OUT & ABOUT

Wednesday (October 3) • Mixed yoga classes at the Bahrain Meditation Centre Bahrain Wellness Resort in Budaiya on Saturdays and Wednesdays from 7pm to 8:30pm. For more information contact 17795961.

• Official opening of two major exhibitions organised by the Alliance with the support of the French Embassy on aeronautics at the Alliance Francaise de Bahrein in Isa Town at 9.30pm. The exhibition ‘Airplanes: How Do They Work?’ presents the evolution of the aeronautic techniques, while ‘European Aeronautics: Behind the Scene’ will feature 24 photographs by Antoine Gonin, who specialises in industrial photography. The exhibitions will be open daily from 9am to 1pm. For more information contact 17781137 or email info@afbahrain.com.

Thursday (October 4)

• An exhibition entitled ‘The Doors to Yemen’ will be presented by notable personalities from Yemen – antique dealer Mohamed Al Thamari and movie director and writer Khadija Al Salami at the La Fontaine Centre in Manama. For more information call on 17230123 or log on to www.lafontaineartcentre.com.

• Renowned Bahraini artist Abbas Al Mousawi opens his painting exhibition today at the Beit Al Quran in Manama. The event will feature the launch of a book entitled Abbas Al Mousawi and the Colours of Bahrain written by Denis O’Dwyer, a 20-minute documentary by Yousef Al Zeera and an exhibition displaying photographs, calligraphy work and more than 30 pieces of a new collection of Islamic designs. The event starts at 10pm. The book, priced BD25, will be available at the opening ceremony for a reduced price of BD20. For more information on the book contact Asil Arts on 17231111. Beit Al Quran will host the exhibition until the October 31. Timings are from 9am to 1pm and from 8pm to 10pm during Ramadan and from 9am to 12.30pm and from 4pm to 6pm after Eid Al Fitr.

Friday (October 5)

• Born Again Bikers ride out at 7.30am at the Al Osra Supermarket in Budaiya. New riders can contact on 36616160, 16564564 or fax on 16564545.

Saturday (October 6)

• Morning and evening French classes for children and adults at the Alliance Francaise de Bahrein. Opening timings are from 9am to 1pm and 3pm to 9pm. Fees for the classes are at BD105 for adults, BD62 for children and BD59 for elementary. For more information call 17683295.

• Three-hour preparatory workshops on Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) with Dr Leila Edwards at The Makeover Experience in the Diplomatic area from 2pm to 5pm. For more information contact 17592019, email info@themakeoverexperience.com or visit www.themakeoverexperience.com

Sunday (October 7)

• Art rental, art classes and home accents at the Nadine Gallery in Um Al Hassam. Timings are from 10am to 3pm and 7pm to 11.30pm. More information on 17826456, 39520200, or email info@nadinegallery.com

Tuesday (October 9)

• Mini sea voyages for children at the Bahrain Yacht Club in Sitra. Timings are 10am, 12pm and 2pm from Saturdays to Wednesdays. For more information call 17700677.

One for the Diary:

• Adipoli Music Show - a four-hour feast of music and cultural fund-raising show is planned for October 13 at the Indian School in Isa Town. Organised by the Kerala Social and Cultural Association (KSCA), the show, directed by renowned Indian musical director K S Prasad, will have a 23-member troupe of artistes performing a variety of live music, mimicry skits, cinematic dances and Mappila Pattu traditional, devotional songs.  Performers include Kishore Varma, Devichandana, Amsil, Ashraf Payyannur, Aswathy, Samad, Nitya, Soumya and a host of others. The show begins at 7pm. Ticket prices will be announced soon. For more information contact G Pillai on 39454062 or JP Mohanan Pillai on 36067629.

• Centrepoint Desert Symphony will bring legendary Indian singers K S Chitra and Hariharan to perform at a live musical concert on October 14 at the Pakistan School Open Air Grounds. The duo will be joined by a team of 10 leading musicians performing Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Karnatic, Hindustani, Ghazal and English songs. The concert will be held in aid of the Bahrain Down Syndrome Society. For more information contact 36655356 or 36066022 or email on events@synergymiddleeast.

com. 

• A Sri Lankan musical extravaganza is planned by Jayantha Pathmasiri for the second day of Eid, October 14, at the Baan Saeng Thai Restaurant in Adliya. The ‘Eduwapa Gee Supernight 2007’ will feature popular Sri Lankan artists Anusha Sunali and Susil Fernando. The event will also have a performance by local band, Satsara. For more information on the events and sponsorships deals contact on 39155404, 39806856 or 39652479.

• Montreal-based singer, songwriter, producer and musician Karl Wolf is set to perform at an Eid Al Fitr family event on October 15 at the Gulf Hotel’s Gulf Convention Centre in Adliya. Tickets are priced at BD60 for VVIP, BD35 for VIP and BD15 for regulars. Gates open at 8pm and show runs until 12am. Opening show is by resident DJ Jackson and internationally acclaimed DJ Crow. MC for the show is Krazy Kevin. A press conference and an autograph session will be held at the Riviera Palace Hotel in Sehla on the second day of Eid at 11am. For sponsorships and more information contact Adel Barakat on 39111943 or Imran Ali on 36673301.

