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index --- NEWS

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

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

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

The queen of this year's Milanese spring is "La Fornarina", the celebrated portrait by Raffaello depicting his beloved muse, on display at the Fondazione Arte e Civiltà (Via Sabotino, 26 - tel. 02.58.30.36.35) until June 2. One of the most beautiful paintings of all times arrives in Milan, after Urbino and Paris, to celebrate its recent restoration. The curator of the exhibition has organized an itinerary to help understand the aesthetic and historical context of this masterpiece. This itinerary consists of explanatory panels, pictures and x-rays to document the recent discoveries made during restoration. Other less famous, but related, works are on display with "La Fornarina". For example, three original etchings from the 18th century by Rastaini, Fontana and Cunego; five manuscripts of sonnets written by Raffaello, some Raffaello drawings as well as two magnificent paintings of the Cinquecento: la "Fornarina Borghese" by Raffaellino del Colle and the "Madonna Hertz" by Giulio Romano. Reservation is strongly recommended.

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

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

From April 10th to the 15th the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, the most widely visited international furniture show, will inaugurate its 41st edition. The Salone takes place at the Fiera di Milano together with the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition, Eurocucina (kitchen furniture), the Eimu 2002 (office furniture) and the Salone Satellite, the latter hosting the work of young professionals involved in the industry whose admission had been previously subject to the approval of a panel of architects and designers. While the Salone Satellite is open to the public every day from 10 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. without admission charges, the other events are open to members of the trade only and are accessibile to the public only on Sunday, 14 April with an entrance fee. If you are a member of the trade, you may purchase a ticket at the reception desk. In order to do so, you will be asked to produce evidence of your professional status by showing a business card or a document with proof of belonging to a chamber of commerce. Pre- registration is not compulsory. Ticket prices are: € 16 for one entrance pass; € 31 for a three-entrance pass; € 42 for a six-entrance pass; and € 11 for one entrance card for students only. 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.

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

If you wish to go to La Scala, please keep in mind that the opera and the ballet company of La Scala are currently performing at the newly built Teatro Degli Arcimboldi (Via dell'Innovazione, at Bicocca district) while the old La Scala theatre is being completely renovated. If you are a ballet fan, do not miss Alessandra Ferri, prima ballerina at La Scala Dance Company, performing in "Romeo e Giulietta", starting on April 23 at Teatro degli Arcimboldi.

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 May with our next issue.

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

index --- Music and Theatre

Classical Music and Opera

Wednesday, April 3, 9 P.M. : Each month the Società dei Concerti (Via Vittor Pisani 31- tel.02.66.98.69.56) organizes, at the Conservatorio "G.Verdi" - Sala Grande - (Via Conservatorio 12), a number of concerts performing international stars of classical music and well-known chamber or symphonic orchestras. The first musical event of the current month is a concert by the Orchestre D' Auvergne conducted by Arie Van Beek. Admission: Euro 20; reduced Euro 15. Info/tickets: Tel.02.66.98.69.56.

Wednesday, April 10, 9 P.M. : Concert by the violinist Lorenza Borrani with the Munchener Symphoniker. Conductor: H.M. Forster. Music by Wagner, Van Beethoven, and Mendelssohn. Admission: Euro 20; reduced Euro 15.

Friday, April 12, 9 P.M. : The Munchner Symphoniker, conducted by H.M. Forster, and the pianist Nelson Goener perform music by Rachmaninov and various authors. Admission: Euro 20; reduced Euro 15.

Saturday, April 20, 9 P.M. : Concert by the pianist Eugeny Kissin. Admission: Euro 20; reduced Euro 15.

Wednesday, April 3, 8 P.M. : The Orchestra Sinfonica G. Verdi, conducted by Riccardo Chailly, performs music by R. Strauss. Auditorium di Milano, (Corso San Gottardo - tel. 02.83.38.94.02/03). Admission: € 20,66 - € 15,49 - € 12,91. Tickets can be purchased at Milan Tourist Office (Via Marconi 1 - tel. 02- 72.00.42.68) open from Monday to Friday 10 A.M.- 6 P.M.; Saturday and Sunday 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. ; 2 P.M.- 5 P.M.; or by calling 02.833.892 (10 A.M. - 7 P.M.).

