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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.

This month CLN suggests you a couple of short itineraries both in Milan and in Como.

June is the best period of the year to visit Como, a lovely lakeside town, that offers a few attractions and is a good base from which to make excursions around the lake. Looking like an inverted "Y", Lago di Como is 51 Km long. Among the many available tours of the lake, we suggest you to try a cruise from Como to Piona, where you can also visit a beautiful abbey. This option includes a nice lunch on the boat. Otherwise, if you prefer to enjoy the view of the lake in the evening, try the Saturday night cruise with dinner and dancing included. From Como, by boat, you can also reach Tremezzo where you might want to visit Villa Carlotta with its magnificent gardens. (Hours: from April to September every day from 9am to 6 pm. Info and reservations: 02.34.440.405). For more information on the daily excursions by boat: Gestione Navigazione Laghi (Via Ariosto, 21 Milano - tel. 02.46.76.101).

If you don't have enough time to go to Como but don't want to miss the "cruise experience" while in Milan, try the six-hour cruise of the Naviglio Grande by the Viscontea, a 24-seat boat. The Navigli area is one of the most charming and romantic place in Milan and is characterized by two canals, which are the only remaining evidence of the vast system of waterways used up until two centuries ago to carry goods into the city. The Viscontea will bring you from the basin of the Porta Ticinese Darsena to Gaggiano, a little town in the countryside where you can admire the Church of S. Invenzio, the Venini Uboli Palace, the Villa Marino built in the 18th century, and other historical buildings. During the trip on the Naviglio Grande, you will pass by picturesque villages, beautiful churches, old bridges. The Viscontea also offers a trip to Trezzano del Naviglio from where, on a bus, you will be transfer to Abbiategrasso to visit the centro storico and the Renaissance church of Santa Maria Nova. Or, in alternative, you can choose to go from Trezzano sul Naviglio to the National Ticino Park where you will be given a guided tour. For further information, please call 02.67.02.02.80 or send an e-mail to italy@incomingparterns.it.

Would you like to see the most interesting city's monuments but only have little time? The Azienda di Promozione Turistica organizes a 3-hour sightseeing tour by coach that brings you to the most popular Milan's tourist destinations: the Cathedral (Duomo), the Gallery, the Scala Theatre and museum, the Sforza Castle, the Last Supper, the Arch of Peace, the Arena (outside) and the Monumental Cemetery (outside). Departures are from Piazza Duomo at the corner with Via Marconi, 1. Hours: every day at 9.30 AM; Sat. and Sun. at 3 PM (from April until July 30 and from September 1st until October 26). Roundtrip costs € 40,00(including museum tickets and tourist guide). Info and reservations: tel. 02.72.52.43.02; 02.72.52.43.03.

In alternative, you can choose the tram turistico (touristic bus) "n° 20" which gives you the opportunity, for € 15,50 only, to visit the most beautiful city's places. The itinerary is the following: Piazza Castello (departure and arrival), Piazza Duomo, Colonne di San Lorenzo, Navigli, the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Piazza Fontana, Piazza Venezia, Stazione Centrale, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Montenapoleone e Piazza Scala. For info and reservations call 02.72.00.25.84.

Those who have more time should plan a visit to the Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco). Try the guided tour of the secret passageways at the Castello Sforzesco. You can visit the Torrione di Santo Spirito and the underground chambers and walk along the Tower's walkways, which also offer a wonderful panorama of the city. The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes (every Saturday and Sunday at 3 PM, except on Easter day and May 1st. Admission: € 13,00; reduced € 10,00). Children under 8 are not admitted. Please, wear comfortable shoes and bring a flash light. Reservation is required: call 02.65.96.937 Mon.- Fri. 9.30AM-1.30PM/2.30PM-6.30PM.

If you don't want to give up your jogging habit while in Milan or simply want to take a nice walk in a quiet place, we suggest you to go to the city's public gardens located in the downtown area.

The largest park is Sempione Park, whose 47 hectares stretch from the Sforza Castle to Piazza Sempione. You can take a walk in this park the same day you visit the Sforza Castle, one of the most interesting cultural sites in town. Originally built on the castle' s parade ground, the park tends to be packed on week-ends. However, you can enjoy a walk around its pond or even take a bike ride (remember that Brera Hotels' guests have free use of Riciclo, a specially designed bicycle for short trips in town) and discover the park's most remote and quiet spots.

The recently restored Aquarium and the Branca Tower are located on the park's perimeter. The "Torre Branca", designed in the 1930's by famous Italian architect Joe Ponti, is located in the Parco Sempione. Its light and graceful shape makes it an artistic jewel and an architectonic challenge at the same time. An elevator allows you, for € 3, to comfortably climb to the covered look-out where the view of Milan is spectacular.

At the head of the park is the Sforza Castle, originally built between 1358 and 1368 and entirely remodelled by Francesco Sforza in the 15th century. You can walk in the huge yard surrounded by the fortress's massive walls and then visit the castle museums. One of the most remarkable is the collection of sculptures from the later Roman Empire to the Renaissance, including Michelangelo's "Pietà Rondanini". Other collections include a picture gallery displaying some masterpieces by Bellini, Giovanni Tiepolo, Titian, Van Dyck and Andrea Mantegna; a small museum devoted to Ancient Egypt; an exhibition of 640 musical instruments from the 15th to the 19th century and other halls dedicated to china, ivory, bronzes, old costumes and accessories, tapestries, and arms. Even though the castle area is undergoing restoration works, it is worth a visit.

