Wednesday (Nov 7) 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.
Thursday (Nov 8)
Babies ballet at the Marina Club in Manama from 3pm. For details contact 17693232.
Diwali Night of Light at the Ramee International Hotel in Juffair with a buffet including delicacies like chaats and paani puris (tangy Indian appetisers), veg and non-veg platters , salads, desserts like rasmalai, amra khand, kaju katli as well as a Diwali cake. Special festive packages will be available for guests including prizes and raffle draws. There will also be live entertainment. For reservations and details contact 39413677.
Nirvana at the Ritz Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa in Seef is offering special culinary delights for Diwali. The Diwali festival will last from 7pm to 11.30pm. For reservations and more information contact the hotel at 17586499.
The Kottayam Association Bahrain is organising a picnic and family get-together at the Fahad Gardens poolside, Malikya. The picnic will be held from 10am to 5pm and will
include games, songs, dances and other entertainment. Tickets are priced at BD2 for adults, BD1 for children and BD2.5 for sponsored guests. For more details contact 39627578 or 39442169.
Saturday (Nov 10)
The 2007 Ashes - St George for England versus the Australian Association of Bahrain at the American Express Bahrain Rugby Club in Saar.
The game starts at 12 noon and will be followed by a Bonfire Night at 4pm. A 'Best Guy' competition will be held and judged at 4.30pm and prizes include a day out at the Lost Paradise of Dilmin Water Park in Sakhir. MC and DJ for the event is Krazy Kevin.
The event will also have entertainment for children including bouncy castle, face painting, henna, guessing games with prizes, food and beverages. Entry is free for all.
Taichi and Wushu classes daily from 8am to 12pm and 4pm to 9pm at the Bahrain Taichi and Wushu Centre in Juffair.
For details contact Shao-nian Bates on 17813856 or 36437931.
¥ Therapeautic and relaxation massages at the Indian Ayurvedic Medical Centre in Mahooz from 8am to 11pm. Free consultations available from 8am to 1pm and 4pm to 9pm. For details contact 17722060 or 17720780.
Sunday (Nov 11)
La Maison Jamsheer in Muharraq is holding an exhibition - 'Arkheo' showcasing 30 years of French archaeology in Bahrain. Arkheo was opened by Dr Pierre Lombard, who has been director of the French Archaeological Mission in Bahrain since 1989.
The exhibition includes a range of photographs of the changing landscape of Qal'at Al Bahrain (Bahrain Fort) over the last 30 years, as well as artefacts, publications and a documentary on the work of the archaeological teams. There are also pictures of archaeological digs that took place in Janusan, Abu Saibi, Arad Fort, Shaikh Isa House and other places. Timings are from 8am to 2pm and 4pm and 8pm daily, except Fridays. For more details contact on 17342682 or email maison.jamsheer@afbahrain. com.
Monday (Nov 12)
Bahraini artist Abdulrahim Sharif is holding an exhibition at the Bahrain Arts Society in Budaiya.
It is open daily from 9am to 12.30pm and 4pm to 8pm and on Fridays from 4pm to 8pm only. For details call 17590551 or 17590562.
Tuesday (Nov 13)
The Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya will showcase paintings of renowned Jordanian artist/poet Mohammed Al Ameri. The exhibition titled - Visual Navigation will display paintings with highlights on earth, sky, love, life and color. Al Ameri is currently a member of the Jordanian critic association and the Jordanian book establishment. He is also the publisher of the Ministry of Culture magazine 'Aifnoon'. The exhibition will also feature a lecture entitled 'The Movement of Contemporary Art In Jordan' as well as a small workshop. For more information contact the gallery on 17717707 or 39439595.
¥ German Trance and techno DJ Paul Van Dyk returns to Bahrain with a performance at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. The Grammy-nominated artist and globally acclaimed DJ and producer continue to appear in the electronic music charts. Some of his famous remixes include Depeche Mode's Martyr and Justin Timberlake's What Goes Around. Van Dyk's Reflections album was also nominated for the 2005 Best Dance/ Electronic Album Grammy Award, when the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences recognised the category that year. Dubai based Mix FM and Peppermint Club resident DJ MadJam will cover warm-up duties at the show. Tickets are priced at BD20. VIP seats are for BD35 and VVIP for BD50. For more details contact 36373803.
