Nightline Brief for Claire Fenner - October 7th
Claire Fenner
Managing Editor & Publisher of Easy Living – The Parent’s Guide to Dubai
Dubai’s only FREE bi-monthly magazine and website for families, www.easylivingdubai.com
DUBAI
ARTE SOUK
What: The ARTE soukh for Artisans of the Emirates organised by Artisans of the Emirates, will have a wonderful variety of original and high quality products handmade by artists, crafters and designers who live here in the Emirates. Many vendors will show case their new lines, designs and creations.
When: Friday October 9th, 12noon to 7pm
Where: Times Square Centre
Contact: www.arte.ae
THE FAIR
What: ‘The Fair’ at the Dubai Ladies Club is a unique concept to bringing retailers of unique exquisite products from the region to shoppers here – most of the products can’t be found in the malls here. From tailor made crockery inspired by artists and countries, Lucknowi chiffon kurtas, Saree from a manufacturer in Lucknow, paintings at great prices, Anita dongre with her pret collection from Mumbai, jewellery from Jaipur with beautiful stones, gold and ruby, emerald bracelets, diamonds, silver.......
Where: Dubai Ladies Club
When: October 12th-14th, 10am – 9pm
Cost: Free
Contact: www.thefairdubai.com
COVENT GARDEN MARKET
What: With the cooler weather on the horizon it can only mean one thing... the return of Covent Garden Market Dubai! Each Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday thereafter until the end of April 2010 with a whole host of great new vendors and activities.
Where: The Walk, JBR
When: Wednesdays & Thursdays - 5pm to Midnight. Fridays & Saturdays - 10am to 9pm.
FRENCH CINEMA
Where: Alliance Francaise
For Kids: Disney’s Peter Pan 1 (1953). Sat Oct 10th at 10.30am (1hr 20 mins)
For Adults: Tirez sur le pianiste Director : François Truffaut (1960). Starring: Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Bobby Lapointe. French version - English subtitles. Sat Oct 10th, 7pm.
Cost: FREE
THE RAT PACK
What: Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, and Frank Sinatra or THE RAT PACK as they were known, are simply legends and icons of the 20th century. They would perform at the Las Vegas Sands at night, and in between the partying and womanising they would make films such as Oceans 11 during the day.
This sensational all-new production invites the audience to once again party alongside three of the most incredible entertainers and singing talents the world has ever seen. With wonderful songs like; Fly Me To The Moon, That Old Black Magic, Amore, New York New York, Everybody Loves Somebody, Mr Bojangles along with the spontaneous humour and fantastic dancing of Sammy Davis the show is sure to be a hit.
When: October 7th to 10th
Where: First Group Theatre, Souk Madinat
Cost: Dhs175 each.
ASTRONOMICAL EXPEDITION INTO THE DESERT
What: Jupiter, the Milky Way, the desert ... Patrick Jourdin is your guide on the land and in the sky.
When: Friday 16 October Only by reservation, no later than 12/10 (Next dates : 12/12 - 23/01 - 20/03).
Cost: 50 AED* - 70 AED (free admission for children under 15 years old). * Special rate for the members and the students of the Alliance Française
Contact: ossama@afdubai.com
DUBAI DRUMS MORNING FUN
What: Introduce kids to rhythm and have lots of fun! Using drums, percussion instruments, boom-wackers and using group drumming, African rhythms, song & dance to allow children to get rhythmically empowered and gain confidence
When: Saturday October 10th onwards, 10.30-11.30am
Cost: Kids 6 and under Dhs50 per class. Mums & Dads Dhs40 each.
Contact: For further information please email info@dubaidrums.com.
MAGRUDYS CELEBRATES CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK
What: for the first time, Magrudy’s are holding story telling sessions at their Dubai Festival City shop, in both English and Arabic. There will also be Arts and Crafts and prizes.
When: Saturday October 10th, 2-4pm
PANTOMIME AUDITIONS
What: UK based classic fairytale pantomime production Sleeping Beauty is coming to The First Group Theatre at Souk Madinat Jumeirah in December. Auditions are being held at 10am on Friday October 9th for girls and boys aged 7 to 12 and less than 5 feet tall for roles as panto babes, villagers & general ensemble. At the audition children will be required to learn and dance a simple routine set by choreographer, Louisa Allen, and may also be asked to perform a short acting piece.
This is an "OPEN" audition; children do not have to be from a dance school or theatre group.
Call-backs and a final selection will be made on the same day.
When: 10am on Friday October 9th
THE SINGING KETTLE
What: Scotland's leading children's entertainers, The Singing Kettle combine traditional children's music with fun action singalong songs. Having performed in hundreds of venues, the Singing Kettle have turned children’s theatre into an art form.
BAFTA award winning and decorated with MBE’s for services to children’s entertainment, audiences worldwide are hooked on their madcap musical adventures flavoured with playful Scottish humour.
Contact: www.singingkettle.com, www.timeouttickets.com & www.ductac.org
Where: Centrepoint Theatre @ DUCTAC
When: Oct 17th & 18th
Cost: AED80 AED
GUINNESS RECORD BREAKING EVENT HOSTED BY LULU CATY
What: The Stylish Star of The LULU CATY show is presenting a surprise Guinness Record Breaking Event at the Dubai Mall. Take the children along to be part of history and meet LULU and have their photo taken with her.
Where: Dubai Mall, Star Atrium, Lower Ground Floor, next to Patchi store
When: Saturday 10th October, Starting 4:00pm
LITTLE PASTY CHEFS FOR KIDS
What: Learn how to make, mini-brownies with pecan nuts
Cooking classes for 7-12 year olds! Come and join in the fun and learn great recipes that can be recreated at home with ease!
When: Sat Oct 10th, 4-5.30pm
Cost: Dhs150 per child
Where: L’atelier des Chefs at Le Méridien Dubai
Contact: www.atelierdeschefsdubai.com
VISIT STARGATE
What: New edutainment centre in the heart of Dubai has finally opened. Boasts an indoor/outdoor roller coaster, ice rink , karting circuit, 3D cinema, and a massive soft play area.
When: Opening times Saturday-Wednesday 10am-10pm and Thursday-Friday 10am-midnight.
Cost: Entry is FREE. Visitors buy a plastic card for AED 2 and then add credit to use the Stargate facilities.
Where: Stargate Dubai location is Zabeel Park Gate 4, entry off Sheikh Rashid Road between Zabeel Park and Karama. Good car parking. Or Dubai Metro access from Jafiliya station on the Red Line, but it's at the other side of Zabeel Park and a long walk from Gate 4 if in the midsummer heat.
COMPETITION AT ART SAWA
Seniors: Take a creative picture of the MINI COOPER designed by ZENA ASSI and win many prizes.
Juniors: Draw or Color on A5 the MINI COOPER designed by ZENA ASSI and win goody bags.
Where: Art Sawa, Al Quoz
When: Saturday 10th Oct 2009 - Thursday 15th Oct, Sat - Thu 10am - 7pm
PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES
What: An Architectural Heritage Society lecture on "Conservation Science" by Professor Luigi Campanella
Where: Ismaili Centre, Bastakiya, Bur Dubai, near the Creek
When: Wednesday, 14th Oct, 8.30pm - 10pm
RAJA A. KANAFANI AT BOUTIQUE 1 GALLERY
What: The walls of Boutique 1 Gallery are imminently due to come alive again with the introduction of Lebanese photographer Raja A. Kanafani. Raja worked as a copywriter for prestigious advertising agencies in Beirut and Doha before picking up a camera and focusing his lens on Beirut’s streets. The work exhibited at Boutique 1 Gallery this autumn features black and white prints depicting snatched moments from the Lebanese capital. Grumpy old men whose life stories are worn into the lines of their faces; lovely ladies wearing floral skirts and pretty pumps; and the military youth patrolling the city in dusty tanks: just some of the scenes that capture day-to-day reality in a city of contrasts.
When: Wednesday 7th Oct 2009 - Monday 16th Nov, Daily 10am - 11pm
Where: First Floor, Boutique 1 Store, The Walk, JBR
IMPERIAL IMPRESSIONS
What: Curated by Nalini Malhotra & Manjula Dhawan, the exhibition includes 19th and early 20th century art and Mica paintings from the Indian subcontinent.
Where: The Red Gallery, Al Wasl Road, Umm Suqeim 1
Tuesday 13th Oct - Thursday 15th Oct, Sat - Thu 10am - 7pm
ONGOING.......
GROUP OF FIVE
What: Exhibition of five young Latvian artists showcasing art in Painting, Mini textiles and Porcelain:
Andris Eglitis
Daiga Kruze
Daiga Alise Freimane
Andris Vezis
Rolands Krutovs
When: Wednesday 30 September - Wednesday 14 October 2009
Where: Location : Gallery of Light, Manu Chhabria Arts Centre @ DUCTAC
Contact: For more information call DUCTAC: 04 341 4777
EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY IRAQI ARTIST AYAD ALKHADHI
What: Iraqi born artist Ayad Alkadhi's work centers on Arabic calligraphy in stylized forms. Calligraphy in the form of caligrams is used in his paintings as trenchant commentary on the intersection of Near Eastern and Western culture, politics and religion. These creations are deeply personal and sometimes incorporate his painted image - a reflection of an artist at the crux of East and West polarities. Alkadhi has exhibited in the Middle East, New Zealand, Europe and in the U.S.
Where: Artspace Gallery, DIFC
When: Oct. 6 - 31
HOLY QURAN EXHIBITION AT THE FARJAM COLLECTION
What: More than 100 Pieces from The Farjam Collection, featuring rare Quranic manuscripts from the 3rd to the 13th century AH, the exhibition presents remarkable examples of the art of calligraphy and illumination. It provides exceptional insights into the rich religious, cultural and artistic heritage of the Islamic world. The Qurans on display at The Farjam Collection reveal a variety of ancient scripts that were employed over the centuries including: Hijazi, Kufic, Thuluth, Mohaqqaq, Naskh, and Rihani. Master calligraphers of the time, as early as the 4th century, followed strict rules of design making their artistic representation of the Holy Quran a masterpiece of illustration, graceful ornamentation and overall sophistication.
Where: Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) Gate Village
When: Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 8pm; Saturday 12pm to 8pm until the end of October.
Cost: FREE
SAE PHOTOGRAPHY BOOTCAMP
What: Photography Boot Camp - The course is a comprehensive, hands on program teaching students the ins and outs of digital photography. Oct 9th & 10th.
Cost: Dhs2,100 (10% off online).
Where: SAE Institute, Knowledge Village
Contact: www.sae-dubai.com or contact Michelle Estano, 04 361 6173
ABU DHABI
ADRENALINE SPORTS LIVE
What: If someone in your family is into adventure sports or you’d like to learn more about the more extreme sporting activities available in the UAE, don’t miss the Adrenaline Sports Live event in Abu Dhabi being held from October 8th to 10th at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. This action-packed family event promises to be bursting with the latest in indoor and outdoor extreme sports trends and demonstrations.
This year the festival will even be home to Abu Dhabi’s first indoor ski slope! Try the activities, talk to local sports clubs and organisations and buy the latest equipment and sports apparel. Sports include helicopter rides, wake boarding, kayaking, climbing, skateboarding and now even skiing and snowboarding so there will be something for all the family.
There will be plenty of opportunities for visitors to show off their skills at the ArabAM skateboarding championship, the Abu Dhabi National Dragon Boating festival and the Wakeboarding Championships will take place at the same time.
Where: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
When: October 8th to 10th (Thurs & Fri)
Cost: The ticket price is Dhs50 for adults and Dhs25 for children (under 16) which allow entry to the show plus entry to the Barbican Turbo festival for custom car and motorcycle enthusiasts. Tickets will be available from mid-August at www.boxofficeme.com or log on to www.adrenalinesportslive.com for more details
MIDDLE EAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
What: Festival full of screenings and award including world cinema, short films etc.
When: October 8th to 17th
Where: MEIFF ‘09 will have screenings at the following locations:
- Emirates Palace Auditorium
- Cinestar Cinemas, Marina Mall (Theaters 1-4)
- Grand Cinema, Abu Dhabi Mall (Theater 1)
Additional festival events will take place at the MEIFF Festival Tent at the Emirates Palace, on the main terrace behind the hotel. The MEIFF
Festival Tent is open to the public throughout the festival.
Cost: From Dhs20
Contact: http://www.meiff.com/program/
SHARJAH
AL QASBA LUXURY FLEA MARKET
What: you can sell and buy original used luxury brands, high end vintage, antiques, exclusive ceramics, unique arts & handcrafts!
Where: Al Qasba, Sharjah
When: Launching on October 10th. 9am – 3pm.
Cost: FREE entrance. Dhs230 per table to sell.
WEEKEND FAMILY MUSEUM WORKSHOP
What: Weekend Family Workshop on Islamic interior design: floral and geometric patterns in paintings. This programme is designed for children 6-11 and their parents/caregivers, and is held bilingually. First come first served basis so get their early!
When: Saturday October 10th, 11am.
Where: Sharjah Art Museum
Cost: FREE
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