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Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art Charman Prize 2010. Opening reception and awards ceremony from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

February 6

The Bermuda Festival continues with the Arturo O'Farrill Latin Jazz Orchestra at At the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. See http://www.bdatix.com/ for more information or www.bermudafestival.org . $25 for students and $65 for adults.

February 6

Bermuda Reading Association 26th Annual Literacy Conference . Keynote speakers are Dr. Peter Afflerbach and Darnell Todd-Wynn. At the Fairmont Hamilton Princess from 8 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Cost is $35. Includes continental breakfast. Call Marla Smith at 295-0487 or email mlsmith@gov.bm.

Bermuda Autism Support and Education Society presents the Casino Royale where guests can Roll the Dice for Autism. The World Heritage Centre, Penno's Wharf, St. George's. Free cocktails 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. and casino from 9 p.m. – midnight. Full Cash Bar. Ticket price includes: Cocktail styled food, DJ, late night dessert buffet, free drinks at cocktails, full cash bar and a bucket of casino chips. Plus raffle prizes. And you can cash in your chips at the end of the night for a chance to win great prizes. Tickets $150 are available at the International Sports Shop and A&J Sports Cards in the Washington Mall. For more information contact: basebda@yahoo.com.

February 7

The Walking Club of Bermuda will meet at Heron Bay Marketplace, Middle Road, Southampton at 7 a.m. for a 7.10 a.m. start. Walks are six to seven miles unless otherwise stated and there are cut off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Walks are free and all are welcome. For further information visit http://walk.free.bm, email ltgorham@ibl.bm or call 441 737-0437.

February 8

Somersfield Academy presents Dr. Leonard Sax, author of 'Boys Adrift'. He will speaking about the growing epidemic of apathy in boys, and the five factors he thinks are responsible for it. Free admission and open to all from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Somersfield Academy Gymnasium. Registration appreciated with the Somersfield Advancement Office at advancement@somersfield.bm or telephone 239-3345.

February 9 - 11

The Bermuda Festival Continues with Woodie King's National Black Touring Circuit production of Sweet Mama Stringbean – The Ethel Waters show at 8 p.m. at City Hall Theatre. $25 for students and $60 for adults.

See http://www.bdatix.com/ for more information or go to www.bermudafestival.org .

February 9

Bermuda National Trust will host the Annual Children's Nature Walk at Spittal Pond from 9.30 a.m. until 12 noon at Spittal Pond. Not suitable for strollers.

February 10

Bermuda College professor Dr. Jolene Bean will be offering a course 'Genealogy 101 for Beginners'from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in the North Hall G301. For details contact 236-9000 ext 4442.

Centre on Philanthropy Workshop: Presenting Results withGhislaine Lemay from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the AF Smith Training Room. $100/$125. Contact 236-7706 or nsmith@centreonphilanthropy.org

Teen Advisory Board presents Pre-Valentines Seniors Tea in St. Paul's Church Hall, Paget from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased from the Youth Library or at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Haiti Relief Effort. Contact 295-0487.

February 13

The Bermuda Festival continues with Morgan Szymanski with a concert of music for a solo guitar. $25 for students and $60 for adults. See http://www.bdatix.com/ for more information or visit www.bermudafestival.org . At City Hall at 8 p.m.

February 14

The Walking Club of Bermuda will meet at Shelly Bay, Hamilton Parish at 7 a.m. for a 7.10 a.m. start. Walks are six to seven miles unless otherwise stated and there are cut off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Walks are free and all are welcome. For further information visit the website http://walk.free.bm, e-mail ltgorham@ibl.bm or call 441 737-0437.

February 15 - 20

Bermuda National Trust Auction & Jumble Sale. Receiving days February 15 from 8.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. and on February 16 from 8.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. at the Jack King Building in the Botanical Gardens. Call 236-6483 for more information.

