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maltatoday WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2018 THIS WEEK 15 WHAT'S ON EXHIBITIONS UNTIL FEBRUARY 28 Mandala Art exhibition at the Art Box Gallery of Modern Art in Qala, Gozo. The permanent artists of this art gallery will be welcoming guest artist Inddia Uruku with her colourful Mandalas. Visiting hours are Monday to Friday by appointment and on Saturdays and Sundays between 09:00 and 12:00. For more information visit www.dartazeppi.com. UNTIL MARCH 1 Embedded Exhibition of paintings by Wioletta Kulewska at Palazzo de La Salle, Republic Street, Valletta. A collection of abstract, biomorphic paintings by Wioletta Kulewska, inspired by the marine fossil remains found inside Maltese limestone. Opening hours: 08:30-19:00 (Monday to Friday); 08:30-13:30 (Saturdays). UNTIL MARCH 3 Fridge & Mind Exhibition of paintings by Swiss artist Tobias Spichtig at Malta Contemporary Art, 12, Felix Street, Valletta. Opening hours: 13:00 - 18:00 (Tuesday – Friday); 10:00 – 13:00 (Saturday). MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 23 Comedy Night Maltese Funny Business is delighted to announce the return, by popular demand, of multi-award winning British comedian, Aatif Nawaz on Friday the 23rd February (8 pm) at Talbot & Bons (SkyParks level 1, by Malta International Airport). 'Side-Splittingly Hilarious', Edinburgh Fringe Review 'His intelligent observations will have you choking with laughter', Huffington Post MC'd by Paul Pennington with support acts including Jimmy Carter and Dave O'Dwyer. Due to expected high demand booking for this free show is by reservation only. For further info, visit www.facebook.com/ maltesefunnybusiness . FEBRUARY 24, 25 The Greatest Showman Sing- Along Eden Cinemas is showing SING-ALONG screenings of The Greatest Showman with LIVE on stage entertainment before the movie, featuring Michela Galea and Kurt Calleja. In this special SING-ALONG version of the feel-good film of the year you can sing and dance as the song lyrics appear on screen! Showing Times: Saturday 24th February at 9pm Sunday 25th February at 4pm Warm up your vocal chords and buy your tickets from www. edencinemas.com.mt MARCH 2 Bark Bark Disco The indie rock band Bark Bark Disco will be performing at Offbeat, 106, Merchants Street, Valletta at 22:00. MARCH 10 Ida Kelarova's Jazz Famelija Ida Kelarova invites the best of Czech and Slovak musicians to collaborate on this music formation that links Romani harmonies and Latin-American rhythms to the sound of a jazz band. Besides classical compositions from previous albums and folk Romani songs, the repertoire also covers new songs composed by the lead singer, guitarist and bandleader, Desiderius Dužda. All the while, Ida Kelarova opens her heart to the audience, investing her legendary voice into this passionate performance. The locally-based Organic Choir will open for the show and collaborating with Ida Kelarova's Jazz Famelija later in the set. Kelarova will also present a short workshop based around her 'Everyone Can Sing' concept. This performance will be taking place at the Don Bosco Oratory Theatre in Victoria, Gozo. THEATRE FEBRUARY 24, 25 Años Luz Shadow puppetry performance by Spanish theatre company Luz Micro y Punto at the Mqabba Primary School Hall, Mqabba at 18:00 (February 24) and 16:00 (February 25). The story centres around a composer caught in the process of musing over her next score, which she serendipitously uncovers through a playful creative process. Bookings: http://tickets.valletta2018.org. PUBLIC TALKS MARCH 1 Culture Matters Annual seminar about the impact of Valletta 2018 taking place at 09:00 at the KSU Common Room, University of Malta. The seminar includes discussions by the researchers tasked with assessing the impact of the European Capital of Culture title and the Foundation's work over the past three years. The seminar focuses on the topics of cultural participation, branding, tourism, the impact on the community and the impact of the infrastructural projects such as The Valletta Design Cluster, Is-Suq tal-Belt, MUŻA and Strait Street. The seminar also features a guest presentation by Szilvia Nagy from LOCOP, a research organisation focused on cultural policy and supra- regional-funding across the EU. The public is invited to register for the seminar by February 26 through www.valletta2018.org. For more information contact research@valletta2018.org. FILM SCREENING FEBRUARY 23 The Weeping House of Qala The Weeping House of Qala is an Independent Maltese- made full feature ghost story which premieres for one night only on the 23rd February at the Eden Cinemas, St Julians. The pre-movie event will kick off at 8pm with the show time commencing at 9pm. About the movie: In the quaint little village of Qala, Gozo, Emily Edevane was abandoned with her three little children by her husband. Four decades later a Maltese documentary crew agree to spend a day at their now desolate and decaying house to find out why nobody seems to have heard of them since. Starring: Lawrence Buontempo, Mark Doneo, Louise Doneo, Lindsey Brincau, Ryan Paul Mercieca, Darien Doneo. Directed by: Keith Albert Tedesco & Mark Doneo. Written by: Mark Doneo. Screenplay by: Mikiel Camilleri Haber, Monika Maslowska, Tom Craig. Produced by: Mad Movies Productions, Maka Visuals. The Weeping House of Qala is supported by the 2015 Malta Film Fund. For tickets, visit www.edencinemas.com.mt RING-ROAD RACING MARCH 11 University of Malta Ring-Road Races Sunday 11 March will mark the 7th edition of this annual road running event, in aid of Hospice Malta. The University races date back to as early as the 80s when University students would gather on the ring road for a showdown of the fittest. Fast-forward 30 years or so and the races have come a long way. Last year was the biggest event yet and managed to raise €3,150 for Hospice Malta! This year the organisers have already raised almost €1,500 and are definitely planning to break the standing record. As always, there are a lot of surprises in store. Applications close on Wednesday 7 March.