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ALL AROUND CYPRUS TUE, 21 NOV – Astromeritis village Community Events Hall at 20:00 WED, 22 NOV - Agia Varvara village Wine Month - November 2017 Events Hall, Gymnasium of Agia Varvara at 20:00 The Cyprus Tourism Organisation invites you at the THU, 23 NOV - Agia Marina Xyliatou village Wine Month. Get to know our wine tradition Community Cultural Centre at 20:00 through excursions and enjoy Cypriot wine. Within FRI, 24 NOV - Polis Chrysochous the framework of the “Wine Routes” programme Cultural Centre at 20:00 which has been implemented by the Cyprus Entrance: Free Tourism Organisation and co-funded by the European Structural Funds, 7 alternative routes BirdLife Field Meetings have been designed and sign-posted offering you BirdLife Cyprus is a registered NGO that works to the opportunity to experience the Cypriot conserve wild birds, their habitats and wider hospitality and to introduce yourself into the world biodiversity in Cyprus, through research, of wine. Visit the wineries and taste their wines. monitoring, lobbying and conservation and Explore the Cypriot countryside and enjoy the awareness-raising actions. BirdLife organises field unique dishes of the Cypriot cuisine in traditional meetings (the participation is at one’s own risk) taverns and restaurants. Follow the signs bearing which require light to moderate exercise. For the logo of the Wine Routes project and get ready further information please visit the NGO’s website: for a unique experience. For further information birdlifecyprus.org and for the programme please click here. WED, 8 NOV THU, 16 – FRI, 24 NOV Akrotiri Peninsula An Orchestra - A Warm Embrace - Cyprus Waterbirds and winter visitors Symphony Orchestra Time & Meeting place: 09:00 at the car park adjacent to the new hide at Zakaki ponds off the The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra tours six different road to Lady’s Mile, 34o 38.57’ N, 33o 0.23’ E communities of Cyprus and invites everyone to Leader: June Neal, T. +357 25932008 / 99918665. enjoy a special concert with beloved orchestral works busting with rhythmic vivacity, zest and SUN, 12 NOV unforgettable melodies. Programme: Family Birdwatching Day in Athalassa Park G. Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Overture Leader: Elena Markitani / Martin Hellicar J. Brahms: Hungarian dance no. 1 in G minor Time: 09:00

N. Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the bumblebee SAT, 18 NOV E. Grieg: Peer Gynt suite no. 1, op. 46: Morning Agios Sozomenos and Athalassa Park Mood Winter residents and visitors such as the regular, J. Haydn: Symphony no. 104 in D major, I. Adagio - but fairly scarce, Finsch’s Wheatear. Allegro Leader: Martin Hellicar, T. +357 99907893 I. Albéniz: Leyenda Time & Meeting place: 09:00 at the parking area in G. Bizet: Carmen suite no. 1: Les Toréadors front of the EKO petrol station on the old Nicosia- Y. Hadjiloizou: Servikos dance (Cyprus dance no. 1) Limassol road, 35o 03.13’ N, 33o 23.273’ E. Conductor: Yiannis Hadjiloizou SAT, 25 NOV Performances schedule: Troodos THU, 16 NOV – Deryneia village Winter visitors and mountain endemics. Events Hall, 3rd Primary School at 20:00 Leader: Stavros Christodoulides, T. +357 99425050 FRI, 17 NOV – Lefkosia Time & Meeting place: 09:00 at the Forestry Pallas Theatre, Pafos Gate at 20:00 Department Environment Centre next to Dolphin MON, 20 NOV - Lemesos Restaurant, 34o 55.3’ N, 32o 52.65’ E. Patticheion Elderly People’s Activity Centre at 10:30

SUN, 26 NOV Family Birdwatching Day Leaders: Elena Markitani|Martin Hellicar, T. +357 99907893 Time & Meeting place: 10:30 at the Oroklini Marsh

The Cyprus Strollers The Cyprus Strollers welcome families (with children and/or pets) who love nature and search for hiking opportunities. Most walks start in the morning and are followed by lunch (optional) at a taverna, or a picnic. Others start in the early afternoon and are followed by a drink and a snack. There is no membership fee to join the Cyprus Strollers and no charge is made for the walks. Your only cost is what you pay for your meal. If you attend a Cyprus Strollers walk you do so entirely at your own risk. The Cyprus Strollers is a social club and neither the organizers nor the leader of the walk are responsible for the health and safety of those taking part. This month’s hiking programme: SAT, 4 NOV – Kato Drys in Larnaka SUN, 12 NOV – Artemis trail in Troodos SAT, 18 NOV - Stavrovouni Hike SUN, 26 NOV – ‘Teisia tis Madaris’ trail in Troodos For more information and reservations please call Mr. Xenophon on T. +357 97613720 or visit the website cyprus-strollers.org.

LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) SAT, 4 NOV Das Romantische Lied - German Language WED, 1 NOV Month 2017 ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE CINEMA Elli Aloneftou [mezzo-soprano] The Magic Flute Stelios Georgiou [tenor] Sinem Sadrazam [viola] Mozart’s glorious opera The Magic Flute is brought Nicolas Costantinou [piano] enchantingly to life in David McVicar’s production Works by Fr. Schubert, R. Schumann, J. Brahms, R. with beautiful sets by John Macfarlane. Prince Strauss. Tamino (Mauro Peter) promises the Queen of the Ledra Music Soloists present an anthology of Night that he will rescue her daughter Pamina German language art-songs from the 19th c. With (Siobhan Stagg) from the enchanter Sarastro. He begins his quest, accompanied by the bird-catcher their music, the composers give their own Papageno (Roderick Williams) – but all is not as it interpretation; the result is a new world in which sound and text co-exists in something new. For seems…David McVicar’s classic production embraces further information ledramusic.org both the seriousness and comedy of Mozart’s work. Venue: Pallas Theatre (Regenis & Arsinoes corner, The audience is transported to a fantastical world of CY-1010, T. +357 22410181) dancing animals, flying machines and dazzlingly Time: 19:30 starry skies. As well as being a comedy The Magic Entrance: €15|€10 for LMS members, pensioners, Flute is an expression of Mozart’s profound spiritual full-time Students, soldiers beliefs: Enlightenment concerns with the search for wisdom and virtue are at the heart of this SAT, 4 NOV Enchanting tale. In German with English surtitles. Reflection Heavy Metal Band Performance Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart The popular heavy metal band from Greece Libretto: Emanuel Schikaneder "Reflection" is coming to Cyprus for a performance Director: David Mcvicar Conductor: Julia Jones Venue: Pantheon Theatre (29 Diagorou Street, CY- at Exandas Music Stage. The concert will be opened 1097 T. +357 22675787) by the popular Cypriot heavy metal band R.U.S.T.X. who will also present songs from their latest album Time: 20:00 (180’) release T.T.P.M. which was released in 2017. Entrance: €10 Venue: Exandas Music Stage (11 Themistokli Petridi SAT, 4 NOV Str., CY-1077, T. +357 97770787) The Myths of Venus - ‘The Paradox of Venus’ Time: 20:00 Entrance: €10 A fun Saturday morning at the A. G. Leventis Gallery getting to know Venus and her children! A creative SAT, 4 NOV educational programme for kids, ages 6-10, who will TriCoolOre Live Performance tour and explore the temporary exhibition The The World Jazz Trio, TriCoolOre, will unfold live on Venus Paradox, with a special focus on Venus and stage their musical adventures from Fusion jazz to her children, especially the (in)famous Cupid! The traditional musical paths crossing the interactive tour will be followed by an arts and crafts workshop, using mixed media to make Cupid wings Mediterranean landscape, playing explosive filled with symbols of love. For further information rhythmic sounds, revealing their excellent musical skills as composers and live performers. They will and booking, please call +357 22 668838, ext. 109 or present their work to the public and their new 100, or email: [email protected]. album "World Without Words" that came out June Venue: A.G. Leventis Gallery (5 Leonidou Str., CY- 9th, 2017. Along with them will play and improvise 1097, T. +357 22668838, leventisgallery.org) on stage as special guests: Pantelis Stoikos the Time: 10.30-12.00 highly acclaimed Greek trumpet player and Dimitris Cost: €10 Lappas an exceptional guitarist.

