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this week 14 EVENINGS ON CAMPUS AUGUST 6, 7 Akustika Dance Anthems Nine musicians will be turning the most popular dance-floor fillers from the nineties and noughties into acoustic hits. On 6 August, the event will take place at the University Quadrangle and on 7 August at the Cottonera Resource Centre, St Edward's Street, Fortini, Vittoriosa at 21:00. AUGUST 8 A Short Punk Story A night of punk rock music with live performances from local punk acts, nosnow/noalps and Clandestines, engaging with punk ethics. Videos of punk's most influential moments and the bands that shaped history will be shown. e live performance will give the audience a feel of what the punk genre is all about. In one night, those who might not have much knowledge of this genre of music will get the chance to listen, learn and be part of a great show and a great story, which is still alive to this day. e event will take place in the University Quadrangle at 21:00. AUGUST 9 Piano Film Music A piano and vocal recital featuring original piano works for movies, by Tricia Dawn Williams on piano, accompanied by singer Eleanor Spiteri. Event will take place in the KSU Common Room at the Msida campus at 21:00. AUGUST 10 18:00 – Legends from the Middle Ages An event for children with Malcolm Galea and Joseph Zammit from More or Less eatre reading little- known stories from the past and acting them out. Event will take place in the KSU Common Room at the Msida campus 20:00 – e Science of Wine Oenologist Roger Aquilina will take attendees through a journey from the earliest days to modern wine production and research. He will talk about the science and art behind fermenting wine. e event will take place in the University Quadrangle. Tickets for Evenings on Campus events can be bought at the entrance or on 7984 3480. For more information visit www.um.edu. mt/ events/eveningsoncampus. Evenings on Campus is supported by the Malta Arts Fund. VISUAL ARTS CONTINUES BY APPOINTMENT Retrospective by Norbert Attard Retrospective exhibition by artist Norbert Attard at Gozo Contemporary, 11, Mongur Street, Gharb, Gozo. Art works spanning 40 years will be on display. ese include Attard's early paintings, drawings and lino cuts from the formative years, limited edition prints (including the Walled Cities, Mihrab and Kimono series) and abstract paintings from the 1970s, 80s, 90s, and photographic prints and sculptures, from his most recent conceptual phase. Opening hours: 11:00-19:00. e exhibition will be open by appointment after today. To book an appointment call 79041051/21560016. UNTIL AUGUST 22 Music, Dance and Landscapes by Jeni Caruana Exhibition of paintings by Jeni Caruana at Palazzo de Piro, Mdina. Featuring paintings done live at various musical events. JULY 26 – AUGUST 22 Paġni - Pass the Parcel Paġni, an exhibition in the main hall at St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity in Valletta, is a result of the project Pass the Parcel, which was organised with Y.O.U.R.S. (Young Offenders Unit Rehabilitation Services) and Female residents at Corradino Correctional Facility. is project started back in October 2013 and is supported by Fondazzjoni Ċentru Għall- Kreattività and Premju tal-President Għall-Kreattività. Entrance is free. JULY 12 – AUGUST 24 Ġgantija 2013 Project - Final Exhibition Ġgantija 2013 Project is an ongoing- multidisciplinary work embracing music, visual art and literature. e 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. e exhibition is located in the Upper Galleries at St James Cavalier. FESTIVALS AUGUST 5-7 Ghaxaq Music Festival is three-day festival promises the best vocal talent and bands that the country has to offer and also foreign bands and singers. Jk as Robbie Williams, Tribali and Federica, Gaia and Friends will entertain audiences in concerts throughout the festival, taking place at the Ghaxaq Grounds. Entrance is free, limited seating to the final concert can be booked at ooii.com.mt at €10 and €15. VIP passes are available at €30. AUGUST 7-10 Delicata Classic Wine Festival 2014 Malta's greatest wine event is back for its 13th year, at the Upper Barrakka gardens in Valletta, from 7.00pm until midnight. Entrance is free. Wristbands and glasses can be purchased for €12 and entitle the holder to try all the wines on offer, as many times as they want. A variety of food options will be available and music by live bands will entertain guests on the night. 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. e 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. AUGUST 9 Crafterdark: Arts and Crafts Festival Crafterdark provides talented people with an opportunity to present themselves and their homegrown products. Customers can find a selection of arts and crafts, meet with the artists and try the 'Culinary section' for a bite to eat. A kids' area will also be available. Entrance is free at the Laguna Walk, Smart City and the events takes place between 18:00 and midnight. DANCE AUGUST 9, 10 AFD Just Dance From dancing next to John Travolta and Olivia Newton John in 'Grease', to playing the lead role in 'Fame', Antonia Franceschi who has won London's Time Out Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Dance" will now be presenting her exciting choreography at Pjazza Teatru Rjal on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August. A troup of six dancers from e Royal Ballet, Rambert, Ballet Black, Random Dance and e New York City Ballet will be accompanied live by pianist Yoshiko Sato, cellist Johan Stern and violinist Richard Wade. Tickets at €20 available from ticketline.com. mt, the Embassy Cinema, Valletta and at the door. MUSIC AUGUST 6, 13 Live Jazz at Palazzo de Piro Live Jazz, food and drinks every Wednesday night in summer from 20:00 to 23:00 at Palazzo de Piro. Entrance is free, reservations can be made by calling 2010 0560 or emailing on events@xarapalace. com.mt AUGUST 9 The Prodigy Live e Prodigy return to Malta, to the MFCC in Ta'Qali, to bring sweat soaked b-lines and rushing keyboard hooks to their fans. Tickets are available online at €35 for standard and €55 for VIP at http://www.g7events.com/events/ the-prodigy-2014 AUGUST 9 Raging Waters - Pool Party Metal Fest 2014 Six local metal bands will be shredding their way through the day, from 1pm at Caribbean Club in Birzebbuga. Stand-up comedian Malcolm Alden will be providing the laughs. A catered menu will be available. Tickets at €17.50 or €20 at the door. Visit http://www.facebook. com/events/239165716273451 for more information. maltatoday, Wednesday, 6 august 2014 WHAT'S ON Tricia Dawn Williams will perform in Piano Film Music on campus AFD Just Dance Legends from the Middle Ages