01 March Cover 22/3/09 14:22 Page 1

THE OFFICIAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

MALTA 4 2 . o N e u s s I

See Page 16-17 for more details

RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd. In collaboration with AprilApril 0909 04 Tourist Info. 2/23/09 2:33 PM Page 1 03 Contents 3/23/09 7:48 AM Page 1

MALTA MALTA

Contents Tourist Information ...... 4 Rabat Sightseeing Train Tour ..4 Holy Week ...... 6 Heritage ...... 8 Exhibitions ...... 9 Performances ...... 14 Theatre ...... 19 Festivals...... 20 Gardens ...... 22 Sports ...... 23 Eating Out...... 23

RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd Maps: /St.Julian’s ....26-27 Publisher Rabat/...... 28 Mario Zahra Birgu ...... 29 Advertising Sales Executive Bugibba/St. Paul’s Bay..30 Josephine di Maria Casabene ...... 31 Compilation Sandra Zahra While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information given in this booklet, no liability can be accepted by RMF Publishing and Surveys Limited for any Mapping error, omissions, or changes in the information © 2009 RMF Publishing & given, or for the consequence of any reliance on the information. Surveys ltd. [email protected] No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in 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 Tel: (+356) 21220766 the publisher. This publication may not be resold, hired 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 100, G’Mangia Hill Pieta’ published, without the prior consent of the publishers. MSD1313 Malta. This edition was published in April 2009. © 2009 Published & Designed: RMF Publishing & Surveys ltd. 04 Tourist Info. 3/22/09 3:08 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 47 to 57 euro 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.

4 Events Malta - April 09

06 - 07 holy week 3/23/09 7:51 AM Page 1

Theatre Holy Week Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority

Holy Week Celebrations

Palm Sunday ters who take part in the procession in a dig- This annual feast falls on the Sunday before nified manner. Many processions include men Easter and commemorates the triumphal in penitence bearing a cross and sometimes entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in the days before dragging chains as well tied to their bare feet his Passion, an event reported in the Gospels. as penitence. Easter manifests itself in a happi- The feast is celebrated in various parishes er and festive mood. The Statue of the Risen around Malta and Gozo. Christ signifies the last act of the Passion of the Christ - Christ triumphant over death. This Holy Week and Easter time all will rejoice to the commemoration Holy Week and Easter are celebrated in Malta that ‘Christ is Risen from the Dead'. Tradition in a liturgical and ceremonially prominent dictates that children carry their Easter pastry manner. On Palm Sunday, one may assist to (figolla) to be blessed by the statue of the the liturgical rites that usher in Holy Week. On Risen Christ. Easter is a demarcation line in the Thursday evening and Friday morning, church- calendar of Malta's seasonal calendar as it her- es have their draped over in purple alds the beginning of Spring. or black velvet. The Maltese folk turn out in their thousands to visit and pray in seven dif- Procession being held in various parishes: ferent churches as traditionally observed. On Our Lady of Sorrows Good Friday, late afternoon, some 17 different º 3 April towns and villages commemorate the Passion Palm Sunday of the Christ by an organised and very solemn º 5 April procession of statues. Each of these statues Good Friday represents a particular episode in the Passion º 10 April of the Christ and is carried by pallbearers. Easter Between one statue and another (some ten in ¤º 12 April all) participants are dressed as biblical charac- 80072230, 21237747

6 Events Malta - April 09 06 - 07 holy week 3/23/09 7:51 AM Page 2

Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Holy Week

Good Friday

St. Mary of Jesus The Assumption of St. George’s Basilica, ParishProcessions Church, Our Lady Parish Victoria, Gozo Valletta Church, Good Friday Procession Good Friday Procession Good Friday Procession takes place in the main takes place in the main takes place in the main streets of Victoria. streets of Valletta streets of Mosta º 10 April. 5.30pm. º 10 April. 5.30pm. º 10 April. 6.30pm. v All Buses v All Buses v 43, 44, 45, 57 Xaghra Parish St. George’s Parish Our Lady of Victory Church, Xaghra, Church, Qormi Parish Church, Gozo Senglea Good Friday Procession Good Friday Procession Good Friday Procession passes through main square takes place in the main takes place in the main and main streets of Xaghra, streets of Qormi. º 10 March. 5.30pm. streets of Senglea. Gozo. v 88, 89, 91 º 10 April. 6pm. º 10 April. 6pm. v 3 v 64, 65

