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The Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) is staging a Fashion Show, entitled ‘The name is Bone.... James Bone’ in the Windsor Room of the British Club. It will take place from 7pm on November 19. Tickets, priced BD15, will include entry, a meal and refreshments. There will also be entertainment and a raffle. Tickets are available from the British Club, BSPCA Thrift Shop and the animal welfare centre at Askar.
For details, contact 33121769.
Sports Speaker MENA is staging an evening with former England rugby captain and 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Martin Johnson at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa on November 20 from 7.30pm. Tickets cost BD30 and include dinner. The dress code is smart casual. For details, contact 34516455.
The American Women’s Association will be staging its Snowflake Craft Fair on November 21 at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa from 11am to 4pm, giving artists and designers a chance to feature their work. Tickets cost 500 fils and proceeds will be going to local charities.
For details, contact 39282488 or email craftfair@awabahrain.org
Jewellery Arabia 2015 is set to take place from November 24-28 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Sanabis. More than 600 exhibitors from 30 nations will showcase their wares across an area of 21,000sq/m at the venue, which includes specially commissioned temporary halls. On sale will be a range of finished jewellery, luxury timepieces, precious stones, antiques, jewellery packaging and technology from around the globe.
The Bahrain Caledonian Society Awali Club’s annual St Andrew’s Ball will take place at the Bapco Club, Awali, on November 26 from 7pm. Entry costs BD30 per person, inclusive of a three-course dinner. The dress code is black tie, national dress or lounge suit.
For more information and tickets, call 39655049 or email alistairwoods@me.com
The BSPCA Thrift Shop Festive Fayre will be held at the Thrift Shop, Abu Saiba, on November 28 from 2pm-5pm. Designer clothing, accessories and shoes, Christmas gifts and lots more will be on sale. All proceeds go towards funding the charity’s animal welfare centre.
The Early Learners Nursery in Saar will stage a festive fair on November 28 from 10am-1pm. There will be games, face-painting, henna, a nail salon, balloon twister, popcorn, candy floss and a variety of stalls. There will also be a raffle.
Entry is free for children and 500 fils for adults. For more information, call 13613972.
The Manama Singers will be staging a ‘Christmas around the World’ concert, directed by Leah Churchill, at the Movenpick Hotel Bahrain on November 28. There will be a matinee at 4pm, with tickets costing BD5, and an evening concert at 7pm. Tickets for the later show are BD7 if bought from Alosra Supermarket, Words Bookstore Café, Bookcase or the hotel, or BD8 on the door.
For more information, follow Manama Singers on Facebook.
Stage performances of the children’s classic The Jungle Book will take place at the Bahrain Cultural Hall from November 29 to December 2. The timings are:
Nov 29 – 8.45am and 10.45am
Nov 30 – 8.45am, 10.40am and 12.30pm
Dec 1 – 8.45am, 10.40am and 12.30pm
Dec 2 – 10am and 4.30pm.
Tickets are available from havajava in Manazel and Alosra supermarkets. For more information, call 39616858.
The Domain Hotel & Spa is hosting a ‘Share Your Awesomeness’ female-only event to celebrate Bahraini Women’s Day on December 1. The event will run from 7pm-9pm and will feature the sharing of stories and networking. The event costs BD10.
For more information, call 17590135.
Mask Productions will be staging the hit musical, CATS, at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club from December 10 to 15. Tickets are priced at BD7 and BD10.
For details, contact 39047734 or email catsinbahrain@gmail.com
Al Riwaq Art Space will launch its cultural project The Nest 2015/ Market 338 from December 10 to January 9, 2016.
This will be the fifth year the Adliya neighbourhood has been transformed into a live arts space with public installations, live music and a weekly marketplace.
The Nest is a local hotspot, offering live music performances, activities for children and workshops that reflect on current topics of contemporary design and its related disciplines. There will be a full programme of events lined up including a film series curated with the Sharjah Arts Foundation.
For more details, contact 17717441, email info@alriwaqartspace.com or visit www.alriwaqartspace.com
Al Hawaj and its carrier brand, Ice Watch, have teamed up with the Bahrain Tennis Federation (BTF) to spearhead the Fourth Bahrain Ladies Tennis Championship that runs from November 13 to 27 at the BTF Tennis Courts, Bahrain Polytechnic in Isa Town.
The two-week event will be launched with an opening ceremony on Friday and an exhibition game featuring two leading players.
Tennis lovers will also have something to be excited about during the event, thanks to the sponsors, including a 30 per cent discount upon purchase of an Ice Watch during the event, plus a free voucher which entitles holders to a 30 per cent discount on brand items at Al Hawaj outlets and Watch Time shops, to be honoured during the tournament dates.
Five raffle tickets will also be given for every purchase of a watch and the more tickets, the more chances of winning.
For more information, call 16160047.
