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Notte Bianca Notte Bianca 25th and 26th September 2010 Programme 1 Upper Barrakka Gardens – Wine Garden Live Bands 6.00pm The Creepers 8.15pm Skimmed 9:15pm Mark Spiteri & Band 10.30pm Chris & Moira 12.00am Eve Ransom 1.30am Saving Alexis 8.00pm Firing of the Saluting Battery by Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna Observing of Celestial Objects – The Astronomical Society of Malta 2 Castille Place (in front of Malta Stock Exchange) 6.00pm – onwards Classical & Folk Music - The Klezmer Trio from Musique de Chambre An Evening of Romantic Music - Barocco Cultural Events 3 St James Bastion (Central Bank Car Park) Egyptian Band – „Ana Masry‟ Sequins in the City Oriental Dance – Ya Habibi School of Middle Eastern Dance Middle Eastern Dance – Fringe Benefits International Dance Company Classic Sports Car Club Malta – Car Show (Drop-off/Pick-up Point) 4 Central Bank of Malta – Castille Place The Central Bank of Malta Numismatic Collection – Currency Exhibition 5 St James Cavalier – Centre for Creativity 2.00pm M3P Inaugural Symposium His Chair - Video and Photographic installation Jess Flood-Paddock & Spartacus Chetwynd - Malta Contemporary Arts Foundation St James Cavalier Children's Summer Club Exhibition Malta Cine Circle presents - Images from the Past (a selection of historical video from the past 50 years of the Malta Cine Circle) Children's fun and games. Creativity sessions for all the Family 6 Hastings Garden – Kids Area 5.30pm – onwards. Sail into a Fairytale – games, story telling, music and theatre for children with the Cheer up Animation Team 6.00pm – every hour. Storytelling with Puppets – Rita Antoinette Borg 7 St John’s Cavalier – Cavalier Street Addio del Passato : a theatre installation project with Pino Scicluna based on the “ internati “ in Malta during the 2nd World War 8 Hastings Garden M3p – Alternative music concert 6.30pm Synergy 7.30pm Overouts 8.30pm R.A.S. 9.15pm Memento Nostri 10.00pm Loathe 11.00pm The Lesser Gods 12.00am Norm Rejection 1.00am Forsaken 9 Ċentru Servizz Anzjan – 3 Old Mint Street Exhibition of works by the elderly at the Residential Homes for the Elderly and audio- visual presentations Entertainment and folklore with talent by the elderly 7.20pm to 10.40pm – every 40 minutes – Discussion 10 Parliamentary Secretariat for Small Business and Land – Old Mint Street Keeping the records straight - A selection of antique volumes from the National Notarial Archive including the Cantilena of Pietro Paolo Caxaro – the first example of written Maltese dating back to 1533. 11 National Museum of Fine Arts – South Street Viewing of Museum Exhibtion: Emvin Cremona: Shaping a modern identity in Malta‟s philatelic collection (1957- 1979): An exhibition of philatelic material exploring particular aspects of the work of artist Emvin Cremona in this field. In conjunction with Maltapost plc. At the Contemporary Hall. Exhibition: Archaeology of the Future: An exhibition of paintings by Russian artist Galina Troizky at the Loggia Exhibition curated by Heritage Malta Holland Baroque Society: an ensemble from Utrecht will be performing live baroque music during the night inside the galleries of the museum 12 Ministry of Finance, the Economy and Investment – South Street 9.00pm; 10.30pm Caroline Calleja - The Enchanting Harp Exhibition – Maiolica from the National Collection 13 Workers’ Memorial Building – South Street 8.00pm; 9.30pm; 11:00pm Jazz/funk unplugged band - In Beat 6.30pm; 12.00am 4th System Clarinet Quartet 14 City Theatre – Old Bakery Street 10:00pm; 12:00am Charles & Ron Fashion Show 15 Guided Tours - Ordinance Street 7.00pm; 7.30pm; 8.30pm; 9.00pm Children Stories at Valletta 8.00pm; 9.00pm; 9.15pm; 9.30pm; 9.45pm The Knights Historic Walk 10.00pm to 11.00pm; every 15 minutes Corsairs and Pirates Tour 11.15pm to 1.45am; every 30 minutes Haunted Houses of Valletta 11.30pm to 2.00am; every 30 minutes City of Crime Sunday morning 09.30am & 11.00am Children Stories at Valletta 10.00am & 12.00pm Corsairs and Pirates Tour 10.30am & 11.30am The Knights Historic Walk 16 St Andrew’s Scots Church – South Street 6.00pm to 1.00am Viewing of Church Musical interludes throughout the evening ranging from organ to rock gospel music 17 Galea’s Art Gallery –Strait Street Echoes - 60 paintings created live during the Malta Arts Festival, Malta Jazz Festival and other events July/August 2010 Jam Band - a changing trio of local musicians 18 Palazzo Ferreria (Ministry of Education, Employment & the Family) – Republic Street The Palazzo Ferreria was built in the late 19th century on the site of the Order of St John's arsenal or ferreria, as the private residence for a wealthy wheat importer, Giuseppe Buttigieg and his wife Giovanna Camilleri. 