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class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d134b59f1ae3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Bright Side of the Bones</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">28th Sep - 28th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Maisoon Al Saleh’s first solo exhibition is about everyday stories of Emirati life.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=1ad1a29b2a26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">An Exhibition by Anahita Ansaripour </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">2nd - 16th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The female artist’s work is all about hafiz – the manifestation of the most sublime aspects of an Iranian person’s character.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=aaf2a29b2a26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Expressions</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">2nd - 12th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Lebanese artist Chantal Goraieb shows off a host of abstract pictures which are heavily influenced by the swirling use of Arabic script.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Fashion</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=67441fe7a818b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Fashion">Fashion Courses </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd Oct - 15th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Esmod Dubai is offering one to four day courses for students who want to learn more about this most glamorous of industries. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=dfa6a29b2a26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Art Of Sumayyah Al Suwaidi </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The first Emirati digital artist is back in her computer-created world, exploring the many facets of her personality.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=81196673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Autumn Exhibition</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd Oct - 1st Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">A collection of new paintings and sculptures by the resident artists at Art Sawa.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=206c6673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">In Decay</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">5th Oct - 22nd Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">This highly-anticipated exhibition features the work of Ralf Ziervogel, in what is the German’s first show in the Middle East.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=5c5f6673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Social Seen </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">6th - 30th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Hatty Pedder’s whimsical observations on life and social situations are also extremely cutting.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8188e8f39d26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Mezzo </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">6th Oct - 21st Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Georges Bassil’s paintings of haunting faces come to Dubai. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=331a106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Eat Pray Love </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede"></p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=918f106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Legend of the Guardians</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">We all love monsters, toys and aliens..but owls? </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=9570106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Takers</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Heist drama starring Matt Dillon as one of two cops trying to track down an expert gang of bank robbers. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=a9ef0b208b18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Harper’s Bazaar Fortnight of Fashion </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Catwalk shows, illustrations by Andy Warhol, live music and home furnishings come together in this two week extravaganza.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=c94d106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Devil</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">M Night Shyamalan once again comes short of replicating his success with the Sixth Sense in this first installment of a trilogy about the super natural and modern world colliding. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f64e106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">The Boys Are Back</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Sadly not an ode to Thin Lizzy, but a rather poignant film about an English sports journalist living in Australia who has to care for his sons from two marriages after his second wife’s premature death. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=7d6ce8f39d26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Dubai International Jewellery Week </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 10th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Blingtastic event open to traders and the public, with several competitions to compliment the dazzling displays.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Talks</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=6df91fe7a818b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Talks">The Future is Now: Making Art / Thinking Ecology </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">10th - 10th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Professor Marina Zurkow will present Crossing the Waters, a selection of animations based on climate change.</p> </div> </li> </ul> <h3 class="period"> Mon: <abbr title="(29 events)">(29)</abbr></h3> <ul class="events-list-full"> <li class="first-child"> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=567529b2dfe3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The President of the UAE Cup Series Photography Gallery</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">21st Jul - 17th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">A superb selection of photos from the past 15 years which celebrate Arabian horses in the UAE. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2f37f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">The Underground Needs You! </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">1st Sep - 12th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Fancy winning a DJ residency in Dubai?</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Gastro</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=39182f8bd1f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Gastro">Choose Wisely – Sustainable Fish Dish Challenge </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">1st Sep - 15th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The Emirates Wildlife Society is holding a recipe competition to raise awareness of the declining stocks of some varieties of fish in the UAE. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=773463c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Fashion – The Story of a Lifetime </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">14th Sep - 17th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Elie Domit has succeeded in bringing together an exquisite collection of vintage and modern prints by celebrated fashion photographers. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=fa1df707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">The Sheikha Manal Young Artist Award </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">15th Sep - 31st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Artists aged 18-30 can enter this competition, which carries with it a series of Dh30,000 prizes. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d37af707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Jameel Prize Exhibition </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">15th Sep - 24th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">This is an exhibition of contemporary artists and designers, inspired by Islamic traditions of craft and design. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=b90b63c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Angels in Combat </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">21st Sep - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Angels in Combat Iranian-born Afruz Amighi uses light, shadows and plastic sheets to create a powerful collection of works. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=1ea8f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Controlled Chaos </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">22nd Sep - 21st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Golnaz Fathi’s fourth solo exhibition is a mixture of works on paper and lightboxes. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=cb8b63c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">RSTW</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">22nd Sep 2010 - 24th Jan 2011</p> <p class="lede">Larry Gagosian's collection of post-Second World War American art is a joy to behold.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8810f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes 2010 </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">23rd Sep - 31st Dec 2010</p> <p class="lede"></p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Talks</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=89a99c4f23f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Talks">The Best of Opera</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">26th Sep - 28th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">The second season of David Lesser’s fine music appreciation evenings runs each Sunday until November 28.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=55b755bc3de3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Provocations</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">27th Sep - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Jonathan Gent and Sami Al Karim have produced a couple of startling exhibitions which demand your attention. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d134b59f1ae3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Bright Side of the Bones</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">28th Sep - 28th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Maisoon Al Saleh’s first solo exhibition is about everyday stories of Emirati life.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=1ad1a29b2a26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">An Exhibition by Anahita Ansaripour </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">2nd - 16th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The female artist’s work is all about hafiz – the manifestation of the most sublime aspects of an Iranian person’s character.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=aaf2a29b2a26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Expressions</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">2nd - 12th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Lebanese artist Chantal Goraieb shows off a host of abstract pictures which are heavily influenced by the swirling use of Arabic script.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Fashion</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=67441fe7a818b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Fashion">Fashion Courses </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd Oct - 15th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Esmod Dubai is offering one to four day courses for students who want to learn more about this most glamorous of industries. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=dfa6a29b2a26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Art Of Sumayyah Al Suwaidi </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The first Emirati digital artist is back in her computer-created world, exploring the many facets of her personality.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=81196673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Autumn Exhibition</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd Oct - 1st Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">A collection of new paintings and sculptures by the resident artists at Art Sawa.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=206c6673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">In Decay</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">5th Oct - 22nd Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">This highly-anticipated exhibition features the work of Ralf Ziervogel, in what is the German’s first show in the Middle East.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=5c5f6673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Social Seen </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">6th - 30th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Hatty Pedder’s whimsical observations on life and social situations are also extremely cutting.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8188e8f39d26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Mezzo </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">6th Oct - 21st Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Georges Bassil’s paintings of haunting faces come to Dubai. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=331a106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Eat Pray Love </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede"></p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=918f106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Legend of the Guardians</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">We all love monsters, toys and aliens..but owls? </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=9570106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Takers</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Heist drama starring Matt Dillon as one of two cops trying to track down an expert gang of bank robbers. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=a9ef0b208b18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Harper’s Bazaar Fortnight of Fashion </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Catwalk shows, illustrations by Andy Warhol, live music and home furnishings come together in this two week extravaganza.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=c94d106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Devil</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">M Night Shyamalan once again comes short of replicating his success with the Sixth Sense in this first installment of a trilogy about the super natural and modern world colliding. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f64e106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">The Boys Are Back</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Sadly not an ode to Thin Lizzy, but a rather poignant film about an English sports journalist living in Australia who has to care for his sons from two marriages after his second wife’s premature death. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Children</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f8ea1fe7a818b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Children">Cool Collage </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">11th - 11th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Children aged six to 11 can learn how to make basic works with paper and other materials.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Nightlife</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=1d851fe7a818b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Nightlife">Canadian Thanksgiving </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">11th - 11th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede"></p> </div> </li> </ul> <h3 class="period"> Tue: <abbr title="(31 events)">(31)</abbr></h3> <ul class="events-list-full"> <li class="first-child"> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=567529b2dfe3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The President of the UAE Cup Series Photography Gallery</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">21st Jul - 17th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">A superb selection of photos from the past 15 years which celebrate Arabian horses in the UAE. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2f37f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">The Underground Needs You! </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">1st Sep - 12th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Fancy winning a DJ residency in Dubai?</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Gastro</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=39182f8bd1f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Gastro">Choose Wisely – Sustainable Fish Dish Challenge </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">1st Sep - 15th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The Emirates Wildlife Society is holding a recipe competition to raise awareness of the declining stocks of some varieties of fish in the UAE. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=773463c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Fashion – The Story of a Lifetime </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">14th Sep - 17th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Elie Domit has succeeded in bringing together an exquisite collection of vintage and modern prints by celebrated fashion photographers. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=fa1df707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">The Sheikha Manal Young Artist Award </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">15th Sep - 31st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Artists aged 18-30 can enter this competition, which carries with it a series of Dh30,000 prizes. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d37af707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Jameel Prize Exhibition </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">15th Sep - 24th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">This is an exhibition of contemporary artists and designers, inspired by Islamic traditions of craft and design. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=b90b63c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Angels in Combat </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">21st Sep - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Angels in Combat Iranian-born Afruz Amighi uses light, shadows and plastic sheets to create a powerful collection of works. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=1ea8f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Controlled Chaos </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">22nd Sep - 21st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Golnaz Fathi’s fourth solo exhibition is a mixture of works on paper and lightboxes. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=cb8b63c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">RSTW</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">22nd Sep 2010 - 24th Jan 2011</p> <p class="lede">Larry Gagosian's collection of post-Second World War American art is a joy to behold.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8810f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes 2010 </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">23rd Sep - 31st Dec 2010</p> <p class="lede"></p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Talks</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=89a99c4f23f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Talks">The Best of Opera</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">26th Sep - 28th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">The second season of David Lesser’s fine music appreciation evenings runs each Sunday until November 28.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=55b755bc3de3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Provocations</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">27th Sep - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Jonathan Gent and Sami Al Karim have produced a couple of startling exhibitions which demand your attention. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d134b59f1ae3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Bright Side of the Bones</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">28th Sep - 28th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Maisoon Al Saleh’s first solo exhibition is about everyday stories of Emirati life.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=1ad1a29b2a26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">An Exhibition by Anahita Ansaripour </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">2nd - 16th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The female artist’s work is all about hafiz – the manifestation of the most sublime aspects of an Iranian person’s character.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=aaf2a29b2a26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Expressions</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">2nd - 12th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Lebanese artist Chantal Goraieb shows off a host of abstract pictures which are heavily influenced by the swirling use of Arabic script.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Fashion</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=67441fe7a818b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Fashion">Fashion Courses </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd Oct - 15th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Esmod Dubai is offering one to four day courses for students who want to learn more about this most glamorous of industries. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=dfa6a29b2a26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Art Of Sumayyah Al Suwaidi </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The first Emirati digital artist is back in her computer-created world, exploring the many facets of her personality.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=81196673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Autumn Exhibition</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd Oct - 1st Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">A collection of new paintings and sculptures by the resident artists at Art Sawa.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=206c6673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">In Decay</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">5th Oct - 22nd Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">This highly-anticipated exhibition features the work of Ralf Ziervogel, in what is the German’s first show in the Middle East.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=5c5f6673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Social Seen </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">6th - 30th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Hatty Pedder’s whimsical observations on life and social situations are also extremely cutting.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8188e8f39d26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Mezzo </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">6th Oct - 21st Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Georges Bassil’s paintings of haunting faces come to Dubai. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=331a106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Eat Pray Love </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede"></p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=918f106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Legend of the Guardians</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">We all love monsters, toys and aliens..but owls? </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=9570106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Takers</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Heist drama starring Matt Dillon as one of two cops trying to track down an expert gang of bank robbers. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Fashion</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=a9ef0b208b18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Fashion">The Harper’s Bazaar Fortnight of Fashion </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Catwalk shows, illustrations by Andy Warhol, live music and home furnishings come together in this two week extravaganza.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=c94d106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Devil</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">M Night Shyamalan once again comes short of replicating his success with the Sixth Sense in this first installment of a trilogy about the super natural and modern world colliding. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f64e106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">The Boys Are Back</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Sadly not an ode to Thin Lizzy, but a rather poignant film about an English sports journalist living in Australia who has to care for his sons from two marriages after his second wife’s premature death. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Classes & workshops</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=6f611fe7a818b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Classes :and: workshops">Mastering Motorsport</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">12th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Students have the chance to learn about the business of Formula One from the professionals.