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15 WHAT'S ON maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 10 FEbruArY 2016 this week Inga Boissevain's novel at all leading book shops @ €8.99 MUSIC FEBRUARY 11 Jazz Collective Jazz concert at Electro Lobster Project, Sliema at 20:00. Featuring Clint Campisi on guitar and vocals, Alan Portelli on electric bass and Manuel Pulis on drums. FEBRUARY 12, 13 MPO Concert Series 2 Three centuries, three composers, three different worlds... and yet the power of music in such that these differences can in fact unite in a celebration of a variety of emotions and unlimited imagination. This concert once again features musicians from the MPO as soloists in their own right, in an intimate setting of chamber orchestral music. Taking place at Robert Samut Hall, Floriana at 19:30. Bookings: boxoffice@sjcav. org. FEBRUARY 14 Trio Concert: Love's Joys and Sorrows A different way to celebrate St Valentine's Day at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. A trio by a little- known composer followed by a collection of dances arranged by Michael Laus for the unusual trio combination of violin, viola and piano, including Kreisler's pieces dedicated to the joys and sorrows of love, the Liebesfreud and Liebesleid. Members of the Goldberg Ensemble: Marcelline Agius, violin, Nadia Debono, viola, Michael Laus, piano. Bookings: bookings@mcc.com.mt. FEBRUARY 17 Vienna in Valletta Concert at Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. leading musicians of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra in a programme celebrating the 'city of music'. This year's programme will include works of Michael Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as well as Schubert's final chamber work, the sublime Quintet for Strings D. 956. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt. FEBRUARY 20 Shellshock Metal Fest 2016 Heavy metal music festival at Chateau Buskett, limits of Rabat from 14:00. Featuring: Angelcrypt, Insurgence, Norm Rejection, SaHHaR, Twenty-Six Other-Worlds, Club Murder, Rising Sunset, Abysmal Torment, Ascendor and Blind Saviour. Entrance is at €18. Also featuring the participation of the Mini Malta Comic Con. FEBRUARY 26 Chris De Burgh live in concert Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh will perform live on stage of the Republic Hall, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta. Bookings: tickets@ cmcpromotionsmalta.com. THEATRE FEBRUARY 13, 14, 18-20, 21, 25,-28 Lampedusa Unifaun Theatre production of Anders Lustgarten's play at Spazju Kreattiv (St James Cavalier), Valletta at 20:00. The play will be staged in its English-language version on February 13, 14, 18, 20, 26, 28 and in its Maltese-language version on February 19, 21, 25, 27. Directed by Herman Grech. Cast includes Pia Zammit and Mikhail Basmadjan. Bookings: http:// ticketengine.sjcav.org/. FEBRUARY 26 The Odd Couple Classic Neil Simon's play directed by Wesley Ellul at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. When fussy Felix (Chris Dingli) becomes suicidal over his impending divorce, he accepts an offer to move in with his best friend, messy Oscar (Malcolm Galea). Felix drives Oscar crazy with his obsession over his soon-to-be ex. Oscar tries to get him out of his funk by arranging a double date with two wacky British neighbors, Cecily and Gwendolyn. When the plan backfires and Felix grows even more despondent, his friendship with Oscar is put to the test. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt. EXHIBITIONS UNTIL FEBRUARY 14 iMprint iMprint is an exhibition by contemporary painters and artists based in Malta, collectively exploring the various techniques of printmaking used by old masters, taking place at St James Cavalier, Valletta. Throughout the ages, the printing technique has often been employed by most artists since it allows multiple copies to be obtained, while simultaneously giving space for experimentation between one print and the next. The project will furthermore see the launch of the setting up of a Fine Art Printmakers Association, formed to endorse and encourage a professional approach in the organisation of such events as well as in the practice of this artistic skill. UNTIL FEBRUARY 14 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/. FEBRUARY 14-MARCH 13 Inhobbok (I Love You) Collective exhibition at Spazju Kreattiv (St James Cavalier), Valletta. Featuring four emerging creatives, namely Luke Azzopardi (Malta), Umberto Buttigieg (Malta), Demetra Kallitsi (Cyprus) and Maria Theuma (Malta). By taking into account that the exposition and exhibitionism of the self in relation to love, desire, narcissism and anonymity have been at the forefront of recent global art practices and social media experiences, inħobbok (i love you) displays various confessional modes of artistic practice, that include: original writing, in diary and epistolary forms; the cataloguing of objects, emotions and memories; and the exploration of the interconnection between the ready-made, the over- used, originality and feeling. NATURE WALK FEBRUARY 14 Delimara Nature Walk A scenic circular stroll around Delimara going through Xrobb L-Ghagin, Ponta Tal-Munxar and St Paul's Chapel from 09:00. Meeting place: Tas-Silg, Marsaxlokk near the Chapel. Bookings: events@birdlifemalta. org. CREATIVES MEETING FEBRUARY 15 Creative Mondays 'Around the City' A small event organised by the local organisation 'Outdoor Artists' between 20:00 and 23:00. An opportunity to get to know local and foreign artists; meeting every second Monday of the month to discuss/chat about creative ideas, projects, or their daily life as artists over an optional glass of wine or a cup of coffee. Visual, Performing artists, authors, poets, musicians, singers are more than welcome to join. STAND-UP COMEDY FEBRUARY 19 Stand-Up Comedy Night by Eden Comedy Club Fourteenth edition of the Eden Comedy Club at Eden Cinemas, St Julian's at 20:30. Featuring Mark Palmer, Nick Page and Geoff Whiting. Bookings: www. edencinemas.com.mt. BOARD GAME EVENT FEBRUARY 13 House of Games – Boardgames house party The House Party is an open event where a large library of assorted board games are available for all participants, with helpers on hand to teach you the games. Taking place at St Gabriel Band Club, Balzan from 14:00 to 21:00. Tickets are purchased at the door, and are valid for the whole event with unlimited access to the games library. Prices are €4 for adults and €2 for children under 11. Group discounts apply. More information: jean-luc@ portellimalta.net. Chris de Burgh will be performing in Malta on February 26