Events Malta - April 09 7 08 heritage 3/22/09 3:53 PM Page 1

Heritage Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Cultural Tour A full day tour to the sister island of Gozo – organised by the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. º 30 April, 7.30 am. ¤ 21244339 Re-Enactments Knights Spectacular Palazzo Parisio & 1565 & Strait Street Gardens Dinner Show 19th century Maltese An action packed musical Palace, home of the Marquis spectacle with 50 talented Scicluna family, with a histo- performers and 8 trained ry, architecture and interior horses. On the other hand unique in Malta. A glorious Strait Street has Over 30 orig- showcase of Maltese and inal music numbers, 21 songs, Italian craftsmanship with an and 200 dazzling costumes ornate gilded, mirrored ball- will take you from a promiscu- room reminiscent of ous 18th century carnival, to Versailles. the antics of British service- u Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar men. Patrons are served a 3 º Open daily Monday - course dinner with free flow- Saturday (except Good Friday, In Guardia ing wine and beverages. 24th, 25th Dec & 1st Jan) 9am- A historical re-enactment u The Arena, Montekristo 6pm. Last admission 4.30pm. Estates, Hal Farrug, l/o Siggiewi. that portrays an authentic Tickets: Adults €9, Students €6 historical event. This is the º Thursdays at 7.30pm. & Children €4.50 Tickets: Adults €48, Children regular inspection of the v 54, 55, 56, 65 fort and garrison by the under 12: €24. Free transport. ¤ 21412461 ¤ 21228065, 99991565 Grand Bailiff of the Order of the Knights of St. John in charge of military affairs. Cultural Tour During the re-enactment Cultural Tour Cultural Tour the fort's garrison (some 70 This tour is organised by The A cultural tour organised by the in all) is dressed in its best Malta Council for Culture Malta Council for Culture and uniforms to demonstrates and Arts and it consists of a the Arts, visiting Floriana; includ- to the Grand Bailiff its mili- full day tour to Gozo, explor- ing Argotti, The Mall and St tary prowess. The duration ing mainly the Island’s Holy Philip’s gardens, Police and of the show is of roughly 40 Week Cult. For more info: Criminology museum and the minutes. the Malta Council for Culture Garden of Rest More informa- u Fort St. Elmo,Valletta. and the Arts, 230 Republic tion may be obtained from the º 5, 19, 26 April, 11am. Street Valletta, by not later Malta Council for Culture and Tickets: €5 adults, €3 children than Wednesday before the the Arts, 230 Republic Street between the ages or 6 and respective tours. Valletta. 12. º 5 April º 26 April v All Buses ¤ 21232515, 21245168 ¤ 21232515, 21245168 ¤ 21237747, 29915540/1

8 Events Malta - April 09 09 exhibitions 3/22/09 3:57 PM Page 1

Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Exhibitions

Exhibitions Art Exhibition The 15th solo art exhibition by Anthony Caruana. u VGB Art Gallery, Republic Street,Valletta. º 1 - 2 April v All Buses Good Friday Exhibition u St Gabriel’s Band Club, Six Holy Week Exhibitions Balzan This is a walk-through series of emotive and devotional exhibi- º 1 - 10 April tions artistically presented with life-size statues, audio-visual v 40, 80, 81, 84 effects and informative commentaries (in English and Maltese) that turn the visit into an educational, cultural and religious expe- Exhibition rience. These exhibitions are set up under the professional guid- Commemorating national poet ance of Chev. Alfred Camilleri Cauchi who is also the sculptor Gorg Pisani on the centenary of the thirty life-size figures appearing in three of the six sections of his birth. of the exhibition, which are organised into two main sections. u Ministry for Gozo Hall, Section A houses the Good Friday exhibitions comprising: The Victoria, Gozo , the on Golgotha, and a set of small stat- º 1 - 12 April uette-compositions depicting the passion of Christ, accompa- v All Buses nied by miniature biblical ornaments and church decorations. ¤ 21561482 Section B is related to Easter and comprises:The burial of Christ, a set of original via crucis scenes, and the resurrection of Christ, Reiner an audio-visual representation. An art exhibition by Raphael u 12, St. Philip Square, Zebbug, Malta Vella. º 1 - 10 April, 10am - 12 noon and 6 - 10pm (till 11pmon u Meditation Space, St James Maundy Thursday). Cavalier,Valletta. v 88 º 1 - 12 April v All Buses uses the landscape as an excuse The Victor Pasmore in ¤ 21223200 to lurk into abstract composi- Malta Exhibition tions. He gives a personal inter- An exhibition by Heritage Art Exhibition pretation to what are otherwise Malta in collaboration with By gozitan artists Paul Stellini familiar Maltese scenes. Agius the Malta Council for and Martin Attard. perceives his natural surround- Culture and the Arts u Art…e Gallery, Victoria, ings and heritage sites as jewels (MCCA) featuring works by Gozo and thus he uses his panels and Victor Pasmore. º 1 - 17 April palette to conserve them and u The Gozo Area Exhibition v All Buses thus create relics. Hall of Heritage Malta, St. ¤ 21557911 u Auberge d'Italie, Martin’s Quarters,The Citadel, Merchants Street, Valletta Gozo. Relics º 1 - 17 April. Monday - º 1 - 17 April. Monday - A collection of Victor Agius’ Friday 9am - 5pm. Friday, 8am - 4pm. Last admis- most recent abstracted land- v All Buses sion 3.30pm. Free admission. scapes. In these works Agius ¤ 79594508 v All Buses

