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A workshop entitled ‘The value of who I am’ by Julie Lomas will take place at the Elite Grande Hotel in Seef on June 1 from 6.30pm-8.45pm.
The cost is BD35 with light snacks included. Reservations are essential as seats are limited. Everyone from 14 and above is welcome. To reserve, call 17594575 or email consciousconnections@gmail.com
A ladies-only free entry fashion event called ‘Moda Expo’ will be held during Ramadan at the Gulf International Conventions Centre of the Gulf Hotel Bahrain on June 11-12 from 7pm-1am.
On display will be the latest lines of abayas, accessories, make-up, footwear, bags and other local products.
For more information, call 33207742 or check out Moda.expo_bh on Instagram.
The Gulf Hotel is staging numerous mouth-watering culinary events this month and next. For example, a Mexican Food & Cultural Festival will be staged from tomorrow to June 3. Fourteen entertainers from the country’s renowned ballet company Yoliztli Widen de la Laguna will perform in the lobby during the event. Mexican Chef Rafeal and his culinary team aim to delight diners with a taste of authentic cuisine.
China Garden, its award-winning Chinese restaurant, faetures Chef Ding’s specials until June 4.
Check out Asdado Argentinean BBQ which is back by popular demand. Chef Rohit and his team challenge meat-lovers on the island to a culinary adventure across the flavours of Argentina with beef, lamb and sausages served on a lava-stone grill until Friday.
The third and final lap of Giro D’ Italia’s culinary journey takes in the southern regions of Italy featuring delights from Sicily to Molise. Chef Enrico is plating up a special selection of a la carte and set menus under this theme until June 5.
Sato restaurant is offering an authentic Japanese Teppenyaki Business Lunch starting from BD12++. Chefs promise to liven up business meetings with a cooking act too. From noon to 3pm, Sunday to Thursday, with special corporate prices available.
Call 17713000 for more details.
National Geographic photographer and editor, Professor Arne Hodalic, will be leading a two-day photography workshop today and tomorrow at the Downtown Rotana, and will also be auctioning his most impressive photographs during a gala dinner at 7pm.
Lilian Roger, general manager, explained: “Bahrain is increasing its influence as a prime centre for art in the region and there is great emerging talent locally, especially in the area of photography which we plan to support by increasingly drawing in events of this nature and calibre.”
The topic of the Bahrain-based workshop will focus on how to improve individual photography through theory and practice-based activities. Participants will have the opportunity to apply their skills under the guidance of Professor Hodalic and their work will be evaluated with the best workshop photo announced. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
For more information on the two-day workshops or the dinner, call 34024321, 34184883, 34169990 or visit the hotel.