An evening of French cabaret and dinner
Singer Sophie Delmas and pianist Franck Monbaylet will be performing a selection of French cabaret songs at the Regency Intercontinental on November 8.
Sophie, the star of several musical theatre productions in Europe, will be taking diners on a journey of 20th Century French classics made famous by Josephine Baker, Serge Gainsbourg, Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour and many more.
The show concept was born following an event at the Espace Cardin in Paris where Sophie was featured singing Edith Piaf's songs on a hologram show of the celebrated star.
Designer Pierre Cardin subsequently invited her to participate in a major charity event in Vietnam singing at the National Opera House. More recently she has given a classical music recital in Riyadh and Jeddah.
The show is coming to Bahrain thanks to the Alliance Franaise and Lightspeed Communications, with the support of the Bahraini French Business Club (CAFB) and the Bahraini French-speaking Association (AFBH).
The InterContinental Regency's Dinner Concert starts at 8pm and costs BD 25 per person including the three-course dinner. For reservations, please contact Alliance Francaise (17 683295) or Beatrice (3923 0406). Tickets are also for sale through CafŽ Lilou in Adliya.
Autumn Sale for SKAL Charity Greeting Cards in Awali at Gill Goode's residence House 436 in Awali from 2pm to 7pm on Thursday and from 9.30am to 1pm on Friday. Other items on sale are original watercolour paintings, prints and gift wrap. Betty Neimann will also be selling hand-painted Christmas ornaments and Rose Brown will be selling Sterling Silver and fashion jewellery. For more details contact 17754247.
Enjoy the sounds of Free Style Child at the Flamingo Lounge in the Mšvenpick Hotel, Muharraq from 9pm onwards. The South African duo is made up of Nash Reed and Mark Goliath.
Their music genres include neo-funk and soul, classic jazz, R&B, hip-hop and pop amongst others.
In the last nine years the duo has toured and performed live in Dubai, Oman, Jakarta Indonesia, Bangkok Thailand, Holland, Germany, Japan, Taiwan and China.
They have performed in front of a host of famous names including former South African president Nelson Mandela, Prince Albert of Monaco, The Crown Prince and Princess of Malaysia and The Crown Princess of Brunei. Mark and Nash have also shared the stage with Randy Crawford and Stevie Wonder. For more information call 17460000.
Artist draws on mood of places
ARTIST Jessica Watson-Thorp will be unveiling her latest works at an exhibition entitled 'Fentre sur le Monde' on Friday.
Her prints have been inspired by her life in Bahrain and her travels to the South of France and Istanbul.
Mother-of-two Jessica, said: 'The colours, light and mood of these places are all very different and I felt drawn to capturing these in my art work.
'I have developed a lot as a print maker over the past year, experimenting with different colours and techniques and getting to know the personality of the ink and how it behaves on different surfaces.
'During my time in the South of France this year, I undertook an 'artist's retreat' where I was one of four who received guidance and feedback from an experienced printmaker.
'My prints go from simple to complex in the number of layers of colour and pattern built up on them.'
The exhibition, organised at her residence in 12 Yateem Gardens in Adliya, features 40 paintings in acrylic on canvas and the prints are inks on handmade paper, conventional paper and canvas and is open to everyone from 10am to 6pm.
For more information visit www.watsonthorp.com or contact 39071018.
Indian stars for musical
Indian actress Madhu Shalini will highlight the Telugu Kala Samithi's (TKS) Live Musical Nite 2007 show on November 16 at the Indian Club in Manama.
Also performing will be singers Vijaya Lakshmi and Simha and various artistes from the South Indian, Andhra Pradesh along with presentations by Samithi members.
Tickets are priced at BD5 for families and BD3 and BD1 for single entries. For more information contact coordination committee general coordinator Prasad Rao on 36419037 or sponsor committee chairman S Tito on 39331824.
