October 2014 TUE, 1 OCT CYPRUS INDEPENDENCE DAY Military parade in Lefkosia (Nicosia). MON, 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) FRI, 16 MAY - MON, 6 OCT ART EXHIBITION “The Cyprus Collection - Representations and Interpretations, The Pioneers of Cypriot Art” The exhibition features works that are part of The Cyprus Collection of the A.G. Leventis Gallery and belong to the first generation of Cypriot artists and to artists of the inter-war years, who were born between 1884 and 1937. Returning to Cyprus after their studies abroad, these artists sought inspiration from their immediate surroundings and thus their themes are inspired by the natural but also built-up environment. These artists include Ioannis Kissonergis, Adamantios Diamantis, Georgios Pol. Georghiou, Telemachos Kanthos, Loukia Nikolaidou, Tassos Stephanides, Fotos Hadjisoteriou, Xanthos Hadjisoteriou, Michalis
Michaelides, Costas Economou, Lefteris Economou, Michael Kashalos, Avgi Leventis, Vassos Lyssarides, Vera Gavrielidou Hadjida and George Skotinos. Venue: A.G. Leventis Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-17:00 (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun), 10:00-22:00 (Wed). Closed on Tuesday. Entrance: €2 For further information please contact 22668838. WEBSITE: www.leventisgallery.org WED, 23 JUL - SUN, 12 OCT ART EXHIBITION “Leontios Machairas’ Exegeses” By visual artist Lefteris Olympios. Venue: The Leventis Municipal Museum Visiting hours: 10:00-16:30 (Tue-Sun). Closed on Monday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22661475. WED, 3 SEP - WED, 8 OCT KYPRIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture. THU, 2 OCT “The World of Diamantis”. A modern ballet performance based on the iconic painting of Adamantios Diamantis “The World of Cyprus” by Dancecyprus and the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. WED, 8 OCT “Unravelling - I am and I am not”. A dance performance choreographed by Fotis Nicolaou. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Entrance: €10, €5 for all performances Time: 20:30 for all performances Ticket Sales: SoEasy Kiosks islandwide, Time Out Kiosk in Pafos and online at 1
October 2014 www.soldoutticketbox.com. For further information please contact 70002212. WEBSITE: www.kypria.org.cy
Time: 21:00 For further information and reservations please contact 99810011, 99463699.
WED, 10 SEP - FRI, 10 OCT ART EXHIBITION “Entitled” By artist Panagiotis Michael. Venue: Point Centre for Contemporary Art Visiting hours: 11:00-18:00 (Tue-Fri) and 11:00-15:00 (Sat. Closed on Sun-Mon. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22662053.
FRI, 3 OCT - SUN, 19 OCT PHOTO EXHIBITION, TEXTS AND AUDIOS “Inside, outside and in between the buffer zone” A photo exhibition, texts and audios by French photojournalist Barbara Laborde, based in Nicosia. She has been following the buffer zone for over a year, seeking to capture this territory and question its reality. The documentary work she presents, offers visitors a long journey within the buffer zone and along both its southern and northern sides, from west to east. A mosaic of stories and images, like so many opened windows on this hidden strip of territory, and some crucial “keys” to better understand it. Organised by Institut Français Chypre. Venue: Peace Hall, Ledras Street Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 13:00-20:00 (Sat-Sun). Free Entrance WEBSITE: www.ifchypre.org
FRI, 26 SEP - SAT, 8 NOV EXHIBITION PROJECT “Treasure Island” The project features visual works, performances, public discussions, interventions and other events selected through an open call, next to a number of preselected works. Curatorial team: Yiannis Toumazis, Louli Michaelidou, Anber Onar, Despo Pasia, Kyriakos Pachoulides and Elena Stylianou. Organised by the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre and the Ministry of Education and Culture in collaboration with the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research and SIDESTREETS Foundation. Venue: The Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (Old Power House) Visiting hours: 10:00-21:00 (Tue-Sat). Closed on Sun-Mon. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22797400. WEBSITE: www.nimac.org.cy WED, 1 OCT MUSIC PERFORMANCE With Greek rock band “Kitrina Podilata”. Venue: Downtown Live (ex Avlea)
SAT, 4 OCT PET AND FAMILY FUN DAY The event programme includes dog competitions and hot dog shows, puppet theatre, AcroYoga, archery, children’s activities, food and drinks stalls and many more. Organised by the Nicosia Municipality and the Lefkosiazo association. Venue: Nicosia Municipal Garden Time: 10:00-18:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact info@lefkosiazo.com. 2
