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November 5 - 11, 2008
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A fundraising dinner and charity auction will be held at the Senor Pacos Restaurant, Adliya, on November 12 at 7.30pm for 8pm. Organised by charity worker Vicky Honar, the event is held to raise funds for 'Cycle Cuba' - a 390 cycle challenge in Cuba in aid of the UK-based charity Women for Women which raises funds for research into women's reproductive health (infertility, pre-maturity, ovarian and breast cancer).

Proceeds will also go to Think Pink. The dinner will include a three-course dinner (choice of three different main courses) with a choice of beverages priced at BD20 or with soft drinks only for BD15. Live entertainment will be provided with a Latin American theme and the event is open to everyone. For details contact 39434273 or 17791612 or email vickyhonar@hotmail.com.

Disney's High School Musical returns to Dubai after a successful show earlier this year at the Centrepoint Theatre at the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre from November 12 to 15.

The high school musical is the story of Gabriella and Troy and their friends at East High School faithfully brought to life on stage on a colourful explosion of energy and fun.

The production includes all of the favourite characters and songs from the movie, plus two new songs written especially for the stage.

Performances will be held at 7.30pm from November 12 to 15 with matinee shows at 4pm on November 13 and 2.30pm on November 14 and 15.

Tickets are priced at Dh199 for stalls, Dh149 for balcony and Dh1000 for VIP seats (four with complimentary souvenir programmes) and can be booked online at www.timeouttickets.com. For details contact 00971-43414777.

The St Christopher School will host the second in a series of 'Subscription Concerts' on November 14 in the Junior School Hall, starting at 7pm.

The violin and piano recital will include works by Handel, Beethoven, Brahms and Ravel, to be performed by Theresa Finzi (violin) and Michelle Miles (piano).

Theresa, head of instrumental music at the school, has participated in many concerts in Bahrain, leading the Bahrain Concert Sinfonia and playing with various chamber ensembles. This will be her first solo recital.

Michelle is a kinder-music teacher and will be accompanying Theresa for the first time in this concert. Tickets are BD8 and are available at the school reception.

For details contact 36612070.

The Ecumenical Conference of Charity will host a Benefit Dinner Dance on November 14 at the Dilmun Club in Saar. Entertainment will be provided by the Reunion Party Band alongside DJ and MC Krazy Kevin. Tickets are priced at BD15 per head. For details contact 39870815, 39440319, 39863792 or 39887655.

The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa will host a 'sensational seasonal brunch' on November 21 as a celebration of culinary delights with the collaborative efforts by the hotel's chefs highlighting their creations.

This gourmet experience will include a wide array of displays with local and international dishes, live cooking stations including roasted prime rib with wild mushroom and black truffle sauce, seafood and oyster counter, sushi bar with traditional condiments, assorted French cheese as well as a chocolate fountain, and a waffle, crepes and pancake station.

The brunch is on offer from 12 noon to 4pm in the Villa Gazebo, next to the beachfront villas, and is priced at BD30++ per person. For details contact 17586499.







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