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BIFF rolls out red carpet for the Oscars

l The Bermuda International Film Festival will screen ‘’Beloved’ on Saturday. Catherine Deneuve stars in the movie, the latest to screen as part of the BFFlix Monthly Film Series. Film to be shown at BUEI at 5.30pm. For more details, or to buy tickets, see www.pTix.bm.l Masterworks’ Super Saturday series continues with Under the Sky, an opportunity for families to participate in free themed arts and craft activities from 10am until 2pm. Full details can be found at www.bermudamasterworks.com.l The Oscars rule supreme on Sunday. BIFF will present 2013 Live From The Red Carpet at Margarita's Grill, starting at 7.30pm. There will be a live broadcast from Hollywood in time to show the celebrities arriving at the 85th Academy Awards at 8pm. Those who attend are encouraged to dress as their favourite movie star/character. There will be happy hour prices on tapas and cocktails, special Oscar-themed cocktails, red carpet photos, a trivia quiz, and more. Tickets, $35, include a complimentary glass of champagne. Buy them from www.pTix.bm. For table reservations, contact margaritas@mef.bm.l The Adult Education School presents Transformation II, a cocktail reception and silent art auction fundraiser on Thursday, February 28, from 6pm until 9pm at Gosling's Wine Cellar. More than 25 artists will showcase works using a variety of media. Tickets are $40, including drinks and hors d'oeuvres, and are available in advance from www.ptix.bm. Tickets at the door on the night will be $50.l The Duke University Concert Chorale will perform in Bermuda for the very first time on Sunday, March 10 at 8pm in the Earl Cameron Theatre. The Chorale comprises 50 young singers who will perform an extensive repertoire of chorale pieces. Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist’s men’s chorale and Mount Zion AME’s male voice choir will open for the American group. Tickets are $25 from City Hall offices or online at www.pTix.bm. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $30.l A show that you have a chance of starring in is coming to the Earl Cameron Theatre on Friday, March 15. Believe 2013, a comedy show starring Damian the Hypnotist will run twice on that night. A family-friendly 7.30pm show will include magician Smooth Lew; the adult show at 10.30pm includes local comedian Jah. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for children and available from City Hall offices or online at www.bdatix.com.l Direct from Harvard the legendary Hasty Pudding Theatricals return to Bermuda once again to perform their unique brand of student-written theatre (kind of like pantomime for grown-ups with an all-male cast). There's Something About Maui runs Wednesday, March 20 until Friday, March 22 at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall. Showtime is at 8pm. Tickets are $22 each, available from www.bdatix.com.l US Consul General Robert Settje invites the public to a free concert featuring the Harvard Krokodiloes, the Radcliffe Pitches, and the Bermuda Institute’s En Harmony on Thursday, March 21. Harvard in Hamilton for Families VII will be held at the Anglican Cathedral on Church Street, from noon until 1pm. Voluntary donations will be gratefully accepted by the Family Centre.l Now in its fourth year, the Annual Bacardi World Par-3 Championship has become one of Bermuda's premier golf events. This two-day, 36-hole championship golf tournament will be played at The Fairmont Southampton's Turtle Hill Golf Club on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. A practice round and corporate day for sponsors will be held Friday, March 22. The tournament is open to both amateur and professional golfers. Entry fees are $275 for professionals and $200 for amateurs. Also on offer on March 23 is a dinner with four-time European Ryder Cup Captain and former US Open Championship winner Tony Jacklin. The event, which starts at 7pm, will be hosted by Charlie Rymer. Tickets are $105 per person and include a three-course dinner. For reservations contact 239-6663, anthony.mocklow@fairmont.com or buy online at www.bdatix.bm.l The Bermuda Beach Art Festival takes place Saturday, March 23. Artists of all skill levels are invited to participate from 9am until noon at as many beaches as possible, island-wide. Awards will be presented at 6pm on the grass beach terrace at Elbow Beach. Cash prizes of $500 will be given in five categories adult, family, teen, tourist and best overall. To enter, reserve your beach by Friday, March 9 by contacting Nicky Gurret at gurret@northrock.bm or Lynne Matcham at match@northrock.bm.For full events listings and flyers, please visit NothingtodoinBermuda.com. The above is abbreviated content from that site.