Heritage Malta Cultural Calendar February – March 2011
Friday 11, February 2011
Artistic and cultural events upcoming on the beautiful Mediterranean isle of Malta.
30 January
Life at Sea
Re-enactment of life at the Birgu harbour in the 18th century with guided tours, military drills, a typical market, and other activities connected to life at sea. At the Malta Maritime Museum, Birgu. 9.00 – 17.00hrs. Tickets €5 (adults); €3 (juniors, students; seniors and groups of over 20); €2 (members; groups of over 80).
31 January – 13 February
Curved Silence
An exhibition by artist John Paul Azzopardi at the Contemporary Exhibitions Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. Free entrance. Open Monday to Friday 09.00 -16.30hrs (Last Admission 16.00hrs).
10 February
Open Day - San Pawl Milqi
An opportunity to view the archaeological remains of one of the largest Roman agricultural plants on the Island. Open to the general public on the occasion of the Feast of St Paul. Tours start at 1330hrs and will run every 45 minutes. Last tour will be at 1630hrs.
12 February – 3 April
Vari ProÄ‹essjonali tal-Festa Maltija – Ikoni Ewlenin ta’ Identita’ Lokali u Nazzjonali
Exhibition, thematic event and seminar at the National Museum of Ethnography, the Inquisitor’s Palace in Birgu.
19 February – 20 March 2011
Face Value
A retrospective exhibition of paintings by artist Madeleine Gera at the Contemporary Exhibitions Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. Free entrance. Open Monday to Friday 09:00hrs till 16:30hrs (Last Admission 16:00hrs)
23 February
Art & Wine @ South Street
The first session of the third edition in the series of Art & Wine @ South Street promising interesting discussions over a glass of wine at the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta.
25 February to 15 May
In quest of beauty: Alphonse Mucha 1860-1939
An exhibition of artworks by this world renowned Czech artist, including paintings, lithographs, sculpture, jewellery, photographs, drawings and other artefacts, at the Salon of the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. Further information will be available in the media closer to the date.
28 February
Jewellery in Malta during the Knights Period
A lecture by Francesca Balzan organized by the Malta Branch of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Lecture is open to the general public. Free entrance.
March
Solidarity, Opportunity, Cooperation: Exhibiting projects funded by EEA-Norway Grants 2004-2009 through school pupils’ artistic renditions, Exhibition in the lobby of the National Museum of Archaeology organized by the Maltese Focal Point for the EEA and Norwegian Financial Mechanisms, the Planning and Priorities Co-ordination Division within OPM, of secondary school students’ artistic renditions of projects funded by the EEA-Norway Grants 2004-2009. Projects to be exhibited include the Conservation of Hal Saflieni Hypogeum World Heritage Site which involved the non-invasive 3D Documentation of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum underground complex.
3-30 March
Journeys of Discovery
A selection of Drawings, Paintings and Sculptures with a heritage and environmental theme by Gozo College Primary Students. At the Gozo Area Exhibition Hall, The Citadel, Victoria, Gozo. Free entrance. Open Monday to Friday 09:00hrs till 17:00hrs.
4-9 March
Carnivart
Activities related to Carnival including hands-on activities for the whole family and guided tours. At the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. More details will be available on the website.
March
Art & Wine @ South Street
The second session of the third edition in the series of Art & Wine @ South Street promising interesting discussions over a glass of wine at the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta.
20 & 21 March 2011
Spring Equinox at Mnajdra Temples
Experience the Spring Equinox sunrise from Mnajdra Temples. Tickets can be purchased from all HM sites/museums for the price of €15 per person and €10 for HM members and will include a tour of Mnajdra Temples and access to the Visitor Centre. Limited places. For further information contact 21424231.
26 March – 1 May
Home
An exhibition of paintings by artists Michael von Cube and Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci at the Contemporary Exhibitions Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. Free entrance. Open Monday to Friday 09:00hrs till 16:30hrs (Last Admission 16:00hrs)
March
Albert Ganado Commemorative Exhibition
Exhibition at the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street,Valletta. Open Monday to Friday 09:00hrs till 16:30hrs (Last Admission 16:00hrs)
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