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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 27 JULY 2014 THIS WEEK 29 WHAT'S ON Exhibition Ġgantija 2013 Project is an ongoing-multidisciplinary work embracing music, visual art and literature. The project aims to dialogue with Ġgantija, a Unesco World Heritage Site situated on the island of Gozo through the use of contemporary media. Curated by Dr Vince Briffa, this artistic initiative is a group effort between composer Mariella Cassar, artist Victor Agius and the international acclaimed Maltese writer Immanuel Mifsud. The exhibition is located in the Upper Galleries at St James Cavalier. FAIRS JULY 27 Patches Summer Fair The 15th edition of this much- anticipated event, Patches brings together makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the quality, handcrafted and locally designed. Stalls will include clothing, ceramics, accessories, wearable art, home décor and food. A variety of live music acts will begin after 18:30. The Fair will be held at the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, from 16:30 onwards. FESTIVALS JULY 20-27 Kinemastik International Short Film Festival The annual festival of local and international short films at Herbert Ganado Gardens, Floriana. With this edition, the art-collective NGO Kinemastik celebrates its 10th anniversary, which will be crowned by a screening of Alejandro Jodorowsky's The Dance of Reality, with Jodorowsky's son – and the film's lead – Adem Jodorowsky in attendance. Apart from the short film festival itself – which will take place over July 26 and 27 – the festival will also feature talks and a workshop for children. For tickets and more information log on to www.kinemastik.org. The event is supported by the Malta Arts Fund. JULY 25- AUGUST 3 Farsons Beer Festival The much-awaited festival brings together a variety of musical genres across several stages in Ta' Qali. Featuring over 70 beer draught installations, 13 branded bars, 15 food stalls and over 50 local and international artists, the popular open air festival provides a unique setting for all round entertainment. Entrance is free and the live acts begin at 20:00. AUGUST 2 - 31 The Bieganski Art Festival A month-long festival at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, commemorating 100 years from the outbreak of WWI and celebrating art in all its forms. The festival would feature: 75 local and foreign artists with paintings depicting WWI 47 local and foreign artists, exhibiting their works 120 paintings from the Bieganski collection Master Artist Ray Pitre 9x7 ft collection 80 sketches and painting from French trench artist Galey. For more information and a complete schedule www,mcc.com. mt. WORKSHOPS JULY 21-AUGUST 1 The Masquerade Summer Experience 2014 Workshops in dance and movement, singing and musical theatre, and acting and drama at M Space, Oscar Zammit Street, Msida. Tutors include Luke Thornton (Singing and Musical), Erica McGrail (Dance and Movement) and Andy Smith (Acting and Drama). For more information contact info@ masquerademalta.com. MUSIC JULY 28 Opera vs Pop Under the Stars - 7th edition A spectacular concert by the Gozo Youth Orchestra featuring an array of operatic arias in the first part and a selection of pop, soundtrack and musicals' repertoire in the second part, taking place in the courtyard of the Ministry of Gozo. Featuring Pamela Agius (Soprano - US), Noel Galea (Bass-Gozo, Malta), Francesco Joseph Nicodeme (Pop Tenor - Italy). Patrons are invited for an after concert reception. Event presented in collaboration with Ministry for Gozo and American Embassy. Booking by reservation on gozowindbandorchestra@yahoo. co.uk SEAT MALTA www.seat.com.mt Continental Cars Ltd, Testaferrata Street, Ta' Xbiex XBX1407 | Sales: 23476 342 / 350 | Mobile: 9997 2840 | E-Mail: seat@ccl.mizzi.com.mt Mizzi Motors Ltd, Mġarr Road, Ghajnsielem, Gozo GSM9016 | Sales: 21556 942 | Mobile: 9978 2000 | E-Mail: jcassar@mizzimotors.com.mt * Cars in picture are for reference purpouses only. TECHNOLOGY TO ENJOY Mavin Khoo & Luke Divall in Triple Bill (Photo: John Grech) Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Closing Concert at the MCC