FRIDAY

Bermuda National Gallery lunchtime lecture series in conjunction with the Bermuda Maritime Museum present Gravestones of Bermuda: Material Culture and the Atlantic Economy Over Three Centuries, with Dr. Bruce S. Elliott, professor of History at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm $5 donation from non-members and members of BMM and BNG free.

Bermuda Autism Support & Education Society presents Autism Awareness Month denim day. To participate contact Dianna Corday 293-0504.

SATURDAY

BIFF Wrap Party: Volcanic Productions says they will feature live performances by Langhorne Slim & The War Eagles, also witness the debut performance of Bermuda's most ignorant reggae artist 'UZIMON' (having recently sold ¼ million tracks on iTunes). Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Princess Ball Room. 9 pm - 2 am. Open Bar and Food. Tickets $80, are available at the BIFF box office, which is located in Washington Mall (old Frameworks) or $100 at the door.

Bermuda Folk Club Blues & Rock Night at Spanish Point Boat Club. Under the stars weather-permitting. Show starts at 8 pm. Entrance is $8 for non-members, $5 for members. Our website is www.folkclub.bm or call 291-2070 for more information.

April 7-11

Bermuda National Gallery/Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation Mural art camp for 8-14 year olds, Kaleidoscope, cnr. Jubilee Rd and Parsons Lane, Devonshire, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: members $300, others $350, inc. art materials. Further information/registration: Fiona at kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm or tel. 236-5963.

April 10

Bermuda Personal Watercraft Association annual meeting will be held at Spanish Point Boat Club at 6 pm . Any queries contact Jonathan at 335-1528 or Marita at 295-0523 .

April 11

Alliance Française 'Un Bistro à Paris' Annual Dinner at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club. Reception is 7 p.m. General meeting 7.30 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. French music and speakers. Tickets on sale at Pulp & Circumstance on Queen Street for $40 for members and $70 for non-members. For reservations before April 8 telephone 336-7901 or email alliancefrancaise@logic.bm.

April 12

Bermuda Cat Fanciers Association 34th Championship and Household Pet Cat Show from 9.30 am to 4 pm at the World Heritage Centre, Penno's Wharf, St-Georges. The theme is Cats Around The World. Featuring International Cat Judging, Breed Information, Spay & Neuter Information, SPCA adopt-a-cat and information booth, vendor, raffles, refreshments. All are welcome, $5 adults, $3 children & seniors. Call 238-0112 for information.

Bermuda Autism Support Education Society Bingo Night 6.30 pm at Whitney Institute Hall, $5 per card.

April 16-17

SMD Productions 'Groovin' with the Band', Daylesford Theatre, Washington Street, 7.30 p.m. Features Toni Bari and Friends and Saltus Jazz Band, spanning the decades in jazz, funk, Latin, R&B and classic rock. Tickets: $50. Available: Saltus Grammar School, Music Box, Daisy & Mac, Robertson's Drug Store.

April 18

Bermuda National Gallery 'An Evening in St. Tropez', Tucker's Point Beach Club. Cocktails 7 p.m., dinner 8 p.m. Tickets: $300 per person. Attire: St. Tropez chic. Further information: tel. 295-9428.

May 28

The Bermuda Guild of Stitchery presents a lecture with famed stitcher Jane Greenoff from 7 pm until 8.30 pm . Topic: Inspiration for Stitching from Antique Samplers Church Hall, Christ Church, Devonshire $10 which includes talk and light refreshments.

May 29 - June 1

Bermuda Guild of Stitchery workshops with Jane Greenoff from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm each day. Heirloom Hussif or Pocket Sampler Counted cross stitch and fritillary band sampler. Elbow Beach Hotel, Paget Suite. $165 for Bermuda Guild of Stitchery members and $180 for all others. Fees include a light lunch and beverages. For more information telephone Pat Bean at 293-3237, 505-7515 or email her at beap1@ibl.bm .

EXHIBITIONS

Ace Gallery 'Contemporary Vietnamese Painting' (six artists with different styles whose work draws from Vietnamese local life), Ace Global Headquarters building, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Groups by appointment, tel. 295-5200.

Bermuda Archives The original reredos of the Bermuda Anglican Cathedral by sculptor Byllee Lang are featured in the archives reading room until April 30. Lower level of the Government Administration Building at 30 Parliament Street. For more information telephone 297-7737.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until April 11: 'Partners' (group show by invited artists who created their work in partnership). Further information: tel. 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Until Friday: Winter exhibitions: 1. Cultural Reflections (Inuit art from the Dennos Museum Centre collection, Innuit wall-hangings from the Judith Varney Burch Collection. 2. African Affinities. 3. Byllee Lang (tribute), Bermuda Collection. From April 25: Bacardi Ltd. Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary Bermuda Art. Further information: tel. 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts Onions Gallery: Spring members' show. Edinburgh Gallery: Studio A: Studio B: April Branco with her charcoals (debut exhibition). Upper level, City Hall. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free. Further information: tel. 292-3824.

Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: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. From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection. 'U-505 Captured', an exhibit that tells the remarkable story of the capture off western Africa and the hiding of the submarine U-505 at Bermuda. On permanent display.Open daily 9:30am to 5pm (last admission 4:00pm). Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members and children under five. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse@logic.bm.

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

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation/Elliott Gallery March April 2-21: Will Collieson, Louisa B. Flannery, Joan E. Rodriguez, David Zuill , Old Elliott School building, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Official opening April 3 6-8 p.m. Further information: tel. 504-3469 or email kaleidoscope@northrock.bm

Kafu Gallery: Further information: tel. 295-5238, e-mail info@kafu.bm or visit www.kafuhairandgallery.bm.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget.'Somerwhere Beyond the Sea' — highlights from the Masterworks Collection. Admission $5. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Sundays by appointment. Further information: tel. 236-2950 or visit website www.bermudamasterworks.com

Masterworks at BF&M foyer: Vintage Bermuda travel posters. Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke. Open during normal business hours. Admission free.

Masterworks Foundation at Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Paintings from the Bermudiana Collection. Open Tuesdays and Fridays 12 noon to 2 p.m. Further information: tel 236-2950. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: 'Recent Gifts and Acquisitions' (fiscal year 2003-2004) plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit, 35 Reid Street. Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free.

Masterworks Rose Garden Gallery 'Afrik Eco Art: Recent Bermudian Works' by Marie-Denise Douyon. Closing reception March 14 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Rock Island Coffee Richelle Richards solo exhibition. Further information tel 296-5241.

Trevor (Cosmic Consciousness) Todd Until Friday: 'Colour and Sound Healing' — mixed media paintings, Blu Bar & Grill, Belmont Hills, 92 Middle Road, Warwick. Charity silent auction/official opening March 14, 6.28 p.m. to 8.28 p.m. Further information: tel.236-2390 or 337-1477.