Venue: Egomio Cultural Centre (8 Neas Engomis Str., THU, 9 NOV CY-2409, T. +357 22781104) CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Time: 21:00 Concerto for Two Entrance: €10|€15 with new CD “World Without Karvellos: Κhirokitia, symphonic poem Words” Mendelssohn: Concerto for piano, violin and strings in D minor, MWV O4 SUN, 5 NOV J. Haydn: Symphony no. 104 in D major, Hob.I:104 Hello! Soloists: Plotinos Mikromatis (piano), Alexis An educational performance for children, with great Theophylactou (violin) actors and puppets. The play participated with great Conductor: Nabil Shehata success in the International Puppet Theatre and The symphonic poem “Khirokitia” by Cypriot Pantomime Festival in Kilkis. The method of singing composer Yiorgos Karvellos conjures up an image of and learning with the active participation of the this Neolithic settlement recalling primordial children opens the door of learning and imagination. memories and historical experience of 9000 years. It The children participating in the project discover is written in a tonal musical idiom in which the that through art and especially through song and composer incorporates and develops rhythmic and music, the learning process becomes a game. The melodic elements from the music tradition of our show focuses on interaction with live music and country. Mendelssohn was only 14 years old when singing and combines pantomime with a Puppet he composed his Double Concerto in D minor, Theatre that promises to pleasantly surprise all which had its first public performance on July 3rd young spectators. 1823 at the Berlin Schauspielhaus. Haydn’s Information|Reservations necessary: T. +357 Symphony no. 104, the composer’s last, was written 22590197 or 99358663, thelittleworrypeople.com in 1795 while the composer was living in London, Venue: The Little Worry People Art and Drama and premiered there at the King’s Theatre with Studio (2 Orfeos Str., CY-2413,) great success on May 4th 1795. Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Venue: Pallas Theatre (Regenis & Arsinoes corner, Entrance: €5 CY-1010, T. +357 22410181) Time: 20:30 TUE, 7 NOV Entrance: €12|€7 for 18-26 yrs & pensioners |€5 for Music Talks 12-18 yrs |€3 for -12yrs Literature and Music Information: T. +357 22 463 144, cyso.org.cy The Centre of Visual Arts & Research and the Cyprus Academy of Music in continuance to the series of ONGOING till SAT, 11 NOV informal social discussions started earlier in the year, Livres d' Artistes: Book Art in Cyprus since celebrates Classical Music and Opera in particular: the 1960s Join Iosif Hadjikyriacos, CyBC Radio Classical Radio The Zampelas Art Museum commences the new Producer Andreas Iacovides, Demetris Michaelides, season of periodical exhibitions with Livres d’ Costas Severis, and Maestro Yiannis Hadjiloizou for a Artistes in an attempt to shed light on artists’ books, glass of fine wine and share your experience, a medium that began to arise from the mid-20th knowledge, and curiosity over Music… and Wine! century in the visual arts in Cyprus. A selection of Venue: Centre of Visual Arts and Research (CVAR) hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind-books, multiples, (285 Ermou street, CY-1017, T. +357 22 300 999, altered books, zines, videos, installations, cvar.severis.org) performances, printed matter, limited editions and Time: 18:30 fine press books demonstrate the open-ended Entrance: Free nature of the medium. The exhibition displays works on loan from the State Gallery of Contemporary Art

dating from 1963 with Christophoros Savva to the current year.

