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14 ENTERTAINMENT Rock The Living Room 20 ARTS & CULTURE A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words 24 COMMUNITY Viva Glam 30 KNOWLEDGE The QH Book Club 36 FOOD BBQ Bliss 56 SPORTS IHF Super Globe
QH SENSATIONS LIVE Party Planning 101
Our events expert shares secrets that could turn you into a major partymeister!
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IN SUZANNE’S WORDS QH TEAM MAY HIGHLIGHTS QH RECOMMENDS
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18 VIRGIN RECOMMENDS 34 QH FIESTA 73 IT HAPPENED 79 PHONE DIRECTORY 80 COLOUR SCOPE
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ENTERTAINMENT ARTS & CULTURE COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE FOOD SPORTS
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QH SENSATIONS
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LOOK Runway Diary
A style insider’s scoop on Dubai Fashion Week and all its glam
40 EXPERIENCE Reasons to Fly
There is life outside of Doha – check out things to do beyond Qatar’s borders.
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Publisher: The Art of Business Chairman: Ahmed Hassan Bilal Editor-in-Chief: Nasser Ahmed Hassan Bilal Executive Editor: Suzanne Grant Editor: Jessica Davey-Quantick Copy Editors: Vanessa Gaudet, Lindsey Hunnewell Contributors: Moona Masri-Whitice, Patricia Duignan, Elly Cardwell, Chantal Mossess Boyajian, Marita Serfontein Director of Marketing Communications: Moona Masri-Whitice Client Relations Manager: Glenn Jessome Art & Photography Director: Jorell Legaspi Graphic Designer: Paolo Kurtis Tan Photography Production Coordinator: Nathy Fonseca Photography Assistant: Ahmad Oustwan Fashion Stylist: Chantal Mossess Boyajian Webmaster & Communications Associate: Jay Panganiban
Agendas have been triple booked with superb entertainment setting the Qatar stage all spring. Whether you have been spoilt or even confused by choice, May will not disappoint as the trend continues. We can look forward to a new line up from Doha: Capital of Arab Culture 2010 including Fuerza y Compás Ballet from Cuba, Syrian singer, Samih Shakir and a series of art exhibits. Plácido Domingo is back in town, this time to perform live with Antología de la Zarzuela and Qatar Foundation hosts Abdul Majid Abdullah. The local arts scene thrives and we can look forward to homegrown performances from The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and The Doha Community Orchestra again. The Doha Players will perform Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, a classic tragicomedy. Budding designers from the Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar joined our fashion editorial team, showcasing collections originated here in QATAR SENSATIONS LOOK. Catch them in the annual VCUQ students’ fashion show this month as well. As much fun as it is to sit back and enjoy birthdays and weddings, celebrations can leave you with a sense of inspiration to do it yourself and entertain at home. The QH editorial team has put together some how-to articles especially for hosts with the most. If you want to get in touch with your inner event manager and share your warm hospitality in style, you will find a number of behind the scenes stories and hints on how to get your creative juices flowing.
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Photo: Jorell Legaspi A kid enjoys the sights and sounds of the Qatar Marine Festival.
QH TEAM Suzanne Executive Editor
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Fashion Stylist
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Distribution & Accounts
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Photography Production Coordinator
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MAY SUNDAY
HIGHLIGHTS
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Churrasco Brazilian Barbecue Four Seasons Doha 7:00 p.m.
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ITECH Thurs 13th – Sun 16th Doha Exhibition Center
Craft Fair Ramada Plaza. 9:30 a.m.
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Doha Debates Qatar Foundation. 7:30 p.m.
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LULU FOOD FESTIVAL until Sun 9th D-Ring and Gharaffa check out page 34
THURSDAY VCUQ Fashion Show VCUQatar Atrium. 6:30 p.m.
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Qube Idol 2010: The Final!
Ramada Plaza. 8:00 p.m.
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Plácido Domingo & Antología de la Zarzuela Live at The Pearl-Qatar
Great Canadian Snow Ball Ritz-Carlton Doha. 7:00 p.m.
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Thurs 20th & Fri 21st College of the North Atlantic Qatar 8:00 p.m.
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Steak Night (Fridays) Mövenpick Hotel Doha. 6:30 p.m.
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Ladies Club, Aspire. 7:30 p.m.
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CINEMA LISTINGS www.qatarhappening.com
QH RECOMMENDS
we bring Welcome to the wonderful world of Qatar Happening! This month down you the top things that are making our metaphorical showcase -show this month! Pay Attention Webster!
Vive La Moo
Anyone who’s been reading us for about as long as it took for you to reach this sentence knows we enjoy making up words. But our madcap adventures in language are not actually our own idea (say it ain’t so!). There’s a long tradition of making up ‘sniglets’ or “words that should be in the dictionary but aren’t.” It even have a Facebook page! But why not just make up some of your own, and claim you’re advancing the language and celebrating your connection with the verbalization of the human experience? Or you know, just putting ‘licious’ on the end of things.
We love a good cartoon featuring oddly anamorphic animals as much as the next person, so the Internet cartoon ‘Cows with Guns’ has been making us giggle like the love child of Barney and Elmo for years. This month it got dusted off from the deepest recesses of the refrigerator (and by that we totally mean our favourites list from back in 2002), in honour of our BBQing how-to story! Bon Appetite, and remember: no one expects chickens in choppers. Check it out on Youtube.
GleeGlee GleeGlee Glee. And free video.
Kelly for Prom Queen
The above title just about approximates the complete level of SQUEE certain members of the staff reached when Glee returned to the airways! The singing choir of teens with their plucky and delightfully disheveled teacher are back to thwart the evil mechanizations of Sue Sylvester (who is, incidentally, engorged with venom and triumph this season)! Finn singing a Doors song is worth the price of admission. Check out www.surfthechannel.com for streaming videos of this and other shows (although, once you go Glee, you really won’t be able to come back. Don’t say we didn’t warn you).
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I can has Weird Winston, the star of the Four Four pop culture blog, is our favourite ugly alien cat. We wish he lived under our beds and would emerge for sweet strokings before disappearing into the night like our very own Ewok with behavioural problems. He’s a pure bred cat owned with his brother Rudy by the author, who chronicles his neurotic adventures for the blog-reading public. Seriously, this isn’t just a kitty and a cheeseburger. This is so much more. Check it out at www.fourfour.typepad.com
We’ve re-fallen in love with Kelly, of The Liam Show fame. With quirky videos, a bizarre sense of humour, and easily quotable catch phrases; she rocks our socks, our shoes, and our flipflops all at the same time. Even if she won’t let us borrow that top. And has all those rules about Text Message breakups. Check out all her shenanigans, particularly those of the musical kind, at www.liamshow.com.
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QH RECOMMENDS
Literarlicious
Sweet Treat
For mums with a literary bent, The Vodafone Women in Qatar: The Inside Story just hit stands! Published by Vodafone with the support of Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing, it includes writings from 36 Vodafone women employees from 23 different countries. All proceeds will go to the “Writer’s World” fund at Bloomsbury, which helps writers in Qatar. The book is on sale at the I-Spy bookshop in City Center Doha for QR 60.
Fauchon takes the cookie and watches it crumble all the way into our mouths with their yummy baskets of pre-packaged treats to make your mother squeel with delight! So much better than your average macaroni picture (we know you spent so much time on it but there’s sugar in these!), their cookies and cakes are something that every mom will adore. Visit them at their shop on Salwa road, call 432-4888, or check them out online at www.fauchon.com.
Fresh Faced The weather is heating up, but what better way to keep your cool than with makeup that stays on forever? MAC Cosmetics’ latest creations, the Art Supplies line, look like crayolas but are solid enough to stick it out through the hot and humid Doha evenings– their Greasepaint Stick eyeliner is miraculously waterproof. We also adore their lipstains, for that pinup girl look even under water!
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We’ve rounded up some deliciously luscious gifts to spoil your beloved mums this month! These treats will surely make her even more even sugary sweet in more than one way.
Souq Najd - Salwa Road I P.O Box 2044 l Doha, State of Qatar l Tel: + 974 432 4888 l www.fauchon.com
SPOTLIGHT ON ENTERTAINMENT
Joe Mitri, one of the more popular DJs in the city, rocks Doha’s socks on a regular basis, and now he shares his secrets for getting the party started with QH! QH: What is this DJing I’ve heard so much about?
QH: What can music do to set the mood at a party?
JM: DJing in general is a chain of several elements that has to be put together to create the best experience possible. Just like you build up your set from a soft mood to harder mood, same with the volume, same with the light effects– they’re all related, and one missing element will affect the whole atmosphere.
JM: Music is the main thing in a party, and it always has to achieve a journey. If a DJ is playing, he has to understand the crowd and play accordingly to keep them entertained from the moment he starts his set till the end.
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QH: How do you figure out what mood you want to achieve? JM: Every crowd has a different mood, with experience, a DJ can understand this mood, and mix his music accordingly, (almost with) some kind of telepathy! QH: How do you really get the party started with music? JM: Every opening set has to be the base of the night or event. You have to prepare the crowd for what’s coming next, so mainly it’s a build up to the peak time, and style differs based on the event theme.
Drop It Like it’s Luke Warm Whether you de sk dance to the so undtrack of Glee, Rent an d Avenue Q, do a little twirl in the middle of City Center to Ja panese Pop, or have caused incid ents due to vogu eing in your car like a deranged Village Person, (li ke some staff members best le ft unmentioned), we all have some slightly em barrassing tunes that fill us with unabashed delight! Log on to our Facebook page an d tell us yours!
QH: What do people need if they want to do it themselves? JM: If they’re doing it for fun, all they need is two CD players and a mixer and a room, and they call them “room DJs!” QH: What do you do when it’s just not working? JM: Never happened LOL! But definitely, not all crowds are easy to please, some of them don’t even want to dance, but you can always please them with your music variety.
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QH: Any tips or tricks for creating the ultimate party playlist? JM: My main tip is and was always never ever disrespect the crowd’s taste. Because crowds make a DJ successful or not; so whatever you do, never go out of the event without pleasing every person in there. QH: What are some fool-proof tracks? JM: I play several styles, from R&B to Pop to Dance and House; it depends on the crowd. But definitely every time era has its own key tunes, and the more the DJ can gather a big number of key tunes, the more he will set the right mood in any type of event! 15
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Qube Idol 2010: The Final! Back to the 80s Fri 7th: Ramada Plaza. The number one amateur singing competition in Doha is
nearing an end and the 2010 final has arrived! Come and be part of the action, and see Qube Idol 2010 crowned. Members are free to enter before 9:00 p.m. After 9:00 p.m entrance is QR 80. For more information, call 428-1555.
Madison Piano Bar’s DJ Night
Tues 11th, 25th: Doha Marriott. Join
Resident DJ Joe Mitri on his journey through the 80s and feel the 80s Spirit. He is reliving the best of the 80s Pop Culture Box. He has them all and spins them up to keep you dancing all night long. For more information, call 429-8499 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com
Sundays: La Cigale. Enjoy the best in music from
across the globe mixed by the famous Sky View DJ, Jean Mouawad. Rock on the floor and dedicate your favourite songs to that special one from 9:00 p.m. till 2:00 a.m.! Ladies joining the DJ nights from 9:00 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. will enjoy one welcome beverage on the house. No entrance fee. No minimum charge. For more information, call 428-8888, email info@lacigalehotel. com or visit www.lacigalehotel.com
Dihann Moore Saturdays to Wednesdays: W Doha. The New York City diva of Jazz, R&B, Funk, Top 40 and NeoSoul brings her versatile style to Crystal Lounge for a limited-time engagement. A ‘round-the-world performer, Dihann is a favourite in Japan and the U.K. where she has performed on the hit show, Top of the Pops with such stars as Mariah Carey, Diana Ross and Sting. Saturdays to Tuesdays from 9:00 p.m. till 1:00 and Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. For more information, call 453-5135.
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Legends Karaoke Saturdays: Ramada Plaza. It’s karaoke
night every Saturday at Qube! Come along and be a star, impress your friends, or just impress everyone as you follow the words on screen. Members are free before 9:00 p.m. and QR 80 thereafter. For more information, call 428-1555.
