Sunday, August 20, 2006

Week of August 21-27, 2006

***Raffaello--From Florence to Rome--Art Exhibition, ENDING THIS SUNDAY!!!--Ongoing Exhibition with over 50 pieces in one of Rome's most prominant museums...the first exhibition dedicated entirely to the old master.
WHEN: Tues-Sun, 9am-7pm; Closed Mondays; ongoing until Sunday, August 27, 2006
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***Photography Exhibition: Henri Cartier-Bresson--Don't miss the famous photographer's exhibit showing many photos of The Eternal City, as well as a collection of portraits.
WHEN: Ongoing until October 30, 2006
WHERE: Museo di Roma - Palazzo Braschi, Via di San Pantaleo


***The Cinema Isle--Rome's film festival is ongoing this week on Tiberina Island, featuring everything from independent films to Hollywood blockbusters, retrospectives, music, dance, fashion shows, multimedia artists, food and wine tastings, and special appearances from all sorts of industry people.
WHEN: 7 June - 3 September 2006. 6pm-3am
WHERE: Tiberina Island--reach the island on foot via the following three bridges: ponte Fabricio, ponte Cestio and ponte Garibaldi. Alternatively, from Piazza San Bartolomeo all'Isola. The best choices for public transport are the 160 and 780 buses.


***Flamenio Antique Market--Every Sunday come and check out the selection of vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles, and antiques.
WHERE: Piazza del Marina, 32, Borghetto Flaminio
WHEN: Every Sunday, 10AM-7PM

***La Soffitta in Garage Antique market--Open every weekend for all you bargain hunters and seekers of the old and interesting. Held Saturday and Sunday in the underground parking garage at the Ostiense train station, come and search for arts, crafts, antiques and other collectibles. Free admission.
WHERE: Piazzale dei Partigiani, metro Piramide, in front of the Ostiense station
WHEN: Every Saturday and Sunday, 9AM-8PM

***Portaportese Flea Market--Every Sunday this classic market has everything imaginable: used clothes, books, antiques, art, and tons more. The biggest and most well-known flea market in Rome. If you are a shopper, don't miss this. Free admission, watch your wallet (pickpockets).
WHERE: Piazza di Portaportense in Trastevere
WHEN: Every Sunday, 6:30AM-2PM

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