November 17

Women's Resource Centre presents Christmas themed Corporate Quiz Night at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Doors open at 5.30 p.m. and the Quiz Night starts at 6 p.m. Cash bar and delicious complimentary hot and cold appetizers! Prize for winning team! Cost: A minimum donation of $500 per team, and $20 each for spectators. Donations can be raised by your team members, donated directly by your company, or combination of the two.

November 18

The Bermuda National Gallery will be showing Tim Darrell's film 'The Big Conversation' (2009) at 12.30 p.m. at the Bermuda National Gallery.

November 19

Lecture on the Documentary Film in Bermuda at the Bermuda College moderated by Dr. Sajni Tolaram, professor of English and Film Studies, with directors featured in the film series at 6.30 p.m.

Pembroke Rotary Club Annual Computer Quiz for High School Students, organised by Pembroke Rotary Club at Mount Saint Agnes Academy at 6.30 p.m. Register your team, consisting of three students, all attending the same school. Great prizes and a great challenge to beat last year's winners Mount Saint Agnes! Parents and friends come and support your team and increase your knowledge of computer terminologies.Additionally, you made enter email : barbarae@northrock.bm contact 236-8862.

Bermuda School of Music Choral-orchestral spectacular celebrating 20th anniversary of fall of the Berlin wall and Felix Mendelssohn's 200th birthday, St. Theresa's Cathedral, Hamilton 8 p.m. Featuring Bermuda Chamber Choir, Bermuda Festival Chamber Orchestra, Woodwind Ensemble of Duisburg Philharmonic from Germany, and violinist David France. Reception preceding concert in church hall, Laffan Street, 7 p.m. (includes video of fall of Berlin wall). Tickets: patrons $80 (reserved seating), adults $50, children $25. Available C Travel, Queen Street, Bermuda School of Music (295-510 or Jens Alers (Honorary German Consul) 505-2657. Proceeds to Bermuda School of Music scholarship fund.

November 20

Extreme Entertainment presents Live Stand up Comedy at the Fairmont' at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel at 9.30 p.m. with Ventriloquist Willie Brown, American comedians Adam Hunter and Reggie Reg, and local comedians Jah and Gina Davis. Tickets are $60 general admission and $85 VIP. Get tickets at www.bdatix.com

November 20 and 21

60s Live Rock & Roll Music Revue is the latest in a series of live music shows produced by Howard Rego for the benefit of The Bermuda Society of Arts. High powered Rock & Roll, including all the classic hits of the The Stones, The Beatles, Byrds, Animals, Rascals, Dylan and Hendrix in a tribute to The Savages. Time: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. at BSoA, top floor of City Hall, Hamilton. For more information call 292-3824 or email bsoa@ibl.bm. Tickets $50, at www.bdatix.bm or by ringing 292-3824.

November 21

Masterworks Museum of Art presents 'Pirate Night At The Museum' There will be a showing of 'Pirates of the Caribbean – Curse of the Black Pearl', a treasure hunt, meet a real life pirate, pirate crafts, popcorn and food, beer and wine for the adults. A prize for the best pirate costume. Kids are $5, adults are $10 (includes one drink). Doors open at 5 p.m. Movie starts at 6.30 p.m. Telephone 236-2950 for more information.

November 22

Walking Club of Bermuda starts at Elbow Beach, Public Road Entrance, Paget. For further information e-mail ltgorham@ibl.bm, call 737-0437 or visit http://walk.free.bm.

November 24

Centre on Philantropy workshop on starting a charity at 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 pm. Registering a charity takes more than just a good idea. If you are interested in learning how you can start and register a charity join us for this workshop! Topics include the registration and approval process, plus best practices for starting a charity. Cost: $50 members $75 non-members. For more information telephone 236-7706.

November 27

The Kathmandu Kids Club and The ISIS Foundation present The KatKids Christmas Market 2009 at Bermuda Athletic Association Gym. 5.30 p.m. until late. $10 cover charge. Advance tickets available from The ISIS Foundation office on Crow Lane or www.premiertickets.bm on sale from November 1.

White Night: Farewell Party at the Veranda Bar, Elbow Beach Hotel. Music by special guest DJ Nelson Torres of NYC and SalsaMania DJs. From 9 p.m. to midnight. Free Admission.

EXHIBITIONS

The Ace Gallery, Ace Building, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Hamilton Employee art exhibition – 'Vacations and Staycations' is on until December 31. Exhibition features 36 works of art all created by Ace employees and their families. The works in the exhibition include painting, crayon, and pastel, rip art, collage, pencil drawing and photography and provide a colourful and exciting depiction of the summer holidays.