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=4343eb9e7618b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Art in Iraq Today: Part I </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">12th Oct - 11th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Works by of Modhir Ahmed, Nedim Kufi and Hanaa Malallah are on display in what is the first of a four part exhibition.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Performance</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=7677998c8518b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Performance">Dubai Concert Committee concert</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">12th - 12th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Pianist Moema Rodrigues, cellist Ana Helena Surgik and violinist Janos Ecseghy come together as one to play pieces by Franz Joseph Haydn, Frank Martin and Bedrich Smetana.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Performance</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d3dceb9e7618b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Performance">The Laughter Factory</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">12th - 21st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The Laughter Factory British stand-up comedian Michael Fabbri headlines this month’s tour. He’s supported by Gordon Southern and Tim Clark.</p> </div> </li> </ul> <h3 class="period"> Wed: <abbr title="(30 events)">(30)</abbr></h3> <ul class="events-list-full"> <li class="first-child"> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=567529b2dfe3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The President of the UAE Cup Series Photography Gallery</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">21st Jul - 17th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">A superb selection of photos from the past 15 years which celebrate Arabian horses in the UAE. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Gastro</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=39182f8bd1f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Gastro">Choose Wisely – Sustainable Fish Dish Challenge </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">1st Sep - 15th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The Emirates Wildlife Society is holding a recipe competition to raise awareness of the declining stocks of some varieties of fish in the UAE. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=773463c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Fashion – The Story of a Lifetime </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">14th Sep - 17th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Elie Domit has succeeded in bringing together an exquisite collection of vintage and modern prints by celebrated fashion photographers. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=fa1df707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">The Sheikha Manal Young Artist Award </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">15th Sep - 31st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Artists aged 18-30 can enter this competition, which carries with it a series of Dh30,000 prizes. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d37af707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Jameel Prize Exhibition </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">15th Sep - 24th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">This is an exhibition of contemporary artists and designers, inspired by Islamic traditions of craft and design. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=b90b63c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Angels in Combat </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">21st Sep - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Angels in Combat Iranian-born Afruz Amighi uses light, shadows and plastic sheets to create a powerful collection of works. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=1ea8f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Controlled Chaos </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">22nd Sep - 21st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Golnaz Fathi’s fourth solo exhibition is a mixture of works on paper and lightboxes. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=cb8b63c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">RSTW</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">22nd Sep 2010 - 24th Jan 2011</p> <p class="lede">Larry Gagosian's collection of post-Second World War American art is a joy to behold.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8810f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes 2010 </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">23rd Sep - 31st Dec 2010</p> <p class="lede"></p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Talks</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=89a99c4f23f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Talks">The Best of Opera</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">26th Sep - 28th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">The second season of David Lesser’s fine music appreciation evenings runs each Sunday until November 28.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=55b755bc3de3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Provocations</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">27th Sep - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Jonathan Gent and Sami Al Karim have produced a couple of startling exhibitions which demand your attention. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d134b59f1ae3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Bright Side of the Bones</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">28th Sep - 28th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Maisoon Al Saleh’s first solo exhibition is about everyday stories of Emirati life.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=1ad1a29b2a26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">An Exhibition by Anahita Ansaripour </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">2nd - 16th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The female artist’s work is all about hafiz – the manifestation of the most sublime aspects of an Iranian person’s character.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Fashion</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=67441fe7a818b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Fashion">Fashion Courses </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd Oct - 15th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Esmod Dubai is offering one to four day courses for students who want to learn more about this most glamorous of industries. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=dfa6a29b2a26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Art Of Sumayyah Al Suwaidi </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The first Emirati digital artist is back in her computer-created world, exploring the many facets of her personality.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=81196673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Autumn Exhibition</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd Oct - 1st Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">A collection of new paintings and sculptures by the resident artists at Art Sawa.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=206c6673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">In Decay</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">5th Oct - 22nd Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">This highly-anticipated exhibition features the work of Ralf Ziervogel, in what is the German’s first show in the Middle East.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=5c5f6673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Social Seen </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">6th - 30th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Hatty Pedder’s whimsical observations on life and social situations are also extremely cutting.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8188e8f39d26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Mezzo </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">6th Oct - 21st Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Georges Bassil’s paintings of haunting faces come to Dubai. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=331a106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Eat Pray Love </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede"></p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=918f106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Legend of the Guardians</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">We all love monsters, toys and aliens..but owls? </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=9570106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Takers</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Heist drama starring Matt Dillon as one of two cops trying to track down an expert gang of bank robbers. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Fashion</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=a9ef0b208b18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Fashion">The Harper’s Bazaar Fortnight of Fashion </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Catwalk shows, illustrations by Andy Warhol, live music and home furnishings come together in this two week extravaganza.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=c94d106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Devil</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">M Night Shyamalan once again comes short of replicating his success with the Sixth Sense in this first installment of a trilogy about the super natural and modern world colliding. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f64e106c7c18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">The Boys Are Back</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Sadly not an ode to Thin Lizzy, but a rather poignant film about an English sports journalist living in Australia who has to care for his sons from two marriages after his second wife’s premature death. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Classes & workshops</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=6f611fe7a818b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Classes :and: workshops">Mastering Motorsport</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">12th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Students have the chance to learn about the business of Formula One from the professionals.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=4343eb9e7618b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Art in Iraq Today: Part I </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">12th Oct - 11th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Works by of Modhir Ahmed, Nedim Kufi and Hanaa Malallah are on display in what is the first of a four part exhibition.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Performance</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d3dceb9e7618b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Performance">The Laughter Factory</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">12th - 21st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The Laughter Factory British stand-up comedian Michael Fabbri headlines this month’s tour. He’s supported by Gordon Southern and Tim Clark.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d127eb9e7618b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Muqtanayati: One Hundred Treasures</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">13th Oct - 15th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Named after the Arabic word for “my possessions”, this exhibition is made up of 100 artifacts submitted by the public to tell the history of the UAE.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Classes & workshops</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=82e21fe7a818b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Classes :and: workshops">Layered Imagery: Collage, Photomontage and Image Transfer </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">13th - 13th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">A family workshop where you can learn how to be creative with your photos.</p> </div> </li> </ul> <h3 class="period"> Thu: <abbr title="(24 events)">(24)</abbr></h3> <ul class="events-list-full"> <li class="first-child"> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=567529b2dfe3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The President of the UAE Cup Series Photography Gallery</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">21st Jul - 17th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">A superb selection of photos from the past 15 years which celebrate Arabian horses in the UAE. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Gastro</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=39182f8bd1f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Gastro">Choose Wisely – Sustainable Fish Dish Challenge </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">1st Sep - 15th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The Emirates Wildlife Society is holding a recipe competition to raise awareness of the declining stocks of some varieties of fish in the UAE. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=773463c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Fashion – The Story of a Lifetime </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">14th Sep - 17th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Elie Domit has succeeded in bringing together an exquisite collection of vintage and modern prints by celebrated fashion photographers. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=fa1df707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">The Sheikha Manal Young Artist Award </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">15th Sep - 31st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Artists aged 18-30 can enter this competition, which carries with it a series of Dh30,000 prizes. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d37af707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Jameel Prize Exhibition </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">15th Sep - 24th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">This is an exhibition of contemporary artists and designers, inspired by Islamic traditions of craft and design. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=b90b63c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Angels in Combat </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">21st Sep - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Angels in Combat Iranian-born Afruz Amighi uses light, shadows and plastic sheets to create a powerful collection of works. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=1ea8f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Controlled Chaos </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">22nd Sep - 21st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Golnaz Fathi’s fourth solo exhibition is a mixture of works on paper and lightboxes. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=cb8b63c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">RSTW</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">22nd Sep 2010 - 24th Jan 2011</p> <p class="lede">Larry Gagosian's collection of post-Second World War American art is a joy to behold.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8810f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes 2010 </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">23rd Sep - 31st Dec 2010</p> <p class="lede"></p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Talks</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=89a99c4f23f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Talks">The Best of Opera</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">26th Sep - 28th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">The second season of David Lesser’s fine music appreciation evenings runs each Sunday until November 28.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=55b755bc3de3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Provocations</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">27th Sep - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Jonathan Gent and Sami Al Karim have produced a couple of startling exhibitions which demand your attention. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d134b59f1ae3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Bright Side of the Bones</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">28th Sep - 28th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Maisoon Al Saleh’s first solo exhibition is about everyday stories of Emirati life.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=1ad1a29b2a26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">An Exhibition by Anahita Ansaripour </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">2nd - 16th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The female artist’s work is all about hafiz – the manifestation of the most sublime aspects of an Iranian person’s character.