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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 10/23/08 10:08 AM Page 1

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Contents Tourist Information ...... 4 Bus Routes ...... 5 Museums & Heritage Sites ...... 6 Heritage/Re-Enactments ...... 8 Exhibitions ...... 10 Performances ...... 14 Theatre ...... 19 Festivals...... 20 Sports ...... 21 Eating Out...... 22 Gardens ...... 23 Maps: RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd Sliema/St.Julian’s ....26-27 Publisher Rabat/Mdina...... 28 Mario Zahra Birgu ...... 29 Advertising Sales Executive Bugibba/St. Paul’s Bay..30 Valerie Rausi Valletta ...... 31

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. 100, G’Mangia Hill Pieta’ MSD1313 Malta. This edition was published in November 2008. © 2008 Published & Designed: RMF Publishing & Surveys ltd. 04 Tourist Info. 10/23/08 10:13 AM 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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Bus Routes AIRPORT ...... 32,34 ARMIER ...... 50 ATTARD ...... 40, 80, 81, 84, 427 BAHAR IC-CAGHAQ ...... 68, 70, 449, ...... 645, 652, 627 BALZAN...... 40, 80, 81, 84, 427 BIR ID-DEHEB...... 11,12,13 BIRKIRKARA ...... 42, 43, 44, 45, ...... 47, 49, 71, 149 BUGIBBA ...... 48, 49, 58, 70, 86, ...... 149, 427, 449, 627, 652 BIRZEBBUGA ...... 11, 12, 13 BURMARRAD ...... 43, 44, 45 ...... 58, 49, 50, 427 BUSKETT...... 81 NAXXAR...... 54, 55, 56, 65 TARXIEN ...... 8, 11, 27, 29, 30, 427, 627 CIRKEWWA...... 45, 48 PACEVILLE...... 62, 64, 65, 68, 70, TA’ PARIS ...... 169 COSPICUA...... 3 ...... 645, 652, 662, 627, 667, 671 UNIVERSITY ...... 42, 58, 69, 169, DINGLI...... 81 PAOLA...... 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 427, 627 ...... 449, 627, 667 FGURA ...... 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 PEMBROKE...... 671 VALLETTA(Circular) ...... 98 FLORIANA ...... All non direct routes PIETA’ ...... 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, VITTORIOSA ...... 6 GHADIRA ...... 44, 45, 48, 645 ...... 47, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, WIED IZ-ZURRIEQ...... 38, 138 GHAJN TUFFIEHA ...... 47, 52, 652 ...... 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 67, 68, 69, 627 XEMXIJA ...... 44, 45, 48, 645 GHAR LAPSI...... 94 (Summer only) QAWRA ...... 48, 49, 58, 70, XGHAJRA ...... 21, 23 GHARGHUR ...... 55 ...... 86, 149, 427, 449, 627, 652 ZABBAR ...... 22 GHAXAQ & GUDJA ...... 8 QORMI ...... 88, 89, 91 ZEBBUG ...... 88 GNEJNA ...... 51, 52, 652 QRENDI...... 35, 38, 138 ZEJTUN...... 27, 28, 29, 30 GZIRA ...... 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68 RABAT...... 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 ZURRIEQ ...... 32, 34, 38, 138 ...... 70, 645, 652, 662, 627 RINELLA ...... 4, 627 HAGAR QIM ...... 38, 138 SAFI...... 34 HAL FAR...... 13 ST.ANDREW’S ...... 64,65, 67, 68, Gozo HAMRUN...... 71, 75, 80, 81, 88, 89, 91 ...... 70, 645, 652, 671, 667 DWEJRA ...... 91 KALAFRANA...... 12 S.AN ANTON GARDENS...... 80, 81, GGANTIJA TEMPLES...... 64, 65 KALKARA ...... 2, 4, 6 ...... 84, 427 GHAJNSIELEM...... 42, 43 KIRKOP...... 34 ST. JULIANS ...... 64, 65, 68, 70, GHARB ...... 2, 91 LIJA...... 55, 56, 58, 157 ...... 645, 652, 662, 671 GHASRI ...... 90, 91 LUQA ...... 32, 34, 35, 36, 38, 138 SAN GWANN ...... 41, 42, 65 KERCEM...... 14 MANIKATA ...... 47 ST. PAUL’S BAY ...... 43, 44, 45, 48, MARSALFORN ...... 21 MARFA ...... 45, 48, 645 ...... 49, 50, 58, 645, 652 MGARR ...... 25 MARSA ...... 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 18, 19, 27 ST. LUCIA...... 15, 115 MUNXAR...... 50 MARSASCALA ...... 19, 20, 17 ST. LUKES HOSPITAL ...... 75 NADUR...... 42, 43 MARSAXLOKK ...... 27, 427, 627 ST.THOMAS BAY...... 30 QALA ...... 42, 43 MDINA ...... 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 ST.VENERA...... 71, 80, 81 QBAJJAR ...... 21 MELLIEHA ...... 43, 44, 45, 48, 645 ST.V. DE PAULE...... 35, 38, 138 RAMLA BAY...... 42 MGARR ...... 47, 52 SENGLEA ...... 3 SAN LAWRENZ...... 2, 91 MISRAH KOLA...... 40 SIGGIEWI ...... 89 SANNAT...... 50 MOSTA ...... 43, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50, SLIEMA-FERRY ...... 62, 63, 64, STA. LUCIA ...... 14 ...... 56, 57, 58, 65, 86, 149, 157, 427 ...... 65, 68, 70, 627, 645, 652, 671 TA’ PINU ...... 61, 91, 90 MQABBA ...... 35, 38, 138 SLIEMA-SAVOY ...... 60, 63 TA’ CENC...... 50 MSIDA ...... 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, SWIEQI...... 64, 68, 70, XAGHRA ...... 64, 65 ...... 46, 47, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, ...... 645, 667, 652, 671 XEWKIJA...... 42, 43, 64 ....60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 67, 68, 69, 627, 662 TA’ GIORNI...... 42 XLENDI ...... 87 MTARFA ...... 84 TA’ QALI ...... 65, 86 ZEBBUG...... 90, 91 Events Malta - November 08 5 06 heritage 10/23/08 12:59 PM Page 1

