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Art shows

The Small Paintings Show 

Until Jan. 2006 — This show features works by Diana Amos, Eric Amos, William Collieson, Dan Dempster, Sheilagh Head, Jonah Jones, Christopher Marson, Molly Smith, Bruce Stuart, Otto Trott and Sharon Wilson. 

The show is focused on small paintings. The show is open at The Desmond Fountain Gallery on Front Street.

BDA Society of arts

Until Jan. 2006 — Open at the Bermuda Society of Arts is the Winter 2005 Members Show. In the Edinburgh Gallery is a show by Shirley James. Third Floor, City Hall. 292-3824.

Blooming & Small Wall

Until Jan. 2006 — Open at the BACD is Blooming, a show about riots of colour and burgeoning new life, as well as the Small Wall, with lots of small, quality work to fill lots of large, quality stockings following in the traditions of Windjammer and Heritage House Galleries. The feature artist for the show is Stacey Amos. The BACD is open Monday to Sunday 10am-5pm. 234-2809.

Interim

Until Jan. 7 – Open at the Interim Gallery is Of Her Flesh, a show of recent works by Kendra Ezekiel, Sue Rebello, Caroline Troncossi and Alicia Tyson. The Interim is open from Wednesday to Saturday from 10am-3pm. The gallery is located on the corner of King St & Reid St in Hamilton. Call 292-3028 for more information.

Family Events

Arts for All

Extravaganza

Dec. 28-31 — The Masterworks Foundation presents the Arts for All Extravaganza Artist Demonstrations at the Botanical Gardens. The final two days of art demonstrations take place in the West Gallery from 10am-3pm. Admission is free and open to everyone.

Friday, Dec. 30

Gail Marirea, Quilting; Milton Hill, Cedar; Bermuda Guild of Stitchery, Embroidery; Otto Trott, Painting; Works by Katy Brash.

Saturday, Dec. 31

Peggy Couper, Basketweaving; Jill Kempe, Hooked Rugs; Gail Marirea, Quilts; Milton Hill, Cedar; Shawn Place, Gombey Costumes.

For further details contact Masterworks at 236-2950 or visit www.bermudamasterworks.com

Jason Expedition - Mysteries of Earth and Mars

Jan. 3-31 — Join the international team of scientists, teachers and student Argonauts via the Bermuda Biological Station for Research as they examine the similarities and differences between Earth and Mars during live, interactive satellite broadcasts. Admission is $5 per person, free for participating school groups. Call 297-1880 ex 241 or email [email protected] for public broadcast times.

Sports

Walking Club of Bda

Jan. 1 — The Walking Club will swim and walk at John Smith’s Bay on New Year’s Day. Participants should meet at the parking lot at 7am for a 7.10 start. The walks are free and all are welcome. There are cut-off points for those who do not want to walk the full distance. For more info call 737-0437,email [email protected] or visit the website http://walk.free.bm.

Talented Teens

Auditions

Jan. 16 & 18 — Talented young ladies between the ages of 13-17 are invited to present a two-minute talent presentation and prepare for a brief interview at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts at CedarBridge Academy from 5-7pm. The successful girls will compete for the title of Miss Talented Teen Bermuda on May 6. For further information call 236-9610 or 505-8782

New Year’s Eve Events

Kid Koala

This event features ‘Renowned Turntablilist’ Kid Koala, The Butcha Playing Old Skool 80s, plus local artists Chewstick ‘Neo-Griot Funk’ And Colt 45 ‘Reggae Champion’ at The B.A.A from 9pm till 3am. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door and are available from The Edge, Jackson School Of Performing Arts, and Frameworks Gallery or get them online at www.boxoffice.bm. Tickets include two free drinks. For more information visit www.volcanic.bm.

Black Masquerade Casino Lounge and Venetian Ball

The Fairmont Southampton Mid-Ocean Ampitheatre will be turned into a Masquerade Casino Lounge and Venetian Ball from 7pm to 2am.

There will be Vegas-style gaming tables from 7pm to 10pm, a Vegas Photo Shoot, a Venetian Ball with Venetian masks, showgirls and Sabor Salsa dancers, saxophonists and live percussion performances. DJ Kaos will spin Hip Hop, Reggae and club hits, midnight champagne toast and firework celebration.

Tickets are $120, and available at Sasch, Stefanel & www.boxoffice.bm. Partial proceeds to the Bermuda Autism Support & Education Society.

For more information visit www.unite.bm; for VIP tables call 747-1677.

The Complex: Tricked out triplex

There will be three levels of entertainment at The Complex:

The Champagne Lounge – a laid back area with a champagne bar featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres from Tuscany Restaurant.

The Hip Hop Room – Hot contemporary hits for dancers from DJ Chubb and full service bars, and VIP tables with bottle service.

Cloud 9 under the stars – Square One resident DJ Jermaine leads the main room with dance, house, RnB and Reggae. VIP tables and bottle service can be arranged. The event takes place at SquareONE, Tuscany and The Art Gallery from 8pm-3am. Tickets are $70, Available at Sasch, Stefanel and www.boxoffice.bm. For more information visit www.blu-promotions.com and www.unite.bm

New Year’s Eve at King’s Square

There will be live local entertainment and the dropping of the onion from 9pm at King’s Square, St. George’s.

Admission is free. For more information 297-1532 or email [email protected].

The Midnite Inferno

Featuring Jugglin J, Mikey B, Inferno Lounge on King Street presents The Midnite Inferno. There will be a Bottle of Moet for the best dress, and a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival, with party favours. Tickets are $49.99, available from Ray Juans. You must be 25 or older, ID required. For more information call 335-3487.

“Just a Lil Bit” New Years Eve Bashment

There will be two unpredictable levels of entertainment at the Devonshire Rec Club.

On level one is pure R&B, Hip hop, Soca, slow jams; on level two is pure dancehall vibes featuring Twin Starr, Vybez Alliance, King Starr, China & Bussie, D Nice, Prophecy, King Jyrus. The first 100 ladies get a free glass of champagne and glow party favours.

Tickets are $25 in advance at New Life and $40 at the door. Doors open at 9pm

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