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Wednesday (March 3) The Bahrain Arts Society in Budaiya is hosting a solo art exhibition by Khalid Al Tahmazi. Titled 'Spectrum of Continuance' the exhibition will be held until March 11. For details, contact 17590551 or 17590562.

Thursday (March 4)

A Ladies Spring Brunch will take place at villa no 2, gate 155 in Barbar. New collections from Ishkbibel showcasing exotic Indian clothing, jewellery and home decor, Desert Diamonds showcasing 18kt gold and sterling silver jewellery and Hello Habibi showcasing locally-themed stationary photography and ceramics will be on offer. Guests can treat themselves to henna painting, manicures, and pedicures and get the chance to win a Spring Raffle. Raffle proceeds and 10 per cent of all sales will go to Haiti funds. For details contact Lisa on 39185795, Jane on 39532135 or Ritica on 39940280.

The Bahrain Welsh Society is hosting a St David's Day Ball at the Awal Ballroom in the Gulf Hotel at 8pm. The event will feature Tom Jones tribute act, Danny Owen and a DJ. Tickets are BD30 for members and BD35 for non-members. Dress code is national dress or black tie. For details contact Emma on 36765583 or Louise on 39669429 or email Bahrainwelsh2003@yahoo.co.uk

The Lost Paradise of Dilmun water theme park is re-opening today with a series of fun activities. From 11am to 6pm the 14 rides, slides and attractions will be available for everyone.

The park's popular dive-in movies will start on May 1 every Friday and Saturday. Ladies Nights will also begin in May, running every Thursday 6pm to midnight with a live female DJ.

See Page One for details of the cut-price GulfWeekly family day out on March 26.

The water park is also offering guests the opportunity to purchase an annual Splashdown Pass at reduced prices, at BD75 per person.

All pass holders have access to the Water Park for a whole calendar year from the date of purchase and can enjoy added benefits such, free locker hire at every visit as well as a 15 per cent discount on all merchandise in the Souq retail outlet and 10 per cent off all food and beverage items.

The Lost Paradise of Dilmun will be open daily from 11am to 6pm in March and April, closing on Tuesdays only with the exception of school and public holidays. A day full of fun costs guests over 1.2m in height BD14; while guests under 1.2m pay only BD5.

For details, contact 17845100 or log onto www.LPODwaterpark.com

Friday (March 5)

Last day of art exhibition titled 'A chair and a painting' held at the Albareh art CafŽ. It showcases the work of nine international Arab artists from Iraq, Jordan, Soudan, Syria, Oman and Bahrain including Ahmed Al Bahrani, Delair S. Shaker, Fadi Yazigi, Khaled Farhan, Mahmud Al Obaidi, Mohamad Al Ameri, Nazar Yahya, Nizar Sabour and Salman Al Malik. For details contact 17717707.

Saturday (March 6)

Dutch artist Sita Dotinga will be exhibiting her work at the World Beat Fitness CafŽ in Budaiya throughout the month of March. On display will be her colourful abstract work and some new funky camels. For details, contact her at 39163879.

Sunday (March 7)

The Visions AWA 2010 Art Exhibition opens today at 7pm at the Arts Centre located next to the Bahrain Museum and the Cultural Hall in Manama. The exhibition will be open from tomorrow until March 13 from 9am to 1pm and from 5pm to 8pm and ladies morning on Tuesday from 9am to 1pm.

Monday (March 8)

Bahraini artist Waheeda Malullah will curate a visual project called 'Dikakeen' showcasing the works of 30 artists taken from 30 different locations within the Souq Al Manama until March 10 and showcased at the Al Riwaq Art Space from March 11 to 13.

Participating artists include Saeed Mansour, Mariam Haji, Dalia El Mardi, Sara Aradi, Hadeer Al Baqalee, Camille Zakharia, Hassan Al Haiki, Maysam Al Nasser, Noor Al Bastaki, Hassan Al Sari, Shatha Al Wadi, Noel De Juan, Mohammed Al Mahdi, Ahmed Anan, Yasmin Sharabi, Naima Mahmood, Rizami Annuar, Isa Swain, Yossra Al Banna, Shather Al Wiswasi, Khaled Farhan, Jaffer Al Oraibi, Omar Al Zo'bi (Jordan), Ahmed Foula (Egypt), Manar Al Muftah (Qatar), Budoor Al Raiame (Oman), Osama Dawood (Egypt), Engy Kamel (Egypt), Mohammed Fahmy (Egypt) and Fahrettin Ornelli (Amsterdam). For details, contact 17717441.

Tuesday (March 9)

Tango by A. Piazzolla concert with Angela Amirian solo and Olga Aoust on piano will be held at 7.30pm at the Royal University for Women Auditorium. Tickets are BD7 for RUW students and BD10 for others. For details, contact 17764427 or email asalman@ruw.edu.bh/lkhalaf@ruw.edu.bh