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ALL THE GOOD THINGS THAT HAPPENED IN ITALY IN 2020

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ALL THE GOOD THINGS THAT HAPPENED IN ITALY IN 2020

NEGATIVE HEADLINES OVER THE LAST YEAR HAVE DROWNED OUT MANY OF THE POSITIVE NEWS STORIES FROM ITALY IN 2020

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ew would deny that 2020 was a terrible year but looking back on this annus horribilis it is important not to forget the many good and exciting news stories that were too often buried by doom and gloom.

Restoration Important restoration projects continued at the country’s museums and archaeological sites, whose extended closures granted opportunities to carry out vital work without the intrusion of visitors.

These welcome windows of light were seized upon by Wanted in Rome where we always prefer to view the glass half full. Here is a look at some of the positive things that happened in Italy during 2020.

It was a busy year for the archaeological park at Pompeii which reopened several buildings following restoration, including the House of Lovers and the House of the Orchard, along with the discovery of a frescoed thermopolian and the extremely wellpreserved skeletal remains of two men, believed to be a master and his slave, immortalised by molten lava almost 2,000 years ago. One of the most significant restorations to be completed was the Mausoleum of Augustus which has been abandonned for decades. At long last it will open to the public on 1 March and will remain free for Rome residents for all of 2021. (See Art News page 29). Rome also restored a new section of Trajan’s Forum, at Via Alessandrina, on the completion of excavations which were funded with €1 million by the Republic of Azerbaijan and led to the unearthing of marble heads depicting Dionysus and Augustus.

Massimo Osanna, director of Pompeii Archaeological Park, at the unveiling of one of Pompeii's painted houses. Photo courtesy of Italian ministry of culture and tourism.

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The Parco Archeologico del Colosseo undertook works to restore and strengthen numerous sites including the Temple of Vesta and the House of the Vestal Virgins, the base of Trajan’s Column, the Arch of Titus, the Domus Tiberiana, the Horti Farnesiani and inside the Colosseum itself.

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Rigoletto at the Circus Maximus. Photo Yasuko Kageyama / Teatro dell'Opera di Roma.

Three days before Christmas, Italy’s culture ministry announced an €18.5 million plan to construct a new floor over the Colosseum arena, while Parco Colosseo director Alfonsina Russo told Wanted in Rome that restoration on the Arch of Septimius Severus would begin in the coming weeks. Arts Although tested to the limits, Italy’s arts sector fought back against the odds, adapting where it could to almost impossible rules. Rome’s opera house, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, staged outdoor productions in the Circus Maximus during the summer and has since – along with many others in the performing arts including Accademia S. Cecilia – embraced all things virtual and moved online. Two of the world’s greatest exhibitions of the year opened in Rome: the sumptuous tribute to High Renaissance master Raphael on the 500th anniversary of his death, and the Torlonia Marbles collection which hadn’t seen the light of day for 70 years. The launch of Raphael’s blockbuster came just days before the spring lockdown but after reopening in May, it welcomed visitors around the clock to keep up with demand. The Torlonia Marbles managed to stay open for just a few weeks in the autumn, with curious Romans making a beeline to see the revered collection before it went back under wraps again, for now. Discoveries There were some marvellous surprises. Rome archaeologists unveiled the remains of a

magnificent Roman villa, or domus, buried for almost two millennia under an apartment block at the foot of the Aventine Hill. Then there was the discovery of a Roman mosaic floor, in pristine condition, under a vineyard near Verona in northern Italy. The find came after decades of searching for the remains of a long-lost Roman villa outside the town of Negrar di Valpolicella. Archaeologists were both delighted and baffled by the discovery of a vast stone pool, dating to the fourth century BC, uncovered during a development project between Rome and Ostia Antica. Balconies During the spring lockdown Italians made international news by singing from their balconies and lighting up their monuments in the red, white and green of the tricolour. There were also headlines about teenagers playing tennis across rooftops and even people falling in love with each other from terraces on either side of the street. Anniversaries 2020 was a year of anniversaries in Italy. We celebrated 100 years since the birth of director Federico Fellini, many of whose neorealist movies were filmed on the streets of the capital. It was 100 years since the birth of the comic Roman actor Alberto Sordi, a man who made his country laugh a million times. Italy also celebrated a century since the birth of Gianni Rodari whose books brought joy to generations of children in Italy and all over the world. Wanted in Rome • January 2021 | 5

Staying Positive Then there was the 600th anniversary of Brunelleschi’s dome in Florence; the 300th anniversary of the birth of master etcher Piranesi and Italy’s oldest bar, Caffè Florian; and 200 years since the Romantic poet John Keats set foot in Italy. The 10th birthday of Rome’s Museo delle Arti del XXI secolo, or MAXXI, was marked with a new Italian postage stamp and it plans to open its new museum in L’Aquila, the earthquake-hit Abruzzo capital, in 2021. Farewells Italy lost a few greats over the last year, including composers Ennio Morricone and Ezio Bosso, actor Gigi Proietti, and football legend Paolo Rossi, whose legacies were remembered fondly by Italians. Rome mayor Virginia Raggi announced that the capital would rename the Auditorium Parco della Musica after Morricone and the Globe Theatre after Proietti. Infrastructure There were several hugely significant projects in Italy in 2020. The northern sea port of Genoa saw the completion of a major new bridge, designed by Genoese architect Renzo Piano, to replace the Ponte Morandi which collapsed in 2018 causing 43 fatalities. In the capital the biggest breakthrough was the tunnel of the much-delayed Metro C subway finally reaching Piazza Venezia, after fears that

the city’s third underground line would go no further than the Colosseum. However the greatest project of them all was the Mose flood barrier in Venice which has been activated, successfully, several times since the summer. This is a real game changer for the canal city however there remain some teething difficulties to iron out, such as agreeing on which water level the barriers should swing into operation. That aside, it draws a line under a project long overshadowed by delays and corruption. United Nations In October there was much rejoicing among the United Nation’s agencies in Rome when the World Food program won the Nobel Peace Prize “as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict.” Another major Rome-based UN agency, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), celebrated its 75th birthday. Entertainment In a year when entertainment was lacking, actor Tom Cruise raced through Rome in a yellow Fiat 500, filming car chases for Mission: Impossible 7 at the Spanish Steps and along the back streets of Monti. The Hollywood A-lister added a dash of excitement to the capital this autumn as well as injecting an estimated €18 million into the city’s battered economy.

Italy's premier Giuseppe Conte at the inauguration of the Mose flood barrier in Venice in July.

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Big plans 2020 saw announcements of ambitious plans for the future. There was the proposal to launch a “Netflix of Italian culture” streaming platform and a plan to create a hiking trail connecting the country’s 25 national parks, spanning 7,000 km of paths. Italy is also set to have a new museum dedicated to the Italian language, housed in Florence’s S. Maria Novella complex, a building that played a decisive role in Dante’s masterpiece The Divine Comedy which celebrated its 700th anniversary in 2020. Progress In a referendum in September more than 70 per cent Italians voted to cut the size of the country’s parliament and senate, reducing the total number of MPs and senators from 945 to 600. In November Italy’s lower house of parliament passed an anti-discrimination bill that makes violence against LGBT people and disabled people, as well as misogyny, a hate crime. Under the legislation, those found guilty of such attacks would risk longer prison terms. The bill needs final approval from the upper house, where it is backed by the ruling coalition parties, before becoming law. 8 | January 2021 • Wanted in Rome

There were congratulations across the board for Antonella Polimeni who has become the first woman to be appointed rector at La Sapienza since the venerable Rome university was founded by Pope Boniface VIII in 1303. Homecomings It was a year of homecomings as Italy stepped in to rescue its citizens trapped abroad: first there was the release of Silvia Romana, a young aid worker held hostage for 18 months in Somalia. This was followed by the release of priest Father Pierluigi Maccalli and tourist Nicola Chiacchio who were abducted in Mali in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Then, just in time for Christmas, Sicily welcomed the return of 18 fishermen who had been held captive in Libya for more than 100 days. Nature Lastly, 2020 was a better year than usual for the natural world, with Italy’s animals and birds enjoying the lockdowns far more than we did. Ducks splashed in Roman fountains and whales returned to a boat-free Strait of Messina. Grass bursts through the cobblestones in a patchwork carpet that brings a countryside feel to Italian cities. The wildflowers will continue to grow as we turn our faces towards spring and the hope for better things to come.

