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Bahrain
Women of all nationalities are being invited to take part in search for the May Queen 2007 at the Indian club.
Prospective candidates must be aged between 15 and 28 and have good moral standing. The coronation night will be held on May 24 during the Indian Club May Queen Ball 2007. The last date for registration is May 10 and the fee is BD2 per contestant.
The Indian club’s May Queen Ball is one of the most prestigious events in Bahrain. All contestants will go through a “grooming session” to be conducted by show choreographer Shamima Noorani. The contest will consist of three rounds of catwalk. An array of prizes will be presented to the May Queen 2007. There will also be prizes for the first and second runners up, as well as the winners of “Best Smile” “Best Hairdo” and “Best Catwalk”.
For further details please contact Joseph on 39407393, Abraham on 39466401 or Brian on 39466355.
Tables are going fast for the concert by the Celtic Tenors at the Upstairs Downstairs restaurant in Adliya. The trio is performing with world-class soloist/soprano Deirdre Shannon on May 11. The Celtic Tenors feature Mathew Gilesnan, James Nelson and Daryl Simpson and their musical director David Munroe from Glasgow, Scotland.
The Tenors who are well-known for their classical, folk, Irish and pop music are currently on a tour in the US and Canada, but will be in the Middle East for major shows in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Tickets are BD 35 for downstairs and BD25 upstairs including a three-course dinner. Dinner begins at 7pm and the show begins at 9.30pm.
The Palm Association Charity Auction and Gala Ball will be held on May 18 at the Al Taj Ballroom, Sheraton Bahrain Hotel at 7.30pm. Tickets cost BD25 per person inclusive of a four-course meal with refreshment. Other attractions on the evening include Spot prizes, Auction, Live music and DJ. For reservations please call 39889329.
Dance to the music of the popular band Aryan Fame at the Charity Gala Dinner Dance to be held at the Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel on June 7 at 7.15pm.
The event which is held in aid of migrant workers will also feature sumptuous buffet, raffle with attractive prizes, DJ, music and lights. Dress is Formal Black Tie/National. Tickets are priced at BD20 per head. Contact Joyce on 39465378, Florine on 39134027 or Percy on 36515221.
Dubai
Boyz II Men, the most commercially successful R&B group of all time, will appear live in concert on May 10, at the launch of LIFE
The event management agency VIBE announced the launch of the LIFE Music Festival. This will be headlined by legendary R&B group, Boyz II Men, performing live in concert for the first time in the UAE.
International DJs Pete Tong and Claude Challe will complete the line up for LIFE’s first event and will continue to entertain throughout the night with their original mixes. LIFE, planned to be the biggest indoor music festival series in the region, will begin at the MPV, Madinat Jumeirah from 9pm to 3am.
“LIFE is quite simply going to be a massive hit, with six hours of non-stop class. A nighttime entertainment from the world’s most famous R&B groups and DJs,” said the organisers. Doors will open at 7pm and the live music concert will begin at 9pm.
Tickets priced at AED 190 for Regular, 250 for front of stage and AED 380 for VIP lounges are available from Virgin Megastores in the UAE, Timeout Tickets 8004669, www.boxofficeme.com and www.timeouttickets.com
Stadium Rock is coming to the region…following the recent announcement of Aerosmith performing in Dubai on May 31, it is now confirmed that the rock band will be live in concert at the Dubai Exiles Rugby Ground, the same venue hosting the annual Rugby 7’s tournament.
About 20,000 fans are expected to attend the only Middle East performance by Aerosmith.Tickets will sell in four categories – Grand Stand seating AED 395, Regular Standing AED 195, Front Pit Standing AED 295 and the Cage Standing AED 995.
For tickets, please call +9714 367 6520 or Time Out Tickets Hotline 800 4669 and all Virgin Megastores in UAE.