The Public Garden of Via Palestro (Via Palestro,16) - now dedicated to the memory of Indro Montanelli, the famous Italian journalist and writer - is much smaller than the previous one but nicely maintained. It is a good place to take a walk or to have a drink outside.

The Guastalla Garden (Via Guastalla), with its fish pond in the middle, is a little charming garden which has kept its original character. It is usually less crowded than the other ones.

Milan in June hosts, among others, the following fairs :

From June 1 to June 3 there is Modaprima/Esma, 54th International fashion and accessories show. Spring/Summer 2004 collections and Autumn-Winter 2003-2004 flashes for women, men and children

From June 6 to June 9 Chibidue, the International exhibition of costume jewellery, fashion accessories, gift articles and perfumery items, is presented at the Milan's fair ground.

From June 27 to June 30 there is Sposa Italia Collezioni, the International presentation of bridal and ceremonial clothes.

For further information on fairs, please check Fiera di Milano.

To reach the Milan fairground by public transportation, take the subway (red line) to Amendola Fiera station (near to the Porta Giulio Cesare reception area) or to Lotto Fiera 2 station (near to Porta Teodorico and Porta Scarampo entrance gates). You may also take tram 19 to Piazza 6 Febbraio or Largo Domodossola; tram 27 to Piazza 6 Febbraio; tram 1 and tram 33 and bus 57 and bus 61 stop at the corner of Corso Sempione and Via Domodossola, near the reception area of Porta Domodossola; bus 68 to Piazzale Giulio Cesare; bus 78 to Via Colleoni; and bus 48, stop at the corner of via Colleoni/ Via Scarampo. A free shuttle bus, called the "Circolare Fiera", operates around the external perimeter of the fairgrounds. Green line operates between the Amendola Fiera subway station and the various fairground entrances. Blue line operates between the San Siro parking facilities/ Lotto Fiera 2 subway stop and the fairground entrances. If you wish to take a taxi, you can call the following numbers: 02.85.85; 02.83.83; 02.40.40; 02.53.53.

If you are planning to enjoy one of the many shows organized by the city's theatres this season, we suggest that you reserve way in advance (the Milanese love to go out at night....). Most theatres have on-line booking service or, in alternative, you can also make a phone reservation and pay your ticket by credit card (for details see CLN's calendar of events).

Ballet fans should not miss "Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi (June 3), the temporary "home" of the Teatro alla Scala, which has the honour to host the first European performance of this ballet by the great choreographer George Balanchine. With a new production by Luisa Spinelli (scenes and costumes) the celebrated ballet will be danced by Alessandra Ferri, Roberto Bolle and Massimo Murru.

In the name of Ravel, the Strehler Theatre will host a special dance event dedicated to the great music composer featuring the Italian dancer Luciana Savignano, accompanied by the La Scala Dance Company (June 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19).

Opera lovers can see F. Moreno Torroba's "Luisa Fernanda" with Miguel Roa conducting the orchestra. Placido Domingo will be Vidal Hernando and Maria Josè Montiel will be Luisa Fernanda.

Tickets for the Teatro degli Arcimboldi may be purchased at the ATM point in the Duomo underground station (open every day from 12PM to 6 PM).

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 Bicocca district) while the old La Scala theatre is being completely renovated. How to get to the new Teatro degli Arcimboldi: there is a shuttle bus running on every performance evening from Piazza del Duomo from about 6:45 P.M. to 7:15 P.M. Return at the end of each show. Tickets: regular bus ticket (€ 1 each way). The theatre will be closed in August.

Lovers of classical music should not miss the concert by the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano conducted by Riccardo Chailly at the Auditorium di Milano (June 28). The Orchestra will perform pieces by Bach and Hendel (for further details see CLN calendar).

You can listen to more classical music at the Palazzo Reale. Book now for the 10th of June when the Duo Alkan (piano) and the pianist Andrea Carnevali will together perform music by Czerny and Brahms. After the concert, and around 10 PM, a guided tour to the exhibitions and the recently restored rooms of the Palace will take place. At the end, around 10.45, a cocktail will be served. Admission: € 15,00. For reservation call 02.55.211.823.

Do you want to treat yourself to a good classical concert without spending any money? Well, Milan is full of surprises!

Try the concerts of the Orchestra Sinfonica dell'Università degli Studi di Milano (Via Festa del Perdono 7-tel. 02.58.30.80.17 - orchestra@unimi.it), composed of 80 students, who once a month performs in the main lecture hall of the University. Free entrance.

If you instead prefer jazz on June 5th do not miss the concert with the Enzo Randisi Quartet, with the participation of Bobby Durham (drums), at the Teatro Studio.

The Blue Note, the recently inaugurated Italian branch of the legendary New York jazz club, this month presents, among other musical events, a concert with the Angels in Harlem Gospel Choir (June 17 and June 19) and a concert with the Toots Thielemans Quartet (June 24 through June 29)

Through June 8, the Teatro Nazionale hosts "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" the most provocative musical of all times which has became a legend since it was first presented in London in June 1973.

And for rock lovers the appointment is at the Stadio Meazza with the Rolling Stones on the 10th of June.

