Notte Bianca 25 th and 26 th September 2010 Programme 1 Upper Barrakka Gardens Wine Garden Live Bands 6.00pm The Creepers 8.15pm Skimmed 9:15pm Mark Spiteri & Band 10.30pm Chris & Moira 12.00am Eve Ransom 1.30am Saving Alexis 8.00pm Firing of the Saluting Battery by Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna Observing of Celestial Objects The Astronomical Society of Malta 2 Castille Place (in front of Malta Stock Exchange) 6.00pm onwards Classical & Folk Music - The Klezmer Trio from Musique de Chambre An Evening of Romantic Music - Barocco Cultural Events 3 St James Bastion (Central Bank Car Park) Egyptian Band Ana Masry Sequins in the City Oriental Dance Ya Habibi School of Middle Eastern Dance Middle Eastern Dance Fringe Benefits International Dance Company Classic Sports Car Club Malta Car Show (Drop-off/Pick-up Point) 4 Central Bank of Malta Castille Place The Central Bank of Malta Numismatic Collection Currency Exhibition 5 St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity 2.00pm M3P Inaugural Symposium His Chair - Video and Photographic installation Jess Flood-Paddock & Spartacus Chetwynd - Malta Contemporary Arts Foundation St James Cavalier Children's Summer Club Exhibition Malta Cine Circle presents - Images from the Past (a selection of historical video from the past 50 years of the Malta Cine Circle) Children's fun and games. Creativity sessions for all the Family 6 Hastings Garden Kids Area 5.30pm onwards. Sail into a Fairytale games, story telling, music and theatre for children with the Cheer up Animation Team 6.00pm every hour. Storytelling with Puppets Rita Antoinette Borg 7 St John s Cavalier Cavalier Street Addio del Passato : a theatre installation project with Pino Scicluna based on the internati in Malta during the 2 nd World War
8 Hastings Garden M3p Alternative music concert 6.30pm Synergy 7.30pm Overouts 8.30pm R.A.S. 9.15pm Memento Nostri 10.00pm Loathe 11.00pm The Lesser Gods 12.00am Norm Rejection 1.00am Forsaken 9 Ċentru Servizz Anzjan 3 Old Mint Street Exhibition of works by the elderly at the Residential Homes for the Elderly and audiovisual presentations Entertainment and folklore with talent by the elderly 7.20pm to 10.40pm every 40 minutes Discussion 10 Parliamentary Secretariat for Small Business and Land Old Mint Street Keeping the records straight - A selection of antique volumes from the National Notarial Archive including the Cantilena of Pietro Paolo Caxaro the first example of written Maltese dating back to 1533. 11 National Museum of Fine Arts South Street Viewing of Museum Exhibtion: Emvin Cremona: Shaping a modern identity in Malta s philatelic collection (1957-1979): An exhibition of philatelic material exploring particular aspects of the work of artist Emvin Cremona in this field. In conjunction with Maltapost plc. At the Contemporary Hall. Exhibition: Archaeology of the Future: An exhibition of paintings by Russian artist Galina Troizky at the Loggia Exhibition curated by Heritage Malta Holland Baroque Society: an ensemble from Utrecht will be performing live baroque music during the night inside the galleries of the museum 12 Ministry of Finance, the Economy and Investment South Street 9.00pm; 10.30pm Caroline Calleja - The Enchanting Harp Exhibition Maiolica from the National Collection 13 Workers Memorial Building South Street 8.00pm; 9.30pm; 11:00pm Jazz/funk unplugged band - In Beat 6.30pm; 12.00am 4 th System Clarinet Quartet 14 City Theatre Old Bakery Street 10:00pm; 12:00am Charles & Ron Fashion Show 15 Guided Tours - Ordinance Street 7.00pm; 7.30pm; 8.30pm; 9.00pm Children Stories at Valletta 8.00pm; 9.00pm; 9.15pm; 9.30pm; 9.45pm The Knights Historic Walk 10.00pm to 11.00pm; every 15 minutes Corsairs and Pirates Tour 11.15pm to 1.45am; every 30 minutes Haunted Houses of Valletta
