EVENT CALENDAR | 1st 31st march 2010 Calendar... · An occasion to live, ... Diana Krall will be the highlight of the Arad events in her irst performance in the Gulf bringing

EVENT CALENDAR | 1st - 31st march 2010

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Tickets for Arad Fort events should be purchased from the specified points of sale .

TICKETSREQUIRED

This event is suitable for young members of the family.

This group will also conduct an education workshop that requires registration.

This group will perform a separate free event for child welfare societies.

Entrance to these events is free of charge.

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Although these events are free of charge, due to limited seating, reservations are required from the organizers.

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Seating at these venues is limited, therefore early attendance is highly advised.

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A platform for presenting the best international cultural experiences.

An opportunity for cultural enthusiasts to interact with and learn from the participating groups.

An occasion to live, celebrate and enjoy art in all its forms from all over the world.

An inspiring initiative offering youth unique opportunities to discover, nurture and develop their talents.

A dedicated exciting programme for young audiences to enjoy with their families.

An outreach programme to special segments of the society to ensure that they equally enjoy and are a part of the festival.


Dear Friends,

We celebrate with you our fifth edition of Spring of Culture; an event that has developed itself through the past five years to be a vision for culture and art in the kingdom.

Diana Krall will be the highlight of the Arad events in her first performance in the Gulf bringing the best of Jazz to Bahrain. Balé de Rua takes Arad by storm in two unforgettable nights where the 16 amazing dancers and singer create a blaze of percussion and songs. Also, not to be missed is the funky interpretation of Mozart’s Magic Flute by Italy’s most culturally diverse group, Orchestra Di Piazza Vittorio and closing with the voice of the “Artist of Arabs” Mohammed Abdo. The Culture Hall and Shaikh Ebrahim Center bring Tarab and Arabic music to the top of the agenda with voices like Dorsaf Hamdani from Tunisia, the Trio Tomb from Lebanon and musician Omar Bashir from Iraq.

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Performance arts will also be staged at the Culture Hall with the China Disabled People’s Performing Art Troupe and Samaia’s Georgian Legend dance spectacular. Visual arts and design have a strong contemporary presence through renowned artists like Zaha Hadid and Faisal Samra in addition to unique projects by curator November Paynter and Waheeda Malullah. Our young fans have a date with Afro Moses in an afternoon of Afro Beats at Arad in addition to exciting shows like Animalia, Jungle Book and Galumpha.

This year, we are proud to introduce the Talent Programme which is just a modest beginning of our promise to encourage and develop local talent. Look out for our Talent Champions performing and exhibiting next to international artists in the festival. Our Education Programme continues with an even stronger agenda through dedicated workshops and close encounters with the groups. So check the details in this calendar and on our website in order to register in time for these free experiences.

Finally, our Community Programme grows this year to more performances at centres for special needs children, and inviting other societies that provide care for children to enjoy our events.

Spring of Culture 2010 is more than just a festival.

Spring of Culture Team


EvENT pLaNNER1ST - 31ST MARCH 2010

INFOrmatIONwww.spRiNgofCuLTuRE.oRgTEL: +973 3990 0630

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Week 5

Week 1

· opening of the Al Zayed House Extension· gisele Khoury

· Amazing Thailand · Ahmad Kaabour

· Mohammed Moncef ouhaibi

· galumpha · galumphaMonday 8th March Tuesday 9th March wednesday 10th March

Monday 22nd March Tuesday 23rd March wednesday 24th March

· Trio Tomb · November paynter· May Arida

Monday 1st March wednesday 3rd MarchTuesday 2nd March

· farida Mohammed Ali· Zaha Hadid· philippe Aractingi

Tuesday 16th MarchMonday 15th March

· salwa Mikdadi · Let it Be Jewelry· samaia

Monday 29th March wednesday 31st March

· Balé De Rua· Bahrain 14th international

Book fair

wednesday 17th March

· Mohammed AbdoTuesday 30th March


· Magic flute · Children Cheering Carpet

· Jungle Book· Children’s Cheering Carpet

· Al-Riwaq film screeningsaturday 13th March sunday 14th March

sunday 21st March

Thursday 25th March friday 26th March saturday 27th March sunday 28th March

· faisal samra ExhibitionThursday 4th March friday 5th March saturday 6th March sunday 7th March

