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February 1-3
Bermuda Festival Max Maven: Thinking in Person, City Hall Theatre, Church Street, 8 p.m. Tickets: adults $55, students $25. Available: Festival box office adjacent ferry terminal building, Front Street, noon to 2 p.m. daily except Sunday. Phone bookings during box office hours: 296-5774. Website: www.bermudafestival.org
February 3, 10 and 17
Masterworks is holding Studio 183 for teens. Block Printing Workshop from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Session of three classes — $90 non-members, $81 members. Studio 183 is a new offering designed especially for teens to explore various alternative art techniques. To register contact The Masterworks Foundation on 236-2950 or e-mail edumworks[AT]logic.bm or go to www.bermudamasterworks.com and click events>
The Bermuda Reading Association is holding its 23rd annual reading conference at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. It is open to anyone. The speakers will be Dr. Timothy Shanahan, president of the International Reading Association, Dr. Rachael McCormack, professor at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, Wendi McDonald, senior education officer at the Ministry of Education for primary schools. Two education students who are members of the future teachers of America will give a presentation for parents, 'Parents and Children Reading Together'. Tickets are $35. Available at the Youth Library on Church Street 295-0487.
Bermuda National Trust plant and bake sale at Waterville in Paget from 8.30 a.m. until nooB>
February 4
The Butterfield & Vallis Run & Walk 2007 There is a race for Under-12s and Over-13s. Nobody under Primary Three. All proceeds go to the BUT Youth Development Projec
February 7
Bermuda National Gallery Members' opening, Winter exhibitions, 6 .
The Bermuda Cat Fanciers Association is holding its Annual General Meeting at 7.30 p.m. at the Horticultural Hall, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Telephone 238-0112.
Department of Community and Cultural Affairs Lunchtime lecture, Bermuda National Gallery, City Hall. Walk-through of Winter exhibitions with BNG curators David Mitchell/Sophie Cressall, 12.30 p.m. Admission: general $5, members e.
February 8
Bermuda National Gallery PartnerRe lecture: Twins of the Chonin: Kabuki Woodblock Prints, by Noel Chiappa. Reception 5.30 p.m. Lecture 6 p.m. Tickets: members $10, others0.
February 8-10
Bermuda Festival Opera
February 10
La Leche League of Bermuda is holding a meeting at 10.30 a.m. on the First Floor Conference Room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The meeting topic is "Preparing for childbirth and the new baby at home". Free literature and a lending library will be available. Light refreshments will be served. Call 236-1120.
February 11
The Bermuda National Trust is holding a museum chat at Verdmont with Michael Darling who will talk about porcelain and its place in daily life. He will talk about different types of porcelain and how it may have fit into life at Verdmont. Telephone 236-6483 to reserve a seat. $10 for BNT members and $20 for non-bers.
The PALS 19th Annual sponsored walk. Dockyard to Albuoy's Point for individuals and or teams. High seas date, February 18. Free ferry to Dockyard leaves the Hamilton Ferry terminal at 7 a.m. and walkers leave Dockyard at 7.30 a.m. Register at the Washington Mall, in St. George's at the Bermuda National Trust Museum or the PALS office at 18 Point Finger Road in Paget. You must have a registration number to participate. Telephone 236-7257 for more information.
February 14
Bermuda Festival Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, City Hall Theatre, Church Street, 8 p.m. Tickets: adults $55, students $25. Available: Festival box office adjacent ferry terminal building, Front Street, noon to 2 p.m. daily except Sunday. Phone bookings during box office hours: 296-5774. Website: www.bermudafestival.org
February 13
L'Alliance Francaise des Bermudes invites everyone to its monthly French film evening at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. In memory of French actor, Philippe Noiret, the film shown will be "Cinema Paradiso". English sub-titles. Members $4 and non-members $7. 8 p.m. For the pre-movie dinner at Le Bistro (formerly La Coquille) 6.30 p.m. Please book the day before
February 15-17
The Bermuda National Trust is holding a jumble sale and auction at Whitney Institute. The preview starts on February 15 at 8.30 a.m. and the auction is on February 17 at 9 a.m.