Notes for the diary
¥ The Kerala Catholic Association (KCA) in association with the Soorya - Bahrain chapter is set to stage the Rhythm Nite 2007 on November 30 at the Indian School in Isa Town and will take place on November 30 from 7.30pm.
Directed by Soorya Krishnamoorthy, the show will feature contemporary Indian dance and drama theatre troupe - Samudra and seven member music group - Trisakthi as well as a list of playback singers. There will be a Bharathanatyam performance by Mythili Prakash. For more information contact 36067799, 39867041, 39470713, the KCA office on 17232109, or e-mail kcages@gmail.com.
¥ Pakistani Women's Association is holding a Charity Mela on November 30 at the Pakistan School in Isa town. The event will have a 6 a-side cricket tournament as its main attractions along with stalls with food tables, clothes, shoes, household items, linen, shawls, handicrafts, accessories, games, and more. entry is 300fils and timings are 11am to 8pm. For more details contact shazeen Asaf on 39690824, Mary Ahmed on 39906767 or Maria Khan on 39594277.
¥ Renowned Syrian artist Nazir Nabaa will showcase his paintings at the Albareh Art Gallery in Adliya from December 4. Nazir studied painting in Cairo from 1959 to 1964 and then in Paris between 1971 and 1974. With an impressive record of solo exhibitions all over Europe and the Middle East, this exhibition will be one of his most important exhibitions. The exhibition will last until the 20th of December. For more details contact 17717707 or 39439595.
¥ 'Mr Pogi International' male pageant is planned for December 6. Filipino artists Pops Fernandez, Erik Santos and K Brosas will visit the island especially for the pageant. Those interested, and above the age of 16 can contact Albert Gayo on 39277920 or send details with a photograph to
albertgayo@lycos.com.
¥ The Filipino Club Sayaw Unlimited in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy is hosting a Sige Baile! Salsa and Latin charity dance project on November 30 at 8pm at the Baan Saeng Thai Auditorium. Proceedings of the event will be passed on to FCSU's 'Pasko sa OWWA Charity Fund Drive' for the distressed Filipino workers and for a Bahrain charitable institution. The event will also have a buffet and a raffle draw. Doors open at 8pm and tickets are priced at BD6. For more information contact on 39878925 or 39827096.
Laughter Factory fun
¥ COMEDY is back on the menu at the Dilmun Club's Candles Restaurant with three 'stand up comedians' from the UK taking to the stage on Saturday, December 8.
The Laughter Factory line-up features award-winning funnymen Sugar Sammy, Marcus Birdman and Paul Sinha.
Sugar Sammy was voted best stand-up in 2004, 2005 & 2006 by the readers of The Montreal Mirror. He has set attendance records for his live performances in downtown Montreal and surrounding area.
Touching on subjects like arranged marriage and his Indian ancestry as well as his views on failed relationships and society at large, Sammy's two worlds make for one unforgettable comedy experience.
Markus Birdman is an original and highly-talented Liverpool-based stand up. He took his solo show, 'One Step Beyond' to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2004 and has featured on BBC Radio's 'Spanking New'' and is the voice of ITV's 'Blank Screen.'
As well as, performing on the Paramount Comedy Store series. He has previously performed at the Edinburgh Festival as part of Screaming Blue Murder's 'Big Value Show' and as a finalist in the televised 'BBC New Comedy Awards'.
As well as being booked for weekends at The Comedy Store, and in most major UK clubs, Markus Birdman headlined on the 2003 Comedy Network.
Paul Sinha fits neatly into two comedy stereotypes, he's fat and Asian ....he also fits into a third, he's funny! Paul is spearheading a new breed of Asian comics, trying to prove there really is life after Goodness Gracious Me.Paul started comedy as a form of light relief from his medical school studies, he is currently a GP in London, and now looks to comedy as a form of light relief from the East End!
The show is likely to be a sell-out so book early. Cost is BD12 for members. BD15 for guests. Over 21s only and the ticket includes buffet supper and a welcome drink.