October 2014 WEBSITE: www.lefkosiazo.com SAT, 4 OCT - WED, 8 OCT 6TH INTERNATIONAL PHAROS CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL The festival focuses on the connection of new music and other forms of art, as well as alternative forms of contemporary music such as “free jazz” and electronics. Programme: 1) Sat, 4/10: Concert and simultaneous screening of silent films with the “Ergon Ensemble” Time: 20:30 2) Sun, 5/10: “Film music: From the silent era to the coming of sound”. Lecture by Alexandros Mouzas Time: 19:30 3) Sun, 5/10: Screening “A documentary film about music in the motion pictures” Time: 21:30 4) Mon, 6/10: “From contemporary classics to new music”. A violin and piano recital with Hugo Ticciati and Hayk Melikyan (piano). Time: 20:30 5) Tue, 7/10: Screening of two short films and talk with Joanna Jones Time: 19:30 6) Tue, 7/10: Screening Steve Reich: City Life “A documentary” Time: 21:30 7) Wed, 8/10: Open air concert of live electronics, improvisation and free jazz Time: 20:30 Organised by the Pharos Arts Foundation. Venue: The Shoe Factory Entrance: €10 (concerts). Ticket sales at tel. 96669003 (Mon-Fri, 10:00-15:00) and online at www.pharostickets.org. Free entrance for lectures and screenings. For further information please contact 22663871. WEBSITE: www.pharosartsfoundation.org
TUE, 7 OCT - SUN, 2 NOV EXHIBITION “Cyprus at the turn of the 20th century” An exhibition presented by the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation in collaboration with the Historical and Ethnological Society of Greece (H.E.S.G) and the National Historical Museum. Venue: Andreas Patsalides Hall, Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation Visiting hours: 10:00-19:00 (Mon-Sun). Closed on bank holidays. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22128157. WEBSITE: www.boccf.org FRI, 10 OCT - THU, 16 OCT FRENCH FILM WEEK A series of French movie screenings. All movies are in French with English subtitles. Organised by Institut Français Chypre. Screenings: 1)Friday 10/10: “Mademoiselle Chambon” Time: 21:00 2) Sunday 12/10: “Les Beaux jours” Time: 20:00 3) Monday 13/10: “Pauline détective” Time: 21:00 4) Tuesday 14/10: “Du vent dans mes mollets” Time: 21:00 5) Thursday 16/10: “Queen of Montreuil” Time: 21:00 Venue: Cine Studio Free Entrance For further information please contact 22459333. FRI, 10 OCT - SAT, 25 OCT EXHIBITION “Steel-Recycle Art” By artist Stavros Loizou Paou. 3
October 2014 Venue: Is Not Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-12:45 and 17:00-20:00. Free Entrance For further information please contact 22343670. WEBSITE: www.isnotgallery.com FRI, 17 OCT CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT “Russian Masterpieces” With soloist Nicolas Melis (piano), member of the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Yiorgos Kountouris. The programme includes works by M. Glinka, S. Rachmaninov and P.I. Tchaikovsky. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, the Cyprus-Russian Friendship Association and the Russian Cultural Centre. Venue: Strovolos Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years and pensioners), free for children under 18 years. Tickets and free entrance vouchers available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22313010). For further information please contact 22463144, 22313010. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy FRI, 17 OCT - SUN, 26 OCT STREET PIANOS - PLAY ME, I’M YOURS Touring internationally since 2008, Play Me, I’m Yours is an artwork project by artist Luke Jerram. More than 1300 pianos have now been installed in 46 cities across the globe, from Paris to Santiago de Chile, bearing the simple invitation Play Me, I’m Yours. The project has already reached more than six million people worldwide. In Cyprus, 10 street pianos, decorated by renowned local artists, will
be located in parks, squares and other public spaces in Lefkosia for anyone to play and enjoy. At the end of the project the pianos will be donated to local charities and community groups. Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Avantgarde Cultural Foundation. Venue: various locations in Lefkosia Further information and a map with the various piano locations are available at www.nicosiapianos.com SAT, 18 OCT AVANT GARDE FESTIVAL III Festival line up: 16:00 (start), 17:00-18:15 “Sometake”, 18:30-19:45 “Trio Frisson”, 20:00-21:15 “Big Band Theory” and 21:3023:00 “Atout’A’Leme”. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Organised by Avant Garde free press newspaper. Venue: Nicosia Municipal Garden Time: 16:00-0:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 99870053 or info@avant-garde.com.cy. SAT, 18 OCT WINE TASTING EVENT “Nicosia supports and promotes Cyprus Wines” The event aims at promoting Cypriot wines, giving the opportunity to a number of Cypriot wineries to present their wines and to the visitors to taste them and get acquainted with them, at enhancing the experience of visitors especially in Nicosia within the walls and at supporting the students of Agios Kasianos primary school (ongoing project). Organised by the Lions Club of Nicosia Within the Walls and the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Municipality. Venue: Outside Lefkosia (Nicosia) Town Hall 4
