21 November 2011 10:00

Tuesday

CONCERTS
Nea Skini, Latsia, Nicosia, 8.30pm. Thoc Experimental Stage’s Greek-language play ‘Oi Therapainides’ by Vassilis Andreou. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. from 6.15pm on performance nights.
Rialto Theatre, Limassol, 8.30pm. The Emmelia Choir and Fons Musicalis Choir perform. €12 entrance. Visit www.rialto.com.cy or .
FASHION EXHIBITION
Artos Foundation, 64 Ayion Omologites Avenue, Ayion Omologites, Nicosia, 7pm. Opening party of four-day showcase of works by local fashion designers entitled ‘The Scissorhands.’ The exhibition, open from 5-11pm (until 9pm on Wednesday) is accompanied by other, related, events. Contact the Artos Foundation on or Ioanna Pantopoli on for more information.
Theatro Ena, 4, Athinas Ave., Nicosia, 8pm and 9.30pm. Alpha Square and Theatro Ena have joined together to present two performances of Neil LaBute’s award-winning monologue ‘Iphigenia in Orem.’ In English. for reservations. Final performances at this venue.
FILM SCREENINGS
Goethe-Institut Cyprus, next to the Ledra Palace Hotel, Nicosia, 8pm. Second of two nights of screenings of films by and about influential German choreographer Pina Bausch organised in the run up to the screening of Wim Wenders’ award-winning film ‘Pina’ in Limassol on November 25 and in Nicosia on November 26. Free entrance.

Wednesday

2nd DANCE WAVES FESTIVAL
Ledra and Onasagorou Streets, Nicosia 4.30-6.30pm. Performance of ‘Peep-Dance,’ in a collaboration with Israeli choreographer Nimrod Freed, and with the participation of Cypriot dancers and members of the Tami Dance Company. The Festival ends on Friday, November 25. .
ART EXHIBITIONS
Argo Gallery, 64E, Digenis Akritas Avenue, Nicosia, 7.30pm. Works by Ioanna Philippou entitled ‘Strange Worlds.’ Visit www.argogallery.org or . On until December 10.
Melina Mercuri Hall, Nicosia, 8pm. 25th Annual Painting Exhibition, organised by the Union of Self-Taught Painters, with the participation of more than 100 Cypriot artists. Open 10am-1pm and 4-7pm weekdays and 4-7pm on Saturdays. On until November 27.
BOOK BAZAAR
A.G. Leventis Foundation, 40 Gladstone Street, Nicosia, 9am-1pm and 2-5.30pm. Annual event with books offered at 40-60% discount. .
CINEMA SCREENING
Ayion Omologites Cultural Workshop, corner of Anchialou and Ayion Omologites Avenue, Nicosia, 9pm. Screening of Mathieu Kassovitz’s 1995 film ‘La Haine,’ in French with Greek subtitles. .
CONCERT & PHOTOS
Casteliotissa Hall, Nicosia, 7.30pm. A classical concert opened by a contemporary dancer, Georgina Theophanous, and a photography exhibition (opening at 6pm) themed after the event's title ‘Man is born free, but is everywhere in chains.’ Organised by the Fine Arts Alliance. €7 entrance with all profits going to the Nicosia Heart Patients Association.
FASHION EXHIBITION
Artos Foundation, 64 Ayion Omoloyiton Avenue, Ayion Omologiton, Nicosia, 5-9pm. Second day of four-day showcase of works by local fashion designers.The exhibition, open from 5-11pm (until 9pm on Wednesday) is accompanied by other, related, events. Today these include a 7pm screening of the movies ‘Is This Real Life,’ ‘Ηome Αlone,’ and ‘Sarka 23 July 1677’ by Mastori*Motwary Studio.Contact the Artos Foundation on or Ioanna Pantopoli on for more information.
THEATRE
Nea Skini, Latsia, Nicosia, 8.30pm. Thoc Experimental Stage’s Greek-language play ‘Oi Therapainides’ by Vassilis Andreou. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. from 6.15pm on performance nights.