6.00pm to 3.00am Exhibition and on hands works by students from the School of Art Quicksand Duo Live and Unplugged 19 Soċjeta` Filarmonika Nazzjonali ‘La Valette’ – Republic Street The „La Valette‟ band has been playing in the streets of Valletta since the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in July 1875. Viewing of Society Archives 20 St Barbara Church – Republic Street 8.00pm to 12.00am – Concert by Stargate String Quartet 21 Old Opera House Ruins 6.00pm - every hour La passion del Tango Argentino – Charlene Farrugia & Franko Bozac; Duo Mascagni In collaboration with MITC & GHRC 22 Our Lady of Victory Church – Victory Square This was the first church built in Valletta to commemorate the victory over the Turks during the so-called „Great Siege‟ of 1565. 23 Auberge de Castille The original Auberge was built by the renowned Maltese architect Girolamo Cassar in 1574. It was extensively re-modelled and virtually rebuilt in 1741, the present plan of the imposing structure attributed to Andrea Belli. State and official rooms will be opened for viewing Joy Gospel Singers Armed Forces of Malta Opening of part of underground passage way at the Auberge de Castille „Letteratura taħt l-art‟ – Poetry Reading for children and adults by Maltese Poets Norbert Bugeja and Adrian Grima 24 Café’ Micallef – St Paul’s Street 7.00pm to 3.00am Jesmond Griscti solo guitar 25 Palazzo Parisio (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) – Merchants Street Built in the late 18th century, the Palazzo became Napoleon's headquarters during his short visit in Malta. It is named after Chevalier Paolo Parisio Muscati, a Neapolitan Maltese nobleman who played an influential role during the latter years of the Order of St. John‟s rule in Malta. 26 Auberge d’Italie – Merchants Street Built in 1574. The ornate arms above the entrance were made for Grand Master Gregorio Carafa. „Sacred Spaces‟ - Exhibition of Paintings and Sculptures by Antonio Mifsud 6.00pm – every hour Classical music - Lang Quartet Photo Exhibition – The Maltese Coast 27 The Missions Office – 7 Merchants’ Street Exhibition & ongoing presentation on the Life of Mother Theresa, including her relic Exhibition on Mons. Cilia, founder of the Missions Office in Malta Exhibition of Cribs from different Countries 28 Palazzo Castellania (Ministry for Health, the Elderly and Community Care) – Merchants’ Street Sir Temi Zammit Laboratory The Dungeons of Palazzo Castellania „Natura‟ - Wood & Stone Sculpture Exhibition by Mario Agius Exhibition – Valletta Glass Display and Sale of fruit and vegetables Health Promotion Information Desk 29 St Francis Church – Republic Street 5.15pm; 6.30pm; 8.00pm Mass La Bottega del presepio from Ghaqda Hbieb tal-presepju 30 National Museum of Archaeology – Republic Street Educational activities for the whole family. At the Lecture Room Exhibition: Bamboo Weaves and Straw Weaves: An exhibition exploring the use of bamboo and straw to produce artistic, functional artefacts. In conjunction with the Chinese Cultural Centre. At the Grand Salon. Exhibition: Latest Heritage Malta Major Acquisitions. An exhibition of recent acquisitions by Heritage Malta including works of art acquired from the late Dr Borg Olivier auction At the Medieval Hall. 31 Dance Hall Avenue - Strait Street between St John’s and Melita Street 6.00pm - every hour Interactive Ball Room Dancing All Night - Sway Dance Company 6.30pm - every hour Hip Hop & Break Dancing - Urban Echo 32 Din l-Art Ħelwa premises – Melita Street Blue campaign photographic and Marine Biodiversity exhibition‟ competition for the environment 8.00pm & 9.45pm – WAVES OF LIFE – A documentary on the marine biodiversity 33 2_22 – Great Siege Road Johnny Cash Tribute Band 34 St Augustine Parish Church – Old Bakery Street The foundation stone was laid in 1571 according to the plan of Geralomo Cassar. The church was rebuilt in 1765 according to a plan of Giuseppe Bonnici. 35 Rodex Arts and Crafts – Old Bakery Street Street paintings of Valletta 36 Il-Bottegin ta’ San Martin Art Studio – Old Bakery Street Art Alive – art exhibition and hands-on experience, including wood carving www.bottegin.com 37 Burlesque 1 – Strait Street between St John and St Lucy Street Vaudeville Circus – The Dazzle Troupe 38 Great Siege Square 7.00pm Freddie Mizzi Band 9.30pm No Business Like Show Business with Joe Cutajar & Paul Abela Big Band 39 King’s Own Band Club – Republic Street An exhibition of the Band Club‟s treasures in the hall of King Edward VII MEUSAC MEUSAC will provide an info point along with 2 multimedia displays featuring the EU‟s CAP and the EU themed children‟s cartoon „The Magical Adventures of Tommy & Rosy‟. 40 San Giovanni Café & Restaurant- St John’s Square Busuttil & Co. Band 41 St John’s Square 9.30pm Concert by the Police Band under the direction of Senior Inspector Anthony Cassar 42 St John’s Co-Cathedral – St John’s Square Built between 1573 and 1578, having been commissioned in 1572 by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière as the conventual church of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller of St John. 7.00pm – 12.00am – Viewing of St John‟s Co-Cathedral, Oratory and Museum including works by Caravaggio and Mattia Preti.
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