28 January 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com Inspired by the story of Gilgamesh and the breathtaking fountain, the centre piece of the venue, La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art brings another new installation exhibition to art lovers — KKF’s (Keskon Fabrique) Fountain of Youth. The exhibition combines the myth of the epic of Gilgamesh and La Fontaine itself. KKF is a team of French collaborators with two artists, David Galimant and Nicolas Pennaneac’h. In this exhibition, like Gilgamesh and Enkidu, the artists confront and unite their duality around the conversion of materials and objects, to give them a new life. They have conceived a series of installations especially for the fountain that they will create on the spot in seven days. These installations are based on creations in blue bubble wrap, a basic material that the artists have transcended into poetic compositions, such as The Water Bubbles, The Raining Clouds or The Birds. The exhibition aims to rejuvenate people’s relationship to art, which KKF aims to simplify, humanise and reinstate to life. Photographs of the different elements of these installations will also be presented at the exhibition, offering another point of view on the creations. La fontaine will also co-operate for the first time with the EDB in giving a workshop for 12 Bahrainis on January 22. The exhibition opens at 6pm, followed by dinner and a jazz performance by Hans and Rachael Stockenberger, with Khalid Alshamlan on the piano. The exhibition and concert dinner is priced at BD30 net. Call 17 230-123, email [email protected] or visit www.lafontaineartcentre.net. happenings MUSIC FILM SCREENING THOUGHT PROVOKING ART Enjoy a relaxed outing as La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art holds a movie night with the film screening of Fados. The production is a fusion of cinema, song, dance and instrumental numbers, exploring Portugal’s most emblematic musical genre, Fado, and its spirit of saudade (melancholy). Using Lisbon as its iconic backdrop, the film explores the intricate relationship between the music and the city, and Fado’s evolution over the years from its African and Brazilian origins all the way up to the new wave of modern Faudistas. Directed by Carlos Saura and under the musical supervision of Carlos do Carmo, Saura deploys mirrors, back projections, lighting effects and lush colours to frame each song. The film gives homage to Maria Severa, Alfredo Marceneiro and Amália Rodrigues, as well as modern stars like Mariza and Camané. Saura expands the songs (which traditionally involve just a singer and a guitarist) with dance and includes other nationalities and idioms (such as hip hop, flamenco and reggae). The screening starts at 8pm and tickets are priced at BD10, which can be used as credit at the restaurant on the same evening. Call 17 230-123, email info@ lafontaineartcentre.net or visit www.lafontaineartcentre.net. When? January 21-March 15 Event? Art Exhibition Venue? La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art When? January 24 Event? Movie Night Venue? La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art When? January 18 Event? Talk - The Prospects and Problems of Contemporary Arab Art Venue? Abdullah Al Zayed House for Bahraini Press Heritage The evening will feature Maha Sultan from Lebanon, starting at 8pm. E Visit www. shaikhebrahimcenter.org. When? January 19 Event? International Cultural Conference Venue? Various Venues E Visit www.culture.gov.bh. When? January 19 Event? Music Concert by Missa Johnouchi and the Bahrain Music Band Venue? Bahrain National Theatre E Call 80 008-089 or visit www. culture.gov.bh. When? January 19 Event? Gardening Workshop Venue? Bahrain Garden Club, Juffair The club will be holding a workshop on grafting at 10am. E Call 17 727-625 or visit www. bahraingardenclub.com for more information. When? January 21-23 Event? Bahrain International Airshow Venue? Sakhir Airbase, access to site from Bahrain International Circuit E Visit www. bahraininternationalairshow.com or follow @bahraininternationalairshow on instagram and @BahAirshow on twitter. When? January 21-23 Event? Bahrain Schools Expo 2016 Venue? Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre E Call 17 300-363, 39 933-241 or visit www.bahrainschools.net. When? January 21-23 Event? Mother and Child Expo Venue? Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre E Call 17 300-363, 39 933-241 or visit www.mncbh.com. When? January 21-March 15 Event? Art Exhibition - KKF’s Fountain of Youth Venue? La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art E Call 17 230-123 or visit www. lafontaineartcentre.net. One of Shakespeare’s most renowned romantic tragedy plays hits our shores this month. Entertainment+ presents Shakespeare 4 Kidz’s (S4K) Romeo & Juliet, the musical, live on stage from the UK. The theatre production, which is making a short tour of the Gulf, following its opening in Croydon, South London, will enthrall the Bahrain audience from January 26-28 at the Cultural Hall. Romeo and Juliet, the most famous love story in the world, tells the tale of two families in a long-standing feud and two young people destined to fall in love, whose tragic deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. This S4K production, with typically a cast of over 20 actors, is brilliantly, and often hilariously, brought to life in a vibrant, fun-filled and rock ‘n’ rolling musical. Suitable for theatre lovers of all ages, this is a great way to introduce your children to Shakespeare in a fun way. Show timings are 11.30am on January 26; 8.45am and 11.45am on January 27; and 10.30am and 6.30pm on January 28. Tickets are priced at BD16, with a special offer of four tickets for BD52. Schools will also be given special deals. Call or email entertainment+ for bookings and enquiries. Tickets are available at Havajava in Manazel and Alosra Supermarkets. Call 39 616-858, email [email protected] or visit www.entertainmentplus.me MUSICAL COMES TO TOWN When? January 26-28 Event? Musical Venue? Cultural Hall
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