May 27

Bermuda Regiment Band Beat the Retreat Ceremony in Hamilton at 9 p.m.

May 27 and 29, May 31 to June 4 and June 8 and 10

Breathe Free quit smoking workshop at the Devonshire Seventh Day Adventist Church at 62 Roberts Avenue, Devonshire at 6.30 p.m. with Dr. Ronald Lightbourne. Free. Contact Wander Hodgson at 232-7609 or 735-3333.

The Bermuda Botanical Society Annual General Meeting, 6.30 p.m. at the Visitors' Centre, Botanical Gardens. Following the AGM, the Curator of the Botanical Gardens, Neville Richardson, will give a presentation on the exciting new plans for the Gardens. Light refreshments will be served.

May 28

Seniors Learning Centre at the Bermuda College members and interested persons over 55-years-old are invited to a general meeting in the college cafeteria from 2.30 p.m.

Bermuda National Gallery Partner Re Lecture series with 2008 Biennial Juror Franklin Sirmans, Curator of Contemporary Art, Menhil Collection, Houston, Texas. Mr. Sirmans will deliver a lecture on contemporary art, focusing on Kevin Morris' work. $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

Saltus Grammar School's Ruth Henderson Memorial Concert in Victoria Park from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Rain date is May 29.

May 30

Bermuda National Gallery Whistle Stop Tour. Take a fun ride and discover the exciting world of the ocean, plants, Bermuda history, art and books. Trek through beautiful plant life, dive in a shark cage and find the true meaning of art. The tour kicks off at the BNG. Space is limited. So call 295-0487 to register today. Ages seven to 10 years old. $15 members and $20 for non-members (includes lunch).

June 1

Bermuda Regiment Band Beat the Retreat Ceremony in Dockyard at 9 p.m.

June 6

The Menuhin Foundation Annual Concert at 2.30 p.m. at Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Admission: $10 adults, $5 seniors and children. For more information please visit www.menuhin.bm.

June 7

AIDS Walk Bermuda presents its third annual event: AIDS Walk Bermuda 2009 in the Botanical Gardens at 2 p.m. Registration begins at noon, and pledge forms can be downloaded off of the AIDS Walk Bermuda website at www.aidswalkbermuda.webs.com.

June 13

Bermuda Folk Club night day at Spanish Point Boat Club Overseas Act – Kevin Dolan returns to Bermuda with fellow musicians Davey Armstrong and Simon Crawford for an Oldie Goldie NIght.In the mid 80's Kevin played at local pubs with Barry Fitzgerald, and later Davey Armstrong. Expect great guitar playing, classic cover songs and lots of Irish folk music. Come on out for a great night under the stars. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets on the door $12.

June 20 and 21

The St. David's Islanders and Native Community POWWOW 2009 at The St. David's Cricket Field. Gates open at 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission: Adults $8. Seniors and children $5. Crafts, food, dancing and more.

June 24

Bermuda Regiment Band Beat the Retreat Ceremony in Hamilton at 9 p.m.

August 23

The 2009 GK Walk in the Botanical Garden, Berry Hill Road. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and walk begins at 10 a.m.

EXHIBITIONS

Ace Gallery Gallery open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Further information/group bookings: 295-5200.

Bermuda Archives 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 May 29: Members' Spring show. May 31-July 10: Earthmatters. July 12-August 14: Plein Air Painters of Bermuda. August 16-28: Trevor Todd (solo). 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 Until August 7: 1. Changing Gears: The Art of the Bermuda Motorcycle. 2. African Art in Motion. 3. History of Art in Bermuda: A focus on photography. 4. Contemporary Conversations: Kevin Morris. 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: (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 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. The collections vary from artefacts used on the film 'Titanic', scientific research done by renowned scientists and photographs of the ship by National Geographic photographer, Emory Kristof.

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art. Taste Touch Sound in conjuction with the Elliot Gallery, their top 14 winning photographs from Taste Touch Sound photo competition. Jenny Faries, Theresa Airey, Alan Marquardt, Catherine Finsness, Jenni Kenny. 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 'Bermuda Onion Series': paintings by Elizabeth Mulderig in honour of Bermuda's 400th anniversary, Charles Lloyd Tucker Lounge. Further information: e-mail mworks@logic.bm

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: 236-5963 or e-mail kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm

Kafu Gallery: Further information: 295-5238, e-mail info@kafu.bm

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. Admission free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. '32N/64W' A Revelation: Bermuda's Black Artistic Legacy' in the Butterfield Family Gallery until May 29. Normal hours: Open every day except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information: 236-2950. Admission free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rick Faries Gallery: Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. 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.

Select Palette Art Canopius: Atlantic House (old MR Onions Building), 11 Par-la-Ville Road. For information: Susan A. Pearson at 505-4290.