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THE ACTIVITY AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

The Official Events Guide of &

MALTA 8 1 . o N e u s s

I NATIONAL EVENTS - PLACES OF INTEREST HERITAGE - SPORT - RESTAURANTS & MUCH MORE... MAPS INSIDE

RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd. In collaboration with OctoberOctober 0808 SSSSSh... Captivating Gozo!

Small and beautiful as it is, Gozo cannot be seen in just one day. As a place to relax, ‘hang out’ and live the good life the island is unsurpassed. After you set foot on Gozo, you’ll know why you need more than just a day to savour it’s leisurely charms. The more you enjoy your visit to Gozo, the more likely you are to return, and to recommend the island to others. If you are intrigued by this beautiful island’s ability to create ‘Gozo fanatics’ like ourselves, then plan a visit. We always stay for more than just a day. It’s the secret hideaway of all Maltese. Which is why we would prefer to leave it undiscovered by you. But it’s in our nature to share the best we have with visitors. 03 Contents 9/20/08 8:32 PM Page 1

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Contents Tourist Information ...... 4 Re-Enactments ...... 5 Feasts ...... 5 Heritage ...... 6 Exhibitions ...... 8 Performances ...... 14 Theatre ...... 18 Sports ...... 19 Festivals...... 20 Gardens ...... 23 Maps: Sliema/St.Julian’s ....26-27 RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd Rabat/...... 28 Publisher ...... 29 Mario Zahra Bugibba/St. Paul’s Bay..30 Advertising Sales Executive ...... 31 Valerie Rausi

Compilation While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy Sandra Zahra of the information given in this booklet, no liability can be accepted by RMF Publishing and Surveys Limited for any error, omissions, or changes in the information Mapping given, or for the consequence of any reliance on the © 2008 RMF Publishing & information. Surveys ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in [email protected] a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, Contact Events Malta on: or otherwise - without the prior permission in writing from the publisher. This publication may not be resold, hired Tel: (+356) 21220766 out, or otherwise disposed of by way of trade in any form e-mail: [email protected] of binding, or cover other than that with which it is published, without the prior consent of the publishers. 103, G’Mangia Hill Pieta’ MSD1313 Malta. This edition was published in October 2008. © 2008 Published & Designed: RMF Publishing & Surveys ltd. 04 Tourist Info. 9/20/08 4:20 PM Page 1

Tourist Info. Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority point to point, services. The islands. Cyclists should Tourist Info. cost of a bus route ranges remember to always follow from 15 cents to 70 cents.The the highway code and clearly longest bus journey takes hand signal their intentions. about fifty minutes; the aver- age ride is between 20 and 30 minutes.

Driving Driving is on the left. There is a speed limit of 80 kilome- tres per hour on arterial roads and 40 kph in urban areas.

Public Transport Cycling Boat Hire Malta’s public transport sys- Cycling became popular again Canoes, rowing boats, sailing tem offers a cheap and effi- since the introduction of all boats, pedalos and speedboats cient way of touring the Island. terrain cycles (ATBs), which are available for hire from a The main bus terminus is in are ideally situated to Malta number of operators in the Valletta from where buses and Gozo. ATBs and bicycles more popular seaside resorts. operate to all parts of Malta, may be hired from various Larger vessels and yachts are although there are also direct, cycle shops throughout the also available for charter.

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Re-enactments Re-Enactments Napoleon’s troops aided by a narration that describes the historical background of 1798- 1800. The re-enactment unfolds in a series of drama- tized scenes that depict the arrival of the French, their administration of Malta, the Maltese’ rebellion and the arrival of the British Troops that led to the French surrender. u Fort St. Elmo,Valletta The Malta Military Tattoo º 19 October, 11am.Tickets: The 5th Malta Military Tattoo will definitely provide an enter- Adults €4.66, Children aged 6 taining atmosphere of precision marching, formation displays - 12 €1.16, Students €2.33. and above all good music. Besides, there will also be other ¤v All Buses spectacular performances. Following the success of last year’s 22915136 show and its growing reputation, this year the Tattoo promises to be the biggest ever presented and will definitely be one of Feasts the top events in Malta. Patrons are being encouraged to pre- Our Lady of the book their seats for one of the two performances, to be part Rosary of this great entertaining precision display/musical experience, u Zurrieq to avoid disappointment. This year participating bands/groups 5 October will come from Turkey, Estonia,Wales, Scotland and Malta. º 32, 34, 38 u Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre,Ta’ Qali v 11 - 12 October, 6pm.Tickets €10, €15, €20 and VIP €50. º Our Lady of the 65, 86 v Rosary ¤ 21376312, 79068676 u º 5 October Historical Re-enactment During the re-enactment the v 8 The Historical Re-enactment fort's garrison is dressed in its Group of Malta will be giving ani- best uniforms to demonstrate St. Francis of Assisi umated tours at the Red Tower. to the Grand Bailiff its military u Sliema Mellieha prowess. The duration of the º 5 October º 5 October, 10.30am, show is 40 minutes. v 60, 63 11.30am, 12.30pm.Tickets €1. u Fort St. Elmo,Valletta. v 43, 44, 45, 48 º 5, 12, 26 October. Tickets: Our Lady of Good €4.66 adults, €1.16 children Health In Guardia (aged 6 - 12), €2.33 students. u Rabat A historical re-enactment that ¤v All Buses º 19 October portrays an authentic historical 23696073/4 v 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 event.This is the regular inspec- tion of the fort and garrison by ALARME Our Lady of The Girdle the Grand Bailiff of the Order The 50 min. re-enactment por- u Gudja of the Knights of St. John in trays military skirmishes º 26 October charge of military affairs. between Maltese militia and v 8