11.30pm to 2.00am; every 30 minutes City of Crime Sunday morning 09.30am & 11.00am Children Stories at Valletta 10.00am & 12.00pm Corsairs and Pirates Tour 10.30am & 11.30am The Knights Historic Walk 16 St Andrew s Scots Church South Street 6.00pm to 1.00am Viewing of Church Musical interludes throughout the evening ranging from organ to rock gospel music 17 Galea s Art Gallery Strait Street Echoes - 60 paintings created live during the Malta Arts Festival, Malta Jazz Festival and other events July/August 2010 Jam Band - a changing trio of local musicians 18 Palazzo Ferreria (Ministry of Education, Employment & the Family) Republic Street The Palazzo Ferreria was built in the late 19th century on the site of the Order of St John's arsenal or ferreria, as the private residence for a wealthy wheat importer, Giuseppe Buttigieg and his wife Giovanna Camilleri. 6.00pm to 3.00am Exhibition and on hands works by students from the School of Art Quicksand Duo Live and Unplugged 19 Soċjeta` Filarmonika Nazzjonali La Valette Republic Street The La Valette band has been playing in the streets of Valletta since the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in July 1875. Viewing of Society Archives 20 St Barbara Church Republic Street 8.00pm to 12.00am Concert by Stargate String Quartet 21 Old Opera House Ruins 6.00pm - every hour La passion del Tango Argentino Charlene Farrugia & Franko Bozac; Duo Mascagni In collaboration with MITC & GHRC 22 Our Lady of Victory Church Victory Square This was the first church built in Valletta to commemorate the victory over the Turks during the so-called Great Siege of 1565. 23 Auberge de Castille The original Auberge was built by the renowned Maltese architect Girolamo Cassar in 1574. It was extensively re-modelled and virtually rebuilt in 1741, the present plan of the imposing structure attributed to Andrea Belli. State and official rooms will be opened for viewing Joy Gospel Singers Armed Forces of Malta Opening of part of underground passage way at the Auberge de Castille Letteratura taħt l-art Poetry Reading for children and adults by Maltese Poets Norbert Bugeja and Adrian Grima
24 Café Micallef St Paul s Street 7.00pm to 3.00am Jesmond Griscti solo guitar 25 Palazzo Parisio (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Merchants Street Built in the late 18th century, the Palazzo became Napoleon's headquarters during his short visit in Malta. It is named after Chevalier Paolo Parisio Muscati, a Neapolitan Maltese nobleman who played an influential role during the latter years of the Order of St. John s rule in Malta. 26 Auberge d Italie Merchants Street Built in 1574. The ornate arms above the entrance were made for Grand Master Gregorio Carafa. Sacred Spaces - Exhibition of Paintings and Sculptures by Antonio Mifsud 6.00pm every hour Classical music - Lang Quartet Photo Exhibition The Maltese Coast 27 The Missions Office 7 Merchants Street Exhibition & ongoing presentation on the Life of Mother Theresa, including her relic Exhibition on Mons. Cilia, founder of the Missions Office in Malta Exhibition of Cribs from different Countries 28 Palazzo Castellania (Ministry for Health, the Elderly and Community Care) Merchants Street Sir Temi Zammit Laboratory The Dungeons of Palazzo Castellania Natura - Wood & Stone Sculpture Exhibition by Mario Agius Exhibition Valletta Glass Display and Sale of fruit and vegetables Health Promotion Information Desk 29 St Francis Church Republic Street 5.15pm; 6.30pm; 8.00pm Mass La Bottega del presepio from Ghaqda Hbieb tal-presepju 30 National Museum of Archaeology Republic Street Educational activities for the whole family. At the Lecture Room Exhibition: Bamboo Weaves and Straw Weaves: An exhibition exploring the use of bamboo and