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Fashion</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=67441fe7a818b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Fashion">Fashion Courses </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd Oct - 15th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Esmod Dubai is offering one to four day courses for students who want to learn more about this most glamorous of industries. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=81196673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Autumn Exhibition</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd Oct - 1st Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">A collection of new paintings and sculptures by the resident artists at Art Sawa.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=206c6673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">In Decay</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">5th Oct - 22nd Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">This highly-anticipated exhibition features the work of Ralf Ziervogel, in what is the German’s first show in the Middle East.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=5c5f6673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Social Seen </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">6th - 30th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Hatty Pedder’s whimsical observations on life and social situations are also extremely cutting.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8188e8f39d26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Mezzo </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">6th Oct - 21st Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Georges Bassil’s paintings of haunting faces come to Dubai. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=a9ef0b208b18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Harper’s Bazaar Fortnight of Fashion </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Catwalk shows, illustrations by Andy Warhol, live music and home furnishings come together in this two week extravaganza.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=4343eb9e7618b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Art in Iraq Today: Part I </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">12th Oct - 11th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Works by of Modhir Ahmed, Nedim Kufi and Hanaa Malallah are on display in what is the first of a four part exhibition.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Performance</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d3dceb9e7618b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Performance">The Laughter Factory</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">12th - 21st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The Laughter Factory British stand-up comedian Michael Fabbri headlines this month’s tour. He’s supported by Gordon Southern and Tim Clark.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d127eb9e7618b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Muqtanayati: One Hundred Treasures</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">13th Oct - 15th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Named after the Arabic word for “my possessions”, this exhibition is made up of 100 artifacts submitted by the public to tell the history of the UAE.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=cf570b208b18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Abu Dhabi Film Festival</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">14th - 23rd Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">This newly rebranded event features a mix of premieres, parties and pizzazz.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=0ff4eb9e7618b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Chic Lady Show </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">14th - 18th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Chic Lady Show There’s plenty of feminine fun to be had here, with jewellery, clothing and fashion shows for all ages and tastes.</p> </div> </li> </ul> <h3 class="period"> Fri: <abbr title="(24 events)">(24)</abbr></h3> <ul class="events-list-full"> <li class="first-child"> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=567529b2dfe3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The President of the UAE Cup Series Photography Gallery</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">21st Jul - 17th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">A superb selection of photos from the past 15 years which celebrate Arabian horses in the UAE. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Gastro</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=39182f8bd1f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Gastro">Choose Wisely – Sustainable Fish Dish Challenge </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">1st Sep - 15th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The Emirates Wildlife Society is holding a recipe competition to raise awareness of the declining stocks of some varieties of fish in the UAE. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=773463c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Fashion – The Story of a Lifetime </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">14th Sep - 17th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Elie Domit has succeeded in bringing together an exquisite collection of vintage and modern prints by celebrated fashion photographers. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=fa1df707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">The Sheikha Manal Young Artist Award </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">15th Sep - 31st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Artists aged 18-30 can enter this competition, which carries with it a series of Dh30,000 prizes. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d37af707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Jameel Prize Exhibition </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">15th Sep - 24th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">This is an exhibition of contemporary artists and designers, inspired by Islamic traditions of craft and design. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=b90b63c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Angels in Combat </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">21st Sep - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Angels in Combat Iranian-born Afruz Amighi uses light, shadows and plastic sheets to create a powerful collection of works. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=1ea8f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Controlled Chaos </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">22nd Sep - 21st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Golnaz Fathi’s fourth solo exhibition is a mixture of works on paper and lightboxes. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=cb8b63c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">RSTW</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">22nd Sep 2010 - 24th Jan 2011</p> <p class="lede">Larry Gagosian's collection of post-Second World War American art is a joy to behold.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8810f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes 2010 </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">23rd Sep - 31st Dec 2010</p> <p class="lede"></p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Talks</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=89a99c4f23f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Talks">The Best of Opera</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">26th Sep - 28th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">The second season of David Lesser’s fine music appreciation evenings runs each Sunday until November 28.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=55b755bc3de3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Provocations</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">27th Sep - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Jonathan Gent and Sami Al Karim have produced a couple of startling exhibitions which demand your attention. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d134b59f1ae3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Bright Side of the Bones</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">28th Sep - 28th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Maisoon Al Saleh’s first solo exhibition is about everyday stories of Emirati life.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=1ad1a29b2a26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">An Exhibition by Anahita Ansaripour </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">2nd - 16th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The female artist’s work is all about hafiz – the manifestation of the most sublime aspects of an Iranian person’s character.