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Knights Spectacular Palazzo Parisio & Maltese Summer 1565 Dinner Show Gardens Folklore Nights 19th century Maltese , An action packed musical spec- home of the Marquis Scicluna Delight all your senses with tacle with 50 talented perform- family, with a history, architec- a trio of food, wine and song. ers and 8 trained horses. Patrons ture and interior unique in Enjoy a fabulous 3 - course are served a 3 course dinner Malta. A glorious showcase of buffet dinner including with free flowing wine and bev- Maltese and Italian craftsman- wine while enjoying, live man- erages as the Knights of St. John ship with an ornate gilded, mir- dolin music and live folk enter- in shining armour, vanquish the rored ballroom reminiscent of tainment by a team of dancers, lavishly dressed warriors of Versailles. under the night stars. A most Suleiman the Magnificent in the u Palazzo Parisio, memorable Maltese night out! epic siege of 1565. NXR 1700 Bookings recommended. u u The Limestone Heritage, The Arena, Montekristo º Monday - Saturday 9am - Estates, Hal Farrug, l/o Siggiewi. 6pm(except public hols). Last Mons. Azzopardi Str. Siggiewi º Every Thursday at 7.30pm. admission 4.30pm. Tickets: º Every Friday at 8.30pm Tickets: Adults €48, Children Adults €9, Student €6, Adults: €40,Children under 12: under 12: €24. Children €4.50. €5. Free transport available v 89 ¤v Free transport available v 54, 55, 56, 65 ¤ 21228065, 99991565 ¤ 21412461 21464931, 99457475

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Heritage salutes would be fired to honour visiting dignitaries or vessels to Malta. For hundreds of years, it also doubled as the official public time marker from where a gun was fired at sunrise, noon and sunset to provide the public with the exact hour of the day. The first and last soundings indicated the time when all town gates where to be opened or closed. Malta at War Museum, The noon-day round was meant Vittoriosa for mariners to calibrate their A vast wartime underground air timepieces on board for naviga- raid shelter formed by a labyrinth The Saluting Battery, of hand excavated tunnels. Used Valletta tional reasons.After all these cen- turies, the old tradition of firing a throughout WWII as a regional Sited at Valletta’s best vantage gun at noon (12pm) still takes civil protection centre and under- point under the Upper Barracca place here daily. Guided tours of ground accommodation for some Gardens and overlooking the the battery are offered before 500 persons during the raids. The , the Saluting and after the display at 11am and interior of this property has been Battery is still equipped with 12.30pm. Open: Daily 10am and faithfully restored and recon- original cannon. In the past, it 1.30pm. Free transport from this structed to its original state. served both to defend the har- site to the Malta at War Museum Entrance is from Couvre Porte bour and as an official ceremoni- and Fort Rinella leaves daily at Gate, Vittoriosa (across from the al platform from where gun 12.15 and 1.15pm. bus station) through a permanent display of original artefacts dedi- Fort Rinella, Kalkara cated to the daily life in wartime Fort Rinella is Malta’s only his- Malta.This Museum also compris- toric live-museum. It is a unique es a wartime movie produced in example of late 19th century 1942 by the Crown Film Unit on military engineering in being the express wish of H.M. King built as a steam-powered George VI to document the hero- mechanical war machine to ic stand of the Maltese during the house and power the world’s conflict. Length of film is 20mins. largest gun ever made – the Open Daily 10am – 4pm. All Armstrong 100-ton gun. This gun still survives in this fort. In its buses to Vittoriosa or follow signs time, it could fire a one-ton shell up to a distance of 8-miles at to Three Cities and then local which range it could pierce 21inches of ship armour. signs to museum. This fort has been painstakingly restored by volunteers back to its original state. A historical re-enactment takes place here daily FREE TRANSPORT is offered from the Saluting Battery to the at 2.30pm recreating aspects of the daily life of the Victorian gar- Malta at War Museum and Fort rison. This includes live cannon and musket firing. A brand new Rinella daily departing at 12.15 audiovisual is also available which outlines the colourful history of and 1.15pm. Intermediate free the fort and its monstrous gun. Open: Daily between 10.00am trips are also available between the last two attractions through- and 5.00pm. Guided tours and film shows are offered on the out the day . hour till 1.00pm after which there will be the historical re-enact- Tel. 21800992, 21803091; email: ment. Directions: Bus No.4 to Kalkara from Valletta bus station or [email protected]; follow signs to Three Cities and local signs to fort. www.wirtartna.org

