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index --- NEWS

You are reading "City Lights News Milan" (Milano: Luci della Citta'), the recently born monthly newsletter on Milan's cultural life and other events.

If you visit our city, "City Lights News Milan" will be a useful companion for you and help you discover what Milan has to offer. Our newsletter is conceived as an easy-to-consult guide with chapters on concerts, operas, movies, exhibitions and much more. Being online, you can update yourself before leaving home to better plan your time in Milan or, if you wish, reserve seats for shows you do not want to miss. "City Lights News Milan" will give you fresh information every month.

In each issue, you will find a short article on a couple of events we have chosen from the monthly calendar.

Two important exhibitions, held in March at Palazzo Reale, are the most remarkable cultural events of the month in Milan. The first one by the title "Neoclassicism in Italy from Tiepolo to Canova", inaugurated February 24 at the Royal Palace, offers the opportunity to visit some of the magnificent and recently restored rooms, some of which were badly damaged in 1943. Four hundred pieces are displayed, many by important artists such as Goya, Tiepolo, Canova, Bellotto, David and Angelica Kauffmann, Appiani, Valadier and other masters of Neoclassicism. These artists, inspired by the beauty of classical antiquity, managed to enrich and transform the powerful European courts of the mid-1700's and, at the same time, revolutionize the art world. The exhibition shows masterpieces coming from several important European museums (the Uffizi Gallery, the Ermitage, the Vatican Museums, The Capodimonte Collection, etc) and from a number of Italian royal palaces, such as the ones in Caserta and in Stupinigi, the Pitti Palace in Florence, the Royal Palace in Turin. The well designed itinerary offers a complete and clear historical perspective on the second half of the 18th century, a period characterized by major political and social changes.

"New York Renaissance" is the title of the long-awaited exhibition also hosted at Palazzo Reale from March 21 until September 15, showing 95 pieces from the Whitney Museum of New York. The event was made possible through the generous cooperation of the famous New York museum, established in 1930 to promote modern art in America, and now undergoing major restoration. The masterpieces by Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Georgia O'Keeffee, Edward Hopper, Jasper Jones, Rauschenberg and other artists will cross the Atlantic Ocean to bring one of the most significant chapter of American art history to Milan. Do not miss it!

Until March 5th, fashion designers will be presenting their new 2002-2003 Fall-Winter collections (for information: tel. 02.77.71.081). In those days, invaded by a colorful international crowd, Milan becomes a show in itself: an outdoor catwalk for the fashion people of the planet. According to fashion analysts, after an exceptionally good year in 2000 and a very good one in 2001, forecasts for the next season are reassuring. So, relax and enjoy the shows. Milan will be, as usual, a good and memorable host.

Now, let us give you some information on the Euro, our new European currency which entered circulation on January 1st, 2002. From March 1st on, all transactions will only be allowed in Euro. Cash dispensers (in Italy they are called "bancomats") distribute only Euro, no Lire anymore.

If you wish to go to La Scala, please keep in mind that the opera and the ballet company of La Scala are currently performing at the newly built Teatro Degli Arcimboldi (Via dell'Innovazione, at the Bicocca district). Infact, in January 2002, La Scala closed for renovation.

The English version of "City Lights News Milan" differs slightly from the Italian version. Theatre plays spoken in Italian are not included in the English version. In their place original movies are listed.

"City Lights News Milan" wishes you a pleasant stay in Milan. See you again in April with our next issue.

Please note that occasionally, show time scheduled may change or events may be canceled.

index --- Music and Theatre

Classical Music and Opera

Saturday, March 2, 16.00 P.M. : The Dutch National Public Radio Choir and the Orchestra Sinfonica G. Verdi perform music by J.S. Bach. Simon Halsey conducts the choir and Riccardo Chailly the orchestra. At the Auditorium di Milano, (Corso San Gottardo - tel. 02.83.38.94.02/03). Euro 51,65 - Euro 12,91; reduced Euro 41,33- Euro 12,91. Tickets can be purchased at Milan Tourist Office (Via Marconi 1 - tel. 02- 72.00.42.68) open from Monday to Friday 10 A.M.- 6 P.M.; Saturday and Sunday 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. ; 2 P.M.- 5 P.M.; or by calling 02.833.892 (10 A.M. - 7 P.M.).

Sunday, March 3, 11 A.M. : Chamber music - Music by Brahms and Prokof'ev. Admission : Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 5,16.

