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this week
Diary
of events
Sunday 15 April
n Buffet
n Sliema
Eggstraordinary Easter Sunday buffet lunch at the Crowne Plaza's
Four Seasons and The Big Blue including wine and water, figolli
for all children, live entertainment and a big surprise for everybody.
n Sunday 15 April
n Musical – Godspell
n 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
n Monday 16 April
n Concert – 7.30pm
n University of Malta
Six promising musicians will be performing accompanied by an orchestra
conducted by Mro. Joseph Vella. The aim of the concert is to offer
new opportunities for young musicians. The concert will be taking
place in the Temi Zammit Hall and entrance is free.
n 16 & 18 April
n Orchestral concert – 7.30pm
n San Gwann Primary School
San Gwann Light Orchestra will be performing free of charge. For
further information tel. Mr. Charles Wood on 317671.
n 16 to 22 April
n Festival
n 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 a myriad activities to enjoy!
Organised by Malta Tourism Authority. For further information tel.
226404 or fax 246303.
n 16 – 23 April
n Annual Music Marathon
n BJ's, Paceville
Annual music marathon in support of the Millennium Chapel, Paceville.
Top local talent will be performing including Claudette Pace, Freddie
Portelli. Fabrizio Faniello will be opening the marathon. For further
information please tel. 09493534.
n Tuesday 17 April
n Recital
n 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
n Wednesday 18 April
n Concert – 7.30pm
n Med Conference Centre
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 public from Monday, 16 April from the Central Bank
of Malta, Valletta. Patrons are asked to make a voluntary contribution,
which will be donated to charitable institutions.
n Wednesday 18 April
n Spanish night
n Sliema
It's hot, it's fun and it's Spanish and it is on every Wednesday
night at the Big Blue. Beautiful flamenco dancers, Spanish music
and Spanish food at unbelievable prices.
n Thursday 19 April
n Missiology course
n Valletta
The Voluntiera Lajci Missjunarji Society is holding a Missiology
course in preparation to those wishing to help the Missions. The
preparatory meeting will be taking place between 6pm and 7pm at
the Missions Office, 7 Merchants Street, Valletta. Tel. 236962.
n Thursday 19 April
n Lecture
n Valletta
Prof. Carlo Barbieri President of the International Committee "Umberto
Nobile" is giving a lecture at the Italian Cultural Institute
on the subject "A high risk enterprise and a tragedy: The journey
of the dirigibile "Italia" to the North Pole". For
further information tel. 221462.
n 19 to 26 April
n 7th Malta Bridge Festival & European Seniors Congress
n 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.
n Till 20 April
n Exhibition
n 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 tel. 246389,
fax 237340 or email bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
n Friday 20 April
n Pasta Festival
n Sliema
Pasta Festival every Friday at The Big Blue. Celebrity chef Martin
Camilleri orchestrates the most generous portions prepared with
his usual skill. Live entertainment. Children under 12 eat free.
n 20 & 21 April
n Song Festival
n University Theatre
The 26th song festival 'l-Ghanja tal-Poplu'. For further information
tel. 233893 / 683761.
n Till 20 April
n Exhibition – Sacred Art
n Bir Mula Heritage Centre
IA and A collective exhibition. This exhibition is being held at
the Bir Mula heritage centre at St Margerita Street in Cospicua.
Tel. 240144, fax 238226.
n Till 21 April
n Ceramics Fair
n Gozo
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 Easter Monday.
n 21 & 22 April
n Play
n 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
n Wednesday 25 April
n Screenings
n Alliance 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.
n Wednesday 25 April
n Spanish night
n Sliema
It's hot, it's fun and it's Spanish and it is on every Wednesday
night at the Big Blue. Beautiful flamenco dancers, Spanish music,
Spanish food at unbelievable prices. Guaranteed good buzz.
n Thursday 26 April
n Missiology course
n Valletta
The Voluntiera Lajci Missjunarji Society is holding a Missiology
course in preparation to the wishing to help the Missions. The preparatory
meeting will be taking place between 6pm and 7pm at the Missions
Office, 7 Merchants Street, Valletta. For further information tel.
236962.
n 27 – 29 April
n Poetry Workshop – Chrysalis Weekend
n 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
n Friday 27 April
n Pasta Festival
n Sliema
Pasta Festival every Friday at The Big Blue. Celebrity chef Martin
Camilleri orchestrates the most generous portions prepared with
his usual skill. Live entertainment. Children under 12 years old
eat free.
n 28 to 29 April
n 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.
n Sunday 29 April
n Fishing Competition
n Sliema
The next match is the second from the much coveted doubles league,
at Manoel Island. Some 24 teams will take part for a total of 48
anglers. Anglers will meet at 5am when the pegs and sections will
be drawn. First casts will be at 6am with the final cast at 12pm.
Prizes will be awarded to the section winners and first five overall
placings.
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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