· Animaliafriday 19th March

· Balé De RuaThursday 18th March

· Magic flute · Children’s Cheering Carpet

Thursday 25th March

· Diana Krallfriday 12th March

· My Dream· Tarek Atoui · Al-Riwaq film screening

· omar Bashir & his band· Collective Design

Exhibition

· Jungle Book· Children’s Cheering Carpet· Al-Riwaq film screening

· Dorsaf Hamdani· waheeda Mallulah

Thursday 11th March

saturday 20th March· Afro Moses· Animalia· Al-Riwaq film screening


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TRIo Tomb

Date : monday 01 marchtime : 8:00 pmVenue : culture halltype : songcountry : Lebanonminimum age : 8 years

the vocal trio of the three tomb sisters, “trIOrIeNt”, presents a concert of arabic songs, ranging from the traditional arabic style to the popular Lebanese and their own repertoire, in a harmonious and orchestral arrangement.

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www.alriwaqgallery.org

Date : tuesday 02 marchtime : 7:00 pmVenue : al riwaq art spacetype : exhibitioncountry : middle east

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Visiting British curator November Paynter organizes an exhibition bringing together art works from the artist Pension trust’s private art collections. these art works have been selected in collaboration with a group of artists and curators from Bahrain. the exhibition will take place both inside and outside al riwaq art space, introducing art to adliya’s Block 338.

aS ThE LaND ExpaNDS ThE woRLD GETS CLoSERNOVemBer PayNter


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Date : tuesday 02 marchtime : 8:00 pmVenue : shaikh ebrahim centertype : Lecturecountry : Lebanon

www.baalbeck.org.lb

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President of Lebanon’s Baalbeck cultural Festival, may arida is largely responsible for establishing the festival, by enticing such luminaries as Jean cocteau, ella Fitzgerald, maurice Béjart and miles Davis to perform under the towering roman columns of Baalbeck’s ancient amphitheatre. her lecture tells the history of the festival and its triumphant return after the Lebanese civil war.

mY ExpERIENCEaT ThE baaLbECK fESTIvaLmay arIDa


march06

www.mydream.org.cn

mY DREam chINa DIsaBLeD PeOPLe’s PerFOrmINg art trOuPe

china Disabled People’s Performing art troupe was designated as uNescO artist for Peace. artists with hearing impairments speak their minds and express their warm sentiments with graceful, colourful dances. Performers with visual impairments depict their imaginary world; open their hearts with beautiful melodies and charmingly awkward dance steps. Dancers with physical disabilities give expression to their pursuit of life with elegant postures and spirited melodies.

Date : saturday 06 marchtime : 8:00 pmVenue : culture halltype : Dance theatrecountry : chinaminimum age : 8 years

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march06 EmpTY CaNS

tarek atOuI, chILDreN & teeNagers WOrkshOP

Dates : thursday 25 Feb. - 06 marchtime : Workshop afternoons & Weekends, shows 06 march 11:00 am & 5:00 pm Venue : al riwaq art spacetype : Workshopcountry : Lebanonminimum age : 12-18 years


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tarek atoui is an electro-acoustic musician who initiates and creates multidisciplinary concerts and workshops in europe and the middle east. he builds new software for each project he works on and specializes in creating computer tools for interdisciplinary art forms and youth education. the empty cans workshop is a major and pioneering project that has already been conducted in France, holland, Lebanon and recently at the New museum in New york.


