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maltatoday, SATURDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2016 32 This Week MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT JANUARY 3 Alexandra Alden at Hole in the Wall Singer-songwriter Alexandra Alden will be performing at The Hole in the Wall at 21:00. JANUARY 4 Beanstalk + Friends Evening of ambient and experimental music at Maori Bar, Valletta from 19:00. Featuring Timothy Garrett (Krishna) and Beanstalk. Free entrance. JANUARY 10 Sébastien Hurtaud Cello Recital Classical music concert at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. Featuring Sébastien Hurtaud (cello) and Paméla Hurtado (piano). They will perform works by Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy, Camille Saint-Saëns, Frederic Chopin and Buxten Orr. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel.com. mt. JANUARY 12-28 The Valletta International Baroque Festival The Festival takes place between the 12th to 28th January 2017 with top international baroque musicians and ensembles performing in 24 different events in 9 different venues in Valletta. For programme details and booking, visit: http:// vallettabaroquefestival.com.mt/ index.php. JANUARY 13 I'm Not Okay (I Promise) xXx Nostalgic music night dedicated to emo at Maori, Valletta from 21:00. Featuring DJs I.YOU and MALLA. Entrance is free. JANUARY 14 Bass Culture x Island Rockers present Indica Dubs (UK) Dub music event at Tigullio, St Julian's at 22:00. Featuring local acts Bass Culture and Island Rockers, along with acclaimed UK producer and performer Indica Dubs. Organised by Island Rockers Sound System. EXHIBITION JANUARY 7-FEBRUARY 5 What Comes After the 1 Minute of Silence? Exhibition held at Spazju Kreattiv, St James Cavalier, Valletta presented by Fabrizio Ellul and dealing with the consequences of terrorism on communities in Europe. The exhibition is divided into three parts: an installation of digital drawings, a video installation, and a panel discussion. The panel discussion will be held on January 25 and is being moderated by Mark Micallef. An artist talk on February 3 will conclude the project in which the artist, Fabrizio Ellul, discusses potential future projects based on the theme of European communities. The exhibition is curated by Matthew Attard. THEATRE UNTIL 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: w w w.madc.com.mt. UNTIL 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://w w w. teatrumanoel.com.mt/default. asp?m=shows&id=578. UNTIL JANUARY 15 The Comedy Knights: Just4Laughs Annual satirical variety show at Salesian Theatre in Sliema. Directed by Wesley Ellul and featuring Steve Hili, Marc Cabourdin, Pia Zammit, Jo Caruana, Colin Fitz, Thomas Camilleri, Chantelle MC, Chris Dingli. For tickets and more information, visit w w w. comedyknights.com. JANUARY 19, FEBRUARY 9 National Theatre Live in Cinema: No Man's Land Live transmission of the Harold Pinter play No Man's Land at Spazju Kreattiv, St James Cavalier, Valletta at 19:30. Featuring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart and directed by Sean Mathias. Bookings: http:// bit.ly/2gIl8vS. JANUARY 19-22 Danny and the Monster Children's theatre production NYE PARTY HIGHLIGHTS WHAT'S ON The President's New Year's Concert New Year's Eve concert organised by Arts Council Malta and the Office of the President at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, St George's Square, Valletta at 20:30. Featuring The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Dionysis Grammenos with Nicola Said as Soprano. Programme includes: J. Strauss – Fledermaus Overture (Die Fledermaus) C. Gounod – Je Veux Vivre (Roméo et Juliette) F. von Suppé – Light Cavalry Overture (Light Cavalry) L. Bernstein – Glitter and Be Gay (Candide) V. Herbert – Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life (Naughty Marietta). Tickets can be bought from the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta or booked online: mcc.com.mt. NYE Impressions 2017 New Year's Eve concert at Villa Blanche, Safi from 21:00. Featuring pop-rock band Airport Impressions followed up by DJ Kenny and DJ Mykill. Open bar until 03:00. More information and tickets: theorganizermalta@gmail.com, 9920 7960. ALT NYE 2016 Alternative music New Year's Eve party at The Warehouse Club, Zurrieq from 21:00. Organised by Trackage Scheme, Sick of Ants, No Sweat Productions and Hedon Crew and featuring both live acts and DJ sets by Kill The Action, Lucy's Last, BILA, Beesqueeze, LVX (Sick of Ants), Geddumu (Hedon Crew), Ben Vincenti (Trackage Scheme), Danjeli, Acidulant, Seán Rickett and Kerg. Tickets: https://shop. trackagescheme.com/event/alt-nye-2016/. Kill the Action will be performing at ALT NYE The Comedy Knights are back at the Teatru Salezjan