October 2012
MON, 1 OCT
CYPRUS INDEPENDENCE DAY
Military parade in Nicosia.
SUN, 28 OCT
GREEK NATIONAL DAY
Student parades in all towns.
BIRD WATCHING IN CYPRUS
Birdlife Cyprus arranges bird watching trips regularly. Organised by Birdlife Cyprus. For further information please contact 22455072, 99059541.
WEBSITE: www.birdlifecyprus.org
EVENTS IN LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA)
THU, 22 MAR - MON, 31 DEC
EXHIBITION
“Our Lady of Lefkosia - The Church of Phaneromeni and its Relics”. A diachronic account of the history and contribution of the church of Our Lady Phaneromeni to the city of Lefkosia within-the-walls and to the wider island. Exhibits include portable icons, post-Byzantine art woodcuts, carved stone reliefs, golden embroideries, metalworking and manuscripts dating from the 12th to the 20th century as well as portable icons originating from Phaneromeni. Organised by the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation and the Ecclesiastical Board of Panagia Phaneromeni Church. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation
Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (Mon-Sun). Closed on Bank Holidays.
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 80000800.
WEBSITE: www.boccf.org
FRI, 15 JUN - MON, 31 DEC
MOSAIC EXHIBITION
By artist George Kepolas. The exhibition will take place besides the world-renowned Kanakaria mosaics. During the exhibition, the artist will be demonstrating the different stages of the creation of a mosaic. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Venue: Byzantine Museum, Archbishop Makarios III Foundation
Visiting hours: 9:00-16:30 (Mon-Fri), 9:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday.
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22430008.
WED, 4 JUL - SUN, 30 DEC
ART EXHIBITION
“In Crisis - Terra Mediterranea”
The exhibition aims at detecting, investigating and presenting contemporary artists’ reflections on today’s universal landscape of economic, political, religious, social, but also deeply existential crisis of identity. A dynamic group of 41 artists from Cyprus, the surrounding area and beyond (Greece, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Bulgaria, Great Britain, United States) will be scrutinising the current turbulence experienced globally, especially as viewed through “Mediterranean” eyes, from both a political and a poetic stance. Curator: Yiannis Toumazis. Organised by the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre and the Leventis Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus, the Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musees de France and the Institut Francais de Chypre. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Venue: The (Nicosia) Municipal Arts Centre (Old Power House)
Visiting hours: 10:00-15:00 and 17:00-23:00 (Tue-Sat), 10:00-16:00 (Sun). Closed on Monday.
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22797400.
WEBSITE: www.nimac.org.cy
WED, 4 JUL - SUN, 30 DEC
ART EXHIBITION
“[at Maroudia’s Exhibition]” (part of the “In Crisis - Terra Mediterranea” programme).
The exhibition, with 28 participating artists, and an affiliated series of events will include existing and new contemporary art works as well as research, and have an element of historical and museological reflection. The exhibition deals with the unwritten feminine histories of Cyprus and their private and public structure. A number of performances and critical workshops will be held within the museum space. Curators: Re Aphrodite group. Organised by the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre and the Leventis Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus, the Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musees de France and the Institut Francais de Chypre. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Venue: Ethnological Museum - House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios
Visiting hours: 8:30-15:30 (Tue-Thu-Fri) 8:30-17:00 (Wed), 9:30-15:30 (Sat). Closed on Monday and Sunday.
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22305316.
THU, 30 AUG - SAT, 20 OCT
KYPRIA FESTIVAL
Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Under the Auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
WED, 3 OCT - THU, 4 OCT
“A Slight Risk” with the Fresh Target Theatre Ensemble.
Venue: Skali Aglantzias
Entrance: €15, €10
FRI, 5 OCT
“Anthology: 25 years composing in Cyprus” with composer Vasos Argyridis and soloists Vasilis Lekkas, Margarita Zorbala, Costas Hadjichristodoulou and Daphne Mouyiasi.
Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre
Entrance: €15, €10
WED, 10 OCT
“Porfyromata” with composer Michalis Christodoulides and the Diastasis Cultural Association.
Venue: Makarios III Amphitheatre
Entrance: €15, €10
FRI, 12 OCT
“The Age of Now” with J. Kriste and Maste of Disguise.
Venue: Famagusta Gate Moat
Entrance: €15, €10
SAT, 20 OCT
“Iannis Xenakis: Oresteia - Aeschylus Suite” with the Centre of Vocal Arts.
Venue: Makarios III Amphitheatre
Entrance: €15, €10
Time: 20:30 for all performances
Ticket Sales: Pallas Theatre (tel. 22410181). For further information please contact 22208400.