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fILm SCREENING FOr chILDreN & aDuLts

al riwaq art space hosts outdoor film screenings for children and adults. the children’s films screened will be a selection of animated educational films followed by independent artistic films for the public to enjoy.

Dates : saturdays 06, 13, 20, 27 marchtime : 11:00 am & 5:00 pm (children) 7:00 pm (adults)Venue : al riwaq art spacetype : Film screeningcountry : International

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march07 DISToRTED REaLITY

FaIsaL samra

residing between Bahrain & Paris and exhibiting throughout the middle-east and europe, Faisal samra’s latest works combines digital photography, computer graphics and video, building a concept around reality and its distorted images. samra presents a personal critique of his environment that he formulates in his series of poetic triptych photographs and two video projections.

Dates : sunday 07 – 28 marchtime : 7:00 pmVenue : albareh art gallerytype : exhibitioncountry : saudi arabia / Bahrain

www.albareh.com

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mOhammeD mONceF OuhaIBI

tunisian mohammed moncef Ouhaibi dedicates his poetry to delve into and expose the concerns and problems of the arab man. a lecturer in arts and humanities, he holds a Doctor of state on his research on the subject of abu tammam and adonis Poetry. among his works is the famous book of poems tablettes.

Date : monday 08 marchtime : 8:00 pmVenue : house of Poetrytype : Poetrycountry : tunisia

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march09 ThE hUmaN jUNGLE GYm

gaLumPha

combining acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, galumpha brings to life a world of imagination, beauty, muscle and merriment. the three performers create a sensory feast of images, drawn together into a seamless whole, consistently bringing audiences to their feet. galumpha promises to show you lifts and balances that you have never seen before!

Dates : tuesday 09 - 10 marchtime : 3:30 pm & 5:30 pmVenue : culture halltype : theatrecountry : usaminimum age : 5 years

www.galumpha.com

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march11amIRaT aTTaRab, aRab DIvaS

DOrsaF hamDaNI

renowned for her expertise of modes and their masters, Dorsaf hamdani’s unique voice evokes the great singers of the middle east, such arab Divas as Oum kalthoum, asmahan, Fairouz, Layla mourad and more. In a pure tarab concert of their most famous tunes and with the saltana group, she relives songs in the spirit of today, taking advantage of the freedom of style and interpretation that really fascinates us.

Date : thursday 11 marchtime : 8:00 pmVenue : shaikh ebrahim centertype : song country : tunisia minimum age : 8 years

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WaheeDa maLuLLah

Waheeda malullah is curating a project that will take place in 23 different locations in the manama souq. she will invite 23 artists to revive abandoned parts of the souq with art created on site. During the 11th, 12th and 13th of march, visitors will be taken on a tour around the souq to view these artworks.

Dates : thursday 11 - 13 marchtime : 10:00 am & 4:00 pm Venue : manama souqtype : exhibitioncountry : Bahrain


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www.dianakrall.com

DIaNa KRaLL

On her 1st visit to the gulf region, catch the grammy award-winning canadian jazz pianist and singer Diana krall. known for her unique vocal style she is one of the greatest talents in the jazz field to come along in a generation. a good-will ambassador for British columbia and with numerous successful cDs to her credit, krall “keeps an audience on the edge of their seats” (Buffalo News, 6.11.09).

Date : Friday 12 marchtime : 8:30 pmVenue : arad Forttype : songcountry : canadaminimum age : 8 years

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march14 oUD aRoUND ThE woRLD

Omar BashIr & hIs BaND

Omar Bashir, son of the greatest oud virtuoso legend of all times munir Bashir, takes an irresistible journey around the universe with his innovative six strings instrument. the voyage is a joyful invitation blending arabic sounds with enchanting encounters from seville to Zanzibar. the new Zyriab is definitely cutting edge, a soul rebel and trendy.

