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Notte Bianca Malta 2011 Programme

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:53:48 +0000

Notte Bianca in Malta is happening on Saturday 1st October 2011.

A video from a previous Notte Bianca
Charles Briffa and Carlo Olivari Demanuele Carnival Company:

The following is the programme, which as usual may vary from what you can find below:

1. Lascaris War Rooms
Lascaris war rooms were the Operational Headquarters which were built in order to provide a secure place from where war operations could be conducted. The war rooms are located deep in the rock under St Peter and St Paul Bastion which forms part of the defences of Valletta built by the Knights of St John in 1566.
Viewing of War Rooms

2. Upper Barrakka Gardens
Live Bands
6.00pm StageCraft
6.30pm The Myth
7.30pm 2inJoy
8.30pm Indigo
9:30pm Explicit
10.30pm 2inJoy
11.30pm Mikaela and Band
12.30am The Creepers
1.30am Texana
8.00pm Firing of the Saluting Battery by Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna

3. Castille Place (in front of Malta Stock Exchange)
3D Street Painting by Lewis Zammit
Permaculture on the move -bringing permaculture to people and urban areas by Permaculture Research Foundation Malta

4. St James Bastion (Central Bank Car Park)
Health & Civil Protection Department Control Room

5. Central Bank of Malta – Castille Place
The Central Bank of Malta Numismatic Collection – Currency Exhibition

6. St James Cavalier – Centre for Creativity
Exhibition 1 – Malta Photographic Society Annual exhibition
Exhibition 2 – Ritty Tacsum
Main Hall – Children’s area with storytelling, games and creative sessions
Theatre 7.00pm – The St James Cavalier Summer Club presents its annual play ‘Disorder in Court’
BADMINTON … Try it … Play it … Love it!!!

7. Auberge de Castille
The original Auberge was built by the renowned Maltese architect Girolamo Cassar in 1574. It was extensively re-modelled and virtually rebuilt in 1741, the present plan of the imposing structure attributed to Andrea Belli. State and official rooms will be opened for viewing.
Soc. Fil. Naz. La Valette – Belt Valletta
King’s Own Band Club – Belt Valletta
Spiteri Lucas Entertainment
Trania

8. Our Lady of Victory Church – Victory Square
This was the first church built in Valletta to commemorate the victory over the Turks during the so-called ‘Great Siege’ of 1565

9. Hastings Garden – Kids Area
5.30pm onwards.
Entertainment for kids including storytelling, puppets, animation, stag entertainment by
Once Upon a Time
Rita Antoinette Borg
Hip Hip Hurrah!
Nisga Project – a collection of poems which will be read and sung

10. Old Opera House Ruins
Musical performance by Novum Ensemble
KulTuraL
Maltese Folk meets pop – Symphonik Choir in concert

11. Palazzo Ferreria (Ministry of Education, Employment & the Family) – Republic Street
The Palazzo Ferreria was built in the late 19th century on the site of the Order of St John’s arsenal or ferreria, as the private residence for a wealthy wheat importer, Giuseppe Buttigieg and his wife Giovanna Camilleri.
Exhibition: by students of the Art & Design Institute of MCAST and a 3D model of the new MCAST Campus
Foyer: Groups from the School of Music performing live

80. Vee Gee Bee – Republic Street
Vee Gee Bee Art in Republic Street
A very large painting on canvas will be created with the participation of Artists & passers by. This will be sold for charity / Istrina

12. Amelia Saint George – 35 Ordinance Street c/w Strait Street
Exhibition – The Sculptor Studio – Sculpture Demonstration & Exhibit

13. Guided Tours – Ordinance Street
7.00pm to 8.30pm every; 15 minute Fuq il-passi ta’ Napuljun u l-Francizi
8.45pm to 10.15pm every; 15 minutes Palazzi u Personaggi
10.30pm to 11.45pm; every 15 minutes Wirt Ingliz fil-Belt Valletta
Midnight to 1.00am; every 15 minutes Lil hinn mit-tkissir tal-Pinna

Sunday morning
10.30am Fuq il-passi ta’ Napuljun u l-Francizi
10.45am Palazzi u Personaggi
11.00am Wirt Ingliz fil-Belt Valletta
11.15am Lil hinn mit-tkissir tal-Pinna

14. St John’s Cavalier Old Mint Street
Open Air Cinema
A celebration of Maltese “talkies”: maltese contemporary filmmakers in collaboration with The Parliamentary Secretariat for Small Business and Land

15. Centru Servizz Anzjan – 3 Old Mint Street
Exhibition – Mr. Longinus Farrugia hand made wooden musical instruments.
On the hour – talks
On the half hour – line dancing performed by the Elderly Line Dancers who attend the Elderly Day Centres
Live Music & entertainment by Mr Noel Mifsud Matrenza and Clifford
Audio Visual presentations: elderly and community services

16. National Museum of Fine Arts – South Street
Viewing of Museum
Exhibition by Riccardo Licata featuring works on paper
Exhibition by Joe Busuttil – prints in the Loggia
Van Doorn Van Vugt Quartet – Jazz group from Utrecht

17. Ministry of Finance, the Economy and Investment – South Street
Chamber Concert by The Cosmos Wind Quartet

18. Workers’ Memorial Building – South Street
Art Gallery Liberte’ – Exhibition of photography & paintings by Ludvic Attard
La Grande Focacciata – The biggest Focaccia Genovese in Malta
Corazon Mizzi
The Crowns

19. St Andrew’s Scots Church – South Street ‘The Bible – it’s personal and leads to mission’. – Exhibition with audio visual presentations

20. Socjeta` Filarmonika Nazzjonali ‘La Valette’ – Republic Street
The ‘La Valette’ band has been playing in the streets of Valletta since the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in July 1875.

