36 December 2011 BTM happeningsartsculture When? December 9 | Event? Music Show | Venue? Indian School Auditorium Seasonal Affair The Bahrain Music Institute’s annual concert is always a great way to spend an evening, for anyone who with a love for music and this year, the event is tipped to showcase a wide variety of both music and talent. Aside from their classical and seasonal performances, visitors can expect to hear pop, jazz, Latin and Arabic music. The line-up includes performances from students, teachers and a combination of both with an aim to provide a platform for the musicians to share the music that they love. Doors open at 4pm with and admission is free. E Call 17 721-999. When? December 9 | Event? Music concert | Venue? Bahrain Music Institute Artistic Script Well known Bahraini artist Abbas Yousif will be showcasing his latest works this month for all to view. Abbas usually uses a number of mixed media for his exhibitions, but this time he has opted for acrylic and printing oil along with a collage of papers and fabrics. No specific subject was set for the artworks; instead the pieces freely reflect the beauty of the Arabic script combined with vivid colours at their best, aesthetically pleasing, form. Abbas is a prolific artist, but recognises the talent of upcoming artists also, “There is an increasingly enlarging generation of artists in Bahrain, each with distinct vitality and dedication. I aim to encourage all of these artists to continue developing their experiences to build Bahrain’s artistic scene,” he says. E Call 17 590-551. When? December 26 – January 4 | Event? Exhibition | Venue? Bahrain Arts Society Charitable Notes A music fund-raiser is being held to support the Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation (BSSF). The Melodic Meet 2011 will feature a number of well-known Indian stars, including popular playback singer Kalpana Ragahvendra, famous south Indian singer Franco and disability dancer Paul Pandian. Kalpana, who is the daughter of famed Indian actor, T. S. Raghvendar. “With this music show we hope to raise sufficient funds to use for the various disabled sports activities in and around the region,” says BDSF general secretary Mohammad Nammi. The tickets will be BD2 per person and the show will start at 7.30pm. E Call 39 633-919. When? December 8, 9, 15, 16 Event? Market 338 Venue? Block 338, Adliya Al Riwaq Market 338 is a crowd favourite, head down for a fun day out. E Call 17 717-441. When? December 9 Event? Music show Venue? Indian School A fund-raiser for the Bahrain Disabled Sports Federation with Indian celebrities. E Call 39 633-919. When? December 12-26 Event? Various events Venue? Shaikh Ebrahim Center/Poetry House The Shaikh Ebrahim Center brings you three nights of music, poetry and culture. E Call 17 322-549. When? December 14 Event? Exhibition Venue? Al Riwaq Gallery The opening of ‘Colourful Manama’ by Ebrahim Bashmi and Karim Al Arrayedh. E Call 17 717-441. When? December 18-January 9 Event? Art exhibition Venue? National Museum Arab artists take part in this annual sculpture symposium event. E Call 17 590-551. When? December 25 Event? Musical Christmas Show Venue? Bahrain Music Institute Enjoy a wide variety of instrumental performances from students and teachers. E Call 17 721-999. When? December 26–January 4 Event? Exhibition Venue? Bahrain Arts Association View Arabic script masterpieces by Bahraini painter Abbas Yousif. E Call 17 590-551.
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