Thursday, April 4, 8:30 P.M. : The Orchestra Sinfonica G. Verdi, conducted by Riccardo Chailly, performs music by R. Strauss and Van Beethoven. Performances: Fri. 5, 8:30 P.M: and Sun. 7, 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 41,32/ 25,82; reduced Euro 33,57/ 20,66.

Sunday, April 7, 11 A.M. : Chamber music - Music by Schubert performed by the pianists M. Baggio and C. Frosini. Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 5,16.

Thursday, April 11, 8:30 P.M. : The Orchestra Sinfonica G. Verdi, conducted by Romano Gandolfi, performs music by I. Stravinskij and A. Borodin. Performances: Friday 12, 8:30 P.M. and Sunday 14, 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 30,99/ 7,75; reduced Euro 23,24/ 7,75.

Sunday, April 14, 11 A.M. : Chamber music. The Orchestra Sinfonica G. Verdi performs music by Mozart and Dvorak. Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 5,16.

Thursday, April 18, 8:30 P.M. : Concert by the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano G. Verdi conducted by V. Pablo Perez. Music by J. Sibelius. Performances: Fri 19, 8:30 P.M. and Sun 21, 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 30,99/ 7,75; reduced Euro 23,24/€ 7,75.

Saturday, April 20, 3 P.M. : Orchestral music for children - "La Danza". Music by Piazzolla, Copland, Marquez and Gershwin. Conductor: G. Grazioli. Admission: one adult + one child (under 14) Euro 12,91; two adults + one child (under 14) Euro 20,66; one ticket: Euro 7,74.

Sunday, April 21, 11 A.M. : Chamber music - Music by G. Falzone performed by Tracanna (sax), Faraò (percussions)and Pinetti (vibraphone). Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 5,16.

Thursday, April 25, 8:30 P.M. : Concert by the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano G. Verdi conducted by Luciano Berio. Music by Berio and Schubert. Performances: Fri 26, 8:30 P.M. and Sun 28, 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 30,99/ 7,75; reduced Euro 23,24/€ 7,75.

Sunday, April 28, 11 A.M. : Chamber music - Music by G. Faurè, F. Poulenc and G. Bizet performed by the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano G. Verdi, conducted by G. Grazioli. Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 5,16.

Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6, 9 P.M. : The Felix Company (tel. 02.28.26.786) presents "La Cavalleria Rusticana". Teatro Ariberto (Via Daniele Crespi, 9). Music by P. Mascagni performed by the Chamber Orchestra "Giorgio Strehler", conducted by A. Salvagno. Performances: Sun April 7, 5 P.M. Admission: Euro 16. Info: tel. 02.28.26.789. Tickets can be purchased at RicordiMediaStore, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele - tel. 02.86.90.683.

Saturday, April 27, 9 P.M. : The Felix Company (tel. 02.28.26.786) presents "Music from Walt Disney movies" performed by the Chamber Orchestra "Giorgio Strehler", conducted by V. Lo Re. Admission: € 10,33. Info: tel. 02.28.26.789. Tickets can be purchased at RicordiMediaStore, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele - tel. 02.86.90.683.

Saturday, April 6, 5 P.M and Thursday, April 11, 9 P.M. : The "Orchestra I pomeriggi Musicali", conducted by P. Entremont, performs at the Teatro Dal Verme (Via San Giovanni sul Muro 2 - tel. 02.87.905). Music by Mozart. Admission: Euro 12,91- Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 9,30- Euro 7,75. Tickets can be purchased at the Teatro Dal Verme, Tue-Sun 3 P.M.-9 P.M.; Fondazione I Pomeriggi Musicali, Via Guicciardini 5- tel. 02.76.00.19.00, Mon/Fri 10 A.M.- 5 P.M.

Saturday, April 13, 5 P.M. : The "Italian-Swiss National Public Radio Orchestra", conduced by Alain Lombard, performs music by Saint-Saen and Frank. Admission: Euro 12,91 - Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 9,30 - Euro 7,75.

