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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2014 THIS WEEK 31 WHAT'S ON will be spread along Republic Street – from City Entrance to St. George's Square – and at other centrally located venues. The festival programme, organised by the University of Malta, the Research Trust of the University of Malta (RIDT) and the Malta Chamber of Scientists together with a consortium of consultants, beneficiaries and participants, was presented to the media at Valletta Campus. For more information and a full programme log on to: www.scienceinthecity.org.mt. SEPTEMBER 27, 28 Zejt iz-Zejtun Event celebrating the olive picking season and olive pressing for oil in Żejtun – starting on September 27 at 19:30 with a defile. An exhibition of agricultural tools, agricultural products and folk art will deck the village in traditional attire that will come alive in a celebration of colour, music, movement and food. Pride of place will, of course, be given to the olive tree. Maltese ftajjar and bread dressed in freshly pressed olive oil will be distributed for free tasting. OCTOBER 4 Notte Bianca Annual edition of the Valletta- wide night of culture. Now in its ninth year, Notte Bianca attracts over 60,000 people to the capital each year, making it the largest cultural event in Valletta. Last year recorded the highest audiences ever. Notte Bianca is supported by The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts. For more information call on 2339 7000 or email info@ nottebianca.org.mt. STAND-UP COMEDY SEPTEMBER 26 Eden Comedy Club Eden Comedy Club's 10th stand-up comedy night at Eden Cinemas, St Julian's. Featuring Neil McFarlane, Paul F. Taylor, Bobby Freeman and Geoff Whiting. Doors open at 19:30. Entrance is at €20. More information and bookings: www. edenculture.com.mt, 2371 0400. PUBLIC TALKS SEPTEMBER 24 Inauguration of ISSA and 'The Big Bang Theory' Inauguration of the Institute of Space Sciences and Astronomy (ISSA) at the Old University Campus, Valletta at 19:00. Featuring opening speeches by the Minister of Education, the Pro-Rector for Research and Innovation of the University of Malta and the Director of ISSA. This will be followed with a public talk by Nobel laureate Prof. George F. Smoot. To register for this event, log on to: http://bit.ly/ issa_inauguration. AIR SHOW SEPTEMBER 27, 28 Malta International Air Show 22nd Edition of the annual air show at the Malta International Airport, Luqa. Featuring the participation of The British Red Arrows, Italian Frecce Tricolori, Spanish Patrulla Aguila and the Turkish Stars. For more information visit us on www. maltairshow.com. The public, this year is invited to explore and discover the natural and cultural heritage found within the locality of Rabat while appreciating and getting more acquainted with the rich biodiversity at Miġra l-Ferħa. Transport will be provided and will leave from Floriana (in front of Phoenicia Hotel) at 09:00hrs. The tour will be over by 12:30hrs. To book a place for these tours, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mepa.outlook, call on 2290 2021 or send an email on tours@mepa.org.mt. These tours will be organised once a month and bookings will be taken on �irst-come-�irst-serve basis. AS FROM OCTOBER 2014, MEPA WILL RESTART THE EDUCATIONAL SUNDAY TOURS PROGRAMME FOR THE WINTER AND SPRING SEASON. RABAT / GĦAR IL-KBIR HERITAGE TOUR October 26 th 2014 November 30 th 2014 December 21 st 2014 January 25 th 2015 February 22 February 22 nd 2015 March 22 nd 2015 April 26 th 2015 MIĠRA L-FERĦA BIODIVERSITY TOUR October 19 th 2014 November 16 th 2014 December 14 th 2014 January 11 th 2015 February 15 February 15 th 2015 March 8 th 2015 April 12 th 2015 Price: €2.50 per person (in aid of The Malta Community Chest Fund). HE�I��GE �������G & ����IVE��I�Y ��U�A�����L �����Y ��U�S 2014-2015 In aid the Malta Community Chest Fund Geoff Whiting will be compere at the Eden Comedy Club The Malta International Airshow will be taking place the Luqa airport on September 27 and 28