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15 WHAT'S ON MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 20 Organ Recital As part of the Notte Bianca festival, St Paul's Pro Cathedral present an evening of organ recitals performed by local organists on the recently restored instrument. Free entrance. DECEMBER 31 NYE Impressions 2017 Airport Impressions followed up by Dj Kenny & DJ Mykill will be performing on new year's eve. Full international open bar till 03:00, finger food provided by James Caterer, ample parking spaces. Doors Open 21:00. Early Bird Tickets are already out at theorganizermalta@gmail.com or on 99207960 THEATRE & DANCE DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 8 Un-Believe It! MADC Christmas Panto written by and featuring Alan Montanaro as Dame, and taking place at MFCC, Ta' Qali at 20:00, with matinee performances also held on January 7 and 8 at 15:00. Directed by Nanette Brimmer. Bookings: www.madc.com.mt. DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 8 Puss in Boots: A Traditional Christmas Pantomime The Masquerade Theatre Company is back with its annual Christmas panto at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 15:00 and 20:00. Written by Malcolm Galea, who will also be making a return in the role of dame following 2014's Auntie Patka, the show will be directed by Anthony Bezzina with musical direction in the hands of Kris Spiteri while Elena Zammit will be in charge of choreography. The cast also includes Stephen Oliver, Joseph Zammit, Tina Rizzo, Anton Saliba, Analise Cassar, Joe Depasquale, and Katherine Brown in the title role. Bookings: http:// www.teatrumanoel.com.mt/default. asp?m=shows&id=578. EXHIBITIONS 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. UNTIL DECEMBER 21 Nudes by Gabriel Buttigieg Exhibition of paintings by Gabriel Buttigieg at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta. DECEMBER 2-24 The Entity of Truth An exhibition of paintings by Japanese painter Naoya Inose, and drawings in Japanese ink and mixed media by French artist Julien Vinet at Lily Agius Gallery, Cathedral Street, Sliema. More information: info@ lilyagiusgallery.com XMAS MARKET DECEMBER 17 Designer Xmas Market Christmas market organised by and taking place at Souvenirs That Don't Suck, Manoel Dimech Street, Sliema from noon until 18:00. Featuring artisanal items by CORE GREEN: Organic & Fairtrade (food and household products), Xineza, Mary Ann Attard Ceramics (handmade bowls and plates), Ro Art (ceramic decor and art), Berivan Serin Stone Painting (whimsical painted stones), NO.ME (upcycled décor), ViragDesign (jewellery), Paul Singleton (Woodturner – woodworks), Studio Ìra Design (scarves and textiles), Margarita Storey (leather goods) and quirky trademark Malta-themed souvenirs from Souvenirs That Don't Suck. maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2016 THIS WEEK Republic Street, Valletta next to the Courts Republic Street, Valletta WHAT'S ON TODAY CineXjenza: Moon (2009) The film 'Moon' talks about Sam Bell who experiences a personal crisis nearing the end of a three-year solitary period working on the moon together with his computer GERTY. With no direct communication between the station and Earth, and only GERTY to tend to his daily needs he begins to hallucinate. After getting into an accident he discovers something that will make him attempt to get back to Earth alone, while questioning his own sanity. CineXjenza aims to spark discussion on science topics raised in films. Following the screening of Moon, guest speakers Dr Jackson Levi Said and Dr Edward Duca from the University of Malta will initiate a discussion on astrophysics and human cloning. At 7:00pm at Spazju Kreattiv (Cinema Room). More information is available at www.facebook. com/CineXjenza/ or on 21223200 Painter Gabriel Buttigieg exhibits a selection of nudes at Pjazza Teatru Rjal