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Aloft Hotels Partners has joined forces with the American indie band We Are Scientists to present a musical challenge for unsigned bands.
The Play & Stay at Aloft contest will give the winning band the opportunity to play a new track live at The Aloft Hotel, London as a supporting act for We Are Scientists. To enter the competition bands need to email a demo, track, video clip or link to a website with their songs on it to playandstay@aloftlive.com. If chosen the band will then audition at Aloft Hotels in London, Brussels or Abu Dhabi. Entry to the competition closes on September 12.
For details, visit www.bit.ly/aloft-live
The Bahrain International Circuit will host a two-day six-hour endurance race event with some of the biggest names in motor sport on September 28-29.
For details, call 17450000.
A five-day intensive crystal therapist certified course will take place from October 14-18 by crystal experts Sue and Simon Lilly. The class runs from 9.30am-4pm and the venue details will be provided at the time of booking. It costs BD450 and includes lunch, refreshments and a handbook.
Those who book by September 7 will receive a BD50 discount off the full price. Payments can be made at 8 Mansions in the Country Mall, Budaiya.
For details, email info@conscious-connections.com
Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel in Bahrain City Centre is celebrating its first birthday on September 7 with a Celebration Brunch at Saveur restaurant, where 10 people can win a complimentary brunch, followed by a birthday cake with complimentary treats. Throughout September, in-house guests and brunch visitors can win a variety of prizes.
For details visit www.kempinski.com/Bahrain
A Design Your Home event will take place at the Ta’a Al Shabab section in Seef Mall on September 7 – 21 at 4pm everyday, where people have the opportunity to talk to interior designers and get their professional feedback. For details, visit www.ta2alshabab.org
BSPCA will be hosting a fundraiser fashion show on October 1 at the Al Fanar Rooftop restaurant at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel. The theme for the event is BSPCA Academy Awards. The show will feature pupils from Victoria’s School of Dance, soloist Anna Thompson-Hall, the El-Yown Dancers, musicians David and Sachi as well as a team of models. Raffle prizes are also on offer. Tickets will be on sale at the Thrift Shop from Saturday and cost BD28 for members and BD30 for non-members, which includes a buffet and beverages.
For details, call 17593479.
A lecture by Dr Abdel-Elah Belkaziz will take place on September 6 at the Ta’a Al Shabab section in Seef Mall at 8pm. He will explore the definition of democracy in Arab communities.
For more information, visit www.ta2alshabab.org
An art exhibition entitled A Personal View by Meriel Cooper Wallace will take place at the World Beat Fitness Café in Janabiya from September 8 - October 2 at 4pm - 6pm.
For details, call 17612576 or visit www.worldbeatfitness.com
The Bahrain Triathlon Challenge supporting local charities will kick off on October 12 with a sprint triathlon, which features a 750m swim, a 20km cycling and a 5km run. The event is for those aged 16 and above. Entry costs BD9 per athlete and a free T-shirt will be given to each participant. For details, call 39132102 or email adnan.alqassab@gmail.com
The Jewellery Arabia exhibition will be held from October 16-20 at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre. For details, visit www.jewelleryarabia.com
Bollywood singer Shreya Ghosal will perform with her 17-member music troupe on October 28 at The New Indian School in Isa Town. For details, call 33212255.
