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15 WHAT'S ON maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2016 THIS WEEK Inga Boissevain's novel at all leading book shops @ €8.99 WHAT'S ON TODAY Malta Book Festival 2016 The Malta Book Festival 2016 is taking place at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, starting today and running until 13 November. Open to the public morning and evening, the festival features several events and activities of a cultural and educational nature which have been prepared for both adults and children by the National Book Council. Valletta 1566 - Melita Renascens An exhibition commemorating the 450th anniversary since the laying of the first stone of the city of Valletta. The exhibition is open at the National Library and the former National War Museum at Lower Fort St. Elmo from 09:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30hrs). MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE NOVEMBER 11 Dvorak & Elgar Concert by Armenian cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan held at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. He will be performing Dvorak's Cello Concerto under the direction of acclaimed conductor Michalis Economou. The conductor's own composition 'Di-ichon', which follows, was re-arranged especially for this concert and is inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The evening will finish with Elgar's Enigma Variations. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt, 2124 6389. NOVEMBER 11 Naangs and Bark Bark Disco live Local band Naangs and Bark Bark Disco will be performing at The Funky Monkey, Manoel Island. Doors open at 20:00. Entrance is at €4. NOVEMBER 11 Rejects Night at the Schosas Bodypainting Festival Evening of live music, food and (after)partying at the Magazino Hall, Valletta Waterfront. Featuring The Velts, The Busker, Krystal Lynxx and I.YOU, with a food stall by Asian cuisine chef Mark Gauci. Starts at 20:00. Bookings: www. schosasbodypaintingfestival.com. NOVEMBER 12 Mozart's Requiem Choral and orchestral concert of Mozart's Requiem held at Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Naxxar at 19:00. Featuring soloists Rosabelle Bianchi (soprano); Claire Massa (mezzo- soprano); Charles Vincenti (tenor); Albert Buttigieg (bass), under the direction of orchestra leader James Zammit, and director Hugo Agius Muscat and with organist Elisabeth Conrad. Admission free is free – there will be a collection in aid of the Divine Mercy Sanctuary. UNTIL NOVEMBER 13 Paranormal Horror Circus Second edition of the horror- themed circus show at Manoel Island, Gzira at 20:30. For more information and tickets call 9958 3053. THEATRE & DANCE NOVEMBER 12, 13 Kunjati Sfrenati Upstart Productions Drama show taking place at the Malta Drama Centre, Hamrun at 20:00. Directed by Jane Zammit. Tickets are at €10 and €7 euro (students). Bookings: 9942 1415, ejclemmer@gmail. com. NOVEMBER 26, 27 Amor Annual production by Alegria Academia de Baile Flamenco at the Salesian Theatre, Sliema at 20:00 (November 26) and 19:30 (November 27). Based on the Maltese legend 'L-gharusa tal-Mosta', members of Alegria tell the story through f lamenco dance. This event will be making a contribution towards Cancer Research through RIDT. Bookings: www.teatrusalesjan. com. EXHIBITIONS UNTIL NOVEMBER 25 Night Gallery: The Uncanny and the Sublime Exhibition of paintings by Susan Waitt at The Fortress Builders, St Mark Street, Valletta, themed around gothic and occult themes. UNTIL DECEMBER 16 Arbor Vitae Exhibition of paintings by Jeni Caruana at The Majjistral Nature and History Park, Ghajn Tuffieha. While the exhibition is on display Caruana will be hosting some events at the Majjistral Visitors Centre. These include an entertaining talk by the Chairman of the Park, Sammy Vella, followed by a guided walk. The exhibition will be open to the public daily from 10:00 to 15:00. For more information visit www. jenicaruana.com and Facebook Event page Arbor Vitae. PUBLIC LECTURES NOVEMBER 8 Presenting Pasmore Public lecture by Dr Therese Vella on the art of Victor Pasmore at the Victor Pasmore Gallery, Central Bank of Malta, Valletta at 18:30. The lecture will feature the trail leading up to the 1970 exhibition at the Society of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce, as well as Pasmore's unique role as a curator in the 1990 'Artist's Eye' Exhibition held at the National Gallery in London, presenting us with the intriguing views of a modern abstract artist on the works of Leonardo, Piero della Francesca, Titian, Rembrandt and Turner besides other old masters. The lecture is free of charge but booking is recommended at info@victorpasmoregallery.com. PUB QUIZ NOVEMBER 10 Kopin (Almost) Winter Pub Quiz Fundraising quiz at Maori Bar, Valletta at 19:00. In aid of Kopin NGO. Open for groups of 4 or 5 people. To book send an email to fundraising@kopin.org or contact Kopin on Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/kopin.malta/. NATURE TOUR NOVEMBER 27 Nature Tours on Sundays Nature tour inviting the public to explore the rich biodiversity of Lippija, Għajn Tuffieħa, (Mġarr) organised by the Environment and Resources Authority. Transport will be provided and will leave from Floriana (in front of Phoenicia Hotel) at 09:00 and back at 12:30. The walks are graded 'difficult' due to steep clay hills. Attendees are to wear appropriate clothing and trekking shoes. Bookings: era.org. mt, 2292 3500/2292 3601 or send an email on info@era.org.mt. The Velts will be among the acts at the Schosas Bodypainting Festival Jeni Caruana will be exhibiting the tree-themed paintings at Arbor Vitae