The Historic Motorcycle Club Malta is holding its annual exhibition of historic motorcycles tomorrow and on Sunday. Some 60 motorcycles dating from the beginning of the 20th century to the mid-1970s are being exhibited at the Muscat Motors showroom in Gżira.
The club emphasises that such an exhibition is not merely a lifeless collection of old metal, but is more of a snapshot of nearly a century of technological progress and social development. Dedicated enthusiasts utilise many skills to restore and keep these mechanical treasures in fine condition, notwithstanding the many difficulties they encounter.
Famous marques from Britain, Italy, the US and other countries are used regularly and a number of them have even been on club runs abroad. Most of these machines like Triumph, BSA, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Matchless, Ariel and Jawa are still household names.
The Historic Motorcycle Club Malta was founded in 1989 and numbers about 60 members. It organises a number of motorcycling and social events during the year and in March will be hosting its second International Motorcycling Tour of Malta with a number of riders from Sicily and northern Italy visiting. The club is a founder member of the Federazzjoni Maltija Vetturi Antiki (FMVA) and is affiliated with the Vintage Motorcycle Club (VMCC) of Great Britain.
The exhibition, to which entrance is free, will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Visual Arts
Till tomorrow
Silver Palette Competition and Exhibition
Organised by the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, the works will be on show at Palazzo de La Salle, Republic Street, Valletta. Opening hours: Today, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 4 and 7 p.m. and tomorrow between 9 a.m. and noon.
Till Sunday
Deception
A collective multimedia exhibition is being held at 43, Lascaris Wharf, Valletta Waterfront. Open from 4 to 8 p.m.
Till Sunday
An exhibition of paintings by Julianne Grima is showing at the Mdina Gallery, Triq Santa Sofia, Mdina.
Till Sunday
Confluenze Mediterranee: Arte e Conflitti
Pietro Loffredo focuses mainly on the role of fortune in the fate of the marginalised individual and the collective. Showing at the main hall of St James Cavalier, Valletta.
Till March 5
Ideal and Sublime
An exhibition of paintings by Joseph Muscat and Leslie S. Agius is showing at Palazzo Castellania, 15 Merchants Street, Valletta. The exhibition is open between 8.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Till March 5
Journey with Caravaggio
Bulgarian artist Daniela Guevska is exhibiting a series of works at the Auberge d’Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta, inspired by Caravaggio, commemorating the 400th anniversary since his death.
Till March 11
10 Years of Art
George Farrugia is exhibiting a series of works executed over the past decade at the Art Academy Gallery, 131, Constitution Street, Mosta.
Till March 12
For the Love of Art
A collective exhibition of unique art pieces, including oil paintings, sculptures, mixed media and photography, from prominent local and international artists is showing at Opus 64 Galerie, Tigné Street, Sliema.
Till March 14
Upon Arrival: Spatial Exploration
This exhibition by Austrian artists investigates architectural and social spaces. Curated by Margit Neuhold, works by Veronika Hauer, Nikola Hansalik, Nicole Six and Paul Petritsch, Andreas Heller, Sabine Bitter and Helmut Weber, Michael Gumhold and Gerald Straub. Showing at the upper galleries, St James Cavalier, Valletta.
Till March 21
Fragments of Tibet
A photographic exhibition by Aaron Micallef is being held at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa This event promotes Tibetan art and culture through 38 photographic exhibits and seven rare thangka paintings.
Till March 31
Cosmic Art
An exhibition of works by artists Lilika Papanicolaou and “Turo” Arthur Rizzo is currently showing at Assaggi Restaurant, Qaliet Street, St Julians.
Till April 4
Dreams and Visions
An exhibition of painted ceramics by Vincent Camilleri is showing at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta. OPen Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. (Last admission at 4 p.m.)
Performing Arts
Today, tomorrow and Sunday
Fatboy
By John Clancy (2004 Edinburgh Festival Fringe First Award) produced by Ideas Alive and directed by Michael Fenech. This highly entertaining satire about greed is inspired by Alfred Jarry’s Ubu Roi comments about our insatiable appetite to gobble everything from steak to small nations. Meaner than Stalin, hungrier than Idi Amin, deadlier than Pol Pot, he is the grotesque composite of every despot who ever lived... he is also savagely funny. The brutish Fatboy stands trial for war crimes. Despite overwhelming evidence, the court refuses to convict and succumbs to Fatboy’s persuasive tactics. Showing at St James Cavalier, Valletta. Shows start at 8 p.m.
Tonight, tomorrow and Sunday
Art
WhatsTheirNames Theatre present Yasmina Reza’s award winning comedy. When Serge, satisfying his penchant for modern art, spends 200,000 francs on a painting that is nothing more than a blank canvas, his friendship with Marc comes under severe strain, while their mutual friend, the hen-pecked Yvan, tries desperately to placate both sides ahead of his upcoming nuptials. Directed by Malcolm Galea, Art is being staged at the MITP Theatre in Valletta. Bookings on artbookings@gmail.com
Sunday
An Audience with Laban
On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Dance Council Malta, a performance and a dance film will be presented at the Grand Hotel Excelsior ballroom, Floriana at 7 p.m.
Music/Concerts
Today
The Armed Forces of Malta Band will leave from City Gate at 10 a.m., pass through Republic Street and head towards St George’s Square. Once there, there will be a display of 45 minutes and the band will then head back to City Gate.
Tomorrow
Romantic Journeys
Michael Laus will be conducting the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra in a concert of music by Bizet, Spohr and Berlioz at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. The concert starts at 7.30 p.m.
Sunday
Meet the composer
This edition will feature composer Joe Vella. Organised by members of the St James Consort under the direction of Sarah Spiteri the event will be held at St Catherine of Italy Church, Valletta at 11 a.m. Tickets from St James Cavalier.
March 3
Performers’ Platform Concert Series
This edition will feature Reno Cassar on trumpet. Produced by St James Cavalier, the concert will take place at the Music Room, St James Cavalier, Valletta at 12.35 p.m.
Talks, tours and other
March 2
Ilħna Poeżija: Poetry meeting
Organised by the cultural section of the Żejtun local council, the poetry meeting will take place at the local council’s premises at 7 p.m. Poet Alfred Massa, president of the Għaqda Poeti Maltin will attend. There will also be musical intervals.
March 4
Interview with Mario Vella
Marco Galea interviews Mario Vella at St James Cavalier, Valletta at 7.30 p.m. For the 2009-2010 literature season, 10 Maltese authors are interviewed live, interspersed with readings of their latest work and a Q&A session with the public. All sessions are conducted in Maltese. Free entrance.
Useful contacts
St James Cavalier
Tel.: 2122 3200
info@sjcav.org
www.sjcav.org
Manoel Theatre
Tel: 2124 6389
bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
www.manoeltheatre.com.mt
Mediterranean Conference Centre
Tel.: 2559 5750/1
bookings@mcc.com.mt
www.mcc.com.mt