By Kristian Harrison
Dates for the Diary
Nigeria celebrates its independence
The Nigeria@58 Independence Gala will be held at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel on September 28 from 7pm featuring a buffet, five hours of unlimited beverages, a fashion show, a cultural dance and other activities.
For details, visit www.eventbrite.com
Saturday Brunch at Cantina Kahlo
Spice up your weekly brunch with a culinary journey around Mexico at the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s Cantina Kahlo Restaurant. This will be held on Saturday, September 15, 22 and 29 from 12pm to 4pm. Priced BD35 per person with selected beverages and BD20 per person with soft beverages.
For more details, contact 17586499 or email rc.bahrz.restaurant.reservations@ritzcarlton.com
Back to School
The Crowne Plaza Bahrain is hosting a Back to School-themed party at Harvesters on September 24 from 9pm. Entry is free.
For details, contact 17531122.
Bollywood Karaoke Night
The Crowne Plaza Bahrain’s Spices Indian Restaurant is hosting its monthly Bollywood Karaoke Night from 7pm, where you can sing the night away with friends and family whilst indulging in a savoury buffet. Priced BD8.6net (food only) and BD12net (with special beverages).
For details, contact 17531122.
Ashtanga Yoga Workshop
Join Nathalie Najem in a week of Ashtanga yoga, which will be held from October 5-12 at Namaste Bahrain, located on Budaiya Highway.
Mornings start with a traditionally-led class of the primary series, where breath and movement are perfectly synchronised, while afternoons are used to break down challenging poses.
The week continues with Mysore style classes encouraging self-practice, where you will be receiving personal attention during this time.
Fridays include a led class from 9am-11am, then a primary series lab to work on challenging postures from 1.30pm-4pm. Saturdays include a led class from 9am-11am, an arms balances and inversions workshop to overcome fears and develop confidence from 1.30pm-4pm, then home practice and Q&A from 4pm-5pm. Mysore practice is on Sundays-Thursdays, from 5pm-8pm.
For more details, visit www.namastebh.com/Nat and for bookings, contact 17591565.
*Picture: Ashtanga Yoga
Rick Ross Concert
American rapper Rick Ross will be performing in Bahrain on October 25 at 7pm at The Crowne Plaza Bahrain with a special guest.
He made a name for himself following the release of his debut single Hustlin’ in 2006 which led to him signing a multi-million dollar deal with Jay Z’s Def Jam Records. Ross released his debut album Port Of Miami through the label later that year, debuting at the top spot on the US Billboard 200 album chart.
Recently he released a single entitled Florida Boy with T-Pain and Kodak Black.
Ticket prices vary, visit www.eventbrite.com for tickets.
*Picture: Rick Ross