May 2012 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) WED, 13 OCT - SAT, 30 JUN EXHIBITION “Art Is…The Art of Cyprus through the Ages”. An exhibition presenting the evolution of Cypriot art, from ancient to contemporary. Organised by the Laiki Bank Cultural Centre. 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. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22718605. WEBSITE: www.laiki.com THU, 22 MAR - SUN, 30 SEP 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. 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 WED, 11 APR - FRI, 11 MAY ART EXHIBITION An exhibition by artist Christine Watson. Venue: Gallery K Visiting hours: 9:00-13:00 & 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 9:00-17:00 (Sat) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22341123. FRI, 20 APR - TUE, 8 MAY ART EXHIBITION An exhibition οf ceramic artworks by artist Myro Psara. Organised by Apocalypse Gallery. Venue: Apocalypse Gallery Visiting hours: 10:30-13:00 & 16:30-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:30-14:00 (Sat) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22300150. FRI, 20 APR - THU, 10 MAY ART EXHIBITION “The Sea” An exhibition by artist Paskalis Anastasi. Venue: Diachroniki Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (daily) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22680145.
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May 2012 WED, 25 APR - SAT, 12 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Natural Rhythm” A sculpture exhibition by artist Varvara Georgiou. Venue: Gallery Argo Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 17:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22754009. WED, 25 APR - SAT, 19 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Fashion in Art” A group exhibition by artists Manolis Anastasakos, Philippos Vassiliades, Spyros Drousiotis, Marios Eleftheriades, Stelios Ermogenides, Evros Evryviades, Andros Efstathiou, Giannos Ioannou, Sotiris Kallis, Elena Katsouri, Lito Kattou, Maria Kofterou, Harris Kyprianou, Mariza Partzili, Constantinos Stephanou and Pola Hadjipapa. Venue: Is Not Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 17:0020:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat) Free Entrance For further information please contact 22343670, 99569498. SAT, 28 APR - SUN, 27 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Revolv·er” A group art exhibition by artists Antonis Antoniou, Andreas Savva, Koulla Savvidou, Alkis Hadjiandreou, Ismini Chacholiadou and Gavriella Kokia. Venue: “To Phytorio” (Lefkosia Municipal Garden) Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 17:0020:00 (Tue-Fri), 10:00-13:00 (Sat) Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22681088. TUE, 1 MAY CHARITY MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singers Vera Boufi and Marios Koumas. All proceeds from the event will go to the Cyprus Anticancer Association. Venue: RED Music Stage Time: 21:00 For further information and bookings please contact 22767711. THU, 3 MAY CLARINET & PIANO RECITAL With musicians George Georgiou (clarinet) and Zoe Paisanou (guitar). Organised by the Cyprus Clarinet Studio and coordinated by DueCapi. Venue: Kastelliotissa Hall Time: 20:30-22:00 Entrance: €12, €7 (concessions) For further information and bookings please contact 70009595. FRI, 4 MAY - SAT 5 MAY MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek reggae/ska band Locomondo. Venue: Diachroniki Music Stage Time: 22:30-02:00 Entrance: €20 For further information and bookings please contact 99783455. FRI, 4 MAY - SAT, 5 MAY DANCE PERFORMANCE “Great Expectations” A contemporary dance performance organised and presented by the duoART Dance Theatre. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10. Tickets available at the Theatre’s Box Office (tel. 70002414). 2
May 2012 For further information please contact 70002414. FRI, 4 MAY - SUN, 3 JUN ART EXHIBITION “150 years Gustav Klimt: the life of an artist” The exhibition is dedicated to world famous Austrian artist Gustav Klimt and includes photographs and biographic documents of the artist as well as replicas of some of his most famous artworks. Organised by the Embassy of Austria in Cyprus. Venue: Christofides Residence, 18, Vyronos Street Visiting hours: 12:00-20:00 (Tue-Fri), 12:00-18:00 (Sat-Sun), closed on Monday Free Entrance For further information please contact 22410151. THU, 10 MAY - FRI, 11 MAY MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer Eleftheria Arvanitaki. Venue: RED Music Stage Time: 21:30 For further information and bookings please contact 22767711. FRI, 11 MAY CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT With the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Soloists: Christos Savvopoulos (guitar) and Nenad Bogdanovic (bardoneon). Presentation : Andreas Christodoulou Conductor : Charis Hadjigeorgiou Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Time: 19:00 Free Entrance