83. St Francis of Assisi Church – Republic Street
The Church was built in 1598 and was completed by 1607. In 1681 it was built anew through the “munificence” of Grand Master Gregorio Carafa, whose coat of arms adorns the façade. The church still hosts precious works of art including paintings by Mattia Preti, Pietro Gagliardi and Filippo Paladini, as well as the titular statue of St Francis.

21. Auberge d’Italie – Merchants Street
Built in 1574. The ornate arms above the entrance were made for Grand Master Gregorio Carafa.
Art Behind Doors – Exhibition of paintings on wood & terracotta statues by Daniel Scerri
Classical Music by Gaudos Duo
Guri lil La Vallette – produzzjoni ta’ David Scicluna Giusti, kitba u direzzjoni ta’ Lino Farrugia

22. Palazzo Parisio (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) – Merchants Street
Built in the late 18th century, the Palazzo became Napoleon’s headquarters during his short visit in Malta. It is named after Chevalier Paolo Parisio Muscati, a Neapolitan Maltese nobleman who played an influential role during the latter years of the Order of St. John’s rule in Malta.
Colours…..from one shade to another by Mosaico

23. Dimitri Café – St Paul Street
Re-enactment – Medieval Soldiers

24. Chinese Cultural Institute – Melita Street
China Cultural Street

25. St James Church & The Missions Office – Merchant Street
Il-knisja ta’ San Gakbu u l-akwati: Esebizzjoni, Quddiesa animata ghaz-zghazagh, parata minn San Gwann Scouts group u kant korali. Ikun hemm ukoll artiggjanat u xogholijiet tal-arti ghall-bejgh mill-artijiet tal-Missjoni

26. Merchant Street
Confiding in Art – Expressionism by Nadia Vella

27. Palazzo Castellania (Ministry for Health, the Elderly and Community Care) – Merchants’ Street
Castellania means the Civil and Criminal Tribunal of the Grandmaster’s Order. Palazzo Castellania was erected during Grandmaster Pinto’s reign (1741-1773).
I Volunteer – Exhibitions by Volserv and Malta Blood Donors Association supporting National Blood Transfusion Service
Fire eaters and jugglers by Fireplay Malta
Mental Health Awareness – Mental Health Professionals to distribute information to visitors regarding various Mental Health conditions.
Guidance in relation to Mediterranean Diet by the Health Promotion Directorate
20:00 – 21:00 – Mediterranean Cooking Session by Ms Karmen Tedesco
20.00 every hour – 4 Guided Tours of Palazzo Castellania including Sir Temi Zammit Laboratory and Dungeons and a re-enactment of a typical 1769 hearing of a court case entitled ‘A Case in Castellania’, written by George Peresso, and directed by Manuel Cassar
20:00 onwards – Popular classical music by the University Junior College ensemble

28. St John’s Square
Concert by the Police Band under the direction of Senior Inspector Anthony Cassar
New Order – a contemporary dance- theatre piece seen from the eyes of the individual surrounded by crumbling walls. Choreographer Olivia Vela Betzalel
Fencing display by Mithras Sword Fighting

29. St John’s Co-Cathedral – St John’s Square
Built between 1573 and 1578, having been commissioned in 1572 by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière as the conventual church of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller of St John.
Viewing of St John’s Co-Cathedral, Oratory and Museum including works by Caravaggio and Mattia Preti

30. King’s Own Band Club – Republic Street
An exhibition of the Band Club’s treasures

31. MEUSAC – 280, Republic Street
Information on the European Union including multimedia displays, children’s cinema and themed areas
Screening of an animated cartoon for children Tommy and Rosy Episode II – Give a Helping Hand, dedicated to the European Year for Volunteering 2011

32. National Museum of Archaeology – Republic Street
Licata Exhibition
Newly opened Bronze Age hall and Children’s room
Hands on activity with real artefacts
Touchy Feely Box – replica of one of the artefacts

33. Strait Street between St John’s and Melita Street
Line Dancing by Gozo Line Dancers
Hip Hop & Break Dance by Urban Echo
Michaela Rabitsch & Robert Pawlik Duo

34. Din l-Art Helwa premises – 133 Melita Street
Marine Photographic Competition

35. St Augustine Parish Church – Old Bakery Street
The foundation stone was laid in 1571 according to the plan of Geralomo Cassar. The church was rebuilt in 1765 according to a plan of Giuseppe Bonnici

79. Il-Bottegin ta’ San Martin Art Studio – Old Bakery Street
Art Alive – art exhibition and hands-on experience, including wood carving www.bottegin.com

36. Great Siege Square
Albert Callus
Cryptic Street
Michaela Rabitsch & Robert Pawlik Duo
Choir Singing by Voca
Serata Naplitana by the Valletta Dramatic Company
Choir Singing by Voca

37. Valletta Football Club – St Lucy Street
Viewing of the premises & trophies

38. National Library – Republic Square
Built between 1776 and 1796, the National Library was inaugurated by the British Civil Commissioner in 1812. In 1976, the Library was officially designated as the National Library of Malta and became solely a research and reference Library.
Wirja f’gieh Dun Karm to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of his death

81. The Great Siege of Malta – Republic Square
Nothing is better known than the Siege of Malta – Voltaire
The Great Siege is an audio guided walk-through show, which tells the story of the Siege of Malta in 1565.

