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January 2 - 8, 2008
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International singing star Celine Dion will be making her debut in Dubai on March 5 at the new Four Seasons Golf Club in Dubai Festival City. Celine Dion's awards include five Grammy Awards and the World Music Award for the "Best-Selling Female Pop Artist of All Time". She has also sung two Oscar-winning best songs - 'Beauty and the Beast' from the Disney classic and the chart-topping theme from the hit movie Titanic 'My Heart Will Go On'. Tickets for event are: Platinum (front field) - Dh980, Gold (center field) - Dh660, Silver (rear field) - Dh425 and Silver (rear field, Early Bird Special that will be limited to the first 800 tickets) - Dh330. To buy tickets or for further information visit www.showbizme.com or call the Showbiz Booking Hotline on 0097143662277.

¥ La Fontaine Contemporary Centre for Arts in Manama is holding a 'Qawwali' - sufi music which originated in Iran - on January 11. Qawwal means the wise word representing the divine voice. The basic principles of the sufi art lie in listening, voice and words. The Qawwali is rich in history and symbols that bring India and Pakistan together rather than separate them. It is their common heritage and conveys a message of peace and tolerance. Tickets are priced at BD14 for concert only and BD20 including buffet. For details contact 17230123.

¥ Caledonian Society Awali is presenting a Burns Supper on January 25 at the Golden Tulip in Manama. The event begins at 8pm and tickets are priced at BD20. For details contact Nancy Shepard on 17449802 or 39178909.

¥ Grammy award-winning guitarist Carlos Santana is set to make his Gulf debut on February 15 at the Dubai Festival City. The gig forms part of the star's 'Live Your Light Tour'. Santana has sold over 90 million records during his 40-year career. Tickets are priced at BD102, BD42 and BD32 and are currently available online from www.santanadubai.ae. Visit www.santanadubai.ae for more information.







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