Hey Rookies! I bet you are pumped to experience the Venice Carnival from Jan. 26-Feb.12, 2013! Part of enjoying the various historical events throughout the city is to party in a palace!! Here is a party that is not to be missed on February 8th: Decadenza Where: San Gallo Theatre, 1097 San Marco district in Venice …
Bring in the New Year Venetian Style! While Venice is breath-taking any day of the year, nothing is as unique as spending New Year’s Eve 2015/2016 in one of the most romantic cities on Earth! The temperatures might be in the forties, but there will be sizzling parties and exciting things to do in order …
What’s this pastry cake, covered with icing with various wrapped chocolates on top, baked in the shape of the saint on horseback? You’ll notice all the bakeries and grocery stores in Venice start displaying these colorful cakes a few days before November 11th. They can cost from 15-45 EUR depending on the size. History: …
Carnival Season in Venice When: January 31, 2015-February 17, 2015 Carnival, or Carnevale, is right before Lent, and this masquerade party use to last up to two months in the old days, but now the festivities are packed into ten days of concerts, palace parties, and amazing costumes. While Ash Wednesday sets the tone, the …
Everything You Need to Know about the Biennale The Venice Biennale (la Biennale di Venezia), an international art exhibition (founded in 1895) takes place every two years, and lasts six months. The pre-opening week may be an opportunity for the art-dealers and artists to party during the Biennale vernissages, and I think that this week …
Looking for a real Venetian party? It might be tough for those of you who don’t speak Italian, but here are a few clues as to where to look to find out the latest nightlife activities if you aren’t around during the festive Carnevale or Redentore holidays which have greater scale parties. Venice isn’t known …
Two reasons to go to Church. All Saints’ Day November 1 –This is a national holiday where everything is closed. It’s a Catholic holiday commemorating all the martyrs and saints. The next day, the Day of the Dead, is set aside to honor deceased loved ones. Italians celebrate the two holidays together. Find out how they …
If you’re into listening to a live orchestra in a magnificient ballroom, then you might enjoy these concert series in Venice at Ca’Rezzonico starting on November 25th, 2011. The largest room in the palazzo, created by Massari, has open ceilings two stories high. And the walls are decorated in trompe l’oeil by the Lombard Pietro Visconti. …
Acis and Galatea Where: Malibran Theatre Showings: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 7pm Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 7pm Friday, October 28, 2011 at 7pm Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 3:30pm Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 3:30pm The opening next week will go for five consecutive days with leading stars in their own right such …
Venice Marathon – October 25, 2015 Running on Water for More than Just Water It’s not weird for Venice to have the recurring water theme, but this year, even the marathon held on October 25, 2015, will partially have this theme. The Venice marathon has distinguished itself as a major fundraising event for social campaigns …