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32 maltatoday, SUNDAY, 1 DECEMBER 2013 2013 THIS WEEK THIS WEEK WHAT'S ON WHAT'S ON TODAY 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 €10. Bookings: http://www.sjcav.org/, 21 223200. More information: www. maltacomic-con.com. Organised by Wicked Comics. Patches Christmas Fair Annual Christmas fair of handmade and artisan goods – as well as food – at the Magazino Hall, Valletta Waterfront from 13:00 to 20:00. Participant include: Jarrard Stricland, Alexandra Aquilina, Dragonlord Creations, Fransina, Silvana Mallia, Thea Marie Vella, Sweet Blossoms, Valerie Cauchi Inglott, MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE 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 Leanne Lewis, SJ Lewis Cards, le petit monde d'A, JENEFER HAM GLASS, Weaving & Lace Craft, Anna Gallo, createhope, Bottonati, Indie accessories by Maria, Sue Mifsud Ceramics, Petite Bougie Candles, Salnitroma Crafty Mumma, Modiste - by Tina, Kevin Morris, Stephen Cordina, Samantha's Designs, Mandali, Can or Can not?, Design Sorbet, Nancye Church Jewellery, My Melts, Charlot Cassar, Ivan's Fretwork Decorations, Trash Treasure, Joanne Montebello, gr8jewellery, Maletska Ludmila, Andrea Pullicino Ceramics, The Secret Rose, Mymy sock monkeys, Marisa Attard, BusyHands, Rosemarie Abela, Saz Mifsud, The Caper Collection, Elise Billiard, Nicole Vella, OMOILS , Soap Cafe, Monstri Boo. Food by: Swirlz by Audrienne and Denise Fenech, Viktorija, Food Buddies Malta, Ne me quitte pas, Kali's Kitchen, Lara's Bakes, My Kitchen Counter, Anurakti - Passion for real food, Barefoot and Curious, Spice Kitchen, Becky`s, Misrah Qawsalla. There will also be a Patches Loves Vintage selection by "hey birdie-pie!" 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. DECEMBER 20 Carlo Muscat and Joe Debono After some time apart, saxophonist Carlo Muscat and pianist Joe Debono are back to perform a brand new set, this time at the St James Cavalier Centre for 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. Artist Esad Ribic will be among the guests at Malta Comic Con 2013 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. 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. Creativity, Valletta at 19:30. Tickets are at €10. Bookings: www.sjcav. org. CHRISTMAS EVENTS DECEMBER 7, 8 The Perfect Christmas Fair Christmas Fair at the Corinthia Palace Hotel and Spa, Balzan. There will be various stalls including exclusive brands such as Charles & Ron, Versal, 202 Jewellery, Verve and Grey & Adler, as well as a number of artisans selling arts and crafts, a flower arranging competition by the students of the three Micallef Grimaud Ladies, Christmas floral demonstration by Alistair Fenech (by booking) and Christmas cooking demonstration (by booking). The fair will also include an art exhibition featuring works of art by Ray Piscopo, ceramic sculptures by George Muscat and Photographs by Mary Attard. Open from 11:00 to 19:00 on 7 December; 10:00 to 18:00 on 8 December. More information: alexandra. bajada@corinthia.com. DECEMBER 8-29 Christmas Carols at Palazzo Parisio Christmas Carol singing by the Children's Choir by Phylisienne Brincat every Sunday in December between 12:30 to 13:30 at Palazzo Parisio, Mdina. In the environment of the Museum, within the Palazzo, the nativity scene will be celebrated with a Christmas Crib by Mariorick Mifsud. DECEMBER 14-JANUARY 5 Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem An animated nativity village spread on 20,000sqm of land at Ghajnsielem, Gozo. It offers naturalistic reproduction of the environ of Bethlehem and the timeless story of Nativity every December at 'Ta Passi' fields in Ghajnsielem. Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem will also include re-enactments of the 'trip' from Nazareth to Bethlehem of Joseph and Mary as well as the Adoration of the Magi on the Epiphany (first Sunday after New Year's day) when the three Wise Men will depart on horseback from Malta to Cirkewwa terminal where they will board a ferry in mid-afternoon before making the triumphal entrance to the nativity village. More information: http://www. ghajnsielem.com/bethlehem/ openinghours.html. DECEMBER 23 The Annual Christmas Vocal and Instrumental Concert Executive Producer Lydia Buttigieg and Musical Director Lindsey Mallia with the participation of the Notre Dame Choir under the direction of Mro Clifford Cauchi are organising the annual Christmas concert, this year in three different localities: St. Paul's Bay, Balzan and Zabbar. Starts at 19:30. Entrance Free.