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32 This Week EXHIBITIONS JULY 20-23 The Final Frontier Collective exhibition of space and science fiction-themed paintings by Erika Zammit and Dr Victor Grech. Opening hours: Thursday: 20:00-21.30; Friday: 09:00-21:00; Saturday: 09:00-21:00 and Sunday: 09:00-20:30. UNTIL JULY 27 The Shape of History Exhibition by the Chinese artist Lin Guocheng at the China Cultural Centre, Valletta. His works combine ink painting and European copper plate etching, demonstrating an exploration in fusion of expression. UNTIL AUGUST 10 A Tranquil Star Collective exhibition of international artists at the newly- reopened Malta Contemporary Art, 12, Felix Street, Valletta. Featuring the work of Anthea Hamilton (UK), 2017 Venice Biennale artist Salvatore Arancio (Italy) as well as Basim Magdy (Egypt), Haris Epaminonda (Cyprus) and Nicholas Byrne (UK). Opening hours are 10:00 to 18:00, from Tuesday to Saturday. More information: www. maltacontemporaryart.com. UNTIL AUGUST 18 Arbang Exhibition of photographs, radiographic imaging and thread by David Grima at Spazju Kreattiv at St James Cavalier, Valletta. The exhibition has an environmental bent, and is supplemented by literary text penned by Clifford Jo Zahra. UNTIL AUGUST 30 Correspondences Collective exhibition at the newly- reopened Malta Contemporary Art, 12, Felix Street, Valletta. Featuring: Amarante Abramovici, Covadonga Barreiro, Tânia Dinis, Sérgio Leitão and João Vasco Paiva. Curated by Eduarda Neves. Opening hours are 10:00 to 18:00, from Tuesday to Saturday. More information: www. maltacontemporaryart.com. MUSIC JULY 20-22 Malta Jazz Festival Annual appointment with local and international jazz performers at Ta' Liesse, Valletta. Programme includes: Nadine Axisa, Romain Pilon feat. Walter Smith III and Munir Hossn 'Made in Nordeste' (July 20); Joe Debono trio, Mark Guiliana and Nicholas Payton Afro Caribbean Mixtape (July 21, 22); Carlo Muscat feat. Burak Bedikyan, Antonio Sanchez 'Migration' and Al di Meola (July 22, 23). More information and bookings: http://www. maltajazzfestival.org/. THEATRE UNTIL JULY 23 Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew at San Anton Gardens Annual MADC summer production of William Shakespeare's work at San Anton Gardens, Attard at 20:30. This year's show will be The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Polly March and featuring Philip Leone Ganado, Becky Camilleri, Tina Rizzo, Gianni Selvaggi, Alex Gatsey Lewis, Laura Best and Jonathan Dunn. Bookings: www.madc.com.mt. WHAT'S ON TODAY maltatoday, SUNDAY, 16 JULY 2017 Religious Feasts The feasts of St Sebastian (Qormi), St Joseph (Kalkara, Msida), Our Lady of the Holy Doctrine (Tarxien) and St George (Victoria, Gozo) will be celebrated today. Malta Artisan Markets – Summer Evening Market Artisan market at Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar from 18:00 to 23:00. Hosting a unique range of inspiring products and business initiatives inspired locally and created by artisans, crafters, food producers and small independent enterprises. Tango Concert of tango music at The Splendid, Strada Stretta, Valletta at 18:00. Featuring Tom Armitage, (pianist) and Inga Marcel (violinist) who present a few Piazzola tango pieces, traditional Argentionian tangos, a few tango waltzes and Tango Nuevo. The concert will include A.Piazzola, Liber Tango, OBLIVION, Gerardo Matos Rodriguez " La Cumparsita", Francisco Canaro "Poema", Carlos Gardel "Por Una Cabeza", La Valse D'Amelie, "Un Tango" amongst many other musical pieces. Entrance is free. IDDI Last chance to experiece IDDI – the interactive light show on the City Gate, Valletta steps by Late Interactive and forming part of the Malta International Arts Festival. Open from 19:00 to 23:00. HITW presents Beesqueeze EP Launch EP launch for the band Beesqueeze at The Hole in the Wall, Sliema from 18:30. The band will be launching their debut EP 'Crowd Control' on vinyl and will be accompanied on the stage by Clandestines, Beangrowers, Beesqueeze and Yews. Entrance is at €8 at the door, €15 including the Crowd Control EP. Barbecue – Moviment Graffitti Vegetarian barbecue at the Gaia Foundation, Ghajn Tuffieha organised in aid of Moviment Graffitti and starting at 17:00. Participation is at €10 and all proceeds will go towards Moviment Graffitti's actions and events. Concert Under the Stars Concert by the Brass Tubes at Ta' Frenc, Gozo. Featuring Corazon as a special guest. There will be a reception as well as a five-course dinner (including 1/2 bottle of wine). All proceeds will go towards the purchase of another two Ventilators for the Gozo CCU Ward. Bookings: 2155 3888. Balzunetta Towers Contemporary theatrical cabaret directed by Sean Buhagiar and written by Alfred Sant at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta at 21:00. Cast includes: Davide Tucci, Chris Dingli, Ozzy Lino, Joe Quattromani, Doreen Galea, Mariele Żammit, Justin Galea, Josef Camileri, Jesmond Tedesco Triccas, Antonella Axisa, Gilbert Formosa, Marie Louise Vella, Christine Francalanza, Alison Abela, Sean Borg and others. Bookings: http:// maltaartsfestival.org/event/ balzunetta-towers/ Last chance to see: Balzunetta Towers Beesqueeze are launching their debut EP Operational Programme I – European Structural and Investment Funds 2014-2020 "Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges" Advert part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund Co-financing rate: 80% European Union; 20% National Funds Notice on Call for Project Proposal Submissions under Call V Information Sessions for prospective Applicants submitting project proposals under Priority Axis 1 The Planning and Priorities Coordination Division (PPCD) within the Ministry for European Affairs and Equality would like to inform prospective applicants of Priority Axis 1 (PA1) Investing in research, technological development and innovation that over and above the Information Sessions announced with the Launch of this Call, an additional session will be organised on 7 th August 2017. Furthermore, the Managing Authrority would like to inform prosective applicants that on the 4 th August prospective applicants for projects under PA 1 will have the opportunity to attend one-to-one consultancy/advisory meetings with the European Investment Bank on the application being prepared. Applicants are invited to submit their interest not later than 31 st July 2017 by sending an email on rachel.fenech-gonzi@gov.mt or contacting Ms Rachel Fenech Gonzi on 2200 1138. In summary, the Information Sessions related to this Call will be as follows: 21 st July - Generic Overview; 24 th /25 th /26 th July - How to Apply Online – Workshop; 4 th August – one-to-one consultancy/advisory meetings with EIB; 7 th August – Planning a Project & FA/FFS/CBAs for Applicants.