Three-hour Pink Floyd tribute show

Hardcore Pink Floyd fans out there are in for a real treat this evening, when The Scandinavian Pink Floyd Show will be performing during a concert being held at the Għaxaq grounds at 8 p.m.

Organised by St Joseph band club and Wilfred Spiteri, the Pink Floyd Project tour promises to be a spectacular event, just a few days before the feast of St Joseph.

The Scandinavian Pink Floyd Show, one of the most ambitious and popular bands in Denmark, will be giving a show of legendary music combined with a unique sound and light show. The group, which is very well known for its spectacular shows, is considered as one of the best tribute bands in Europe and the best tribute band in the Scandinavian countries, with their shows resembling those given by the real legendary Pink Floyd.

The Pink Floyd are not only synonymous for their famous albums which brought them great success but also for their spectacular and unique sound and light shows. The organisers are working very hard with both local and Danish engineers to ensure that they produce a show that creates the proper atmosphere for this concert.

St Joseph Fireworks Factory are preparing a spectacular pyrotechnical performance for this evening’s concert. Moreover, a 40-member choir will accompany the 10-man Pink Floyd Project band while they perform some of their most famous hits such as Another Brick in the Wall and Hell. Fans can rest assured that other surprises will be included.

Entrance to the concert is free of charge. Following last year’s success in the solidarity campaign initiative, this year the organisers decided to collect donations for another philanthropic cause – this time in aid of Dar tal-Providenza.

■ More information may be obtained by e-mail: pro@sanguzeppghaxaq.com or online at www.pinkfloydproject.dk or www.sanguzeppghaxaq.com

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Visual Arts

Today

The Green Mosaic Collective

As part of their BEd module in drama and art, coordinated by Isabelle Gatt, 60 second year students have made a green mosaic, created entirely from cut paper. Graham Woodall, a UK artist/educational consultant who is living and working in Malta, has been working with the students to create this piece of artwork. The celebration will take place at 1 p.m. in the Old Humanities Building at university.

Ends today

Works of Sebastian D. Grenz

A collection of works by German-born artist Sebastian D. Grenz is showing at the German-Maltese Circle, Messina Palace, 141, St Christopher Street, Valletta.

Till Sunday

An exhibition of paintings by Patrick Dalli

A collection of recent paintings by Patrick Dalli is showing at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Contemporary Hall, South Street, Valletta. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Last admission at 4.30 p.m.)

Embassy of the Liquid States

The Malta Contemporary Art Foundation presents a collective show by Ingrid Buchwald Eguia, Jaume Simo Sabater I Garau and Manuel Saiz at the upper galleries of St James Cavalier.

The Busuttil Artists – A Legacy of Three Generation

Heritage Malta's National Museum of Fine Arts and the Ministry for Gozo are jointly presenting this exhibition which is showing at the Banca Giuratale and the Ministry for Gozo, Victoria (two complimentary but sequential displays).

Gentes: An International Collective Art Exhibition

On the occasion of the JP2 Memorial Festival and the Lejliet Lapsi Notte Gozitana a collective show with the works of Maltese, Armenian and Italian artists is showing at the Cittadella Centre for the Arts, Victoria.

Till May 31

Memoirs

An exhibition of works by Jessica DeBattista is showing at Hotel Cavalieri, St Julians.

7 Days

A collection of paintings by Vince Caruana is on show at Maji Wine and Dine, Victoria.

La Materia

An exhibition of ceramic sculptures by Victor Agius is showing at Gallery Art..e, 1 Library Street, Victoria. Open Monday to Sunday between 9.30 a.m. and 12.15 p.m.; Friday the gallery is also open between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Snapshots

An exhibition by Jeremy Ellul is showing at The Mdina Gallery, St Sophija Street, Mdina. Open between 9.30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Tomorrow: between 9.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday:closed.

Ballet Dancers in Actions

An exhibition of paintings by Carmel Micallef is showing at Vee Gee Bee Art Gallery, Republic Street, Valletta.

A Tribute to Mothers Art Exhibition

The collective exhibition, previously at Palazzo Parisio is showing at Opus64 Galerie, 64, Tigné Street, Sliema.

Till June 6

Edward Caruana Dingli (1876-1950): Portraits, Views and Folkloristic Scenes

Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti is presenting a major exhibition of artistic works by Edward Caruana Dingli, showcasing some 250 of his most remarkable paintings, illustrating prominent figures in Maltese history as well as Maltese traditions and folkloristic scenes. The exhibition is open daily between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at The Palace, Valletta. www.patrimonju.org

Till June 11

City Flowers

An exhibition of photo-graphics (a photo-based technique) by Albert de Marco is showing at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.