39. Casino Maltese – Republic Street
Piano concert by Clifford Borg 4 shows x 20 minutes each
10.00pm – Live Gig – by Koi (Errol from Airport Impressions Wayne from Big Band Brothers)
Think Equal – Photo & Art Exhibition by the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE)

40. Badass Café’ – Old Theatre Street
The Nick & Jon Show

41. Strait Street c/w Old Theatre
Beatles Mania – Beatles Memorabilia Exhibition by Philip Pace & Live Music by Mark Spiteri

42. Manoel Theatre – Sala Isouard
Piano & vocal recital by Roseanne Busuttil Bellizzi & Bernard Busuttil
Piano & vocal recital by Kimberly Marie Grech & Elizabeth Leonardi

43. Manoel Theatre – Old Theatre Street
Fit-Terrazzin a series of comic sketches in Maltese by Mediteatru
Vocal & Instrumental Concert of popular classics by the University Junior College Orchestra
Classical & Cabaret Vocal Selections by Claire Ghigo
Stabat Mater by EDDance

44. Sanctuary Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Old Theatre Street
The Carmelite priests moved to the new city of Valletta in 1570. The first church dedicated to our Lady of Mount Carmel was designed by the famous Maltese architect Gilormu Cassar. This Church served as the fist parish of the new capital between 1570 and 1582.
Exhibition – Fl-Oratorju tal-Arcikonfraternita` ta` San Guzepp – it-tubru li kien jintrama f`Novembru fil-knejjes sa qabel ir-riforma tal-Koncilju Vatikan it-Tieni.

45. Christ the Nazarene oratory – Old Theatre Street
Exhibition of precious antique filigree works

46. Independence Square
In the centre of Independence Square stands the monument entitled ‘Dun Mikiel Xerri u Shabu’. Dun Mikiel Xerri was one of the leaders of the Maltese uprising against the French occupation in 1798 and for which the patriot was executed.
Maltese Folk Singing
Ta’ Verna Folk Band
Joseph & the amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Tal-Fuklar Folk Group performing ‘live’ several traditional maltese songs and instrumental folklore music together with local crafts (artigjanat)

47. Auberge d’Aragon (Ministry for Justice and Home Affairs) – Independence Square
Situated in Independence Square, this is the oldest of the seven Auberges built by Girolamo Cassar in 1571, and one of only two which have survived in their original condition.

48. Malta School of Art – Old Bakery Street
Exhibition from School of Art Collection – paintings, sculpture & etching
Exhibition of sculptures & ceramics by Tony Ellul
School Art collection by local artists from 1920’s onwards

49. Auberge de Baviere – St Sebastian Street
Auberge de Bavière (1696) was originally built as a private palace, which from 1784 was used for the accommodation of Bavarian and English knights.
A night of Magic, Illusions & Allied Arts by The Magicians’ Society
Fireplay Malta
Carnival Exhibition including mini floats, photos and costumes by Henry Caruana
Layali Al Qahira – Oriental Dance and Egyptian Folk by Ya Habibi School of Middle Eastern Dance
Exhibition – photos of Old Valletta Gates by Daniel John Bugeja
Re-enactment of the Great Siege show 1565

50. National War Museum
The museum mainly represents Malta’s important military role in the post-1800 period under British colonial rule, especially during World War II, when the island became one of the most bombed countries in Europe.
Viewing of Museum

51. Fort St. Elmo Granaries
Drago – Street Art by Street Art Malta
Display of vintage and classic cars from the Old Motors Club (Malta)

52. Gallery 91 – 91 Republic Street c/w St Nicholas
Exhibition – Art in Action – Painting & Sculpture

53. Palazzo De La Salle – Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce – 129 Republic Street
The seat of the Society from June 1923.
Basement: Demonstration of Lace and Filigree Making
Courtyard: 10th National Art Competition (Sculpture & Ceramic Category)
Gallery: 10th National Art Competition (Painting Category)
Sala de Cavalieri: Open for viewing

54. 59 St Domnic Street
GROWTH – Exhibition by the Society of Architecture and Civil Engineering Students (SACES)

55. Casa Rocca Piccola – Republic Street
Bomb Shelters
Ceramika Maltija – Maltese heritage pottery exhibition

56. AZAD – Republic Street
Filigree work by Gaetano Saliba
Pottery by Meditteranean ceramics
Art Exhibition by Mark England
Wine Tasting
KulTuraL
Yanika & Dylan

57. Messina Palace (German Maltese Circle) – 141 St Christopher Street
The Astral Room – a journey through the stars in art and photography
Exhibition by PHOS art collective: Martin Galea de Giovanni, Rita Dabrowicz, Matt Griffiths, Malicia Dabrowicz

58. Exchange Building – Republic Street
VALLETTA 2018 – hosted by the Inter-Ministerial Commission for the European Capital of Culture 2018
Concert by the Malta Youth Orchestra: 5 centuries – 5 countries
30-minute performances starting at 8.00pm, 9.00pm, 10.00pm and 11.00pm Featuring works by Charpentier, Albinoni, Nicolo Isouard, W.A. Mozart, Adam, Hans Zimmer
Exhibition: Valletta 2018 – Malta as Capital of Culture in 2018

82. Margo’s Pizzeria – Republic Street
Exhibition of Jazz Paintings by Jeni Caruana

59. Italian Cultural Institute – St Georges Square
Versolarte: From drawing… to volume, to sculpture by Rachele Bianchi’s Exhibition (25 canvas and 5 statues)
Rachele Bianchi (85 y. o. Italian artist) recently received “A Carreer Award” on the occasion of the XIVth edition of the Italian Art and Culture Prize.
8.30pm – Valletta Living History screening in Italian
9.00pm – Valletta Living History screening in English
9.30pm – Discussion about the making of Valletta Living History

