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Ladies aged between 16 and 25 are invited to register for the 'July Rose 2008' competition on July 31. All contestants will be offered personality development classes including hair and make-up, fashion sense, catwalk parading, public speaking, talent development and a photo and video shoot by grooming and event director, Albert Gayo.
They will go through four rounds of walk including casual wear, traditional outfit, gown and talent portion.
New titles will be added this year including Nazih Hair, Make-up Award and People's Choice. On the day of the event, entertainment will include group dancing, singing and door prizes. Doors open at 7pm and show starts 8pm, Entrance is BD3.800 which includes international buffet dinner.
For registration, which is free of charge, contact Mr Gayo on 39277920, Mr Karo on 17715775 or email details and photos to asgayo@batelco.com.bh.
Night of Mayhem is set to take place at the Marina Club on August 15 from 9pm and will feature music producer and DJ Amyth from India. He has performed at Go Bananas, Wild Orchid, Wig Wam, Avalon, Club Abbyss, Black Out, The Scream, Razzberry Rhinoceros, Caprice, Big One and The Resort. For details contact 39879283 or email ahmedmace@gmail. com.
The Filipino Club in cooperation with FC Sayaw Unlimited, under the patronage of the Philippine Embassy, is presenting the Maskara Fiesta Part Three on August 22. The event will feature Salsa and Latin dancing at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Manama. The event starts at 7pm and costs BD10 per head. The event is held for the benefit of the distressed Filipino workers in OWWA - the Philippine Overseas labour office. For details contact Marie on 3982796.
'Ang Mga Likha ni Juan dela Cruz' - The Masterpieces of Juan dela Cruz will be on display on August 22 and 23 at the Al Murjan Ballroom in Movenpick Hotel, Muharraq.
Phenomena Productions will honour Juan dela Cruz, President of the Republic of the Philippines at the event. The event begins at 10.30am with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Different forms of Filipino art will be showcased from visual to non-visual, traditional to contemporary arts. There will be a feature on both established and aspiring Filipino artists in Bahrain. There will also be workshops on both days.
Fourteen artworks by the Association of Filipino artists will be on display alongside 10 photos from the Gulf Photographers Network.
Other entertainment includes Filipino musicians and dancers, fashion designers and other performing arts. The two-day affair will display the richness of the Filipino culture and heritage.
Proceeds of the event will be donated to Rehabilitation Institute for Active Learning Centre (RIA) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), an institution which provides protection to distressed Filipino workers in Bahrain.
For details Leslie Arlen Garduque on 36311563, Noril Pilpil on 39543239, Karina Lazarraga on 39327797, Josefa Nacino on 36612937 and John Paul Catedrilla on 36439777 or email phenomenaproductions @gmail.com.
The Centrepoint Desert Symphony music concert will be held for the second consecutive year during Eid and is scheduled for October 2 at the Indian School grounds in Isa Town. Award-winning Indian singer K S Chitra will perform alongside a male singer, who will be voted for by fans through local radio station Voice FM104.2. She will be accompanied on stage by 18 professional musicians from India. Tickets and VIP passes will be available in September. For details contact 36066022 or e-mail events@synergymiddleeast.com.
Bollywood singer Babul Supriyo is set for a Bahrain date on December 15 at the Gulf Convention Centre in Gulf Hotel, Adliya. 'Amidst Sargam', organised by the Indian Ladies Association, will raise money for the Sneha Recreation Centre, a free facility for children of all nationalities with special needs. The 2008 Sneha cards collection is titled Amidst Colours and will be launched on September 16.
Mr Supriyo will be accompanied by a high-profile cultural group. Aside from the entertaining evening, the ILA will also host a popular 'Dandiya' dance event on October 3 at Al Ahli Club, Zinj, for the Navratri festival. A music troupe from Mumbai will provide live music. For more details on both events contact 39850372.