October 2014 Time: 18:00 onwards Free Entrance For further information please contact Mr. Michalis Xenides (mob: 99582009, email: xenides@cytanet.com.cy). MON, 27 OCT METAL CONCERT With the Israeli progressive metal band “Orphaned Land”. Opening acts: “Arrayan Path” and “Gypsy Fears”. Organised by Pitch Black Records. Venue: Pavilion Hall Time: 20:00 Entrance: €18, €15 (presale). For further information please contact 96610050. WEBSITE: www.pitchblackrecords.com FRI, 31 OCT CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT “This is Italy…” With soloist Sorin Alexandru Horlea (violin), member of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sesto Quatrini. The programme includes works by G. Rossini, L.V. Beethoven and F. Mendelsshon. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Cyprus, in the framework of the initiatives for the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Pallas Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years and pensioners), free for children under 18 years. Tickets and free entrance vouchers available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 22410181). For further information please contact 22463144, 22410181. 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 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. Organised by the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. 5
October 2014 For further information and bookings (for Monday tour) please contact 22674264. HORSE RACES Organised by the Nicosia Horse Race Club. For further information please 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. FLEA MARKET OF NICOSIA The first indoor flea market in Lefkosia (Nicosia) where one can find new and used books, toys, furniture, electronics, appliances, clothes, household items, collectibles and antiques as well as a coffee shop. Every Saturday and Sunday Venue: 2, Yianni Koromia Street, Kaimakli Time: 9:00-20:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22432478.
EVENTS IN LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) WED, 3 SEP - WED, 8 OCT KYPRIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Organised by the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture.
FRI, 3 OCT - SAT, 4 OCT “The World of Diamantis”. A modern ballet performance based on the iconic painting of Adamantios Diamantis “The World of Cyprus” by Dancecyprus and the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. TUE, 7 OCT “Unravelling - I am and I am not”. A dance performance choreographed by Fotis Nicolaou. Venue: Rialto Theatre Entrance: €10, €5 for all performances Time: 20:30 for all performances Ticket Sales: SoEasy Kiosks islandwide, Time Out Kiosk in Pafos and online at www.soldoutticketbox.com. For further information please contact 70002212. WEBSITE: www.kypria.org.cy FRI, 3 OCT BALLET “Love and Passion of Isadora” A ballet performance by the theatre of Russian ballet “Moscowia” with music by Schumann, Debussy, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Schnittke dedicated to the great dancer Isadora Duncan. Venue: Kourion Ancient Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €20, €5 (students). Ticket sales: tel. 99236057, at the theatre’s box office and online at www.soldouttickets.com.cy. For further information please contact 99236057. SUN, 5 OCT 6TH OLIVE FESTIVAL The festival celebrating the Olive Tree Day includes a cooking demonstration, a demonstration of pastelli, halloumi and olive pie making and free tasting, a traditional professions exhibition, an art 6
October 2014 exhibition by Anogyra artists, theatre, music, dancing and games. Venue: Olive Park Oleastro, Anogyra village Time: All day event Free Entrance For further information please contact 99525093, 99565768. WEBSITE: www.oleastro.com.cy WED, 8 OCT - FRI, 10 OCT SHORT FILM FESTIVAL “Short Matters 2014” The festival presents for the 8th consecutive year the best European short films of the European Film Academy. Greek and English subtitles available. Organised by the Ministry of Education and Culture, the European Film Academy and the Artos Cultural and Research Foundation with the support of the Cyprus University of Technology. Venue: Pefkios Georgiades Amphitheatre, Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) Time: 21:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 22445455. WEBSITES: www.artosfoundation.org, http://short-matters.blogspot.com SAT, 11 OCT - FRI, 17 OCT INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL CYPRUS (ISFFC) Dozens of short films coming from Cyprus and around the world along with their creators meet and converse with the audience through screenings, workshops and parallel tributes. The official Festival of Cyprus is growing and concentrating fascinating movies from five continents, thus causing the international cinematographic interest. Organised by
the Ministry of Education and Culture and Rialto Theatre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Free Entrance For further information please contact 77777745. WEBSITE: www.isffc.com.cy SUN, 19 OCT 7TH INTERNATIONAL CYPRUS DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Organised by the Cyprus Dragon Boat Association. Venue: Germasogeia Dam Time: 9:00 onwards Participation fee: €10 (per person) Free entrance (for viewers) For further information and participation please contact cyprusdba@gmail.com. MON, 20 OCT CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT “Russian Masterpieces” With soloist Nicolas Melis (piano), member of the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Yiorgos Kountouris. The programme includes works by M. Glinka, S. Rachmaninov and P.I. Tchaikovsky. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, the Cyprus-Russian Friendship Association and the Russian Cultural Centre. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years and pensioners), free for children under 18 years. Tickets and free entrance vouchers available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 22463144, 77777745. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy 7