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Evolution of Form Exhibitions Herman Ciappara will be Photograhic Exhibition exhibiting a collection of figu- By George Saguna. rative sculptures that he has u Art…e Gallery, 1, Library been working on during the Street,Victoria, Gozo last few years. The human º 1 - 3 October form has become the promi- ¤v All Buses nent theme that drives his 99804774 works and although his sculp- tures have varied greatly, this Photographic Model Exhibition exhibition will focus entirely Exhibition The Association of Model on contemporary works. This Exhibition of landscapes, pic- Engineers is holding its Annual collection embodies the evo- torial and illustrative work by Model Exhibition.This year, the lution of Herman’s style as he Charles Zammit. exhibition will be marking the explores the classical human u Auberge d’Aragon, Inde- Association's 25th anniversary. form and transforms it into pendence Square,Valletta Models of Aircraft, Military more stylised and abstract º 4 October Vehicles, Crafts, Marine, shapes. Herman is inspired v All Buses Figures, General Engineering, from everyday life, from Cars, Space & Science Fiction, watching people around him Asylum Seekers Trains, Dioramas and Diecast and the way they interact with A photographic exhibition by models will be on show. each other. However, he is Darrin Zammit Lupi in collab- During the exhibition, mem- mostly inspired from watching oration with Appogg. bers of the Association of dancers performing u , Republic Model Engineers will be u St. James Cavalier,Valletta Street,Valletta demonstrating how to build º 1 - 26 October º 4 October models of various subjects.The v All Buses v All Buses Engineering Section will put up ¤ 21223200 demonstrations of various Two Faces One Vision steam engines and trains, while Instant People - Just An abstract art exhibition by an airbrush demonstration will add Water! Anna Cassar and Anna also be held. For her sixth solo exhibition, Miggiani. u Scouts Headquarters, Debbie Caruana Dingli u Auberge d’Italie, Mer- returns to her favourite medi- chants Street,Valletta º 1 - 5 October, 9am - 8pm. um - watercolour - and her º 4 October Free admission. favourite subject - people. She v All Buses v All Buses sets about using a looser brush and even more water. Anima del Circo 2nd Annual Exhibition Hence, water becomes the An exhibition of works of art By the Pastels Society of Malta protagonist, even upstaging by Priscilla Ainhoa Griscti. u Malta Society of Arts, the paint. The people Debbie u Malta Maritime Museum, Palazzo de La Salle, 219 chooses to portray are those Vittoriosa. Republic Street,Valletta. that interest or amuse her, or º 1 - 5 October. Monday - º 1 - 7 October. Monday - those that catch her eye. Sunday, 9am - 5pm. Last Friday 9.30am - noon and u St James Cavalier,Valletta admission 4.30pm. Free during Notte Bianca between º 1 - 26 October admission. 7pm and 11.30pm. v All Buses v 6 v All Buses ¤ 21223200

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Exhibitions Drawinks 728 An art exhibition by Carmel Bonello. The drawings are mostly made in coloured inks on paper and are expressions of the artist's good and bad experiences and moments throughout the years 2007 and 2008. The drawings are full of energy and force, and with the use of black and chromatic colours the artworks shows energy, individuality and a per- sonal art and style.The Siggiewi Malta: Bays and Harbours born artist is an expressionist An exhibition of watercolour paintings by Joe Pace Ross. who uses different media and The artist’s preferred medium is transparent watercolours, themes to create original and which lend themselves beautifully to depicting the azure personal works of art. waters and honey coloured bastion walls rising from the u British High Commission harbours of Malta.The local Luzzu, so common in Maltese Whitehall Mansions, Ta' Xbiex fishing villages, also figures well in Joe Pace Ross’s paintings. Msida The vivid luzzu colours, which have become typical of and º 1 - 31 October. Monday - exclusive to Malta and Gozo, are excellently reflected in Friday 8.30am - 3pm. Closed clear translucent seas. Galleys, vessels, warships and boats in on public holidays. general - both old and modern - are also a favourite sub- v 63 ject of the artist who portrays faithfully these frequent visi- ¤ 99827638 tors to our Island. u Gallery G 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Anima: The Soul Within º 4 - 25 October. Weekdays 9am - 5pm. Saturdays 9.30am An exhibition of easel and - 12.30pm. wall-panel sculptures, and v 55, 56, 58 abstract paintings by Antonio ¤ 21421984/5 Mifsud u Inquisitor's Palace,Vittoriosa º 2 October - 2 November. Paintings Exhibition Palazzo de La Salle, 219 Monday - Sunday 9am- 5pm. Paintings exhibition by Audig Republic Street,Valletta. Last admission 4.30pm. uand Chrissie Scott. º 5 - 11 October. 11am - v 6 Art…e Gallery, 1, Library 3pm. Free admission. Street,Victoria, Gozo v All Buses L’Italiano e la Piazza º 4 - 23 October Competition by Maltese ¤v All Buses Paintings Exhibition painters, organised by the Italian 99804774 An exhibition of paintings by Ambassador P.A.Trabalza. Rupert Cefai. Free Standing u Italian Cultural Institute, Exhibition by Artists Ivan u Art…e Gallery, 1, Library St George’s Square,Valletta. Fenech, Charles Bonnici, Street,Victoria, Gozo º 3 - 24 October David Mifsud and Due º 9 October - 8 November v All Buses uMifsud. ¤v All Buses ¤ 21221462 Malta Society of Arts, 99804774

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Gozo Artists @ Home bition offers visitors to the Ceramics and in Bugibba Island a chance to see a wide Artworks Exhibition Painting, jewellery, sculpture, spectrum of Maltese creativity Collective exhibition involving metal work, gifts and more by within one space and feel the Fused Glass. Hermine A. Sammut, Jackie Mediterranean environment u Art Academy, 131, Roberts and other Gozo artists and culture present in influ- Constitution Street, Mosta u ‘Windy Corner’ 44 ence and inspiration. º 17 - 31 October Borgnor Beach Street (oppo- u Palazzo de La Salle, 219 v 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50 site Captain Morgan Jetty), Republic Street,Valletta. Bugibba, º 17 - 29 October. 10am - Silverpoint º 10 - 12 October. Friday & 1pm and 4.30 - 6.30pm. Free An exhibition of paintings and Saturday 10am - 1pm & 6 - admission. works on paper using silver- 8pm. Sunday 10am - 1pm. v All Buses point technique by Victor v 48, 49, 58, 70, 86 Koulbak. ¤ 79617746, 79562753 Paintings Exhibition u National Museum of Fine By curated by Judy Metters. Arts,Valletta girl; interviewed u Banca Giuratale Foyer, º 17 October - 9 An exhibition of photography Victoria, Gozo November. Monday - Sunday and design by Kenneth Borg º 17 - 31 October 9am - 5pm. Last Admission and Paul Mizzi. v All Buses 4.30pm. Free admission. u The Lower Gallery, Malta ¤ 21556125 v All Buses Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa. º 10 October - 21 November. Monday - Sunday 9am - 5pm. Last Admission 4.30pm. Free admission. v 6