VIRGIN RECOMMENDS
Here’s how you can find out what’s hot: QH brings you the top selections from Virgin Megastore this month. And watch for the QH heart in stores!
The Lost Symbol The brilliant Harvard professor Robert Langdon is back in action. This time around, he finds himself in a predicament that requires his vast knowledge of symbology and superior problem-solving skills to save the day right in Washington D.C.
Book of Lies What does Cain, history’s greatest villain, have to do with Superman, the world’s greatest hero as well as the unsolved murder of Jerry Siegel in 1932? And what do two murders, committed thousands of years apart, have in common? A theory about a mysterious weapon. A homeless volunteer gets hopelessly entangled in a web of flowing secret societies, Nazi conspiracies, enigmatic villains and cryptographic riddles.
Dead Souls
The Long Fall Leonid McGill, a 53-yearold former boxer who now works as a P.I. in New York, is hired to track down four men who are only known by their street names. He soon finds out that it is not easy doing the job as he tries leaving his past life behind when someone as big as Tony “The Suit” Towers expects him to accomplish it.
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A man endures the ghost of his fallen comrade as he struggles with an accident that left his daughter paralyzed. As if this is not enough, he is caught in a cat-and-mouse chase with a recently released serial killer. With every event shaking up his character and pulling him apart, he holds on to his convictions as he tries to put things right.
A Prisoner of Birth Four friends known as the Musketeers play with Danny Cartwright’s fate and frame him for the murder of his best friend and brother-in-law to be. The trial ended with a 22-year sentence for Danny. In prison, Danny learns the ropes of surviving from Sir Nicholas Moncrieff, who teaches him everything he needs to know. As he escapes, he hatches a plan to exact his revenge on the Musketeers and prove his innocence.
SPOTLIGHT ON ARTS & CULTURE
Sara Naim
By Allen Smithee
e Gallery, opens this month Lin ird Th e Th at e ac sp st Projects, the newe changing city of Dubai e th at k loo ate im int an – with Dubai Episode rs. QH caught up with he rap og ot ph ale m fe e re th through the eyes of find out what’s going on to d ali Kh a ja’ Ra d an im Na Mona Ay yash, Sara inside their cameras. QH: What is the exhibit? How would you describe it? SN: My exhibit consists of eight photographs which describe Dubai as a transient place where growth and destruction are regular occurrences. Its relentless will to grow has given birth to destruction and spaces which were once empty desert plots fighting for air. Its state is never absolute. Regardless if this is a positive or negative truth, it is a quality which I would classify as one of its most describable essences. Photographing homes that were in the process of being destroyed was my way of illustrating Dubai’s fluxing nature. They were all photographed within the same housing compound which was affiliated with the school I studied at for 14 years, thus I had many friends that had once lived there. I felt that my small, personal story could speak of Dubai in a much broader way.
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Raja’a Khalid QH: Why photographs? Why not another medium?
QH: What about it is unique to the region?
MA: I feel like I can control my messages. I SN: I haven’t seen much work that has been produced in Dubai about the region, can be either discrete or vocal with what I am saying with my artwork, sometimes both. but the work that I have seen has mostly focused on the construction workers or SN: Photography itself is of a very transient about the newer buildings, not so much nature; of not only being in constant about the old. I think it is a phase of Dubai technical development but also in the that needs cherishing and preserving; analogous process of reading the situation photographing them was my, perhaps as light, moving it onto a negative, into unique, way of doing so. a processor, through a projector onto photographic paper. It is all a process of constantly altering the site’s original state. QH: Why is this work important? RK: Even today with digital technology it has a purity that is difficult to duplicate with SN: It is important because I feel it any other medium. to be truthful. People portray Dubai in various ways, but mostly as a skyscraper Disneyland with bays and islands plotted throughout. The fact is, however, that it is a relatively new and fractional aspect of Dubai, and in order to make way for these pristine buildings and state-ofthe-art projects, Dubai’s natural ocean-flow and old structures have been sacrificed.
RK: Photographing Dubai within the context of art is important because of the unique situation here and, contrary to popular belief, there aren’t enough photographers working with the city as their muse. Our work isn’t tied up with our own backgrounds, so it isn’t distilled to the point where it becomes an outsider’s observation. And since none of us is actually Emirati, we have the necessary distance to the city to capture it without making it personal.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ARTS & CULTURE
The exhib it runs from May 5th till June 1 7 10 a.m. ti th from ll 7 p.m. F or more info rmation, visit www.the thirdline.c om
Mona Ayyash QH: Your exhibit is the work of three women. Does this change the perspective? SN: I don’t feel that my work has a specific audience in relation to sex-type, nor do I think the work would be made different coming from a male, besides the obvious difference in style, technique, etc. I find that many people that have lived in Dubai for a long time share a similar view point on the matter, whether it be males or females. RK: When it comes to an artistic medium, especially with film and photography, the gender of the artist is entirely irrelevant. Specific expectations imposed by cultural norms within art might push male and female artists to address their subject in a certain manner, but luckily we don’t suffer from anything like that here in Dubai.
QH: What’s the reaction been like? MA: My work doesn’t speak to the audience right away. It requires one to stand in front of it and really look at the photographs and only then will they notice how awkward each scene is. Some people do not understand it right away and ask me to explain while others take their time and start piecing it together on their own. SN: I haven’t shown my work to too many people, though the reaction I have gotten has been positive. I’m hoping to get comments at the opening and throughout the length of the exhibit. It will be interesting and I’m very excited!
New Lease on Art! The Third Line Galley opens its newest space, called Projects, a new viewing space dedicated to displaying works from new and locally-based artists. Projects will hold separate exhibitions showcasing up-and-coming artists, and those unique to the region. It came about as the Gallery acknowledged the desire for local artists to display their work, and for the art-loving community in Doha to see it. To be displayed, an artist simply has to display a connection to the city or the country, whether they’ve lived, worked, or studied here. Organizers say they hope this will help inspire people regardless of nationality to contribute to the glittering art scene in Doha. While the main space at the Third Line Gallery has been closed since January, organizers say they hope to continue bringing events and exhibitions to Doha– starting with some homegrown talent!
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HOTLIST
VCUQ Fashion Show Thurs 6th: VCUQatar Atrium. The Annual Fashion Show is both a formative and culminating element of the Fashion Design program, launching students from student life into successful careers. This celebration of fashion brings together spectators, friends and fashion enthusiasts from the region, not only to judge and/ or admire the collections of the students, but also for the unique atmosphere of this grand defilé. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please visit www.qatar.vcu.edu
Plácido Domingo & Antología de la Zarzuela Live at The Pearl-Qatar Thurs 13th: Marsa Arabia, The Pearl-Qatar. The Pearl-Qatar is privileged to
host the renowned tenor, Plácido Domingo, live in concert. Recognized as one of the finest and most influential singing actors in the history of opera, Domingo’s performance is an experience of music and dance extravaganza accompanied by Antología de la Zarzuela. Tickets from QR 350 to QR 1,200. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. while performance starts at 7:00 p.m. For more information, email events@thepearlqatar.com or visit www.thepearlqatar.com/Events/PlacidoDomingo
Senior Exhibition
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Sat 29th: Ladies Club, Aspire Zone. Experience the wonders and joy of
listening to excellent music. Conducted by Frank Strobel. Pieces include J. Williams works, J. Powell Suite, Elton John and Hans Zimmer Suite. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Ticket price range: QR 50 to QR 200. Available in Virgin Megastore in Villaggio and Landmark Mall. For more information, email qpopr@qf.org.qa
Mon 3rd – Aug 20th: VCUQatar Gallery. The best work of the senior students of VCUQatar from the Fashion, Graphic and Interior Design departments will be on display in the gallery. This exhibition showcases the final thesis projects plus a selection of the most noteworthy work of the senior students highlighting their creativity and innovation which ranges from illustration, photography, to typography and publication. The event is open to the public. Open from Sundays to Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 492-7245 or visit www.qatar.vcu.edu
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Thurs 20th – Fri 21st: College of the North Atlantic Qatar. Follow the bungling misadventures and musings of the
two through Tom Stoppard’s classic tragicomedy. As they find themselves reluctantly drawn deeper and deeper into the intrigues of the Danish Court, they start to question everything about their surroundings and the very reality they supposedly find themselves trapped in. As if this isn’t enough, they meet a travelling group of actors that adds yet another level of confusion and complications for the simple heroes to try and come to terms with. Tickets available at THE One outlets in Villaggio and Landmark Mall. Starts at 8:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.dohaplayers.com or email doha_players@yahoo.com 23
SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY
By Jessica Davey-Quantick
We all want to look good. QH finds out how you can look your best, and help change the world at the same time.
What buying One Tube Can Do • Buy 1 pair of school shoes for a child orphaned by AIDS.
• Provide support and education for 5 pregnant women diagnosed with HIV/ AIDS, giving them the tools to prevent transmission to their unborn child.
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• Buy 18 personalized birthday cakes to be hand-delivered to a person living with HIV/AIDS.
• Buy 50 pounds of onions, 20 pounds of potatoes or 475 jelly packets.
• Buy 1 vegetable seed starter pack for a community garden.
• Purchase 1 transit day pass for a client in the Homeless Outreach Program to view potential accommodations.
• Provide 1 party pack for a child to celebrate Christmas, Easter, or a birthday.
• Pay for 1 Maxi-Pharadose Medication Organizer to help a client manage their complex treatment regimen.
• Buy 1 week’s supply of groceries (about 4 bags of food) for 2 people.
• Pay for 1 private therapeutic recreation session for 1 client.
• Purchase 14 blood glucose-monitoring strips.
• And much more!
SPOTLIGHT ON COMMUNITY
Lipstick for Life Star Power
Stars who have lent their names to the campaign include:
RuPaul, K.D. Lang, Lil’ Kim, Sir Elton John, Mary J. Blige, Shirley Manson, Linda Envangelista, Boy George, Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott, Pamela Anderson, Lisa Marie Presley, Debbie Harry, Eve, Dita Von Teese, Fergie This year’s tubes? Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper
Girl Power
Forget the stereotypes. Women are more likely to become infected with HIV than men. In every part of the world, the number of women infected with HIV is growing. In sub-Saharan Africa, six out of every 10 adults living with HIV are women. In the United States, the number of women living with HIV has tripled since 1985. More African American women between the ages of 18 and 35 die from AIDS than from any other illness.
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But funding has not kept up with reality: only about half of countries report budget allocations specifically related to HIV-related programs for women. MAC’s trying to help: this year they launched their From Our Lips campaign, with $ 2 million in new donations to support efforts waged by women and on behalf of women. It supports programs in HIV hot spots like South Africa, the Caribbean and the United States’ rural South and Washington D.C., confronting the complicated causes of HIV infection in women and girls: violence, discrimination and unequal access to financial and social resources.
HIV and AIDS is a worldwide problem that is growing: particularly among women. The MAC AIDS Fund aims to do something about that. Since its founding in 1994, the MAC AIDS Fund has invested more than $150 million to organizations in more than 67 countries to improve the lives of people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS and combat the epidemic. How? By selling lipstick. In the early 90s, as the fashion and entertainment worlds were being ravaged by the AIDS epidemic, Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo, cofounders of MAC Cosmetics, encouraged by employees, created the MAC AIDS Fund, and the Viva Glam Lipsticks that fund it. There have so far been ten Viva Glam product lines, including lipsticks and lip glosses, each sponsored by a celebrity. So far 11 million Viva Glam lipsticks have been sold, with 100 per cent of the profits going to the fund.
