THE BERMUDA CALENDAR
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 pm at the Visitors' Centre, Botanical Gardens. Following the AGM, the Curator of the Botanical Gardens, Mr 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.