Category: Entertainment – Art, Culture, theatre, film

Bahrain Science Centre relocates the scary skeleton exhibition

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Staff at the Bahrain Science Centre moving the skeletons

Staff at the Bahrain Science Centre moving the skeletons

Bahrain Science Centre, a part of Ministry of Social Development, has relocated the famous scary skeleton exhibition around the centre to accommodate the new theme for May and June 2014 ‘Alternative Energy’.

A squawking pelican greets you when you enter through the main door of the centre. A giant ostrich glares down at you in the ground floor foyer, and a Dama gazelle meets you in the first floor lift lobby. An Arabian oryx, flamingo, glossy ibis and dugong guide you through the first floor foyer, and on the Biodiversity Gallery a ‘Noah’s Ark’ of animal skeletons is there to welcome you.

Visit the Bahrain Science Centre again and experience our exciting new look and feel. Interested visitors can download the weekly programme on the website www.bahrainsciencecentre.com for more information. The Bahrain Science Centre is located in Building 334, Road 109, Block 801, Riyadh Avenue, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain and can be contacted on 17686466.

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Press release issued on behalf Bahrain Science Centre. For further information, please contact Shereen Shabnam on +971 507690087/ 504828177/ shereen@mtestudios.com. For information on the weekly programmes at the Bahrain Science Centre, please contact Amna Aldoseri at amna@mtestudios.com

About Bahrain Science Centre (BSC):

The Bahrain Science Centre (BSC) is an interactive educational facility that targets children, youth and families of Bahrain. It is located in building 334, Road 109, Block 801, Riyadh Avenue, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain. The science centre has six interactive exhibition galleries, an auditorium, four laboratories and a café/shop.

The role of the BSC is to promote awareness of the importance of science and technology, complement the school curriculum, stimulate curiosity and innovation, and create a forum for public debate on science and technology issues. The topics covered by current exhibitions include junior engineering, human health, the five senses, earth sciences and biodiversity.

Focusing on hands-on learning using interactive displays and people-centred programmes, such as science shows, Bahrain Science Centre also strongly promotes creativity and innovation as well as cross-generational learning. The science centre will also endeavour to promote an awareness of Bahrain’s contributions to science and technology and a strong Bahraini identity. It is an ideal family edutainment destination.

ART Dubai 2014 in images

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I love anything to do with the sea

The last 3 days have been loads of fun…from the opening of Peru’s master weaver, Eddie Sulca’s exhibition at the  Artissima Art Gallery to the amazing array of art infused events at Art Dubai.  The 2014 edition of Art Dubai features three gallery programmes–Contemporary, Modern and Marker; the winners of The Abraaj Group Art Prize; commissioned artists’ projects; the critically acclaimed Global Art Forum; live radio; film and more.

Taking place at Madinat Jumeirah until 22 March 2014, this year’s edition of Art Dubai builds on its reputation as a fair of discovery and is the most global fair to date with 85 participating galleries from 34 countries; more than 500 artists are participating in the gallery halls and across the not-for-profit programmes. The eighth edition of Art Dubai is held in partnership with The Abraaj Group and is sponsored by Cartier and Emaar. Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is the strategic partner of Art Dubai and supports the fair’s year-round education programme. Art Dubai Modern is sponsored by Mashreq Private Banking. Maserati is the Car Partner of Art Dubai 2014. Rothschild joins Art Dubai as a Corporate Patron of the 2014 fair.

New for this year, the galleries are presented in three distinct programmes – Contemporary; the inaugural Modern; and Marker – the curated section of invited art spaces and galleries focusing in 2014 on Central Asia and the Caucasus. It has been a great place to meet interesting art enthusiasts from all over the world…highly recommended exhibition if you love art. Although there was a lot I loved at Art Dubai, these pieces were my favourite:

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Pepa Ndue Art at Miramar Fujairah until 7th April

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Last weekend the Artissima Art Gallery team ventured into Fujairah for yet another successful installation of art pieces by leading Albanian artist, Ndue Pepa. Pepa who is showcasing his art collection ‘DIMENTION’ at the Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort, Fujairah. This true luxury resort,  stunningly designed as a sophisticated sanctuary, offers a warm and friendly atmosphere and provides an unforgettable backdrop to this one of a kind artistic showcase.

The exhibition continues until the 7th of April 2014….if you do go there, try the Italian restaurant near the pool. You will love it! Below are some images of the opening:

Pepa Fujairah 1 Shereen Shabnam

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Alexander Borodin’s epic Prince Igor comes to Meydan