And now the list of CLN's favourite art shows for this month:

Until June 6th, the Palazzo Reale presents a large exhibition of the works by Amedeo Modigliani created in the period between 1906 and 1920. The show has been realized in partnership with the Musée de Luxembourg in Paris.

Until June 13th, the Fondazione Prada hosts "Andreas Slominsky" featuring works by the German artist.

Until June 29, the Triennale hosts "Nanni Strada. Abitare l'abito", a tribute to one of the most original fashion designers on the Italian cultural scene. After the show, you may want to stop at the Coffee Design, the new cafeteria at the Triennale, where you can sip coffee while consulting art books. Try their Sunday's brunch.

Until the end of June, the Triennale presents "Fuori Serie" displaying unique pieces by some of the most famous Italian designers.

Until Sunday, July 27th the Triennale offers "Asfalto. Il carattere della città", a new view of the physical urban environment.

If you wish to visit The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, one of the world's most celebrated paintings, on display in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 2; take the subway, line 1 to Conciliazione or take the bus n° 24 to Corso Magenta), remember that reservation is required (for reservations call 02.89.42.11.46) and costs € 1. BreraHotels.com offer their clients a booking service on request. Schedule: Tue-Sun 8 AM - 7.30 PM. Monday closed. Admission: € 6,50; reduced 3,25; free for European citizens under 18 years or over 65. Guided tours in English: from Tue-Sun 9.30 AM and 3.30 PM. Admission : € 3,25 and € 62 for groups (max 25 people). Audio guides are available in English, Japanese, French, German and Spanish € 2,50 (one person) or € 4,50 (2 people).

Most stores in Milan are closed on Sundays. If you are a fashion addict, however remember that some shops located very close to the Brera Hotels remain open on Sundays. Check Corso Como 10 (Corso Como, 10) which carries a selection of the most original and beautiful clothing for the coming season and a collection of jewelry from all over the world; go to High Tech (Piazza XXV Aprile) a fancy megastore where you can find literally everything for the home; a special shuttle bus takes you from High Tech to the other megastore called Cargo (Via Meucci, 39. For info call 02.27.22.13.01). Take a look in La Rinascente (Corso Vittorio Emanuele), the number one Italian department store. Or if you are looking for excellent prices and good quality, go to Zara, which carries women's, men's and children's clothing. A 3 storey Benetton (Corso Vittorio Emanuele) and UPIM (Via Torino and Piazza San Babila) stay open too. Some good bookstores stay open on Sunday and all of them have an international section with foreign language editions. So, if you feel like buying a book or a CD shop at Mondadori (Corso Vittorio Emanuele), Messaggerie Musicali (Corso Vittorio Emanuele), Virgin Records (Piazza del Duomo) or FNAC (Via Torino, at the corner with Via della Palla).

If you want a quick bite, both delicious and economical, while you are shopping in the area around the Piazza Duomo, try the legendary panzerotti and focacce at Luini in Via Santa Radegonda, 16: a Milanese classic! Closed on Sundays.

If, on the other hand, you are in Via Montenapoleone-Via Spiga area give yourself the pleasure of a light gourmet lunch in an old Milanese courtyard. Il Salumaio is in a very elegant setting! Open everyday but Sundays.

If you have time and want to intermix Sunday shopping with brunch, try Le Biciclette (Via Torti, at the corner with Via Conca del Naviglio - tel. 02.58.10.43.25 - open 7 days a week), a trendy and always crowded eatery in the Ticinese area; Julep's New York (Via Torricelli 21 - tel. 02.89.40.90.29 - closed on Saturdays ) for a typical American brunch in the magical atmosphere of the Navigli; New York Cafè (Via Rosmini, 2 - tel. 02.31.69.86; closed Sat. for lunch and Tue.) which offers a New York menu in a warm and unique setting in Chinatown; Corso Como Cafè (Corso Como, 10) where you can find anything from sushi to pasta and eat in a unique and very sophisticated setting located in the Brera district.

For those in a hurry who only have time for a good cup of coffee or tea, we suggest:

Taveggia (Via Visconti di Modrone, 2) where in an original Belle Epoque atmosphere you can taste excellent espresso and delicious pastries. If you want to relax you can seat in their elegant tea room.

Pottery Cafe (Via Solferino, 3) which offers all the Italian classics, espresso and cappuccino, expertly prepared and a vast choice of coffees from all over the world.

Cucchi (Corso Genova, at the corner with Via Molino delle Armi) renowned for its pastries and nice tea-room.

San Carlo (Corso Vittorio Emanuele) an obligatory for lovers of true espresso.

Cova (Via Montenapoleone, at the corner with Via Spiga), always crowded with Milanese as well as tourists, situated in the heart of the luxury shopping area of Milan.

If you are interested in a short tour of fashion designers restaurants, we advice you to try the Spazio Armani (Via Manzoni, 31) where you can choose between an elegant Japanese style restaurant called Nobu (entrance on Via Pisoni, 1 - closed on Sunday - tel. 02.62.31.26.45), and the Emporio Armani Cafè with a cafeteria at the ground floor and a nice restaurant on the upper floor.

Another fashionable spot you should not miss is the Just Cavalli Cafè (Viale Camoens; hours: 12.30PM-2.30PM/ 8PM-2AM. Closed Wednesday. Tel. 02.34.93.46.43), at the foot of the Torre Branca at Parco Sempione, the new restaurant conceived by the Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli. Seating on imitation leopard skin sofas, taste Italian and international innovative cuisine or simply order a drink.