Heritage Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Museums & Heritage Sites National Museum of v 89, 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 v 89, 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 Natural History, Mdina ¤ 21455951 ¤ 21450267 The 18th century Magisterial The Mdina Dungeons Palazzo Costanzo Palace of Justice currently Medieval Times holds over 10,000 rocks and In a series of secret under- An elegant Baroque palace minerals, over 3,500 birds, ground passageways, cham- built in the 17th Century eggs and nests, 200 mam- bers and cells, a number of offering a medieval adven- mals, over 200 fish species events have been re-creat- ture using wax figures, light, and thousands shells and ed to portray historic sound and smell. The history insects. A must for nature & events from the dark and starts from the 14th and uhistory lovers. turbulent side of Maltese 15th century and depicts Vilhena Palace, St Publius uhistory. family life and Maltese Square, Mdina St. Publius Square, Mdina trades. º Open Monday - Sunday: º Winter hours: Monday - u 26,Triq Villegaignon, Mdina 9am – 5pm (last admission Saturday 9.30am - 4pm. º Monday – Saturday: 9.30am 4.30pm). Tickets: Adults: €2.33, Sunday 9.30am - 4.30pm. – 6.30pm. Tickets: Adults: Children between the ages of 6 Summer hours: 9.30am - Lm1.25, Children: 60c and 12: €0.58, Students & Senior 4pm.Tickets: Adults: €4. Family v 89, 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 Citizens: €1.25, Infants: Free pack €9.50. ¤ 21454625

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Malta Maritime Museum, Cospicua Vittoriosa º Saturdays & Sundays from A former British Naval 10am - 12pm. Bakery, the museum shows v 3 Malta’s maritime history with- ¤ 21661000, 21826427 in a Mediterranean context. It also illustrates the global Ghar Dalam Cave & nature of seafaring and its Museum, Birzebbuga impact on society. The site is the earliest evi- u Ex-Naval Bakery, Vitt- dence of human settlement oriosa on Malta round 7,400 years º Monday - Sunday: 9am - ago. The cave was formed 5pm. last admission 4.30pm. by an overlaying river making Tickets: Adults: €4.66, it become 144m deep. Children 6 - 12: €1.16, Only the first 50m are open Students & Senior Citizens: to visitors. €2.33, Infants: Free. u Zejtun Road, Birzebbuga v 6 º Monday - Sunday: 9am - Hal Saflieni Hypogeum ¤ 21660052 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm. Tickets: Adults: €3.49, This UNESCO World Inquisitor’s Palace Children from 6 - 11: €1.16, Heritage monument consists Vittoriosa Students 12 - 17 & Senior of halls, chambers and pas- The Palace was built as civil Citizens: €1.75, Infants: Free. sages cut in rock. The com- law courts for the Order of v 11, 12, 12 plex is grouped in 3 levels St John and remained so ¤ 21657419 dating from different peri- until 1571. It was made an ods, the deepest room being official residence when then St. Paul's Catacombs 10.6m under road surface. first general inquisitor Mgr u Burial Street, Paola The underground Roman Pietro Dusina came to cemetries, the earliest º Open between 9am and Malta. 11am, 1pm and 4pm, guid- and largest archaeological u Main Gate Street, Vitt- evidence of Christianity ed tours on the hour. oriosa Tickets: Adults: €9.32, in Malta, were used till º Monday - Sunday: 9am - 4th century AD. Though Children, Students & Senior 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm. Citizens: €4.66, Infants smaller in size than those Tickets: Adults: €4.66, of Italy and North Africa, under 6: no admittance. Children 6 - 12: €1.16, Tickets can be purchased they are richer in archi- Students & Senior Citizens: tecture. from HalSaflieni Hypogeum, €2.33, Infants: Free Paola and National Museum u St Agatha Street, Rabat v 6 Monday - Sunday: 9am - of Archaeology, Valletta ¤ 21827006 º from Malta and Ggantija 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm. Temples, Xaghra and Tickets: Adults: €4.66, The Bir Mula Museum of Archaeology, Children between 6 and 12 Exhibition Citadel from Gozo or years of age: €1.16, Students booked online www.her- The exhibition includes a & Senior Citizens: €2.33, itagemaltashop.com. read-through narrative on the Infants: Free. history of Cospicua. v 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 v 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 u , ¤ ¤ 21805018/9 79, St Margerita Str 21454562

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Re-Enactments The French in Gozo Re-enactment by Maltese group of actors. u Cittadella and Indepen- dence Square,Victoria, Gozo º 1 November v All Buses ¤ 21559941

Knights Spectacular Palazzo Parisio & Gardens 1565 Dinner Show 19th century Maltese Palace, An action packed musical spec- home of the Marquis Scicluna tacle with 50 talented perform- family, with a history, architec- ers and 8 trained horses. Patrons ture and interior unique in are served a 3 course dinner Malta. A glorious showcase of with free flowing wine and bev- Maltese and Italian craftsman- erages as the Knights of St. John ship with an ornate gilded, mir- in shining armour, vanquish the rored ballroom reminiscent of lavishly dressed warriors of Versailles. In Guardia Suleiman the Magnificent in the u Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar A historical re-enactment epic siege of 1565. NXR 1700 that portrays an authentic u The Arena, Montekristo º Monday - Saturday 9am - historical event.This is the Estates, Hal Farrug, l/o Siggiewi. 6pm(except public hols). Last regular inspection of the º Every Thursday at 7.30pm. admission 4.30pm. Tickets: fort and garrison by the Tickets: Adults €48, Children Adults €9, Student €6, Grand Bailiff of the Order under 12: €24. Children €4.50. of the Knights of St. John v Free transport available ¤v 54, 55, 56, 65 in charge of military ¤ 21228065, 99991565 21412461 affairs. During the re- enactment the fort's garrison (some 70 in all) is ALARME! blockade of the French dressed in its best uni- The 50 minute re-enact- troops. The story unfolds forms to demonstrates to ment portrays in a in a dramatized live re- the Grand Bailiff its mili- schematized way the his- enactment and ends with tary prowess. The dura- tory of the Napoleonic the surrender of the tion of the show is of tenure in Malta (1798 - French troops at the roughly 40 minutes. 1800). The story recounts hands of the British. u Fort St. Elmo,Valletta. the landing of the French u Fort St. Elmo,Valletta º 9 and 23 November. troops and their conquest º 16 November. 11am. Tickets: €4.66 adults, €1.16 of Malta as well as the Tickets: €4.66 adults, €1.16 children between the ages troubled administration of children between the ages 6 of 12), €2.33 students. the new Republican gov- of 6 and 12, €2.33 students. v All Buses ernment and the Maltese ¤v All Buses ¤ 23696073/4 rebellion that led to the 23696073/4

