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this week
Diary of events
6 – 7 May
Play – King Lear
Valletta
This production is in collaboration with the Ministry of Education
and Culture. Staged at the M.I.T.P theatre in St Christopher Street,
Valletta by Theatreworx. Commences at 7.30pm. Tickets available
from Sapienza’s Bookshop, Valletta, Agenda Bookshop, Plaza
Complex.
Sunday
6 May
Opera buffa, 8pm
Manoel Theatre
Italian Institute of Culture’s participation in the ‘Festival
Internazionale Biennale di Musica Barocca’ with comic opera
by Pergolesi. Tickets for ‘Tracollo’ available from booking
office.
Till 3 June
Art
exhibition
St James Cavalier
Jessica Debattista will be exhibiting her work at the main hall.
Among various media, Jessica has used denim and fabrics instead
of canvas to produce striking compositions.
Sunday 6 May
Treasure Hunt
Artisan Market
Treasure Hunt commencing at 3pm in the Artisan Market in collaboration
with MZPN.
Sunday
6 May
Variety show (4pm –5.30pm)
Bay Street Theatre
A kids’ variety show called Ginger’s Children’s
Show will be taking place including comic sketches, games, competitions
and sing-alongs, presented by popular TV personality Ginger. Price:
adults – Lm1.50, kids – Lm1.
Sunday
6 May
Re-enactment (In Guardia!)
Valletta
Re-enactment of a historical military parade. Takes place at Fort
St. Elmo in Valletta. Organised by the Malta Tourism Authority.
Adults Lm1.50 and children aged 4-16 pay only 50c. For further
information tel. 233017 fax. 246303.
Monday
7 May
Organ concert, 12am
St John’s co-cathedral
Organ concert by Maestro Andrea Coen at St. John's Cathedral. Entrance
is free.
7 May – 20 May
Exhibition
Artisan Market
An exhibition by local artists Joseph Casapinta and Carmel Camilleri.
Till 9 May
Exhibition
Valletta
Exhibition taking place at the St James Cavalier Centre for
Creativity of Janet Caruana Savage’s work. Open 10am to 5pm
on the Upper Level.
Wednesday 9 May
Opera buffa, 8pm
Manoel Theatre
Italian Institute of Culture’s participation in the
‘Festival Internazionale Biennale di Musica Barocca’
with comic opera by Pergolesi. "La Serva padrona" produced
by "L'Offerta Musicale" of Venice in collaboration with
the Manoel Theatre. Tickets available from booking office.
Thursday
10 May
Club launch (8pm)
Artisan Market
Launch of the Bay Street Bikers’ Club. A display of
motor bikes in the Open Street, followed by a reception in the
Artisan Market for all current and prospective members.
10
& 11 May
Readings
Pieta
The topic will be The Confessions of St Augustine of Hippo.
The sessions will consist of a reading of long sections from 13
books of the confessions followed by a study of the main elements
of each book, reflections, prayer and agape. For further information
write to Rev. Salvino Caruana OSA, Augustinian Institute, G’Mangia
Hill, Pieta, MSD 08 or tel. 249407.
11
& 12 May
SCOOPS Fair
Artisan Market
25 companies set up by teenagers display their wares and
selling techniques during a weekend fair taking place in the Artisan
Market & Open Street. Times are on the 11 May 4pm – 9pm
and 12 May 10am – 12pm.
Friday
11 April
Dance show
Valletta
The Yada Dance Company in collaboration with the College
of Jazz Dance present "Dirty Dancing". Directed by Felix
Busutill at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta. Commencing
at 8pm. Tickets priced at Lm9.75, Lm7.75 or Lm5.50 are available
from the MCC booking office tel. 22950751.
Saturday
12 May
Eurovision Night (8pm)
Artisan Market
Watch the Eurovision Festival and support your country. Write
a message to Fabrizio Faniello. Guess which nation will win the
contest or what placing Fabrizio will achieve and win fantastic
prizes.
Till
13 May
Trevor Zahra exhibition
Valletta
Exhibition taking place at the St James Cavalier Centre for
Creativity of Trevor Zahra’s book illustrations. Open 10am
to 5pm on the Upper Level.
Sunday
13 May
Sprint Triathlon
Golden Bay
Swim: 750m, Sea Temp 16 – 2 laps; Bike: 20km –
4 laps – undulating; Run: 5km – 1 lap – undulating;
Fee: Lm4. Begins at 8am. Organised by the Malta Triathlon Association.
For further information tel. Mr E Azzopardi on 433657 fax 419665
email: emm@mail.global.net.mt.
Sunday
13 May
Variety show (4pm)
Bay Street Theatre
Mothers’ Day Special; a kids’ variety show with comic
sketches, games, competitions and sing-alongs, presented by popular
TV personality Ginger. Dedicated to mothers on this special day.
Price: adults Lm1.50, kids Lm1.
Sunday
13 April
Dance show
Valletta
The Yada Dance Company in collaboration with the College
of Jazz Dance present "Dirty Dancing". Directed by Felix
Busutill at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta. Commencing
at 7.30pm. Tickets at Lm9.75, Lm7.75 or Lm5.50 are available from
the MCC booking office tel. 22950751.
Sunday
13 May
Musical Show (8pm)
Bay Street Theatre
Mothers’ Day Show. Local band The Plunge will rekindle
your memories with an evening including, amongst others, those
songs dedicated to mums from the 60s through the 90s. Price: Lm3
Sunday
13 May
Re-Enactment (In Guardia!)