National Art Competition and Exhibition The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce Consapevolezza will be holding the 7th C.S.Lawrence could be pigeon-holed as a portrait artist but that National Art Competition and would be short-changing her. Her subject matter ranges from Exhibition. This is a major her portraits, for which she has become renowned, to land- event in Malta’s art calendar scapes and figurative compositions. Although her work is imme- bringing together more than diately identifiable, it is a challenge to define the style that marks 100 artists and their work in a her art. Style becomes secondary to innovative exploration as single venue making it the she constantly pushes the envelope of her creative boundaries. largest show of artistic works Whatever the outcome, the sincerity and intensity of this artist’s on the island. Mediums ranging personal self-expression and journey of discovery through the from oils to pastels, from medium of art is unmistakable. ceramics, to sculpted wood, u Gallery G 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija stone and metal will be dis- º 11 - 31 October.Weekdays 9am - 5pm. Saturdays 9.30am played in the newly refur- - 12.30pm. bished halls with their high- v 55, 56, 58 tech lighting system.The exhi- ¤ 21421984/5

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Dog Show better fulfilled through artis- be divided into three Over 200 dogs will be tic expression that gave sat- categories that of Pure aprticipating in the Maltese isfaction not only to herself Breed Adults, Pure Breed Ladies Kennel Association’s but enjoyment to whoever Kittens and all Domestic All Breed Champion- shared in her work. House Cats. Show doors ship Dog Show. Held Although Alexia is versatile to this very memorable under the auspices of the in various subjects that afternoon open at 11am Maltese National Canine include portrait, still life and for the public and cat lovers Federation. animals, her great passion is alike. u Cottonera Sports Com- for marine and landscape u Coastline Hotel, Salina plex, Cottonera Avenue, studies that are forever a Bay, Salina Vittoriosa source of fascination. º 26 October º 18 October, open 3 - u Artitude Gallery, Tigne v 68, 70 6.30pm. Street, Sliema º 19 October, open 9am - º 24 October - 8 Out of the Fire noon and 3 - 6.40pm November A collective ceramic art v 6 v 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 68 exhibition featuring the ¤ 21316708 work of seven local ceramic Marine Art Exhibition artists: Barbara Attard By well known International Exhibition Pettett, Julie Apap, Talia Marine Artist Thomas J. Original exhibition by Maggi, Zell Osborne, Rosella Burnell. Limited Edition Raymond Zammit. Schembri, Deborah Prints of accurately detailed u Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz Marmara, Sue Mifsud - con- eye-witness accounts of the Mallia Tabone, Wied il-Ghasel sists of ceramics teachers, battle including Lord Street, Mosta Malta Society of Arts prize Nelson Sailing into Mgarr º 25 October - 8 winners and mature Harbour will be available. A November Ceramics Degree students portion of all sales will go v 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50 each with many years of to Gozo Charities. ¤ 21433675 exhibiting and practical u Sentinella Hall, Cittadella, experience in their chosen Gozo medium. º 21 - 29 October u Heritage Malta Head v All Buses Office, Merchants Street, Valletta Magic From My º 24 October - 8 Balcony December. Open Monday Artist Alexia Coppini's first to Sunday between 8am solo exhibition. She wishes and 5pm. Last admission to share her joy in artistic at 4.30pm. Free admis- expression with a wider sion. sphere of persons who, like v All Buses herself enjoy life through the appreciation of any art Hand-Painted Signs form. It was under the gen- Cat Show/Exhibition Exhibition tile guidance of her art The Malta Feline Guardians u Italian Cultural Institute, teacher that she started Club (MFGC) announces St George’s Square,Valletta. developing her talent and its 10th Cat Show º 31 October discovered that life could be Exhibition. The cats will v All Buses

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A Diary of Obsessions He then moved on to large- John Busuttil Leaver is scale monochrome paintings exhibiting 22 works planned that depict the statues of the and painted over a period Old Masters. Characteristic ranging from 3 to 10 years. of the next period is a series Some of these paintings refer of paintings ‘composition of to feminility but without a girl’ which carry the style using the nude. Others further on. Following this express disappointment with phase, one then arrives at over urbanization, and some the most recent paintings use the tree as a symbol of where colour becomes harmony and wisdom “lost”. more prominent. Other obsessive themes are u Casa Scicluna, Paul the bastions, cliffs and Portelli Str.Victoria , Gozo. Yungian archetypes such as º October - December “boats” and “birds”, v All Buses expressed with an original technical twist. Volumes u Main Hall, St. James An exhibition of contempo- Cavalier,Valletta rary sculpture by Victor Agius º 31 October - 7 showing ceramics and mixed December media sculptures. v All Buses u Exhibition Hall, Ministry ¤ 21223200 for Gozo, St. Francis Square, Victoria, Gozo De-Coding Beauty º 31 October - 23 Art exhibition by George November. Monday - Friday, Scicluna. This exhibition 8am - 4.30pm. Saturday 9am - shows sketches dating back noon. to the early 90’s when v All Buses George’s distinctive style ¤ 79594508 was beginning to emerge.