If you are looking for something really chic, Trussardi (Piazza Scala, 5) has a very elegant and modern tea room with a lovely view of Piazza Scala.

And lastly, if you feel like going outside Milan, try the Post Garage (Via Castello, 5 - Legnano tel. 00331.54.99.80), a huge disco-bar designed by Dolce & Gabbana, where from Thursday to Sunday you can eat and dance.

For those of you who have the possibility of going out of town, CLN offers a "label for less" mini-shopping guide indicating some outlets located near Milan where you can find the most famous Italian brand names. Please, remember that most of these stores remain open on Sunday. However, it is a good idea to call before going and check the store hours. Here are some outlets:

Mc Arthur Glen Designer Outlets: here you can find Reebok, Adidas, and Asics (sportswear); Mandarina Duck, Coccinelle, Bally, A.Testoni, and Samsonite (suitcase, shoes, leather goods, and clothing); Etro, Cacharel, Aspesi, Versace, Dolce&Gabbana, and Trussardi (clothing for women and men); Timberland and Moreschi (shoes and leather goods); Pupa and Bottega Verde (cosmetics); Swarovski and Bulgari (watches and jewelry); Onyx, Rifle Group, Stefanel, Benetton, Wrangler, Diesel, Guess, Calvin Klein Jeans, LaCoste, and Clarks (casual clothing); Saldarini (silk); Rosenthal (china and crystal). To reach the store take the Milano-Genova freeway and exit at Serravalle Scrivia. Hours: open every day from 10AM to 7PM. For further information please call 0143.609.000.

Outlet Fratelli Rossetti: here you can find various models of the famous Rossetti shoes. Address: Via Cantù, 24 - Parabiago (Milan). Hours: 9.30AM-12.30PM/2PM-7PM, closed Mon and Sun, except during the holiday season. For further information please call 0331.55.22.26.

Outlet Dolce&Gabbana: hundreds of clothing items and accessories by the most famous couple of the Italian fashion world. Address: Via Rossini, 70 - Legnano (Milan). Hours: 10AM-1.30PM/2.30PM-7PM, closed Mon and Sun, except during the holiday season. For further information please call 0331.54.58.88.

Outlet Alberto Aspesi: large choice of quilted jackets, heavy jackets and women clothing. Address: Via S. Quasimodo, 36. Hours: 9.30AM-12.00PM/2PM-6PM, closed Mon and Sun. For further information please call 0331.52.64.11.

Are you looking for Italian silk items at reasonable prices. Check these two outlets near Como for textiles, shawls, ties and scarfs: Seterie Ratti - Via Cernobbio, 17 Como (Villasucota). Hours: 8AM-6.30PM, closed Monday. For further information please call 031.57.60.00; Serica Lariana Gruppo Frangi - Via Volta, 5 Uggiate Trevano (Como). Hours: 8AM-12PM/1.30PM-6PM, open from Mon to Fri. For further information please call 031.80.92.33.

Rosenthal Outlet: Settimocielo - Via Cesare da Sesto, 1 - Sesto San Giovanni (Milano) tel. 02.26.26.30.14, here you find a large choice of household items from kitchenware to entire sets of Rosenthal dinnerware. Hours: Monday 3PM-7PM; Tue-Sat 9.30AM-1PM/ 3PM-7PM.

Once again this month "City Lights News" suggests a week-end itinerary to discover some of the most picturesque areas of Milan while wandering around the city's street markets. Milan offers a wide choice of alternatives. If you are an enthusiast of antiques, the right place for you is Brera Antique Open Air Market (Mercatino dell'Antiquariato di Brera) held every third Sunday of each month in Brera, one of the fanciest and most elegant neighbourhoods of Milan (Via Fiori Chiari; take the subway, yellow line, to Montenapoleone). Walking around old alleys, framed by beautiful buildings, just one block from Brera Art Gallery, you can buy China pieces, British silverware and furniture, lovely Italian objects designed in the Twenties, Thirties, Forties and Fifties, lamps and prints, antique and signed costume jewelry. Once you have done with your shopping, you can enjoy one of the numerous restaurants, ice-cream parlours and cafes located around the market area.

The last Sunday of each month 350 exhibitors, coming from all over Italy, gather at the Antique Market on the Naviglio Grande (Alzaia Naviglio Grande. Take the subway, line 2 to Porta Genova. Information: tel. 02.89.40.99.71). Throughout the years the Navigli area - this charming corner of the city crowded with restaurants specialized in local cuisine, pizzerias, cafes, ice-cream parlours, shops, bookstores and art galleries - has preserved its Bohemian atmosphere and original character. The antique fair offers a variety of oddities and if you feel like going curio-hunting you are in the right spot. Going from one stall to the other, you could find antique toys, porcelain dolls, paintings, little sculptures, ceramics, pieces of furniture, books, postcards, lace, Italian, Asian or African handicrafts, and - if you are lucky - some interesting pieces of Italian design from the Forties and the Fifties. Most stores and art galleries in the Navigli area remain open on market day.

On the second Sunday of each month, from 9 A.M. until sunset, the Antique Fair at the Lido (Piazzale Lotto, take the subway, line 2, to Lotto) smaller than the previous markets, offers you another opportunity to look for antiques.