Sunday, March 10, 11 A.M. : Chamber music - Music by Bach performed by the "Orchestra Sinfonica G.Verdi" conducted by Ruben Jais. Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 5,16.

Thursday, March 14, 8.30 P.M. : The "Orchestra Sinfonica G. Verdi" performs music by G. Mahler. Conductor: R. Barshai. Performances: Friday 15, 8.30 P.M. and Sunday 17, 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 30,99/ 7,75; reduced Euro 23,24/ 7,75.

Saturday, March 16, 3 P.M. : Orchestral music for children - "Il girotondo". Music by various authors. Admission: one adult + one child (under 14) Euro 12,91; two adults + one child (under 14) Euro 20,66; one ticket: Euro 7,74. Info/ tickets: Tel. 02. 833.892.01 (10 A.M./ 7 P.M.)

Sunday, March 17, 11 A.M. : Chamber music. Pianist Emanuele Arciuli performs music by Debussy and Adams. Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 5,16. Info/ Tickets: tel. 02. 833.892 (10 A.M./ 7 P.M.)

Sunday, March 24, 11 A.M. : Chamber music. Concert by the pianist Y. Bronfman. Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 5,16. Info/ Tickets: tel. 02. 833.892 (10 A.M./ 7 P.M.).

Wednesday, March 27, 20.30 P.M. : The Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, conducted by Romano Gandolfi, performs music by G. Rossini. Performances: Thu 28, 8.30 P.M. and Fri 29, 7 P.M. Admission: 30,99/ 7,75; reduced 23,24/ 7,75.

Saturday, March 2, 9 P.M. : The Felix Company (tel. 02.28.26.786) presents "Vedi Napoli e...poi canti". A selection of the best Napolitan songs. Teatro dell'Arca (Corso XXII Marzo 23). Admission: Euro 10,33. Tickets can be purchased at RicordiMediaStore, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele - tel. 02.86.90.683.

Saturday, March 2, 5 P.M and Thursday, March 7, 9 P.M. : The "Orchestra I pomeriggi Musicali", conducted by Bruno Giurana, performs at the Teatro Dal Verme (Via San Giovanni sul Muro 2- tel. 02.87.905). Music by Ghedini, Haydn and Mozart. Admission: Euro 12,91- Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 9,30- Euro 7,75. Tickets can be purchased at the Teatro Dal Verme, Tue-Sun 3 P.M.-9 P.M.; Fondazione I Pomeriggi Musicali, Via Guicciardini 5- tel. 02.76.00.19.00, Mon/Fri 10 A.M.- 5 P.M.

Saturday, March 9, 5 P.M. : The "Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto", conduced by Massimo Quarta, performs music by Paganini and Rossini. Admission: Euro 12,91 - Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 9,30 - Euro 7,75.

Thursday, March 14, 9 P.M. and Saturday, March 16, 5 P.M. : The "Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali", conducted by Aldo Ceccato with the soprano Francesca Scaini, performs music by Beethoven. Admission: Euro 12,91- Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 9,30- Euro 7,75.

Saturday, March 23, 5 P.M. and Thursday, March 28, 9 P.M. : Paolo Restani (pianist) and Misha Damev (conductor), with the "Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali", perform music by Chopin, Liszt and Cajkovsij. Admission: Euro 12,91-Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 9,30- Euro 7,75.

Saturday, March 2, 8 P.M. : "Salome" by R. Strauss at the Teatro Degli Arcimboldi (Via dell'Innovazione, in the Bicocca district) the new theatre, with 2,400 seats, where La Scala's performances will be held until January 2004. In the mean time, the famous La Scala Opera Theatre is undergoing major restoration work. Performers: S. Valayre, W. Schmidt and H. Schwarz. Conductor: Ulf Schirmer. Performances: Tuesday, March 5; Saturday, March 9, Tuesday, March 12; Thursday, March 14; Saturday, March 16. Info/tickets: Infotel Scala 02.72.003.744 (9AM-6PM); ticket office Via Filodrammatici 2 (Mon-Sat 12-6 P.M.;) Automatic reservation Service: 02.860.775.