Events Malta - April 09 9 10 - 11 Exhibitions 3/23/09 7:53 AM Page 1

Theatre Exhibitions Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Art and Antique artistic flair during a visit to the are typically executed using Exhibition Island, inspired by the peace materials and objects that are Collective art and antique and tranquility that this beauti- conceptually linked and specif- exhibition organised by the ful place has to offer. Her style ic to the issues and concepts Eden and Razzett Foundations. of paintings is modern abstract in question.The work general- u 18, Republic Street, and contemporary, inspired by ly provokes intellectual and Victoria, Gozo the wild and nature’s often emotional connections º 1 - 19 April untouched beauty on the related to the concerns v All Buses islands of Malta and Gozo. Her addressed. ¤ 21558941 paintings exude a feeling of u St. James Cavalier,Valletta calmness, freedom and serenity. º 1 - 26 April u The Cittadella Centre, St v All Buses Ursula Hall,Victoria, Gozo ¤ 21223200 º 1 - 19 April v All Buses Under Construction An art exhibition by Adrian Tracking the Different Scicluna. An exhibition of paintings by u Main Hall, St. James Albanian artist Arben Cavalier, Valletta Theodhosi. º 1 - 26 April u Contemporary Hall, v All Buses National Museum of Fine Arts, ¤ 21223200 Valletta Retrospective º 1 - 19 April. Monday - Details of Life Exhibition Sunday 9am - 5pm. Last admis- An exhibition of paintings by Eman Grima's Retrospective sion 4.30pm. Free admision. Andrew Micallef. Exhibition spanning the period v All Buses u Heritage Malta’s Head from 1969 - 2009. Office, Merchant Street,Valletta u Malta Society of Arts, Urbanisation Games º 1 April - 3 May. Monday - Palazzo De La Salle, 219 Adrian Scicluna’s first solo Friday 9am - 5pm. Last admis- Republic Street,Valletta exhibition are conceptual sion 4.30pm. Free admision. º 1 - 3 April, Monday - sculptures, which illustrate his v All Buses Friday 10am - 1pm. thoughts regarding the devel- º 6 - 18 April, Monday - oping Maltese landscape.He Mkejjen Friday 10am - 1pm, 5 - 7pm, explores the various aspects Robert Zahra presents a Saturday 10am - noon. Closed of local urbanization, using selection of paintings, drawings on public holidas.. Free admis- some popular games as and photographs from a six sion. metaphors. The art pieces year project focusing on the v All Buses provoke thought processes on experience of the city. The human behavior vis-à-vis local works take us through the Solace environment. Adrian’s main open public spaces and into Art inspired by Gozo. Artist investigations focus on con- the subterranean corners of Emma Borg will be exhibiting temporary social issues. The the metropolis. her latest pieces of art. media employed for realiza- u Upper Galleries, St. James Originally from Devon, tion of his art works often Cavalier,Valletta England, Ms Borg has been depends on the subject mat- º 1 April - 3 May residing in Gozo for nearly 7 ter concerned. In fact, Adrian’s v All Buses years. She rediscovered her conceptual sculptural works ¤ 21223200

10 Events Malta - April 09 10 - 11 Exhibitions 3/23/09 7:53 AM Page 2

Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Exhibitions

result of illness. In the second set, Chris has taken images from a larger professional doc- umentation of English language teachers from around the world. u St. James Cavalier,Valletta º 1 April - 3 May v All Buses ¤ 21223200 Watercolours Exhibition A collection of latest paintings by Jacqueline Agius where the Urban Landscapes artist endeavours to capture the mood around her, to work a By Robert Zahra. spell on the viewer and to stir feelings. u Upper Gallaries, St. James u Trattoria Fiorino D'Oro, It-Telgha t'Alla w Ommu, Salina L/O Cavalier,Valletta Naxxar º 1 April - 3 May º 1 - 30 April.Tuesday - Saturday 7 - 11pm, Sunday 12 - 3 pm. v All Buses v 54, 55, 56 ¤ 21223200 ¤ 21570999 Holy Week Annual Reflections on Pauline sion 4.30pm. Free admision. Exhibition Theology v All Buses Last Supper in Jewish ritual An exhibition by Heritage with life size statues and other Malta and the Department of Devotion life size statues. Statuettes and History of Art, University of A photography project by Religious Figurines from the Malta featuring works by John Patrick J Fenech and Chris procession of Good Friday Martin Borg and archaeologi- Tribble. Patrick Fenech's work, and artistic works with cal artefacts from the reserve deals mostly with the inception semolina showing religious fig- collection dating from the of life and the motherly atten- ures and symbols of the paleo-christian period. tion and care viewed mainly Passion of the Christ will also u The Grand Salone, during religious celebrations. be exhibited. National Museum of Another situation treated in u The Saint Helen Band Archaeology, Auberge de Fenech's work is 'mother and Club, Main Street, Birkirkara Provence Republic Street, child' in the refugee open cen- º 2 - 11 April. Mon - Fri 5.30 Valletta ters in Malta. Chris Tribble has 9.30pm; Saturdays, Sundays º 1 April - 3 May. Monday - chosen to look at Devotion and Palm Sunday 8.30am - 12 Friday 9am - 5pm. Last admis- from a different perspective. In noon and 5.30 - 9.30pm; sion 4.30pm. Free admision. the first he has compiled a doc- Maundy Thurs 5.30pm - 1am; v All Buses umentation from a set of infor- Good Friday 8.30am - 3pm. mal personal photographs of v 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 49 Epiphania his wife's mother, Dorothy, dur- An exhibition of paintings by ing the last two years of her Sacred Art Exhibition Anthony Spagno. life. In this instance devotion By artist Paul Camilleri Cauchi. u Loggia, National Museum had a troubled and ambiguous u Banca Giuratale, Victoria, of Fine Arts,Valletta quality as we try to maintain Gozo º 1 April - 3 May. Monday - our affection for a person who º 2 - 26 April Friday 9am - 5pm. Last admis- is becoming more remote as a ¤ 21556125

Events Malta - April 09 11 12 - 13 Exhibitions 3/23/09 7:51 AM Page 1

Theatre Exhibitions Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Passion of Jesus Christ An exhibition of miniature stat- ues representing the Passion of Jesus Christ organised by the Tarxien Local Council. u Dar Tal-Kejka, Xintill Street,Tarxien º 4 - 11 April v 8, 11, 27, 29, 30

