December 4

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute Lecture/DVD by scientist Dr. William Sladen, prof. emeritus, Johns Hopkins University. Topic: Teaching geese, swans and cranes migration routes by ultralight aircraft (the science behind the Hollywood film, 'Flying Home'), Tradwinds auditorium, The Lane, Pembroke, 7 p.m. Doors/cash bar 6.30 p.m. Tickets: members $15, others $20. Available Oceans Gift Shop, The Body Shop.

Katmandu Kids Club Christmas market, Gosling's wine cellar, 9 Dundonald St., 5.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nepalese and Ugandan jewellery and craft stalls. Tickets: $20. Advance tel. 232-9001, or at the door. Cash/cheques only for purchases. Credit cards accepted for membership/mini auction bids. Further information: tel. 232-9001.

Tomorrow

Bermuda National Gallery Christmas evening, upper level, City Hall. Christmas stories/sing-along, 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets: Members $5, children under 16 free, others $15. Available at the Gallery.

ChildWatch Seminar: Panel forum/DVD 'The Missing Years' — Young victims discuss effects of post-family separation, St. Theresa's hall, Laffan Street, 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Light refreshments 6.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Further information: tel. 334-8060.

From tomorrow to December 15

Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society Pantomime: 'Jack and the Beanstalk', City Hall Theatre, 7.30 p.m. Matinees: December 8, 9, 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $28. Available: Daylesford box office (292-0848) November 24 noon to 3 p.m. (no phone bookings). November 26-December 4 (weekdays only) 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. City Hall box office (292-2313): December 5-15 one hour before curtain time. Online bookings: www.bmds.bm from November 24 after 5.30 p.m. (Telephone bookings during box office hours only).

Thursday

Bank of Bermuda Foundation Fibre Arts Festival: Meet participating guest artisans, Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation's Elliot gallery, Devonshire. Short talk/Q&A on topic 'Is craft art?'. Supper follows. Admission by donation ($20 suggested). RSVP 236-5963.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Magical evening of carolling, steps of 'Camden', Botanical Gardens, Paget, 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Performers: BHS bell choir, Apex 4, Salvation Army Band, St. George's Prep Choir, Bermuda School of Music Children's Choir. Admission free, light refreshments. All welcome.

December 7-9

National Dance Foundation of Bermuda/Partner Re Free Master class/teacher training workshops, Bermuda High School for Girls dance studio, Richmond Road, Pembroke. Pre-registration required. For further information/registration form tel. 236-3319 or see website www.dancebermuda.org

December 8

Christmas Boat Parade Circumnavigating Hamilton Harbour from 6.30 p.m. Finale fireworks approx. 8.15 p.m. To enter boat online see website www.bermudaboatparade.bm Further information: Steve Thomson tel. 292-6563.

December 9

The Ensemble Singers Programme of Christmas music, Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, 4 p.m. Further information: tel. 236-2219.

WindReach Recreational Village/Bermuda School of Music Live nativity re-enactment, at the petting zoo, Warwick, Gates open 5.30 p.m., Sensory Trail procession to stable 6.30 p.m., live nativity and Christmas carols, bake stall, soup and rolls, 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Admission: $3 per person, $10 per family.

National Training Laboratories/Bermuda College Diversity Training Programme Open House hosted by graduating class of 1977 for all persons interested in diversity/human relations to network, renew acquaintances and celebrate 10th anniversary, Bermuda College cafeteria, Paget, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 1995-7 graduates/NTL trainers present. Songs/comments encouraged. Light refreshments.

December 9-10

St. John's Youth Choir 'Joy to the World', Christmas programme directed by Marjorie Pettit, with guest harpist Ina Zdorovetchi and including Britten's 'Ceremony of Carols', St. John's Church, Pembroke, 7 p.m. Tickets: adults $25, students $15. Available: www.boxoffice.bm, Pianos Plus (Front Street) and at the door.

December 12

Bermuda National Gallery Deadline for artwork submissions to student art competition. Further information: Lisa Howie tel. 295-9428.

December 16

Wedco 'Rockin' with Lights' street festival, Dockyard. Events include wire light sculpture competition, encore presentation of Boat Parade winner in the marina, shopping, and more.

EXHIBITIONS

Ace Gallery 'Contemporary Vietnamese Painting" (six artists with different styles whose work draws from Vietnamese local life), Ace Global Headquarters building, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Groups by appointment, tel. 295-5200.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Small Works 2. Further information: tel. 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Until January 4, 2008. 'Living with Art' (modern/contemporary African American art from the collection of Alitash Kebede). Further information: tel. 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts Until December 11: Onions Gallery:BSoA Members' juried photographic exhibition. Studio A: Stella Shakerchi 'Recent Works'. Studio B: Celebration — The building of City Hall. Edinburgh Gallery 'Mixology' (mixed media abstract paintings and photographs by Amanda Temple). Upper level, City Hall. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free. Further information: tel. 292-3824.

Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: '32 degrees N 64 degrees W: Approaching Bermuda' historic watercolours depicting aids to navigation and approaches to Bermuda by Driver, Seymour and Le Marchant Tupper (From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection in assn. with the Bermuda Archives). Open daily 9:30a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 pm). Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse[at]logic.bm.

Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery: Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, inc. 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.

Kaleidescope Arts Foundation: Elliott Gallery Old Elliot School building, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Gallery hours: weekdays 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Further information: tel. 504-3469 or email kaleidoscope[at]northrock.bm

Kafu Gallery: Further information: tel. 295-5238, e-mail info[at]kafu.bm or visit www.kafuhairandgallery.bm.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery Until December 4: 'Seymour Art': Al Seymour Sr. and Jr. tel. 236-2950.