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US SOLDIER TRACES ITALIAN CHILDREN HE ALMOST SHOT IN WORLD WAR TWO A RETIRED AMERICAN SOLDIER IS REUNITED VIRTUALLY WITH ITALIAN CHILDREN – NOW AGED 79 TO 83 – HE MET NEAR BOLOGNA DURING WORLD WAR TWO Andy Devane

96-year-old retired American soldier has succeeded in making contact with the three Italian children from a photograph taken during world war two, 76 years after they posed with him in the Bologna area of northern Italy. The search began when Martin Adler asked his daughter Rachelle to try and track down the three siblings in the picture, taken in the autumn of 1944, and to see if any of them were still alive. “Help me find those three children I met while freeing Italy from the Nazis” was the message posted, with the photo, on a Facebook page for veteran US and Canadian soldiers who had been stationed in Italy. Adler’s appeal on 12 December was picked up by Italian writer and journalist Matteo Incerti who launched the search in Italy with the help of newspapers, television and word of mouth. Within three days Incerti received a message: “There is an 83-year-old man who needs to talk to you. He is the one in the photograph.”

Retired US soldier Martin Adler with his 1944 photo.

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Incerti immediately returned the call, and spoke to Bruno Naldi, born in 1938, in a conversation he described a “succession of emotions.”

History “Excited, he tells me that he recognised himself in the photo and that he remembers the Americans in his house in a hamlet of Monterenzio on the Bolognese Apennines,” said Incerti. “He tells me about his sisters Mafalda and Giuliana born in 1938 and 1941. They too are alive! They all live in Castel S. Pietro where they moved in 1953.” Adler, who fought along the Gothic Line during world war two, recounts that he entered a seemingly empty house in a village at Monterenzio. When he and fellow soldier John Bronsky heard a noise coming from a large wicker basket they were on the point of shooting, thinking it might have been German soldiers in hiding. Suddenly a startled mother ran into the house screaming: “Bambini, bambini!” Adler recalls vividly the moment that the three “scared” children came out of hiding. “God was really looking down on us,” he said, “because we were ready to fire.” After identifying himself, the soldier gave the children some chocolate and asked if he could take a photograph with them. Their mother agreed, so long as she could first dress them in their finest clothes. “They remember the wicker basket and the chocolate given to them by soldiers from the 339th Regiment of the US 85th Division” – said Incerti who described the photograph as “an image of peace in the hell of the Gothic Line.”

Bruno, Giuliana and Mafalda Naldi waving to Martin Adler.

After that emotional phone call, another one, this time to Florida. When Incerti broke the news to Adler he exclaimed: “My heart is exploding with joy.” Incerti then set out to meet Bruno, Mafalda and Giuliana in person, and to arrange an unforgettable video-call between the four visiblymoved protagonists of the old photograph. Speaking from Florida, Adler greeted all three “children” by their names, brushing up on the few words he learned 76 years ago: “Ciao Bambini! Vuoi cioccolata?” “Just like then. It is a fairy tale. A fable of life born in the darkness of war. In these dark moments of our time perhaps we all need to find a little human warmth and love,” Incerti posted on social media, thanking the “tens of thousands of people who have been involved in this beautiful treasure hunt.”

Adler with the three children in 1944.

And so, the week before Christmas, an old soldier’s dream came true. Adler says his next mission is to try to live until he is 100 so he can return to Italy, after the covid-19 pandemic, to take another photograph with Bruno, Mafalda and Giuliana. Wanted in Rome • January 2021 | 11

LAGO DI ALBANO This volcanic crater lake presents visitors with beautiful views of its clear water and surrounding forests. The picturesque towns along the shores serve as popular summer resort areas for Romans, including Castel Gandolfo, home to the summer papal palace whose gardens were recently opened to the public. On the other side of the lake is Palazzolo, a villa bought by Rome’s Venerable English College in 1920 and now open to guests. The towns surrounding the lake are known for their restaurants, shops and fruit farms. Swimming, fishing and boating are among the favourite activities for visitors, and the lake’s beach is located on the western shore. A simple 45-minute train ride from Termini, visitors can reach Lago Albano by taking the FL4 train towards Albano Laziale and getting off at the Castel Gandolfo stop.

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LAGO DI BOLSENA Located on the site of the Vulsini volcano, dormant since about 100 BC, this crater lake has two islands and is surrounded by rolling hills and vegetation. The area around Montefisascone on the southeast shore of the lake is famous for its Est! Est!! Est!!! wine. The town of Bolsena in the northeast is a popular tourist resort in summer and it is here that the famous so-called Eucharistic Miracle took place in 1263 when a Bohemian priest is said to have seen blood coming from the host that he had just consecrated at Mass. Capodimonte on the southwest of the lake is also worth a visit. The lakeside area provides activities for sports and nature enthusiasts all year round. The best way to reach Lago di Bolsena from Rome is by car, as buses to Bolsena from Termini Station are infrequent.

LAGO DI NEMI Lago di Nemi is a small and unique volcanic lake where divers in the 19th century discovered two large ships built for the notorious Roman emperor Caligula at the bottom of the lake, filled withbottom of the lake, filled with artworks and treasures. Replicas of the ships along with other artefacts are on display at the nearby Museum of Roman Ships. Travellers can also visit the natural caves around the lake, which were a favourite haunt of 19th-century foreign artists such as Turner. Nemi is associated with the cult of the Roman goddess Diana, and, for the last 80 years, an annual strawberry festival. Visitors can reach the lake by taking the SS7 Appia southbound as far as Genzano, and then following signs for Nemi.

LAGO DI BRACCIANO Just north-west of Rome along the Via Cassia, Lake Bracciano is one of the most easily accessible lakes for Romans. The ban on motor boats (except for a little ferry) means it remains an ideal spot for swimming, sailing and canoeing. The Lega Navale operates a dinghy sailing school in Anguillara. Churches and historic sites are located in the three small towns around the lake: Bracciano, Trevignano and Anguillara. There are also places for camping and horse riding tours by the lake, which is just an hour on the Viterbo train line from Rome’s Ostiense station. The lake is overlooked by the 15th-century Orsini-Odescalchi castle in Bracciano, often chosen as the venue for jet-set weddings, and there is also an air force museum at nearby Vigna di Valle.

LAGO DI VICO Formed by the volcanic activity of Mount Venus, Lago di Vico offers a unique geological backdrop set amid lush woodland and hills. The surrounding nature reserve is a haven for wildlife, but what is most characteristic of the area are the hazel and chestnut plantations. Lakeside campsites and hotels offer swimming, sailing and horse riding. The two towns worth a visit are Ronciglione and Caprarola with its magnificent and recently restored Villa Farnese. Lago di Vico is a 90-minute drive from Rome taking the SS2 Cassia, and turning north at Sutri.

LAGO DI MARTIGNANO This tiny volcanic lake just to the east of Lake Bracciano offers clean water and beaches with scenic views of the surrounding meadows and wildlife. Lago di Martignano is known for its outdoor activities such as horse riding, hiking, mountain biking and swimming. Umbrellas, loungers and luggage storage are available to rent along with canoes, sailboats and windsurfing equipment. It is also known for the hot sulphurous springs surrounding the lake. Arriving at Lago di Martignano by car is the easiest option. Reaching the lake by public transport involves taking the FM3 train to Cesano and opting for either a local bus or taxi.

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ARTandSEEK Please note that not all of these activites English-language culturaldue workshops visits to are currently open, to theand covid-19 museums and exhibitions for children in Rome. For crisis. It is advisable to check websites event details tel. 3315524440, email artandseekforfor visiting details and make reservation kids@gmail.com, or see website, www.artandsebefore going. ekforkids.com. Bioparco Rome's Bioparco has over 1,000 animals and offers special activities for children and their families at weekends and during the summer. When little legs get tired, take a ride around the zoo on an electric train. Open daily. Viale del Giardino Zoologico 20 (Villa Borghese), tel. 063608211, www.bioparco.it. Bowling Silvestri This sports club has an 18-hole mini golf course, with good facilities for children aged 4 and over, adults and disabled children.

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There are also tennis courts, a table tennis room and a pizzeria. Via G. Zoega 6 (Monteverde/Bravetta), tel. 0666158206, www.bowlingsilvestri.com. Casa del Parco Eco-friendly workshops, in Italian, in which kids can learn about nature and how to care for the environment. Located in the Valle dei Casali nature park. Via del Casaletto 400, tel. 3475540409, www.valledeicasali.com. Casina di Raffaello Play centre in Villa Borghese offering a programme of animated lectures, creative workshops, cultural projects and educational activities for children from the age of three. Tues-Fri 14.30, Sat-Sun 11.00 and 17.00. Viale della Casina di Raffaello (Porta Pinciana), tel. 060608, www.casinadiraffaello.it.

