Today's lunchtime series video presentation at the is entitled 'School's Out: Self-taught Artists' and features Grandma Moses, Bill Traylor and William Hawkins, and provides an intimate and personal glimpse of both their lives and work. Self-taught artists are those who never attended art school but painted because they felt compelled to do so. As a result, their work is expressively pure, which makes it unique and fascinating. The 28-minute film, produced by Linda Freeman, begins at 12.30 p.m. and admission is free.

The (BDC) is presenting two performances at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts on Friday and Saturday evening, beginning at 8 p.m. The five-item programme will include 'Revolving Triangle', dedicated to the centenary of the Bermuda Biological Station for Research, as well as its signature piece, 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl'.

'Revolving Triangle' is based on the myth of the Bermuda Triangle and Bermuda's beautiful sea creatures. 'Incidents' is a story told through movement of enslaved mulatto women, which Dance Review magazine lauded as "a first rate performance" comparable to works by Alvin Ailey and Philadanco.

The weekend presentation will combine both local and visiting dancers.

Tickets (patrons $100, others $35) are available at City Hall box office from now through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For further information ( 295-9933.

The Bermuda Dance Company, founded in January, 2000 is a registered charity whose purpose is to become a world-class, internationally recognised professional touring company. It represents the vision of its artistic director, Suzette Harvey, who provides opportunities for Bermudian youth through her UDP dance school. BDC helps to develop Bermudian talent and fuel the aspirations of young adults discovering the world of dance, and has received excellent reviews for its international performances in the US, Caribbean and Malaysia.

lis hosting "An Evening of Outstanding Music" on Saturday night as a fund-raiser for a new arts and sports scholarships. As part of a proven philosophy that keeping "at risk" children occupied and supervised also keeps them out of trouble, The Centre will offer scholarships to such children from the Pembroke area which will allow them to take lessons they could not otherwise afford in whatever interests them, be it bowling, scuba diving, music or something else.

According to supervisor Mrs. Deeanna Bannister, The Centre hopes that, through the provision of such scholarships, "at risk" children will not only acquire a new skill but also improve their self-esteem.

Saturday's concert, which takes place at St. John's Church in Pembroke.

It will feature a mixture of spirituals and classical music, including opera highlights, which will be sung by Marcelle Clamens, Madree Cross Musson, Deeanda Bannister, Joe McGann, Toni Robinson and Malinda Simmons, with musical accompaniment faculty members of the Bermuda School of Music.

Starting time is 8 p.m., and tickets (patrons $40, advance today only $20, late tickets/at the door $30) are sold at The Centre, The Music Box, The Christian Bookstore and Gift Centre, and El Shaddai Florist.

Artist Ezekiel and the are appealing for volunteers to be at the Galleryon Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to help assemble the many prayer flags prepared by schoolchildren as part of the community-focused public art project, 'Prayers in the Wind' installation, which is to be unveiled on City Hall's portico on May 30. Volunteers are also required for similar work on May 9 and 14. For further information ( 295-9428 or fax 295-2055.

The box office for advance tickets to the s next production'Legacy Falls', a musical by James Burn, opens at Daylesford Theatre on Monday next, April 28 from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Thereafter, it will continue daily through May 7, except May 3 and 4. To order with credit cards ( 292-0848. To book online outside box office hours go to website www.bmds.bm

Meanwhile, rehearsals are well underway for the musical, which will receive its world premi?re at Daylesford. The plot follows the antics of a typical soap opera and its cast of divas. The action takes place on the sound stage of the long-running soap as it "celebrates" its 30th year. Falling ratings portend cast reduction unless the director and producers come up with a new story line fast - a formula that provides for plenty of comedy as well as poignancy.

British composer Mr. Burn's Bermuda credits include the music for 'Joan of Arc' and the recent BMDS pantomime, 'Cinderella'.

'Legacy Falls' will run from May 8-17, except May 11.

Earmark Saturday, May 3 for the opening event of Heritage Month - a recital by Bermudian pianist at and for the benefit of St. Theresa's Cathedral. Miss Wong is an accomplished pianist who is currently studying for her Master of Music degree at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Her varied programme will include selections from Gershwin, Bach, Beethoven and Shulhoff. For further information ( the Cathedral office at 292-0607 or fax 292-2477.

'The Local Seen', a rotating exhibition of works by local artists from the 's Permanent Collection, is now on at its Arrowroot Factory headquarters in the Botanical Gardens. For further information see the Bermuda Calendar.

Parents wishing to enrol children in the s summer camp for ages eight to 12 can now do so. The informative, fun camp will run for four weeks from June 30 to July 25, and is centred around artwork on display at the Gallery to inspire creative learning. Each camp will have a different theme and activities, and students can be signed up for as many weeks as they wish. Camp hours are: drop-off 8.45 a.m., classes 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is: members $150 per week per child, non-members $160 per week per child. Full payment is required at registration. For further information ( 295-9428.