What to wear this
SUMMER
| Happenings in Bahrain |
| RETRO REVIVAL 21 / 04 Venue: JJ’s Enjoy the best party music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Groove to the funkiest disco tunes with resident DJ Craig. Ladies night is on with unlimited house drinks at BD3 and special bar promotions. |
| THE GRAPE ESCAPE 21 / 04 Venue: Camelot Wine tasting with nibbles and smooth grooves to compliment from 7 pm onwards. |
| I LOVE THE 80’S 22 / 04 Venue: JJ’s Enjoy the hottest chart toppers and special bar promotions with Mr. K and Crazy DJ Craig. |
| GRAND PRIX WEEKEND OPENING PARTY 23 / 04 Venue: Coral Beach Club Have a blast at the party of the year featuring an Electric Musical Experience with Jade (Basement, Beirut) and Mr. K (Likwid Productions). |
| THE FRIDAY FLICK 24 / 04 Venue: JJ’s Relax with a special movie feature every Friday afternoon featuring light hearted comedy, action attraction and hilarious sitcom. The movie starts at 1 pm and special bar promotions are available. |
| HOUSEXY 24 / 04 Venue: Club Seven This will be an F1 Special featuring Tom Murgtroyd. Tickets are available for BD 15 for regular admission. VIP table reservations available for 6 and 10 people. |
| GRAND SLAM SATURDAYS 25 / 04 Venue: JJ’s Come and enjoy the very best in sporting events on the big screen. Ladies night for just BD 3 with unlimited house drinks. |
| 6TH ANNUAL OFFICIAL
FTV AFTER RACE 26/ 04 Venue: Coral Beach Club The party will feature Hed Kandi’s David Dune with the Kandi Girls. Tickets are priced at BD 20 for regular admission and BD 40 for VIPs. VIP tables are available for 6 and 10 people. |
| GRAND STAND EXPERIENCE 26/ 04 Venue: Camelot Watch the F1 Bahrain race live on the big screens and enjoy the variety of food and beverages prepared specially for the occasion. |
| QUIZ NIGHT
26/ 04 Venue: JJ’s The quiz starts at 9 pm with Quiz Master Paul. Enjoy Peroni Beer specials while ladies get unlimited house drinks for BD 3. |
| TEMPTATIONS OF AN ANGEL 7/04 – 17/04 Albareh Gallery The exhibition “Transformation of memories” is the result of a 4 week-workshop lead by Camille Zakharia with a group of 16 photographers developing critical work on the subject of the effects of urbanism on social identity within the local community. A selection of the best works will be displayed alongside works by Camille Zakharia himself at the new branch of Al Riwaq Gallery in Al Aali Mall on the 5th of April For more information, contact Saba on Tel.+973 3922 1671 |
| SAPHO LIVE IN CONCERT 21/05 Golden Tulip Hotel Music lovers in Bahrain are in for a spectacular treat next month as French singer Sapho, one of the hottest musical talents to emerge in recent years, performs at the Golden Tulip Hotel. Originally from Morocco, Sapho has mesmerised fans all across the globe with her stunning and powerful voice. Maybe you were among the lucky few who enjoyed Sapho’s concert at La Fontaine two years ago? The Franco-Moroccan artist was then singing Léo Ferré, a major French composer, poet and singer. As a special gift, she had also sang a great version of Oum Kalthoum’s Al Atlal, to much acclaim by the Bahraini public. She is coming back on May 21st, at Golden Tulip, this time with a complete Oum Kalthoum’s repertoire – and she will be playing with Bahraini classical Arabic music artists. Her incredible voice and stage presence was applauded by a transfixed audience here once before. This new concert is undoubtedly an occasion not to be missed! For more information, contact. Helene on Tel.+973 3637 7475 |
| SPRING OF CULTURE EVENTS |
| POETRY/SONG |
 “Musical Maqamat, Mystical Stations”Aicha Redouane & Ensemble Al Adwar > 05/03 at 8pm Venue: Shaikh Ebrahim Center Country: Morocco Moroccan Aisha Ridwan, the renowned golden voice of Western and Arab worlds engulfs her audience with a blend of musical masterpieces ranging from Barbarian Moroccan to Franco Anglican, Jazz-Blues to a variety of Arabic symphonies. The evening commences with cultural SPRING OF CULTURE EVENTS SPRING OF CULTURE 2009 EDITOR’S CHOICE POETRY& SONGS EDITOR’S CHOICE symphonies and ends with Sufi poetry written by Rabea Aladweia and Omar Ibn Alfaredh and composed by musician Habib Yameen and herself. |
