TorinoFilmLab, in partnership with the Malta Film Commission, will be screening a number of short films as part of the FrameWork 2012 Workshop at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Floriana.
Screenings of the short films will take place on Sunday and on Monday, from 9 p.m. to 10.15 p.m.
Films will include Cafe Regular, Cairo by Ritesh Batra (11 minutes), Casus Belli by Yorgus Zois (11 minutes) and La Maladie Blanche by Christell Lheureux (43 minutes), on the first day; and Rite by Michael Pearce (17 minutes), Laura’s Party by Simon Jaquemet (20 minutes) and Autumn Man by Jonas Selberg Augustsén (29 minutes), on the second day.
Entrance is free of charge but booking is recommended in view of seating restrictions.
Bookings can be made by dropping an e-mail to info@mfc.com.mt or by calling the Malta Film Commission on tel. 21809135. Visit the news section of the MFC website www.mfc.com.mt for full film schedule.
Visual Arts
Ends tomorrow
Watersedge
George Apap is showing a collection of paintings at the Auberge d’Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta.
Ends tomorrow
Istanti by Silvano Spessot
An exhibition of paintings and sculptures brought over from Italy by Silvano Spessot are on show at Opus 64 Galerie, Tigné Street, Sliema. www.opus64Galerie.com
Till April 28
360
An exhibition of woodturned artefacts by Harry Mallia is showing at the Carmelite Priory Museum, Mdina.
Till April 29
Polarities
An exhibition of ceramic works by Kenneth Grima is showing at the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta.
Till April 29
Encounters
A combined exhibition by Lawrence Pavia and Emilio Vilaseca will be showing at Art..e Gallery, Victoria, Gozo. Open from 9.30 a.m. till noon and 4 to 7 p.m. or by appointment Tel: 2155 7911/9980 4774.
Till April 30
Journeys of Discovery
The Gozo Area Exhibition Hall in the Citadel is hosting an eclectic show of drawings, paintings, documentation of an installation and mixed media sculptures by Gozitan primary school students. Organised by the primary art teachers of the Gozo College in collaboration with Heritage Malta.
Till April 30
Roots
An exhibition of sculptures by Mario Agius is showing at Palazzo Ferreria, Republic Street, Valletta.
Extended till May 1
Plastic Dreams
A collection of playful photographs by Elisa Von Brockdorff is on show at Angelica’s Café in Archbishop Street, Valletta.
Till May 1
Views of Malta and Europe, etchings and photographs
An exhibition of fine art paintings and prints, presented by ART 4 U. At the Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria. Opening hours: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. till noon.
Till May 7
Agog Contemporary Art Gallery is presenting the latest series of works by Charles “City” Gatt. True to his musical background, the artist presents 15 paintings in acrylics on panel exploring variations on a structured rhythm. Showing at Agog Contemporary Art gallery, Mdina Road, Żebbuġ.
Till May 15
Calabria Cultural Event
A photographic exhibition featuring Calabrian landscapes by Charles Mifsud is showing at the Italian Cultural Institute, St George’s Square, Valletta.
Till May 20
Victor Agius Open Studio
Victor Agius is showing his new works from the project recently launched at the Sant’ Eufemia Gallery in Venice at The Art Studio in Bishop R. Farrugia Street, Xagħra, Gozo (close to the Ġgantija Temples). Opening hours: Saturdays 6-8 p.m. and Sundays from 10.30 a.m. till 12.30 p.m. or by appointment, phone on 7959 4508
Till May 20
Thresholds
An exhibition marking the 75th anniversary of the British Council in Malta. Artist Paula Rego selected artworks from the British Council collection dating from start of the 20th Century, most of them works on paper, prints, drawings and photographs. Showing at St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta.
Till May 31
Aligi Sassu (1912-2006) – Memories on Paper
A collaboration between Heritage Malta’s National Museum of Fine Arts and the Amici dell’Arte Aligi Sassu. This exhibition features 20 works on paper by Sassu. His works are in the futurist and primitivist idiom. Showing at the Contemporary Hall at the National Museum of Fine Arts.
Extended till July 29
Metal Magic: Spanish Treasures from the Khalili Collections
A selection of works from the Khalili Collections is showing at the Grand Salon of the National Museum of Archaeology.
Concerts/Music
April 28
La Traviata
An opera by Giuseppe Verdi in a production by the Salzburger Festspiele. Natalie Dessay will put on the red dress in Willy Decker’s stunning production, in her first Violetta at the Met. Matthew Polenzani sings Alfredo, Dmitri Hvorostovsky is Germont, and Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium. Encore Screening at 7 p.m.
April 28
Celebrity Concert for Europe
The Sliema Philharmonic Society is presenting its annual concert at the Auditorium Sir Temi Zammit, University, Msida at 8 p.m. The band will be conducted by Mro Ronnie Debattista together with the special participation of tenor Ludwig Galea and soprano Karen Camilleri. More information can be obtained from www.sliemabandsacrocuor.org.
Performing Arts
April 27-29
Becky Shaw
Written by award-winning writer Gina Gionfriddo, Becky Shaw is about a blind date gone bad. Directed by Anthony Bezzina, the cast features Isabel Warrington, Malcolm Galea, Laura Best, Toni Attard and Sue Scantlebury. Showing at St James Cavalier, Valletta. Performances start at 7.30 p.m.
April 27-29
Arsenic and Old Lace
MADC presents this black comedy classic play by Joseph Kesselring directed by Josette Ciappara. Showing at the Manoel Theatre, performances start at 8 p.m.
Others
April 29
In Guardia Parade
A historical re-enactment that portrays an authentic event that took place regularly inside Fort St Elmo featuring the inspection of the fort and its garrison by the Grand Bailiff of the Order of the Knights of St John in charge of military affairs. The show begins at 11 a.m.
April 29
The annual spring fete at the Msida Bastion historic garden organised by Din l-Art Ħelwa will be held between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Msida Bastion Garden can be reached by following indications down along the entrance to Hotel Excelsior.
Till May 1
International Fireworks Festival
The 11th edition of the International Fireworks Festival has this year been extended to various localities across the Maltese Islands, focusing on the Valletta Grand Harbour in the last three days. For further information please e-mail: fireworks@visitmalta.com or call 2291 5000.
Feasts
May 1
St Joseph the Worker, Birkirkara
May 3
Holy Cross, Birkirkara
Useful contacts
St James Cavalier
Tel: 2122 3200
E-mail: info@sjcav.org
www.sjcav.org
Manoel Theatre
Tel: 2124 6389
bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
www.manoeltheatre.com.mt
To submit a cultural event e-mail: arts@timesofmalta.com