• The Royal Society of St George will host its annual Trafalgar Day Ball at the Grand Ambassador Suite in the Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel Residence and Spa in Manama on October 25. Entertainment will be provided by the Bahrain Police Band’s Chamber Orchestra who will play during dinner. A Latin Jazz Ensemble will be set including renditions of salsa, tango and samba for dance enthusiasts. The evening will also see fun interactions with Radio Bahrain DJ and GulfWeekly columnist Krazy Kevin. The event starts at 7.30pm and tickets are priced at BD23 for members and BD27 for non-members. Dress code is black tie or national dress. For more details contact 39726329.

• Victor Michael is set to perform at the British Club’s Variety Autumn Ball on October 25. His musical repertoire includes songs from stage performances and shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Aspects of Love as well as other modern favourites. The evening will also feature comedian Andy Leach and singer Lee-Ann James. Compere and DJ for the event will be Ian Lee. Tickets are priced at BD18 for members and BD20 for guests, inclusive of a buffet dinner. For more information contact 17728245.

• The Ecumenical Conference of Charity is organising a Benefit Dinner Dance on October 26 at the Dilmun Club in Saar. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by the Dilmun Dixielanders and the DJ & MC for the event will be Krazy Kevin. For passes contact the Cathedral office on 17 253866, NEC office at 17 254508 or the Bible Society at 17 272249. For more details contact 39870815, 39440319 or 39863792.

• In support of its Sneha centre for children with special needs, the Indian Ladies Association is planning a major fund raising dance and fashion extravaganza – Universal Utsav 2007 at the Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel, Residence and Spa's Grand Ambassador Suite on October 27.

The event will have a creative fusion dance organized by Kalyani Tripurasundari and Mythili Venkataraman. Fashion and beauty expert Albert Gayo and choreographers from the Victoria Ballet Centre will present a world dance segment.

A fashion segment will be presented by well-known fashion designer and choreographer Shamima Noorani.

Models interested to audition for the same can contact Annapurna on 39349825. The ceremony will also feature the launch of ILA's 2007-2008 collection of Sneha greeting cards created with the artwork produced by the Sneha children through ILA's Assisted Art Programme.

For more details contact Florine Mathias on 39134027, Toshi Deora on 39554134, Shiney Koshy on 36715550, Rajani Chowdary on 39214221 or e-mail to

ilabahrain@gmail.com.

• The American Women’s Association has announced its 29th annual fall Craft Fair, themed ‘Holiday Festival’, to be held on October 27 in the Palm Hall of the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). The Mercure Grand Seef Hotel is facilitating this event for the AWA.

• The fair will offer festive decorations that include hand painted ornaments, festive home décor, angels, wreaths and candle pots, painted glass, porcelain items, original paintings, charity greeting cards, prints, homemade pastries, silk paintings, clothes, toys and more. The AWA Bake Shoppe will provide with cakes and sweets.

Entry fee is 500fils with free entry for children under five years old. The fair will be open from 1pm to 6pm. Forms and applications are also available at the Good Life Gallery in Budaiya. Tables are not confirmed without payment.  Deadline for reserving a table is October 15. For more information on the fair contact Betty Niemann on 17 754667.

• A musical night – ‘Music Mela’, will be held on November 1 at the Gulf Air Club in Salmabad. The event will showcase the performances of Asian rock band - Roxen, DJ HHH (Triple H) from India and an Indian dance group - Rangla Punjab Bhangra Group. DJ HHH is one of the youngest DJs from Bollywood and has played with renowned artists like Bally Sagoo, Dj Doll, Atif Aslam, Roxen, and Himesh Reshammiya. The Bhangra group will perform a cultural dance and a Live Dhool Performance, much appreciated in the Asian community. Leading Pakistani rock band Roxen will feature Mustafa, Jawad and Omar. The band’s famous tracks include Yaadein and Tau Phir Aao. For free promotional CDs of the band contact now on 36673301 and 36611425.

• The Awali Ladies will be hosting their Christmas fair on November 4 at the Bapco Club in Awali. Table charges are BD6 for a small table or BD12 for a larger one. For more information contact Susan Scott on 17756417 or e-mail jjscott@ batelco.com.bh. More details of the fair will be announced soon.

• One of the world’s favourite DJs is coming back to Bahrain on November 15. German Trance and techno DJ Paul Van Dyk will perform at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.

The Grammy-nominated artist and globally acclaimed DJ and producer continues to appear in the electronic music charts especially so with his latest album - In Between. PVD, as his fans have nicknamed him, is currently ranked the world's number one in DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs poll for the second consecutive year and his new album features collaborations with David Byrne and Jessica Sutta of the Pussycat Dolls.