Cinecittà World This 25-hectare theme park dedicated to the magic of cinema features high-tech attractions, real and virtual roller coasters, aquatic shows such as Super Splash, giant elephant rides and attractions with cinematic special effects. Located about 10 km from EUR, south of Rome. Via di Castel Romano, S.S. 148 Pontina, www.cinecittaworld.it. Climbing Associazione Sportiva Climbing Side. Basic and competitive climbing courses for 6-18 year olds. Thurs. Via Cristoforo Colombo 1800 (TorriIBTues, WORLD SCHOOL no/Mostacciano), tel. 3356525473. Explora The 2,000-sqm Children’s Museum organises creative workshops for small children in addition to holding regular animated lectures, games and meetings with authors of children’s books. Via Flaminia 80/86, tel. 063613776, www.mdbr.it.

A rewarding international education for ages 2 to 18. Go-karting Club Kartroma is a circuit with go-karts for children over 9 and two-seater karts for an adult +39 844 828. 651 and 06 a child under Closed Mon. For details see website. Via della Muratella (Ponte Galeria), tel. romeinternationalschool.it 0665004962, www.kartroma.it.

Gymboree This children's centre caters to little people aged from 0-5 years, offering Play and Learn activities, music, art, baby play, school skills and even English theatre arts. Gymboree @ Chiostro del Bramante (Piazza Navona), Via Arco della Pace 5, www.gymbo.it.

BOOK A SCHOOL VISIT Hortis Urbis Association providing hands-on horticultural workshops for children, usually in Italian but sometimes in English, in the Appia Antica park. Weekend activities include sowing seeds, cultivating plants and harvesting vegetables. Junior gardeners must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Via Appia Antica 42/50, www.hortusurbis.it. Il Nido Based in Testaccio, this association supports expectant mothers, parents, babies and small children. It holds regular educational and social events, many of them in English. Via Marmorata 169 (Testaccio), tel. 0657300707, www.associazioneilnido.it.

Luneur Located in the southern EUR suburb, Luneur is Italy’s oldest amusement park. Highlights include ferris wheel, roller coaster, carousel horses, bamboo tunnel, maze, giant swing and a Wizard of Oz-style farm. Aimed at children aged up to 12. Entry fee €2.50, payable in person or online. Via delle Tre Fontane 100, www.luneurpark.it. Rainbow Magicland The 38 attractions at Rome's biggest theme park are divided into three categories: brave, everyone, and kids. Highlights include down-hill rafting, a water roller coaster through Mayan-style pyramids, and the Shock launch coaster. Located in Valmonte, south-east of the capital. Via della Pace, 00038 Valmontone, www.rainbowmagicland.it. Time Elevator A virtual reality, multi-sensorial 5-D cinema experience with a motion-base platform, bringing the history of Rome to life in an accessible and fun way. The time-machine's commentary is available in six languages including English. Daily 11.00-19.30. €12 adults, €9 kids. Via dei SS. Apostoli 20, tel. 0669921823, www.time-elevator.it. Zoomarine This amusement and aquatic park outside Rome offers performances with dolphins, parrots and other animals for children of all ages. It is also possible to rent little play carts. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Via Casablanca 61, Torvaianica, Pomezia, tel. 0691534, www.zoomarine.it.

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Explora The 2,000-sqm Children’s Museum organises creative workshops for small children in addition to holding regular animated lectures, games and meetings with authors of children’s books. Via Flaminia 80/86, tel. 063613776, www.mdbr.it. Go-karting Club Kartroma is a circuit with go-karts for children over 9 and two-seater karts for an adult and a child under 8. Closed Mon. For details see website. Via della Muratella (Ponte Galeria), tel. 0665004962, www.kartroma.it. Gymboree This children's centre caters to little people aged from 0-5 years, offering Play and Learn activities, music, art, baby play, school skills and even English theatre arts. Gymboree @ Chiostro del Bramante (Piazza Navona), Via Arco della Pace 5, www.gymbo.it. Hortis Urbis Association providing hands-on horticultural workshops for children, usually in Italian but sometimes in English, in the Appia Antica park. Weekend activities include sowing seeds, cultivating plants and harvesting vegetables. Junior gardeners must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Via Appia Antica 42/50, www.hortusurbis.it. Il Nido Based in Testaccio, this association supports expectant mothers, parents, babies and small children. It holds regular educational and social events, many of them in English. Via Marmorata 169 (Testaccio), tel. 0657300707, www.associazioneilnido.it.

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Clockwise from top left: S. Maria di Shanghai by Mr Klevra (Big City Life), Nido di Vespe by Lucamaleonte, El Devinir by Liqen, Fish'n'Kids by Agostino Iacurci, MAGR by Seth. Clockwise from top left: S. Maria di Shanghai by Mr Klevra (Big City Life), Nido di Vespe by Lucamaleonte, El Devinir by Liqen, Fish'n'Kids by Agostino Iacurci, MAGR by Seth.

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ROME’S MOST ACTIVE AND CONTEMPORARY

ART GALLERIES

1/9 Unosunove

1/9 Unosunove focuses on emerging national and international contemporary artists and explores various media including paintings, sculpture and photography. Via degli Specchi 20, tel. 0697613696, www.unosunove.com.

A.A.M. Architettura

Arte Moderna Gallery housing numerous works of contemporary design, photography, drawings and architecture projects. Via dei Banchi Vecchi 61, tel. 0668307537, www.ff-maam.it.

Contemporary Cluster

Visual art, design, architecture, fashion design and beauty apothecary in a 17th-century palace. Via dei Barbieri 7, tel. 0668805928, www.contemporarycluster.com.

C.R.E.T.A.

Cultural association promoting ceramics and the visual, humanistic, musical and culinary arts through workshops, exhibitions and artist residencies. Palazzo Delfini, Via dei Delfini 17, tel. 0689827701, www.cretarome.com.

Dorothy Circus Gallery

Prominent gallery specialising in international pop-surrealist art. Via dei Pettinari 76, tel. 0668805928, www.dorothycircusgallery.com.

Ex Elettrofonica

This architecturally unique contemporary art gallery promotes and supports the work of young international artists. Vicolo S. Onofrio 10-11, tel. 0664760163, www.exelettrofonica.com.

Fondazione Memmo

Contemporary art space that hosts established foreign artists for sitespecific exhibitions. Via Fontanella Borghese 56b, tel. 0668136598, www.fondazionememmo.it.

Fondazione Pastificio Cerere

This non-profit foundation develops and promotes educational projects and residencies for young artists and curators, as well as a programme of exhibitions, lectures, workshops and studio visits. Via degli Ausoni 7, tel. 0645422960, www.pastificiocerere.com.

Fondazione Volume!

The Volume Foundation exhibits works created specifically for the gallery with the goal of fusing art and landscape. Via di S. Francesco di Sales 86-88, tel. 06 6892431, www.fondazionevolume.com.

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Franz Paludetto

Gallery in S. Lorenzo that promotes the work of Italian and international contemporary artists. Via degli Ausoni 18, www.franzpaludetto.com.

Frutta

This contemporary art gallery supports international and local artists in its unique space. Via dei Salumi 53 tel. 0645508934, www.fruttagallery.com.

Gagosian Gallery

The Rome branch of this international contemporary art gallery hosts some of the biggest names in modern art. Via Francesco Crispi 16, tel.0642086498, www.gagosian.com.

GALLA

Exhibition space designed to showcase original, unconventional art works at affordable prices by artists working in various fields. Via degli Zingari 28, tel. 3476552515, www.facebook.com/GALLAmonti.

Galleria Alessandro Bonomo

Gallery showing the works of important Italian and international visual artists. Via del Gesù 62, tel. 0669925858, www.bonomogallery.com.

Galleria Valentina Bonomo

Located in a former convent, this gallery hosts both internationally recognised and emerging artists who create works specifically for the gallery space. Via del Portico d’Ottavia 13, tel. 066832766, www.galleriabonomo.com.

Galleria Frammenti D’Arte

Gallery promoting painting, design and photography by emerging and established Italian and international artists. Via Paola 23, tel. 069357144142, www.fdaproject.com.

Galleria Lorcan O’Neill

High-profile international artists regularly exhibit at this gallery located near Campo de’ Fiori. Vicolo Dè Catinari 3, tel. 0668892980, www.lorcanoneill.com.

Galleria della Tartaruga

Well-established gallery that has promoted important Italian and foreign artists since 1975. Via Sistina 85/A, tel. 066788956, www.galleriadellatartaruga.com.

Galleria Il Segno

Prestigious gallery showing work by major Italia and international artists since 1957. Via Capo le Case 4, tel. 066791387, www.galleriailsegno.com.

