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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 is one of the best periods of the year to visit our city. Enjoy these warm days and spend time wondering around the downtown area to discover Milan's hidden, beautiful spots.

This month City Lights News suggests you two unusual itineraries. The first one is a guided tour of 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.

The second itinerary is a 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 Reinassance 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.

Milan in May hosts the following fairs:

From May 2 to May 5 there is MIDO, the International Optics, Optometry and Opthalmology Exhibition.

From May 6 to May 12 Plast'03, the International Exhibition for Plastic and Rubber Industries, is presented at the Milan's fair ground.

From May 9 to May 12 you can visit Miart, the International Modern and Contemporary Art Fair, a good opportunity for collectors to buy works by young artists.

From May 20 to May 24 there is Intel, the International Eletrotechnical, Electronics and Lighting Components Fair.

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, 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.

Opera lovers instead can see Verdi's "I due Foscari" with Riccardo Muti conducting the orchestra.

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 10th of May Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana" at the Teatro di San Lorenzo alle Colonne, one of the most beautiful city monuments.

On the 16th of May Leoncavallo's "I Pagliacci" at the Centro Culturale Il Rosetum (for further details consul the calendar of events).

Lovers of classical music should not miss the concert by the pianist Andrea Lucchesini, the cello player Mario Brunello and the violinist Marco Rizzi performing music by Casella, van Beethoven and Brahms on the 23rd of May at the Teatro Dal Verme (admission: € 15,00).

You can listen to more classical music at the Palazzo Reale. Book now for the 27th of May when the soprano Anna Smiech and the pianist Roberto Bertuzzi will together perform music by Verdi and Mozart. 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 May 27th do not miss "A Tribute to Charlie Mingus", a concert with the Mingus Finger Band at the Teatro Studio.

On the 19th of May, the Auditorium di Milano hosts the Jan Garbarek Quartet with its contemporary jazz.

The Blue Note, the recently inaugurated Italian branch of the legendary New York jazz club, this month presents two excellent musicians known worldwide: from the 13th to the 17th of May the appointment is with Gato Barbieri and from the 27th to the 31st with Al Di Meola.

From May 27 to 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 now the list of CLN's favourite art shows for this month:

Until May 5th, the Spazio Oberdan hosts "Il Novecento Milanese. Da Sironi ad Arturo Marini" ("The 20th Century in Milan from Sironi to Arturo Marini"). The show also includes works by Sironi, Malerba, Funi, Oppi, Carrà and other artists.

Until May 18th, the Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea offers "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.

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 preparated 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.

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.

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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Thursday, May 1, 8:30 P.M. : at the Auditorium di Milano, (Corso San Gottardo - tel. 02.83.38.94.02/03) the G. Verdi Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by C. Hogwood, performs music by Mozart, N.W. Gade and Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. Performances: Friday 2, 8:30 P.M. and Sunday 4, 4 P.M. Admission: € 31,00; reduced €23,50-7,00. 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.).

Sunday, May 4, 11 A.M. : chamber music - the Chamber Ensemble of the G. Verdi Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by R. Polastri, performs music by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. Admission: € 10,50; reduced € 7,00.

Thursday, May 8, 8:30 P.M. : the G. Verdi Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by R. Barshai, performs music by G. Mahler. Performances: Friday 9, 8:30 P.M. and Sunday 11, 4 P.M. Admission: € 31,00/ 7,75; reduced € 23,50/ 7,75.

Sunday, May 11, 11 A.M : concert by the G. Verdi Symphonic Orchestra, accompanied by the pianists Cristina Frosina and Massimiliano Baggio. Music by Schubert. Admission: € 10,50; reduced € 7,00.

Sunday, May 18, 11 A.M : the G. Verdi Chamber Music Orchestra performs music by Ravel, Debussy, Blanco, Franck and other authors. Admission: € 10,50; reduced € 7,00.

Thursday, May 29, 8:30 P.M. : the G. Verdi Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by Riccardo Chailly, and the violinist Vadim Pepin performs music by Brahms. Performances: Friday 30, 8:30 P.M. and Sunday 31, 4 P.M. Admission: € 31,00/ 7,75; reduced € 23,50/ 7,75.

Saturday, May 3, 9 P.M. : concert by the Orchestra da Camera della Lombardia (Lombardy Chamber Orchestra), conducted by Daniel Pacitti. Music by Bartok, Ravel and Debussy. 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

Tuesday, May 6, 9 P.M. : the Solari Quartet of the Milan University Symphonic Orchestra (Via Festa del Perdono 7 - tel. 02.58.30.80.17 - orchestra@unimi.it) performs music by Weber, Dvorak and van Beethoven at the University Hall. Free admission.

