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¥ 'Memories of Utopia - an Evening of Sounds Remembered' will be presented at the Coral Beach Club on February 6 at 8pm. A movie will be screened as part of a cultural evening that will celebrate musical traditions and recount the story of the Nubian people of the Nile. For details contact Sheyma Buali on 39558284 or email Sheyma.Buali@gmail.com.
¥ Singing Signs course for babies begins on February 6 at the Futureshape Studio at the Garden City, Budaiya. The course will run for four weeks, every Wednesday from 9am to 9.30am and will be followed by SoftPlay. Course fee is BD25 and includes entrance to SoftPlay, course book, lamenated picture cards, Singing Signs DVD and 150 most popular signs to enhance and encourage communication. For details contact Shelly Harrigan on 39653678 or visit www.softplaybahrain.com.
¥ 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.
¥ An Indian comedy act 'shaadi@barbadi.com' will take to stage on February 8 at the Bahrain Conference Centre in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Manama. The play is organised by Bahrain based event management company Out of the Box and will star well-known Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal. Tickets are priced at BD25, BD15 and BD10 and are available from Home Centre, Mega Mart outlets at Lulu Centre, Juffair and Muharraq, Takatak Restaurant, Manama and Lanterns Restaurant, Budaiya, until February 5. The show will begin at 7pm.
¥ Hat-Club featuring DJ Filthy Rich returns to Bahrain on February 13 as part of their new bi-monthly Middle East residency at BJ's night club in Adliya. The DJ will entertain guests with mix tunes in house, electronica and techno. Rich holds residencies at top clubbing destinations like Hat Club, dance institution Gatecrasher and the famous Ministry of Sound. Hat-Club will be supported by a special performance by resident DJ Kev Chalkley. Dress code is stylish. For details contact 39532530.
¥ The Mercure Grand Hotel in Seef is offering guests a Romantic Valentine on February 14 from 7pm onwards. A 'Romantic Affair to Remember' will be set at the hotel's Casa de Baille featuring a live acoustic performance, a Grand Tango show and non-stop Latin dance. The price per head for the evening is BD20 inclusive of a full buffet, unlimited selected beverages, gift for the ladies and a chance to win a special Valentine's raffle draw. The hotel also offers blissful dining at its Neyran Restaurant with an all-you-can-eat Valentine open gourmet buffet accompanied with live romantic music. Rate per couple is BD30 with a special gift for the ladies. For details contact 17584400 on ext 2520.
¥ Enigma at the Windsor Tower Hotel is preparing for a Valentine's Day 'Love is in the air' event on February 14. It will feature a specially choreographed performance by resident band, High Intenz and DJ Neil and will also offer a buffet dinner that will open at 9pm. The event runs from 8pm to 11.30pm. 'Best couple of the night' wins a one-night stay at the hotel. Tickets are priced at BD14 for a couple and BD8 for single. For details contact Pranay on 36788281 or Nancy on 39852148.
¥ The La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art in Manama is hosting a Valentine Night Special with an Oud concert and Slow Food Menu. Oud player Saad Mahmood Jawad will entertain guests at the event. Slow Food is a non-profit organistion that's concentrates on eco-gastronomy. The centre will also celebrate the achievements of the Slow Food Movement in Bahrain. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm followed by dinner. Rate for members is BD18 and BD20 for non-members. For details contact 17230123.
¥ An Art Exhibition titled 'Infinite Lines' by award-winning architect Moosa Silwadi will be on display at the Bahraini French Cultural Center, Maison Jamsheer in Muharraq from February 17. The exhibition starts at 8pm and will be held until March 7. A special tour will be organised on request in French, English or Arabic. For details contact 17683295.
¥ New York-based DJ Onionz will perform at the Level club at the Mishal Hotel in Hoora on February 21. He has over 30 years of experience and his styles range from house, techno, breaks and disco. For details contact 36766627.
¥ The Dubai Desert Rock Festival will take place on March 7 and 8 at the AlSahra Desert Resort hosted by the Center Stage Management in Dubai. Bands performing include Korn, Slapshock, Nervecell, Marky Ramone, Velvet Revolver and Spoon Feedas. Also performing for both days will be the winner of the Shamal 'Battle of the Bands' that will be held a few days prior to the rock festival. To book tickets or more details contact 0097143390550 or email tickets@csmentertains.com.
¥ Jamaican dance hall reggae artist Sean Paul will perform at the Marina Club as part of the F1 celebrations on April 5. French DJ David Guetta, pioneer of French house, will perform on April 4. He won the Grammy for his mix of Deep Dish's Flashdance. There will also be an official Formula One party after the race on April 6. Shows will be held from 9.30pm on all days. Tickets are priced at BD55 for VVIP, BD45 for VIP, BD25 for front normal and BD18 for normal. For details contact Sadia on 39167601 or 17746848.
