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15 WHAT'S ON MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE MAY 15 The Shh Live Concert by the indie rock duo at Electro Lobster Project, St Julian's at 21:00. MAY 16 Behind Enemy Lines Annual concert by the Maria Mater Gratiæ Philharmonic Society of Zabbar at Notre Dame Theatre, Zabbar at 19:30. The concert will be themed around famous wars and battles fought throughout the ages, particularly highlighting the 450th anniversary from the Great Siege of Malta and the 70th anniversary from the end of World War II. The 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 Immaginarju 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. maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2015 THIS WEEK Virtù Ferries This week's winner is RITA PIZZUTO with her photograph taken of Two Nepal Holy Men in Chaksibari Street in Thamel Kathmandu. MaltaToday and Virtù Ferries have teamed up to take one lucky winner and a companion every week to Sicily, with two tickets to be won every week in our photography competition. Already been on holiday? Good: we're sending you back if your best photograph from your holidays and travels makes the cut. That's right: send us a good quality image of your holidays and we'll send the best one to the gateway of Italy with Virtù Ferries. Malta - Sicily Express Ferries For more information visit www.virtuferries.com or contact by telephone 23491000 RULES OF THE COMPETITION maltatoday Conditions apply: 1. Tickets for each week's competition can only be won by one person who submits one entry of a high-res image with description. Entrants with more than one entry WILL NOT be considered. Entrants must send a description of photo. 2. Winners will be informed before the end of the week, and then announced on maltatoday.com.mt and MaltaToday on Sunday. 3. By entering this offer, entrants consent to their photos being published and owned by Mediatoday Co Ltd. 4. The entrant with the best photograph will be awarded two (2) return tickets, valid for travel to any Virtù Ferries destination. Mediatoday's decision is final. 5. Tickets are issued free of charge, excluding port charges, and in accordance with Virtù Ferries' rules and regulations. All taxes and charges are to be paid accordingly by the winning entrant upon the issuance of tickets. 6. This offer is closed to employees and contributors of Mediatoday Co. Ltd and Virtù Ferries, or their family members. This week's theme: Travel SEND US PHOTOS FROM YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY PHOTO COMPETITION WINNER! Photos should be a hi-res image (one per individual entry) with a sentence or two about what inspired you to take your photo. Entrants are kindly reminded not to send in personal family pictures that might be unrelated to theme subjects unless expressly requested. If sending a photo by post, address it to: 'MaltaToday photo competition', Mediatoday, Vjal ir- Rihan, San Gwann, SGN9016 Please supply your daytime telephone number, your name, your home address and an email address. Send the photo via email on info@mediatoday.com.mt [SUBJECT HEADING: MaltaToday photo competition] by next Friday at 9am. Themes may change from one week to the other The Shh perform at Electro Lobster Project