EXHIBITIONS

Ends today
From knowledge to know-how
As in previous years, the St James Centre for Creativity in Valletta is providing an opportunity for students from the MCAST Institute of Art and Design to exhibit some of their end-of-year work. This year, the focus will be on how creative thinking is essential even in the working world, as the works on show give the viewers a peek into the artistic process and how it can be applied.

Until 26 July
Every Child is an Artist
The year 2007 marks the 100th anniversary of Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and the 70th anniversary of Guernica, two of the most famous paintings of the 20th century. This exhibition of children’s works representing four schools is the last in a series of exhibitions organised by the Art Programme of the Faculty of Education (University of Malta), held at the St James Cavalier Terrace Hall, dealing with contemporary responses to the work of Pablo Picasso.

Ends 29 July
Europe Russia Europe
This exhibit invites visitors to explore Heritage Malta’s involvement in an international exhibition organised by the 'State Museum and Exhibition Centre ROSIZO' on the occasion of the Moscow Summit for EU Member States, at the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow.

Until 31 July
One World, One Tribe
Reza strives to depict the human being as an entity from birth to death through subjects spanning all ethnic groups, races and nations to highlight the characteristics that unite the human race. Endorsed by UNESCO, this is the first international exhibition in Malta by Reza, whose images have appeared on the covers of 25 National Geographic magazines. The exhibition will be open for viewing all day throughout the rest of the month at the Mediterranean Conference Center.

Until 5 August
Generation
Australian born Mark Gerada's Generation paintings, on show at the St James Cavalier main hall, incorporate old images from photographs his Maltese grandfather and father took during his 1970’s childhood. Working on 60 canvases simultaneously, Mark works the photographic images into collages, combining them with layers of paint and bright colour.

Until 15 August
Malta in Fantasy
Anastasia Ponyatovskaya is holding an exhibition at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, entrance to the Cotoner Hall. The main door is the corner with North Street and Mediterranean Street , Valletta. Opening hours from 10am till 7pm. All items will be on sale. For more information check http://arteforte.net

Until 26 August
Tila
A collective exhibition of paintings and sculpture at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Merchants Street, Valletta including artists Dominic Dimech, Astrid Zammit, Nadege Cassar, Josephine Cachia, Noel Petroni and Kevin Attard. Free Entrance. Open from 8am to 4pm.

Until 31 August
Layers
Gallery G will be hosting an exhibition of Julian Calabrese’s paintings.
The exhibition halls and the gallery shop (no 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija) are open to the public between 9am and 5pm on weekdays and 9:30am and 12:30pm on Saturdays.

MUSIC

Today
Malta Jazz Rock Festival
Ivan Filetti and Zucchero performing. The event is organised by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts in association with Nng Promotions. Tickets may be bought from Exotique outlets or Agenda bookshops or by 99334444 or www.nngpromotions.com. Single day tickets cost Lm15 and a four-day pass costs Lm30. Reserved seating for the Australian Pink Floyd Show can be purchased for Lm10 with either a single-day or four-day pass. Complete performance schedule on www.maltajazzfestival.com

28 July
Sakana with Fire – Deep Chill
Dj Fish together with Pixie, who will be performing Fire Dancing, will be playing for the night at Juuls. For more information call on 9989844.

CHARITY DIVES

Today
Come Try-a-dive with Atlam
Atlam Sub-Aqua Club is organising a charity dive at Ta’ Fra Ben at Qawra Point. Registrations start at 8.30am till 4pm on a first come first served basis at Lm3.50. All necessary equipment will be provided, however candidates who have their own masks and fins can bring them along. Candidates dive at their own risk and must be at least 14 years of age. They will be submitted to a free medical examination prior to the dive. Under age candidates must be registered by both parents on presentation of their ID cards. Diving depth is approximately 3m in groups of 4. A certificate will be awarded to all participants. For more information contact Atlam on 79466663 or info@atlam.org

5 August
Try Dive in Aid of Caritas Malta
Calypso Sub Aqua Club in collaboration with Dive Systems will be organising the annual try dive in aid of charity, this year being Charity Malta. For a donation of Lm4, participants will be taken in a 20min exploration dive accompanied by qualified instructors at Exiles Beach in Sliema from 9am till 4pm. Participants 18- require a written parental/ guardian consent. For further information contact Winne Sammut on 99496757.