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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2014 THIS WEEK 31 WHAT'S ON 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 The 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. NOVEMBER 22 Midnight Rain The China Cultural centre in Malta presents the Beijing Modern Dance Company from China, in a performance of Midnight Rain at at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta, 20:00. Entrance is free. DECEMBER 21 Toi Toi: PikuZi Play for children at the The Studio Theatre (by the Manoel Theatre), 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 ENDS TODAY CONSTRUCT An exhibition of paintings by Celia Borg Cardona at St James Cavalier, Valletta. The 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. FESTIVALS 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; Thursday, 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. NOVEMBER 14-30 European Film Festival 12th edition of the European Film Festival at Dar l-Ewropa, 254, St Paul's Street, Valletta organised by the European Commission Representation in Malta in collaboration with embassies of EU Member States in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Malta's EU Membership. Films are screened without interval and start at 18:30 followed by light refreshments. Entrance is free but donations in aid of Hospice Malta are welcome. Seats on a first come first served basis. 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. The convention will also feature a cosplay and gaming element. The 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). This edition will feature renowned creators Michael Dialynas (The Woods), and Lew Stringer (The Beano) as well as professional Maltese but currently London based creator Daniela 'iella' Attard (The 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. Trevor Zahra's Il-Mudlamin, part of this year's edition of ZiguZajg PikuZi