straw to produce artistic, functional artefacts. In conjunction with the Chinese Cultural Centre. At the Grand Salon. Exhibition: Latest Heritage Malta Major Acquisitions. An exhibition of recent acquisitions by Heritage Malta including works of art acquired from the late Dr Borg Olivier auction At the Medieval Hall. 31 Dance Hall Avenue - Strait Street between St John s and Melita Street 6.00pm - every hour Interactive Ball Room Dancing All Night - Sway Dance Company 6.30pm - every hour Hip Hop & Break Dancing - Urban Echo 32 Din l-art Ħelwa premises Melita Street Blue campaign photographic and Marine Biodiversity exhibition competition for the environment 8.00pm & 9.45pm WAVES OF LIFE A documentary on the marine biodiversity
33 2_22 Great Siege Road Johnny Cash Tribute Band 34 St Augustine Parish Church Old Bakery Street The foundation stone was laid in 1571 according to the plan of Geralomo Cassar. The church was rebuilt in 1765 according to a plan of Giuseppe Bonnici. 35 Rodex Arts and Crafts Old Bakery Street Street paintings of Valletta 36 Il-Bottegin ta San Martin Art Studio Old Bakery Street Art Alive art exhibition and hands-on experience, including wood carving www.bottegin.com 37 Burlesque 1 Strait Street between St John and St Lucy Street Vaudeville Circus The Dazzle Troupe 38 Great Siege Square 7.00pm Freddie Mizzi Band 9.30pm No Business Like Show Business with Joe Cutajar & Paul Abela Big Band 39 King s Own Band Club Republic Street An exhibition of the Band Club s treasures in the hall of King Edward VII MEUSAC MEUSAC will provide an info point along with 2 multimedia displays featuring the EU s CAP and the EU themed children s cartoon The Magical Adventures of Tommy & Rosy. 40 San Giovanni Café & Restaurant- St John s Square Busuttil & Co. Band 41 St John s Square 9.30pm Concert by the Police Band under the direction of Senior Inspector Anthony Cassar 42 St John s Co-Cathedral St John s Square Built between 1573 and 1578, having been commissioned in 1572 by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière as the conventual church of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller of St John. 7.00pm 12.00am Viewing of St John s Co-Cathedral, Oratory and Museum including works by Caravaggio and Mattia Preti. 43 Bridge Bar Area & Victoria Gate Marc Galea Jazz Duo 44 St Ursula Street Art Installation 1920 s GennArti Grupp 45 St. Barbara Bastions Art in the City a market for artists
46 Domus Pauli Museum St Paul s Street Sacred Art Exhibits of the Collegiate Church of St Paul Shipwrecked 47 Old Theatre Street & Felix Street Art Installation ZekZik U Wahedhom Pauline Micallef & Malicia and Rita Dabrowicz 48 Old Market Place Everest Experience Challenge 8000 49 Dar l-ewropa St Paul Street 7.30pm 2.00am General viewing of Dar l-ewropa 7.30pm 2.00am Nocturnal an exhibition of night scenes (acrylic on canvas) by artist C.S. Lawrence, accompanied by Sean Camilleri s mixed media recycled metal 7.30pm 8.30pm Classic Pop Music by Junior College Orchestra 8.00pm 9.30pm Renzo Spiteri on drums and percussion and Davinia Hamilton vocals 9.00pm 10.00pm Stars for 2020 European Union Youth Orchestra 10.00pm - 2:00am Flickering carousel. 11.2 decades of European cinema short films by Kinemastik 50 Market Square Silent Disco with DJ Ruby and friends Light Installation White Night 51 Merchant Street 6.00pm Cruz & Harvey Unplugged 8.30pm 2Enjoy FEET - a photographic installation by Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci, Josephine Vassallo and Omar Camilleri 52 National Library Republic Square Built between 1776 and 1796, the National Library was inaugurated by the British Civil Commissioner in 1812. In 1976, the Library was officially designated as the National Library of Malta and became solely a research and reference Library. 