March 15 marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Bermuda National Gallery, and a series of events are planned to mark the occasion.

Founding trustee Dr. Charles Zuill and a panel of individuals instrumental in the Gallery's history will lead the way with a lunchtime lecture on March 14 which will take a look at the BNG's past, present and future. The public will also be invited to share their own memories and thoughts. Starting time is 12.30 p.m.

On March 15 the Corporation of Hamilton and the BNG will co-host a special ceremony in Par-la-Ville Park when the 'Par-la-Ville Sculpture Park' will be officially dedicated to the memory of the late John Young, in addition to celebrating the anniversary itself; honouring those who have helped to shape the Gallery along the way; and future collaboration between the Gallery and the Corporation on similar public art-related projects.

On the evening of March 15 well-known local vocalist Gita Blakeney, who is also the Gallery's development director, will host a jazz evening celebrating the 15 years of progress.

New show at the Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard

The members' juried Spring show is now underway at the Bermuda Arts Centre. Mixed media and theme-free, it includes oils by Christopher Marson, oil pastels by Molly Godet, abstract acrylics by Kok Wan Lee, pastel, charcoals, oil and watercolour pieces by David Harries, ink and watercolours by Maggic Cormack, hand-dyed and beaded pieces by Lynn Morrell, and batiks by Joyce Beale. Closing date is April 14. For gallery hours see the Bermuda Calendar.>Harvard Concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity

Earmark March 27 for a musical open house at the Anglican Cathedral featuring performances by the Harvard Krokodiloes, the Radcliffe Pitches, and the Din and Tonics. Admission to the 90-minute noonday concert, which is being sponsored by US Consul General Gregory Slayton and Mrs. Slayton, is free, but donations will be accepted in aid of Bermuda's Habitat for Humanity.

Paper Paintings coming to Masterworks

An opening reception at 5.30 p.m. on March 16 launches an exhibition by visiting artist Andrea Bolley in the Rose Garden Gallery at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art. For further information ( 236-2950 or visit website www.bermudamasterworks.com