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Thursday 29 July 2010
Events Venice
Giacomo Favretto
From 31/07/2010 to 21/11/2010
The exhibition traces Giacomo Favretto's artistic productions. He was one of the most important artists of the Ventian paintings in the 19th century.
Where: Correr Museum
Historical Regatta
On 05/09/2010
Historical Boat Parade. Held every year on the first Sunday in September, this is the regatta of excellence, enthralling the Venetians and attracting a crowd of enthusiastic tourists.
Where: Canal Grande
Events Milan
Burri and Fontana in Brera
From 16/06/2010 to 03/10/2010
The exhibition compares a selection of works by Burri with Fontana, two important Italian artists of the XX century.
Where: Pinacoteca di Brera
Milano jazzin' festival
From 12/07/2010 to 02/08/2010
The event features concerts with the best Italian and foreigner jazz musicians and a cast of the highest international level, with the most famous singers who will perform live in the city.
Where: Civic arena
Events Rome
Cinema. International festival of Rome
From 28/10/2010 to 05/11/2010
The festival is dedicated to cinema lovers and involves the whole metropolitan area, from the city to its periphery. There will be many films and collateral events.
Where: Rome, various places
July plays well
From 26/06/2010 to 01/08/2010
The festival features concerts by Italian and international musicians, to delight the public. Check the official programme on the website.
Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica
Events Florence
Caravaggio and Caravaggesques in Florence
From 22/05/2010 to 10/10/2010
The exhibition celebrates the 4th anniversary of Caravaggio's death and presents more than 100 paintings by the great Master and other artists of the "Caravaggesque season", including Gerrit Honthorst, Cecco del Caravaggio and Spadarino.
Where: Palatine Gallery at Palazzo Pitti and Uffizi Gallery
Paris is well worth a mass
From 15/07/2010 to 02/11/2010
The exhibition celebrates Henry IV, the king of France and Navarra. The Medici paid tribute to the King commissioning art works to the Florentine academic painters. On display, canvas, books, engravings, drawings, paintings, sculptures and other works.
Where: Museum of Medici Chapels
Events Naples
Life of Michelangelo
From 02/06/2010 to 23/08/2010
The exhibition traces some of the most important stages in the life and artisti career of Michelangelo. On display letters, drawings and sketches.
Where: Naples archaeological museum
Pompei and Vesuvio
From 30/03/2010 to 01/08/2010
The exhibition is dedicated to Pompei, its history and the archeological sites and promotes the culture of volcanic risk prevention.
Where: Pompei archeological site
Events Palermo
Fabrizio De Andrè. The exhibition
From 25/06/2010 to 10/10/2010
Palermo celebrates Fabrizio De Andrè in the 10th anniversary of his death.
Where: Ex Deposito Locomotive Sant'Erasmo
Silver from Morgantina
From 05/06/2010 to 05/08/2010
The exhibition collects silver works found in Morgantina, a town of Sicily, coming from the Metropolitam Museum of Art of New York.
Where: Salinas archaeological Museum
Events Catania
Athens to Catania
From 09/07/2010 to 07/11/2010
The exhibition presents a selection of works by 18 artists selected by Xenia Kalpaktsoglou, Polydoros Karyofyllis and Augustine Zenakos. These artists participated in the I and II Art Biennale in Athens.
Where: Palazzo Valle
FIVB Men's volleyball world championships
From 29/09/2010 to 01/10/2010
The best international athletes will participate in the event, offering shows and entertainment.
Where: Palanesima
Districts
Events Versilia
Una rotonda nel blu
From 18/06/2010 to 12/08/2010
The festival features a show every Friday in one of the bars, restaurants and clubs on the promenade. The final evening will be held on Thursday 12th August near Pontile Bellavista Vittoria.
Where: Camaiore - Promenade
Puccini Festival
From 16/07/2010 to 22/08/2010
The Puccini Festival is dedicated to great operas and hosts, every year, important Italian and international peolple. The calendar features concerts, operas and ballets. Check the official programme on the website.
Where: Viareggio - Belvedere Puccini Torre del Lago
District Versilia
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Events Salento
La notte della Taranta
From 13/08/2010 to 28/08/2010
La Notte della Taranta is the greatest music festival dedicated to revival and enhancement of Salentine pizzica. It includes many events in various towns of the Salento region. The final concert takes place in Melpignano on August 28. Check the official programme on the website.
Where: Melpignano - Various towns in Salento region
Pablo Picasso
From 12/06/2010 to 26/09/2010
An exhibition dedicated to the great Master of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso. On display 83 works: ceramics, oil paintings, graphic works and engravings.
Where: Otranto - Castello Aragonese
District Salento
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Events Coast of the Etruscans
Etruscherie
From 23/07/2010 to 15/08/2010
The event features an archaeolgical exhibition with reconstruction of objects and costumes of Etruscans from 23 July to 3 August. Guided tours to the archaelogical areas of Tane and Pallazoni are scheduled on 25 July, 1, 8 and 15 August.
Where: Bibbona - Piazza del Forte
Bolgheri Melody Festival
From 18/07/2010 to 31/07/2010
The festival features shows of music, dance and theatre with Italian and internatinal leading artists.
Where: Castagneto Carducci - Arena Maria Incisa della Rocchetta, Bolgheri
District Coast of the Etruscans
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Events Riviera dei Fiori
Palio del mare
From 15/08/2010 to 15/08/2010
This is a re-enactment of traditions and costume of the ancient Maritime Republics. The event includes parades in costume and a rowing competition among the town districts on the "gozzi", the traditional boats.
Where: Imperia - Various locations
Medieval August
From 28/07/2010 to 11/08/2010
The town is once again pervaded by the medieval atmosphere through re-enactments, shows, regattas, music and other events. Check the official programme on the website.
Where: Ventimiglia - Various locations
District Riviera dei Fiori
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Events Elba island
Elbaman
From 26/09/2010 to 26/09/2010
A super Triathlon competition featuring 3.8km of swimming in the sea, 180km cycling and 42.2km of running.
Where: Marina di Campo
Music from the world
From 07/08/2010 to 08/08/2010
The event features concerts with major artists from the international music scene. This year Gabriell Climi, Al Jarreu e Dj-set Pau + Mac (Negrita) will perform.
Where: Marciana Marina - Centre and seafront
District Elba island
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Events Amalfi coast
White night
From 10/08/2010 to 10/08/2010
The town comes alive till night: events, entertainment and open bars, pubs, hotels and shops, from sunset to dawn.
Where: Praiano - Squares
The sounds of Gods - September/October
From 01/09/2010 to 20/10/2010
The event combines the passion for music with the passion for nature. Each apppointment begins with an excursion on foot to the Sentiero degli Dei, where Italian and international musicians perform in the most inspiring places of this beautiful walking path.
Start from Praiano, Agerola and Positano
When: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 September; 6, 13, 20 October - starts at 10 am
Where: Praiano - Various venues
District Amalfi coast
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