September 10-13, 15-20

Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society 'Present Laughter' (Noel Coward comedy), Daylesford Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $30. Available: One hour before performances. Also see www.boxoffice.bm when Daylesford box office is closed.

September 12-14

MotherBaby International Film Festival (MIFF) will launch its international debut in Bermuda. This three-day world-class event features powerful and inspiring films that explore issues around pregnancy, parenting and birthing. For more information contact Sophia Cannonier-Watson at the Bermuda Health Co-op on 236-0336 or e-mail: info@healthcoop.bm. Tickets are $50 for a one day ticket, $90 for a family (two adults) one day ticket. For a single two day ticket it is $80, and for a family two day ticket it is $150. Opening night party tickets $15 (Friday).

September 13

Jiketsu Martial Productions presents 'Fists of Fury Ultimate Fighters Championship' at the Berkeley Institute Gymnasium featuring Bermuda's best amateur fighters from Police Gym, Controversy Gym and Rego's Boxing Gym. Also showcasing self-protection and martial arts demonstrations. Tickets available at Secrets, International Sports Shop, and Sports R Us and Down to Earth. Doors open at 7 p.m. Fight starts at 8 p.m. Also featuring Secrets Fashion Show and Sexy Ring Models. Advance tickets $40 and $50 at the door. www.jiketsumartialproductions.com.

Men's Renewal Rally Bike-a-thon & Shoe Drive from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Bernard Park. $25 per bike at all Market Place locations at Bernard Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Keep your shoes handy for donation. Motivational speakers, family support experts and food. Speakers include Dennis Rahim Watson, Colwyn Burchall and Tulani Bulford. Telephone 734-4034.

Culture Shock Promotion presents "Sweetness is My Weakness" featuring Beres Hammond, Troy Anthony, Bobby Washington, Ras Gymsy and Ali at Somerset Cricket Club.

Bermuda Folk Club night with American acoustic country pop group Avenue B at Spanish Point Boat Club at 8 p.m. $10 at the door. For more information telephone 291-2070 or go to www.folkclub.bm

La Leche League of Bermuda will hold a support group meeting open to pregnant women, new mothers and babies at 10.30 a.m. at the first floor Conference Room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The meeting topic is 'Facts and Myths about Breastfeeding.' 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.

Youth & Community Against Violence. Solutions Summit at the Devonshire Seventh Day Adventist Church on Roberts Avenue. Community lunch 1 p.m. Summit at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited. Worship service at 11 a.m.

September 14

The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 a.m. 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 a.m. for a 7.10 a.m. start. City Hall, Hamilton, to Somerset Bridge nine miles (bring cash for ferry back). 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

September 16-17

BUEI Glowworm cruises. Boat leaves dock at sunset. Exact time when making reservations. Tickets: members $35, others $50. Further information/tickets: tel. 297-7314.

September 18

Bermuda International Film Festival 'Man on Wire', which won the Audience Award as well as the Jury Prize in the World Cinema Documentary category at January's Sundance Film Festival, is the Bermuda International Film Festival's September Film Series selection. The film will screen in the Tradewinds Auditorium at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute at 6.30 p.m. (note earlier time). Tickets, $8 for BIFF Film Club members and $10 for non-members, can be reserved at info@biff.bm.

September 19

Fifth annual Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre Charity Golf Classic at the Belmont Hills Golf Club. 7.30 a.m. check in at the golf shop. A light breakfast will be served. 8 a.m. shot gun start. 1.30 p.m. check in at the golf shop. A light lunch will be served. 2 p.m. shot gun start. Reception and prize presentation after play. Draw at 6 p.m. To reserve telephone Taneisha Martin at 292-4995 or e-mail charitygolf@bm.shroders.com

September 21

The Walking Club of Bermuda meets every Sunday at 7 a.m. 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 a.m. for a 7.10 a.m. start. This week the walk takes place at Spanish Point Park, Pembroke. 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

September 24

BUEI Lecture Series Guest speaker: Ron Lucas. Topic: 'Reef Portraits' (book signing 6.30 p.m. lecture 7 p.m.) Tickets: members: $15, others $20. Further information/to purchase: 297-7314. Dinner tickets: $33.75.

September 26

Bermuda National Gallery Champagne, Jazz & Razzamatazz with Gita Blakeney-Saltus sponsored by Digicel from 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Bring a friend and join us for an evening of great music with Gita and 'The Unit' and performance art at Number 6 Shed, Front Street. $15 Members; $25 N0on-members.

September 28

Bermuda National Gallery Opening of Autumn exhibitions. Directors' circle 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., members 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

September 30

Bermuda National Gallery PartnerRe Art Lecture Series: Bill Brandt in Focus. Reception 5.30 p.m., lecture 6 p.m. by visiting Goldsmiths College, University of London lecturer and art critic, Ian Jeffrey, who will discuss Brandt's connections with European photography in the 1930s and his photographic techniques. This presentation will reveal much about Brandt's personality, his artistic intentions, and the influence of his art from the 1950s onwards: 'a major artist.' $10 members; $20 non-members.

EXHIBITIONS

Bermuda Archives Until October 31: 'A Very Manifest Alteration. The Life and times of Jemmy Darrell, 1793-1816' – exploring the legal status of free persons of colour in the age of slavery through historical documents written by and about celebrated pilot Darrell. Lower level, Government Administration Building, Parliament Street, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Group visits by arrangement with Mrs. Gaynell Weeks 294-9196.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until October 10: 'The Nature of Things' (juried members' show). Further information: 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Further information: tel. 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.

Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: (1) Commissioner's House: 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. (2) From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection: 'U-505 Captured', an exhibit telling the remarkable story of the capture off western Africa and the hiding in Bermuda of the submarine U-505. (3) Steinhoff Magazine, High Cave: 'Prisoners in Paradise': Artefacts in Bermuda cedar/stone/other materials created by Dockyard convict establishment, and prisoners of the Boer and World Wars. Open daily 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.) Entry: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members and children under five.

Bermuda Society of Arts Until September 24: Onions Gallery: 'Wish You Were Here' – photographs by Peter Matcham. Edinburgh Gallery: International Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Further information: 292-3824 or see website www.bsoa.bm.

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art. Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm.

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation/Elliot Gallery, 27 Jubilee Road (corner of Jubilee Road and Parsons Lane), Devonshire. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. 236-5963 or e-mail kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Normal hours: Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. 236-5732. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: 'Recent Gifts and Acquisitions' 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. Free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget. September 13-January 2009: 1. 'Charge of the Light Brigade': Selections from the Permanent Collection based on theme of artists capturing Bermuda's elusive light. 2. Henry Moore drawings inspired by Bermuda shells (previously unseen by the public). 3. 'Charles DShaw Green: Bermuda Works' – paintings inspired by the South Shore and the Aquarium. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. 236-2950.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rick Faries Gallery: Until September 23: Barbara Dillas 'It's About Colour' (mixed media/acrylics paintings). Regular hours: Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Further information: 236-2950.