Thursday, April 18, 9 P.M. and Saturday, April 20, 5 P.M. : The "Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali", conducted by Aldo Ceccato, and the soprano Elizabeth Norberg Schulz perform music by Beethoven. Admission: Euro 12,91- Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 9,30 - Euro 7,75.

Saturday, April 27, 5 P.M. : concert by the "Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali" conducted by Pietro Mianiti. Music by Haydn. Admission: Euro 12,91-Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 9,30- Euro 7,75.

Monday, April 8, 9 P.M. : "Kremerata Music" - This concert by G. Kremer (violin) and Marta Sudraba (cello) is the first monthly appointment sponsored by "Serate Musicali" (Galleria Buenos Aires 7 - tel. 02.29.40.97.24) at the Conservatorio - Sala Verdi (Via Conservatorio 12). Music by Byrd, Bach, Taverner, Mahler, and Poulenc. Admission: Euro 18; reduced Euro 13. Info/tickets. tel. 29.40.97.24 (10 A.M.- 5 P.M.).

Thursday, April 11, 9 P.M. : The pianist A. Lonquich plays music by Schubert and Janaceck. Admission: Euro 15,50; reduced Euro 10,50.

Monday, April 15, 9 P.M. : Music by Beethoven, Rossini and Respighi performed by the Wien-Berlin Ensemble. Admission: Euro 13; reduced Euro 8,00.

Monday, April 22 , 9 P.M. : Music by Schumann, J.S. Bach and Busoni performed by the pianist M. Hamelin. Admission: Euro 13,00; reduced Euro 8,00.

Monday, April 29, 9 P.M. : Concert by M. Maisky (cello) and A. Weiss (piano). Music by Beethoven, Chopin, Prokofiev and Debussy. Admission: Euro 15,50; reduced Euro 10,50.

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

Monday, April 8, 9 P.M. : The Ensemble Chalumeau performs music by Piazzolla, Dubois, Desportes, Defave and Tomasi. Admission: Euro 2.

Monday, April 15, 9 P.M. : Lidia Cremona (cello) plays music by D. Scarlatti. Admission: Euro 2.

Monday, April 22, 9 P.M. : The guitarist Andrea Vettoretti performs music by Scarlatti, Giuliani, Pipò and Ponce. Admission: Euro 2.

Monday, April 29, 9 P.M. : Concert by G. Carrara (flute) and D. Roi (cello). Music by Bassano, Castello, Uccellini, Mancini and Fontana. Admission: Euro 2.

Thursday, April 11, 7 P.M. : The pianist M. Bertoli plays music by Ligeti, Ravel, Chopin and Liszt at the Società Umanitaria (Via Daverio 7- tel. 02.57.96.831/07). Each performance at the Società Umanitaria is presented by the artistic director Massimiliano Baggio and the artists. Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 7,75. Info/tickets: tel. 02.57.96.831/07. Tickets can be purchased, one week in advance, at Milan Tourist Office (Via Marconi, 1 - tel. 02.72.52.43.01), open from Monday to Friday 10 A.M.- 6 P.M.; Saturday and Sunday 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.; 2 P.M.- 5 P.M..

Thursday, April 18, 7 P.M. : concert by the Mondrian Quartet. Music by Webern, Casale, Donadoni, Sugijama, and Schoenberg. Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 7,75.

Friday, April 12, 8 P.M. : "Boris Gudonov" by Modest P. Musorgskij at the Teatro Degli Arcimboldi (Via dell'Innovazione, at Bicocca district) the new theatre, with 2,400 seats, where La Scala's performances will be held until January 2004. In the mean time, the famous La Scala Opera Theatre is undergoing major restoration work. Performers: F. Furlanetto (Gudunov); V. Vaneev (Pimen) and F. Kustnetzov (Varlaam). Conductor: Valery Gergiev. Performances: Sun, April 14; Tue, April 16; Thursday, April 18; Sat, April 20 and Sun, April 21. 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.