October 2014 THU, 23 OCT THEATRE (in Russian) Leading actors of the Moscow Art Theatre present the play “Marriage Guide” based on Anton Pavlovich Chekhov’s early short stories (“The Bear”, “A Marriage Proposal”, “A Tripping Tongue”, “A Diplomat”, “A Wallet”). Participating artists: Vyacheslav Nevinny, Alexander Semchev, Alexander Pashutin, Natalia Bochkareva and Ekaterina Volkova. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 19:00-21:30 Entrance: €30, €25, €20. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 96302770, 77777745. FRI, 24 OCT GREEK MUSIC CONCERT With singer Vassilis Lekas accompanied by pianist Yiorgos Saltaris. 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. SUN, 26 OCT WHITE ROCKS X-TRIATHLON 2014 Organised by M.H. Bikin’ Cyprus Event Management. Venue: Governor’s Beach For further information please contact 99694900. WEBSITE: www.cyclingcy.com
MON, 27 OCT CONCERT “Raw Materials - Soil” Cypriot musician Michalis Kouloumis presents pieces of Cypriot traditional music, highlighting the proximity with songs played also in Asia Minor. Musicians: Michalis Kouloumis (violin, programme editor), Petros Kouloumis (lute, vocals), Alexandros Papademetrakis (doublebass, oud, lute), Ruven Ruppik (percussions), Nicolas Tryfonos (contrabass), Veronica Aloneftou (dulcimer), Vicky Anastasiou (vocals) and Michalis Cholevas (ney, tarhu). Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 19:00-21:30 Entrance: €10, €7 Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. THU, 30 OCT CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT “This is Italy…” With soloist Sorin Alexandru Horlea (violin), member of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sesto Quatrini. The programme includes works by G. Rossini, L.V. Beethoven and F. Mendelsshon. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Cyprus, in the framework of the initiatives for the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years and pensioners), free for children under 18 years. Tickets and free entrance vouchers available at the theatre’s box office 8
October 2014 (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 22463144, 77777745. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy FRI, 31 OCT MUSIC AND SOUND PERFORMANCE The “Trio Dell’Arte” Emilie Moutin (piano), Frederic Dupuis (cello) and Chrysostomos Neophytou violin) in collaboration with young animation artists George Charalambous and Charalambos Margaritis present a performance linking Romanticism with the 20th century and also sound and picture. Venue: Rialto Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €13, €10. Tickets available at the Theatre’s box office (tel. 77777745) and online at www.rialto.com.cy. For further information please contact 77777745. FRI, 31 OCT POLE DANCE GALA SHOW 2014 The show will take place on the last day of the 3 day pole dance international competition PoleArt2014 starting on the 29th of October during which masters of the pole dance from all over the world will compete and perform for the audience. During the gala “Cirque du Soleil” will showcase their repertoire. Organised by Pole Dance studio MooN. Venue: Monte Caputo Time: 20:00-23:00 Entrance: €90, €40, €25. Tickets sales at tel. 25320371, 96677144 and online at www.poleart.com/tickets. For further information and tickets please contact 25320371, 96677144. WEBSITE: www.poleart.com
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: Medieval Castle Square Time: 9:00-18:00 Organised by the “The City of Handcraft” (Politexnies). 9
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EVENTS IN TROODOS SUN, 5 OCT GRAPE FEAST - AFAMIA GRAPE & WINE FESTIVAL The programme includes a theatre performance by the drama and dance groups of the “Kilaniotes Association”, a demonstration of traditional arts and crafts, preparation of palouzes and free tasting, demonstration of the zivania distillation process, an exhibition of agricultural products, an open air market with local products and visits to the museums, wineries and churches of the village which will remain open to visitors during the event. Organised by the Kilani Community Council and the Troodos Tourism Board. Venue: Kilani village square The Troodos Tourism Board offers bus transportation to the event location from Lemesos (Limassol). Departure from the CTO Information Office in Germasogeia (Lemesos): 14:30. Departure from the Festival: 19:00. Participation fee: €5 per person. For reservations please contact tel. 25323211 (CTO Information Office in Germasogeia). Time: 15:00 onwards Free Entrance For further information please contact 99352547.