6.30pm to 12.30 am - Respicite Astra: A Historic Journey in Astronomy through Books 53 The President s Palace - St George s Square The Palace of the Grandmasters, currently known as the Presidential Palace, was built in the 16th century to the design of the Maltese architect Girolamo Cassar. This Palace continues to serve as a vibrant centre of political and administrative activity since it houses the Office of the President, the House of Representatives and several important Government offices. There will be a free entrance to the Palace Armoury and Palace State Rooms 7.00pm Leone Goes Pop 3 rd edition with Leone Band Club, Gozo Unione Brass Quintet Vox Lirica 54 Republic Square The Square, located right in front of the National Library of Malta is the home of the statue of Queen Victoria. The statue was sculpted by Giuseppe Valente and erected
in 1891 to commemorate her 50th. It continues to preside over the square still commonly known as Pjazza Regina. 55 Casino Maltese Republic Street 8.00pm; 10.00pm; 12.30am Pinocchio with Maltese writer Pierre J. Mejlak La Vera Storia di Pinocchio Piccolo Teatro di Milano in collaboration with Compagnia del Sole with the participation of Flavio Albanese and Maestro Roberto Vacca 7.00pm; 10.30pm Pianoforte Recital - Roseanne Bellizzi 9.00pm; 11.30pm Voice & Pianoforte Recital - Bernard Busuttil & Roseanne Bellizzi 56 St Georges Square Music for Empty Spaces with Simon Vella, Chiara and Christian Borg, Mike Spiteri, Paul Giordimaina, Joseph Aquilina and Simone Attard 5.30pm onwards Tini Minuta Fransina Abela Brincat Piano Studio Young musicians 6.30pm - Fire Play Malta 10:00pm Police Precision Drill Team 57 Burlesque 2 Strait Street between St Lucy and Old Theatre Street Vaudeville Circus The Dazzle Troupe 58 Valletta Football Club St Lucy Street Viewing of the premises & trophies 59 Manoel Theatre Old Theatre Street 7.00pm repeated every 90 minutes Insights - Incite Motion School of Dance Red Tape Dance Company Contact Dance Company Gisele Grima & Marisha Bonnici Vocal and Harp Trio Recital Sala Isouard Lydia Buttigieg 60 Sanctuary Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Old Theatre Street An exhibition of white thread embroidery in the Sanctuary Portico, as well as a set of photos of the Basilica dating from 1866 to 1950. 61 St Paul s Anglican Pro-Cathedral Independence Square Commissioned by Queen Adelaide during a visit to Malta in the 19th Century. Building started in 1839 and was completed in 1844. Organ Concert - Dr Hugo Agius Muscat 62 Independence Square In the centre of Independence Square stands the monument entitled Dun Mikiel Xerri u Shabu. Dun Mikiel Xerri was one of the leaders of the Maltese uprising against the French occupation in 1798 and for which the patriot was executed. Naturalment Malti in collaboration with the Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs Maltese Folk Singing with Grezzju Dalli il-garawa, K.Vella id-danni, il-paj, Rene tas-sabiħa Malta Crafts Council Artisan Market
63 Auberge d Aragon (Ministry for Justice and Home Affairs) Independence Square Situated in Independence Square, this is the oldest of the seven Auberges built by Girolamo Cassar in 1571, and one of only two which have survived in their original condition. Serata Siciliana by Maleth Theatre Company - La Giara ta Pirandello; La Lupa ta Verga and Sicilian Singing 64 Bocconcì Spaghetti Tango Food with a passion for Tango 65 Omerta` Trattoria & Wine Bar Old Bakery Street D Weegz live band Reflections - Photographic Exhibition by Reuben Chircop Painting Exhibition by Le Makoo Painting Exhibition by Therese Briffa 66 Italian Cultural Institute St Georges Square Screening of Italian films 6.00pm Italia, Opera Unica 8.30pm La Dolce Vita (Federico Fellini) 