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Heritage 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. The noon- day round was meant for Malta at War Museum, mariners to calibrate their time- Vittoriosa The Saluting Battery, A vast wartime underground air Valletta pieces on board for navigational reasons. After all these cen- raid shelter formed by a labyrinth Sited at Valletta’s best vantage turies, the old tradition of firing a of hand excavated tunnels. Used point under the Upper Barracca gun at noon (12pm) still takes throughout WWII as a regional Gardens and overlooking the place here daily. Guided tours of civil protection centre and under- Grand Harbour, the Saluting the battery are offered before ground accommodation for Battery is still equipped with and after the display at 11am some 500 persons during the original cannon. In the past, it and 12.30pm. Open: Daily 10am raids. The interior of this proper- served both to defend the har- and 1.30pm. Free transport ty has been faithfully restored and bour and as an official ceremo- from this site to the Malta at reconstructed to its original state. nial platform from where gun War Museum and Fort Rinella Entrance is from Couvre Porte salutes would be fired to hon- leaves daily at 12.15 and Gate,Vittoriosa (across from the our visiting dignitaries or vessels 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 mechanical war machine to heroic stand of the Maltese dur- house and power the world’s ing the conflict. Length of film is largest gun ever made – the 20mins. Open Daily 10am – 4pm. Armstrong 100-ton gun. This gun still survives in this fort. In its All buses to Vittoriosa or follow time, it could fire a one-ton shell up to a distance of 8-miles at signs to Three Cities and then which range it could pierce 21inches of ship armour. local 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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tion not only to herself but Redprints enjoyment to whoever shared Alexandra Pace will be launch- in her work. Although Alexia is ing her latest in a series of pho- versatile in various subjects tographic exhibitions. With the that include portrait, still life first collection presented on and animals, her great passion the ground floor the atmos- is for marine and landscape phere starts with fun. Further studies that are forever a up on the second floor of the house the atmosphere changes Aquaria Fair source of fascination. u to a darker and more serious For the second time running Artitude Gallery, 66 Tigne tone. Three further collections AquariumMalta will be organ- Street, Sliema are then presented on this izing it's Aquaria Fair. The dis- º 1 - 8 November.Tuesday - floor, which include female play is 6 times bigger than the Saturday 10am - 1pm, 4 - 7pm. nudes, male anatomy studies one last year, also there will be v 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 68 ¤ and food still life photography. talks and seminars which will 21316708, 99844653 The Redprints exhibition will feature Malta's finest aquaria serve to open our eyes to a experts on various subjects. Paintings Exhibition different kind of reality, the kind Prepare yourself for a 300m An exhibition of paintings by that photographers see but a squared of Aquaria Paradise. Rupert Cefai. normal viewer normally misses. u Razzett tal-Hbiberija, u Art…e Gallery, 1, Library It will also open our eyes to the Marsascala Street,Victoria, Gozo very personal space of the 1 - 2 November º 1 - 8 November º photographer. v 19, 20 v All Buses ¤ 99804774 u 68, St. Lucy Street,Valletta 1 - 11 November, 10am - Art Exhibition º 8pm. By Judy Metters. Saints & Centennels, All Buses u Banca Giuratale, Victoria, Postal History v Gozo A philatelic exhibition. Tranquil Moments 1 - 7 November u Ministry Halls, Victoria, º An art exhibition by John All Buses Gozo ¤v Martin Borg. 21556125 º 1 - 9 November u v All Buses Art…e Gallery, 1, Library ¤ 21556125 Street,Victoria, Gozo Magic from the º 1 - 19 November Balcony All Buses Silverpoint v Artist Alexia Coppini's first ¤ 99804774 solo exhibition. She wishes to An exhibition of paintings and share her joy in artistic expres- works on paper using silver- girl; interviewed sion with a wider sphere of point technique by Victor An exhibition of photography persons who, like herself enjoy Koulbak. and design by Kenneth Borg life through the appreciation u The Contemporary Hall, and Paul Mizzi. of any art form. It was under National Museum of Fine Arts, u The Lower Gallery, Malta the gentile guidance of her art Valletta Maritime Museum,Vittoriosa. teacher that she started devel- º 1 - 9 November. Monday - º 1 - 21 November. Monday oping her talent and discov- Sunday 9am - 5pm. Last - Sunday 9am - 5pm. Last ered that life could be better Admission 4.30pm. Free Admission 4.30pm. Free fulfilled through artistic admission. admission. expression that gave satisfac- v All Buses v 6

