Music and song in Nadur
Nadur’s Mnarja Philharmonic Band is holding its annual symphonic concert entitled Big Band Adventures at St Peter and St Paul’s Square, Nadur, today at 9pm. The event is being organised by the Mnarja...
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An intimate character study
A film showing in competition at the Valletta Film Festival today is Daphne (2017). Directed by Peter Mackie Burns, the British drama is an intimate character study of a 31-year-old singleton who goes...
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Summer solstice at Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Temples
Heritage Malta has organised two tours of Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Temples, one of which was held early today and another one which will be held tomorrow at sunrise, when the sun can be seen rising in...
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Underwater archives
An 80-minute wartime drama with an underwater documentary in the Maltese language, titled Kenn niesna, is being screened for the first time this evening at the Ex-British Naval Cinema at Fort St...
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GRECH. On June 14, in Gozo, PHILIP GRECH, MBE, aged 89, passed away peacefully. He will be sadly missed by his only daughter Lisa Grech, his adored grandchildren Oliver and Lola, his brother Frank and...
View Article60 years of fairs
The Malta Trade Fair is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a jam-packed edition at the Malta Fairs and Convention Centre in Ta’ Qali. Over 200 exhibitors will be offering discounts and giveaways on...
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A radical retelling of a classic tale
Spazju Kreattiv is showing live the National Theatre’s staging of Salomé at The Old Vic Theatre in London. From her role as the nameless beheader of John the Baptist in the well-known biblical...
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Encounter with an artist
The Art Discussion Group (ADG) is holding its 149th meeting today at St Mary Band Club, Qrendi (near parish church), at 6.30pm. Special guest is artist Patrick Scicluna, who will be giving a Power...
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When superstition drives a community mad
A new film showing in competition at the Valletta Film Festival today is the 2016 Montenegro production The Black Pin. Directed and written by Ivan Marinovic, the comedy drama tells the story of Petar...
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COLEIRO. On June 21, at Karin Grech Hospital, FRANGISKU SAVERIO of Sliema, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Andrew and...
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Victoria International Arts Festival
Following concerts by the Valletta International Baroque Ensemble (VIBE), the London-based EO Nomine vocal ensemble and harpsichordist Luca Ferrini together with violinist Črtomir Šiškovič, the...
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Art as a place of refuge
Among the films featuring in the Valletta Film Festival main competition today is Tom of Finland. The 2017 Finnish production, directed by Dome Karukoski, follows Touko Laaksonen (Pelka Strang), a...
View ArticleMalta Music Week
The MTV Malta Music Week kicks off tonight with a series of parties in the lead up to the Isle of MTV Malta Concert at the Granaries in Floriana on Tuesday. The programme features an opening party at...
View ArticleLaughs for adults
The fourth edition of Steve Hili’s adult panto in summer comes to a close this weekend. Little Red Riding Hood tells the story of penniless Little Red and her mother, an awfully randy dame, who...
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Għanafest goes local
As from this year, Għanafest is returning to its roots, with a strong focus on the local folk aspect. The festival kicks off today with a two-day event in Żejtun, the birthplace of many singers of...
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ELLUL. On June 23, JOHN, aged 88, surrounded by his beloved family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church, he meets his Creator. He leaves to mourn his great loss his son Frank and his wife...
View ArticleChoral classics
Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus and Parry’s Jerusalem are among a host of ever-popular choral classics to beperformed by Ealing Choral Society, one of London’s top amateur choirs, at St Paul’s Cathedral in...
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Roman-themed concert
The National Philharmonic Orchestra is today presenting its closing concert for the season. In this Roman-themed concert, the orchestra sets the scene with Hector Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture...
View ArticlePharmacies open tomorrow
Regent Pharmacy, 70, Merchants Street, Valletta (2124 5135);Chemimart International Pharmacy, 650, St Joseph High Road, Ħamrun (2123 6477);St George’s Pharmacy, 21, Main Street, Qormi (2144...
View ArticleFeasts tomorrow
■ Immaculate Heart of Mary – Burmarrad■ St Joseph – Għaxaq■ St George – Qormi■ St Nicholas – Siġġiewi■ St John the Baptist – Xewkija
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