Date : sunday 14 marchtime : 8:00 pmVenue : culture halltype : musiccountry : Iraqminimum age : 8 years

www.omarbashir.hu

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march14

www.albareh.com

CoLLECTIvE DESIGN

albareh art gallery is pleased to present, for the first time in Bahrain, works of 10 international arab designers. One will be able to explore contemporary designs from more than 5 arab countries, from Iraq to morocco, passing by Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon. each designer brings a selection of his artworks and some are specially produced for this exhibition.

Dates : sunday 14 - 31 marchtime : 7:00 pmVenue : albareh cafétype : exhibitioncountry : International

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march15

www.zaha-hadid.com

fLUIDITY aND DESIGNZaha haDID exhIBItION

Pritzker Prize winning renowned architect Zaha hadid presents a selection of her ground breaking design objects. she views the fields of urbanism, architecture and design as inherently interrelated. each of her dynamic and innovative projects builds on over thirty years of revolutionary experimentation and research. the exhibition, focusing on the concept of “fluidity”, central to Zaha hadid’s practice exploring both theoretical and technical aspects of the design process.

Date : monday 15 march - 30 apriltime : 6:00 pmVenue : memory of the Place - Bin matar house type : exhibitioncountry : uk / Iraq

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march15phILIppE aRaCTINGI

French-Lebanese film director Philippe aractingi made over 40 films globally, ranging from documentaries to more personal films. he produced and directed “Bosta” and “under the Bombs” which won 23 international prizes, notably the human rights Film award in Bahrain in 2008, the golden muhr in Dubai in 2007 and the human rights Film award in the Venice Film Festival in 2007. Both his films were Lebanon’s selection for the Oscars 2008/2009.

Date : monday 15 marchtime : 8:00 pmVenue : shaikh ebrahim centertype : Lecturecountry : France / Lebanon

www.underthebombs.com

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march16

www.faridamaqam4u.com

faRIDa mohammED aLI & the IraqI maqam eNsemBLe WIth sPecIaL guest Omar BashIr

Farida’s singing is a “tour de force” of mystical interpretation, lavish ornamentation and a stunning middle eastern answer to Opera, enriched by its distinguished interplay with her ensemble. the solemnity of the maqam, evoking the utmost in soulful yearning and venerated sung poems, is followed by a pesteh, a livelier, lighter-hearted genre in which Farida’s delivery is a vivacious and rare treat to the musical ear, underlining her deservedly Diva status.

Date : tuesday 16 marchtime : 8:00 pmVenue : culture halltype : songcountry : Iraqminimum age : 8 years

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march17

www.Balederua.com

baLÉ DE RUa

telling the afro-Brazilian story of working class friends who paint the world anew in glorious technicolor and with originally composed music, the 16 amazing dancers and singer create a blaze of percussion and songs. an exhilarating blend of hip hop, street ballet, capoeira and samba influenced by african roots and dancers’ daily life. With their prodigious cleverness and communicative energy, they deliver their message of hope and joy.

Dates : Wednesday 17 - 18 marchtime : 8:30 pmVenue : arad Forttype : Dance & Percussioncountry : Brazilminimum age : 8 years

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march17 bahRaIN 14Th INTERNaTIoNaL

booK faIR

the 14th Bahrain International Book Fair is a biennial event that showcases more than 250 publishers and bringing more than 150,000 titles under one roof. the Book Fair has built a sound reputation and has fostered the participation of arab and foreign publishing houses. the event aims to encourage readers at all levels, interests and ages to experience the joy of reading.

Dates : Wednesday 17 – 27 marchtime : Daily 9:00 am - 1:00 pm & 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm Friday 4:30 pm - 10:30 pmVenue : Bahrain International exhibition & convention centretype : exhibitioncountry : International

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hOBey FOrD

Puppeteer hobey Ford injects a dose of fun when he brings family theatre to life in this show. With his team of adorable “Foamies,” he makes animals emerge in movement and music to form a full-on puppet ballet. Watch as the habits and habitats of the world’s mightiest beasts and tiniest bugs come into furry focus right before your eyes.