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Galleria Mucciaccia

Gallery near Piazza del Popolo promoting established contemporary artists and emerging talents. Largo Fontanella Borghese 89, tel. 0669923801, www.galleriamucciaccia.com.

Galleria Russo

Operativa Arte Contemporanea

A new space oriented towards younger artists. Via del Consolato 10, www.operativa-arte.com.

Pian de Giullari

This historic gallery holds group and solo exhibitions showcasing the work of major 20th-century Italian painters alongside promising new Italian artists. Via Alibert 20, tel. 066789949, www.galleriarusso.it.

Art studio-gallery in the house of Carlina and Andrea Bottai showing works by contemporary artists from Rome, Naples and Florence capable of transmitting empathy and emotions. Via dei Cappellari 49, tel. 3397254235, 3663988603, www.piandegiullari2.blogspot.com.

Galleria Varsi

Plus Arte Puls

A dynamic gallery near Campo deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fiori, known for its stable of street artists. Via di Grotta Pinta 38, tel. 066865415, www.galleriavarsi.it.

Gavin Brown's Enterprise

New York gallerist Gavin Brown shows the work of international artists at his Trastevere gallery in a deconsecrated church dating to the eighth century. S. Andrea de Scaphis, Via dei Vascellari 69, www.gavinbrown.biz.

Il Ponte Contemporanea

Cultural association and gallery showing work by important contemporary Italian and international artists. Viale Mazzini 1, tel. 3357010795, www.plusartepuls.com.

RvB ARTS

Rome-based gallery specialising in affordable contemporary art by young, emerging Italian artists. Via delle Zoccolette 28, tel. 3351633518, www.rvbarts.com.

Sala 1

Hosts exhibitions representing the international scene and contemporary artists of different generations. Via Giuseppe Acerbi 31A, tel. 0653098768, www.ilpontecontemporanea.com.

This internationally known non-profit contemporary art gallery provides an experimental research centre for contemporary art, architecture, performance and music. Piazza di Porta S. Giovanni 10, tel. 067008691, www.salauno.com.

La Nuova Pesa

S.T. Foto libreria galleria

Well-established gallery showing work by prominent Italian artists. Via del Corso 530, tel. 063610892, www.nuovapesa.it.

MAC Maja Arte Contemporanea

Gallery devoted to exhibitions by prominent Italian artists. Via di Monserrato 30, www.majartecontemporanea.com.

Magazzino dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arte Moderna

Contemporary art gallery that focuses on young and emerging artists. Via dei Prefetti 17, tel. 066875951, www.magazzinoartemoderna.com.

Gallery in Borgo Pio representing a diverse range of contemporary art photography. Via degli Ombrellari 25, tel. 0664760105, www.stsenzatitolo.it.

Studio Sales di Norberto Ruggeri

The gallery exhibits pieces by both Italian and international contemporary artists particularly minimalist, postmodern and abstract work. Piazza Dante 2, int. 7/A, tel. 0677591122, www.galleriasales.it.

T293

Monitor

The Rome branch of this contemporary art gallery presents national and international artists and hosts multiple solo exhibitions. Via G. M. Crescimbeni 11, tel. 0688980475, www.t293.it.

Nero Gallery

The Gallery Apart

Space dedicated to showcasing young international artists working in pop surrealism, lowbrow art, dark art, comic art and surrealism. Via Castruccio Castracane 9, tel. 0627801418, www.nerogallery.com.

This contemporary art gallery supports young artists in their research and assists them in their projects to help them emerge into the international art world. Via Francesco Negri 43, tel. 0668809863, www.thegalleryapart.it.

Nomas Foundation

TraleVolte

This contemporary art gallery offers an experimental space for a new generation of artists. Palazzo Sforza Cesarini, Via Sforza Cesarini 43 A, t el. 0639378024, www.monitoronline.org.

Nomas Foundation promotes contemporary research in art and experimental exhibitions. Viale Somalia 33, tel. 0686398381, www.nomasfoundation.com.

Contemporary art gallery focusing on the relationship between art and architecture, hosting solo and group shows of Italian and international artists. Piazza di Porta S. Giovanni 10, tel. 0670491663, www.tralevolte.org.

White Noise Gallery

Based in the S. Lorenzo district, this gallery exhibits unconventional work by young Italian and international artists. Via della Seggiola 9, tel. 066832833, www.whitenoisegallery.it.

Wunderkammern

This gallery promotes innovative research of contemporary art. Via Gabrio Serbelloni 124, tel. 0645435662, www.wunderkammern.net.

Z20 Galleria Sara Zanin

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EXHIBITIONS Italy’s museums remain closed due to the covid-19 crisis however private galleries are still open, with strict protocols in place for visitors. Check websites before visiting. Museums, theatres, cinemas and archaeological sites will remain closed until at least 15 January.

CHUNG EUN MO 18 DEC-31 JAN

Alessandra Bonomo Gallery presents a solo exhibition by the Korean painter Chung Eun Mo who lives and works between Umbria and Milan. The exhibition comprises 14 oil-painted canvases, including recent works, created in her new Milan studio. Fascinated by mathematical and chromatic harmonies and the changing effects of light, Chung’s modernist work is inspired by the early Abstractionists. The show reopens on 7 Jan and runs until the end

of this month. Galleria Alessandra Bonomo, Via del Gesù 62, tel. 0669925858, www.bonomogallery. com.

100 PRESEPI 13 DEC-10 JAN

The 2020 edition of 100 Presepi, Rome’s international nativity crib exhibition, takes place under the colonnade of St Peter’s Square. The popular event, which should have been hosted in a Vatican building on nearby Via della Conciliazione, moves outdoors this year due to the covid-19 crisis. Now in its 45th year, 100 Presepi was established in Rome in 1976, spending 42 Christmas seasons in Piazza del Popolo before the responsibility for the event was assumed by the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelisation. A firm fixture on Rome’s Christmas calendar, each year 100 Presepi hosts Nativity scenes from Italy and more than 40 other countries. In addition to

Chung Eun Mo at Alessandra Bonomo Gallery.

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contemporary reproductions of traditional 18th-century Neapolitan and Sicilian cribs, and 19thcentury Roman mangers, there are modern versions made from wood, papier-mâché and terracotta, as well as unconventional materials such as sand, rice and metal. For visiting details see website, www.100presepi.it.

9 DEC-30 JAN

Maja Arte Contemporanea hosts a group exhibition showcasing 15 works by Isabella Ducrot, Margareth Dorigatti and Claire de Virieu. The gallery is displaying the works by the three artists together for the first time as part of its decision to dedicate the 2020-21 year entirely to female artists. Ducrot shows a series of images on paper as well as one work, Benda originale, on a Tibetan votive scarf known as a katha. Dorigatti reinterprets in pictorial form the lost words from the destroyed love letters between

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3D at MAC Maja Arte Contemporanea. Zuviel by Margareth Dorigatti.

Goethe and Charlotte von Stein. De Virieu’s work comes to life in the darkroom where she reshapes matter through an interplay of shadows and light. Via di Monserrato 30, tel. 0668804621, www.majartecontemporanea.com.

For visiting details see website. Rosso20sette arte contemporanea, Via del Sudario 39, tel. 0664761113, www.rosso27.com.

Roman artist Domenico Bianchi shows new large-scale works, made using wax and cherry wood, and a group of watercolours on paper, in a solo exhibition at the Lorcan O’Neill Gallery. Bianchi is known for the recurrent use of biomorphic signs in his works, and for the use of materials that interact with light, such as precious metals, fibreglass and polished wood. Using an ancient Roman technique, rediscovered in the 1950s by Jasper Johns, Bianchi manipulates wax as if it were paint. Over the course of his 40-year career, the Rome-based artist has collaborated with some of the most important figures of the Arte Povera movement including Jannis Kounellis, Mario and Marisa Merz, and Michelangelo Pistoletto. Galleria Lorcan O’Neill, Vicolo dei Catinari 3, tel. 0668892980, www. lorcanoneill.com. See other exhibitions on our website www.wantedinrome.com.

CANDITI AL VELENO 5 DEC-23 JAN

Galleria Rosso20sette presents Canditi al Veleno by Demetrio Di Grado, a Sicilian street artist and collagist whose work is inspired by archive illustrations from the 1930s to the 1950s. Curator Francesco Piazza says that with this new series Di Grado evokes an atmosphere of the 1950s, in which the “caring, smiling womanwife, attentive mother, impeccable hostess” is surrounded by “fairytale elements” such as flowers, fabrics, angel wings, royal crowns. Di Grado “manipulates these images and distorts them, subverting and reconstructing their stereotype, extinguishing that aura of perfection from which she was enveloped and recreating the obsessions and fears of the contemporary female universe,” writes Piazza.

