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16 maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 2013 THIS WEEK WHAT'S ON MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE TONIGHT Homesongs: Furbies and #Gozowerkteam Night of kitsch music and kitsch style at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, Msida – organised by Luke Azzopardi. Doors open at 20:00. NOVEMBER 29 Laura Sarti – Recital by masterclass participants Recital performed by Laura Sarti masterclass participants (held 25-27 November) and will be based on the work done during the course. It will demonstrate the variety of styles encompassed by an overview of Italy's contribution to the operatic repertoire. Starts at 20:00. Tickets are at €10. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt, 21 246389. NOVEMBER 29 The Shh album launch Indie-pop duo The Shh (consisting of Beangrowers's Alison Galea and Ian Schranz) will be launching their debut album All Things With Love at British Legion, Melita Street, Valletta. Mario Vella (Brikkuni) will be the resident DJ on the night. Entrance is at €8 with CD; €5 without. Doors open at 20:30. NOVEMBER 29 Tribute Concert The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra pays tribute to former MPO resident conductor Joseph Sammut at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta Campus from 19:30. Featuring the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra led by Marcelline Laus and conducted by Joseph Sammut. Entrance is free. NOVEMBER 30 Gaela Brown in concert Concert by the Paris-based singersongwriter Gaela Brown at The Orpheum Theatre, Gzira from 20:00. With support from local bands Stalko and The New Victorians. Tickets at €35 and €20 can be purchased through www.showshappening.com/ PMK/Gaela-Brown or Accessorise, La Rive, New York Best, Bianco's and The Grassy Hopper. NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 1 Carmine Lauri & Simon Hester recital Two recitals featuring different programmes at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta. Internationally acclaimed London-based Maltese violinist Carmine Lauri and his accompanist Simon Hester will perform in aid of Hospice Malta. Starts at 20:00. Tickets are at €25, €20 and €10. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel. com.mt, 21 246389. NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 1 The Shh Spotlight Concert: Fiorella Camilleri & Luca Lucini Recital by the 'Camilleri-Lucini' Flute and Guitar Duo focusing on different times and musical styles, including Eastern European, Mediterranean, Latin, and Classical at Manoel Theatre, Valletta. Starts at 20:00. Tickets are at €10. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt, 21 246389. DECEMBER 6,7 Astor Piazzolla's The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Concert of works by Astor Piazzolla's The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires at Robert Samut Hall, Floriana by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Marcelline Agius and conducted by Michael Laus and featuring soloist Nadia Debono on violin. Rodion Shchedrin's Carmen Suite will also be part of the programme. Bookings from St James Cavalier: 21 223200, boxoffice@sjcav.org. DECEMBER 7 Clandestines – Saturday as Usual album launch The indie band will be launching their debut album at Duke's, St George's Bay, St Julian's. Dolls for Idols will be the supporting act. Entrance is at €7; €10 including album. Doors open at 21:00. DECEMBER 14 Viva Verdi! On the occasion of the bicentenary of Verdi's birth, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra – conducted by Michael Laus – will be celebrating with a concert of operatic arias and overtures from some of his best loved operas at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta. The guest singers for this concert are sopranos Claudia Tabone & Andriana Yordanova, baritone Joseph Lia and bass Albert Buttigieg. Starts at 19:30. Tickets are at €30, €20 and €10 (concessions €5). Bookings: 21 246389, bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt. THEATRE NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 1 Is-Sigar Imutu Wiefqa Production of the play by Alejandro Casona at Teatru Salesjan, Howard Street, Sliema at 19:30. Tickets at €10 can be purchased through ticketline. com.mt or at the box office of Embassy Cinemas. The Clandestines The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard will be at Malta Comic Con 2013 EXHIBITIONS The Hobbit exhibition at Empire Cinemas, Bugibba UNTIL NOVEMBER 29 Imagination An exhibition of paintings by Selina Scerri at Ritz Arcades in Republic Street, Valletta. Opening hours: 15:30- 19:30. NOVEMBER 22-DECEMBER 13 Xifer Collective exhibition at Teatru Salesjan, Sliema, organised to complement the upcoming theatrical production 'Is-Sigar Imutu Wiefqa'. Featuring works by the art collective X242, including Ryan Falzon, Sabrina Calleja Jackson, Sarah Mamo, Andrea Zerafa, Sarah Maria Scicluna and Robert Zahra. Launch on November 22 opens at 20:00. DECEMBER 12-15 The Hobbit exhibition Exhibition of artwork, models and props related to JRR Tolkien's fantasy epic at Empire Cinemas, Bugibba in conjunction with the release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. The exhibition will open with an talk entitled 'Middle Earth: The Journey from Book to Screen'. More information: thehobbitexhibit@ gmail.com. UNTIL JANUARY 31 Twisttease Exhibition of paintings by Diane Buttigieg at the Hotel Juliani Lobby, St George's Road, St Julian's, playfully re-interpreting Maltese iconography. Organised by SO Galerie. COMIC CON NOVEMBER 30, DECEMBER 1 Malta Comic Con 2013 Annual comic book convention at St James Cavalier, Valletta. Open from 10:00 to 18:00 on November 30, and 11:00 to 19:00 on December 1. Among this year's international guests will be Mike Carey (Lucifer, The Unwritten), Marco Santucci (Spider-Man, Captain America), Will Simpson (Judge Dredd, Game of Thrones storyboards), Esad Ribic (Thor) and many more. The convention will also highlight the work of local comic book practitioners, as well as showcase gaming and cosplay initiatives. Comic books will also be sold at discount prices. Tickets are at €15 (two days), €10 (one day). Bookings: http:// www.sjcav.org/, 21 223200. More information: www.maltacomiccon.com. Organised by Wicked Comics.