TODAY

Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences Marine Science Day open house, Ferry Reach, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scientific displays/labs, experiments, lectures, boat rides, mini research cruises, wacky science for children, audio visual presentations, and much, much more. Free admission/parking. Hot food/cold drinks available. Eductional/fun event for all ages. Further information: ☎ 297-1880.

September 19

Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute Audio visual presentation by Ann Smith Gordon. Topic: Tracing Bermuda's development. Tradewinds auditorium, 7 p.m. Tickets: active volunteers free, members $15, others $20. To purchase: tel. 297-7314. Credit cards accepted.

G&S Box office for musical 'Dreamgirls' (October 10-20) opens at City Hall 12 noon to 2 p.m. For online bookings see website www.bermudamusicaltheatre.com

September 21-23

Caron Bermuda Family conference, Berkeley Institute library. Speaker: Michael Otey, Adolescent family education co-ordinator, Caron Treatment Centres. Topic: Family support is key in recovery process of alcohol or drug addict. Times: September 21 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., September 22 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 23 9 a.m. to 2 p.m . Tickets: $75 per person, $100 per couple, $125 for three or more people. Available: Caron Bermuda premises, 61 Verdmont Road, Smith's. Further information: ☎ 236-0823.

September 22

Bermuda College Library Fun time reading for children, Library conference room, South Road, Paget. Guest reader: Minister of Social Rehabilitation Dale Butler, JP, MP. Ages 2-4 11 a.m., ages 5-8 11.30 a.m. Further information/to become a guest reader: ☎ 236-9000 ext. 4381 (Shelley)

Bermuda Zoological Society Zoobilee: 'All Aboard for An Island Tour' Fundraiser evening of good wine, food, live music for BAMZ. 7.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. at BAMZ. Tickets: $100. Tel. 293-2727 ext. 138 or e-mail campaign.bzs@ gov.bm

September 29

Bermuda College Library Fun time reading for children, Library conference room, South Road, Paget. Guest reader: Miss Ruth Thomas. Ages 2-4 11 a.m., ages 5-8 11.30 a.m. Further information/to become a guest reader: ☎ 236-9000 ext. 4381 (Shelley)

October 10-20

G&S Broadway musical 'Dreamgirls', City Hall theatre. Evening performances 8 p.m. except October 14. Matinees: October 13, 14, 20 at 3 p.m Tickets: $40. For on-line bookings see website www.bermudamusicaltheatre.com — except during City Hall box office hours: 12 noon to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until September 29. 'Just Pastels VII' (work by students of professional artist Sharon Wilson). Further information: tel. 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre@ ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery October 8-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 Until September 19: Onions Gallery: 'Diversity of Friends'(mixed media). Edinburgh Gallery: BAMZ photo contest/David Raine Memorial poetry competition, 'Our Green Earth'. (See review in Monday's newspaper) Studio A: Kok Wan Lee 'Recent Work in Charcoal'. Studio B: Kimberley Tucker 'Summer Texture'. Upper level, City Hall. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 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@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.

Elliot Gallery Until October 1: Henry Ward (figurative/landscapes oils), Old Elliot School building, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire. Gallery hours/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, Rose Garden Gallery. Until September 13: '21 Square Miles' (oils and acrylics by artist-in-residence Richard Tait). September 14-27: Dean Walker: 'Bermuda and Beyond' (pastels). Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Further information: ( 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.

Rock Island Coffee Further information tel 296-5241.