Heritage Malta have issued their cultural calendar forf events from February to March 2011. Details of the events are as follows:

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). Ticket is also valid for entrance to the Inquisitor’s Palace, Birgu.

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 begins at 1630hrs. For further information contact Mr Ivan Bezzina on 21454125.

12 February – 3 April

Vari Processjonali 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.

12 February – 3 April

A temporary exhibition of miniatures of parochial Festa processional statues

13 February

A thematic event whereby the general public will have the opportunity to interact with craftsmen working on miniatures of statues and accompanying church furniture and objets-d’art. Entrance is at a reduced fee of €2 for adults (HM members and children under 12 years of age enter free).

16 February

A seminar on the multi-faceted relevance of processional statues (18:00 – 20:30hrs – Free Entrance).

For further information contact Kenneth Cassar on 21 663 731.

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.

26 February to 15 May

In quest for 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 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.

4 – 30 March

Exhibition of drawings by primary school children, Gozo College 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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