For further information please contact 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy SAT, 12 MAY CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT With the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. The programme includes works by the composers L.V. Beethoven and R. Schumann. Soloists: Anna Wrobel (violin), Ayşe Karaoğlan (violin), Ewa Bartmann (viola) and Miranda Papaneocleous (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 SUN, 13 MAY 5TH ANNUAL CACTI AND OTHER SUCCULENTS EXHIBITION Organised by the Cyprus Cactus and Succulent Society. Venue: Exhibition Hall, Akropolis Park Caves Time: 10:00-19:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 99614686, 99431476. WED, 16 MAY 12TH INTERNATIONAL PHAROS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL RECITAL With Lars Hannibal (lute) and Michala Petri (recorder). Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation and supported by the Embassy of Denmark. Venue: The Shoe Factory 3
May 2012 WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy Time: 20:30 Entrance: €25. Tickets available at the Box Office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. WEBSITE: www.pharosartsfoundation.org WED, 23 MAY 12TH INTERNATIONAL PHAROS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT With Streichtrio Berlin. Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation in collaboration with Goethe-Institut Cyprus. Venue: The Shoe Factory Time: 20:30 Entrance: €25. Tickets available at the Box Office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. WEBSITE: www.pharosartsfoundation.org THU, 24 MAY CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT A tribute to the veterans of the orchestra with famous pianist and composer Cyprien Katsaris and the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Soloist: Cyprien Katsaris (piano). 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 for students and soldiers. Tickets available at the Theatre’s Box Office (tel. 22313010). For further information please contact 22463144.
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 Time: 10:00 Free participation Booking in advance is necessary Every Thursday Discover the old Nicosia and its walls Walking tour. Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia Time: 10:00 Free participation Offered by the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association.
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May 2012 Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings (for Monday tour) please contact 22 674264. HORSE RACES Organised by the Nicosia Horse Race Club. For further information contact the Nicosia Race Club tel. 22782727. OPEN AIR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETS Every Wednesday and Saturday “OCHI” Square - (Lefkosia within the walls) Every Friday - Strovolos Municipality (Industrial area, traffic lights). Organised by the Nicosia Municipality.
EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) SUN, 8 JAN - SUN, 16 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Agios Tychonas Community Council. SUN, 6 MAY Light classical and contemporary international music with the “Romantic Quartet music ensemble SUN, 13 MAY Traditional Greek and Cypriot dances with the Limassol Folklore Association Venue: “Onesilos” Seaside Theatre Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 25323211, 25362756.
THU, 22 MAR - THU, 17 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Utopia” New acquisitions from the collection of Nicos Chr. Pattichis and “Phileleftheros” newspaper. Organised by the Evagoras & Kathleen Lanitis Foundation, the Cyprus Contemporary Art Museum and Omikron Gallery. Venue: Evagoras Lanitis Centre Visiting hours: 10:00-14:00 & 17:00-21:00 (Tue-Fri), 14:00-20:00 (Sat-Sun). Monday closed. Free Entrance For further information please contact 25342123. FRI, 6 APR - WED, 16 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Brandy Sour” A group exhibition of paintings, mosaics and metal work by artists Katie Sabry, John Sabry, Raymond Wilson and Alex Welch. Venue: Katie Sabry Studio Visiting hours: 10:00-22:00 (daily) Free Entrance For further information 99571139 (Katie Sabry). FRI, 6 APR - SAT, 19 MAY PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION “Anthem” A group photography exhibition with works by Stelios Kallinikou, Harris Kyprianou, Panagiotis Minas, Polys Peslikas and Christos Hadjichristou. Venue: 50-1 Gallery Visiting hours: 11:00-13:00 & 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 11:00-14:00 (Sat) Free Entrance
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May 2012 For further information please contact 99522977. WED, 18 APR - FRI, 25 MAY ART EXHIBITION A joint exhibition by visual artists Pino Pandolfini and Dimitra Siaterli. Venue: Hambis School of Printmaking Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 16:00-18:00 (Wed-Sun) Free Entrance For further information please contact 25222722. FRI, 20 APR - FRI, 4 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Lonely Red Rider” A mixed media solo exhibition by artist Yiota Ioannidou. Venue: Thiseas Art Gallery Visiting hours: 11:00-13:00 & 16:0018:00 (Mon-Fri), 11:00-13:00 (Sat) Free Entrance For further information please contact 25745036, 99674243, 96335889. FRI, 27 APR - SUN, 27 MAY GRAFFITI EXHIBITION “STRA-DA” The first urban graffiti contemporary fine art exhibition in Cyprus. Featuring an eclectic mix of original contemporary works on metal, wood, paper and in mixed media, including rare signed silkscreen, Giclee and lithographic fine art prints by the world’s most renowned urban and graffiti artists alive today. Venue: ArtHouse 59 Visiting hours: 13:00-20:00 (Mon-Sat), Sunday by appointment Free Entrance For further information please contact 77777059.
