December 31

UNITE presents the Red Carpet at LV'S for NYE 08. The party starts at 10 pm and runs through 'til 3 am. with some of the Island's hottest DJs China & Bussy and resident Skilatchi.The night includes Red carpet entry and valet parking, two glasses of Champagne, Hors d'oeuvres until midnight, party favours, Venetian masks and crowns, heated outdoor patio lounge with live entertainment, midnight countdown with surprise giveaways. Dress: Black Tie, Suit, Jacket . Strictly over 23. For more info and VIP bookings visit www.unite.bm or telephone 737-2355. General admission tickets are $90 in advance, VIP tickets $125. Tickets available at: LV'S, MEF restaurants, Music World and Unite Promoters.

The Jimmy Keys Gala Evening at the Fairmont Southampton Princess in the Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre. Ring in the New Years with comic musician Jimmy Keys. Evening $199 and includes a reception featuring hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and four plated dinner. A non-stop two hour show followed by a DJ and dancing. For reservations telephone 238-8000. For more information go to www.jimmykeys.com .

January 31

The Bermuda Union of Teachers is celebrating their 90th anniversary with a Breakfast Banquet at the Fairmont Southampton Resort. Keynote speakers will be Thulus Nxesi, General Secretary of the South African Democratic Teacher's Union and President of Education International. Pre-breakfast cocktails 8 am to 9 am and breakfast banquet at 9 am. Attire- semi-formal. Tickets $50. Tickets available from BUT headquarters by December 15. Call 292-6515 to RSVP.