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GW’s weekly round-up of what’s on and where

June 6 - 12, 2007

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Gulf Weekly GW’s weekly round-up of what’s on and where

Wednesday (June 6)
• Greek Food Festival at Le Bistro and Poolside Inter-Continental Regency Bahrain.

The festival will feature two Greek guest chefs from Inter-Continental Athens, plus a one-man show of live Greek music for the entertainment. Doors open for dinner at 7pm onwards. The buffet dinner is priced at BD12 plus tax.

• ‘Twilight in Manama’ featuring Bahrain-based artist Jessica Watson-Thorp paintings at Lina’s Café, Wind Tower, Diplomatic area, from 8am to 9pm Sunday through Thursday and 12pm to 9pm Friday and Saturday. (until end of June)

• The 15th annual exhibition of GCSE and A-level art work is open to public from 8am to 2pm by appointment only. More than 1,000 pieces of art work will be displayed at St Christopher’s Senior School, Isa Town. Those interested to attend may contact the school on 17 788101.

• Salsa and Merengue classes for beginners, 8.30pm at Z-Club, Pars International Hotel, Juffair. Free session for all Gulf Air staff and 50 percent off on beverages on the production of ID. For more information 39598843.

• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.

• Swim Fit classes for the ladies (members and guests), Dilmun Club, 8.30am-9.30am and 9.30am-10.30am, Quiz Night, 8pm.

Thursday (June 7)
• The 15th annual exhibition of GCSE and A-level art work is open to public from 8am to 2pm by appointment only. More than 1,000 pieces of art work will be displayed at St Christopher’s Senior School, Isa Town. Those interested to attend may contact the school on 17 788101.

• Enjoy the house music while you are on the beach at Novotel Al Dana Resort with entertainment from resident Disc Jockey Mountana, performing live house music from 2pm to 6pm. Entry fee apply for visitors. For more information, call 17298008.

• The Dilmun Dixilanders are back at the Exchange Restaurant and Pub in Ramada Hotel. Enjoy classical jazz music every Thursday from 8pm onwards. For more information call the hotel on 17 742000.

• Greek Food Festival at Le Bistro and Poolside Inter-Continental Regency Bahrain. The festival will feature two Greek guest chefs from Inter-Continental Athens, plus a one-man show of live Greek music for the entertainment. Doors open for dinner at 7pm onwards. The buffet dinner is priced at BD12 plus tax.

• Dress up as your favourite Hollywood or Bollywood celebrity or simply set your own style and walk the red carpet at the Page 3 Party organised by Big J Entertainment in association with The Palace hotel. Glamour will descent on guests at this Desi (Indian) dance party being held at the hotel’s Imperial Hall. Tickets are priced BD5 for men and BD7 for couples inclusive of one beverage. Doors open at 8pm. For more information call 36356513 or 36653585.

• Dance to the music of the popular band Aryan Fame at the Charity Gala Dinner Dance to be held at the Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel on Thursday, June 7 at 7.15pm. The charity gala dinner organised by the Migrant Workers Protection Society is held in aid of migrant workers in Bahrain. Entertainment will be provided by the Aryan Fame band and DJs from Music and Lights. Radio Bahrain DJ Krazy Kevin is the compere for the event. Dress is Formal Black Tie/National. Tickets are priced at BD20 per person. For more information on sponsorship, patronage or tickets, call Joyce on 39465378, Florine on 39134027 or Percy on 36515221.

• Dilmun Club Mother’s Group, Dilmun Club, Saar, from 9.30am-11.30am. Members BD1, non-members BD2. For more details call Veronica on 39441357.

• Body Language: a fusion of Latino, Afro, R’n’B and Funky House with resident and guest DJs at Z-Club, Pars International Hotel, Juffair. Salsa classes advanced level, at 9pm. For more information call 36764010

• Soul, Jazz and R & B, catch the ‘EBONY’ South African duo vocalists Nokhula Sarioui ‘Thuli’ and Ian Malgarte (also keyboard player) at the Flamingo lounge, Moevenpick Hotel in Bahrain, from 9pm onwards.

• Grammy winning Reggae superstar Mr Boombastic- Shaggy will perform live in Dubai. In the second LIFE Music Festival, planned to be the biggest indoor music festival series in the region. The concert will take place at the Madinat Areena, Madinat Jumeirah from 9:00 pm onwards. Tickets priced at AED190 for Regular, AED250 for VIP are already on sale and can be obtained from Virgin Megastores in the UAE, Timeout Tickets 8004669, or log on www.boxofficeme.com and www.timeouttickets.com

Friday (June 8)
• Fans of 1980’s music can expect to be taken back in time to one of music’s most notorious areas at the ‘Absolutely 80s Night which will be staged at Barnaby Jones (BJ’s). Following the success of the previous three events, Absolutely 80s is rapidly becoming an institution for all party animals in Bahrain. The latest installment takes place when Stevie G and Andy “Pop King” G return to the wheels of steel to take you on a headlong plunge through the music that made the decade of big hair and brought together some of music’s most notable stars including Michael Jackson, The Police, Cyndi Lauper and Madonna. Doors open at 9pm. For further information please log on to www.nightlifeinbahrain.com / www.myspace.com/bjsnightclub or call Rich (39649590)

• Indian Food Festival titled ‘Travancore Fest’, starting 4pm, at the Church of Philadelphia premises in Segaya – Villa 74, Road 2801, block 328 behind the Kerala Catholic Association. For further detail call 17 277314 or 246303.