WEBSITE: www.kypria.org.cy
MON, 17 SEP - SUN, 14 OCT
EXHIBITION
“United States of Europe”
A traveling exhibition about European identity and today’s Europe through diverse disciplines and angles. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation within the framework of the cultural events programme for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Venues: Loukia and Michael Zampelas Art Museum, Pallouriotissa Old Market, The Shoe Factory, Temporary Space, Classic Hotel (Gallery) & Göethe Institut.
Further information and the complete programme of the exhibition are available online at www.pharosartsfoundation.org & www.go-use.eu.
For further information please contact 22663871.
THU, 20 SEP - WED, 3 OCT
ART EXHIBITION
“Spring-Autumn 2012”
The third solo exhibition by artist Miro Skapoulli.
Venue: Gallery Gloria
Visiting hours: 10:00-12.45 and 17.30-20.00 (Mon-Fri), 10.30-12.45 (Sat). Closed on Sunday.
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22762605.
FRI, 21 SEP - FRI, 12 OCT
ART EXHIBITION
“Objet petit a”
A group exhibition by artists Nikos Arvanitis, Kyriaki Goni, Leto Kattou, Yiannis Kondaratos, Eva Marathaki, Christos Michaelides, Efi Spyrou, Leontios Toumpouris, Pantelis Chandris and Erato Hadjisavva.
Venue: Is Not Gallery
Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday.
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22343670.
FRI, 21 SEP - FRI, 9 NOV
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
“The capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, in the beginning of the 21st century”. Organised by Fotodos withing the framework of the cultural events programme for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Venue: Fotodos
Visiting hours: 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri)
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 99537278.
MON, 24 SEP - SAT, 6 OCT
EXHIBITION
“Artists for Animals”
A painting, photography and jewellery exhibition by various artists that have donated their works for animal welfare in Cyprus. All proceeds will go to the CVA fund which supports the animal welfare organizations and shelters under its umbrella. Organised by the “Cyprus Voice for Animals” and “Opus 39 Gallery”.
Venue: Opus 39 Gallery
Visiting hours: 17:00-20:00 (Mon), 10:30-12:30 & 17:00-20:00 (Tue-Fri) and 10:30-12:30 (Sat). Closed on Sunday.
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22424983.
MON, 24 SEP - FRI, 12 OCT
DECORATED BREAD EXHIBITION
An exhibition of replicas of traditional Cyprus decorated bread, prepared by the author/researcher Dorita Voskaridou. Organised by the Decorated Bread Museum. Under the auspices of the Presidency of Council of the European Union.
Venue: “Peace Hall”, Ledras Street
Visiting hours: 9:00-19:00
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 99526772, 99681999.
THU, 27 SEP - MON, 31 DEC
EXHIBITION
“Beyond Dress Codes”
A thematic exhibition produces by the Hellenic American Union (HAU) on the occasion of the launching of its editorial programme, the publishing of 12 volumes on Greece’s regional costumes (a special volume for Cyprus included) by sketch artist Gissis Papageorgiou. Organised by the Cyprus Fashion Designers Association and the Laiki Bank Cultural Centre within the framework of the cultural events programme for the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Venue: Laiki Bank Cultural Centre
Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-14:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday and public holidays.
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 99470415 (Ms. Christina Pitsillidou).
MON, 1 OCT - FRI, 30 OCT
EXHIBITION
“Mare Nostrum”
“Our sea” (Mare Nostrum) as the Romans called the water-basin, encompassed within the three continents, Europe, Asia and Africa, is the subject of a visual reinvention of the Mediterranean as a primeval nurturer and cradle of people and civilizations. Organised by the Cyprus Chamber of Fine Arts.
Venue: Famagusta Gate
Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Sat), 16:00-20:00 (Sun)
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22466426.
TUE, 2 OCT - THU, 4 OCT
SHORT MATTERS 2012
A tribute to awarded European short films of 2012. Organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture, the European Film Academy and the Artos Cultural and Research Foundation.
Venue: Artos Cultural and Research Foundation
Time: 21:00
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22445455.
WEBSITE: www.artosfoundation.org
WED, 3 OCT - MON, 15 OCT
ART EXHIBITION
A solo painting exhibition by artist George Tornaritis.
Venue: Apocalypse Gallery
Visiting hours: 10:30-13:00 & 16:30-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:30-14:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday.
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22300150.
FRI, 5 OCT
GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE
With singer Anna Vissi.
