Art Exhibitions
June '08
Ottocento. Da Canova al Quarto Stato
(28 February 2008 -10 June 2008) Scuderie del Quirinale
The first exhibition entirely dedicated to the 19th century painting in Italy. 100 masterpieces provide an overview of the various movement’s starting point.
Sun-Tue from 10am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday from 10am to 10:30 pm
www.scuderiequirinale.it
Pierre Auguste Renoir – Tradizione e Innovazione
(7 March 2008 – 29 June 2008) Complesso del Vittoriano
This exhibition presents about 150 works, lightening the human and artistic story of this famous artist, with a focus on its relationships with Italy.
Monday- Tuesday from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm; Fri. and Sta. from 9:30 am to 11:30 pm ; Sunday from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm.
Roma e l’Egitto- Dalla storia al mito
(27 June 2008 - 28 October 2008) Castel Sant’Angelo
The intense and long relationship between Rome and Egypt is first visible through the many obelisks of the Eternal City, but it shaped also a wide range of artistic representations and stories.
Music Events
May '08
Pop/Rock:
Gigi d’Alessio (6th and 7th May 2008) Gran Teatro
2 dates in Rome for the fans of the Italian popular singer and Neapolitan singer-songwriter.
www.ilgranteatro.it
Jovanotti – Safari Tour (17 May 2008) PalaLottomatica
Concert at home for the roman singer, rapper and song-writer.
www.palalottomatica.it
Morcheeba (18 May 2008) Auditorium Parco della Musica - Sala Santa Cecilia
The famous english band with its caracteristical trip hop, rock, rhythm and blues and pop mix.
www.auditorium.com
Vasco Rossi (28 May 2008) Stadio Olimpico
Big arena for the one of the most loved Italian singers.
June '08
Pop/Rock:
Dinosaure Jr (5th June 2008) Circolo degli artisti
The American alternative rock band in concert.
www.circoloartisti.it
Mark Knopfler (06 June 2008) PalaLottomatica
One of the pillars of the British music, unique date in Rome.
www.palalottomatica.it
Sport Events
May '08
Mille Miglia 2008 (16 and 17 May 2008) Fori Imperiali, Piazza del Popolo
Historical veteran cars step with parade on May 16th, 9pm, and start of the Rome-Brescia Race on May 17th at 6:30am.
www.1000miglia.eu
Race for Cure 2008 (20 May, 10 am) Start at the Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
5km Marathon in the historical center in solidarity with the victims of breast tumor
www.komen.it
Trade Fair Events
May '08
Moa Casa: Mostra di Arredo e Design (25 April 08 – 04 May 08) New Trade Fair Grounds
This event for furniture and design is organized by the Cooperative Moa and presents all the new trends for each room of the house.
www.cooperativamoa.com
Cosmofarma Exhibition (9-11 May 08) New Trade Fair Grounds
Main national and international event in the sector of pharmaceuticals, health care, cosmetics, natural products, nutrition and dieting.
www.cosmofarma.com
ForumPA (12- 15 May 08) New Trade Fair Grounds
Integrated communication project which aims to promote an efficient and direct dialogue between the public administration and the citizens and the improvement of public services.
www.forumpa.it |