Venue: Loukia and Michael Zampelas Art Museum takes place in and also on its guests. Christina (27 Arch. Makarios III Ave., CY-1020, T.+357 Maxouri “borrows” old and new melodies and 22456099) performs them a Capella, she narrates excerpts of Opening hours: Tue – Sat: 10:00-13:00 & 15:00- texts by Hatzidakis, Elitis, Leivaditis, Shakespeare et 18:00 (Wed till 19:00) al. as she plays on a glockenspiel, a clarinet and a small baglamas in a handmade, ‘at home’ concert, SUN, 12 NOV leaving room to abolish the distance between the Family Sundays - Aphrodite and the Dove - ‘The audience and the interpreter, where there is space Paradox of Venus’ to the unexpected elements of co-existence. Α series of workshops by the artist Ioanna Philippou. Venue: Theatro Dentro (44 Enotitos Str., CY-1041, T. Come with your family and spend a fun Sunday +357 99384606) discovering the A. G. Leventis Gallery and get Time: 20:00 creative with arts and crafts making memories Entrance: €12|€10 together. Our young visitors will explore the For further information please call T. +357 22894356 Temporary Exhibition the Venus Paradox, and be introduced to the Goddess, her myths and symbols. WED, 22 NOV The fun will continue in Renoir’s workshop where ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE CINEMA they will make a puppet, inspired by Aphrodite’s La Boheme favourite bird, the dove. For further information and The Royal Opera’s new production of La bohème booking, please call +357 22 668838, ext. 109 or 100, directed by Richard Jones will be screened live to or email: [email protected]. cinemas around the world. One of the most popular Venue: A.G. Leventis Gallery (5 Leonidou Str., CY- operas in the repertory, Puccini’s romantic portrayal 1097, T. +357 22668838, leventisgallery.org) of bohemian Paris has captivated generations of Time: 10.30-12.00 opera lovers and newcomers with wonderful music Cost: €10 per child, parents free and a love story drawn from everyday life. Royal Opera Music Director Antonio Pappano conducts a SUN, 12 NOV superb young cast including Australian soprano A Season in Hell Nicole Car as Mimì and American tenor Michael "A Season in Hell" is the only work that was Fabiano as Rodolfo in this new production that published by Arthur Rimbaud personally. It was returns to the essence of Puccini’s original opera. It written in a painful moment of his life and it reports captures the liveliness of a bustling 19th century his sufferings close to madness which led him to the Paris as well as providing some beautifully poignant gates of death, the failure of his experiment to moments throughout. In Italian with English surtitles. become a seer poet, his illusions, his doubts and his Venue: Pantheon Theatre (29 Diagorou Street, CY- hopes. A subversive performance consisting of his 1097 T. +357 22675787) dramatic poems and original music by Marina Time: 20:00 (155’) Koundouridou. Reservations required T. +357 Entrance: €10 99059957. Venue: RED Music Stage (15 Dionysou Str., CY-1016, FRI, 24 NOV old Town Hall square, T. +357 22767711) Eleni Vitali and Nikos Ziogalas together on Time: 20:00 - 22:30 stage Entrance: €15|€10 presale Eleni Vitali in the best period of her life as a great performer and creator presents a program with MON, 13 NOV songs selected from all her great recordings. Nikos Borrowed Shoes Ziogalas, a friend from the past, presents his most A solo, a cappella musical performance created and famous songs, with Eleni, the one that has been based on emotional connotations transformed joining him for decades and shares with him, a depending on instinct, the space and the country it common view of the good Greek song that has roots

in the tradition. previous century to the present day. Venue: Downtown Live (2 Emanuel Roidi Street, CY- Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (86-90, 1095) Faneromeni Str., Old Nicosia, T. +357 22128157) Time: 23:00 Visiting hours: Mon-Sun 10:00-19:00

SAT, 25 NOV ONGOING till MON, 15 JAN 2018 Diafana Krina Band The Venus Paradox The Greek band "Diafana Krina" reunited in 2017, The Cypriot Venus, goddess of mortals and eight years after breaking up, and in November is immortals, comes to life through the art of the great coming to Cyprus for performances. The band with masters from the Renaissance to the Baroque and the poetic lyrics, atmospheric melodies and genuine from Realism to Impressionism and beyond. Entitled electric rock energy is now recording a new album “The Venus Paradox”, this exhibition focuses on which will be released soon. Venus as mother, woman, mistress and seductress, Venue: Downtown Live (2 Emanuel Roidi Street, CY- amidst love, life and death – through enticing stories 1095) of passion, envy, strife and deception. With the Time: 21:30 collaboration of 19 Museums, Art Galleries and private Collections from Europe and the USA. ONGOING till FRI, 1 DEC Venue: A.G. Leventis Gallery (5 Leonidou Str., CY- "Your Planet Needs You" 1097, T. +357 22668838) Cyta presents this interactive exhibition for the Opening Time: Every day except Tue 10:00-17:00, whole family, designed by the Science Museum of Wed 10:00-22:00. London. The exhibition focuses in some of the most Entrance: €5|€3 for seniors & students|+€2 for important contemporary issues, like worldwide audio guide reduction of natural resources, climate changes, and the need for citizenship activation for a sustainable Open Air Fruit & Vegetable Markets future. While visitors walk through the exhibition EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY: “OCHI” Square within they take part into interactive games that aim to the Venetian walls of old Nicosia city. entice them into issues and problems that concern EVERY FRIDAY: Industrial area of Strovolos the creation of a sustainable future. Participants are Municipality (near the traffic lights). welcomed by four characters in the briefing area at start of the exhibition. Buz, Eco, Tek and Dug EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY introduce themselves, they talk to us from the year Flea Market of Lefkosia 2050 and they want us to think more seriously about The first indoor flea market in Lefkosia where one our future (their present..!). can find new and used books, toys, art crafts, Information: T. 7000 0723, planetneedsyou.com furniture, household items, electronics, appliances, Venue: Cyprus International Fair, ExpoCyprus, Kiosk clothes, collectibles and antiques, as well as a 4 (G. Seferi str., CY-2415, T. +357 22203600) coffee shop. Venue: Flea Market (2, Ioanni Koromia Str., CY-1028 ONGOING till SUN, 31 DEC Kaimakli, T. +357 22432478) Rooms to Contemplate: Content and EVERY TUESDAY & FRIDAY Perspective of a Collection Free Guided Tours at the Cyprus Museum The exhibition aspires to display and bring out works The tours are contacted with licensed tourist guides from the most significant and richest private and are free of charge! collection in Cyprus, that of the Cultural Foundation. Starting Point: Cyprus Museum entrance A host of seventy-five paintings, sculptures, Starting time: 11:00 – 12:30 constructions, photographs and video make up an Information│Reservations: +357 22889600 exhibitory condition that traces the evolution of the Note: Museum Fees apply (€4,50). No tours are history of art in Cyprus from the beginning of the held on public holidays. 7

EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY Time: 10:00 LEFKOSIA (NICOSIA) WALKS Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Lefkosia (Nicosia) Get to know the capital by walking Municipality and organised in collaboration with the The Lefkosia Municipality established a series of Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist thematic walking tours to present various aspects of Guides Association. the old city as well as the city outside the walls. For further information and bookings please Lefkosia, a city with 5,000 yearlong history, has contact T. +357 22674264. NO Walks held on public much to offer. By walking, one gets a better feel for holidays. a place and its yearlong atmosphere, past and present, and a better understanding of its continual cultural development.

EVERY MONDAY Pallouriotissa & Kaimakli: The Past Restored Guided walking & bus tour. The Walking Tour leads you to the most noteworthy sights in ‘Pallouriotisa’ and ‘Kaimakli’, two old villages at the outskirts of the Venetian Walls. As Lefkosia grew and expanded these villages gradually became historic districts of the city.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Lefkosia Outside the Venetian Walls; It’s Past and Present Get to know the capital of the island! Its history, architecture, everyday living. It is a city build within walls, but also one that spreads out as far as one can see. It is a city with long history, but yet again it is a modern one. Neo-classical mansions and colonial buildings blend in with modern residential areas. Explore the cultural standing and its spiritual freedom of this city that has it all!

