TODAY

Arts for All presented by Masterworks at the Botanical Gardens on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Artists include Alan Noyes, Frances Furbert, Frank Dublin, Milton Hill, Patra Lee Philips, Peggy Couper, Shawn Place, Bermuda Guild of Stitchery and Megan Jones. Call 236-2950 or go to www.bermudamasterworks.com

Movie Night at the Bermuda National Library. 'Under the Tuscan Sun' based on the book by Frances Mayes at 11.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.

Splash Closing Party Weekend will feature DJ Kaos with appearances from DJ Fozzy, DA general, Skilatchi, Chubb, and guest emcee by DJ Bitzy.

Guest performance by Twanée Butterfield and surprise door parties throughout the weekend. Two free Fever cocktails, free pizza slices and munchies until midnight. $25 Tickets available from Splash, The Edge and Music World.

TOMORROW

Chewstick 5th Anniversary Celebbrations will take place at new location Bootsie's Comedy Club on Front Street, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. with dancing to the sounds of The Dirkistan Freedom Fighters and DJ Kid Fresh from midnight. Price $15. Call Gavin Smith on 504-2439 or Najib Chentouf on 505-5332.

Movie Night at the Bermuda National Library.'Under the Tuscan Sun' based on the book by Frances Mayes at 2.30 p.m.

NEW YEAR'S EVE

NYE Social 08 by Opus Lounge, Frescos and Unité are hosting the party of all parties - it's two venues - one party! Patrons can be shuttled between the two venues to experience the unique vibes. Tickets are $85/$100 VIP. Groups of up to ten are $750 and are available from either Opus Lounge, Frescos and The Edge. For more information ring Belcario Thomas of Unité on 737-2355.

Greg's Steak House and Unité are hosting NYE 08 at Greg's Steakhouse The Unité team split level. The G-Spot Lounge will feature complimentary Angus steak bites, G Sushi and a sexy chill out soul vibe.

Restaurant dance floor: DJs China & Bussy hosted by the incomparable Mr. English with Power 95's guest DJ Rodigon. Early live performances. Balloon Raffle Drop. Party favours. Complimentary Champagne toast. $80 limited advance tickets on sale now and are available at Greg's Steakhouse, The Edge in Washington Mall, and Unite supporters. Group rates ten available at $700 ring 737-2355. Dress: semi formal chic.

Barmuvinjam presents Hollywood at the Berkeley Institute Auditorium from 8 pm until. Live entertainment includes Sia Spence, Twanee butterfield, Seabreeze Salsa, Jazel, Soulfully Acoustic, Bermuda Tri and more. DIJs will include Jugglin Jason, DJ Rodigun, D' General and FI Video DJs.Price: $80 in advance from their executive members. No ticket sales at the door. Visit www.barmuvinjam.com.

New Year's Eve 08 Champagne Supernova is being hosted by Pavorotti Promotions, will be held at the Devonshire Recreation Centre from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. The event will feature Old School: Roots, Rock, Reggae and 2008 hits such as Reggaeton, Hip Hop and Dance Floor mixes. Ground level will be DJs Triple Platunum, Black Lion and guests China and Bussy. Top level will see DJ Styles, Imega Sound and guest Mikey. The event will also feature Go Go Dancers, Afro Sumara Animations. There will be an outdoor food court lounge, Five Speed bars, Champagne and Cocktail specials all night. Free Upper Crust hor'dourves until midnight and a free champagne toast. Tickets $50 in advance and $70 at the gate. Tickets are being sold around the Island.

Collie Buddz and Shaggy are kicking it in the Par-La-Vile Car Park from 9 p.m. Tickets $125, are available from Goslings retail stores, Music World and the iStore. No sales at the door. Part proceeds go to Friends of the Hospice. For more info email 441[AT]bermuda.com.

January 10 - 12

Just for Laughs Bermuda returns for a second time with world famous comedians such as our own Bruce Barritt, Ed Byrne, Wendy Liebman, Greg Morton, Gerry Dee and NBC show Last Comic Standing host Alonzo Bodden in the Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre at the Fairmont Southampton. Tickets are $75. Times vary. For more information check out www.comedyevent.bm or www.boxoffice.bm.

January 15 - February 23

Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts kicks off with Tango Fire at the City Hall Theatre. For more information about Bermuda Festival events telephone 295-1291, email bdafest[AT]logic.bm or go to www.bermudafestival.org .

January 12

ETL Annual MLK Memorial/BBBS of Bermuda Walk-A-Thon If the Dream-Fits, Walk-It . The fundraising event is being hosted by the Epsilon Theta Lambda Chapter. From 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Victoria Park, Hamilton. info[AT]bermudaalpha.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 Arts Centre at Dockyard Until January 20: Small Works 2. Further information: tel. 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Until January 4, 2008. 'Living with Art' (modern/contemporary African American art from the collection of Alitash Kebede). Further information: tel. 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts 'Recent Paintings' (Kathy Zuill) – Edinburgh Gallery. Until January 30. 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: '32 degrees N 64 degrees W: Approaching Bermuda' historic watercolours depicting aids to navigation and approaches to Bermuda by Driver, Seymour and Le Marchant Tupper (From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection in assn. with the Bermuda Archives). Open daily 9:30a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 pm). Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members. Museum information tel. 234-1333, www.bmm.bm, e-mail marmuse[at]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.

Kaleidescope Arts Foundation: Elliott Gallery Old Elliot School building, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Gallery hours: weekdays 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Further information: tel. 504-3469 or email kaleidoscope[at]northrock.bm

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

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rose Garden Gallery December 14-29: Alan Noyes (watercolours). Further information: tel. 236-2950. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Call 236-2950 or visit website www.bermudamasterworks.com Next show: 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.

Rock Island Coffee Further information tel 296-5241.