What's On January 9

NIGHTLIFE

JANUARY 15
The Selexxion
Alternative party at Sliema Wanderers FC (two doors up from Zara) from 22:30. Featuring DJs Bob, Alobixx and Stephan Qui Rit, spinning dubstep to disco to indie and everything else. Entrance is at €2.

MUSIC

JANUARY 16
Eric Himy Recital
The Manoel Theatre, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Malta is presenting a recital by American pianist Eric Himy. A graduate of the prestigious Juilliard School of New York, Himy has performed widely all over the USA, in several South American countries, in France, Spain, Italy, Monaco, Slovenia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Russia as well as in Egypt and Morocco. Bookings: [email protected] tel. 2124 6389, fax: 2124 7451

JANUARY 23
Tea for Two
A concert dedicated to the delightful and lively rendering of some classic songs featured in classic musical films will be taking place at the Sagrestia Vault, Valletta Waterfront. The show features Marita Bezzina (soprano), Frans Mangion (tenor) and Ramona Zammit Formosa (pianist). Bookings: 7968 0952 or [email protected]

THEATRE

ENDS TODAY
Scrooge: A Christmas Panto
MADC’s panto – based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel – will be playing at the MFCC Conference Centre, Ta’ Qali. Written and starring Alan Montanaro as the Dame, with Colin Willis as Scrooge, Adrian Gatt as the Baddie Mach A. Villain and Isabelle Warrington as Mrs Cratchitt. Directed by Nanette Brimmer. Shows start at 20:00. Tickets are at €10, €15, €20 (there is a €5 discount on €15 and €20 tickets only for children aged 12 and under). Booking is open online at MADC’s website www.madc.biz. Tickets may also be booked via ticket hotline 9999MADC (6232). Seating is graded. Those with accessibility problems are advised to book over the phone rather than online.  

ENDS TODAY
Cinderella – The Panto
FM Theatre’s Christmas Panto – scripted by and starring  Edward Mercieca as ugly sister Fallina Blafloos will take place at the Manoel Theatre. The rest of the cast includes Toni Attard as twin Ugly sister Hallina Blafloos, Denise Mulholland as The Baroness Istrina Blafloos and Terry Shaw as Baron Ian Blafloos, Jo Caruana as Cinderella, Chiara Hyzler as Prince Charming, Paul Portelli as The Evil Duke and Rachel Darmanin Demajo as the forgetful Fairy Godmother. Bookings: [email protected], 21246389.

EXHIBITIONS

UNTIL JANUARY 10
Still life and landscapes
An exhibition by Anastasia P. Pace will be showing at Chez Amand, Qbajjar in Gozo until January 10. Opening hours 11:30 – 15:00hrs, 18:00 – 23:00. More information: [email protected]

UNTIL JANUARY 30
Kevin Sciberras at Exclusive Interiors
Exclusive Interiors, Mosta will be hosting an exhibition by painter Kevin Sciberras.

JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 18
Anne Frank – A History for Today
The travelling exhibition makes use of images from the Frank family photo albums and quotations from the Diary of Anne Frank, and will be displayed at the Auberge de Castille, Valletta. Opening hours: Mondays – Fridays 09:00 till 19:00, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 09:00 till 13:00.

LIVE SCREENING

JANUARY 15
Met Opera Live: Puccini’s La Fanciulla Del West
Part of the Metropolitan Opera’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series The Met: Live in HD, Puccini’s La Fanciulla will be shown at St James Cavalier at 19:00. Deborah Voigt sings the title role of the “girl of the golden west,” starring opposite Marcello Giordani. Nicola Luisotti conducts. Tickets are at €20 and €10. Bookings: 2122 3200, [email protected].

JANUARY 19
Royal Opera House Live: Giselle
Eden Cinemas will be screening the Royal Opera House (London) production of the classic ballet, under the direction of Peter Wright. Price is €23 per ticket and parking at the Eden Car Park is included. Persons under 16 pay just €10. The full schedule for Opera and Ballets can be found at www.edencinemas.com. Tickets can also be purchased online.

LECTURE

JANUARY 10
The end of epiphany and obscure allegory in the Modernist novel
A lecture by Dr Valentino Baldi from the Italian Department, University of Malta at 18:30, Lecture Theatre 1, University campus. Dr Baldi will be comparing the works of Italian author Emilio Gadda and James Joyce.

WORKSHOP
JANUARY 21
Digeridoo Workshop at Why Not?
A workshop at the newly opened shop in Paceville (between Champs and bus terminus) from 20:00. Jamming session will follow. All materials provided free of charge.

 
FILM NIGHT
JANUARY 18
Mamma Roma
A screening of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s 1962 classic at 60a, Strait Street, Valletta at 19:00. Entrance is against a donation of €2.50, towards Ir-Realta’ magazine. A free glass of wine or beer will be provided.