Last Supper Display Artistic display of Table. u Santa Marija Band Club, Zebbug, Gozo Last Supper Display and Golgotha º 5 April The Society Domus Pius IX will be setting up the Last Supper v 90, 91 and Golgotha exhibition for the 55th time this year. More than ¤ 21550488 100 artworks meticulously created with TABLE SALT,RICE and PASTA will visualize this year's theme:The Passion of our Lord Art Exhibition Jesus and the Holy Ghost's work throughout the History of Art exhibition in connection Salvation. The exhibits depict: the biblical heroes Samson. with the Holy Week events. Gideon, King Saul and King David; the prophets Isaias, Micah, u Basilica annex, Xaghra, Ezechiel and the Second Isaias; the Ministry and Passion scenes Gozo of Jesus and finally the acts of the Apostles up to Paul of Tarsus. º 9 - 12 April The Society prides itself in having introduced and perfected the v 64, 65 techniques in producing artworks with Salt and Pasta,unique in ¤ 21551042 its genre, which must be seen to be appreciated. u Domus Pius IX, Matty Grima Street, Cospicua History in Scale Model º 3 - 12 April, 9am - 1pm, 5 - 9.30pm. Good Friday - open Expo all day. Easter Sunday - morning only An international expo of highly v 1, 4, 6 finished detailed historical miniatures of various military International Cat Shows Norwegian Forest Cat, the subjects, organised by the The Malta Feline Guardians Exotic, Maine Coon, Sphynx Society for Scale Modellers Club is proudly presenting the Burmilla plus the IPMS Malta. its’ 12th and 13th Himalayan and the Maltese u Malta Aviation Museum,Ta’ International Cat Shows. A cat (domestic) a favorite Qali weekend outing for all of the amongst our visitors. All in º 11 - 19 April family to enjoy from the all around 80 different cats v 65, 86 very young to the young at of all sizes, shapes and colors heart. Judging our two shall be present on the day. Photographic shows shall be two very u Coastline Hotel, Salina Exhibition experienced German judges. Bay By gozitan artist Mario Saliba, A lot of different breeds are º 4 April 1 - 8pm. u Art…Gallery,Victoria, Gozo to be shown at these shows º 5 April 11am - 7pm. º 18 - 30 April apart from the usual Persian, v 70 v All Buses we shall be showing the ¤ 99990022, 79632236 ¤ 21557911

12 Events Malta - April 09 12 - 13 Exhibitions 3/23/09 7:51 AM Page 2

Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Exhibitions

Postcards and Silks of Arts and Hobbies Amazing Race the First World War Exhibition Amazing Grace is an art This exhibition is timed to By the Tarxien residents, exhibition by artist Pierre coincide with the com- organised by the Tarxien Local Portelli. memoration of Anzac Day. Council. u The Main Hall, St James The exhibits will comprise u Tarxien Community Cavalier,Valletta a selection of various types Centre, St Theresa Str, Tarxien. º 28 April - 31 May of postcards used during º 27 April - 3 May v All Buses the First World War (1914 v 8, 11, 27, 29, 30 ¤ 21223200 - 1918), together with a few silk souvenirs of the period. The postcards will be divided into sections according to their type: photograph, picture, song, or silk - as well as a display case dedicated to Maltese cards u Exhibition Area, Univer- sity of Malta Library, Tal- Qroqq º 20 April - 22 May. Monday - Friday 9am - 8pm; and Saturday 9am - 12.15pm. v 42, 58, 69

AME Model Exhibition A number of models will be on display together with a Backstreets number of trade stands.This is Maltese and other European Urbanscapes in oil by Gozo- your chance to see the based Canadian painter J.D. Murphy.This exhibition consists Edinburgh Military Tattoo of over twenty paintings of European urban street. A mix of model display. street, market, rooftop, harbour, etc. views based on photo- u Scouts Head Quarters, E. graphs taken in various European cities. Included as well are S.Tonna Street, Floriana several paintings of street scenes in Malta and Gozo. The º 25 April - 3 May, 8am - larger canvasses are primarily a series of Vittoriosa street 8pm. Free admission. scenes, in homage to the municipality staging the exhibition. v All Buses Of particular note is a series of “rooftops” in European cities, such as the striking Rooftops- Lyon, and Old Theatre Anime Delle Terre Street, Valletta (No.3), St. Lawrence Church, Vittoriosa, and An exhibition of and Triq il-Majjistral,Vittoriosa. Ceramics by Paul Vella u Gallerija Couvre Porte, Vittoriosa (near the Malta at War Critien. Museum) u Malta Society of Arts, º 18 April - 17 May. Open weekdays 9am - 12.30pm. Valletta Saturdays and Sundays 10am - 5pm. º 25 April - 9 May v 6 v All Buses ¤ 21550138