QH Recommends
Our fav NGOs supporting women and girls, targeting education and the root causes which lead to infection and fatality are:
Omwaana Ono International: based in Uganda, they are building schools for girls, wells, training programs, and clinics for whole community. Their slogan? ‘Educate a girl and you educate a nation’. Check them out at www.omwaanaono.ca Child Haven International: providing homes for destitute women and children in India, Nepal, Tibet and Bangladesh. They give basic security and education to a demographic that otherwise would be the most at risk. Check them out at www.childhaven.ca Sleeping Children around the World: providing bed kits with basic necessities like a mattress, mosquito net, pajamas, eating utensils and shoes. This group works all over the world to improve the lives of the very poorest and help kids get a good night’s sleep so they can reach their full potential. Check them out at www.scaw.org
Epidemic by the Numbers The United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) estimates that in 2007:
33 million people were living with HIV all over the world 380,000 of those were in the Middle East and North Africa 2.7 million new infections 2 million AIDS related deaths 40,000 new infections and 27,00 deaths in the Middle East and Nor
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Less than 40% of young people have basic info about HIV For every 2 people on antiretrovir al drugs, 5 become newly infected Only 31% of people infected receive antiretroviral treatment Only 7% needing antiretroviral treatment in the Middle East and North Afri ca get it
COMMUNITY
HOTLIST Great Canadian Snow Ball Thurs 20th: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Get your ‘eh on with
IWED 2010
other Canadians at the annual Snow Ball! Dress in red, white or gold in honour of the country’s performance at the recent Winter Olympics! QR 400 for tickets which include dinner and dancing, drinks and free taxi ride home after midnight. Tickets are sold at the Villaggio Ice Rink. Proof of Canadian citizenship must be presented to purchase tickets. From 7:00 p.m. till 2:00 a.m. For more information, visit www.canadiansinqatar.com
Tues 4th – Fri 7th: Doha Exhibition Centre. The International Wedding
Exhibition and Fashion Show brings the wedding industry face-to-face with brides-to-be in the highest per capita income market in the world. See and interact with the designers, wedding planners and wedding service providers in the Middle East. For more information, visit www.qatar-expo.com
Indian Cooking Class Mon 24th: Four Seasons Doha. Join a delicious Indian
cooking class! Members will be taught the secret herbs and spices that go into famous Indian curries that make them so yummy! To make a reservation, please email events@dohamums.com
Craft Fair Mon 17th: Ramada Plaza Ballroom.
Have you been looking for that special must have item or need a gift for someone special before your return home for the summer? Look no further! Come and check out the Tuesday Ladies Group’s annual Summer Craft Fair. You won’t want to miss this event!Entrance fee is QR 20. From 9:30 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. For more information, call 573-5078 or email tlgdoha@gmail.com
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
By Elly Cardwell
Brita Fray, the Doha Community Orchestra Director, tells QH how the universal language of music is bringing the community of Doha closer together, and what it’s like to hold the baton as the only female conductor in Doha.
Muse of Music. Brita has been leading the orchestra and teaching since she arrived in Doha from the USA.
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rita Fray has a profound love of music. She believes anyone – no matter what background – can appreciate music at some level.
“Personally, I feel so honoured to make music with people and share my passion for music with people. Music can be feelings; it can be a message, or it can simply be something beautiful,” says Brita. Brita became aware of the The Doha Community Orchestra (DCO), a non-profit community organization made up of musicians resident in Qatar or enrolled at education institutions in Qatar, when she started teaching at Qatar Academy on her arrival in Doha in 2008. With a background in teaching music, specifically the viola, Brita taught for many years in Chicago before she relocated to Doha.
full symphony orchestra, and of playing and learning alongside more experienced musicians. “Qatar is such a metropolitan (environment) with a mix of different cultures,” says Brita. “It’s amazing to see what kind of talent there is in the community, something you wouldn’t necessarily expect to find here”. The DCO was founded in October 2005 by two music teachers, Kathy Stuart and Lesley McBright. Originally called the Doha Chamber Orchestra, the DCO started off with just ten string players, but has grown to a full-sized symphony orchestra and is entering their sixth season of music making. The orchestra now numbers around sixty members, aged eight to sixty, and auditions are held every year in the fall. Around two thirds of the orchestra are school students, and the adult members include professional musicians, music teachers and amateurs.
I feel so honoured to make music with people and share my passion for music with people.
“Teaching music is my forte,” Brita says with a smile. “It’s something I love to do”. Brita first played with DCO to assist at one of their concerts, and before long, she was doing what she loved – coaching and teaching. The mission of the DCO, Brita explains, is to provide learner musicians of all ages with the opportunity of performing in a 28
Another of Brita’s loves is conducting string orchestras. In Chicago where she lived for 10 years, Brita conducted the All City Youth Orchestra of Chicago. In 2009, the DCO took a new direction and, while still performing as a full orchestra, it also separated into two sections: The Wind Band, under the direction of Sanford Jones; and The String Orchestra, conducted by Brita herself. Shortly thereafter, Brita continued her journey of knowledge
and started conducting both sections together. The only female conductor in a position normally dominated by men, Brita feels that to participate in her role with DCO is “a blessing and a great honour”. So how has the word of DCO managed to spread? Brita and her fellow members encourage music lovers who have had previous experience in an orchestra to join them, and are often found visiting outreach fairs and community events to spark the interest of new arrivals in Doha. Brita also feels anything that sheds light on any orchestra, such as themselves and Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO), motivate people and make them aware of what is possible, stirring up new interest and opening new avenues. Many of their members, she adds, are musicians who find their website by chance because they are searching for exactly this kind of activity and experience in Doha. DCO meet every Thursday, after work or school, and every meeting is a joy to Brita. “People come because they love making music and getting together – students have been studying all day and all week, people have been working, but they make the time and dedicate themselves to coming to DCO,” she says. “No matter how tired I am after a long week I’m given a lot of energy from the orchestra members, as they are so special and so very happy to be here, playing and practising together”. DCO will be holding the Spring Into Music Concert on May 8th. Going from strength to strength, with orchestra numbers increasing, the skill level developing and a repertoire that consists of classical and popular works – from Mendelssohn and Brahms to The Magnificent Seven and Phantom of the Opera – DCO are well on their way to achieving success. “We are playing more and more challenging pieces,” Brita happily tells us, “and we’re only getting better and better!” For more information on DCO browse through the website, www.dohaorchestra.com, or contact them directly if you are interested in joining or attending concerts.
SPOTLIGHT ON KNOWLEDGE
For more details on BQFP, co ntact the BQFP Team at bqfp.info @qf.org.q a or call 45 4-2431.
QH rifled the stacks with Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing to bring you our top picks to read this month! We love our literature, and when authors Randa Abdel-Fattah and Suad Amiry visted Doha, we had to see what they were typing about! Inspired by the ending school year, this month’s selection is chosen for the young readers in your life.
Nothing to Lose But Your Life: An 18-hour journey with Murad by Suad Amiry
In her book, Amiry details the exciting account of her efforts to illegally cross the Israeli border to seek work alongside a busload of men. Prior to her newest title, Amiry enjoyed great acclaim for her book Sharon and My Mother-in-Law, which was translated into 11 languages and adapted into a play.
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Where the Streets Had a Name by Randa Abdel-Fattah
A poignant young adult novel that recounts a teenage girl’s mission to realize her grandmother’s dream to touch the soil of her beloved Palestine. Abdel-Fattah’s book was recently awarded Australia’s Golden Inkys, reflecting its popularity among teenagers in Australia.
Victory over Abu Derya by Mohammed Ali
An illustrated children’s book published by BQFP in association with the Education Centre at the Museum of Islamic Art. Aimed at eight year olds, it shares the daily challenges that the pearl divers face during the diving season – especially at the hands of Abu Derya, the mythological Sea Kingdom’s guard. The book was written and illustrated by Qatari artist Mohammed Ali and published in both English and Arabic. Ali’s previous work has been presented throughout the Arab world and has focused on regional arts and heritage.
Qatari Voices
edited by Carol Henderson and Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar. A collection of essays exhibiting local talent. This book is part of a larger series entitled Qatar Narratives that was born of a writing experiment at Qatar University and Education City. The result is a beautifully curated set of stories penned by twenty one Qatari nationals. The most striking characteristic of Qatari Voices is the diversity of themes—ranging from the personal to the global: narratives of childhood memory, essays about future aspirations, and differing perspectives on current issues.
The Gruffalo
by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler
The UK bestseller has been translated into Arabic for the debut BQFP catalogue. Writer Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler’s Al Gharfoul brings a rhymed story with a positive message to children throughout Doha.
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KNOWLEDGE
HOTLIST
Estate Qatar 2010 ITECH 2010 Thurs 13 – Sat 16th: Doha Exhibition Centre. Experience an exhibition
that’s open to all companies and organizations with products and services related to the information technology and telecommunication. This event is to support local IT corporations to expose their products and facilities to the local, regional and international Market by showcasing the richness of Qatari market. For more information, visit www.qatar-expo.com
Wed 5th – Thurs 6th: Four Seasons Doha. The third edition of this forum brings
forth timely and insightful perspective on the future of the property market in Qatar and the region. Through a carefully selected faculty of speakers representing experienced and thoughtful market leaders, a distinctive platform for sharing visions, ideas, and experiences will be delivered. For more information, visit www.estateqatar.com
Qatar International Business Women Forum Mon 10th – Tues 11th: Sheraton Doha. The first global economic forum of
its kind in the country is bringing together elite businesswomen from Qatar and the whole world. The conference will discuss economic and investment topics highlighting women’s role in the business and investment sectors, as well as the challenges faced by the global economy and women’s contributions to overcoming challenges. For more information, visit www.qbwf.net
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Doha Debates Mon 24th: Qatar Foundation.
Prep your mind and get ready for some serious intellectual sparring! Starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free. For more information and to apply for tickets, visit www.dohadebates.com
QH FIESTA
VISIT LULU BRANCHES at D-Ring and Gharaffa
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from all over the globe with themes that change day to day!
Sun 2nd: Biryani Festival Wed 5th: Thai/Ethnic Fetival Sun 9th:
Food Fiesta Competition Apr 29th – Sat 15th: D Ring Store. Get your appetites ready for a major chow down bonanza from 7:30 p.m. till 110:00 p.m. with an eating competition for all ages. And that’s not all, there’s also a cooking contest that features different gastronomic categories such as meat, chicken, seafood, rice, cheese, milk and even fruit.
Fish-Meat-Poultry Festival
Lulu will be awarding QR 5,000 (x10) and QR 2,500 (x20) gift vouchers, a total of QR 100,000 worth of gift vouchers to be given away. For more updates, check out www.qatar.luluhypermarket.com
Steaky Perfection Want to have your steak and eat it too? Lulu Hypermarket’s butchery department shares their handy guide to getting it right, every time!
SIDE TREATS Chilled food from USA and UK Sauces and pickles from South Africa Specialty cakes and biscuits from UK
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Food Demo Apr 30th – Sat 1st: D Ring Store. Find out all the best
cooking techniques for US beef as well as how to properly cut and prepare it. The session will be given by Robert Earley from Rustelli Global Food Services and Products. Get lots to sample in the store including continental cheese and meats and a wide range of bread from Austria.
Beef Cut
Thickness/ Weight
Total Cooking time uncovered
Ribeye
1 inch
11-14 min.
T-bone
1 inch
14-16 min.
Top Loin
1 inch
15-18 min.
Tenderloin
1 inch
13-15 min.
Top Sirloin
1 inch
17-21 min.
Flank Steak
1 inch
Top Round
1 inch
16-18 min.
17-21 min.
Beef Patties
1 inch
13-15 min.
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Soak it Up The difference between ok and grilled magnificence? The marinade!
The weather is heating up, and so are the hot coals of our barbecue-loving hearts! We caught up with Executive Chef Matthew Morrison, the Ritz-Carlton Doha’s resident God of the Grill, to find out how he gets his meat oh so tantalizing (and not at all black or raw like what usually happens when we BBQ).
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Marinades tenderize the meat, add flavour and help lock in moisture, and can even act as a dressing after cooking. When concocting your perfect marinade, think about balancing acidity and sugars: the acids break down the meat and help flavours penetrate, and the sugars caramelize. Acids can be anything from vinegar to citrus juices like orange, lemon and lime. Sugars can be actual sugar, fruit, or even sodas like 7Up, cola, and ginger ale. But your marinade isn’t just acid and sugar: other ingredients can help it along as well. Oils and water dilute the mix and help the process. Garlic also lends a hand, not just for the
taste, but for the reactio n it has with the acids, helping tastes seep into the meat. Make sure to wash the meat clean of all blood before you place it in the marinade – this wil l also help tenderize it if you soak it in water first. Once you’ve concocted your potion, you have to decide how long to leave the meat in the del ectable bath. If you have more time to marinate, use less acidit y. If you have less, use more- it will help the flavours get into the me at faster. 24 hours is a good maximum time for most items, 12 hours for fish. Once you’ve got the me at going, don’t be concerned if it changes colour: chicken will tak e on the colours in the marinade , and fish will often get white aro und the edges. The acid begins to ‘cold cook’ it as it soaks!
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Marinades can be anything you like, but a simple one is equal parts vinegar, soy sauc You can add ging e and water. er, onion, garlic or anything else you want to make it your own! Or just try store bought salad dres sing: they already have the right balance of acids and sugars, and com e in delicious prep ackaged flavours. Try Fren ch Dressing on steak, or Italian on chicken!
Prometheus Power According to Chef Matthew, you don’t need a fancy grill to make excellent food. It’s all about the coals – they need to be at the right temperature to cook the food without reducing the outside to charcoal while the tender innards stay raw. Your grill doesn’t even need a cover- while they might look swanky and make you feel like the king of the spatula when opening and closing in a cloud of dramatic smoke, all they do is trap that smoke and heat inside. You want to cook on the coals with heat, not smoke your food!
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To get the perfect coals, let the fire rage for at least 45 minutes before you start cooking. You want to cook on the coals, not on flames: cooking over flames will add carbon taste and burn your food. You want your coals to be dark gray to black and hot, not grayish white and cold. Once you’ve got your coals roaring, you’ve got to prepare your grill itself: Chef Matthew recommends spraying the grill with Pam or a similar cooking spray. Yes, this will steam like the bowels of Hades, but it will also keep your food from sticking! Plus, yummy butter smell. Let the grill heat up with the coals, and you’re ready to go!
Get Cooking! Your meat is marinated, your coals are perfect: now is the magic moment you throw you food on the grill and laugh like a Neanderthal at your culinary brilliance. But beware: this takes time. Most foods, like chicken, need to slow cook for around 30 minutes before they’re finished. Fish can go faster, and should be put on after other meats. You can’t rush a good BBQ, no matter if your guests are chomping at the bit to take a bite. A quick tip is to cook the food about 50 percent before guests arrive, and store in a cooler (which, if filled with hot items and no ice, will actually keep heat in and things warm) till your guests arrive, then finish on the grill. Always burning your meat? Chef Matthew says there’s nothing wrong with cooking most of the way on the grill, then finishing the food in the oven– you get that grilled look and taste, without burning the outside as you try to cook the inside! With chicken and other meats, place it bone side down to start, and turn it often to get it cooked evenly. Never leave a BBQ unattended: now is the time to gather your friends around to marvel at your grilling prowess, as you baby your food for best results. Spend time moving the food around, so you find where the hot spots are. Fish needs a higher heat, while chicken is fine in the cooler spots. BBQ sauce should be the last thing you brush on your creation. Slowly brush it on when 90 percen centt done so it doesn’t burn.
Meatless Treats
Then grab a plate and get ready for your mouth to fall in deep, sentimental love with you!
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HOTLIST
Cinco de Majo Festival Sat 1st – Thurs 6th: Doha Marriott. Mexican cuisine is known for its intense and varied flavours, colourful decoration, and variety of spices. Join in a real Mexican Fiesta with the music of the Salsa Band . A special menu is prepared for all who join the this festival. For more information, call 429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com
Hip India Thursdays: Four Seasons Doha.
Mingle with the chic and swanky when the Après Spa Café Terrace opens to the public with contemporary rhythms, colourful cocktails, gourmet snacks and a trendy crowd. For more information, call 494-8888.
Friday Brunch featuring live music from Doha Jazz Band Fridays: W Doha. Here’s a yummy thought – Friday Brunch at Market, Chef JeanGeorges’ casual kitchen, a re-imagination of modern dining in a simple, elegant setting. Watch fresh local produce and ingredients come together splendidly in the Mediterranean-inspired show kitchen, where global gastronomy has found its home in modern takes on comfort food complemented by cool and stylish live entertainment from the renowned Doha Jazz Band. From 12:00 noon till 4:00 p.m. QR 260 per person including bubbly. For more information, call 453-5373 or 453-5135.
Churrasco Brazilian Sea Food Barbecue Market Wednesdays: Four Seasons Doha.
Daily: La Cigale. Le Central Restaurant has brought a new Fish Market offering a wide selection of seafood items, such as Daurade, Sultan, Keefra, Prawn’s King, Lobster, and a whole lot more so guests may select their preferred 12:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. and whole fish. Available from 12:0 7:00 till 11:30 p.m. Prices start from QR 150/kg. For more information, call 428-8888, email info@lacigalehotel.com or visit www.lacigalehotel.com 38
A festive experience for your family and friends to enjoy. Meat, fish and chicken are slowly roasted on skewers over open fire pits and served directly from the grill by the Brazilian “passadors” (meat servers) for guests to select their choice of meat. Join the festive “churrascaria”! Starts at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call 494-8888.
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Escaping to fantastic happening destinations around the world does wonders. Here are some
REASONS TO
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Bonnaroo 2010 June 10th – 13th: United Kingdom. Immerse yourself in one of the most massive music and arts festival in the country! The four-day celebration of culture is bringing together the biggest Rock and Roll acts as well as acts from various genres of music. Expect epic performances and an experience of a lifetime.For more information, visit www.bonnaroo.com
OFFF Paris 2010
The Hotel Show
June 24th – 26th: France. The International Festival
Tues 18th – Thurs 20th: Dubai. With three days
for the post-digital creation culture will be hosting mix of a design conference, multimedia trade fair and a digital animation festival. The three-day extravaganza will showcase the best of digital artists, web, print and interactive designers as well as graphic motion studios and music ventures. For more information, visit www.offf.ws
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of networking and learning, get to know the latest trends and technology in this industry. The conference will feature the latest in interiors and design, security and technology, resort experience, operating equipment and hotel spa. For more information, visit www.thehotelshow.com
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Zeltsman Marimba Festival June 25th – July 10th: Netherlands. The ninth festival is
going overseas for the first time and will celebrate the wonderful music in a city’s rich culture. Over nine concerts are planned to take place that features marimba, vibraphone, and other percussion instruments. For more information, visit www.zmf.us
Croatian Summer Salsa Festival June 22nd – 27th: Croatia. Beat the
heat and fly off to one of the hottest dance festival this season! Have fun under the sun as you dance the day away. Learn more about the dance from the various workshops ranging from beginner to master level and show off your skills during the open-air Salsa evenings. For more information, visit www.crosalsafestival.com
Saint Lucia Jazz Sydney Film Festival June 2nd – 14th: Australia. See the wonderful offerings from Down Under’s
silver screens. Catch the best films from over 40 participating countries and celebrate this particular medium of storytelling. For more information, visit www.ssf.org.au
Sat 1st – Sun 9th: Saint Lucia.
Celebrate the great musical genre that is Jazz! This festival is going to feature big acts such as Shaggy, Ne-Yo and Corrine Bailey Rae. You can even get a chance to win a trip for two to this musical fest. For more information, www.stluciajazz.org 41
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All events are FREE to the public, no ticke ts needed! Just arrive at th e venue, on a first-come-firs t-serve basis!
CAPITAL OF ARAB CULTURE 2010 Lizt Alfonso Ballet Company from Cuba Thurs 6th – Fri 7th: Qatar National Theatre. The ballet ensemble will be presenting Fuerza y Compás with music by Ranier Marino and choreography by Lizt Alfonso. This particular performance uses dance moves and music from the classic Andalusian and Tango repertoire, both of which are popular genres found in the nation of Cuba. For more information, visit www.doha2010.com.qa
Samih Shakir Concert Sat 29th: Qatar National Theatre.
A singer, a composer and a poet, Samih Shakir is a Syrian artist who excels in writing poems, composing music as well as singing those pieces. He has participated in many Arab and World festivals and recently in 2009 at the Festival of Creativity and Freedom here in Doha. For more information, visit www.doha2010.com.qa
Arab Artists Exhibition Tues 4th – Mon 17th: Al Hosh Al Qatari Art Gallery. An exhibit
can showcases various fields of art – video art, painting and drawing, design, ideation, graphics, photography and even ceramic. The participating artists are Dr. Ismail Shaoki, Dr. Musta Razzaz, Dr. Ibrahim Alsolhi, Dr. Ahmad Nawar, Dr. Hassan Abu Raqabah, Karima Alchoumali and Mohsen Titoon. For more information, visit vi www.doha2010.com.qa
Video Art Show Wajih Nahle Apr 20th – Mon 3rd: Al Hosh Al Exhibit
Qatari Art Gallery. A number of Qatari artists are going to demonstrate Tues 25th – Mon 31st: Waqif Art their skill and talent when it comes Centre. Wajih Nahle is a pioneer of plastic arts in Lebanon. He has excelled in the to visual projections namely Fatma Al fields of painting and drawing which has Naimi, Fatma Al Shibai And Amal Al enabled him to build a prestigious career. Athem. This event is organized by the This exhibit shows his main works from Visual Arts Center at the Ministry of different historical periods, allowing you Culture, Art and Heritage in collaboration to follow the progression of one of the with Al Hoosh Gallery. For more greatest Arab artists. For more information, information, visit vi www.doha2010.com.qa visit www.doha2010.com.qa
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Break out the calendar and plan your party with professional precision! Check out www.qatarhappening.com for your full party prep calendar, to take you from a month before the party to the day of in style!
The theme’s the thing This is the most fun and the ‘make or break’ for the successful party! So, how to choose? Pay attention to the event, and the guests invited, as well as the mood you’re trying to create. Is this a wild rumpus or a classy cocktail affair? A grown up dinner party or something where guests come in costume? From there, let your imagination run wild!
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Release your inner Martha
Invitelicious Your invitation is the first chance you get to impress your guests and entice them to attend, so this is not the time to go ghetto. Invitations are one of the best places amatuers can inject some professional flair into their events, particularly with technology making it easier and easier for anyone to have a publishing house on their lap. Google some pics for the invitation complimenting the theme. Google Image search is loaded with free images, just make sure they are big – larger photos reproduce better if you intend to print the invitations. Don’t forget to notify or even invite your neighbours! Print the guest list, tick off as guests RSVP – this helps to keep track and you can see with one look where you stand with numbers! Mass texts are a great way to remind people of impending dates, with only a few keystrokes!
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Lighting • Simple fairy lights or candles can create an atmosphere. • Beware of overhead strobe or neon lights, too bright lights can kill the atmosphere.
The decor
• Break out coloured bulbs to instantly change a space and enhance a mood.
Big decision is at home or rent a hall. Most compounds have recreation rooms – just make sure to book ahead of time!
The food & drink
When it comes to décor, less is more: Choose some ‘key’ elements to communicate the theme- one or two well chosen items are better than a room full of tat. • Print pictures off the internet and enlarge, place on the wall. • Use fresh fruit in glass bowls with water – coloured water creates interesting effects, and can be achieved with a bottle of food colouring and some tap water.
Cooking yourself or calling in the pros? Or take the modern-day third option: buy readymade, frozen titbits and make them look like real party food by dressing them up with fresh items- think a store bought cake decorated with fresh fruit, frozen appetizers on an interesting plate next to cut up vegetables or cheese, etc.
Music
• Make the party green and don’t use cut flowers – use potted plants. They’ll look great on party day and you can keep them around afterwards!
Top Tips Everyone Forgets
• Choose the music with some thought – use your resources, download the correct music to go with the theme. Create a playlist and set it on a loop. • Good sound is a must! Rent it if you don’t have it! There are many affordable portable speakers on the market, and most DVD players can also play CDs through the speakers of your television: experiment before party day to make sure your sound quality is good.
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Ice Ice Baby Put it on the list, and make sure to get lots! No one likes a warm drink.