Canditi al Veleno by Demetrio Di Grado at Rosso20sette.

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The Vatican's Nativity scene at St Peter's. Photo Vatican Media.

ART NEWS VATICAN NATIVITY SCENE SPARKS CRITICISM

The Holy See’s unconventional Nativity scene in St Peter’s Square, organised by the Governorate of Vatican City State, has provoked a wave of criticism and has been ridiculed widely on social media since it was unveiled on 11 December. The ceramic scene was made by students and teachers at an art highschool in Castelli, in the central Abruzzo region, and its collection of figures was added to over a decade, from 1965 to 1975. There are 54 statues in total, all cylindrical, and the artists were inspired by – among other things – man setting foot on the moon. Vatican observers, traditionalists and art critics have been tripping over themselves to slam this year’s crib scene however. There is particular wrath reserved for a figure in a helmet which has been likened to Darth Vader from Star Wars, with some even suggesting its appearance verges on “satanic.” The inclusion of an astronaut has also gone down like a lead balloon in conservative quarters, with further upset generated by Mary’s blonde ringlets. Perhaps the most scathing criticism comes from the Catholic Herald which describes the scene as “comically awful” in an article titled The Vatican’s Embarrassing SciFi Creche. “The misshapen figures in the Nativity scene lack all the grace, proportion, vulnerability, and luminosity that one looks for in the manger scene,” art historian Elizabeth Lev told Breitbart News. Reuters observed wryly that, based on the tsunami

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of terrible reviews, if the futuristic creche “were a Broadway play, it probably would have closed on opening night.” Even Vatican News was not exactly defensive of the much-maligned Nativity scene, writing: “One particular figure, which has been described by some as “astronaut-like” has raised numerous questions, as it is not made clear who or what it is representing.” The Times honed in on comments on social media that suggest the figures are like something out of “Wallace and Gromit,” or even that the scene resembles “a meth addict’s garage sale.” Those who find the Nativity scene hugely original or a breath of fresh air have been largely drowned out by a sea of slurs. Marcello Mancini, a teacher at the art institute where the Nativity set was made, has hit back at criticism of the work, telling the Catholic News Agency that “it must be framed in the historical period in which it was produced.” Italian art critic Vittorio Sgarbi has advised people not to bother going to see the crib scene which he described as “an obscenity.” Those who prefer to disregard Sgarbi’s advice and make up their own minds can see the Nativity scene under the Christmas tree at St Peter’s until 10 January. While there, take the time to visit the annual 100 Presepi exhibition, this year under the colonnade of Piazza S. Pietro due to covid-19 regulations. There is always a great variety of Christmas cribs – from traditional to imaginative – with something to please all tastes.

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ROME TO REOPEN MAUSOLEUM OF AUGUSTUS Rome’s Mausoleum of Augustus will reopen to the public on 1 March following a major restoration funded principally by Italian telecommunications company TIM. Describing it as an “historic day for Rome and for the world,” the city’s mayor Virginia Raggi said the site would be free to all visitors until 21 April, (the city’s 2,774th birthday) and would remain free for residents of the capital for the whole year. Online reservations are already open – via www.mausoleodiaugusto.it – and the monumental tomb of Rome’s first emperor is destined to become a major draw for tourists, whenever they return. In addition to more than €6 million in sponsorship from TIM, the restoration of the 13,000sqm mausoleum was funded with around €4 million from the city and Italy’s culture ministry. The works, which began five years ago under the administration

and the relocation of the existing bus terminus. Constructed in 28 BC, the mausoleum is the capital’s largest circular tomb and has been closed to the public for much of the last 80 years, with access stopped completely in 2007. The structure was used as a concert hall in the late 19th- and early 20th century, and in the late 1930s the surrounding mediaeval buildings were demolished by Mussolini. Over the years the monument has been the subject of numerous stalled renovation projects, one of which would have seen it ready in 2014 in time to mark the 2,000th anniversary of the death of Augustus. The mausoleum is located in Piazza Augusto Imperatore, right in the heart of the centro storico shopping area, alongside Richard Meiers’ Ara Pacis museum which contains Augustus’s Altare della Pace, to commemorate the peace created by the emperor.

of former mayor Ignazio Marino, will also see the gradual pedestrianisation of the surrounding area

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The restored Mausoleum of Augustus will reopen on 1 March.

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S. Cecilia orchestra performs Thomas Adès' orchestral work Dante: Inferno and Liszt's Dante Symphony.

CLASSICAL Accademia S. Cecilia

All live concerts are cancelled until 15 Jan but it is more than probable that some of the S. Cecilia concerts will be streamed as there were during Dec. There are two Daniele Gatti concerts scheduled for 7-9 Jan and 14-16 Jan with music by Beethoven, Mahler and Haydn. The Mahler music (Des Knaben Wunderhorn) will be the same as both concerts but the Beethoven and the Hayden music changes. On 7-9 Jan it is Beethoven's Coriolanus overture and Hayden's Military symphony. On 14-16 Jan the S. Cecilia orchestra will perform Beethoven's Pastoral symphony and Hayden's The Tempest. If live concerts resume after 15 Jan this is the lineup. santacecilia.it

15 JAN

Pianist Jan Lisiecki in recital plays music by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Mendelssohn.

21-23 JAN

To mark the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante in Sept 1321 Gianandrea Noseda conducts the S. Cecilia orchestra playing Thomas Adès orchestral work Dante: Inferno and Liszt's Dante Symphony. The Ades work which was commissioned to mark the centenary of the Los

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Angeles Philharmonic in 2019 has evolved into a full length ballet choreographed by Wayne McGregor. The orchestral work received a standing ovation when it was premiered in Los Angeles in 2019 conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. But the Royal Ballet premiere of Wayne McGregor's work in London scheduled for May 2020 had to be cancelled because of covid-19. Ades has said that his Inferno is a grateful tribute to Franz Liszt, “the composer of hell and demonic music”. Liszt's Dante Symphony was first performed in 1857 and was conducted by the composer and dedicated to Wagner. It will be interesting to listen to the Adès and Liszt works back to back.

25 JAN

Maria João Pires piano in recital performs music by Schubert, Debussy and Beethoven.

28-31 JAN

Antonio Pappano conducts the S. Cecilia Orchestra and Chorus performing Mendelssohn's Elias with Jennifer Davis soprano, Wiebke Lehmkuhl mezzosoprano, Benjamin Bernheim tenor and Christof Fischesser bass. The oratorio Elijah was premiered at the Birmingham town hall for the festival in 1846

but then Mendelssohn revised it the following year for a performance for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in London.

TEATRO DELL'OPERA DI ROMA Concerts will be streamed on the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma YouTube channel. Hopefully Mario Martone's new production of Il Barbiere di Siviglia with Daniele Gatti conducting will eventually be available on YouTube. It is available on RaiPlay but only for those viewing in Italy. No concerts or other works after 12 Jan are advertised on the theatre's website for now. www.operaroma.it

5 JAN SCHUBERTIADE

The opera house orchestra is conducted by Roberto Gabbiani performing a series of works by Schubert with singers from the opera's programme for young artists.

12 JAN VI PIACE BRAHMS

Roberto Gabbiani conducts Enrica Ruggiero and Marco Forgione pianos with the opera theatre's chorus play music by Brahms.

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The following is a list of the main musical associations in Rome but it is not a definitive list of all the music that is available in the city. The following is a list of the main musical There are also concerts in many of the associations in Rome but it is not a definitive churches and sometimes in the museums. list of all the music that is available in the city. There are also concerts in many of the Auditorium Conciliazione, Via della churches and sometimes in the museums. Conciliazione 4, www.auditoriumconciliazione.it Auditorium Parco della Musica, Viale Auditorium Conciliazione, ViaP. de della Coubertin 30, www.auditorium.com Conciliazione 4, www.auditoriumconciliazione.it Accademia Filarmonica Teatro Auditorium Parco della Romana, Musica, Viale P. de Olimpico, Piazza Gentile da Fabriano 17, Coubertin 30, www.auditorium.com www.filarmonicaromana.org. The new season Accademia Filarmonica Romana, Teatro starts on 15 Oct Olimpico, Piazza Gentile da Fabriano 17, Accademia S. Cecilia, www.santacecilia.it. All www.filarmonicaromana.org. The new season concerts Parco della Musica. The startsat onAuditorium 15 Oct newAccademia season startsS. on 5Cecilia, Oct www.santacecilia.it. All

concerts Universitaria at Auditorium Parco della Musica. Istituzione dei Concerti, AulaThe newUniversità season starts on 5 Oct www.concertiiuc.it Magna, la Sapienza,