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Theatre Performances Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Performances A Musical Offering Lunchtime Concert. Pro- gramme: Nicolo Porpora - Sinfonia da Camera a tre op 2/6 in Bb major. J S Bach - Musical Offering - Trio Sonata in C minor for flute, violin and basso continuo. J C F Bach - Sonata in C major for flute, violin and obbligato harpsi- chord. Performers: Sarah Spiteri – violin. Silvio Zammit – flute. Ramona Zammit Formosa - harpsichord. u St. Catherine of Italy Church,Valletta º 2 October, 12.30pm. Tickets €5. Voices - Tell Me Why All Buses v VOICES was originally set up in 1991 by the late Louis Naudi, together with Adrian Mamo, Tony Vella and Sue Weenink. They Bach and Beyond organised a musical event that allowed young people to express The one-hour concert inaugu- their musical talents in a positive way, to celebrate the beauty of rates a new concert piano at life and give joy to others with a spirit of altruism. Since then,Voices the concert hall. Starting off has continued to grow in popularity and success but has always with the work of Bach to more kept this underlying ‘spirit of Voices’ very much alive. Everyone modern piano works to involved, from the choir members, to the band, back stage, front of demonstrate the evolution of house, as well as the committee, participate purely on a voluntary piano composition and tech- basis. The concerts are held every two years with the aim of rais- nique. Performers: Ramona ing funds which are then distributed to a number of charitable Zammit Formosa: piano. Silvio institutions. Tell Me Why is the title of this year’s edition – why the Zammit: flute. Chamber poverty, why the violence, why the drugs, why the ignorance.This orchestra under the baton of year, the committee has decided that 50% of the funds collected Mro. Hermann Farrugia Frantz. will be dedicated to a major project, which aims to emphasise and Organized by Barocco reinforce the possibility of a positive approach to a more ‘healthy’ Cultural Events. lifestyle, using music and arts as a focal point. u Sagrestia Vault, Valletta u Mediterranean Conference Centre,Valletta Waterfront 1 - 5 and 9 - 13 October, 7.30pm. 5 October, 4pm.Tickets: 3 October, 8pm. º º €15, €18, €21 All Buses v All Buses ¤ 21680952 v ¤ 25595751 (9am - 1pm) Ghanjet il-Poplu A night with local singers/song- writers including Teddie Zammit, Rita Pace, David Azzopardi, Walter Micallef,

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Performances Frank O’Neil, Mark Tonna and º 4 October, 8.45pm. u St. Catherine of Italy Corazon Mizzi among others. v All Buses Church,Valletta u Auberge de Baviere, St 5 October,11am.Tickets €5. Sebastian Street,Valletta º Monday Ovations v All Buses º 4 October, 9.30pm. Organised by the Malta v All Buses Cultural Institute. Masters of the Bow – u Casino Maltese, Republic works for solo viola Classical/Contemporary Street,Valletta Lunchtime Concert. Pro- Concert º 6 October, 7pm. gramme: Geminiani - Adagio e Classical/Contemporary con- v All Buses Fuga in Eb major.J S Bach - Suite cert by violoncellist and No 2 in D minor BWV 1008. pianist of works by Maltese Reger - Suite No 1 op 131d. composer Karl Fiorini. Performer: Sarah Spiteri - viola. u Casino Maltese, Republic u St. Catherine of Italy Street,Valletta Church,Valletta 4 October, 10pm. º 9 October, 12.30pm. All Buses º v Tickets €5. All Buses Michael Bolton v Concert Musica Sacra Singer-songwriter Michael Concert by Schola Contorum Bolton will be performing a Jubilate under the direction of selection of his classic tracks Marouska Attard. This con- live in Malta. His hits and suc- His Life and his Music cert is being held in occasion cessful cover versions Listen to Puccini’s well-loved of the World Hospice and include Can I Touch You and famous arias from his most Palliative Care Day with the There and Said I Loved You famous operas: Tosca, theme: 'Hospice and Palliative But I Lied. Bolton, who will Turandot, Madame Butterfly, La Care: A Human Right'... every be performing with his Fanciulla del West, La Boheme person is entitled for access 1990s band, has sold 53 mil- by Malta’s best voices Marita to hospice and palliative care. lion albums, and has netted Bezzina (soprano) and Joseph The concert features various both the American Music Aquilina (tenor) accompanied pieces, mainly Baroque, which Awards and Grammys. on piano by Ramona Zammit will be performed 'a cappella' u Malta Fairs & Convention Formosa. Organized by or otherwise with organ Centre,Ta’ Qali Barocco Cultural Events. accompaniment by Dr. Hugo 4 October. Tickets: €30, º u Sagrestia Vault, Valletta Agius Muscat. The repertoire €40, €50 Waterfront (Bach, Mozart, Handel, 65, 86 v º 10 October, 8pm. Bartolucci, etc....) will surely ¤ 21410371/2 v All Buses please the listeners and the ¤ 21680952 Baroque environment of our Sacred Music Concert historical Co-Cathedral will Sacred Music Concert for Works for Flute and surely fill one's heart with sat- mezzo soprano and harp. Harpsichord isfaction for contributing for Mezzo Soprano: Claire Massa, such a good cause. Harp: Caroline Calleja. Lunchtime Concert. Perform- u St. John’s Co-Cathedral, u St Augustine Parish ers: Silvio Zammit - flute. Valletta Church, Old Bakery Street, Ramona Zammit Formosa - º 10 October, 7.30pm. Valletta piano. v All Buses

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Theatre Performances Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Annual Musical Programme By The Philarmonic Society and the King’s Own Band. u Catholic Institute, Floriana º 11 October v All Buses ¤ 21222543

