28 May 2018 www.bahrainthismonth.com happenings 100 BAHRAIN STORIES MAY 12 BOOK LAUNCH Words Bookstore Café INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY MAY 18 OPENING OF THE HALL OF GRAVES Bahrain National Museum GET RUNWAY READY MAY 19 MODELLING WORKSHOP 7th Wave Performing Arts School RAMADAN RETAIL THROUGHOUT RAMADAN WELCOME TO RAMADAN SHOPPING BAZAAR Oasis Malls Muharraq and Riffa 100 Bahrain Stories is an independent project which began on social media in January 2016. The ethos of the project is to share the narratives and portraits of 100 individuals who contribute to the rich fabric of life in Bahrain. The aim is also to show that no matter who we are or what we do, we each have our own story and our humanity is shared. Born and raised in Australia, the author, Tanzeel JabbarKhadir, landed in Manama from Melbourne for the first time in 2008. Back then she was so preoccupied with work and her young family that she didn’t take time to explore the Island. She returned to Australia a couple of years later regretting the fact that she hadn’t. Fast forward to 2015, when she and her family found themselves relocating to Bahrain once again. Aware of how lucky she was to have this second chance, this time she promised herself that she would explore the Island as much as she could — and that is what she did, learning the stories of its residents along the way. Initially she shared the stories on social media and when Tanzeel completed 100, this book was born. Time 4pm. Call 17 690-790. Launched by ICOM in 1975, International Museum Day is held every year on May 18 to promote the role of museums around the world, creating unique, enjoyable and free activities around a specific theme that changes every year and that is at the heart of the international museum community’s preoccupations. It provides the opportunity for museum professionals to meet the public and alert them to the challenges museums face. In 2018, the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities will celebrate the special day with a host of events including the opening of the renovated Hall of Graves. The remodelling of the permanent exhibition gallery aims to introduce an innovative exhibition design to improve the interpretation of the collection and to enhance visitor engagement and participation. Open daily 8am-8pm. Call 17 298-777. Get into the spirit of The Holy Month with local bazaars throughout Ramadan offering traditional goods daily with special entertainment at weekends such as henna, face painting and clay modelling. There will also be traditional Arabic performance artists on hand and the malls will be running the Clothes For Compassion initiative throughout the month. Daily from sunset to 10pm. Follow @alrashid_group on Instagram. When? May 9-12 Event? Zufa Pop-Up Shop Venue? Words Bookstore Café Unique pieces handmade from the heart in beautiful Syria. The artisans producing these special pieces have all come from generations of skilled crafstmen and continue to pass on their gift to the next generations. They smile through the toughest conditions and continue to produce the most beautiful decorations for your home. Time 10am-6pm. Call 17 690-790. When? May 10 Event? Ladies Breakfast Charity Venue? Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Join hundreds of philanthropic women for a breakfast get together with keynote speaker, fashion show and mini bazaar. All raising funds for the security guards of St Christopher’s School and children’s charities in Bahrain. Call 39 445-156 or 39 461-919. When? May 10 Event? Young Goans May Queen Ball Venue? Indian Club Bahrain Girls and women, aged 16 and over, compete for the May Queen crown. There’ll also be prizes for runners-up, best smile and best hairdo. Time 8pm. Call 35 140-559 or 32 156-029. When? May 11 Event? Season Closing Party Venue? Coral Bay A bumper party night with international DJs Markus Schulz and Whoo Kid. Call 39 777-701. When? May 11 Event? Rapper and DJ Cleo Live Venue? Busters Thailand’s queen of hip-hop and trap makes an island visit. Time 8pm. Call 17 534-044. Learn the tricks of the catwalk trade at this first professional modelling workshop in Bahrain. It’s girls and women only and is aimed at anyone aged 14 and above, who either wants to become a model or is just interested in increasing their confidence and self-esteem with tips on presentation and deportment. It’s a three-hour workshop with instruction on the various types of modelling, certification and a fashion show at the end. It costs BD30 and places are limited. Time 8.30pm-11.30pm. Call 38 071-777 or 17 537-567.
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