SAT, 11 OCT - SUN, 12 OCT KYPEROUNTA APPLE FESTIVAL The programme includes a presentation of varieties of apples grown in Cyprus, an apple themed photography exhibition, a traditional and modern farming tools exhibition, a market featuring apples, nashi apples and traditional apple products, a demonstration of food and beverages made of apples, preparation of the famous apple juice ‘palouze’ on the spot, a demonstration of the distillation process of apple made zivania, a representation of the harvest of apples by the village’s theatre group, folk music and dance performances, a demonstration of traditional arts and crafts and visits to the museums and churches of the village which will remain open to visitors during the event. Organised by the Kyperounta Community Council and the Troodos Tourism Board. Venue: Kyperounta village The Troodos Tourism Board offers bus transportation on Sunday (12/10) to the event location from Lemesos (Limassol) and Lefkosia (Nicosia). Departure from the CTO Information Office in Germasogeia (Lemesos) and the Cyprus Handicrafts Centre (Lefkosia): 11:30. Departure from the Festival: 19:00. Participation fee: €5 per person. For reservations from Lemesos (Limassol) please contact tel. 25323211 (CTO Information Office in Germasogeia) and for reservations from Lefkosia (Nicosia) please contact 99352547. Time: 11:00 onwards Free Entrance For further information please contact 99352547.
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October 2014 EVENTS IN LARNAKA FRI, 5 SEP - SUN, 5 OCT FINE ARTS EXHIBITION “No Words” An art exhibition featuring works by artists Spyros Agathou, Helen Black, Lia Lapithi, Marina Olympiou-Lycourgou, Andreas Savva, Antonis Tziarrides and Alexandros Yiokadjis. Curator: Tonia Loizou, art historian. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Art Gallery Visiting hours: 10:00-13:00 & 16:0019:00 (Mon-Fri) and 10:00-13:00 (Sat). Closed on Sunday. Free Entrance For further information please contact 24658848. FRI, 26 SEP - FRI, 10 OCT ART EXHIBITION “Oranges, Toothbrushes and Other Stories” The first solo exhibition by artist Vassilis Christofi. Venue: Cyprus College of Art and Design Visiting hours: 9:00-18:00 (daily) Free Entrance For further information please contact 25341387. WED, 1 OCT 11TH FESTIVAL OF TRADITION AND CULTURE Organised by The Women Association of Rural Larnaka and the Kalavasos Community Council. The Women Association of “Ergani” of Episkopi, Heraklion Crete will participate with Cretan Traditional products. Venue: Kalavasos village Time: 17:00
Free Entrance For further information please contact 24332220, 24333164. THU, 16 OCT CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT “Russian Masterpieces” With soloist Nicolas Melis (piano), member of the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Yiorgos Kountouris. The programme includes works by M. Glinka, S. Rachmaninov and P.I. Tchaikovsky. Organised by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, the Cyprus-Russian Friendship Association and the Russian Cultural Centre. Venue: Larnaka Municipal Theatre Time: 20:30 Entrance: €12, €7 (18-26 years and pensioners), free for children under 18 years. Tickets and free entrance vouchers available at the theatre’s box office (tel. 24665794). For further information please contact 22463144, 24665794. WEBSITE: www.cyso.org.cy
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
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October 2014 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 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 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 FRI, 12 SEP - FRI, 7 NOV PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION “Impressions from a Mediterranean Island” A solo photography exhibition by photographer James Blake. The exhibition features 150 photographs taken over a two year exploration of the whole of the island of Cyprus and includes landscapes, wildlife, architecture, art and portraits of people, both young and old. The exhibition includes over 40 historic photographic prints of Cypriot life from a bygone age. Venue: Apomero Taverna, Kato Pafos Visiting hours: 15:00-22:00 Free Entrance 12
