Week of June 12-18, 2006
FLIGHT ATTENDANTS STRIKE
June 17: A 24 hour national strike of flight attendants has been announced by the SULT transportation workers union for June 17.
***Around Sound Festival--ENDING JUNE 15!!!--First two weeks of June sees over 90 international Jazz acts performing at the Palma Club in Rome. Don't miss: Bratsch (6 June), also photography exhibits, readings, films, and more on the side stages.
WHERE: 35, Via Giuseppe Mirri, Rome, Roma, Lazio 00159 ROMA, Italy
WHEN: Concerts begin at 10PM
***Cirque de Soleil in Rome--Ongoing--The Cirque du Soleil returns to Italy with "Alegria," which tells a story of democracy, history, art, and the circus...with baroque constumes, stage designs, lights, a variety of atmospheres, music, and theatre...allow yourself to be enchanted.
WHEN: From 28 April 2006 to 24 June 2006, 21:00 hrs
WHERE: Area Spettacoli Fiera di Roma, Via Cristoforo Colombo
More info here...
***Exhibition on Antonello da Messina--For the first time, most of the works of this great artist of the 15th century are together under one roof. The public can view his portraits, depictions of the crucifixion, and his most famous work, "San Girolamo nello studio."
WHERE: Scuderie del Quirinale Via XXIV Maggio 16
WHEN: from Sunday to Thursday 10.00 - 20.00, Friday and Saturday 10.00 - 22.30
N.B.: THE EXHIBITION IS RUNNING UNTIL JUNE 25
***Roma Incontra il Mondo (Rome Meets The World)--Music festival--Opening this week!!--Rome's annual World Music Festival kicks off on the 14th and goes on until August 7. From Jamaica to Poland, India to Nigeria, and all points in between, come and sample various artists from all over the grid, including: Stuart Copeland (of Police fame), the Wailers, Jamaica's Capleton, The Flaming Lips, Buju Banton, and many, many more! The venue is in one of Rome's largest parks and a former hunting lodge. It is a beautiful green area to catch a show, and also an economic option with most daily tix at 6-8 Euros.
WHERE: Villa Ada, On the NE side of Rome, close to the Via Olimpica area. Entrance is from Via Di Ponte Salario. Take bus 86, 92 or 310 from Termini train station.
WHEN: 14 June - 7 August 2006, 10PM
Check out a complete list of dates here...
***ROGER WATERS IN CONCERT--ONE NIGHT ONLY--Rome's rock and roll summer continues with the former member of Pink Floyd headlining. You know all the hits, now come and see them live, plus new material.
WHERE: Stadio Olimpico, Via del Foro Italico
WHEN: 16 June
June 17: A 24 hour national strike of flight attendants has been announced by the SULT transportation workers union for June 17.
***Around Sound Festival--ENDING JUNE 15!!!--First two weeks of June sees over 90 international Jazz acts performing at the Palma Club in Rome. Don't miss: Bratsch (6 June), also photography exhibits, readings, films, and more on the side stages.
WHERE: 35, Via Giuseppe Mirri, Rome, Roma, Lazio 00159 ROMA, Italy
WHEN: Concerts begin at 10PM
***Cirque de Soleil in Rome--Ongoing--The Cirque du Soleil returns to Italy with "Alegria," which tells a story of democracy, history, art, and the circus...with baroque constumes, stage designs, lights, a variety of atmospheres, music, and theatre...allow yourself to be enchanted.
WHEN: From 28 April 2006 to 24 June 2006, 21:00 hrs
WHERE: Area Spettacoli Fiera di Roma, Via Cristoforo Colombo
More info here...
***Exhibition on Antonello da Messina--For the first time, most of the works of this great artist of the 15th century are together under one roof. The public can view his portraits, depictions of the crucifixion, and his most famous work, "San Girolamo nello studio."
WHERE: Scuderie del Quirinale Via XXIV Maggio 16
WHEN: from Sunday to Thursday 10.00 - 20.00, Friday and Saturday 10.00 - 22.30
N.B.: THE EXHIBITION IS RUNNING UNTIL JUNE 25
***Roma Incontra il Mondo (Rome Meets The World)--Music festival--Opening this week!!--Rome's annual World Music Festival kicks off on the 14th and goes on until August 7. From Jamaica to Poland, India to Nigeria, and all points in between, come and sample various artists from all over the grid, including: Stuart Copeland (of Police fame), the Wailers, Jamaica's Capleton, The Flaming Lips, Buju Banton, and many, many more! The venue is in one of Rome's largest parks and a former hunting lodge. It is a beautiful green area to catch a show, and also an economic option with most daily tix at 6-8 Euros.
WHERE: Villa Ada, On the NE side of Rome, close to the Via Olimpica area. Entrance is from Via Di Ponte Salario. Take bus 86, 92 or 310 from Termini train station.
WHEN: 14 June - 7 August 2006, 10PM
Check out a complete list of dates here...
***ROGER WATERS IN CONCERT--ONE NIGHT ONLY--Rome's rock and roll summer continues with the former member of Pink Floyd headlining. You know all the hits, now come and see them live, plus new material.
WHERE: Stadio Olimpico, Via del Foro Italico
WHEN: 16 June
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