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THIS WEEK 14 maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2014 MUSIC & THEATRE NOVEMBER 8 Grand Operatic Concert Grand Operatic Concert 2014 organised by e Classique Foundation at the Aurora Opera House, Victoria Gozo, at 20:00 featuring the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra and two renowned international singers under the direction of Joseph Debrincat. Tickets are at €15 and €10. Bookings: 21559452, grandoc2014@ gmail.com, 7953 8846, 7955 1871 or www.teatruaurora.com. NOVEMBER 14-16 Il-Kulur tal-Perlini To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Maltese dramatist Ġuże Chetcuti (1914-2006), Talenti, in collaboration with the Manoel eatre, present the Maltese play 'Il-Kuluri tal-Perlini' written and directed by Żep Camilleri, an adaptation of Ġuże Chetcuti's play 'Imħuħ Morda'. Tickets are at €20, €15 and €10. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. NOVEMBER 17-22 Ziguzajg Annual festival of performing arts aimed at children and young adults, taking place over various venues in Valletta. Similar to previous years the Festival will present an eclectic programme of international performances and commissioned work to thousands of Maltese children, young people and their families. Żigużajg 2014 will mark the 25th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. For more information and a full programme, log on to ziguzajg. org. NOVEMBER 21 Choral and orchestral concert A grand choral and orchestral concert in honour of St Cecilia, patron saint of music and musicians. Charles Gounod at his best including the celebrated 'Messe Solennelle de Sainte Cécile' at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta at 19:30. Director: Hugo Agius Muscat and Organist: Elisabeth Conrad. Entrance is free but donations to the Richmond Foundation would be appreciated. NOVEMBER 21-23; 28-30 Marjelena Original play penned by first- time playwright Leanne Ellul and directed by Josette Ciappara, to be staged at Pjazza Teatru Rjal (green room) at 20:00. Cast includes: Alison Abela, Louise Fenech, Gilbert Formosa, Mandy Mifsud, Olivia-Ann Marmarà, David Scicluna Guisti and Aldo Zammit. Tickets are at €15. Bookings: www. activemalta.com, 7708 8089. NOVEMBER 22 Wayne Hussey (The Mission) – Live in Malta Singer and guitarist of legendary gothic rock band e Mission, Wayne Hussey, will be giving a one-off acoustic performance at Razzett l-Ahmar, Mosta at 22:00. He will be supported by Niki Gravino. Organised by Eve Evangel & Gothic Scene Malta and Hairyamp Promotions. Tickets are at €18 and €20. Bookings: http:// gothicscenemalta.com/?page_ id=768. DECEMBER 21 Toi Toi: PikuZi Play for children at the e Studio eatre (by the Manoel eatre), Valletta at 10:30 and 11:45. Featuring Ruth Borg, Antonella Mifsud, Marta Vella and Mariele Zammit. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt, 21 246389. EXHIBITIONS UNTIL NOVEMBER 7 Maltese Confabulations Multidisciplinary exhibition by German artist Bettina Hustchek at Blitz, St Lucy Street, Valletta. Fragments of Maltese reality are interwoven in the various narrations, forming the basis for artistic storytelling and presenting a body of work that is to be understood simultaneously, not chronologically. Opening hours: 10:00 to 15:00 (Tuesday to ursday); 15:00 to 19:00 (Friday and Saturday). UNTIL NOVEMBER 9 CONSTRUCT An exhibition of paintings by Celia Borg Cardona at St James Cavalier, Valletta. e work on display shows that the painter's steadfast interest in streetscapes and bird's eye views of gatherings of people has now turned into a focus on sweeping, soaring architectural views of Maltese towns, sometimes on correspondingly oversize canvases. UNTIL NOVEMBER 14 /ru:t/ Collective exhibition organised to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Malta's accession into the EU, organised at the Malta Maritime Museum, Birgu. Featuring artists Adrian Abela, Anna Grima, Charles Balzan, Elisa Von Brockdorff, Karen Caruana, Stephen Vella, Umberto Buttigieg and Victor Agius. Curated by Fabrizio Fleri Soler, the exhibition is an initiative of Fondazzjoni Ċelebrazzjonijiet Nazzjonali, and is being coordinated by Arts Council Malta, in collaboration with the Valletta 2018 Foundation. UNTIL NOVEMBER 29 Mario Cassar: Timeless Exhibition of 'found art' sculptures by Gozitan artist Mario Cassar at Vini e Capricci, Xewkija. COMICS CONVENTION NOVEMBER 29, 30 Malta Comic Con Annual comics convention organised by Wicked Comics at St James Cavalier, Valletta. Visitors will be able to meet distinguished comic book creators from Europe and America, as well as purchase comics from both creators and dealers. e convention will also feature a cosplay and gaming element. e sixth edition of this popular multi- media event will be held at St James Cavalier, Valletta on November 29 (10:00-18:00) and 30 (11:00-19:00). is edition will feature renowned creators Michael Dialynas (e Woods), and Lew Stringer (e Beano) as well as professional Maltese but currently London based creator Daniela 'iella' Attard (e Ugly Duckling) will be joining Yishan Li, Rufus Dayglo, Andrew Wildman, Guillermo Ortego, Steve Scott, Mickey Lam, Mike Collins, Cliodhna, Dave Taylor, Christian Ward, and John-Paul Kamath. BOOKS UNTIL NOVEMBER 7 DESA's annual book sale Book sale by the Department of English Students Association (DESA) at the University of Malta quadrangle, 09:00 to 14:00. Should you wish to sell books at the sale, contact desa.uom@gmail.com. NOVEMBER 12-16 National Book Festival Annual book festival (formerly Book Fair) at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. Opening hours: Wednesday, 09:00 - 13:00 and 17:30 - 21.30; ursday, 09:00 - 13:00 and 17:30 - 21.30; Friday, 09:00 - 13:00 and 17:30 - 22.30; Saturday, 09:30 - 14:00 and 17:00 – 22.30; Sunday, 09:30 - 22:00. WHAT'S ON Greek artist Michael Dialynas will be among the artists at the Malta Comin Con /ru:t/ will remain on display at the Maritime Museum in Birgu until November 14 Bettina Hutschek's exhibition Maltese Confabulations will remain on display until November 7