This week in the Agenda of Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture

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Events by the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency on culture-arts, cultural heritage, urban implementations and urban culture keep on embracing Istanbul residents.



This week in the Agenda of Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture:

Historical Tall Ships Regatta

Istanbul got into the route of Historical Seas Tall Ships Regatta with joint initiative by Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency and Chamber of Maritime Commerce.



Istanbul the European Capital of Culture in 2010 is hosting the Historical Seas Tall Ships Regatta for the first time. Realized by joint initiative of Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency and Chamber of Maritime Commerce and cooperation with Greece and Bulgaria, the Historical Seas Tall Ships Regatta is ending on May 27. 23 historical sail ships from 16 countries will anchor at the Karaköy port for welcoming the visitors along four days between 10:00 and 18:00.



MünirIstanbul Concert

Starting from the idea that “Istanbul cannot be imagined without classical Turkish music and Münir Nurettin Selçuk!” the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency Clasical Turkish Music Directorate invites Istanbul residents and Münir Nurettin fans to the “Münirİstanbul” concert.



The concert is realized by Timur Selçuk on Sunday, May 30 at Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall will present a modern interpretation of Münir Nurettin compositions. The event is free of charge.



Spring in Haydarpaşa Train Station

Doorway to Istanbul, the Haydarpaşa Train Station becomes a big culture-art center on 3-6 June for a project by Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency Theatre and Performing Arts Directorate: ”Spring in Haydarpaşa Train Station” as a tribute to Nazim Hikmet for the 47th nniversary of his demise.



Inspired many novels and movies which featured intensive immigration to Istanbul, the Haydarpaşa Train Station will become the most intensive culture and art center in Istanbul on 3-6 June for a series of events with the theme “Nazim Hikmet” and “immigration” from 11:00 AM to midnight. Istanbul residents will be able to follow theatre plays, dance performances, film screenings, concerts and poetry recitals in due course all free of charge.



Open Door Festival

The Open Door Festival is realized between 22 and 30 May under the organization of Arkitera Architecture Center within the context of Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture events and by the support of BUILdIST Construction Materials Fair.



During the festival, historically or architecturally important buildings or places –which are not open to public in normal conditions, will open their doors to general public. The program also includes places that are normally open to public but generally neglected.



38th Istanbul International Music Festival

Event: 38th Istanbul International Music Festival Opening

Date: June 3

Time: 19:00

Venue: Aya İrini

*Paid Ticket Required for Admission

*Open for Media

*Festival lasts until June 30.



Concert

Event: International Contest of Istanbul Songs

Date: May 30

Time: 20:30

Venue: Grand Cevahir Hotel Auditorium

*Paid Ticket Required for Admission

*Open for Media



Event: 2010 Ali Ufki Year - Concert

Date: May 30

Time: 20:00

Venue: Istanbul 2010 Agency Building 2nd Floor

*Free Admission

*Open for Media



Exhibitions

Event: "Istanbul Otherwise" Exhibition

Date: Until 31 May

Time: 09:00 - 17:00

Venue: Yıldız Technical University

*Free Admission

*Open for Media



Event: Anatolian Enlightenment of Art "the Forties" Exhibition

Date: 1 - 15 June

Time: 10:00 - 17:00

Venue: The Marmara Pera Art Gallery

*Free Admission

*Open for Media



Event: Anatolian Enlightenment of Art – Cyprus Group “Alaşya” Exhibition

Date: 1 - 15 June

Time: 10:00 - 17:00

Venue: Beşiktaş Modern Art Gallery

*Free Admission

*Open for Media



Event: Anatolian Enlightenment of Art - Hacettepe University The Faculty of Fine Arts “Light, water and civilizations and intercultural interaction” Exhibition

Date: 1 - 15 June

Time: 10:00 - 17:00

Venue: Beşiktaş Modern Art Gallery

*Free Admission

*Open for Media



Event: "Breaking Stereotypes" Exhibition

Date: Until June 27

Time: 18:30

Venue: Depo

*Free Admission

*Open for Media



Event: Portable Art: "Very Good" Exhibition

Date: Until June 3

Time: 17:30

Venue: Kartal Bülent Ecevit Cultural Center

*Free Admission

*Open for Media



Event: Aysun Öner "Istanbul Print" Photograph Exhibition

Date: Until June 3

Time: 10:00 - 18:00

Venue: Kadırga Art Production Center

*Free Admission

*Open for Media



Event: Photograph Parade "Stage is Yours, Istanbul" Photograph Exhibition Opening

Date: Until June 4

Time: 19:30

Venue: Fototrek Center

*Free Admission

*Open for Media



Event: "Moscow Kremlin Palace Treasures in Topkapi Palace" Exhibition

Date: Until 7 June, Monday

Time: Everyday 09:00 – 17:00, except Tuesdays

Venue: Topkapı Palace, the Privy Stables

*Paid Ticket Required for Admission / Tickets are available on Topkapi Palace Box Office

*For Media: Permission required from the Provincial Directorate of Culture



Event: "Ottoman Fountains with Ornaments and Miniatures" Exhibition Opening

Date: 21 May

Time: 14:30

Venue: French Cultural Center

*Free Admission

*Open for Media

*Exhibiton stays open until June 9.



Event: "The Morning Line" Exhibition

Date: Until September 30

Time: 19.30

Venue: St.Irene

*Free Admission

*Open for Media



Event: "Âb-ı Hayat: Water and Aquatic Culture in Istanbul from Past to Present" Exhibition

Date: Until 20 July

Time: 10:00 - 17:00

Venue: Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

*Free Admission

*Open for Media



Other

Event: Development of Istanbul 100% Ecological Market Place and Customer Awareness

Date: Saturday, May 29

Time: 07:00 - 18:00

Venue: Feriköy Ecological Market Place

*Free Admission

*Open for Media

Source: http://www.en.istanbul2010.org