Category Archives: Happening Now

Photo of the Day: Rose Garden

Posted on May 1, 2012 by
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Dance Away the First of May

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Since tomorrow’s a holiday anyway, you should probably just spend tonight dancing…and tomorrow too, for good measure. April 30th: SMD / Houle / Beyer: This one will be huge as three awesome famous DJs take over Spazio Novecento tonight. Adam Beyer, hot off … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day: Rome’s Birthday

Posted on April 20, 2012 by
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Rainy Day Museuming in Rome: Life-Size Replicas and Miniature Models

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Weather forecast for the next three days: Rain What’s the perfect rainy day activity? Museuming. But already been to the Capitoline Museum? Tired of Trajan’s Markets? Too rainy for Ostia Antica? Take advantage of La Settimana della Cultura, Rome’s Cultural Week … Continue reading →

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O Holy Week

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Starting with the processions and shrubberies of Palm Sunday a few days ago, we are now fully into Holy Week – better known as the last days of Lent, leading up to Easter.  Being as we’re at the, well, center … Continue reading →

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FAI Spring Days

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Spring has sprung, the days are long, the sky is clear, and the ancient villas are free! Well, this weekend they are, at least, as the Fondo Ambiente Italiano hosts their annual Spring Days on Saturday, March 24th and Sunday, … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for Urban Trekking!

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

There is no place like Rome in the springtime. The sun is shining, the air is warm, the trees are blossoming, and the flowers are blooming. La primavera arriva! And if, like me, you get antsy for some outdoor activity … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Italy!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

What with all these ancient ruins we’re constantly tripping over and digging up around here, one could be forgiven for assuming that when Italy celebrates its birthday tomorrow, it will be placing several thousand candles atop the ole birthday cake.  … Continue reading →

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Cortoons: The International Short Animated Film Festival

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

What? (see title) When? March 14th-18th. Here’s a link to the daily program. Where? The Palladium Theater, Piazza Bartolomeo Romano, 8. Who? Academy Award winner Bill Plympton is the guest of honor, while the festival will feature shorts by animated filmmakers from … Continue reading →

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Purim Partying: Purim on the Rocks

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

It’s here! Another holiday where us Jews celebrate near-annihilation! Just a fast recap: Purim is the holiday where the Jewish people celebrate deliverance from the destructive plot of Haman, an official of the Persian Empire, as told in the scroll … Continue reading →

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