October 2014 For further information please contact 99859344. WEBSITE: www.jamesblakephotographer.co.uk SAT, 11 OCT - SAT, 28 FEB (2015) CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION “Trauma and Therapy: Cypriot antiquity and contemporary art” Participating artists: Katerina Attalidou, Susan Vargas, Evripides Zantides, Ioanna Tympiotou, Ümit Ínatçi, Marianna Constanti, Angelos Makrides, Antonis Neophytou, Yiannos Economou, Ditte Lyngær Pedersen, Andreas Savva, Rinos Stefani, Nikos Charalambidis, Charalambos Charalambous, Yioula Hadjigeorgiou and Lilia Hadjigeorgiou. Curator: Dr. Niki Loizidi. Organised by the Organisation Pafos 2017, Cultural Capital of Europe and the ex-Artis Cultural Association in collaboration with the Antiquities Department, the Cyprus University of Technology and the University of Cyprus. Venue: Pafos Archaeological Museum Visiting hours: 8:00-16:00 (Mon-Fri). Closed on Sat-Sun. Entrance: €2.50 For further information please contact 26306215.
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 anoverall 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, 8 Agoras 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.
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October 2014 EVENTS IN AMMOCHOSTOS WED, 10 SEP - FRI, 31 OCT CERAMIC EXHIBITION “Mesogeios” A ceramic group exhibition by Cypriot ceramists Fotos Demetriou, Vasso Demetriou, Myro Psara, Stavros Stavrou, Anastasia Lampaski, Efthimios Simeou, Christiana Charalambous, Nina Iakovou and Antri Iona. The exhibition includes 27 ceramic creations inspired by the Mediterranean Sea. Venue: Thalassa, Agia Napa Municipal Museum Visiting hours: 9:00-15:00 (Mon) and 9:00-17:00 (Tue-Sat). Closed on Sunday. For further information please contact 23816366. WEBSITE: www.thalassamuseum.org.cy SAT, 4 OCT KOLOKASI TASTING GALA The event includes tasting of delicacies made with “kolokasi”, a root vegetable mainly produced in the area, music performances and more. Organised by the Sotira Municipality. Venue: Nissaki Agia Thekla Beach Bar and Restaurant Time: 20:00-23:00 Free Entrance For further information please contact 23821568. SAT, 11 OCT TEA WORKSHOP During the workshop, participants will taste and explore the actions of a selection of herbs, and how to choose herbs for one’s specific needs and each
participant will make their own personal tea blend to take home. Venue: Cyherbia, Avgorou village Time: 11:30-13:00 Participation fee: €15 per person (including all materials) For further information and participation please contact 99915443. WEBSITE: www.cyherbia.com SAT, 11 OCT - SAT, 18 OCT 9TH AGIA NAPA MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL The programme includes medieval performances by groups from the Netherlands, Germany, Ukraine, Slovakia and Cyprus and various other activities. Organised by the Agia Napa Municipality. Venue: Agia Napa Medieval Monastery Time: 19:00 onwards Free Entrance For further information please contact 23816307. WEBSITE: www.agianapa.org.cy SAT, 25 OCT - SUN, 26 OCT HALLOWEEN EVENT This year’s event will have a Wonderland theme and will include various games and activities suitable for all age groups. Venue: Cyherbia, Avgorou village Time: 10:00:18:00 For further information and participation please contact 99915443. WEBSITE: www.cyherbia.com FRI, 31 OCT - SUN, 2 NOV 1ST CYPRUS TANGO MEETING A 3 day celebration of the Argentinean Tango where guests will have the opportunity to learn during workshops, dance and socialize in Milongas (tango nights), watch breathtaking performances and meet renowned maestros. Featuring 14
October 2014 famous tango dancers Miguel Angel Zotto and Daina Guspero. Venue: Grecian Park Hotel Time: All day event For further information and registration please contact 70000909. WEBSITE: www.cyprustangomeeting.com
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 NOTE: The Cyprus Tourism Organisation cannot accept responsibility for any changes in any of the events listed above, that may occur due to unforeseen factors. Please contact the organisers by phone for confirmation.
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