Events Malta - April 09 13 14 - 15 Performances 3/22/09 5:51 PM Page 1

Theatre Performances Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority

Performances º 4 April virtuoso runs and improvisa- v 65, 86 tions on the violin. During Stabat Mater ¤ 21410371/2, 21414099 these concerts, Simon will be Malta Philharmonic Orchestra playing all of the self-com- in collaboration with The Rev. God so Loved the posed tracks featured in the Metropolitan Chapter and The World album, as well as a number of St John Co-Cathedral A musical programme pre- cover versions that demon- Foundation presents sented by the Island Brass strate his vast range of musi- Gioacchino Rossini Quintet. cal influences that will appeal u St John Co-Cathedral, u Sts Peter & Paul Basilica, both to modern-music Valletta Nadur, Gozo. inclined audiences as well as 2 April 7.30pm. Free º 4 April the classically and jazz ori- admission. Patrons are º v 42, 43 ented listeners - all inter- requested to be seated by ¤ 21556125 preted in his own particular 7.15pm. style. v All Buses u Music Room, St. James Cavalier,Valletta ABBA - The Show º 4 & 5 April, 8.30pm.Tickets The closest thing to Swedish €12. supergroup Abba. The Show v All Buses follows the band's story from ¤ 21223200 their Eurovision beginnings all the way to major chart suc- Choral Concert cess in a show that packs Sacred music choral concert their greatest hits in a two- with the Chorus Urbanus and hour musical extravaganza. It ensemble. is performed by Sweden's u St George's Basilica, Waterloo, a renowned group Victoria, Gozo who bring Abba to life, º 5 April together with the National Unspoken ...... Sounds v All Buses Symphony Orchestra of ¤ from Within 21556377 London conducted by Contemporary violinist/com- Matthew Freeman. Abba - poser Simon Vella will be Monday Ovation The Show has had phenome- launching his latest album. Organised by the Malta nal success around the world, Since he was 5, Simon has Cultural Institute. reaching audiences in India, been going through count- u The Grand Ballroom of and the US, climaxing less hours of studying classi- the Hotel Phoenicia, Floriana with a sold-out performance cal violin, music theory, jazz º 6 April, 7pm. at the Hollywood Bowl. training, playing with various v All Buses Throughout the course of the orchestras, jazz bands. production, the audience is However Simon's real musi- Sacred Music Concert led on a journey through the cal identity started coming Sacred music concert by the rise of Abba. The show fea- out when he started experi- La Stella band. tures classic songs such as menting with original com- u St. George's Basilica, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, positions, in which he fused Victoria, Gozo Dancing Queen and Knowing his interest in electronic º 7 April Me Knowing You. soundscapes and beats with v All Buses u MFCC,Ta’ Qali ¤ his trademark catchy riffs, 21556377

14 Events Malta - April 09 14 - 15 Performances 3/22/09 5:51 PM Page 2

Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Performances

v All Buses films - and indeed the ¤ 21246389 musical is based on Disney's own classic Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast - For the first time ever, the production certainly the multi-award winning also appeals to an adult Disney musical, Beauty audience and is similar to and the Beast. If you are any other high-end musi- visiting the Maltese cal that will have you on Islands on these dates, the edge of your seats. Versatile Brass Ensemble this is certainly one out- Don't miss this fantastic Produced by the Manoel ing that you should not opportunity to experi- Theatre Management Com- miss! Beauty and the ence a world-class musi- mittee. Paul Borg, Malta’s brass Beast is a world class cal guru and tuba virtuoso pres- production that has been u Mediterranean Confer- ents his Versatile Brass touring internationally ence,Valletta Quintet in a breath-taking for five years. Despite º 12 & 13 April, 4 and programme. the fact that Disney pro- 8.30pm.Tickets €25, €45, €55, u Manoel Theatre, Old ductions are usually asso- €65, €75. Theatre Street,Valletta ciated with children's ¤v All Buses º 7 April, 8pm. cartoons and feature 99999112, 21243840/3

Events Malta - April 09 15 16 - 17 Performances 3/23/09 8:39 AM Page 1

Theatre Performances Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Annual Easter Concert The New Choral With the participation of Singers Concerts Sine Macula Choir, under the The New Choral Singers direction of Anthony Pace, will be presenting a choral organised by the cultural concert of sacred music section of the Zejtun Local in aid of 'Id-Dar tal- Council. Providenza'. The evening's u San Girgor Church, Zejtun programme will include º 14 April, 7.30pm. music by celebrated com- v 27, 28, 29, 30 posers including the 'Te Deum' by Marc Antoine International String Charpentier. On this occa- Orchestra Festival sion the choir will be Talented string players accompanied by the 'St. from across the globe will James Consort', a 17- meet in a stimulating, pro- piece orchestra led by ductive and relaxed envi- Sarah Spiteri. The Sleeping Beauty ronment to rehearse and u Lija Parish Church The Moscow Ballet Theatre perform music to the high- º 16 April, 7.30pm. Free proudly presents from est level. A unique selection admission. Tchaikovsky’s Golden Ballet of top international profes- v 55, 56, 58 Trio “Sleeping Beauty”. The sional musicians will be giv- production is based on the ing master classes and Eastern Legends original choreography of workshops as well as con- Four-hand piano music from Marius Petipa. French author ducting, coaching, leading Eastern Europe. Two versa- Charles Perrault (1628 – and performing alongside tile, talented and young 1703) wrote the original fairy the string orchestra. There pianists will be performing a tale at the close of the 17th will be frequent public con- selection of piano music for century. The “Sleeping certs as a showcase for stu- four hands by composers Beauty” was premiered at the dents to perform solo from the Eastern Europe. Mariinsky Theatre in St. works and chamber music. This will be the Easter Petersburg, Russia in 1890. During the week there will concert that will be the high- Featuring spectacular sets and be a trip to the neighbour- light of the Easter season at beautifully costumed Russian ing island of Gozo for a Sagrestia Vault. Programme: dancers, Moscow Ballet’s concert performance. The Dvorak - 6 Legends from “Sleeping Beauty” is a specta- Festival will culminate with Op. 59, Tchaikovsky - Suite cle for the whole family. a concert, featuring the from The Nutcracker, Whimsical and imaginative string orchestra. Rachmaninov - Barcarolle & storytelling blends with the u Manoel Theatre, Old Italian Polka, Janacek - 12 richness of Russian Classical Theatre Street,Valletta Moravian Dances. Perfor- dance to make the “Sleeping º 13, 14, 15, 17 April, mers: Ramona Zammit Beauty” a unique perform- 7.30pm.Tickets: €12, €15, €20, Formosa and Alex Vella ance not to be missed! €35. Block ticket: €30, €50, Gregory. u Mediterranean Confer- €75. u Sagrestia Vault, Valletta ence Centre,Valletta º 14 &16 April, 12.30pm. Waterfront º 17 April, 8pm. Free admission. º 17 April, 8pm. º 19 April, 3pm & 7.30pm. v All Buses v All Buses ¤v All Buses ¤ 21246389, 99295369 ¤ 79680952 25595750/1, 99850050