Venue: Blinkers Club
Time: TBA
Entrance: €70, €60, €50 (all prices include 1 drink)
For further information and bookings please contact 22351550.
FRI, 5 OCT - SUN, 14 OCT
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
“The Art of Dying”
A photography exhibition by Michalis Onisiforou.
Venue: Halara Café
Visiting hours: 16:00-23:00 (Mon-Sun)
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 99965948, 99493199.
SAT, 6 OCT
FESTIVAL ARTOU (BREAD FESTIVAL)
The programme includes among others, traditional bread-making by volunteers, traditional dances with the “Vraka” group, live music with the “Monsieur Doumani” band and the “Vraka” folklore association, and various children’s activities. During the festival hot bread and other Cyprus delicacies will be offered to visitors free of charge. Organised by the Culture in Action group. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Venue: Faneromeni Square
Time: 11:00-15:00
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 99535218.
WEBSITE: www.cultureinaction.org
SAT, 6 OCT
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT
With musicians of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Wolfgang Schroeder (violin), Peter Gospodinov (cello) and Naokpo Kariya (piano). Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
Venue: Pallas Theatre
Time: 17:00
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22463144.
WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy
SAT, 6 OCT
COMEDY SHOW
With Paul Lambis. The programme includes stand-up, banter, and stories from Lambis’ autobiography “Where is home”.
Venue: Satiriko Theatre
Time: 20:30-22:00
Entrance: €12, €10
For further information and bookings please contact 96343687, 22421609.
SAT, 6 OCT - MON, 22 OCT
7TH CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Organised by the Cyprus Film Festival Ltd.
Venue: - Cine Studio (6-21/10/12)
- Pallas Theatre (22/10/12)
For further information please contact 99798112.
WEBSITE: http://cyiff.cineartfestival.eu
SAT, 6 OCT - FRI, 30 NOV
ART EXHIBITION
“Domenikos Theotokopoulos - From Canada to Toledo. The footsteps of a European Journey”. Organised by the Leventis Munipical Museum of Nicosia and the Benaki Museum (Athens). Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Venue: Leventis Municipal Museum (Temporary Exhibitions Hall)
Visiting hours: 10:00-16:30 (Tue-Sun). Closed on Monday and public holidays.
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22661475.
MON, 8 OCT
VIOLIN AND GUITAR RECITAL
With musicians Christos Savvopoulos and Haris Hadjigeorgiou. Organised by the Strovolos Municipality.
Venue: Strovolos City Hall
Time: 20:30
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22470470.
MON, 8 OCT
ELECTRO-POP PERFORMANCE
With “Redfoo” (“LMFAO”), backed up by the “Party Rock Crew”.
Venue: Pavilion
Time: 19:30
Entrance: €40 (VIP), €35 (VIP presale), €30, €25 (presale). Tickets available at various locations and online at www.soldout-tickets.com.cy.
For further information about the event and ticket outlets please contact 99888327.
SAT, 13 OCT
CONCERT
“20th Century Music (I) - Jazz meets Classical Music”
With soloists Charis Ioannou (alto saxophone), Chris Byars (tenor saxophone), Michalis Michael (trumpet), Irenaeos Koullouras (double bass) and Ioannis Vafeas (drums). Narrator: Petros Georgadjis. Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre
Time: 20:30
Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22313010).
For further information please contact 22463144.
WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy
WED, 24 OCT
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT
A concert with Margarita Elia (soprano), Wolfgang Shroeder (violin), Peter Gospodinov (cello) and Nicolas Constantinou (piano) performing works by Russian composers. Organised by the Strovolos Municipality. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre
Time: 20:30
Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22470470, 22313010.
WED, 31 OCT
CONCERT
“20th Century Music (II)”
With soloists Marios Nicolaou. Conductor: Kypros Markou. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra.
Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre
Time: 20:30
Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners). Free entrance vouchers for students under 18 years old. Tickets available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22313010).
For further information please contact 22463144.
WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy
LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WALKS
Get to know the capital by walking
Within the framework of wider efforts to get foreign visitors better acquainted with the old city within the walls, the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality from 1987 established a series of thematic walking tours. These tours have been reorganised to present various new aspects of the old city as well as the city outside the walls. A city like Lefkosia (Nicosia) with its 5000 yearlong history has much to offer. By walking, one gets a better feel for a place and its yearlong atmosphere, then and now, and a better understanding of its continual cultural development. This is the philosophy upon which these walking tours of Lefkosia (Nicosia) are based.
Every Monday
Pallouriotissa and Kaimakli: The Past Restored
Guided bus and walking tour.
Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia