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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 17 AUGUST 2014 THIS WEEK 28 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. These 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. The 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. This 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. 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. AUGUST 6 – 27 Rosella Schembri at Villa Bologna Rosella Schembri, potter at Space for Clay is Visiting Artist at Ceramika Maltija and the Villa Bologna gift shop during the month of August. She will be on site every Wednesday (10.30- 13.00hrs) and Saturday morning (12.30-15.30hrs). Her exhibition of ceramics will be on display in the gift shop every day from Monday to Saturday 9am to 7pm. In January 2014, The Villa Bologna Gift Shop launched a monthly 'Visiting Artist Programme'. THEATRE AUGUST 22- 24 Porn: The Musical 'Porn - the Musical' is the unusual story of Stefan, a young man who goes off to America to seek out his fortune after being unceremoniously dumped by his fiancee. Stefan ends up getting much more than he bargained for thanks to a new group of friends and an industry that takes some getting used to. First performed in Malta in 2009, 'Porn - the Musical' has gone on to hit runs in Edinburgh and London. The event, held at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, begins at 20:30. Tickets are available from ticketline.com.mt FESTIVALS 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. AUGUST 17 Mgarr Rock Festival (Gozo) The first Mgarr Rock Festival by the Gozo Culture will be featuring an interesting line-up with This.co, WHAT'S ON Porn: The Musical will return after its success overseas Electroswing DJ KimSka will play at the Magic Island Festival The Malta Summer Carnival will feature the traditional 'gostra' The Bieganski Art Festival is ongoing until the end of August