Bahrain This Month - April 2016

38 April 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com happenings When? April 11 Event? Deepak Chopra: The Future of Wellbeing Venue? Bahrain Conference Centre, Crowne Plaza Hotel When? April 12-14 Event? Arabian MEP 2016 Exhibition & Conference Venue? Bahrain International Exhibition And Convention Center When? April 15-16 Event? 2nd Annual Bahrain Google Summit 2016 Venue? St Christopher’s School One of the most sought after authors and speakers, world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation, Dr Deepak Chopra will return to Bahrain on April 11, from 9am-4pm. He will present a one-day workshop on ‘The Future of Wellbeing’ and cover key topics on the true definition of well-being in addition to how you can improve the quality of your relationships, positive emotions and resilience after facing challenges. Dr Chopra is the author of more than 80 books translated into over 43 languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. Call 36 048-699, toll free no. 80 001-077 or visit www.bihr.com.bh. The Arabian MEP 2016 Exhibition and Conference returns with the concept of ‘Reliable and sustainable MEP and HVAC Solutions with Greener Technology’. The event is held under the patronage of HE Essam bin Abdulla Khalaf, Minister of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning and will bring together manufacturers, distributors, consultants, contractors, engineers and developers from the field of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, insulation, refrigeration, automation, energy and water. The event will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, knowledge sessions, exhibitions and interactive demonstrations. The event timings are 10am-7pm. Call 17 180-689, email [email protected] or visit [email protected]. St Christopher’s School will be hosting the 2nd Annual Bahrain Google Summit, featuring Google Apps for Education, from April15-16. This two-day high-intensity event focuses on deploying, integrating and using Google Apps for Education (and other Google tools) to promote student learning in K-12 and higher education. Delegates will be engaged by innovative keynote seminars, practical ‘get going‘ and ‘deep-dive’ workshops, led by certified Google Innovative Educators, Google Trainers and world-renowned presenters. Visit https://goo.gl/7NGTxu or email [email protected]. DEEPAK CHOPRA LIVE! MAJOR EXHIBIT IN SPOTLIGHT GOOGLE SUMMIT IN BAHRAIN When? April13-14 Event? The GCC Creativity Conference 2016 Venue? InterContinental Regency, Bahrain A first of its kind in Bahrain, The GCC Creativity Conference 2016, will be held at the InterContinental Regency Bahrain, from April 13-14, under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the Bahrain Athletics Federation. Titled Innovating our Future, the event is organised by Ebtikar Society and Expressions Marketing Communications, in cooperation with a number of supporting institutions and NGOs from the GCC. Expected to attract over 300 participants from the GCC public and private sectors, the conference targets topics of innovation and creativity in modern organisations and aims to develop a platform for creative talents in different sectors to meet and exchange experiences. The two action-packed days of events and activities will highlight the need to develop a new generation of talented and influential leaders, enabled through a network of supporting entities to incubate their inventions and translate them into inspiring businesses, services and products. An initiative to incubate talents, the event will allow innovators to meet interested stakeholders, present their ideas and exhibit successful endeavours, amongst other things. Call 17 744-898 or email [email protected]. INNOVATING OUR FUTURE When? April 2 Event? Amwaj Marina Market Venue? Amwaj Marina, Amwaj islands Enjoy a fun-filled family day with shopping and kids’ entertainment. E Follow Facebook page Amwaj Islands, Instagram @ amwaj_islands and Twitter @amwajislands When? April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Event? Little India Market Venue? Near Bab Al Bahrain, just off of Tijjar Avenue Enjoy everything Indian from live music to food, arts, shopping and festivities, every Saturday for six weeks. Timings are 4pm-8pm. E Email [email protected]. When? April 6-May 31 Event? Paintings Exhibition: ‘Father and Son’ by Kamal Abdullah Ali Al Abdulla and Yaqoob Kamal Al Abdulla Venue? InTouch Gallery E Call 17 690-100. When? April 11 Event? Bahrain Writers’ Circle Monthly Meeting Venue? Umami Restaurant, Adliya Get together for a literary evening and meet like-minded people, monthly meetings at 7.30pm. E Call 39 574-795. When? April 12-14 Event? Arabian MEP 2016 Exhibition & Conference Venue? Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Center E Call 17 180-689, email [email protected] or visit [email protected]. When? April 12-15 Event? Play: Move Over Mrs Markham Venue? The British Club E Email manamatheatreclub. [email protected] or follow the Manama Theatre Club Facebook page. When? April 12-19 Event? Art Exhibition: The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) Schools Prize 2016 Venue? Art Centre, Near Bahrain National Museum E Call 33 393-379, email George@SovereignArtFoundation. com or visit the Facebook page Sovereign Art Foundation – ME. Soak up some theatrical fun as the Manama Theatre Club (MTC) presents Move Over Mrs. Markham by Ray Cooney and John Chapman. When different sets of hopeful lovers all decide to rendezvous at an apparently empty flat, confusion ensues. Set in the 1970s, Move Over Mrs Markham is a traditional English farce that exposes the intricacies and complications of would-be relationships in one delightfully chaotic and hilarious evening. The MTC is an amateur drama society which puts on plays, musicals and pantomimes as well as informal evenings where anyone can just turn up and have a go at a short skit or just enjoy watching others! Tickets for April 12, 13 and 14 cost BD7, curtains up at 7.30pm. On April 15, tickets are for 1970s Dinner Theatre, priced at BD12.5, with dinner starting at 7pm and curtains up at 8.15pm. Tickets are available from the British Club and Alosra outlets. Email [email protected] or follow the Manama Theatre Club Facebook page. A DELIGHTFUL PLAY When? April 12-15 Event? Play: Move Over Mrs Markham Venue? The British Club

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