Notte Bianca Malta - 4th - 5th October 2008

Notte Bianca in Malta is back for the third consecutive year! This year, Notte Bianca will be held in Valletta on the night of 4th-5th October 2008.

All activities during this night are free of charge, which make them accessible to everyone. Throughout the activities which are organised, one has the opportunity to experience Valletta in a different way, and appreciate the rich culture and heritage which this World Heritage Site offers. Places which are not usually accessible, or which few people know about, are open and given a new lease of life. Above all, it is also an opportunity for artists to showcase their work and talents.

Programme below:

Freedom Square

‘Where Are You From?’an installation by Norbert Attard as part of the International Year of Dialogue

Food and Drink Stalls
Old Opera House

Music from around the world

19.00 hrs David Sammut and his Band

21.30 hrs Spiteri Lucas Band

23.00 hrs Joe Cutajar and Band
Great Siege Square

Gozitan Quarter: Gozitan Crafts, traditions, gastronomy and art

Music from Gozo : Gozitan singers and musicians

21.00 hrs Freddie Mizzi and his big band
St John’s Square

19.30 hrs Concert by the Armed Forces of Malta under the direction of Captain Ivan J. Borg

21.30 hrs Concert by the Police Band with Popular Singers under the direction of Senior Inspector Anthony Cassar
St Francis Church – Republic Street

Liturgical Feast of St Francis

19.15 Solemn Mass with the Church decorated for the occasion

Exhibition ‘St. Francis on Glass’ in the entrance hall of the Friary
St Francis Hall – Melita Street

La Bottega del Presepio

Members of Ghaqda Hbieb tal-Prespju will give a live demonstration of the various stages involved in building a crib and it’s accessories (pasture, palm trees etc)
St Albert the Great College – Old Theatre Street

19.30, 21.00, 22.00, 23.00, 24.00 hrs Tribute to Kilin

Opening of exhibition: Watercolour exhibits of Wayside Chapels and photos portraying Kilin’s life. His books available for purchase; Kilin’s works brought to life by students of St Albert the Great College and his family, including poetry recitals, testimonials, live singing and audio visual presentations.
Hastings Garden

18.30 hrs Children’s Fun and Fantasy Garden

Animation, Crafts, Hands on experience, Puppets, Dance, Theatre, Popular characters

Popeye animation team

19.00 hrs Junior Eurosong Participants Concert

Dance performances by the students of Dance College Studios, choreography by Kim Spiteri
Hastings Garden Entrance

18.30 hrs Climbing and Abseiling on a mobile wall
Auberge d’Aragon – Independence Square

Photographic exhibition of Landscapes, pictorial and illustrative work by Charles Zammit

20.15 hrs Concert by Union Brass Quintet
Auberge de Baviere – St Sebastian Street

Exhibition of antique survey sheets, plans and drawing instruments

Old records will be displayed in the remarkable basement of the Auberge

Audio Visual presentation on the history of the Auberge

22.00 hrs Ghanjiet il-Poplu

A Night with local singers / songwriters including Teddie Zammit, Rita Pace, David Azzopardi, Walter Micallef, Frank O’Neil, Mark Tonna and Corazon Mizzi among others
St Sebastian Street (near Auberge de Baviere)

Tombola organized by the YMCA
Palazzo Parisio (Ministry for Foreign Affairs) – Merchants Street

Courtyard : Exhibition of sculptures in stone and wood by Antoine Farrugia

Pardo Hall : Views of Gozo (1800-1940) exhibition (National Collection)

22.00 hrs Neapolitan songs and arias from Operettas with Vox Lirica
Auberge de Castille

Vocal Concert by Chiara

Flamenco dancing by Rosanna Maya

Artists painting/sketching on site
Auberge d’Italie – Merchants Street

Two Faces One Vision - an abstract art exhibition by Anna Cassar and Anna Miggiani.

Artists will be signing limited printed copies of their works in aid of charity.

22.00 hrs Poetry readings by George Peresso in the cellars

23.30 hrs Barbershop style singing by Moodswing
Casa Rocca Piccola – Republic Street

Guided tours to this historic house museum of the 16th century still lived in by the De Piro Family

Domus Pauli Museum – St Paul’s Street

Sacred Art Exhibits and other precious belongings of the Collegiate Church of St Paul Shipwrecked
Heritage Malta Head Office – Merchants’ Street

The Piper’s Requiem, a painting exhibition by Anton Caruana

Melitensia Book Fair
Il-Bottegin ta’ San Martin- Art Studio – Old Bakery Street

Art Alive – A live Art Exhibition by various artists and a hands-on experience in clay
Independence Square

20.00 hrs Ghana – traditional folk singing (spirtu pront, fil-gholi, makjetti , prejjem etc)

Falconers with trained falcons

20.30 hrs ‘Il-Kummittiva’ – the traditional Gozitan Carnival dance accompanied by live music

Traditional Maltese street market
Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel – Old Theatre Street

21.00, 21.45, 22.30, 23.15 hrs Piano Duo – a recital by pianists Maria Blanco and Giselle Grima
King’s Own Band Club – Republic Street

