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Wednesday (Nov 3) A workshop entitled 'Basics of Photography' by Nedhal Nooh will start today.
It will be held over 12 sessions, every Saturday from 10.30am - 12.30pm, Monday from 6.30pm - 8.30pm and Wednesday from 6.30 pm - 8.30pm at the Al Riwaq Art Space in Adliya. Open to enthusiasts aged 16 and above costing BD120. For details contact 17717441 or email info@alriwaqartspace.com
Thursday (Nov 4)
The Indian Ladies Association will host an evening for Sneha - 'Saath Saath' at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain Hotel in Manama. Project Sneha is a free programme for children with special needs of all nationalities. The event will feature a variety of entertainment followed by dinner. Stand-up comedian Ahsaan Qureshi from Mumbai, India, Bollywood playback singer Krishna Beura and Indian Idol star Priyanka Negi will entertain the audience. For details contact 39338832, 39116576 or 39137643.
Diwali Dhamaka will be staged at the poolside at the Delmon Hotel in Manama from 7pm onwards. DJ Carlotta Lackman will entertain guests alongside a live orchestra. There will be a fashion show, Indian dances such as dandiya and bhangra as well as a grand raffle draw with air ticket prizes. A buffet featuring authentic vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian dishes will be available. For details contact Shetty on 39276355, Ranjit on 38375931 or Garry on 38324453.
Alliance Franaise Bahra•n in Isa Town will host a concert - Le Petit orchestre swing de France at 7.30pm. In the tradition of Jazz Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, Le Petit Orchestre Swing De France likes to relive the history of Jazz French string. Tickets are available at the Alliance Franaise and Centre Culturel Franco-Bahre•nien La Maison Jamsheer in Muharraq. For details contact 17683295, email info@afbahrain.com or log on to www.afbahrain.com
Friday (Nov 5)
The Ramee International Hotel's Oasis Hall will light up for the Indian festival of light, Diwali with its Diwali Dhamaka celebration. The evening will feature a buffet costing BD8 for adults and BD5 for children and will include delicacies such as pani puri, chaat counter along with farsan - shev, chiwada, chakli as well as vegetarian and non vegetarian platters, salads and special Diwali sweets like Laddu, Barfi, Pedha, Kalakand and a Diwali cake. Activities include games and Bollywood dance and music. For details contact Amar on 38381612.
Saturday (Nov 6)
Bahraini artist Omar Al Rashid's a solo exhibition entitled Encounter at The Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya, ends today. Omar's work reflects tradition, customs and Arabic heritage. His 20 paintings include Arabic women draped in abayas and colourful fabrics.
For details contact 17713535.
Artist Andrew Hodgson will showcase his exhibition Sand, Sea and Light at the World Beat Fitness Centre& CafŽ in Janabiya from 4pm - 6pm. It runs until December 11. Light refreshments will be served and visitors can meet the artist. For details contact Iman Fouad on 17612576 or log on to www.worldbeatfitness.com
The American Women's Association is holding its annual autumn 'Candy Cane' craft fair at the BAPCO Club from 12.30pm - 5.30pm. Stalls will be selling cakes, jewellery, crafts, Christmas decorations and presents for the holiday season. The AWA will also have a lucky draw and bake sale as well as information and applications for the upcoming AWA Cherry Tree Trot on December 4. Entrance for adults is 500fils, which goes to local charities, and free for children under five. For details email crafts@awabahrain.org
Sunday (Nov 7)
A solo exhibition entitled The Man by Jaffar Al Oraibi will be held until December 5 at the Al Riwaq Art Space in Adliya. It is a series of different interpretations and perceptions the artist has unfolded throughout his artistic process. He has won numerous awards for his work including the first prize at the Qatari Diar Art Symposium and special recognition at the 32nd Annual Plastic Arts exhibit at Bahrain's National Museum. For details email info@alriwaqartspace.com or call 17717441.
