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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.

Those arriving in Milan at the beginning of March can still enjoy fashion week with its entertaining shows ending on March 4th. Once again this year, Milan is the capital of the fashion world with its presentation of the Fall-Winter 2003-2004 Women's Collection. The 2003 agenda is rich with social events and the shows goes on beyond the catwalk. Take a walk in the downtown area and mix with the crowds of tourists from all over the world. Stop to admire the shop windows with their new fashions and take a break to relax in one of the sidewalk cafes.

After fashion week, the Fiera di Milano offers the following events:

From March 14th to the 16th : "Expo Salute" and "Expo Benessere" will simultaneously take place with their numerous stands dedicated to natural medicine and therapy, biological foods, bio-architecture, ecological clothing, beauty farms, spas and much more. An occasion, even for the general public, to became familiar with new trends and the health and wellness sector.

From the 21st to the 23rd of March, "Mipel" and "Mifur" present an international overview of the fur and leather sector.

From the 21st to the 23rd of March, "Cartoomics" offers to collectors the best in comics, cartoons and videogames.

And also from the 21st to the 23rd of March, "Minerali a Milano" for those interested in fossils, precious and semi-precious stones and minerals.

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).

For lovers of dance there are two exceptional events. The first one is the new show with the Argentinian dancer Julio Bocca and the Ballet Argentino taking place at the Teatro Strehler from the 4th to the 9th of March. "Bocca Tango", attended in Buenos Aires by more than 20 thousand people, combines the tango's best traditional choreography with the most famous pieces by Astor Piazzolla.

The second dance show is "Opus Cactus" featuring the Momix, the American Dance Company very much admired in Italy. This time Moses Pendleton, the genial choreographer and founder of the group, depicts the South-West desert in the U.S. The dancers become colorful reptiles and plants in the desert. In the background darkening sunsets and poetic sunrises give light to the stage. Not to be missed.

For opera fans the Teatro degli Arcimboldi, the temporary "home" of the Teatro alla Scala, presents Rossini's "L'Italiana in Algeri" until the 29th of March.

On the 28th of March, there will be Beethoven's "Fidelio" premier at the Arcimboldi with Riccardo Muti conducting the orchestra. The scenery is by Ezio Frigerio and the costumes by Franca Squarciapino.

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.

Are you looking for more opera performances? Try the following: on the 7th, 8th and 9th of March "La Traviata" by G. Verdi and on the 21st of March "Rigoletto" by G. Verdi will both be performed at the Centro Culturale Il Rosetum. The Teatro di San Lorenzo alle Colonne, one of the most beautiful city monuments, will present Puccini's "La Bohème" (22, 23, 27 and 30 for further info, consult events calendar.)

For lovers of classical music the Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi hosts "I Solisti di Mosca", an orchestra established in 1984 and still conducted by the internationally famous violinist Yuri Bashmet. This orchestra, composed of winners of international awards, goes on frequent world tours and everywhere is greeted with enthusiasm by the critics and the public. "I Solisti di Mosca" is considered one of the top chamber music ensembles.

On the 8th of March, the Conservatorio G. Verdi will present a Concert for Women's Day, featuring the outstanding young pianist Pauline Leschenko who will play pieces by Chopin, Liszt, Beethoven and Bach.

On the 10th of March, the violinist Uto Ughi will play at the Conservatorio G. Verdi.

Are you going to be in Milan on the 21st of March and do you want to celebrate the arrival of Spring in an unusual way? Do not miss "Spring Concert" (Teatro Dal Verme, 9 PM) performed by the Orchestra da Camera della Lombardia conducted by the maestro Pacitti. On the program music by Copland, Gershwin, Stravinskji and Bettinelli. For more information, consult our events calendar.

You can listen to more classical music at the Palazzo Reale. Book now for the 25th of March when the violinist Francesca Dego and the pianist Claudio Barberi will together perform music by Mozart, Bach, Brahms and Sarasate. 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! Every Monday evening, young musicians perform at the Conservatorio G. Verdi, Sala Puccini, for free. These events are sponsored by the Società dei Concerti. You will be charmed by the professionalism and the talent of the performers (see calendar for details).

Another good opportunity to enjoy the talent of young musicians is offered by the student Orchestra Sinfonica dell'Università degli Studi di Milano (Via Festa del Perdono 7-tel. 02.58.30.80.17 - orchestra@unimi.it) which performs at the Aula Magna once a month. Free admission.