11.30pm Baaria (Giuseppe Tornatore) 67 St Christopher Street Patches - Street Market & installations 68 Messina Palace (German Maltese Circle) St Christopher Street The Paul Busuttil Brass Trio, German food and drink. Exhibition Perception of the Berlin Wall featuring paintings by Maltese and German school children 69 Merchant Street Art Installation A Journey through the senses Veronique Cassar 70 Heritage Malta Head Office Merchants Street Exhibtion - Unframing Migrants: An exhibition of photographs by Kasia Puekert. Live events will be organised during the evening. 71 Jesuits Church The Jesuits' Church is one of the oldest churches in Valletta, and one of the largest in the diocese. The site, comprising a college and a church is bounded by four streets occupying the whole area. St Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus in 1534. Viewing of Church 72 MITP St Christopher Street Theatre: Piano Pianissimo Bla Fifra original comedy by Narcy Calamatta Aula Manga Old University: Il-Vapur tal-art f Malta audio/visual documentary by the Department of Information (DOI) with the assistance of Transport Malta (TM) Komiks tas-sikkina- MALTA COMIC CON The Girl, The Paper & The Box - Rubberbodies
73 St Christopher s Street Art Installation Measure the Light Cynthia Agius 74 Archbishop Street Art Installation Mitologia Joseph Cilia 75 Lower Barrakka Gardens Iċ-Ċirklu tal-kummidjanti IĊ-ĊIRKLU TAL-KUMMIDJANTI with ZOO, Joe Demicoli and Veronica u Joe id-dulli 6.00pm; 7.00pm; 8.00pm; 9.00pm; 10.00pm Interactive Drama for children 6.30pm TACT 7.30pm Malta Academy of Performing Arts 8.30pm Frenzy Mono 9.30pm Fakawi 10.30pm Explicit Unplugged 12.00am RiSe 1.00am The Sky is Punk 76 Our Lady of Porto Salvo and St Dominic s Parish Church Merchants Street Il-Parroċċa ta Sidtna Marija tal-portu Salv u San Duminku twaqqfet fit-2 ta Lulju 1571 b digriet papali mogħti mil-papa San Piju V. Exhibition Fraternities in the Church s Tradition 77 Palazzo De La Salle Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce Republic Street The seat of the Society from June 1923. 7.00pm to 12.00am 9 th National Arts Competition and Exhibition 78 Malta School of Art Old Bakery Street Exhibition from School of Art Collection paintings, sculpture, guilding & etching 79 St Dominic Street Art Installation Do you See What I See Christine Attard 80 Auberge de Baviere St Sebastian Street Auberge de Bavière (1696) was originally built as a private palace, which from 1784 was used for the accommodation of Bavarian and English knights. Live Band - Val Valente Band 7.00pm 12.00am Mithras Sword Club 9.00pm Fire Play Malta 11.30; 12.30am; 1.30am Courtyard: Advanced Decomposition - Art installation / exhibition and contemporary music concert by Walter Vella 81 National War Museum The museum mainly represents Malta s important military role in the post-1800 period under British colonial rule, especially during World War II, when the island became one of the most bombed countries in Europe. Viewing of Museum 82 Malta Experience
19.00pm; 20.00pm, 21.00pm; 22.00pm; 23.00pm; 12.00am View Malta s most important historical events in an educational, informative and entertaining way 11.00pm Fire Play Malta Classic Sports Car Club Malta Car Show (Drop-off/Pick-up Point) 83 Phoenicia Ballroom International Cat Show - This event would be the first show the MFGC is presenting for the season. All members of the public are invited to vote for their favourite cat. Notte Bianca with the MPO The music of the string, wind and brass ensembles of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will be entertaining visiting patrons at this year s Notte Bianca. Colour Codes Musical Events Exhibitions Tours Dance & other performing arts Theatre Parades, Reenactments and displays Religious