The oppressive heat leaves you feeling lifeless. You are caught in a relentless heatwave as temperatures across the Mediterranean soar to record levels. And to make matters worse, the air […]
Culture
Welcome to the section that deals with 'food for the soul' - music, books, art, theatre, movies and TV, events.
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THE HEAT IS ON
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SCREENING OF FILMS THAT FEATURE POPULAR MALTESE POEMS
This year’s edition of Poetry on Film will see two popular Maltese poems; Achille Mizzi’s ‘Kafè’, and Oliver Friggieri’s ‘Il-Lejl f’Dan l-Istazzjon’, made into films for the Malta Mediterranean Literature […]
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PERFORMANCE + COMMUNAL MEAL IN XWEJNI
L-Ikla t-Tajba is both a theatre performance and a culinary experience. The interactive take on the ultimate Maltese meal features ingredients from our past, delicacies from the present, and an […]
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FROM PORTRAITURE TO VIOLIN-MAKING – WINTER COURSES AT THE MALTA SOCIETY OF ARTS
The recently launched list of winter courses at the Malta Society of Arts (MSA) is full of visual, applied and performing arts classes, along with some interesting additions for this […]
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RED ELECTRICK RELEASE SECOND SINGLE WITH THEIR NEW FRONTMAN
Ten years ago, five teenage guys sharing a love for music got together and formed a band. The name they chose was Red Electrick. ‘The end of it all’ was […]
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SUMMER CARNIVAL: HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, TRADITIONAL COMPETITIONS AND MORE
Ever-growing in popularity, the Summer Carnival will take place in two localities. The undoubted highlight will be the ġostra, which is to take place on Friday and Saturday at around […]
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BOOK REVIEW: LOVE, SIMON
Teenage years are awkward for everyone, leaving us with memories of embarrassing moments as well as the good times. Between exams that decide our future and friendships that bloom and […]
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MALTA SOCIETY OF ARTS’ ANNUAL EXHIBITION REVOLVES AROUND SENSES
‘Perception,’ the theme of the Malta Society of Arts (MSA) 2018’s official Members’ Exhibition, is the artists’ journey to explore different modes of expression. Relaunched a short hiatus, the show […]
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UTOPIA IN TENTS AT HOWARD GARDENS
Howard Gardens in Mdina will become a camp-site for Utopian Nights: Inside the Border event. For a whole week, organisers are inviting the public to engage with art in unique and […]
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BRAND NEW MALTESE OPERA TACKLES ASYLUM
Given the political climate, it may come as a surprise that a brand new, original, large-scale opera scripted and staged entirely in Maltese is called Aħna Refuġjati – ‘we are […]
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STREET DANCE COMPETITION WILL OFFER NEW BATTLE CONCEPT
The Red Bull Dance Your Style, will see Malta’s best 16 street dancers from all street dance disciplines on the island compete at Triton Fountain. It pioneers a new battle […]
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MELLIEĦA NIGHTS 2018 WILL CELEBRATE CULTURE, HISTORY, MUSIC AND TRADITION
From ABBA, the Beatles and Tina Turner to legendary Maltese songs – Mellieha Nights are back with a blast. The three-day event will start with a show by Agia Napa […]