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My heart is torn between being in two cities on the 16th of March evening – I am meant to be in Abu Dhabi for one of my biggest assignments and the same night I have an art opening at the Artissima Art Gallery (another awesome client I work with) plus my regular opera date night with my daughter at the Meydan IMAX.
Tash is one of the biggest opera fans I know and she will, with or without me be at the Meydan Theatre as it presents the Met Opera’s sixth installment, Alexander Borodin’s epic Prince Igor which has its first Met performances since 1917 in a new production staged by noted Russian opera director Dmitri Tcherniakovin his Met debut.
Gianandrea Noseda conducts the lush score, famous for its celebrated “Polovtsian Dances,” and Ildar Abdrazakovsings the title role of a 12th-century Russian hero. The cast also includes Oksana Dykain her MET debut as Yaroslavna, Igor’s emotionally fragile second wife; Anita Rachvelishvilias the fiery Polovtsian princess Konchakovna; Sergey Semishkurin his MET debut as Vladimir Igorevich, Igor’s son and Konchakovna’s lover; Mikhail Petrenko as Prince Galitsky; and ŠtefanKocán as the warlord Khan Konchak.
For the lucky people who will be in Dubai that night, do go and see it and have an amazing experience – one that I now treasure each month at the Meydan IMAX with my little diva. As it’s a school night, she will once again be the only young cool chick you will see on opera nights at Meydan IMAX.
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Science for a better life

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Bayer exhibition Shereen Shabnam

Couple of days ago I was super lucky to see the award-winning exhibition ‘Bayer: Science For A Better Life’  in Dubai, as part of a world tour celebrating Bayer, the world-class innovation company’s 150th anniversary, offering a hands-on interactive exhibition.

Held at The Dubai Mall’s Star Atrium, ‘Bayer: Science For A Better Life’ provides visitors with a chance to discover, interact, and engage with the latest innovations in healthcare, agriculture, and high-performance materials that help improve the quality of life of people, animals, and plants worldwide.

The exhibition is educative and entertaining, and features microscopes, thermal imaging cameras, digital games, and more, all specifically designed to be touched and tried out encouraging visitors to learn and have fun. 

The exhibition had 22 approximately two-meter high boxes with capital letters, each of which refers to a Bayer topic, from A for Aspirin to E for Energy-efficient Mobility and R for Rice. Each box contains images and informational text on the scientific background and social aspects of the topic. Numerous interactive elements are available for visitors to test. Together, the boxes spell out Bayer’s mission: ‘Science For A Better Life’.

 

MET Opera – Verdi’s Falstaff

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I guess the whole world knows by now that I live with a little diva who is absolutely crazy about MET Opera and gets fully immersed in the story line and emotions that the brilliant actors of MET Opera portray.

The exciting news is that Meydan IMAX Theatre is presenting the MET Opera’s 4th installment: Verdi’s brilliant final masterpiece Falstaff has its first new Met production in nearly 50 years, conducted by James Levine and directed by Robert Carsen.

Ambrogio Maestri sings the iconic basso buffo role of Sir John Falstaff, the boorish, blustery character originally seen in Shakespeare’s Henry IV and Merry Wives of Windsor.Angela Meade is Alice Ford, one of many objects of Falstaff’s affection, and Stephanie Blythe is the sharp-tongued Mistress Quickly in a cast that also includes Lisette Oropesa as Nannetta, Jennifer Johnson Cano as Meg Page, Paolo Fanale in his Met debut as Fenton, and Franco Vassallo as Ford.

The International Herald Tribune praised Carsen’s staging, first seen at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, as a “production of eye-catching ingenuity.”

Hope to see you there – even though it’s a school night, Little diva is already jumping up and down in preparation of yet another immersive Opera evening at Meydan IMAX.

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Sound of Music workshops in Bahrain

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Sound of Music Shereen Shabnam

Bahrain Science Centre continues to amaze the visitors with its Sound of Music workshops which introduces the audience to the basic concepts and science behind sounds and music. The goal is to illustrate, using enjoyable games and experiments, terms such as sound wave, wave length, frequency, and pitch to the audience in a both interactive and comprehensible manner.

By the end of this workshop, participants should be able to differentiate between different forms of sound (i.e. Noise, music) and types of waves. They will also understand how the human ear functions in addition to identifying how different musical instruments produce different sorts of sound waves.

Interested visitors can download the weekly programme on the website www.bahrainsciencecentre.com for more information. The Bahrain Science Centre is located in Building 334, Road 109, Block 801, Riyadh Avenue, Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain.

February Offers from The Address Dubai Mall

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 Ever since I moved near Downtown Dubai, I’m amazed at the number of places I can indulge in the best food one can find in the region. Apart from walking across to City Walk, another venue close by, The Address Dubai Mall has some awesome offers this February:

Cabana Brunch

KARAT

Karat Tapas Evenings: Soulful and Spirited Sumptuous and Spanish,

Celebrate the Andalusian spirit with tapas and virgin sangria that inspire the palate and lift the soul. Join us every evening at Karat, as we come alive to the sights, sounds and tastes of Spain.

Venue: Karat

Day: Daily

Time: 7 pm to 11 pm

Price: AED 85 with including unlimited homemade virgin Sangria.

For reservations, please contact + 971 4 438 8888 or email dine.dubaimall@theaddress.com

 

CABANA

Mesmerizing Friday Brunch with delectable views.

Experience an Al Fresco BBQ Brunch with breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa. Our sumptuous Brunch, perfectly styled for sharing with family and friends. Savour our signature dishes from global tapas to freshly grilled seafood and prime cuts, and specially blended tropical beverages to please every taste.