On the 6th, 7th and 8th of March for the joy of jazz lovers, the Osteria del Jazz hosts the famous saxophone player Steve Grossman.

On March 17th, the Teatro Grassi offers a concert by the Civica Jazz Band and the Ensemble Sinfonica of the Orchestra Sinfonica Italiana.

A long awaited appointment is the inauguration of the first European branch of the legendary Blue Note, the temple of jazz in New York City, with a concert by Chick Corea (from the 20th to 24th of March).

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

Until March 2nd, you can visit the first great exhibit of the works of Alberto Savinio, pseudonym of Andrea Francesco Alberto De Chirico, the brother of the more famous Giorgio De Chirico. The show has a vast selection by Savinio, including paintings, stage setting, music and writing.

Until March 9th, the Triennale hosts "The In/visible cities", a show dedicated to the book by the same title by Italo Calvino. Through their creations, eleven artists (among others: Giuseppe Piccioni, Margherita Palli, Giuliano Mauri e Ugo Volli) interpret the impossible shapes imagined by the writer.

From March 26th to June 6th, Palazzo Reale presents a large exhibition dedicated to the Italian master Amedeo Modigliani and the his work between 1906 and 1920. The show has been realized in cooperation with the Musée de Luxembourg in Paris.

Until March 30, the recently restored Rotonda della Besana will host "La Prima Repubblica Italiana: 1802-1805". ("The First Italian Republic: 1802-1805"). The show calls up the atmosphere of that exciting 3-year period in which Milan became a cosmopolitan city and an artistic center. In addition to numerous historical documents, the show also has some splendid works of art from public Italian and foreign collections by Appiani, Canova, Giuseppe Bossi, Jacques Louis David and other artists.

Until April 27th, the Triennale offers "Giò Ponti:A World", the most important show ever organized on the famous Italian architect. On display 400 objects, from ceramics to pieces of furniture, designed by Ponti.

Until My 18th, the Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea hosts "Chen Zhen: Between East and West. Installations and drawings". The show features works from the collection of the Chinese artist widow and private Italian and foreign collections. A few large installations created by Zhen between 1997 and 2000 will be on display.

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.

Trussardi (Piazza Scala) has a very elegant modern tea room with a fine view of Piazza Scala.

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.

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.

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 Aquarium and the Panoramic Tower are located on the park's perimeter. 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.

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 April with our next issue.

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

index --- MUSIC and THEATRE

Saturday, March 1, 3.30 P.M. : music and puppets show for children - "Si alza il sipario e....". Music by Manuel de Falla. Puppets by Carlo Colla & Sons. Conductor: R. Polastri. Admission: one adult + one child (under 14) € 13,00; two adults + one child (under 14) € 21,00; one ticket: € 8,00. Auditorium di Milano, (Corso San Gottardo - tel. 02.83.38.94.02/03)

Sunday, March 2, 11 A.M. : "Music from the World" by the Chamber Ensemble of the G. Verdi Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by G. Bernasconi. 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.).

Thursday, March 6, 8.30 P.M. : the G. Verdi Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by R. Chailly, and the G. Verdi Symphonic Choir, conducted by R. Gandolfi, play music by Bach. Performances: Friday 7, 8:30 P.M. and Sunday 9, 4 P.M. Admission: € 31,00/ 7,75; reduced € 23,50/ 7,75.

Sunday, March 9, 11 A.M. : chamber music - Music by K. Helweg and B. Bartok. Admission: € 10,50; reduced € 7,00.

Thursday, March 13, 8:30 P.M. : the G. Verdi Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by R. Hickox, performs music by Dvorak, Eldgar and Britten. Performances: Friday 14, 8:30 P.M. and Sunday 16, 4 P.M. Admission: € 31,00/ 7,75; reduced € 23,50/ 7,75.

Saturday, March 15, 3.30 P.M. : Orchestral music for children - "Un Pentagramma di Fantasia". Music by Martinù and Walton. Conductor: G. Bernasconi. Admission: one adult + one child (under 14) € 13,00; two adults + one child (under 14) € 21,00; one ticket: € 8,00.

Thursday, March 20, 8:30 P.M. : the G. Verdi Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Oleg Calegani, plays music by Sostakovic and Haydn. Performances: Friday 21, 8:30 P.M. and Sunday 23, 4 P.M. Admission: € 31,00/ 7,75; reduced € 23,50/ 7,75.