Dates : Friday 19 - 20 marchtime : 11:00 am & 3:30 pmVenue : culture halltype : theatrecountry : usaminimum age : 2 years

www.hobeyford.com

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www.myspace.com/afromosesojah

afRo moSES

enjoy a fun-filled per formance with renowned children’s performer, multi-instrumentalist and composer, afro moses from ghana. Blending percussion, traditional african music, reggae and much more, moses will sample some of the 14 traditional instruments he can play, showcasing traditional and modern african sounds. Bring your children to be uplifted with rhythms that no one can resist, the entire audience will dance, jump and shout.

Date : saturday 20 marchtime : 5:00 pmVenue : arad Forttype : musiccountry : ghana – West africaminimum age : 1 year


march22

Once a part of the house of the great author abulla al Zayed, this annex was recently rebuilt. architects kept its distinctive al muharaq features with a focus on visual formations and interlaced motifs such that the house is in harmony with the other restored houses in the same area. a part of the house will be dedicated to showcase some of the belongings of abdulla al Zayed generously given by his family to be used in a modern replica of the old house.

Date : monday 22 marchtime : 7:00 pmVenue : al Zayed house extension type : Openingcountry : Bahrain

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Notorious for her engaging interviews, prominent and prolific journalist of freedom gisele khoury is one of Lebanon’s most popular and vociferous reporters. she is host of the popular “Bil arabi” current events talk show on al arabiya channel, inviting prominent, high profile guests, political decision makers, heads of states, prime ministers and ministers of foreign affairs.

Date : monday 22 marchtime : 8:00 pmVenue : al Zayed house type : Lecturecountry : Lebanon

ThE ImpoRTaNCE of a SoLID foUNDaTIoN foR CULTURE gIseLe khOury

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march23

www.sbunnga.com

“amazing thailand” is a show celebrating the diversity of thai culture through dance, music and film. exotic thailand, known for its ancient architecture, charming and heavenly seas, friendly people, delicate thai silks, impressive handicrafts, savory food and elegant dances, will share its cultural heritage with the kingdom of Bahrain.

Date : tuesday 23 marchtime : 8:00 pmVenue : culture hall type : Dancecountry : thailandminimum age : 8 years

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march24

www.ahmadkaabour.netfirms.com/english.htm

aN EvENING of SoNGwITh ahmaD KaaboUR

With an experience of over 30 years in theatre and singing, kaabour reflects on humanitarian and national issues. From the Palestinian anguish to the Lebanese people’s resistance against the occupation, kaabour searches for human values and love outside an ideological frame work. kaabour sings for the human being and is in permanent search for salvation. his music is based on traditional principles, yet contains elements of renewal and innovation.

Date : Wednesday 24 marchtime : 8:00 pmVenue : shaikh ebrahim center type : song / encountercountry : Lebanonminimum age : 8 years

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march25

Magic Flute is a production of Romaeuropa Festival and Les nuits de Fourvière/Lyon. The Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio was conceived within Associazione Apollo 11 by Mario Tronco and Agostino Ferrente.

www.romaeuropa.net

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the Italian migrants orchestra, brings its instruments and personal background of popular music to present a multicultural version of mozart’s the magic Flute, a story of a lost prince on a quest to win love in a magical realm. From a cuban trumpeter to tunisian vocalists, an american violinist to senegalese drummers, the 20-nation orchestra blends musical styles from reggae to jazz creating a modern version of this opera classic.

Date : thursday 25 marchtime : 8:30 pmVenue : arad Fort type : songcountry : Italyminimum age : 8 years

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march25 ThE ITaLIaN GaRDEN

chILDreN’s cheerINg carPet

Dedicated to the poetics of gardens and dance, the ccc project, composed of 3 shows: the Japanese garden and the Painted garden (hosted in sOc-08,09) and the Italian garden, is a place of wonders representing ideal harmony, typical of renaissance culture. “It’s authentic visual happiness, a sort of enchantment enfolding the audience inside a magic atmosphere: before our eyes images of absolute harmony unfold. ”mafra gagliardi,“eolo”.