16 Events Malta - April 09 16 - 17 Performances 3/23/09 8:39 AM Page 2

Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Performances

Spring Awakening - The Haydn Concert from string quartets, piano The Musical Series – Piano Trios trios, vocal repertoire, piano In a world where it seems that This year, the music world sonatas, piano trios and con- grown-ups hold all the cards, around the globe is commem- certos. Programme: Haydn - three young school friends on orating the 200th anniversary Piano Trio in G major. Ravel – the brink of adolescence of the death of Joseph Haydn Piano Trio in A minor. experience the exhilarating, (1732-1809). Musicians from Performers: Lakota trio. sometimes turbulent, journey the St. James Consort and u St. Catherine of into adulthood. A thrilling and other guest artists will be pre- Church,Valletta evocative fusion of morality, senting an exciting pro- º 19 April, 11am. sexuality and young love, gramme of diverse genres v All Buses Spring Awakening tells the universal truth of the adoles- cent journey of personal discovery and sexual awaken- ing. Directed by Wesley Ellul. Musical direction by Renzo Spiteri.Vocal Coaching by Alex Vella Gregpry. Choreography by Fiona Barthet. It is based on the play by Frank Wedekind and set in at the end of the nineteenth century. u St. James Cavalier,Valletta º 17 - 19, 24 - 27 April. Tickets €15 - 18. v All Buses ¤ 21223200

The Grand Ballet Concert The Moscow Ballet has been performed to over 40 million Concert for Europe people. It is best known for its Tenor Andrea Cesare Coronella and Soprano Giuseppina Chirizzi annual Great Russian Nut- will take part as the leading protagonists in the Concert for Europe cracker. This performance will organized by the Sliema Philharmonic Society.This Concert marks include extracts Malta’s entry in the European Union and the first live performance from very well known Ballets, in Brussels of Malta’s national anthem by the “Sliema” Band.They Russian Folk Dances, Modern will sing arias from the operas “La Boheme”, “Tosca”, “Madame uarrangements. Butterfly” and “Gianni Schicchi” by Giacomo Puccini;“Rigoletto” by Aurora Theatre, Republic Giuseppe Verdi; duettos from the operetta “The Merry Widow” by Street,Victoria, Gozo Franz Lehar and the opera “La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi;and also º 18 April, 8pm.Tickets €52, a selection of popular Italian and Neapolitan songs. €45, €35, €25. u Auditorium Sir Temi Zammit, University, Msida v All Buses ¤ º 18 April, 7pm. 21562974, 21559452, v 42, 58, 69 99850050 ¤ 99443460, 99442216

Events Malta - April 09 17 18 performances 3/23/09 7:54 AM Page 1

Performances Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority The Polaris Trio piano,Tosti:sogno for sop. Clar The Polaris Trio in a concert and piano, Garcia Lorca: anda- featuring some exciting leo for sop. Clar. and piano, chamber works by talented Albeniz: La Maia Dolorosa Maltese composer Karl n.1 for sop. Clar and piano, Fiorini. The programme also Mozart: “parto ma tu ben includes works by Pace and mio” from the opera “ Il testa- Turina. Produced by the mento di Tito “,Tosti: Chanson Manoel Theatre Management de l’adieu: for sop and piano, Committee. Donizetti: concertino for clar u Sala Isouard, Teatru and piano, Lachner: 2 lieder for Manoel, Old Theatre Street, sop. Clar and piano. Valletta Performers: Base, Cecilia º 19 April, 5pm. Sae-Won: soprano, Paolo v All Buses Marcante: Clarinette and ¤ 21246389 artistic director Anna Tamiozzo: piano. u Sagrestia Vault, Valletta Waterfront He Lives in You º 24 April, 8pm. As usual La Barokka is prom- ¤v All Buses ising an amazing night of 79680952 emotion and passion through the beauty of music. Polished Brass He Lives in You will feature The annual musical concert some of the most amazing presented by the Island Brass pieces of music written in uQuintet. history. Music from The Lion Palazzo Palina, Hotel Ta' King, Les Miserables, Romeo Cenc, Sannat, Gozo and Juliet, Moulin Rouge, º 25 April jazz, gospel and R&B hits.The ¤v 50 attendees of this concert 21556125 will experience true emo- Chant D’Amour (Songs tion, love, and strong mes- of Love) World Day Of Dance sages of Faith. La Barokka is A voice-clarinet-piano recital Presented by Dance Council renowned for blending in by an Italian-Korean trio with a Malta in collaboration with the most beautiful manner, fine selection of works by Teatru Manoel and produced Classical music with other Albeniz, Mozart, Tosti, by the Manoel Theatre different genres of music. Donizetti, Garcia Lorca and Management Committee. A u City Theatre,Valletta Lachner. As soloists, these programme of Contemporary º 25 April. Tickets €12.85 performers have given numer- and Classical Dance which includes an invitation ous recitals and have partici- Performance with foreign and for a Delicious Chocolate pated in prestigious concerts ulocal artists. Party after the concert. in Italy. They will perform for Teatru Manoel, Old Tickets are now on sale the first time in Malta in this Theatre Street,Valletta from www.biljetti.com. concert. Programme: Albeniz: º 30 April, 7.30pm v All Buses Chant D’Amour for clar and v All Buses ¤ 79894741 piano, Tosti: Malia for sop and ¤ 21246389