King Edward VII hall - Exhibition of the club’s treasures
Societa’ Filarmonica Nazionale La Valette – Republic Street

Halls with works of Art opened for viewing

Castille Place (in front of Malta Stock Exchange)

22.00 hrs Fashion show by Charles and Ron
Manoel Theatre – Old Theatre Street

Starts 20.00 hrs to 4am :

Variety programme including popular semi-classical music, magic, illusion and popular plays better known as ‘Il-Farsa’, presented by Gorg Micallef

Exhibition about Maltese illusionists and magicians
Manoel Theatre Courtyard

20.30 hrs Intimate close up magic
Market Square – Merchants’ Street

Wine House and unplugged performances by:

20.30 hrs Carrie Haber

22.00 hrs Chasing Pandora

23.30 hrs Nicky Gravino

01.00 hrs Bitterside

02.00 hrs Eve Ransom
Palazzo Ferreria (Ministry for Social Policy) – Republic Street

21.00, 22.15, 23.45, 01.00 hrs Concerts by Tony Grimaud

Asylum Seekers – A photographic exhibition by Darrin Zammit Lupi in collaboration with Appogg
MITP – St Christopher Street

Il- Manifest tal-Killer – a play in Maltese by Lemonhead productions
National Museum of Fine Arts – South Street

Live model figure painting

20.30 hrs Story telling by Maltese writer Saviour Pirotta
National Library – Republic Square

Audio Visual presentation on activities and services offered by the National Library
National Museum of Archeology – Republic Street

Viewing Our Lady of Porto Salvo and St Dominic’s Parish Church – Merchants’ Street

17.45 hrs Pilgrimage / Procession of our Lady of the Holy Rosary followed by a solemn mass
Our Lady of Victories Church – Victory Street

19.00 hrs Vigil Mass

Talks on History of the Church, previous works of art in the Church, restoration of paintings, it’s past users and present services in this first Church of the Capital

St George’s Square – Republic Street

Pop and Rock stage with concerts by top Maltese talent

18.30 hrs Saving Alexia

19.00 hrs Myth

20.00 hrs Salt

21.00 hrs Sixth Symphony

22.00 hrs Frenzy Mono

23.00 hrs Brit Pop Revival with Joe Brown Band

24.00 hrs Natalie Gauci – winner of Australian Pop Idol with Joe Brown and his band

01.30 hrs Jules Verne

02.30 hrs SCAR unplugged

03.15 hrs Mike Spiteri

Palazzo Castellania (Ministry for Health)

Concerts by the Quacks and Neville Refalo

Tours and viewing of Sir Temi Zammit’s Laboratory and the underground cells and Health Promotion

Palazzo De La Salle – Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce – Republic Street

Exhibition by the Pastels Society of Malta

Free Standing – an exhibition of Sculptures and Ceramics

Exhibition and hands on by the Malta Lace Society

Concert by Mark Galea Guitar Duo

Concert by Ghaxaq Folk Ensemble

Wine tasting
Tal-Pilar Church – West Street

Exhibition of Ecclesiastical Silver
Casino Maltese – Republic Street

Ceramics exhibition by Victor Agius

23.00 hrs, 00:00hrs, 01:30hrs Classical / Contemporary concert by violoncellist and pianist of works by Maltese composer Karl Fiorini
The President’s Palace - St Georges Square

Viewing of the Palace State Rooms , Parliament and Armoury
Rodex Arts and Crafts – Old Bakery Street

Crafts demonstration
Russian Centre for Science and Culture – Merchants’ Street

Sustaining Family Values in the Fast Changing World – a photo exhibition prepared by Department of Family and Youth Policy of the Mayor of Moscow

‘Back in Malta’ – an exhibition of paintings by Valentin Skachokow
Sanctuary Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Old Theatre Street

Artistic Decorations for the chalice (pall) – about 200 exhibits ranging from the 16th to the 20th century
St Augustine Parish Church – Old Bakery Street

19.15Hrs Mass

From 20.45 hrs Sacred Music Concert for Mezzo Soprano and Harp.

Mezzo Soprano: Claire Massa, Harp: Caroline Calleja
Malta School of Art – Old Bakery Street

Exhibition of Art Works from the school collection, including works by Maltese artists who attended the school

Exhibition and hands on demonstration from the School of Art students
St Andrew’s Scots Church – South Street

White Night – Light of the World

Photographic exhibition showing 150 years of the building.
St Barbara Church – Republic Street

20.15, 21.00, 21.45, 22.30 hrs Choral concerts by the Joy Gospel Singers
St James Cavalier – Centre for Creativity

Exhibitions:

Atrium – Evolution of Form - Herman Ciappara

Upper Galleries – 5 Senses 5 Continents

Main Hall – Debbie Caruana Dingli

Studio shop – Five Senses

Cinema:

Films as per schedule

Theatre

20.00 hrs Main theatre - Ippermettili Nitlaq – Ideas Alive

21.30, 23.30, 01.00 hrs Music Room - Enfer ou Ciel, Genna jew Infern – a theatrical performance by Theatrencore about Henri Cartier Bresson, the father of photojournalism born 100 years ago

19.00 to 23.00 hrs Children’s animation in various areas of the centre
St John’s Co-Cathedral – St John’s Square

Viewing of the Co-Cathedral, Oratory and Museum
St John’s Street corner with St Ursola Street

21.30, 22.30, 23.30, 00.30, 01.30 hrs Cole Porter on The Steps - A Dance, Live Singing & Music Performance by Dance Workshop together with Joseph Chircop & Ritienne Azzopardi under the Artistic Direction of Jes Sciberras
Collegiate Church of St Paul Shipwrecked – St Paul’s Street

Viewing
Strait Street between St John’s and Melita

21.30 hrs Ballroom and Latin dancing by Sway Dance Company
Ta’ Giezu Church – St John’s Street

18.15 Solemn mass for the feast of St Francis
St Dominic’s Hall – Merchants’ Street

21.30 hrs Youth Theatre DNA – a theatrical performance by Masquerade
Toy Museum – Republic Street

Exhibition of a large private collection of Old Toys including dolls, trains, tin toys and diecast games
Valletta Football Club – St Lucy Street

Viewing of the premises and Exhibition of Trophies and other acquirements of the local football team
Workers’ Memorial Building – South Street

Museum Egalite’ – Artistic and historical presentation of the Union and workers’ history for the 65th Anniversary

Gallarija Liberte’ – Egyptian Night, - exhibition and Egyptian gastronomy

South Street : Street Photographic Exhibition

Live Entertainment

Monumenti Hajjin

19.15 hrs Great Siege, Sir Paul Boffa, Dun Mikiel Xerri and Queen Victoria monuments

A dramatic satirical presentation depicting highlights of these monuments and what they represent
Shakespeare in the City - various venues in Valletta

20.30 hrs Scenes in Maltese and English from works by William Shakespeare
Upper Barrakka Gardens

China Town and Little Italy – Crafts, traditions, and food from these countries

21.00 hrs Concert by the Academy of Praise and Worship. 40 choristers and 12 piece Live Band

Street hawkers and buskers
Old Bakery Street

20.30, 22.00, 23.30 Dance shows by Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Troupe

20.00, 21.30, 23.00 hrs Urban Echo troupe - hip-hop and breakdance

21.00, 22.15 hrs Fire Show by John Paul Debono

20.45, 22.30 hrs Saxophone Concert by Carlo Muscat
Merchants’ Street

18.30 hrs Japanese Martial Arts Display and shisia competition of Kendo by Maltese Kendo Federation

20.45 hrs Triq ir-Rittmu: Performances by Tetrakis and Daniel Cauchi Percussion Ensembles

21.45 hrs Medieval Knights and Sword Fighting

22.30 hrs Kendo Kata Show

St James Bastion (Central Bank Car Park)

Display of vintage and classic cars from the Old Motors Club (Malta)

Be a passenger for a unique car ride
Festa Street Decorations

Various streets decorated for the occasion. Decorations by the 4 local feasts of Valletta - St Augustine, St Dominic, St Paul and Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Merchants’ Street (between Old Theatre and Melita)

Decorations and activities to celebrate this year dedicated to St Paul, by the parishes in Malta and Gozo dedicated to St Paul (Valletta, Rabat, Safi and Munxar)

Guided tours around Valletta with various themes (meeting place Ordnance Street )

19.00 to 20.00 hrs Children’s tour (every 20 minutes)

20.30 to 21.30 hrs Wining and Dining in the City of the Knights (every 20 minutes)

22.00 to 23.30 hrs Celebrity Houses of Valletta (every 20 minutes)

00.00 to 2.30 hrs Crime and Murder in the City (every 30 minutes)

Sunday morning

10.00 hrs Children’s tour

10.30 hrs Wining and Dining in the City

11.00 hrs Celebrity Houses of Valletta

11.30 hrs Crime and Murder in the City

Santa Croce private chapel – 96 St Ursola Street

Private chapel owned by a priest dating back to 19th Century

Sac. Charles Vella Art Studio – 211E St Ursola Street

Exhibition of sculptures and painting restorations

St James Church – Merchants’ Street

La Semana Santa Espana

An artistic miniature statues exhibition, replica of Semana Santa processions in Spain, by Michael Chetcuti and the Youth Section of St Mary’s Society of Mqabba

Mediterranean Conference Centre

19.30 hrs Voices – Tell Me Why

A fund-raising charity concert of popular songs by Voices, including a 200 strong youth choir and 10 musicians
Valletta – Then and Now

A photographic exhibition by YMCA

Chris and Ben – Acoustic Duo

Various Venues – A duo on acoustic guitar and viola playing a number of popular and classic songs across a variety of styles

German Maltese Circle – St Christopher Street

German Gastronomy and Culture

Parades in various streets of Valletta

19.00 hrs Armed Forces of Malta (Republic, Archbishop’s, Merchant’s, St John’s)