Sunday, March 23, 11 A.M : concert by F. Ravasi (violin), V. Peretti (flute) and G. Marzilliano (cello) and A. Rebaudengo (piano) perform music by Einaudi, Boccadoro, Anderson and Torke. Admission: € 10,50; reduced € 7,00.

Sunday, March 30, 11 A.M : concert by A. Corazziari (piano) and F. Ghiazza (clarinet). Music by Brahms. Admission: € 10,50; reduced € 7,00.

Sunday, March 1, 9 P.M. : the concert by the pianist Boris Berezowski and the violinist Vadim Repin is the first appointment of the month sponsored by "Serate Musicali" (Galleria Buenos Aires, 7 - tel. 02.29.40.97.24) at the Conservatorio - Sala Verdi (Via Conservatorio, 12). Music by Ravel, Tartini, Prokovief, Grieg and Chausson. Admission: € 12,00; reduced € 8,00. Info/tickets. tel. 29.40.97.24 (10 A.M.- 5 P.M.).

Monday, March 3, 9 P.M. : the pianist Elisso Virsaladze in concert. Admission: € 12,00, reduced € 8,00. Info/tickets. tel. 29.40.97.24 (10 A.M.- 5 P.M.).

Saturday, March 8, 9 P.M. : "Concert for Women's Day". Pauline Leschenco (piano) performs music by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt. Admission: € 12,00; reduced € 8,00.

Monday, March 10, 9 P.M. : concert by the violinist Uto Ughi. Admission: € 25,00; reduced € 20,00.

Monday, March 17, 9 P.M. : concert by the Solisti di Mosca conducted by the violinist Yuri Bashmet. Music by Mozart. Admission: € 15,00; reduced € 10,00.

Monday, March 31, 9 P.M. : concert by the violinist J. Rachlin and the pianist I. Golan. Music by Beethoven, Sarasate and Franck. Admission: € 12,00; reduced € 8,00.

Monday, March 3, 9 P.M. : "Incontri Musicali" - concerts by young, talented artists sponsored by the Società dei Concerti (Via Vittor Pisani, 31- tel. 02.66.98.69.56). Concert by the pianist Marco Cecchinelli. Music by Beethoven and Rackmaninov. Sala Puccini at the Conservatorio G. Verdi. Free admission.

Wednesday, March 5, 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 T. Kakehashi. Music by Beethoven. Admission: € 20,00; reduced € 15,00. Info/tickets: Tel. 02.66.98.69.56.

Monday, March 10, 9 P.M. : "Incontri Musicali" - concerts by young, talented artists sponsored by the Società dei Concerti. Concert by the guitarist Luigi Puddu. Music by Barrios, Villa-Lobos and Dyens. Free admission.

Wednesday, March 12, 9 P.M. : appointment with the orchestra "I Solisti di Mosca" conducted by the famous violinist Yuri Bashmet. Music: Bach, Kormarev and Brahms. Admission: € 25,00; reduced € 20,00.

Monday, March 17, 9 P.M. : "Incontri Musicali" - concerts by young, talented artists sponsored by the Società dei Concerti. Concert by Silvana Libardo (piano) and Francesca Salvemini (flute). Music: Mozart, Doninzetti, Doppler, Berio and Gade. Free admission.

Wednesday, March 19, 9 P.M. : concert by the pianist E. Koroliov. Music By Haydn, Schubert, Debussy and Prokovief. Admission: € 20,00; reduced € 15,00.

Wednesday, March 26, 9 P.M. : concert by the Sudwestdeutsche Philarmonie Orchester, conducted by P. Altrichter, and the pianist Jeffrey Swann performing music by Sibelius, Borodin and Gershwin. Admission: € 25,00; reduced € 20,00.

Friday March 28, 9 P.M. : concert by the Sudwestdeutsche Philarmonie Orchester, conducted by P. Altrichter, and the pianist Roberto Cominati performing music by Ravel, Enescu and Mendelssohn. Admission: € 25,00; reduced € 20,00.

Tuesday, March 4, 9 P.M. : the soprano Tatiana Jiznevskaia and the pianist Eleonora Ravasi, of the Milan University Symphonic Orchestra (Via Festa del Perdono 7 - tel. 02.58.30.80.17 - orchestra@unimi.it), perform at the University music by Rachmaninov, Prokovief and Cajkowskij. Free admission.