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Day One. 5 days, 35 shows, Minimal Sleep With designers coming from all over the world, from New York, Brazil, and the Philippines, to Dubai and India; Dubai Fashion Week A/W 2010 put together an amazing week of fashion, couture, and style. I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to assist the Creative Director with backstage and production, and also able to watch each of the shows.
By Chantal Mossess Boyajian Runway Photos by Rana El Sakhawy, www.urbansouq.com
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of fashion shows? QH’s Chantal Mossess Boyajian took her talent to the Dubai Fashion Week and spills all the details on what goes on onstage and off!
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And from this angle, though the clothes coming down the runway are the centre of attention, it is striking to see how the spectators turn up, dressed to impress recreating the whole venue in a catwalk of their own. As one of my all-time favourite designers, Coco Chanel once quoted, “I like fashion to go down the street, but I can’t accept that it should originate there.”
Day Two. Lights, Camera, Reindeer Antlers Each long day begins with just five hours till the first show. In this time, each designer must have all their fabulous creations on site, ready to be steamed to look their best under the bright lights of the catwalk. With just two groups of models, each consisting of over 20 models, rehearsals are a must. They rehearse the sequence they will come out onto the catwalk, the speed of the walk (fast paced for more exaggerated pieces to match the more powerful music, and slower for the more romanticized and elegant pieces). Some designers had more dramatic moments staged to leave a memorable experience such as paparazzi chasing a model down the catwalk or a male model from the audience steppping on to catwalk to greet a girl modeling a wedding dress. The choreographers first talk with the designer and understand what their collection is about, and they listen to the music and suggest what routine is best for the show and the finale. Then it’s to hair and makeup for their first looks. With seven shows a day, there’s just an hour or so between each show for the models to be transformed from sleek hair to big hair, to leaves and twigs intertwined into a tremendously large style. But Amato by Furne One pulled out all stops with his spectacular show and models stomping down the ramp sporting reindeer antlers in their blonde wigs.
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Day Three. Down the Rabbit Hole Each day brought its own chaos and whirlwinds. A dress is misplaced; a designer cannot be found; models cannot be found as they disappeared to get a drink or outdoors getting fresh air and chitchatting on their phones; dealing with PR to ensure the media can get backstage at just the right moments to get the best shots during the rare moments of calm. Even searching for a long lost plastic rabbit for a model to carry down the catwalk didn’t seem like an odd task. It is astounding to see through all the pandemonium of the behind the scenes action, and to then experience this sense of calm as the lights turn down, the music turns up and the show is underway. While choking on hairspray and heat from the hair and makeup room, I must sprint over to the dressing room as my walkie-talkie instructed me to put right some mayhem before letting my gasping self to take a moment to relax and watch the show. Tall models appear, as though walking mannequins, representing fashion in a seemingly effortless manner, making it all look so simple and seamless. For the team, however, this is just a countdown to the next bout of running around to get the next show primed and all set to go.
Day Four. Welcome to the Doll House With just two days remaining, it still felt like an eternity. Whilst fighting exhaustion, I know there is not much left before having to get back to the real world, away from hairspray, pins, makeup, high-heels and towering human Barbie dolls. As Michael Cinco’s breathtaking show captivated the audience, with his couture creations, I am reminded again how fortunate it is to have the chance to witness such works of art.
Day Five. Take a Bow With extravagant displays of high-end fashion put on for the final day, and Sabyasachi’s Grand Finale, it was hard to believe how fast it had gone. Would I go through it again? Without a doubt. Having met such amazing people from the fashion world, and to experience all the ins and outs, it has left me more inspired to be increasingly absorbed in this fast-paced industry.
SNEAKY PEAK Minutes before due on the ramp, a model was too short for a dress, so the search is on for scissors, which are then taken to the dress and the hem of a beautiful silk dress is brutally hacked away! Labels under shoes – please remember to remove them! It is so distracting once you notice it, especially on a catwalk. There was one designer I approached during rehearsals to point out that her labels were still on. During her attempt to remove them, one of the heels broke! Oops! Better than breaking them on the catwalk! While wearing a very long and heavy wedding dress, a model found it easier to go barefoot and tip-toe down the ramp and kick the dress forward before the next step. Clever! Double-sided tape works wonders – especially when the straps on your dress keep falling right before you are due on the catwalk. 47
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By Patricia Duignan, Fashion Designer and Lecturer VCUQatar Photography by Jorell Legaspi
Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana are some of the most recognizable names in the business. Ever wonder how they started out? Ever wonder who the next hot young designer’s name will be on everyone’s lips? QH previews the Senior Collections of some of Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar’s Fashion Design Graduates of 2010. Could they be among the future leaders in fashion? Each year VCUQatar hosts a professional runway show which highlights the designs created by the senior fashion students as well as offering an opportunity to the first and second year students to showcase their designs. The students themselves are responsible for planning and producing all aspects of the event from stage and set design, lighting, theme, final execution, including student model selection, choreography and backstage management. This year’s show, entitled One of Many, will be held in VCUQatar on May 6th, featuring only the best of the student-produced garments, which are selected by a jury of fashion professionals. The beautiful catwalk models are selected from various walks of life and give the clothes an individual edge. Production Manager Nathy Fonseca Production Assistant Jay Panganiban Photography Assistant Reel Mahir Hair China Allende Makeup (on models) Debbie Mendez @ MAC Cosmetics (on students) Stacey Mabrey & Umbreen Ikram @ Qatar International Beauty Academy Tajmeel Models Francine, Sun, Kristina, Vanina, Saba & Leen Shot at The Art of Business Studio
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Designed for Design: “I never imaged myself becoming a designer. However I was the child who would do math homework with beads and sequins! After high school VCUQ was the right place for me to follow my passion for art and design.“ The Feminine Touch: “I usually like to look at things differently and combine unusual things together in a feminine way. My senior collection is inspired by the feminine shapes of underwater nature, combined with futuristic elements and combinations of wood, metal and recycled clothing.”
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Ready for Bigger Patterns: “Fashion was my passion since I was a kid. As a little girl I used to try designing dresses for my dolls!” The Pop Effect: “My senior collection is inspired by Elizabeth: The Golden Age movie. Everything around me (inspires me)- history, movies, photos, stories.”
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Think back to any era in history, clothes are always one of the most prominent icons. With one look at a photograph it is possible to distinguish which era it represents. Cast your mind back to the ladylike fifties, the modern swinging sixties, the bohemian seventies, the work wear eighties, the grunge nineties: each period in time has a look and silhouette that distinguishes it from the previous one. Few other professions require keeping on top of the ever-changing popular opinion as those working in the fashion industry. Trends go in and out of fashion at an alarming rate, and re-emerge just as quickly. However becoming a fashion ‘designer’ is just one of the many roles and career opportunities in the field. The fashion industry is far more than the catwalks, makeup, models, glamour and outlandish outfits; it is a complex multi-billion dollar business, encompassing design, production, distribution, retailing and media. It is the fourth largest industry in the world and the third largest employer in New York. The textile and fashion industry in the Middle East was recently valued at $11.4 billion.
Fashion Designers - responsible for the research, design and development of collections Buyers - responsible for range selection and budget control within retail Merchandisers - responsible for allocation and management of budgets and buying quantities Visual Merchandisers - responsible for in store presentation and displays Stylists - responsible for creating looks for fashion shoots, catwalk shows, music industry etc. Publicists - work with the brands building their profiles in the media, public relations and brand promotion Fashion Consultants - direct multinational brands in how to drive their companies forward Fashion Photographers - work with media, magazines, television Illustrators, Marketing Executives, Retail Managers, Pattern Makers, Technical Designers, Textile/Print/ Embroidery Designers, Accessory Designers, Education, and the list goes on‌
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Life Inspires Art: “To be honest everything (inspires me)! Fashion can relate to every aspect of our life, it creates our image, our mood, our surrounds, therefore everything that is inspiring!” Design Order: “The VCUQ program is very strict when it comes to hard work and being original in your designs. VCUQ is just preparing us for the real world.“
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Styled Everyday: “Fashion is not just about making clothes. It is much more. People do not realize everything we wear, from shoes and socks to hair accessories (is fashion).” Nature’s Call: “I am inspired by organic shapes that create movement. My senior collection is inspired by the Secret Garden. I looked at different elements of nature including movement, colour and organic shapes.”
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Bazaar Inspirations: “Looking at old tin boxes and artwork from British India times, vintage jewelry and old keys and compasses, I envisioned a collection based around the story of this strong, exotic woman of today, who traveled around India, absorbing it’s rich culture.” Constructive Criticism: “When designing your own collection, it is very easy to get lost in your own world and an outside perspective from a teacher or peer on your work is invaluable.”
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Contemporary Traditions “My collection was inspired by Islamic interior design details. Close to my heart, it came from my childhood and school trips to old Egyptian monuments from the Ottoman era. Things that always caught my eye- the details of the space, the ceiling work in wood, patterns on the floor, patterns on the walls, and even the plans of the architecture around a courtyard- all created an amazing composition.” Design Family: “At VCUQatar we work all day long together, we become a family that you have to trust or else you won’t be able to work or design.”
The senior stude nts take their creatio ns the catwalk on M to ay 6th! Show starts at 6 :30 p.m. in the VCUQatar A Admission is fre trium. eo a first come first n se basis, so come e rve ar to get the best vi ly ew of youthful creativit y and innovative style.
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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS
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WHAT IS IT?
The Team to Beat
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In Group A, El Zamalek will meet the Span ish league and European Champions leagu e winners BM Ciudad Real, and Pan American winn ers Unopar Fel Sercomtel from Brazil. In Group B, Al Sadd Club from Qatar will meet AHF Sout hern Stars from Australia and Al Sad from Lebanon.
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What is this Handball you speak of? Handball is a game in which two teams of seven players attempt to throw a ball into the goal of the other team. The team with the most goals after two thirtyminute periods wins. Usually played indoors, as it will be in Doha, it’s also seen games take to the great outdoors, especially on beaches. It’s a rough and tumble sport including body contact in the hilariously named ‘player sandwich’ (players are only allowed contact when the defensive player is completely in front of the offensive player). Unlike other sports, like basketball, which limit the number of fouls allowed in a game, handball players have as may as they want – which are actually considered a good defense strategy. Most games rack up high scores as well, making it exciting to watch- most teams will score at least 20 goals each! 57
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IAAF Diamond League Fri 14th: Qatar Sports Club. Catch all of the best track and field competition!
The event aims to “enhance the worldwide appeal of athletics by going outside Europe for the first time.” The new series will include events in the United States, China and Qatar. For more information, visit www.diamondleague.com
H.H. The Emir Football Cup Final Sat 15th: Khalifa Stadium. Get the
chance to see who will make it to the top in this year’s competition! For more information, visit www.qatarolympics.org
Qatar International Road Racing Championship: Race 7 Fri 28th– Sat 29th: Losail International Circuit. Get the chance to experience the last
leg of the seven-part racing tournament. The race is in accordance with the sporting code and regulations established by QMMF and Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme International Sporting Code. For more information, visit www.circuitlosail.com
FIBA Asia Champions Losail International Circuit: Cup 2010 Track Day for Bikes and Cars Sat 22nd – Sun 30th: Al Rayyan
Sports Club. Qatar is hosting the 21st Fri 14th, 21st – Sat 1st, 15th, 22nd: Losail International Circuit. Are you basketball club tournament of FIBA ASIA.
a speed junkie and have felt the need for speed? Now’s your chance to blaze through Over 7 countries are participating from West the Qatari race track where world championships take place. Rates are from QR 400 to Asia and the Gulf. For more information, QR 1,200. For more information, visit www.circuitlosail.com visit www.fibaasia.net 58
ENTERTAINMENT White Angels Salsa Party
Sun 16th: InterContinental Doha. Come dressed in white and enjoy Doha’s biggest and best Salsa night with special dance performances from Salsa Qatar. For more information visit www.salsa-qatar.com
Quiz Night
Mon 31st: Shehrazad, Ramada Plaza. Bring along your team of 6 to take part in Doha’s favourite Quiz Night. No entry free and great prizes to be won. Why not get your competitive hat on and come along and have some fun? For more information, call 428-1555.