Thursday, April 18 and Friday 19, 8:45 P.M. : The Fondazione Orchestra Guido Cantelli (tel. 02.65.53.91), conducted by Enzo Ferrarsi, presents its first concert of the month at the Conservatorio "G. Verdi" (Via Conservatorio 12) , Sala Verdi. Music by H. Villa Lobos and J.S. Bach. Admission: Euro 18 - Euro 13. Info/Tickets: tel. 02.65.53.91.

Friday, April 19, 9 P.M. : The Orchestra da Camera della Lombardia (Lombardy Chamber Orchestra), conducted by Marco Munari, performs "Carmen de los Corrales" by G. Bizet. Teatro Dal Verme (Via San Giovanni sul Muro 2-tel.02.87.905). Info: Associazione Culturale Rinascenze, Via Padova 164, E-mail: info@rinascenze.it; tickets can be purchased at theatre box office,tel.02.87.905, open Tues-Sun 3P.M.- 9P.M. Admission: Euro 11,36 - Euro 9,30; reduced Euro 7,75- Euro 6,20.

Jazz, Rock, Pop:

Thursday, April 4, 9 P.M. : Rock music night with the participation of the "Labyrinth" and the "In Memory". Rolling Stone (Corso XXII Marzo 32-tel. 70.00.39.57). Free admission before 11 P.M.; after, Euro 6 with first drink.

Friday, April 5, 10 P.M. : Concert by the "Easy Cure". Free admission before midnight; after, Euro 10 with first drink. .

Thursday, April 11, 10 P.M. : Live music with two Italian bands "Peter Punk" and "Rappresaglia". Free admission before 11 P.M., after Euro 6 with first drink.

Friday, April 12, 10 P.M. : "New Jersey" live. Free admission before midnight; after, Euro 10 with first drink.

Thursday, April 18, 10 P.M. : Live music with "Extrema" and "Cheeky Muff". Free admission before 11 P.M.; after, Euro 6 with first drink.

Friday, April 19, 10 P.M. : "In the Mode" live. Free admission before midnight; after, Euro 10 with first drink.

Thursday, April 25, 10 P.M: : Rock music with the "Matrioska" and the "Vappa". Free admission before 11 P.M.; after, Euro 6 with first drink.

Friday, April 26, 9 P.M. : Concert by the "Soft Cell". Admission: Euro 26, including the disco entrance fee.

Thursday, April 4, 9 P.M. : Jon Spencer in concert. Magazzini Generali (Via Pietrasanta, 14. tel. 0434.20.86.31). Admission: Euro 19.

Friday, April 5, 10 P.M. : Evening with the DJ Alessio Bertallot and the Stanton Warriors (street music). Tunnel (Via Sammartini 80 - tel. 02.66.71.13.70). Admission: Euro 7.50.

Saturday, April 6, 10 P.M. : Hip-hop music with the DJ James and DJ Angel. Admission: Euro 5.

Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 P.M. : Nu-jazz with the Koop from Sweden. Admission: Euro 15.

Saturday, April 27, 10 P.M. : Reggae music with Chukky Starr and Golden Bass Sound. Admission: Euro 7,30.

Friday, April 5, 10:30 P.M. : Live reggae music with Golden Bass Sound + Roots Inna Mix. Centro Sociale Leoncavallo (Via Watteau 7-tel. 02.67.05.185). Info: Centro Sociale Leoncavallo.

Saturday, April 6, 10:30 P.M. : "Festa della Semina 2002", live music with Persiana Jones and Polemic.

Friday, April 12, 10:30 P.M. : Fiamma in concert.

Saturday, April 13, 10:30 P.M. : Live music with the "Afterhours" and Mercury Rev.

Saturday, April 27, 10:30 P.M. : "Jack The Sound" - house music night.

Wednesday, April 10, 8 P.M. : Fu Manchu in concert. Transilvania (Via Paravia, 59). Info: 055.55.05.75.

Sunday, April 14, 10:30 P.M. : Live music with Antonio Ciacca 5th. Scimmie (Via A.Sforza 49 - tel. 02.89.40.28.74). Admission: Euro 10 (including first drink). Dining at Scimmie, one of the oldest milanese jazz club, is possible from 8 P.M.

Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19, 10:30 P.M. : Live jazz with Antonio Faraò, one of the most talented jazz piano players of his generation. Mr. Faraò was awarded the first prize at "Concorso Internazionale Piano Jazz Martial Solal" in Paris in 1998. Antonio Faraò has played with the most famous jazz musicians of our times: Tony Scott, Steve Grossman, Gary Bartz, Lee Konitz and many others. Admission: Euro 10 (including first drink).

Sunday, April 21 and Friday, April 26, 10:30 P.M. : evening with "Tentet oh! Carrè". Admission: Euro 10 (with first drink).

Tuesday, April 16, 9 P.M. : Belle & Sebastian - 14 people band. Propaganda (Via Castelbarco, 13). Info: 02.58.10.13.44 (call from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M.).

Friday, April 20, 9 P.M. : "Cranberries" the popular Irish band presents its new record. FilaForum di Assago (Via di Vittor Pisani - Assago - tel. 02.48.85.71). Admission: Euro 28,41. Info/reservations: FilaForum.

Saturday, April 20, 9 P.M. : Bob Dylan live. Admission: Euro 34,10/23,30/25,85. Info/reservations: FilaForum.

Tuesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 1, 9 P.M. : Renato Zero live. Euro 28,00. Info/reservations: FilaForum.

Wednesday, April 10, 9 P.M. : Cristiano De Andrè live. Teatro Smeraldo (Piazza XXV Aprile 10 - tel. 02.29.00.67.67). Admission: Euro 23,50/18,00. Info/reservations: Teatro Smeraldo.

From Monday, April 15, to Saturday, April 20, 9 P.M. : the famous Italian singer and composer Lucio Dalla in concert. Admission: Euro 38,50/31/23,50. Info/reservations: Teatro Smeraldo.

THEATRE, MUSICAL, DANCE and MOVIES

From Thursday, April 4 to Sunday, April 7 : "Boda Flamenca", flamenco performance by the Spanish dancer Antonio Marquez and his dance company . Teatro Smeraldo (Piazza XXV Aprile 10 - tel.02.29.00.67.67). Hours: 8:45 P.M.; Sunday: 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 29 - Euro 24 - Euro 19. Info/reservations : Teatro Smeraldo; Box Tickets tel. 02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations.

From Thursday, April 4 : the Teatro Nazionale (Piazza Piemonte 20 - tel. 02.48.00.77.00) presents "Pulcinella", a musical starring the famous Italian singer and actor Massimo Ranieri. Director: Maurizio Scaparro. Hours: Tue - Sat 8:45 P.M.; Sunday, 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 39/33,50/23.50. Info/reservations: ticket office Teatro Nazionale 02.48.00.77.00; infoline 02.54.274; Circuito Box Tickets tel.02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations.

Tuesday, April 23, 8 P.M. : "Romeo e Giulietta" performing the Teatro della Scala Dance Company. Prima ballerina: Alessandra Ferri. Choreography by Kenneth MacMillan. Music by Sergej Prokof'ev. Performances: April 24, 26, 27, 30 (2 shows). Info/tickets: Infotel Scala 02.72.003.744. Automatic reservation service: 02.860.775.

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

Tuesday, April 2 and Thursday 4 : "Crush" by J. MacKay. Starring Andy MacDowell and I. Staunton.

Monday, April 8, Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 : "John Q" by Cassavetes. With Denzel Washington and Robert Duvall.

Monday, April 15, Tuesday 16 and Thursday 18 : "A Beautiful Mind" by R. Howard. With R. Crowe and Ed Harris.

Monday, April 22 and Tuesday 23 : "The Anniversary Party" by A. Cumming. Starring G. Paltrow, K. Kline and J.J. Leight.

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

Monday, April 8 : "Vidocq".

Monday, April 15 : "A cote d'eau sur piers brullantes".

Monday, April 22 : "Brucio nel vento" (French version) by Soldini.