EVERY THURSDAY Discover the old Nicosia and its walls Guided walking tour. Lefkosia, the only divided capital in the world, dates back to the Bronze Age. In antiquity and in early Christian times it was known as Ledra. It has been the capital of Cyprus since the Late Byzantine period (11th century). The Lusignans transformed it into a splendid city, with royal palaces and churches. The city centre, the old “Chora”, surrounded by 16th century Venetian Walls, with museums, old churches and medieval buildings, maintains the leisurely atmosphere of yesteryear. Language: English Starting point: CTO Information Office in Laiki Geitonia, within the Venetian walls of old Nicosia city (11, Aristokyprou str., CY-1011)

LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) Old Limassol Port Opening time: Daily 9.00-13.00 & 16.00-21.00, weekends: 11.00-21.00 SAT, 4 NOV Entrance: Free Russian Masterpieces – classical music concert MON, 6 NOV The distinguished Cypriot soprano Zoe Nicolaidou Life is more beautiful with song and love... and the pianists Elina Linchevskaya and Zbynek The Social Welfare Services Center of Lemesos in Maruska present an extremely interesting program collaboration with the Holy Metropolis of Lemesos, that musically portraits the Russian romantic era. organise a Charity Concert under the title Life is The programme features the most popular more beautiful with song and love... , with Jenny masterpieces of Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Karapatakis and with the participation of Andreas Gavrilin. These compositions, inspired by poetry and Leondas. All the proceeds will be given for the lunch literature, are unique exemplars of musical that will be prepared for people in need of the Holy narrative and intense passion as they are able to Metropolis of Lemesos. illustrate human emotions. The concert is held Venue: Pattihio Municipal Theatre (6, Agias Zonis, under the auspices of the First Lady of the Republic CY-3027, T. +357 25377277, pattihio.com.cy ) of Cyprus, Ms Andri Anastasiades and the Russian Time: 19:30 Cultural Center in the Republic of Cyprus. Entrance: €10 Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) TUE, 7 NOV Time: 20:30 Κα-ΤΟ-χώρα Entrance: €10|€6 Α musical poetic tale, which attempts through the hyperbole to focus on modern people of all ONGOING till SUN, 5 NOV nationalities, in response to the economic crisis in "Voyage. Seafaring and shipbuilding in southern European countries in relevance to the Greece from antiquity to modern times" current Greek reality. In cooperation with the It is a history of maritime voyages, achievements in cultural association Aristokyprio. naval architecture, exchange of ideas and Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- technological developments, presented through 20 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) handmade wooden models of Greek ships, which Time: 20:30 date from prehistoric times to the middle of the Entrance: €15|€10 20th century. The exhibits, of remarkable size and excellent detailed construction, combined with the WED, 8 NOV well-designed presentation, offer the visitors the CYPRUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA possibility to study the models at their leisure and in Concerto for Two depth, and thus better understand the Karvellos: Κhirokitia, symphonic poem development of shipbuilding from antiquity to the Mendelssohn: Concerto for piano, violin and strings beginning of the 20th c. Maps, video projections and in D minor, MWV O4 other material further complement the exhibition, J. Haydn: Symphony no. 104 in D major, Hob.I:104 aiming to help the visitors understand the subject Soloists: Plotinos Mikromatis (piano), Alexis and goal of the exhibition by creating the Theophylactou (violin) appropriate museum environment. A new section Conductor: Nabil Shehata has enriched the exhibition, focusing on the century The symphonic poem “Khirokitia” by Cypriot of research during which scientists have tried to composer Yiorgos Karvellos conjures up an image of understand the Antikythera Mechanism. For further this Neolithic settlement recalling primordial Information please call T. +357 99486616. memories and historical experience of 9000 years. It Venue: Exhibition Centre of Cyprus Port Authority, is written in a tonal musical idiom in which the

composer incorporates and develops rhythmic and Ballet at its best, bringing together world-class melodic elements from the music tradition of our dance with enchanting family entertainment. country. Mendelssohn was only 14 years old when Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- he composed his Double Concerto in D minor, 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) which had its first public performance on July 3rd Time: 18:30 1823 at the Berlin Schauspielhaus. Haydn’s Entrance: €15|€10 Symphony no. 104, the composer’s last, was written in 1795 while the composer was living in London, MON, 13 NOV and premiered there at the King’s Theatre with Jazzing Around great success on May 4th 1795. A concert organised in collaboration with Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- international organisation Jazz Education Abroad, 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) presenting well-known and familiar jazz songs. Time: 20:30 Performed by acclaimed Cypriot musicians, Entrance: €12|€7 for 18-26 yrs & pensioners |€5 for members of the Symphonic Band, as well as a newly 12-18 yrs |€3 for -12yrs established Big Band, a saxophone quarter and Information: T. +357 22 463 144, cyso.org.cy combo. Conducted by: Dr. Gene Aitken and Dr. Yiannis Miralis. SAT, 11 & SUN, 12 NOV Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- Castle Handicraft Market 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) An art crafts market by independent artists and Time: 20.30 (90’) creative people. For further information please Entrance: €10|€7 contact Ms. Panagiota Herodotou T. +357 99094010. Venue: Medieval Castle TUE, 14 NOV Lavrentis Machairitsas- Panayiotis Margaris SUN, 12 NOV Lavrentis Machairitsas’ electric ballads merge with ROYAL OPERA HOUSE CINEMA Hadjidakis’ ballads of senses and illusions, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Royal presenting a unique and subtle repertoire by Ballet outstanding guitarist Panayiotis Margaris. An Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in exceptional musical synergy, bringing together on Wonderland burst onto the stage in 2011 in an stage songwriter and singer, Lavrentis Machairitsas, explosion of colour, stage magic and inventive, and internationally acclaimed guitarist virtuoso, sophisticated choreography. Joby Talbot’s score Panayiotis Margaris. Organised by: Cyprus Anti- combines contemporary soundworlds with cancer Society. sweeping melodies that gesture to ballet scores of Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- the 19th century. Bob Crowley’s wildly imaginative, 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) eye-popping designs draw on everything from Time: 20:30 (150’) puppetry to projections to make Wonderland Entrance: €23|€20 wonderfully real. Alice encounters a cast of extraordinary and instantly recognizable characters, THU, 16 NOV from the highly strung Queen of Hearts – who He Named me Malala performs a hilarious send-up of The Sleeping The Limassol Committee for the Protection and Beauty's famous Rose Adage – to a playing- card Welfare of Children in cooperation with the Cyprus corps de ballet, a sinuous caterpillar and a tap- Children’s Parliament present a movie by Davis dancing Mad Hatter. But the ballet does not avoid Guggenheim. A look at the events leading up to the the darker undercurrents of Lewis Carroll’s story: a Taliban's attack on Pakistani schoolgirl, Malala nightmarish kitchen, an eerily disembodied Yousafzai, that left her wounded with a bullet in the Cheshire Cat and the unhinged tea party are all here head for speaking out on girls' education, sparking a in vivid detail. The delicious result shows The Royal media outrage. Yousafzai is now the leading activist