Solo Keyboard Works Lunchtime Concert. Performer: Ramona Zammit Formosa. u St. Catherine of Italy La Bohème Church,Valletta La Bohème is an opera in four acts by Giacomo Puccini. The º 16 October, 12.30pm. world première performance of La Bohème was in Turin on Tickets €5. February 1, 1896 at the Teatro Regio and conducted by the young v All Buses Arturo Toscanini.La Bohème - a first for resident conductor Colin Attard, includes a superb cast headed by internationally acclaimed Vocal & Instrumental Maltese soprano Lydia Caruana as Mimì. Giorgio Casciarri in the Concert role of Rodolfo (the poet) will head the male quadruple flanked By the Group from Hamburg by Marzio Giossi (Marcello - painter), Romano Franceschetto "VocEns". (Schaunard – musician) and Noel Galea (Colline – philosopher). u , St. Chris- The latter three are no new faces for the Aurora. Another new topher Street, Valletta face will be Christiane Boesiger who will be interpreting the º 17 October, 7.30pm. dynamic and demanding role of Musetta. This international cast v All Buses will be complemented by the Aurora Opera Chorus, which this year also includes a junior section. The Crossbreed Ensemble u Teatru ta’ l-Opra Aurora,Victoria, Gozo This concert offers an eclectic º 11 October, 7.30pm. Tickets: €45, €60, €70. The theatre palette of contemporary music shall provide a free shuttle service, Mgarr-Victoria-Mgarr, before by Ruben Zahra and other and after the opera. Patrons are kindly requested to book their Maltese composers. The pro- seats upon purchasing the opera tickets. gramme portrays a collision of v All Buses folk embellishments, rock-driv- ¤ 21562974, 21559452 en sequences, ethnic instru- ments and pounding rhythms - harnessed by the bravura of The Scarlatti Project - sate di piagarmi (from uthe Crossbreed ensemble. Part 1 Pompeo). Sento nel cuore . Le Teatru Manoel, Old Lunchtime Concert. Pro- Violette (from Pirro e Theatre Street,Valletta gramme: Domenico Scarlatti - Demetrio). Performers: º 19 October Cantata a voce sola con violini Marouska Attard – soprano. ¤v All Buses "Pur nel sonno almen tal’ora" St. James Consort. 21222618 for soprano, 2 violins and con- u St. Catherine of Italy tinuo. Alessandro Scarlatti - Church,Valletta Meet the Composer - Operatic Arias & Cantatas). º 12 October, 11am.Tickets Brahms Gia il Sole dal Gange (from €5. Lunchtime Concert. Pro- L'Honesta negli amori). O ces- v All Buses grame: Sonata for Viola and

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Piano no 1 in F minor. Two Also featuring Antonino u Tejatru Astra, Victoria, Songs op 91. Performers: Interisano, Miriam Cauchi, Gozo. Sarah Spiteri – viola. Sandra Franco de Grandis and the 24 October Scicluna – mezzo soprano. Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. º All Buses Elizabeth Leonardi - piano u Teatru Astra, Victoria, v ¤ 21550985 u St. Catherine of Italy Gozo Church,Valletta º 23 October, 7.30pm. Wiener Akademie º 19 October, 11am.Tickets Tickets: €40, €60, €110. Orchestra €5. 25 October, 7.30pm. º In collaboration with the All Buses Tickets: €50, €70, €120. v Austrian Embassy, Teatru All Buses v Manoel is proud to pres- La Serena ¤ 21550985 ent the highly reputed Teatru Manoel in collabora- Wiener Akademie tion with The Embassy of Orchestra conducted by Portugal, presents Portuguese Maestro Alfred Eschwé. singer Teresa Salgueiro and Performing on period the Lusitania Ensemble, in an instruments, they demon- evening of refinement, tender- strate the brilliance and ness and love. freshness of the spirit of u Teatru Manoel, Old classical Vienna. Theatre Street,Valletta u Teatru Manoel, Old 21 October º Theatre Street,Valletta All Buses v 25 October ¤ 21222618 Highlights of the º All Buses Operetta v ¤ 21222618 The Lieder of A one-hour concert of popular Schumann & Joseph songs from the well-loved 4 Clavichords in Canteloube operettas. Selected songs from Concert Lunchtime Concert. Perfor- “La Vedova Allegra”, “Il Paese Lunchtime Concert. mers: Marouska Attard - sopra- dei Campanelli”,“La Principessa u St. Catherine of Italy no. Alex Vella Gregory - piano. della Czarda”, “Il Paese del Church,Valletta u St. Catherine of Italy Sorriso”, “Salome” and other 26 October, 11am.Tickets Church,Valletta popular operettas. Featuring º €5. 23 October, 12.30pm. soprano Marita Bezzina, tenor º All Buses Tickets €5. Joseph Aquilina and accompa- v v All Buses nied on piano by Ramona Vocal and Zammit Formosa. Organized Instrumental Recital Turandot by Barocco Cultural Events. Turandot is an opera in three u Sagrestia Vault, The Presenting Miriam Cauchi, acts by Giacomo Puccini, set Valletta Waterfront Soprano, Simon Abdilla, to a libretto in Italian by º 24 October, 8pm. Violoncello, Maria Frendo, Giuseppe Adami and Renato v All Buses Piano. Simoni. Francesca Patanè will ¤ 2168095231 u Aula Mgr Farrugia, St. interpret the leading role in George's Basilica, Victoria, Puccini’s Turandot. Over the Music Concert Gozo last ten years Francesca Patanè Light music concert with a º 26 October has sung extensively the lead- touch of jazz, La Stella ¤v All Buses ing role of Puccini’s Turandot. Bandsmen. 21556377

