GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR MINISTRY FOR CULTURE, HERITAGE, SPORT & LEISURE 310 Main Street Gibraltar
PRESS RELEASE
No. 234/2011
Date. 3rd August 2011
GIBRALTAR NATIONAL WEEK
The Ministry of Culture has announced the programme of events for this year’s Gibraltar National Week.
Commenting on the announcement, Culture Minister Edwin Reyes has said: ‘The Ministry of Culture have again co-ordinated a wide-ranging series of events that should ensure an enjoyable National Week. As in the past, the emphasis remains very much on celebration with varied entertainment offering a range of shows and activities for all to enjoy in the spirit of this special occasion. I am confident that Gibraltarians of all ages will have much to enjoy in the lead-up to and on National Day itself.’
The programme of events is attached for publication.
Telephone: (350) 20047592; Fax: (350) 20047579; E-mail: minculture@gibtelecom.net NATIONAL WEEK 2011
st th 31 August to 9 September 2011
August
Wednesday 31 9pm National Week Classical Concert St Michael’s Cave ‘Mozart: Symphony No40: ‘Beethoven: Violin Concerto Op61:’ Arranged on behalf of the Ministry of Culture by the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society Tickets at £20 on sale from Sacarello’s Coffee Shop, Irish Town As from Wednesday 3 rd August 2011 Tickets at £10 for Senior Citizens and Students available from the Silver Shop,222 Main Street, and the John Mackintosh Hall reception Bus shuttle available as from 8pm at Elliot’s Way and Public Market
September
Thursday 1 to 8pm ‘Gibbovision’ Wednesday 7 A Santos Productions’ Llanito Comedy (No performance on Sunday 5) By Christian Santos and Richard Mor John Mackintosh Hall Tickets at £12 on sale at the Nature Shop in Casemates Square
As from Tuesday 16 th August 2011
Friday 2 7pm - midnight Beer Fest Bayside Sports Centre Complex Tickets at £20 on sale at Lewis Stagnetto Ltd, 41 Main Street As from Wednesday 3 rd August 2011
Telephone: (350) 20047592; Fax: (350) 20047579; E-mail: [email protected]
Saturday 3 11am to 1.30pm Book Crossing Day Cathedral St Mary the Crowned
Monday 5 to 9.30am to 11pm Modern Art Exhibition by John Fisher Friday 9 In Aid of the Gibraltar Club House Project Upper Exhibition Gallery John Mackintosh Hall Entrance Free
Monday 5 7pm Gibraltar Photographic Society Exhibition Official Opening & Prize Giving Lower Exhibition Gallery John Mackintosh Hall
Tuesday 6 to 10am – 9pm Gibraltar Photographic Society Exhibition Friday 16 *10am – 6pm John Mackintosh Hall on Friday 16 Lower Exhibition Gallery Entrance Free
Wednesday 7 12 noon – 7pm Tribute to Bacarisas Friday 23 Gibraltar Art Gallery, 5 Cannon Lane Entrance Free
Friday 9 9.30pm – 1.30am Rock Concert Waterport Coach Park Free Entrance Arranged on behalf of the Ministry of Culture by Events Unlimited
Telephone: (350) 20047592; Fax: (350) 20047579; E-mail: [email protected]