MUSIC
Opera vs Pop Under the Stars
The 14th edition of the concert organised by the Gozo Youth Wind Band & Orchestra is being held this evening at the Gozo Ministry Courtyard, St Francis Square, Victoria.
The orchestra, under the direction of Joseph Grech, will be accompanied by soprano Nicola Said, bass Noel Galea, pop tenors Ludwig Galea and Francesco Nicodeme and pop singers Sarah Bonnici, Francesca Sciberras and Fabian Galea.
The first part of the programme consists of classical and operatic songs, while the second part will feature lighter pop arrangements from popular film soundtracks and musicals.
The concert starts at 8.30pm. Tickets are strictly by reservation and available by e-mailing gozowindbandorchestra@yahoo.co.uk or by calling on 9942 1611, 7942 1611.
For more information, visit the Gozo Youth Wind Band & Orchestra Facebook page.
FILM
Anime Festival
The Eden Cinemas in St Julian’s is currently hosting its first-ever Anime Festival, showing feature-length films of some of the most popular anime series of all time, including Dragon Ball Z, Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia. All films are dubbed in English.
This week, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods and Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F' are showing.
For details about the screenings, visit the event’s Facebook page and the Eden Cinemas website.
Dragon Ball ZEXHIBITIONS
Bathers and Sails
An exhibition of works by Norwegian artist Olaug Vethal, who lived in Malta between 1996 until her death in 2007, runs at Christine X Art Gallery in Tigné Street, Sliema, until August 5.
The gallery is open from Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm and from 4 to 7pm, and on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm.
For more information, visit www.christinexart.com and the Christine X Art Gallery Facebook page.
Busy Day at the Beach by Olaug VethalHumanity at War: Reflections
A photographic exhibition capturing the human side of war by photojournalists Darrin Zammit Lupi and Heidi Levine runs until August 10.
Curated by Pamela Baldacchino, the exhibition features photos of conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, Israel, Libya and Bosnia.
Funds raised will go towards Ukrainian refugees in Malta and the building of ‘Becs’ Junior Secondary school in Ethiopia, in memory of 15-year-old Rebecca Zammit Lupi who died in 2021 from a rare form of cancer.
One may visit the exhibition at the Malta Enterprise offices in Pietà from Monday to Friday from 9am to noon and from 6 to 8pm, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 8pm.
Read the Times of Malta interview with cutator Pamela Baldacchino here.
MSJA’s Photographic Exhibition
A photographic exhibition organised by the Malta Sports Journalists (MJSA) is open at the Parliament House foyer until August 12.
Thirteen MSJA member photographers took the 78 photos on display. These cover several disciplines in local and international sports events during the past months or years.
One may visit the exhibition from Mondays to Saturdays from 9am to 7pm and on Sundays from 9am to 12.30pm. For more information, visit the MJSA website at www.maltasportsjournalists.com/.
Harboured
An exhibition of watercolour works by Sarah Calleja inspired by Grand Harbour and its stories is on at Il-Kamra ta’ Fuq in Mqabba until August 15.
The gallery is open weekly from Mondays to Saturdays from 6am to noon and on Sundays from 7am to noon. More evening hours are announced weekly on Il-Kamra ta’ Fuq Facebook page.
Read the Times of Malta interview with Sarah Calleja here.
Sarah Calleja's painting Il-Moll tal-Faħam, on display at Il-Kamra ta’ Fuq in Mqabba.Ceramic Art Collective
A collective exhibition of ceramic artworks has opened at the Cittadella Cultural Centre Hall 2 in Victoria.
Taking part are Mario Sammut, Charles Sammut, Hermine Anne Sammut, Phyllis Camilleri, Daniel Scerri, joan Haber, Christian Formosa, Paul Scerri, Katrin Formosa, Victor Agius, Chris Saliba, Mariz Cassar, Nadia Haber and Sylvana Magro.
During the exhibition days, the ninth edition of the Gozo Ceramics Festival will be held in Xlendi on August 7. The festival will include live demonstrations by ceramic artists, live folk music, street art and Raku firing.
The exhibition comes to a close on August 26. For more information, visit the Gozo Ceramics Festival Facebook page.
Landforms
Patrick Dalli is exhibiting a collection of large-scale oil paintings exploring Maltese landscapes in abstract form.
Curated by Roderick Camilleri, the exhibition is open until August 11 at the Art Galleries of the Malta Society of Arts at Palazzo de la Salle, Valletta.
Opening hours: Mondays and Fridays: 8am to 7pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 8am to noon and 4pm to 7pm; Saturdays: 8am to 1pm.
For more information, visit www.patrickdalli.com and www.artsmalta.org/events.
Read the Times of Malta interview with Patrick Dalli here.
Memories of My Island
A Maltese photographer based in New York, Nicky Conti, is presenting a collection of street photography at the Malta Postal Museum & Arts Hub in Valletta, until August 13.
Her photography draws upon memories, capturing moments in time. The photographer invites the public to create their own memories while rekindling old ones through hers.
The Malta Postal Museum & Arts Hub in Archbishop Street, Valletta, is open from Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Entrance is free. For more information, visit the museum’s Facebook page.
Read the Times of Malta interview with Nicky Conti here.
The Staircase, one of Nicky Conti's photos on display at the Malta Postal Museum & Arts Hub in Valletta.Colour Blocking
A colourful stone sculpture exhibition by Antoine Farrugia is open to the public at the Phoenicia Hotel Deep Nature Spa.
Read more about the exhibition here.
Prehistoric pottery making
An exhibition presenting the results of a scientific investigation of materials and techniques used in pottery making during Maltese prehistory is open at the National Museum of Archaeology. The exhibition runs until the end of August. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 9am to 4.30pm.
Willie Apap – Colour and Light
A retrospective exhibition of works by Willie Apap (1918-1970), considered one of Malta’s leading exponents of 20th-century art, has just opened at Il-Ħaġar – Heart of Gozo Museum in Victoria.
The 70 works on display feature portraits, landscapes and still-lifes, dancers, human figures, sacred and ethnic works in oils and inks, and are accompanied by a lavish 100-page GEMS # 20 catalogue.
The exhibition, curated by Maria Cassar, runs until October 10. Opening hours are from Monday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Entrance is free.
The exhibition is supported by Malta Tourism Authority and the Gozo Ministry’s Cultural Directorate. For more information, visit the museum’s Facebook page.
OTHER EVENTS
Farsons Beer Festival
The Farsons Beer Festival, which runs until August 6, sees many local artists performing on a main stage and an alternative rock stage, a wide variety of food stalls and, of course, various beers.
The festival also hosts an electronica stage, a night edition of the Eco Market, a cider garden and a children’s area.
This evening, Skald, Owen Leuellen and The Travellers will perform on the main stage, while Damaged & Co, Decline the Fall and Clubmurder will rock the alternative stage. The Casa Electronica is tonight hosting DJ Carlo Gerada.
The event is being held at the Ta’ Qali picnic area. Entrance is free.
For more information, including the full line-up of performing artists and a site map, visit farsonsbeerfestival.com/ and the event’s Facebook page.
The Travellers are the headliners on the main stage of the Farsons Beer Festival tonight. Photo: Monica Borgwhatson@timesofmalta.com