Valletta
Re-enactment of a historical military parade. At Fort St.
Elmo in Valletta, organised by the Malta Tourism Authority. Adults
Lm1.50 and children aged 4-16 pay only 50c. For further information
tel. 233017 fax. 246303.
14
May–20 May
Exhibition
Bay Street
Exhibition of exclusive original Maltese photos dating back
to the time of Lord Mountbatten exhibited in the Artisan Market
and Hotel Foyer.
Wednesday
16 May
Talk
Valletta
The Emigrants’ Commission are organising a series of
talks for Maltese women marrying non-Maltese or Maltese Migrants.
To be held at the Dar L-Emigrant from 6pm onwards. For further
information tel. 222644/240255
17
& 18 May
Readings
Pieta
The topic will be The Confessions of St Augustine of Hippo.
The sessions will consist of a reading of long sections from 13
books of the confessions followed by a study of the main elements
of each book, reflections, prayer and agape after each session.
For further information write to Rev. Salvino Caruana OSA, Augustinian
Institute, G’Mangia Hill, Pieta, MSD 08 or tel. 249407.
From
17 to 20 May
Folk Singing Festival
Floriana
The Festival will include Maltese Folk Singing and Music,
also ethnic music from foreign countries. At Argotti Gardens in
Floriana.
Friday
18 April
Dance show
Valletta
The Yada Dance Company in collaboration with the College
of Jazz Dance present "Dirty Dancing". Directed by Felix
Busutill at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta. Commencing
at 8pm. Tickets priced at Lm9.75, Lm7.75 or Lm5.50 are available
from the MCC booking office tel. 22950751.
Saturday
19 May
Demonstration (7.30pm – 7.30pm)
Bay Street
Demonstration in the of Open Street of Chinese cooking for those
of you who love the food and want to learn how it’s done.
19
& 20 April
Dance show
Valletta
The Yada Dance Company in collaboration with the College of Jazz
Dance present "Dirty Dancing". Directed by Felix Busutill
at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta. Commencing
at 7.30pm. Tickets priced at Lm9.75, Lm7.75 or Lm5.50 are available
from the MCC booking office tel. 22950751.
Sunday
20 May
Variety show (4pm – 5.30pm)
Bay Street
A kids’ variety show with comic sketches, games, competitions
and sing-alongs, presented by popular TV personality Ginger. Price:
adults – Lm1.50, kids – Lm1.
Sunday
20 May
Olympic Challenge
Salina
Type - Triathlon Olympic; Swim: 1500m - Sea Temp 19 - 2 laps;
Bike:40km - 6 laps - undulating; Run: 10km - 2 laps - undulating;
Fee: Lm10. At Salina Coast Road beginning at 8am. Organised by
the Malta Triathlon Association. For further nformation tel. Mr
E Azzopardi on 433657 fax 419665 or email: emm@mail.global.net.mt.
Sunday
20 May
Re-enactment (In Guardia!)
Valletta
Re-enactment of a historical military parade. Takes place
at Fort St. Elmo in Valletta. Organised by the Malta Tourism Authority.
Adults Lm1.50 and children aged 4-16 pay only 50c. For further
information tel. 233017 fax. 246303.
Sunday
20 May
1/2 Marathon
5th The Runners Centre Paola International 1/2 Marathon.
Runners & teams from all over the world can contact the "Official
Tour Operator". A quality event where each runner has a very
special run, limited to the first 100 runners. This event is under
the Auspices of the Parliamentary Secretary for Sport. An AIMS
measured course, a dead 21.0975km. Organised by The Runners &
Sports Centre. For further information tel. 344378 fax 338559
or email: whitmore@global.net.mt.
Thursday 24 May
Jazz performance (8pm – 11.30pm)
Baystreet Theatre
Jazz Alive – Jazz pieces performed by Joe Debono (piano),
Laurie Simpson (Double Bass), Charles Gatt (drums) and Olivia
Lewis (vocalist) in the theatre, followed by a more casual atmosphere
in the Theatre Foyer bar with live jazz music. Price: Lm3
Sunday
27 May 2001
Re-enactment (Alarme!)
Valletta
Battle scene re-enactment set in 1800’s. French and
Maltese troops clash at Fort St.Elmo in Valletta. Organised by
the Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta. For further information
tel. Mr. Martin Degiorgio tel. 247523 fax 223857.
Sunday
27 May
Exhibition (10.30am – 4pm)
Baystreet
Cat exhibition being held in the Conference Room in collaboration
with the National Cat Society. This will include a demonstration
of pure-breed cats, which will be judged by the public.
Sunday
27 May
Grand Prix screening (1pm)
Baystreet
Watch the Monaco Grand Prix on a big screen in the Artisan
Market along with other fans and watch your favourite driver race
to the finale.
Sunday
27 May
Variety show (4pm)
Baystreet Theatre
A kids’ variety show with comic sketches, games, competitions
and sing-alongs, presented by popular TV personality Ginger. Price:
adults – Lm1.50, kids – Lm1.
Thursday
31 May
Jazz and Blues (8pm)
Baystreet Theatre
The Vodafone Kind of Blues – Local artists Paul Giordimaina
and Claudette Pace perform a repertoire of jazz and blues standards
in the Theatre, followed by soft jazz in the Theatre Foyer Bar
area for a more casual atmosphere. Price: Lm3
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