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April 8 - 14, 2009
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The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel and Spa is gearing up for its sixth Formula One Grand Prix weekend from April 23 to 26 with the 'Dining under the Stars' promotion. An Arabic themed poolside will attract diners offering an authentic Arabic buffet with live cooking stations around the pool and a dessert buffet on the beach. Special performances by an Arabic band as well as a DJ, playing contemporary lounge music on the beach, will provide entertainment. Renowned French Maitre Chocolatier, Stephane Glacier, will prepare some of his favorite desserts showcasing one of the world's best chocolates from Fletchin Chocolates, Switzerland.

The poolside event is on offer from 6pm to 11.30pm and is priced at BD24.500 per person. For details contact 17586499.

The Coral Beach Club, Manama will host the sixth annual official Fashion TV Grand Prix After Party on Sunday, April 26. Organiser Likwid Productions' company director Karim Miknas said the event is expected to welcome to 4,000 people this year. Entertainment will be provided by Hed Kandi's resident DJ, weekly radio show presenter David Dunne and the Kandi Girlz, dancers. Presale tickets are available from JJ's, Coral Beach Club or the Likwid Productions office in Adliya. For details contact 39649590.

Franco-Moroccan artist Sapho will return to Bahrain in May to perform at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Manama. On May 21 at 7.30pm she will once again enthrall the audience as was witnessed during her earlier visit to the island. She will be playing with Bahraini classical Arabic music artists. Tickets are available at the Virgin Megastore at Bahrain City Centre. The event is sponsored by REDSCARF, TV5, AirFrance KLM, and the Golden Tulip Bahrain. For more details contact REDSCARF on 36318893.

The Rotary Club of Salmaniya's annual raft race, to be held on May 1, is inviting teams to participate. Each team must consist of 10 people, with eight on the raft and two in reserve. Teams attend training sessions one month before the race and the rafts are provided by the club.

The cost is BD350 and entries must be submitted by April 15.

All proceeds from the race go to local charities and community projects.

For details contact Rizwan Mumtaz on 39687190 or 17584612.







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