The Love of Music
Laughter Factory
Abdul Majid Abdullah Live in Doha
Jazz Night
Mon 5th: Ceremonial Court, Education City. Let your senses be serenaded by the musical stylings of a great artist. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and concert starts at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices: QR 100 to QR 500. Available at Virgin Megastores in Villaggio and Landmark Mall.
Wed 12th, 26th: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Habanos is featuring James Kent (trombone) together with long time Doha jazz man Chris Coull (trumpet) for an evening of Be-Bop classics from the likes of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Starts at 8:00 p.m. Free entrance. Please present ID upon arrival. For more information, call 484-8000.
United Rhythm Band
Get Wet in W
Tues 4th, 18th: Doha Marriott. DJ Cata is bringing you the “Romanian Night” at the Pearl Lounge Club. Enjoy Romanian rhythms mixed with current House, Folk, and Pop! Free entrance. Open from 9:00 p.m. till late. For more information, call 429-8499 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com
Wed 5th, 12th: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Be entertained by the United Rhythm Band as they perform classic hits from Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Santana, Stevie Wonder and other well known artists at Habanos. Starts at 8:30 p.m. Free entrance. Please present ID upon arrival. For more information, call 484-8000.
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Sun 9th – Mon 10th: Shehrazad, Ramada Plaza. Come and enjoy the best of international stand-up comedy, featuring world-class comedians from the Comedy Store in London. Guests are guaranteed a giggle! QR 110 per person, includes 1 free drink. For more information and reservations, call 428-1555.
Fri 14th, 28th: W Doha. Dive into Spring with the re-launch of W Doha’s WET – the glamorous temperature-controlled swimming pool with underwater music, multi-colour fibre-optic lighting and dramatic mosaic tiles. It’s definitely a pool lover’s dream. Open from 12:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. For more information, call 453-5323.
Hear it! Live it! Love it!
Sundays: Doha Marriott. Feel the Heat of a Lebanese Night featuring live performances by Jameel & Fadi from 10:00 p.m. onwards. Reserve a table and come early to receive complimentary oriental tidbits. For more information, call 429-8499 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com
1001 Nights
Tuesdays: W Doha. Take in the soothing sounds of Arab Music, while basking in W’s interpretation of the diversity, spirit and richness of Arabia. Delight in tantalizing Arabic food and exotic beverages, including a complementary drink, while you savour the sights and sounds of this opulent culture. Dress up, blend in and enjoy. From 10:00 p.m. till 2:45 a.m. For more information, call 453-5323.
Ya Habibi
Wednesdays: Doha Marriott. A night that is a definite must for all Arabic music lovers. DJ Imran is the pioneer of Arabic dance remixes and brings you the weekly Oriental Night Fever! Open from 9:00 p.m. till late. For more information, call 429-8499 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com
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DJ Reflex
Wednesdays to Fridays: W Doha. Hit the beats with DJ Reflex, who will be weaving his own original tracks in the cool azure of the Crystal Lounge. His eclectic sounds and smooth shifts from one world of music to the next has allowed his work to be seen at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, and tour with figures like Kanye West. For more information, call 453-5135.
Fusion Nights
Thursdays and Fridays: Doha Marriott. Pearl Lounge’s Resident DJ Lilo heats up the dance floor and gets everyone grooving and partying to the latest House, R&B, Pop and Arabic tunes he belts out on the decks! Open from 9:00 p.m. till late. For more information, call 429-8499 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com
Bollywood Nights
Saturdays: Doha Marriott. Bollywood meets Hollywood at the Pearl Lounge! Enjoy current and classic Bollywood hits mixed with a touch of House, R&B, and memorable Pop expertly mixed by Top Indian DJs. For more information, call 429-8499 after 8:00 p.m. or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com
Piano Piano Bar
Daily: Mövenpick Hotel Doha. The EuroAmerican-inspired bar with a modern yet cosy atmosphere, allows you to relax and enjoy an after-work drink, meet with colleagues and friends and listen to fine piano tunes. A carefully selected list of beverages and bar food is on offer. Open from 5:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. For more information, call 429-1111.
ARTS & CULTURE Book Swap at Coffee Morning
Memory Lane
April 1st – Sun 2nd: Al Markhiya Gallery. The exhibit features works of Hassan Meer, an Omani artist and Abdallah Akar from Tunisia. Witness how they express their passion through colour as they capture cultural memories that have been long forgotten. For more information, call 442-8007.
Faces from Memory Part 2
Tues 4th – Sat 29th: Al Markhiya Gallery. Sudani artist Islam Kamil brings together over 30 of his most recent paintings, imbued with self-confidence and a new-found appreciation of the rich heritage of the country of his birth. His canvases are always figurative and his people and faces are a creation from past, present and future-imagination, dreams and memory. For more information, call 442-8007 or visit www.almarkhiyagallery.com
Spring into Music
Sat 8th: American School of Doha Fine Arts Theatre. Treat yourself to a musical spectacular from the Doha Community Orchestra and the DCO Wind Band! Some of the pieces to be performed are Overture to Candide, Wedding Day at Troldhaugen and the Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory theme. QR 50 for adults and QR 25 for kids under 16. Tickets can be bought at the International Centre for Music, 467-1354, or the ASD High School office, 459-1501. For more information, email dohaorchestra@gmail.com
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A Tangible and Intangible Interweaving:
technical and historical analysis of Central Asian textiles from the 13th-15th centuries Wed 12th: Museum of Islamic Art. As part of the Majlis of Knowledge and Art monthly talks, this month’s lecture will be given by Konstantinos Hatziantoniou. It will take place at the Education Centre Classroom, Level 2 from 6:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.mia.org.qa
Special Hunting Horn
Sundays and Tuesdays: Museum of Islamic Art. Children will look at object made from ivory, in the museum’s collection. They then will create their own hunting horn using paper and decorate it with their personal styles. For kids 4 to 6 years old. Conducted by Deena Hammam from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. in Education Centre, Level M. Pre-booking is essential. For bookings, email educationmia@qma.com.qa
Stamp your Mark!
Mondays and Wednesdays: Museum of Islamic Art. Using stamps with Arabic calligraphy, children will look at details and microscopic images of different objects in the MIA’s collection; they will explore these images and make their works of art and to give the pieces the final touch with the Arabic letters stamps. For kids 4 to 6 years old. Conducted by Malka Al Kuwari from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. in Education Centre, Level M. Pre-booking is essential. For bookings, email educationmia@qma.com.qa
Mon 3rd 3rd: Starbucks, Landmark Mall. Have a coffee and a chat and bring a book and swap it for another book that someone else has bought. It’s free and the only rules are that you don’t expect to get the book back and that you have to bring a book to receive a book. From 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon. For further information please email events@dohamums.com or visit www.dohamums.com
Parenting Movie Night
Sun 9th: Qipco Compound, West Bay. Watch a parenting-related movie, documentary or video and discuss it afterwards. Dads, grandparents, etc. are welcome to attend, as are prospective members! For further details please visit www.dohamums.com or email events@dohamums.com
Stitching Circle
Mon 10th:: TBA. Enjoy an evening of stitching, sharing of techniques and ideas, showing off our handiwork and (most importantly) dessert! Bring a project that you’ve been working on forever, one that you’re just starting, something that you need help with, something that needs to be mended or just come to check out what we’re all doing! For further details please visit www.dohamums.com or email events@dohamums.com
Scrabble Clinic for Beginners and Advanced Players
Sat 22nd: TBA. The event will be conducted by the Chairman of the Youth Committee of the World English Scrabble Players Association (WESPA) who will be visiting Qatar. For more information, call Judith Britten at 608-1900 or email jrbritt1002@hotmail.com
COMMUNITY 2nd Endurance Tournament
Fri 28th: TBA. Partake of a tournament that is part of the qualifying rounds for the 2010 Gulf Scrabble Tournament that will be held in Muscat, Oman on June 25 till 26. Players will play 8 games in round-robin format. From 8:30 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. For more information, call Judith Britten at 608-1900 or email jrbritt1002@hotmail.com
Let’s Play on the Beach
Wednesdays: West Bay Lagoon. Come along for some fun in the sand every Wednesday from 2–4 p.m. at the North Gate. Please bring beach toys. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. For further details please visit www.dohamums.com or email events@dohamums.com
4th Tournament Scrabble Course for Beginners
Wednesdays: International Academy for Intercultural Development. This is an 8-week course to introduce players to Competitive/ Tournament Scrabble. From 55:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Marianne Indrinal of IAID at 432-0974 or 671-0589 or email Marianne@iaidonline.org Marianne@iaidonline.or
Soccer Break for Dads
Saturdays: Qipco Compound. Join a fun, friendly soccer game with likeminded dads. For more information, visit www.dohamums.com www.dohamums.co or RSVP to events@dohamums.co events@dohamums.com
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Friday Brunch at Brasserie on the Beach
Fridays: Four Seasons Doha. Book your favourite table at the outdoor terrace overlooking the beach and enjoy a feast of delectable dishes prepared to perfection. From noon till 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 494-8888.
Lagoon Friday Brunch
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sun 9th: W Doha. Show your mother how much you love her by wowing her with a Mother’s day brunch. Mums will be enraptured by the tantalizing flavours of the delicious and delectable food from Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten’s signature Mediterranean-inspired kitchen. And don’t forget a toast to that special lady. From 12:00 noon till 4:00 p.m. QR 260 including bubbly. For more information, call 453-5373 or 453-5135.
Mother’s Day Specials
Fri 7th – Sun 9th: Doha Marriott. Your mother should be pampered, so invite her to a delicious Weekend Brunch on Friday or Saturday or a Dinner on Sunday. As a special gift every mother will get a rose to congratulate her on this special day. For more information, call 429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com
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Weekend Family Brunch
Fridays and Saturdays: Mövenpick Tower and Suites. The brunch buffet features dishes from across all continents including the freshest seafood, meats, salads and desserts that will leave you truly spoiled. Indulge yourself while the children are taken care of by our caring and attentive team. QR 185 per person. Children between 6 to 12 are half price and those under 6 years are free. Get a 15% discount with the MTS membership card. Free membership with every reservation. For more information, call 496-6600.
Lebanese Seafood Brunch
Fridays: InterContinental Doha. Savour a lavish brunch with friends and family at Fish Market from 12:30 p.m. till 3:30 p.m. You definitely will want to sink your teeth into every dish in this tasty feast. For more information, call 484-4919.
Fridays: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Unwind with friends and family at The Lagoon Restaurant and indulge in a luxurious buffet, live musical performances and a lively yet relaxed atmosphere. QR 250 per adult and QR 125 for children age 6 to 12 years. From 12:00 noon till 3:30 p.m. For more information and reservations, call 484-8000.
Ruby Wu’s and Bombay Balti: Friday Brunch
Fridays: Ramada Plaza. Let the chefs tempt you with fresh seafood, sushi, Chinese, Indian and European specialties. QR 190 per person which includes a little sparkle! For more information, call 428-1555.
Friday Family Brunch
Fridays: Mövenpick Hotel Doha. Invite your family and friends for an unforgettable brunch experience. This is an invitation to a culinary celebration of the season! As for the little ones, the Barzan meeting rooms become their playground with a bouncy castle and toys and a special buffet for the children. From 12:00 p.m. till to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 429-1111.
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Breakfast Feast on Fridays
Fridays: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and there is no better way to enjoy it than at Admiral’s Club while sitting on the terrace surrounded by the serene views. Breakfast includes Spanish omelettes, steak and eggs, eggs benedict, pastries & waffles and plenty of coffee! From 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. For more information, call 484-8000.
Spice Brunch
Fridays: W Doha. Spice up your weekend: add some flavour to your weekend with the delicious “all-you-can-eat” Friday offer at Spice Market – delectable Southeast Asian food by Chef Vongerichten accompanied by complimentary bubbly, coffee, tea, soft drinks and signature Spice Market beverages. From 12:00 noon till 4:00 p.m. QR 260 per person including bubbly or QR 190 with fruit juices. For more information, call 453-5363 or 453-5135.