on the rights of children worldwide while in 2014, Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., she became the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize. CY-3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) The cast includes Malala Yousafzai and the film is Time: 19.30 120’ directed by Davis Guggenheim. In English with Entrance: €12|€8 Greek subtitles. Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- TUE, 21 NOV 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) NT Live Time: 20:30 (87’) Yerma Entrance: €8|€5 The incredible Billie Piper (Penny Dreadful, Great Britain) returns in her award-winning role. A young SAT, 18 NOV woman is driven to the unthinkable by her The MET Live in HD desperate desire to have a child in Simon Stone’s The Exterminating Angel radical production of Lorca’s achingly powerful Live broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera, with masterpiece. Please note that this broadcast does Greek and English subtitles. The Exterminating not have an interval. With Greek and English Angel has its Met premiere this season, conducted subtitles. by the composer, Thomas Adès. The 2016 opera, Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- co-commissioned by the Met and sung in English, is 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) based on the screenplay by Luis Buñuel and Luis Time: 20:30 Alcoriza for the acclaimed 1962 Buñuel film. The Entrance: €10|€7 Exterminating Angel is a co-commission and co- production with the Royal Opera House, Covent FRI, 24 & SAT, 25 NOV Garden, the Royal Danish Theatre; and Salzburg 4th Cyprus Jazz & World Music Showcase Festival, where the production premiered in 2016. Τhe Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education Conductor: Thomas Adès and Culture, the Cyprus Music Information Center Libretto: Tom Cairns, in collaboration with the and the Rialto Theatre present, for the fourth composer consecutive year, a Showcase of the Cypriot Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- contemporary music creation. A two-day powerful 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) jazz and world music event featuring: Trio Tekke & Time: 19:55 (184’) Dave De Rose, Macumba, Alexis Kasinos Quarter, Entrance: €18|€14 The Amalgamation Project / Vassiliki Anastasiou, Free Over Four, Loizos Pafitis The Underdog, SUN, 19 NOV Ioannou / Vafeas Quartet and Mighty Sugarcane. Asymvivastoi Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- Limassol Literary Society 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Melodia Vocal Time: 20:30 (150’) Ensemble presents a tribute to Vassilis Michailides Entrance: €10|€6, Festival pass: €15|€10 (1849-1917) and Nicos Kazantzakis (1883-1957). A documentary on their life will be screened during SUN, 26 NOV the concert, featuring their work set to music, as The World of Mikis Theodorakis well as dances from Crete and Cyprus. Soloists: Betty Harlafti & Yiannis Belonis - Emmeleia Choir Vassilis Lekkas, Anastasia Guy, Marios Andreou. Often described as “the voice of Mikis Theodorakis Performed by: Melodia Vocal Ensemble, Dancing from the younger generation”, Betty Harlafti, Group of Limassol Folk Research Club. Musicians: together with pianist Yiannis Belonis, in Dimitris Papangelidis, Mariliza Papadouri collaboration with Emmeleia Choir, conducted by Papangelidi, Ioanna Maria Galanou, Constantinos Eleni Kyprianou present a concert - tribute to the Stylianou, Yiorgos Hadjigeorgiou, Yiannis and great composer. Both artists have been close Evanthia Fragkiadoulaki. collaborators of the composer and his Orchestra

during the past years, showcasing his work in Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- Greece, Europe and the US. Their CD, including 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) songs by the composer, was recently launched, and Time: 20:30 (95’) was recorded in collaboration with ERT’s Entrance: €12|€6 Contemporary Music Orchestra. This time, they join forces with acclaimed Emmeleia Choir, possessing THU, 30 NOV deep knowledge of the composer’s work. The Magical World of Operetta Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- Internationally acclaimed musicians, pianist Irina 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) Kirillova (Moscow Conservatory) and the Soloists of Time: 20:30 (90’) the Helicon Opera, Michael Golovushkin (bass) and Entrance: €15|€12 Darya Davydova (lyrical soprano) present to the audience of Cyprus an exceptional concert: The TUE, 28 NOV ’ Magical World of Operetta. Organised by: Art Crime and Punishment Kyprida Charity Association. All net proceeds will be Dionysos Theatre donated to Elpida - Association of Friends of Saint Petersburg is alarmed by a murder. The Children with Cancer (Makario Hospital). victims are an old woman - a pawnbroker - and her Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- sister. The offender is Raskolnikov, an ex-student 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) who considers himself a superman and believes Time: 19:30 (90’) that murder is permissible in pursuit of a higher Entrance: €25|€20 purpose. The classical masterpiece by Fyodor Dostoyevski staged by Dionysos Theatre, directed, ONGOING till FRI, 29 DECEMBER adapted and devised by Yiannis Iordanides. “Amathous of Cyprus, a city most ancient” Set design: Antis Partzilis, Costume design: Mariza Amathous is one of the most interesting city- Partzili, Music: Christina Georgiou, Lighting design: kingdoms of ancient Cyprus. On the occasion of 40 Carolina Spyrou, Video art: Alkis Sdougkos years of excavations (1975–2015) of the French Performed by: Andreas Tsouris, Yiorgos Anayiotos, Archaeological Mission of Amathous, the Niki Dragoumi, Christodoulos Martas, Yiorgos Department of Antiquities in collaboration with the Kyriakou, Thanasis Drakopoulos, Evros Vassiliou. French School at Athens, is organizing this exhibition Venue: Rialto Theatre (19, Andrea Drousioti str., CY- that covers a large chronological period, from 3603, T. 77777745, rialto.com.cy) prehistory to the first centuries of the Christian Time: 20:30 (90’) period. The exhibits are presented in four different Entrance: €15|€12 thematic entities, which narrate the history of the city and the region of Amathous by providing WED, 29 NOV information on public and private life, rituals, burial Cock by Mike Bartlett customs and commercial or cultural exchanges. The THOC’s Νew Stage exhibition includes a brief reference to legends and A gay relationship in crisis: when John accidentally traditions and the fact that the inhabitants of falls in love with a woman, G., his partner, deeply Lemesos, at least from the medieval period until shocked at first, reacts and attempts to win his today, refer to Amathous as “Palia Lemesos”, thus lover back by any means. A play that begins as a keeping alive the memory of the important city of comedy on sexuality ends up as a profound ancient Cyprus, which was in fact the predecessor of reflection on love and its rules. the modern city of Limassol. Directed by: Costas Silvestros Venue: Archaeological Museum of the Lemesos Cast: Prokopis Agathokleous, Costas Kazakas, District Sophia Maria Kikilintzia, Andreas Tselepos Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 Suitable for audience +18. Entrance: €2,50

