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The Bahrain Arts Centre

May 16 - 22, 2012
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The Bahrain Arts Centre, next to the Bahrain National Museum, is holding a photography exhibition entitled Between Two Seas by Andrew Weaver. It focuses on modern Bahrain and reflects the unique variety of Bahrain’s culture and environment. The exhibition will be held until tomorrow. For more information, call 39445102, visit www.manamaculture2012.bh or email mail@andrewweaver.com

 

An exhibition by photographer Arnaud Humbert is being held at the La Maison Jamsheer in Muharraq, illustrating the complexity of the Arab World. The exhibition will run until June 7. For more information, call 17683295.

 

The Bahrain Rugby Football Club is continuing with their 40th Anniversary Week and Reunion until May 20. The event is open to all current and past members, as well as anyone who has an affiliation to the club. The Golden Oldies game is tonight, followed by the Anniversary Ball at the Crowne Plaza tomorrow. For more information call 17695809 or visit www.bahrainRFC.com

British comedians John Moloney, above, left, and Carl Hutchinson, above, right, will perform at Kicks at the Diva Hotel in Juffair. They will also play at Corners in the Dragon Hotel and Resort in Amwaj Islands and Champs Bar in the Juffair Hotel the following day. Entry is BD5 to Kicks and Champs and BD10 at Corners including two complimentary drinks. For more information, call Kicks on 39922583, Champs on 39812397 and Corners on 16031113.

 

World Beat Café will be holding a coffee morning session with the theme: What is the Raw Food Diet. The session will feature guest speaker Chef Robyn Law, pictured above. Entry is BD2 for members and BD3 for non-members. The event is from 9.45am-11.30am. For more information call 17612576 or visit www.worldbeatfitness.com

 

The Lycée Français MLF de Bahreïn and the Alliance Française Bahrain are organising an exhibition of press images. Today they will be showcasing the film, Le Bal des actrices at 7.30pm at Alliance Française in Isa Town. For more information, call 17683295 or 36880652.

 

A workshop for young museum professionals is being held at the Bahrain Fort Museum from 8am-1pm. The workshop is designed to focus on different aspects of museum operations and development, with a range of activities from inventory and documentation to marketing and education methods. For more information, email nadinebf@live.com or qalatalbahrainsite_museum@hotmail.com.

 

Jeo Productions will be casting male and female Arabic actors aged eight to 70 for the film Dana by Joseph Tito. Applicants must be comfortable with both English and Arabic. The auditions will be held until May 19. For more information, call 34394517 or email info@jeoproductions.com

A talk by International Council of Museums president Dr Has-Martin Hinz will be held at the Bahrain National Museum, with the theme: New Challenges, New Inspirations. The event starts at 6pm. For more information, visit www.manamaculture2012.bh

 

The Bahrain National Museum & Bahrain Fort Site Museum is holding an Enkiru Mobile Museum designed to introduce children aged between seven and 11 to the history of Bahrain. With an educational and interactive experience, children will learn about the ancient land known as Tylos through a character named Enkiru. The event will run until tomorrow and again on May 25-26. For more information, visit www.manamaculture2012.bh

 

Alto Entertainment presents House Sensation at VIP Club in the Grand Safir Hotel in Juffair. It features DJ M.P.3, Syk, MQ, Tronic, live instruments by Ali Abdulrazzaq, MC Lincoln and go-go dancers. The event starts at 9pm. Entry is free for women and BD10 for men with two complimentary beverages. VIP tables are priced at BD150. For more information, call 66331366 or email Productions.ATH@gmail.com

A hip-hop workshop for pupils aged 10-16 will be held at the World Beat Fitness Centre and Café from 4pm-6pm. A hip-hop workshop for pupils aged 17 and up will also be held on May 26 at 4pm-6pm. For more information, call 17612576/36694696 or visit www.worldbeatfitness.com

The America Week Festival will be held for the first time in Bahrain from today to May 26.

The week is dedicated to culture, art, education, security, business, film, cuisine and shopping.

It will feature a wide range of activities throughout the week. The festival starts on Sunday at 5pm at the Seef Mall Atrium. For more information, visit www.americaweekbahrain.com

 

Lebanese- American Comedian Nemr Abou Nasser will be performing a free show at the Crowne Plaza hotel as part of America Week. Doors open at 7pm with the show commencing at 8pm. For more information, visit www.americaweekbahrain.com

 

A Petrotech 2012 Conference is being held to showcase products developed for the oil and gas industry. The event will run until May 23 at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre. For more information, call 17550033, 39612226, 17553288 or visit www.mepetrotech.com

The Bahrain International Circuit is holding Drag and Drift Nights until May 28. The event offers the chance to take your own car or motorbike onto the circuit’s National Hot Rod Association. Each evening will feature on-the-track action from 6pm-10pm. For more information, visit www.bahraingp.com/Experiences/BICDragAndDriftNights/Pages/BICDragNight.aspx

 

A breastfeeding event will be held at World Beat Café to provide nursing mothers the opportunity to share their experiences with others. Entry is free. Vicky Honar, an IBLCE-certified lactation consultant, will be present to answer any questions about breastfeeding. This event will be held at 10.30am-12.30pm. For more information, call 39434273 or visit www.worldbeatfitness.com

A theatre production entitled See How They Run will be performed by the Manama Theatre Club at the British Club. The production will be held until May 25. Tickets cost BD7 for non-members and BD5 for members. For details, email manamatheatreclub@gmail.com

An Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Exhibition will be held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre until May 24. The exhibition focuses on air conditioning, ventilating and refrigeration industry. For more information, visit www.bahrainexhibitions.com or email marketing@airconme.com

 

The Bahrain American Cultural Exchange Society & Great Lakes are holding a ‘Wear Your Colours’ alumni event at the Movenpick at 7pm. Graduates of US universities are urged to wear their favourite college T-shirt and join other graduates. For more information, visit www.americaweekbahrain.com







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