Out and About

GW’s weekly round-up of what’s on and where

May 23 - 29, 2007

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Gulf Weekly GW’s weekly round-up of what’s on and where

Wednesday (May 23)
• Colours of India art exhibition at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art, Manama, 10am-1pm and 4pm-6pm.

The exhibition will feature old textiles and object of art from the Indian subcontinent. For more information call 17230123. (until June 2)

• Salsa and Merengue classes for beginners, 8.30pm at Z-Club, Pars International Hotel, Juffair. Free session for all Gulf Air staff and 50 percent off on beverages on the production of ID. For more information 39598843.

• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.

• Swim Fit classes for the ladies (members and guests), Dilmun Club, 8.30am-9.30am and 9.30am-10.30am, Quiz Night, 8 pm.

Thursday (May 24)
• Fafa will be performing at Likwid, at the City Centre Hotel. Doors open at 10pm with a warm-up set by resident Mr. K and Fafa goes on at midnight sharp. Tickets are BD7 at the door and BD5 for ladies and Likwid ID holders. Paris-based Fafa began to make a name in the 80s when he was presenting a show on Riviera's radio station, mixing Funk, Disco, Hip-Hop, and Dance-Music. This will be Fafa’s third visit to Bahrain. If his last two visits are anything to go by, this is definitely a night not to be missed! For reservations and more information please check www.likwid.net or contact Arun at 3676-6627

• Saudi-based four-piece band Sid and the Tonics will perform at the Dilmun Club’s Candles restaurant in Saar. The band’s current line-up features John Hawkyard, lead, vocals, guitars; Dave Smart – backing vocals, guitars, Dave Pyne – bass guitar; and Brian Bahr – drums. They are making a return visit to the Dilmun Club due to popular demand and their repertoire will include 60s, 70s and 80s rock music. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets for the evening cost BD8 for members and BD12, for guests inclusive of dinner and show.

• Party-goers are in for a treat as the popular Dubai-based Peppermint Club comes to Bahrain for a one-night experience with famous Dutch Armin Van Buuren. The show, entitled Peppermint Xperience Bahrain will be held at the Marina Club’s arena, Manama, and promises to be an unforgettable evening. Warm up set will feature international DJ Blake Jarrel. Two new significant awards, namely best Radio Show and Best Compilation for a State of Trance 2004 at the Miami Winter Music Conference Awards in Florida, US were awarded to the artist who was born to a musical family in 1976. His stunning new album Shivers showcases his debut as a songwriter. Tickets are priced at BD10 regular pre-purchase, BD12 regular at the gate, BD30 (inclusive of two drinks) VIP pre-purchase and BD35 VIP at the gate. They will be available at Euphoria (Seef Mall), Motorox Café (Budaiya Road) and selected Costa Coffee outlets across Bahrain soon.

• Dilmun Club Mothers Group, Dilmun Club, Saar, from 9.30am-11.30am. Members BD1, non-members BD2. For more details call Veronica on 39441357.

• Colours of India art exhibition at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art, Manama, 10am-1pm and 4pm-6pm. The exhibition will feature old textiles and object of art from the Indian subcontinent. For more information call 17230123.

• Body Language: a fusion of Latino, Afro, R‘n’B and Funky House with resident and guest DJs at Z-Club, Pars International Hotel, Juffair. Salsa classes advanced level, at 9pm. For more information call 36764010

• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.

Friday (May 25)
• Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, an exciting and dramatic choral work will be performed in Bahrain at the Crowne Plaza hotel. The Manama Singers and Bahrain Concert Sinfonia will perform the piece for one night only at the hotel’s Conference Centre, with visiting musicians and singers from all around the Gulf and soloists from all over the globe. Carmina Burana is a stunning work of incredible magnitude requiring not only a full symphony orchestra, but two pianos and a vast percussion section, not to mention a choir which is likely to be in excess of 100 singers. Tickets priced at BD11, BD8 and BD6 can be obtained from the Bookcase in Budaiya (Tel: 17 690566) and Hava Java in Seef Mall (Tel: 17 582324).

• French House Master DJ Jeff K is the guest artist to perform at Coral Beach Club. Doors open at 12 noon. Master Jeff K will perform from 4pm and the party will go on until sunset. Entrance for this event is BD7 for guys and BD5 for ladies. More information email info@likwid.net or visit www.nightlifeinbahrain.com

• Filipino band ‘Up Close Personal’ will perform at the Fiddlers, Diplomat SAS
Radisson Hotel, 4pm-7pm.

• Salsa classes’ advanced level, at 9pm, Z-Club, Pars International Hotel, Juffair.
For more information, call 36764010.

Saturday (May 26)
• Colours of India art exhibition at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art, Manama, 10am-1pm and 4pm-6pm. The exhibition will feature old textiles and object of art from the Indian subcontinent. For more information call 17230123.

• A fun day for children, at the Country Club in Budaiya, from 10am to 3pm. The event is open to children aged 7 to 16 years. Children will be able to participate in various games including football, rounders, water games, tennis, basket ball and horse riding. Tickets for the fun day cost BD10 and include lunch. For more information please call Richard on 17 593593.

• Spring of Culture: Pharaoh Exhibition at Bahrain National Museum. For more information call 17 292977. (until June).

• Social tennis at the Dilmun Club in Saar from 6pm. For more information call the club on 17 690926.

• Sway to the beat of Salsa, Mambo, Tango, Jive or Cha Cha Cha at the weekly dance nights at the Mercure hotel in Seef. The Latin nights start each session at 9pm featuring local dance figures Roberto and Marie. The hotel’s Casa deBaile is open to all. The cover charge is BD5 per person including one beverage. Dress is semi formal. For more information call 17 58440.

Sunday (May 27)
• Spring of Culture: Pharaoh Exhibition at Bahrain National Museum. For more information call 17 292977.

• Colours of India art exhibition at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art, Manama, 10am-1pm and 4pm-6pm. The exhibition will feature old textiles and object of art from the Indian subcontinent. For more information call 17230123.

• Fitness class ‘Fat burning Aerobics’, at Dilmun Club, Saar, 8.30am-9.30am

• Put your brains to test at JJ’s Quiz from 9pm. Entry free with prizes to be won.

Monday (May 28)
• Colours of India art exhibition at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art, Manama, 10am-1pm and 4pm-6pm. The exhibition will feature old textiles and object of art from the Indian subcontinent. For more information call 17230123.

• Salsa and Merengue classes for beginners, 8.30pm at Z-Club, Pars International, hotel, Juffair. BD3 per class. Free bubbly for ladies. Half price shakers and shooters for everyone. 9pm to midnight.

• Fitness class ‘Fat burning Aerobics’, at Dilmun Club, Saar, 4pm-5pm

• Swim fit classes for ladies (members and guests) at the Dilmun Club in Saar from 8.30am-9.30am and 9.30am-10.30am. BD2.5 per lesson or BD12.5 for six sessions. Call club on 17 690926 for more information.

• Warm up your vocal cords with Weekly Karaoke and watch this space for the return of Karaoke Idol, at JJ’s, 10pm onwards.

Tuesday (May 29)
• Circuit training-mixed class for men and ladies, Dilmun Club, Saar, 7.30pm-8.30pm. BD3 members, BD4 non-members per session per person.