Weekend Gallery Brunch
Fridays and Saturdays: Doha Marriott. Enjoy a lavish weekend brunch and spoil your taste buds from 12:00 noon till 3:00 p.m. An array of cuisines is offered featuring Asia Live!, Corniche, All’ Aperto, Taj Rasoi and Salsa. Indulge in specialties freshly prepared in front of you and maybe even have a glass of bubbly. Don’t worry about your little one as they are going to be entertained in the kid’s club. For more information, call 429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com
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Munch & Crunch with a Quick Lunch!
Daily: Sheraton Doha. Don’t waste time and get down to seriously delicious business. It’s a quick lunch buffet at the speed of light at the La Veranda restaurant. Tasty treats starts at QR 95. From 12:00 noon till 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 485-4556 or visit www.sheraton.com/doha
Wok Mee Business Lunch Espresso Business Lunch
Sundays to Thursdays: Four Seasons Doha. Sublime Italian cuisine just footsteps away from the water’s edge, with a private terrace and elegant private dining room. Try the two or three-course from 12:00 noon till 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 494-8888
Lebanese Lunch at Brasserie on the Beach
Saturdays: Four Seasons Doha. Meet at the crossroads of East and West and enjoy a sumptuous feast of a remarkable assortment of Lebanese dishes created by a team of Chefs. Arrive early and stay late to surround yourself with the music, aroma and flavours of the Middle East with a Mediterranean twist. For more information, call 494-8888.
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Express Lunch at Market by Jean-Georges
Saturdays to Thursdays: W Doha. Choose your starter, main course and dessert and savour Chef Vongerichten’s signature dishes in only 30 minutes! The finest dining express lunch ever! QR 80 for a threecourse menu. From 12:00 noon till 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 453-5373 or 453-5135.
Express Lunch for People On-the-Go!
Daily: Sheraton Doha. Always in a rush? Grab a quick bite from an express lunch only at the Al Hubara Restaurant for only QR 95. From 12:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 485-4556 or visit www.sheraton.com/doha
Daily: Mövenpick Tower and Suites. For an Asian Twist at lunch time try the new business lunch menu. The three course menu has you spoilt for choice and features favourites such as the traditional Thai Fish Cakes, Nasi Goreng, Green Mango Salad and Toffee Bananas with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. QR 85 per person. Get a 15% discount with the MTS membership card. Free membership with every reservation. For more information, call 496-6600.
Specials at La Cigale Traiteur
Daily: La Cigale. Enjoy a healthy lunch for outside orders. The delicious lunch box contains a fresh salad, delectable main dish, home-made dessert and sparkling water. Choose your main dish from three selections of poultry, meat or seafood. Lunch box price starts from QR 60. For more information, call 428-8803 or email info@lacigalehotel.com
RESTAURANT PROMOTIONS
John Nash Masterclass
Fri 7th: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Chef John will take you through the planning and preparation of a great menu you can present to your family and friends at home. It’s going to include a three-course menu, focusing on basic fine dining, cooking techniques, proper equipment needs, and plate presentation. Sign up for 6 months and receive a 10% discount, 12 months a 25% discount. At the end of each 6 month calendar, guests will receive a certification from The Ritz-Carlton, Doha Masterclass! QR 265 per person per class. Starts at 10:30 a.m. followed by a three-course lunch. For more information and reservations, call 484-8000.
Sizzling Sea Delicacies
Sat 8th - Sat 29th: InterContinental Doha. Spoil yourself with a fantastic view of the ocean and Doha’s Skyline with a table on the terrace. And as you soak in the sights, savour dishes that feature lobsters, prawns or mixed seafood served sizzling on your table. From 6:00 p.m. till midnight. For more information, call 484-4919.
Mother and Daughter Afternoon Tea
Sun 9th: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Calling all mothers and daughter! Enjoy a decadent afternoon tea whilst enjoying the views of Doha city skyline from the 23rd floor of the hotel. This lovely event includes a fashion show of the latest must-haves this season. From 2:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. at La Mer. QR 145 per person. 50% discount for children under the age of 12. For more information and reservations, call 484-8000.
Monthly Vino Club Meeting
Argentinean Food Festival
Mon 10th: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Celebrate great drinks and make new friends. Yearly membership QR 4,500 for couples and QR 2,500 net for singles. Open to members of La Mer Vino Club only. New members are welcome from April 2010 onwards. From 7:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. For more information, call 484-8000.
Wed 12th - Mon 31st: Doha Marriott. The cuisine of Argentina is distinctive in South America because of its strong resemblance to Spanish, Italian, French and other European cuisines rather than the other Latin American cuisines. Enjoy the mixture of different culinary cultures joined in one, and celebrated at Salsa Restaurant. For more information, call 429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com
Awadhi (Lucknowi) Food Festival
Chef’s Table: John Nash
Wed 12th – Tues 25th: Doha Marriott. Celebrate the Awadhi Food Festival as the Indian Speciality Chefs will be showcasing some of the finest selections of nonvegetarian and vegetarian kebabs at Taj Rasoi where aromatic herbs and spices fill the room and you are immediately transported to a dining experience rarely enjoyed outside of India. For more information, call 429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com
Sundays to Thursdays: Ritz-Carlton Doha. Join Chef John in the kitchen while he creates a personalized menu for the guests at La Mer. Experience the heat and fire of a fine dining kitchen where you will see firsthand magic of preparing the finest cuisine in Doha. Reservations are required. Maximum number of guests is 4. From 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. QR 415 per person, QR 645 with vino. For more information and reservations, call 484-8000.
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RESTAURANT PROMOTIONS Curry Night
Wednesdays: Mövenpick Tower and Suites. With a tantalizing buffet featuring ten kinds of meat, seafood and vegetarian curries from green to red, mild to spicy, the selection will enliven your palate with all the flavours that true curry lovers really want. QR 115 per person, reservations are essential. For more information, call 496-6600.
100 Meter Gourmet Route
Simply Enticing
Sundays to Fridays: InterContinental Doha. Experience Za Moda the way you never had with a new chef on board, Filippo Morelli who takes pride in preparing the freshest Italian cuisine in Doha. Come and try out the new menu with the great ambience and enjoy the live entertainment by the Italian Duo. It will surely be a night to remember. From 6:00 p.m. till 12:00 p.m. For more information or reservations, call 484-4444 or email zamoda@icdoha.com
Carnivore! at Paloma
Mondays and Tuesdays: InterContinental Doha. Choose your own cuts of beef, poultry and sausage from the butcher’s display and the chefs will cook your order to perfection and serve it with all the trimmings including a range of mouth-watering sauces. For more information or reservations, call 484-4444.
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Sushi & Sashimi: The Jewels of Japanese Cuisine
Mondays and Tuesdays: Doha Marriott. Make your best Sushi & Sashimi Deal now at Pearl Lounge Club from 9:00 p.m. till to 11:00 p.m. for QR 99 per person. Start you evening with this light dinner and dance away the night to the best tunes spinned by resident DJ Joe Mitri. For more information, call 429-8499 or email PearlLoungeDoha@marriott.com
Swiss Night
Tuesdays: Mövenpick Hotel Doha. Taste traditional fondue and raclette made with authentic Swiss cheese blended with a variety of tastes and flavours complement a great dining experience – Swiss made. Open from 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 429-1111.
Wednesdays and Thursdays: Doha Marriott. The hotel’s six restaurants have banded together to enrich the palate and enhance the dining experience of its guests. The Gourmet Route is a culinary journey that evokes an open food market with spectacular live cooking stations, presenting cuisines from China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia, Middle East as well as Europe and America. From 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com
Chocolate Indulgence
Thursdays: Four Seasons Doha. Chocolate addicts rejoice as you get the chance to indulge from 3:00 p.m. till 11:00 pm. Choose from a selection of gourmet pastries, tarts, cakes and truffles made from the finest quality of white and dark chocolate at the Seasons Tea Lounge. For more information, call 494-8888.
Seafood Soirée at Brasserie on the Beach
Thursdays: Four Seasons Doha. Choose your favourite fresh seafood, have it prepared to order and complement it with a lavish buffet. It is highly recommend to take a detour to the oyster and smoked salmon bar or a stop at the sushi and sashimi station for a little Asian flavour. For more information, call 494-8888.
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Shehrazad Sizzler
Fridays: Ramada Plaza. BBQ’s are what summer was made for, so make the most of it before the weather gets too hot! Enjoy burgers, grilled chicken and sizzling sausages along with baked potatoes and salads on Shehrazad Terrace from 5:00 p.m. till 10.00 p.m. Only QR 50 per person! For more information, call 428-1555.
Saturday Night Sushi!
Saturdays: W Doha. Add some flavours to the start of the week with the delectable sushi menu featuring assorted sushi, nigiri, maki and sashimi prepared with the secret condiments of three-Michelin star chef, Jean Georges Vongerichten, and his expert team at Spice Market. QR 190 per person. From 6:00 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information and reservations call 453-5363 or 453-5135.
Sakura Saturdays!
Saturdays: Ramada Plaza. Back by popular demand! Every Saturday, feast on a flowing menu of our Chef’s selected Sushi, salad, Miso soup, Tempura, Teppanyaki and fresh fruit. The food keeps coming until you are full. From 6:00 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. QR 180 per person. For more information, call 428-1555.
White Asparagus Specialties
Daily: Doha Marriott. Spring time means asparagus time at the hotel’s restaurants. Whether you like the asparagus served as a soup, salad or with sauce hollandaise, you can indulge in one of nature’s finest vegetable. Enjoy the mild and sometimes nutty taste of asparagus in May! For more information, call 429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com
La Hora Feliz at Picasso’s
Daily: Ramada Plaza. Come to Picasso’s for an early evening gathering after a hard day’s work. Order a bottle of vino, a special pitcher of sangria or other specially selected beverages and you’ll receive one Tapas platters to enjoy, completely free of charge. Each platter will serve 2-3 people with a selection of 6 Tapas. From 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. For more information, call 428-1555.
White Asparagus for Health Enthusiasts!
Daily: Sheraton Doha. Health enthusiasts are invited to whole month of healthy asparagus preparations only at the Al Shaheen Restaurant. From 7:00 p.m. till 11:30 p.m. Prices start at QR 95. For more information, call 485-4556 or visit www.sheraton.com/doha
Coffee Time Indulgence
Daily: La Cigale. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while experiencing “La Cigale Specialty” from 8:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. the lobby lounge for only QR 90. It includes assortment of the hotel’s home-made delicacies served with your choice of coffee or from a wide variety of tea. For more information, call 428-8888 or email info@lacigalehotel.com
JW’s Beef & Reef
Daily: Doha Marriott. In May, JW’s Steakhouse chefs are presenting a Beef & Reef promotion that combines both meat and seafood. Beef & Reef unquestionably makes an impressive dish for any occasion, so make sure you don’t miss it. Get to savour the best of both worlds! For more information, call 429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com
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Daily: Doha Marriott. Do you like it sweet and spicy? The Marriott Lobby offers a special Chocolate & Chili Promotion during May. It is a combination you should not miss. The special is available throughout the day, seven days a week. For more information, call 429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com
Pier 12: New Menu!
Daily: Ramada Plaza. Pier 12 is serving a selection of brand new items and sharing platters comprising of the freshest local and imported seafood. Choose your fish from the fresh fish trolley, tell how you would like it cooked and with what sauce, then sit back and enjoy! Also, why not taste something from the à la carte menu where you’ll find a whole host of seafood treats including Alaskan crab cakes, Sashimi or even a top class surf ‘n’ turf – Lobster tail and steak combo? For more information, call 428-1555.
World of Strawberries!
Daily: Sheraton Doha. Specially created for your sweet tastes, have the wonderful experience of the wonderful world of strawberries at the Atrium Café! Prices start at QR 30. From 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 a.m. For more information, call 485-4556 or visit www.sheraton.com/doha
Il Teatro
Daily: Four Seasons Doha. Literally footsteps away from the water’s edge, with its own private terrace it offers guests a gastronomic journey with sublime authentic Italian cuisine created by Chef Mauro and his team. For special occasions dine in the privacy of Il Teatro’s elegant private dining room. For more information, call 494-8888.
