Centre Travel

Seville celebrates April Fair (Fiera de Abril). This fair happens 2 weeks after (Semana Santa) Holy Week. Date:   May 3 to 8 Place:  Seville, Spain

The latest TV-endorsed stage extravaganza rolls into the London Palladium. To Harold Arlen's music and EY  Harburg's lyrics.  Andrew Lloyd Webber himself provides some new songs for john Kane's adaption of cinematic classic.  The Wizard of Oz. Jeremy Sams directs. The production  will make use of the Palladium's restored revolving stage. London Palladium Argyll St W1A 3 AB London Web:   www.wizardofozthemusical.com Dates:   7th to 28th February

Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) One of Mother earth's greatest spectacles and arguably the most impressive, the Northern lights is a natural phenomenon that is best appreciated between 6pm - 1 am  reaching a  peak at approximately 11.30pm. Kippisjarvi, Finland Web:   www.visitfinland.com

The go Zoo Goes Home Extra shows 12 & 13 March  Place: City Theatre, Valletta Tickets:   info 7979 0200 Web:   www.biljetti.com

Sliema light Orchestra in concert Date:   19th February at  20.99hrs             20th February at 19.30hrs Place:   Sir Temi Zammit Auditorium             University of Malta Ticket hotline: 9944 3460                       2131 7137 Ticket sales from:   Sliema Band Club - 34 St Tromphimus Str, Sliema                               Aquamarina - 48, Gzira Road, Gzira                               C & C Techniques - Constitution Street, Mosta

Free concerts with a romantic theme take place on the Piazza dei Signori square over several days.  The town where the tragic romance of Romeo and Juliet took place, Verona in Love, a special event held around Valentine's Day which sees red hearts-shaped lanterns illuminating the streets. Date:  February 12 to 14 Place:  Verona, Italy Web:   www.veronainlove.it

You don't have to go to go to the land of the dragons, emperors, pandas and kung-fu to celebrate Chinese New Year. Commencing at midday in Trafalgar Square, London's Chinese New Year celebrations begin. Lion Dancers perform and the multitude of Chinese restaurants operate on a first-come, first serve basis, so you don't need to book  a table to eat you dim sum. Date:   February 6 Place:  London UK web:    www.londonchinatown.org

Teatru Malta presents                                    Celebrating Lizt  A Concert commemorating the 300th Anniversary from His Birth. Date:   12th February 2011 Time:   20.00 hrs, Teatru Manoel Featuring Concert Pianist  Dmytro Sukhovienko 115, Old Theatre Street, Vallertta T:   (+356) 2124 6389

                                                              Teatru Manoel                                                              proudly presents Yuri Didenko and Arkadi Zenziper In A Unique Two Piano Recital On the 2nd February 2011, 20.00h Performing works by Brahms and Rachmaninov Booking Office:   Monday - Friday   10.00 - 13.00h                                                         17.00 - 19.00h                              ...

                                                                            Spiteri Lucas                                                                                                                                  presents Musicals Live Date:   Saturday 29th January 2011 at 19.30h            Sunday    30th January 2011 at 18.00h Venue:   Catholic Institute Theatre, Floriana Starring:  Roger Tirazona, Lu...

The Secretary Bird A Clever Comedy about Divorce By William Douglas Home With John Montanaro          Kris Spiteri          Lizzie Eldridge          Sarah Jane Attard          Jane Pillow Directed by Barry Calvert At the Manoel Theatre Dates:   289 - 29 -30 January 2011

Malta Philharmonic Orchestra in collaboration with Igor Stravinsky The Solider's Tale Conductor: Michael Laus A magical children's performance for orchestra, actors and dancer with Paul Portelli solider,                                                                                                             Charlotte Stafrace devil                                                                                                            ...

Teatru Manoel and Malta Philharomic Orchestra proudly presents: Progranmme Brahms: Tragic Overtures Saint Saens:   Concerto n1 op 33 in A minor Beethoven:   Symphoney n3 "Eroica" Featuring Latvian Award Winning Conductor Andris Poga Together with Cellist Simon Abdilla Joslin. With the participation of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra: Leader Marcelline Agius Date:   4th February 2011 Time:   20.00hrs Place:  Teatru Manoel 115, Old Theatre Street, Valletta T:   (+356) 2124 6389 Web:   www.teatrumanoel.com.mt

The fair features modern and contemporary art from all over the world. The fair begins on February 16 and general public are permitted entry from February 18. Web:   www.ifema.es/web/ferias/arco./default.html Date:   16 to 20 February Place:   Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I Madrid, Spain  

Europe's most important film festival. More than 19,000 film professionals from 128 countries are accredited for the festival this year. Expect some of the biggest stars in European and International cinema to be in town for the event. web:   www.berlinale.de/en dates:   10 to 19 February Place:   Berlin, Germany

Temple Bar is one of the oldest parts of Dublin City and is famous for its vibrant and unique atmosphere. As well as concerts at the Trad Fest, there will be workshops and films at the Button factory and project Arts  Centre. Dates :     January 26 to 30 Venue:     Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland Visit:   http://templebartrad.com

On the 29 January, the residents in Barcelona's Mallorcan district, Garcia, celebrate Sa Pobla. In a tribute to the patron saint of animals, San Antonio, the people hail the passing drummers , costumed singers and red devils. Bonfires are also lit.

Do not miss the annual Burns Night festivities which celebrate the great Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759 - 1796). Burns suppers are usually served on the poet's birthday (January 25) These festivities are held on the 25 January at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Scotland For more information:   www.robertburns.org

This cultural gala, is a three-week programme.  It starts the New Year with an avalanche of artistic events and also incorporates the lively Australia Day celebrations on January 26. For more information:   www.sydneyfestival.org.au/201 Date:     January 8 to 30 Place:    Sydney, Australia

MPO composer-in-residence Joseph Vella will be conducting the premiere of his latest work, Concerto for Clarinet and orchestra Op 121. Soloist:  Godfrey Mifsud                                                                                     Conductor:  Joseph Vella Tel:   2124 6389 Email:   bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt Web:    www.teatrumanoel.com.mt