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Volumes from 3 to 10 years. Some of Out of Fire An exhibition of contempo- these paintings refer to feminil- A collective ceramic art exhi- rary sculpture by Victor Agius ity but without using the nude. bition featuring the work of showing ceramics and mixed Others express disappoint- seven local ceramic artists. media sculptures. ment with over urbanization, The group - Barbara Attard u Exhibition Hall, Ministry and some use the tree as a Pettett, Julie Apap, Talia Maggi, for Gozo, St. Francis Square, symbol of harmony and wis- Zell Osborne, Rosella Victoria, Gozo dom “lost”. Other obsessive Schembri, Deborah Marmara, º 1 - 23 November. Monday themes are the bastions, cliffs Sue Mifsud - consists of - Friday, 8am - 4.30pm. and Yungian archetypes such as ceramics teachers, Malta Saturday 9am - noon. “boats” and “birds”, expressed Society of Arts prize winners v All Buses with an original technical twist. and mature Ceramics Degree ¤ 79594508, 21561482 u Main Hall, St. James students each with many years Cavalier,Valletta of exhibiting and practical A Diary of Obsessions º 1 November - 7 experience in their chosen John Busuttil Leaver is exhibit- December medium. The exhibits will ing 22 works planned and v All Buses show the immense diversity of painted over a period ranging ¤ 21223200 clay and the many varied tech- niques which can be used in producing ceramic objects of highly creative and artistic value. u Heritage Malta, Merchant Street,Valletta º 1 November - 8 December v All Buses

Art Exhibition An art exhibition by Emanuel Angels Fall First Previ. An exhibition of paintings by Anna Nightingale. She makes her u Cittadella Centre for paintings between her studios in Gozo and London, being Culture and the Arts, Gozo. inspired by both her own country and the country she now º 2 - 23 November calls home, Malta. You will see the Island's strong influence in v All Buses her work with her ever present rich Mediterranean palette. She ¤ 21559941 chose to describe her paintings as landscapes of life. They encompass all her experiences in life so far, countries she visits El Color de Los and people she meets, all of which make up her inspiration and Sabores desire to create her story on canvas. Recently the paintings Works of Eugenia Marcos. have taken her on a brighter, more positive path, perhaps indi- Painting is like telling a story. catingu a personal state of mind. The characters in the stories Tal-Pilar Chapel, West Street, Valletta (near Anglican that during this time of the Church) artist’s life are mostly vegeta- º 1 - 30 November, Monday 9am - 1pm.Tuesday - Friday 4.30 bles, and they are linked to - 6.30pm. Saturday - Sunday 1.30 - 4.30pm. Free admission. another form of creation that ¤v All Buses is the culinary arts.This is why 21316708, 99844653 they are so intimately related:

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she paints what she cooks. For Ceramic Sculptures Watching’, the viewer feels an this reason, there is nothing Exhibition by ceramist Kenneth almost physical disturbance of that stimulates her imagination Grima. balance. In many of her pic- and fantasy more than a mar- u Art Academy, 131, tures, the characteristically high ket. Constitution Street, Mosta. viewpoint Celia adopts is u Upper Gallaries, St. James º 7 - 22 November probably not suitable for suf- Cavalier,Valletta v 43, 44, 45, 47 ferers from vertigo. The new º 4 - 23 November collection is made up mostly of v All Buses Diaries of Existence oil on canvas representations ¤ 21223200 An exhibition of paintings by of the groups of people we all Mark Sagona. come across from time to Nudes, Beauts & u The Loggia, National time as we go about our mun- Dudes Museum of Fine Arts,Valletta. daneu (or exciting) lives. At the exhibition Jessica º 8 November - 14 Gallery G, 4, Sir Ugo DeBattista will be showing her December. Monday - Sunday Mifsud Street, Lija collection of painted sculp- 9am - 5pm. Last admission º 8 - 29 November. tures on Perspex, Portraits 4.30pm. Free admission. Weekdays 9am - 5pm. v All Buses Saturdays 9.30am - 12.30pm. and Nude Figure paintings in v various media. At the said ¤ 41, 49, 54, 55, 58 event, she will also be promot- People Watching 21421984/5 ing her new novel 'Out of the Lucian Freud said that the role Shadows'already out on the of the artist is to disturb the uMalta Book Fair market. human being. On seeing some Sacra Infermeria Hall, u Malta Society of Arts, of the paintings in Celia Borg Mediterranean Conference Palazzo de La Salle, 219, Cardona’s exhibition ‘People Centre,Valletta Republic Street,Valletta º 6 - 24 November. Monday - Friday 10am - 1pm. Saturday 10am - noon. v All Buses

Malta Mail The ninth Maltex Philatelic Exhibition with the theme “Malta Mail“ is being organized Festival Of Colours by the Malta Philatelic Society. Colour lovers are bound to be drawn to Pippa Toledo’s latest There will be four sections in collection of artwork. Some of the paintings are very vibrant which members will feature and bright, while others are softer and stormier. For this collec- their exhibits, namely: Malta, tion Pippa has used mixed mediums to create the desired Foreign, Thematic, Youth results. Her inspiration comes from all around her – both home, Section. away and life in general, but it was especially sparked by a recent u The Phoenicia Hotel, utrip to India. Floriana Gallery G, 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija º 7 - 9 November. Friday º 13 November - 3 December. Weekdays 9am - 5pm. and Saturday 9am - 6pm. Saturdays 9.30am - 12.30pm. Sunday 9am - noon. ¤v 41, 49, 54, 55, 58 v All Buses 21421984/5