Thursday, March 6, 7.00 P.M. : the violinist Sergio Marrini performs music by Bach and Paganini. 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.

Thursday, March 20, 7.00 P.M. : concert by the Ensemble di Musica Contemporanea della Scuola Civica.

Thursday, March 6, 9 P.M : the "Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali", conducted by Giorgio Gaslini, performs at the Teatro Dal Verme (Via San Giovanni sul Muro, 2 - tel. 02.87.905). Music by Gershwin, Ives, Stravinskij and Gaslini. March 8, 5 PM. 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.

Thursday, March 13, 9 P.M. : the Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali, conducted by Aldo Ceccato, the cello player E. Dindo and the violinist M. Rizzi perform music by Ferrario, Brahms and Schubert. Performance: Saturday, March 15, 5 PM. Admission: € 14,50-10,50-8,00; reduced € 11,50-9,00-6,00.

Saturday, March 22, 9 P.M. : concert by the Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali conducted by the violinist Giuliano Carmignola. Music: Haydn and Mendelssohn. Performance: Thursday, March 27, 9 PM. Admission: € 14,50-10,50-8,00; reduced € 11,50-9,00-6,00.

Saturday, March 29, 9 P.M. : concert by the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto conducted by the maestro K. Teraoka. Music: Dvorak and Malipiero.

Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7, 8:45 P.M. : the Fondazione Orchestra Guido Cantelli (tel. 02.65.53.91), conducted by V. Ponkin, presents its first concert of the month at the Conservatorio "G. Verdi" (Via Conservatorio, 12) , Sala Verdi. Violin: S. Galaktionov. Music by Malipiero, De Falla and Taneyev. Admission: € 18-13; reduced € 7,50. Info/Tickets: tel. 02.65.53.91 (by credit card).

Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, 9 P.M. : concert by the Orchestre Philarmonique de Nice, conducted by M. Guidarini. Music by Strauss, Wagner and Brahms. Info/Tickets: tel. 02.65.53.91 (by credit card).

Thursday, March 20 and Friday, March 21, 8:45 P.M. : the Orchestra Guido Cantelli, conducted by Flavio Emilio Scogna, performs music by Haydn, Fedele, Pisati and Wagner. Info/Tickets: tel. 02.65.53.91 (by credit card).

Friday, March 7, 9 P.M. : the Teatro Dal Verme (Via San Giovanni sul Muro 2 - tel. 02.87.905) presents the violinist Fabrizio von Arx and the pianist Roberto Prosseda. Music by Grieg, Saint-Saens, Franck and Bazzini. Admission: € 10,00; reduced € 8,00. The event is organized by Serate Musicali (tel. 02.29.40.97.24). Reservations and information: tel. 02.29.40.97.24.

Wednesday, March 12, 9.00 P.M. : "John Williams and Friends", concert by the guitar player Williams. Admission: € 20,00; reduced € 15,00. The event is organized by Serate Musicali (tel. 02.29.40.97.24). Reservations and information: tel. 02.29.40.97.24.

Friday, March 7, 8.30 P.M. : opera - The Felix Company (tel. 02.28.26.786) presents "La Traviata" by G. Verdi performed by the Chamber Orchestra "Giorgio Strehler". Conductor: A. Salvagno. Teatro Alfredo Chiesa (Via San Cristoforo, 1). Performances: Saturday 8, 8.30 P.M.; Sunday 9, 4.30 P.M. Info: tel. 02.28.26.789. Tickets can be purchased at RicordiMediaStore, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele - tel. 02.86.90.683.

Saturday, March 8, 8 P.M. : opera - "L'Italiana in Algeri" by G. Rossini. Conductor: Corrado Rovaris: Performers: M. Pertusi e C. Lepore (Mustafà); J. Diego Florez and L. Brownlee (Lindoro); V. Kasarova (Isabella). 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. Performances: 2, 6, 11, 14, 20, 22. 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, March 12, 8 P.M. : concert by the Filarmonica della Scala, conducted by Jeffrey Tate, and the cello player Truls Mork. Performances: March 13th and 15th. 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).

Monday, March 17, 8 P.M. : concert by the Filarmonica della Scala, conducted by Gary Bertini. Performances: March 19th and 20th. 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).

Friday, March 28, 8 P.M. : opera - "Fidelio" by Ludwig van Beethoven. Conductor: Riccardo Muti. Performers: I. Abdrazakov (Don Fernando); R. Dean Smith (Florestan); W. Meier (Leonore) H. Tschammer (Rocco). 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).

