www.womanthismonth.com November 2016 8 NOVEMBER IN FOCUS news What’s on our radar this month? Poppy Pride We’re looking forward to one of the best balls of the year as the Bahrain British Business Forum hosts the Chelsea Pensioners for the annual Poppy Ball. Taking place at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel on November 17, dig out your dress and dust off your dancing shoes for a great night’s entertainment which raises cash for the Chelsea Pensioners Appeal and Mother and Child Welfare – Bahrain. There’s a treat for the whole family at the Cultural Hall as JM Barrie’s tale of the boy who never grew up, Peter Pan, is brought to life by a cast from the UK. Take the kids along and keep your eye open for Neverland’s ticking crocodile in a magical performance that’s an ideal introduction to the theatre for youngsters and young at heart alike. There are two performances a day from November 19 to 23. Rallying Cry We’re seriously excited at the prospect of 5,000 bikers from across the region hitting Bahrain’s streets for the Harley Owners Group (HOG) MENA Rally which takes place over three days from November 10-12 at Bahrain International Circuit and features lots of fun events and things to do as well as a concert by former Guns 'N' Roses guitarist Bumblefoot with support from Dubai-based rock powerhouse Point of View and Bahrain’s own Hot Laser. Tales of the Bard The best of Shakespeare comes to the British Club from November 9-12. Staged by a truly international crew, the premise is that a couple of hundred years after Shakespeare wrote his last words, a group of bedraggled court players is threatened with certain death if they do not successfully entertain the King. Finding a book of excerpts from some unknown playwright called Shakespeare, they decide to give it a go with mixed results as they try out scenes from Romeo and Juliet, Midsummer's Night's Dream, Hamlet and Macbeth. Sounds interesting. A Taste of Vegan If, like us, you’re a bit vegan curious, then check out the raw food vegan cooking classes at the Four Seasons Hotel with executive chef Stefano Andreoli at Bahrain Bay Kitchen. This highly interactive class will teach you how to create dishes such as zucchini lasagna, avocado date pie, yellow corn chowder, tomato basil ricotta pizza, and a key lime tart. After the class ends, enjoy the meal with the chef. Classes are made up of eight to 12 people and cost BD20++ per person. The next one is on November 20, from 4pm-6pm. Twinkle Toes We’re more than a little enthused at the prospect of not one but two international ballet performances coming to the island this month. On November 12 and 13 the Stars of the Bolshoi Theatre take to the stage at the Bahrain National Museum for two evenings of varied set pieces and then on November 19 the Suzhou Ballet Theatre of China stages this children’s favourite The Nutcracker. Tickets for both will be available through Virgin Megastore. Never Say Never
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