60. St Georges Square
Perkussjoni u hsejjes ohra – Sultans of the City
Dance Installations Project by Elements
Police Precision Drill

61. The President’s Palace – St George’s Square
The Palace of the Grandmasters, currently known as the Presidential Palace, was built in the 16th century to the design of the Maltese architect Girolamo Cassar. This Palace continues to serve as a vibrant centre of political and administrative activity since it houses the Office of the President, the House of Representatives and several important Government offices.
Free entrance to the Palace Armoury and Palace State Rooms
Leone Goes Pop – 4th edition with Leone Band Club, Gozo
Photographic Exhibition by members from the Malta Institute for Professional Photography

62. House of Representatives, the Parliament of Malta
The Hon. Speaker, together with Members of Parliament, will meet the general public visiting the Parliamentary Chamber and Committee Rooms.
The Paladini Chapel, now used for holding meetings of the parliamentary committees, will also be amongst the rooms that could be viewed by the public.

64. Market Square
KulTuraL
Indian’s & Co
Rhomanife

65. Old Market Place
The Film Experience
Komiks tas-Sikkina: Comics in Maltese, meant for adults who are willing to consider graphic story-telling as a branch of literature

66. Dar l-Ewropa – St Paul Street

84 Domus Pauli Museum – St Paul’s Street
Sacred Art Exhibits of the Collegiate Church of St Paul Shipwrecked

68. San Paolo Naufrago – St Lucia Street
Pawlu Bibbi Jazz Band

69. Jesuits Church
The Jesuits’ Church is one of the oldest churches in Valletta, and one of the largest in the diocese. The site, comprising a college and a church is bounded by four streets occupying the whole area. St Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus in 1534.

70. Old University Building – Merchants’ Street
Malta Design Week 1st to 8th October

Foundation in Design Studies – Exhibition by the Foundation in Design Studies students and their tutor, Artist Anton Grech, Faculty for the Built Environment, University of Malta

MCAST Institute of Art & Design Exhibition by the MCAST Institute of Art & Design CONJUGAL – Exhibition of architecture & interior work curated by Matthew James Mercieca Design Architects & architecture student Alex Manche

Stand behind the yellow line – Audio/Visual exhibition by Malcolm Bonello

If This Is a Man – Illustration and graphics by Christiane Stelberg

CityWise – Launch of CityWise city guide by Projects in Motion Ltd

24/7 – Interactive installation by Boryana Chaneva and Alberto Favaro

MOSHOW – Exhibition by Violet Kulewska & Adrian Abela

IN-SIGHT – ONTEMPORARY JEWELLERY REVEALED by Nadege Cassar

SIMILARITIES – Exhibition by Alexia Medici

A THESIS FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT – An exhibition of BE&A (Hons) Thesis Projects from the University of Malta 2011

cloud[S]cape – Installation by Steve DeMicoli

DISTORTION – Textile printing exhibition by Carla Grima

SULLUZZU – Conceptual Installation by Julian Mallia

RED BLUE SHELF – Furniture by Chris Briffa Architects

LACESCRAFITTO – Exhibition by Ceramika Maltija

KINEMASTIK PROJECTIONS

BE&A Thesis Projects by University Students and the Faculty for the Built Environment

71. MITP – St Christopher Street
Nofsinnhar by Faces Drama Group
KulTuraL
Olivia – Musical based on the story of Oliver Twist by Maleth

72. Aula Magna, University of Malta, Valletta Campus, Old University Building – St. Paul’s Street
Dun Karm Il-bniedem wara l-poeta -documentary in Maltese by the Department of Information (DOI)

73. Malta Experience
20.00pm, 21.00pm; 22.00pm; 23.00pm – View Malta’s most important historical events in an educational, informative and entertaining way

74. Lower Barrakka Gardens
6.30pm 12th Ode
7.30pm X-Vandals
8.30pm Cable 35
9.30pm The Areola Treat
10.30pm NoSnow/NoAlps
11.30pm Frenzy Mono
12.30am Skimmed
1.30am Dolls for Idols Malta Institute of Management Stand

75. St. Barbara Bastions
‘Notte Bianca Artisan Market’ – a market for artists
Fireplay Malta

76. St Mary of Jesus (Ta’ Giezu) Church
The church of the Friars Minor, is dedicated to St Mary of Jesus, known as Ta’ Giezu. In 1571 the Friars Minor were granted a piece of land in Valletta (Malta) on which to build a church. Work began shortly afterwards, following the design of Gerolamo Cassar. The facade was replaced in 1680 by Mederico Blondel. The main attraction is undoubtedly the impressive Miraculous Crucifix (in Maltese: Il-Kurcifiss Mirakuluz), by the Sicilian friar Umile Pintorno around 1630.

77. Bridge Bar Area & Victoria Gate
Pop & Jazz sessions by Christabelle Curmi
In Beat

78. Santa Croce private Chapel – 96 St. Ursola Street
Private Chapel dating back to the 19th century

85. Omerta` Trattoria & Wine Bar – Old Bakery Street
The Weegz live band
Fire Jugglers
Photographic Exhibition by Reuben Chircop
Painting on canvas Exhibition by Le Makoo,Therese Briffa & Reuben Chircop

86. Tal-Pilar Church – West Street
Exhibition on the Order and on the Church
Choral concerts on the hour by the Choir of Marie Therese Vassallo
In collaboration with The Military and Hospitalier Order of St Lazarus

Notte Bianca Tour

Dance
Cora Turner & Artemocion: Belly Dancing, Burlesque, Jazz and more!
Amaira Zumba
JungleSpirit Fitness Zumba 20 minute
Argentine Tango by The Malta Argentine Tango
Beyond Cairo – Arabic rhythms, dance & fire performance by Fringe Benefits International

