Following two full-house performances of Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème and the first cultural events of the 14th edition of Festival Mediterranea, the Astra Theatre is hosting more events this month.

The first will be a seminar themed Exploring the Traditional and Artistic Contribution of Local Bands, taking place at the Ministry for Gozo on Saturday at 10am. Chaired by Joseph Vella, the seminar will delve into the historic and current role of local bands in our community and will feature addresses by Vicki-Ann Cremona and Anna Borg Cardona. It will be followed by the opening of an exhibition on the same topic at the Astra Theatre.

A special section of the display is expected to highlight Mro Vella’s 45 years of musical direction at the La Stella Philarmonic Society and the Astra.

The following Saturday, November 21, will see the La Stella Philharmonic Band stage its Annual Grand Concert at the Astra, which will mark the 45th anniversary of Vella’s appointment as conductor of the band. It will entirely feature compositions and works by Vella.

The Annual Grand Concert is considered to be La Stella’s main event throughout the winter season.

Entrance to these events is free of charge.

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