If you are a stamp collector, you might want to take a look at the Stamp Collecting Market (Mercato Filatelico) held every Sunday morning at Via Armorari (take the subway, line 1 or line 3 to Duomo), very close to Piazza Duomo and Palazzo Reale.

The most traditional Milanese flea market, taking place every Saturday at the Darsena of Viale D'Annunzio from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., is called the Senigallia Fair (la Fiera di Senigallia). Here you can find a great variety of goods: shoes, imported textiles, food, jewellery, clothing, used bikes, kitchen tools and so on. It is possible to bargain.

Do not forget to check the BreraHotels.com web site for very interesting week-end rates. When booking your room, you can also reserve Riciclo®, the first bicycle designed especially for city use. Hotel guests can use it free of charge for short trips around the downtown area, and at the same time discover a new way to experience and learn more about Milan.

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 June with our next issue.

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

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Sunday, June 1, 5.30 P.M. : "Vespri d'Organo" at the S. Alessandro Church (Piazza S. Alessandro). Kristian Olesen, at the organ, plays pieces by Froberger, Buxtehude and Bach. Free.

Sunday, June 1, 11 A.M. : at the Auditorium di Milano, (Corso San Gottardo - tel. 02.83.38.94.02/03) Davide Livermore and Sergio Licursi perform music by Kurt Weill. Admission: € 10,50; reduced € 7,00. 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.).

Saturday, June 28, 9 P.M. : the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano, conducted by R. Chailly, and the Coro Sinfonico G. Verdi perform music by Bach and Handel. Admission: 15,00/20,00.

Monday, June 2, 9 P.M. : the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto performs music by Bach and Saint-Saens at the Conservatorio (Via Conservatorio, 12)- Sala Verdi. The concert is sponsored by "Serate Musicali". Admission: € 15,00. Info and reservations: 02.29.40.97.24.

Monday, June 9, 9 P.M. : the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, conducted by Massimiliano Caldi, and the pianist S. Hough play pieces by Brahms and Beethoven. Admission: € 15,00.

Tuesday, June 10, 9 P.M. : the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, conducted by Massimiliano Caldi, and the pianist F. Kempf perform music by Beethoven and Liszt. Admission: € 15,00.

Wednesday, June 4, 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 month is a concert by the pianist Lang-Lang. Music by Haydn, Chopin and Brahms. Admission: € 20,00; reduced € 15,00. Info/tickets: Tel. 02.66.98.69.56.

Wednesday, June 11, 9 P.M. : concert by the Ensemble Musicale Scaligero performing music by Rossini, Bottesini, Rota, Gershwin, Piazzolla and Bernstein. Admission: € 25,00; reduced € 20,00.

Wednesday, June 18, 9 P.M. : concert by the pianist Paul Badura performing pieces by Mozart, Schubert, Ravel and Chopin. Admission: € 20,00; reduced € 15,00.

Thursday, June 5, 7 P.M. : the pianist Alessio Cioni performs music by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Berio and Bartok 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: € 11,00; reduced € 8,00. 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.

Tuesday, June 10, 9 P.M. : the Orchestra dell'Università degli Studi di Milano (Via Festa del Perdono 7-tel. 02.58.30.80.17 - orchestra@unimi.it) plays music by Mozart and Dvorak. Conductor: Ludovico Pelis. Free.

Tuesday, June 10, 9 PM : the Ensemble Perpetuum Mobile, conducted by Stefano Ligoratti, performs pieces by Bach, Vivaldi and Ligoratti at the Teatro di San Lorenzo alle Colonne (Corso di Porta Ticinese, 45). Info and reservations: tel. 02.39.22.61.

Tuesday, June 10, 9 P.M. : "Music and Art at the Palazzo Reale" - Piano performance by the Duo Alkan and the pianist Andrea Carnevali. A tour of the Palace's rooms will follow at 10.15 P.M. At the end, a drink will be served at 10.45 P.M. Admission: € 15,00. Reservation: Musikanndo tel. 02.55.211.823.

Thursday, June 12 and Friday, June 13, 8:45 P.M. : the Fondazione Guido Cantelli (tel. 02.65.53.91) presents its first concert of the month at the Conservatorio "G. Verdi" (Via Conservatorio, 12) , Sala Verdi, featuring the Orchestra Cantelli conducted by V. Ponkin. Music by Martinu, Schumann and Haydn. Admission: € 18,00-13,00; reduced € 7,50. Info/Tickets: tel. 02.65.53.91 (by credit card).

Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20, 9 P.M. : concert by the Orchestra Guido Cantelli conducted by P. Bellugi, and the Civici Cori di Milano, conducted by the pianist M. Bordigon. Music: "Midsummer Night's Dream" by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. Info/Tickets: tel. 02.65.53.91 (by credit card).

Saturday, June 14, 8 P.M. : opera - "La piccola volpe astuta" by L. Janacek. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Performers: Alan Opie and Rosemary Joshua. Teatro Degli Arcimboldi (Via dell'Innovazione, at 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. 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. Tickets for the Teatro degli Arcimboldi may be purchased at the ATM point in the Duomo underground station (open every day from 12PM to 6 PM).

Sunday, June 15, 8 P.M. : concert by the Filarmonica della Scala. 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. Tickets for the Teatro degli Arcimboldi may be purchased at the ATM point in the Duomo underground station (open every day from 12PM to 6 PM).

