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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 24 AUGUST 2014 THIS WEEK 29 WHAT'S ON contemporary artistic practices by young Maltese artists that explore divergent thinking. This being its first edition, VIVA will also incorporate a Curatorial School. More information: http:// w w w.viva.org.mt. THEATRE AUGUST 29-31 Puss in Boots Adult panto at the MADC Clubrooms, Santa Venera at 20:00. Written and directed by Steve Hili. Tickets are at €12. Bookings: w w w.madc.com.mt or 9944 9161. FESTIVALS UNTIL AUGUST 31 The Bieganski Art Festival A month-long festival at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, commemorating 100 years from the outbreak of W WI and celebrating art in all its forms. The festival would feature: 75 local and foreign artists with paintings depicting W WI 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 w w w.mcc.com.mt. UNTIL AUGUST 31 The Malta International Theatre Festival The MDC International Theatre Festival which will be held at the Greek Theatre within the precincts of Maria Regina Girls' Seconday in Blata l-Bajda, is being launched to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the official establishment of the Malta Drama Centre as the national performing arts school under the Department of Education. Tickets are available online from w w w. ticketline.com.mt. Tickets for one night are selling at €15 while a block ticket for both weekends (one night on each weekend) are available at €25 and include a free glass of wine. For more information call on 2122 0665 or 7707 0701. MUSIC UNTIL AUGUST 26 Acoustic Tuesdays: Novel Novel will be performing at the Acoustic Tuesdays at Zion Reggae Bar, St Thomas Bay, M'Scala. Doors open at 21:00. AUGUST 27 Kelma Kelma u Nota Nota By popular demand, the Big Band Brothers will once again be teaming up with Michael Spagnol of 'Kelma Kelma' fame for a night of music which will focus on the intricacies of the Maltese language. The band will be joined by Ray Calleja and the Bezzina siblings. The concert is being organised under the patronage of President Marie Louise Coleiro Preca. Tickets at €15 and €10 (students and seniors) can be booked by logging on to http:// w w w.ticketline.com.mt. BOOK LAUNCH AUGUST 29 X'Seta Gralu lil Kevin Cacciattolo? Launch for the Mark Vella novel published by Merlin Publishers, at Bongo Nyah, M'Scala. The novel was the winning manuscript at Merlin's #abbozz event which took place at last year's edition of the Malta Book Festival. A conversation between the author and Claire Bonello will be held during the launch. Doors open at 20:30. Download the MaltaToday App now Kelma Kelma u Nota Nota: back by popular demand The Bieganski Art Festival will be on display until August 31