Sunday, March 3, 8 P.M. : "Samson et Dalila" by Camille Saint-Saens with Placido Domingo and Olga Borodina. Last performance. Orchestra conducted by Gary Bertini. Director: Luca Ronconi. Scenes: Margherita Palli. Costumes: Vera Marzot. Info/tickets: Infotel Scala 02.72.003.744 (9 A.M.-6 P.M.); ticket office Via Filodrammatici 2 (Mon-Sat 12-6 P.M.) Automatic reservation Service: 02.860.775.

Monday, March 11, 8 P.M. : concert by the "Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala", performing music by Vivaldi and Schubert. Conducted by V. Spivakov. Performances: Wed. March 13, 8 P.M.; Fri. March 15, 8 P.M. Info/tickets: Infotel Scala 02.72.003.744 (9 A.M.-6 P.M.); ticket office Via Filodrammatici 2 (Mon-Sat 12-6 P.M.) Automatic reservation Service: 02.860.775.

Sunday, March 17, 8 P.M. : The "Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala" performs music by Beethoven and Sostakovic. Conductor: K. Masur. Performances: Mon. March 18 and Tue. March 19. Info/tickets: Infotel Scala 02.72.003.744 (9 A.M.-6 P.M.); ticket office Via Filodrammatici 2 (Mon-Sat 12-6 P.M.) Automatic reservation Service: 02.860.775.

The Società dei Concerti (Via Vittor Pisani 31- tel.02.66.98.69.56) sponsors "Incontri Musicali", a series of concerts performing young and very talented Italian musicians. Each Monday at the Teatro delle Erbe (Via Mercato 3). Info: tel. 02.66.98.69.56.

Monday, March 4, 9 P.M. : Michele Benuzzi (cello) performs music by J.P.E. Bach. Admission: Euro 2.

Monday, March 11, 9 P.M. : the pianist Andrea Trovato plays music by F. Liszt, Scarlatti and J.S. Bach. Admission: Euro 2.

Monday, March 18, 9 P.M. : the pianist Anna Dang Ahn Nga Bosacchi performs music by Bach and M. Ravel. Admission: Euro 2.

Monday, March 25, 9 P.M. : "Four for tango". Music by Astor Piazzolla. Admission: Euro 2.

Monday, March 4, 9 P.M. : concert by S. Isserliss (cello) and O. Mustonen (piano) performing music by Bach and Beethoven. This is the first monthly appointment sponsored by "Serate Musicali"(Galleria Buenos Aires 7 - tel. 02.29.40.97.24) at the Conservatorio - Sala Verdi (Via Conservatorio 12). Admission: Euro 13; reduced Euro 8. Info/tickets. tel. 29.40.97.24 (10 A.M.- 5 P.M.).

Monday, March 11 , 9 P.M. : Music by Schubert, Faurè, Prokofieff, and Saint-Saens performed by the famous violinist Salvatore Accardo and the pianist Bruno Canino. Admission: Euro 15,50; reduced Euro 10,50.

Thursday, March 14, 9 P.M. : The pianist F. Libetta plays music by Ravel, Schubert, Brahms, and Chopin. Admission: Euro 13; reduced Euro 8.

Monday, March 18, 9 P.M. : Music by Brahms, Poulenc, Kennet Leighton, and Schumann performed by the pianist S. Hough. Admission: Euro 13; reduced Euro 8.

Wednesday, March 6, 9 P.M. : Each month the Società dei Concerti (Via Vittor Pisani 31- tel.02.66.98.69.56) organizes, at the Conservatorio "G.Verdi" - Sala Grande - (Via Conservatorio 12), a number of concerts performing international stars of classical music and well-known chamber or symphonic orchestras. The first musical event of the current month is a concert by Viktoria Mullova "Ensemble". Music by Schubert and Strauss. Admission: Euro 20; reduced Euro 15. Info/tickets: Tel.02.66.98.69.56.

Wednesday, March 13, 9 P.M. : Concert by the pianist Grigory Sokolov. Admission: Euro 20; reduced Euro 15.

Wednesday, March 20, 9 P.M. : The violinist Stepan Iakovich and Yuri Bashmet (conductor) perform music by W.A. Mozart. Admission: Euro 20; reduced Euro 15.

Wednesday, March 27, 9 P.M. : The "Grande Orchestra Sinfonica Haydn" and the pianist S. Bunin perform music by Beethoven. Conductor: J. Wildner. Admission: Euro 20; reduced Euro 15.