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Bavarian Weisswurst
Daily: Doha Marriot. Get to try this tasty treat! The Weisswurst, literally ‘white sausage’, is a traditional Bavarian sausage made from very finely minced veal which is eaten without the skin. The sausage is cut inn half longitudinally so that the lower part of the skin remains intact, and then roll the meat from the skin with a fork. Weisswurst is commonly served with the special Bavarian sweet mustard and accompanied by a Pretzel. Get to try this tasty treat! For more information, call 429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com
All around the German Potato
Daily: Doha Marriott. This month, be adventurous and try Germany’s most tasty potato dishes. Special variations of baked potatoes, potato salads, a potato soup, or potato fritters will await you. For more information, call 429-8499 or email DineMarriottDoha@marriott.com
Pirate’s Barbecue Nights! Daily: Sheraton Doha. Treat everyone to a sizzling barbecue night out only at the Pirate’s Cove restaurant! Prices start at QR 120. From 7:00 p.m. till 11:00p p.m. For more information, call 485-4556 or visit www.sheraton.com/doha
L’Espresso
Daily: Mövenpick Hotel Doha. Indulge in a great selection of homemade cakes and pastries, complemented with the finest hot and cold beverages. Just try the signature Mövenpick coffees and teas, Turkish coffee, a daily variety of fresh juices and, of course, the famous Mövenpick ice cream. Open from 6:30 p.m. till 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 429-1111.
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Qatar Open Body Building Championship
Thurs 6th: Sheraton Hotel. Experience an event that celebrates the beauty and wonders of the human physique. For more information, visit www.qatarolympics.org
Qatar National Road Racing Championship: Race 5 Fri 7th – Sat 8th: Losail International Circuit. Bear witness to a racing event organized by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation as part of a competition that has seven events leading to the Championship round. For more information, visit www.circuitlosail.com
UEFA Champion’s League Final
Sat 22nd: InterContinental Doha. The world’s biggest club football competition reaches its climax! Join everyone in Paloma for live screening of the game with drink specials all through the night. For more information, call 484-4444.
SPORTS & FITNESS Qatar National Road Tai Chi Yama Yoga Studios. Tai Chi Racing Championship: isMondays: a slow moving meditative exercise for relaxation, health and self-defense. Race 6 Classes start at 6:00 p.m. QR 50 per Fri 28th – Sat 29th: Losail International Circuit. Watch all the speedy sporting acting from an event organized by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation! The race is in accordance with the sporting code and regulations established by QMMF and Federation Internationale de l’Automobile International Sporting Code. For more information, visit www.circuitlosail.com
H.H. The Emir Volleyball Cup Final
Fri 28th: Al Arabi Sports Club. Witness the final battles the teams have to overcome to see who is this year’s champion! For more information, visit www.qatarolympics.org
Mommy and Me Yoga Classes
Tuesdays: Yama Yoga Studios. Mums and babies can do this class together. As well as lots of fun for everyone the class will help new Mums regain their prepregnancy core. Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. QR 50 per class. For more information, email valerie.jeremijenko@gmail.com or visit www.yamayogastudios.com
Pilates
Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: Yama Yoga Studios. Develop the core with an experienced Pilates teacher. Yama Yoga offers Pilates on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45 a.m. till 9:45 a.m. Sunday at 7:00 p.m. QR 50 per class. For more information, email valerie.jeremijenko@gmail.com or visit www.yamayogastudios.com
class. For more information, email valerie.jeremijenko@gmail.com or visit www.yamayogastudios.com
Beginner Vinyasa Yoga Classes
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Yama Yoga Studios. Start yoga in a safe environment with highly qualified yoga teachers. Suitable for anyone with an interest in yoga. Morning Beginner classes on Monday and Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. Fridays at 8:30 am. Evening Beginner classes on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. QR 50 per class. For more information, email valerie.jeremijenko@gmail.com or visit www.yamayogastudios.com
Prenatal Yoga
Tuesdays and Fridays: Yama Yoga Studios. Enjoy a four-week long prenatal yoga class and prenatal education courses. The prenatal classes start at 11:00 a.m. The prenatal education courses start at 5:30 p.m. Dads are welcome too! For more information, email valerie.jeremijenko@gmail.com or visit www.yamayogastudios.com
Salsa Classes
Saturdays: Doha Marriott. Salsa n Candela presents classes for this spicy dance technique in three levels. Beginner classes start at 8:00 p.m. and intermediate and advanced classes start at 9:00 p.m. QR 75 per person. For more information, call 504-7010.
Kids Yoga
Saturdays: Yama Yoga Studios. Kids Yoga lets your children burn off energy in an imaginative way before learning relaxation and breathing techniques that will last a life time. Classes are offered for 4 to 8 year olds. Starts at 9:30 a.m. QR 50 per class. For more information, email valerie.jeremijenko@gmail.com or visit www.yamayogastudios.com
Dance Classes
Saturdays: Sheraton Doha. Twirl with the world renowned dance coach Pierre Brakhia. Dances steps that will be taught include the English Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot and Quickstep and more, couples welcome. From 7:00 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. For further details please visit www.dohamums. com or email events@dohamums.com
Vinyasa Flow and Ashtanga Yoga Classes
Saturday to Wednesday and Fridays: Yama Yoga Studios. Experience a range of level 1 and 2 yoga classes for students of different levels. The classes are based on dynamic forms of yoga which help to build endurance, strength and flexibility and to control stress. Classes are on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. and Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Evening Classes on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. QR 50 per class. For more information, email valerie.jeremijenko@gmail.com or visit www.yamayogastudios.com
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Career Night
Mon 3rd: VCUQatar room 009 and 018. Experience professional networking sessions with students for employers looking to sign new talent. Join the seniors to review their design portfolios and discuss their career aspirations, and visit the gallery to see the annual Senior Exhibition. The event is open to the design industry and community from 6:00 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 492-7200 or visit www.qatar.vcu.edu or email RSVP@qatar.vcu.edu if you’re attending.
Continuing the Conversation: Translating Culture
Wed 19th – Thurs 20th: Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. Organized by the Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, the conference aims to create a Gulf-based platform to discuss issues related to translation. There will be panel discussions on philosophies and strategies in translation as well as workshops focused on various aspects of the craft in relation to Arabic/ English and English/Arabic translation. For more information, visit www.bqfp.com.qa
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Air Traffic Control Optimisation
Sun 23rd – Wed 26th: Millennium Hotel Doha. Partake of a unique opportunity for all stakeholders to gather and address the latest issues, whilst considering the practical solutions that can be implemented to meet future demands on airspace in a safe and efficient way. For more information, visit www.airtrafficcontrolsummitqatar.com
Arab International Industrial Forum
Tues 25th – Fri 28th: Doha Exhibition Center. The four-day event is a platform for Arab decision-makers and industrialists to meet and communicate during the conference activities and the exhibition. The conference is on the first two days while the exhibition of Arab exports and international imports is set for the entire duration. The forum will discuss a number of topics and issues that are crucial to industry and industrial development in the region. For more information, visit www.iktissad.com
IT HAPPENED
QATAR MARINE Qatar celebrated its marine history and culture with the Qatar Marine Festival! With events from operettas and art shows to sporting events and sand castles, it was a rich project with things to see and do for the whole family!
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DAVID GUETTA LIVE IN DOHA David Guetta got the summer season started with a hot and steamy set on the InterContinental beach. Hundreds gathered to dance in the sands and enjoy one of the first beach parties of the season. Photos by Ahmad Oustwan
FIFA'S SEPP BLATTER I
N DOHA Qatar Football Association President H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmad Al-Thani welcomed FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter to Qatar as part of celebrations for the Heir Apparent Cup.
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Qube Idol is back! With contestants performing everything from ballads to rap this year, it was a diverse crowd who faced off across the judges in the preliminary rounds! Don’t miss the finals- check out our Hot Lists for full details!
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Top-Filipino band, Bamboo, hit the stage to raucous applause. As part of the tour, Bamboo dropped by Virgin Megastore in Villaggio for a special acoustic session. With their mix of pop and rock, it was a concert not to be missed! Photos courtesy of Creative Design: Abshar PK 75
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AL JAZEERA DOCUMENTARY
FILM FESTIVAL SOIRÉE
Filmakers and participants of the Al Jazeera Documentary Film Festival concluded this year’s successful run with a feast at Al Mourjan Restaurant.
MERCEDES-BENZ FUN DAY Mercedes-Benz took the desert with its MercedesBenz Fun Day in the dunes! Professional sanddune drivers escorted guests over the rolling sands of the Mazaya Camp Resort Sealine, showing off their newest 4-wheel drive vehicles! 76
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H C N U A L U N E M E WOK ME Wok Mee Noodle House at the Movenpick Tower and Suites celebrated their new menu with a VIP launch and tasty treats!
BALLET CARMEN CANTERO The Spanish Embassy and Grand Hyatt Doha hosted a special flamenco performance of the impressive Ballet Carmen Cantero.
TAJMEEL
CREATIVE MAKEUP COURSE
Tajmeel got the creative juices flowing with their Creative Makeup Course, taught by instructor Jocelyn Haidar.
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COLOUR SCOPE
By Moona Masri-Whitice, MBA Dewey Colour Instructor and Consultant
Yellow is known as a happy colour, shining with optimism, enlightenment and happiness. Shades of golden yellow carry the promise of a positive future and nothing denotes friendship more than yellow roses! Nature of Yellow: Yellow will advance from surrounding
colours and instill optimism and energy, as well as spark creative thoughts. It is one of the warm colours in the colour wheel and it must be used wisely. Yellow is the most fatiguing to the eye due to the high amount of light that it reflects. In fact, yellow is rarely used as a background on paper or on a website / computer monitor because it causes eyestrain! The colour yellow can also create feelings of frustration and anger. While it is considered a cheerful colour, people are more likely to lose their tempers in yellow rooms and babies tend to cry more in yellow rooms. Yellow can also increase the metabolism. Since yellow is the most visible colour, it is also the most attention-getting colour. Yellow can be used in small amount to draw notice, such as on traffic sign or advertisements.
Yellow increases self-esteem and strengthens overall well-being. Studies have shown that this colour affects us mentally and physically by stimulating the nervous system, activating memory and even encouraging communication.
Culture of Yellow: In the United States, yellow ribbons
were worn for years, as a sign of hope as women waited for their men to come marching home from war. Today, they are still used to welcome home loved ones.
In Chinese culture, where colours correspond with the five primary elements, the directions, and the four seasons, yellow is associated with earth and the centre. This practice is called Feng Shui. According to Feng Shui, yellow is the most enchanting of all colours, as well as easier to “live with” in bigger/larger quantities in the East and South areas of the home. However, though considered a cheerful colour, it has some negative connotations in some cultures; for example, if someone is yellow it means they are a coward. Yellow represents mourning in Egypt. It also signifies “sadness” in Greece’s culture and “jealousy” in France’s. In the past, actors of the Middle Ages wore yellow to signify the dead. Yet the colour has also represented courage (Japan), merchants (India), and peace.
Using Yellow: Yellow often works best as a companion to other colours. Use bright yellow to create excitement when red or orange may be too strong or too dark and you want to brighten up a room. Yellow will perk up a more subdued cool palette of blues, browns and grays. Use lemon yellow with orange for a healthy, summery, citrus theme. Very pale yellows can work as neutrals alongside darker or richer colours like purple and magenta. However, of all the combinations out there, yellow and indigo blue are a high contrast, eye-popping combination that will make any home look amazing. In the fall, mix a mustard or moss yellow, olive green, and brown pillows together to give your sofa new life.
The more you like yellow,
you are more likely to be spiritual and a team player
The less you like yellow,
you tend to be more demanding and controlling
The Dewey Color System® is the world’s only validated, color-based, personality testing instrument. It’s the first proven system that scientifically predicts the recognized major psychometric personality factors without language. www.deweycolorsystem.com
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