 Venus Khoury> 09/03 at 8pm Venue: House of Poetry Country: Lebanon Lebanese born Venus Khoury has lived in Paris, France since 1972. The French-speaking poet and novelist has published a total of 40 books. Her poetry collation has been translated into 15 different languages. She represents a novelty amongst French writers and manipulates both the Arabic and French language, inspiring a new reality. |
 l’Orchestre National de Barbes> 11/03 at 8pm Venue: Culture Hall Country: France The Orchestre National de Barbes, better known to music fans as the ONB, recently exploded onto the Paris music scene with their infectious world sound. This joyous band of musicians from different cultural and musical backgrounds are united by their common passion for re-inventing traditional music from the Maghreb. |
 Angelique Kidjo> 13/03 at 8.30pm Venue: Arad Fort Country: Benin (West Africa) Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo is not only one of the spunkiest, most electrifying performers in the pop world today, she’s also one of its most forward and creative thinkers, an artist whose mission has been to explore the relationships of diverse musical cultures. Her striking voice, stage presence and her fluency in multiple cultures and languages have won respect from her peers and expanded her following across national borders. |
 Qawali from Pakistan in association with Theatre de Ville, Paris> 14/03 at 8pm Venue: la fontaine centre of contemporary art Country: Pakistan A Qawwali group of eight from Pakistan in association with Theatre de la Ville in Paris will be performing a splendid act. The Qawwali is Sufi music which originated from Iran. The Qawwali is rich in a shared history and symbolism that bring India and Pakistan together rather than separate them. It is their common heritage and conveys a message of peace and tolerance. |
 Dan Zanes and Friends> 19/03 – 20/03 at 5pm Venue: Arad Fort Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Album for Children, Dan Zanes and Friends plays music that is geared towards families with children of all ages. Through reinventing old songs and creating new songs he encourages all his audience to sing along and dance to his infectious upbeat music. The New York Times says “Concerts by Dan Zanes are always a cause for celebration” so come join the fun. |
 Omara Portuondo> 01 / 04 at 8.30pm Venue: Arad Fort Country: Cuba Omara Portuondo celebrates her 60 year career in music with the release of her new album Gracias, which includes a selection of songs that have most defined her career. For this remarkable anniversary Omara will be accompanied by a quintet of musicians that will enable her to show off her vocal talents to the full. |
| ART EXHIBITIONS |
 "The end of the dot”by Bahraini Artist Ebrahim Bu Saad > 03 / 03 – 12 / 03 from 7 PM Venue: Albareh Art Gallery Country: Bahrain In this solo show, Bu Saad will showcase 15 new oil works painted on canvas. Here the works are all centred around the concept of the dot that begins but never ends, how it is possible to go around it but difficult to find an end for it. Bu Saad has participated in many solo and group shows both in and out of Bahrain. His works are collected by the Bahrain Museum, Qatar Museum, Sharjah Museum and Jordan Museum. |
 “My Orients” by Eliane Chiron> 17 / 03 – 22 / 03 from 8pm Venue: House of Poetry Country: France In this exhibition Eliane Chiron, professor at the Sorbonne University and Director of its Centre of Visual Arts, displays larger-than life photographic collages together with a video installation. In the lecture “Body of Creation”, Eliane Chiron will elaborate on her artistic work and the influence of the French poet and philosopher Paul Valry. |
