Today in Bahrain

TREATING CHRONIC CONDITIONS & DISEASES WITH HOMEOPATHY 

Time : 10 am – 12 pm 

Venue : Words BookstoreCafé- Jannusan 

Do you have a child with chronic eczema, allergies, Autism, ADHD, speech delays and other childhood developmental, behavioral and communication disorders? Are you living in fear of getting cancer, diabetes or depression because it runs in your family; struggle with addictive tendencies or have chronic inflammation? Join Mariette Carstens, homeopath and holistic behaviour therapist, for a workshop dealing with and delving deeper into Homeopathic Timeline Treatment. What are the causes? What are the symptoms? Learn how to address the symptoms as well as the causes. See how the Homeopathic Timeline Treatment can help you deal with those inherited blockages. 

COOKBOOK BOOKCLUB 

Time :  7 pm – 9 pm 

Venue : Words BookstoreCafé- Jannusan 

Palestine on a Plate by Joudie Kalla : Palestine on a Plate is a tribute to family, cooking, and home--old recipes created with love that brings people together in appreciation of the beauty of this rich heritage. Immerse yourself in the stories and culture of Palestine through the food in this book. The rules of our CookBook Club are simple. Look through the book, pick a recipe to prepare, and bring the finished dish to our meeting where we will all indulge in a glorious feast! 

SILK SUN CATCHER WORKSHOP 

Time :  9 am - 11:30 pm 

Venue : The Art House- Budaiya 

In this class your instructor, Sana Asad will teach you how to use paints to create a one of a kind hand painted silk sun catcher. You can chose any design from Mandal , Marine , Botanica etc . No experience required! You will be able to take your unique accessory home to hang and display. These also make special gifts! 

FILM SHOW: KRISHA 

Time :  7pm 

Venue: Bahrain Cinema Club Juffair 

Krisha is a 2015 American drama film written and directed by Trey Edward Shults in his major directorial debut, and produced by J.P. Castel and Jonathan R. Chan, and is the feature-length adaption of the 2014 short film Krisha also directed by Shults. The film stars Krisha Fairchild, Robyn Fairchild and Bill Wise. 

When Krisha shows up at her sister’s Texas home on Thanksgiving morning, her close and extended family greet her with a mixture of warmth and wariness. Almost immediately, a palpable unease permeates the air, one which only grows in force as Krisha gets to work cooking the turkey and trying to make up for lost time by catching up with her various relatives, chief among them her nephew, Trey. As Krisha’s attempts at reconciliation become increasingly rebuffed, tension and suspicion reach their peak, with long-buried secrets and deep-seated resentments coming to the fore as everyone becomes immersed in an emotionally charged familial reckoning. The film was nominated for the Golden Camera Award and the Critics Week Grand Prize at Cannes Film Festival. 

ITALIAN FESTIVAL 

Date: January 19-26 

Venue: The Gulf Hotel 

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention &Spa will be launching Italian Festival in La Pergola from January 19 till 26 where visiting Chef Michele Zambanini from Italy will be showcasing his delightful exclusive menu. During the festival, we will also be hosting an exclusive Italian cooking class on the 21st from 12:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m for BD 20 per person. Chef Michele and his biography. Michele Zambanini has been the Executive Chef of Villa d’Este since 2011. Michele attentively oversees the hotel’s three restaurants: the fine dining “La Veranda”, the “Grill” where Italian traditional cuisine is served and the cozy and casual “Il Platano”. His cuisine is Italian of a classic-contemporary style. His love of Italian culinary tradition is evident in the use of Italian high quality products which he combines with curiosity and refinement with other styles and savors. Michele with his professionalism and passion leads a young and motivated team of 47 people and well represents an iconic place such as Villa d’Este. Conscious of his talent, he never exceeds into over-modern sophistication, keeping a balance between creativity and tradition. 

BAHRAIN ANNUAL FINE ARTS EXHIBITION 43 

Date: On-going till 17 March 2017 , 8:00 am 8:00 pm 

Venue: Bahrain National Theatre 

The Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, in its 43rd edition, celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of the local artists. Every year, the art community gathers to present their finest work, uninhibited by a subject or theme. The result is a colorful display of styles, techniques, through different mediums of expression. 

" SHOP BAHRAIN” FESTIVAL 

Date: Jan 19 - Feb 18 

Venue: Different Locations 

The third-edition of the Bahrain Shopping Festival – ‘Shop Bahrain’ - is set to be the biggest nationwide Festival with a unique line-up of events and entertainment, a fantastic shopping experience and numerous prizes. The 30-day event, aimed at celebrating the Kingdom’s hospitality and tourism offering, will kick off on January 19th 2017 and will run until the 18th February 2017. The Festival, co-organized by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and Tamkeen, is held in cooperation with the partners from the public and private sector such as Gulf Air, Batelco and YK Al Moayyed. Last year, over 20 shopping malls took part in the Festival resulting in a BD11 million worth of shopping along with a growth in the number of tourists from the GCC. The second edition also witnessed an increase in the daily sales revenues by 30% when compared to the results posted by the first edition. The Festival also offered employment opportunities by directly and indirectly hiring 175 Bahrainis. The calendar of events includes a ‘Festival City’ located at the Bahrain Bay which will host a variety of activities for all age groups. Other highlights include the return of the ‘Taste Tour’ which aims to showcase the mouth-watering restaurants in addition to raffle draws offering visitors and residents the opportunity to win big and amazing prizes. Shoppers and visitors can learn more about “Shop Bahrain” through the website: www.shopbahrain.com or through the account @shopbahrain on the social networking channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. The Festival organizers have also launched a dedicated Whatsapp channel on 38999111. 

HALI BUSINESS LUNCH

Date: Till Jan 31

Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

Welcome to the Land of Sensory delights - Dine like a Maharajah in Nirvana, where a world of sensory delights and authentic Indian cuisine will transport your palate to new heavens. Timings: Sundays to Thursdays, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

EXPLORATIONS, ENCOUNTERS AND REMEMBERED STORIES: 200 YEARS OF BRITISH -BAHRAINI RELATIONS 

Date: Ongoing till April 30

Venue: Bahrain National Museum 

The rise of piracy in the Arabian Sea in the 18th and 19th centuries resulted in a time of unrest that challenged prosperity and regional trade enterprise. In 1816, a friendly agreement between the British representatives in the Gulf and the Shaikhs of Bahrain secured the protection of shared interests.

The agreement was formalised in 1820 with the signing of a General Treaty of Peace, that ushered a new episode in the political and cultural history of both nations. Over the past 200 years, the nature of the British-Bahraini relationship has evolved and the ties between the two nations were strengthened. Above all, this relationship was shaped by varied explorations, encounters and personal stories. This exhibition draws on the first explorations of Bahrain and its archaeological landscape. It celebrates a few of those who have played a major role in bringing global attention to Bahrain.

By shifting the focus from artefacts to people and their documented encounters with local Bahrainis, we attempt to shed light on different perspectives of the bicentenary long British-Bahraini relationship.The exhibition is organised in collaboration with the British Council in Bahrain.

BAHRAIN ANNUAL FINE ARTS EXHIBITION 43 

Date: On-going till 17 March 2017 , 8:00 am 8:00 pm 

Venue: Bahrain National Theatre 

The Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, in its 43rd edition, celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of the local artists. Every year, the art community gathers to present their finest work, uninhibited by a subject or theme. The result is a colorful display of styles, techniques, through different mediums of expression