EVERY MONDAY along the nature trail of the area of Phinicaria laid LEMESOS (LIMASSOL) WALK out by the Forestry Department and enjoy the A stroll in Neapolis, Nemesos, Limassol….Lemesos magnificent view of the water dam and river. In the See the best of Lemesos city; get to know the winter colourful flowers and shrubs cover the valley. historical centre of Lemesos by walking through its The herbs and wild flowers and tree blossoms give a narrow streets which visually “narrate” its long variety of colours and scents. history. Monuments of the past, traditional Language: English workshops, unique architectural features, the Starting Point: CTO Tourist Information Office - bustling life of the old market and traditional shops Germasogeia (22 Georgiou A’ street, Eastern all reflect the city´s atmosphere, the main element entrance of Dasoudi Beach area, CY 4047, T. +357 of this tour. 25323211). Language: English Time: 10:00 – 13:00 Starting point: CTO Information Office - Old Port of Cost. Gratis. Offered free of charge by the Lemesos (Old Port Entrance, Syntagmatos square) Municipality of Germasogeia in collaboration with Time: 10:00 the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Lemesos (Limassol) Tourist Guides Association. Municipality and organised in collaboration with the Booking in advance is necessary. Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist For further information and bookings please call Guides Association. T. +357 25323211 (give name & hotel). The tours Booking in advance is necessary. combine bus rides, which can take up to thirty people. For further information and bookings please call T. +357 Kindly note that both female and male visitors to 25362756. NO Walks held on public holidays. churches should be respectfully dressed and are requested not to use flash photography inside a church. GERMASOGEIA (YERMASOYIA) WALKS WED, 8 & 22 NOV Germasogeia – A Village Blessed by Water This tour aims to take visitors to the peaceful, picturesque village of Germasogeia 15 minutes away from the beach, to stroll through its narrow streets, see its special architecture, visit its churches, and feel the village life. Water has always been the most important element in the development of Germasogeia. It is bounded by the sea in the south and on its north it has as a physical boundary, the water dam of Germasogeia fed by the river Amathos coming from the mountains of Troodos. The tour also includes a visit to the water dam of Germasogeia.

WED, 1, 15 & 29 NOV Discover the Natural Environment of Germasogeia This tour aims to discover the nature of Germasogeia. The idea is to walk away from the village to the serene surroundings of the area and enjoy a relaxing stroll wandering in the hills of Germasogeia. The participants of the tour will enjoy a ride in the old Bedford bus which drives partly through an earthen road. They will walk (there is some uphill walking) for more than half an hour

LARNAKA “Syglinouses Sygkrouseis” (Converging Conflicts) by Georgios Kattidis (in Greek). Stage Director: Theatre Group “EMPNEVSIS”. Larnaka Free Winter Experiences 2017 / 18 SUN, 12 NOV A weekly programme with a wonderful array of Vocal Ensemble of the Larnaka Municipality complimentary activities is organised in Larnaka Musical performance “Curtain up and we go…!” every winter for tourists staying in licenced hotels, Musical director/programme director: Andreas apartments and agrotouristic establishments within Gerolemou, Texts/presentation of the programme: the Larnaka region. The programme runs from Dimitris Gkogkas. November 1 - April 30, and has been created by the Larnaka Tourism Board, the CTO and Local TUE, 14 NOV Authorities of the region to offer a jam-packed Larnaka Progressive Movement Choir timetable with something different every day of the Concert dedicated to the Greek composer and week. The week starts with a birdwatching and songwriter Stavros Kouyioumtzis. Participating: basket weaving session at Voroklini Lake on Monday School of Dance and Choreography of Aliki Perdiou. morning. On Tuesday, you can enjoy a full day out at Musical director: Marios Lysandrou. the unique Mazotos Camel Park, whilst the Venue: Larnaca Municipal Theater (Municipal temperatures in Larnaka are perfect for taking a Gardens, Leonida Kioupi str., T. 357 24665795) walking tour of the town on Wednesday, complete Time: 20:30 with professional tour guide. Thursday’s activity is a Entrance: Free trip to the village of Athienou for a visit to the Kallinikeio Museum and the restored Flour Mill and SUN, 5 NOV for some halloumi making at the restored Father “All about Arts & Crafts” Kallinikos Stavrovouniotis House. On Friday you take Handicrafts exhibition and bazaar. another guided tour - this time of the local Venue: Medieval Fort square workshops, where traditional crafts are practised. Time: 16:00 Saturday brings a second excursion to the picturesque villages of Lefkara, Kato Drys and Ayios SUN, 19 NOV Theodoros (see note below), where you will discover 1st International Marathon of Larnaka there is plenty to see and do including wine tasting 42,195 kilometers that will provide intense and traditional product demonstrations. moments of emotion to the courageous athletes The activities are all free of charge upon who will cover this course. A route that, in addition presentation of a voucher issued by the participating to the beautiful nature that characterizes it, is ideal accommodation establishments for their guests. All for record-breaking and exceptional performance. the activities are available on a ‘turn up and enjoy’ Age restrictions: Over 18 years old basis except for the two village excursions which Start of the race: Larnaka Town Hall at 08:00 require one day’s notice. For further information Information and registration: larnakamarathon.com and the weekly programme visit larnakaregion.com ONGOING till WED, 22 NOV Fortnight of Larnaka Amateurs Artistic Creation The Project WED, 1 NOV An interactive exhibition exploring Art through “TERPSIS” Kondea and Friends Theatre Group Science and Technology organised by Larnaka Comedy “Mikroi Farisaioi”(Little Pharisses) by Municipality & Kyriazis Medical Museum. Dimitris Psathas (in Greek). Stage Director: Maria Venue: Larnaca Municipal Art Gallery (Athinon Ave., Georgiou Krasia Europe Square, CY-6022, T. +357 24658848) SAT, 11 NOV Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-13:00 & 16:00-19:00 Theatre Group of the Amateurs Association Sat 10:00-13:00 “EMPNEVSIS” Entrance: Free

