Today

Bermuda National Gallery Lunchtime series, 12.30 - 1.30 p.m. Video presentation: The Art of the Dogon. The Dogon peoples possess one of the richest art traditions in West Africa. Residing in an imposing landscape of steep cliffs and arid plains, the Dogon peoples of Mali have for centuries created powerful sculpture to use in various rituals and in their daily life. One of the great admirers and collectors of Dogon art is Lester Wunderman. This half-hour film is based on his extensive collection at the Metropolitan Museum, NY and his archival footage which was shot on location in Mali. This film attempts to capture the beauty and power of Dogon art while placing it in context within Dogon beliefs and culture. Narrated by Sue Cott, produced and directed by John Goberman and Marc Bauman. 24 minutes. Free.

note: A magnificent Dogon door to a chief's house (donated to the BNG African Collection in 1996 by Carol D. Hill, MBE) is prominently displayed in the current exhibition, "Inside & Out: House & Home."

November 6-9

THE Company Play by Patricia (Pogson) Nisbett: 'Wa Got What You Want', City Hall theatre. November 6/7: 8 p.m., November 8: 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. November 9: 4 p.m. Tickets ($25) available at E.R. Aubrey jewellery outlets, City Hall box office 12 noon to 2 p.m.