Thursday, March 7 and Friday 8, 8.45 P.M. : The Fondazione Orchestra Guido Cantelli (tel. 02.65.53.91), conducted by Matt Liljefors, presents its first concert of the month at the Conservatorio "G. Verdi" (Via Conservatorio 12) , Sala Verdi. Music by P. I. Tchaikovsky. Admission: Euro 18 - Euro 13. Info/Tickets: tel.02.65.53.91.

Thursday, March 21, and Friday 22, 8.45 P.M. : Fondazione Orchestra G. Cantelli, conducted by A. Veronesi, performs music by G. Mahler. Admission: Euro 18 - Euro 13.

Thursday, March 7, 7 P.M. : The pianist R. Paruzzo plays music by Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt at the Società Umanitaria (Via Daverio 7- tel.02.57.96.831/07). Each performance at the Società Umanitaria is presented by the artistic director Massimiliano Baggio and the artists. Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 7,75. Info/tickets: tel. 02.57.96.831/07. Tickets can be purchased, one week in advance, at Milan Tourist Office (Via Marconi, 1 - tel. 02.72.52.43.01), open from Monday to Friday 10 A.M.- 6 P.M.; Saturday and Sunday 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.; 2 P.M.- 5 P.M..

Thursday, March 21, 7 P.M. : concert by the pianist Sem Cerritelli and the tenor Young Hoon Shin. Music by Ravel, Danieli, Respighi, Maderna, and Schumann. Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 7,75.

Friday, March 8, 9 P.M. : Concert by the pianist Sa Chen at the Teatro Dal Verme (Via San Giovanni sul Muro 2 - tel. 02.87.905); the event is sponsored by "Serate Musicali"(Galleria Buenos Aires 7 - tel. 02.29.40.97.24). The artist plays music by Debussy, Prokofiev and Chopin. Admission: Euro 13; reduced Euro 8. Info/tickets: tel. 02.29.40.97.24 or tel.02.87.905.

Friday, March 29, 9 P.M. : Music by Schubert and Haydn performed by D. Nordio (violin), M. Quarta (violin), M. Brunello (cello), E. Dindo (cello). Admission: Euro 20,50; reduced Euro 15,50.

Sunday, March 10, 4 P.M. : at the Teatro Edi (Via Barona - tel 02.89.012.23.83) the pianist Walter Orsingher performs music by Beethoven, Liszt and Debussy. Info/tickets: Teatro Edi.

Sunday, March 24, 4 P.M. : Concert by the "Mozart Ensemble". Music by Strauss and Prokovief. Info/tickets: tel. Teatro Edi.

Friday, March 15, 9 P.M. : The Orchestra da Camera della Lombardia (Lombardy Chamber Orchestra), conducted by Daniel Pacitti, performs music by Ligeti, Rossini and Bragato. Teatro Dal Verme (Via San Giovanni sul Muro 2-tel.02.87.905). Info: Associazione Culturale Rinascenze, Via Padova 164, E-mail: info@rinascenze.it; tickets can be purchased at theatre box office,tel.02.87.905, open Tues-Sun 3P.M.- 9P.M. Admission: Euro 11,36 - Euro 9,30; reduced Euro 7,75- Euro 6,20.

Tuesday, March 26, 9 P.M. : The "Orchestra da Camera G. Strehler", conducted by V. Lo Re, performs music by Mozart at the Chiesa di S. Maria delle Grazie al Naviglio (Alzaia Naviglio Grande 34). Admission: Euro 10,33. Info: 02.28.26.786.

Jazz, Rock, Pop:

From Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 3, 9 P.M. : Roberto Vecchioni live. Teatro Smeraldo (Piazza XXV Aprile 10 - tel. 02.29.00.67.67). Admission: Euro 28,50/23,50/18.50. Info/reservations: Teatro Smeraldo.

Friday, March 1, 10.30 P.M. : Live music with Randy Brecker and Mazzarino. Scimmie (Via A.Sforza 49 - tel. 02.89.40.28.74). Admission: Euro 10 (including first drink). Dining at Scimmie, one of the oldest milanese jazz club, is possible from 8 P.M.

Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5, 10.30 P.M. : Live jazz with Antonio Faraò, one of the most talented jazz piano players of his generation. Mr. Faraò was awarded the first prize at "Concorso Internazionale Piano Jazz Martial Solal" in Paris in 1998. Antonio Faraò has played with the most famous jazz musicians of our times: Tony Scott, Steve Grossman, Gary Bartz, Lee Konitz and many others. Do not miss it! Admission: Euro 10 (including first drink). Performance: Wed Feb.6, 10.30 P.M. .