Tuesday, May 27, 9 P.M. : the Milan University Symphonic Orchestra, conducted by A. Crudele, and the harpist Luisa Prandina perform pieces by Haydn, Debussy and Janacek. Free admission.

Wednesday, May 7, 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 S. Bunin. Music by Schubert, Rachmaninov and Poulenc. Admission: € 20,00; reduced € 15,00. Info/tickets: Tel. 02.66.98.69.56.

Friday, May 9, 9 P.M. : appointment with the pianist G. Sokolov. Admission: € 20,00; reduced € 15,00.

Wednesday, May 14, 9 P.M. : concert by the pianist D. Pollini. Music by Pollini, Chopin and Ravel. Admission: € 20,00; reduced € 15,00.

Wednesday, May 21, 9 P.M. : concert by the pianist A. Ciccolini performing music by Debussy and Chopin. Admission: € 20,00; reduced € 15,00.

Wednesday, May 28, 9 P.M. : concert by the pianist Radu Lupu performing pieces by Beethoven, Debussy and Brahms. Admission: € 20,00; reduced € 15,00.

Thursday, May 8, 9 P.M : the "Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali", conducted by A. Ceccato, and the pianist G. Oppitz perform at the Teatro Dal Verme (Via San Giovanni sul Muro, 2 - tel. 02.87.905). Music by Francesconi, Schubert and Brahms. Performances : Saturday, May 10, 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, May 15, 9 P.M : the Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali, conducted by A. Ceccato, performs music by Brahms and Schubert. Performance: Saturday, May 17, 9 PM. Admission: € 14,50-10,50-8,00; reduced € 11,50-9,00-6,00.

Thursday, May 8, 7 P.M. : the harpist Maria Gamboz performs music by Galles, Albeniz, Spohr and Watkins 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, May 22, 7.00 P.M. : concert by the pianist Alessio Cioni. Music by Rachmaninov, Beethoven, Liszt, Berio and Bartok.

Friday, May 9, 9 P.M. : opera - the Teatro Studio (Via Rivoli, 6 - tel. 02.72.333.222) presents "Vita" by Mario Tutino. Conductor: G. Grazioli. Performers: Anna Caterina Antonacci, Laura Cherici, David Miller, and Giovan Battista Parodi. Performances: 11, 13 and 15 May. Info and reservations: tel. 02.72.333.222

Saturday, May 10, 9 P.M. : opera - Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana". Performances: 11, 23 and 25. At the Teatro di San Lorenzo alle Colonne (Corso di Porta Ticinese, 45). Info and reservations: tel. 02.39.22.61.

Tuesday, May 20, 9 PM : concert by the most talented students of the Music Academy of Milan. Info: tel. 02.39.22.61.

Monday, May 12, 8 P.M. : concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra of the La Scala Theatre at the 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).

Tuesday, May 13, 8 P.M. : opera - "I due Foscari" by G. Verdi. Conductor: Riccardo Muti. Performers: Leo Nucci (Francesco Foscari); Marcello Giordani (Jacopo Foscari), and Indra Thomas (Lucrezia Contarini). Performances: May 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 27, and 30. 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, May 26, 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).

Tuesday, May 13, 9 P.M. : the "King's Singers" perform music by Schubert, Brahms, Reger and Petrassi 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.

Tuesday, May 13, 9 P.M. : "Music and Art at the Palazzo Reale" - the Japanese singer Azami performs Japanese traditional music by Urata and Azami. 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.

Tuesday, May 27, 9 P.M. : "Music and Art at the Palazzo Reale" - concert by the pianist Roberto Bertuzzi and the soprano Anna Smiech. Music by Mozart and Verdi. 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, May 15 and Friday, May 16, 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 Sinfonica di Torino conducted by P. Lukas Graf. Music by Mozart and Haydn. Admission: € 18-13; reduced € 7,50. Info/Tickets: tel. 02.65.53.91 (by credit card).

Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30, 9 P.M. : concert by the Orchestra Guido Cantelli conducted by A. Veronesi, and the pianist Barry Douglas. Music by Beethoven. Info/Tickets: tel. 02.65.53.91 (by credit card).

Friday, May 16, 8.30 P.M. : opera - "I Pagliacci" by R. Leoncavallo. Centro Culturale Il Rosetum (Via Pisanello, 1 - tel. 02.48.707.203). Admission : € 15,50; reduced € 13,00.

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.

Thursday, May 1, 9.30 P.M. : GasNervino, Chimney Sweepers and N-Flunders perform at the Rolling Stone (Corso XXII Marzo, 32 - tel. 02.70.00.39.57). Free admission before 11 PM; €6 after, first drink included.

