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diary
of events
Till today
Play "Private Lives" – 7.30pm
MADC Clubrooms, Sta Venera.
This classic comedy by Noel Coward is being staged by MADC. Bookings
are to be made at Cassar and Cooper in Valletta and Exotique in
Sliema between 10am – 12pm and 5pm – 7pm. For further
information tel. 224011 or fax 447213.
Today
Middle-Distance Triathlon – 8am
Golden Bay
Swim: 2.5km – Sea Temp 16; Bike:80km – 8 laps – undulating;
Run: 20km – 2 laps – undulating; Fee: Lm15. Organised
by Malta Triathlon Association. For further information tel. Mr
E Azzopardi 433657 or email emm@mail.global.net.mt.
Today
In Guardia!
Fort St. Elmo, Valletta
Re-enactment of a historical military parade. Adults Lm1.50 and
children aged 4–16 pay only 50c. Organised by Malta Tourism
Authority. For further information tel. 233017 or fax 246303.
Today
Blessing – 9.30am
Mdina
Blessing of the palm and olive branches at the Benedict Church,
followed by a procession the Cathedral Church, Mdina. After the
procession there will be a Solemn Celebrated Mass.
Till today
Art Exhibition
St James Cavalier Centre
The St. Edward's College Parent-Teacher Association is holding an
art exhibition.
From 9 April
Photographic exhibition
University of Malta library
This exhibition of prints belonging to the late Mr Harris Dunscombe
Colt Jr. one time council member for the British School of Archaeology
in Jerusalem. The archive covers sites such as Ta' Hagrat, Abatija
tad-Dejr and the Roman area outside Mdina. An exhibition of items
will include material reflecting Sir Themistocles Zammit's multi-faceted
contribution to the nation. Opening hours are Monday–Friday
9am to 6.45pm and Saturdays 9am to noon.
Tuesday 10 April
Display
Valletta
A display of the Last Supper will be on show at the Oratory of the
Archconfraternity of Blessed Sacrament, St. Dominic's Priory, Valletta.
The table is prepared with great skill and pain-staking attention
by the procurator and his assistants. Opening hours are 10am to
12pm and 4pm to 10pm.
Till 11 April
Musical – Godspell
Manoel Theatre
This pop musical staged by ActReact is based on the Gospel of St
Matthew. The music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz; book by John
Michael Tebelak. For further information tel. 246389, fax 237340,
email bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
11 – 12 April
Display
Valletta
A display of the Last Supper will be on show at the Oratory of the
Archconfraternity of Blessed Sacrament, St. Dominic's Priory, Valletta.
The table is prepared with great skill and pain-staking attention
by the procurator and his assistants. Opening hours are 8am to 12pm
and 4pm to 10pm.
Thursday 12 April
Memorial – 6.30pm
Mdina
As part of the Holy Week celebrations a solemn memorial of the Lord's
Supper will be taking place at the Cathedral Church, Mdina. From
10pm there will be a Holy Hour.
12 – 21 April
Ceramics Fair
Victoria
This ceramics fair organised by The City of Gozo Foundation is being
held at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Republic Street, Victoria.
The fair will include various new and original hand painted ceramic
items from Sciacca, Sicily. Opening hours are 9am – 12pm and
4pm – 6pm but will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Till 13 April
Exhibition
Zurrieq
An exhibition of two separate sets of miniature statuettes in aid
of id-Dar tal-Providenza are being exhibited at "Redeemer"
Plot32, Mgr. Pietru Paul Pullicino Street, Zurrieq. Proceeds and
donations are going to id-Dar Tal-Providenza.
Opening hours are everyday from 9.30am to 12.30pm and 4pm to 10pm.
On Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday it will be open
all day.
Till 13 April
Statues exhibition
n Bormla
Exhibition of Holy Week Statues at ‘Jurgen', Triq Nelson, Bormla.
