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31 maltatoday, SUNDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2013 THIS WEEK WHAT'S ON churches, highlight the immense historic value of this city. In addition, food stalls offering both Maltese and other food, various musical concerts are taking place, along with various exhibitions. PUBLIC LECTURE OCTOBER 15 five guest designers: Nadine Noko, Ritienne Żammit, Elisha Camilleri, Enrique' Tabone and Ugly Lovely (www.uglylovely. co.uk). OCTOBER 18 – NOVEMBER 10 4 Rooms Photographic exhibition by Ritty Tacsum at the Upper Galleries of St James Cavalier, Valletta. The project is accompanied by a four-part short story by Loranne Vella – published in an exhibition booklet designed by artist Julian Mallia. UNTIL OCTOBER 20 A New Beginning Specialising in images printed onto brushed aluminium, photographer Richard Powers brings you a stunning collection of contemporary photographic images from his portfolio. At the Cavalieri Hotel, Spinola Road, St Julian's. FESTIVALS OCTOBER 5 Notte Bianca Annual one-night festival of arts and entertainment taking place across Valletta from 18:00 till late. A variety of live events will be taking place incorporating several artistic genres and media. For more information and a full programme, log on to http://www. nottebianca.org.mt/. OCTOBER 6 L-Imqabba: Biss bil-hila First edition of a festival of arts, The Shh will be performing at Coach and Horses on October 4 crafts, food and entertainment across the streets of Mqabba, starting at 09:00. The event will include various activities such as vintage cars exhibitions, games for children, music, dancing, and trains. A special attraction will be the traditional "Kukkanja" (greasy pole), that will be set up in the middle of the square. More information: www.talgilju.com. OCTOBER 11 Birgufest Annual festival across the streets of Birgu – incorporating historic re-enactments, extended and cheaper museum entrances, and the opening up to the public of other venues of interest including The Mediterranean's underwater forests Lecture by Dr Joseph A. Borg at Din L-Art Helwa, 133, Melita Street, Valletta at 18:30. Dr Borg will present the main characteristics of Posidonia oceanica meadows, and their roles as habitat and as a very important component of the Mediterranean marine ecosystem. For more information contact walks@ majjistral.org. Photographer Ritty Tacsum will be exhibiting at St James Cavalier