Englishman Arthur Acton and his American wife Hortense created a garden for all seasons, independent of flowers, at the villa of La Pietra on Via Bolognese, near Florence. Their son, Harold Acton, the last private owner...
There has always been a sumptuously rich literary culture in Romes plethora of libraries and bookshops. However, there is a discrepancy between the abundance of these literary offerings and their accessibility to the gen...
5-17 July 2004. This is a well-established dance festival that attracts a mainly Italian dance public normally starved of international contemporary works. This years calendar does not disappoint, with performances by Ma...
Children aged 5-12 can spend their summer holidays at educational play camps at the Museo Civico di Zoologia, Via U. Aldovrandi 19 (Villa Borghese), until Sept. Activities have a different subject every week, Mon-Fri 08....
5-15 July 2004. This is the event for those who enjoy military bands. They strike up at 21.00 sharp in the wonderful setting of Piazza S. Ignazio which is designed in the shape of a perfect theatre, wings and all. The ba...
The American International Club of Rome (AICR) held its annual awards ceremony for outstanding citizens on Fri 11 June. The awards recognise individuals who have contributed to cross-cultural relations in the internation...
Fans of the English film-maker and artist Derek Jarman will be able to see videos, films, installations, performances and music in Rome until 3 July. There will also be readings by Tilda Swinton, and music by Peter Chris...
Kenya is taking part in the annual festival of the Dionysia cultural centre for the first time. This years initiative, called Playroom Africa, will present aspects of the history, culture, music, theatre and visual arts...
Romes gay pride parade takes place on Sat 3 July. The details of the coulorful parade have not yet been finalised, but will be available from the Mario Mieli cultural association. Furthermore, on Thurs 24 June the Gay Vi...
American Independence day, 4 July, is being celebrated in Rome on Sun 27 June, 16.00-23.00, with an outdoor barbecue party at a pool-side venue. The party is organised by the American Round Table, and tickets cost 25 Eu...
The Miracle Players are back again at the Roman Forum for another summer season. The English-language theatre group presents a show with the usual mix of humour, satire and wit that tells of the facts and myths of the mo...
Mozart's Il Flauto Magico will be performed in Rome's Piazza del Popolo on 22 June at 21.30. The production is the same one that has just finished at the city's opera theatre and will be conducted by Gianluigi Gelmetti,...
3 July-12 Aug 2004. Verdi is the theme of this years summer opera season, which is back at the Baths of Caracalla. It opens with Verdis magnificent Requiem Mass played by the Orchestra del Teatro dellOpera conducted by G...
3-25 July 2004. After years of financial difficulties this international ballet festival, one of Italys oldest, is back in force. This year Genoa is a European capital of culture; money has been poured into the city to m...
3 July-31 Aug 2004. As usual the programme is vast and articulate with sections dedicated to theatre, dance, cabaret, music and lectures. Look out for Lindsay Kemp and Cubas Folk Dance Company.
3 July-6 Aug 2004. This ambitious festival starts with a concert conducted by Lorin Maazel; then the varied calendar continues with a Duke Ellington Gala by the Steve Coleman Tentet (7 July), and then a dance evening wit...
The Third Contact Europe VJ Festival will happen on 1, 2 and 3 of July in Berlin.
The "MOSKAU" in the heart of Berlin will be a meeting point for VJs from all over Europe and abroad. Apart from heavy VJ/DJing there will...
Italy's match yesterday against Sweden proved just how much talent the Italian Azzurri have in their ranks but have failed to click due to bad combinations. The entry of Pirlo, Cassano, Gattuso and a revitalised Del Pier...
One week festival at the end of June will set South Dublin County buzzing to the sounds of Slovenian 'turbo folk', Croatian pop, and Congolese Soukous, as part of a programme that celebrates music, literature, visual art...
Marymount International School is seeking a full time Athletic Director to provide for leadership and coordination among the various sports activities and to facilitate programs th...