• Harley Davidson Night party at Z Club, Pars International Hotel, Juffair. Dress biker style and re-live the days of rock’n’roll. Be early to witness the Harley Davidson Biker Club at 9pm. Entry only to 21 years and above. For further details call 39598843.

• Filipino band ‘Up Close Personal’ will perform at the Fiddlers, Diplomat SAS
Radisson Hotel, 4pm-7pm.

• Salsa classes’ advanced level, at 9pm, Z-Club, Pars International Hotel, Juffair. For more information, call 36764010.

Saturday (June 9)
• The Laughter Factory presents an exceptional stand-up comedy evening at the Dilmun Club in Saar. The one-night comedy show featuring Ian Moore, Dave Johns and Addy Van Der Borgh from the Comedy Store, London will be staged at the club’s Candles Restaurant from 9pm.Tickets which cost BD7 for members and BD10 for guests can be obtained from the club’s reception. For more information and tickets, call the club on 17 690926 or 17 692986.

• Spring of Culture: Pharaoh Exhibition at Bahrain National Museum, from 8am to 8pm. For more information call 17 298777. (until end of July)

• Basic New York Salsa dance beginners course, from 8.30pm-9.30pm at the World Beat Fitness Centre, off Janabiya Highway. For more information call 17 612576.

• Presentation by visiting Ayurvedic Dr Rajesh Kalwadiya at the La Fontaine Contemporary Art Centre in Manama, starting at 8pm. The presentation will be followed by five-day workshop in Bahrain. For more information call 17 230123.

• Social tennis at the Dilmun Club in Saar from 6pm. For more information call the club on 17 690926.

• Sway to the beat of Salsa, Mambo, Tango, Jive or Cha Cha Cha at the weekly dance nights at the Mercure hotel in Seef. The Latin nights start each session at 9pm featuring local dance figures Roberto and Marie. The hotel’s Casa deBaile is open to all. The cover charge is BD5 per person including one beverage. Dress is semi formal. For more information call 17 58440.

Sunday (June 10)
• The 15th annual exhibition of GCSE and A-level art work is open to public from 8am to 2pm by appointment only. More than 1,000 pieces of art work will be displayed at St Christopher’s Senior School, Isa Town. Those interested to attend may contact the school on 17 788101.

• A workshop on basic concepts of Ayurveda will be held by visiting Ayurvedic Dr Rajesh Kalwadiya at the Profile Fitness Centre in Mahooz. The session for ladies only will be held from 10.30am to 2pm and mix session will be from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. The workshop will cover Ayurvedic body type analysis; head, face and body massage therapy; obesity and pain management; and treatments for obesity and pain management. For more information call 17 230123.

• Spring of Culture: Pharaoh Exhibition at Bahrain National Museum, from 8am to 8pm. For more information call 17 298777.

• Fitness class ‘Fat burning Aerobics’, at Dilmun Club, Saar, 8.30am-9.30am

Monday (June 11)
• The 15th annual exhibition of GCSE and A-level art work is open to public from 8am to 2pm by appointment only. More than 1,000 pieces of art work will be displayed at St Christopher’s Senior School, Isa Town. Those interested to attend may contact the school on 17 788101.

• Salsa and Merengue classes for beginners, 8.30pm at Z-Club, Pars International, hotel, Juffair, BD3 per class. Free bubbly for ladies. Half price shakers and shooters for everyone. 9pm to midnight.

• Fitness class ‘Fat burning Aerobics’, at Dilmun Club, Saar, 4pm-5pm

• Swim fit classes for ladies (members and guests) at Dilmun Club in Saar from 8.30am-9.30am and 9.30am-10.30am. BD2.5 per lesson or BD12.5 for six sessions. Call club on 17 690926 for more information.

• Warm up your vocal cords with Weekly Karaoke and watch this space for the return of Karaoke Idol, at JJ’s, 10pm onwards.

Tuesday (June 12)
• The 15th annual exhibition of GCSE and A-level art
work is open to public from 8am to 2pm by appointment only. More than 1,000 pieces of art work will be displayed at St Christopher’s Senior School, Isa Town. Those interested to attend may contact the school on 17 788101.

• Circuit training mixed class for men and ladies, Dilmun Club, Saar, 7.30pm-8.30pm. BD3 members, BD4 non-members per session per person.