Flip through the latest issue of Gulf Weekly.
Wednesday (Dec 12)¥ Last day of the international conference "Twenty Years of Bahrain Archaeology" (1986-2006) being held at the Bahrain National Museum in Manama. Renowned speakers from Bahrain, Europe and across the region will present 25 research papers at the event, which will feature lectures, panel discussions and visits to various excavation sites including Bahrain Fort.
¥ The 2007 Middle East Spatial Technology Conference and Exhibition will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manama. The conference aims at developing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and applications in the region. Major professionals from the industry will be present that will include GIS professionals as well as geographers, educators, researchers, developers, engineers and surveyors. For more details call 17727100.
¥ The Indian Ladies Association's recreational group for special children called Sneha is having its annual party 'Dedications 2007' for Sneha children, old students, their families and staff at the Ramada Palace Hotel in Hoora. The event will also celebrate 20 years of its activities. The children will enjoy games, raffles, spot prizes, gifts and a magic show. For details contact 39854868.
Thursday (Dec 13)
¥ Bahraini artist Jassim Bahlool is holding an exhibition titled - Hidden Beauty at the Alliance Francaise, the artist's first solo exhibition. His artworks prominently feature equestrian images. For details contact 17683295.
Friday (Dec 14)
¥ An Indian cultural show - BDSF (Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation) Melodic Meet 2007 will be held at the Indian Club in Manama from 7.30pm.
The evening will feature performances by Indian stars such as playback singer Ullaganathan, Kanhangad Ramachandran, Dr Bindhya and Sameera Ummer along with TV and film actress Sruthi. Also joining them will be mimic artists Baskar and Devaraj. Tickets are priced at BD2. For details contact 39639313, 39288609 or fax 17252827.
¥ The Z-Club Bar and Lounge at the Pars International Hotel in Juffair is hosting an Arabian style - 1001 Nights party.
The guest DJ for the event will be Femme Fatale Maziel Rodriguez.
The highlight of the event will be a belly dancing show. Dress code is smart casuals or fancy dress. For details contact Eva Kluzinska on 39598843.
¥ A Winter Fashion Party will take stage at the Typhoon in Gulf Hotel, Adliya.
The event will feature performances by a saxophonist, electric guitarist, keyboardist, a vocalist and a DJ. Unique ice sculptures will be available at an all-ice beverage counter.
The show begins at 9pm. For more information contact 36560333.
Saturday (Dec 15)
¥ Yoga classes at the Coral Beach Club in Manama from 7pm onwards. For more details contact 39460996 or 39443940.
¥ Come and celebrate with the Golden Tulip Bahrain hotel in Manama the Christmas Tree Lighting event with a nice, warm hot chocolate, traditional Christmas beverages and ginger cookies at 8pm.
For further details contact 17535000.
¥ The A'Ali Pottery in A'Ali with pottery makers at work creating clay wonders. Souvenir shop provides all sorts of clay products from lamps, pots, coin banks, wall hangings and much more.
Sunday (Dec 16)
¥ 'Ghetto Knights' R&B concert at the Marina Club in Manama. Doors open at 7pm and the concert start at 8pm. Also performing will be two local groups - Shaolinz and I Grind Music along with a DJ. Tickets are priced at BD3 and BD4 at the door. For more information contact 36759977, 39111588, 39882828 or 39695068.
¥ A Bhagavad Gita reading competition is being held by the Bahrain Chinmaya Society at the Manama Temple Auditorium in Manama.
The contest is open to children of various age groups and will take place from 8:30am till 12:30pm. The event will also include drawing and painting contests as well as an award ceremony tomorrow. For details contact Vijay Kumar on 39660841.
Monday (Dec 17)
¥ A Holistic Education Lecture will be delivered by visiting Hindu scholar and Chinmaya Vision Programme director Swamini Vimalananda at the Bahrain Society of Engineers in Juffair till December 21 from 7.30pm onwards.
The lecture titled - 'Sure Mantras of Success,' is organised by the Bahrain Chinmaya Society and will be held in English.
Entry free for all.
For details contact 39660841.