Tuesday, March 11, 9 P.M. : the Zehetmair Quartet performs music by Schubert, Cage, Grieg and Bartok at the Conservatorio "G. Verdi" (Via Conservatorio, 12) - Sala G. Verdi. The concert is sponsored by the Società del Quartetto (Via Durini, 24 - tel. 02.79.53.93). Info and reservations: Società del Quartetto.

Thursday, March 18, 9 P.M. : the pianist Yefim Bronfman performs music by Beethoven, Salonen, Prokovief and Rachmaninov. Info and reservations: Società del Quartetto.

Tuesday, March 11, 9 P.M. : concert by the pianist Carlo Levi Minzi performing music by Schumann and Semini. At the Teatro di San Lorenzo alle Colonne (Corso di Porta Ticinese, 45). Info: tel. 348.22.50.241; 02.39.22.61.

Tuesday, 18 March, 9 PM : concert by M. Torsiglieri (flute) and C. Fiorentino and C. Ballabio (guitars). Music by Piazzolla and Pujol. Info: tel. 348.22.50.241; 02.39.22.61.

Saturday, March 22, 9 P.M. : opera - Puccini's "La Bohéme". Performances: 23, 27 and 30. Info and reservations: 02.39.22.61.

Friday, March 21, 9 P.M. : "Spring Concert" by the Orchestra da Camera della Lombardia (Lombardy Chamber Orchestra), conducted by Daniel Pacitti. Music by Copland and Bartok. 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 3 P.M.- 9 P.M. Admission: € 12,00 - € 5,00; reduced € 9,00 - € 3,00

Friday, March 21, 8.30 P.M. : opera - "Rigoletto" by G. Verdi. Centro Culturale Il Rosetum (Via Pisanello, 1 - tel. 02.48.707.203). Admission : € 15,50; reduced € 13,00.

Friday, April 11, 8.30 P.M. : opera - "La Cavalleria Rusticana" by Mascagni. Admission : € 15,50; reduced € 13,00.

Tuesday, March 25, 9 P.M. : "Music and Art at the Palazzo Reale" - concert by the violinist F. Dego and the pianist C. Barberi. Music: Mozart, Bartok, Sarasate and Brahms. 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.

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.

Saturday, March 1, 9 P.M. : live jazz with the Ivan Segreto Trio. Osteria del Jazz (Via Filippo Carcano, 8 tel. 02.46.94.861). At the Osteria del Jazz it is possible to have dinner every night from 8 P.M. Live music is offered every Friday and Saturday night. If you choose the dinner+music formula, fixed price is € 20,50; if you prefer to go after dinner, just for the concert, admission (including first drink) is € 6, other drinks as from the menu. Menù is on-line. Reservation is suggested on Saturday nights.

Thursday, March 6, Friday 7 and Saturday 8, 9 P.M. : jazz concert with the Steve Grossman Quartet.

Friday, March 14, 9 P.M. : jazz with the Paolo Tomelleri Quartet.

Saturday, March 15, 9 P.M. : jazz concert - The Alice Ricciardi Quartet in concert. A. Ricciardi (singer), R. Tarenzi (piano), M. Vaggi (bass) and F. Farao (drums).

Friday, March 21, 9 P.M. : live jazz with the Paolo Negri Quartet.

Saturday, March 22, 9 P.M. : live jazz with the Down Home Quartet.

Friday, March 28, 9 P.M. : the Ezio Allevi Project.

Saturday, March 29, 9 P.M. : the Antonio Zambrini Trio.

Saturday, March 1, 9 P.M. : The Italian band The Nomadi in concert. Admission € 25,00; reduced € 20,50. Teatro Smeraldo (Piazza XXV Aprile 10 - tel.02.29.00.67.67). Info/reservations : Teatro Smeraldo; Box Tickets tel. 02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations. Automatic reservation Service: 02.860.775.

Sunday, March 2, 9 P.M. : Collection D'Arnel Andrea in concert. Transilvania Live (Via Paravia, 52 - tel. 02.40.36.299).

Wednesday, March 5, 9 P.M. : the F-Minus live.

Thursday, March 6, 9 P.M. : the Lacuna Coil in concert.

Wednesday, March 12, 9 P.M. : the Satyricon live.

Thursday, March 13, 9 P.M. : the Paradise Lost in concert.