ONGOING till FRI, 25 NOV Starting point: Larnaka Fort (in front of the "Time Revised" entrance of the Medieval Museum). The exhibition deals with the perception of time in Time: 10:00 the work of artists of the 20th century generation. Cost: Gratis. Offered by the Larnaka Municipality and Through the creations of the young artists of organised in collaboration with the Cyprus Tourism Larnaka, born specifically from 1980 to 2000, the Organisation and the Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. perception and weight of time, from their own point Booking in advance is necessary. For further information and bookings please contact T. of view and consequently their role in expression, +357 24654322. Walks are held on public holidays. inspiration and their creations, is explored. The "Time Revised" exhibition is an experimenting effort to overcome the feeling of the Past as a necessary process of projecting the Future through the various forms of art. Venue: Pierides Museum – Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (4 Zinonos Kitieos Ave., town centre) Opening hours: Mon-Thu 09:00 - 16:00, Fri-Sat 09:00 - 13:00

EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY LARNAKA WALKS Larnaka; birthplace of the philosopher Zeno, founder of the Stoic School, and second home of Saint Lazarus who was ordained as the first Bishop of Kition after his resurrection. For the lovers of long walks this is a fascinating insight into the history, culture, traditions, and architecture of this sea-front city.

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. Language: English Starting point: CTO Information Office (Vasileos Pavlou Square, T. +357 24654322) Time: 10:00

EVERY FRIDAY Scala – Its Craftsmen Scala is the area that surrounds 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 artists 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.

PAFOS (18, Nikolaou Nikolaidi Ave., CY-8010, T. +357 70002420, technopolis20.com) Time: 19:30 Entrance: Free

WED, 8 NOV A Musical Tribute to the Legendary Jazz Singers The programme of Pafos2017 European Capital of Join the Steppin' Out Jazz Band for a brand new Culture is pointing to a quest to find the hidden concert event as they play tribute to three iconic treasure of Pafos, a quest in which all its people and Jazz singers: Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah visitors are called to participate. To view all events Vaughan! The musical program will take the please visit the official website pafos2017.eu audience on a journey through the golden years of Jazz and will celebrate their lives, talents and music. WED, 1 NOV Reservations are necessary at T. 70002420. Yiorgos Kaloudis - From Bach to live looping Venue: Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre Yiorgos Kaloudis interprets on the 4-string Cretan (18, Nikolaou Nikolaidi Ave., CY-8010, T. +357 lyra, selected parts of one of the most important 70002420, technopolis20.com) works of J.S.Bach, the Suites for Solo Cello. Cellist, Time: 20:00 lyra player, improviser and composer, Yiorgos Entrance: €10 Kaloudis created a new interpretive approach, adding a fourth string on the Cretan lyra and MON, 13 NOV transcribing this work of Bach in the authentic Scent of the Balkans and Eastern Europe tonalities of the composer. Kaloudis will also A four-hand piano recital with Leoni Hadjithoma perform pieces from his personal discography, and Borislav Alexandrov. Since 2002, the duo has "TRUTH", "ON THE WIND" as well as material from been participating in festivals and giving recitals in his upcoming releases. Kaloudis uses the live-loop- Europe and the Middle East. Reservations are recording technique to orchestrate sound layers necessary at T. 70002420. Concert programme: during his performance. A string environment is S.Rachmaninoff: Six Morceaux op.11 created by the special harmonic architecture of the H.Kulenty: Van... cello and the Cretan Lyra. F.Say: Winter Morning in Istanbul Venue: Royal Manor House, Kouklia N.Sideris: Piano Stories Time: 19:30 A.Vujic: Srpsko Kolo Entrance: €15|€10|Reduced price for -18yrs A.Atanasov: Bulgarian Dance Venue: Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre TUE, 7 NOV (18, Nikolaou Nikolaidi Ave., CY-8010, T. +357 “My name is Victoria” 70002420, technopolis20.com) The Goethe-Institut, in the context of the Month of Time: 20:00 German Language presents the screening of the film Entrance: €10 “My name is Victoria”, by Sebastian Schipper. The film pulls viewers into a unique adventure. In a TUE, 14 NOV single take, a group of would-be tough guys and a “The Dreamed Ones” young Spanish woman wind their way through a The Austrian Embassy, in the context of the Month long Berlin night. Together with the reckless group, of German Language presents the screening of the one looks out over the city from high rooftops, film “The Dreamed Ones” by Ruth Beckermann. The strolls across deserted sidewalks and hides in themes of love and hate are depicted in this film. remote courtyards. In German with Greek subtitles. Ingeborg Bachmann and Paul Celan, two key Reservations are necessary at T. 70002420. German-language poets, exchanged letters from Venue: Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre 1948 to 1967. Two young actors meet in a recording

studio to read these letters. The tumultuous Paul Timmins, the organist at the Anglican Church, Emotions of proximity and distance, fascination and will perform a programme with work by: Bach, Elgar, fear captivate them. However they also enjoy each Messiaen, Dupre and others. other’s company, arguing, smoking, discussing their Venue: Agia Kyriaki Church at St. Paul's Pillar tattoos and favourite music. In German with English Time: 18:00 subtitles. Reservations are necessary at T. 70002420. Entrance: Free. Donations are welcome for the Venue: Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre Pafos Kidney Association new dialysis machine fund. (18, Nikolaou Nikolaidi Ave., CY-8010, T. +357

70002420, technopolis20.com) TUE, 28 NOV Time: 19:30 “Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe” Entrance: Free The Austrian Embassy, in the context of the Month Winter Music Festival of German Language presents the screening of the Pafos Kidney Association and Pafos Music Lovers film “Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe”, by Maria organise the charity event “Winter Music Festival”, Schrader. The movie tells the story of the Austrian where all proceeds will go to the Paphos Kidney writer and his life in exile from 1936 to 1942. Zweig Association new dialysis machine fund. Reservations was one of the most famous writers of his time, but are necessary at 70002420. Programme: as a Jewish intellectual he struggled to find the right stance towards the events in Nazi Germany. Driven TUE, 21 NOV to immigrate to South America at the peak of his “Madrigals and more” worldwide fame, Zweig fell into despair at the sight The two choirs “Tête-à-Tête” and “Sine Nomine” of Europe’s downfall. This visually stunning and will perform works by Dowland, Henry VIII, Gibbons, emotionally powerful film explores what it means to Mendelssohn and Vaughan Williams. be a refugee, and exposes the difficult decision to THU, 23 NOV speak out or remain silent in the face of tyranny. “Five pianists” In German with Greek subtitles. Reservations are In the second concert of the Winter Music Festival, necessary at T. 70002420. five pianists will perform works by Schumann, Saint- Venue: Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre Saëns, Liszt, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich (18, Nikolaou Nikolaidi Ave., CY-8010, T. +357 and Piazzolla. The performers are: Yiannis Georgiou, 70002420, technopolis20.com) Nina Ioannidou, Galina Dimova, Natalia Lezedova Time: 19:30 and Ivelina Ruseva. Entrance: Free

