this week

diary of events

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
Nature visit
Mellieha
A nature visit to Mgiebah. An opportunity to visit the valley with its unique oaks, clay slopes, sandy beach and garrigue. Meeting place is in front of Belle View Restaurant (at the top of the road leading down from Mellieha to Mistra), 9.30am. For more information please contact Nature Trust (Malta) on 248558 or 09422086 or naturetrust@yahoo.com

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 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.

Tuesday 15 May
Oratorio
Valletta
A new oratorio called "Dun Gorg!" will be performed at 7.30pm at St John’s Co-cathedral in Valletta. Entrance is free. A commemorative booklet including the full text of "Dun Gorg!" will be distributed. Also a CD will be on sale.

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.

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.

Till 19 May
Book display
University of Malta
The University of Malta Library will be hosting an exhibition of books and manuscripts by Dun Gorg Preca (1880-1962) founder of the Society of Catholic Doctrine (Museum). The exhibition focuses on a vitally important facet of the personality of Dun Gorg - namely his use of the printed medium and masterly use of the vernacular in conveying the Christian message to the worker classes. Open during office hours.

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 and 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.

Tuesday 22 May
Art Exhibition
Valletta
First exhibition of paintings by James Vella Clark at the Manoel Theatre. The theme of the exhibition will be "Beyond Perspectives" and will include around 20 of his most recent paintings consisting mainly of Maltese and Gozitan landscapes. Until 13 June.

Thursday 24 May
Jazz performance
(8pm – 11.30pm)
n 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

24 – 25 May
Festival of senses
Valletta
For the first time, students with special needs are having their own festival to celebrate creativity. Five schools will join a British college to present a 90-minute programme of song, dance, music and drama at the St James Creativity centre. Also on display is an exhibition of art work by children with special needs.

Sunday 27 May
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

Till 31 May
Art Exhibition
Valletta
This exhibition showing at the Museum of Archaeology is the result of the research conducted by the young Australian Maltese artist John Stanfield in the course of his Artist-in-Residency attached to the Museum of Archaeology in Valletta. Opening hours are: 9am to 4pm.

21–22 May
Jazz concert
St James Cavalier
The 4th Jazz concert in the St. James Jazz Season will be given by the Miles Griffiths Quartet. For further information call on tel. 223200.

Tuesday 22 May
Classical Concert
Valletta
An "Evening with Freddie Mizzi" is a concert of classical and contemporary music that will be presented by the Malta Chamber of Commerce at the Manoel Theatre.
During the concert Mro. Mizzi will perform on his golden clarinet awarded to him by the internationally renowned firm of Boosey and Hawkes Musical Instruments for his distinction in clarinet playing. Booking for this event will be open to the general public as from 11 May from the Manoel Theatre Booking Office.

Till 31 May
Australian art
Museum of Archaeology
The exhibition by Australian artist John Stanfield is open till Thursday 31st May, Monday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm.

Till 4 June
Art exhibition
Centru Nazzjoali Laburista
Made In Malta, a joint art exhibition by Konstantina Konstantinova: - water colour drawings of temples and prehistoric sites, Ignat Konstantinov: installations of Maltese town and village tradesmen and Carmel Micallef – assemblages depicting the importance of work. At the Gallerija ‘Il-Foyer’, Centru Nazzjonali Laburista, Hamrun.