Some of his famous remixes include Depeche Mode's Martyr and Justin Timberlake's What Goes Around. V

an Dyk's Reflections album was also nominated for the 2005 Best Dance/ Electronic Album Grammy Award, when the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences recognised the category that year.

Tracks from the Reflections album have also featured in major movie soundtracks including Into the Blue, the Sistersterhood of the Travelling Pants, as well as on TV shows such as Entertainment Tonight and MTV's Cribs.

 Dubai based Mix FM and Peppermint Club resident DJ MadJam will cover warm-up duties at the show.

Tickets are priced at BD13 for females and BD15 for males until November 5 after which it will be BD20. VIP seats are for BD35 and VVIP for BD50. For more details contact 36373803.

• The Kerala Catholic Association (KCA) in association with the Soorya - Bahrain chapter is set to stage the Rhythm Nite 2007 on November 30 at the Indian School in Isa Town and will take place on November 30 from 7.30pm.

Directed by Soorya Krishnamoorthy, the show will feature contemporary Indian dance and drama theatre troupe – Samudra and seven member music group – Trisakthi. Also performing are playback singers Gayathri, Manoj, Sayanora along with Bharathanatyam performance by Mythili Prakash. Trisakthi group is a seven-member team led by the legendary percussionist Mattannur Sankaran Kutty.

Accompanied by MS Lavanya on saxophone, Attukal Balasubramanium on violin, Jijith on keyboards, Karunamurthy on the tavil, Sasi on the Western drums and Mahesh on the mridangam, the Trisakthi group will be playing a fusion of North and South Indian musical styles coupled with Western styles.

 The Samudra troupe includes Madhu Gopinath and Vakkom Sajeev, whose main dancers, choreographers and leading figures in the contemporary Indian dance theatre of the Samudra Dance Research Centre in Kerala, India. For more information contact 36067799, 39867041, 39470713, the KCA office on 17232109, or e-mail kcages@gmail.com

Think Pink diary of events

October 8

The American Women’s Association will host a ‘Think Pink’ Breast Cancer Awareness Meeting for its members at 9am at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Manama

October 20

‘Breast Cancer Awareness Day’ at World Beat Fitness, Budaiya.

Half-hour classes in belly dancing, pliates, capoeria, salsa, karate, mat-science and yoga will run throughout the day starting at 10am until 6pm.

The morning will be dedicated to ladies and the afternoon for families

Tickets: BD10 for whole day, all proceeds go to Think Pink. Tel: 17612576

October 26

Think Pink’s Gala Evening Event will kick off at 7.30pm at the Bahrain International Circuit.

There will a three-course meal, music entertainment and an auction.

Tickets: BD25, call The Spa at the Coral Beach Club on 39617257, Jacque Dessange on 17713999, NIC Homes on 17587222 or Jules Sprakel on 39076717.

A corporate BD1,000 pledge entitles companies to 10 free tickets, corporate table and company logo in local publications and on the Think Pink website in addition to a banner which will be put up at the event.

October 30

‘Think Pink Bahrain Day’ in which everyone is encouraged to wear pink and raise awareness about breast cancer

‘Pink Day’ at EzyFit, Saar.

Step, weights and abs classes from 10.30am, bums and thighs classes from 4.30pm and evening Taibo classes 6.30pm.

Tickets: BD3 per class, but people are welcome to donate more, all proceeds will go to Think Pink. Tel: 17692378

1 November

‘Think Pink Fitness Day,’ at Bodyline is Saar, will offer spinning, steps, sculpture and pilates classes from 9am. All proceeds will go to Think Pink. Tickets BD10 Tel: 17793932

• As part of the Kannada Sangha Bahrain’s Suvarna Karnataka celebrations a song and dance show will be held on October 15 at the Delmon International Hotel in Manama. Top compere and South Indian journalist Ravi Belagare will be flown in specifically for the event. For more information contact the club on 17271257.

Grand Iftar at the Delmon International

THE Delmon International Hotel in Manama is continuing to entertain guests at its air-conditioned Ramadan tent at the poolside.

The tent boasting a capacity of 125 and is open from the time of Iftar till dawn.

Celebrated Chef Rahal is conjuring up Oriental and Lebanese delicacies and cooking in front of guests at stations around the tent.

Live entertainment is being provided by a troupe of Iraqi singers performing on the Arabian Oud.

For further details contact the hotel on 17224000 (ext 844 or 828).

• Rakrakan Overload: The 2007 Middle East Tour - a Filipino rock concert tour is heading to the region. The tour will kick start with Bamboo and Kitchie Nadal opening the tour at the Khalifa Tennis Stadium in Doha, Qatar on October 19.

The event reaches Bahrain on November 9 at the Marina Beach Club in Manama featuring Parokya ni Edgar and Kamikazee.

The tour will have its grand finale in Dubai on December 7 with the three rock band idols who will emerge as the most voted in the “Rakrakan Overload Text Promo in Dubai”. In Bahrain, tickets are at BD4 on or before October 12 and BD5 afterwards. For more information email tfc@abs-cbnme.com or call 36064468.