TODAY AND TOMORROW

Moscow Circus The Bermuda Festival 2.30 p.m. and 8 p.m. See http://www.bdatix.com/ for more information or www.bermudafestival.org . (Sold Out). At the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts.

TODAY

Bermuda National Gallery panel discussion. 'An exploration of the relevance of the museum in today's uncertain economy while sharing philosophies and visions.'Featuring Thomas P. Campbell, Director, The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, New York and local museum directors: Lisa Howie, Bermuda National Gallery; Julie Hastings-Smith, Bermuda Society of Arts; Dr. Edward Harris, Bermuda Maritime Museum; Jennifer Gray, Bermuda National Trust; Wendy Tucker, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Venue: BNG, City Hall & Arts Centre, Hamilton Reception 5.30 p.m. and Panel Discussion from 6 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. Free Admission.

TOMORROW

The Walking Club of Bermuda will meet at Spittal Pond, Western Entrance, Smith's at 7 a.m. for a 7.10 a.m. start. Walks are six to seven miles unless otherwise stated and there are cut off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Walks are free and all are welcome. For further information visit http://walk.free.bm, email ltgorham@ibl.bm or call 441 737-0437.

A fete at Aizone Night Club on Reid Street Extension. $20 - a time of fellowship with music and a cup of soup in support of the Haiti Earthquake Appeal. 6 p.m. - midnight.

February 2

The Bermuda Festival continues with the Bermuda Festival Chamber Orchestra at City Hall at 8 p.m. $25 for students and $50 for adults. See http://www.bdatix.com/ for more information or www.bermudafestival.org

February 3

Bermuda Cat Fanciers Association Annual General Meeting at 7.30 p.m. at "Highlife", #4 Knapton Crescent, Smiths. Refreshments will be served. Call 238-0112 or 333-9070 for further information.

The Centre on Philanthropy is holding a Webinar: Nonprofit Risk Management - The Deep End: Non Profit Finance and Audit Committee. From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Charities House. $20/$35. Contact 236-7706 or

nsmith@centreonphilanthropy.org

February 4

Centre on Philanthropy Webinar: Association of Fundraising Professionals - Warming the Cold Call with John Greenhoe. From 2 to 3.30 p.m. at Charities House. $35/$50. Contact 236-7706 or nsmith@centreonphilanthropy.org

Bermuda College Corange Science week speaker Dr. Phillipe Rouja. 'Discovery Understanding Progress' 6:30 pm to 8 pm North Hall G301. For details contact 236 - 9000 ext 4442. Lecture is free.

Bermuda National Gallery PartnerRe Art Lecture Series feautring Franklin Hill Perrell, former chief curator of the Nassau County Museum of Art, now historic preservationist. Reception at 5.30 p.m. and lecture at 6 p.m. Tickets $10 for member and $20 for non-members. Seating limited. To reserve a seat telephone 295-9428.

February 5

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Charman Prize 2010. Opening reception and awards ceremony from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

February 6

The Bermuda Festival continues with the Arturo O'Farrill Latin Jazz Orchestra at At the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. See http://www.bdatix.com/ for more information or www.bermudafestival.org . $25 for students and $65 for adults.

February 6

Bermuda Reading Association 26th Annual Literacy Conference . Keynote speakers are Dr. Peter Afflerbach and Darnell Todd-Wynn. Fairmont Hamilton Princess from 8 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Cost $35. Includes continental breakfast. Call Marla Smith at 295-0487 or email mlsmith@gov.bm

Bermuda Autism Support and Education Society presents Casino Royale The World Heritage Centre, Penno's Wharf, St. George's. Free cocktails 7-9 p.m. and Casino from 9 p.m.-midnight. Full Cash Bar. Ticket price includes: Cocktail styled food, DJ, late night dessert buffet, full cash bar and a bucket of Casino chips. Raffle. You can cash in your chips at the end of the night for a chance to win great prizes. Tickets $150 are available at the International Sports Shop and A&J Sports Cards in the Washington Mall. For more information contact: basebda@yahoo.com.