Acoustic Bands
12th Ode Y
anika & Dylan
Martin McNeil & The Dissidents
DiCa

Festa Traditional Bands
Marches in various streets by traditional Maltese festa bands –
King’s Own Band Club – Belt Valletta
Soc. Fil. Naz. La Valette – Belt Valletta
Ghaqda Muzikali Madonna ta’ Lourdes – San Gwann
La Stella Levantina – Attard
Ghaqda Muzikali Vittorja – Naxxar

Festa Street Decorations
Various streets will be decorated for Notte Bianca by the four main feasts of Valletta – St. Augustine, St. Dominic, St. Paul and Our Lady of Mount Carmel

First Aid Points
4. Control Room near Central Bank
13. Ex-DSS in Ordinance
27. Ministry for Health Merchant,
66. MCCA office in Republic Street

Information & Merchandise Stands
28. St John’s Square
63. Outside City Gate
66. Malta Council for Culture & Arts Office, Republic Street

Sunday 2nd October 2011
In Guardia
9.30am In Guardia parade leaves Fort St Elmo and marches through Merchants’ Street, St John’s Street and Republic Street. In Great Siege Square the entourage will present the display of the colours ceremony where the 8 flags of the different languages of the order will be honoured by high officials.
Guided Tours – Ordinance Street
10.30am Fuq il-passi ta’ Napuljun u l-Francizi
10.45am Palazzi u Personaggi
11.00am Wirt Ingliz fil-Belt Valletta
11.15am Lil hinn mit-tkissir tal-Pinna

Notte Bianca 2010 Photo Gallery

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:53:25 +0000

A new photogallery has been uploaded featuring photos taken during Notte Bianca 2010.. performances included Bellydancing, harp playing and latin dancing. You can see photos of various churches (including St John’s Co-Cathedral) which were open on the night.
Videos will be posted later.

The performers in the photos include Ya Habibi Dance School, Chellcy Reitsma and Fringe Benefits Malta, Sway Dance Company and Esmeralda Camilleri.

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Notte Bianca 2010 Programme – Cantilena being Exhibited

admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:37:40 +0000

This year Malta’s very popular Notte Bianca (White Night) will be held on the 25th September 2010 in Valletta.. hoping the weather holds..

Please note the corrected time for Ya Habibi Dance School.

At Cavalier House in Old Mint Street, Valletta, tonight there will be an exhibition held at the initiative of Lands Parliamentary Secretary Jason Azzopardi, will include the Cantilena by Pietru Caxaru – the oldest record available of the Maltese language. Caxaru’s Cantilena has not been shown in public for the past 10 years.

It was found by Prof. Geoffrey Wettinger and Fr Mikiel Fsadni back in 1966.

PROGRAMME:

PROGRAMME

Upper Barrakka Gardens – Wine Garden

Live Bands

6.00pm The Creepers

8.15pm Skimmed

9:15pm Mark Spiteri & Band

10.30pm Chris & Moira

12.00am Eve Ransom

1.30am Saving Alexis

8.00pm Firing of the Saluting Battery by Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna

Observing of Celestial Objects – The Astronomical Society of Malta

Castille Place (in front of Malta Stock Exchange)
6.00pm – onwards

Classical & Folk Music – The Klezmer Trio from Musique de Chambre

An Evening of Romantic Music – Barocco Cultural Events

St James Bastion (Central Bank Car Park)

Egyptian Band – ‘Ana Masry’
Sequins in the City Oriental Dance – Ya Habibi School of Middle Eastern Dance
Middle Eastern Dance – Fringe Benefits International Dance Company

Classic Sports Car Club Malta – Car Show (Drop-off/Pick-up Point)

Central Bank of Malta – Castille Place
The Central Bank of Malta Numismatic Collection – Currency Exhibition

St James Cavalier – Centre for Creativity
2.00pm M3P Inaugural Symposium

His Chair – Video and Photographic installation

Jess Flood-Paddock & Spartacus Chetwynd – Malta Contemporary Arts Foundation

St James Cavalier Children’s Summer Club Exhibition

Malta Cine Circle presents – Images from the Past

(a selection of historical video from the past 50 years of the Malta Cine Circle)

Children’s fun and games. Creativity sessions for all the Family

Hastings Garden – Kids Area
5.30pm – onwards. Sail into a Fairytale – games, story telling, music and theatre for children with the Cheer up Animation Team

6.00pm – every hour. Storytelling with Puppets – Rita Antoinette Borg

St John’s Cavalier – Cavalier Street

Addio del Passato : a theatre installation project with Pino Scicluna based on the “ internati “ in Malta during the 2nd World War

Hastings Garden

M3p – Alternative music concert

6.30pm Synergy

7.30pm Overouts

8.30pm R.A.S.

9.15pm Memento Nostri

10.00pm Loathe

11.00pm The Lesser Gods

12.00am Norm Rejection

1.00am Forsaken

Centru Servizz Anzjan – 3 Old Mint Street
Exhibition of works by the elderly at the Residential Homes for the Elderly and audio-visual presentations

Entertainment and folklore with talent by the elderly

7.20pm to 10.40pm – every 40 minutes – Discussion

Parliamentary Secretariat for Small Business and Land – Old Mint Street

Keeping the records straight – A selection of antique volumes from the National Notarial Archive including the Cantilena of Pietro Paolo Caxaro – the first example of written Maltese dating back to 1533.

National Museum of Fine Arts – South Street
Viewing of Museum

Exhibition: Emvin Cremona: Shaping a modern identity in Malta’s philatelic collection (1957- 1979): An exhibition of philatelic material exploring particular aspects of the work of artist Emvin Cremona in this field. In conjunction with Maltapost plc. At the Contemporary Hall.