Monday, April 29 : "Tanguy".

index --- Exhibitions

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

Through Sunday, May 26 : "Giovan Battista Tortiroli or Giovanni Baglioni? A sacred hieroglyphic and a problem of attribution". This exhibition is part of "An unseen Brera", a new experiment of the museum that allows visitors to see, every three months in rotation, those works which either have been recently restored or acquired by the Pinacoteca.

Through Thursday, April 15 : "Una Terra per l'Uomo". The exhibition shows how natural events have changed our planet. Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnica (Via San Vittore, 21. Tel. 02.48.55.53.05). Hours: 9.30 A.M./ 4 P.M; Sunday 9.30 A.M./ 6.30 P.M. Monday closed. Admission: Euro 6,20.

Through Wednesday, April 17 : "Angelo Mangiarotti", works 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: Euro 5,16.

Through Sunday, May 26 : "Coins, Watches and Kitchen Tools". Hours: closed Monday; every day 10 A.M.- 8 P.M.

Through Sunday, June 2 : "Jean Nouvel", on display objects realized by one of the most talented French designers of all times. Hours: 10 A.M.- 8 P.M. Admission: Euro 5,16.

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

Through Sunday, April 28 : "Alberto Magnelli". 150 works on paper realized by the Italian artist, between 1914 and 1970, in France. Galleria d'Arte Moderna (Via Palestro, 16. Tel. 02.76.00.09.85). Hours: 9 A.M.- 5:30 P.M. Admission: Euro 5,20.

Through Sunday, April 28 : drawings, sculptures and paintings by various Italian masters belonging to the Futurism movement. On display works by: Boccioni, Carrà, Russolo, Balla, Severini, Depero, Sironi and others. Pac - Padiglione d'arte contemporanea (Via Palestro 14-tel. 02.78.33.30. Hours: Thu 9.30 A.M.- 10 P.M.; other days 9:30 A.M.- 7 P.M. Closed Mon. Admission: Euro 5,20; reduced Euro 2,60.

Through Tuesday, April 30 : The Museo Diocesiano (Corso di Porta Ticinese,95 - tel. 02.89.42.00.19) hosts "Gaetano Previati's Via Crucis", featuring frescos and paintings realized by the Italian artist, between 1882 and 1888, for the Cemetery of Castano Primo. Admission: Euro 5. Hours: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.; Thu. open until 8 P.M.

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

Through Sunday, May 12 : "Italian Sculpture of the 20th century from Medardo Rosso to the latest generation of young artists". On display works by Boccioni, Manzù, Marini, Messina, Greco, De Chirico, Balla, Penone, Viani, Fontana and others. Chiostro di Palazzo Isimbardi (Corso Monforte, 35). Free. Hours: 10 A.M.- 1 P.M./ 2 P.M.- 6:30 P.M.

Through Sunday, June 2 : "La Fornarina" by Raffaello. One of the most celebrated portraits of all times on display at the Fondazione Arte e Civiltà (Musei di Porta Romana - Via Sabotino, 26. Tel. 02.58.30.36.35). Admission: Euro 8. Hours: 10 A.M.- 8 P.M.; on Thu. open until 10 P.M. Reservation is strongly recommended.

Through Friday, June 7 : "Il Pinocchio di Musante e la grande collana di Fogola", featuring books by Fogala Publisher. Sala Serpotta, Biblioteca di Via Senato (Via Senato 14 - tel. 02.76.21.53.24). Free. Hours: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.; Sat 9 A.M - 1 P.M. Closed Sunday.

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

Through Sunday, June 30 : "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 Euro 1.

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

Through Sunday, July 28 : The Palazzo Reale will host "Il Neoclassicismo in Italia. Da Tiepolo a Canova" ("Neoclassicism in Italy. From Tiepolo to Canova"). The works on display, 400 masterpieces by Tiepolo, Canova, Bellotto, Appiani, Goya and many others, come from some of the most famous museum collections in the world (the Louvre, the Uffizi Gallery, the Vatican's museums, the Ermitage Museum, the Museum of Capodimonte, etc. ) and from various Italian royal palaces (the Palazzo Pitti, the Royal Palace of Caserta, the Royal Palace of Colorno, the Royal Palace of Stupinigi and the Royal Residence of Turin). Info: 02.39.32.27.37. Palazzo Reale (Piazzetta Reale-tel.02.86.46.13.94) Hours: closed Monday. Tue,Wed and Sun 9.30 A.M.-8 P.M.; Thu, Fri and Sat 9:30 A.M.- 11 P.M. Admission: Euro 7,75; reduced Euro 5,17. Info/reservations: 02.39.32.27.37.