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º 12 - 16 November Art Exhibtion u St. James Cavalier,Valletta v All Buses By Pawlu Carbonaro, etchings º 29 November - 7 u Art…e Gallery, 1, Library December Itinera 2 Street,Victoria, Gozo ¤v All Buses A paintings and ceramic exhi- º 22 - 30 November 21223200 bition by eight Maltese artists. ¤v All Buses u Italian Cultural Institute, 99804774 St George’s Square,Valletta º 13 November, 7pm. Art Exhibition v All Buses An art exhibition by italian artist Rosario Arizzo. Weddings Exhibition u Cittadella Centre for u Malta Fairs and Culture & Arts,Victoria, Gozo Convention Centre,Ta’ Qali º 29 - 30 November º 13 - 16 November ¤v All Buses v 65, 86 2155 9941 ¤ 21410371/2, 21414099 How Do You Look? Art Exhibition The aim of the exhibition is By maltese artist Henry to highlight our perception Alamango. of beauty as a visual society u Banca Giuratale, Victoria, which is increasingly orien- Gozo tated towards image and its º 14 - 30 November near constant use. The same ¤v All Buses exhibition will also serve as a 21556125 launch for SHELL, the De-Coding Beauty bookazine which showcases Paintings Exhibition the work of 50 local hair- Art exhibition by George By Priscilla Falzon - Ghaqda dressers and make-up artists Scicluna.This exhibition shows Filantropika Talent Mosti. working in collaboration sketches dating back to the u Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz with the Art Director and early 90’s when George’s dis- Mallia Tabone, Wied il-Ghasel photographer, Pierre tinctive style was beginning to Street, Mosta Camille. This project aims to emerge. He then moved on º 15 - 22 November bring together the vision of a to large-scale monochrome v 43, 44, 45, 47 group of creative people paintings that depict the stat- working together to present ues of the Old Masters. messages about beauty that Characteristic of the next Paintings period is a series of paintings An exhibition of paintings by are highly personal. Using tools of the trade and more ‘composition of a girl’ which John Grima. carry the style further on. u The Contemporary Hall, often than not the human body as a canvas, they have Following this phase, one then National Museum of Fine arrives at the most recent Arts,Valletta. created images that allow us to explore different avenues paintings where colour º 15 November - 2 becomes more prominent. December. Open Monday - of thought. Perspectives shift u as what could have once Casa Sciclun , Paul Portelli Sunday 9am - 5pm. Last Str.Victoria , Gozo. admission 4.30pm. Free been considered grotesque is shown in a new light and a º November - December admission. All Buses v All Buses new kind of beauty emerges. v Events Malta - November 08 13 14 - 17 Performances 10/23/08 12:50 PM Page 1

Theatre Performances Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority

Amadeo Minghi - Live Puccini 150 - in Concert Anniversary Concert Amadeo Minghi, a leading The Classique Foundation will Italian singer, will perform for be presenting Puccini 150 - the first time in Gozo. This Anniversary Concert, to mark concert is featuring also local the 150th anniversary of artists Ira Losco, Morena and Giacomo Puccini's birth. The the island's leading choir concert will feature the 85- Laudate Pueri. strong Malta Philharmonic u Astra Theatre, Victoria, Orchestra together with two Gozo internationally-renowned º 1 November singers Maria Pia Ionata v All Buses (soprano) and Ignacio Encinas ¤ 21550985, 99110808 (tenor), under the direction of Mro. Joseph Debrincat. Puccini L-Ghanja ta’ l-Imnikket 150 will include arias and duets Based on poems of Ruzar The Trumpet featuring from masterpieces like Manon Briffa. A song cycle by Alex Mozart’s Works Lescaut, La Boheme, Tosca, Vella Gregory. Performers: Meet trumpeter Joseph Madama Butterfly, and Pauline Longo - soprano; St. Chircop in his rendering of Turandot.The concert will also James Consort. classical works of Mozart on feature a number of orchestral u St. Catherine of Italy the trumpet. Guest artist works, some of which will be Church,Valletta Dennis Camilleri (trom- performed in Malta for the first º 2 November, 11am bone) will join in for a solo time. The concert will also v All Buses and duets accompanied by form part of the Festival Tipico piano. Enjoy this concert Gozo which is organised by Horn Recital with good music and after- the Gozo Cultural Council Etienne Cutajar, an extraordi- wards join us for a recep- within the Gozo Ministry. narily gifted French horn play- tion, free for all the audience. u Aurora Theatre, Victoria, er, performs an exciting pro- u Sacrestia Vault, Valletta Gozo gramme of highly challenging Waterfront º 8 November, 7.30pm. works for horn in the compa- º 7 November, 7.30pm. v All Buses ny of John Reid, Anne Marie Tickets €12. ¤ 79551871, 21234348 Camilleri Podesta and v All Buses Georgina Gauci. ¤ 79680952 Musical Programme u Teatru Manoel, 115, Old Performed by the Mnarja band Theatre Street,Valletta Arias & Cantatas). Gia il Sole dal followed by presentation of º 4 November, 7.30pm. Gange (from L'Honesta negli award 'Gieh in-Nadur',. v All Buses amori). O cessate di piagarmi u MBC Theatre, Nadur, ¤ 21246389 (from Pompeo). Sento nel cuore. Gozo Le Violette (from Pirro e º 8 November The Scarlatti project - Demetrio). Performers: Marouska v 42, 43 Part 1 Attard - soprano; St. James ¤ 99895503 Programme: Domenico Scarlatti - Consort. Cantata a voce sola con violini u St. Catherine of Italy Serenade... Works for "Pur nel sonno almen tal’ora" for Church,Valletta Flute and Piano soprano, 2 violins and continuo. º 6 November, 12.30pm Programme: Schubert:-Sonata Alessandro Scarlatti - Operatic v All Buses in A minor - Arpeggione.

