TODAY AND TOMORROW

Magic Fest 2009 City Hall Theatre, 2 p.m. and 6p.m. Tickets available at www.boxoffice.bm.

Bermuda International Film Festival Go to www.biff.bm for details. Tickets also for sale at 53 Front Street

TODAY

Emmanuel Methodist Church, Middle/Whale Bay Roads, Southampton, presents their 140th Anniversary Celebratory concert. The programme will feature the Somerset Brigade Band, the Ambassadors of Harmony (Wesley Methodist Church's Male Choir), Christ Church Warwick Bell Ringers, Calum Maule, trumpet soloist and the Emmanuel Methodist Church Choir & friends at 7.30 p.m. For tickets ($20), call 238-1945 or see an EMC member.

A new exhibit featuring organic materials in art opened at The Elliot Gallery last night. "Artful Organics: A Montage" features five local artists including: Ronnie Chameau, known for her Banana Dolls and Angel Ornaments; Fibre Artist Gale Bellew showing Hairlock Paintings, which she created and trademarked; Bermudian Bob Patterson, a well known Bermudian Cabinet Maker showing his miniature furniture and seedpod jewellery; Ronnie Lopes with his Outdoor 'Stick" made Furniture; and Gail Graham who tats silk into lace. Public demonstrations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when some of the artists will be demonstrating and discussing their art forms. The Gallery is also open to the public and entry is free. Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The show is up until March 28. For more info ring 236-5963 or email elliot@kaf.bm.

TOMORROW

Bermuda Run For Freedom 5km run to raise awareness of people trafficking. To register for FREE, sign up at: http://www.globalrunforfreedom.com/registerbermuda.aspx

At 1 p.m. at Kindley Field Park (the long road after the airport!) .

March 26

US Consul General & Mrs. Slayton host Harvard in Hamilton for Habitat III, a free concert featuring the Harvard Krokodiloes, Din and Tonics and Radcliffe Pitches 12 Noon to 1 p.m. Anglican Cathedral. Donations gratefully accepted by Habitat for Humanity Bermuda.

March 26, 27 and 28

Hasty Pudding Theatricals presents Acropolis: Harvard University's theatrical group presents its latest mock musical. At City Hall Theatre. Tickets available from www.boxoffice.bm

March 28

Epsilon Theta Lambda Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc's Annual Black and Gold Ball will take place at 6 p.m. at the Fairmont Southampton. $125 Formal Black Tie. Tickets or additional information can be obtained from Diallo V. Rabain or from Brother Michael Wellman at 599-1906 or email info@bermudaalpha.bm or visit www.bermudaalpha.bm.

The Bermuda Scrabble® Club Tournament 2009 at The Berkeley Institute Staff Lounge at 5.30 p.m. Game begins at 6 p.m.

March 30

Bermuda College Downtown Recruit Lunchtime Sessions will take place every Monday afternoon at the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce. The aim is to turn unexpected career changes into a positive experience. Lunchtime sessions are free and open to the public.

Session I will offer Short-Term, Fast-Track Office Programmes, a certificate for accounting assistants, a certificate for office assistants, and a certificate in office skills. Ring 239-4099 for more information.

April 1 - 9

Masterworks Gallery Arts for All free classes with Masterworks staff, local artist and many with Richard Tait and Nicola Smith. Telephone 236-2950.

April 4

Kids Culinary Conference at CedarBridge Academy featuring hands on cooking classes taught by Master & Elite Jr. Chefs from California, a session with a professional Food Editor & Stylist (also from California), and a fun and informative class with Bermudian Nutritionists on separating nutrition facts from fiction. Participants may register for one session: 8-11am; 11-2; 2-5pm. The cost to attend is $85 per person, and includes all classes and a Jr. Chef Apron. Space is limited and advance online registration is required at www.jrchefcentral.com or telephone (916) 691-4323.

April 21

L'Alliance Francaise des Bermudes presents 'Her name is Sabine' a movie about a 38-year-old autistic woman. At the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute at 8 p.m. Money raised will go to local autism societies. Tickets are $5 for 'Alliance members, $8 for non-members and $3 for students.