Istituzione Universitaria deiGonfalone Concerti,32a, Aula Oratorio del Gonfalone, Via del Magna, Università la Sapienza, www.concertiiuc.it www.oratoriogonfalone.com Oratorio delMethodist Gonfalone, Via delPiazza Gonfalone 32a, RomeConcerts, Church, Ponte www.oratoriogonfalone.com S. Angelo, www.romeconcerts.it RomeConcerts, Piazza Ponte Roma Sinfonietta, Methodist AuditoriumChurch, Ennio Morricone, S. Angelo, www.romeconcerts.it Torvergata, www.romasinfonietta.com Roma Auditorium Roma Tre Sinfonietta, Orchestra, some concertsEnnio are atMorricone, Teatro Torvergata, www.romasinfonietta.com Palladium, Piazza Bartolomeo Romano 8, teatropalladium.uniroma3.it, while others at Roma Tre Orchestra, some concerts are are at Teatro the Aula Magna, Piazza Scuola Lettere Filosofia Lingue, 8, Palladium, Bartolomeo Romano Universita Roma Tre, Via while Ostienze teatropalladium.uniroma3.it, others234, are at www.r30.org the Aula Magna, Scuola Lettere Filosofia Lingue, Universita Tre,festivals Via Ostienze 234, There are oftenRoma concerts, and opera www.r30.org recitals in several churches in Rome.

often concerts, festivals and153, opera All There Saints' are Anglican Church, Via Babuino recitals in several churches in Rome. www.allsaintsrome.org All Saints' Anglican Church, Via Babuino 153, Ponte S. Angelo Methodist Church, Ponte S. www.allsaintsrome.org Angelo, www.methodistchurchrome.com Ponte S. Angelo Methodist Church, Ponte S. Oratorio del Caravita, Via della Caravita 7 Angelo, www.methodistchurchrome.com

Oratorio del Caravita, Caravita St Paul's Within the Walls,Via Viadella Nazionale and7 the corner of Via Nazionale, www.stpaulsrome.it St Paul's Within the Walls, Via Nazionale and the S. Agnese Sagrestia del Borromini, corner ofin ViaAgone, Nazionale, www.stpaulsrome.it Piazza Navona S. Agnese in Agone, Sagrestia del Borromini, Palazzo PiazzaDoria NavonaPamphilj hosts a series called Opera Serenades by Night with Dinner throughout Palazzo Doria Pamphilj hosts a series called the year. There is a concert, a tour of the museum Serenades by Night Dinner throughout and Opera dinner afterwards. Viawith del Corso 305, the year. There is a concert, a tour of the museum www.doriapamphilj.com and dinner afterwards. Via del Corso 305, www.doriapamphilj.com | Jan 2019 • Wanted Rome 50 |48 Oct 2018 • Wanted in in Rome

MUSIC MUSIC THEATR THEATRE CINEMA CINEMA VENUES VENUES

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The following cinemas show movies in English or original language, and sometimes foreign film festivals. See Wantedshow in Rome website for The following cinemas movies in English weekly updates. or original language, and sometimes foreign film festivals. See Wanted in Rome website for Adriano, Cavour 22, tel. 0636767 weeklyPiazza updates. Barberini, Piazza Barberini 24-26, tel. Adriano, Piazza Cavour 22, tel. 0636767 0686391361 Barberini, Piazza BarberiniMastroianni 24-26, 1, tel. Casa del Cinema, Largo Marcello 0686391361 tel. 06423601, www.casadelcinema.it

Casa del Cinema, Largo Marcello Mastroianni 1, Cinema dei Piccoli, Viale della Pineta 15, tel. tel. 06423601, www.casadelcinema.it 068553485 Cinema dei Piccoli, Viale della Pineta 15, tel. Farnese Persol, Piazza Campo de’ Fiori 56, tel. 068553485 066864395, www.cinemafarnesepersol.com Farnese Persol, Piazza Campo de’ Fiori 56, tel. Greenwich, Via G. Bodoni 59, tel. 065745825 066864395, www.cinemafarnesepersol.com Intrastevere, Vicolo Moroni 3, tel. 065884230 Greenwich, Via G. Bodoni 59, tel. 065745825 Lux, Via Massaciuccoli 31, tel. 0686391361 Intrastevere, Vicolo Moroni 3, tel. 065884230 Nuovo Olimpia, Via in Lucina 16/g, tel. Lux, Via Massaciuccoli 31, tel. 0686391361 066861068 Nuovo Olimpia, Via in Lucina 16/g, tel. Nuovo Sacher, Largo Ascianghi 1, tel. 065818116 066861068 Odeon, Piazza Stefano 22, tel. Nuovo Sacher, LargoJacini Ascianghi 1, 0686391361 tel. 065818116

Space Moderno, Piazza della 44, tel. Odeon, Piazza Stefano JaciniRepubblica 22, tel. 0686391361 06892111 Space Moderno, Piazza della Repubblica 44, tel. Space Parco de’ Medici, Viale Salvatore Rebec06892111 chini 3-5, tel. 06892111 Space Parco de’ Medici, Viale Salvatore Rebecchini 3-5, tel. 06892111 Wanted in Rome • January 2021 | 37

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Teatro Costanzi, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Piazza Beniamino Gigli 1, www.operaroma.it

Teatro Olimpico, Piazza Gentile da Fabriano Teatro Costanzi, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, 17, www.teatroolimpico.it Piazza Beniamino Gigli 1, www.operaroma.it Teatro Vascello, Via Giacinto Carini 78, Teatro Olimpico, Piazza Gentile da Fabriano www.teatrovascello.it 17, www.teatroolimpico.it Teatro Vascello, Via Giacinto Carini 78, www.teatrovascello.it

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Teatro Costanzi, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Piazza Beniamino Gigli 1, www.operaroma.it Teatro Costanzi, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Piazza Beniamino Gigli 1, www.operaroma.it

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Concert venues ranging from major pop and rock groups to jazz and acoustic gigs.

Concert venues ranging from major pop and Alexanderplatz, 9, tel. 0683775604 rock groups to Via jazzOstia and acoustic gigs. www.alexanderplatzjazzclub.it Alexanderplatz, Via Ostia 9, tel. 0683775604 Angelo Mai Altrove, Via delle Terme di www.alexanderplatzjazzclub.it Caracalla 55, www.angelomai.org Angelo Mai Via Atlantico delle Terme di Atlantico, VialeAltrove, dell’Oceano 271d, Caracalla 55, www.angelomai.org tel. 065915727, www.atlanticoroma.it

Atlantico, Viale Atlantico Auditorium Parcodell’Oceano della Musica, Viale 271d, P. de tel. 065915727, www.atlanticoroma.it Coubertin, tel. 06892982, www.auditorium.com Auditorium della Viale de Casa del Jazz, Parco Viale di PortaMusica, Ardeatina 55,P.tel. Coubertin,www.casajazz.it tel. 06892982, www.auditorium.com 06704731,

Casa del Jazz, Viale di Porta Ardeatina 55, tel. 06704731, www.casajazz.it

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Teatro Argentina, Largo di Torre Argentina 52, tel. 06684000314, www.teatrodiroma.net Teatro Argentina, Largo di Torre Argentina 52, tel. Teatro Belli, Piazza di S. Apollonia 11, tel. 065894875, 06684000314, www.teatrodiroma.net www.teatrobelli.it Teatro Belli, Piazza di S. Apollonia 11, tel. 065894875, Teatro Brancaccio, Via Merulana 244, tel. 0680687231 www.teatrobelli.it www.teatrobrancaccio.it Teatro Brancaccio, Via Merulana 244, tel. 0680687231 Teatro Ghione, Via delle Fornaci 37, tel. 066372294 www.teatrobrancaccio.it www.teatroghione.it Teatro Ghione, Via delle Fornaci 37, tel. 066372294 Teatro India, Lungotevere Vittorio Gassman 1, tel. www.teatroghione.it 06684000311, www.teatrodiroma.net Teatro India, Lungotevere Vittorio Gassman 1, tel. 06684000311, www.teatrodiroma.net 50 | Jan 2019 • Wanted in Rome