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Beethoven:- Serenade in D Theatre Street,Valletta major op 41. Performers: º 11 November, 7.30pm. Robert Calleja - flute, Alex v All Buses Vella Gregory - piano. ¤ 21246389 u St. Catherine of Italy Church,Valletta Works for Solo Piano º 9 November, 11am Performer: Ramona Zammit v All Buses Formosa. u St. Catherine of Italy St Paul Choral Society Church,Valletta Concert º 13 November, 12.30pm The sixty-strong St Paul v All Buses Choral Society is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a Violin Recital grand choral, organ and Talented young violinist, Jean Beethoven Sonatas orchestral concert. The direc- Noel Attard, as a soloist in an Programme: Piano Sonata no tor will be Dr Hugo Agius impressive programme featuring 17 in D minor op 31 no 2 Muscat while the twenty- works by Bach, Dvoﬁák, Bartok, “The Tempest”. Violin Sonata strong orchestra will be led by Vivaldi, Attard, Moszkowski, No 5 in F major op 24 Sarah Spiteri. The vocal uMassenet and de Falla. “Spring”. Performers: Sarah soloists will be Rosabelle Sala Isouard, Teatru Spiteri - violin, Alex Vella Bianchi, Claire Massa, Charles Manoel, 115, Old Theatre Gregory - piano. Vincenti and Albert Buttigieg, Street,Valletta u St. Catherine of Italy while the organist will be º 15 November, 5pm. Church,Valletta Elisabeth Conrad. The per- ¤v All Buses º 16 November, 11am formance is expected to last 21246389 v All Buses 75 minutes. Admission is free. Seating is on first-come first- Vocal and Instumental Monday Ovation served basis. There will be a Concert Organised by the Malta retiring collection in aid of the Vocal and Instumental Cultural Institute. Orugan Restoration Fund. Concert by the University u The Ballroom, Phoenicia St Paul's Anglican Junior College Orchestra to Hotel, Floriana Cathedral,Valletta inaugurate the 3rd edition of º 17 November, 7pm. º 10 November, 7.30pm the Sliema International Arts v All Buses v All Buses Festival and the tenth anniversary of the orchestra's founda- Colour me! A George Zukerman in tion. Conducted by Mro Spectrum of Baroque Concert Manoel Pirotta the orchestra Vocal Music Virtuoso bassoonist George will perform various works. Programme: Handel - Bel Zukerman who for thirty years The orchestra has built over has been celebrated world- Piacere.Handel - Convey me to the years a vast and varied some peaceful shore. Marcello - wide as the “High Priest of the repertoire ranging from clas- Bassoon” comes to Malta, at Il mio bel fuoco.Giordani - Caro sics to contemporary music. last!! Accompanied by talented u mio Ben. Lotti - Pur dicesti. pianist Natasha Chircop, he Palazzo Sliema, St. Pergolesi - Cujus animam will present the glory of the Trophimus Street, Sliema gementem. Pergolesi - Quae bassoon and its repertoire. º 16 November, 10.30am moerebat. Purcell - When I am u Teatru Manoel, 115, Old v 60, 63 laid. Handel - How Beautiful are

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Theatre Performances Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority

the feet. Handel - Here amidst Orchestral Concert Meet the Composer - the shady woods. Pergolesi - The Malta Philharmonic Purcell Stizzoso, mio stizzoso. Caccini - Orchestra under the baton of Programme: Pavan & Chacony Paolo Ponziano Ciardi inter- in G minor.Welcome to all the Amarilli, mia bella. Performers: Pleasures - Ode to St. Cecilia. Dorothy Baldacchino - soprano, prets arias from the French and Italian operatic reper- Performers: St.James Consort. Elaine Borg - soprano, Rachel u St. Catherine of Italy Curmi - mezzo soprano, toire, with the participation of soprano Gillian Zammit and Church,Valletta Ramona Zammit Formosa - 23 November, 11am harpsichord. tenor Davide Sotgiú. º u u Teatru Manoel, 115, Old v All Buses St. Catherine of Italy Theatre Street,Valletta Church,Valletta º 22 November St. Cecilia’s Annual º 20 November, 12.30pm v All Buses Concert v All Buses ¤ 21246389 The Ghaqda Kazini tal-Banda’s annual concert, held to mark the feast day of St. Cecilia. St. Andrew’s Band of Luqa, conducted by Mro. Paul Schembri, plays works by Rossini, Mendelsshon, Liszt, Beethoven, Dvorak and Schembri. u Teatru Manoel, 115, Old Theatre Street,Valletta º 25 November, 7pm. v All Buses ¤ 21246389 Beautiful Baroque Performers: Adriana Yordanova - soprano. u St. Catherine of Italy Church,Valletta º 27 November, 12.30pm v All Buses

Flute and Harp Fantasy Jazz Concert This performance brings on an extraordinary combination of A concert of Jazz music will be flute and harp by Malta’s two foremost musicians: flutist Silvio presented as part of the Sliema Zammit and harpist Anne Marie Camilleri Podesta’. The International Arts Festival. The programme includes, amongst others, Donizetti's “Sonata”,“La concert will include various Source” by Zabel and “Sun Dance” by William Mathias, as well forms of musical expressions as a composition by Silvio Zammit to be premiered in this including Jazz and classical pop concert. Join us afterwards for a reception (free for all the music. audience). u Cultural Performance Hall, u Sacrestia Vault,Valletta Waterfront Sliema Philarmonic Society, St. º 21 November, 7.30pm.Tickets €12. Trophimus Street, Sliema v All Buses º 28 November, 8pm. ¤ 79680952 v 60, 63

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Performances Piano Recital Young and talented Christine Zerafa will be performing some well-known piano compositions by selected famous European composers. Enjoy this concert with good music and afterwards join us for a reception, free for all the audience. u Sacrestia Vault, Valletta Waterfront º 28 November, 7.30pm. Tickets €12. v All Buses ¤ 79680952

University of Malta - Orchestral Concert With the participation of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Mro The Malta Open Dance Spectacular Michael Laus (Leader: The Malta Wheelchair Dance sport Association will be holding Marcelline Agius). Works by the 4th Malta Open Dance Spectacular. 14 countries including Tchaikovsky, Respighi, Elgar Malta are taking part. BBC Television is coming to film a couple for and Copland will be per- the programme Blue Peter which is to be shown sometime in formed. December. u Mediterranean Confe- u University Sports Hall, Msida rence Centre,Valletta º 29 - 30 November, 1 - 9pm. º 28 November, 7.30pm v 42, 58, 69 v All Buses ¤ 21370828, 99864110, 9995885 ¤ 21243840

The 11th edition of: Grand concert staged by The Musical Programme Teatru Unplugged Amadeus Choir from Malta, By the Precursor Band. A fast-moving and innovative with a festive theme, their ren- u Xewkija concert, featuring classical, pop ditions will be followed by a º 29 November and rock music. Early booking sumptuous dinner, inter- ¤v 42, 43, 64 isu recommended. spersed by The Wallace Pipes 21558822 Teatru Manoel, 115, Old and Drums also from Malta - Theatre Street,Valletta an evening to remember. Works for Flute and º 28, 29, 30 November, 8pm. Dress code: jackets/suits. Piano ¤v All Buses u The Grand Hotel, Mgarr, Performers: Ramona Zammit 21246389 Gozo Formosa - piano, Silvio º 29 November, 6.30pm. Zammit - flute. Grand Concert Tickets: €30 (entry by paid u St. Catherine of Italy The Gozo CCU Foundation ticket only). Church,Valletta is staging an evening to help, v 25 º 30 November, 11am yet again, the Hearts of Gozo. ¤ 79566496, 21566496 v All Buses