Dates : thursday 25 - 27 marchtime : 11:00 am & 5:00 pmVenue : salman culture centre type : theatrecountry : Italyminimum age : 4 years

www.tpo.it

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jUNGLE booK cIty DaNce

capturing the imagination of young and old alike, city Dance ensemble’s original adaptation of rudyard kipling’s Jungle Book is an energetic blend of movement, music, mischief and magic. coming to Bahrain, Jungle Book invites you to explore the enchanting world of mowgli, Baloo, shere khan and other characters from kipling’s classic tales.

Dates : Friday 26 - 27 marchtime : 5:00 pmVenue : culture hall type : theatrecountry : united states of americaminimum age : 5 years

www.citydance.net

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march29 NEw vISIoN: aRab CoNTEmpoRaRY

aRT IN ThE 21ST CENTURY saLWa mIkDaDI

salwa mikdadi explores how new trends in arab art are redefining activism and social responsibility. mikdadi is an art historian and curator whose work spans over twenty five years of arab art and museums. she is the author and editor of several books and essays on arab art and was the curator of the first Palestinian Pavilion for 2009 Venice Biennial.

Date : monday 29 marchtime : 8:00 pmVenue : shaikh ebrahim center type : Lecture country : Palestine / usa

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march30mohammED abDo

Famed as “the artist of arabs” mohammed abdo is a landmark in the arab and the saudi music industry. spending most of his childhood at an orphanage, he was noticed for his talent at the tender age of 12 when he sang on a radio programme. a highly esteemed singer and composer, he has released more than 30 albums; among the best are: al amaken, al hawa al ghayeb, shabeeh el rih, habibati, al Borwaz, majmouat Insan and Wahdak.

Date : tuesday 30 marchtime : 8:30 pmVenue : arad Fort type : song country : saudi arabiaminimum age : 8 years

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march31 LET IT bE jEwELRY

an exhibition of unique jewellery designed by internationally renowned artists, sculptors and architects from the arab World. the artists designed jewellery according to their own inspirations and thereby transformed their art into the magical craft of jeweller y. “Let it Be Jewelr y” is establishing a new way of interpreting personal adornment through gold, diamonds, pearls, and precious stones of fine quality.

Dates : Wednesday 31 march – 5 apriltime : Daily 9:00 am – 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmVenue : Bahrain National museum-hall 1 type : exhibition country : middle east

www.sayegh-damas.com

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march31SamaIa

geOrgIaN LegeND

samaIa is one of the most spectacular shows in the world, an outburst of bright colours, a dazzling rainbow of light and an eruption of energy characterising the legends of the true old nation of the caucasus. an absolute must see! “a Feast of riches for ear and eye” (New york Post).

Date : Wednesday 31 marchtime : 8:00 pmVenue : culture hall type : Dance country : georgiaminimum age : 8 years

www.samaia.com

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april

ComING SooN

CoNvEx: a NEw pERSpECTIvErashID aL khaLIFa

the world isn’t flat – so why should a canvas be? rashid al khalifa explores this concept in his upcoming exhibition ‘convex: a new perspective’. Over 50 works showcase the artist’s experimentation with a convex canvas, stretched ever so slightly to defy the traditionally flat surface and offering a richer, more tangible perspective. evolving from forty years of trial and error, the artist’s curved canvas seemingly moves closer toward the viewer, and initiates a conversation.

