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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 14 AUGUST 2016 32 This Week WHAT'S ON THEATRE AUGUST 19-21 MARA: A Celebration of Women Through Time Musical theatre performance by the New Victorians at the Manoel Theatre Studio Theatre, Valletta at 21:00. Cast includes Charlotte Stafrace, Bettina Paris, Mariele Zammit, Ruth Borg, Becky Camilleri, Corinne Camilleri, Tutzi Cassar, Tezara Camilleri, Nicole Carabott and Nicola Zarb. Bookings: http://www.teatrumanoel.com. mt/?m=shows&id=614. LITERATURE FESTIVAL AUGUST 25-27 Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival 2016 The XIth edition of a festival that brings together writers from Malta, the Mediterranean and beyond to celebrate the music of words and discuss some of the major issues of our time. MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE AUGUST 18, 21, 25 & 28 Danielle Bitton live Performance by international singer Danielle Bitton at Casino Malta, St Julian's at 23:00. Bitton is classically trained by the best in both South Africa and New York. Her vocal abilities span the genres of jazz, pop, opera, Latin and rock. She sings in multiple languages and her versatility and natural talent is showcased in every dynamic performance. AUGUST 21 Jazz in the Garden Madliena Lodge will be hosting live jazz music in the evening at 19:30, by Angie Vella Zarb (vocals), Karl Galea (guitar), and Oliver Degabriele (double bass). The band will play outdoors in the garden lounge, for a breezy summer night of entertainment. AUGUST 23-25 Kelma Kelma Nota Nota Three concerts combining Maltese music and literature at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta at 21:00. The first concert – Tlaqna Nghabbu – will be taking place between June 21 and 23; the second – Kuncert Bla Vat – between June 26 and 28 and Ghal Kbar Biss between August 23 and 25. Featuring Daniel Cauchi and the Big Band Brothers, Ray Calleja and Michael Spagnol. EXHIBITIONS UNTIL AUGUST 19 Lacey and Lace Photo Exhibition by Nadette Clare- Talbot Exhibition of lacework and photography by Nadette Clare- Talbot at Le Meridien, St Julian's. More information: info@ gallerymarcoux.com, 9946 1598. UNTIL AUGUST 31 What One Sees Is What One Is Exhibition by John Paul Azzopardi at the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina. In the artist's signature style of using animal bones and detritus to craft sculptures, it will be showcasing the Acherontia atropos (Death's- head Hawk moth). Admission fee to the Museum applies. MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS AUGUST 20, 21 Malta Artisan Markets Summer edition of the Malta Artisan Markets at Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar from 18:00 to 23:00. Visitors can find a range of pieces created by local artisans from jewellery, fashion, candles, ceramics, original art pieces, prints, children's toys, weaving and woodwork. AUGUST 15 The Great Vegetarian and Vegan Stand-Up Barbecue Event Vegetarian and vegan barbecue at Mojitos Beach Terrace, Mellieha at 20:30. With musical accompaniment by the band Cushion. A celebration of vegetarian and vegan dishes including a wide selection of antipastos, paella and wraps stations, pasta, various main dishes, pancake and fruit station. Fresh juices and smoothies will also be served at the bar. A separate Mojitos Bar will be available serving a variety of mojitos. Bookings: 2281 2281, events@ramlabayresort.com. TODAY Ryan Spiteri Santa Marija Special DJ Ryan Spiteri will be hosting a Santa Marija Special at Beachclub, Triq il-Qalet, Marsascala with music from the 90s to today. Host DJ Zunga will get the party going from 19:00. Sickfest 2016 Alternative music party at Beachaven Restaurant and Lido, Xemxija from 16:00. Featuring: Pyramid Suns, The Velts, Kill The Action, Clandestines, Ferret, bark bark disco, BILA, Beesqueeze, NAANGS, LVX, KNTRL, Steven Meli, Fabricka, Robert Farrugia, CRUX, Official, Robert Pisani, Nigel Baldacchino, Ben Vincenti, Karl Baldacchino and Kurt Carl Calleja. Metal Waves II Heavy metal boat party aboard the Hornblower, Bugibba at 18:00. Featuring live bands Loathe and Ascendor, with DJ sets from DJ Twiggy and DJ Toty. Hosted by Malcolm Alden. Jack's Fusion to launch debut EP at Salesians Theatre FRONTED by Emma Grech on vocals, with Luke Deguara and Jacob Spiteri on guitar, bassist Kurt Bezzina, and drummer Jean-Luc Camilleri, Jack's Fusion have just released their debut EP: Impulse. The band were formed in 2014 and have been writing original content ever since. "Music is our passion, and expressing ourselves through music is very important especially through writing and com- posing," drummer Jean-Luc Camilleri said. "This EP is a landmark step for us, as it encompasses all the hard work, ideas and phases we'e been going go through personally and as a band." The first original song released by the band was 'Electric', a song carrying the same concept of un- dying energy. "In every live gig we play, we try as much as possible to give a memorable performance and to leave everyone in the audience with the same energy which we want to transmit through our mu- sic," vocalist Emma Grech said. Plans for the EP have been brewing for over a year. Recorded at Jubox Studios Malta, the six-track EP contains five new original songs, including the sin- gle 'Electric'. An EP (Extended Play) typically has around five songs, but the band was adamant on adding an extra song, and exceeding expectations, as was the same line of thought held throughout planning for the launch itself. "As our first major project as a band, we wanted to make both the EP and the launch itself as big as we could possibly manage. It's been a hectic couple of months in preparation but we're positive it will be worth it," Kurt, the band's bassist, said. What can one expect from the launch itself? Rath- er than a gig, Jack's Fusion sees this event as more of a full on concert, a celebration of all the work put into the process itself. The event will be held at Teatru Salesjan, a 108-year-old theatre situated at the heart of Sliema. Being the place where Jack's Fusion had its first formal performance as a band, the choice of venue was not only significant, but sizeable enough to be able to host a larger audience. The band will be joined by other musicians on the night as well as a guest band, Pyramid Suns, making the night one to remember for all. The event will be held on the August 25 at Teatru Salesjan, Sliema, with doors open at 20:00. Tickets may be purchased through Trackage Scheme at htt- ps://shop.trackagescheme.com/event/jacks-fusion- impulse-ep-launch-concert/. Free parking will also be available on the night Jack's Fusion were formed in 2014, and will be releasing their debut EP, Impulse, on August 25 Angie Vella Zarb will be performing at Madliena Lodge Danielle Bitton will be singing at Malta Casino, St Julian's