Sunday, March 17, 10.30 P.M. : Live music with Garrison Fewell, A. Zanchi and G. Cazzola. Admission: Euro 10 (with first drink).

Friday, March 1, 10 P.M. : Evening with the DJ Alessio Bertallot and the dj Mikey Bee. Tunnel (Via Sammartini 80 - tel. 02.66.71.13.70). Admission: Euro 7.50.

Saturday, March 2, 10 P.M. : Hip-hop music with the DJ James and DJ Angel. Admission: Euro 5.

Friday, March 8, 10.30 P.M. : Breakbeat-jazz evening with DJ Spider and Jun Matsuoka. Admission: Euro 7.50. Euro 5 before 11.30 P.M.

Saturday, March 9, 10 P.M. : Evening with Adam Goldstone and Simon Lee. Admission: Euro 10.

Friday, March 22, 10.30 P.M. : Live music with the "Royksopp". Admission: Euro 12.

Saturday, March 23, 10 P.M. : House music with dj Lele Sacchi and dj Rob Mello.

Saturday, March 2, 10.30 P.M. : Live reggae music with Golden Bass + guest. Centro Sociale Leoncavallo (Via Watteau 7-tel. 02.67.05.185). Info: Centro Sociale Leoncavallo.

Wednesday, March 6, 10.30 P.M. : Live music with Houssein.

Thursday, March 7, 10.30 P.M. : Max Onore Trio (jazz).

Thursday, March 14, 10.30 P.M. : Live jazz with Roberto Tarenzi Trio.

Friday, March 15, 10.30 P.M. : Toni Arco Quartet (jazz).

Saturday, March 2, 9 P.M. : Concert by Tomahawk and Dalek. Rolling Stone (Corso XXIII Marzo 32-tel. 70.00.39.57). Admission: Euro 20.

Thursday, March 7, 11 P.M. : Live rock music with Shandon and Headlong. Admission: Euro 6.

Monday, March 11, 11 P.M. : The US3 live. Admission: Euro 19.

Saturday, March 16, 11 P.M. : Live rock music with the participation of the "Iron Maiden Night". Admission: Euro 13 with first drink.

Thursday, March 21, 10 P.M. : Live music with two Italian bands "Vallanzaska" and "Radici nel Cemento". Admission: free before 11 P.M., after Euro 6 with first drink.

Thursday, March 28, 10 P.M. : Live music with Roy Paci and Zen. Admission: free before 11 P.M., after Euro 6 with first drink.

Saturday, March 9, 9 P.M. : Zucchero live. FilaForum di Assago (Via di Vittor Assago - tel. 02.48.85.71). Admission: Euro 26. Info/reservations FilaForum.

Tuesday, March 12, 9 P.M. : "The Strokes" live. Alcatraz (Via Valtellina, 25 - tel. 02.69.01.63.52). Admission: Euro 18,50.

Sunday, March 24, 9.15 P.M. : The "Orchestra National du Jazz", conducted by Paolo Damiani. Teatro Strehler (Largo Greppi - tel. 02.72.333.222). Admission: Euro 20.50 - 10.50.

THEATRE, MUSICAL, DANCE and MOVIES

From Tuesday, March 5 to Sunday, March 10 : "Bailor", flamenco performance by the famous Spanish dancer Antonio Canales. Teatro Smeraldo (Piazza XXV Aprile 10 - tel.02.29.00.67.67). Hours: 8.45 P.M.; Sunday: 4 P.M. Tickets: Euro 31- Euro 26-Euro 20,50. Info/reservations : Teatro Smeraldo; Box Tickets tel. 02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations.

From Tuesday, March 5 : the Teatro Nazionale (Piazza Piemonte 20 - tel. 02.48.00.77.00) presents "Evita", the musical by T. Rice and A. Lloyd Webber. Starring Olivia Cinquemani. Director: Massimo Romeo Piparo. Hours: Tue - Sat 8.45 P.M.; Sunday, 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 39/33.50/23.50. Info/reservations: ticket office Teatro Nazionale 02.48.00.77.00; infoline 02.54.274; Circuito Box Tickets tel.02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations.

