THEATRE
May 16 - 18, 23 - 25
Seascape
FM Theatre productions present the Pulitzer-winning play by Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf author Edward Albee at St James Cavalier. Directed by Chris Gatt, the cast features Edward Mercieca, Denise Mulholland, Pia Zammit and Paul Portelli. Book at St James Cavalier: 21223200; bookings@sjcav.org.
MUSIC
May 13
National Orchestra Concert
Internationally acclaimed clarinetist Robert Plane joins Orkestra Nazzjonali performing Aaron Copland’s Clarinet Concerto in a concert dedicated to the music of the 20th century with works by Charles Ives, Igor Stravinsky and Dmirtri Shostakovich. Book at 21246389, bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
May 17
A Third Wish + BNI + Cable 35
BNI and Cable 35 will be supporting the UK act A Third Wish at Poxx Bar, Paceville from 21:00. Tickets are at €7, which includes a free drink. Ticket hotline: 99834378
May 23
Knockturn Alley + Kthnodia
The metal bands will be performing at Remedy Rock Bar, Paceville from 21:00. Entrance is at €5.
EXHIBITIONS
May 17, 18
C.S Lawrence in Gozo
C.S. Lawrence’s exhibition is being held at the Sinclair Stevenson Gallery at 59, Trux Street, Gharb, Gozo, with proceeds going to the Friends of the Sick and Elderly, Oasi and Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar. Open at: May 17, 18 from 10:00-12:30 and 16:30-19:00, or on request by phoning 21 56 2074.
Until May 18
Lifescapes
An exhibition of paintings by Jeni Caruana at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Friday from 08.00 - 17.00 (Last Admission 16.30).
May 23 - June 8
Silence
A photographic exhibition by Lia Sálie at the Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9:00-17:00 (Last Admission 16:30).
Until May 28
Ix- u jien
Exhibition of paintings by Dustin Cauchi at the Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Open from 09:00 until 17:00 (last admission at 16:30). The opening will also serve as a launch for Francesca Mangion’s book, which will feature illustrations by the artist.
Until May 31
Ben Maile
Ben Maile (b. 1922) exhibits in Malta for the first time. The exhibit will be on display round the clock in the lobby. Brought to you by Exposed Art: 99292488, lily@exposedart.com
Until June 1
ArtLinks 2008
Exhibition by student from 11 participating secondary schools, held at Lorenzo Gafaí Secondary School, Vittoriosa. Open from 08:30 to 14:00 between May 12 -29; open all day on May 30, 31 and until noon on June 1.
Until June 9
Mikrokosmos
Series of paintings by Helga Portanier at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Valletta. The works, whose media are tempera, ink and watercolour on paper, draw on textural inspiration from natural elements that surround us: bark, shells, fossils, shrubs.
Until June 15
Art From Within
Traveling collective exhibition of Art Brut paintings at the St James Cavalier Upper Galleries. The project originated at the Haus der Kunstler in Gugging, Austria, as part of the ‘Kunst Von Innen’ (Art from within) project. The exhibition is commissioned by the Ministry of European and International Affairs.
Until June 22
Sea Dreaming
Derek Nice returns to St James Cavalier with new works, often made from recycled, regenerated found objects and materials. In collaboration with Vince Briffa (installation artist) Renzo Spiteri (percussionist) and Digby Atkinson (painter and printmaker).
Until 31 May
Let me light up your life
Exhibition of paintings by Ljupco Samardziski at B’Art Gallery, 39 Amery Street, Sliema. The Macedonian artist(b.1947) will once again exhibit abstract work inspired by music, this time orbiting around King Solomon Burke’s Together we Will Light Up the World. Open Monday-Thursday from 16:00 to 19:00 and Fridays from 16:00 to 19:00 and 21:00 to 11:30.
SHAOLIN MONKS
May 16 - 18
Shaolin Kung Fu
The masters from the Shaolin Monastery at the Province Henan, China will be showcasing their skills at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. The show presents the best masters in the different disciplines coming from different monasteries in China where the history of the Shaolin temple and the life of the Shaolin monks is impressively represented. The shows include all the fascinating and historical Qi Gong exercises and demonstrate the principle that ‘the spirit can dominate the body’. They will be performing on May 16 at 20:30, May 17 at 20:00 and May 18 at 18:30. Ticket prices are at Stalls/Boxes €39.00 for stalls/boxes, €29.00 for balcony, and €49.00 for dress circle. Special reductions for senior citizens and students. Reservations accepted until May 15.
