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32 This Week WHAT'S ON maltatoday, SUNDAY, 27 AUGUST 2017 VISUAL ARTS AUGUST 28-SEPTEMBER 1 Curatorial School Now approaching its 4th edition, this intensive one-week programme invites practitioners and students involved in a variety of related areas, such as fine arts, art education, arts administration, curation, and history of art to participate in lectures and workshops delivered by international guest speakers. The 2017 edition will employ an interactive model, incorporating workshops and a hands-on approach into the lecture programme. Organised by the Valletta 2018 Foundation. More information: http://bit. ly/2waPATY. 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 THURSDAYS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21 Jazz Nights at Pjazza Regina Following last year's successful run of events, our Jazz Nights will be returning to Caffe Cordina, Valletta every Thursday until September 21 at 20:00. A five-piece band will once again create a lively atmosphere with jazz classics and original improvisations for three hours. SEPTEMBER 1 1st September Annual Concert Mellieħa's Choral and Orchestral Society 'Maria Bambina' will be holding its annual concert at 20:00 in the Mellieħa Parish Square. This concert has become a trademark of the Victory Day celebrations, having had its first edition in 1992. It will cover various musical styles, ranging from classical to contemporary music. Along with its renowned choir and orchestra, and under the baton of Mro. Kenneth Fenech, the concert will feature singers, dancers, and other personalities. Admission is free. SEPTEMBER 2 Jazz Do – 5th Edition Evening of jazz music at the Mgarr Harbour, Gozo from 20:30. Featuring two Maltese groups and a Sicilian trio who will be playing smooth jazz along the night. Entrance is free. The 'Jazz Do' nights aim to give space for the promotion of jazz music in Gozo. SEPTEMBER 2 The Velts & Cryptic Street Evening of altenative rock music at The Funky Monkey, Manoel Island. The Velts and Cryptic Street will be accompanied by a DJ set from Steve Meli. First band starts at 22:30. Entrance is at €5 at the gate. SEPTEMBER 23 Rotting Christ in Malta Acclaimed Greek metal band Rotting Christ will be performing at The Garage in Zebbug, together with X-Vandals and Decline The Fall. Doors open at 20:00. Early bird tickets: €15, regular tickets: €20, available at Kickstart Rock Bar, Mad Hatter and online at www.metallinsula. com. THEATRE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 7 How to Be Maltese in An Hour – The Comedy Show A comedy show written, directed and produced by The Comedy Island that is set to teach visitors about traits of the Maltese. Being held at the Vault theatre at the Valletta Waterfront at 8pm. Tickets available at http://www. ticketline.com.mt/bookings/. OCTOBER 20, 21 The Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical version of The Phantom of the Opera presented by Grapevine Music, by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd. Permormed at the MFCC, Ta' Qali. Tickets available at https:// www.showshappening.com/ Grapevine-Music/Phantom-Of- the-Opera TODAY Lwien il-Gżejjer Exhibition in aid of R.I.D.T will be held at Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, Gozo. More information at https:// www.facebook.com/josette. fenech.artist/. Malta Summer Carnival This year's edition of the Malta Summer Carnival will be taking place on the Marsaskala promenade. For more information, call: 2163 7171 Cryptic Street will perform at Funky Monkey on September 2 UK band The Wedding Present will perform at Sky Club, St Julian's Acclaimed Greek band Rotting Christ will perform in Zebbug