From Thursday, March 7, to Thursday, March 28 : Puppets show - "Nabucco" performed by the Carlo Colla Company. Music by Giuseppe Verdi. At the Teatro Grassi (Via Rovello 2-tel 02-72.333.216). Hours: 9 P.M. Admission: Euro 20/ 17,50. Info/reservations: Piccolo Teatro tel. 02.72.333.222. on line reservations .

Friday, March 8, 11 A.M. and 8 P.M. : The young dancers of the Teatro della Scala Dance School performs at the Teatro Degli Arcimboldi (Via dell'Innovazione, Bicocca district), where the Scala Opera House will move until January 2004. Info/tickets: Infotel Scala 02.72.003.744. Automatic reservation service: 02.860.775.

Saturday, March 23, 8 P.M. : "Notre-Dame de Paris" performing the Teatro della Scala Dance Company. Prima ballerina: Alessandra Ferri. Choreography by Roland Petit. Performances: Sun, March 24; Tue, March 26; Wed, March 27; Thu, March 28; Fri, March 29; Sat, March 30. Info/tickets: Infotel Scala 02.72.003.744. Automatic reservation service: 02.860.775.

Through Sunday, March 24 : at the Palatenda LG Palace (Via Palatucci - tel. 02.89.53.27.23) "Emozioni", an Italian musical by Eduardo Tartaglia. Music by Lucio Battisti and Mogol. Director: Sergio Japino. Performers: Ambra Angiolini, Vladimir Luxuria, Mirco Petrini, Sabina Salerno, Alessandra Drusian, Clotilde Sabatino, Stefano Zarfati. Hours: from Tue to Sat 8.45 P.M.; Sun 4 P.M.; closed Mon. Admission: Euro 33,50/28,50/23/20,50/15,50. Info/reservations: LG Palace; Circuito Box Tickets 02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations.

Original language movies: English movies are played every Monday at the Cinema Anteo (Via Milazzo 9, tel. 02.65.97.732); every Tuesday at the Arcobaleno Film Center (Viale Tunisia 11, tel. 02.29.40.60.54) and every Thursday at the Cinema Mexico (Via Savona 57, tel. 02.48.95.18.02). Hours: 1 P.M.; 3.10 P.M.; 5.20 P.M.; 7.40 P.M.; 10 P.M. Admission: Euro 5,17; reduced (under 18 and students) Euro 3,62. Programmes are available at the Azienda Promozione Turistica (Via Marconi 1) and at movie theatres Anteo, Mexico and Arcobaleno.

Monday, March 4, Tuesday 5 and Thursday 7 : "The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring" by P. Jackson. With C. Blanchett and L. Tyler.

Monday, March 11, Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 : "I Am Sam" by J. Nelson. With S. Penn and M. Pfeiffer.

Monday, March 18, Tuesday 19 and Thursday 21 : "Vanilla Sky" by C. Crow. With T. Cruise and P. Cruz.

Monday, March 25, Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28 : "Mulholland Drive" by D. Lynch. With L. Herring and J. Yheroux.

French movies are played every Monday at the Cinema Ariosto (Via Ariosto, 16). Info: tel. 02.48.00.39.01. Admission: Euro 5.

Monday, March 4 : "Le Placard". Hours: 6 P.M.; 8 P.M. and 10 P.M.

Monday, March 11 : "Le fabuleux destin d'Amelie Poulenc". Hours: 5.30 P.M.; 8 P.M. and 10.15 P.M.

Monday, March 18 : "La Pianiste". Hours: 5.30 P.M.; 8 P.M. and 10.15 P.M.

Monday, March 28 : "Pauline and Paulette". Hours: 6 P.M.; 8 P.M. and 10 P.M.

index --- Exhibitions

Through Sunday, March 3 : "Un designer alla corte della regina Vittoria… Christopher Dresser. Dal Crystal Palace a Arts and Crafts". The exhibition explores the evolution of Dresser's work (1834/1904) from the Great Exhibition, held in London at Crystal Palace in 1851, to the birth of W. Morris's Arts and Crafts Movement. On display the most important creations signed by Dresser. Palazzo della Triennale (Viale Alemagna 6-tel.02.72.43.41) Hours: closed Monday ; every day 10 A.M.- 8 P.M. Admission: Euro 5,17.

Through Sunday, March 24 : "Non sono una signora. Quando gli oggetti hanno il nome di donna". Hours: closed Mon; every day 10 A.M.- 8 P.M.. Admission: Euro 5,17.