FRI, 4 MAY - SAT, 5 MAY MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek singer and songwriter Sokratis Malamas. Accompanied on stage by Marina Dakanali (vocals), Yiannis Papatriantafyllou (bass), Thanos Stavrides (accordion) and Kyriakos Tapakis (lute, bouzouki). Venue: Entehno Music Stage Time: 22:30 For further information and bookings please contact 99614100. SAT, 5 MAY CLARINET & PIANO RECITAL With musicians George Georgiou (clarinet) and Zoe Paisanou (guitar). Organised by the Cyprus Clarinet Studio and coordinated by DueCapi. Venue: Old Vinegar House Time: 20:30-22:00 Entrance: €12, €7 (concessions) For further information and bookings please contact 70009595. SUN, 6 MAY HEAVY METAL CONCERT With Scottish heavy metal band Holocaust, part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Support bands: Serpentheeth and Neon Knights. Organised by Xigas Productions. Venue: Kingston Rock City Time: 19:30 Entrance: €20. Tickets available at Rolling Stones (Lemeso), Rocka Rolla (Lefkosia) and online at http://xigas-store.com. For further information please contact 99427323. WED, 9 MAY CHARITY CLASSICAL CONCERT
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May 2012 With guitarists Yiannis Giagourtas and Alexis Melas. The programme includes works of famous composers such as J.Rodrigo, A. Barrios and R. Dyens. The proceeds of the concert will reinforce the Fund of the Centre of Preventative Pediatrics. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €10, €8 Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. SAT, 12 MAY - SUN, 13 MAY FLOWER FESTIVAL (ANTHESTIRIA) “Anthestiria” is a celebration for the coming of Spring and the renewal of nature and life dating back to Ancient Greece. The programme includes a flower exhibition, a parade of groups of people and chariots as well as traditional Cypriot and Greek dance performances. Organised by the Germasogeia Municipality. Venue: Potamos tis Germasogeias Parking Place For further information please contact 25879898. SAT, 12 MAY - SUN, 13 MAY GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singer Eleftheria Arvanitaki. Musicians: Alexandros Kristakis (percussions), Yiannis Kyrimkyrides (piano, keyboard), Dimitris Mbarmbagalas (acoustic and classic guitar, bass) and Thomas Constantinou (lute, oud, tzouras, mandolin). Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30
Entrance: €25, €20 Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. THU, 17 MAY DANCE PERFORMANCE With the Diastasis Dance Ensemble. Choreographies: Fotis Nicolaou, Nadina Loizidou and Maria Mesi. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20, €15 Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. FRI, 25 MAY GREEK MUSIC CONCERT With singer Despina Vandi. Organised by the Youth of the Democratic Rally. Venue: Monte Caputo Time: TBA For further information and bookings please contact 22757999, 25028262. SAT, 26 MAY APHRODITE CUP - FENCING Organised by the Cyprus Fencing Federation. Venue: Linopetra Lyceum Sports Centre, For further information please contact 25591592. WEBSITE: www.fencing.org.cy SUN, 27 MAY CHARITY TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL “KEPAKY”
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May 2012 The program among others includes traditional Cypriot music and dances, handicrafts, various activities for children, a traditional coffeeshop, sweet delicacies, food and drinks. Organised by the Centre of Provision and Social Services Andreas Sofocleous “KEPAKY”. Venue: Fytidion Sports Centre, GSO Time: 11:00-18:00 Free entrance For further information please contact 25849128. WEBSITE: www.sofocleousfoundation.org THU, 31 MAY MUSIC PERFORMANCE A musical voyage that begins at the end of the 19th century and reaches until mid 20 th century with Smyrneika, Rembetika and Popular songs. Guided by the voice of Bambis Tsertos with Ex Adieretou group and violinist Kyriakos Gouventas. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €15, €10 Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) WALK A stroll in Neapolis, Nemesos, Limassol….Lemesos. See the best of Lemesos in a Walking Tour organised by the Municipality of Lemesos in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. The tour aims to giving you the opportunity to get to know the historical centre of Lemesos by
