What's On | Wednesday, 12 November 2008

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EXHIBITIONS

November 13 – 19
Cartoons: For diversity against discrimination
An exhibition of cartoons at the Atrium, St James Cavalier, Valletta, showcasing 22 cartoons by nine artists who participated in the Cartoons competition held as part of the European Commission campaign ‘For Diversity Against Discrimination’.

Until November 16
The Radisson Arts Expression
A collective exhibition at The Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort, St. Julian’s featuring the work of Angele Galea, Cedric Galea Pirotta, Christine Pirotta, Gabriella Azzopardi, Gege Gatt, Godfrey Xuereb, Jeanine Cauchi, Kris Micallef, Marcel Gafa, Matthew Grima Connell, Mikela Smith La Rosa, Nadine Debattista Briffa and Ray Piscopo.

Until November 22
Polarity and balance
An exhibition of ceramic sculptures by Kenneth Grima at the Art Academy Gallery, 131, Constitution Street, Mosta. info@academymalta.com, 21 433 821

Until November 29
People watching
Exhibition of paintings by Celia Borg Cardona at Gallery G, Villa Gourgion, 4 Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija. Open between 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday and 09:30 to 12:30 on Saturday mornings. More information is available at www.celiaborgcardona.com

Until November 29
A Journey of Discovery
Matthew Kassar will be exhibiting a series of 55 paintings at the Auberge D’Italie, Merchant’s Street, Valletta. Open on Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 to 17:00 and Saturdays from 08:00 to 12:00.

Until November 30
Angels Fall First
Anna Nightingale’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.

Until 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.

Until December 8
Out of the fire
Seven local female ceramic artists have brought together their work in a collective exhibition at Heritage Malta, Old University Buildings, Merchant Street, Valletta.
The group – Sue Mifsud, Julie Apap, Zell Osborne, Barbara Attard Pettett, Deborah Marmara, Talia Maggi and Rosella Schembri - will be exhibiting an extensive range of ceramic artwork using many of the different techniques and firing methods that this art form allows. Open from Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 16:30. Further information: www.clayartmalta.com

MUSIC

November 14
Acoustic Roots
Grimaud will be joining Chasing Pandora on stage for the second week of Acoustic Roots at ChiaroScuro, Strait Street, Valletta from 21:00. Sam@tickety-boo.com or visit www.chasingpandora.com

November 14
Old School Metal Night
Angelcrypt and X-Vandals will be performing at Remedy, Paceville from 21:00. Entrance
is at €5. www.myspace.com/angelcrypt, www.myspace.com/xvandals.

November 16
Brikkuni
The folk ensemble will be launching their debut album, Kuntrabanda! at Liquid Club, San Gwann. Doors open at 18:00. Entrance is at €7; €11 including CD and a full body massage by Miriam Dalli. www.myspace.com/brikkuni

November 21
Cafe Brazil
FRiNGE! Productions presents Cafe Brazil, the annually anticipated concert which exposes passion and virtuosity in Brazilian music at MITP, St Christopher’s Street, Valletta from 20:30. This year’s line-up includes pandero extraordinaire Sergio Krakowsky, flutist Jocelyn Mienniel and guitarist Sandro Zerafa. Special guest for this concert is none other than Brazilian singer Catia Werneck, who performed in Malta last year and is one of the most prominent Brazilian singers in Paris at the moment. Botafogo will be presenting their own all-new repertoire in combination with a selection of sambas and bossa novas including original songs by Catia as well as Brazilian standards. Cafe Brazil is supported by the Malta International Airport and the Grand Hotel Excelsior as well Knight Music shop and Trabuxu. www.myspace.com/jazzfringe, www.myspace.com/jacquesfiguerasbotafogo, www.iracemamusicprod.com.

November 22
Magic of Opera
Gillian Zammit (Soprano), David Sotgiu’(Tenor), joined by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (led by Marcelline Agius) and conducted by Paolo Ponziano Ciardi will be presenting operatic excerpts from Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, Donizetti, Weber, Rossini, Wolf-Ferrari and Massenet at the Manoel Theatre. Starts at 20:00. Ticket prices are at €10, €15, €20 and €25 (50% reduction on a limited number of tickets for students and senior citizens). Booking: 21246389, booking@teatrumanoel.com.mt. www.maltaorchestra.com

PERFORMING ARTS

November 14 - 16
Cultivating Insanity
Play written and directed by Sean Briffa at MITP, St Christopher Street, Valletta at 20:00. Rated 16+. More info: 99445725, seanbriffa@gmail.com. www.freewebs.com/cultivating insanity

November 14 - 16
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. Now extended to a third week. Booking is open from boxoffice@sjcav.org or 21223200, 21223216. http://www.unifauntheatre.com/

November 15 and 16
Skakkumatt! L-Istorja tal-pjun mudest
Featuring composer and conductor Alexander Gasparov, narrator Therese Gauci and The MPO Chamber Ensemble at the Manoel Theatre. Playing on Saturday, November 15 at 18:00 and Sunday November 16 at 16:00 and 18:00. Booking: 21246389, booking@teatrumanoel.com.mt. www.maltaorchestra.com

November 15 and 16
Dr Knock
The new cultural NGO Zarati will present a Maltese-language translation of Jules Romains play at the Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University directed by Narcy Calamatta. Book from: 21223200; boxoffice@sjcav.org.

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
December 22, 23; 26 - 30, January 2 - 11
Jack and the Beanstalk
Masquerade will be presenting this Christmas pantomime at the Manoel Theatre at 19:30 on Mondays to Fridays and 15:00 and 20:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. Directed by Anthony Bezzina with music by Kevin Abela. Bookings: 21246389, bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt.

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

BOOK FAIR

November 12 - 16
Malta Book Fair 2008
The 24th edition of The Malta Book fair will be held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta and will include book launches, creative workshops, readings and literary evenings. Entrance and activities are free of charge. Opening hours are 09:00 - 13:30 and 17:00 - 21:00 on Wednesday and Thursday, 09:00 - 13:30 and 17:00 - 22:00 on Friday. On Saturday, the fair will be open from 09:00 - 12:30 and 16:00 - 22:00 and 10:00 - 12:30, 15:00 - 21:00 on Sunday.

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