Week of January 22-28, 2007

***Italian Serie A Football--This week's Serie A matchup pits foes Roma against Siena. Don't miss all the action!
Where: Via Foro Italico
When: Sunday 1/28, 14:00 U.K.

***AltaRoma Fashion Show--The exciting and sexy world of Italian high fashion meets under one roof at this annual convention. For three days, the up and coming designers share the catwalk with the old guard. Also: photo exhibitions, art shows, conferences, and many other spectacles.
When: 27-30 January
Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica, Viale Pietro de Coubertin & Tempio di Adriano,
Piazza di Pietra

***Art/History Exhibition: China: The Beginnings of an Empire--ENDING THIS WEEK!!--over 350 items, some on exhibition for the first time outside China, terra cotta figures, jade, and bronze art.
When: Ongoing exhibition until Jan 27, 2007, Sun-Thu: 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat:10am-10:30pm
Where: Scuderie del Quirinale, via XXIV Maggio, 16

***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.
Where: Via San Francesco di Sales, 5
When: Mon-Sat 10-18 hrs.

***Bonnard and Matisse Art Exhibition--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

***The Illiad in Rome--Exhibition--The epic poem comes to life as many different pieces of related artwork are displayed, depicting the characters, events, and places of the famous poem. Revisit the classic poem by journeying through these beautiful artifacts.
Where: Colosseo, piazza del Colosseo. Info 0639967700
When: Until 15 Feb 8:30-16:30. €11, reduced €6,50

***Laocoon--The Origins of the Vatican Museums--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

***Caravaggio Masterpieces--Art Exhibition--With the restoration of Caravaggio's famous "The Callings of Saints Peter and Andrew" complete, it is now on display with many of the master's other famous works. Don't miss the chance to see these works from private collections.
Where: Ala Mazzoniana. Stazione Termini, Via Giolitti
Phone: 06 44 25 21 70
When: Ongoing until Jan 31, 2007, Hours: 10-20
Tickets: €8, reduced €5

Week of Jan. 15-21, 2007

***Italian Serie A Soccer--This weeks showdown pits rivals Lazio against AC Milan in Rome on Lazio's home pitch.
Where: Via Foro Italico
When: Sunday 1/21, 19:30 U.K.

***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.
Where: Via San Francesco di Sales, 5
When: Mon-Sat 10-18 hrs.

***Bonnard and Matisse Art Exhibition--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

***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 27, 2007, Sun-Thu: 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat:10am-10:30pm
Where: Scuderie del Quirinale, via XXIV Maggio, 16

***The Illiad in Rome--Exhibition--The epic poem comes to life as many different pieces of related artwork are displayed, depicting the characters, events, and places of the famous poem. Revisit the classic poem by journeying through these beautiful artifacts.
Where: Colosseo, piazza del Colosseo. Info 0639967700
When: Until 15 Feb 8:30-16:30. €11, reduced €6,50

***Laocoon--The Origins of the Vatican Museums--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

***Caravaggio Masterpieces--Art Exhibition--With the restoration of Caravaggio's famous "The Callings of Saints Peter and Andrew" complete, it is now on display with many of the master's other famous works. Don't miss the chance to see these works from private collections.
Where: Ala Mazzoniana. Stazione Termini, Via Giolitti
Phone: 06 44 25 21 70
When: Ongoing until Jan 31, 2007, Hours: 10-20
Tickets: €8, reduced €5

Week of Jan. 8-14, 2007

**Italian Coppa Italia Football--Don't miss this mid-week battle as Roma takes on Parma.
When: Wednesday, Jan 10, 20:00 UK
Where: Via Foro Italico

***Italian Serie A Football--This weekend's match between Lazio and Siena should be an exciting way to spend a Sunday.
When: Sunday, Jan 14, 19:30 U.K.
Where: Via Foro Italico

***Bonnard and Matisse Art Exhibition--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

***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 27, 2007, Sun-Thu: 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat:10am-10:30pm
Where: Scuderie del Quirinale, via XXIV Maggio, 16

***The Illiad in Rome--Exhibition--The epic poem comes to life as many different pieces of related artwork are displayed, depicting the characters, events, and places of the famous poem. Revisit the classic poem by journeying through these beautiful artifacts.
Where: Colosseo, piazza del Colosseo. Info 0639967700
When: Until 15 Feb 8:30-16:30; from 16 to 18 Feb 8:30-17. €11, reduced €6,50

***Laocoon--The Origins of the Vatican Museums--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

***Caravaggio Masterpieces--Art Exhibition--With the restoration of Caravaggio's famous "The Callings of Saints Peter and Andrew" complete, it is now on display with many of the master's other famous works. Don't miss the chance to see these works from private collections.
Where: Ala Mazzoniana. Stazione Termini, Via Giolitti
Phone: 06 44 25 21 70
When: Ongoing until Jan 31, 2007, Hours: 10-20
Tickets: €8, reduced €5

Week of Jan 1-6, 2007

***HAPPY 2007 FROM FONISOL.COM***


***Andy Warhol--Repent and Sin No More!--Art Exhibition--ENDING THIS WEEK!!--Come see over 80 works by the modern master of Pop Art at one of Rome's best exhibition spaces.
When: Ongoing until Jan. 7, 2007, Tues-Fri: 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-midnight; Sun 10am-9:30pm; Closed Mondays
Where: via della Pace, Near Piazza Navona/Bar della Pace


***Bonnard and Matisse Art Exhibition--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

***Paul Klee--The Berggruen Collection--Art Exhibition--ENDING THIS WEEK!!--Featuring some of the major works from the collections of the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Centre Pompideu in Paris, and from Berggruen's private collection.
When: Ongoing until Jan 7, 2007, Tues, Wed, Thu, Sun 10-7:30; Fri, Sat 10-8:30; Closed Mondays, except Dec 25 and Jan 1
Where: via del Corso, 418


***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