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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2014 THIS WEEK 34 MUSIC & THEATRE DECEMBER 8 Al Bano Carrisi – live in concert Two-hour concert by the Italian singer-songwriter at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta at 20:30. The singer will be performing some of his most popular songs including Felicita', Nel Sole, Sharazan, Nostalgia Canaglia and Liberta, among others. Tickets range from €45 to €105. Bookings: www. mcc.com.mt, 9982 1250. DECEMBER 1 2 For Strings Inn: 'Feathers and Stones' album launch The rock band For Strings Inn will be launching their debut album Feathers and Stones at Razzett l-Ahmar, Mosta. The album will be on sale along with the band's first EP ('With Strings Attached') along with merchandise will be on sale. Doors open at 21:00. DECEMBER 12-14 GO Teatru Unplugged Annual edition of the eclectic and enduring acoustic concert at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta from 20:00. This years performers are soloists Simon Schembri, Berne and Emilia Wisniewska, the duo Justin Galea and Claire Tonna and three full bands; Gianni & Friends, nosnow/ noalps and Stoned. Tickets are at €20, €15 and €10. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. DECEMBER 14 The Jazz Trio Jazz concert at the Oratory of the Jesuits, Valletta at 16:30. Featuring Tony Sammut (piano), Simon Sammut (bass) and Joseph Camilleri (drums). Entrance to the Oratory is from Archbishop Street. Entrance is against a suggested donation of €10. Proceeds from the teatime concerts will go towards the University Research Trust (RIDT). DECEMBER 15 Jubilate Deo 40th Anniversary Concert Artisanal fair at Hotel Phoenicia, Floriana from 11:00 to 18:00. Featuring over 70 stalls of local arts and crafts made by independent artists ranging from jewellery, wooden crafts, toys, paintings, aromatherapy, clothing and much more. There will also be delicacies made from fresh local produce as well as souvenirs. DECEMBER 18 Rouge Electroswing party at Razzett l-Ahmar, Mosta. Featuring Dr Zicotron, The Chef, Dockerbone, Chris Davis (UK) and Diego (Italy). Dress code: anything with a touch of red. Doors open: 22:00. DECEMBER 20-JANUARY 4 Merry Poppins: The MADC Panto Annual MADC Panto featuring Alan Montanaro at MFCC, Ta' Qali. Set on a Mediterranean island during colonial times, the show sees Merry Poppins (Montanaro), a nanny that is not your average nanny, being summoned to look after Governor Banks' bratty children Mikey and Jane. Rest of the cast includes: Katherine Brown, John Montanaro, Joseph Zammit, Luke Saydon and Mandy Randon, among others. Music by Paul Abela, choreography by Alison White, and costumes by Ernest Camilleri Written by Malcolm Galea. Bookings: www.madc.com.mt. DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 4 Pinocchio: The Panto Annual FM Theatre Panto written by and starring Edward Mercieca as Dame Saltimbocca, at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta. Cast also includes Renato Dimech as Geppeto, David Chircop as Jimmy, Larrisa Bonacci as the Blue Fairy, Maxine Aquilina as Princess Esmeralda amongst others. Musical direction by Kris Spiteri, choreography by Jean-Marc Cafa, with Cathy Lawlor as vocal coach. Directed by Chris Gatt. Bookings: http://booking.teatrumanoel.com.mt/ Event/3493/. DECEMBER 19-21; 26-28 Post-Dramatic Stress Disorder Satirical comedy sketch show by Frolic at St James Cavalier, Valletta at 20:00. Featuring Marta Vella, Bettina Paris, Ema Marie Attard, Vikesh Godhwani, Sean Borg and Ryan Cutajar, with Luca Zerafa as resident pianist. Tickets are at €10, €12 and €15. 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 UNTIL DECEMBER 14 Life Still Exhibition of paintings, drawings and WHAT'S ON TODAY nosnow/noalps & Fuzzhoneys Indie rock band nosnow/ noalps will be celebrating their 14th anniversary with a gig at Hard Rock Café, St Julians. They will be supported by The Fuzzhoneys. Entrance at €6 includes two drinks. Music kicks off at 23:00. Jacques Derrida will be commemorated on November 11 at University The MADC Christmas Panto for this year is Merry Poppins nosnow/noalps will be performing at Hard Rock Café, St Julian's tonight