Friday, March 14, 9 P.M. : Brendan Benson live.

Sunday, March 16, 9 P.M. : the Christian Coalition in concert. Admission: € 10,00.

Wednesday, March 19, 9 P.M. : the H2O live. Admission: € 14,00.

Sunday, March 23, 9 P.M. : the New Model Army in concert.

Monday, March 31, 9 P.M. : the Gathering live.

Monday, March 3, 9 P.M. : concert by the Italian singer Paola Turci. Teatro Ciak (Via Sangallo, 33-tel. 02.76.11.00.93). Admission: € 20,00-15,00. Info and reservations: Teatro Ciak, Circuito Box Tickets tel. 02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations.

Wednesday, March 5, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : live jazz with the Geppo Spina Trio. Nordest Cafè (Via Borsieri, 35. Tel. 02.69.00.19.10).

Thursday, March 6, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : jazz concert with E. Allevi (sax), Lorenzo Erra (piano), Roberto Piccolo (bass), and Massimo Pintori (drums).

Wednesday, March 12, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : Pepe Ragonese (trumpet), Pancho Ragonese (piano), Tonino De Sensi (bass), and Giovanni Giorgia (drums)

Thursday, March 13, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : the Stefano Scopece Trio live.

Wednesday, March 19, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : Mariangela Tandoi (piano), Andrea De Biase (double bass) e Carlo Garofalp (drums).

Thursday, March 20, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : Daniele Tortora (guitar), Paolo Orlandi (drums) e Marco Roverato (double bass).

Wednesday March 26, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : jazz concert with Susi Renzi (voice), Antonio Zambrini (piano) and Ferdinando Faraò (drums).

Thursday, March 27, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : Antonio Zambini Trio live.

Tuesday, March 11, 9 P.M. : David Gray live. Alcatraz (Via Valtellina, 25 - tel. 02.69.01.84.38). Admission: € 25,00.

Thursday, March 13, 9 P.M. : Avril Lavigne live. Admission: € 23,00. Info: tel. 02.69.01.84.38.

Monday, March 17, 9 P.M. : Marlene Kuntz in concert. Info: tel. 02.69.01.84.38.

Tuesday, March 18, 9 P.M. : Yngwie Malmsteen in concert. Info: tel. 02.69.01.84.38.

Tuesday, March 25, 9 P.M. : the Anthrax live. Admission : € 20,00. Info: tel. 02.69.01.84.38.

Saturday, March 15, 9 P.M. : "Saturday Night Live". Rolling Stone (Corso XXII Marzo 32 - tel. 02. 70.00.39.57).

Wednesday, March 19 : the Gemelli Diversi in concert.

Thursday, March 20, 10 P.M. : the 24 Grana and Valery Larbaud live.

Saturday, March 22, ore 9 P.M. : Vallanzaska in concert. Admission, with first drink, € 10 before 11.30 PM, after € 13.

Thursday, March 27, 10 P.M. : the Marsh Mellows, Peter Punk and In Me in concert. Free admission before 11 PM, after € 6 with drink.

Monday, March 17, 9 P.M. : live jazz with the Mark Stern Band. Auditorium di Milano, (Corso San Gottardo - tel. 02.83.38.94.02/03). 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.).

Monday, March 17, 9:15 P.M. : The Teatro Strehler (Largo Greppi - tel. 02.72.333.222) presents "Il Mondo Musicale", featuring the Civica Jazz Band and the Ensemble of the Orchestra Sinfonica d'Italia. Info: Teatro Strehler.

Thursday, March 20, 9.30 P.M. : at the Blue Note (Via Borsieri, 37) Chick Corea.

Friday, March 21, 9.30 P.M. : at the Blue Note (Via Borsieri, 37) Chick Corea.

Saturday, March 22, 9.30 P.M. : at the Blue Note (Via Borsieri, 37) Chick Corea.

Sunday, March 23, 9.30 P.M. : at the Blue Note (Via Borsieri, 37) Chick Corea.

Monday, March 24, 9.30 P.M. : at the Blue Note (Via Borsieri, 37) Chick Corea.

THEATRE, MUSICAL, DANCE and MOVIES

Through Sunday, March 2 : Italian musical - the Teatro Manzoni (Via Manzoni 42-tel. 02.76.36.901) presents "Storia d'amore e d'anarchia" by Lina Wertmuller. Featuring Giuliana De Sio & Elio. Music: Nino Rota, Gregoretti e Greco. Hours: week-days 8.45 P.M.; domenica 3.30 P.M. Admission: € 34,10. Info and reservations: Teatro Manzoni.