February 17

The Sunshine League Children's Home will be holding its annual general meeting at the offices of Marsh Management Services at Victoria Hall in Hamilton. For more information telephone 292-4360.

The Centre on Philanthropy Forum: Nonprofit Executive Leadership Meeting from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at Charities House. Contact 236-7706 or nsmith@centreonphilanthropy.org

February 18, 19

The Aquila Theatre Company is back with a production of Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'. 8 p.m. at City Hall.

See http://www.bdatix.com/ for more informationor www.bermudafestival.org . At City Hall at 8 p.m.

February 19

Centre on Philanthropy Lunch & Learns: Think Better, work better with Ghislaine Lemay from 12 to 1.30 p.m. at Charities House. $35/$50. Contact 236-7706 or nsmith@centreonphilanthropy.org

February 20

Bermuda Folk Club: Open Mic night . Doors open 7.30 p.m. Music starts 8 p.m. Spanish Point Boat Club, Spanish Point, Pembroke. Entertainment. Families welcome. Cash bar. We look forward to seeing you there. Admission: $10 non-members, $5 members. For more information telephone 295-1030. Email info@folkclub.bm or website www.folkclub.bm

The Bermuda Festival continues with The Aquila Theatre Company switches programmes to perform 'An Enemy of the People' at 8 p.m. at City Hall Theatre.

See website http://www.bdatix.com/ for more information or go to www.bermudafestival.org .

February 21

The Walking Club of Bermuda will meet at Arboretum, Montpelier Rd, Devonshire at 7 a.m. for a 7.10 a.m. start. Walks are six to seven miles unless otherwise stated and there are cut off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Walks are free and all are welcome. For further information visit http://walk.free.bm, email ltgorham@ibl.bm or call 737-0437.

Bermuda Girl Guiding Thinking Day Service and Parade will take place at the Anglican Cathedral on Church Street at 3 p.m. All are welcome. The parade will leave from City Hall Car Park at approximately 2.30 p.m.

February 22

Centre on Philanthropy Centre: Nonprofit Member orientation from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at Charities House. Contact 236-7706 or nsmith@centreonphilanthropy.org .

February 23

The Bermuda Festival continues with Montreal, Canada's Trio Hochelaga – Ménage à Trois with violinist Ann Robert, cellist Paul Marleyn and pianist Stéphane Lemelin at City Hall Theatre at 8 p.m.Students $25, adults $60. See http://www.bdatix.com/ for more information or www.bermudafestival.org .

Centre on Philanthropy Workshop: Dr. Franklin Covey – The Four Disciplines from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $200/$250 at Charities House. They are also offering a Webinar: Association for Fundraising Professionals – Using Evaluation Tools to Strengthen Your Development Programme. from 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. $35/$50 at Charities House. Contact 236-7706 or nsmith@centreonphilanthropy.org .

February 26 & 27

The Bermuda Festival continues with a performance by Pascal Rioult's vibrant dance group Rioult. Following the performance Mr. Rioult will be available for question & answer. At 8 p.m. at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. Students $25, adults $60. See http://www.bdatix.com/ for more information or the website www.bermudafestival.org .

February 28

The Walking Club of Bermuda will meet at Astwood Park, South Road, Warwick at 7 a.m. for a 7.10 a.m. start. Walks are six to seven miles unless otherwise stated and there are cut off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. Walks are free and all are welcome. For further information visit http://walk.free.bm, email ltgorham@ibl.bm or call 441 737-0437.

March 2

The Bermuda Festival presents a Gala Evening of Ballet At 8 p.m. at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. Students $25, adults $60.

See http://www.bdatix.com/ for more information or www.bermudafestival.org .(Sold Out).

March 5 & 6

The Bermuda Festival ends with Voces8, a capella vocal ensemble formed by former choristers of Westminster Abbey at 8 p.m. at City Hall Theatre.See http://www.bdatix.com/ for more information or www.bermudafestival.org .(Sold Out).