Wednesday, June 18, 8 P.M. : opera - "Luisa Fernanda" by Federico Moreno Torroba. Conductor: Miguel Roa. Performers: Placido Domingo (Vidal Hernando) and Maria Josè Montiel (Luisa Fernanda). Performances: June 19th and 21st. 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. Tickets for the Teatro degli Arcimboldi may be purchased at the ATM point in the Duomo underground station (open every day from 12PM to 6 PM).

Sunday, June 29, 8 P.M. : concert by the Filarmonica della Scala. 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. Tickets for the Teatro degli Arcimboldi may be purchased at the ATM point in the Duomo underground station (open every day from 12PM to 6 PM).

JAZZ, ROCK and POP

Every day from 6.30 P.M. to 9 P.M. : live jazz (music by Duke Ellington, Gershiwin, Goodwin and other jazz classics) at the Odeon Caffè Swing Club (Via Santa Radegonda, 8 - tel. 02.36.50.40.35). The Odeon Caffè, right under the spectacular pinnacles of the Cathedral, is open to the public every day from 4PM to 12AM.

Tuesday, June 3 : David Murray at the Blue Note (Via Borsieri, 37).

Wednesday, June 4 : David Murray.

Friday, June 6 : Courtney Pine in concert.

Saturday, June 7 : Courtney Pine in concert.

Sunday, June 8 : Courtney Pine in concert.

Monday, June 9 : Rosario Giuliani live.

Tuesday, June 10 : Diane Schuur in concert.

Wednesday, June 11 : Diane Schuur in concert.

Thursday, June 12 : Diane Schuur in concert.

Friday, June 13 : Diane Schuur in concert.

Saturday, June 14 : Diane Schuur in concert.

Monday, June 16 : jazz music with Enrico Pieranunzi.

Tuesday, June 17 : the Angels in Harlem Gospel Choir live.

Thursday, June 19 : the Angels in Harlem Gospel Choir live.

Friday, June 20 : Terry Callier in concert.

Saturday, June 21 : Terry Callier in concert.

Sunday, June 22 : Terry Callier in concert.

Tuesday, June 24 : the Toots Thielemans Quartet live.

Wednesday, June 25 : the Toots Thielemans Quartet live.

Thursday, June 26 : the Toots Thielemans Quartet live.

Friday, June 27 : the Toots Thielemans Quartet live.

Saturday, June 28 : the Toots Thielemans Quartet live.

Sunday, June 29 : the Toots Thielemans Quartet live.

Monday, June 30 : Barbara Casini in concert.

Tuesday, June 3, 9.30 PM : live jazz with the Gigi Del Vecchio Quartet. Nordest Cafè (Via Borsieri, 35. Tel. 02.69.00.19.10).

Wednesday, June 4, 9.30 PM : the Gaetano Partpilo Quartet in concert.

Thursday, June 5, 9.30 PM : live jazz with L. Caccucciolo (piano), S. Scopece (double bass) and F. Faraò (drums).

Friday, June 6, 9.30 PM : live jazz with A. Pozza (piano), D. Cerruti (bass) and R. Cevetto (drums).

Wednesday, June 4, 10.30 P.M.: Live music with Josepin in Soul. Scimmie (via A.Sforza 49 - tel. 02.89.40.28.74). Dining at Scimmie, one of the oldest and finest milanese jazz club, is possible from 8 P.M.

Wednesday, June 11 : the Acoustic Jazz Trio in concert.

Wednesday, June 25 : the Out of Jazz in concert.

Thursday, June 5, 10 P.M. : the Olympia Ragtime Jazz Band live. Caffè Doria (Via A. Doria, 22). Free.

Tuesday, June 17, 10 P.M. : the Calambur Gospel Sextet live. Free.

Thursday, June 19, 10 P.M. : the Moratti S Jazz Band in concert. Free.

Thursday, June 5, 9 P.M. : the Teatro Studio (Via Rivoli, 6 - tel. 02.72.333.222) presents the Enzo Randisi Quartet in concert with Bobby Durham (drums).

Sunday, June 6 : Diskorario in concert at the Puerto Alegre (Via Borsi, 9/2 - tel. 02.89.42.09.69). Admission: € 16,00 with first drink.

Sunday, June 13 : Zenigata live. Admission: € 16,00 with first drink.

Monday, June 14 : Puerto Alegre All Stars Band in concert. Admission: € 16,00 with first drink.

Friday, June 20 : Freatlones live. Admission: € 16,00 with first drink.

Saturday, June 21 : Ale & Nico Benz in concert. Admission: € 16,00 with first drink.

Sunday, June 27 : Choice live. Admission: € 16,00 with first drink.

Friday, June 6, 9.30 P.M. : Italian pop stars in concert: Luca Barbarossa, Gianni Morandi, Lisa, Morgan Paolo Vallesi and others at the IdroparkFila (tel. 02.77.40.22.74) Idroscalo. Free.

Friday, June 13, 9.30 P.M. : Gemelli DiVersi in concert. Free.

Sunday, June 22, 9.30 P.M. : Milan Gospel Festival featuring Anno Domini Gospel Choir, Brotherhood Gospel Choir, Dr. Feel-X, Emmanuel Waldron, Gospel Project, Joy Singers, Jubilation, Lester Lewis, Livin' Gospel and many other groups. Free.