Opening hours are Mon – Wed 4.30pm to 9pm. Palm Sunday 9am
to 1pm and 4.30pm to 9pm. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday 4pm to
10pm.
Friday 13 April
Solemn Ceremony – 3.30pm
Mdina
The Good Friday celebrations taking place at the Cathedral Church,
Mdina will commence with a Solemn Liturgical function including
the Adoration of the Cross and Holy Communion.
Friday 13 April
Display
Valletta
A display of the Last Supper will be on show at the Oratory of the
Archconfraternity of Blessed Sacrament, St. Dominic's Priory, Valletta.
The table is prepared with great skill and pain-staking attention
by the procurator and his assistants. Opening hours are 7am to 7pm.
14 & 15 April
Musical – Godspell
Manoel Theatre
This pop musical staged by ActReact is based on the Gospel of St
Matthew. Stephen Schwartz wrote the music and lyrics and John Michael
Tebelak wrote the book. For further information tel. 246389, fax
237340, email bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
Till 16 April
Exhibition
Westin Dragonara
The unique photographic exhibition of dolphins in Maltese waters.
A photographic exhibition of dolphins in their natural environment
in Maltese waters is being organised at the Westin Dragonara Resort.
The exhibition is free and open at all hours of the day and evening
up until the Hotel is open to the public. Also a BICREF member will
be available every day on site around 6pm to 8pm during the week
and also between 10.30am and 12pm on weekends.
Monday 16 April
Concert – 7.30pm
University of Malta
Six musicians will be performing accompanied by an orchestra conducted
by Mro. Joseph Vella. The concert will be taking place in the Temi
Zammit Hall and entrance is free.
16 & 18 April
Orchestral concert – 7.30pm
San Gwann Primary School
San Gwann Light Orchestra will be performing free of charge. For
further information tel. Mr. Charles Wood on 317671.
16 to 22 April
Festival
Valletta
The festival includes a series of concerts, band marches, street
walk-abouts in period costume, re-enactments, corner performances
by folk groups and musicians, and myriad activities to enjoy. Organised
by Malta Tourism Authority. For further information tel. 226404
or fax 246303.
Wednesday 18 April
Concert – 7.30pm
Med. Conference Centre
The concert will feature the National Orchestra under the direction
of Mro. Alan Chircop. The National Orchestra will play the prelude
to Act 1 from La Traviata by G. Verdi; the Prelude to Act 1, Entr'acte
Act 2 and Rarcarolle (Intermezzo Act 3) from J. Offenbach's The
Tales of Hoffman and the Overture from Die Fledermaus by J. Strauss
II. A number of free tickets will be available to the general public
as from Monday, 16 April 2001 from the Central Bank of Malta, Castille
Place, Valletta. Patrons are asked to make a voluntary contribution,
which will be donated to charitable institutions.
Friday 20 April
Concert – 7.30pm
Lyceum Theatre
The Association of Lyceum Past Students have organised this Popular
nostalgic vocal and instrumental concert being held at the Lyceum
Theatre, Wenzu Mallia Street, Hamrun. Tickets cost Lm1.50 per person.
For bookings please call Alex Borg on 386812.
Till 20 April
n Exhibition – Sacred Art
n Bir Mula Heritage Centre
IA and A present a collective exhibition devoted to sacred art.
This exhibition is being held at the Bir Mula heritage centre at
St Margerita Street in Cospicua. For further information tel. 240144,
fax 238226.
16 – 23 April
Annual Music Marathon
BJ's, Paceville
Annual music marathon in support of the Millennium Chapel, Paceville.
Tuesday 17 April
Recital
Manoel Theatre
A recital by Carmine Lauri on violin and Simon Hester on the piano.
For further information tel. 246389, fax 237340, email bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
19 to 26 April
7th Malta Bridge Festival & European Seniors Congress
Corinthia San Gorg
In conjunction with the European Bridge League. Organised by Bridge
Malta. For further information tel. Mario Dix 323638, fax 380555
or email mario@bridge.org.mt.