Through Sunday, May 5 : "Jean Nouvel". On display objects by the famous French designer. Hours: closed Mon; every day 10 A.M.- 8 P.M.. Admission: Euro 5,17.

From Tuesday, March 5 to Sunday, March 31 : "Understatement. Stato di calma apparente". Works by seven young Italian artists: Francesco Simeti, Alessandro Dal Pont, Marco Ferraris, Nicola Gobbetto, Tarin Gartner, Andrea Lottero, and Sandrine Nicoletta. Openspace Palazzo Arengario (Via Marconi, 1 - tel. 02. 88.46.41.02). Hours: Mon-Fri 11 A.M.-7 P.M.; Sat. and Sun 2 P.M.- 5.P.M. Info: tel.02.88.46.41.30.

Through Sunday, March 31 : "Una medaglia per la memoria. Milano tra 800 e 900", the exhibition celebrates the 100 years of the Università Popolare di Milano. Museo Archeologico - Archeological Museum (Corso Magenta, 15 - tel.02.80.53.972). Free admission. Hours: 9 A.M.- 5.30 P.M.; closed Monday. Brochure in Japanese and English available for Euro 1.

Through Sunday, March 31 : "Giò Ponti. Maestro del Déco" ("Giò Ponti. Master of Déco"), dedicated to the famous Italian designer, architect and artist. On display 80 pieces of ceramic realized between 1920 and 1930, 60 drawings and various pieces of furniture. Biblioteca di via Senato (Via Senato 14 - tel. 02- 76.21.53.24). Admission: Euro 3; reduced Euro 1,60. Hours: 10 A.M. -6 P.M.; Sat 9 A.M - 1 P.M. Closed Monday.

Through Monday, April 1 : "Un milanese che parlava toscano. Lamberto Vitale e la sua collezione" ("The Lamberto Vitali Collection"). On display the entire collection of Mr. Vitali, an Italian business men with a passion for art, who donated his treasures to the Pinacoteca. The collection includes ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian vases and fragments and Medieval paintings and even one Leonardo's sketch. Pinacoteca di Brera (Via Brera 28, tel.02.89.42.11.46). Admission: Euro 6,20 (ticket includes a visit to the main gallery). Hours: closed mon; Tue-Sun 8.30 A.M.- 8 P.M.; Sat 8.30 A.M.- 11 P.M. Info: tel.02.89.01.35.72.

Through Thursday, April 4 : "Alberto Magnelli. works on paper". Galleria d'Arte Moderna (Via Palestro, 16. Tel. 02.76.00.09.85). Hours: 9 A.M.- 5 P.M.

Through Thursday, April 4 : "Una Terra per l'Uomo". The exhibition shows how natural events have changed our planet. Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnica (Via San Vittore, 21. Tel. 02.48.55.53.05). Hours: 9.30 A.M./ 4 P.M; Sunday 9.30 A.M./ 6.30 P.M. Monday closed. Admission: Euro 6,20.

Through Sunday, April 21 : "La città borghese" an exhibition dedicated to the most important milanese entrepreneurs who lived and worked in Lombardy from 1880 to 1968. Palazzo dell'Arengario (Piazza Duomo). Admission: Euro 3.62; reduced Euro 2.58. Hours: Mon-Sun 9.30 A.M.- 6 P.M. Info: Civiche Raccolte Storiche tel. 02.76.00.62.45.

Through Sunday April 28 : drawings, sculptures and paintings by various Italian masters belonging to the Futurism movement. On display works by: Boccioni, Carrà, Russolo, Balla, Severini, Depero, Sironi and others. Pac - Padiglione d'arte contemporanea (Via Palestro 14-tel. 02.78.33.30. Hours: Thu 9.30 A.M.-10 P.M.; other days 9.30 A.M.-7 P.M. Closed Mon. Admission: Euro 5,20; reduced Euro 2,60.

Through Sunday June 9 : an exhibition showing 150 works by artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, the master of German Expressionism. Fondazione Mazzotta (Foro Bonaparte 50-tel.02-87.81.97). The works on display come from the Brucke-Museum of Berlin, the Kirchner-Museum of Davos and from some private collections. Hours: 10 A.M.- 7.30 P.M.; Tue and Thu 10 A.M.-10.30 P.M. Closed Mon. Admission: Euro 7,75.

