This Week in Rome, ItalyWeek of July 31-August 6, 2006
***Billy Joel and Bryan Adams at the Coliseum...FREE!!!!--Teleconcerto 2006 presents this year's edition of the free summer concert with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Billy Joel, to be followed by one of the biggest stars of the 80s Bryan Adams. Both will be performing their biggest hits, so don't miss out!
WHERE: via del Fiori, next to the Coliseum
WHEN: Mon. June 31
***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
***Miracle Players at the Roman Forum--Don't miss this year's production of Caesar...More than Just a Salad--a hysterical take on the life and death of the most famous emperor of ancient Rome. The production is in English, and the material is appropriate for the whole family. FREE ENTRANCE.
WHEN: 16 June - 11 August 2006, Tue & Fri 7.30pm
WHERE: Roman Forum
***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.
***Roma Incontra il Mondo (Rome Meets The World)--Music festival--Rome's annual World Music Festival 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...
***Fiesta! Latin American Music Festival--Ongoing--Rome's annual soiree into Latin American music is underway. Featuring: Los Van Van, Ivete Sangalo and Tito Nieves among many others.
WHERE: Fiesta!, via Appia Nuova 1245
WHEN: Saturday, June 17, 2006-Tuesday, August 15, 2006; Doors at 8:30pm, concerts begin around 10pm
Visit the website here...
***Summer Opera Season at Caracalla has begun!--Annually, Rome's opera house changes venues to the Baths of Caracalla for summer performances with the beautiful ruins as a backdrop. Performances include: La Vestale (The Vestal Virgin), Madame Butterfly, Aida and Turandot. Tickets may be purchased at the Teatro dell'Opera Sundays from 9-1:30pm and Tues-Sat from 9am-5pm or 1 hour before the performance directly at Caracalla.
WHERE: Viale Terme di Caracalla, 52
WHEN: Saturday, June 24, 2006-Wednesday, August 9, 2006, 9pm
Visit their website here...
***Raffaello--From Florence to Rome--Art Exhibition--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
For more information click here...
WHERE: via del Fiori, next to the Coliseum
WHEN: Mon. June 31
***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
***Miracle Players at the Roman Forum--Don't miss this year's production of Caesar...More than Just a Salad--a hysterical take on the life and death of the most famous emperor of ancient Rome. The production is in English, and the material is appropriate for the whole family. FREE ENTRANCE.
WHEN: 16 June - 11 August 2006, Tue & Fri 7.30pm
WHERE: Roman Forum
***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.
***Roma Incontra il Mondo (Rome Meets The World)--Music festival--Rome's annual World Music Festival 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...
***Fiesta! Latin American Music Festival--Ongoing--Rome's annual soiree into Latin American music is underway. Featuring: Los Van Van, Ivete Sangalo and Tito Nieves among many others.
WHERE: Fiesta!, via Appia Nuova 1245
WHEN: Saturday, June 17, 2006-Tuesday, August 15, 2006; Doors at 8:30pm, concerts begin around 10pm
Visit the website here...
***Summer Opera Season at Caracalla has begun!--Annually, Rome's opera house changes venues to the Baths of Caracalla for summer performances with the beautiful ruins as a backdrop. Performances include: La Vestale (The Vestal Virgin), Madame Butterfly, Aida and Turandot. Tickets may be purchased at the Teatro dell'Opera Sundays from 9-1:30pm and Tues-Sat from 9am-5pm or 1 hour before the performance directly at Caracalla.
WHERE: Viale Terme di Caracalla, 52
WHEN: Saturday, June 24, 2006-Wednesday, August 9, 2006, 9pm
Visit their website here...
***Raffaello--From Florence to Rome--Art Exhibition--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
For more information click here...
