| Newsletter 25 JANUARY/ 7 FEBRUARY 2010 |
| Highligths | | 27 JANUARY 2010
GIORNO DELLA MEMORIA (MEMORIAL DAY)
On the 27 of January 1945, the gates of Auschwitz were torn down: symbolically, on this day, Italy remembers the Jewish population who were subject to the horrors of being taken off to concentration camps, witness to and victims of the extermination and persecution of their population. Once again in Turin this year, the city presents a line up of events, commemoration ceremonies, films, talks and performances; among these is the Anne Frank exhibition at the Museo diffuso della Resistenza, until 31 March 2010, which will display extracts from her acclaimed Diary. The museum will prolong its opening times especially for the exhibition and will stay open till 8 pm. | View and download the complete programme at www.museodiffusotorino.it
| FROM 3 FEBRUARY 2010
OPENING OF THE TURIN 2006 OLYMPIC MUSEUM
Four years on from the legendary sporting event that changed the city forever, and in honour of the Vancouver2010 opening ceremony taking place in a few days from now, Turin opens its first museum dedicated to the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, when the city was swarmed with people from all over the world, here for the Games but also enjoying the history of the place as well as the numerous events and parties happening all over town.
The exhibition route will lead the visitor through the installations via the Olympic slogan Passion lives Here’, experiencing the atmosphere of the torch, the city, the bright lights, the emotion, the enthusiasm and signs of the future. | WHERE: Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali – via Giolitti 36, Torino
INFO: www.torinoplus.it (en). Open every day 10 am-7 pm, closed on Tuesday
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29 JANUARY 2010, AT 4.30 PM
L’ULTIMO SPETTACOLO / SCHERMI AMERICANI
A reflection on American history, culture and society through the big screen, first screening is Raging Bull by Martin Scorsese (USA 1980, 128 mins, original version in black and white with Italian subtitles). | WHERE: Cinema Massimo, screen 3 – via Verdi 9, Torino
INFO: programmazione- T 011 8138574
TICKETS: full price 7 Euros, at the reduced price of 5 Euros for university students
FROM 27 JANUARY TO 30 JUNE 2010
MAGNIFICHE VISIONI. PERMANENT FESTIVAL OF RESTORED FILMS
Two screenings per month of old restored films, presented in twos as they are restored, featuring silent and new wave movie greats from The Golden Era of classic cinema, all screened in original
Language with Italian subtitles. First screening on 27 January (at 8.45 pm) of “Brigadoon” by Vincente Minnelli (USA 1954, 108 mins, original language, colour version, with Italian subtitles). | WHERE: Cinema Massimo, screen 3 – via Verdi 9, Torino
INFO: programmazione – T 011 8138574
TICKETS: Full price 5,50 Euros, 4 Euros for university students
| Tour in Torino |
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6 FEBRUARY 2010
GUIDED TOURS OF PALAZZO CIVICO
One of the city’s most stunning historic buildings opens its doors to the public for a series of free guided tours. Times: 9.30 and10.30 am; 3 and 4 pm. | WHERE: meeting point in via Milano 1, Torino
INFO: T 011 4434411/34415 – www.comune.torino.it
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7 FEBRUARY 2010, AT 11 AM
RACCHETTEINVALLE
Tenth edition of Racchettinvalle, the walk with cross-country racket skis from the snowy peaks of Pragelato, in val Chisone. Participation is free of charge. Sign up for the walk at www.racchettinvalle.it. | WHERE: Pragelato (To)
INFO: gare-T 011 4559959
30 JANUARY 2010, AT 9 PM
THAI BOXE MANIA
A mega event for all fans of ring sports! Turin hosts some of the world’s top athletes for the Thai Boxing & K-1 Rules International Galà. | WHERE: Palaruffini – viale Bistolfi 10, Torino
INFO: info – T 011 6962240
| Museum and exhibitions |
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FROM 29 JANUARY TO 30 MAY 2010
FROM CARRACCI TO DE CHIRICO
The Museo Accorsi presents an exhibition of twenty works from the Croff Collection, originating in Ivrea. Works by artists such as Giovanni del Biondo, Borgognone, Annibale Carracci and Giorgio de Chirico will be featured. | WHERE: Museo di Arti Decorative Pietro Accorsi – via Po 55, Torino
INFO: bookings T 011 837688 – www.fondazioneaccorsi.it
ADMISSION: full price 8 Euros, reduced price 6 Euros
FROM 19 JANUARY TO 28 FEBRUARY 2010
MESSICO FAMIGLIARE
The artist couple Ottonella Mocellin and Nicola Pellegrini present their personal reflection on the concept of the family, born out of their memories, origins and their recent experience of becoming adoptive parents. | WHERE: Fondazione Merz – via Limone 24, Torino
INFO: www.fondazionemerz.org (en)). Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am-7pm
ADMISSION: full price 5 Euros, reduced price 3.50 Euros
FROM 4 FEBRUARY TO 4 MARCH 2010
GREATER TORINO
A new exhibition presenting the work of young Italian artists Paola Anzichè and Paolo Piscitelli. | WHERE: Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo – via Modane 14, Torino
INFO: www.fondsrr.org (en) Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday from 12-8 pm, Thursday from 12-11pm
ADMISSION: full price 5 Euros, reduced price 3 Euros
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2010
YOUR TIME 2010
The official 2010 European Youth Capital website is up and running! Find out what’s happening across the city over the next months and look at photos of the New Year celebrations. | INFO: www.yourtime2010.com (en)
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