Alice in Wonderland – Manoel Theatre, Valletta

Date: 20^th – 22^nd January

Alice in wonderland, presented by Maleth, is a musical based play on the classic by Lewis Caroll.

This event will be held from Friday to Sunday 22^nd.

Music Education Programmes – Manoel Theatre, Valletta

Date: 28^th January

This “Music Education Programme” is work of The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.  It is for children, youths, their families and it includes a number of morning performances, which is for students and evening performance for public. Visitors will see special effect,  3D projections and illustrating works.

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We will start the new year with a series of very exciting performances such as Alice in Wonderland (musical) or Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.

Ali Baba Pantomime – Manoel Theatre, Valleta

Date: 26^th December – 8^th January

Pantomime Ali Baba(FM Productions) has been chosen for this festive season event filled with spectacular costumes,  sledge-ful wit, and exotic settings. It is the end of this December’s festivities and all that music events.

Urban Poetics – Manoel Theatre, Valletta

Date: 10^th January

You will see a well known Maltese Paris –based jazz musician and Sandro Zefara, who will present his latest album “Urban Poetics”.

Retrospective Art Exhibition

Date: 14^th  November – 8^th  December

This retrospective art exhibition is organized by Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar. It takes place on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy and it includes leading artist linked to Italy. You can find here work from Emvin Cremona, Esprit Barthet,  Raymond Pitrè, Vincent Apap, Giuseppe Arcidiacono, Carmelo Mangion, Rafael Bonnici Calì, Ġanni Bonnici, Gabriel Caruana, Pawl Carbonaro, Luciano Micallef, Harry Alden, John Borg Manduca, Zoe Chomarat, Mary de Piro, Richard England, Richard Saliba, and Louis Wirth.

Photography exhibition by Alex Attard

 Date: 26^th November – 21^st December

This exhibition, called “A Few Seconds of Light” runs weekdays  since 10:30am to 19:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays:  10:30 to 13:30hrs. For more info visit www.alexattard.com

Bay Music Awards – St Julian’s

 Date: 12^th December

It is the 7^th edition of the awards. It is focused to award local artist and the awards will be given out in this categories: Best Newcomer; Best Dance Tune/Remix; Best Song; Best Solo Artist; and Best Band. For more info visit www.bay.com.mt

Even Malta has its own Wetlands. It is probably not their most characteristic habitat, but it is important sanctuary or oasis for migrating birds or other faunal species dependant on water. But it is not just wetlands…there are cliffs, sand dunes or freshwater rockpools and no wonder that  “local”  animals must have a number of specific adaptations because of salt water fluctuation.

Saline marshlands and transitional coastal wetlands are two main meaning of “wetlands”. Their size varies depending on the climate.

The Ghadira is probably the most famous and largest wetland where is the human’s footprint most suspicious. It lies between two hills, Marfa and Mellieha. This is the reason why rainwater leads down into the lake, but some parts are below sea level. It implies there is a mix of fresh and salt water.   Actually, this area is a result of engineers, who was working here since 1980 and they did a great job. They finished their work here four years later and their main target was to cause a permanent residence of freshwater here. This area being opened to public since 1988 and there are a lot of things you can not see elsewhere on Malta.

Flea markets have a great history in Malta. Crowded streets, the press of people, yelling merchants, proclaiming their wares as “typically Maltese”, these are elements of Maltese cultural identity.

Merchants and their stalls are spread all over the island. Regardless of their shape and size, these markets are still part of our domestic culture.

The streets are closed to hundreds of traders who settled in the streets of cities. Product range is huge, so you can buy here toys, house, food, clothes, electronic etc. There are also special stalls with animals, such as songbirds..

This all was held on Sunday morning and tourists were welcomed to buy or see everything interesting for them.

Fort Rinella in Kalkara holds an interesting festival. Why so interesting? Because it is accompanied by military forces parades! Are you fond of 19th century battlefield skills and warfare? Then you must take a closer look at this very event. There will be much to see -  horseback troops, infantry, artillery and more. Fort Rinella under restoration for many years.It has started already in 1980s. However now we can see that it was really worth it. We can look forward to marvelous scenes of warfare. Cavalry charge and skills at arms of the time already past is not something usually seen every day. This long expected show starts at 2.pm and it will last every day 2 hours, till Sunday. And the whole thing is going to and with the big bang. On Sunday we can witness 100-ton gun firing at 4 p.m. Enjoy if you will participate.

The New Choral Singers’, in conjunction with ‘Kammerkoret Nesodden/Frogn’ (Norway), present a concert of sacred music, to be held at St. John’s Co-Cathedral on Friday, October 14, 2011 at 1930h.

Two great choirs have connected together to make your night amazing. They are The New Choral Singers and Kammerkoret Nesodden/Frogn. The second one came to Malta from Norway. Briefly: where? St. John’s Co-Cathedral, when? October 14, 2011 at 7:30pm.

The purpose of this concert is World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2011. It is also held in aid of Hospice Malta. The New Choral Singers are domestic great choral singers. In spite of rather low population in Malta, they are great! On the other side their allies came from Norway and they will join them in this very evening. They will play both songs together and also on their own. You can look forward to hear Bach, Mozart or Rutter. Two choirs connected – that makes about ninety persons. That is going to be just amazing. Do not miss it!

Again, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, October 14, 2011 at 7:30pm.

Auberge de Castille was not still entirely opened for public visitors. This is about to change now. Since these days, you will be able to visit Auberge de Castille basement and much more! There will also be Ambassador’s Suites to be seen. The most interesting area will be probably Office of the Prime Minister. There will be held some historical exhibitions. Do not miss this special opportunity! Starting at 7:30 pm, these days you can see it all. Another great event accompanying this one is going to be march of two Valletta bands – on Castille Square and another musical events in the Auberge garden.

It is here again. This time for the second time. Xaghra Figs festival and signing of a new twinning agreement. We can look forward to see speeches about the roots of this fruit given by various experts from different countries. The date of the festival is set on 8th ad 9th of October 2011. This very weekend you can also visit the conference in Victory Philharmonic Society’s club. Why figs?

Because they are one of the typical products in Malta! And many of you may be more interested in exhibition of figs with traditional folk music. This part of the festival is held in Victory Square on Sunday 9th. Get up early if you do not want to miss beginning! It is starting at 8:30 am. All the fig eaters are invited. Those who eat them by hundreds or those who are about to try it for the first time.

Thanks to Xlendi Administrative Committee we will be able to see Xlendi Bay in the lights of torches. This event was originaly called Il-Fjakkolata tax-Xlendi and it was held earlier in summer. It was held to honour patron of saint Xlendi – Lady of Mount Carmel. If you wish to visit this event, this weekend is your unique opportunity, the 3rd and 4rd of September. The fires will shine again at 8:30pm.