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Theatre Perf./Theatre Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Music and Light Praise the Lord with one forms, arched interiors, open Italian duo of distinguished consent"), Mozart's "Sancta squares, noble facades, dark musicians Francesco D'Orazio Maria", the Kyrie from narrow streets. (violin) and Roberto Prosseda Vierne's "Messe Solennelle", u Valletta (piano). Hubert Parry's "I was Glad" º 4 October u Teatru Manoel, Old and Stanford's "Te Deum" in v All Buses Theatre Street,Valletta B flat major.The director will º 28 October be Dr Hugo Agius Muscat More Four Play v All Buses while the twenty-strong A collection of hilarious ¤ 21222618 orchestra will be led by Sarah sketches ranging from Spiteri. The vocal soloists will musical comedy, to satire, Air Malta Anniversary be Rosabelle Bianchi, Claire to in-your-face slapstick - Concert Massa, Charles Vincenti and a formula that's guaran- By the Malta Philharmonic Albert Buttigieg, while the teed to give everyone Orchestra, conducted by Mro organist will be Elisabeth a fun night out at the Michael Laus (Leader: Marcelline Conrad. Seating is on first- theatre! The sketches have Agius) with the participation of come first-served basis. been devised by Alan Tenor Joseph Calleja. u St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Montanaro, James Calvert, u Mediterranean Confe- Valletta Nanette Brimmer Malcolm rence Centre,Valletta. º 31 October, 7.30pm. Free Galea with the adaptation º 29 October admission. of couple of British come- v All Buses v All Buses dy classics thrown in ¤ 25595751 for good measure. The Theatre sketches and musical Beethoven Sonatas numbers will be played Lunchtime Concert. Piano at break-neck speed by Sonata no 17 in D minor op just four actors. But these 31 no 2 “The Tempest” .Violin are not just any old Sonata No 5 in F major op 24 actors... MADC has roped “Spring”. Performers: Sarah in four of the island's Spiteri - violin. Alex Vella leading comics to pull Gregory - piano. off this festival of laughs - u St. Catherine of Italy Alan Montanaro, Isabel Church,Valletta Warrington, Louiselle º 30 October, 12.30pm. Vassallo and newcomer Tickets €5. (to the troupe) Alan Paris. v All Buses This uproarious show is being directed by St Paul Choral Society Shakespeare in the City Herman Grech, Denise Concert People walking around the Mulholland, Wesley Ellul The sixty-strong St Paul city will be able to witness and James Calvert. Censor: Choral Society is celebrating scenes from most of 18 Years & Over. its 10th anniversary with a Shakespeare’s plays, each set u Teatru Manoel, Old grand choral, organ and in carefully selected spots that Theatre Street,Valletta orchestral concert: "O Praise seem to be impossibly perfect º 10 - 12, 17 - 19 October, the Lord". The programme for the event. Valletta is rid- 8pm. will include Handel's dled with ideal locations: inti- v All Buses Chandos Anthem No.9 ("O mate niches, stepped plat- ¤ 21222618

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Sports

Sports º 15 October Grand Prix de Malte v 65, 86 Classic Car Grand Prix. ¤ 21222697 Teams from ,America and Brazil will be teaming up Costal Race with a Malta team for a week Coastal Race No:1 is a local long series of activities.These coastal race depending on will include a ‘Tourism Rally’ in weather conditions. 2008 will Gozo on 30 October; a only see one coastal race Concours d’Eleganceat at the organised prior to the start of Valletta Waterfront on 31 the Rolex Middle Sea Race. October and the 2-day u Marsamxett Harbour, Grand Prix itself on 1 and 2 Valletta November in Valletta.The lat- º 15 October, 11am. ter is being held on the 4km v All Buses circuit road of Valletta. ¤ 21333109 Among the cars taking part there will be Bugattis, Alfa Rolex Middle Sea Race Romeos, Ferraris,AC Cobras, Horse Races The 29th edition of the Maseratis and Jaguars. Horse races take place on Rolex Middle Sea Race will u Valletta Fridays at 7pm and Sundays start of from the waters º 29 October - 3 Nov- at 2pm. opposite the Royal Malta ember u Malta Racing Club, Yacht Club in Marsamxett v All Buses Racecourse Street, Marsa Harbour and thousands of º 3, 5, 12, 19, 24, 26 people gather on either side October of this imposing harbour to v 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 18, 19, 27 enjoy this spectacle of sail. The start line in the Harbour Triathlon (Sprint) is arguably the most spectac- Swim: 750m. Bike: 20km. Run: ular of any yacht race in the 5km. Registration 7.15am. world, but it is narrow and so u Salina Bay, Salina (in front the race committee phase of Coastline Hotel). the fleet into various divi- º 5 October. Starts at 8am. sions, starting with the small- v 68, 70 est and graduating up to the Maxis. The Rolex Middle Sea Triathlon (Olympic) Race is a highly rated off- Swim: 1.5km. Bike: 40km. Run: shore classic, often men- 10m. Registration 7.15am. tioned in the same breath as u Salina Bay, Salina (in front the Rolex Fastnet, The Rolex of Coastline Hotel). Sydney - Hobart and º 5 October. Starts at 8am. Newport-Bermuda as a v 68, 70 "must do" race. u Marsamxett Harbour, Football Valletta Malta vs Hungary - World º 18 October, 11am. Cup Qualifier. v All Buses u National Stadium,Ta’ Qali ¤ 21333109

