www.womanthismonth.com December 2017 news 11 ‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly The festive season is finally upon us and the whole island is alight with revelries starting with Christmas tree lightings and carolling. Pencil in these dates for some of the major attractions. The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain: December 2, 6pm onwards, Hotel Garden Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa: December 9, 6pm, Hotel Lobby Downtown Rotana: December 2, 5pm, Hotel Lobby ART Rotana, Amwaj Islands: December 3, 4.30pm-6pm, Choices Terrace Golden Tulip: December 2, 5pm-8pm Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa: December 7 Crowne Plaza Bahrain: December 8, 7pm, Lobby Most of the popular hotels will be hosting gingerbread decoration activities for kids, a big hit with the little ones, and you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to Christmas brunches, dinners and take-away turkeys. Good luck deciding and see you at one of the many festivities! Wonderland of Festivities Let your kids enjoy the magic of the season at the special Winter Wonderland Holiday Village at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain. There will be lots of festive offerings including a sweet and savoury buffet, holiday movie classics, kids’ activities and more. Santa Claus will also pay a special visit all the way from the North Pole! So, don’t miss out on this great experience on December 15, 16, 22 and 23, 3pm-6pm, at the Al Khayma Tent. Tru Active is celebrating the launch of its fourth active wear collection, Tru Frost, with a pop-up shop at Words Bookstore Café, from December 12 to 16, 10am-6pm. Inspired by Arabic calligraphy, the prints are mixed with cool colours and marble ice textures. As part of their fitness initiative they’ll also be hosting a variety of talks and classes to bring health awareness and engage the community with local fitness and health specialists. A perfect way to jumpstart your winter holidays. Limited spaces; bookings available from November 25 onwards. Celebrating the Nation Join in the festivities of one of Bahrain’s biggest annual celebrations. A must-visit this month, the Bahrain International Circuit National Day Festival will be held from December 14-17. Promising to be a fantastic day out with the family, the event has something for everyone, including a shopping experience, corporate exhibition space, children’s activities and a play area, cultural and musical performances, food and beverage outlets, concerts by major regional artists, and lots more. The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities will also celebrate a month of National Day and Accession Day occasions this month with an array of events that includes art, music and Bahrain’s historical heritage. A variety of events and cultural activities will be held at the Bahrain National Theatre on December 16. Check out www.culture.gov.bh for details, as more activities are announced. Most hotels will have various special offers, so keep an eye out for National Day brunch and spa promotions. If you’re into electronic music, this one’s for you. Cosmo, electronic music producer, and composer Esam Hammad, will be performing a unique concert at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art on December 22. Live, the artist goes for what he refers to as an architectural approach, programmed beats and melodies shaped to flow with scifi visuals and the energy of the room. SHUA’A (Arabic for light beam) is his latest live concept. An audiovisual journey, blanketing the past with the future. The journey starts in Bahrain, with a show designed for the traditional Bahraini complex – La Fontaine. The concert starts at 8pm and is priced at BD20+. LIGHT AND SOUND CONCERT Stay Active! Happy New Year! Ring in the New Year with a host of parties and say hello to 2018 in style. Enjoy many a celebration at some of the top venues on the island. Club 54 New Year’s Eve Celebration, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain, BD80 Al Noor Ballroom transforms into the famous Studio 54, complete with disco lights, party favours, an indulgent buffet, live entertainment and performances. New Year’s Eve '20s Jazz Ball, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa, BD75 Dazzle in your pearls and suit up for a retro look, as you sway and twist to the groovy jazz tunes, live from Electric Swing Circus, at the Al Nakheel Ballroom. Enjoy an appetising buffet with selected drinks. Hollywood Glitz and Glamour, ART Rotana, Amwaj Islands, BD20 Say Goodbye to 2017 with a Hollywood Glitz theme at Cellar 59 with Fashion TV and the best DJs in B-Town. There’ll be a special performance by dancers and singers on the catwalk with paparazzi on the ready. New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, Downtown Rotana, BD26++ or BD36++ Tantalise your taste buds on New Year’s Eve with a five-cuisines gala dinner set menu at Teatro restaurant. Enjoy the live entertainment by a saxophonist and a guest DJ for a night to remember. Themed New Year’s Eve Ball, Crowne Plaza Bahrain, BD70 There’s great excitement in store as this popular ball returns with a ‘Glow in the Dark’ theme. Spectacular entertainment includes live band, Frankie and Friends, and international dance shows, followed by a DJ. Book before November 30 and get 10 per cent off. New Year’s Eve Party, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, BD50 (outside guests) or BD25 (outlet and hotel guests) Enjoy a sophisticated evening and boogie the night away at the Azure New Year’s Eve party. For a more cosy setting, book a private cabana. The event promises a remarkable fire and drum show, as well as an international DJ. New Year's Celebration, Golden Tulip, BD40++ or BD50++ (front seat) Welcome 2018 at the hotel's newly renovated Gilgamesh Ballroom. The evening will feature Arabic and international buffets, Arabic DJ and band, performances by a belly dancer and singers from Iraq and Lebanon.
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