot Gallery 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire (corner of Jubilee Road and Parsons Lane), Devonshire. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. Further information: 542-9000 or e-mail kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm

Kafu Gallery: Works by Glenn Wilks. Call295-5238, e-mail info@kafu.bm

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: Gifts and Acquisitions' plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit, 35 Reid Street. Open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Admission Free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art: The Butterfield Family Gallery, Botanical Gardens, Paget. 'We Are Sailing' is a featured event of Bermuda's 400th Anniversary: Bermuda and part of the year-long celebration sponsored by the Bermuda 400th Committee. Open everyday except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call: 236-2950.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Camden 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Free admission.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rick Faries Gallery: Botanical Gardens, Paget. Reg Grundy, 'Longtails: The Bermuda Dream', features backlit photographs in light boxes. Normal museum hours: Open everyday except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For 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.

TQ Atrium/ Select Palette Art: Antoine A.R. Hunt Exhibition 'Bermuda Blue'. Cyanotype Prints. It is on the upper level Walker Arcade, 12 Reid Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.