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IV This Week maltatoday, Sunday, 4 January 2015 MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE JANUARY 10-24 Valletta International Baroque Festival Second edition of the festival of Baroque music, featuring local and international musicians across various venues in Valletta. For more information and a full programme, log on to http://www. vallettabaroquefestival.com.mt/. JANUARY 17 Celebrating Elvis – 80th birthday Tribute concert by local musicians celebrating Elvis Presley's 80th birthday at MFCC, Ta' Qali from 20:00. Music arranged by Paul Abela. Tickets are at €10, €15 and €20. Bookings: 21410371, info@ mfcc.com.mt. JANUARY 30 Maltese Swingers – a concert of Swing music Concert at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta at 20:00 featuring a 36-piece orchestra under the musical direction of Sigmund Mifsud with the participation of Daniel Cauchi, Luisana Bartolo and Electro-Swing Malta. Bookings: 2559 5750/1, www.mcc.com.mt. FEBRUARY 1 Zumbatona Fund-raising Zumba session at Market Square, Zejtun at 10:00. Those interested may apply from any of the three Fondazzjoni Nazareth branches against a €5 donation. More information: 9947 6717, 9925 9044 or email fundraisingcommiteenazareth@ gmail.com. EXHIBITIONS ENDS TODAY Edward Lear – Watercolours and Words Exhibition of works by Edward Lear at Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, Mdina. The exhibition, which is being organized by Palazzo Falson on behalf of Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti, is guest-curated by John Varriano, Professor Emeritus of Art History at Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts who is the author of a forthcoming book, to be published by Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti, on Lear in Malta. Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday; 10:00 to 16:00. UNTIL JANUARY 27 Dolores Lungaro Mifsud at Villa Bologna Ceramist Dolores Lungaro Mifsud will be showing her work at Villa Bologna, Attard. Lungaro will be exhibiting a selection of her sculptures in the Villa Bologna gift shop and will be onsite twice a week, including Saturdays, creating new sculptures. UNTIL JANUARY 31 Three Artists Amongst the Gods Exhibition of mixed media art at the Old University Campus, St Paul's Street, Valletta. Featuring work by Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci (painting and mixed media), Sina Farrugia (drawings and ceramics) and Anthony Catania (video projection). Organised by the Departments of Classics and Archaeology and History of Art, in collaboration with the Malta Classics Association. NATURE WALK JANUARY 11 First Walk of 2015 First walk of the year at the Majjistral Nature and History Park – free for the first 10 who book at walks@majjistral.org. The walk is not more than 6km and follows the clifftop route and inland towards the restored girna. Prospective visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes for rugged terrain. PUBLIC TALK JANUARY 7 Lyotard and techno-science Public talk on French philosopher Jean-François Lyotard and techno- science by Chris Fenech at the University of Malta, 18:00. This session will be led by Fenech and it will be the fourth session of the Philosophy Postgraduate Reading Group. This reading group is WHAT'S ON TODAY 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/. 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. FIMBank p.l.c. is a licensed credit institution regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority and listed on the Malta Stock Exchange. The Bank is a participant in the Depositor Compensation Scheme in Malta. Terms and conditions apply. 2132 2102 helpdesk@easisave.com www.easisave.com 2132 2102 2132 2102 No Hidden Fees or Bank Charges Easy, Flexible and Secure Visit our website, open your online bank account and start beneting from superior interest rates on your savings and xed term deposit accounts. 3 year: 3.00% 2 year: 2.85% 1 year: 2.50% Euro Fixed Term Deposit Minimum Deposit €1,000 Rates of interest are on a gross per annum basis Euro Savings Account Minimum Deposit €50 1.75 % Majjistral Park Last chance to see: Pinocchio the Panto Edward Lear in Malta