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Theatre Theatre Cyrano - L’Homo Produced by Nonsuch Blasted Players. On a hot summer Sarah Kane's first play. A night in evening in 1655 a well- a luxury hotel in Leeds for Cate beloved Parisian personality is and Ian gets transformed into fatally wounded when a hell with an attempted rape and flower pot falls from a balcony the entrance of a soldier.Unifaun and cracks his skull. The Theatre assure everyone that death of Cyrano Savinien- this will be the single most talked Hercule de Bergerac at 36 about production for at least a shocks some but not all. This udecade. Director: Dave Barton. essayist, this fighter with his St. James Cavalier,Valletta ever-sharp sword and ribald º 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 November wit, this loyal friend would be v All Buses sorely missed by his great friend Moliere… Accident or Family Planning murder….? Blackbird So its the 21st century and u Heritage Hall,Valletta medicine has made huge steps David Harrower’s critically º 7 - 9 November, 7.30pm acclaimed Olivier Award-win- forward.. right? Well, take Idris: v All Buses man of the house; sole ning play. Blackbird is a tragic love story of 21 year-old Una provider; pillar for all to lean on Cultivating Insanity .. when he’s not down at the and 50-year old Ray who had An original play dealing with an unlawful affair 15 years ago clinic for his pregnancy test! His the distortion of the human genes cause a chronic dis- and now meet again. Ray has body and mind. In 1903, five made a new life for himself, agreement with any sort of people find themselves work and so everyone thanks with a fresh identity. Una has locked in a room where they thought of nothing else since, God for the social security have to fight to break free money coming in. His wife runs and sets out to track Ray from both their physical and down, arriving unannounced at his home like clockwork; or is it psychological barriers. Fred really his mother-in-law who his office, with shattering conse- Barret, better known as quences. Guilt and raw emo- does that? And thankfully, in Freaky Freddy, owner of a this day and age, medicine has tions are running high as Ray famous freak show through- and Una recollect their past. taken care of unwanted preg- out the 19th century, not nancies. So he cannot really Listening in on their extraordi- only collects ‘freaks’ but nary confrontation, this highly understand what his daughter’s experiments on creating boyfriend is trying to tell him. provocative play is guaranteed new distortions of the to make audiences examine Why can’t anyone just speak human being to satisfy his clearly anymore? At least, his their preconceived ideas. As sadistic curiosity. The play tensions rise we are asked to lovely neighbour is quite clear takes us through his latest in her messages: she wants him question: when is love abuse? experiment with echoes of And can we ever break free very, very, very badly! Directed older ones. Written and by Joe Pace. from the shackles of the past? u directed by Sean Briffa. Directed by Anthony Bezzina. Teatru Manoel, 115, Old u M.I.T.P., St. Christopher u St. James Cavalier,Valletta Theatre Street,Valletta Street,Valletta º 21 - 23 & 28 November - º 7 - 9 November, 7.30pm. º 14 - 16 November, 8pm. 5 - 7 December.Tickets €15. ¤v All Buses ¤v All Buses v All Buses 21246389 99445725 ¤ 21223200, 79793737

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Theatre Festivals Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority

Festivals The Qormi Wine Wine will be sold at a very Festival special price, together with Festival Mediterranea The Qormi Wine Festival is traditional Maltese food. In The festival uncovers Gozo, back for its Winter Edition this same Square, local artist in all its aspects, without which will be held in Valletta Daniel Scerri will feature a eliminating the thrills of as part of the European Youth special display of paintings exploration and discovery. Week 2008.The same atmos- u Great Siege Square, Festival Mediterranea offers phere which characterized Valletta all that Gozo boasts of in Qormi in the first weekend º 2 - 9 November, 9am - the cultural and artistic of September, shall be re-cre- noon, 5pm - 1130pm. arena. Opera. Classical and ated in the capital city for a v All Buses symphonic music. The cre- whole week of great events. ¤ 79203512, 79062455 ativity of the Gozitan people who are islanders, a true and genuine people, as are their products. Amadeo Minghi Live Concert. with the participation of Morena, Ira Losco and Laudate Pueri Choir º 1 November, 8pm.Tickets: €30, €35, €40. Ballet: Cinderella - Dance 5th Malta International Canada: Away from Her Conservatoire of Johane Film Festival º 2 & 11 November Casabene In collaboration with KRS Hungary: Children of Glory º 8 November, 7.30pm. Film Distributors, St James º 3 & 9 November Tickets: €6, €12. Cavalier presents 14 days of Japan: Vexille Dance Show: Uniting World Cinema bringing º 4 & 10 November Diversity - Naupaca Dance together some of the best United Kingdom: Brides- Factory films produced in 2007 and head Revisted º 15 November, 7.30pm. 2008, and combining the º 5 November Tickets: €10. talent of artists from 14 dif- Austria: The Counterfeiters La Stella Band Annual ferent countries, the festival º 6 November Concert presenst a cavalcade of gen- Lebanon: Caramel º 22 November, 7.30pm. res from romantic comedy º 3 & 7 November Free admission to social realism, from Italy: In Memory of Me u Teatru Astra, Victoria, anime cartoons to costume º 8 November Gozo dramas; each one a journey France: Welcome to the Sticks v All Buses of discovery and emotion. º 1 & 9 November ¤ 21550985 Romania: 4 Months, 3 United States: Elegy Weeks and 2 Days º 4, 10 November Tipico º 8 November Brazil: City of Men Festival of Typical Mediter- India: Saawariya º 2 & 11 November annean Gastronomy. º 5 November u St. James Cavalier, Victoria, Gozo Australia: Death Defying Acts Valletta º 7 - 9 November º 6 November º All Films at 3, 6 and 9pm v All Buses Spain: The Orphanage ¤v All Buses ¤ 21556125 º 1 & 7 November 21223200