Thursday

2nd DANCE WAVES FESTIVAL
Pallas Theatre, Nicosia, 8.30pm. Dance performance with works by Marina Poyiatzi (Cyprus), Demni da Costa (Cyprus) and the KiomOsKinite Group (Greece). €12 entrance for adults and €6 for children for tonight’s performances or €20 and €10 for those taking place tonight and tomorrow, the Festival’s closing night. for more information.
CONCERT
Strovolos Municipal Theatre, 8.30pm. The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven under the baton of Alkis Baltas. €12 entrance, €7 for pensioners, free for students, soldiers and Euro<26 card holders. .
Artos Foundation, 64 Ayion Omologiton Avenue, Ayious Omoloyites, Nicosia, 5-11pm. Third day of four-day showcase of works by local fashion designers. The exhibition, open from 5-11pm, is accompanied by other, related, events. Today these include hairstyling inspirations by FUDGE hair products at 5pm and the first official presentation of the Matthildi Maggira collection by Elena Pavlou, with special VIP guests, at 9pm.Contact the Artos Foundation on or Ioanna Pantopoli on for more information.

STILL ON

NICOSIA

Argo Gallery, 64E, Dighenis Akritas Avenue Greek artist Yiannis Diamantis exhibition entitled ‘Petrina Chronia’ (Stone Years.) . On until tomorrow, November 19.
Centre of Contemporary Art Diatopos, 11DZ, Crete Street. Works by Marianna Constanti entitled ‘Still life series-photographic reminiscence.’ Visit www.diatopos.com or . On until December 9.
Gallery K, 14 Evrou Street, Strovolos. Works by Demetris Koukou in an exhibition entitled ‘Fos kai Zoi’ (Light and Life.) or 23. On until November 30.
Gloria Gallery, 3 Zinonos Sozou Street. Works by Glafcos Koumides. . On until tomorrow, November 19.
Marfin Laiki Bank Cultural Centre, 32 Byron Avenue ‘…Art Is - the art of Cyprus through the ages’ made up of selections from the Marfin Laiki Bank Collections. /5 for more information. On until mid-June, 2012.
Omikron Gallery, 2 Vasileos Pavlou Street. Evelyn Anastasiou’s debut solo show ‘Young Livers.’ Visit www.omikrongallery.com or . On until November 23.
Opus 39 Gallery, 21 Kimonos Street, Strovolos. 18th and 19th century icons from Greece and Russia. . On until tomorrow, November 19.
Paschalis L. Paschalides Hall, Hellenic Bank Headquarters, corner of Limassol and Athalassa Avenue Group exhibition of works by acclaimed local artists, inspired by and entitled ‘I Petra tou Romiou’ (Aphrodite’s Rock.) Open 10am-1pm and 4-7pm until December 14.
HISTORICAL EXHIBITIONS
Byzantine Museum, next to the Archbishopric, Nicosia. ‘Ap’ta kokkala vgalmeni…190 years since the 1821 revolution. Cyprus’ participation’ featuring paintings, other artefacts and objects from the revolution era. On until January 30, 2012.
NUMISMATIC EXHIBITION
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, 86-90 Phaneromeni Street. Numismatic exhibition entitled ‘Our Daily Bread. How much does it cost...from Ancient to Modern Times.’ Open 10am-7pm until February 26, 2012.
PHOTO EXHIBITION
Marfin Laiki Bank Cultural Centre, the corner of 39 Archbishop Makarios III Avenue and Bounoulinas Street. Exhibition of photos included in the publication ‘Tempus Momentum: Details of Cyprus’ by acclaimed Cypriot photographer Andreas G. Coutas. Open Monday-Friday between 10am-1pm and 5-7pm on Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Priced at €60, the book is also available for purchase from the venue. . On until December 23
POSTER EXHIBITION
Phaneromeni Library, Old Nicosia, open Monday-Thursday from 7.30am-5pm and from 7.30am-2pm on Fridays. Exhibition of posters entitled ‘Poland for Europe’ and themed around the history and culture of Poland on the occasion of the country’s Presidency of the EU Council. On until December 31.