Venue: Cabana

Day: Every Friday

Time: 12.30 pm to 4 pm

Price      AED 225 per person with soft beverages

AED 335 per person with selected beverages

For reservations, please contact + 971 4 888 3444 or email dine@theaddress.com

Savour Latin Passion at Cabana Churrasco Night

Try our fiery Churrasco fiesta feast, serenaded by Latin guitar at this exclusive poolside restaurant, every Thursday night. Sample the unlimited skewers of succulent beef, lamb and poultry, sizzled to perfection and carved ‘rodizio-style’ at your table.

Venue: Cabana

Day: Every Thursday

Time: 7.30 pm to 11 pm

Price      : AED 210 per person with soft beverages

AED 300 per person with selected beverages

For reservations, please contact + 971 4 888 3444 or email dine@theaddress.com

Cabana valentine Shereen Shabnam

THE TASTE OF ROMANCE IN A CABANA

Relish your love story in a private cabana with elegant décor, where you can feast on an exceptional six-course tasting menu. This special experience is a superb choice for Valentine’s Day that combines privacy, a unique setting and wonderful cuisine.

Venue: Cabana

Day: Friday 14th February 2014,

Time: 7.30 pm until 11 pm

For reservations, please contact + 971 4 888 3444 or email dine@theaddress.com

NA3NA3

Enjoy our Stylish Friday Brunch

Indulge yourself every Friday with Arabic and International specialties. Arabic Chef de Cuisine Hanna Dib leads you through a culinary journey where you can explore original recipes of the region as well as International dishes. Experience the vibrancy and excitement of seeing our chefs prepare your dishes at the open plan kitchen in this sophisticated and modern setting.

Venue: Na3Na3

Day: Every Friday

Time: 12.30 pm to 4 pm

Price      AED 210 per person with soft beverages

AED 295 per person with selected beverages

For reservations, please contact + 971 4 888 3444 or email dine@theaddress.com

Na3Na3 Hosts Seafood Nights Every Thursday

Dive into Seafood extravagance at Na3Na3. Delicacies served at the outlet include spicy gazpacho to lobster tail and tiger prawn. This buffet is a lavish start to the weekend.

Venue: Na3Na3

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 7 to 11pm

Price:  AED 210 including soft beverages; AED 265 including selected beverages

For reservations, please dial 8883444 or email dine@theaddress.com

Oriental Taste of Asia Night at Na3Na3

Indulge in the delicious and authentic taste of Asian food with contemporary delicacies that reflect a broad diversity of flavours and cultures. Mark ‘Asia Night’ at Na3Na3 with a buffet boasting live stations, salads, appetisers, and dessert stalls, from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, and India, to complete your dining experience.

Venue: Na3Na3

Date: Every Friday

Time: 7pm to 11pm

Price: AED 210 including soft beverages; AED 265 including selected beverages

For reservations, please dial 8883444 or email dine@theaddress.com

 

MADELEINE

Aprés Midi: The Perfect Time for a Stylish Slice of Café Society at Madeleine Café and Boulangerie

Experience the joie de vivre of France right here in Dubai. Delicious pastries freshly made for you to enjoy with your choice of juice, hot or soft beverages. Now you don’t have to travel far for the fine French patisserie.

Venue: Madeleine Café & Boulangerie

Date: Everyday

Time: 2pm to 6pm

Price: AED 120 for two people with soft beverage

For reservations, please contact 04 438 4335 or email infomadeleinecafe@emaar.ae

AstroLab Activities at Bahrain Science Centre

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Astronomy Shereen Shabnam

Visitors to Bahrain Science Centre can enjoy weekly AstroLab workshops at the centre at no cost.The Centre has developed a strong astronomy programme in collaboration with the University of Bahrain and created an AstroLab that has telescopes, computers and an online weather station.

There is also an Astronomy Club for aspiring young star gazers who are keen to learn more about the universal laboratory in the sky….enjoy stargazing!

Al-Jazari ‘s Elephant Water Clock exhibit comes to Bahrain

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Elephent_Clock Shereen Shabnam

Bahrain Science Centre, a part of Ministry of Social Development is currently showcasing a scale model replica of one of the most famous inventions from the Golden Age of Islamic Science, the Al-Jazari’s ‘Elephant Water Clock’, manufactured by MTE Studios in the foyer area of the centre. The exhibit has proven to be of great interest to the general public who gather around it, read the labels while students learn more about it using educational activity sheets.

Al-Jazari invented the ‘Elephant Water Clock’ for several reasons. It was mainly to tell the time and to showcase the advanced state of Islamic engineering but also to celebrate the universality of Islam in the 12th century.  The Clock includes an elephant from India, an Egyptian phoenix, Persian carpets, Indian water technology, Arabian architecture and Chinese serpents.

Visitors will learn how the clock was used to tell the time to the half hour using an elaborate ball run system that is powered by a perforated bowl technique first devised by the Greeks and then perfected later in India.

Al-Jazari’s clock is one of the most amazing automated machines invented during the middle Ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to see it as the exhibit will only remain there until the last week of January.