18 Events Malta - April 09 19 theatre 3/23/09 8:13 AM Page 1

Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Theatre

Spiker and dimwitted, fat posé of the timeless love story Theatre Aunt Sponge both of and what it means to find - Kumplott il-Fidwa whom are equally cruel to and TELL - the truth. A dramatised open-air him. However James’s luck Produced by Curtain passion play presented by changes when a mysteri- Raiser. Written by Eric the St Philip Pageant ous old man offers him a Coble and directed by Group. The group will be bag of magic green slith- Patrick Vella. This 50 minute presenting a dramatised ery beans which he acci- performance is aimed specifi- re-enactment of an adapta- dentally drops next to an cally at a young audience tion of Our Lord’s Passion. old peach tree. Overnight, u Teatru Manoel, Old Theatre This is an original represen- a gigantic peach grows, Street,Valletta tation consisting of reflec- but it is those who live º 24 & 25 April, 7pm. tions, drama, singing and inside this peach that º 26 April, 4pm. choreography dancing with make this event all the v All Buses eight passion scenes acted more exciting. There is no ¤ 21246389 out at various sites spread end to the friendship and around the main square of excitement the giant Zebbug, under the direc- creepy-crawlies inside the tion of Brian Bonnici. peach bring to James as u Zebbug they all set off on a fan- º 3 April, 9pm. tastic adventure! v 88 u Teatru Qroqq, M.I.T.P., Valletta Allo ‘Allo º 4 April, 5pm.Tickets €8.50 By FM Theatre Productions. for both days. Written by David Croft and º 5 April, 5 and 7pm. Jeremy Lloyd and directed by v All Buses Chris Gatt, this TV spin-off ¤ 21223216 comedy is set in occupied rural during World Cinderella Confidential War ll. The prince has the shoe. He u Manoel Theatre, Old is ready to wed. But who Theatre Street,Valletta is the woman behind the º 3, 4, 5 April. foot? Two investigators v All Buses reporters - Deb Jabber ¤ 21246389 from Action Newsday Now Barney and Sonny Glamour from Barney will be back at James and the Giant Glitter Kingdom Today, Easter due to popular Peach compete for the scoop of demand. One Barney soft A play based on a story the century, interviewing toy will be given to every by Roald Dahl, directed everybody from a fairy child on Easter Sunday and produced by Isabelle godmother in desperate need Show at 6pm. Gatt. Poor James Henry of a day-planner to mice u The City Theatre, Old Trotter! Orphaned as a in the witness protection pro- Bakery Street,Valletta result of a freak rampag- gramme. Look for cameos 12 - 19 April ing rhinoceros incident º from Pinocchio, Jack and v All Buses James ends up adopted by his cow, and other celebrities ¤ 99820055 his thin-as-a-stick Aunt in this no-holds-barred ex- Events Malta - April 09 19 20 - 21 festivals 3/23/09 8:20 AM Page 1

Theatre Festivals Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Hamis ix-Xirka with flambeauxs and candles. fid-Dawl tax-Xemgha Not only during this event The Birgu Local Council will various re-enactments por- organise for the first time traying the passion of Our ever the event “Hamis ix- Christ. Xirka fid-Dawl tax-Xemgha” u Birgu within the walls of the º 9 April, 7pm. Maritime City of Birgu. An v 6 event which will surely help to emphasize the religious Medieval Mdina beliefs found in this City. Festival Seperate from the ritual tra- Experience life in the middle Festa Frawli ditions that will be organised ages with a variety of medieval The Festa Frawli (Strawberry and celebrated in the church- events, spectacular plants and Feast) is held in the main vil- es found in Birgu, the Council beautiful flower arrangements. lage square in front of the will organise an event on a The city of Mdina offers you a Mgarr parish church. national scale which will then unique setting for a wide vari- Surrounded by the lush green help to revive the attendance ety of unforgettable events. valleys of Mgarr, the parish for the Good Friday proces- Bursting into the gates of the square offers an idyllic sce- sions which will be held on city with action and adventure nario for such an event. The the next day, a procession including thrilling jousting agricultural village of Mgarr, which takes form of a pag- tournaments, breathtaking Malta is renowned for the eant with the traditional birds of prey, medieval football quality and unique taste of it's unique statutes including per- competitions, human chess strawberries. Throughout the sonnages dressed in robes of challenges, medieval knights, event, a breathtaking amount biblical characters of both colourful characters, artists of fresh strawberries will be testaments. The tradition of at work and displaying their for sale. Also countless other the Good Friday procession paintings, traditional medieval products made with straw- is one of the eldest traditions food and an abundance of berries, from choclate gateaux found in Malta and this activ- wine and beer. Discover our and cakes, right to smoothies, ity will surely help to give history through medieval milk-shakes, ice-cream waffles, importance to the richness exhibitions, lectures on inter- pancakes, strawberry jams found in Birgu, where one esting facts relating to and also strawberry wine.The can boast that the Good medieval Mdina and guided attending crowds will be Friday procession statutes tours of sites and relics of entertained by popular came from Barcellona in the past. Children can enjoy Maltese folk groups along Spain and are unique as they characters of bygone times with many others also enter- are dressed in proper robes. with various attractions like tain the many visitors During this activity, the street Punch and Judy, jesters and throughout the day, playing lighting will be switched off jugglers, donkey rides and traditional Maltese tunes with and the narrow and winding much much more! A full pro- typical folk Maltese instru- streets will be lit by candle- gram of events to explore in ments. Dates subject to light creating a magical and at Mdina and a festival that guar- change so call to confirm the same time religious ambi- antees a mighty two days of dates beforehand. ence. The Council will create uMedieval fun! u Mgarr a magical “fjakkolata”. People Mdina º 20 - 30 April visiting the City of Birgu will º 18 - 19 April v 47, 52 also be encouraged to come v 65, 80, 81, 84, 86 ¤ 21520011

