December 30

Griot Sessions with Alex Winfield 'Post-Apocalyptic Puppetry' Tickets $20, are available at Chew HQ, on the corner of Elliot and Court Streets in Hamilton. Performance starts at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are not available on the door. Part proceeds in aid of The Chewstick Foundation. Limited seating.

December 31

The Fab Four to perform New Year's Eve for 441 Productions at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel featuring a musical history of the Beatles by the Fab Four and opening act, Bermuda's own British Invasion. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dinner is from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Showtime is at 10 p.m. Tickets are $199 includes dinner/grats and show in the Poinciana Ballroom. To guarantee a table with guests you must book a table of ten. Otherwise send your requests and list of names you would like at your table (after purchasing tickets) to 441productionstransact.bm. For more info go to www.bdatix.com.

January 3

Walking Club of Bermuda Hog Bay Park, Somerset. For further information e-mail ltgorhamibl.bm, ring 737-0437 or visit http://walk.free.bm.

January 6-7 and 8-9

Just for Laughs Bermuda at the Fairmont Southampton's Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre. Three ways to enjoy the show including dinner/show, cabaret style show and theatre-style. For more information telephone 292-7232, visit comedyevent.bm or www.bdatix.com. Tickets also available at the iStore, Reid Street and Fabulous Fashions, Heron Bay Plaza.

EXHIBITIONS

The Ace Gallery, Ace Building, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton 'Behind the Mask' by artist Wayne (Tony) DeSilva.

Ace Building Lobby: Alfred Birdsey An exhibition of paintings by Alfred Birdsey from the Collection of E. Michael Jones is on until December 31. As one of Bermuda's most celebrated artists, Alfred Birdsey stood alone for most of the second half of the 20th century as the only modernist painter working in Bermuda. Entirely self-taught, it is believed he started painting in 1927 at the age of 16. This exhibition of paintings is selected from the extensive collection of E. Michael Jones, one of Birdsey's major collectors. The paintings, all from the 1970s and 80s, span a period when Birdsey created his most accomplished works. The gallery is open to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. except by appointment. Groups should call for an appointment 295-5200.

Bermuda National Gallery Bermuda National Gallery Further information: 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Sundays. Free admission.

Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard. Open daily 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admissions at 4 p.m.) Entry: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members and children under five. Further information: 234-1333, e-mail marmuselogic.bm or see website www.bmm.bm

Bermuda Society of the Arts: Bermuda Society of Arts For gallery hours/further information call 292-3824. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Top floor of City Hall 292-3824. Also at BSoA: Onions Gallery: Anything Goes, a Members' Show. Edinburgh Gallery: Inspirations in Glass – Bermuda Glassworks Show. Studio A: BHS/IB Show of Student work. Studio B: Paper Paintings by Andrea Bolley. Studio C: Longtails In Motion – Photography by Monika Davis. Studio D: Recent Works by William Gringley.

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art: Until January 28, 'Impressions 09', works by Rhona J. Emmerson. Viewing hours: 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Further information: Sue Pearson on 505-4290 or e-mail SPArtlogic.bm 11 Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Corporation of Hamilton offices. 'Down through the Years' Selection of cartoons (1988-2008) by Royal Gazette cartoonist Peter Woolcock, City Hall, Church Street. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Department of Airport Operations/Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Department of Airport Operations/The Masterworks Foundation: 'Bermuda Onion Series': Paintings by Elizabeth Mulderig in honour of Bermuda's 400th anniversary, Charles Lloyd Tucker Lounge. Show runs until December. Further information: e-mail mworkslogic.bm.

The Desmond Fountain Gallery has added many new works to the collection. Viewing at the new location is exclusively by appointment only. For more information visit or contact: www.desmondfountain.com, sculptureibl.bm call 441-747-3955 to arrange an appointment.

Elliot Gallery 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire (corner of Jubilee Road and Parsons Lane), Devonshire. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. 542-9000

Kafu Gallery: Works by Glenn Wilks. Further information: 295-5238, e-mail infokafu.bm

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: Gifts and Acquisitions, plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit, 35 Reid Street. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 4.45 p.m., Admission Free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art: The Butterfield Family Gallery, Botanical Gardens, Paget. 'We Are Sailing' is a featured event of Bermuda's 400th Anniversary: Bermuda and part of the year-long celebration sponsored by the Bermuda 400th Committee. Open everyday except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information: 236-2950. Admission $5, members and children under 12 free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Camden 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Free admission. Artist in Residence Adrian Baker Opening. Botanical Gardens, Paget. Normal museum hours: Open everyday except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information: 236-2950. Admission $5, members and children under 12 free.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery: During shows open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Further information: 236-2950.

TQ Atrium/ Select Palette Art: 'Eye of the Beholder'by Gretchen Gurr black and white photos on canvas from around the world and a spectacular grid of 18 enchanting colour images of Scotland. TQ Atrium, Upper level of The Walker Arcade, (Above Bistro 12) #12 Reid Street entrance. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Windjammer II: Small Paintings for Christmas with a variety of Bermuda's favourite artists. Runs until January. Gallery is located on the the ground floor of the Fairmont Hamilton.