walking through its narrow streets which visually “narrate” its long history. Monuments of the past, traditional workshops, unique architectural features, the bustling life of the old market and traditional shops all reflect the city´s atmosphere, the main element of this tour. Every Monday (in English) Starting point: CTO Information Office, 142 Agiou Andreou Str. Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Offered by the Lemesos (Limassol) Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information on the walks please contact 25362756. OPEN AIR CREATIVE MARKET Every 2nd Saturday of the month An art crafts market by independent artistis and creative people. Venue: Old Fruit and Vegetable Market (Pantopoulio) Time: 9:00-18:00 Organised by the “The City of Handcraft” (Politexnies). For further information please contact 99073100.
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May 2012 The programme of the festival includes among others an art exhibition, music and dance performances, seminars, tours and active participation in rose-picking and the distillation process. Organised by the Agros Community Council. Venue: Agros village For further information please contact 25521333, 99699002, 99645575. SUN, 20 MAY 4TH PANCYPRIAN HERBS FESTIVAL The programme of the festival includes among others herb picking from the Lazarou botanical garden, lectures on all uses of Cypriot herbs, the use of herbs for medical purposes and aromatherapy, a perfume exhibition and a presentation of the ancient perfume in Cyprus as it was found in Pyrgos - Lemesos archaeological site. During the festival all churches in the area will be open for visitors. Organised by F. Lazarou Investments Ltd. Venue: Korakou village For further information please contact 99250405. 99352547. WEBSITE: www.cyprusherbs.com.cy
EVENTS IN LARNAKA FRI, 24 FEB - SUN, 6 MAY ART EXHIBITION “Through the Eyes of a Collector” An exhibition with artworks from the private collection of Charis Karagiannis. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Gallery Visiting Hours: 9:00-13:00 & 15:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri), 9.00-13:00 (Sat) Free Entrance For further information please contact 24657745, 24629333.
FRI, 27 APR - TUE, 15 MAY ART EXHIBITION By artist Christos Foukaras. Venue: Gallery Kypriaki Gonia Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 16:30-20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 24621109. TUE, 1 MAY GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE With singers Lavrentis Mahairitsas, Dimitris Starovas and Zina Arvanitidi. Venue: Savino Live Time: 22:00-03:00 Entrance: €30 For further information and bookings please contact 24620861, 99426011. SUN, 6 MAY FLOWER FESTIVAL (ANTHESTIRIA) “Anthestiria” is a celebration for the coming of Spring and the renewal of nature and life dating back to Ancient Greece. Parade of Flower Decorated Floats and Groups. Festive Programme and Fireworks Show. Organised by the Larnaka Municipality. Venue: Athens Avenue, Palm Trees Promenade (Finikoudes Promenade) Time: 18:00 For further information please contact 24657745. THU, 17 MAY - SAT, 27 MAY EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP SHOTGUN TRAP / DOUBLE TRAP / SKEET Organised by the Cyprus Shooting Sports Federation.
