To mark the 25th anniversary of the death (14 June 1986 – 14 June 2011) of the celebrated writer Jorge Luis Borges, the Fundación Internacional Jorge Luis Borges and the Giorgio Cini Foundation will present to Venice
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The Borges Labyrinth – Fondazione Cini
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011“Animal Magnetism” by textile artist Liselotte Höhs
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 
A major exhibition, titled “Animal Magnetism”, by Venice’ textile artist Liselotte Höhs will open at Sale Monumentali of Marciana National Library (Museo Correr’s entry), in St.Mark Square, from 1st to 30th September 2011.
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Summer Season at the Fenice Opera House
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 
The 2011 Opera Season at the Fenice Theatre will accompany us in the sultry months with a series of fine appointments, among which is A Midsummer Night’s Dream, composed by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.
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Dance on the Beach in Venice
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 
Two splendid shores, two different ways to enjoy sun, sea and beach, two different styles for experiencing the night:
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Venitian Museums open for Ferragosto – August 15th
Friday, August 5th, 2011 
This year you will be able to spend a Ferragosto Feast with your family a little bit different than the other years.
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Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation: 4 Exhibitions
Thursday, July 21st, 2011 
The Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa, on the occasion of the Art Biennale 2011, offers the public a series of initiatives based around young artists, both from the region and around the world, underlining its vocation for experimental art.
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Burano – The Enchanting Laces
Thursday, July 21st, 2011 
One of the most famous legends about Burano narrates that an ancient betrothed fisherman, while he was fishing outside the lagoon, in the east sea, hold up to a siren who tried to entice him by her canto.
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Ca’ Corner della Regina – PRADA FOUNDATION
Thursday, July 21st, 2011 
Ca’ Corner della Regina is considered the first architectural example to introduce non-Baroque parameters as dominant themes, even if some elements of the prior style remain.
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Sting in Concert on Saint Mark’s Square
Thursday, July 21st, 2011 
The Venezia Jazz Festival, which will be held in the Laguna from the 23rd to the 31st of July, 2011 is one of the most important festivals in Italy and combines a rich and exclusive program with the unique beauty of the locations.
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The Ragatta Storica
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 
Water is the element that most characterises Venice and it is no coincidence that the most famous and spectacular festivity in the city takes place on the waters of the Grand Canal.
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