20 Events Malta - April 09 20 - 21 festivals 3/23/09 8:20 AM Page 2

Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Festivals Is-Sagra tal-Pjanti u Fjuri A spring fair organised by the Zebbug Local Council. u Zebbug, Gozo º 24 - 26 April v 90, 91 ¤ 21563056

The Third Mechanised Ground Fireworks Festival 8th Edition of the Malta Fireworks Festival The Gound Fireworks are Organised by the Parliamentary Secretariat for Tourism and the locally known as ‘Nar ta’ l- Malta Tourism Authority. The festival opens with a 15-minute fire- Art’, organised by the works display, followed by a set of fireworks displays by numerous Floriana Local Council. factories.The best locations for viewing are Ta' Liesse/Lascaris Wharf Ground fireworks are a or the top of the bastions.The festival also serves to commemo- unique Maltese pyrotechnic rate Malta's accession into the European Union on 1st May 2004. tradition. u Grand Harbour,Valletta u St Publius Square, Floriana º 30 April & 1 May, 9.30pm. º 25 April v All Buses v All Buses ¤ 22915440, 23696073/4

Events Malta - April 09 21 22 gardens 3/22/09 6:12 PM Page 1

Gardens Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority 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 in Christopher’s Bastion and have There are orange and cypress Malta and have seasonal appeal a view of the harbour. At their trees, irregular cacti, leguminous all year round. The two classic, center is a small Greek-style carobs, aromatic firs and the baroque walled gardens are a folly built in memory of Judas tree, which foretells charming mixture of Italian Governor Sir Alexander Ball, Easter with its pink blossom symmetry and Mediterranean who led the siege against the (this is said to be the tree from colour and perfumes. French in 1800 and subse- which Judas hung himself). u Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar quently became Britain’s first º Open Monday - civil commissioner of Malta.The Hastings Gardens Saturday (except Good French during the 1798-1800 Friday, 24th, 25th Dec & 1st siege cultivated these gardens. From the National Museum of Fine Arts, it is well worth taking Jan) 9am-6pm. Last admis- Argotti Botanical Gardens a stroll through the nearby sion 4.30pm. Gardens In 1805 the British governor Hastings Gardens, named after Tickets:Adults €6, Student & appointed a Carmelite friar, a former Governor General, Children €4.50. v 54, 55, 56, 65 Malta’s first professor of natural the Marquess of Hastings ¤ history. He assembled the (1824-26). 21412461

22 Events Malta - April 09 23 3/23/09 8:34 AM Page 1

Events Malta • In collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority Sport

Sports

The Kitchen Restaurant This is one of the top restaurants on the island, offering innovative international cuisine. Owned by international award-winning Chef Mark Gauci and his partner Nadja, this is the kind of place that makes you want to return for more. Horse Races Discover a minimalist yet comfort- Horse Races take place on ing environment, an atmosphere Fridays at 7pm and Sundays at that only few places on the island 2pm. can create. Reservation recom- u Malta Racing Club, mended. Racecourse Street, Marsa Lunch:Wednesday – Sunday º 5, 12, 17, 19, 26 April Dinner: Monday - Sunday v 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 18, 19, 27 Tel:2131 1112

Events Malta - April 09 23 24 25 Malta map 3/22/09 6:31 PM Page 1

©2009 RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd. [email protected] 24 25 Malta map 3/22/09 6:31 PM Page 2 26 27 St Jul-Sli 3/22/09 6:28 PM Page 1

ST.JULIAN’S

26 26 27 St Jul-Sli 3/22/09 6:28 PM Page 2

©2009 RMF Publishing & Survey Ltd. [email protected] SLIEMA

27 28 Mdina 3/22/09 6:38 PM Page 1

RABAT

28 29 Birgu 3/22/09 6:39 PM Page 1

BIRGU © 2 0 0 9 R M F P u b l i s h i n g & S u r v e y L t d . m a p s @ r m f m a l t a . c o m

BIRGU

29 30 Bugibba 3/22/09 6:42 PM Page 1

BUGIBBA m o c . a t l a m f m r @ s p a m . d t L y e v r u S & g n i h s i l b u P F M R 9 0 0 2 ©

30 31 VALLETTA 3/22/09 6:41 PM Page 1

VALLETTA m o c . a t l a A m f T m r T @ E s p L a m L . d A t L V y e v r u S & g n i h s i l b u P F M R 9 0 0 2 ©

31 32 Farsons 3/22/09 3:07 PM Page 1