Sunday, June 8 : Nidi D'Arac in concert at the Ragno D'Oro (Piazzale Medagli d'Oro, 2 - tel. 02.54.05.00.04).

Tuesday, June 10, 9 P.M. : the stadio Meazza (San Siro) hosts the Rolling Stones. Before the most famous rock group in the world, the Cranberries will perform at 8 P.M. Tickets: Ticketone; Fnac (Via Torino, at the corner with Via della Palla). Admission: 81,25 - 51,25 - 66, 25 - 44,25 - 44,25 - 41,25 - 37,25.

Thursday, June 19 : the Italian singer and composer Claudio Baglioni live. Tickets: Ticketone; Fnac (Via Torino, at the corner with Via della Palla).

Thursday, June 12 : Helein in concert at the Pow Wow (Via Ortles, 62 - tel. 02.55.21.02.72).

Friday, June 13, 10.30 P.M. : Youth Brigate in concert Centro Sociale Leoncavallo (Via Watteau 7-tel.02.67.05.185). Info: Centro Sociale Leoncavallo.

Thursday, June 19, 9 P.M. : Music Comedians "Zelig" in concert at the Mazda Palace (Via Sant'Elia 33- tel. 02.33.400.551). Admission: € 7,00. Info and reservations: tel. 02.33.400.551.

Friday, June 20, 9 P.M. : the Banda Bardot in concert. Admission: € 7,00. Info and reservations: tel. 02.33.400.551.

Saturday, June 21, 9 P.M. : Africa Unite, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Radici nel Cemento and Ganjamama in concert. Admission: € 7,00.

Monday, June 23 : Elio e le Storie Tese live. Admission: € 7,00.

Tuesday, June 24 : Pali & Dispari live. Admission: € 7,00.

Wednesday, June 25 : Piero Pelù live. Admission: € 7,00.

Friday, June 27 : Negrita in concert. Admission: € 7,00.

Saturday, June 28 : musical - Jesus Christ Superstar. Admission: € 7,00.

Sunday, June 29 : Subsonica in concert. Admission: € 7,00.

Friday, June 20, 9 P.M. : King Crimson live at the Teatro Smeraldo (Piazza XXV Aprile 10 - tel.02.29.00.67.67). Admission: €57,50/34,50. Info/reservations : Teatro Smeraldo; Box Tickets tel. 02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations. Automatic reservation Service: 02.860.775.

Saturday, July 12, 9 P.M. : Jethro Tull in concert. Admission: € 63,00/34,50. Info/reservations : Teatro Smeraldo; Box Tickets tel. 02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations. Automatic reservation Service: 02.860.775.

Saturday, June 21, 9.30 P.M. : the M81 performs at the Rolling Stone (Corso XXII Marzo, 32 - tel. 02.70.00.39.57). Admission € 15,00 first drink included.

Sunday, June 29 : Vadaviku in concert.

Saturday, June 21, 10 P.M. : Controluce in concert at the Barrio's Cafè (Via Barona - tel. 02.89.15.53.13)

THEATRE, MUSICAL, DANCE and MOVIES

Tuesday, June 3, 8 P.M. : dance performance - "Midsummer Night's Dream". Starring Alessandra Ferri, Massimo Murru and Roberto Bolle. Choreography by G. Balancine. Music by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. Director: P. Connelly. Performances: May 21, 23, 28, 29, and 31; . Teatro Degli Arcimboldi (Via dell'Innovazione, at 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. 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. Tickets for the Teatro degli Arcimboldi may be purchased at the ATM point in the Duomo underground station (open every day from 12PM to 6 PM).

Until Sunday, June 8 : musical - "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". At the Teatro Nazionale (Piazza Piemonte 20 - tel. 02.48.00.77.00). Hours: every day 8.45 PM; Sunday, 4 PM; Monday closed. Admission: € 37,50-31,00-21,00. Info and reservations : Teatro Nazionale 02.48.00.77.00; infoline 02.54.274; Circuito Box Tickets tel. 02.39.32.27.37; reservations on line.

Thursday, June 12 : dance performance - "Serata Ravel" performing Luciana Savignano and the Teatro alla Scala Dance Company. Teatro Strehler (tel. 02.72.333.222). Choreography by Balanchine, Bejart and Neumeier. Performances: 13, 14, 16, 17, 18 e 19. Info and reservations: Piccolo Teatro tel. 02.72.333.222. prevendita on line: cliccare sul link "biglietteria" e seguire le istruzioni.

Sunday, June 29 and Monday, June 30 : belly dance performance - the Teatro Carcano (Corso di Porta Romana, 63 - tel. 02.55.18.13.77) presents "Le Mille e una Notte", performing 200 belly dancers. Info and reservations: tel. 02.89.40.33.12.

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: € 5,17; reduced (under 18 and students) € 3,62. Programmes are available at the Azienda Promozione Turistica (Via Marconi 1) and at movie theatres Anteo, Mexico and Arcobaleno.

From June 3 to June 5 : "Maid in Manhattan" by W.Wang. Starring: J.Lopez and R.Fiennes.

index --- EXHIBITIONS

Saturday, June 7, 6 P.M. : "Performance Loop", featuring Marina Abramovic and her students from the Braunschweig School of Art. Abramovic will meet the public from 4 PM to 5 PM. 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 2,6.

