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Exhibition of Bonsai trees during the Mdina Medieval Festival

Wednesday, 20 April 2016, 10:18 Last update: about 12 years ago

The origins of Bonsai cultivation can be traced to over 2,000 years ago in China. Initially, a requisite of the Elite classes and cultured in Zen Buddhist monasteries as Penjing (Tray scenery) the art...

Zayn, formerly of One Direction, is appealing on solo debut

Tuesday, 19 April 2016, 16:33 Last update: about 12 years ago

Wait, Zayn was in One Direction? You'll ask yourself that question after listening to his solo album. "Mind of Mine" - which comes a year to the day he officially announced he was leaving 1D - is...

'The Jungle Book' is a dazzling visual experience

Tuesday, 19 April 2016, 15:43 Last update: about 12 years ago

You can practically feel the beating heart of the jungle in Jon Favreau's stunning adaptation of "The Jungle Book," which is easily the most visually dazzling movie to hit theaters this year. Like...

'For the Love of Wine' explores an ancient wine culture

Tuesday, 19 April 2016, 15:22 Last update: about 12 years ago

As children we learn to read starting with ABCs, yet most wine lovers inadvertently skip over the beginning history of the drink they love. France and Italy are often spoken of as the grand old...

Aussie Shield

Tuesday, 19 April 2016, 11:59 Last update: about 12 years ago

78th FIGHTER WING, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE MALTA HISTORY 1952-1954 By Colonel Mark Said AFM Ret’d AUSSIE SHIELD sheds light on the Australian Air Force’s 78th Fighter...

Anthony Hamilton doesn't lose step on new album

Monday, 18 April 2016, 16:30 Last update: about 12 years ago

Soul singer Anthony Hamilton returns to some of his roots on "What I'm Feelin'," his new studio album. The Grammy-winning singer reunited with longtime producer Mark Batson, who co-wrote and...

It's worth stopping into 'Barbershop: The Next Cut'

Monday, 18 April 2016, 15:38 Last update: about 12 years ago

When you come back to a beloved place after many years, sometimes you find all the faces have changed and the vibe is completely different. Not so with Ice Cube's "Barbershop." Though the third...

'Far From True' is latest thriller from Linwood Barclay

Monday, 18 April 2016, 15:17 Last update: about 12 years ago

"Far From True," Linwood Barclay's sequel to "Broken Promise," continues the interweaving tales of the inhabitants of Promise Falls. Barclay does an admirable job of familiarizing the reader with...

The Malta Jazz Festival 2016

Monday, 18 April 2016, 14:48 Last update: about 12 years ago

The Malta Jazz Festival, which is one of the longest running and most highly acclaimed festivals organised by the Malta Arts Council, is back with a new format under the artistic direction of Sandro...

A musical evening with tenor Nico Darmanin

Monday, 18 April 2016, 14:34 Last update: about 12 years ago

A classical music evening with the Maltese tenor Nico Darmanin is being held on Friday, 29 April at 7.30pm at the Music Room, St James Cavalier in Valletta. Supported by Palazzo Prince D'Orange in...

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