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January 9 - 15, 2008
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¥ Bahrain's annual autumn fair is being scheduled for January 22 to 30 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. The fair will feature a wide range of products from nearly 25 countries. It will open for the public from 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 10pm with a 'special ladies' only morning on January 26 and 27. On January 22 the venue will remain open from 4pm to 10pm only. Entry is 700 fils and free for children below five-years old. For details contact 17550033.

¥ The 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.

¥ Pukka Up Ibiza resident DJ Dermot C is set to perform at the BJ's night club at the Al Bustan Hotel in Adliya on January 30. He will be accompanied by singer Tara McDonald well-known for hit songs like 'My My My' and 'Feel the Vibe'. For details contact 39532530.

¥ Grammy award-winning guitar legend 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. Tickets are priced at BD102, BD42 and BD32 and are currently available online from www.santanadubai.ae. Visit www.santanadubai.ae for more information.

¥ Multi-platinum Grammy award-winning singer Celine Dion will perform her debut Middle East concert in Dubai on March 5 at the new Four Seasons Golf Club in Dubai Festival City. Tickets for event are: Platinum (front field) - Dh980, Gold (centre field) - Dh660, Silver (rear field) - Dh425 and Silver (rear field, Early Bird Special that will be limited to the first 800 tickets) - Dh330.

Booking Hotline on 0097143662277. For more details contact Liz Fox on 00971505515971, email liz.fox@fd.com or Martine van Wyk on martine.vanwyk@fd.com.

¥ The date for this year's Wheelathon has been set for April 18. One of the most anticipated charity events of the sporting calendar, the event will see hundreds of people descend on the BIC to wheel around the track in any form of non-motorised transport in aid of charity. Full details will follow soon.







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