Exhibition: Archaeology of the Future: An exhibition of paintings by Russian artist Galina Troizky at the Loggia

Exhibition curated by Heritage Malta

Holland Baroque Society: an ensemble from Utrecht will be performing live baroque music during the night inside the galleries of the museum

Ministry of Finance, the Economy and Investment – South Street

9.00pm; 10.30pm Caroline Calleja – The Enchanting Harp

Exhibition – Maiolica from the National Collection

Workers’ Memorial Building – South Street
8.00pm; 9.30pm; 11:00pm Jazz/funk unplugged band – In Beat

6.30pm; 12.00am 4th System Clarinet Quartet

City Theatre – Old Bakery Street
10:00pm; 12:00am Charles & Ron Fashion Show

Guided Tours – Ordinance Street

7.00pm; 7.30pm; 8.30pm; 9.00pm Children Stories at Valletta

8.00pm; 9.00pm; 9.15pm; 9.30pm; 9.45pm The Knights Historic Walk

10.00pm to 11.00pm; every 15 minutes Corsairs and Pirates Tour

11.15pm to 1.45am; every 30 minutes Haunted Houses of Valletta

11.30pm to 2.00am; every 30 minutes City of Crime

Sunday morning

09.30am & 11.00am Children Stories at Valletta

10.00am & 12.00pm Corsairs and Pirates Tour

10.30am & 11.30am The Knights Historic Walk

St Andrew’s Scots Church – South Street
6.00pm to 1.00am Viewing of Church

Musical interludes throughout the evening ranging from organ to rock gospel music

Galea’s Art Gallery – Strait Street

Echoes – 60 paintings created live during the Malta Arts Festival, Malta Jazz Festival and other events July/August 2010

Jam Band – a changing trio of local musicians

Palazzo Ferreria (Ministry of Education, Employment & the Family) – Republic Street
The Palazzo Ferreria was built in the late 19th century on the site of the Order of St John’s arsenal or ferreria, as the private residence for a wealthy wheat importer, Giuseppe Buttigieg and his wife Giovanna Camilleri.

6.00pm to 3.00am Exhibition and on hands works by students from the School of Art

Quicksand Duo Live and Unplugged

Soċjeta` Filarmonika Nazzjonali ‘La Valette’ – Republic Street
The ‘La Valette’ band has been playing in the streets of Valletta since the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in July 1875.

Viewing of Society Archives

St Barbara Church – Republic Street
8.00pm; 10.00pm; 11.00pm; 12.00am Harp Recital – Esmeralda Camilleri

Old Opera House Ruins
6.00pm – every hour La passion del Tango Argentino – Charlene Farrugia & Franko Bozac; Duo Mascagni

In collaboration with MITC & GHRC

Our Lady of Victory Church – Victory Square
This was the first church built in Valletta to commemorate the victory over the Turks during the so-called ‘Great Siege’ of 1565.

Auberge de Castille

The original Auberge was built by the renowned Maltese architect Girolamo Cassar in 1574. It was extensively re-modelled and virtually rebuilt in 1741, the present plan of the imposing structure attributed to Andrea Belli.

State and official rooms will be opened for viewing

Joy Gospel Singers

Armed Forces of Malta

Opening of part of underground passage way at the Auberge de Castille

‘Letteratura taħt l-art’ – Poetry Reading for children and adults by Maltese Poets Norbert Bugeja and Adrian Grima

Café’ Micallef – St Paul’s Street

7.00pm to 3.00am Jesmond Griscti solo guitar

Palazzo Parisio (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) – Merchants Street
Built in the late 18th century, the Palazzo became Napoleon’s headquarters during his short visit in Malta. It is named after Chevalier Paolo Parisio Muscati, a Neapolitan Maltese nobleman who played an influential role during the latter years of the Order of St. John’s rule in Malta.

Auberge d’Italie – Merchants Street
Built in 1574. The ornate arms above the entrance were made for Grand Master Gregorio Carafa.
‘Sacred Spaces’ – Exhibition of Paintings and Sculptures by Antonio Mifsud
6.00pm – every hour Classical music – Lang Quartet

Photo Exhibition – The Maltese Coast

The Missions Office – 7 Merchants’ Street

Exhibition & ongoing presentation on the Life of Mother Theresa, including her relic

Exhibition on Mons. Cilia, founder of the Missions Office in Malta

Exhibition of Cribs from different Countries

Palazzo Castellania (Ministry for Health, the Elderly and Community Care) – Merchants’ Street

Sir Temi Zammit Laboratory

The Dungeons of Palazzo Castellania

‘Natura’ – Wood & Stone Sculpture Exhibition by Mario Agius

Exhibition – Valletta Glass

Display and Sale of fruit and vegetables

Health Promotion Information Desk

St Francis Church – Republic Street
5.15pm; 6.30pm; 8.00pm Mass

La Bottega del presepio from Ghaqda Hbieb tal-presepju

National Museum of Archaeology – Republic Street
Educational activities for the whole family. At the Lecture Room

Exhibition: Bamboo Weaves and Straw Weaves: An exhibition exploring the use of bamboo and straw to produce artistic, functional artefacts. In conjunction with the Chinese Cultural Centre. At the Grand Salon.

Exhibition: Latest Heritage Malta Major Acquisitions. An exhibition of recent acquisitions by Heritage Malta including works of art acquired from the late Dr Borg Olivier auction At the Medieval Hall.

