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Nature Notebook Eat For Impact: Take a Bite out of Climate Change! Eat for Impact comes to Mal- ta this February, bringing cli- mate-friendly food to the fore- front of local dining. Part of a global initiative by Planted So- ciety and coordinated locally by Friends of the Earth Malta, the month-long campaign invites res- taurants across the island to serve specially created plant-based dishes that reduce environmental impact without compromising on flavour. Seven local restaurants are tak- ing part, proving that sustainable food choices can be creative, ac- cessible, and delicious. At the end of the campaign, a climate impact report will highlight the real dif- ference these meals have made, showing how everyday food choices can support a healthier planet. Participating restaurants: • Palazzo Castelletti, Rabat • The Harbour Club, Valletta • Ġenna ta' L-Art, Dingli • Heirloom Streatery, Qormi • Vincent Eco Estate, Mġarr • Pink Garlic Malta, San Pawl il-Baħar • The Flying Saucer, Birkirkara Green idea of the week 1004 Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member A Tim Borg Work-in-Progress Stand Up Comedy Show Date: 9 February Location: Beer Dog Pub, Triq Mons. G. Depiro, Sliema, Malta Tim Borg has established himself as one of Malta's most versatile stand ups, leaving audiences breathless with his ability to excel in traditional stand up, alternative comedy, and crowd work. During this work-in-progress show, Tim Borg will go through a mix of new and tested material for approximately an hour, covering several themes including identity, masculinity, and validation. Lift Thine Eyes Date: 11 February Location: Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, St Michael Hospice, Santa Venera, Malta Timeless choral works from Handel's Messiah, Mendelssohn's Elijah, and Saint- Saëns' Oratorio de Noël, among others. Adult voice students from the Opera Nova Project will unite with the Opera Nova Project Youth Choir in a celebration of hope. A concert by the Opera Nova Project and the Archbishop's Delegate for Culture. Over the Moon: A Piano Celebration of Film Music Date: 14 February Location: Malta Society of Arts, Valletta, Malta The Malta Society of Arts is delighted to present pianist Julian Carter in a return performance of Over the Moon: A Piano Celebration of Film Music, following its successful premiere last December. This solo piano recital brings together a varied selection of film songs and underscores, from well-known blockbusters to lesser-known classics from the history of cinema. All works are presented in original arrangements by the performer, reimagined specifically for the piano. Over the Moon explores the expressive and narrative power of film music in an intimate concert setting, offering audiences the opportunity to relive familiar scores and discover new ones. Mozart's Requiem: Chamber Choir and Four-hands Piano Date: 21 February Location: MICAS, Valletta, Malta Mozart's Requiem is one of the most powerful and enduring works in the choral repertoire, left unfinished at the composer's death in 1791. KorMalta will perform Czerny's intimate transcription for piano four hands in chamber formation, where this final masterpiece's clarity and emotional depth come into close focus. TENNIJA - Walter Micallef Date: 20, 21 February Location: Malta Society of Arts, Valletta, Malta Tennija — a Maltese word symbolising continuity, renewal, and new life — is a powerful musical tribute celebrating the legacy of legendary singer-songwriter Walter Micallef and the future of Maltese song. This special concert series brings generations together on one stage. Walter Micallef's iconic melodies and poetic lyrics, which have shaped the Maltese music landscape for decades, are re-imagined by a new wave of Maltese-language artists. These fresh interpretations honour the soul of the originals while offering bold, contemporary perspectives. Adding to the magic, Walter Micallef himself will perform a selection of rare and lesser-known works, alongside previously unreleased songs, offering audiences a unique glimpse into both his past and his ongoing creative journey. Tennija is more than a concert — it is a heartfelt celebration of heritage, reinvention, and artistic continuity. Rythms of Vision Date: 22 February Location: Malta Society of Arts, Valletta, Malta This programme showcases 32 years of chamber music by composer Zahra, tracing the evolution of a bold and unmistakable musical voice. At its core are three compelling piano and clarinet duos: Mouse in the Machine (1992), Boiling Clouds (2018), and Catch My Breath (2023). The earliest work draws inspiration from Schoenberg's twelve-tone technique, while the later compositions reveal Zahra's distinctive contemporary style — marked by rhythmic clusters, pulsating grooves, and raw, aggressive textures. The programme also features a series of interdisciplinary works for piano and video, reflecting Zahra's long-standing exploration of visual narrative in music. Since 2007, he has developed an aesthetic that fuses live performance with videography, creating immersive sound- and-image experiences where the video's sound design becomes an integral part of the music. 1007. Large carpenter bee YOUR first sighting of the large carpenter bee may set your spine atingle. Admittedly, a huge hairy black bee buzzing around your head can give most everyone the heeby jeebies. But fear not. Although the species does carry a sting the good news is that it's neither looking for potential victims nor is it aggressive or short-tempered. So relax, stop waving your arms and resume your walk without fear. Or better still, stop and observe what the bee is doing. It will either be gorg- ing on flowers or looking for a nesting place. Unlike the gregarious honey-bee, the large carpenter bee (M. bomblu iswed) is solitary, and nests in hollow stalks such as reed stems. If you are lucky you may catch it boring a neat round hole in the stalk – hence the joinery ref- erence – to make herself a handy hobbit entrance. As the temperature drops, less and less insects will be out as many of them die and the rest hide away. Still, a nice sunny day in winter may entice a few of these big furries to venture out for a spot of pollen-hunting. 5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 8 FEBRUARY 2026 ALMANAC Victor Falzon Find out more about this initiative here: https://foemalta.org/event/eat-for- impact-take-a-bite-out-of-climate-change/