¥ The Bahrain Welsh Society is hosting a European Gourmet Dinner at the Ramada Hotel in Adliya on January 30 at 7.30pm for 8pm. The evening will feature menu and refreshments from Italy, Germany and France and entertainment will be provided by Christine Gordon. Prices are BD15 for members and BD18 for non members. For details contact Ken on 39617624.
¥ US-based Pen and Ink Communications owner Mary Coons is set to give a lecture entitled 'Reflections of a Lifetime: Documenting Family Stories' at the Bahrain Society of Engineers in Juffair on January 31, from 7pm to 9pm. Ms Coons has been a professional writer for more than 35 years and works with families to document their histories. She is a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Minnesota Historical Society and a founding member of the Hanover Historical Society. For details contact 17881440 or 39836647.
¥ The Royal Society of St. George is holding an Accession Progression to commemorate the accession to the British throne of HM Queen Elizabeth II at the La Cave restaurant lounge in Adliya on February 7 at 7.30pm for 8pm. The evening will feature a welcome reception followed by a three-course dinner with unlimited selected beverages. Rate per head is BD15. Music will be provided by resident DJ. For details contact 39726329.
¥ 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 available online from www.santanadubai.ae.
¥ Singer Celine Dion is set to perform live at her debut 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 (center field) - Dh660, Silver (rear field) - Dh425 and Silver (rear field, Early Bird Special that will be limited to the first 800 tickets) - Dh330. For details visit www.showbizme.com or call the Showbiz Booking Hotline on 0097143662277.