FEXHIIONS
ACE Galleries: (HQ Building): ACE Global Headquarters, 17 Woodbourne Avenue, Pembroke. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Groups welcome by appointment
Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard 'Opposites' (juried members' show). Until February 10. Admission free. Further information:
Bermuda National Gallery Winter exhibitions (February 7-April 5): 1. New Acquisitions (recent gifts to our collection). 2. The Art of Drama: Kabuki theatre through Japanese woodblock prints. Ondaatje Wing: Revolving exhibition 'The Bermuda Collection: 350 years of art in Bermuda' — history traced through the development of fine/decorative arts. Admission free. Further information:
Bermuda Society of Arts Onion Gallery: Bermuda Schools art exhibition (paintings, sculpt, papier mach
Commissioner's House, Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: 'Hulks at Bermuda- Images of Convict Life and Labour', in association with the Bermuda National Archives featuring watercolours from the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection and convict related artefacts. Until May. Open daily 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission 4.30 p.m.). Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse[AT]logic.bm. Sightseeing section: Open 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Last admissions 4:30 p.m. Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, memb free. Museum information:
Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery: Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, including stone heads, animals, abstracts. Second floor, Crisson Builg, 71 Front Street. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation (formerly The Interim), Old Elliot School, Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Fibre show features the work of Kathy Harriott, Will Collieson, Jean Rodriguez, Lynn Morrell, Meredith Thatcher, Myra Aubrey and Kaleidosc founder, Fiona Rose Rodriguez Roberts. Further information:
Kafu Gallery: Further information:
Masterworks Foundation Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Pa West. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon Saturdays. Admission free.
Masterworks at BF&M foyer: Vintage Bermuda travel posters. Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke. Open during normal business hours. Admission free.
MasterworFoundation at Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. Paintings from the Bermudiana Collection. Open Tuesdays and Fridays noon to 2 p.m.
Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: 'Recent Gifts and Acquisiti' plus Dr. Pestana's lead soldiers exhibit. Open Mon to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free.
Rock Island Coffee
REGULAR EVENTS/SERVICES
ADULT/CHILD ABUSE
Child and Family Services< Child abuse referral line to help facilitate intake
Coalition for the Protection of Children Advice for anyone who is concerned about/suspects a child is being abused. 24-hour hotline service
Physical Abusentre Housing and recovery support for abused women and their children. Office:
CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE
Bermuda Islands Association of the Deaf offers: 1. Professional consultants in deaf education. 2. Educational consultation/counselling for parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. 3. Tutoring for deaf/hard-of-hearing students. 4. Sign language classes. 5.letypewriters (TTYs) and other communication signallers for the deaf/hard of hearing for sale/rent. Membership: anyone with genuine interest in deaf community's welfare. Fee: monthly $10, yearly $90. Fher information: Fax/TDD -8116 or e-mail biad[AT]ther.bm.
Bermuda Rainbow Guides TUESDAYS: After-school activities for girls aged five to seven. Introduction to Guide Association, St. Mark's Church Hall, Smith's, 6 p.m. Further information:
Bermuda Riding for the Disabled MONDAY FRIDAY at Windreach Village, 57 Spice l Road, Warwick. Equestrian therapy programme for children with special needs. Volunteers required in all areas, particularly during the school day. Horse experience unnecessary but helpful. Donations welcomed.
Bermuda Boys' Brigade FRIDAYS: Activities programmes at St. Paul's Christian Education Centre, Middle Road, Paget. Ages five to 11: 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ages 11 to 16 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Further information: Daviemos
Bermuda Girls in Training: FRIDAYS: Meeting, Wesley Methodist Church Hall, Church Street, Hamilton, 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Non-denominational female youth group. New members aged 10 <1/2] to 18 welcome. Fuer information:
Bermuda Zoological Society FRIDAYS: Animal storytime for children aged two to six with an adult companion, 11.15 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. Admission: BZS members free, others pay regular prices. Pre-school groups must book ahead
WindReach Recreational Village MONDAY TO SATURDAY: Fully accessible recreational facility at 57 Spice Hill Road, Warwick for special needs and able bodied communities. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To book petting zoo tours, sensory room, birthday parties, hall rentals, camp ground
