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December 19 - 25, 2007
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Wednesday (Dec 19)¥ The La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art is celebrating the festive season with a chain of activities starting with the movie screening of two one-act ballets.

The first - "La Dame de Pique" to the music of Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6, followed by "Passacaille" to the music of Anton Webern - a musical arrangement by the choreographer Roland Petit. Movie starts at 7:30pm.

The event will be priced at BD10 net including buffet dinner. For details contact 17230123 or email lfccart@batelco.com.bh.

¥ Beginning Eid celebrations with funky and groovy mixes by DJ Yousef at the Cocoon Lounge, Best Western Hotel, Juffair. For details contact Kate on 36370500.

Thursday (Dec 20)

¥ The Indian Club in Manama is holding the GCC Open Badminton Tournament in cooperation with the Bahrain Badminton and Squash Federation. The event which began on Monday ends tomorrow.

The tournament's six events include men's singles, men's doubles, women's singles, women's doubles, mixed doubles and veteran doubles. For details contact 17253157.

¥ Special duck promotion at the Soie in the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel in Manama.

The offer includes duck preparations from China-like crispy 'Peking Duck', double cooked Duck with soya, chilli and greens - 'Barbarian Soya Duck Confit', 'Lemon-Ya-Duck', crispy duck legs with chef's special lemon sauce, sizzling duck, tender duck breast with bean sprout and black pepper sauce and more. The restaurant is open from 7.30pm to 11.30pm and remains closed on Fridays. For reservations contact 17533533.

¥ Last day of an exhibition held by Syrian artist Nazir Nabaa at the Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya. For details contact 17717707.

Friday (Dec 21)

¥ A special festive treat - 'Santa Grotto' is lined up by the Al Bander Hotel and Resort at Al Andalucia 'C'. Children can meet Santa and receive Christmas gifts from him. Anyone guessing how Santa will arrive at Al Bander will win a star prize.

The event will be held from 1pm to 4pm. At 5pm the Christmas tree will be lit with a choir to serenade guests with carols and festive old-time favourites. A buffet will be served at Al Andalucia 'D'. For details contact 17701201.

¥ Trance music producer and DJ from Finland, Darude is set to perform at the Marina Club in Manama. Darude is renowned for his progressive and uplifting styles prominent in his hit song 'Sandstorm', topping the Finnish Single Chart. His other work includes 'Feel the Beat', 'Out of Control', 'Music', 'Next to You', 'Tell Me' and 'My Game'. Tickets are priced at BD12 for regular, BD30 and BD40 for VIP and BD50 for open bar.

Tickets are available at Hava Java in Seef Mall, Burger King in Riffa, Dairy Queen in Salmaniya and Motorox CafŽ in Budaiya and Rose Video in Al Osra mall in Budaiya.

Doors open at 8pm and the event will go on till 2am. Warm up session will be set by local DJ Jackson.

For more details contact 39857359.

¥ Drum n Bass night at Maxxim at the City Centre Hotel in Manama. Mixing the tunes for the evening will be DJ JA and DJ Kid. Event starts at 10pm. Entry fee is BD3 for men and free of charge for ladies. DnB will also take place at the club tomorrow from 2pm onwards. For details contact dnbmideast@gmail.com.

¥ Hip Hop Hurray at the BJ's night club at the Al Bustan Hotel in Manama. Doors open at 10pm. For details contact 39649590 and 39532530.

Saturday (Dec 22)

¥ From today until Monday, the Lobby Lounge at the Ritz Carlton Bahrain Hotel and Spa in Seef will be showcasing Christmas specialties, cakes and sweets during a special afternoon tea time between 6 to 6.30pm and 7.15 to 8pm, guests can also enjoy the melodic tunes of Christmas Carols sung by World of Life International.

The afternoon tea is priced at BD9 per person.

Sunday (Dec 23)

¥ Indian classical singer T V Hariharan is set to make his debut Bahrain performance at the Thattai Hindu Mercantile Community hall (THMC) in Manama. He will be accompanied by tabla artist Muthu Kumar. The event starts at 7.30pm and is free for all. For information contact 17232492, 39088679 or 39273576.

Monday (Dec 24)

¥ Starting today, Sherlock Holmes Pub at the Gulf Hotel in Adliya will host the Incredible Tribute Marathon - five shows by multi-talented entertainer, Danny Owen. The five days will feature five different styles and stars including Tom Jones, Elvis, Julio Iglesis and Neil Diamond followed by a Swing Show on December 28. Entry fee is BD4. For details contact 17713000.

¥ Christmas Eve and Christmas day special dinner - a traditional four-course turkey meal at the Upstairs Downstairs restaurant in Adliya. Rate is BD12 per person. For details 17713093.

¥ Al Berdaouni at the InterContinental Regency in Manama is offering a special set menu at BD25. Christmas lunch with live entertainment will also be available tomorrow at BD15. For details contact 17227777.

¥ Le Gardin at the Ramada Hotel in Adliya is offering a six-course set menu with a welcome drink at BD18 and a lavish Christmas day buffet tomorrow at BD12. Contact 17742000.

¥ The Novotel Al Dana Resort in Manama is offering a range of festive delicacies at its restaurants on Christmas Eve complemented with Christmas carols, entertainment and buffets. For reservations contact 39604344 or 17298008.

¥ The Gulf Hotel in Adliya will celebrate Christmas Eve with traditional set menus featuring festive treats that will be available at all their restaurants: Al Waha, La Pergola, China Garden, Royal Thai, Takht Jamsheed, Fusions and Sato at BD14 plus 15 per cent service charge and five per cent government levy and BD12 plus 15 per cent service charge and five per cent government levy for Prestige Club holders from 4pm onwards. The Awal Ballroom and Al Waha Restaurant are offering lunch buffets on Christmas day at BD14 for adults and BD8 for children between six and 12. For more information contact 17713000.

Tuesday (Dec 25)

¥ Ballroom Brunch at the Diplomat Radisson SAS in Manama with lively and cheerful parties and choirs. For details contact 17531666.

¥ Zoe in Adliya is offering a set menu featuring three starters, a choice of turkey, beef medallions, Scottish salmon or risotto for main course and mince pies and yuletide log for dessert. Rate is BD15 plus 15 per cent service charge.

¥ Black and Silver is the theme at the Cocoon Lounge in the Best Western Hotel in Juffair. The black tie event will hold dinner upstairs at 7pm and party downstairs at 11pm alongside a buffet dinner from 9pm to 2am. Rates for the evening are BD15, BD25 and BD35. For more information contact 36500114.

¥ The La Fontaine Centre for Contemporary Art in Manama is hosting a traditional Christmas lunch buffet with a beverage at BD18. Doors open at 11.30am. For details contact 17230123.

¥ The Silk's Restaurant at the Mšvenpick Hotel Bahrain in Muharraq is offering a Christmas brunch. For details contact 17460000.

¥ Christmas culinary offering at The Warbler in the Baisan International Hotel in Manama. The extensive lunch buffet will begin at 12pm and is priced at BD8 per head. Contact 17290600.

¥ CafŽ Lilou in Adliya is introducing a Christmas classic menu with a French twist. Contact 17714440.







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