Through Sunday, June 30 : "Camillo Kaiser, un cappuccino tra gli artisti dell'800 lombardo" ("Camillo Kaiser, a Capuchin friar among 19th century artists in Lombardy"). Palazzo Kramer (Via Kramer 5). Features also works by important Italian artists Morbelli, Migliara, Gheduzzi and others. Hours: 2 P.M.- 7 P.M.; Thu 10 A.M. - 10 P.M.; Mon closed.

Through Sunday, July 28 : The Palazzo Reale will host "Il Neoclassicismo in Italia. Da Tiepolo a Canova" ("Neoclassicism in Italy. From Tiepolo to Canova"). The works on display, 400 masterpieces by Tiepolo, Canova, Bellotto, Appiani, Goya and many others, come from some of the most famous museum collections in the world (the Louvre, the Uffizi Gallery, the Vatican's museums, the Ermitage Museum, the Museum of Capodimonte, etc. ) and from various Italian royal palaces (the Palazzo Pitti, the Royal Palace of Caserta, the Royal Palace of Colorno, the Royal Palace of Stupinigi and the Royal Residence of Turin). Info: 02.39.32.27.37. Palazzo Reale (Piazzetta Reale-tel.02.86.46.13.94) Hours: closed Monday. Tue,Wed and Sun 9.30 A.M.-8 P.M.; Thu, Fri and Sat 9.30 A.M.- 11 P.M. Admission: Euro 7.75; reduced Euro 5,17. Info/reservations: 02.39.32.27.37.

Through Sunday, September 15 : "New York Renaissance", masterpieces of American Art from the Whitney Museum of New York permanent collection. Admission: Euro 9; reduced Euro 8. Hours: closed Monday. Tue,Wed and Sun 9.30 A.M.- 8 P.M. Thu, Fri and Sat 9.30 A.M.- 11 P.M. Info: 02.65.97.728.

PRIVATE GALLERIES

Through Saturday, March 2 : "Hisiao Chin. Works 1959-2001". Galleria Gio Marconi (Via Tadino, 15 - tel.02.29.40.43.73). Hours: 10 A.M.-1 P.M./ 4 P.M.-7.30 P.M. Closed Sun and Mon. Free admission.

Through Saturday, March 2 : "Hisiao Chin. Works 1959-2001". Lattuada Studio (via dell'Annunciata 31). Hours: 11 A.M.- 1 P.M./4 P.M.- 7.PM. Closed Mon and Sun. Free admission.

Through Tuesday, March 5 : "George Rouault: Circus, War and Hope". Graphic works by the French master. Palazzo delle Stelline (Corso Magenta 61 - tel. 02.48.18.43). Hours: 10 A.M.- 7 P.M.

Through Friday, March 8 : " Il disprezzo", 5 new works (video, drawings and large paintings) by the young Italian artist Andrea Salvino. Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea (Via Solferino 44-tel. 02-29.06.01.71). Hours: 4 P.M.-7.30 P.M.; closed Mon and Sun. Free admission.

Through Saturday, March 9 : "Enzo Fiore. Al Levare del sole". Sculptures and large scale canvasses. Fabbrica Eos (Piazza Baiamonti, 2. Tel. 02.65.96.532). Hours: 10 A.M./ 1 P.M. ; 4 P.M./ 7 P.M.

Through Sunday, March 24 : "Alberi" ("Trees"), black/white photographs by Magnum photographer Stuart Franklin, exploring the complex relationship between the man and his environment. Fondazione Nicola Trussardi (Piazza della Scala 5, tel. 02.80.68.82-1). Hours: Tue-Sun 10 A.M.- 8 P.M.; closed Mon. Admission: Euro 6,20; reduced Euro 4,13.

Through Saturday, March 30 : "Louise Bourgeois" on display marble works, drawings on clothes and on paper by the French artist. Galleria Karsten Greve (Via S. Spirito, 17. Tel. 02.78.38.40). Hours: 10 A.M./ 1 P.M; 2 P.M./ 7 P.M. Free admission.

Through Sunday, May 5 : "Gengis Khan. Vita del grande condottiero". The exhibition reveals unknown aspects of the famous conqueror's life. On display a large selection of findings on loan from the Mongolian National History Museum. Fondazione Metropolitan (Corso Italia. Tel. 02.86.04.14). Hours: 10 A.M./ 7 P.M. Admission: Euro 7,50.