Lanificio 159, Via di Pietralata 159, tel. 0641780081, www.lanificio159.com Lanificio 159,ViaVia di Pietralata 159, Live Alcazar, Cardinale Merry del Valtel. 14, 0641780081, www.lanificio159.com tel. 065810388, www.livealcazar.com Live Alcazar, Merry del 35, Val 14, Monk Club, Via ViaCardinale Giuseppe Mirri tel. tel. 065810388, www.livealcazar.com 0664850987, www.monkroma.it Monk Club, ViaPiazzale Giuseppe Mirri 35,1, tel. PalaLottomatica, dello Sport tel. 0664850987, www.monkroma.it 06540901, www.palalottomatica.it PalaLottomatica, Piazzale Sport 1, tel. Rock in Roma, Via Appiadello Nuova 1245, tel. 06540901, www.palalottomatica.it 0654220870 www.rockinroma.com Rock in Roma, Via Appia Nuova 1245, tel. Teatro Quirinetta, Via Marco Minghetti 5, tel. 0654220870 www.rockinroma.com 0669925616, www.quirinetta.com Teatro Quirinetta, Via Marco Minghetti 5, tel. Unplugged in Monti, Blackmarket, Via 0669925616, www.quirinetta.com Panisperna 101, www.unpluggedinmonti.com Unplugged in Monti, Blackmarket, Via Panisperna 101, www.unpluggedinmonti.com

Teatro Olimpico, Piazza Gentile da Fabriano 17, tel. 063265991, www.teatroolimpico.it Teatro Olimpico, Piazza Gentile da Fabriano 17, Teatro S. Genesio, Via Podgora 1, tel. 063223432, tel. 063265991, www.teatroolimpico.it www.teatrosangenesio.it Teatro S. Genesio, Via Podgora 1, tel. 063223432 Teatro Sistina, Via Sistina 129, tel. 064200711, www.ilsiwww.teatrosangenesio.it stina.it Teatro Sistina, Via Sistina 129, tel. 064200711, Teatro Vascello, Via Giacinto Carini 78, tel 065898031 www.ilsistina.it www.teatrovascello.it Teatro Vascello, Via Giacinto Carini 78, Teatro Vittoria,www.teatrovascello.it Piazza di S. Maria Liberatrice 10, tel. tel. 065898031, 065781960, www.teatrovittoria.it Teatro Vittoria, Piazza di S. Maria Liberatrice 10, tel. 065781960, www.teatrovittoria.it Wanted Rome | 39 51 |in Oct 2018••January Wanted2021 in Rome

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WANTED junior inROME Advice on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Through the Eyes of Current IB Students at the American Overseas School of Rome Shreya R. and Elizabeth L. are both in Grade 12 at the American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR). Both students are currently studying in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and are AOSR Student Ambassadors.

Entering junior year is one of the most crucial times of the high school academic career. The curriculum one chooses will open different doors in the university endeavour, and we hope to provide students with a better understanding of which path to take. The two most common curriculums taken in international

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schools such as AOSR are the Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. To help future students make the right choice for them, we will be sharing our firsthand experiences as current scholars in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

The IB Diploma Program is one of the most challenging options that a high school student can choose to take. However, speaking from our own experience, the IB Diploma Program is well worth it. Nevertheless when making the decision to apply to be a part of this two year program, our advice is to consider all the factors. The IB Program offers students the opportunity to specialize in certain subjects from every major field while also giving individuals the opportunity to learn at a more advanced level. It is important to consider the time and effort required to fulfill each component of the course before enrolling in the IB Diploma Program. It can often feel like there is not enough time to finish the necessary elements, but with well thought out time management it is absolutely doable. The IB Diploma Program comprises of the core components and the six subjects. The core components consist of the Extended Essay (EE), Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and CAS. On top of studying and preparing for classes, these three items require students to dedicate a good portion of their academic life. The EE is a 4,000 word research paper written on a chosen subject and is equivalent to writing an advanced thesis. TOK is a class focused on epistemology - the knowledge branch of philosophy which concentrates on the nature of knowledge and our understanding of it. The class requires two assignments - the TOK essay and presentation. CAS is an extracurricular component in the course which stands for Creativity, Activity and Service. Students must participate in and write reflections on activities that are creative, of service to someone, and physically active. Each individual activity can solely fulfill only one strand of CAS. Additionally there is the CAS project, which is a project that is completed with three or more IB students and consists of two or three of the CAS strands. All components must be completed to receive the IB Diploma. As part of the IB Diploma Program, students are able to pick three higher level classes and three standard level classes. Each student must take a class from Mathematics, Language A, Language B, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, and the Arts. There is also the option to double up on one of these areas instead of taking Arts. At the end of this two year program, students will take a series of exams for each subject depending on their chosen level. There are also internal assessments that need to be completed throughout these two years. One of the major perks of participating in the IB program is the bond we have created with our cohort.

At AOSR, our cohort is made up of eleven people, and in the last two years we have all become closer friends. Due to the IB’s challenging and demanding deadlines, we found ways to relate to each other despite our differences. The IB compels us to support each other, as we are all living similar experiences. Another perk of partaking in the IB curriculum is that many universities in the UK, Europe, Canada and Asia appreciate this program, as it fosters an easy and smooth transition for students from high school classes to college level courses. However, following the Advanced Placement curriculum does not create any disadvantage when applying to universities. Universities across the globe also highly respect students who choose to partake in the AP program. The most important thing when applying to college is not which program is taken, but the amount of effort put into the classes and the experiences accumulated throughout the program. Our advice is to choose the program that best suits one’s academic and personal interests, while also enjoying participating in activities with friends, as the time during high school really does fly. When deciding between the IB and AP program, one of the most important factors to consider is how one learns best. Like many other IB students, we are strong writers who learn best through in depth but rigorous study that is spread out between two years. However, even if one isn’t a naturally strong writer, the IB trains them to become one. But if one strongly dislikes writing and would rather take a variety of classes, then the AP program might be a better option for them. In addition, if one is simply a better multiple-choice test taker and does poorly on lengthy written exams, then the IB might not be the right choice. Before making a decision about the program, it’s also important to consider the two year commitment to the IB Program, which requires a lot of time and effort, but pays off with hard work and dedication. We have many friends who ultimately have decided to take the AP program which also challenges them to study a rigorous course load. Choosing the AP Program over the IB Program isn’t a bad decision at all, it just depends on the needs of the student. We wish future students luck in whatever program they choose. We sincerely hope that each individual also finds the time to appreciate the moments spent in high school, regardless of the program they choose, because these moments turn out to be some of the best. American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR), Via Cassia 811, tel. 06334381, www.aosr.org.

WANTED IN ROME JUNIOR: For young writers and artists Wanted in Rome accepts creative contributions from students in all international schools in Rome. Articles on topics related to either the student’s life in Rome or their school projects can be submitted by their class teachers. The work should be no more than 1,000 words and we also accept illustrations. Teachers who would like to propose a project can contact editorial@wantedinrome.com.

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PIZZA MARGHERITA

HOW TO MAKE GREAT PIZZA AT HOME Making your own pizza from scratch is a surefire way to impress and is a fun activity to do with friends and family. This recipe is a simple way to make great pizza at home using a domestic kitchen oven and, while the result may not be exactly like a real Roman pizzeria, it allows you to unleash your creativity and add whatever toppings you choose. Although the process of making the dough and leaving it to rise takes a while, this can be done in advance, so the actual topping and cooking of the pizza takes a matter of minutes. Cooking the base by itself for a few minutes before turning it over and adding the toppings will ensure a crunchy, non-soggy, crust, as will draining as much liquid as possible out of the mozzarella before using. The quantities below will make enough pizza for about 4 people, but you can use whatever size and shape of metal baking tin you have at home.

For the base: 500g flour 00 1 x 7g sachet of dried yeast 3 pinches of salt 1 pinch of sugar 350ml water Extra virgin olive oil

For the topping: 4 x 250g balls of mozzarella (fior di latte) 1 large jar of tomato passata Fresh basil leaves Sieve the flour into a large bowl. Add the yeast, salt and sugar and pour in the water. Mix everything together with a fork, once the dough starts to come together, tip it onto a floured board or work surfaced. Continue to knead with your hands, constantly pushing the dough back onto itself, until you have a soft, elastic consistency. If the dough is too wet, add a little flour; if it is too dry add a little more water or a drop of olive oil. In a clean bowl pour in about 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Place the ball of dough into the bowl, cover with plastic cling film and put the bowl into the oven (turned off) or a dark cupboard. Leave it to prove for at least 3 hours until the dough has doubled in size. Once the dough has risen, tip it back onto a floured surface along with the oil. Knead it well until the texture is smooth and soft. Divide the dough into pieces (the size depends on the baking tins you have and how thick you want the base of your pizza) and leave it to rest while you prepare the topping. Turn the oven on to heat to its highest temperature. Pour the passata into a bowl, add a splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt and mix well. Cut the mozzarella into cubes and use your hands to squeeze out as much liquid as possible to ensure that the pizza will not be soggy. Grease the baking tins with olive oil. Push the dough into the tins using your hands, try not to create any holes. Put the pizza into the lowest part of the oven and cook for 5-8 minutes then turn the base over in the tin. Spread the passata over the pizza and add some mozzarella and a drizzle of olive oil then place the pizza back into the low shelf of the oven for about 5 more minutes until the edges are crispy and the mozzarella has melted. Add a few fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

