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15 WHAT'S ON MUSIC & DANCE JANUARY 3 L-Ghera u l-Ohrajn Concert by folk-pop band Plato's Dream Machine at Spazju Kreattiv – St James Cavalier, Valletta at 18:00. Featuring support from Mario Vella (Brikkuni), Justin Galea (Kazin Ska), Leona Farrugia (Cryptic Street) and Kim Pepe. There will also be interventions from poet Adrian Grima and philosophy student Kurt Borg. The event is free, and entrance will be on a first-come, first- served basis. JANUARY 6 Relent[less] Concert by pianist Tricia Dawn Williams at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. Programme includes: John Cage (Soliloquy), Mariella Cassar Cordina (Oriental Prints), Makiko Kinoshita (Preludes Nos 7 & 9), John Cage (A Room), Konstantia Gourzi (Aiolos Wind), John Adams (China Gates), Veronika Krausas (UN- intermezzi) and Graham Fitkin (Relent). Tickets: €20 - Discounted €15 (Full-time Student Discount applies). Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. JANUARY 9 Ballet de l'Opera-Theatre de Metz Metropole: Chancel & Spirall Dance performance at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. Featuring works by Max Richter, Gleb Lyamenkoff, Tommy Laszlo, Ruben Zahra, Gleb Lyamenkoff and Baptiste Leydecker. Organised by the Malta Association for Contemporary Music and the Manoel Theatre. Tickets are at €12 and €10. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. JANUARY 9 Fuzzhoneys CD launch Launch concert by indie rock band Fuzzhoneys at Beachaven, Xemxija at 21:00. Supporting act for the night is Krishna, and resident DJ will be Mike Bugeja, along with Chris Radium. Entrance is at €5, €8 with CD. EXHIBITIONS UNTIL JANUARY 7 Mdina Biennale – 'Christianity, Spirituality and the Other' The Mdina Cathedral Contemporary Art Biennale will establish a spiritual space celebrating creativity. The theme for 2015 is 'Christianity, Spirituality and the Other', 'The Other' standing for faith and non-faith, belief and non-belief, theist and atheist, agnostic and polytheist. The Mdina Biennale traces its roots back to the previous Christian and Sacred Art Biennale of the 1990s, and the forthcoming 2015 event will radically widen its creative spectrum. Taking place across various venues in Mdina. For more information, log on to mdinabiennale.org. UNTIL JANUARY 10 Watches Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum in collaboration with Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti is continuing with its series of temporary exhibitions with an exhibition dedicated to antique watches. Over 50 watches specially loaned from private and museum collections, highlight the technological and artistic qualities of antique watches. This exhibition is guest-curated by David Thompson, who occupied the role of senior curator of Horology at the British Museum until his recent retirement. The exhibition considers their variations and functions, and takes an in-depth look at particularly important watches belonging to notable personalities. More information: http://www. palazzofalson.com/. CHRISTMAS EVENTS UNTIL JANUARY 3 Bethlehem f'Ghajnsielem Bethlehem f 'Għajnsielem is an animated nativity village spread on 20,000sqm of land at Għajnsielem, Gozo. Bethlehem f 'Għajnsielem will also include re-enactments of the 'trip' from Nazareth to Bethlehem of Joseph and Mary as well as the Adoration of the Magi on the Epiphany (first Sunday after New Year's day) when the three Wise Men will depart on horseback from Malta to Cirkewwa terminal where they will board a ferry in mid-afternoon before making the triumphal entrance to the nativity village. For more information and a detailed schedule, log on to: http://tinyurl.com/nlu7mzc. UNTIL JANUARY 3 Treasure Island Annual Christmas panto by MADC at the MFCC, Ta' Qali at 14:00 and 19:00. Featuring: Jean Pierre Busuttil, Alan Montanaro, Alexander Gatesy Lewis, Tina Rizzo, Catherine Brown, Joe Zammit, Steffi Thake, Joe Depasquale, Michael Mangion, Rebecca Camilleri and Chantelle Micallef Grimaud. Bookings: 7777 6232. UNTIL JANUARY 4 Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood Join Robin Hood and his Merry Men on their adventures in the Enchanted Forest, battling evil, falling in love and saving the damsels in distress, in FM Theatre Productions' take on the Christmas panto at the Manoel Theatre. Tickets available from teatromanoel.com.mt. UNTIL JANUARY 9 The Comedy Knights: Three Times Funnier Satirical comedy show at The Salesians Theatre, Sliema at 20:00. Featuring Chris Dingli , Marc Cabourdin, Jo Caruana, Pia Zammit, Colin Fitz, Thomas Camilleri, Chris Dingli and Larissa Bonaci. Tickets, which also include free parking, can be purchased from www.ticketline. com.mt and start from €10. Tickets: www.ticketline.com.mt. NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTIES Valletta NYE 2016 A free national New Year's Eve event in the Capital City, for the benefit of the Maltese public and the general community. Starts from 20:00. Elsewhere NYE New Year's Eve party organised by Heyday Events at the Orpheum Theatre, Gzira from 21:00. Featuring musicians and designers. Musicians: Dean Demanuele, Clint (KNTRL/Dolls for Idols), David (I.YOU/CHIN∆), Michael Azzoparty (LUST set) feat. Sven Bonnici and Shawn James (Bewildered Malta). Tickets are at €25. Bookings: https://www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/elsewhere- 2015-tickets-19067897595. That SICK NYE Party Alternative rock and indie pop party at The Duke's Club, St Julian's organised by SickofAnts. Featuring live bands and DJs. Including: Massacre House Party, CRUX – Official, Laavemaux (Sick of Ants), Geddumu (Hedon Crew) and Ben Vincenti (Trackage Scheme). Tickets are at €15. Buy online: https://goo.gl/clebTv; outlets: Alternative Hairdressing (Birkirkara), ĠUGAR - Hangout & Bar (Valletta), Il-Gazin, Vilhena Band Club (Floriana) and eCABS (Paceville). The Italian Job 2015 @ Gianpula New Year's Eve party at Gianpula, limits of Rabat from 21:00. Featuring DJs Luc Adams, JJoy, Alvin Gee, Pocci, Pillu, Niico, Husko, Mizzi G, AudioPhoria, Neil Mifsud, Gellel and Marko B. Tickets are at €35, €50 and €70 (VIP). Bookings: https://www. showshappening.com/Lights-Out/ The-Italian-Job; ticket outlets: New York Best (Sliema, Pacevile, Junior College, University) and Mr Signs (Gozo). Chateau Buskett New Year's Eve party at Chateau Buskett, limits of Rabat from 19:00. New Year's Eve buffet meal is at €40 per person. For reservations contact Chateau Buskett: 2145 4233/ chateaubuskett@gmail.com. New Year's Eve Gala Dinner at Palazzo Parisio New Year's Eve gala dinner at Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar at 20:00. Paula Randell returns to Malta by popular demand, performing her 'Divas Show' including Cher, Tina Turner and her brand new Dolly Parton act. Gala dinner including wine and a glass of champagne, show and DJ set is at €185 per person. Bookings: 2141 2461. maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 30 DECEMBER 2015 THIS WEEK THIS WEEK For trade enquiries phone 2138 2741 INGA BOISSEVAIN'S NOVEL AT ALL LEADING STATIONERS Plato's Dream Machine will perform on January 3