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V This week maltatoday, Sunday, 10 May 2015 band will be under the direction of Kevin Mizzi, with the comperes Mario Micallef and Graziella Mizzi. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated. Bookings: http://mmg. ticketleap.com, booking@mmg.com. mt or 7967 8309. MAY 16 Different Strings album launch Album launch by progressive rock band Different Strings at Black Gold Bar, Sliema at 21:00. The album, The Sounds of Silence – Part II, will be on sale at the gig, along with merchandise. Different Strings will be supported by Billy Lee and band on the night. Entrance is free. EXHIBITIONS MAY 14-30 Urbex: A Photo Exhibition Exhibition of photographs by Simon Vienne at Splendid, Strait Street, Valletta. Opening on May 14 from 19:30. Open from Thursday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:30. MAY 14-18 The Sketchbook Collective art exhibition at Bir Mula Heritage Museum, Bormla. Featuring both finished works and works in progress from the artists sketchbook. Featuring works by Susan Waitt (painter), Sandra Gea (painter), Caroline Said Lawrence (painter), Carima Achokwu (stone sculptures), Arwa Buchieri (painter), Abi Macleod-Clark (mosaic sculptures) and Aimee Fenech (poetry). UNTIL MAY 16 Inspirations Exhibition of paintings by Frederick Bonett and Paul Galea at Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz, Mosta. UNTIL MAY 20 Cliché Exhibition of paintings by Mark Mallia at Le Meridien, St Julian's. THEATRE AND DANCE MAY 15-17, 22-24 Sibna Iz-Zejt Satirical play in Maltese at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. Written by Wayne Flask and directed by Sean Buhagiar. Based in 2036, where Malta strikes it rich… under the Addolorata cemetery! The Labour Party has been in power for such a long time that the PM himself is doing his best to lose the election honourably… but can't. Also, featuring the Church, the PN and the Business Class and much more. Bookings: 2124 6389, bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt. MAY 15-17 Trap-ease: a physical poem Dance performance by Wi111ow Theatre at Palazzo Pereira, Valletta at 20:00. Directed by Alba Florian Viton with poems by Miriam Calleja; performed by Alba Florian Viton, Naomi Said and Brandon Shaw. Also supported by the AZAD Foundation and the Department of Dance Studies (University of Malta). Tickets are at €15. Bookings: trapeasemalta@ gmail.com. MAY 15, 17 Blurred Boundaries First edition of a theatre festival by students of the Theatre Studies Department at the University of Malta at MITP Theatre, Valletta at 20:00 and 19:30 on respective nights. Devised entirely by the students themselves and coordinated by Dr Stefan Aquilina, the festival will present the audience with five diverse pieces, ranging from physical theatre, text-based, shadow puppetry, and much more. Admission is against a €5 donation. MAY 29-31 Il-Marid Immaġinarju Dù Theatre is back with Il-Marid Immaġinarju, a comedy by Moliere at City Theatre, Old Bakery Street, Valletta at 20:00. Cast includes Chrysander Agius, Simone Spiteri, Daniel Azzopardi, Elaine Saliba, Carlos Farrugia, Pierre Stafrace, Magdalena van Kuilenburg, Jean Marc Cafa' and Franica Pulis. Directed by Chris Gatt and live music by KażinSka. Translation by George Cassola. Bookings: ticketline.com.mt or Embassy Cinemas, Valletta. AGRICULTURAL FESTIVAL MAY 17 Frott il-Bidwi Mgarri Malta's agricultural hub, Żebbiegħ, will once again host its annual agricultural event 'Frott il-Bidwi Mġarri' on in the vicinity of Saint Anne's Church, from 08:30 to 19:00. Freshly picked seasonal fruits and a wide variety of local fresh vegetables will be on sale all day. Other products for sale will be honey, olive oil, cheeselets and a large variety of other agri-products and pot plants. Beverages and typical Maltese food will also be available all day. Also including family-friendly events like the open-air farm animal exhibition and donkey rides which attract adults and children alike. WHAT'S ON FAA commemorates the Great Siege with programme of events Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) will be organising a se- ries of events throughout the month of May to commemo- rate the 450th anniversary of the Great Siege of Malta, giv- ing both FAA members and non-members the opportu- nity to learn more about one of the most notable periods of Malta's history. These activities will open on Saturday 16th May with the seminar 'The Great Siege as seen through the frescoes of Matteo Perez d'Aleccio' when leading experts in the field – Dr Theresa Vella, Dr Stephen C. Spiteri, Prof. Denis de Lucca, Dr Albert Ganado, Dr Emanuel Butti- gieg, Joseph Schirò and Dane Munro – will discuss aspects of The Great Siege as seen through the frescoes of Matteo Perez d'Aleccio. For this occasion FAA has written and published The Great Siege of Malta: Art and History, a book spe- cially produced by FAA to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the Great Siege of Malta. It is through d'Aleccio's twelve frescoes that we can witness some of the most significant episodes which took place during the Great Siege of 1565. Based on contemporary accounts of the siege, his works reveal a comprehensive visual narrative of the state of the fortifications and other military quarters, the types of armour, weapons and costumes worn, and some tactics which were used during this crucial campaign. During this seminar expert speakers in the field will elaborate on these various themes. This event will be followed by an art exhibition 'Inter- pretations of the Great Siege' which will showcase a col- lection of paintings created by artist Raymond Dominic Agius. These artistic works which depict scenes and per- sonalities related to the Great Siege, will be for sale and will be displayed at Malta Cham- ber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, 64 Republic Street, Valletta between May 19 and 29. Another highlight related to the Great Siege will take place on May 23 is a walking and boat tour 'In the steps of the Great Siege' when partici- pants will cross the Grand Harbour on traditional Maltese harbour boats, and disembark at the Sally Port in Vittoriosa. The guided tour of this town will visit major sites related to the Great Siege and will include areas which are not usually open to the public. The tour will end with refreshments at the Auberge de France, premises of the Vittoriosa Local Council, and a return boat ride to Valletta. Since this tour is restricted to FAA members, those interested to participate are invited to join FAA by applying to become a member at www.faa.org.mt/ membership/. Booking for all these events can be ef- fected through: https://ticketengine.faa.org.mt/. More information about these activities is available on FAA website http://faa.org.mt/ Sea attack on St Elmo by Raymond Dominic Agius Your first click of the daY www.maltatoday.com.mt Frott Il-Bidwi Mgarri Trap-ease