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The Ministry of Culture Bahrain presents Limitless, a series of original, abstract impressionist paintings, created by Bahraini artist Areej Rajab from November 8 to 23 at The Art Centre, The National Museum.
The exhibition will feature two collections of work from Monday to Thursday from 10am to 7pm. The first is a series of paintings that are intoxicatingly stained, layered and reworked. The second series is the artist’s latest work. Entry is free.
For details, email sophie@mestaria.com or visit www.mestaria.com
Propel Consult’s Finance recruitment team is hosting a panel of local and international experts on November 8 to discuss the key issues that will affect businesses across all sectors in 2018 when VAT is implemented in Bahrain. The VAT Readiness Workshop will be held at the InterContinental Regency Bahrain from 9am to noon.
For details, call 17382265 or email banking@propelconsult.com
Rainbows for Kids British Nursery in Muharraq will be holding its 7th Annual Scarecrow Trail on November 11 at its premises - Villa 769, Road 1225, Block 212. Application forms are available at Rainbows For Kids in Muharraq or simply email christineh@rainbowsforkids.net
American Women’s Association will be staging its Visions 2017 art and photography exhibition from November 12 to 16 from 10am to 7pm at the Bahrain Financial Harbour.
For details, contact Irina Averions on 36069978 or email iaverinos@yahoo.com
TAKAUD, a specialist provider of savings, investment and pension solutions for the MENA region, will hold the second MENA Pensions Conference on November 28 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain.
For details, contact 17511611, email info@takaud.com or visit www.takaud.com
The Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities is setting the stage for the 44th edition of its Fine Arts Exhibition, to be held in the beginning of 2018, by announcing an open call for local residents to register and take part.
Registration is open from now until December 15. For more detail visit www.culture.gov.bh
The Awali Ladies Hospitality Group will be staging its annual Awali Festive Fayre on November 11 at the Bapco Club from 11am to 3pm. It costs 500 fils to enter.
For details, email awalicraftfair@gmail.com or contact 39850372 or 3945217.
The Bahrain Light Festival, hosted by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority at Bahrain Bay, will be held from November 23 to 30 introducing the latest lighting innovations by international contemporary artists. The festival will feature the lighting works of artists from France, Japan and the US. It will also include artistic performances.
Bollywood Steps invites performers to enter the Step Up! dance competition on November 17 at the Cultural Hall. Dancer and choreographer Shakti Mohan will judge the event, with part of the proceeds donated to Bahrain Cancer Society.
The star will also be conducting her Nritya Shakti Tour at the Bollywood Steps Studio the day before which will be open to a limited number of students.
For further details, contact 33458390.
There will be a fun Zumbathon event at the Gulf Hotel Convention Centre on November 29 in support of Think Pink Bahrain and the Smile charity. Details for the ladies-only event will follow shortly.
For more information, contact event organiser Fatima Bader on 39113333 or Think Pink Bahrain on 39076717.
The BBBF in conjunction with the BBA present its annual Poppy Ball at the Diplomat Radisson Blue Hotel, Bahrain on November 16. The ticket is priced at BD35 and is inclusive of welcome reception drinks, a buffet dinner and selected beverages.
The dress code is formal evening and cocktail dresses for ladies and black tie or national dress for men.
The ball begins at 7pm followed by dinner, a DJ and entertainment from the Diraz Diraz band.
Tickets can be purchased from the British Club Reception in Umm Al Hassam, from The Bookcase in Budaiya, from Dilmun Club in Saar and the Bahrain Rugby Football Club in Janabiyah. Proceeds from the event will go to The Chelsea Pensioners Appeal, The Earl Haig Fund and The Mother and Child Welfare Society.
For details, contact the BBBF by emailing bbbfevents@batelco.com.bh or calling 17813488.
Bahraini artist AbdulRasool Al-Ghayeb will hold his second art exhibition entitled ‘Expressing and Modelling in Sculpture’ in Hend Gallery in Muharraq. The exhibition will be held from November 12 – 30. Entry is free.
For details, visit @rasool_alghayb on Instagram.
The BSPCA will be hosting its Thrift Shop Festive Fayre on November 25 at its thrift shop in 6 Busheiri Gardens from 1pm to 5pm. The fayre will feature designer clothing, accessories, costume jewellery, festive decorations and more.
For details, email anabspca@hotmail.com
An opera recital is being staged at La Fontaine Centre of Contemproary Art on November 10 at 7pm performed by soprano Anna Kutkowska-Kass and pianist Tamara Granat. The programme will include songs from Mozart, Rossini, Puccini, Chopin, Moniuszko and Gershwin. A ticket for only the concert is priced at BD20+ and for concert and dinner it is BD30+.
For details, visit www.lafontaineartcentre.net