From Tuesday, March 4 to Sunday, March 16 : Musical in Italian - "Hello, Dolly!" by M. Stewart, featuring Loretta Goggi. Music by J. Herman. Choreography: F. Angelini. Director: S. Marconi. Hours: week-days 8.45 PM; Sunday 3.30 PM. Info and reservations: Teatro Manzoni.

From Tuesday, March 4, until Sunday, March 16 : musical - "Kiss Me Kate", American musical comedy presented for the first time in the Fifties. Music by Cole Porter. With: Daniela Mazzuccato and Edoardo Guarnera. 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; reduced € 30,00-25,00-17,00. 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.

From Tuesday, March 4, until Sunday, March 9 : dance show - "Bocca Tango" performing the famous dancer Julio Bocca and the Argentinian Ballet. Teatro Strehler (Largo Greppi, tel. 02.72.33.32.22). Info and reservations: Piccolo Teatro tel. 02.72.333.222. reservations on line.

From Tuesday, March 4 to Sunday March 9 : dance performance - "Giselle", performing the Russian Dance Company "Rudolf Nureyev" from Ufa. Choreography by M. Petipa. Teatro Carcano (Corso di Porta Romana 63- tel. 02.55.18.13.77). Admission: € 27,00/ € 20,50; reduced € 20,00/ € 13,50/ € 12,00. Hours: 8.45 P.M.; Sunday, 3.30 P.M.; closed Monday. Info and reservations: Teatro Carcano.

From Tuesday, March 4 to Sunday, March 23 : dance performance - the Teatro Smeraldo (Piazza XXV Aprile 10 - tel. 02.29.00.67.67) presents "Opus Cactus" featuring the Momix Dance Company. Coreography: M. Pendleton. Hours: 8.45 PM; Sunday 4 PM. Admission: € 36,00-31,00-25,50. Info and reservations: Teatro Smeraldo; Box Tickets tel. 02.39.32.27.37; prenotazioni on line.

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.

Monday, March 3, Tuesday 4, Thursday, 6 : "About Schimth" by A. Payne. Starring: J. Nicholson.

Monday, March 10, Tuesday 11, Thursday, 13 : "Two weeks notice" by M. Lawrence. Starring: S. Bullock.

Monday, March 17, Tuesday 18, Thursday, 20 : "The Quiet American" by P. Noyce. Starring: M. Cane.

Monday, March 24, Tuesday 25, Thursday, 27 : "Far From Heaven" by T. Haynes. Starring: H. Moore.

Monday, March 31, Tuesday, April 1, Thursday, April 3 : "Chicago" by R. Marshall. Starring: R. Gere.

index --- EXHIBITIONS

Through Sunday, March 2 : "Il Divino Infante" (The Divine Infant), on display devotional sculptures of the infant Jesus from the Hiky Mayr Hinterkircher collection. Museo Diocesiano (Corso di Porta Ticinese, 95 - tel. 02.89.40.47.14). Admission: € 6,00. Hours: 10AM-6PM; closed Monday.

Through Sunday, March 2 : "Viaggi tra Terre, Uomini e Spiriti". Museo dei Beni Culturali Cappuccini (Via A. Kramer, 5 - tel. 02. 77.12.23.21). Free admission. Hours: 2.30 P.M.-6.30 P.M.; closed Monday.

Through Sunday, March 2 : "Alberto Savinio" featuring various works by Italian eclectic artist Andrea Francesco Alberto De Chirico, known as Alberto Savinio, brother of the famous painter Giorgio De Chirico.

From Tuesday March 4 to 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, March 9 : "Le Città In/visibili", installations inspired by Italo Calvino's book "Invisible cities".

From Tuesday, March 25 to Sunday, June 29 : "Nanni Strada: abitare l'abito" featuring Strada's fashion creations. Free admission.

Through Sunday, April 27 : "Giò Ponti: A World", on display 400 objects designed by the famous Italian architect. 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.

From Friday, March 14, to Sunday, March 16 : "Il Libro Antico", featuring old manuscripts. Museo della Permanente (Via Turati, 34 - tel. 02. 65.99.803). Hours: closed Monday; Tue-Fri 10AM/1PM - 2.30PM/6.30 PM; Thu. open until 10PM; Sat. 10AM/6.30PM. Admission: € 6,20; 4,13 (reduced).