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May 2012 Venue: Larnaka International Shooting Range For further information please contact 22449822. WEBSITE: www.cssf-shooting.org LARNAKA WALKS Every Wednesday LARNAKA-PAST AND PRESENT This walk covers the history of Larnaka and its development by focusing on the role that the sea had throughout the centuries. Starting point: CTO Information Office, Vasileos Pavlou Square. Time 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Every Friday SCALA - ITS CRAFTSMEN Scala is around the area Larnaka Fort and Agios Lazaros Church. The aim of this walk is to explore the area and visit the Handicraft Workshops created by young ceramic artist most of who are inspired by ancient Cypriot art. The Walk goes through picturesque streets of the Turkish sector of Larnaka, where visitors have the chance to see traditional white washed houses, houses with kiosks and the present use of this residential area. Starting point: Larnaka Fort (Medieval Museum). Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Offered by the Larnaka Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism
Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings please contact 24654322. LARNAKA LOVE BUS CITY SIGHTSEEING Larnaka City Tour with an open-air double-decker Bus An open-air double-decker bus offers tourists the opportunity to see the bustling city of Larnaka! Tours on the ‘Love Bus’ operate two times a day during the winter and take in various sites of interest within the city. Each tour lasts two hours and includes stops at the following sites: Angeloktisti Church, the old aqueduct of Kamares, the Hala Sultan Mosque, the Salt Lake and Phaneromeni Church. Starting point: Palm-tree promenade ‘Phinikoudes’ (along Athens Avenue). Time: 11:00, 15:00 (winter timetable: November-February) Prices: €10 for adults and €5 for children. Operated by: “Love Buses Ltd”. For further information please contact 97761761, 99761761. Website: www.larnakaregion.com LARNAKA CITY CRUISERS (BIKING TOURS) Tourists and locals alike can view the sights of Larnaka from a different angle by renting a ‘City Cruiser’ biking tour. The special passenger bikes - which look a little like buggy carts with pedals - are already popular in other European destinations where riders (with very strong legs!) cycle with their passengers in the 10
May 2012 back enjoying the sights. The bikes are an environmentally friendly way to travel as they use a solar-powered battery, meet all European safety standards and are operated by trained riders who know firstaid. They are also suitable for people with disabilities. There are three tours on offer: The City Centre Tour (which takes in the town centre with all its shops), The Arts and Culture Tour (which takes in the workshops and galleries of Larnaka), and a Historical Tour Around the Town (which takes in the museums, churches and ancient monuments). These are the first bikes of their kind on the island and are certain to offer something unique to anyone who wants to see Larnaka and its sights in a memorable way. Cost: €12 (45 - 50 minutes) per bike (for two persons) with rider. For further information contact 70005960 or info@mycitycruisers.com. Website: www.larnakaregion.com
EVENTS IN PAFOS SUN, 8 JAN - SUN, 9 DEC MUSICAL SUNDAYS Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in co-operation with the Pafos Municipality. SUN, 6 MAY Well known songs and dances from classic Greek movies with the “Aphrodite Geroskipou” Folklore Association SUN, 13 MAY Traditional songs and dances from Cyprus and the Aegean Sea with the “Orfeas” music ensemble and the “Dionysos” Limassol Dance Association
Venue: Archaeological Park Entrance, Limanaki, Kato Pafos Time: 11:00 For further information please contact 22691247, 26932841, 26930521. WED, 23 MAY CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT A tribute to the veterans of the orchestra with famous pianist and composer Cyprien Katsaris and the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Soloist: Cyprien Katsaris (piano). Conductor: Alkis Baltas. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Markideion Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners), free for students and soldiers. Tickets available at the Theatre’s Box Office (tel. 26932571). For further information please contact 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy FRI, 25 - SUN, 28 & WED, 30 - THU, 31 MAY 12TH INTERNATIONAL PHAROS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERTS With the following musicians: Violin: Daishin Kashimoto, Allina Pogostkina, Levon Chilingirian, Maja Avramovic, Boris Brovtsyn Viola: Diemut Poppen, Philip Dukes, David Abrahamyan Cello: Alexander Chaushian, Tim Park, Boris Andirianov Guitar: Timotheos Stylianides Flute: Emmanuel Pahud Clarinet: Chev Halevi Piano: Ashley Wass, Matan Porat, Vahan Mardirossian 11
May 2012 Venue: Royal Manor House, Kouklia village Time: 20:30 Entrance: €25. Tickets available at the Box Office (tel. 70009304) and online at www.pharostickets.org. For further information please contact 22663871. WEBSITE: www.pharosartsfoundation.org PAFOS WALK Every Thursday STROLLING AROUND PAFOS TOWN CENTRE (KTIMA) In an effort to get visitors acquainted with Pafos Town Centre (Ktima), which is the newest part of the city of Pafos as opposed to New Pafos, the ancient Hellenistic and Roman Capital of Cyprus, the Municipality of Pafos would like to invite everyone to visit Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) and get to know this part of Pafos, incorrectly considered as merely a shopping area. The walking tour Strolling around Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) aims to provide an overall picture of Pafos and how Pafos Town Centre evolved and developed from the late Byzantine and Medieval times to what as it was called until recently Κtima. The Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) is associated with the local everyday life of the population. For the Pafians though, Pafos Town Centre (Ktima) has so much more to it…. Through historic references, linked with some very important historic phases including Medieval, Ottoman, British and modern times; one will ‘walk’ into the past but will also get better acquainted with the commercial centre of Pafos. The walk is led by a licensed CTO qualified guide. It lasts about two and a
half hours, including a half-hour break for refreshments. Starting point: CTO Information Office, 3 Gladstonos Str. Time: 10:00 Free guiding and participation Booking in advance is necessary Offered by the Pafos Municipality in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. For further information and bookings please contact 26932841.
EVENTS IN POLIS THU, 10 MAY CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT With the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Soloists: Christos Savvopoulos (guitar) and Nenad Bogdanovic (bardoneon). Presentation : Andreas Christodoulou Conductor : Charis Hadjigeorgiou Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Polis Chrysochous Municipality. Venue: Cultural Centre of Polis Chrysochous Municipality Time: 20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy
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EVENTS IN AGIA NAPA FRI, 4 MAY CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT With the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Soloists: Christos Savvopoulos (guitar) and Nenad Bogdanovic (bardoneon). Presentation : Andreas Christodoulou Conductor : Charis Hadjigeorgiou Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Agia Napa Municipality. Venue: Agia Napa Town Hall Time: 20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22463144. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy
EVENTS IN DERYNEIA FRI, 25 MAY 8TH STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL The programme of the festival includes among others dances by the dance group of the Deryneia Municipality as well as a music programme by singers Gerasimos Andreatos, Despina Olympiou and Georgia Christou. Fresh strawberries and various strawberry by-products will be offered free of charge. Visitors will also be able to purchase food and drinks. Organised by the Deryneia Municipality. Venue: Anagennisi Deryneias Stadium Time: 19:30 For further information please contact 23811000.
USEFUL TELEPHONES Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture 22800933 Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation 22128157 Cyprus Theatrical Organisation 22492900 Nicosia Municipal Theatre 77772717 Pallas Theatre 22410181 Strovolos Municipal Theatre 22313010 Lemesos Patticheion Municipal Theatre 25343341 Larnaka Patticheion Theatre 24629300 Larnaka Town Hall Theatre 24665794 Pafos Markideion Theatre 26932571 Rialto Theatre 25343900, 77777745 State Gallery of Contemporary Art 22304947 Famagusta Gate 22430877 The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre 22797400 Lefkosia Municipality Cultural Services 23816300 Anastasios Leventis G Foundation 22667706 Pierides Foundation 24651345 Skali Cultural Centre 22336363 Paralimni Municipality 23819212 Agia Napa Municipality 23816307 Polis Chrysochous Municipality 26321321 Pafos Aphrodite festival Ltd 26822218 Pharos Arts Foundation 22663871 Artos Cultural and Research Foundation 22445455 Theatre ENA 22348203 www.cyprus-tickets.com 7000-9303
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