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Fashion, music and confessions will take centre stage for November Elham gathering. The event is the group's third monthly event of its latest cultural season, which was launched in September and is entitled 'Elham21: Secrets Revealed'. The event will feature the works of young Bahraini fashion stylist Noor Al Shaikh, the creator of the 'I Heart Vintage' store. Noor collects vintage pieces of fashion from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s and creates unique outfits from them. She will showcase some of these and tell the stories of these vintage pieces, how she came to find them and what their origins are. Bahraini guitarist Ali Malik, 22, who is a member of the heavy metal band Re-alive, will perform a selection of acoustic songs and musical compositions.
It will be held on November 24 at the Qal'at Al-Bahrain Site Museum, Seef district, from 7.30pm-9.30pm. Entry is free. For details, contact 39416121, email elhambahrain@yahoo.com or visit www.elhambahrain.net
The Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya presents a solo exhibition by Bahraini artist Jamal Abdul Rahim titled 'Al Mawaqif' from November 24 to December 6.
He will showcase two art books - 'Al Mawaqif', originally written by Al-Niffari and revisited by the artist and 'Mawqefi wal Mawaqif'. These books include each 10 graphic art works printed by the artist on arch paper 300gm, in addition to 10 Arabic calligraphy works extracted from the original book of 'Al Mawaqif' and written by the Bahraini calligrapher Abdul Ellah Al Arab.
Mr Rahim is one of Bahrain's highly-regarded and award-winning contemporary artists. For details, contact 17717707.
A Breast Cancer Support Group meeting will be held on November 24 from 7.30pm-9pm at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Manama. Image consultant Liz Szalay will give a lecture. For details, contact Adrienne Buck on 36306627 or email adriennebuck@msn.com
Studio Ceramics will host its annual Christmas party on November 24 at 4pm. Entry is BD5 and includes an ornament to paint and take home, refreshments, entertainment, games and other activities. For details, contact 17599026.
Art Lounge will host an exhibition from December 16 to 20 at Al A'ali Shopping Complex from 10am-10pm. It will feature the works of Bahraini artist Abbas Al Mosawi and German photographer Manfred Erber. Part of the proceeds to charity child care in Bahrain. For details, contact Marion Labani on 39212060.