SAT, 25 NOV “Woodwind world” THU, 30 NOV The Winter Music Festival will conclude its concerts Ancient Greek Philosophy Seminars with the “Woodwind world” concert, where George Technopolis 20 launches the "Ancient Greek Georgiou (clarinet), Virginie Bove (flute) and Philosophy" seminars, consisting of eight lectures, th Gergana Georgieva (piano) will perform works by which will begin on the 30 of November, with the Saint-Saëns, Debussy and Faure. first lecture theme "The Pro-Socratic Philosophers". The fundamental questions that human beings have Venue: Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre over time, both in terms of the nature of the world (18, Nikolaou Nikolaidi Ave., CY-8010, T. +357 in general and the nature of the human existence in 70002420, technopolis20.com) particular, have been shaped and studied primarily Time: 20:00 by the ancient Greek philosophers in the history of Entrance: Entrance: €12 (for each concert) European intelligentsia. The attendance of lectures MON, 27 NOV does not require specialised knowledge. Therefore, Organ recital - Paul Timmins they are addressed to everyone concerned. Pafos Kidney Association and Pafos Music Lovers Venue: Technopolis 20 Cultural Centre present the Winter Chamber Music Festival – 4. (18, Nikolaou Nikolaidi Ave., CY-8010, T. +357

70002420, technopolis20.com) EVERY 4TH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Time: 19:00 Farmers and Handicrafts Market Entrance: €15 Exclusively handmade and handcrafted local products, food, sweets, herbs, essential oils, arts ONGOING till SAT, 30 DEC and crafts made by local artisans. For further details "Cyprus, the Sea and the Lighthouses: A please contact Mrs. Simona, T.+357 97836005. Diachronic History" Venue: Polis Herb Garden, Polis Chrysochous (next The Department of Antiquities proceeded with the to the Archaeological Museum) restoration of the wider area of the Lighthouse, due Time: 17:00 – 21:00 to its significance for the cultural heritage of Pafos, and Cyprus in general. The archaeological, historical and cultural value of the Lighthouse, as well as the diachronic relationship between this region and the sea, is highlighted through the exhibition. Moreover, due to the importance of the natural landscape, informative material was created in collaboration with the Department of Environment, the Fauna and Wildlife Service, and Birdlife Cyprus, so as to ultimately contribute to the protection of these unique environmental elements. Venue: The lighthouse within the archaeological site of Kato Pafos.

ONGOING till SUN 31 DEC ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXHIBITION Aphrodite of Pafos in Antiquity The site of Aphrodite’s worship in Palaipafos and the surrounding area reflect an ancient tradition of worship of the great goddess of fertility dating back to the Chalcolithic period (3900 – 2500 BC). The Department of Antiquities presents Aphrodite of Pafos at her place of worship in the restored site of the Medieval Manor House, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Old and new findings will be presented in an exhibition opening in January 2017. Venue: Medieval Manor House / Kouklia

EVERY 3RD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Farmers and Handicrafts Market Fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade sweets and freshly baked bread, arts and crafts made by local artisans are just some of the many local products on offer. For further information please contact Mrs. Catherine, T.+357 99104622. Venue: Steni village square Time: 10:00 – 14:00

AMMOCHOSTOS visitor may wish to explore on his own or with an organised tour. Language: Every other Thursday in English - German Agia Napa Cultural Winter 2017-2018 & English – Swedish.

THU, 9 NOV Duration: approx. 3 hours (with a 20’ break) Cypriot & Greek Traditional Dances Starting point & Reservations: CTO Information With the Agia Napa Municipal Dancing Group and Office (12, Kryou Nerou Avenue, CY-5330, T. +357 the Liopetri Cultural Group "I Paradosi". 23721796). Time: 10:00 THU, 16 NOV Cost: Gratis. Offered free of charge by the Agia "Songs we dance, dances we sing" Napa Municipality and organised in collaboration With the "Anadisi" Cultural Association Group and with the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the the "I Proskinites" music band. Cyprus Tourist Guides Association. THU, 23 NOV First to book, first to join! So, booking in advance Cypriot & Greek Traditional Dances (leaving name & hotel) is necessary. NO Walks With the Derynia Municipal Dancing Group. held on public holidays.

THU, 30 NOV "Rembetiko Seryiani" With the "I Mikri Rembetes" Choir and the "Rythmos" Dancing Group. Venue: Agia Napa Municipal Theatre Time: 20:00 Entrance: Free

EVERY THURSDAY (from 16 NOV) Join the Walk! Agia Napa and the Sea: A Different Dimension! This «walk» gives an insight to the historic connection of the area of Agia Napa with the sea and the recent growth of the small fishing village to a splendid modern resort. All along, the tour gives one the opportunity to learn more about the area, and admire its natural beauties. The participants ride on a fully restored vintage bus to the sculpture Park, a sea-view open-air gallery exposing the work of over 100 artists, who have exhibited their works around the world. Next on the programme is a short ride to the breathtaking Agia Napa Sea Caves and to the National Park of Cape Gkreco. A short walk follows to “Korakas Bridge” a ‘must-see’ geological formation that resembles a bridge or arch over a sea cave and the picturesque chapel dedicated to Agii Anargiri situated on the north of Cape Gkreco. After a coffee break the tour continues along the coast and ends at the 15th century Byzantine church of Agia Varvara. The guide’s commentary focuses on familiarizing the participants on the area and offers further information on various other sites that the

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SUN, 5 NOV| Alona village square SAT,11 & SUN, 12 NOV|Pelendri village square Zivania Festival Zivania is a traditional alcoholic beverage made in Cyprus. Is a distillate produced from pomace (or marcs), the residue of grapes. Zivania has been produced in Cyprus since the time The Republic of Venice ruled the island, around the end of the 14th century. Since 2004, Zivania has been protected under the EU regulations as a product unique to Cyprus and as such cannot be produced in any other country and marketed under that name. The festival takes place in Alona and Pelendri villages in two consecutive weekends. It includes distillation of zivania at the venues, promotional kiosks with traditional products, and music and dance programmes. The local sights are open for visitors during the festival. For further information please contact T. +357 25421 020, 99 352547 or 99630414.

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