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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 17 MAY 2015 30 This Week MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE MAY 18 Nico Darmanin sings Concert by young Maltese tenor Nico Darmanin at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. Darmanin is one of the final 20 competing in the world renowned BBC Cardiff Singer this coming June. Tickets are at €15. Bookings: http://booking.teatrumanoel.com. mt/. MAY 20 Mike del Ferro Trio & Ceumar Jazz concert at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. Brazilian singer- songwriter Ceumar performs with the Mike Del Ferro Trio: Mike del Ferro (piano), Jeroen Vierdag (bass) and Bruno Castellucci (drums). Tickets are at €20. Bookings: http:// booking.teatrumanoel.com.mt/. EXHIBITIONS UNTIL MAY 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). MAY 18-AUGUST 15 Obsidio Melitae Exhibition of historical documents pertaining to the Great Siege of Malta at the National Library, Valletta. The main focus of the display will be the original prints by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio depicting the highlights of the siege. Other interesting documents include original letters of congratulation from European sovereigns sent to Grand Master Jean de Valette after the lifting of the siege. On view are also published contemporary accounts of the siege, including the 1567 and 1568 editions of Francesco Balbi da Correggio's day-to-day diary. Modern scholarly studies of the 1565 event will also feature in the display. Opening hours are Monday to Friday between 08:15 and 17:00 and on Saturdays between 08:15 and 13:00; and between June 16 and August 16 from Monday to Saturday between 08:00 and 13:00. Admission is free. Presentation of ID card / passport is required. UNTIL MAY 20 Cliché Exhibition of paintings by Mark Mallia at Le Meridien, St Julian's. UNTIL MAY 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. THEATRE AND DANCE TONIGHT AND MAY 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 22, 24, 28, 29, 30 Butterflies are Free FM Theatre production of Leonard Gersh's play at St James Cavalier, Valletta at 20:00. Directed by Stephen Oliver. Cast includes Maxine Aquilina, Luke Mercieca, Marika Fenech and Jimmy Monaghan. Bookings: boxoffice@ sjcav.org, 2122 3200. 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. WHAT'S ON WHAT'S ON TODAY 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. In Guardia Parade Historical re-enactment at Fort St Elmo, Valletta at 11:00. During the re-enactment, of the fort's garrison - some 55 re- enactors in all - are kitted-out in their uniforms to perform their military drill to demonstrate to the Grand Bailiff its state of readiness. Entrance is at €7 and €3. Intimacy in Music Lumia Flute Quartet will be performing at Tal Pilar Church, Valletta at 11:30. Proceeds from RIDT Lunchtime Concert Series will go towards research activities within the University, through RIDT. No booking is required. The entrance for the concert will be against a recommended donation of €10. The series is supported by Heritage Malta. Reggae Journey: Part 4 Reggae party at Zion, St Thomas Bay, M'Scala from 14:00. Featuring Earth Rocker and Bass Culture Crew. Religious feasts The feast of St Augustine will be celebrated today in Valletta. 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. 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. Butterflies are Free playing at St James Cavalier in Valletta Du does Moliere: Marid Immaginarju Nico Darmanin will be performing at the Manoel Theatre on May 18 Last chance to see: Trap-ease