What's On | Sunday, 19 October 2008

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EXHIBITIONS

Until October 25
Malta: Bays and Harbours
An exhibition of watercolour paintings by Joe Pace Ross at Gallery G, 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija. Open to the public between 09:00 and 17:00 on weekdays and 09:30 and 12:30 on Saturdays. Contact: 21421984/5, grimand@medzone.com.mt

Until October 26
Instant People – Just add water!
Exhibition of watercolour paintings by Debbie Caruana Dingli at the Main Hall of St James Cavalier, Valletta.

Until October 26
Evolution of Form
Exhibition of ceramics by Herman Ciappara, held at the Atrium of St James Cavalier, Valletta.

October 31 - December 7
A Diary of Obsessions
An exhibition of 22 works by John Busuttil Leaver at the Main Hall of St James Cavalier, showcasing work painted over the course of three to ten years, thus displaying an evolving aesthetic.

November 1 - November 30
Anna Nightingale
The artist's latest works will be on display at Tal-Pillar Chapel (Near Anglican Church), West Street, Valletta. The exhibition will be curated by Christine Xuereb. More info: artitudegallerymalta@hotmail.com.
MUSIC

Today
Crossbreed
An ensemble will be performing the music of Ruben Zahra and other Maltese composers at the Manoel Theatre from 17:00. Including Robert Calleja on flute, Lino Pirotta on clarinet, Tatjana Chircop on violin, Tricia Dawn Williams on piano and Paul Borg on the tuba. Tickets at €15 are to be booked from 21246389, bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt

October 21
La Serena
The Embassy of Portugal in Malta, in collaboration with the Manoel Theatre, presents a concert by world renowned Portuguese singer Teresa Salgueiro, who will be accompanied by the Lusitânia Ensemble at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta. Teresa Salgueiro is acknowledged as one of Portugal’s most accomplished contemporary singers. Between 1987 and 2007 she recorded more than twelve award winning CDs with the group Madredeus (released by EMI) which sold more than five million copies worldwide. Tickets: 2124 6389 or bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt.

October 25
Wiener Akademie Orchester
The Manoel Theatre in collaboration with the Austrian Embassy is proud to present the Wiener Akademie Orchester. 34 musicians will perform under the direction of internationally renowned Mro. Alfred Eschwé. The Orchestra will present works by the Austrian composers Joseph Haydn, W.A. Mozart and Franz Schubert and a concerto for violoncello by Boccherini. Performance starts at 20:00. Tickets: 21246389 or e-mail bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt

November 1
Brikkuni
The folk ensemble will be launching their debut album, Kuntrabanda! at Liquid Club, San Gwann. Doors open at 22:00. Entrance is at €7; €11 including CD and a full body massage by Miriam Dalli. www.myspace.com/brikkuni

PERFORMING ARTS

October 25, 26
Amorini u Kanarini
Comedy by Frederick Camilleri at the Catholic Institute. Presented by All for One Productions. Tickets from the Catholic Institute (21238429, 21242551), Carmen Azzopardi tar-Rabat (21454836), Tereza Bazaar Haz-Zabbar (21892730), Hotline 79555514 or from the website www.allforoneproductions.com.

October 31, November 1 - 2, 7 - 9
Blasted
Vilified by the Daily Mail as a 'disgusting feast of filth' and revered by other critics as a masterpiece, Sarah Kane's Blasted finally comes to St James Cavalier courtesy of Unifaun Theatre. Directed by maverick Californian director Dave Barton and featuring American pro Bryan Jennings in the main role, together with locals Jo Caruana and Andrew Galea. Booking is open from boxoffice@sjcav.org or 21223200, 21223216. http://www.unifauntheatre.com/

November 28 - 30
Minn Wara Z-Zipp
Due to popular demand, Unifaun Theatre will be reprising the black comedy by Trevor Zahra - which deals with male sexuality - at the Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta. Tickets at €15 are available from boxoffice@sjcav.org or 21223216. www.unifauntheatre.com

January 10, 11
Swan Lake on Ice
Three thousand kilograms of ice will transform the stage at The Mediterranean Conference Centre into a grand and spectacular ice rink, for the first ever local performance of the world’s famous 'Swan Lake on Ice'. Thirty five award winning Russian ice-ballet dancers from the The St Petersburg State Ballet (Russia) will perform this timeless classic ‘on ice’ for the very first time here in Malta. For ticket reservations, contact Mediterranean Conference Centre on MCC Booking Office - 255 95 751 / bookings@mcc.com.mt

NIGHTLIFE

October 25
One Love
OutoftheBox and Juuls Bar present a reggae party at Tigulio, St Julian’s. Music by Nicky and ramajka Sound System (Italy). Entrance is free until midnight (€5 after that).

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