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 Archives: The Legal Instruments of Emancipation An exhibition at the Bermuda Archives is on until November 28. Archives' Emancipation Exhibit currently in the Reading Room of the Bermuda Archives, to view the Slave Registers which form the centre of this exhibit. This exhibit is a great opportunity for the public to see these important documents which tell so much about Bermuda's background to Emancipation. Basement of the Government Building on Parliament Street, Hamilton or call 295-5151.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until December 4: 'Lines'. The exhibit explores what a line means to the artists. Come and see how they were inspired. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, including Sundays. Admission free. Further information: 234-2809. December 6-January 2010: Small Works. Further information: 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[AT] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Bermuda National Gallery Autumn show entitled '4 Centuries: Evolving Art' until December 23. 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: (1) Commissioner's House: The Exploring Voyage of HMS Challenger in Bermuda 1873. A selection of original and reproduction photographs depicting Bermuda, which were used as evidence in the scientific reports of the Challenger voyage, 1872-76. (2) From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection: 'U-505 Captured', an exhibit telling the remarkable story of the capture off western Africa and the hiding in Bermuda of the submarine U-505. (3) Steinhoff Magazine, High Cave: 'Prisoners in Paradise': Artefacts in Bermuda cedar/stone/other materials created by Dockyard convict establishment, and prisoners of the Boer and World Wars. 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 marmuse@logic.bm or see website www.bmm.bm

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute Titanic exhibit until November 30. A unique collection of Titanic artefacts, photographs and memorabilia, throughout the exhibits. This exhibit will not be seen anywhere else in the world as these collections have been compiled by BUEI from various sources to give visitors a wide overview of how the greatest marine tragedy captivated the public. The collections vary from artefacts used on the film 'Titanic', scientific research done by renowned scientists and photographs of the ship by National Geographic photographer, Emory Kristof.

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: Opening on November 6: Onions Gallery: Behind the Scenes - Photographs by Kelvin Hastings-Smith. Edinburgh Gallery: Colours - Oil Paintings by Sheilagh Head, Studio A: Make a Difference-Photographic images by Rachelle Paquette. Studio B: Recent Works by Kok Wan Lee and Mary Powell, Studio C: Recent Watercolours by Charles Knights, Studio D: Nature's Dancers-Watercolour Sketches by Emma Ingham-Dounouk.

BSoA Adult Drawing Sessions, Tuesdays from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Open drawing session with no tuition - bring your own materials. Eight sessions, $180 Members, $200 Non Members. Drop in $30 per session. BSoA Adult Life Drawing Classes with Emma Ingham-Dounouk on Thursdays from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. 10 sessions $280 Members $300 Non Members. Drop in $32 per session. BSoA Workshops for Children: 'Out of the X-Box - Creative Workshops for Children', for children aged six to 12. Saturday morning classes. Designed to get children out from behind their computer screens, this creative art workshops with Ami Zanders will have a new and exciting project every week including wall hangings, accordion books and baskets. Whilst making these creations, students will learn a range of skills from printmaking, weaving, wool painting, tie-dye and batik. All materials are supplied. From 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Eight sessions $150 Members/$160 Non members. Drop ins welcome $20 per session. E-mail bsoa@ibl.bm or call 292 3824 for a registration form and to confirm availability.

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art: Until November 18: 'Faces of Bermuda' – Nick Minugh offers abstract, surreal perspective of Bermuda using hand-rendered digital technology and canvas. 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 SPArt@logic.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.

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

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 mworks@logic.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, sculpture@ibl.bm call 441-747-3955 to arrange an appointment.

Elliot Gallery 'The Annual Fibre Festival'.The exhibit will feature both local and international artists and there will also be workshops.For more info visit www.kaf.bm. It runs until November 21. 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. Further information: 542-9000 or e-mail kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm or www.kaf.bm

Kafu Gallery: Works by Glenn Wilks. Further information: 295-5238, e-mail info@kafu.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. Call 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.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rick Faries Gallery: 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', photography by Gretchen Gurr, at TQ Atrium, Upper level of The Walker Arcade, (Above Bistro 12) #12 Reid Street entrance. It is on the upper level Walker Arcade, 12 Reid Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Contact: Select Palette Art, Susan A. Pearson on either SPArt@logic.bm or 441-505-4290.