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Theatre Festivals Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Festivals A Night in Casal Risotata Fornaro The event consists of setting Notte Bianca ‘A Night in the Bakers’Village’ up the world’s largest cook- An all night celebration of is a cultural event taking place ing equipment, a maxi pen- arts and culture with a in the town of Qormi.Various tolone and very large boiling great emphasis on the streets in this locality will be pots that were used to contemporary trend. The transformed by means of folk- organise the Guinness Book target is to create a loristic ambience, traditional of Records largest single unique experience whilst decorations and adornments cooking serving 5,000 peo- making the sphere of arts to appear as they were hun- ple. The big pot is made of and culture accessible to dreds of years ago.Visitors will stainless steel 18/10, has a all. This celebration will be transported back in time diameter of 3.30 metres and consist of art, music, to Casal Fornaro (as Qormi a weight of 520 Kilos. The drama, sculpture, dance, was known during the period risotto is stirred continuously film, photography, fashion, of the Knights), home of the by nine cooks with long interactive shows and dis- first bakers of Malta. The wooden oars. plays, visual installations, streets will serve as a stage for u Birgu tours, re-enactments, various activities including live º 17 October, 7.30pm exhibitions, shopping, din- drama, cultural shows, folk- v 6 ing and clubbing. Locations loristic dancing, Maltese tradi- and venues for this event tional songs, crafts and artistic include museums, the- exhibitions, and more. atres, arts and cultural Experience the way our centres, libraries, churches, ancestors lived, watch the chapels, historical sites, process in which Maltese Auberges, cinemas, bread is made, or just enjoy squares, streets, shops, the atmosphere sipping a glass arcades, markets, beverage of local wine. andu catering outlets. u Qormi Valletta º 11 October, 7pm º 4 October onwards. v All Buses v 88, 89, 91 Ghana Zejt iz-Zejtun Traditional folk singing. A manifestation in a folk u Independence Square, atmosphere; celebrating the Birgu by Candle Light Valletta gathering of olives for preser- The public is invited once º 4 October, 8pm vation or pressing for olive oil. again to the much awaited v All Buses Tasting of freshly pressed olive event, where all Vittoriosa oil, folk music and dance on will be lit by candlelight. Il-Kummittiva the evening of Saturday till An event which promises The traditional Gozitan midnight followed by Sunday to be an extensive night of Carnival dance accompanied morning defile’. Event organ- arts, exhibitions, perform- by live music. ised by the Zejtun Local ances, re-enactments and u Independence Square, Council. tours. Valletta u Zejtun u Birgu º 4 October, 8.30pm º 11 - 12 October º 18 October v All Buses v 27, 28, 29, 30 v 6

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Festival Dinner with the Stars - Feast Site visit with Dr. David Mediterranea of Gozitan Food & Wine Trump The festival uncovers Gozo, u Teatru Astra/Pjazza San u Hypogeum in all its aspects, without Gorg º 30 October, 11am, noon. eliminating the thrills of º 23 & 25 October, Tickets: €25. exploration and discovery. 11.30pm.Tickets: €45. Site visit Festival Mediterranea offers Light Music Concert - with a u Tas-Silg - Marsaxlokk all that Gozo boasts of in touch of Jazz Malta the cultural and artistic u Giardini Vella Hall: Teatru º 30 October, 2pm. Tickets arena. Opera. Classical and Astra €15. symphonic music. A wealth º 24 October, 7pm. Free Amadeo Minghi Live of archaeology and history admission. Concert. with the participa- that is Gozo’s heritage. Music in the Liturgy - Laudate tion of Morena, Ira Losco and Folklore and cuisine. The Pueri Choir Laudate Pueri Choir creativity of the Gozitan u St. George's Basilica, u Teatru Astra people who are islanders, a Victoria º 1 November, 8pm.Tickets: true and genuine people, as º 26 October, 11am. Free €30, €35, €40. are their products. admission. Ballet: Cinderella - Dance Site visit at St. George's Site visit with Dr. David Conservatoire of Johane Basilica Trump Casabene u St. George’s Basilica, u Hypogeum u Teatru Astra Victoria º 27 October, 11am, noon. º 8 November, 7.30pm. º 20 October, 12.30pm. Tickets: €25 Tickets: €6, €12. Free admission. u Kordin III Temples/ Dance Show: Uniting Site visit Salt Pans and temples Diversity - Naupaca Dance Agrofarm including lunch º 27 October, 2pm. Tickets: Factory u Ta' Mena Agro Farm €15 u Teatru Astra º 21 October, 9.30am. Site visit with Dr. David º 15 November, 7.30pm. Tickets €25. Trump Tickets: €10. Opera: Giacomo Puccini's u Ggantija, Ghejzu's Cave & La Stella Band Annual Turandot Stone Circle Concert u Teatru Astra º 28 October, 3pm. Tickets: u Teatru Astra º 23 October, 7.30pm. €15. º 22 November, 7.30pm. Tickets: €40, €60, €110. Site visits to traditional trades Free admission º 25 October, 7.30pm. º 29 October, 9am. Tickets: u Gozo Tickets: €50, €70, €120 €15. ¤ 21550985

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Gardens Gardens Governor Sir Alexander Palazzo Ball, who led the siege Parisio Upper and Lower against the French in 1800 Gardens Barrakka Gardens and subsequently became These pri- Two gardens, facing the Britain’s first civil commis- Grand Harbour in Valletta, vately sioner of Malta. The owned gar- both offering a panoramic French during the 1798- view. The Upper Barrakka dens rank 1800 siege cultivated amongst the Gardens offer the best these gardens. view since they’re more finest in Malta and centered and at a much Argotti Botanical higher level. It was the gift have season- of an eighteenth-century Gardens al appeal all knight. The Anglican In 1805 the British gover- year round. Garrison Church partly nor appointed a Carmelite The two classic, baroque walled gar- intrudes upon it. The gar- friar, Malta’s first professor dens are a charming mixture of Italian den is built on top of a of natural history. He symmetry and Mediterranean colour demi-bastion. The Lower assembled the plants in and perfumes. Barrakka Gardens are Floriana’s Mall and 50 u Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar NXR 1700 part of St Christopher’s years later they were º Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm (except public Bastion and have a view of moved to the site of the hols.) Garden Tickets: Adults €5.25, the harbour. At their cen- present Argotti Gardens, Students & Children €4.10. ter is a small Greek-style then the preserve of a ¤v 54, 55, 56, 65 folly built in memory of deceased knight. 21412461

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