Through Sunday, September 15 : "New York Renaissance", masterpieces of American Art from the Whitney Museum of New York permanent collection. Admission: Euro 9; reduced Euro 8. Hours: closed Monday. Tue,Wed and Sun 9:30 A.M.- 8 P.M. Thu, Fri and Sat 9:30 A.M.- 11 P.M. Info: 02.65.97.728.

PRIVATE GALLERIES

From Wednesday, April 3 to May 12: "Deep" a show organized by the Ocean North, an international team of designers and architects, for the Fondazione Nicola Trussardi (Piazza della Scala 5, tel. 02.80.68.82-1). Hours: Tue-Sun 10 A.M.- 8 P.M.; closed Mon. Admission: Euro 6,20; reduced Euro 4,13.

Through Saturday, April 6: "Jonathan Callan", works by the contemporary British artist. Galleria 1000 Eventi (tel. 02.80.53.920). Hours: 10 A.M.-1 P.M./ 3:30 P.M.- 7:30 P.M. Closed Mon and holidays. Free admission.

Through Sunday, April 7 : "An African Woman in Europe" features works by Bettina Lopes. Unione Femminile Nazionale (Corso di Porta Nuova, 32 - tel. 02.65.99.190). Hours: 14 P.M./7.PM. Free admission.

Through Sunday, April 7 : Photo show by Sarah Moon. Galleria Franca Sozzani (Corso Como, 10 - tel. 02.65.35.31). Free admission. Hours: 10:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. Closed on Monday.

Through Monday, April 8 : "William Kentridge. Medicine Chest" features a new sculptural installation by the South African artist. Galleria Lia Rumma (Via Solferino, 44 - tel. 02.29.06.02.12). Free admission. Hours: 11 A.M.- 1 P.M./ 3 P.M. - 7 P.M.

Through Friday, April 12 : "Viaggio intorno al cappello....Borsalino". On display a selection of hats from the Borsalino's collection and photos describing the history of the world's most famous hat. Galleria Agfa Gevaert (Via Grosio, 10/4). Free admission. Hours: 9 A.M./ 6 P.M.

Through Saturday, April 13 : "Fighting AIDS in Africa", a reportage by Gideon Mendel. Palazzo delle Stelline (Corso Magenta 61 - tel. 02.48.18.43). Hours: 10 A.M.- 7 P.M. Free admission.

Through Saturday, April 13 : "Abel Herrero", paintings by the Cuban artist depicting animals. Studio Forni (Via Fatebenefratelli, 13 - tel. 02.29.06.01.26). Free admission. Hours: 10 A.M.- 1 P.M./ 4 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Through Tuesday, May 7 : "Love me tender". Videos, drawings and installations by the Italian artist Lorenzo Scotto di Luzio. Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea (Via Solferino 44-tel. 02-29.06.01.71). Hours: 4 P.M.-7:30 P.M.; closed Mon and Sun. Free admission.

Through Saturday, May 11 : "Ventuno". On display works by Giovanni Sesia. Fabbrica Eos (Piazza Baiamonti, 2. Tel. 02.65.96.532). Hours: 10 A.M./ 1 P.M. ; 4 P.M./ 7 P.M. Free admission.

Through Saturday, May 11 : "The FNAC Photo Collection". Four hundred pictures by Henry-Cartier Bresson, Man Ray, Robert Capa, Raymond Depardon, Michael Ackerman and many other masters of photography on display in three different locations: Galleria del Credito Valtellinese, Galleria del Centre Culturel Francais, Fnac. Free admission. For info: FNAC (Via Torino), tel. 02.72.08.21.