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V This week maltatoday, Sunday, 15 February 2015 MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE UNTIL FEBRUARY 17 Nadur Carnival Annual carnival celebrations at Nadur, Gozo. The organised carnival celebration will take place on February 8 from 12:30, with the spontaneous carnival happening after sunset between February 13 and 17. FEBRUARY 18 Music from Naples (by real Neapolitans) Concert by renowned Neapolitan folk singer Lucilla Galeazzi at Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. Tickets are at €20. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. FEBRUARY 20 MPO Concert Series – Concert 3 Classical music concert conducted by Mro Brian Schembri, with soloist Veronique Vella on piano. The concert will feature works by Maltese composers Carmelo Pace and Maria Ghirlando, as well as works by Shostakovich. Tickets are at €30, €20 and €10. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. FEBRUARY 20 Maurizio Mastrini in Concert Concert by pianist Maurizio Mastrini at Dar Centrali, Pieta at 20:00. Tickets are at €25 and €15. Bookings: 7945 1948, 2596 5463. FEBRUARY 20 The Eden Stand-Up Comedy Night 11th edition of the Eden Stand-Up Comedy Night at Eden Cinemas, St Julian's at 20:30. Featuring UK-based comedians Matt Green, Geoff Whiting and David Tsonos. Tickets are at €20. Bookings: http:// edencinemas.com.mt/Event/2368/. FEBRUARY 26 The Rifffs live Malta's most enduring ska band The Rifffs will perform at Ryan's Irish Pub, St Julian's at 21:30. FEBRUARY 28 Esben and the Witch live The atmospheric British three- piece Esben and the Witch will perform at Razzett L-Ahmar, Mosta at 21:00. They will be supported by local acts The Violent Violets and Krishna. Tickets are at €10 (pre-sale) and €15 at the door. Event organised by Hairy Amp. FEBRUARY 28 Reflex 80s with Alex Grech 80s music party at Gianpula, limits of Rabat, at 22:00. Featuring DJ Alex Grech and guest DJ Alberto Palmieri. More information: www. reflexmalta.com. EXHIBITIONS UNTIL FEBRUARY 20 Shared Traces Exhibition displaying the works which reflect, with materials and techniques, the culture and history of the "know-how" of Abruzzo, which parallel Maltese craftsmanship. Held at the Hall of the Italian Cultural Institute, St George's Square, Valletta from February 12 to 20. Organised by the Italian Cultural Institute, the exhibition is coordinated by the Confederazione Nazionale Artigianato e Piccola e Media Impresa – CNA Abbruzzo, under the patronage of the Polo di Innovazione dell'Artigianato Artistico della Regione Abruzzo. It will be inaugurated on February 12 at 18:30. Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:30 – 13:00 and 15:00 – 16:00, Thursday 10:30 – 13:00 and 15:30 – 18:30, Friday 10:30 – 13:30 until Friday 20 February 2015. FEBRUARY 17-27 A Similar New Exhibition by Adrian Abela at Architecture Project, 4, Sappers Street, Valletta. The exhibition presents three light pieces, one object, and two sprayed paintings, reflecting the field of artistic research he has been occupied with for a long time. Opening times: Monday to Thursday – 10:00 to 17:00; Friday – 10:00 to 15:00. FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1 Filigree Marathon Celebration of filigree at The Filigree Centre, Palazzo de la Salle, Republic Street, Valletta at 18:00. During the marathon there will be events such as art installations, poetry reading and filigree workshops. The Filigree Centre is the beginning of an NGO campaign to raise funds for Malta's first Filigree Museum and Community Centre. UNTIL MARCH 1 A Junction Collective exhibition at Xarolla Windmill, Triq San Andrija, Zurrieq. Featuring works by Sabrina Calleja Jackson, Sarah Mamo, Ryan Falzon, Andrea Zerafa, Sarah Maria Scicluna, Robert Zahra, Gabriel Buttigieg and Fabio D'Amato. UNTIL MARCH 15 Afterselfie – beyond masks Collective exhibition at St James Cavalier, Valletta. Featuring works by Raphael Vella, Elisa Von Brockdorff, Adrian Abela, Ritty Tacsum, Goghi&Goghi collective, Gabriele Grones, Jacopo Dimastrogiovanni, Elia Nadie and Debora Fella. The idea behind Afterselfie was conceived at the 2014 edition of the Curatorial School at VIVA (the Valletta International Visual Art Festival), one of the Valletta 2018 Foundation's projects from its diverse Cultural Programme. Afterselfie is, first and foremost, a cultural exchange between Malta and Italy as a number of Maltese and Italian artists will be showcasing their work in both countries. After being displayed at St James Cavalier, the exhibition will then move to Palazzo Trentini in Trento, Italy and will run from May 15 to 31. THEATRE & DANCE FEBRUARY 19 The Crucible Transmission of the Old Vic, London production of Arthur Miller's modern classic witch- hunting drama, The Crucible, at St James Cavalier, Valletta. Starring Richard Armitage (The Hobbit) and directed by Yaël Farber. The ensemble cast also features Malta- born actress Marama Corlett. The February 1 screening will be at 18:30, the remaining two will be at 20:00. Tickets are at €12, €10 and €8. Bookings: bookings@sjcav.org, 2122 3200. TODAY AND FEBRUARY 20-22 The People Next Door Mellow Drama production of the award-winning play at Blue Box, M Space in Msida at 20:00. Directed by Steve Casaletto. Cast includes Marylu Coppini, Alan Paris and Andre Agius. WHAT'S ON Geoff Whiting The Rifffs