Till June 13

Marinara

An exhibition of works by Joseph Cassar, a Maltese artist based in Australia is showing at St James Cavalier’s atrium.

Till June 19

Deconstructing Michelangelo

George Scicluna is showing a series of works at Heritage Malta head office, Merchants Street, Valletta. Open from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Till June 27

Abstracts by Philip Chircop

An exhibition of works by Philip Chircop is being held in the main hall at St James Cavalier.

Till July 31

A Sight to Sea

A photographic exhibition by David Pisani is underway at the newly-opened SO Galerie, Dun Karm Street, Iklin. Opening hours: Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Saturday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., or by appointment.

www.sogalerie.com

Performing Arts

Tonight, tomorrow and Sunday

All the Great Books – Abridged

Following on from its success with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), Mellow Drama is staging another masterpiece of comedy from the Reduced Shakespeare Company. The production is being directed byWesley Ellul and starring John Montanaro, Marc Cabourdin and Colin Fitz. Showing at St James Cavalier, shows start at 8 p.m.

Music/Concerts

Today

Catholic Institute 50th Anniversary Concert

Presenting Carlo Diacono's Oratorio San Paolo Evangelizza i Maltesi at the Catholic Institute Auditorium, Floriana at 7.30 p.m. www.istitutkattoliku.com

Tomorrow and Sunday

Vocal Aid

Organised by Stage Coach this concert, now is in its sixth edition, features a 500-strong choir made up of students of all ages from Stagecoach Theatre School. The repertoire consists of songs from musicals and films. The musical direction is in the hands of Denise Mulholland. The show will integrate short drama scenes and dance numbers, choreographed by Emma Loftus and performed by a dance troupe created especially for the show, and also made up entirely of Stagecoach Malta students. Proceeds will again go to a local charity. Showing at the Mediterranean Conference Centre.

Sunday

Trios from Malta

Trios from Malta is a chamber concert featuring Maltese trios for violin, clarinet and piano. All featured works vary from Christopher Muscat’s contemporary folk to complex works of Albert Pace, Karl Fiorini and Ruben Zahra. The energy and fire these Maltese composers have put to pen will be delivered to the audience by the Equinox Ensemble. The concert will take place at St James Cavalier at 7.30 p.m.

June 3

North to South – An Evening of Music Travelling Across Europe

The Camilleri Trio will be performing at St James Cavalier in Valletta at 8 p.m.

June 4-6

Għanafest

The Malta Council for Culture and Arts presents a fabulous three-day festival of Mediterranean folk music. Besides għana (Maltese folksong), the festival will also host local folk ensembles, Maltese songwriters and folk musicians from neighbouring Mediterranean countries. The programme also includes a series of workshops on traditional instruments and a special programme for children. A wonderful event ideal for the whole family complemented by traditional Maltese food and the marvellous surroundings of the Argotti botanical gardens in Floriana. The festival starts at 7 p.m. on all three days.

Talks, tours and other

Sunday

A longing for the times that never were

Natalino Fenech will be giving a lecture in English at the Palace Valletta at 11 a.m. to accompany the Edward Caruana Dingli exhibition organised by Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti. Admission is free of charge, however space is limited and seats will be allocated strictly on a first-come first-served basis.

Two concerts for Bir Miftuħ

Tomorrow

At 7 p.m.: A recital by the Cosmos Wind Ensemble comprised of Rebecca Hall (flute), John McDonough (oboe), Godfrey Mifsud (clarinet), José Garcia Gutiérrez (horn) and Ulrike Buhlmann (bassoon). They will perform works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Charles Camilleri and Eugène Bozza.

At 8.45 p.m.: A choral recital by the Feldkirchen Folksong Choir from Austria featuring traditional songs from Carinthia, a cappella music, and a few surprises, delivered with the unique sound of southern Austrian voices and accompanied by saxophone and accordion.

Tickets available at the door prior to the performance.

Useful contacts

Manoel Theatre

2124 6389

bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt

www.manoeltheatre.com.mt

Mediterranean Conference Centre

2124 3840/3

www.mcc.com.mt

St James Cavalier

2122 3200

info@sjcav.org

www.sjcav.org