Week of October 30-Novmber 5, 2006

***Art/History Exhibition: China: The Beginnings of an Empire--over 350 items, some on exhibition for the first time outside China, terra cotta figures, jade, and bronze art.
When: Ongoing exhibition until Jan 2007, Sun-Thu: 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat:10am-10:30pm
Where: Scuderie del Quirinale, via XXIV Maggio, 16

***Roma Jazz Festival--Catch the 30th Aniversary of this great event. This year's edition features such great acts as Danilo Rea, The Manhattan Transfer, Dee Dee Bridgewater and the Wayne Shorter Quartet.
ongoing throughout this month.
When: October 29, 2006-November 26, 2006; most concerts at 9 PM, Sunday morning show at 11AM
Where: viale Pietro de Coubertin

***Classical Music Concerts at the Auditorium--performances all month at this beautiful venue. Performances include András Schiff, Christian Zacharias, a tribute to Shostakovich and more.
Where: viale Pietro de Coubertin


***Jazz Concerts--Don't miss great jazz concerts at this classic venue, Alexanderplatz Jazz club. Artists include Joy Garrison, Danilo Rea, Kelvin Sholar, Frank Lacy and Henry Cook, and many others.
Where: via Ostia, 9
When: most concerts begin at 10:30, ongoing until Nov. 19

Week of October 23-29, 2006

***I Solisti dell'Opera--Opera music from "Le nozze di Figaro", "La Bohème", "Tosca", "Il Trovatore", "Rigoletto", "Carmen", "La Traviata" and more--featurinig 1700s attire.
Where: All Saints Church, Via del Babuino,153
When: Oct. 25,27; Doors open at 8pm, concert begins at 8:45pm

***Oktoberfest--Just because you are in Italy doesn't mean that you can't enjoy the classic German celebration. Sausages, beer, costumes, songs and dances.
WHEN: 16 Sept-30 Oct
WHERE: Via della fontanella, 16 b (Piazza del popolo)

***Jazz Concert Series--this month featuring: Dino & Franco Piana Jazz Orchestra, Eddie Gomez Trio, Ada Montellanico and more. Come see great jazz being played in a unique venue--an ex-mobsters house, now renovated and turned into a place of all things jazz. the house features a recording studio, 150 seat theatre, restaurant, and bar.
When: 24,25; 9 PM
Where: Casa del Jazz, Viale di Porta Ardeatina, 55


***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


***Art/History Exhibition: China: The Beginnings of an Empire--over 350 items, some on exhibition for the first time outside China, terra cotta figures, jade, and bronze art.
When: Ongoing exhibition until Jan 2007, Sun-Thu: 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat:10am-10:30pm
Where: Scuderie del Quirinale, via XXIV Maggio, 16

Week of October 9-15. 2006

***Oktoberfest--Just because you are in Italy doesn't mean that you can't enjoy the classic German celebration. Sausages, beer, costumes, songs and dances.
WHEN: 16 Sept-30 Oct
WHERE: Via della fontanella, 16 b (Piazza del popolo)
***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

***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