Monday, February 26, 2007

Week of Feb. 26-March 4, 2007

***Italian Serie A Football--Lazio is home again twice this week, as they take on Catania Calcio and Sampdoria in hopes of rising in the Serie A rankings. Don't miss the action!
Cantania Calcio:
When: Sunday 2/28, 14:00 UK
Where: Via Stadio Olimpico
Sampdoria:
When: Sunday 3/4, 14:00 UK
Where: Via Stadio Olimpico

***Bonnard and Matisse Art Exhibition--ENDING THIS WEEK!--many sculptures, watercolors, documents, and other works from many of the greatest museums of the world are on display, providing a glimpse into the lives of these two artists.
Where: Complesso del Vittoriano, via S. Pietro in Carcere
When: Ongoing until Tuesday, February 27, 2007, Mon-Thur: 9:30am - 7:30pm; Fri-Sat: 9:30am - 11:30pm; Sun: 9:30am - 8:30pm

***Laocoon--The Origins of the Vatican Museums--ENDING THIS WEEK!!--The Vatican Museums are the most visited and popular in the entire country of Italy, and this exhibition celebrates the famous statue of Laocoon, discovered in 1506 near one of Nero's homes, as well as the 500th anniversary of the Vatican museums themselves.
Where: Vatican Museum, viale Vaticano. Info 0669883333
When: Ongoing until Feb. 28

***onesixthofasecond--Art/Archetecture Exhibition--ENDING THIS WEEK!!--Catch this before it's too late! Famous architect, Massimiliano Fuksas' genius is on display at the National Museum of 21st Century Art in the form of his drawings, sketches, photos, and models. If you didn't know, Fuksas is building two new buildings in Italy: the Congress Center in Rome, and the Ferarri Research Center in Maranello.
Where: National Museum of 21st Century Art (MAXXI)
When: Tue-Sun 11am-7pm, until Feb 28

***Antique Carriage Exhibition--Over 160 individual carriages on display. Ranging from those used by the royalty of Malta to worker's and farmer's carts, this exhibition examines all forms of horse-drawn transportation.
Where: Via Andrea Millevoi, 693
Phone: 06 51 95 81 12
When: ONGOING EXHIBITION: Tue-Fri 10-13 and 15,30-18,30 hrs. Sat and Sun 9,30-13,30 and 15,30-19 hrs

***The House of Memory and History--A unique place of learning, the house is dedicated to anti-fascist ideas. By studying the past and educating itself about the mistakes made throughout history, the public can help make the future free from tyranny. The house contains audiovisual tours, archives, and features lectures, films, and other displays. A must see for anyone interested in history and the preservation of freedom.
Where: Via San Francesco di Sales, 5
When: Mon-Sat 10-18 hrs.

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