May 21

Bermuda National Gallery Lunch-time panel discussion: 'Meanings in Contemporary Art', upper level City Hall, 12.30 p.m. Featuring local artists, moderator Sophie Cressall. Admission: BNG members free, others $5.

Heritage Month 'Take Five' on the Train City Hall 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reminisce with old blues, jazz, calypso and bee-bop music while cruising on the train through the City. Tickets $5 on sale at the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs. Organised by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs.

Garden Club of Bermuda Open House and Garden, Pembroke Parish: 'Between the Walls', off Pitts Bay Road, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Private home, decorated with local floral arrangements by Garden Club members. Tickets ($30) available at the venue. Visit Harbour Night, then walk west approximately three-fifths of a mile from Hamilton Ferry terminal, past Hamilton Princess to opening in grey wall on the right. Proceeds to horticultural scholarships. See our brochure at concierge desks or visit website www.gardenclubbermuda.org.

May 22

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation/Bermuda National Gallery Art forum. Inviting all artists to participate in friendly banter regarding Bermuda's contemporary art scene. Connect with artists, share ideas, discuss present/future. The Hub, Kaldeidoscope Arts Foundation, 27 Jubilee Road, Devonshire, 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Light rrefreshments. Admission: $5.

May 23

Dancing Under the Stars Number Six Shed, Front Street 6:30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Come out and dance. Do the Foxtrot, two step, mashed potato, cha cha, the off time and many more dances of old. Refreshments will be provided. Organised by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs.

May 25

The Bruce Katz Blues & Jazz Cocktail Party Concert. At the New Gable Lounge of the Spinning Wheel Night Club featuring Bruce Katz on Hammond B3 Organ, Christopher Vitarello – Acoustic Guitar, Rod Fitzgerald Carey on Bass, Ralph Rosen – the time keeper on Drums. Live upstairs of the Spinning Wheel Night Club in the Gable Lounge. Cocktail Party at 7 p.m. with hot and cold nibbles.

May 26

Dancing to the Music of Next Level at the Spinning Wheel Night Club. Showtime at 8 p.m. Monday right after the Parade the Biggest Jam Session in Bermuda local Musicians. Free. Come Jam with Best. Tickets available at Peoples Pharmacy, the Spinning Wheel Night Club or e-mail tcp@trueplayer.bm

May 27

Summer camp organisers leaders and counsellors fourth annual 'Sunsmart' leaders training seminar from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre at 46 Point Finger Road. Seminars are free. Register now at 236-0949.

May 28 - June 1

The Bermuda Guild of Stitchery presents a lecture with famed stitcher Jane Greenoff from 7 p.m. until 8.30 p.m. Topic: Inspiration for Stitching from Antique Samplers, Church Hall, Christ Church, Devonshire $10 which includes talk and light refreshments. Master class sampler workshop and Band sampler workshops 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. $165 for BGS members and $180 for non-members at the Elbow Beach Hotel. Contact Janet at 236-7124, Patricia at 293-3237 or Gail at 236-4535 for more information.

Bermuda National Gallery Lunch-time panel discussion: 'Confronting the Bermuda paradigm'. Featuring Bermuda artists, moderator David Mitchell. Upper level City Hall, 12.30 p.m. Admission: BNG members free, others $5.

Masterworks/Butterfield Bank Art festival, Botanical Gardens, Paget, 12 noon to 5 p.m. Admission free. Further information: 236-2950.

May 29-June 1

Bermuda School of Music Guitar festival, St. Andrew's Church, Hamilton, 7.30 p.m. May 29: Opening concert with Stephen Crawford (guitar) and Oliver Grant (concert pianist); Louise Southwood (guitar) and David France (violin). Admission: $20. May 30: The Brasil Guitar Duo. Admission $30. May 31: Grammy winner Andrew York. Admission $30. June 1: BSM students' gala concert, w/guest appearances by Leslie Helpert (vocals/guitar) and Taylor Rankin (violin) 6 p.m. Admission free. Tickets available from The Music Box, Bermuda School of Music (296-5100) or online at www.boxoffice.bm

May 30

Saltus Grammar School Ruth Henderson memorial concert, Victoria Park, 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. (Rain date: Monday, June 2nd). Performances by Saltus Singers, Upper Primary choirs, Lower Primary Bells and Boomwackers, Junior Orchestra, Brass Ensemble, Senior Orchestra, Wind Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band and Alumni Band. All welcome. Further information: email lmaule@saltus.bm

EXHIBITIONS

Ace Gallery Until May 31: 'Bermuda Long Ago'Heritage exhibition. Paintings, photographs, maps and etchings from the Ace collection. 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, 295-5200.

Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard Until May 23. 'More than One' (open juried members' show). Further information: 234-2809, see website www.artbermuda.bm or e-mail artcentre[at] ibl.bm

Bermuda National Gallery Until September 4: Bacardi Ltd. Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary Bermuda Art. Further information: 295-9428 or see website www.bng.bm

Bermuda Society of Arts Until June 4: Onions Gallery: 'Wonderful World' (oils by renowned British wildlife/portrait artist Michael Jackson. May 16-June 3 Edinburgh Gallery: 'Once Upon a Carousel' paintings and photographs by Amanda Temple. Upper level, City Hall, Church Street. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission free. Further information: 292-3824.

Bermuda Maritime Museum, Dockyard: (1) Commissioner's House: The Exploring Voyage of HMS Challenger in Bermuda 1873. A selection of original and reproduction photographs depicting Bermuda, which were used as evidence in the scientific reports of the Challenger voyage, 1872-76. (2) From the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection: 'U-505 Captured', an exhibit telling the remarkable story of the capture off western Africa and the hiding in Bermuda of the submarine U-505. (3) Steinhoff Magazine, High Cave: 'Prisoners in Paradise' : Artefacts in Bermuda cedar/stone/other materials created by Dockyard convict establishment, and prisoners of the Boer and World Wars. 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

Common Ground Café/Gallery Select Palette Art: Until July 3. 'Face to Face' – oils on canvas by Vernon Clarke. Chancery Lane, Hamilton. Open 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays during Harbour Nights open until 9 p.m. Further information 505-4290 or e-mail SPArt@logic.bm.

Crisson & Hind Fine Art Gallery: Hand-carved African sculptures by master Shona artists of Zimbabwe, including 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.

Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation/Elliot Gallery, 27 Jubilee Road (corner of Jubilee Road and Parsons Lane), Devonshire. Until May 26: Sheilagh Head (oils on canvas of Bermuda land and seascapes, abstracts). Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment.

Kafu Gallery: Further information: 295-5238, e-mail info@kafu.bm

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: 236-5732. Admission free.

Masterworks at Colonial Insurance Foyer Gallery: 'Recent Gifts and Acquisitions' 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.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Botanical Gardens, Paget. 'Somewhere Beyond the Sea' – selection of works from our permanent collection, highlighting such artists as Georgia O'Keeffe, Winslow Homer, Albert Gleizes and Marsden Hartley. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. 236-2950.

Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, Rick Faries Gallery, Botanical Gardens, Paget. 'Artists in the Gardens' Spring series: Until May 27: NeShawn Hollis (oils). May 29-June 17: Marion Watlington (acrylics/watercolours). Located in Botanical Gardens, Paget. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: members/children under 12 free, others $5. Further information: 236-2950.

Rock Island Coffee From May 9: Work by Libby Cook-Toppan and Loris Toppan. Part proceeds of sale Maine coon cat photos to SPCA spay and neuter programme.