Date : april - may 2010Venue : Bahrain National museum type : art exhibition country : Bahrain

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ThE TaLENT pRoGRammE

This year, Spring of Culture Festival has launched a Talent Programme that focuses on the areas of Music, Song, Theatre and Visual Arts (Painting, Installation art and Sculpture). The programme invited talented young Bahrainis between the ages of 12 and 26 to apply and get a chance to be included in a unique international learning experience. Expert committees chose the top individuals in each area based on predetermined selection criteria and a clear process, which also included interviews. Those selected were entitled to enroll in specialised workshops conducted during February by international specialists in each area of talent. In addition, during the Spring of Culture Festival 2010, the shortlisted candidates in each area will perform and exhibit next to the international participating groups and artists of Spring of Culture. So look out for these young talents in our programme and applaud their efforts.

If you are talented and missed the chance to apply this year, start preparing yourself for next year’s Talent Programme which will be bigger and better. For more information on the programme and the successful candidates for the year 2010,log on to www.springofculture.org/talent.

Special thanks to our partners Albareh Art Gallery, Al Riwaq Art Space, Shaikh Ebrahim Center and the Sector for Culture and National Heritage as well as all our esteemed committee members for their hard work and dedicated time to the Talent Programme.


EDUCaTIoNEDUCaTIoN

This year the Spring of Culture once again brings to you a cultural and entertaining educational programme to be experienced by all fans looking to develop their artistic talents and cultural knowledge.

Join us in getting to know the Georgian culture with the Samaia Group dance class. Let’s learn about mind blowing acrobatic moves that are filled with energy and creativity with Galumpha. Get to know how Animalia creates a mysterious puppet world of shadows. And let the rhythms of African drums awaken your senses with our Afro Moses group! In addition, experts in the field of contemporary music will deliver extensive workshops for their truly ambitious participants. All the workshops are free of charge, but don’t forget that registration for the workshops is a must due to limited capacity.


Balé de ruaA Vibrant Brazilian Dance FusionFriday 19 March4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Minimum Age : 14 years

galumphaA Workshop in Acrobatic Partnerships!Thursday 11 March4:00 pm - 5:00 pm6:00 pm – 7:00 pm


afro mosesEveryone has Rhythm, Everyone Can Play the Drums!Friday 19 March5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Minimum Age : 13 - 18 years

animaliaLearn the Ancient Art of Shadow Puppetry!Thursday 18 March5:00 pm – 6:00 pm


tarek atoui

Empty Cans : Workshop and Game

Thursday 25 February – 06 March

Afternoons & Weekends

Minimum Age : 12 - 18 years

samaiaA Georgian Dance LessonTuesday 30 March5:00 pm – 6:00 pm


educational Workshops for spring of culture 2010:

For more information on dates, timings and registration, please call 39230848or visit www.springofculture.org/education.


Mixed SourcesProduct group from well-managed forests and other controlled sources.

www.fsc.org Cert no. CQ- COC-000010©1996 Forest Stewardship Council

CommUNITY

Continuing our pledge of last year to be a socially responsible festival, we have agreed with some of our visiting groups to perform free events for special child welfare societies.

This year we have the pleasure to invite some of the children of Al Sanabil Orphans Care Society to enjoy an afternoon with our well known and most entertaining “Children’s Cheering Carpet” show. Al Sanabil Orphans Care Society has more than 400 orphans registered to whom it provides special services according to their needs and ensures that they are integrated into the society.

Our sense awakening African performance by “Afro Moses” is going to perform a show at the National Bank of Bahrain Home for the Disabled, which is a school that provides special education for children with Down’s syndrome, Autism and learning difficulties.

In addition, our “Shadow Puppeteer” Hobey Ford will welcome the children of the Hope Institute for Special Education to his mysterious world of puppets. The Hope Institute for Special Education also provides a wide variety of special services ranging from Olympic Games to a specific education system tailored to the children’s learning disabilities.

Last but not least, we continue to be nature friendly by printing on environmentally friendly paper and producing a smaller number of promotional materials.

The entire Spring of Culture Programme is available on www.springofculture.org.


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EVENT CALENDAR | 1st 31st march 2010 Calendar... · An occasion to live, ... Diana Krall will be the highlight of the Arad events in her irst performance in the Gulf bringing