From Wednesday, June 26 to Sunday, September 14 : "Double Dress". On display 18 recent works by Yinka Shonibare.

From Tuesday, November 11 to February 2004 : "The Record of the Time", installations by Laurie Anderson.

Through the end of June : "Vita e Morte. Uomini e Dei della Magna Grecia nella collezione Lagioia", on display beautiful ancient Greek and Roman pieces belonging to the Lagioia family's collection, recently donated to the museum. 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 € 1.

Through Sunday, June 29 : the Fondazione Mazzotta (Foro Bonaparte, 50) presents "Joan Mirò. Metamorfosi delle forme". On display 70 works by the famous artist.

Through Sunday, June 29 : "Nanni Strada: abitare l'abito" featuring Strada's fashion creations. Hours: closed Monday ; every day 10 A.M.- 8 P.M. Free admission. Palazzo della Triennale (Viale Alemagna 6 - tel. 02.72.43.41). Hours: closed Monday ; every day 10 A.M.- 8 P.M. Admission: € 7,00.

Through Saturday, June 30 : "Fuori Serie", on display several unique pieces realized by several famous Italian designers. Hours: closed Monday ; every day 10 A.M.- 8 P.M. Admission: € 7,00.

Through Sunday, July 27 : "Asfalto. Il carattere della città", featuring urban studies and projects. Palazzo della Triennale (Viale Alemagna 6 - tel. 02.72.43.41). Hours: closed Monday ; every day 10 A.M.- 8 P.M. Admission: € 7,00.

Through Sunday, July 6: the Palazzo Reale (Piazzetta Reale - Piazza del Duomo) hosts "Amedeo Modigliani". Admission: Euro 9. Hours: closed Monday; every day 10 A.M.- 8 P.M. Thu. open until 11 P.M. Info: 02-89.95.00.00.1.

Through Sunday, June 1 : photo show - "Acqua", featuring color pictures by the American photographer Mike Goldwater. Hours: Tue.- Sun. 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. Admission: € 6,50. Through Wednesday, February 16 : The Palazzo Reale hosts . Admission: Euro 9; reduced Euro 8. Hours: closed Monday. every day 9:30 A.M.- 7 P.M. Thu, Fri 9:30 A.M.- 11 P.M. Info: 02.65.97.728. Reservation in required: call 02-89015330.

Through Sunday, June 1 : "Novecento Americano. Relazioni artistiche tra Italia, Argentina, Uruguay e Paraguay", featuring works by Italian artists such as Carrà, Sironi, De Chirico, Funi and others. Hours: every day 9.30 AM - 6.30 PM.

Through Sunday, September 7 : Palazzo dell'Arengario (Piazza Duomo, 12) hosts a photo show by the Italian photojournalist Roberto Cagnoni. Info: 02.66.94.278.

Until September 22 : the Scala Museum (Palazzo Busca - Corso Magenta, 71) hosts "I due Foscari e l'invenzione dello spazio scenico", an exhibition dedicated to Verdi's famous opera. Info and reservations: tel. 02.43.35.35.21. Hours: closed Mondays; 9 AM - 6 PM.

PRIVATE GALLERIES

Until Tuesday, June 4 : the Centro Culturale di Milano (Via Zebedia, 2) hosts "Milano al femminile", featuring photos by H. P. Collamati depicting the daily life of women living in Milan. Hours: 10am-7pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sunday 3pm-7pm.

Until Thursday, June 4 : the Fondazione Nicola Trussardi presents "Short Cut", an installation by world famous artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset. The piece is on display at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.

Through June 13 : "Andreas Slominsky" featuring works by the German artist. Fondazione Prada (Via Fogazzaro, 36 - tel. 02.54.67.05.15. Hours: 10AM-7PM; closed Mon.

Until Sunday, June 22 : photo show - Bruce Gildan Galleria Carla Sozzani (Corso Como, 10 - tel. 02.65.35.31). Free. Hours: closed Monday.

From Wednesday, June 25 to Sunday August 10 : photo show - Helmut Newton.

From Wednesday, September 3 to Sunday, September 28 : photo show - Mary Ellen Mark.

Through Sunday, June 30 : the Natural History Museum - at the Serre di Palazzo Dugnani - presents "Volcanoes".

Through Thursday, July 10 : "Pino Pinelli" on display works by the Italian artist. Arte Studio Invernizzi (Via Scarlatti, 12 - tel. 02.29.40.28.55). Free admission. Hours: 10AM-1PM/3PM-/PM.

Through Friday, July 11 : "Drawings and Instalations", featuring works by French artist Didier Trenet. Centro Culturale Francese (Corso Magenta, 63). Free. Hours: 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 3pm-7 pm.

Through July 31 : the Photology Gallery (Via Moscova, 25) hosts "Occhio per occhio: quando la fotografia guarda dall'altra parte" featuring photos by Claudio Abate, Ugo Mulas, Olivo Barbieri, Luigi Chirri and others. Hours: closed Monday; 11 AM -7 PM. Free admission.

Through August 31 : the Lattuada Gallery (Via dell'Annunciata, 31) hosts "Lavori recenti" featuring black and white portraits by photographer Roberto Kusterie. Hours: closed Sunday; 3.30 PM-7.30 PM. Free admission.