Confluence #2!

Once more with feeling! The second edition of our exhibition of words and art was launched by Sheikha Lulwa Al-Khalifa on April 27th at 6:30pm. Judging from the number of guests, the interest, and the increased participation it was a resounding success. There were 23 teams, from around 14 countries and 33 works of art…

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Confluence… success!

I am delighted to report that Confluence, where words & images, artists & writers, family & friends, press & (the) public met, on September 15th and then on to Thursday the 20th was a success. All 250 brochures brought to the venue were, by the last day, taken. So, we can, I hope, safely assume…

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Confluence – where words & images meet

          From September 16th to 20th lovers of the arts and words will have a unique opportunity to view a collection of canvases that include illustrations, photographs, paintings, sketches, and even an installation all connected to poems or writings that question or challenge, express an emotion, or amuse. Come, explore the…

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Venues for April

Please note: Dates & Venues for our meetings are as below. The time is always: 7:30pm. Directions to the venues may be found by clicking on the links. Monthly meeting Date: Monday April 9th Venue: Era Tower Speaker: Dr Sarah Clarke speaking about writing for children The Second Circle Poetry Group Date: Tuesday April 10th Venue:…

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New Venues

Farewell Umami Restaurant The Bahrain Writers’ Circle once had a delightful home where we held meetings, celebrations, two Colours of Life festivals on a rooftop venue specially set up for us! It was a place of memories and laughter, before or after-meeting dinner for some of us. For all this we would never find enough…

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The First Meeting of 2018

Our first meeting was a great success in spite of a panic with regard to a venue! As our members know, our regular venue was not available. Umami Restaurant in Adliya, Bahrain was, for the last four years, our home, our meeting place, the venue for two very successful Colours of Life events, and our…

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