Associations American International Club of Rome tel. 0645447625, www.aicrome.org American Women’s Association of Rome tel. 064825268, www.awar.org Association of British Expats in Italy britishexpatsinitaly@gmail.com Canadian Club of Rome canadarome@gmail.com Circolo di Cultura Mario Mieli Gay and lesbian international contact group, tel. 065413985, www.mariomieli.net Commonwealth Club of Rome ccrome08@gmail.com Daughters of the American Revolution Pax Romana Chapter NSDAR paxromana@daritaly.com, www.daritaly.com

International Women’s Club of Rome tel. 0633267490, www.iwcofrome.it Irish Club of Rome irishclubofrome@gmail.com, www.irishclubofrome.org Luncheon Club of Rome tel. 3338466820 Patrons of Arts in the Vatican Museums tel. 0669881814, www.vatican-patrons.org Professional Woman’s Association www.pwarome.org United Nations Women’s Guild tel. 0657053628, unwg@fao.org, www.unwgrome.multiply.com Welcome Neighbor tel. 3479313040, dearprome@tele2.it, www.wntome-homepage.blogspot.com

Books The following bookshops and libraries have books in English and other languages as specified. Almost Corner Bookshop Via del Moro 45, tel. 065836942 Anglo American Bookshop Via delle Vite 102, tel. 066795222 Bibliothèque Centre Culturel Saint-Louis de France (French) Largo Toniolo 20-22, tel. 066802637 www.saintlouisdefrance.it La librerie Française de Rome La Procure (French) Piazza S. Luigi dei Francesi 23, tel. 0668307598, www.libreriefrancaiserome.com Libreria Feltrinelli International Via V.E. Orlando 84, tel. 064827878, www.lafeltrinelli.it

Libreria Quattro Fontane (international) Via delle Quattro Fontane 20/a, tel. 064814484 Libreria Spagnola Sorgente (Spanish) Piazza navona 90, tel. 0668806950, www.libreriaspagnola.it Open Door Bookshop (second hand books English, French, German, Italian) Via della Lungaretta 23, tel. 065896478, www.books-in-italy.com Otherwise Via del Governo Vecchio, tel. 066879825, www.otherwisebookshop.com

Religious All Saints’ Anglican Church Via del Babuino 153/b tel. 0636001881 Sunday service 08.30 and 10.30 Anglican Centre Piazza del Collegio Romano 2, tel. 066780302, www.anglicancentreinrome.com Beth Hillel (Jewish Progressive Community) tel. 3899691486, www.bethhillelroma.org Bible Baptist Church Via di Castel di Leva 326, tel. 3342934593, www.bbcroma.org, Sunday 11.00 Christian Science Services Via Stresa 41, tel. 063014425 Church of All Nations Lungotevere Michelangelo 7, tel. 069870464 Church of Sweden Via A. Beroli 1/e, tel. 068080474, Sunday service 11.15 (Swedish)

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Footsteps Inter-Denominational Christian South Rome, tel. 0650917621, 3332284093, North Rome, tel. 0630894371, akfsmes.styles@tiscali.it International Central Gospel Church Via XX Settembre 88, tel. 0655282695 International Christian Fellowship Via Guido Castelnuovo 28, tel. 065594266, Sunday service 11.00 Jewish Community Tempio Maggiore, Lungotevere Cenci, tel. 066840061 Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas Largo della Sanità Militare 60, tel. 067726761 Lutheran Church Via Toscana 7, corner Via Sicilia 70, tel. 064817519, Sunday service 10.00 (German) Ponte S. Angelo Methodist Church Piazza Ponte S. Angelo, tel. 066868314, Sunday Service 10.30

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Pontifical Irish College (Roman Catholic) Via dei SS. Quattro 1, tel. 06772631. Sunday service 10.00 Roma Baptist Church Piazza S. Lorenzo in Lucina 35, tel. 066876652, 066876211, Suday service 10.30, 13.00 (Filipino), 16.00 (Chinese) Roma Buddhist Centre Vihara Via Mandas 2, tel. 0622460091 Rome International Church Via Cassia km 16, www.romeinternational.org Rome Mosque (Centro Islamico) Via della Moschea, tel. 068082167, 068082258 St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Via XX Settembre 7, tel. 064827627, Sunday service 11.00 St Francis Xavier del Caravita (Roman Catholic) Via Caravita 7, www.caravita.org, Sunday service 11.00

Support groups Alcoholics Anonymous tel. 064742913, www.aarome.com Archè (HIV+children and their families) tel. 0677250350, www.arche.it Associazione Centro Astalli (Jesuit refugee centre) Via degli Astalli 14/a, tel. 0669700306 Associazione Ryder Italia (Support for cancer patients and their families) tel. 065349622/06582045580, www.ryderitalia.it Astra (Anti-stalking risk assessment) tel. 066535499, www.differenzadonna.it Caritas soup kitchen (Mensa Giovanni Paolo II) Via delle Sette Sale 30, tel. 0647821098, 11.00-13.30 daily Caritas foreigners’ support centre Via delle Zoccolette 19, tel. 066875228, 06681554 Caritas hostel Via Marsala 109, tel. 064457235 Caritas legal assistance Piazza S. Giovanni in Laterano 6/a, tel. 0669886369 Celebrate Recovery Christian group tel. 3381675680

Transport • Atac (Rome bus, metro and tram) tel. 800431784, www.atac.roma.it • Ciampino airport tel.06794941, www.adr.it • Fiumicino airport tel. 0665951, www.adr.it • Taxi tel. 060609-065551-063570-068822-064157066645-064994 • Traffic info tel. 1518 • Trenitalia (national railways) tel. 892021, www.trenitalia.it

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St Isidore College (Roman Catholic) Via degli Artisti 41, tel. 064885359, Sunday service 10.00 St Patrick’s Church (Roman Catholic), Via Boncompagni 31, tel. 068881827, www.stpatricksamericaninrome.org Weekday Masses in English 18.00, Saturday Vigil 18.00, Sunday 09.00 and 10.30 St Paul’s within-the-Walls (Anglican Episcopal) Via Nazionale, corner Via Napoli, tel. 064883339, Sunday service 08.30, 10.30 (English), 13.00 (Spanish) St Silvestro Church (Roman Catholic) Piazza S. Silvestro 1, tel. 066977121, Sunday service 10.00 and 17.30 Venerable English College (Roman Catholic), Via di Monserrato 45, tel. 066868546, Sunday service 10.00 Comunità di S. Egidio Piazza di S. Egidio 3/a, tel. 068992234 Comunità di S. Egidio soup kitchen Via Dandolo 10, tel. 065894327, 17.00-19.30 Wed, Fri, Sat Information line for disabled tel. 800271027 Joel Nafuma Refugee Centre St Paul’s within-the-Walls Via Nazionale, corner Via Napoli, tel. 064883339 Mason Perkins Deafness Fund (Support for deaf and deaf-blind children), tel. 06444234511, masonperkins@gmail.com, www.mpds.it Overeaters Anonymous tel. 064743772 Salvation Army (Esercito della Salvezza) Centro Sociale di Roma “Virgilio Paglieri” Via degli Apuli 41, tel. 064451351 Support for elderly victims of crime (Italian only) Largo E. Fioritto 2, tel. 0657305104 The Samaritans Onlus (Confidential telephone helpline for the distressed) tel. 800860022

Chiamaroma 24-hour, multilingual information line for services in Rome, run by the city council, tel. 060606

Emergency numbers • • • • • • •

Ambulance tel. 118 Carabinieri tel. 112 Electricity and water faults (Acea) tel. 800130336 Fire brigade tel. 115 Gas leaks (Italgas-Eni) tel. 800900999 Police tel. 113 Rubbish (Ama) tel. 8008670355

Prince Jonathan Doria Pamphilj and Sir Ivor Roberts, Chair of the Keats-Shelley Memorial Association request the pleasure of your company

at a Champagne Reception, Gala Supper and Evening of Drama and Music; with an exclusive Tour of the Palazzo's Galleries and a production of "Life is but a Day" a celebration of Keats in his own words by Angus Graham-Campbell on behalf of the KSMA and Keats-Shelley 200

On Saturday 12th June 2021 at 7 p.m. Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Via del Corso 305, Rome Dress code: Smart/ Black Tie optional Ticket price: â&#x201A;Ź 450

RSVP: info@keats-shelley-house.org

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