Social & Personal
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Announcements
AGIUS. On August 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, MICHAEL, of Żabbar, aged 78, ex-Dockyard worker, went to meet the Risen Lord. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rita, his children John and Mariella Shaw, his granddaughter Emma, his sister Carmen...
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A juxtaposition between the virtual and real in digital world
The students of the MFA in Digital Arts, who have followed a two-year practice-led programme are exhibiting their final thesis projects at Spazju Kreattiv until Sunday. The exhibition is called ‘extant’, an adjective that describes what is...
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‘Godfather of dance music’ performing again in Malta
Paul Oakenfold is heading to Malta with his Generations World Tour – The Best Dance Classics in 30 Years. Oakenfold is considered one of the godfathers of dance music and is a two-time Grammy and World Music nominee. Oakenfold, who has performed...
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Heart of Darkness in Sliema gig
The Salesian Theatre will host another free music event tonight with guest act Heart of Darkness. With main contributions from brothers Jimmy and John Bartolo, Heart of Darkness’s music is built on the use of drones, loops, noise and improvised...
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Announcements
AGIUS. On August 16, at Mater Dei Hospital, MICHAEL, of Żabbar aged 78, ex-Dockyard worker, went to meet the Risen Lord. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rita, his children John and Mariella Shaw, his granddaughter Emma, his sister Carmen wife...
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Psychological artworks
Local artist Mark Mallia is displaying his latest works in the exhibition Black Canvas. Mallia is a versatile artist whose work, often psychological and with a tendency to lean towards the gothic, provides its audience with an array of surprises.
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An evening with the Royal Ballet
Dancers from the world-famous Royal Ballet in London will tomorrow grace the Pjazza Teatru Rjal stage in a new production called Anno. The show is choreographed by Royal Ballet first artist Erico Montes Nunes. Born in São Paulo, Montes trained in...
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Comino feast
The Comino Feast is being held for the third year running, with a programme of activities being held between today and Saturday. Religious functions in honour of St Mary kick off today at 7pm and will be followed by outdoor activities aimed at...
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Announcements
BEZZINA. On August 15, FRANCES, née Formosa, widow of Salvatore Bezzina, aged 92, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Gina, Anthony and his wife Maria, Victor and his wife Yvonne,...
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Santa Marija Convoy exhibit
This month marks the 75th anniversary of Operation Pedestal – popularly known as the Santa Marija Convoy, given the date on which the SS Ohio was towed into port – not only saved Malta from surrender but also arguably turned the tide of World War...
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Cinemoon Festival
Triq Cinemoon Festival continues this week with the theme ‘Two timing’. This unusual festival, in its fifth year, asks its prospective audience to pick the films to be screened from a choice of three which the organisers propose on their Facebook...
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A techno pioneer
Spanish international DJ Cristian Varela is heading to Malta with some of his finest techno music. Varela played a very important role in the history of electronic music in his country, with some of the first live sets, four turntable set-ups,...
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Announcements
CARUANA. On August 13, at Mater Dei Hospital, ALFRED, of Żabbar, aged 62, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Victoria, his children Deborah and her husband Stephen Campbell, Yanika and her husband Malcolm...
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A word with Brad Birch
Teatru Malta and Unifaun Theatre are giving the opportunity to meet British playwright Brad Birch. Birch is the writer in residence at the award-winning Welsh company Undeb Theatre and is a member of Theatre503’s writers. Over the past five years,...
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Uncovering sea mysteries
A marine tour combining environmental education and relaxation is taking place tomorrow along the northwest coast of the Maltese islands. The adrenaline pumping journey, led by licensed marine biologists, will go out up to 19 kilometres from the...
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Enchanting sounds
Indian classical music duo Swara, made up of Anthony Curmi and Noel Scerri, are performing in St Julian’s tomorrow. The musicians present a modern approach to the ancient sounds of Indian music. In order to achieve this blend, the band uses only...
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Pharmacies open today
Floriana Dispensary, 29, Vincenzo Dimech Street, Floriana (2123 3034);National Pharmacy, 17, St Mary Street, Ħamrun (2122 5539);Pinto Pharmacy, 43, St Sebastian Street, Qormi (2148 7311);Remedies Pharmacy, Tumas Fenech Street, Birkirkara (2144...
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Announcements
AZZOPARDI – MARY. In loving memory of our dear mother, today the 20th anniversary of her demise. Fondly loved and cherished by her sons and daughters – Alex, Edward, Jennifer, Catherine and their families. CALLEJA. In loving memory of CHARLES, a...
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Fireworks Spectacular
Fireworks Spectacular is the name of an annual fireworks display by St MaryFireworks of Mqabba on the occasion of the feast of Santa Marija, patron saint of Mqabba. The show will include over 10,000 shots of non-stop fireworks synchronised to...
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Santa Marija concert
As part of the commemoration of the Santa Marija Convoy, Flimkien Għal Ambjent Aħjar will today be holding a concert at St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Valletta. This concert will have two musical performances. One will feature Stradivarius...