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Sports

Sports Football Malta vs Iceland (Friendly international) u Hibs Ground, Paola º 19 November v 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 ¤ 21222697

Football 8th UEFA European U19 Champ. Mini-Tournament u Centenary Stadium, Ta’ Qali º 21 November Malta vs Rep. Ireland, France vs Liechtenstein . º 23 November Rep. Ireland vs Liechtenstein, Malta vs France º 26 November Malta vs Liechtenstein Horse Races v 65, 86 Horse races take place on u Hiberians Ground, Paola Malta International Fridays at 7pm and Sundays at 26 November º Challenge Marathon 2pm. France v Republic of Ireland u Malta Racing Club, Race- v 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 Better known as the course Street, Marsa ¤ 21222697 "Challenge", this annual º 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 30 Maltese marathon features November a unique three-stage for- v 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 18, 19, 27 mula, where every phase has a different distance 11-a-side Football but the overall length is Sassco.co.uk 11-a-side football still that of a regular tour to Malta. The current marathon. Visitors can squad of 12 players will be watch the start of the first playing three games in four stage at Mdina, the second days. at Birzebbuga and the final u Victor Tedesco Stadium, one at St Pauls Bay. The Hamrun race finishes at the gates Sasscoo.co.uk vs Kirkop RFC of Freedom Square in º 7 November, 7pm Valletta. Sassco.co.uk vs Mdina Knights º 28 - 30 November º 8 November, 10am v Mdina - 65, 80, 81, 84. 86 Sassco.co.uk v Gozo 11's Birzebbuga - 11, 12, 13. RFCs St. Paul’s Bay - 43, 44, 45, 48, º 9 November, 10.30am 49, 50, 58. v 71, 75, 80, 81 Valletta¤ - All Buses ¤ 21251483 79339046

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Theatre Eating Out Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Gillieru Restaurant Fusion 4 De Robertis One of the oldest estab- Set within the fortification The restaurant is on the ter- lished fish restaurants in walls of Valletta, the place race of a 16th century Palazzo Malta. Provides a consistent offers a unique experience formerly known as Palazzo service and good quality and atmosphere for a Xara. It has breath-taking food. Brilliant setting, partic- romantic night out. views of the Valletta harbours. ularly on the terrace, over- International food offered on u Castille Hotel, Castille looking the bay. the menu with a difference. Square,Valletta. u Church Str., St Paul’s Bay u Triq il-Kavallier San v All Buses v 43, 44, 45 Gwann,Valletta ¤ 21220173, 21243677 ¤ 21573 480 v All Buses ¤ 21225255, 99335255 Del Borgo Mirabelle Restaurant An old place situated in the In the hub of Bugibba, the La Zucca heart of Birgu near the restaurant offers seating A cute small restaurant in the Inquisitor’s Palace. It is an indoors and outdoors. Good heart of Valletta opposite the ideal place for a chill out with services and prices. A good Church of St Paul offering friends or loved one. stop for a group of friends. pizza, pasta and salads. Ideal Excellent wine menu and u Misrah il-Bajja ta’ for an intimate night out. unusual platters and desserts. Bugibba, Bugibba u St Paul’s Street,Valletta u Tower of St John Str,Birgu v 48, 49, 58 v All Buses v 6 ¤ 21572163 ¤ 21226078 ¤ 21803710

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Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Gardens Gardens plants in Floriana’s Mall and 50 Upper and Lower years later they were moved to Barrakka Gardens the site of the present Argotti Two gardens, facing the Grand Gardens, then the preserve of Harbour in Valletta, both offer- a deceased knight. ing a panoramic view. The Upper Barrakka Gardens offer Buskett Gardens the best view since they’re No more than 2kms from more centered and at a much Dingli Cliffs, sitting under the higher level. It was the gift of an watchful eye of Cardinal Grand eighteenth-century knight. The Master de Verdalle’s summer Anglican Garrison Church part- retreat, are Buskett Gardens. ly intrudes upon it. The garden Panoplies of foliage spread their Palazzo Parisio is built on top of a demi-bas- shade over the valley floor, pro- Gardens tion. The Lower Barrakka viding a welcome respite These privately owned gar- Gardens are part of St against the heat of summer. dens rank amongst the finest Christopher’s Bastion and have There are orange and cypress in Malta and have seasonal a view of the harbour. At their trees, irregular cacti, leguminous appeal all year round. The center is a small Greek-style carobs, aromatic firs and the two classic, baroque walled folly built in memory of Judas tree, which foretells gardens are a charming mix- Governor Sir Alexander Ball, Easter with its pink blossom ture of Italian symmetry and who led the siege against the (this is said to be the tree from Mediterranean colour and French in 1800 and subse- which Judas hung himself). perfumes. quently became Britain’s first u Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar civil commissioner of Malta.The Hastings Gardens NXR 1700 French during the 1798-1800 º Open Monday - siege cultivated these gardens. From the National Museum of Fine Arts, it is well worth taking Saturday 9am-6pm (except Argotti Botanical Gardens a stroll through the nearby public hols.) Garden Tickets: In 1805 the British governor Hastings Gardens, named after Adults €5.25, Students & a former Governor General, Children €4.10. appointed a Carmelite friar, v 54, 55, 56, 65 Malta’s first professor of natural the Marquess of Hastings ¤ history. He assembled the (1824-26). 21412461

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31 in Guardia A historical re-enactment of a full scale military parade at Fort St.Elmo Valletta DATES FOR 2008 OCTOBER 5, 12 & 26 NOVember 9 & 23 DEcember 14

Starting at 11.00 am Duration 40mins

A Re-enactment portraying military encounters between Maltese militias and French troops (1798-1800). at Fort St. Starting at 11.00 am Duration 50mins Elmo, Valletta. October 19, November 16

Further information tel: 21237747