Friday, May 9 : DGM, Silence, In Depth, Soul Takers, Aedera Obscura, Night Ward, Charriot and more in concert. Admission: €10 before 11 PM; €13 after, first drink included.

Wednesday, May 14 : Asian Dub Foundation live. Admission: €20.70.

Sunday, May 18 : Thievery Corporation live.

Thursday, May 1 : Diskover in concert at the Puerto Alegre (Via Borsi, 9/2 - tel. 02.89.42.09.69). Admission: €8.

Friday, May 2 : Zenigata live.

Saturday, May 3 : Divina in concert.

Thursday, May 1, 8 P.M. : Pornoriviste in concert. Transilvania Live (Via Paravia, 59 - tel. 02.40.36.299).

Tuesday, May 6, 8 P.M. : Fireside live.

Thursday, May 8, 9.30 P.M. : Turin Brakes in concert.

Sunday, May 11 : Randy in concert.

Monday, May 19 : Division of Laura Lee and Tubornegro live.

Friday, May 23 : Fabulous Disaster live.

Thursday, May 29 : Hot Water Music in concert.

Thursday, May 1 : the Budineria Irish Pub (Via Chiesa Rossa, 53 - tel. 02.84.67.268) presents Hamid Grandi in concert.

Monday, May 5, 9 P.M. : Bambole di Pezza and Ska-P in concert. Alcatraz (Via Valtellina, 25 - tel. 02.69.01.84.38). Info: tel. 02.69.01.84.38.

Wednesday, 13 May, 9 P.M. : Placebo live. Admission: € 25,00. Info: tel. 02.69.01.84.38.

Monday, May 5 : the Aires Tango at the Blue Note (Via Borsieri, 37).

Tuesday, May 6 : Lee Konitz in concert.

Wednesday, May 7 : Lee Konitz in concert.

Thursday, May 8 : Lee Konitz in concert.

Friday, May 9 : Lee Konitz in concert.

Saturday, May 10 : Lee Konitz in concert.

Sunday, May 11 : Lee Konitz in concert.

Monday, May 12 : High Five live.

Tuesday, May 13 : Gato Barbieri in concert.

Wednesday, May 14 : Gato Barbieri in concert.

Thursday, May 15 : Gato Barbieri in concert.

Friday, May 16 : Gato Barbieri in concert.

Saturday, May 17 : Gato Barbieri in concert.

Sunday, May 18 : Gato Barbieri in concert.

Monday, May 19 : jazz music with Fabrizio Bosso, Gianluca Petrella and Franco D'Andrea.

Tuesday, May 20 : Jimmy Smith and Mare Whitfield in concert.

Wednesday, May 21 : Jimmy Smith and Mare Whitfield in concert.

Thursday, May 22 : Jimmy Smith and Mare Whitfield in concert.

Friday, May 23 : Jimmy Smith and Mare Whitfield in concert.

Saturday, May 24 : Jimmy Smith and Mare Whitfield in concert.

Sunday, May 25 : Jimmy Smith and Mare Whitfield in concert.

Monday, May 26 : Franco Ambrosetti live.

Tuesday, May 27 : Al Di Meola live.

Wednesday, May 28 : Al Di Meola live.

Thursday, May 29 : Al Di Meola live.

Friday, May 30 : Al Di Meola live.

Saturday, May 31 : Al Di Meola live.

Wednesday, May 7, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : live jazz with the Simona Premizzi Trio. Nordest Cafè (Via Borsieri, 35. Tel. 02.69.00.19.10).

Thursday, May 8, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : jazz concert with G. Silvestri (guitar), A. Orciari(bass), and A. Pacifico(drums).

Wednesday, May 14, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : the Michele Francesconi Quartet.

Thursday, May 15, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : the Michele Francesconi Quartet.

Wednesday, May 28, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : L. Caccucciolo (piano), S. Scopece (double bass) and F. Faraò (drums).

Thursday, May 29, 9.30 PM and 11.30 PM (2 sets) : the Paola Goso Quartet.

Thursday, May 8, 9.30 P.M. : Amenita, Mr. Outs and Bhangra Beat in concert at the Rabelais Music Club (Via Padova, 133 - tel. 02.28.51.05.29).

Thursday, May 8, 9 P.M. : the FilaForum di Assago (Via di Vittor Pisani - Assago - tel. 02.48.85.71) presents Peter Gabriel in concert. Info and reservations: Filaforum.

Saturday, May 10, 9 P.M. : Massive Attack live. Info and reservations: Filaforum.