 ”China Art Scene”> 26 / 03 from 7pm Venue: la fontaine centre of contemporary art Country: China / India The evening begins with a contemporary painting exhibition by two artists from China. Chen Xinmao, who is a pioneer of contemporary Chinese Art, and Rolf Kluenter, an artist who is full of energy, inspiration and seemingly limitless ideas. The exhibition is followed by an hour of Contemporary Dance Indian Performance. Their dance draws influences from Bharatnatyam and Kathak, to Kalaripayattu, Tae-Kwon-Do and modern dance to become an uplifting artistic ntertainment that has captivated audiences across the globe. |
 “Transformation of memories” A group photographyexhibition lead by Camille Zakharia > 05 / 04 at 7 PM Venue: Al Riwaq Art Gallery, Al Aali Mall Country: International The exhibition “Deconstruction of the Soul” is the result of a workshop led by Camille Zakaria with a group of six Bahraini photographers to develop critical work on the subject of the effects of urbanism on identity. Al Riwaq will be showing weekly films focusing on the same subject as a continuation of the exhibition. |
LIVE MUSIC |
 “Celebrating Jerusalem” -Edward Said National Conservatory of Music, Palestine Youth Orchestra and Collegium Musicum- University of Bonn > 06 / 03 at 8.30pm Venue: Arad Fort Country: Palestine With Jerusalem in the spotlight as the Arab Capital for Culture in 2009, SOC will celebrate this unique and holy city by opening the outdoor events with this concert. The programme will start with excerpts from the famous Gayane Ballet music of Aram Khachaturian, and four of Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, while the second part will be dedicated to songs celebrating Jerusalem. For more information on dates, timings and registration, please call 39345507 or visit www.springofculture.org. |
“Life Is Rhythm” - Camut Band
> 25 / 03 – 26 / 03 at 7pmVenue: Culture Hall Country: Spain Life is Rhythm is a show by Camut Band which mixes African percussion, tap dance, voice and sand dance. For more than an hour, six performers play with their roles, exchange their abilities and mix their rhythms to achieve a surprising performance which is original, fresh and so full of energy that it makes audiences want to get up and dance, seduced by the magic of what |
 El-Funoun Palestinian Popular Dance Troupe> 06 / 04 – 07 / 04 at 8pm Venue: Culture Hall Country: Palestine El Bacha’s performances consistently capture tension of line, even when the score is quietly tender. The line of interest is omnipresent as he delves into the essentials without slipping over into mere piano playing. His concerns lie in playing the music. The piano seems only a means to that end. Recitals and orchestral appearances have been held around all Western Europe including The Berlin Philharmonic, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Bavarian Radio Symphony, Orchestre de Paris and others. |
| Omara Portuondo > 01 / 04 at 8.30pm Venue: Arad Fort Country: Cuba Omara Portuondo celebrates her 60 year career in music with the release of her new album Gracias, which includes a selection of songs that have most defined her career. For this remarkable anniversary Omara will be accompanied by a quintet of musicians that will enable her to show off her vocal talents to the full. |
THE WAVE CHALLENGE SAILING AWAY THE BLUES (March/April 2009) Venue: The Sailing Club near Al Jazayer Beach |
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Learning to
sail in two weeks? Can it really be possible? Yes, affirms
Shaikh Mohamed bin Daij Al Khalifa, Board Member of the
Bahrain Maritime Sports Association. The association is
gearing up to organise a three-weekend event, 'The Wave
Challenge', wherein groups of individuals will be trained to
handle and sail a sailing boat during the first two weekends
and the third weekend will be Racing Day. "We are aiming to
promote the sport of sailing against the backdrop of a
clean, family environment which will encourage people to
come out to the sea. This also goes very well with the
culture of Bahrain as our lovely island has been famous for
pearl diving for centuries." The teams (of about 4-5
individuals each) will be asked to assemble on the 20th of
March (Friday) at the Sailing Club near Al Jazayer Beach
from 9.30am onwards for the first session. For more information call +973 17 310 252 |
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