In Venice, snacking is almost a way of life. The Bacari the local down-to-earth version of wine bars, serve tapaslike cicheti, traditionally washed down with a glass of wine, and Venetians stop to snack and socialize before and after meals. Eating cicheti is a social activity, and together with...

CARNEVALE AL BUIO 2009 Download calendar   Castello - 14 February 2009 - hour 11:00 This very special Carnival Party is held totally in the dark to intensify all the senses, especially touch. Based on the “Dialogo nel buio” exhibition that is currently breaking...

Biennale Dance The 'Arsenale della Danza' pilot project The project invites dancers to attend an intensive research workshop. A three-month program with daily sessions run by masters who will prepare attendees to implement ideas, images and visions of the performer's art. The project is aimed at...

Biennale Art Main outline of the 53rd International Art Exhibition The 53rd International Art Exhibition will take place 7th June to 22nd November 2009 (vernissage: 4th-5th-6th June 2009). Director Daniel Birnbaum presented the main outline of the next Exhibition, that will be titled Making...

Biennale Theatre The 40th Festival runs 20 February to 8 March 2009 The performances of the 40th International Theatre Festival –which will take place in Venice from 20th February through 8th March 2009– complete the two-year project that the Theatre section of the Biennale di Venezia, directed by...

Biennale Theatre The 40th Festival runs 20 February to 8 March 2009 The performances of the 40th International Theatre Festival –which will take place in Venice from 20th February through 8th March 2009– complete the two-year project that the Theatre section of the Biennale di Venezia, directed by...

In Venice, snacking is almost a way of life. The Bacari the local down-to-earth version of wine bars, serve tapaslike cicheti, traditionally washed down with a glass of wine, and Venetians stop to snack and socialize before and after meals. Eating cicheti is a social activity, and together with...

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