Friday, May 16, 9 P.M. : Marc Knopfler in concert. Info and reservations: Filaforum.

Saturday, May 31, 9 P.M. : the Deep Purple live. Info and reservations: Filaforum.

Saturday, May 10, 9 P.M. : El Paso Saloon (Via Ascanio Sforza, 81 - tel. 02.89.51.17.46) presents the Monkey Buzzness in concert.

Saturday, May 10, 9 P.M. : the Propaganda (Via Castelbarco, 11/13 - tel. 02.58.31.06.82) presents the Joe Jackson Band.

Monday, May 12, 9 P.M. : jazz concert with Pat Metheny and Charlie Haden. 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.

Monday, May 19, 9 P.M. : Annie Lennox in concert. Info/reservations : Teatro Smeraldo; Box Tickets tel. 02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations. Automatic reservation Service: 02.860.775.

Thursday, May 15, 9 P.M. : Cesare Cremonini in concert at the Mazda Palace (Via Sant'Elia 33- tel. 02.33.400.551). Admission: € 26,00. Info and reservations: tel. 02.33.400.551.

Saturday, May 17, 9 P.M. : Linea 77, Matrioska and No One in concert. Info and reservations: tel. 02.33.400.551.

Saturday, May 17, 9 P.M. : the Italian singer Anna Oxa performs at the Teatro Nazionale (Piazza Piemonte 20 - tel. 02.48.00.77.00). 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.

Sunday, May 18, 9 P.M. : the Teatro Nuovo (Corso Matteotti, 42 - tel. 02.78.12.19) presents Lou Reed. Info and reservations: Teatro Nuovo.

Monday, May 19, 9 P.M. : live jazz with the Ian Garbarek Quartet. 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, May 27, 9 P.M. : the Teatro Studio (Via Rivoli, 6 - tel. 02.72.333.222) presents "Tribute to Charlie Mingus", featuring the Mingus Finger. Info: Teatro Strehler.

Thursday, June 5, 9 P.M. : the Enzo Randisi Quartet in concert with Bobby Durham (drums).

THEATRE, MUSICAL, DANCE and MOVIES

From Monday, May 5, to Sunday May 11 : musical - "Footloose" at the 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.

From Wednesday, May 21 until Sunday May 25 : opera-ballet - "Carmen de los Corrales", a modern version of Bizet's famous opera. At the Teatro Nazionale (Piazza Piemonte 20 - tel. 02.48.00.77.00). Conductor: Daniel Pacitti. 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.

From Tuesday, May 27 to Sunday, June 8 : musical - "The Rocky Horror Picture Show".

Wednesday, May 21, 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; June 3. 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).

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 May 5, Tuesday 6 and Thursday 8 : "8 Mile" by C. Hanson. Starring: K. Basinger and Eminem.

Monday, May 12, Tuesday 13, and Thursday, 15 : "The Life of David Gale" by A. Parker. Starring: K. Winslet.

Monday, May 19, Tuesday 20, and Thursday 22 : "The Hours" by S.Daldry. Starring: N. Kidman and J. Moore.

Monday, May 26, Tuesday 27 and Thursday 29 : "Gangs of New York" by M. Scorzese. Starring: L. Di Caprio and Daniel Day Lewis.

index --- EXHIBITIONS

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 Monday, May 5 : "Il Novecento milanese. Da Sironi a Arturo Marini", featuring works by the Italian masters of the 20th century. Spazio Oberdan (Via Vittorio Veneto, 2). Hours: closed Monday, other days 10AM-7.30PM; on Tue. and Thu. open until 10PM.

From Thursday, May 8 to 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.

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.

Through the end of May : "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.

PRIVATE GALLERIES

Through Saturday, May 3 : the Photology Gallery (Via Moscova, 25) hosts "Claudia Cardinale" featuring portraits of the famous Italian actress. Hours: closed Monday; 11 AM -7 PM. Free admission.

Through to Sunday, May 4 : photo show - "Shiro Kuramata" Galleria Carla Sozzani (Corso Como, 10 - tel. 02.65.35.31). Free. Hours: closed Monday.

From Wednesday, May 14 to Sunday, June 1 : "World Press Photo 2003", on display a selection of the best pictures presented at the World Press Photo Contest 2003.

Through to Monday, May 5 : 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.

Through to Monday, May 5 : the Fresco Art Gallery (Viale Montenero, 23) presents "Risonanze. Divenire nel tempo". On display photos by artist Mara Rustichelli.

From Wednesday, May 7 to 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.

From Wednesday, May 7 to 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 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

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.

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