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Fashion</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=67441fe7a818b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Fashion">Fashion Courses </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd Oct - 15th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Esmod Dubai is offering one to four day courses for students who want to learn more about this most glamorous of industries. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=81196673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Autumn Exhibition</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">3rd Oct - 1st Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">A collection of new paintings and sculptures by the resident artists at Art Sawa.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=206c6673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">In Decay</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">5th Oct - 22nd Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">This highly-anticipated exhibition features the work of Ralf Ziervogel, in what is the German’s first show in the Middle East.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=5c5f6673eb26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Social Seen </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">6th - 30th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Hatty Pedder’s whimsical observations on life and social situations are also extremely cutting.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8188e8f39d26b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Mezzo </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">6th Oct - 21st Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Georges Bassil’s paintings of haunting faces come to Dubai. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=a9ef0b208b18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Harper’s Bazaar Fortnight of Fashion </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">7th - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Catwalk shows, illustrations by Andy Warhol, live music and home furnishings come together in this two week extravaganza.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=4343eb9e7618b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Art in Iraq Today: Part I </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">12th Oct - 11th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Works by of Modhir Ahmed, Nedim Kufi and Hanaa Malallah are on display in what is the first of a four part exhibition.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Performance</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d3dceb9e7618b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Performance">The Laughter Factory</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">12th - 21st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">The Laughter Factory British stand-up comedian Michael Fabbri headlines this month’s tour. He’s supported by Gordon Southern and Tim Clark.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d127eb9e7618b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Muqtanayati: One Hundred Treasures</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">13th Oct - 15th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">Named after the Arabic word for “my possessions”, this exhibition is made up of 100 artifacts submitted by the public to tell the history of the UAE.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Film</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=cf570b208b18b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Film">Abu Dhabi Film Festival</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">14th - 23rd Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">This newly rebranded event features a mix of premieres, parties and pizzazz.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=0ff4eb9e7618b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Chic Lady Show </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">14th - 18th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Chic Lady Show There’s plenty of feminine fun to be had here, with jewellery, clothing and fashion shows for all ages and tastes.</p> </div> </li> </ul> <h3 class="period"> Sat: <abbr title="(23 events)">(23)</abbr></h3> <ul class="events-list-full"> <li class="first-child"> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=567529b2dfe3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The President of the UAE Cup Series Photography Gallery</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">21st Jul - 17th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">A superb selection of photos from the past 15 years which celebrate Arabian horses in the UAE. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=773463c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Fashion – The Story of a Lifetime </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">14th Sep - 17th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Elie Domit has succeeded in bringing together an exquisite collection of vintage and modern prints by celebrated fashion photographers. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=fa1df707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">The Sheikha Manal Young Artist Award </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">15th Sep - 31st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Artists aged 18-30 can enter this competition, which carries with it a series of Dh30,000 prizes. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d37af707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Jameel Prize Exhibition </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">15th Sep - 24th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">This is an exhibition of contemporary artists and designers, inspired by Islamic traditions of craft and design. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=b90b63c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Angels in Combat </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">21st Sep - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Angels in Combat Iranian-born Afruz Amighi uses light, shadows and plastic sheets to create a powerful collection of works. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=1ea8f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Controlled Chaos </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">22nd Sep - 21st Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Golnaz Fathi’s fourth solo exhibition is a mixture of works on paper and lightboxes. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=cb8b63c14ee3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">RSTW</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">22nd Sep 2010 - 24th Jan 2011</p> <p class="lede">Larry Gagosian's collection of post-Second World War American art is a joy to behold.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Competitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8810f707f0f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Competitions">Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes 2010 </a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">23rd Sep - 31st Dec 2010</p> <p class="lede"></p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Talks</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=89a99c4f23f3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Talks">The Best of Opera</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">26th Sep - 28th Nov 2010</p> <p class="lede">The second season of David Lesser’s fine music appreciation evenings runs each Sunday until November 28.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=55b755bc3de3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">Provocations</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">27th Sep - 20th Oct 2010</p> <p class="lede">Jonathan Gent and Sami Al Karim have produced a couple of startling exhibitions which demand your attention. </p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="event-teaser article-teaser clear"> <h4 class="headline"><strong>Exhibitions</strong><a href="/web/20101011033729/http://www.thenational.ae/vgn-ext-templating/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=d134b59f1ae3b210VgnVCM100000e56411acRCRD&associatedChannelID=Exhibitions">The Bright Side of the Bones</a></h4> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="date">28th Sep - 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