Dance Hall Avenue – Strait Street between St John’s and Melita Street
6.00pm – every hour Interactive Ball Room Dancing All Night – Sway Dance Company

6.30pm – every hour Hip Hop & Break Dancing – Urban Echo

Din l-Art Ħelwa premises – Melita Street
Blue campaign photographic and Marine Biodiversity exhibition’ competition for the environment

2_22 – Great Siege Road

Johnny Cash Tribute Band

St Augustine Parish Church – Old Bakery Street

The foundation stone was laid in 1571 according to the plan of Geralomo Cassar. The church was rebuilt in 1765 according to a plan of Giuseppe Bonnici.

Rodex Arts and Crafts – Old Bakery Street

Street paintings of Valletta

Il-Bottegin ta’ San Martin Art Studio – Old Bakery Street
Art Alive – art exhibition and hands-on experience, including wood carving

www.bottegin.com

Burlesque 1 – Strait Street between St John and St Lucy Street

Vaudeville Circus – The Dazzle Troupe

Great Siege Square
7.00pm Freddie Mizzi Band

9.30pm No Business Like Show Business with Joe Cutajar & Paul Abela Big Band

King’s Own Band Club – Republic Street
An exhibition of the Band Club’s treasures in the hall of King Edward VII

MEUSAC

MEUSAC will provide an info point along with 2 multimedia displays featuring the EU’s CAP and the EU themed children’s cartoon ‘The Magical Adventures of Tommy & Rosy’.

San Giovanni Café & Restaurant- St John’s Square

Busuttil & Co. Band

St John’s Square
9.30pm Concert by the Police Band under the direction of Senior Inspector Anthony Cassar

St John’s Co-Cathedral – St John’s Square
Built between 1573 and 1578, having been commissioned in 1572 by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière as the conventual church of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller of St John.

7.00pm – 12.00am – Viewing of St John’s Co-Cathedral, Oratory and Museum including works by Caravaggio and Mattia Preti.

Bridge Bar Area & Victoria Gate
Marc Galea Jazz Duo

St Ursula Street

Art Installation ‘1920’s’ – GennArti Grupp

St. Barbara Bastions
‘Art in the City’ – a market for artists

Domus Pauli Museum – St Paul’s Street

Sacred Art Exhibits of the Collegiate Church of St Paul Shipwrecked

Old Theatre Street & Felix Street

Art Installation ‘ZekZik U Wahedhom’ – Pauline Micallef & Malicia and Rita Dabrowicz

Old Market Place

Everest Experience – Challenge 8000

Dar l-Ewropa – St Paul Street
7.30pm – 2.00am General viewing of Dar l-Ewropa
7.30pm – 2.00am ‘Nocturnal’ an exhibition of night scenes (acrylic on canvas) by artist C.S. Lawrence, accompanied by Sean Camilleri’s mixed media recycled metal
7.30pm – 8.30pm Classic Pop Music by Junior College Orchestra
8.00pm – 9.30pm Renzo Spiteri on drums and percussion and Davinia Hamilton vocals
9.00pm – 10.00pm Stars for 2020 European Union Youth Orchestra
10.00pm – 2:00am ‘Flickering carousel. 11.2 decades of European cinema’ short films by Kinemastik

Market Square

Silent Disco with DJ Ruby and friends

Light Installation – ‘White Night’

Merchants Street
6.00pm Cruz & Harvey Unplugged

8.30pm 2Enjoy

11.00pm Sasha & Sam

‘FEET’- a photographic installation by Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci, Josephine Vassallo and Omar Camilleri

National Library – Republic Square

Built between 1776 and 1796, the National Library was inaugurated by the British Civil Commissioner in 1812. In 1976, the Library was officially designated as the National Library of Malta and became solely a research and reference Library.

6.30pm to 12.30 am – “Respicite Astra: A Historic Journey in Astronomy through Books”

The President’s Palace – St George’s Square

The Palace of the Grandmasters, currently known as the Presidential Palace, was built in the 16th century to the design of the Maltese architect Girolamo Cassar. This Palace continues to serve as a vibrant centre of political and administrative activity since it houses the Office of the President, the House of Representatives and several important Government offices.

There will be free entrance to the Palace Armoury and Palace State Rooms

7.00pm – Leone Goes Pop – 3rd edition with Leone Band Club, Gozo

Unione Brass Quintet

Vox Lirica

Republic Square

The Square, located right in front of the National Library of Malta is the home of the statue of Queen Victoria. The statue was sculpted by Giuseppe Valente and erected in 1891 to commemorate her 50th . It continues to preside over the square still commonly known as Pjazza Regina.

Casino Maltese – Republic Street
8.00pm; 10.00pm; 12.30am

Pinocchio with Maltese writer Pierre J. Mejlak

‘La Vera Storia di Pinocchio’ – Piccolo Teatro di Milano in collaboration with Compagnia del Sole with the participation of Flavio Albanese and Maestro Roberto Vacca

7.00pm; 10.30pm Pianoforte Recital – Roseanne Bellizzi

9.00pm; 11.30pm Voice & Pianoforte Recital – Bernard Busuttil & Roseanne Bellizzi

St Georges Square

Music for Empty Spaces with Simon Vella, Chiara and Christian Borg, Mike Spiteri, Paul Giordimaina, Joseph Aquilina and Simone Attard

5.30pm onwards – ‘Tini Minuta’ – Fransina Abela Brincat Piano Studio – Young musicians

6.30pm – Fire Play Malta

10:00pm Police Precision Drill Team

Burlesque 2 – Strait Street between St Lucy and Old Theatre Street
Vaudeville Circus – The Dazzle Troupe

Valletta Football Club – St Lucy Street
Viewing of the premises & trophies

Manoel Theatre – Old Theatre Street
7.00pm repeated every 90 minutes

Insights – Incite Motion School of Dance

Red Tape Dance Company

Contact Dance Company

Gisele Grima & Marisa Bonnici

Sanctuary Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Old Theatre Street

An exhibition of white thread embroidery in the Sanctuary Portico, as well as a set of photos of the Basilica dating from 1866 to 1950.

St Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral – Independence Square

Commissioned by Queen Adelaide during a visit to Malta in the 19th Century. Building started in 1839 and was completed in 1844.

Organ Concert – Dr Hugo Agius Muscat

Independence Square

In the centre of Independence Square stands the monument entitled ‘Dun Mikiel Xerri u Shabu’. Dun Mikiel Xerri was one of the leaders of the Maltese uprising against the French occupation in 1798 and for which the patriot was executed.

‘Naturalment Malti’ in collaboration with the Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs

Maltese Folk Singing with Grezzju Dalli “il-Garawa”, K.Vella “ id-Danni”, “il-Paj”, Rene “tas-Sabiħa”

Malta Crafts Council – Artisan Market

Auberge d’Aragon (Ministry for Justice and Home Affairs) – Independence Square
Situated in Independence Square, this is the oldest of the seven Auberges built by Girolamo Cassar in 1571, and one of only two which have survived in their original condition.

‘Serata Siciliana’ by Maleth Theatre Company – La Giara ta’ Pirandello; La Lupa ta’ Verga and Sicilian Singing

Bocconcì

Spaghetti Tango – Food with a passion for Tango

Omerta` Trattoria & Wine Bar – Old Bakery Street
D Weegz live band

Reflections – Photographic Exhibition by Reuben Chircop

Painting Exhibition by Le Makoo

Painting Exhibition by Therese Briffa

Italian Cultural Institute – St Georges Square

Screening of documentary – Italy a unique work of art

St Christopher Street

Patches – Street Market & installations

Messina Palace (German Maltese Circle) – St Christopher Street
The Paul Busuttil Brass Trio, German food and drink.

Exhibition – Perception of the Berlin Wall featuring paintings by Maltese and German school children

Merchant Street

Art Installation ‘A Journey through the senses’ – Veronique Cassar

Heritage Malta Head Office – Merchants’ Street
Exhibition – Unframing Migrants: An exhibition of photographs by Kasia Puekert. Live events will be organised during the evening.

Jesuits Church
The Jesuits’ Church is one of the oldest churches in Valletta, and one of the largest in the diocese. The site, comprising a college and a church is bounded by four streets occupying the whole area. St Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus in 1534.

Viewing of Church

MITP – St Christopher Street
Theatre: Piano Pianissimo Bla Fifra – original comedy by Narcy Calamatta

Aula Manga Old University: Il-Vapur tal-Art f’ Malta – audio/visual documentary by the Department of Information (DOI) with the assistance of Transport Malta (TM)

Komiks tas-Sikkina- MALTA COMIC CON

‘The Girl, The Paper & The Box’ – Rubberbodies

St Christopher’s Street

Art Installation ‘Measure the Light’ – Cynthia Agius

Archbishop Street

Art Installation ‘Mitologia’ – Joseph Cilia

Lower Barrakka Gardens – Iċ-Ċirklu tal-Kummidjanti

IĊ-ĊIRKLU TAL-KUMMIDJANTI with ZOO, Joe Demicoli and Veronica u Joe id-Dulli

6.00pm; 7.00pm; 8.00pm; 9.00pm; 10.00pm Interactive Drama for children

6.30pm TACT

7.30pm Malta Academy of Performing Arts

8.30pm Frenzy Mono

9.30pm Fakawi

10.30pm Explicit Unplugged

12.00am RiSe

1.00am The Sky is Punk

Our Lady of Porto Salvo and St Dominic’s Parish Church – Merchants’ Street
Il-Parroċċa ta’ Sidtna Marija tal-Portu Salv u San Duminku twaqqfet fit-2 ta’ Lulju 1571 b’digriet papali mogħti mil-Papa San Piju V.

Exhibition – Fraternities in the Church’s Tradition

Palazzo De La Salle – Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce – Republic Street
The seat of the Society from June 1923.

7.00pm to 12.00am – 9th National Arts Competition and Exhibition

Malta School of Art – Old Bakery Street
Exhibition from School of Art Collection – paintings, sculpture, guilding & etching

St Dominic Street

Art Installation ‘Do you See What I See’ – Christine Attard

Auberge de Baviere – St Sebastian Street

Auberge de Bavière (1696) was originally built as a private palace, which from 1784 was used for the accommodation of Bavarian and English knights.

Live Band – Val Valente Band

7.00pm – 12.00am Mithras Sword Club

9.00pm Fire Play Malta

11.30; 12.30am; 1.30am Courtyard: Advanced Decomposition – Art installation / exhibition and contemporary music concert by Walter Vella

National War Museum

The museum mainly represents Malta’s important military role in the post-1800 period under British colonial rule, especially during World War II, when the island became one of the most bombed countries in Europe.

Viewing of Museum

Malta Experience

19.00pm; 20.00pm, 21.00pm; 22.00pm; 23.00pm; 12.00am

View Malta’s most important historical events in an educational, informative and entertaining way

11.00pm Fire Play Malta

Classic Sports Car Club Malta – Car Show (Drop-off/Pick-up Point)

Phoenicia Ballroom

International Cat Show – This event would be the first show the MFGC is presenting for the season. All members of the public are invited to vote for their favourite cat.

Notte Bianca with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra

The music of the string, wind and brass ensembles of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will be entertaining visiting patrons at this year’s Notte Bianca.