happenings March 2022 13 www.bahrainthismonth.com IN RECOGNITION OF WOMEN MARCH 8 DOCUMENTING WOMEN’S PERFORMING ARTS AL JASRA CRAFTS CENTRE Since they bid farewell to the ships at sea and the warriors in the desert, Bahraini women’s arts have always portrayed their reality, in joy and sorrow. The Enki Performing Arts Centre launched an initiative to conserve and chronicle Bahraini women’s lyrical and performing history in folk arts and songs, and to incorporate them in a literary encyclopedia with images, illustrations, and video files, in honour of International Women’s Day. Jassim Mohammed bin Harban, joined by Sharifa Mohammed and her band, will introduce these folk arts at this event. 4pm onwards. Visit www.springofculture.org. TUNE IT UP! MARCH 9 PIANOTAINMENT CULTURAL HALL ALL ABOUT FRANKINCENSE MARCH 8 - MAY 8 PROTECTING FAIKA AL HASSAN BIN MATAR HOUSE A SINGING SENSATION MARCH 10 - 8:00 PM OMAR KAMAL BAHRAIN NATIONAL THEATRE This is an excellent opportunity to learn everything there is to know about frankincense. Faika Al Hassan explores the historic use of frankincense in Bahraini homes and families through painting, drawing, and installation. This event is free of charge. Visit www.springofculture.org. Omar Kamal, hailed the “Frank Sinatra of the Arab World,” is making a triumphant return to Bahrain. The incredibly talented London-based Palestinian vocal artist will present his new album ‘Show Me the Light’ following the success of his debut album ‘Serenade’ tour in 2017/18. He performs a beautiful, multilingual repertoire that includes songs by Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, and Mohammed Abdel Wahab, as well as Arabic greats like Fairouz. An evening like this shouldn’t be missed! This event is ticketed. Visit www.springofculture.org. In collaboration with the Embassy of Germany in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the critically acclaimed, one-of-a-kind Pianotainment performs in Bahrain! Starring concert pianists Stephan Weh and Marcel Dorn, Pianotainment is a spectacular four handed piano show that has dazzled the world for over 20 years. This award-winning “crossover” programme is the perfect symbiosis between piano comedy and amazing virtuosity. Unique, wacky and endlessly entertaining, this performance is not to be missed. This event is free of charge and starts at 8pm. Visit www.springofculture.org.
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