Through Sunday, March 16 : "Two art collectors discover Italy", on show a large selection of paintings and sculptures from the Jacquemart-Andrè Museum in Paris. Hours: 10 AM-6PM; closed Monday.

From Wednesday, March 26 : 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.

From Wednesday, March 19 : 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 March 30 : "Napoleone e la Repubblica Italiana. 1802-1805". ("Napoleon and the Italian Republic. 1802-1805"). On display many historical documents and masterpieces by Appiani, Canova, Bossi, Jacques Louis David and other masters depicting those 3 important years during which Milan became a "European city". Rotonda della Besana (Via Besana). Hours: Tue-Sun 9.30 AM - 6.PM (ticket box office closes at 5 PM); Monday closed. Admission: € 6,50; reduced € 4,50. Reservations and info : 02.54.55.047.

Through the end of March : "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, April 6 : "Between Arcady and Illuminism in Lombardy: Francesco Londonio's studies collection". 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 Sunday, May 4 : "Squali" ("Sharks") featuring under water projections, life-size models, photos and other material edited by documentarist Alberto Luca Recchi.Spazio Arengario (Piazza Duomo). Admission: € 8; free for children aged 0-5. Hours: 9,30 AM-7 PM; closed Monday.

Through May 18 : "Chen Zhen. Between East and West: Installations and Drawings", featuring works belonging to the artist's family private collection. 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.

Through May 18 : "Dalle Piramidi ad Alessandro Magno a Milano", showcases archeological findings from the Pharaohs' time. Biblioteca via Senato, 14 (tel. 02.54.27.26). Hours: 10AM-6PM; closed Monday. Admission: € 5.

PRIVATE GALLERIES

Through Thursday, March 13 : "Dinosaurs" featuring 36 findings from the Palaeonthological Centre, Mongolian Academy of Science. Fondazione Metropolitan (Corso Italia, at the corner with Via Santa Eufemia - tel. 02.86.04.14). Admission: € 8. Hours: 10AM-7PM; closed Monday.

Through Sunday, March 16 : photo show - "Dislocation. Ingrandimenti da un interno", on display photos by Paolo Rosselli. Galleria FNAC (Via Torino, at the corner with Via della Palla). Hours: Mon./Sat. 9AM-8PM; Sunday 10AM/8PM. Free admission.

From Tuesday, March 18 to Sunday, March 30 : photo show - a selection of photos by the participants of the Memorial Giacomelli Award. Galleria Grazia Neri (Via Maroncelli, 14 - tel. 02.62.52.71). Free admission. Hours: Sunday closed; 9.30AM - 1PM/2.30PM-6PM.

From Monday, March 24 to Monday, April 14 : photo show - "Eleganza: momenti rubati", backstage photos taken by Gerard Uferas during fashion shows in Paris and Milan. Galleria Aldai (Via Larga, 31).

Through March 24 : "Pure Land" featuring works by the Japanese artist Mariko Mori. The exhibition is organized in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo. Fondazione Prada (Via Fogazzaro, 36 - tel. 02.54.67.05.15. Hours: 10AM-7PM; closed Mon

Through Saturday, March 29 : "Nagasawa", featuring recent sculptures by the Japanese master. Giardini e Chiostri della Fondazione Stelline (Corso Magenta, 59 - tel. 02.45.46.21.11). Free admission. Hours: 10AM-7PM; closed Sunday.

Through the end of March : the Galleria Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea (Via Solferino 44-tel. 02-29.06.01.71) presents Pierluigi Calignano "n° 10", 2001. On display a new installation by the artist. Hours: 4PM-7.30PM; Closed Sunday and Monday. Free admission.

Through Sunday, April 6 : photo show - "Alberto Rizzo". Galleria Carla Sozzani (Corso Como, 10 - tel. 02.65.35.31). Free. Hours: closed Monday.

Through Friday, April 11 : "Mario Nigro. La rarefazione del segno", featuring 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 Saturday, May 31 : "Aldo Carpi and Francesco Messina. Maestri del Sacro", a tribute to two great contemporary masters. The exhibition also features works by Manzù, Bodini, Funi, Longaretti and other Italian artists. Galleria d'Arte Sacra dei Contemporanei (Villa Clerici, Via Terruggia,14). Admission: € 5. Hours: 14PM-5PM.