April 23

The Bermuda High School for Girls Alumnae Association Invites all former students to join us at 12.30 p.m. to honour the tradition of the Torch Ceremony followed by the Alumnae Association Luncheon, Outstanding Service Awards and AGM at 1 p.m. Parking is available on the field before 12.15 p.m.

April 24

Bermuda School of Music 'Some Enchanted Evening 2009' 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Fairmont Southampton, Mid-Ocean Amphitheatre. Tickets at the Bermuda School of Music, Music Box, Pulp and Circumstance and www.boxoffice.bm.

April 25

Bermuda Autism Support & Education (BASE) panel discussion from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Round-table discussions after lunch at the Mount Saint Agnes Auditorium. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to basebda@yahoo.com. Speakers will include Julia Harper, president of Julia Harper OTR/L, and Dr. Margarita Gurri, a parent and licensed psychologist.

Masterworks Gallery Spotlight on Shinbone Alley 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Documentary followed by shared story telling. Tea and light refreshments served. Telephone 236-2950.

Bermuda National Trust Culture Fest at Verdmont. Arts of the Sea, children's activities, classic bike club, music, Gombeys and African Dance from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. tradition bearers porch conversations, and 5 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. local musicians. Free admission. Refreshments available. For more information telephone 236-6483. Parking at Elliot Primary School on Hermitage Road. Shuttle service from 1 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

April 26

Mature Students Organisation at the Bermuda College. Walk Thru Nature. Meet at Bermuda College 8.30 a.m. sharp. Walk begins at 9 a.m. sharp. Route: Leave Bermuda College pass Modern Mart onto Railway Trail heading west all the way to Port Royal Primary School. Up St. Anne's Road to South Shore. Down South Shore Road heading east back to Bermuda College. (Not suitable for strollers or dogs). The purpose is to raise funds to renovate Mature Students lounge for quiet study. You are invited to participate or pledge. Telephone Kendra Young at 747-9767, Donna Belton at 239-4062 or Debbie Bean at 292-7274.

EXHIBITIONS

Ace Gallery Gallery open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Further information/group bookings: 295-5200.

Bermuda Archives Lower level, Government Administration Building, Parliament Street, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. Group visits by arrangement with Mrs. Gaynell Weeks 294-9196.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard April 19-May 29: Members' Spring show. May 31-July 10: Earthmatters. July 12-August 14: Plein Air Painters of Bermuda. August 16-28: Trevor Todd (solo). August 30-October 2: Windows (members' choice). October 4-30: Pastels IX. November 1-December 4: Lines. December 6-January 2010: Small Works. Further information: 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Bermuda National Gallery Until August 7: 1. Changing Gears: The Art of the Bermuda Motorcycle. 2. African Art in Motion. 3. History of Art in Bermuda: A focus on photography. 4. Contemporary Conversations: Kevin Morris. Further information: 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Sundays. Free admission.

Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard. Open daily 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admissions at 4 p.m.) Entry: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children, free for members and children under five. Further information: 234-1333, e-mail marmuse@logic.bm or see website www.bmm.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts Onions Gallery: Gallery 400 Members Show commemorating the Island's 400th Anniversary, sponsored by The Bermuda 2009 Charitable Trust. Edinburgh Gallery: Serengeti, recent works by Milton Hill and Friends. Studios A and B: Giant Collage/Mural celebrating the diversity of Bermuda, created by the children of Bermuda. Shows runs until April 29.

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art. Taste Touch Sound in conjuction with the Elliot Gallery their top 14 winning photographs from Taste Touch Sound photo competition. Jenny Faries, Theresa Airey, Alan Marquardt, Catherine Finsness, Jenni Kenny. 11 Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Further information: Susan A. Pearson 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm.

Department of Airport Operations/Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art 'Bermuda Onion Series': paintings by Elizabeth Mulderig in honour of Bermuda's 400th anniversary, Charles Lloyd Tucker Lounge. Further information: e-mail mworks@logic.bm

Elliot Gallery April 16-May 2 Christopher Marson's exhibit of new work 'Quiet Places' featuring 40 paintings reflecting Christopher Marsons' pleasure in trying to interpret the world around us at 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire (corner of Jubilee Road and Parsons Lane), Devonshire. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. Further information: 236-5963 or e-mail kaleidoscopeartsfoundation@logic.bm

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Camden House, Botanical Gardens, Paget. '32N/64W' A Revelation: Bermuda's Black Artistic Legacy'In the Butterfield Family Gallery until May 29. Normal hours: Open everyday except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information: 236-2950. Admission free.

Select Palette Art Canopius: 'Warm Island Breezes' Until May 13. Selected pieces by Frank Dublin (pastels and oils), Rhona Emmerson (oils), Emma Ingham-Dounouk (watercolours), Atlantic House (old MR Onions Building), 11 Par-la-Ville Road. Opens March 5 at 5.30 p.m. For appointment to view: Susan A. Pearson at 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm