Today in Bahrain

FILM SHOW: CERTAIN WOMEN 

Venue: Bahrain Cinema Club Juffair 

Certain Women is a 2016 American drama film written and directed by Kelly Reichardt. Based on short stories from Maile Meloy’s collection, Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It, the film stars Laura Dern, Kristen Stewart, Michelle Williams, Lily Gladstone, James Le Gros, and Jared Harris. 

Three strong-willed women strive to forge their own paths amidst the wide-open plains of the American Northwest: a lawyer who finds herself contending with both office sexism and a hostage situation; a wife and mother whose determination to build her dream home puts her at odds with the men in her life; and a young law student who forms an ambiguous bond with a lonely ranch hand. As their stories intersect in subtle but powerful ways, a portrait emerges of flawed, but strong-willed individuals in the process of defining themselves. The film won the Best Film Award in The Official Competition at London Film Festival. 

THE 4TH INTERNATIONAL SELF DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE - CREATING CHANGE 

On going till February 9 

Venue: Al Mamlaka Hall BCCI Manama 

Bahrain Meditation Centre for Self-development presnts the 4th International Self Development Conference - Creating Change. The ‘Creating Change’ Conference is all about navigating the waves and winds of change, discovering how to remain calm amidst chaos, and learning how to guide our thoughts, feelings and actions towards the most positive outcomes. When we are able, amidst the outer waves of change, to steer the self towards a safe and stable state of mind, then we can effectively innovate and generate positive change. Throughout the conference we will be using the tool of meditation to help us develop a deeper understanding of the self. People have used meditation as a technique for thousands of years, to develop concentration, regenerate inner power, attain self-mastery, and ultimately initiate change for personal and world benefit. Developing the ability to concentrate, to rule over one’s thoughts, to maintain a clear mind, and to nurture appropriate values and attitudes, are all keys to attain self-mastery. 

We invite you to join us for these few days of experiential learning from which you will emerge refreshed, rejuvenated, powerful and ready for change.The conference is for people from all sectors of society: corporate, social, educational and anyone wishing to learn how to embrace change and to grow and emerge as a leader. It is for those who wish to be more effective in their work and relationships and who are passionate about making a difference in the world. 

GAZING AT THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD: JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHY FROM 1970S TO THE PRESENT 

Date: Ongoing till 4 March 2017, 8:00am - 8:00pm 

Venue: Bahrain National Museum 

Presenting an overview of the photographic expression that has emerged in Japan since the 1970s, this exhibition includes 76 photographs by 23 photographers. The exhibit is divided into two sections, the first, “A Changing Society,” focuses on human beings as members of society. The second, “Changing Landscapes,” looks at cities, the suburbs and nature. This exhibition is presented in Bahrain in cooperation with the Japan Foundation. 

TASTE TOUR 

Date: Till 18 Feb 2017 

Time: Based on each restaurant’s operating hours 

The ‘Taste Tour’ will return this year and will include a total of 29 participating restaurants. Participants will be able to sample dishes and vote for their favorite restaurants. They will also have the opportunity to win An Infinity Q50 car from YK Almoayyed & Sons as part of a ‘The Taste Tour’ raffle draw. 

SHOP BAHRAIN FESTIVAL 

Date: Ongoing till 18 Feb 2017 

Time: Weekdays 4:00pm to 10:00pm 

Weekends 4:00pm to 12:00am 

Venue: Shop Bahrain Festival City Bahrain Bay 

The third-edition of the Bahrain Shopping Festival, ‘Shop Bahrain’, is a unique 30-day celebration of Bahrain’s hospitality and tourism offering for the entire family and boasts a wide range of events and unbeatable promotions for residents and visitors. The festival will mirror the Kingdom’s position as an accessible family destination, renowned for its close proximity to the Gulf countries with easy access through the King Fahad Causeway and the Bahrain International Airport. The Festival will offer an incredibly diverse range of retail experiences. Shop Bahrain will feature a ‘Festival City’, located in Bahrain Bay, and will boast a number of activities for the entire family including games, food stalls along with live entertainment and performances. 

The ‘Festival City’ is a fun-filled event boasting a number of activities for the entire family including games and food stalls along with live entertainment. Entrance Fee: BD 2.