Till 20 April
Exhibition
Manoel Theatre
In the Isouard Hall in collaboration with the Manoel Theatre. Inauguration
of the exhibition Sorgete! Ombre Serene! With the intervention of
Prof. Pierluigi Petrobelli, Director of the Istituto Nazionale di
Studi Verdiani di Parma. Opening hours from Monday to Friday, 10am
– 12pm and 2pm to 4.30pm. For further information or bookings
tel. 246389, fax 237340 or email bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
20 & 21 April
Song Festival
University Theatre
The 26th song festival 'L-Ghanja tal-Poplu'. For further information
tel. 233893 / 683761.
21 & 22 April
Play
Manoel Theatre
Ghandek jew M'Ghandekx, the evergreen pochade by M.A. Borg (Maleth).
For further information tel. 246389, fax 237340 or email bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
Wednesday 25 April
Screenings
Alliançe Française de Malte
Documentary: Cevennes et Gard at 6.15pm. Film: Jeux interdits at
7pm
Films are in French with English sub-titles. Entrance is free. For
further information tel. 220701.
27 – 29 April
Play – Below the Belt
Manoel Theatre
The play by Richard Dresser and staged by Masquerade. For further
information tel. 246389, fax 237340, email bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
27 – 29 April
Poetry Workshop – Chrysalis Weekend
To be announced
This workshop is organised by Lotus House Ltd and Marlene Saliba
to discover the poet in you. Chrysalis is a non-academic, critically
affirmative approach designed to respond to the needs of each individual
person. For more information tel. 642941, 09422045, fax 642950 or
email info@lotushouse.net
28 to 29 April
Veteran athletics championships
7th European Veteran Athletic Non-Stadia Championships hosted by
Malta for 2001. Organised by Malta Amateur Athletics Association.
For further information tel. Anthony Chircop on 487704, fax 487704
or email maaa@global.net.mt.
Saturday 28 April
Seminar on Dreams
Mosta
A one-day seminar entitled "Spirituality and Psychology of
Dreams" is taking place at Mount St. Joseph, Targa Gap, Mosta.
For further information tel. 416916 before the 24 April. Registration
fee is Lm15, which includes lunch and seminar fees.
Sunday 29 April
Alarme!
Fort St. Elmo, Valletta
Battle scene re-enactment set in the 1800's. French and Maltese
troops clash. Organised by Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta.
For further information tel. Mr. Martin Degiorgio on 247523 or fax
223857.
On going events
Popeye Village – Anchor Bay.
A multitude of activities for all the family: Boat Trip around Anchor
Bay (weather permitting), audio-visual show at the cinema.
The animation team keeps visitors involved in the four different
shows being held. Team Adventures such as trekking, mountain biking,
abseiling, jeep safaris, treasure hunts, beach games, water sports
and carting. Souvenir shop, Popeye's restaurant, children's world
fun park.
The Malta Experience
Encompassing 7,000 years of Malta's colourful and intriguing history,
viewers are taken on a journey through time. Discover the first
settlers on the Island, the great seafaring Phoenicians, the Roman
occupation, the Knights of St John, the trials and tribulations
of the Great Siege and WW2 plus much more. The show uses the latest
projection technology and is presented in 13 languages.
Show times: Monday to Friday from 11am – 4pm
Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 11am – 2pm
The Great Siege of Malta & The Knights of St John
You'll be attacked by Saracens. Meet saints and holy men. Find yourself
on-board a mighty Turkish war galley. Fight with the Knights of
St. John against marauding Turkish soldiers, face cannon and shot.
Witness the aftermath of one of the most decisive naval battles
in history. And much, much, more. All in 45 minutes in a breath-taking,
high-tech, 3-D, walk-through adventure, that's among the very best
in Europe. – Presented in 14 languages.
Opens daily, Monday to Sunday from 9am with last admission at 4pm
at the Café Premier Complex, Republic Street, Valletta.
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